QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

Tuesday, 5 May 1992 ASSEMBLY 2189

Tuesday, 5 May 1992

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

The following answers to questions on notice were circulated:

BERTHING AND MOORING FEES

Question No. 1295 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Transport: In respect of the recent review of public berthing and mooring fees for small pleasure craft and fishing vessels, whether the government will implement a full enquiry into all aspects of boating with reference to fees, taxes and government policies, including an evaluation of the State's boating and related resources to determine how they could best be utilised to benefit the public and tourism? Mr SPYKER (Minister for Transport) - The answer is: The State Boating Council, an advisory panel comprising representatives of organisations and government departments associated with recreational boating, was established to provide advice to the Minister for Transport on recreational boating matters. In 1986-87 the State Boating Council undertook a review of fees applicable to recreational vessels charged under the provisions of the Marine Act. An extensive public consultation program was undertaken at the time, including regional public meetings and advertisements for written submissions. A revised fee structure for the registration of recreational vessels was introduced on 1 October 1991. A further review of fees charged under the Marine Act 1988 is not considered necessary. The State Boating Council provides advice on the expenditure of funds allocated for recreational boating activities including the improvement of facilities. The management of berths and moorings is the responsibility of the Minister responsible for Ports.

SENIOR SALARIES - MANUFACTURING AND INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT

Question No. 1469 Mr DICKINSON asked the Treasurer, for the Minister for Manufacturing and Industry Development: In respect of each department, agency and authority within his administration, how many public servants are paid more than the base salary rate for Victorian members of Parliament, indicating - (a) their classifications; (b) salary package; (c) positions; and (d) responsibilities? Mr A. J. SHEEHAN (Treasurer) - The answer supplied by the Minister for Manufacturing and Industry Development is: (a) Department of Manufacturing and Industry Development As per attachment. (b) Gas and Fuel Corporation of Victoria As per attachment. (c) State Electricity Corporation of Victoria As per attachment. QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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(d) Overseas Project Corporation of Victoria Classification Salary Expense of Office Allowance Position/Responsibilities

SES4 $71801 $4107 Managing Director

(e) Coal Corporation of Victoria Classification Salary Expense of Office Allowance Position/Responsibilities

General Manager $95881 $5 619 General Manager (Statutory Appointment) SES4 $71801 $4107 Marketing Manager SES3 $66978 $3284 Manager, Business Development and Research

(f) Geelong Regional Commission Classification Salary Expense of Office Allowance Position/Responsibilities

Chairman $76 919 $4107 Chairman and Chief (Statutory Appointment) Executive Officer

(g) Latrobe Regional Commission Classification Salary Expense of Office Allowance Position/Responsibilities

Chief Administrator $76919 $4107 Chief Administrator Level 3 SESl $57471 $3 284 Manager, Marketing Development. Note: (1) The salary rates referred to in this reply do not include the provision of vehicles which are provided in accordance with the government's SES car policy. (2) Additional recruitment loading and performance payments apply in some instances.

DEPARTMENT OF MANUFACfURING AND INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT (i) and (ii) - Classification & Salary Packages Number of Officers Class Salary Expense of Office Allowance Other

CE03 $109185 $5619 The following additional 4 CE04 $117142 $5 619 payments apply in some 1 CEOl $93265 instances: 3 SES5 $76968 $4107 3 SES4 $71801 $4107 - Performance payments 7 SES3 $66 978 $3284 - Overseas posting 1 SEN4 $71753 allowance 9 SES2 $62499 $3284 1 SEN2 $68135 5 SESl $57471 $3284

(iii) - Positions Director-General General Manager, Engineering & Science Based Industries Deputy Director-General, Industry Division General Manager, Docklands Task Force Deputy Director-General, Resources Division General Manager, USA, Office of Trade & Investment Deputy Director-General, Projects and Planning Division General Manager, Asia, Office of Trade & Investment Executive Consultant, Projects and Planning Division General Manager, Energy Division Executive Director, Los Angeles Office General Manager, Financial Management & Evaluation Group Chief Executive, Office of Trade and Investment Deputy General Manager, Project Facilitation Commissioner for Europe Project Director, Telecommunications Agent-General, London office Director, Geological Survey General Manager, Government Supply Support Agency General Manager, Resources, Policy & Planning QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Acting General Manager, Engineering & Science Based Industries Acting Manager, Marketing, Office of Trade &. Investment General Manager, Minerals Group General Manager, Europe, Office of Trade &. Investment Director, Victorian Investment Centre Director, Major Energy Studies General Manager, Major Industrial Project Facilitation General Manager, Major Project Negotiation Director, Mining Inspectorate Project Director, Defence &. Aerospace Projects General Manager, Regional Development Agency Executive Director, Japan General Manager, Industry IRegional Policy &. Planning Executive Director, Frankfurt Manager, United Kingdom & Southern Europe, Office of Trade &. Investment. (iv) - Responsibilities The position title reflects the responsibilities for each position.

GAS AND FUEL CORPORA nON OF VICTORIA As at 1 March 1992 there were 48 corporation employees receiving a salary package in excess of $65 887 per annum (the base rate for a Victorian member of Parliament). The relevant details follow: (a) and (b) -Classifications and Salary Packages Number of Classification Salary Representation Other Officers Allowance

7 SES 1 $ 57471 -$ 61666 $3284 Retention/ recruibnent 7 SES2 $ 62 449 -$ 64 786 $3284 allowance, contract loading 8 SES3 $ 66 978 -$ 69 434 $3284 and performance payments 18 SES4 $ 71801 -$ 77 073 $4lO7 (which are variable) apply 6 SES5 $ 76 968 -$ 82 535 $4107 in some instances SES6 $ 89 581 $4lO7 CEO $109185 $5619

(c) - Positions Development &. Maintenance Manager, Computer &. Info. Ser. Manager, Gafcor Consulting Services Manager, Property Manager, Natural Gas Supply Executive Officer - Head Office Project Manager, Load Research &. Modelling Manager, Public Affairs Manager, System Operations Manager, Technical Services Manager, Superannuation Asst Chief Engineer - Special Projects Manager, Industrial Relations Manager, Total Quality Management Asst. Chief Engineer - Transmission & Distribution Manager, Industrial & Commercial Sales Operations Co-ordinator, Exploration General Manager, Heatane (Incumbent soon to terminate) General Manager, Heatane Manager, Corporate Human Resources Accounts and Legal Manager, Exploration Manager, Stores Manager, Costs and Budgets Regional Manager (Bayside) Manager, Corporate Planning Chief Solicitor Chief Scientist Regional Manager (Central) General Manager, Retail Manager, Corporate Finance Manager, Internal Audit Manager, Corporate Accounting Manager, Resource Support Regional Manager (Western) Regional Manager (Northern) Manager, Distribution Manager, Exploration Regional Manager (Eastern) Manager, Computer and Information Services Manager, Gas Supply Regional Manager (Yarra Valley) General Manager, Corporate Services The Secretary Manager, Support Services Chief Technical Manager General Manager, Gafcor Managing Director, Gas and Fuel Exploration Assistant General Manager General Manager (d) - Responsibilities The position titles reflect the responsibilities for each position. QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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STATE ELECfRIClTY COMMISSION OF VICTORIA The number of SEC employees paid more than the base rate for Victorian members of Parliament is 99. POSmON DESCRIPI10N CLASSIFICATION NUMBER LEVEL RANGE

General Management MS06-MS017 15 Human Resources Specialist Managers MS06-MS01S 6 Customer Services/Marketing Managers MS06-MS013 10 Power Station Managers MS06-MS07 5 Open Cut Mine Managers MS07 3 Maintenance Managers MS06 3 System Control Managers MS07-MS011 4 Distribution Managers MSOS-MS013 6 Power Grid Managers MS06-MS013 12 Accounting/Finance Managers MS06-MS01S 13 Information Technology Managers MSOS-MS09 3 Strategic Activities Managers MS06-MS011 11 Production Managers MS06-MS08 8

LEVEL SALARY EXPENSE OF OFFICE ALLOWANCE

MS06 $65 383 $2940 MS07 $68 272 $2940 MS08 $70841 $2940 MS09 $73463 $3677 MS011 $77 582 $3677 MS013 $81595 $3677 MS01S $86999 $3677 MS016 $91065 $4411 MS017 $95881 $4411 OTHER - Superannuation contributions. - Retention/recruitment allowance, contract loading and performance payments (variable) apply in some cases. QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

Wednesday, 6 May 1992 ASSEMBLY 2193

Wednesday, 6 May 1992

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

The following answers to questions on notice were circulated:

INTERPRETERS - GAMING

Question No. 1327 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Gaming: In respect of interpreters employed by each department, agency and authority within the Minister's administration: 1 How many interpreters are employed on a full-time or part-time basis, indicating (a) the languages other than English spoken; (b) in which offices such interpreters are located; and (c) what is the cost to the people of Victoria? 2 Whether officers undertaking private courses in foreign language receive any government assistance? Mr ROPER (Minister for Gaming) - The answer is: The Office of Gaming does not employ interpreters.

GEELONG REGIONAL STAFF - EMPLOYMENT, POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Question No. 1352 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Employment, Post-Secondary Education and Training: In re3pect of each department, agency and authority within his administration, whether it is intended to dispose of staff in the Geelong region; if so - (a) how many; (b) in which areas; (c) over what period; (d) for what reasons; indicating in each case - (i) what categories of staff are involved and how many in each category are to be dismissed; (H) what redundancy package is being offered; and (Hi) how will superannuation entitlements be affected? Mr ROPER (Minister for Employment, Post-Secondary Education and Training) - The answer is: In respect of the following agencies Office of the Adult Community and Further Education Board, which incorporates information from the Adult Migrant Education Services and the Council of Adult Education, the Department of Employment and Training, which incorporates information from the Office of Employment and the Office of the State Training Board, and the Office of Higher Education there is no program to specifically reduce staff in the Geelong region. Any such reductions are likely to be the result of more general activities such as individual staff taking up offers of enhanced resignation; or of decisions to streamline an area of an agency's operations. It should be noted that certain post-secondary institutions have autonomy over all or some of their staff in relation to selection and termination. Expansion in funding in these institutions, particularly in terms of student places, could lead to an increase in staffing levels. QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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GEELONG REGIONAL STAFF - GAMING

Question No. 1354 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Gaming: In respect of each deparbnent, agency and authority within his administration, whether it is intended to dispose of staff in the Geelong region; if so -(a) how many; (b) in which areas; (c) over what period; (d) for what reasons; indicating in each case - (i) what categories of staff are involved and how many in each category are to be dismissed; (ii) what redundancy package is being offered; and (iii) how will superannuation entitlements be affected? Mr ROPER (Minister for Gaming) - The answer is: The Office of Gaming is a small agency based wholly in Melbourne and does not have staff in the Geelong region.

UNION GRANTS - GAMING

Question No. 1408 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Gaming: In respect of each deparbnent, agency and authority within his administration, what are the details of all grants made since the last election to trade union groups? Mr ROPER (Minister for Gaming) - The answer is: There have been no grants made to trade union groups since the last election by the Office of Gaming or the Victorian Gaming Commission.

UNION AUTHORITY BOARD MEMBERS - GAMING

Question No. 1489 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Gaming: In respect of each statutory authority within his administration, whether provision has been made for elected representatives or trade union nominated representatives on their boards; indicating - (a) what the basis is of their representation and when it was established; (b) who the current trade union representatives are and who held the positions previously; and (c) what fees or remuneration is paid to the representatives? Mr ROPER (Minister for Gaming) - The answer is: The members of the Victorian Gaming Commission are appointed by the Governor in Council on my recommendation. No positions on the commission are designated to be filled by trade union nominated representatives nor are any of the positions elective. QUESTION ON NOTICE

Thursday, 7 May 1992 ASSEMBLY 2195

Thursday, 7 May 1992

QUESTION ON NOTICE

The following answer to a question on notice was circulated:

MARSHALL CONSULTANCY - HEALTH

Question No. 1632 Mr PERTON asked the Minister for Community Services, for the Minister for Health: In respect of a consultancy conducted by Keith Marshall for the Health Department Victoria in relation to the "Office of Psychiatric Services - Professional rates review": 1. Whether he will advise - (a) on what date the consultancy commenced; (b) the original planned duration of the consultancy; and (c) the date of the completion of the consultancy? 2. Whether the contractual price for the delivery of the consultancy was $7600; if not what was the contractual price? 3. What are the qualifications of the consultant(s) and the hourly / daily fee for the consultant(s)? 4. Who has been interviewed by the consultant(s)? S. What were the original terms of the consultancy, indicating whether there has been any alteration to the terms of the consultancy; if so - what were the alterations? 6. Whether the consultant(s) has produced any interim/final finding, reports or recommendations; if so - what are the dates and details of such finding, reports or recommendations? Mrs SETCHES (Minister for Community Services) - The answer supplied by the Minister for Health is: The consultancy referred to was conducted under the auspice and direction of the Public Service Board of Victoria. The Office of Psychiatric Services was a party to the consultation, but had no role in its direction. Health Department Victoria is therefore unable to supply information regarding the consultancy. QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Tuesday, 19 May 1992

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

The following answers to questions on notice were circulated:

VEHICLES - YOUTH AFFAIRS

(Question No. 451) Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister responsible for youth affairs: In respect of each department, agency or authority within his administration, how many officers/employees are allocated motor vehicles, indicating - (a) those with or without official government number plates; (b) the position or job classifications held by these officers/employees, including the respective salary levels; (c) the makes and models of these motor vehicles; and (d) whether these officers/employees pay fringe benefits tax with respect to their private use of the motor vehicles and, in that event, the average amount of fringe benefits tax paid? Mrs SETCHES (Minister for Community Services) - The answer supplied by the Minister for Ethnic, Municipal and Community Affairs is: I am advised that there is one officer in the Office of Youth Affairs who has been allocated a motor vehicle. (a) One vehicle, without official government number plates; (b) Senior Executive Service, SES 1; Salary $60 755; (c) Nissan Pintara; (d) Driver contributes to running costs under Victorian Government Car Policy -Senior Executive Service (SES 1) at a rate of $24.38 per fortnight.

WORKCARE - LEGAL FEES

(Question No. 920) Mr GUDE asked the Minister for Labour: 1. Whether any claims made under section 98 of the Accident Compensation Act 1985 have been paid to injured workers' solicitors contrary to Schedule 8 of the regulations made under the Act and which became operative in March 1990; if so - (a) how many payments have been made contrary to the Act and regulations; (b) what is the total value of these payments; and (c) why this illegal practice has been allowed to operate for the past twelve months? 2. Whether Mr Ian Rogers, General Manager, Review, Accident Compensation Commission, sought approval of the Accident Compensation Commission Board to endorse payments made contrary to Schedule 8 of the regulations at the board meeting on 15 March 1991, one year after the regulation was passed? 3. Whether he is aware that the Accident Compensation Commission has applied two standards in policing Schedule 8 regulations promulgated in March 1990? 4. Whether he is aware that the company, U-Care Pty Ltd, has been forced by the Accident Compensation Commission to apply to the Compensation Appeals Board for reimbursement of its fees and told to write-off claims amounting to $15 000 settled outside the Appeals Board? 5. Whether any law firms have continued to be paid contrary to the provisions of the Act and regulations; if so - (a) which firms; (b) what action will he take to recover the money paid contrary to the Act and regulations; and (c) what disciplinary action and procedural changes will he take to ensure that there is no continuation of these illegal and improper payment procedures? QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Mr POPE (Minister for Labour) - The answer is: I am informed by the Accident Compensation Commission that: 1. No amount in satisfaction of a claim made by a worker pursuant to section 98 of the Accident Compensation Act 1985 has been paid contrary to the Act or regulations. 2. No, the Accident Compensation Commission Board was not asked to endorse payments contrary to Schedule 8 of the Accident Compensation Regulations 1990 at its meeting in March 1991. 3. No, the Accident Compensation Commission has applied the Schedule 8 regulations consistently. 4. The WorkCare Appeals Board has not received any applications from U-Care Service Pty Ltd, any legal firm, or individual workers seeking reimbursement of costs under section 71K of the Accident Compensation Act 1985 nor am I aware of the allegations made. 5. The Accident Compensation Commission is not aware of the amounts being paid to law firms contrary to the provisions of the Act and regulations.

UNUSABLE PLANT COMPENSATION

Question No. 1292 Mr GUDE asked the Minister for Labour: In the event that the government's proposed Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and Codes of Practice are implemented - (a) whether the Minister has considered the fate of the unusable plant that will no longer comply with the requirements; and (b) whether the owners of machinery such as cranes, tractors and scaffolding will be compensated for any financial loss that may be incurred; if so, at what rate will the compensation be set? Mr POPE (Minister for Labour) - The answer is: The proposed Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and Codes of Practice for plant as a general rule do not apply a retrospective requirement for the design of existing plant to comply with the requirements of the proposed regulations.

NURSING GRADUATES

Question No. 1308 Mr PERRIN asked the Minister for Employment, Post-Secondary Education and Training: 1. How many nursing graduates completed college training at each post secondary college of education in each of the years 1987 to 1991 inclusive? 2. How many of these graduates obtained their final year practical nursing training in the Graduate Program at health care institutions to complete their nursing qualification? 3. What action the government is taking to provide places in health care institutions for nursing graduates requiring nursing experience in the Graduate Program in order to complete their nursing qualification? 4. How many nursing under-graduates are presently enrolled at each college in Victoria in 1992? 5. What action the government is taking to balance under-graduate college places - (a) offered to nursing trainees with places offered for the final year practical nursing experience in the Graduate Program; and (b) with jobs as nurses in health care institutions? Mr RaPER (Minister for Employment, Post-Secondary Education and Training) - The answer is: 1. Numbers of graduates from the three-year pre-registration courses in nursing (general nursing, intellectual disability nursing, and psychiatric nursing) at higher education institutions in Victoria are shown in the following table. Victoria: Graduates from Higher Education Pre-Registration Courses in Nursing: 1987 to 1990 (actual), 1991 (estimated)

Institution/Branch of Nursing 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991

General Nursing Australian Catholic University (Victoria) (a) 50 102 128 148 Ballarat University College (b) 59 61 94 79 Deakin University - Burwood (c) 108 97 QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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-Geelong 47 28 - Warmambool (d) 44 51 44 23 LaTrobe University -Abbotsford (e) 81 106 149 150 147 - Bendigo (f) 100 102 105 - Wodonga (g) 80 Monash University - Frankston (h) 74 126 159 - Gippsland (i) 32 33 33 41 Phillip Institute of Technology 98 127 145 155 164 Victoria University of Technology - Footscray (j) 95 97 96 109 - Western Institute 42 Total: General Nursing 179 513 812 1083 1222

Intellectual Disability Nursing Deakin University - Burwood (c) 25 Phillip Institute of Technology 15 Total: Intellectual Disability Nursing 40

Psychiatric Nursing LaTrobe University - Bendigo (f) 28 Phillip Institute of Technology 18 Total: PsychiatriC Nursing 46

TOTAL 179 513 812 1083 1308 Notes: (a) Institute of Catholic Education before 1991, (b) Ballarat College of Advanced Education before 1990, (c) Victorian College before 1992, (d) Warrnambool Institute of Advanced Education before 1990, (e) Lincoln Institute of Health Sciences before 1988, (f) LaTrobe University College of Northern Victoria, which was Bendigo College of Advanced Education before 1991, (g) Wodonga Institute of Tertiary Education before 1991, (h) Chisholm Institute of Technology before 1990, (i) Monash University College Gippsland, which was Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education before 1990, G> Footscray Institute of Technology before 1991. 2. Graduate Year programs for newly qualified nurses with a higher education pre-registration qualification are conducted by health care agencies. Hence, such programs do not come within the responsibilities of the Ministry for Employment, Post-Secondary Education and Training. The Minister for Health may be in a position to provide relevant information. It should be noted that upon graduation new nurses are fully qualified and fully registrable. Completion of a Graduate Year program is not part of the requirements to complete a nursing qualification. 3. As indicated in (2) above, Graduate Year programs, which are conducted by health care agencies, do not come within the responsibilities of the Ministry for Employment, Post-Secondary Education and Training. 4. Estimates of numbers of students enrolled (shown as equivalent full-time student units "EFTSU") in higher education pre-registration nursing courses in Victoria in 1992 are shown in the following table. Victoria: Student Load (estimated) in Higher Education Pre-Registration Courses in Nursing: 1992

Institution/Branch of Nursing EflSU General Nursing Australian Catholic University (Victoria) (a) 574 Ballarat University College (b) 351 Deakin University - Burwood (c) 548 -Geelong 381 - Warmambool (d) 248 LaTrobe University - Abbotsford (e) 555 - Bendigo (f) 368 - Wodonga (g) 315 Monash University - Frankston (h) 528 - Gippsland (i) 239 Phillip Institute of Technology 624 Victoria University of Technology - Footscray (j) 544 - Western Institute 488 Total: General Nursing 5763 QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Intellectual Disability Nursing Deakin University - Burwood (c) 163 Phillip Institute of Technology 158 Total: Intellectual Disability Nursing 321 Psychiatric Nursing Ballarat University College (b) 45 Deakin University - Burwood (c) 181 LaTrobe University - Bendigo (f) 110 Phillip Institute of Technology 160 Total: Psychiatric Nursing 496

TOTAL 6580 Notes: as for (1) above. 5. (a) As indicated in (2) above, Graduate Year programs, which are conducted by health care agencies, do not come within the responsibilities of the Ministry for Employment, Post-Secondary Education and Training. (b) Planning to match intakes and enrolments for pre-registration nursing courses to employment demand for nurses is undertaken within the Office of Higher Education in consultation with Health Department Victoria (regarding general nurses and psychiatric nurses) and Community Services Victoria (regarding intellectual disability nurses) on the basis of analyses of workforce requirements developed by HDV and CSV.

INTERPRETERS - WATER RESOURCES

Question No. 1319 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Water Resources: In respect of interpreters employed by each department, agency and authority within the Minister's administration: 1. How many interpreters are employed on a full-time or part-time basis, indicating (a) the languages other than English spoken; (b) in which offices such interpreters are located; and (c) what is the cost to the people of Victoria? 2. Whether officers undertaking private courses in foreign language receive any government assistance? Mr CRABB (Minister for Water Resources) - The answer is: In regard to the Department of Water Resources, Melbourne Water and the Rural Water Commission: 1. There are no interpreters employed on a full-time or part-time basis. However, from time to time some employees of Melbourne Water, in addition to their normal duties, are required to act as interpreters to members of the public. There are currently 22 employees of Melbourne Water receiving an allowance of approximately $468 per person per annum for this service? 2. No officers are undertaking private courses in foreign languages for which they receive any government assistance? With regard to water authorities within my administration, the time and resources required to provide the requested information cannot be justified.

GEELONG REGIONAL STAFF -TOURISM

Question No. 1345 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Tourism: In respect of each department, agency and authority within his administration, whether it is intended to dispose of staff in the Geelong region; if so - (a) how many; (b) in which areas; (c) over what period; (d) for what reasons; indicating in each case - (i) what categories of staff are involved and how many in each category are to be dismissed; (ii) what redundancy package is being offered; and (iii) how will superannuation entitlements be affected? Mr CRABB (Minister for Tourism) - The answer is: The Victorian Tourism Commission and the Alpine Resorts Commission do not have any offices or staff in the Geelong region. QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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GEELONG REGIONAL STAFF - WATER RESOURCES

Question No. 1346 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Water Resources: In respect of each department, agency and authority within his administration, whether it is intended to dispose :If staff in the Geelong region; if so - (a) how many; (b) in which areas; (c) over what period; (d) for what reasons; indicating in each case - (i) what categories of staff are involved and how many in each category are to be dismissed; (ii) what redundancy package is being offered; and (iii) how will superannuation entitlements be affected? Mr CRABB (Minister for Water Resources) - The answer is: Neither the Department of Water Resources, Rural Water Commission or the Geelong and District Water Board have any plans to dispose of staff in the Geelong region. This question is not applicable to Melbourne Water.

GEELONG REGIONAL STAFF - LABOUR

Question No. 1350 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Labour: In respect of each department, agency and authority within his administration, whether it is intended to dispose of staff in the Geelong region; if so - (a) how many; (b) in which areas; (c) over what period; (d) for what reasons; indicating in each case - (i) what categories of staff are involved and how many in each category are to be dismissed; (ii) what redundancy package is being offered; and (iii) how will superannuation entitlements be affected? Mr POPE (Minister for Labour) - The answer is: It is not currently intended, in respect of any department, agency or authority within my administration, to dispose of staff in the Geelong region.

GEELONG REGIONAL STAFF - POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES

Question No. 1355 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services: In respect of each department, agency and authority within his administration, whether it is intended to dispose of staff in the Geelong region; if so - (a) how many; (b) in which areas; (c) over what period; (d) for what reasons; indicating in each case - (i) what categories of staff are involved and how many in each category are to be dismissed; (ii) what redundancy package is being offered; and (ill) how will superannuation entitlements be affected? Mr SANDON (Minister for Police and Emergency Services) - The answer is: Ministry for Police and Emergency Services No staff station in the Metropolitan Fire Brigades Board Geelong area

Victoria State Emergency Service No intention of Victoria Police reducing staff in Country Fire Authority the Geelong area.

GEELONG REGIONAL STAFF - PORTS

Question No. 1362 Mr DICKINSON asked the Treasurer, for the Minister responsible for Ports: In respect of each department, agency and authority within his administration, whether it is intended to dispose of staff in the Geelong region; if so - (a) how many; (b) in which areas; (c) over what period; (d) for what reasons; indicating in each case - (i) what categories of staff are involved and how many in each category are to be dismissed; (ii) what redundancy package is being offered; and (ill) how will superannuation entitlements be affected? QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Mr A. J. SHEEHAN (Treasurer) - The answer supplied by the Minister responsible for Ports is: The Port of Geelong Authority does not intend to dispose of, or terminate, the services of staff. There may however be some redundancies, which are voluntary in all cases and are initiated by the employee.

PUBLICATIONS - PREMIER AND CABINET

Question No. 1365 Mr DICKINSON asked the Premier: In respect of each department, agency and authority within her administration, what publications are produced, indicating - (a) how many copies are produced; (b) what the unit cost is, including production and distribution of the publication; (c) what income, if any, is derived from the publication; (d) what is the purpose of the publication; and (e) whether the publication was solely printed in Victoria; if not, why? Ms KIRNER (Premier) - The answer is: I am informed that: All publications in the Premier's portfolio listed below were printed in Victoria. Unless otherwise indicated (for the publications shown with an asterisk and those in the PSB's list) no income was derived from the publications. Where distribution costs are known they are provided below. Generally distribution occurs through the agency's general mailing system so costs for individual publications are not readily available. It should be noted that the costs indicated below are the direct costs associated with the publications and do not reflect salary or other overheads. 1. Department of Premier and Cabinet Insignia Brochure Last produced in 1988. Five thousand copies printed - estimated unit cost of $5.30. No income derived from publication. Purpose is to disseminate information on the official insignia of the State. Victorian Govenunent Funding for the Non-Govenunent Sector Handbook 1991 Two thousand copies were produced at a cost of $4990 by Sands and McDougall Pty Ltd (i.e. $2.50 each). One thousand five hundred copies were made available to the public at the Victorian Govenunent Book Shop. Three hundred copies were distributed to the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and 200 copies were distributed to the Victorian Council for Social Services. Produced to provide information on the nature and location of funding programs in govenunent agencies, and where and how non-govenunent organisations can apply for govenunent funding to undertake community service projects. Information provided in the handbook includes details on funding programs, eligibility for funding and guidelines for application for funding. Creating Safer Communities - Setting Strategic Directions A major task of the Public Safety and Anti-Crime Council (PSACC) is to set strategic directions for public safety, violence prevention and anti-crime policies and programs involving govenunent and the community. The council produced the document "Creating Safer Communities; Setting Strategic Directions" to provide information and to stimulate discussion by groups and organisations on how they might contribute to public safety and anti-crime strategies. The paper was distributed widely to key groups and organisations during January 1992 to seek their comments. After consultation and consideration of comments, the council has revised the paper for publication and circulation. Production: 1200 copies were produced at a cost of $1.61 per copy. The Ministry for Police and Emergency Services paid for 250 of these and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet was responsible for the remaining 950 costing $1529.50. Distribution: 770 copies were posted to organisations in Victoria at an estimated cost of $1019.50. "Violence In and Around Licensed Premises Two thousand copies at a unit cost of $5.70; then 1000 at a unit cost of $6.00. Copies of the second run were sold. Revenue was $90. Purpose is community information, education and to promote debate. »Source Book of Victorian Sexual Assault Statistics Two hundred and fifty copies at a unit cost of $3.00. Copies of this publication were sold. The revenue received was $1150. Purpose is community information, education and to promote debate. "A Profile of Rape One thousand copies produced at a unit cost of $6.70. Revenue from sale of copies was $1400. QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Purpose is community information, education and to promote debate. "Family Violence Three thousand copies at a unit cost of $4.00. Revenue from sales was $2520. Purpose is community information, education and to promote debate. "Media Two hundred copies at a unit cost of $3.00. Purpose is community information, education and to promote debate. Report to the Premier: 'lmproving Services for People" One thousand copies were produced at a unit cost of $2.87. The document was produced as a report to the Premier and for public information. Report to the Premier: Training for Better Work Opportunities One thousand copies were produced at a unit cost of $2.22. The document was produced as a report to the Premier and for public information. Draft Report: Economic Restructuring and Job Loss One thousand copies were produced at a unit cost of $5.13. The document was produced for consultation purposes. DPC Annual Report Unit cost was $5.75. Purpose is to comply with the Annual Reporting Act. Program Information - Premier's Portfolio Twenty copies were prepared. There were no separate costs as they were photocopies from a word-processed original. Purpose was to meet the Treasurer's commitment for program information to be made available following tabling of the Budget Papers. Australia Day Activities Program Unit cost was $1.90. Purpose is to help publicise Australia Day activities in Victoria. The Women's Budget The Women's Budget is produced annually. The 1991-92 Women's Budget was printed at a cost of $10679. Distribution of it is absorbed into the department's overall postage costs. The purpose is to provide an account of the impad on women of government spending in the past financial year and highlight commitments for the coming financial year. Victorian Women's Consultative Council Brochure This is an ongoing publication. 4000 copies were printed. The cost was $1325. The purpose of the brochure is to inform women's organisations, government departments and the community of the membership and terms of reference of the current VWCc. Women in Focus Newsletter This is an ongoing publication. Three thousand five hundred copies were printed at a cost of $822. A second print of the new,,\etter produced 4000 copies at a total cost of $864. The purpose of U.e newsletter is to keep interested persons updated of activities being undertaken by the VWCc. VWCC Final Report This is an ongoing publication. Two hundred copies were printed at a cost of $323. The purpose of the report is to identify the major work completed by the VWCc. Health and Safety in the Home This is a one-off publication. Two hundred copies were printed at a cost of $849. The report was requested by the Premier to ascertain the views of the women of Victoria on issues concerning health and safety in the home. For Women, By Women This is a one-off publication. Four hundred copies were produced at a cost of $1667. The report was requested by the Premier to ascertain women's views on the future use of the Queen Victoria Hospital site. 2. Office of the Auditor-General Publications issued by the Office of the Auditor-General over the past 5 years are detailed in the office's annual report. The various reports of the Auditor-General are published for the information of the Parliament with printing costs incurred borne mainly by the Parliament. The Government Printer pays for the copies sold to the public via Information Victoria. QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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In addition to the Auditor-General's reports to the Parliament, the following information is provided for other publications produced by the office: Number of Number Total Unit Purpose of Publication Produced Cost Cost Publication $ $ 1. Annual report on 675 8434 12.50 For tabling in the the operations of Parliament in the office accordance with (1991 Year) requirements of Annual Reporting Act. 2. Office Corporate 450 2240 4.98 For distribution Plan to all staff of office and other interested parties. 3. A Career in To assist with the Auditing- colleges' recruitment program. 4. Auditing for Booklet to infonn Parliament and the public of the the Public- role of Auditor-General. -These publications were printed several years ago and the relevant documentation has been archived off-site. It is considered that the costs incurred in retrieving the infonnation is not warranted.

3. Office of the Ombudsman The office produces an annual report, special reports to parliament (if necessary), three brochures and one flyer. The publishing of the annual and special reports are required under the Ombudsman Act. The three brochures and flyer are part of the Ombudsman's information dissemination activity. The unit cost of publications in 1989--90 and 1990--91 were: 1989--90 Annual Report - $8.73. Brochure: The Victorian Ombudsman (1990--91) - approx. 11 cents. Brochure: History, Functions and Procedures (1989--90) -approx. 50 cents. Brochure: Deputy Ombudsman (Police Complaints) (1989--90) - approx. 8 cents. Flyer (1990/91) - approx. 11 cents. Special Report: Office of Corrections (Accountability) - $11.

4. Victorian Relief Committee The only publication the committee produces is an annual report. The report is to meet the annual reporting requirements of the Victorian Relief Committee Act 1958. The report is also used to provide information to assist the committee's fund raising activities. The unit cost of the last report was $2.19.

5. Office of the Governor Open Day Booklets Open Day Booklets -1991. Cost was $2.40 each and 12000 copies printed. Free to members of the public on open days at Government House. The booklet is a tour guide and includes publicity notes of Government House and surroundings for all visitors. Senior Citizens Week Brochures Senior Citizens Week Brochures -1992. Cost was $0.32 each and 9000 copies printed. Free to members of the public on open days at Government House. The booklet is a tour guide and includes publicity notes of Government House and surroundings for all visitors. QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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6. Public Service Board Information concerning PSB publications is shown in the attached table.

PUBLICA nONS PRODUCED BY THE OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD PUBLICA nON NUMBER UNIT COST INCOME PURPOSE

Broardview 60 per quarter na Nil Produced in-house on a range of issues and news items relating to government priorities and administration. M06tly internal OPSB distribution. Remaining copies forwarded on request within Public Service. Koorie Voice Newsletter 1500 69c Nil Newsletter advising of progress and issues with respect to the Aboriginal Employment Strategy. Aboriginal Employment Strategy 2000 $3.65 Nil Distnbuted to VPS agencies outlining aspects of the employment strategy. Disability Employment Strategy 2000 $3.65 Nil As above. Women's Employment Strategy 2000 $3.65 Nil As above. Fair Go Newsletter 1800 47.Sc Nil Promotes awareness of EEO issues in the Public Service. Hearing Process brochures na na Nil Produced in-house on access and coverage to the Hearing Process. OBS Implementation Kit 500 S30.30 $SO User guide for implementing the Office Based Structure. First 300 distributed to agencies gratis. OBServations 1800 36c Nil Service-wide newsletter distnbuted to key personnel involved in implementing the Office Based Structure, discussing issues, policies and practices. Return to Work Policy 500 Nil Nil Funded by VARC. Assist agencies to develop their own procedures to ensure that injured and ill employees have access to rehabilitation and the earliest possible return to work. AM-l Recruitment Manual in the 140 na Nil Guidelines produced in-house and provided to agencies on Public Service recruitment policies and practices for recruitment into AM-I category. Victorian Public Service Notices 6500 (per fortnight) $1.36 Nil Advertisement of vacant p06itions in the VPS. Selection Guidelines for the VPS 4000 $1.35 $2 Advice on selection practices and procedures. Performance Indicators in Personnel na na $4 Provides examples of performance indicators to assist agencies in evaluating personnel activities. SES Performance Management Kits 2000 $14.18 $32 Guidance on SES performance planning and development. List of Officers in the Public Service 30 $28.46 Nil Required to be produced annually by the Public Service Act.

Unit cost only includes production costs (no distribution costs are available). No C05ting data is available for publications produced in-house. Publications are solely printed in Victoria.

PUBLICATIONS - WATER RESOURCES

Question No. 1373 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Water Resources: In respect of each department, agency and authority within his administration, what publications are produced, indicating - (a) how many copies are produced; (b) what the unit cost is, including production and distribution of the publication; (c) what income, if any, is derived from the publication; (d) what is the purpose of the publication; and (e) whether the publication was solely printed in Victoria; if not, why? Mr CRABB (Minister for Water Resources) - The answer is: The Department of Water Resources has not produced any publications since separating from the Department of Conservation and Envirorunent in January 1992. With regard to Melbourne Water and the Rural Water Commission: (a) Both organisations produce a large range of publications ranging from annual reports, tender documents, technical reports and customer/public information brochures. The number of copies printed varies with each publication and depends on the target audience. (b) The unit costs vary depending on the complexity of the publication and the production run required. (c) Most publications are free of charge. However, some publications are charged for on a cost-recovery basis. (d) The RWC provides a range of publications to inform and advise customers on commission issues, initiatives, projects and activities; to communicate the results of research and technical programs; and to meet statutory and goverrunent requirements as with tendering documents and annual reports. Melbourne Water provides a range of publications to communicate with key stakeholders. Each has a specific message or messages on Melbourne Water issues, initiatives, projects and activities. QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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(e) Both organisations' pubications are printed in Victoria; the great majority of the Rural Water Commission's publications are produced in-house. Time and resources are not available to provide full details of each publication produced. With regard to water authorities within my administration, the time and resources required to provide the requested information cannot be justified.

PUBLICATIONS - EMPLOYMENT, POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Question No. 1379 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Employment, Post-Secondary Education and Training: In respect of each department, agency and authority within his administration, what publications are produced, indicating - (a) how many copies are produced; (b) what the unit cost is, induding production and distribution of the publication; (c) what income, if any, is derived from the publication; (d) what is the purpose of the publication; and (e) whether the publication was solely printed in Victoria; if not, why? Mr ROPER (Minister for Employment, Post-Secondary Education and Training) - The answer is: This Ministry consists of several agencies which by the nature of their functions and responsibilities generate a very wide range of materials; publications that meet statutory requirements; material supporting/publicising programs and initiatives; issue-specific reports as well as curriculum focussed publications. The agencies do not have the time or resources to produce an exhaustive listing, with the details sought. Should the honourable member wish to have further details about a specific publication, I would be pleased to receive his request.

PUBLICATIONS - ABORIGINAL AFFAIRS

Question No. 1380 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs: In respect of each department, agency and authority within his administration, what publications are produced, indicating -(a) how many copies are produced; (b) what the unit cost is, induding production and distribution of the publication; (c) what income, if any, is derived from the publication; (d) what is the purpose of the publication; and (e) whether the publication was solely printed in Victoria; if not, why? Mr ROPER (Minister for Aboriginal Affairs) - The answer is: Since its creation as a department, Aboriginal Affairs Victoria has produced two publications; viz; the Interim Response of the Victorian Government to the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody and the Victorian Government Response to the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody. There were 300 and 500 copies, respectively, printed at a unit cost of approximately $11.00. No income was derived from the sale of these publications as they were distributed to Aboriginal community organisations and government agencies in the course of preparation of the Victorian Government Response to the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody. These publications were printed solely in Victoria.

PUBLICATIONS - POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES

Question No. 1382 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services: In respect of each department, agency and authority within his administration, what publications are produced, indicating - (a) how many copies are produced; (b) what the unit cost is, including production and distribution of the publication; (c) what income, if any, is derived from the publication; (d) what is the purpose of the publication; and (e) whether the publication was solely printed in Victoria; if not, why? QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Mr SANDON (Minister for Police and Emergency Services) - The answer is:

Publication Unit Cost Income Purpose of publication Printed derived in Victoria

90/91 Annual Report (300 copies) $9.73 None Produced as a government document Yes Firearms Safety Code $0.52 None Firearms safety education aid - primarily aimed Yes (SO 000 copies -3 years supply) at applicants for shooters' licences 'Violence Is Ugly' Brochure $0.13 None To provide women in the community with practical Yes for Phase 1 of Campaign and useful tips to reduce incidents of violence and (500,000 copies) assault and to inform them about support services available. 'Violence is Ugly' Leaflet/Card $0.15 None To provide women in the community with practical Yes for Phase 2 of Campaign and detailed information about intervention orders (55000 copies) and how to obtain them. A tear-off wallet card contained key telephone numbers of police and other support services. Householders Information Kit - $1.00 None To alert householders to crime prevention measures Yes 'Crime Prevention and You' and safety procedures. (60 000 copies) State Disaster Recovery Plan $6.31 None To assist municipal councils, govt. authorities and Yes (2000 copies) voluntary and private sector agencies with their rules and responsibilities in recovery planning and management. Declaration of Rights - Victims of $0.22 None To ensure that victims of crime are aware of their Yes Crime Pamphlet (SO 000 copies) rights and their role within the criminal justice (Printed in 5 languages, including English) process and to alert criminal justice agencies of Goint Community Services Victoria, these rights. Attorney-General's Department and Ministry for Policy and Emergency Services publication)

Country Fire Authority 90-91 Annual Report (2600 copies) $8.07 None Produced as a government document Yes Brigade Information Bulletin $0.40 None To keep CFA personnel throughout the State informed Yes 3200 copies of authority decisions, activities, works progress etc. Note: Distribution of the Bulletin is often included with other material being posted/couriered at the same time. A monthly cost of $650.00 is incurred for Bulletins not included with other mail.

Victoria State Emergency Service Information Booklet on the Service $0.36 None To inform the public of the activities of the Yes Victoria State Emergency Service Note: Distribution costs cannot be assessed as brochure supplied on request. Production costs cannot be assessed as brochure revised by staff as part of normal duties.

Metropolitan Fire Brigades Board 90-91 Annual Report· (2000 copies) 512.75 None Produced as a government document Yes Emergency Procedures in $0.99 None ) Factories and Offices (2000 copies) ) Fire Detection Brochure $0.21 None ) (30 000 copies) ) Fire Extinguisher Guide $0.09 None ) (20 000 copies) ) Firemark" $0.00 None ) Gas and Electrical BBQ Regulations $0.06 None ) Fire safety education material -available to (5000 copies) ) the public and is printed as required. ) Guidelines for Emergency $1.09 None ) All publications are printed in Victoria. Procedures in Multi-Storey Buildings ) (2000 copies) ) Home Fire Safety Checklist $0.01 None ) (20000 copies) ) Kindergarten and Day Centre $1.85 None ) Safety Guidelines ) (1000 copies) ) Matches are Tools Booklet $0.49 None ) (5000 copies) ) Who is Responsible Leaflet $0.24 None ) (5000 copies) ) Special full colour copy to commemorate MFB Centenary Sponsored publication (full cost of) -produced bi-monthly. QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Victoria Police 1. Police Life Police Life is the force's internal magazine, printed 10 times a year, with a distribution of 13 000 to police and the public. There is sponsorship of $10 000 a year from Manchester Unity in the form of advertisements on the back cover. The overall cost, including printing, processing, and distribution, is about $10 000 per edition. No income is derived from this publication. The magazine is not printed in Victoria. The cheapest tender received was from South Australia and the magaine is currently printed in that State. 2. 90-91 Annual Report Produced as a goverment document. Two thousand copies printed at a unit cost of $6.98. No income is derived and the document is printed in Victoria. 3. Emotion and Logic Three thousand copies of this 116 page booklet was recently printed for free distribution to police. It is designed as a reference guide on appropriate communication with the media. No income is derived from this publication. The booklet is not printed in Victoria. The cheapest tender received was from South Australia and the booklet is currently printed in that State. Unit cost is $2.39. 4. Media Director's newsletter About 1500 are produced on an ad hoc basis, generally every two or three months. Initially the publication was printed internally, however, delays necessitated it being printed by the Law Printer in Victoria. Approximately $780 and $800 have been paid for the last two editions, which includes distribution costs. No income is derived from this publication.

PUBLICATIONS - COMMUNITY SERVICES

Question No. 1384 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Commtmity Services: In respect of each deparbnent, agency and authority within her administration, what publications are produced, indicating - (a) how many copies are produced; (b) what the unit cost is, including production and distribution of the publication; (c) what income, if any, is derived from the publication; (d) what is the purpose of the publication; and (e) whether the publication was solely printed in Victoria; if not, why? Mrs SETCHES (Minister for Commtmity Services) - The answer is: (a), (b) and (d) The time and resources required to answer this question in detail cannot be justified. However, the major publications of Community Services Victoria (CSV) and the Office of Pre-school and Child Care (OPeC) are listed in their respective annual reports. (c) No charge is made for any publications issued by CSVor the OPCc. (e) All publications produced by CSV and the OPCC are printed in Victoria.

UNION GRANTS - WATER RESOURCES

Question No. 1400 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Water Resources: In respect of each deparbnent, agency and authority within his administration, what are the details of all grants made since the last election to trade union groups? Mr CRABB (Minister for Water Resources) - The answer is: Neither the Deparbnent of Water Resources, Melbourne Water or the Rural Water Commission has made any grants to trade unions. With regard to water authorities within my administration, the time and resources required to provide the requested information cannot be justified. QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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UNION GRANTS - POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES

Question No. 1409 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services: In respect of each department, agency and authority within his administration, what are the details of all grants made since the last election to trade union groups? Mr SANDON (Minister for Police and Emergency Services) - The answer is: There have been no grants made since the last election by the Ministry for Police and Emergency Services or any of its agencies to trade union groups.

UNION GRANTS - PORTS

Question No. 1416 Mr DICKINSON asked the Treasurer, for the Minister responsible for Ports: In respect of each department, agency and authority within his administration, what are the details of all grants made since the last election to trade union groups? Mr A. J. SHEEHAN (Treasurer) - The answer supplied by the Minister responsible for Ports is: Port of Melbourne Authority 1. $176355 to the VTHC as a contribution to the salary of a Maritime Unions Coordinator. 2. Approximately $7000 in total to advertise the authority in a variety of trade union directories and journals. 3. A grant to the Waterside Workers Federation of $8000 for training in port refonn. Port of Geelong Authority: Nil Port of Portland Authority: Nil.

ENTERTAINMENT EXPENDITURE - PREMIER AND CABINET

Question No. 1419 Mr DICKINSON asked the Premier: In respect of each department, agency and authority within her administration, what was the actual expenditure on entertainment and hospitality for each of the years 1987 to 1991 inclusive, indicating the positions held by the persons authorising such expenditure? Ms KIRNER (Premier) - The answer is: I am infonned that the infonnation for the agencies in my portfolio is set out below. 1. Department of Premier and Cabinet The main entertainment, official visitor, ceremonial and hospitality activities occurring through DPC are the receptions and formal State functions organised by the Protocol Branch of the department. The following figures differentiate the amounts spent in that area from the amounts spent by the other branches in the department. Other Protocol $ $ 1986-87 10244 188917 1987-& 3765 200 210 1988-89 6519 206597 1989-90 6504 136 709 1990-91 5347 168 913 1991-92 (To 31/12) 1929 186474 The Chief of Protocol, Secretary to the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and the Premier determine what the protocol expenditure will be and authorise it. The relevant branch or division head authorises expenditure within his or her area. QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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2. Office of the Auditor-General 1987~ $4601 1988-89 $2730 1989-90 $3073 1990-91 $1911 6 Months to 31/12/91 $1310 Expenditure is authorised by the Auditor-General, the Assistant Auditor-General or the Chief Directors of Audit. 3. Public Service Board 19~7 $5526 1987~ $11400 1988-89 $15999 1989-90 $9103 1990-91 $5414 1/7/91-31/12/91 $3985 Entertainment expenditure is approved by the Chairman. 4. Office of Ombudsman Year Amount Authorising official 19~7 NIL 1987~ $25.95 Ombudsman 1988-89 $14.04 Ombudsman 1989-90 $21.52 Ombudsman, Principal Investigation Officer 1990-91 $112.80 Ombudsman, Principal Investigation Officer, Senior Investigation Officer 1991-92" $118.20 Ombudsman, Senior Investigation Officer .. Up to 31 December 1991. 5. Office of the Governor It is not possible to separately identify costs to answer this question as it would require a search of all the financial and purchase records in the office for the years in question. 6. Promotions Appeal Board The PAB is a small organisation and data on entertainment and hospitality is recorded in a general incidentals category. Consequently, the data cannot be provided without a manual search of records for each of the years concerned. 7. Victorian Relief Committee The VRC has little expenditure on this item and an estimate would be $150 annually. It is authorised by the committee. ENTERTAINMENT EXPENDITURE - WATER RESOURCES

Question No. 1427 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Water Resources: In respect of each department, agency and authority within his administration, what was the actual expenditure on entertainment and hospitality for each of the years 1987 to 1991 inclusive, indicating the positions held by the persons authorising such expenditure? Mr CRABB (Minister for Water Resources) - The answer is: Neither the Department of Water Resources, Melbourne Water nor the Rural Water Commission maintain centralised systems of recording hospitality and entertainment expenditure and the time and resources are not available to collate the information. Claims for reimburement of entertainment and hospitality expenditure are approved for payment only where they relate to expenses incurred by officers in the course of their business on behalf of the respective organisation. With regard to the Rural Water Commission and Melbourne Water, such expenditures are not authorised by the officer who actually incurred the expenditure but are authorised by an officer of a higher level from within their particular area of responsibility. Any expenditure in regard to the Department of Water Resources would be authorised by the Director-General. With regard to water authorities within my administration, the time and resources required to provide the requested information cannot be justified. QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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ENTERTAINMENT EXPENDITURE - ABORIG IN AL AFFAIRS

Question No. 1434 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs: In respect of each department, agency and authority within his administration, what was the actual expenditure on entertainment and hospitality for each of the years 1987 to 1991 inclusive, indicating the positions held by the persons authorising such expenditure? Mr ROPER (Minister for Aboriginal Affairs) - The answer is: The Department of Aboriginal Affairs has not expended any funds on entertainment or hospitality during the years 1987 to 1991 inclusive.

SENIOR SALARIES - MAJOR PROJECTS

Question No. 1449 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Major Projects: In respect of each department, agency and authority within his administration, how many public servants are paid more than the base salary rate for Victorian members of Parliament, indicating - (a) their classifications; (b) salary package; (c) position, and (d) responsibilities? Mr KENNAN (Minister for Major Projects) - The answer is: I have been advised by the Major Projects Unit that five public service officers within the unit have salary packages of more than $65 887 per annum, the base rate for Victorian members of Parliament. The offices are: Director, Victorian Government Major Projects Unit Chief Executive Level 3 Salary of $106 522 per annum and expense of office allowance of $5619 per annum. A vehicle is provided for this office. Responsibilities: reporting to the Minister, the Director is responsible for dealing with private developers and government agencies at senior levels in relation to projects; arranging conditions for private sector involvement with projects; exercising delegations under the Urban Land Authority Act 1979 and Public Lands and Works Act, as far as they relate to major projects; providing advice to government on legislative change to improve the efficient delivery of major projects; managing the staff of the unit and appointing and monitoring the work of consultants.

Deputy Director Senior Executive Service, Level "5£5-4" Salary of $71801 per annum and expense of office allowance of $4107 per annum. A vehicle is provided for this office. (Performance pay is not included for reasons of personal confidentiality). Responsibilities: act as deputy to the Director and exercise delegations under the Urban Land Authority Act 1979 and the Public Land and Works Act; act as Project Director for one or more of the projects assigned to the unit; provide high level advice to the Director and Minister on MPU projects and policies; oversee the legal, public affairs and corporate services functions of the unit.

Project Directors Senior Executive Service, Level "5ES-3" (2 positions) Salary of $66 978 per annum and expense of office allowance of $3284 per annum. A vehicle is provided for each office. Senior Executive Service, Level "5ES-2" (2 positions) Salary of $62 499 per annum and expense of office allowance of $3284 per annum. A vehicle is provided for each office. (Performance pay for the Project Director positions is not included for reasons of personal confidentiality). Responsibilities: manage the development and implementation of a nominated major project/s in accordance with government policies, strategies and objectives, involving the coordination of contractors, consultants, and other government agencies in undertaking the various tasks required for each project. QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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The Docklands Authority advises that one position within the authority has a salary package of more than $65 887 per annum. The position is: Chief Executive Officer Docklands Authority Chief Executive Level 2 Salary of $101226 per annum, plus expense of office allowance $5619 per annum. A vehicle is provided for this office. Responsibilities: provide effective leadership to the new authority, with prime responsibility for the development of the docklands area, and provide authoritative advice to the board and government; promote and market the development nationally and internationally to secure investment and participation in the development; negotiate the relocation of existing major transport facilities within short timelines and with the private sector in relation to development contracts.

SENIOR SALARIES - WATER RESOURCES

Question No. 1454 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Water Resources: In respect of each department, agency and authority within his administration, how many public servants are paid more than the base salary rate for Victorian members of Parliament, indicating - (a) their classifications; (b) salary package; (c) position, and (d) responsibilities? Mr CRABB (Minister for Water Resources) - The answer is: Department of Water Resources: Classifica tion Position/ Base Salary Level Responsibili ties Per Annum

CEO-2 A/Director-General $106 845 Rural Water Commission: Classification Position/ Base Salary Level Responsibilities Per Annum

GM General Manager $104 376 SE5-4 Director - Operations $ 75908 SE5-4 Director - Finance $ 75 908 SE5-4 Director - Corp. Deve!. $ 75 908 S~2 A/Director - Tech. Serv. $ 66 606 S~2 Regional Manager $ 66 606 Melbourne Water: Classifica tion Position/ Base Salary No. of Level Responsibilities Per Annum Officers CA General Manager $121249 1 SES-6 Director /Regional Mgr $ 87 619 7 SE~5 Director $ 81075 6 SE5-4 Divisional Manager $ 75 908 10 SE~3 Branch Manager $ 70 262 33 The responsibilities of all positions listed are in line with their classifications. All salaries listed are based on base yearly salary plus expense of office allowance. Performance pay has not been included for reasons of personal confidentiality. With regard to water authorities within my administration, the time and resources required to provide the requested information cannot be justified. QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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SENIOR SALARIES - EMPLOYMENT, POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Question No. 1460 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Employment, Post-Secondary Education and Training: In respect of each department, agency and authority within his administration, how many public servants are paid more than the base salary rate for Victorian members of Parliament, indicating - (a) their classifications; (b) salary package; (c) position, and (d) responsibilities? Mr RaPER (Minister for Employment, Post-Secondary Education and Training) - The answer in respect of the following agencies is: Within the Office of the Adult Community and Further Education Board, which incorporates information from the Adult Migrant Education Services and the Council of Adult Education, there are two such officers; within the Department of Employment and Training, which incorporates information from the Office of Employment and the Office of the State Training Board, there are eight such officers; and within the Office of Higher Education there are two such officers and two statutory office holders. This answer includes only staff currently being paid by agencies and does not include staff on secondments.

SENIOR SALARIES -ABORIGINAL AFFAIRS

Question No. 1461 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs: In respect of each department, agency and authority within his administration, how many public servants are paid more than the base salary rate for Victorian members of Parliament, indicating - (a) their classifications; (b) salary package; (c) position, and (d) responsibilities? Mr RaPER (Minister for Aboriginal Affairs) - The answer is: Only one person in the Department of Aboriginal Affairs is paid more than the base salary for Victorian members et Parliament.

SENIOR SALARIES - HEALTH

Question No. 1467 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Community Services, for the Minister for Health: In respect of each department, agency and authority within her administration, how many publiC servants are paid more than the base salary rate for Victorian members of Parliament, indicating - (a) their classifications; (b) salary package; (c) position, and (d) responsibilities? Mrs SETCHES (Minister for Community Services) - The answer supplied by the Minister for Health is: The Health Department currently employs 112 staff with salaries exceeding those of Victorian members of Parliament. (a) The classifications of these staff are as follows: 1 Chief General Manager 25 Senior Executive Service 5 Psychiatrist 7 Psychiatrist· Specialist 11 Psychiatrist Superintendent 52 Consultant Psychiatrists 10 Medical Officers 1 OIC Dental 112 (b) The salary packages for these staff are in the following ranges:

14 $65000 $70000 37 $70000 $80000 56 $80000 $90000 4 $90 000 $100000 $100000+ 112 QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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(c) and (d) The positions and responsibilities of the 112 staff can be categorised as follows: 27 Senior management and policy advice responsibilities 85 Clinical and professional responsibilities 112 SENIOR SALARIES - PORTS

Question No. 1470 Mr DICKINSON asked the Treasurer, for the Minister responsible for Ports: In respect of each department, agency and authority within his administration, how many public servants are paid more than the base salary rate for Victorian members of Parliament, indicating - (a) their classifications; (b) salary package; (c) position, and (d) responsibilities? Mr A. J. SHEEHAN (Treasurer) - The answer supplied by the Minister responsible for Ports is: (a) Port of Melbourne Authority As per attachment. (b) Port of Geelong Authority (i) and (ii) Classification and Salary

Number of Class Salary Expense of Officers Office Allowance 1 CEO 82468 4107 3 SES-3 66978 3284

(Hi) Positions Chairman/Chief Executive Officer Executive Manager, Marketing and Corporate Services Executive Manager, Port Services Executive Manager, Federated Stevedores, Geelong. (iv) Responsibilities The position title reflects the responsibilities for each position. (c) Port of Portland Authority (i) SES-3 (ii) $66 978 Expense of Office Allowance $3284 (Ui) General Manager (iv) The position title reflects the responsibilities for this position. Note: (1) The salary rates referred to in this reply do not include the provision of vehicles which are provided in accordance with the government's SFS car policy. (2) Additional recruitment loading and performance payments apply in some instances.

PORT OF MELBOURNE AUTHORITY As at 1 March 1992 there were 22 authority employees receiving a salary package in excess of $65 887 pa (the base rate for a Victorian member of Parliament). The relevant details follow: (a) and (b) - Classifications and Salary Packages

Number of Classification Salary Expense of Office Other Officers Allowance 6 SES-l $57471 $3284 8 SES-2 $62449 $3284 Performance payments 5 SES-3 $66978 $3284 (which are variable) SES-5 $76963 $4107 apply in some SES-6 $89581 $4107 instances. CEO/OIC $106522 $5619 (c) - Positions Chairman/Chief Executive Deputy Chief Executive General Manager Port Operations General Manager Marketing General Manager Management Services Manager Technical Services Manager Coode Island Special Project General Manager Public Agency Development Manager Research and Perfonnance Manager Corporate Finance QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Manager Strategic Projects Manager Industrial Relations/Human Resources Manager WTC Development Manager Port Operations Manager Trade Facilitation Director Ports Manager Information Technology Manager Commercial Operations Manager Western Port Region Manager Market (Projects) Manager Gippsland Region Manager Engineering Services and Slipway (d) - Responsibilities The position title reflects the responsibilities for each position.

UNION AUTHORITY BOARD MEMBERS - WATER RESOURCES

Question No. 1481 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Water Resources: In respect of each statutory authority within his administration, whether provision has been made for elected representatives or trade union nominated representatives on their boards; indicating - (a) what the basis is of their representation and when it was established; (b) who the current trade union representatives are and who held the positions previously; and (c) what fees or remuneration is paid to the representatives? Mr CRABB (Minister for Water Resources) - The answer is: There are no trade union representatives on the Rural Water Commission, Melbourne Water or the non-metropolitan water authorities. However, provision has been made for an elected staff representative to the Board of the Rural Water Commission: (a) the basis of this representation was established in 1984 by the Water (Central Management Restructuring) Act 1984 and Schedule 3 of the Water Act 1989; (b) the current staff elected representative is Mr C J Shaw, Supervisor Resource Services, Mallee Region. Previous elected representatives have been: Mr P Church 1984-1986 Mr C Sinn 1986-1988 Mr J Dowsey 1988-1990 (c) The level of fee payable to the staff elected representative is determined by the Remuneration Review Committee.

UNION AUTHORITY BOARD MEMBERS - SCHOOL EDUCATION

Question No. 1486 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for School Education: In respect of each statutory authority within his administration, whether provision has been made for elected representatives or trade union nominated representatives on their boards; indicating - (a) what the basis is of their representation and when it was established; (b) who the current trade union representatives are and who held the positions previously; and (c) what fees or remuneration is paid to the representatives? Mr POPE (Minister for School Education) - The answer is: Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Board (VC AB) (a) VCAB was established by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Board Act (1986). The VCAB (Amendment) Act 1991 (section 7) provides for 23 members on the board consisting of: (1) the chairperson, (2) four persons who in the opinion of the Minister have expertise in anyone or more of the functions of the board; and (3) fifteen who are persons who have anyone or more of the following qualifications - (i) they are members of the Public Service of Victoria involved in education administration; or (ii) in the opinion of the Minister, they are experienced in the provision of secondary education; or (iii) in the opinion of the Minister, they are experienced in the provision of post-secondary education; or (iv) in the opinon of the Minister, they are representatives of employers; or (v) in the opinion of the Minister, they are representative of the general community interest in secondary education; and QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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(4) three who are Members o( Parliament. (b) There is no statutory requirement (or trade union representation on VCAB. However, two nominees of the Federated Teachers' Union of Victoria (Clive Quick and Prue Gill) and one nominee of the VSfA (Robert Dalton) have been appointed in accordance with (3) above. Previous nominees were Jurgen Luebbers, Hilary Keefe and Sue Mann respectively. (c) These board members do not receive any fees or remuneration over their normal salary entitlements, as they are government employees. State Board of Education (a) The State Board of Education was established by the State Board of Education Act (1983) section 4 of which provides for a chairperson (full-time or part-time) two full-time deputy chairpersons, one of whom shall be a person representative of teachers, and part-time members who shall be persons who, in the opinion of the Minister, are representative of the interests of parents, principals, teachers, school councils, government schools, post-secondary education institutions, non-government schools, persons of particular ethnic backgrounds or other similar group or organization in the community. The Minister, before nominating persons to be appointed to the board, shall consult with such groups or organizations in the community, as he thinks fit, being groups or organizations whcih represent or are concerned with parents, principals, teachers, government schools, non-government schools, post-secondary education, persons of particular ethnic backgrounds or similar group or organization in the community. (b) There is no statutory requirement for trade union representation on the SBE. In accordance with the above, there are two positions representing government school teachers and one representing the labour movement. These positions became vacant on 31 March 1992. Prior to this they were held by Ms Jean Cooke (Federated Teachers' Union of Victoria), Mc Paul Kennelly (Victorian Secondary Teachers Association) and Mc Barry Wood (Victorian Trades Hall Council). Mc David Weatherill, representing principals, is nominated by the Federation of Victorian School Administrators the first such representative. The Deputy Chairperson representing teachers is Ms Cella Meehan. This position was previously held by Mc Charles Smith. (c) No fees or remuneration are paid to these members over their normal salary entitlement. Teaching Service Appeals Board (a) The Teaching Service Act (1981) established the TSAB section 64 of which provides for a chairperson, a person nominated by the Chief General Manager and a person nominated by the relevant industrial association of employees for the appeal or review in question. (b) The persons nominated by the industrial associations are: Dennis Turner (Primary) (replacing Malcolrn Hughes), Wasyl Abrat (Secondary), (long-standing), Jill Wilson (Technical) (replacing Anne Rowe). (c) No fees or remuneration are paid to these representatives over their salary entitlements as they are government employees. Teacher Registration Board (a) The Education Act (1958) section 52 provides for the Teacher Registration Board consisting of 13 members, a chairperson, 6 officers of the department and 6 teachers in State schools elected by teachers. However, at present, interim arrangements approved by the Governor in Council apply to the TRB. This involves 5 departmental officers and 5 teacher representatives, and applies from 1 February 1992 to 31 January 1993. (b) The five teacher representatives are as follows: Geoff Allen Secondary Don King Secondary Patricia Anderson Technical Susan Brewer Primary Mary Walker Primary All the above are long-standing representatives. (c) The teacher representatives are paid a gratuity on top of their current salary to bring them to a salary of $42 538. Appointments Boards (a) The Teaching Service Act (1981) section 60 provides for the establishment of appointments boards of which there are three, each one consisting of a chairperson, a departmental officer and a person appointed after consideration of panels of names submitted by invitation by organisations which represent employees in the teaching service. (b) These latter representatives are: John Cassidy Primary Board (Replaces Rob Glare) Paul Kennelly Secondary Board (Replaces Graeme Stuart) QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Peter Paull Principals Board (replaces Murray McRae) (c) Mr Cassidy and Mr Kennelly receive a gratuity of $2563 in addition ot their salary. Institute of Educational Administration (lEA) (a) The lEA was established by the Institute of Educational Administation Act (1980) section 9 of which provides for a council of not more than 2S members, of whom not more than 20 shall be appointed by the Governor in Council and not more than 5 shall be appointed by co-option by the council. (b) There is no statutory requirement for trade union representation on the lEA Council. However, a nominee of the Victorian Secondary Teachers Association (Mr Robert Dalton), a nominee of the Federated Teachers' Union of Victoria (Ms Jan Shrimp ton) and a nominee of the Federation of Victorian School Administrators (Mr Bruce Peake) have been appointed. Mr Dalton is a long-standing member of the council and Mr Peake is the first FVSA nominee. Ms Shrimp ton replaced Ms Patricia Brudenell (Victorian Teachers Union) and Mr Geoff Gainey (Technical Teachers Union of Victoria). (c) No fees or remuneration are paid to these members over thier normal salary entitlements, as they are government employees.

OVERSEAS TRIPS - WATER RESOURCES

Question No. 1508 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Water Resources: In respect of each department, agency and authority within his administration, how many officers were sent overseas during each of the years 1987 to 1991 inclusive and for what purposes; indicating what the cost was of each (a) trip; (b) travel; (c) accommodation; and (d) expenses? Mr CRABB (Minister for Water Resources) - The answer is: Department of Water Resources: Reason for Travel Cost of Cost of Cost of Personal Trip Travel Accommodation Expenses 1986-87(1) $4809 OECD Meeting 1987-88 (1) $842 $634 $45 VI International Water Resources Assoc. Congress An officer of the department travelled as part of a Ministerial group in 1987, however, the departmental system does not allow for an individual cost to be produced. Rural Water Commission: June 1987 (1) $7800 $3700 $2100 $772 RWC O/S Project July 1987 (1) $1921 $926 $500 $350 Conference September 1987 (1) $10 000 $3360 $3200 $2000 Conference October 1987 (1) $6000 $1517 $1350 $1550 Conference November 1987 (1) $1650 $470 $100 Conference August 1989 (1) $13333 $2770 $2800 $1700 Conference /Study September 1989 (1) $6450 $4000 $700 $1330 Conference June 1990 (1) $7810 $2700 $2500 $1600 Conference Trips for officers who travelled on scholarships or fellowships, or at the expense of the United Nations or the Australian International Development Assistance Bureau have not been included. QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Melbourne Water: A list of overseas visits undertaken by Melbourne Water officers during the 1987-1991 (inclusive) calendar years is attached. The details provided relate to actual costs for the years 1991, 1990 and partly for 1989. Prior to this, there were no centralised records kept of such costs. For the years 1987, 1988 and partly 1989, the approved estimated total cost for each trip has been provided. All visits involving the sending of employees overseas on secondment and which were arranged through the Overseas Projects Corporation of Victoria have not been included. Generally, the expenses involved with these are paid by the individuals themselves or by organisations from the countries concerned. With regard to water authorities within my administration, the time and resources required to provide the requested information cannot be justified.

Overseas Visits by Melbourne Water Officers 1991 Calendar Year Pusition Held at Purpose of Overseas Visit Countries Total Cost Time of Visit Visited of Visit

Manager, To review the latest overseas technology, commercially UK,USAand 516555 - Total Customer Policies available packages, and implementation methods for a Japan 59934 - Travel Customer Information System. $5965 - Accom. $656 - Personal Expenses Co~rdinator, To assist Saudi Arabian authorities in combating the oil Saudi Melbourne Water Environmental spill in the Arabian Gulf following the Gulf War. Arabia continued to pay Management salary during the officer's absence. All other costs were met by the C'wealth Department of AS ET-T and the Saudi Arabian Government. Treasurer To meet with offshore investors in Melbourne Water incribed UK, France 512 128 - Total stock and to investigate alternate methods of funding infra­ and Japan $6981 - Travel structure within the French water industry. $4165 - Accom. 5982 - Personal Expenses General Manager · To attend meetings in Denmark of the International Water Denmark and 59964 - Total Supply Association (IWSA) Executive Board, Scientific and Philippines All costs for Technical Council and Foundation for the Transfer of attending the Knowledge. IWSA meetings · To present a paper at the IWSA World Congress to follow and Congress are above meetings. met by the · To pursue issues in relation to water pricing, performance Australian National measurement and environmental pressure on water quality and Committee of the sewerage effluent discharges. IWSA. $6081 - Travel 52579 - Accom. 51304 - Personal Expenses Works Supervisor, To observe the assembly and testing and to view the Canada, 59604 - Total Project operations of a tunnel boring machine being purchased from England and Tunnelling Lovat Tunnel Equipment Co. for construction of the North France Western Sewer Project. Manager, Project To attend the Rapid Excavation and Tunnelling Conference New Zealand, 514437- Total Tunnelling Group In Seattle and to visit Lovat Tunnel Equipment Co.'s plant USA and $8110 - Travel in Toronto to confirm the standards of manufacture of the Canada $4250 - Accom. tunnel boring machine being purchased by Melbourne Water. 51452 - Personal Expenses $625 - Conf. Fee Manager, To meet with offshore representatives of Melbourne Water's Gennany, UK 512190 - Total Financial Markets Dealer Group and to pursue established contacts with leading and USA $6690 - Travel banks and other financial institutions. 52800 - Accom. 52700 - Personal Expenses QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Director, As a member of a mission sponsored by the UK Department of UK Cost to Melbourne Wholesale Trade and Industry for Australian and New Zealand Water -52798- Total Businesses representatives, to evaluate the latest global developments $1423 -Accomodation in the potable and waste water fields. Also to assess business opportunities for Melbourne Water in association $1375 - Personal with British water companies. Expenses Project Design To witness the performance testing of new motors being France 57599 Engineer manufactured under contract by Oyde Carruthers Ltd and (2 visits) The costs associated required for modifications to Brooklyn Pumping Station. with the second visit ($3389) were reimbursed by the contractor. Senior Mechanical To finalise design requirements for a tunnel boring machine Canada S6483 - Total Engineer, for the North Western Sewer Project. SS079 - Travel Tunnelling Group $1404 - Accom. -Personal -Expenses Senior Project To observe first-hand the performance of existing tunnel Italy and $8220 - Total Engineer, boring machines in order to determine the features necessary Canada $5542 - Travel Tunnelling Group to include in the design of a new tunnel boring machine for 52678 - Personal the North Western Sewer Project Expenses Manager, To represent the General Manager at the International Water Norway $8655 - Total Executive Services Supply Association (lWSA) meeting in Norway. All costs associated with this visit were reimbursed to Melbourne Water by the Australian National Committee of IWSA. $5540 - Travel 53115 - Accom. -Personal Expenses Project Design To witness the performance testing of vanble speed drives UK 510670 Leader required for the construction of the Hoppers Crossing Pumping Station. Senior Mechanical To meet with Mitsubishi Australia Ltd on the proposed Japan $4697 Engineer, installation procedures of pumps being manufactured by Tunnelling Group Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Japan, for installation at the Hoppers Cl"088ing Pumping Station, Werribee. General Manager To visit major international financial markets with the Hong Kong, $15811 Treasurer to encourage investment in the board. Germany, UK, USA and Japan Treasurer To visit major international financial markets with the Germany, OK, 516187 General Manager to encourage investment in the board. USA and Japan Manager, Systems To t'Valuate the effectiveness of Information Technology in Hong Kong, 518717 Engineering servicing customer needs. Canada and USA Manager, Project To analyse first-hand the capabilities of various tunnel Japan, OK, $19975 Branch 1 boring machines tendered to the board for construction of France, Canada the North Western Sewer Project. and USA Assistant General To meet with the board's major computer hardware supplier Japan and $12296 - Total Manager, Manage­ in Japan. Hong Kong $4347-Travel ment Services To link up with the Manager, Policy and Development in 57949 - Personal Japan to assist in the overseas promotion of the board's Expenses inscribed stock. &: Accom. To represent the General Manager at the ISWA Counciil Meeting and Conference at Nagoya, Japan. To meet with companies in Hong Kong that the board is assisting on major infrastructure. Manager, Policy To met with overseas brokers groups who represent the West Germany, 513561 - Total and Development board with potential overseas investors in order to promote OK, USA and $5861 - Travel the board's inscribed stock. Japan 57700 - Personal Expenses &:Accom. QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Director, To represent the then Board of Works and the State of Pakistan Cost to the board Corporate Victoria on an Australian Trade Mission to Pakistan was $2188. Development All other expenses were met by Austrade. $1246 - Accommodation $942 - Personal Expenses Design Project To evaluate the operation of, and costs associated with, Japan, West $21045 Leader and sludge dewatering and incineration plants similar to that Germany, UK Engineer, proposed by the board for use at SEPP, Carrum. and Canada Processes and Operations Manager, Land To attend the International Graphic Users Group Conference USA $7818 Information and to visit users in the USA of computerised, digital Systems mapping sytems. Water Supply To investigate the latest trends in the management and USA, UK, $11725 Quality Engineer controls of drinking water quality. France, Belgium and Switzerland Project Manager To evaluate the latest construction techniques and use of Norway, West 511 000 alternative materials and equipment associated with the Germany, France, construction of large water mains and conduits. UKand USA Chairman ''Recall to Duty" to examine the management, financial USA, France $4467 arrangements and restoration policy relating to publicly and Hong Kong owned historical mansions. Electrical To witness the performance testing of the top speed motors Japan $5560 Engineer being manufactured by Toshiba International for the main pumps at the Hoppers Crossing Pumping Station. Director of Jointly with the board's insurance brokers, Sedgewick UK 513630 Operations and Limited, to meet with the major underwriters in London to Insurance and allay concerns over the board's public liability insurance Risk Management policies. Project Engineer To attend the Rapid Excavation and Tunnelling Conference USA 56714 Project Design and to inspect three tunnel boring work sites. Leader To oversee the performance testing program of a prototype Japan and $11 000 pump being built by Mitsubishi Industries, to ensure Singapore stringent testing procedures are in place when the main pumps are manufactured for the Hoppers Crossing Pumping Station. Manager, Systems To attend the "1987 Conference on Dams" organised by the New Zealand 52770 Planning Australian National Committee on Large Dams.

OVERSEAS TRIPS - ABORIGINAL AFFAIRS

Question No. 1515 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs: In respect of each department, agency and authority within his administration, how many officers were sent overseas during each of the years 1987 to 1991 inclusive and for what purposes, indicating what the cost was of each (a) trip; (b) travel; (c) accommodation; and (d) expenses? Mr ROPER (Minister for Aboriginal Affairs) - The answer is: Only one officer from this department has travelled overseas in the period 1987 to 1991. Mr Terry Garwood, Manager of the then Office of Aboriginal Affairs travelled overseas in 1990 to take up a scholarship provided by the British Council. (a) The cost of the trip was $2781. (b) Travel costs were $185. (c) Accommodation costs were $1440. (d) Expenses were $1156. QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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COMPASS AIRLINE TICKETS - WATER RESOURCES

Question No. 1536 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Water Resources: In respect of each department, agency and authority within his administration, how many Compass airline tickets were held at the time of the Compass collapse, indicating - (a) the value of the tickets; and (b) whether any refunds, or alternative travel, have been received? Mr CRABB (Minister for Water Resources) - The answer is: No Compass airline tickets were held at the time of the Compass collapse by the Department of Water Resources, Melbourne Water or the Rural Water Commission. With regard to water authorities within my administration, the time and resources required to provide the requested information cannot be justified.

COMPASS AIRLINE TICKETS - FINANCE

Question No. 1537 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Finance: In respect of each department, agency and authority within his administration, how many Compass airline tickets were held at the time of the Compass collapse, indicating - (a) the value of the tickets; and (b) whether any refunds, or alternative travel, have been received? Mr HARROWFIELD (Minister for Finance) - The answer is: Records held by the Ministry of Finance indicate that no Compass airline tickets were held by the Ministry at the time of the collapse of the airline.

DOMESTIC AIR TRAVEL - WATER RESOURCES

Question No. 1563 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Water Resources: In respect of each department, agency and authority within his administration, what percentage of domestic air travel flown by officers for each of the years 1987 to 1991 inclusive, was undertaken on - (a) Australian Airlines; (b) Ansett Airlines; (c) Compass Airlines; (d) East West Airlines; (e) charter aircraft and (f) other, specifying the airline involved? Mr CRABB (Minister for Water Resources) - The answer is: Department of Water Resources: Airline 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 % % % % %

(a) Australian 22 30 37 45 50 (b)Ansett 39 49 34 38 40 (c) Compass 5 (d) East-West 4 5 2 6 (e) Kendell 7 4 2 5 5 (f) Skybird 28 12 25 8 QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Melbourne Water: (a) Australian 41.1" 75.7 57.6 (b) Ansett 53.4 20.7 40.4 (c) Compass 0.5 (d) East-West 0.6 0.5 (e) Charter (f) Kendell 5S 0.6 1.0 Eastern 1.2 Aeropelican 0.6 Southern 0.6 .. August - December 1989 Melbourne Water does not have computer records of travel details prior to August 1989 and the time and resources are not available to obtain the information prior to this date. Rural Water Commission Parts (a) to (d): ticketing is requested in relation to destination and timing; the choice of airline has always been on a 'space available' basis. No records have been kept on the selection of airline. Parts (e) and (f): charter aircraft are employed only on routes not covered by commercial carriers. Time and resources do not permit a calculation of the percentage of travel taken on charter aircraft. With regard to Water Authorities within my administration, the time and resources required to provide the requested information cannot be justified.

DOMESTIC AIR TRAVEL - ABORIGINAL AFFAIRS

Question No. 1570 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs: In respect of each department, agency and authority within his administration, what percentage of domestic air travel flown by officers for each of the years 1987 to 1991 inclusive, was undertaken on - (a) Australian Airlines; (b) Ansett Airlines; (c) Compass Airlines; (d) East West Airlines; (e) charter aircraft and (f) other, specifying the airline involved? Mr ROPER (Minister for Aboriginal Affairs)- The answer is: The percentage of domestic air travel undertaken by officers of the now Department of Aboriginal Affairs in the years 1987 to 1991 inclusive is as follows: (a) Australian Airlines - 46 per cent (b) Ansett Airlines - 26 per cent; (c) Compass -nil; (d) East West - nil; (e) KendeU Airlines -14 per cent; and Sunstate Airlines - 13 per cent.

MOTOR VEHICLES - PREMIER AND CABINET

Question No. 1582 Mr DICKINSON asked the Premier: In respect of each department, agency and authority within her administration, what vehicles were acquired in each of the years 1987 to 1991 inclusive, indicating - (a) the make; (b) type; (c) model of vehicle; and (d) whether consideration has been given to privatise departmental fleet ownership; if not why? QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Ms KIRNER (Premier) - The answer is: The government is currently considered arrangements concerning departmental motor vehicle fleets. The information requested in parts (a) to (c) is set out below by agency. (i) Department of the Premier and Cabinet (including Office of the Ombudsman and Promotions Appeal Board) Make, Type, Model Number of each Vehicle Acquired

1987 Ford Fairlane, Efl 25 Ford Fairmont Ghia, Efl 4 Ford Fairmont 4.1 2 Nissan Pintara Holden Camira, SL 1 Mitsubishi Magna, Elite 1 1988 Ford Fairlane, Efl 4 Ford Fairlane, NA 3 Ford Fairmont Ghia, EFl 1 Ford Fairmont Ghia, EA 3 Mitsubmishi Magna, SE Nissan Pintara Holden Berlina, VN Holden Camira, SL 1989 Ford Fairlane, NA 23 Ford Fairlane NA Series 2 3 Ford Fairmont Ghia EA 4 Ford Fairmont Ghia, EF Series 2 Ford Fairmont, EA 1 Holden Calais, VN 2 Mitsubmishi Magna, SE 3 Nissan Pintara, GLI Toyota Camry Toyota Camry, Station Wagon 1 1990 Ford Fairlane NA Series 2 21 Ford Fairlane NA Series 3 6 Ford Fairmont Ghia, EA Series 2 2 Ford Fairmont Ghia EA Series 3 Ford Fairmont, EA Series 2 1 Holden Calais, VN 5 Mitsubmishi Magna, SE 4 Mitsubmishi Magna, GLX 2 Nissan Pintara T Holden Berlina, VN 1991 Ford Fairlane, NA Series 3 7 Ford Fairlane Ghia, NC 9 Ford Fairmont Ghia, EA Series 3 2 Ford Fairmont Ghia, EB 5 Ford Fairmont, EB 3 Ford Corsair Ghia Holden Commodore, VN 1 Nissan Pintara 1 Nissan Pintara T Series 2 1 Mitsubmishi Magna, SE Toyota Camry Executive QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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(ii) Victorian Relief Committee Make, Type, Model Number of each Vehicle Acquired

1987 Holden Camira SL Wagon 1988 Toyota Hi Ace Van 1989 Holden Commodore Executive Wagon 1990 Nil 1991 Mitsubmishi Magna Executive Wagon

(iii) Public Service Board Make, Type, Model Number of each Vehicle Acquired

1987 Ford Fairlane Sedan Toyota Corona Sedan 1988 Mitsubmishi Magna Sedan Ford Falcon Wagon 1989 Ford Fairlane Sedan 1 Nissan Pintara Sedan 2 Ford Falcon Wagon 1990 Mitsubmishi Magna Sedan 1 1991 Nissan Pintara Sedan 3 Toyota Corolla Sedan 2 Holden Camira Sedan 2 Nissan Pintara Sedan 8 Mitsubmishi Colt Hatch Mitsubmishi Sigma Sedan Ford Fairlane Sedan Ford Falcon Wagon Ford Laser Hatchback Holden Apollo Sedan 4 Additional vehicles acquired during 1991 resulted from an extension of the SES car policy to SESl and SES2 officers.

(iv) Audit Office 1987 Toyota Corolla 3 (from Toyota Corolla Wagon June) Toyota Corolla Hatchback 1988 Holden Berlina Holden Commodore 1989 Mitsubmishi Magna SE Toyota Camry CSX Ford Fairlane Mitsubishi Magna Ford Falcon Toyota Camry CSX Toyota Camry Wagon Mitsubmishi Magna SE 1 1990 Mitsubmishi Magna SE 3 Mitsubmishi Colt 2 1991 Toyota Camry 1 Nissan Pintara T 5 QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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(v) Office of the Governor ~ake,Type,~ode Number of each Vehicle Acquired

1987 Mitsubishi Sigma Sedan Ford LID Sedan Ford Fairmont Sedan 2 Ford Fairlane Sedan 1 1988 ~agna Station Wagon 1 1989 Ford Fairlane Sedan Ford Fairmont Ghia 1990 Ford LID Sedan Ford Fairmont 1991 ~agna Station Wagon 1 Holden Berlina Sedan 1 Ford Fairlane Sedan 2

MOTOR VEHICLES - WATER RESOURCES

Question No. 1590 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Water Resources: In respect of each department, agency and authority within his administration, what vehicles were acquired in each of the years 1987 to 1991 inclusive, indicating - (a) the make; (b) type; (c) model of vehicle; and (d) whether consideration has been given to privatise departmental fleet ownership; if not why? Mr CRABB (Minister for Water Resources) - The answer is: Department of Water Resources: Year (a) ~ake (b) Type (c) ~odel

1987 Toyota Sedan Corona CS Mitsubmishi Sedan ~agna Elite Holden Wagon Camira SL Toyota Mini-Bus Hi Ace 1988 Ford Sedan Falcon GL Subaru Wagon LWR Mitsubmishi Sedan ~agna Ford Sedan Fairlane* Nissan Wagon Pintara GU* 1989 Mitsubmishi Sedan ~agna GLX Nissan Sedan Pintara GXE Nissan Sedan Pintara GXE Ford Wagon Falcon EA 1990 Nissan Wagon Pintara GU * Transferred from CSV and DITR as part of staffing changes. The department, in accordance with government policy, only purchases SES vehicles for officers within the central business district and all vehicles for the Werribee Water Training Centre. All vehicles are purchased through VicFleet tenders.

Rural Water Commission: The Rural Water Commission purchased vehicles in the following categories during the years 1987 to 1991 inclusive: Year Sedans/Wagons Light Trucks Total Sml ~ed Lrg Commercials Vehicles 1987 11 76 13 152 9 261 1988 11 60 10 118 8 207 1989 9 71 24 202 27 333 QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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1990 16 65 32 116 8 237 1991 21 53 37 167 13 291 Time and resources are not available to provide detailed information on make, type and model of vehicles purchased. However, the Rural Water Commission purchases all vehicles through the Government Motor Vehicle Fleet (VicFleet) tenders and therefore owns the vehicles. The government is currently considering options for leasing vehicles.

Melbourne Water: Melbourne Water purchased vehicles in the following categories during the years 1987 to 1991 inclusive: Year Sedans/Wagons Light Trucks Total Sml Med Lrg Commercials Vehicles 1987 101 181 121 322 44 769 1988 90 163 108 260 80 701 1989 79 143 95 202 108 627 1990 100 180 120 255 130 785 1991 8 15 10 22 7 62 Time and resources are not available to provide detailed information on make, type and model of vehicles purchased. However, all vehicles purchased by Melbourne Water during 1987 to 1991 were made in strict accordance with the recommendations of the Victorian Government Motor Vehicle Fleet (VicFleet). Melbourne Water now leases replacement passenger sedans, wagons, light commercials and trucks. At the current rate of vehicle replacement, it is anticipated that the entire fleet will be leased by the end of 1994. All replacement vehicles still comply with VicFleet recommendations. The government is currently considering options for leasing vehicles. With regard to Water Authorities within my administration, the time and resources required to provide the requested information cannot be justified.

MOTOR VEHICLES - ABORIGINAL AFFAIRS

Question No. 1597 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs: In respect of each department, agency and authority within his administration, what vehicles were acquired in each of the years 1987 to 1991 inclusive, indicating - (a) the make; (b) type; (c) model of vehicle; and (d) whether consideration has been given to privatise departmental fleet ownership; if not why? Mr ROPER (Minister for Aboriginal Affairs) - The answer is: Until September 1990, the then Office of Aboriginal Affairs used vehicles made available from the fleet of the then Department of Planning and Environment (and subsequently) the Department of Planning and Urban Growth. In 1990-91 the Office of Aboriginal Affairs purchased three vehicles; viz; a Mitsubishi Colt RE, a Mitsubishi Magna Wagon TP and a Toyota Land Cruiser 60 Series LWB (based with the Koorie Oral History Program). In November 1991, a Toyota Camry (Executive Series) was purchased following the trade-in of the Mitsubishi Colt. The government is currently considering options for the leasing of vehicles. The Department of Aboriginal Affairs will continue to conform the government policy on this matter. PAK-POY AND KNEEBONE CONSULTANCY -HEALTH

Question No. 1631 Mr PERTON asked the Minister for Community Services, for the Minister for Health: In respect of a consultancy conducted by Pak-Poy and Kneebone Pty Ltd for Health Department Victoria in relation to 'infrastructure investment opportunities for funding public hospital developments': 1. Whether he will advise - (a) on what date the consultancy commenced; (b) the original planned duration of the consultancy; and (c) the date of the completion of the consultancy? 2. Whether the contractual price for the delivery of the consultancy was $10 000; if not what was the contractual price? 3. What are the qualifications of the consultant(s) and the hourly / daily fee for the consultant(s)? 4. Who has been interviewed by the consultant(s)? QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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5. What were the original terms of the consultancy, indicating whether there has been any alteration to the terms of the consultancy; if so - what were the alterations? 6. Whether the consultant(s) has produced any interim/final finding, reports or recommendations; if so­ what are the dates and details of such finding, reports or recommendations? Mrs SETCHES (Minister for Community Services) - The answer supplied by the Minister for Health is: 1. The consultancy commenced on 9 September 1991 and the original planned completion date was 27 September 1991. The actual date of the completion of the consultancy was 27 September 1991. 2. The contractual price of the consultancy was a fixed fee of $10 000. 3. Pak-Poy and Kneebone P /L has extensive experience in advising the New South Wales government on similar issues. Both the nominated personnel had business qualifications with strong financial background in both the private and public sectors. Hourly and daily fees were not applicable to this consultancy. 4. Organisations with which Health Department Victoria helped to organise meetings are: Health Department Victoria - senior managers Department of Treasury Victoria Loans Council Werribee Hospital Health Department Victoria cannot advise on meetings initiated by Pak-Poy and Kneebone with the private sector. 5. Pak-Poy and Kneebone P /L was required to identify a range of options concerning infrastructure investment opportunities for hospital projects in Victoria, to be consistent with the '1nfrastructure Investment Guidelines for Victoria". Specifically, the consultancy was required to develop strengths, weakness, opportunities and threats (SWOT analysis) for a broad range of options in financing public hospital. The consultancy was furthermore required to address opportunities which include public hospitals with privatised services, private owned and operated hospitals from which public health services are purchased and other options which can transfer government funding of hospitals to the private sector. The term of reference was not altered in any manner. 6. The consultant produced a final report which was undated. The report has been forwarded to Mr Perton in a freedom of information request (Ref No: 92A-2) dated 6 March 1992.

HARGREAVES CONSULTANCY -HEALTH

Question No. 1633 Mr PERTON asked the Minister for Community Services, for the Minister for Health: In respect of a consultancy conducted by Peter Hargreaves for Health Department Victoria in relation to the 'Lakeside Hospital - public relations': 1. Whether he will advise - (a) on what date the consultancy commenced; (b) the original planned duration of the consultancy; and (c) the date of the completion of the consultancy? 2. Whether the contractual price for the delivery of the consultancy was $2221; if not what was the contractual price? 3. What are the qualifications of the consultant(s) and the hourly / daily fee for the consultant(s)? 4. Who has been interviewed by the consultant(s)? 5. What were the original terms of the consultancy, indicating whether there has been any alteration to the terms of the consultancy; if so - what were the alterations? 6. Whether the consultant(s) has produced any interim/final finding, reports or recommendations; if so­ what are the dates and details of such finding, reports or recommendations? Mrs SETCHES (Minister for Community Services) - The answer supplied by the Minister for Health is: 1. (a) July 1991 (b) 15 hours (c) July 1991 2. Contractual price $2374.08 3. Qualified journalist specialising in media and public relations. The hourly fee charged by the consultant is commercial information and is not available for release. 4. Mr Fletcher, Acting Chief Executive Officer, Lakeside Hospital Mr Faulkner, Project Officer, Lakeside Hospital Mr W. Pepplinkhouse, Program Manager, Lakeside Hospital QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Mr M. Watson, Relocation Officer, Lakeside Hospital Mr D. O'Brien, Community Nurse, Lakeside Hospital Ms J. Rucins, Community Nurse, Lakeside Hospital Ms H. Torres MsM. Woods MrLeech Ms Haines Mr C. Smith, Unit Manager, Hilary Blakiston 5. The original terms of the consultancy were to inform and promote within the BaIlarat community initiatives and program changes occurring within Lakeside Hospital. 6. The consultant was involved in the preparation and release of media presentations covering: Patient relocation program; new focus for community nursing in Ballarat; national award for Lakeside staff member; patient relocation case studies; self help group; and community psychiatric service for Daylesford. QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Thursday, 21 May 1992

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

The following answers to questions on notice were circulated:

PYRAMID FUEL TAX

Question No. 1296 Mr SMITH (Polwarth) asked the Treasurer: 1. How much revenue has been raised from the petrol tax introduced to meet the government's commitment to Pyramid depositors indicating - (a) the quarterly receipts; (b) the name of the financial institution and the account details where the money is invested; and (c) the rate of interest being earned on the deposit? 2. What the total liability of the State is in respect of the government's commitment to Pyramid depositors? 3. What the projected amounts and dates are for payment to eligible depositors of the Farrow Group of Building Societies? Mr A. J. SHEEHAN (Treasurer) - The answer is: In answer to this question, I would like to draw to the attention of the member for Polwarth, that the information he seeks may be located under the heading ''Farrow Group of Building Societies" and includes Table 5.11 entitled ''Farrow Group Arrangements -Funding", on pages 83-85 of Budget Paper No. 2 ''Budget Strategy and Review 1991-92", a copy of which was provided to the member for Polwarth on the occasion of the Budget in August 1991. I further advise that: 1. (a) Section 12(2) of the Business Franchise Act (Amendment) 1990 (the "Act'') requires that an amount equal to 29.1 per cent of the amount of ad valorem licence fees collected in respect of motor spirit in the previous financial year is to be paid out of the Consolidated Fund Account into the Special Purpose Trust Account ("SPTA',). The amount paid into the SPTA this financial year from the revenue collected monthly on motor spirit was $64 296 919.14 (ie 29.1% of $220 957 612.16). The amount of $220 957 612.16 was the total amount of revenue collected on motor spirit from November 1990 to June 1991. The amount of $64 296 919.14 comprised $56 040 381.37 paid into the SPTA under the Act, plus $8 256 537.77, equivalent to the levy collected on 30 November 1990, which is indicated in the Appropriation Act 1991. (b) & (c) The moneys are not invested with a financial institution, but in accordance with the Act, the monies are credited to the SPT A and there is no provision in the Act for interest to be earned on the amounts credited. 2. The State's total commitment under the assistance provided to depositors is $1237 million. Of this commitment, $361.8 million was paid in August 1990 to depositors, representing the 25% initial payment facilitated through the State Bank of Victoria and there is a further commitment of $875.2 million to be paid under the bond offer of which $195 million has been paid out in August 1991. 3. The projected amounts and dates for future payment to eligible depositors of the Farrow Group of Building Societies are: $M 31 August 1991" 195.0 31 August 1992 158.0 31 August 1993 183.8 31 August 1994 142.9 31 August 1995 195.5 .. Paid out QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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GEELONG REGIONAL STAFF - TREASURY

Question No. 1360 Mr DICKINSON asked the Treasurer: In respect of each department, agency and authority within his administration, whether it is intended to dispose of staff in the Geelong region; if so - (a) how many; (b) in which areas; (c) over what period; (d) for what reasons; indicating in each case - (i) what categories of staff are involved and how many in each category are to be dismissed; (ii) what redundancy package is being offered; and (ill) how will superannuation entitlements be affected? Mr A. J. SHEEHAN (Treasurer) - The answer is: It is not proposed to dispose of any staff in the Geelong region.

PUBLICATIONS - CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENT

Question No. 1369 Mr DICKINSON asked the Attorney-General, for the Minister for Conservation and Environment: In respect of each department, agency and authority within his administration, what publications are produced, indicating - (a) how many copies are produced; (b) what the unit cost is, including production and distribution of the publication; (c) what income, if any, is derived from the publication; (d) what is the purpose of the publication; and (e) whether the publication was solely printed in Victoria; if not, why? Mr HARROWFIELD (Minister for Finance) - The answer supplied by the Minister for Conservation and Environment is: In respect of the Department of Conservation and Environment, the time and resources required to produce the requested information in respect of all publications produced by the Department would be excessive and cannot be justified. The information provided below therefore relates only to saleable publications produced during 1991/1992 to date. If the member wishes to obtain information in respect of a particular publication, I will endeavour to provide that information. (a) Publication (b) Unit Cost (c) Unit Income (d)purpose of Publication

BOOKS Mt Buffalo Visitors Guide $1.90 $5.00 To provide recreational (Qty 20000) information to Mt Buffalo National Park's winter and summerVisitors. Into the High Country $11.00 $20.00 To promote the physical and (Qty 5000) cultural assets of Victoria's Alpine or High Country areas. Snobs Creek Visitor Centre $2.40 $5.00 To detail the history and daily (Qty 65 000) operations of the fish hatchery and provide visitors information on Victoria's freshwater fish. Tourism Guidelines $6.00 $10.00 To set out DCE'S development (Qty 2(00) prescriptions for public land, its concerns as a "neighbour" for freehold developments and advice and suggestions for good environmental practice. Grampians Touring Guide $2.20 $5.00 To promote the flora, fauna and other features of the (Qty 10(00) Grampians National Park and information visitors of the wide range of activities and facilities available to visitors. Inland Fishing Guide $2.40 $12.95 Provides a comprehensive narrative and mapped (Qty 10 (00) guide to the majority of Victoria's inland waterways.

POSTCARDS Tower Hill $0.3& $1.00 Reproductions of historic images (Qty 6000) of Tower Hill Reserve.

KITS VCE Management $3.97 $7.95 To provide teachers and students Planning Kit within the VCE system information (Qty 1150) on natural resource management and planning process. QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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(e) All publications were printed in Victoria except the Mt Buffalo Visitors Guide which was printed in Albury because the project was based in the North East region and the Albury firm's price was the lowest price received from the North East area.

The Environment Protection Authority produces a number of saleable and non-saleable publications. Details in respect of non-saleable publications have not been provided as the time and resources required to produce this information would be excessive and cannot be justified. The following saleable publications were produced during 1991/1992 to date. If the member wishes to obtain information in respect of any other particular publication, I will endeavour to provide that information. (a) Publication (b) Unit Cost (c) Unit Income (d) Purpose of Publication

Air Emissions Inventory $10.00 $20.00 Provides data on (Qty 150) natural and man-made emissions. The Waste Generation $5.60 $11.00 VCE resources on wastes. (Qty2500) Lifting the lid on Waste $4.67 $15.00 VCE resources on recycling. (Qty 3000) Garbage Analysis Program $1.27 $10.00 Results of garbage survey. Stage 5 (Qty 1500) (e) All publications were printed in Victoria.

The Victorian Institute of Marine Sciences produces a Technical Report and Working Paper series at a rate of approximately three to five per year. In 1991/1992 to date, no reports have been produced.

The Office of the Commissioner for the Environment produces State of the Environment Reports, summary reports and consultant's reports. The most recent publications are as follows: (a) Publication (b) Unit Cost (c) Unit Income (d) Purpose of Publication

1988 State of the Environment $27.20 $27.20 ) Main Report (Qty 12(0) ) To identify key ) environmental indicators. Summary Report (Qty 5000) $3.89 $3.89 Air Quality Monitoring in Victoria 1992 (Qty 2(0) $25.00 $25.00 ) Discussion papers by ) the office of the Indicators to Victoria's marine $25.00 $25.00 ) Commissioner for the and coastal environments ) the Environment. 1992 (Quantity 200) (e) All publications were printed in Victoria.

The Land Conservation Council has produced the following publications in 1991/1992 to date: (a) Publication (b) Unit Cost (c) Income (d) Purpose of Publication

Melbourne Area District 2 $16.24 $16.00 To provide a basis upon which Report 1992 (Quantity 2(00) recommendations about public land use can be made to the council. Wilderness Final Recommendations (Qty 3500) $7.58 $2.00 To provide details of the council's recommendations on public land use in Victoria. (e) Both publications were printed in Victoria.

The Victorian Conservation Trust has produced the following publications in 1991/1992: (a) Publication (b) Unit Cost (c) Income (d) Purpose of Publication

Conservation Bulletin (Quantity 6000) $3.50 None Provide information on the trust's activities. (e) This publication was printed in Victoria. QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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The Office of the Environment does not produce any publications on a regular basis and in 1991/1992 to date has produced only one publication: (a) Publication (b) Unit Cost (c) Income (d) Purpose of Publication

The Home Greenhouse $1.07 Single copies free To inform members of the Saver (Qty 45 (00) $10 for 15 copies community of Greenhouse $15 for 30 copies emission reduction opportunities. (e) This publication was produced in Victoria. In addition, the Department of Conservation and Environment and a number of agencies such as the Zoological Board of Victoria, the Environment Protection Authority, the Victorian Institute of Marine Sciences and the Land Conservation Council have a statutory requirement to produce annual reports. Details of these have not been provided here.

PUBLICATIONS - TOURISM

Question No. 1372 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Tourism: In respect of each department, agency and authority within his administration, what publications are produced, indicating - (a) how many copies are produced; (b) what the unit cost is, including production and distribution of the publication; (c) what income, if any, is derived from the publication; (d) what is the purpose of the publication; and (e) whether the publication was solely printed in Victoria; if not, why? Mr CRABS (Minister for Tourism) - The answer is: The Victorian Tourism Commission (VTC) produces a wide variety of publications, most of which are part of the overall VTC marketing campaigns. All VTC publications are printed in Victoria and no income is derived from any publication. The time and resources required to provide further information regarding copies produced and unit cost for each specific publication cannot be justified. Should the honourable member wish to obtain information about a particular publication, I would be willing to respond further. The publications produced by the Alpine Resorts Commission are: 1. Annual Report (a) 1000 copies. (b) The unit cost is approximately $3.60. (c) Nil. (d) To satisfy the requirements of the Annual reporting Act. (e) Printed by the Law Printer of Victoria. 2. Resort specific information brochures, trail maps (a) Up to 100 000 copies produced annually. (b) The unit cost is approximately between 0.02c and 0.2Oc. (c) Nil. (d) General information about the operation and activities of the Alpine Resorts Commission and to provide information on the ski trail runs of each resort. (e) These publications are all printed in Victoria.

PUBLICATIONS - ETHNIC, MUNICIPAL AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS

Question No. 1385 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Commtmity Services, for the Minister for Ethnic, Municipal and Community Services: In respect of each department, agency and authority within her administration, what publications are produced, indicating - (a) how many copies are produced; (b) what the unit cost is, including production and distribution of the publication; (c) what income, if any, is derived from the publication; (d) what is the purpose of the publication; and (e) whether the publication was solely printed in Victoria; if not, why? QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Mrs SETCHES (Minister for Community Services) - The answer supplied by the Minister for Ethnic, Municipal and Community Affairs is: The following information has been extracted in response to the question by the honourable member. The details of publications provided by the constituent offices of the Ministry of Ethnic, Municipal and Community Affairs are as follows: Office of Local Government 1. The Manual and Practical Guide to Municipal Resource Sharing (a) ''Manual and Practical Guide to Municipal Resource Sharing" - 500 copies. (b) The production of the document was partly funded by a grant from the Local Government Ministers Activities Fund ($4500), the Local Government Development Program (Commonwealth) ($4500) and the Office of Local Government (Victoria) ($3000). The unit cost of the document was $24.00. (c) One copy of the manual and guide was distributed free of charge to each council in Victoria, peak local government organisations, other State and Territory departments of local government and other Victorian government departments. Additional copies have been available from the Office of Local Government for $60.00. Total income for 1991/92 $4088.30. (d) The purpose of the publication is to promote micro-economic reform, by assisting councils to share resources. (e) Yes. 2. VictorUln Grants Commission Annual Report 1990/91 (a) "Victoria Grants Commission 1990/91 Annual Report", 1760 copies produced. (b) Unit cost for the publication was $1.35. (c) Copies of the report were distributed free to all councils and those on the Victoria Grants Commission mailing list. Additional copies are available for purchase from Information Victoria. (d) The purpose of the publication is to report on the activities of the Victoria Grants Commission, provide explanation of the principles that underline the methodology of the Commission and report on the allocations made by the Commission. (e) Yes.

Office of Ethnic Affairs Currently the OEA regularly produces a newsletter, information papers and ethnic issues information bulletins. Details of publications since June 1991 are as follows: Ethnic Affairs Newsletter: Distributed to ethnic community organisations, government agencies and public libraries. 3 issues. 2000 copies each. $2000 each issue; unit cost $1. Views From Workplace: Report of an exploratory project on the workforce experiences and needs of NESB workers in the food, and social and community services industries. 200 copies, $315; unit cost $1.57. Proceedings of the Forum "Making the Links: Ethnic Issues in Local Government": Proceedings of the ''Making the Links" Forum in October 1991. 750 copies, $2160, unit cost $2.88. Managing Community Diversity in the City of Whittlesea: Report of a project conducted in the City of Whittlesea by the Local Government and Ethnic Affairs Advisory Council, 100 copies, $790; unit cost $0.79. Making the Links: Ethnic Issues in Local Government: Issues paper prepared by the Local Government and Ethnic Affairs Advisory Council. 100 copies, of $1850; unit cost $18.50. Immigration and Religion: Statistical publication outlining the impact of immigration upon Victoria's religious profile. Undertaken jointly with the World Conference on Religion and Peace. 1000 copies, $2960; unit cost $2.96. Overseas-Born Women Victoria: Statistical profile from the 1986 census. Information paper No. 14. 200 copies, $385; unit cost $1.92. Responding to a Multicultural Society: Issues and Strategies for Nurse Education: Produced by the Advisory Committee to the Multicultural Nursing Workforce Project. 775 copies, $1875; unit cost $2.41. Nosotras - We Ourselves: Evaluation Report of an information project for Spanish speaking women. 100 copies, $90; unit cost $0.90. Labour Force Trends: Participation and Unemployment 1990: Ethnic Issues Information Bulletin No. 9. 200 copies, $240; unit cost $1.20. Providing Information on Government Services to People of Non-English Speaking Backgrounds: Proceedings of seminar. SOO copies, $1175; unit cost $2.35. Directory of Health Translations 1992: A directory of all translations undertaken by the OEA translation service in the last three years on health-related issues. 2000 copies, $3600; unit cost $1.80. All the above publications were printed in Victoria. They are all available free of charge and no income has therefore been derived from their production. QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Particulars of previous year's publications are available in the relevant annual reports.

Office of Rural Affairs The Office of Rural Affairs produces two regular newsletters and has produced a number of reports. The newsletters are: 1. (a) NETWORK: (b) Unit cost is $0.85. (c) No income is derived from the publication. (d) The purpose of the publication is to help link women's groups and interested individuals into a network towards sharing resources and skills to meet the needs of rural women. (e) The publication is printed solely in Victoria. 2. (a) REVIEW: (b) Unit cost is $0.90. (b) No income is derived from the publication. (d) The purpose of the publication is: to develop, maintain and keep informed a network of people and organisations interested in enterprise development; and to assist in the promotion of the Rural Enterprise Victoria (REV) scheme and the New Enterprise Incentive Scheme (NEIS). (e) The publication is printed solely in Victoria. The reports produced from studies are: 3. (a) Study of Small Towns in VictorU1. (b) Unit cost is approximately $15.00. Unit cost varies as significant copies are distributed internally, to other State government agencies, with no direct cost. Other distribution methods are via ORA staff, from Department of Food and Agriculture offices or through Information Victoria. The only direct distribution cost is therefore for copies mailed and these are relatively few; (c) No income is derived from the publication. Of the total printed, 2000 copies, some were sold, mostly in the period just after its release in 1988. Any money received from sale of the publication has been regarded as reimbursement of expenditure, rather than income. Our policy at present is to supply the publication at no charge. (d) The purpose of the publication is: to provide a report of the Study of Small Towns in VictorU1 undertaken by the consultants Henshall Hansen Associates for the Office of Rural Affairs in 1987/88; to define the needs of small towns in Victoria and stimulate policy development to address these needs. (e) The publication was printed solely in Victoria. 4. (a) Transferring the Family Farm. (b) Unit cost is unknown - the publication was researched and written by an officer of the Office of Rural Affairs but is produced and distributed by the Department of Food and Agriculture. The unit cost to the Office of Rural Affairs and MEMCA is $0.00. (c) All income is to the Department of Food and Agriculture - the publication costs $4.95. ORA/MEMCA derives no income from the publication. (d) The purpose of the publication is to inform and advise farming families on the problems and planning of inter-generational transfer of farms and related assets. (e) The publication was printed solely in Victoria. 5. (a) Study of Government Service Delivery to Rural Communities; (b) Unit cost is approximately $12.50. As with the Small Towns Study, unit cost varies as significant copies are distributed internally, to other State government agencies, with no direct cost. Other distribution methods are via ORA staff or through Information Victoria. The only direct distribution cost is therefore for copies mailed and these are relatively few. (c) No income is derived from the publication. (d) The purpose of the publication is: to provide a report of the Study of Government Service Delivery to Rural Communities undertaken by the Office of Rural Affairs in 1990/91; to define the elements of effective service delivery and promote the findings of the study amongst service providers and government agencies. (e) The publication was printed solely in Victoria. QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Older Persons Planning Office (a) Seniors Card Directory (b) Unit cost of production and distribution 1990/91 Production 27 cents Distribution 40 cents (average)" 1991/92 Production 28 cents Distribution to existing card holders4O cents Distribution to new card holders 45 cents .... Rates vary according to numbers posted in each postcode area. As coverage of target group increases and the rate of applications slow, bulk postage discounts cannot be obtained. (c) None. (d) To inform Senior Card holders of the discounts and special benefits to which they are entitled. (e) The publication is printed solely in Victoria.

Information Victoria (a) Information Victoria, in a joint publishing arrangement with the Law Printer, has produced the 20th edition of the Victorian Government Directory, and a mail order brochure to market the directory. Information Victoria has also produced a corporate brochure. A reprint of this brochure is currently in hand. (b) The unit cost of the Victorian Government Directory is $24, which includes a 25 cent unit cost for the mail order brochure. The unit cost of Information Victoria's corporate brochure, including design and production costs is 45 cents. The unit cost of the second print run is 13 cents. (c) The directory is available for sale at $35 per copy. (d) The purpose of the Victorian Government Directory is to provide an accurate and authoritative guide to government departments and contacts. The corporate brochure is used as part of an on-going marketing strategy to promote the services of Information Victoria. (e) Yes.

Office of Youth Affair, 1. (a) Making a Difference. The Victorian government's statement on youth homelessness. (b) "Making a Difference" was produced through resources internal to the Ministry's Office of Youth Affairs and with inputs from officers of other State government departments involved in the senior officers' group on youth homelessness. The cost of the publication, including layout, design, editing and printing was approximately $20 000 for 10000 copies ilt a unit cost of $2 per copy. Costs of publication and distribution of the statement are being shared by participating State government agencies and the Office of Youth Affairs. (c) "Making a Difference" is distributed free of charge. (d) "Making a Difference" meets the commitment of the Victorian government to report to the community on progress towards responding to the problems of youth homelessness. It details achievements since the Human Rights Commission enquiry into youth homelessness ("Our Homelessness Children'') in 1989 and sets the direction for the next twelve months and beyond. (e) Yes. 2. (a) The Youth Agenda Resource Guide. (b) The Youth Agenda Resource Guide was produced at a cost of $2500 for 2000 copies at a unit cost of $1.25. (c) The Youth Agenda Resource Guide has been distributed free of charge. (d) The Youth Agenda Resource Guide was produced to assist young people and workers with young people in using the youth agenda and developing activities which engage young people in exploring issues of concern to them. (e) Yes. 3. (a) Report of Review of Youth Development Worker Subsidy Program (b) Unit cost $7.80 (c) The publication is distributed free of charge. (d) To provide information to the youth sector and other interested organisations on the outcomes of the review of the program. (e) Yes. QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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4. (a) Evaluation of Youth Homelessness. (b) Unit cost $1.60. (c) None. (d) Tp provide information to the youth sector and other interested organisations on the outcomes of the review of the program. (e) The report is printed in Victoria.

Corporate Services (a) Annual Report 1990/91 -1000 copies. (b) The unit cost is $5.60 which is based on the cost of printing. It is not possible to estimate the cost of staff time in producing the report. Distribution costs are paid for from the operating budget of the Ministry and it is not possible to isolate the specific distribution costs associated with the annual report. (c) Copies of the report were widely distributed free of charge. Additional copies are available for purchase from Information Victoria. (d) Required under the Annual Reporting Act. (e) Yes.

UNION GRANTS -HEALTH

Question No. 1413 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Community Services, for the Minister for Health: In respect of each department, agency and authority within her administration, what are the details of all grants made since the last election to trade union groups? Mrs SETCHES (Minister for Community Services) - The answer supplied by the Minister for Health is: The time and resources that would be required to answer this question fully, from the election date of October 1988, cannot be justified. However, attached are details of individual payments, together with a summary of payments to the unions, for the financial years 1990/91 and 1991/92 year to date. PA YMENTS TO UNION GROUPS Date Union Details 1990/91 $ July 1990 HAO HAO Officers Review Committee 3649 Sept. 1990 HAO St Andrews Project VTHC Coordinator 18270 March 1991 HAO HAO Officers Review Committee 946 July 1990 ANF SEP Project 37279 July 1990 ANF Nurse Recruitment Overseas 2916 August 1990 ANF Nurse Recruitment Overseas 5822 March 1991 ANF Nurse Recruitment Overseas 4862 1990-91 ANF Reimbursement for ANF staff involved in the study of professional issues in nursing (SPIN) 91780 Nov. 1990 HSU Award restructuring project 30000 ~ov. 1990 HSU Pilot project for basic skills 34000 May 1991 Medical Scientists Reimbursement of salary and Phannacists and associated costs Association re secondment of R. Burrows 16877 June 1991 AWU AIDS/HIV Study Grant re employees in the Funeral Industry 40000 286401

Aug.I991 Medical Scientists Reimbursement of salary and Phannacists and associated costs Association re secondment of R.Borrows period - April-Aug. 22502 Sept. 1991 period - September 5625 Oct. 1991 period - October 5625 Nov. 1991 period - November 5625 Dec. 1991 period - December 5625 Jan. 1992 period - January 5625 Aug. 1991 ANF CAM/SAM Liaison Officer May - July 1991 6538 QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Sept. 1991 ANF CAM/SAM Liaison Officer August 2514 Nov. 1991 ANF CAM/SAM Liaison Officer Sept. -Oct. 2588 Jan. 1992 ANF CAM/SAM Liaison Officer Oct. - Jan. 16118 Feb. 1992 ANF Subsidy towards International Nurses Day 2000 March 1992 ANF CAM/SAM Liaison Officer February 4897 1991-92 ANF SEP Project 66156 1991-92 ANF Reimbursement for ANF staff involved in the study of professional issues in nursing (SPIN) 73295 1991-92 HACSSA Administrative Officers Award restoration- participation in project team 63329 Nov. 1991 HSU CAM/SAM Liaison Officer April-Oct. 19519 Jan. 1992 HSU CAM/SAM Liaison officer Nov. -Dec. 6058 March 1992 HSU CAM/SAM Liaison Officer January 3365 317004

SENIOR SALARIES -ATTORNEY-GENERAL

Question No. 1450 Mr DICKINSON asked the Attorney-General, for the Minister for Conservation and Environment: In respect of each department, agency and authority within his administration, how many public servants are paid more than the base salary rate for Victorian members of Parliament, indicating - (a) their classifications; (b) salary package; (c) position; and (d) responsibilities? Mr HARROWFIELD (Minister for Finance) - The answer supplied by the Minister for Conservation and Environment is: The base rate of salary for a Victorian member of Parliament is $65 887. The total number of public servants in the Department of Conservation and Environment and agencies for which I am responsible whose base salary exceeds this amount is 16. Details are as follows: (a) Classification (b) Base Salary Number of officers

SES3 $66978 6 Officers Executive 3 $71666 1 Officer SES4 $71801 4 Officers SES5 $76968 1 Officer Statutory Appointees Various Salaries 4 Statutory Appointees determined by the Remuneration Review Committee (c) and (d) Details of positions and responsibilities have not been included here as provision of this information would require excessive time and resources and cannot be justified. These figures include long term arrangements for officers acting in SES positions. Salary packages include expense of office allowances which vary according to the officer's level. The package also includes use of a government car, the cost of which to the government is $4 980 for officers up to level SES 4 and $5820 for level SES 5 and above. Salary packages also comprise a performance payment. Such payments are personal and confidential and therefore cannot be divulged. Due to these additional entitlements the total salary package for 16 SES level 1 and 17 SES level 2 officers in the Department of Conversation and Environment and other agencies for which I am responsible exceeds the base salary for a Victorian member of Parliament. QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

Thursday, 21 May 1992 ASSEMBLY 2237

SENIOR SALARIES - COMMUNITY SERVICES

Question No. 1465 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Community Services: In respect of each department, agency and authority within her administration, how many public servants are paid more than the base salary rate for Victorian members of Parliament, indicating - (a) their classifications; (b) salary package; (c) position; and (d) responsibilities? Mrs SETCHES (Minister for Community Services) - The answer is: 13 public servants in the Community Services portfolio are paid more than the base salary rate for Victorian members of Parliament. The requested information for each of the 13 positions is detailed below. In relation to part (b), the salary package quoted does not include performance premiums, for reasons of personal confidentiality. The total cost of performance premiums for 1990/91, for the identified positions, is $178 962. 1. Class: CE-4 Salary package: $122 761 plus car. Position: Director-General. Responsibilities: Prime responsibility for the overall operations of CSV. 2. Class: SES-5 Salary package: $81 075 plus car. Position: General Manager, Disability Services. Responsibilities: Responsible for ensuring an effective Statewide policy framework and effective delivery of CSV services within a suite of programs and regions. 3. Class: SES-5 Salary package: $81075 plus car. Position: General Manager, Resources. Responsibilities: Responsible for the development of an efficient and effective organisation, the provision of systems and procedural and industrial frameworks to support the delivery of the department's programs and for ensuring the effective delivery of CSV services within two regions. 4. Class: SES-5 Salary package: $81075 plus car. Position: Executive-in-charge, Institutional Investigations Program (time limited position). Responsibilities: Conduct a range of complex investigations at a CSV institutions, as determined by the Director-General. 5. Class: SES-4 Salary package: $75908 plus car. Position: General manager, Child Protection & Support. Responsibilities: Responsible for ensuring an effective Statewide policy framework and effective delivery of CSV services within a suite of programs and regions. 6. Class: SES-4 Salary package: $75 908 plus car. Position: General Manager, Children's Services Division; General Manager, Office of Preschool & Child Care (dual appointment) Responsibilities: Responsible for ensuring an effective Statewide policy framework and effective delivery of CSV services within a suite of programs and regions. 7. Class: SES-4 Salary package: $75908 plus car. Position: General Manager, Community Support and Juvenile Justice. Responsibilities: Responsible for ensuring an effective Statewide policy framework and effective delivery of CSV services within a suite of programs and regions. 8. Class: SES-3 Salary package: $70 262 plus car. Position: Director, Disability Services. Responsibilities: Responsible for ensuring an effective Statewide policy framework for programs for intellectual disability service and physical and sensory disability services. QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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9. Class: SES-3 Salary package: $70 262 plus car. Position: Regional Director, Inner East Region. Responsibilities: Responsible for ensuring that deparbnental programs and services in the region are of high quality, accessible, and responsive to community needs, and for ensuring effective and efficient management of regional financial, human and physical resources. 10. Class: SES-3 Salary package: $70262 plus car. Position: Regional Director, North East Region. Responsibilities: Responsible for ensuring that deparbnental programs and services in the region are of high quality, accessible, and responsive to community needs, and for ensuring effective and efficient management of regional financial, human and physical resources. 11. Class: SES-3 Salary package: $70 262 plus car. Position: Regional Director, Western Region. Responsibilities: Responsible for ensuring that deparbnental programs and services in the region are of high quality, accessible, and responsive to community needs, and for ensuring effective and efficient management of regional financial, human and physical resources. 12 Class: SE5-3 Salary package: $70 262 plus car. Position: General Project Manager, Caloola Implementation Team (time limited position). Responsibilities: Manage the closure of the Caloola Training Centre, including the relocation of clients to other services. 13. Class: SE5-3 Salary package: $70262 plus car. Position: Director, Information Technology Branch. Responsibilities: Responsible for the management of information technology strategy planning, system development and maintenance, facilities and network management and end-user support.

OVERSEAS TRIPS - TOURISM

Question No. 1507 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Tourism: In respect of each department, agency and authority within his administration, how many officers were sent overseas during each of the years 1987 to 1991 inclusive and for what purposes; indicating what the cost was of each (a) trip; (b) travel; (c) accommodation; and (d) expenses? Mr CRABB (Minister for Tourism) - The answer is: VICTORIAN TOURISM COMMISSION NO. OF OFFICERS COUNTRIES VISITED PURPOSE OF TRIP TOTAL COST 1987 3 Japan To attend PATA convention and $8848.00 other tourism related activities. West Germany To attend International Tourism $7663.00 Course in Berlin and in London. To meet with major wholesalers/retailers. Singapore &: Hong Kong To attend International Dragon Boat $1146.00 Races. Bangkok Attend tourism workshop ''Travel $5030.00 Australia Britain Seminar" (TABS). India/Nepal International educational $1310.00 familiarisation tours provided by principals and operators UK &: Europe To take up position as Manager, UK $1608.00 &: Europe. 1988 Singapore To conduct interview for position of $3344.00 Manager, Singapore Office. QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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1989 Singapore To attend the annual PAT A $5 383.00 conference. Singapore, UK, West To attend international trade show in $8571.00 Germany Berlin and London. Visit VTC office in Singapore. Singapore To take up position as Manager, $2459.00 South East Asia. USA To oversee operations of US office $6515.00 and audit office records. New Zealand To act as Manager, New Zealand. $988.00 USA from New Zealand To act as Manager, North America. $3167.00 USA & Canada To conduct aviation discussions. $8 809.98 USA To interview and appoint Regional $3 518.00 Director, USA. New Zealand & USA To conduct review of international $8 239.30 operations. Thailand To attend the Tourism Asia Britain $1999.76 Seminar. Singapore To attend AFT A Conference. $3 839.40 USA & Canada To conduct aviation discussions. $9189.93 1990 New Zealand To assess marketing campaign and $2334.89 undertake negotiations and promotional activities with local tourism industry and media.

Japan, West Germany To conduct International recovery $12018.00 &UK campaign following the pilots' dispute. To attend International Tourism Exchange in Berlin. To attend Corroboree '90 (travel trade show in London). New Zealand To direct restructuring of New $2085.84 Zealand operations. Singapore To conduct marketing campaign and $3826.29 hold aviation discussions as part of the international recovery campaign following the pilots' dispute. Hong Kong, Taiwan & To develop and implement marketing $12283.27 Singapore campaign in Asia. Singapore, Japan & UK To conduct review of international $11588.23 operations. New Zealand To implement arrangements for VTC $1965.11 representation and marketing program. New Zealand To implement restructuring of New $2775.36 Zealand operations. New Zealand To undertake audit $1867.10 Italy To attend & Promote Victoria Week - $8 389.58 an initiative of the Victorian Government. Germany, USA and Japan To assess market opportunities in the $10921.05 USA; to attend the Worldloppet League meeting in Munich, to host a delegation bidding to hold the Worldloppet in Victoria in 1991 and to launch the new arrangement between the VTC and Tourism Tasmania in Japan. Germany, USA & Japan To assess operational activities of $9030.60 establishing a combined Victorian and Tasmanian office in London and Los Angeles. New Zealand & Noumea To visit wholesalers in Noumea and $4312.00 to launch the "Melbourne Now" campaign and the VTC product manual in New Zealand. QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Singapore and Hong Kong To conduct interview and appoint $3 499.00 Regional Director Asia, and to attend meetings with major wholesalers and airlines. Korea & Thailand To attend the Travel Australia and $4 197.49 Britain Seminar in Thailand and the Korea World Travel Fair '90. Japan To attend the Australian Tourist $4 753.36 Commission Trade Mission in Tokyo. New Zealand To finalise arrangements for the $4121.91 closure of Auckland office. To conduct discussions with representatives from VAIC (Visit Australia Information Centre). New Zealand To attend "Six of the best Trade $3 052.72 Roadshow" and to conduct training sessions with AAT /Kings Tours and VAle. 1991 Japan & Hong Kong To host a delegation of leading $4 510.00 Melbourne hoteliers to promote Melbourne. New Zealand To attend the ''Travel Mission" and "Club BilIabong" $1892.35 New Zealand To conduct meetints and seminars $2108.00 with New Zealand wholesalers and principals regarding the closure of the New Zealand office. Japan To host a delegation of leading $5 507.00 hoteliers to promote Melbourne. Germany To attend the International Tourism $6054.00 Exchange - ITB and escort a number of Victorian operators attending ITB. New Zealand To conduct meetings and seminars $2108.00 with New Zealand wholesalers and principals regarding the closure of the New Zealand office. New Zealand To attend the Travel Mission and $1892.35 Club Billabong. Indonesia Attend Travel Australia and Britain $3 211.00 Seminar. 2 Japan Trade mission to follow up visit by $8810.00 hoteliers in May 1991. New Zealand Travel Agent sales and promotional $4 857.00 visits to airlines and wholesalers in the South Island. Europe, Singapore & Japan Promote Quantas Melbourne $7444.00 Marathon. To review offices and appoint new Singapore Manager. New Zealand To attend and participate in the $2016.25 planning and opening of the Visit Australia Information Centre. To conduct negotiations with wholesalers. To attend the South Pacific Tourism Conference. Taiwan Attend International Travel Fair. $3 673.00 New Zealand Travel agents sales and promotional $4 563.00 visits to airlines and wholesalers in the South Island. Japan Attend the Japan Association of $6 044.00 Travel Agents biennial conference. QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

Thursday, 21 May 1992 ASSEMBLY 2241

ALPINE RESORTS COMMISSION NO. OF OFFICERS COUNTRIES VISITED PURPOSE OF TRIP TOTAL COST 1988 USA & Canada Investigation of major alpine areas to $9190.00 examine a wide range of infrastructure issues. 1990 Germany & Switzerland ARC delegate to the Worldloppet $6661.00 League meeting re Victoria's bid for the 1991 Worldloppet ski marathons. 1991 USA & Canada Visit undertaken to study development of $9931.00 new ski areas and to examine comparative operations and management aspects, safety issues.

COMPASS AIRLINE TICKETS - TREASURY

Question No. 1550 Mr DICKINSON asked the Treasurer: In respect of each department, agency and authority within his administration, how many Compass airline tickets were held at the time of the Compass collapse, indicating -(a) the value of the tickets; and (b) whether any refunds, or alternative travel, have been received? Mr A. J. SHEEHAN (Treasurer) - The answer is: Government Printer One airline ticket to Brisbane (a) $320. (b) No refund has been forthcoming. 2 Neither the department or the remaining agencies held tickets with Compass at the time of the collapse.

DOMESTIC AIR TRAVEL - TOURISM

Question No. 1562 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Tourism: In respect of each department, agency and authority within his administration, what percentage of domestic air travel flown by officers for each of the years 1987 to 1991 inclusive, was undertaken on - (a) Australian Airlines; (b) Ansett Airlines; (c) Compass Airlines; (d) East West Airlines; (e) charter aircraft; and (f) other, specifying the airline involved? Mr CRABB (Minister for Tourism) - The answer is: The percentage of domestic air travel undertaken by officers of the Victorian Tourism Commission and the Alpine Resorts Commission are detailed on the table attached. Victorian Tourism Commission - Domestic air travel Year Australian Ansett Compass East West Other Airlines Airlines Airlines Airlines TN AN YM EW % % 0/0 % % 1987 90 10 0 0 0 1988 90 10 0 0 0 1989 90 10 0 0 0 1990 90 10 0 0 0 1991 88 10 2 0 0 Alpine Resorts Commission - Domestic air travel For the years 1987 to 1991, domestic air travel flown by ARC officers was mostly undertaken on Australian Airlines. QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

2242 ASSEMBLY Thursday, 21 May 1992

MOTOR VEHICLES - TOURISM

Question No. 1589 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Tourism: In respect of each department, agency and authority within his administration, what vehicles were acquired in each of the years 1987 to 1991 inclusive, indicating - (a) the make; (b) type; (c) model of vehicle; and (d) whether consideration has been given to privatise departmental fleet ownership; if not, why? Mr CRABB (Minister for Tourism) - The answer is: The table attached details fleet vehicles for the Victorian Tourism Commission and Alpine Resorts Commission for years 1987-91. The Victorian Tourism Commission is an inner Budget agency and currently owns all of its vehicles. The government is currently considering options for leasing of vehicles owned and operated by all inner government agencies and the Victorian Tourism Commission is awaiting advice and direction. The Alpine Resorts Commission has considered the leasing of its fleet vehicles but owing to the atypical operations of ski resorts, has found it to be not cost effective. VICTORIAN TOURISM COMMISSION VEHICLE FLEET YEAR MAKE MODEL TYPE

1987 NISSAN PINTARA SEDAN TOYOTA CORONA SEDAN NISSAN PINTARA SEDAN MITSUBISHI SIGMA WAGON FORD FALCON SEDAN HOLDEN CAMIRA WAGON

1988 HOLDEN CAMIRA SEDAN HOLDEN CAMIRA WAGON MAZDA E2200 VAN MITSUBISHI MAGNA SEDAN HOLDEN COMMOOORE SEDAN HOLDEN CAMIRA WAGON NISSAN PINTARA WAGON HOLDEN CAMIRA WAGON HOLDEN CAMIRA WAGON MITSUBISHI MAGNA SEDAN HOLDEN COMMOOORE SEDAN

1989 NISSAN PINTARA SEDAN FORD FAIRMONT GHIA SEDAN HOLDEN COMMOOORE SEDAN MITSUBISHI COLT SEDAN HOLDEN CAMIRA WAGON NISSAN PINTARA SEDAN FORD FAIRLANE SEDAN HOLDEN CAMIRA WAGON

1990 MITSUBISHI MAGNA SEDAN HOLDEN COMMOOORE WAGON MITSUBISHI MAGNA SEDAN TOYOTA LANDCRUISER TROOP CARRIER TOYOTA CAMRY SEDAN HOLDEN COMMOOORE SEDAN FORD FALCON SEDAN TOYOTA CAMRY SEDAN HOLDEN COMMOOORE WAGON QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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1991 MITSUBISHI MAGNA SEDAN TOYOTA CAMRY SEDAN MITSUBISHI MAGNA SEDAN TOYOTA CAMRY WAGON HOLDEN COMMOOORE SEDAN TOYOTA CAMRY SEDAN

1987 TOYOTA LANOCRUISER WAGON TOYOTA LANOCRUISER TIP TRAY TOYOTA LANOCRUISER TIP TRAY TOYOTA LANOCRUISER Tll'TRAY

1988 TOYOTA LANOCRUISER WAGON TOYOTA LANOCRUISER WAGON TOYOTA LANOCRUISER WAGON TOYOTA LANOCRUISER TROOP CARRIER TOYOTA DUAL CAB UTILITY NISSAN PATROL TIP TRAY NISSAN PATROL Tll'TRAY NISSAN PATROL TIP TRAY NISSAN PATROL TIP TRAY

1989 HOLDEN COMMOOORE WAGON HOLDEN COMMODORE SEDAN NISSAN PATROL WAGON NISSAN PATROL WAGON NISSAN PATROL WAGON NISSAN PATROL WAGON TOYOTA COROLLA WAGON NISSAN PINTARA WAGON FORD FALCON WAGON TOYOTA LANOCRUISER TROOP CARRIER NISSAN PATROL TIP TRAY

1990 HOLDEN CALAIS SEDAN NISSAN NIV ARA DUAL CAB UTILITY NISSAN PINTARA SEDAN ISUZU TRUCK TIPPER ISUZU TRUCK TIPPER NISSAN PINTARA WAGON NISSAN PINTARA SEDAN TOYOTA LANOCRUISER TIP TRAY TOYOTA LANOCRUISER Tll'TRAY TOYOTA LANOCRUISER WAGON TOYOTA LANOCRUISER WAGON TOYOTA LANOCRUISER WAGON TOYOTA LANOCRUISER WAGON TOYOTA LANOCRUISER WAGON TOYOTA COASTER BUS TOYOTA COASTER BUS TOYOTA DUAL CAB UTILITY

1991 TOYOTA COROLLA WAGON TOYOTA COROLLA WAGON TOYOTA COROLLA WAGON QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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TOYOTA 4 RUNNER WAGON TOYOTA CAMRY SEDAN TOYOTA CAMRY SEDAN TOYOTA LANOCRUISER WAGON TOYOTA LANOCRUISER WAGON TOYOTA LANOCRUISER WAGON TOYOTA LANOCRUISER TWTRAY TOYOTA HI LUX TWTRAY FORD FALCON WAGON TOYOTA LANOCRUISER lJTILITY TOYOTA DUAL CAB lJTILITY QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

Tuesday, 26 May 1992 ASSEMBLY 2245

Tuesday, 26 May 1992

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

The following answers to questions on notice were circulated:

INTERPRETERS - PLANNING AND HOUSING

Question No. 1322 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Planning and Housing: In respect of interpreters employed by each department, agency and authority within the Minister's administration: 1. How many interpreters are employed on a full-time or part-time basis, indicating (a) the languages other than English spoken; (b) in which offices such interpreters are located; and (c) what is the cost to the people of Victoria? 2. Whether officers undertaking private courses in foreign language receive any government assistance? Mr McCUTCHEON (Minister for Planning and Housing) - The answer is: 1. Nil. 2. The department is not aware of any officers undertaking private foreign language courses.

GEELONG REGIONAL STAFF - PLANNING AND HOUSING

Question No. 1349 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Planning and Housing: In respect of each department, agency and authority within his administration, whether it is intended to dispose of staff in the Geelong region; if so - (a) how many; (b) in which areas; (c) over what period; (d) for what reasons, indicating in each case - (i) what categories of staff are involved and how many in each category are to be dismissed; (ii) what redundancy package is being offered; and (ill) how will superannuation entitlements be affected? Mr McCUTCHEON (Minister for Planning and Housing) - The answer is: There are no plans at this stage to reduce staff numbers in the Geelong region.

GEELONG REGIONAL STAFF - COMMUNITY SERVICES

Question No. 1357 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Community Services: In respect of each department, agency and authority within her administration, whether it is intended to dispose of staff in the Geelong region; if so - (a) how many; (b) in which areas; (c) over what period.; (d) for what reasons, indicating in each case - (i) what categories of staff are involved and how many in each category are to be dismissed; (ii) what redundancy package is being offered; and (ill) how will superannuation entitlements be affected? Mrs SETCHES (Minister for Community Services) - The answer is: Community Services Victoria is not proposing to specifically reduce staff from any program in the Geelong region which includes the City of Geelong and its surrounding environment. QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Any reduction to staff in this area is likely to occur through individual staff resigning, retiring or temporary staff ceasing a non renewal contract. Staff who have voluntarily taken any of these options would receive payments for accrued recreation leave and long service leave. They would also receive their normal entitlements under the Superannuation Act which could include a payment of their contributions plus interest, a deferred pension, or in the case of retirees a pension.

GEELONG REGIONAL STAFF - ETHNIC}, MUNICIPAL AND COMMUNITY AFFAIR~

Question No. 1358 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Community Services, for the Minister for Minister for Ethnic, Municipal and Community Affairs: In respect of each department, agency and authority within her administration, whether it is intended to dispose of staff in the Geelong region; if so - (a) how many; (b) in which areas; (c) over what period; (d) for what reasons, indicating in each case - (i) what categories of staff are involved and how many in each category are to be dismissed; (ii) what redundancy package is being offered; and (ill) how will superannuation entitlements be affected? Mrs SETCHES (Minister for Community Services) - The answer supplied by the Minister for Ethnic, Municipal and Community Affairs is: In response to the question by the honourable member I am advised that no department or agency under my administration intends to dispose of staff in the Geelong region.

UNION GRANTS - COMMUNITY SERVICES

Question No. 1411 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Community Services: In respect of each department, agency and authority within her administration, what are the details of all grants made since the last election to trade union groups? Mrs SETCHES (Minister for Community Services) - The answer is: Grants since the last election to trade union groups by Community Services Victoria; 1988--89: $40 684 to the Victorian Trades Hall Council for the Social Policy Research Officer project. 1989-90: $46159 to the Victorian Trades Hall Council for the Social Policy and Research Officer project. 1990-91: $48 024.50 to the Victorian Trades Hall Council for the Social Policy and Research Officer project. 1990-91: $30 000 to the Victorian Trades Hall Council for the Child Care Officer project. 1991--92: $49447.50 to the Victorian Trades Hall Council for the Social Policy Research Officer project. 1991--92: $4900 to the Victorian Trades Hall Council for organisation of conference on unemployment. Total grants to the Victorian Trades Hall Council since 1988--89 = $219 215.

1988: $29 890 to the Gippsland Trades and Labour Council for the Poverty Action project. 1989: $33 206 to the Gippsland Trades and Labour Council for the Poverty Action project. 1990: $33 177 to the Gippsland Trades and Labour Council for the Poverty Action project. 1991: $33 922 to the Gippsland Trades and Labour Council for the Poverty Action project. 1992: $1265 to the Gippsland Trades and Labour Council Poverty Action project. Total grants to the Gippsland Trades and Labour Council since 1989 = $131460.

Total grants to trade union groups since 1988 = $350 675. QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

Tuesday, 26 May 1992 ASSEMBLY 2247

UNION GRANTS - ETHNIC, MUNICIPAL AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS

Question No. 1412 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Community Services, for the Minister for Ethnic, Municipal and Community Affairs: In respect of each department, agency and authority within her administration, what are the details of all grants made since the last election to trade union groups? Mrs SETCHES (Minister for Community Services) - The answer supplied by the Minister for Ethnic, Municipal and Community Affairs is: The Ministry of Ethnic, Municipal and Community Affairs was established in late January 1991 as part of the reforms to the machinery of government. It consists of the Office of Local Government (formerly the Local Government Department); the Office of Ethnic Affairs (formerly integrated with the Ethnic Affairs Commission); the Office of Rural Affairs (formerly part of the former Department of Agriculture); the Older Persons Planning Office (formerly located in the former Local Government Department), the Office of Youth Affairs (constituted from units formerly located within the Deparbnent of Labour) and Information Victoria. The following information has been extracted from the Ministry's records for the period referred to in the question. The Ethnic Affairs Commission/Office of Ethnic Affairs has allocated the following grants to trade union groups:

1988/89: Hospital Employees Federation $15 000 for a pilot study /survey of English language needs of hospital employees. Trade Union Migrant Workers Centre $12 000 for research into rehabilitation issues. Victorian Trades Hall Council $12 000 for the Anna Stewart Memorial Project: increased involvement of ethnic women workers in union affairs. Victorian Trades Hall Council-Occupational Health and Safety Training Centre $16 000 for the translation of hazard information sheets. VTHC $5000 for multilingual publication concerning industrial issues seminar. 1989/90 Trade Union Migrant Workers Centre $7000 employment of project officer. Victorian Trades Hall Council $5000 Anna Stew art Memorial Project: increased involvement of ethnic women workers in union affairs. 1990/91 Trades Hall Council $23 500 for the development and related implementation strategies aiming to enhance the involvement of NESB workers in the award restructure process.

SENIOR SALARIES - ETHNIC, MUNICIPAL AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS

Question No. 1466 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Community Services, for the Minister for Ethnic, Municipal and Community Affairs: In respect of each department, agency and authority within her administration, how many public servants are paid more than the base salary rate for Victorian members of Parliament, indicating - (a) their classifications; (b) salary package; (c) position, and (d) responsibilities? Mrs SETCHES (Minister for Community Services) - The answer supplied by the Minister for Ethnic, Municipal and Community Affairs is: The Ministry of Ethnic, Municipal and Community Affairs was formed in late January 1991. It consists of the Office of Local Government (formerly the Local Government Department); the Office of Ethnic Affairs (formerly integrated with the Ethnic Affairs Commision); the Office of Rural Affairs (formerly part of the former Deparbnent of Agriculture); the Older Persons Planning Office (formerly located in the former Local Government Department); the Office of Youth Affairs (constituted from units formerly located within the Department of Labour) and Information Victoria. There are 10 public servants who are currently paid more than the base rate of Victorian Members of Parliament. One officer is a redeployee who is held against an existing position which is at a salary level lower than the base rate of a Victorian member of Parliament. This officer receives salary maintenance, which is recouped from the former department. The details are as follows: QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Classification/Nature Salary Expense of of Appointment Office Allowance $ $ Director-General, Ministry of Ethnic, Municipal and Community 109 185 5619 Affairs (appointed pursuant to Section 230 Public Service Act 1974) (CE-3)

Director, Office of Local Government (Governor in Council appointment)(E-5) 82356 4107

Director, Office of Ethnic Affairs (Governor in Council appointment) (E-5) 82356 4107

Chairman, Local Government Commission (Governor in Council appointment (E-'i)) 76828 4107

Chairman, Ethnic Affairs Commission (Governor in Council appointment) (E-4) 76828 4107

Director, Older Persons Planning Office (5£5-4) 71801 4107

General Manager, Policy and Legislation Office of Local Government (5£5-3) 66978 3284

General Manager, Operations and Financial Management Office of Local Government (5£5-3) 66978 3284

General Manager, Operations and Financial Management Office of Local Government (5£5-3) 66978 3284

Assistant Director, Service Delivery and Development Office of Ethnic Affairs (5£5-3) 66 978 3284

Deputy Chairman, Ethnic Affairs Commission (Governor in Council appointment) (E-2) 66874 3284

To the extent that travelling and other personal expenses are incurred by these officers, approval has been given for these expenses to be reimbursed in accordance with rates set out in Public Service Determinations. Cars are provided to these officers in accordance with their entitlement under the Senior Executive Service Car Scheme. QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

Tuesday, 26 May 1992 ASSEMBLY 2249

COMPASS AIRLINE TICKETS - PORTS

Question No. 1552 Mr DICKINSON asked the Treasurer, for the Minister responsible for Ports: In respect of each deparbnent, agency and authority within his administration, how many Compass airline tickets were held at the time of the Compass collapse, indicating - (a) the value of the tickets; and (b) whether any refunds, or alternative travel, have been received? Mr A. J. SHEEHAN (Treasurer) - The answer supplied by the Minister responsible for Ports is: 1. Port of Melbourne Authority: The Port of Melbourne Authority did not hold any Compass airline tickets at the time of the Compass collapse. 2. Port of Geelong Authority: The Port of Geelong Authority did not hold any Compass airline tickets at the time of the Compass collapse.

3. Port of Portland Authority: The Port of Portland Authority did not hold any Compass airline tickets at the time of the Compass collapse.

MOTOR VEHICLES - COMMUNITY SERVICES

Question No. 1601 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Community Services: In respect of each department, agency and authority within her administration, what vehicles were acquired in each of the years 1987 to 1991 inclusive, indicating - (a) the make; (b) type; (c) model of vehicle; and (d) whether consideration has been given to privatise departmental fleet ownership; if not, why? Mrs SETCHES (Minister for Community Services) - The answer is: Parts (a), (b) and (c) are contained in the following table: Make Model Type 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 Toyota Corolla Sedan 20 41 23 Toyota Corona Sedan 5 Toyota Corona S/Wagon 13 Mitsubishi Sigma Sedan 6 Mitsubishi Sigma S/Wagon 7 Mitsubishi Colt Sedan 12 Nissan Pintara Sedan 24 3 16 2 Nissan Pintara S/Wagon 5 3 3 Ford Falcon S/Wagon 4 Nissan Urvan Bus 2 Mitsubishi Magna Sedan 27 Nissan Nomad Bus 2 Toyota Lite Ace Bus Ford Trader Truck Toyota Dyna Truck Kabota Tractor Holden Camira Sedan 9 Holden Camira S/Wagon 4 Toyota Tow Tug 2 Kawasaki ATV MotorCycle Mitsubishi Starwagon Bus 9 1 Toyota Camry Sedan 8 Toyota Camry S/Wagon 4 2 Toyota Commuter Wheelchair Bus Iseki Simplicity Tractor Honda Buggy MotorCycle Kawasaki KLR MotorCycle Mitsubishi Magna S/Wagon 5 2 Nissan Pulsar Hatch 5 Taylor-Dunne - Tow Vehicle Toyota Hi Lux Utility 2 QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Mitsubishi Triton Utility 1 lseki 545 Tractor 2 Ford Fairlane Sedan Toyota Commuter Bus Austin Truck (d) No. Current government guidelines advise: "As there is a clear cost advantage to the government on the purchase of vehicles over leasing arrangements, vehicle leasing agreements must not be entered into and existing arrangements are not to be renewed" - refer Victorian Government Motor Vehicle Fleet, Standard Procedure, Subject 12, Section 3.

LAKEWOOD ESTATE - PLANNING AND HOUSING

Question No. 1623 Mr WEIDEMAN asked the Minister for Planning and Housing: In relation to the Lakewood Estate in the City of Frankston: 1. What number of houses have been purchased by the Ministry of Planning and Housing, indicating the purchase price of the properties and the year in which each was purchased? 2. What number of houses have been built by the Ministry of Planning and Housing, indicating what the cost was of each house and the year it was completed? Mr McCurCHEON (Minister for Planning and Housing) - The answer is: (1) The Ministry has purchased 3 houses in the Lakewood Estate as detailed below: Address Cost Date purchased $

5 DariusAve 60000 10/85 5 Turnberry Crt 71000 11/86 321 HeatherhillRd 71 000 10/87 (2) The Ministry has built 38 houses in the Lakewood Estate at a total of $2.02 million as detailed below: Address Cost Date Completed $ 98 Franciscan Ave) 359495 5/83 7 Buxton Cres ) (inc. cost of land) 5/83 5 Dorchester Crt ) 5/83 36 Partridge Cres ) 5/83 32 Gattinara Dve ) 5/83 66 Gattinara Dve ) 5/83 1 Bordeaux Crt ) 5/83 4 Lochaber Ave 34 670 12/84 10 Lerwick Crt 40548 9/85 40 Franciscan A ve 42 955 7/86 1 Baillie Crt 42803 7/86 2 Macrosty Crt 49774 12/86 177 Heatherhill Rd 46294 1/87 257 Kenmore Crt 51643 3/87 202 Heatherhill Rd 47121 12/87 128 Franciscan Dve 50430 12/87 5 Gattinara Dve 49900 8/88 5 Frobisher Crt 45843 9/88 131 Aquarius Dve 50000 11/88 17 Navarre St 48100 12/88 248 Heatherhill Rd 46900 12/88 32 Wittenberg A ve 49900 3/89 30 Wittenberg A ve 50400 3/89 10 Seaquesta Crt 52269 5/89 QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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273 Heatherhill Rd 52562 9/89 9 Hardwicke Crt 52562 9/89 1 Rebecca Cl 63147 4/90 11 Ondean Crt 59303 5/90 31 Schooner Bay Dve 65 357 5/90 7 Lochaber A ve 60607 5/90 273 Heatherhill Rd 59559 5/90 86Aquarius Dve 56464 5/90 188 Heatherhill Rd 60 369 7/90 169 Heatherhill Rd 60 369 10/90 5 Apollo Crt 63750 10/90 1 Abbeygate Crt 65955 3/91 37 Gattinara Dve 65189 3/91 190 Heatherhill Rd 75562 3/91

NIALL CONSULTANCY - MANUFACTURING AND INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT

Question No. 1650 Mr PERTON asked the Treasurer, for the Minister for Manufacturing and Industry Development: In respect of a consultancy conducted by Mr. F. Niall of Motway Consulting Pty. Ltd. for the Department of Manufacturing and Industry Development to 'extend the delivery of National Institute of Economic and Industry Research funded programs to Victorian Automobile Manufacturers and major component suppliers': 1. Whether he will advise - (a) on what date the consultancy commenced; (b) the original planned duration of the consultancy; and (c) the date of the completion of the consultancy? 2. Whether the duration of the consultancy has been extended; if so - (a) for how long; (b) why; and (c) which officer of the department approved the extension? 3. Whether the contractual price for the delivery of the consultancy was $70 728; if not what was the contractual price? 4. Whether the consultant(s) has been paid any progress payments; if so - (a) what amounts; and (b) on what dates? 5. What are the qualifications of the consultant(s) and the hourly / daily fee for the consultant(s)? 6. Who has been interviewed by the consultant(s)? 7. What were the original terms of the consultancy, indicating whether there has been any alteration to the terms of the consultancy; if so - what were the alterations? 8. Whether the consultant(s) has produced any interim/final finding, reports or recommendations; if so - what are the dates and details of such finding, reports or recommendations? Mr A. J. SHEEHAN (Treasurer) - The answer supplied by the Minister for Manufacturing and Industry Development is: 1. Date the consultancy commenced: 15 November, 1991. Planned duration of the consultancy: 208 days within the space of one calendar year from commencement. Date of the completion of the consultancy: 14 November 1992. 2. The duration of the consultancy has not been extended. 3. The contractual price for the delivery of the consultancy was $70 728. 4. Since the consultancy commenced, the consultant has been paid progress payments in accordance with monthly invoices. Amounts and dates as follows: 19-12-91 $3 476.00 (for part Nov 1991) 9-1-92 $6 416.90 (for Dec 1991) 27-2-92 $12 108.65 (for Jan/Feb 1992) 5. The qualifications of the consultant provided by Motway Pty Ltd are as follows (Mr F.e. Niall): Graduate, Business Strategies School, Harvard University (1981) Graduate of Marketing, Monash University (1976) Associate - Institute of Chartered Accounts UK, (1960) Dip. Marketing - Post Graduate Diploma, Chisolm Institute, (1976) NIES License World Competitve Manufacturing Current: QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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3rd Year M.B.A. student in Marketing, Monash University Lecturer in International Marketing, Policy and Strategy for Graduate Diploma of Business, Monash University. The daily fee paid to Motway Pty Ltd for the provision of consultancy services is $316.00 6. The companies contacted by the consultant were: AC Rochester Group ACLEngines Addax Engineering P /L AinsbyRubber P /L Air International Ajax Fasteners Ajax Pressings Alex Folley Group Arcan Ne Engineering Arvin Tubemakers Australian Controls Australian Die Castings Australian Wiring Systems Autoliv Bosch Bostik Emhart Australia Brake & Clutch Industries BTRKennon Burton Cables Pty Ltd Calsonic Australia P /L Columbia Die Sinking Co. Diecraft Diver Consolidated Dunlop Olympic Eaton Controls Edon Engineering Pty Ltd Empire Rubber F & T Industries Flexdrive Fuji Screw Pty Ltd Hella Henderson No Sag HoIdens Engine Company Frank Hook Products Hose & Pipe Mackay Consolidated Marsden and McGain Melded Fabrics Moss Products Multifoam Pty Ltd Natra Nissan (Supply Division) Omer Engineering Omer Engineering Plexicor Australia Preslite Rockwel1 ABS Silcraft Edson Tontine Industries Unidrive VDO Instruments Viplas Olympic QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Viscount Consolidated 7. The original terms of the consultancy were to deliver Enterprise Improvement Programs of the Nationallndustry Extension Service to Victorian Automotive industry companies and their suppliers. There has been no alteration to the terms of the consultancy. 8. The consultant has, on behalf of companies contacted, made various recommendations based upon his findings and discussions with the various companies listed in item 6 above. Since those discussions have been commercial-in-confidence, I am unable to divulge any content thereof. QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Wednesday, 27 May 1992

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

The following answers to questions on notice were circulated:

INTERPRETERS - SPORT AND RECREATION

Question No. 1337 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Sport and Recreation: In respect of interpreters employed by each department, agency and authority within the Minister's administration: 1. How many interpreters are employed on a full-time or part-time basis, indicating (a) the languages other than English spoken; (b) in which offices such interpreters are located; and (c) what is the cost to the people of Victoria? 2. Whether officers undertaking private courses in foreign language receive any government assistance? Mr TREZISE (Minister for Sport and Recreation) - The answer is: 1. No interpreters are employed in any capacity within my portfolio. 2. None of the officers within my portfolio receives government assistance to undertake private courses in foreigt languages.

GEELONG REGIONAL STAFF - SPORT AND RECREATION

Question No. 1364 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Sport and Recreation: In respect of each department, agency and authority within his administration, whether it is intended to dispose of £aff in the Geelong region; if so - (a) how many; (b) in which areas; (c) over what period; (d) for what reasons, indicatin~in each case - (i) what categories of staff are involved and how many in each category are to be dismissed; (ii) what redundancy package is being offered; and (iii) how superannuation entitlements will be affected? Mr TREZISE (Minister for Sport and Recreation) - The answer is: The Department of Sport and Recreation and the agencies under my administration do not have any programs to reduce staff in the Geelong region.

PUBLICATIONS - SPORT AND RECREATION

Question No. 1391 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Sport and Recreation: In respect of each department, agency and authority within his administration, what publications are produced, indicating - (a) how many copies are produced; (b) what the unit cost is, including production and distribution of tle publication; (c) what income, if any, is derived from the publication; (d) what is the purpose of the publication; and e) whether the publication was solely printed in Victoria; if not, why? QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Mr TREZISE (Minister for Sport and Recreation) - The answer is: Details of publications produced by the Department of Sport and Recreation and agencies under my administration are as follows. Department of Sport and Recreation The majority of publications currently available through the department have been produced over a number of years. The time required to do a search of archive files to provide further information other than that listed below cannot be justified. 1. Bushwalking and Mountaincraft Leadership Manual (1986) -14 000 at a total cost to the department of $30 000 (unit cost of $2.14), solely produced in Victoria and sells for $6.00. The purpose of this publication is first of all as a text for the Bushwalking and Mountaincraft Leadership and the Ski Touring Leadership Certificate courses. In addition it is used as a reference and a text on safe bush walking practice by a number of bushwalkers, cross country skiers, associated clubs and tertiary institutions across Australia. 2. The Pricing of Leisure Services in Australia (1983) - produced in Victoria and sells for $6.30 (no production details readily available). This publication outlines to recreation facility owners, managers and committees of management different methods of applying fees and charges at recreation facilities. 3. Indoor Recreation Facilities Management Manual (1981) - produced in Victoria and sells for $20.00 (no production details readily available). The purpose of this manual is to assist recreation facility managers with the overall management of recreation facilities. 4. Community Recreation Municipal Planning Guide (1990) - 350 at a total cost to the department of $12546 (unit cost of $35.85) was solely produced in Victoria and sold for $35.85 (currently out of print). The publication is a guide to assist local government to develop high quality, relevant and equitably distributed community recreation resources. 5. Outdoor Access For All (1982) - produced in Victoria and sells for $10.00 (no production details readily available). This manual provides comprehensive guidelines for architects, planners and designers to ensure parks and other outdoor recreation areas are accessible to the whole community including disabled, frail and aged persons. 6. Sport and Rec. Tech. Bulletins - produced in Victoria, nos 1-10 sell for $12.50 and no. 11 for $2.00 (no production details readily available). The purpose of this series of bulletins is to provide an extensive range of technical and general information on sport and recreation issues. 7. A grant of $30 000 was provided to Melbourne University to produce: (a) Sports Pavilions, a Planning and Design Manual (1986) - produced in Victoria and sells for $7.50 (no additional production details readily available). This manual is intended to assist local government personnel, interested community groups and sporting bodies in the planning, design and construction of sports pavilions. (b) Community Recreation Centres, a Planning and Design Manual (1988) - produced in Victoria and sells for $30.00 (no additional production details readily available). This manual is intended to assist local government, architects, planners, schools, community and sporting bodies in the planning, design and construction of community recreation centres. 9. Junior Sports Development Campaign - Sample Lesson Plans produced in Victoria for 13 Sports @ 2 000 copies per sport - total cost of $9 500 ($0.37 per unit). These sample lesson plans are designed to assist coaches and teachers conduct quality Aussie Sports instruction sessions. 10. Operation Physicop Goint project with Victoria Police) - a final report and a summary report were produced as part of this project to which the department allocated a grant of $29000. The purpose of the final report was to inform senior management within Victoria Police of the project and make recommendations on future expansion of the program. The summary report was developed to provide to industry in general a model for health promotion in the workplace. 11. Workplace Health and Fitness Promotion, a Victorian Resource Guide -10 000 publications were produced for $14 900 and distributed to industry through the National Heart Foundation. The purpose of the publication is to provide to industry in general information on health and fitness promotion in the workplace. 12. The Elite Junior, Foster or Forge - 200 copies produced in Victoria for $850 ($4.25 per unit). The purpose of this publication is to provide advice to sports coaches to assist them with talent identification and development of athletes. QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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13. Staying in Control-200 copies produced in Victoria for $800 ($4.00 per unit). The purpose of this publication is to provide advice to sports coaches to assist them in giving advice to athletes on suitable psychological preparation for competition and training.

Harness Racing Board (a) One publication, "The Harness Racer" is produced. (b) Unit cost is $3.60. (c) $15908 per month. (d) Industry information. (e) Printed in Victoria.

Greyhound Racing Control Board (a) One publication, ''The Greyhound Adviser" is produced. (b) Unit cost of $1.48 (5 000 produced per month). (c) $7400 per month. (d) Industry information. (e) Printed in Victoria.

Totalisator Agency Board The following schedule lists the current publications produced by the TAB and details the number of copies, unit costs of production and distribution, and the purpose of the publication. It should be noted that the TAB does not charge customers for any of the publications and all publications are printed in Victoria. Publication Copies Produced Unit Cost $ Annual Report 4000 11.00 The Right Choice in Gaming 17 000 2.34 This is Tabaret 10 000 0.49 Come to Tabaret 157 600 0.09 Taxi Talk 7000 0.02 Come up to Tabaret 500 0.29 Your Guide to Tabaret 7000 0.10 New Games at Tabaret 30500 0.11 Play Your Cards Right 50000 0.13 The Worlds Newest Gaming System 1000 3.70 Handy tabs 5000 0.37 How to Bet with your T /B account 50000 0.12 Open Your Own T /B Account 50000 0.12 Two More Winning Ways 1000 0.14 Keno/Crowns of Glory 10000 0.08 Tabaret - Not Your Conventional 1000 0.24 Entertainment Centre Footybet 30 000 0.08 All of the above publications are produced to ensure that the public remains informed as to the gaming products offered by Tabaret, the wagering products offered by TAB outlets, and the procedures by which the public can utilise TAB products.

UNION GRANTS - SPORT AND RECREATION

Question No. 1418 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Sport and Recreation: In respect of each department, agency and authority within his administration, what are the details of all grants made since the last election to trade union groups? QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Mr TREZISE (Minister for Sport and Recreation) - The answer is: The only grant provided to a trade union group was made by the Department of Sport and Recreation in May 1991 to then Victorian Public Service Association (VPSA) to undertake a research project on workplace health and fitness in the Victorian Public Service.

SENIOR SALARIES - SPORT AND RECREATION

Question No. 1472 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Sport and Recreation: In respect of each department, agency and authority within his administration, how many public servants are paid more than the base salary rate for Victorian members of Parliament, indicating - (a) their classifications; (b) salary package; (c) position, and (d) responsibilities? Mr TREZISE (Minister for Sport and Recreation) - The answer is:

Details of the positions in the department and its agencies which have remuneration packages in excess of $65 887 are provided below. Department of Sport and Recreation (a) CE 3 SES3 SES2 (b) Three executives receive a salary package, which includes performance pay, in excess of $65 887 per annum. (c) Director-General. Assistant Director-General, Racing. Assistant Director-General, Sport and Recreation. (d) The Director-General is responsible for the total operations of the department with the two assistant directors-general being responsible for the management of the day-to-day operations of their respective areas.

Totalisator Agency Board (TAB) (a) Chief General Manager (CGM). SES4 SES3 SES2 SES 1 (b) Nine executives receive a salary package, which includes performance pay, in excess of $65 887 per annum. (c) The positions are Chief General Manager, group general managers and assistant general managers. (d) The Chief General Manager is responsible for the total operations of the TAB. Group general managers and assistant general managers are responsible for the day to day operations of the various business groups within the TAB structure.

Harness Racing Board (a) Chief Executive Officer. (b) One executive receives the salary package in excess of $65 877 per annum. (c) Chief Executive Officer. (d) The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for the total operations of the Harness Racing Board.

Greyhound Racing Control Board (a) Executive Director. (b) One executive receives a salary package in excess of $65 877 per annum. (c) Executive Director. (d) The Executive Director is responsible for the total operations of the Greyhound Racing Control Board. QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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UNION AUTHORITY BOARD MEMBERS - SPORT AND RECREATION

Question No. 1499 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Sport and Recreation: In respect of each statutory authority within his administration, whether provision has been made for elected representatives or trade union nominated representatives on their boards; indicating - (a) what the basis is of their representation and when it was established; (b) who the current trade union representatives are and who held the positions previously; and (c) what fees or remuneration is paid to the representatives? Mr TREZISE (Minister for Sport and Recreation) - The answer is: There is provision within the legislation administered under my portfolio for only one board member to be an elec:ed representative or trade union nominated representative. Details of that membership are as follows: (a) The representative is a member of the Bookmakers and Bookmakers' Clerks Registration Committee under Section SS (2)(e) of the Racing Act 1958. This position was created in the Act in 1957. (b) Since the Department of Sport and Recreation became responsible in 1972 for the administration of this section of the Racing Act the following persons were appointed to this position: Mr Gerald Lanigan 1972-1990 Ms Janet Wheatley 1990 Mr Lindsay Tanner 1991 Mr Wayne Naughton 1991-1994 (c) $2325 per annum.

COMPASS AIRLINE TICKETS -SPORT AND RECREATION

Question No. 1554 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Sport and Recreation: In respect of each department, agency and authority within his administration, how many Compass airline tickets were held at the time of the Compass collapse, indicating - (a) the value of the tickets; and (b) whether any refunds, or alternative travel, have been received? Mr TREZISE (Minister for Sport and Recreation) - The answer is: No Compass airline tickets were held by the Department of Sport and Recreation or any of the agencies under my administration at the time of the Compass collapse.

DOMESTIC AIR TRAVEL - SPORT AND RECREATION

Question No. 1581 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Sport and Recreation: In respect of each department, agency and authority within his administration, what percentage of domestic air travel flown by officers for each of the years 1987 to 1991 inclusive, was undertaken on - (a) Australian Airlines; (b) Ansett Airlines; (c) Compass Airlines; (d) East West Airlines; (e) charter aircraft, and (f) other, specifying the airline involved? Mr TREZISE (Minister for Sport and Recreation) - The answer is: Details for the Department of Sport and Recreation and agencies under my administration with regard to the percentage of air travel undertaken by officers on the various domestic airlines are as follows: Department of Sport and Recreation Aust. Ansett Southern/ Flinders Kendell Sunstate

1987 52.4 25.4 22.2 nil nil 1988 56.4 27.3 12.7 3.6 nil 1989 55.6 29.6 13.0 1.8 nil 1990 42.6 24.1 33.3 nil nil QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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1991 54.5 19.5 23.4 nil 2.6

Harness Racing Board The average percentages for domestic air travel are as follows: Ansett 12% Australian 88%

Greyhound Racing Control Board 1987 Australian 100% 1988 Australian 100% 1989 Australian 100% 1990 Australian 100% 1991 Australian 67% Ansett 33%

Totalizator Agency Board The average percentages for domestic air travel are as follows: Ansett 5% Australian 95%

MOTOR VEHICLES - SPORT AND RECREATION

Question No. 1608 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Sport and Recreation: In respect of each department, agency and authority within his administration, what vehicles were acquired in each of the years 1987 to 1991 inclusive, indicating - (a) the make; (b) type; (c) model of vehicle; and (d) whether consideration has been given to privatise departmental fleet ownership; if not, why? Mr TREZISE (Minister for Sport and Recreation) - The answer is: Details for the Department of Sport and Recreation and agencies under my administration with respect to vehicle purchases for the period 1987 to 1991 are as follows: Department of Sport and Recreation Year No. Make Type Model 1987 1 Toyota Sedan Corona 3 Toyota Sedan Corolla 1 Toyota Utility Hi-Lux 6 Nissan Sedan Pintara Nissan Panel Van Urvan Ford Sedan Falcon 4 Holden Sedan Camira

1988 1 Toyota 4WDrive Land Cruiser 3 Nissan Sedan Pintara 3 Holden Sedan Camira Holden S/wagon Commodore

1989 3 Toyota Sedan Camry 6 Nissan Sedan Pintara 1 Nissan S/wagon Pintara Holden Sedan Calais 1 Holden S/wagon Commodore 4 Mitsubishi Sedan Colt 2 Mitsubishi Utility Triton Ford Sedan Falcon QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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1990 5 Toyota Sedan Camry 2 Nissan Sedan Vector Nissan Sedan Pintara Holden S/Wagon Commodore Mitsubishi Sedan Magna

1991 3 Toyota Sedan Camry 1 Toyota Sedan Corolla 4 Nissan Sedan Pintara 1 Ford Sedan Fairlane 1 Holden Sedan Commodore 1 Holden Sedan Apollo 1 Mitsubishi S/wagon Magna

In 1991 the department undertook a review of the following alternative methods for the operation of its fleet of cars: (a) leasing; (b) hire of vehicles from the government car pool; and (c) operating its own vehicle fleet. The outcome of the review was that the most cost effective method for the department was to continue to maintain and operate its own fleet of cars.

Totalizator Agency Board (TAB)

Year No. Make Type Model 1987 4 Toyota Sedan Corona 6 Ford S/wagon Falcon 1 Ford Sedan Fairlane 8 Ford Sedan Falcon 4 Toyota Commuter Bus Hi Ace 1 Ford Van Falcon

1988 6 Ford Sedan Falcon 6 Nissan S/wagon Pintara 9 Nissan Sedan Pintara 5 Ford S/wagon Falcon Toyota Sedan Corolla

1989 2 Ford S/wagon Falcon 13 Ford Sedan Falcon 5 Nissan Sedan Pintara 2 Ford Sedan Pintara 3 Toyota Commuter Bus Hi Ace 8 Nissan S/wagon Pintara Toyota Hatch Corolla 1 Ford Van Falcon 2 Holden Sedan Commodore 1 Holden S/wagon Commodore

1990 1 Holden Sedan Commodore 4 Ford Van Econovan 2 Holden S/wagon Commodore 4 Toyota Commuter Bus Hi Ace 1 Ford S/wagon Falcon 6 Ford Sedan Falcon 6 Mitsubishi Sedan Magna Mitsubishi Diesel Truck QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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1991 2 Ford Sedan Falcon 3 Mitsubishi Sedan Magna 2 Holden Sedan Commodore 3 Holden S/wagon Commodore Mitsubishi Prime Mover 2 Toyota Sedan Camry 2 Ford Sedan Laser Datsun Van The TAB regularly evaluates buy versus lease options in relation to motor vehicles; however, such evaluations have traditionally favoured buy options as the TAB cannot take advantage of any income tax benefits offered by leasing.

Greyhound Racing Control Board Year No. Make Type Model

1987 4 Ford Sedan Falcon

1988 5 Ford Sedan Falcon Ford Sedan Fairlane

1989 6 Ford Sedan Falcon 1 Toyota Sedan Camry 1 Ford Van

1990 6 Holden Sedan Commodore

1991 6 Holden Sedan Commodore Holden S/wagon Commodore Nissan Sedan Pintara

The board at this time does not believe that fleet management would be appropriate given the small number of vehicles owned by the board.

Harness Racing Board

All vehicles are either Holden Commodore Sedans or Ford Falcon Sedans - no. purchased per year is as follows:

1987 15 1988 9 1989 10 1990 15 1991 7

The fleet of vehicles is small and the board is of the opinion that no benefit would be gained from privatisation.

OFFICERS - POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES

Question No. 1609 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services: For each of the years 1987 to 1991 inclusive, what were the losses of police officers through - (a) retirement; (b) resignation; and (c) other causes - indicating their rank and years of service? Mr SANDON (Minister for Police and Emergency Services) - The answer is: The information regarding losses of police officers for the financial years 1987-88, 1988-89, 1989-90 and 1990-91 is provided in the following tables (1 to 4): QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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DISCHARGES AS AT 30 JUNE 1988

RANK RETIREMENT RESIGNATION OTHER CAUSES TOTAL NO. TOTAL AV.5ER TOTAL AV. AGE CHCOMM 40.00 61.00 D.COMM 33.00 53.00 A.COMM 2 35.00 54.00 CMDR 4 4 35.50 56.50 CH.SUPDT 20 20 35.65 56.10 SUPDT 20 22 32.00 53.86 CHINSP '19 30 31.13 54.42 INSP 17 3 20 30.39 52.03 SN.SGT 85 7 92 30.25 53.38 SGT 87 59 11 157 24.10 47.42 SEN.CONS 95 123 25 243 18.53 41.97 CONST 3 71 12 86 3.84 28.52 RECRUIT 132 2 134 23.16 PSO TOTAL 364 399 50 813 DISCHARGES AS AT 30 JUNE 1989

RANK RETIREMENT RESIGNATION OTHER CAUSES TOTAL NO. TOTAL AV.SER. TOTAL AV. AGE CH.COMM D.COMM A.COMM CMDR 35.00 55.00 CH.SUPDT 34.20 55.40 SUPDT 30.33 50.00 CH.lNSP 2 5 7 26.'19 48.'19 INSP 7 4 12 26.75 48.25 SNSGT 19 14 35 25.60 48.55 SGT 24 88 4 116 20.04 41.18 SEN.CONS 28 282 27 337 14.22 36.55 CONST 125 134 3.53 26.63 RECRUIT 132 133 22.37 PSO TOTAL 88 650 45 783 Other causes include: dismissals, deaths, termination and ill-health retirement

DISCHARGES AS AT 30 JUNE 1990

RANK RETIREMENT RESIGNATION OTHER CAUSES TOTAL NO TOTAL AV.5ER. TOTAL AV. AGE CH.COMM D.COMM 33.00 53.00 A.COMM 34.00 53.00 CMDR 33.67 53.33 CH.SUPDT 11 11 33.45 54.36 SUPDT 7 1 9 32.22 53.22 CH. INSP 8 6 14 28.07 49.86 INSP 6 13 20 24.90 45.19 SN.SGT 20 15 38 25.87 47.68 SGT 34 109 16 159 20.04 41.70 SEN.CONS 39 268 26 333 14.65 36.87 CONST 158 10 169 3.42 26.'0 RECRUIT 175 178 21.87 PSO TOTAL 133 745 60 938 QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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DISCHARGES AS AT 30 JUNE 1991

RANI< RETIREMENT RESIGNATION OTHER CAUSES TOTAL NO. TOTAL AVSER .TOTALAV. AGE CH.COMM D.COMM A.COMM CMDR CH.SUPDT 2 35.00 57.00 SUrDT 30.00 49.00 CH.INSr 6 29.00 51.00 INSr 5 8 25.00 48.00 SN.SGT 7 15 25.00 43.00 SGT 15 46 67 21.00 42.00 SEN.CONS 13 99 20 132 14.00 37.00 CONST 90 13 104 3.00 26.00 RECRUIT 76 76 22.00 PSO TOTAL 50 326 40 416 Other causes include: dismissals, deaths, termination and ill-health retirement

TOTALIZATOR AGENCY BOARD DIVIDENDS

Question No. 1612 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Sport and Recreation: What the amount was of unclaimed Totalizator Agency Board dividends for each of the years 1987 to 1991 inclusive? 2 What the amount was of unclaimed Totalizator Agency Board dividends for each of the years 1987 to 1991 inclusive in the Geelong region? 3 What happens to unclaimed Totalizator Agency Board dividends? Mr TREZISE (Minister for Sport and Recreation) - The answer is: 1. The unclaimed dividends resulting from the TAB's off-course operations have amounted to: $'000 1981hS7 4147 1987-88 4528 198H9 5321 1989-90 5919 1990-91 5940 Such figures are identified and explained in the TAB's annual report which is tabled in Parliament each year. 2. It is not possible to determine what proportion of the above unclaimed dividends relate to bets sold in the Geelong region. 3. In accordance with section 116AK of the Racing Act 1958 and the TAB rules, off-course unclaimed dividends are taken to TAB revenue 84 days after the race meeting to which they relate. Customers are entitled to claim such dividends up to six years from the date of the event and the TAB makes appropriate provisions for such probabilities. QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Thursday, 28 May 1992

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

The following answers to questions on notice were circulated:

INTERPRETERS - TRANSPORT

Question No. 1336 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Transport: In respect of interpreters employed by each department, agency and authority within the Minister's administration: 1. How many interpreters are employed on a full-time or part-time basis, indicating (a) the languages other than English spoken; (b) in which offices such interpreters are located; and (c) what is the cost to the people of Victoria? 2. Whether officers undertaking private courses in foreign language receive any government assistance? Mr SPYKER (Minister for Transport) - The answer is: 1. The Ministry of Transport and transport agencies do not employ interpreters on a full-time or part-time basis. Interpreters are engaged by VIC ROADS on a needs basis generally through a booking service operated by the General Interpreting Service of the Victorian Ethnic Affairs Commission (VEAC). The interpreters provided through this service operate under contract arrangements with the VEAC and cover a wide range of languages. Most interpreters engaged by VIC ROADS assist applicants presenting for learner driver permits and driver licence tests, particularly the written knowledge test component. The service is available at all VIC ROADS registration and licensing offices and is provided free of change to the applicant. VIC ROADS reimburses the interpreters' fees and travelling costs estimated in total at $150 000 per annum to the VEAC. The Transport Accident Commission engages professional interpreters where appropriate to assist with medical and/or legal related matters. 2. Officers employed under the Public Service Act and undertaking private courses in foreign languages may be eligible for assistance under the Public Service study leave policy. Similarly, staff of the Public Transport Corporation may be eligible for assistance under the Corporation's study leave policy. Other transport agencies do not provide financial assistance to staff undertaking private courses in foreign languages.

UNION GRANTS - PREMIER AND CABINET

Question No. 1392 Mr DICKINSON asked the Premier: In respect of each department, agency and authority within her administration, what are the details of all grants made since the last election to trade union groups? Ms KIRNER (Premier) - The answer is: I am informed that: No such grants were made by agencies in my portfolio. QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

Thursday, 28 May 1992 ASSEMBLY 2265

UNION AUTHORITY BOARD MEMBERS - PREMIER AND CABINET

Question No. 1473 Mr DICKINSON asked the Premier: In respect of each statutory authority within her administration, whether provision has been made for elected representatives or trade union nominated representatives on their boards, indicating - (a) what the basis is of their representation and when it was established; (b) who the current trade union representatives are and who held the positions previously; and (c) what fees or remuneration are paid to the representatives? Ms KIRNER (Premier) - The answer is: I am informed that: 1. The question has been interpreted to refer to boards or committees of management of any agency in my portfolio. 2. There are three agencies that fall within the ambit of the question - the Victorian Relief Committee, the Public Service Board and the Promotions Appeal Board. The information for each of the agencies in response to the question is as follows: Victorian Relief Committee (VRC) (a) Section 4(9) of the Victorian Relief Committee Act 1958 specifies the categories from which the members of the committee are drawn; they are: (a) a person nominated by the Chief Commissioner of Police; (b) a person with experience in industry; (c) a person with experience in women's affairs; (d) a person with experience in weUare activities; (e) a person with experience in rural affairs; (f) a person with experience in emergency services; (g) a person with experience in transport services; (h) a person with experience in the trade union movement - and may include a person, or two persons, with skills that would benefit the committee. Section 4(9) was amended in 1988 to be expressed in its current form. However, union representation has been part of the committee's membership since its formation in 1930. (b) Ms Cheryl Wragg recently resigned her position as the trade union representative. A replacement for her has been nominated, however, it still remains for the Governor in Council to make the appointment. A detailed history of union representation on the committee is not readily available. Such a history, as it dates back to 1930, would be an exhaustive task to collate. However, it is known that Mr Albert Monk was the representative of the 193Os, and other representatives in the trade union category have been Mr Les Carey and Mr Craig Winter. (c) All members of the committee who are not public servants are entitled to receive $825 in sitting fees per annum. The fees for the members and the chairman are set by the Remuneration Review Committee. The trade union representative would receive this fee.

Public Service Board (PSS) (a) The Member (General Service) is appointed pursuant to section 6(2) of the Public Service Act 1974 and the Deputy Member (Mental Health/Office of Intellectual Disability Services) is appointed pursuant to section 6(3) of the Public Service Act 1974. (b) The current member (general service) is Mc K. J. Anderson who replaced Mc O. J. D. O'Carroll, and the current Deputy Member (Mental Health/Office of Intellectual Disability Services) is Mc V. J. Nihill who replaced Mc W. J. Kennedy. (c) Mr Anderson's remuneration is $89 357 per annum plus an expense of office allowance of $4107 per annum and Mr Nihill's remuneration is $66 874 per annum plus an expense of office allowance of $2109 per annum.

Promotions Appeal Boards (a) The composition of the Promotions Appeal Boards is set out in section 38 of the Public Service Act 1974. Section 38(3) of the Act provides that - "for the purposes of this Act there shall be one or more Promotions Appeal Boards each consisting of a chairman appointed pursuant to a sub-section (3A), an officer of the administrative unit concerned nominated by the chief administrator of that administrative unit and an appropriate officer selected by the senior chairman of appeal boards as the appropriate officer for the appeals in question from persons nominated by the approved association of officers". QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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(b) The three approved staff associations and their respective nominees are: State Public Services Federation (Victoria) Current nominee: Mr Kevin Smith 1987 - present Previous nominees: Mr D. Fleming 1980 -1987 Mr O. O'Carroll 1975 -1980 Health and Community Services Union Current nominee: Mr Vin Nihill 1981-present Previous nominees: Ms M. Flannery 1979 -1981 Mr K. Goodger 1975 -1979 Printing and Kindred Industries Union Current nominee: Mr Vin A'Heam 1990 -present Previous nominees: MrS. Kuzio 1989 -1990 MrB. Bames 1974 -1989 (c) Regulation 12.2(e) of the Public Service Regulations 1985 provides that -'Where, in the opinion of the senior chairman, an officer is required to perform duties as a full-time member he or she shall be entitled to receive an allowance at the rate of $53 948 per annum less the amount to which the officer is entitled to receive in respect of his or her public service office". Mr K. Smith is a full-time board member and receives the allowance prescribed in regulation 12.2(e). Mr V. Nihill and Mr V. A'Heam receive no allowance.

COMPASS AIRLINE TICKETS - PREMIER AND CABINET

Question No. 1527 Mr DICKINSON asked the Premier: In respect of each department, agency and authority within her administration, how many Compass airline tickets were held at the time of the Compass collapse, indicating - (a) the value of the tickets; and (b) whether any refunds, or altemative travel, have been received? Ms KIRNER (Premier) - The answer is: I am informed that: No agency in my portfolio held Compass tickets at the time of the collapse. QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

Wednesday, 3 June 1992 ASSEMBLY 2267

Wednesday, 3 June 1992

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

The following answers to questions on notice were circulated:

VINEXPO - MANUFACTURING AND INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT

(Question No. 962) Mr PERTON (Doncaster) asked the Minister for Finance, for the Minister for Manufacturing and Industry Development: In respect of the Office of Trade and Investment and its participation in "Vinexpo" in Paris, France, in June 1991: 1. What are the names of the departmental officers and consultants who participated in Vinexpo? 2. What was the total sum - (a) expended on the exhibit; and (b) allocated for the exhibit? 3. What were the respective costs of airfares, accommodation, meals and expenses of the officers involved in the exhibit? 4. What are the names of the Victorian or Victorian-based companies, firms or organisations invited to attend the exhibit? 5. What are the names of the Victorian or Victorian-based companies, firms or organisations that participated in Vinexpo, indicating what grants, incentives or other financial assistance was given to each by the department or any other government agency? 6. How many inquiries were generated as a result of the seminars and exhibitions hosted by the office, indicating the names of the parties to each enquiry which has resulted in - (a) exchange of contracts; (b) identification of any (and what) increased export potential; (c) any joint venture to pursue export opportunities; (d) examination of investment opportunities in the Victorian wine industry; and (e) any identifiable economic advantage for the State of Victoria, indicating the name of each party? 7. What are the names of the Victorian or Victorian-based companies, firms or organisations which declined to participate in the exhibit? Mr A. J. SHEEHAN (Treasurer) - The answer supplied by the Minister for Manufacturing and Industry Development is: 1. The Office of Trade and Investment participated at ''Vinexpo'' in Bordeaux, France, as part of the Austrade national stand. The following departmental officers participated in ''Vinexpo''. Mr L. Trevor Baldock, Agent-General for Victoria (Based in London) Mr George Brouwer, Commissioner for Europe (Based in Frankfurt) The following consultant was engaged by the Office of Trade and Investment for the ''Vinexpo'' promotion and participated in ''Vinexpo''. Mr Roy Moorfield, Aquarian Marketing Group The following consultant was engaged by the London Office of the Office of Trade and Investment and participated at ''Vinexpo''. Mr Phillipe Bouvier The following wine industry experts were also retained as speakers at the seminars held at ''Vinexpo''. Or Tony Jordan, Managing Director, Domaine Chandon Mr Gary Crittenden, Oromana Estate QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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2. (a) The total sum expended on the "Vinexpo" exercise to date is $40 727. This includes all related expenditure including consultancy fees, production of promotional material, freight, samples and participation costs including the costs of overseas officers attending "Vinexpo". It is expected that outstanding accounts will total around $7000. Some expenditure was incurred in foreign currencies through overseas offices and has been rounded out into Australian dollars. (b) The total amount budgeted for the ''Vinexpo'' exercise was $50 000. 3. Mr L. Trevor Baldock Travel UKPounds 499.80 Accommodation 188.83 Meal and Incidental Allowance 766.70 Telephones, fax, incidental expenses 130.86 Total 1586.19 A$Total (approximately) 3450.00

Mr George Brouwer

Accommodation Deutsch Marks 636.81 Daily allowance 1 674.45 Incidental expenses (petrol, 577.64 telephone,freeway charges) Total 2888.90 A$ Total (approximately) 2150.00 4. The Office of Trade and Investment advised all Victorian wineries of its plans to promote investment into the Victorian wine industry at ''Vinexpo''. No specifiC companies were "invited" to attend. The Office of Trade and Investment assisted companies to develop company profiles and strategic partnering briefs for promotion at ''Vinexpo'' and these companies were encouraged to attend to personally promote their proposals. Three companies attended to promote their individual profiles. For reasons of commercial confidentiality, it is not appropriate to release the names of those companies. 5. For reasons of commercial confidentiality, it is not appropriate to release the names of those companies which attended ''Vinexpo'' to promote their proposals. No Victorian or Victorian based company, firm or organisation was given any grant, incentive or other financial assistance to attend ''Vinexpo'' by the Office of Trade and Investment. This excludes the consultants and speakers that were paid fees and who participated in ''Vinexpo'' on behalf of the Office of Trade and Investment and are detailed in the answer to question 1. 6. As a result of the promotion at ''Vinexpo'', seven expressions of interest were received from foreign wine companies interested in some type of strategic partnering with Victorian companies. Of those seven, two have progressed to the stage of negotiation with Victorian companies, one is examining the feasibility of a "greenfields" investment into the Victorian wine producing industry, and the other four are being followed up by the government's overseas representatives. Because of the early stage of negotiations and the issue of commercial confidentiality, it may be prejudicial to negotiations to release the names of the potential investors at this time. (a) No contracts have been signed at this stage. (b) All of the seven expressions of interest have associated export possibilities. Two in particular are initially looking at distribution possibilities only with potential increased exports of up to 50 000 cases of wine per annum each. (c) No specific new joint venture to pursue export opportunities has been identified. (d) Two of the proposals involve investment in existing Victorian wineries and one is interested in a "greenfields" investment. (e) It is premature at this stage to estimate the potential economic advantage to Victoria. However, it is clear that each project will involve increasing the productive capacity of the Victorian wine industry, and opening significant new export markets. It is expected that it will take some time for the projects to mature. 7. Not applicable, see 4. above. QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

Wednesday, 3 June 1992 ASSEMBLY 2269

ANUGA FOOD FAIR - MANUFACfURING AND INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT

(Question No. 969) Mr PERTON (Doncaster) asked the Minister for Finance, for the Minister for Manufacturing and Industry Development: In respect of the Office of Trade and Investment and its participation in the Anuga Food Fair to be held in Cologne, Germany, in October 1992: 1. What is the total budget for the Anuga Food Fair? 2. What monetary contribution has the government made or promised to the participants in the Anuga Food Fair? 3. Which Victorian or Victorian-based companies, firms or organisations are invited to attend the Anuga Food Fair? 4. Which Victorian or Victorian-based companies, firms or organisations have indicated a willingness to participate in the Anuga Food Fair, indicating what grants, incentives or other financial assistance is to be given to these companies, firms or organisations by the department or any other government agency? 5. What are the names of the companies, firms or organisations who have declined to participate in the Anuga Food Fair? Mr A. J. SHEEHAN (Treasurer) - The answer supplied by the Minister for Manufacturing and Industry Development is: 1. The Office of Trade Investment participated in the Anuga Food Fair held in Cologne, Germany, in October 1991, not 1992. (Anuga is a biennial fair which will not be held in 1992). Participation involved the Office of Trade and Investment taking one standard booth on the Austrade national stand. The total budget for the fair was $38 500 and expenditure totalled $38 001.51. 2. The Office of Trade and Investment did not make or promise any monetary contribution to the participants in the Anuga Food Fair. 3. The Office of Trade and Investment did not make any offer to provide space or dedicated facilities, nor any other direct financial incentive to attend Anuga. Austrade issued a general invitation to Australian companies to participate on the Austrade Stand at Anuga. The Office of Trade and Investment advised companies identified as having potential in the processed food industry for strategic partnerships with foreign companies of its intention to take a booth at Anuga. It invited those companies to utilise the facilitative assistance of the Office of Trade and Investment during Anuga and advised those companies of the benefits of attending. 4. The Office of Trade and Investment is aware of 5 Victorian or Victorian-based companies, firms or organisations that participated on the Austrade stand at Anuga and 7 other companies that participated in their own right. No grants, incentives or other financial assistance were provided. 5. As no specific offer was made to companies, firms or organisations to participate at Anuga, none can be said to have declined.

STAFF ATTRITION RATE -MANUFACfURING AND INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT

(Question No. 1033) Mr GUDE (Hawthorn) asked the Minister for Finance, for the Minister for Manufacturing and Industry Development: In respect of each department, agency and authority within his administration, what was the staff attrition rate for the financial years 1981-82 to 1990-91, respectively? Mr A. J. SHEEHAN (Treasurer) - The answer supplied by the Minister for Manufacturing and Industry Development is: For the purposes of this question the following data relates to employment as at June for the years 1984 to 1991. QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991

DMID 123 211 691 592 492 521 614 545 Exhibition Trustees 22 25 25 26 17 16 23 26

Geelong Regional Commission 92 57 104 52 64 64 65 61

Latrobe Regional Commission 0 23 41 42 32 30 36 38

Manufacturing & Industry (Inc Development Minerals & Energy) 488 448 0 0 0 0 0 0

State Electricity Commission 20941 20606 20161 19769 19547 19349 16167 14391

SEC Coal Activities 1899 1902 1956 2127 2164 2202 2005 1882 Gas& Fuel Corporation of Vie. 5149 5316 5533 5616 5615 5631 5748 5537

Gas& Fuel Corp W'Sale Division 212 203 198 195 217 232 245 245

Renewable Energy Authority Vic 22 21 25 23 26 21 20 31

Coal Corporation of Victoria 24 67 83 91 82 79 76 68

Comprehensive figures for DMID and agencies for 1981-82, 1982-83 are either not available at the time or resources required to provide the data cannot be justified.

STAFF ATTRITION RATE -PORTS

(Question No. 1037) Mr GUDE (Hawthorn) asked the Minister for Transport, for the Minister responsible for Ports: In respect of each department, agency and authority within his administration, what was the staff attrition rate for the financial years 1981-82 to 1990-91, respectively? Mr SPYKER (Minister for Transport) - The answer supplied by the Minister responsible for Ports is: Port of Geelong Authority: Staffing Levels 1981-82 Not available 1982-83 165 1984 168 1985 175 1986 185 1987 239 1988 232 1989 232 1990 239 1991 239 QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Port of Melbourne Authority: Staffing Levels 1981-82 1436 1982-83 1469 1984 1421 1985 1474 1986 1392 1987 1521 1988 1438 1989 1313 1990 1317 1991 1256

Port of Portland Authority: Staffing Levels 1981-82 140 1982-83 86 1984 91 1985 103 1986 114 1987 107 1988 103 1989 89 1990 88 1991 60

ENHANCED RESIGNATION PACKAGE - MANUFACTURING AND INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT

(Question No. 1060) Mr GUDE (Hawthorn) asked the Minister for Finance, for the Minister for Manufacturing and Industry Development: In respect of each department, agency and authority within his administration: 1. How many people have accepted the enhanced resignation package as at 30 August 1991? 2. What is the total value of these payouts? 3. Will the enhanced resignation package continue to be available after 30 August 1991? Mr A. J. SHEEHAN (Treasurer) - The answer supplied by the Minister for Manufacturing and Industry Development is: 1. The enhanced resignation package was the voluntary departure package advertised in the Public Service Notices on 30 July 1991. As at 30 August 1991, no offers of the package had been made. 2. Nil as at 30 August 1991. 3. The enhanced resignation package was a one-off opportunity and expressions of interest were accepted up to 5 p.m. on 30 August 1991. QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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EMPLOYMENT INITIATIVES FOR WOMEN - PLANNING AND HOUSING

(Question No. 1240) Mrs WADE asked the Minister for Planning and Housing: In respect of each department, agency and authority within his administration for the financial years 1989-90 and 1990-91, what funding was made to non-government organisations under the government's employment initiatives and strategies for women, indicating - (a) the name of the organisation; (b) the amount and purpose of the funding; and (c) whether the organisation concerned made any contribution to particular projects; if so, what was the project and the amount contributed? Mr McCUTCHEON (Minister for Planning and Housing) - The answer is: 1989--90 1. (a) Ministerial Advisory Committee on Women and Housing (representatives from community and private sector organisations). (b) $65 000 used for consultation with Victorian women on housing issues; & publication of 'Women who Rent" brochure; (c) research on women's access to private rental housing.

2. (a) Women in Supportive Housing. (b) $32700 for production of educational material on women and housing; & community education forums on women and housing; (c) consultation and resourcing of community housing sector; consultation with government agencies on issues including domestic violence, homelessness and women and housing.

3. (a) Young Women's Housing Collective. (b) $22 970 Social Justice Grant for research into safety and security needs of young women; & $43 464.60 for salary and operating costs for management of emergency housing and provision of housing information services; (c) $18890 under the Housing Establishment Fund to provide individual grants to establish or maintain people in private rental accommodation.

4. (a) Women's Refuges (names of specific refuges have been withheld to ensure confidentiality). (b) $1.25 million from Crisis Accommodation Program on 8 projects (purchase and upgrading of women's & refuges and 3/4 way houses); (c) $147050 under the Housing Establishment Fund to provide individual grants to establish or maintain people in private rental accommodation.

5. (a) Council for Single Mothers and their Children (CSMC). (b) $43 464.60 for salary and operating costs for & (c) management of emergency housing and proviSion of housing information services.

1990--91 1. (a) Ministerial Advisory Committee on Women and Housing. (b) Total budget of $85 000 used for: & completion of Consultation with Victorian Women on housing issues (published March 1991, 'Speaking of Housing') - with Women in Supportive Housing; (c) printing additional copies of report (above); research on women's access to private rental housing with Council for Single Mothers and their Children; research project on Options for Older Women to Share Housing; contribution towards establishing a home maintenance/renovation course for women - with Hanover Work Options/Skill Share. QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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2. (a) Women in Supportive Housing. (b) $48075.1990 full year. Used to: & identify gaps in support and accommodation services available to women, with particular emphasis on identified local needs; (c) develop strategies and innovative programs for the provision of support and accommodation services that address identified gaps; investigate existing government and community programs and encourage increased and improved support and accommodation options for women. $4768 - Social Justice Grant - used to: follow up distribution of 'Speaking of Housing' report; liaise with individuals, groups and networks to coordinate workshops on women's housing issues, rights, resources and services; develop strategies to act on recommendations and issues in the report. 3. (a) Young Women's Housing Collective. (b) $10600 towards the completion of research project into young women's safety and security needs; & $46365 for salary and operating costs for management of emergency housing and provision of housing information services; (c) $10650 under the Housing Establishment Fund to provide individual grants to establish or maintain people in private rental accommodation. 4. (a) Women's Refuges (names of specific refuges have been withheld to ensure confidentiality). (b) $686 020 from Crisis Accommodation Program on seven projects (purchase and upgrading of womens & refuges and 3/4 way houses); (c) $95310 under the Housing Establishment Fund to provide individual grants to establish or maintain people in private rental accommodation. 5. (a) Council for Single Mothers and their Children (CSMC). (b) $45 840 for salary and operating costs for & management of emergency housing and provision (c) of housing information services. WOMEN BOARD, COUNCIL OR COMMIITEE MEMBERS - EDUCATION AND TRAINING

(Question No. 1288) Mrs WADE asked the Minister for Finance, for the Minister for Education and Training: In respect of each department, agency or authority within his administration, how many women hold positions on boards, councils or committees, indicating in respect of each board, council or committee, the names and qualifications of each female member, and the total number of members? Mr ROPER (Minister for Employment, Post-Secondary Education and Training) - The part answer is: In respect of the Council of Adult Education the Board has six standing committees. Details of the number of females and total membership are:

BOARD AND STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE COUNCIL OF ADULT EDUCA nON FEMALE TOTAL

Council of Adult Education - Board 8 14 Council of Adult Education Executive Committee 2 5 Council of Adult Education Finance Committee 4 Council of Adult Education Audit Committee 2 5 Council of Adult Education Art Committee 4 7 Council of Adult Education Fundraising Committee 4 12 Council of Adult Education Adult Education Organisation Network Committee 5 9 QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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OPTICON CONSULTANCY -MANUFACTURING AND INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT

Question No. 1305 Mr PERTON asked the Minister for Finance, for the Minister for Manufacturing and Industry Development: In respect of a consultancy conducted by Opticon Australia Pty Ltd for the Department of Manufacturing and Industry Development to 'undertake a study into the demand for imaging which should be utilised in an imaging centre and the potential for private sector involvement in such a centre': 1. Whether he will advise - (a) on what date the consultancy commenced; (b) the original planned duration of the consultancy; and (c) the date of the completion of the consultancy? 2. Whether the duration of the consultancy has been extended; if so - (a) for how long; (b) why; and (c) which officer of the department approved the extension? 3. Whether the contractual price of the consultancy was $50 000; if not, what was the contractual price? 4. Whether the consultant(s) has been paid any progress payments; if so -(a) what amounts; and (b) on what dates? 5. What are the qualifications of the consultant(s) and the hourly /daily fee for the consultant(s)? 6. Who has been interviewed by the consultant(s)? 7. What were the original terms of the consultancy, indicating whether there has been any alteration to the terms of the consultancy; if so, what were the alterations? 8. Whether the consultant(s) has produced any interim/final finding, reports or recommendations; if so, what are the dates and details of such finding, reports or recommendations? Mr A. J. SHEEHAN (Treasurer) - The answer supplied by the Minister for Manufacturing and Industry Development is:

1. The consultancy began on October 8,1991 and was completed on December 5,1991. This was the original, planned duration of the consultancy. 2. The consultancy duration was not extended. 3. The contractual price was $50 000. 4. The consultants were paid a progress payment of $25 000 in mid-November after receipt of the Opticon invoice on November 7, 1991. 5. The consultants are Australia's most experienced specialist imaging group. They all have user experience. The project leader has a doctorate and the technical adviser evaluates imaging systems for major Australian clients. The payment was a lump sum for the job. Had their daily /hourly fee been used, the cost of the consultancy would have been much more than $SO 000. 6. The consultants interviewed 28 persons from system vendors and service providers. They interviewed 135 potential users of imaging. 7. The original terms of the consultancy are found in Appendix A of the Feasibility Study Report. No alterations were made. 8. The consultants produced a "State Imaging Centre Feasibility Study" which was released to the public in February 1992. I have been assured that you have been provided with a copy of this report.

INTERPRETERS - COMMUNITY SERVICES

Question No. 1330 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Community Services: In respect of interpreters employed by each department, agency and authority within the Minister's administration: 1. How many interpreters are employed on a full-time or part-time basis, indicating (a) the languages other than English spoken; (b) in which offices such interpreters are located; and (c) what is the cost to the people of Victoria? 2. Whether officers undertaking private courses in foreign language receive any government assistance? Mrs SETCHES (Minister for Community Services) - The answer is:

1. There are no interpreters directly employed by any department, agency or authority within the Minister's administration. 2. No officer has received departmental assistance to undertake a private course in a foreign language. 3. Consistent with government policy, CSV uses the services of professional language service providers such as the Telephone Interpreting Service and the interpreting and translation services of the Office of Ethnic Affairs. QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

Wednesday, 3 June 1992 ASSEMBLY 2275

INTERPRETERS - ETHNIC, MUNICIPAL AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS

Question No. 1331 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Community Services, for the Minister for Ethnic, Municipal and Community Affairs: In respect of interpreters employed by each department, agency and authority within the Minister's administration: 1. How many interpreters are employed on a full-time or part-time basis, indicating (a) the languages other than English spoken; (b) in which offices such interpreters are located; and (c) what is the cost to the people of Victoria? 2. Whether officers undertaking private courses in foreign language receive any government assistance? Mrs SETCHES (Minister for Community Services) - The answer supplied by the Minister for Ethnic, Municipal and Community Affairs is: I am advised that only the Office of Ethnic Affairs and the Central Health Interpreter Service currently employ interpreters. The details are as follows: 1. The Office of Ethnic Affairs currently employs 19 full-time interpreters in the following languages: (a) Languages other than English spoken: Turkish Greek Spanish Vietnamese Croatian, Serbian Italian Macedonian Chinese (Mandarin, Cantonese) (b) These interpreters are located at the Office of Ethnic Affairs, 232 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne. (c) The cost of these positions is $561000 per year. The Minister also has responsibility for the Central Health Interpreter Service Incorporated which currently employs 22 full-time and 8 part-time interpreters. (a) Languages other than English spoken: Arabic Chinese Croatian, Serbian Greek Hmong Hungarian Italian Macedonian Cambodian Polish Portuguese Russian Spanish Turkish Vietnamese (b) These interpreters are located at the Central Health Interpreter Service, Unit 7, 288 Mount Alexander Road, Ascot Vale. Six (6) interpreters are currently outposted and are based at Springvale Community Health Centre,55 Buckingham Avenue, Springvale. (c) The cost of these positions is $799 000. 2. I am advised that no officers are currently undertaking private courses in foreign languages. QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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INTERPRETERS-TREASURY

Question No. 1333 Mr DICKINSON asked the Treasurer: In respect of interpreters employed by each department, agency and authority within the Minister's administration: 1. How many interpreters are employed on a full-time or part-time basis, indicating (a) the languages other than English spoken; (b) in which offices such interpreters are located; and (c) what is the cost to the people of Victoria? 2. Whether officers undertaking private courses in foreign language receive any government assistance? Mr A. J. SHEEHAN (Treasurer) - The answer is: 1. No interpreters are employed on a full or part-time basis. 2. No officers are undertaking private courses and no government assistance is given to Treasury officers to undertake foreign language courses.

INTERPRETERS -- PORTS

Question No. 1335 Mr DICKINSON asked the Treasurer, for the Minister responsible for Ports: In respect of interpreters employed by each department, agency and authority within the Minister's administration: 1. How many interpreters are employed on a full-time or part-time basis, indicating (a) the languages other than English spoken; (b) in which offices such interpreters are located; and (c) what is the cost to the people of Victoria? 2. Whether officers undertaking private courses in foreign language receive any government assistance? Mr A. J. SHEEHAN (Treasurer) - The answer supplied by the Minister responsible for Ports is: (a) Port of Melbourne Authority 1. Nil. 2. No. (b) Port of Geelong Authority 1. Nil. 2. No. (c) Port of Portland Authority 1. Nil. 2. No.

UNION GRANTS --TREASURY

Question No. 1414 Mr DICKINSON asked the Treasurer: In respect of each department, agency and authority within his administration, what are the details of all grants made since the last election to trade union groups? Mr A. J. SHEEHAN (Treasurer) - The answer is: No grants have been made to trade union groups since the last election. QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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ENTERTAINMENT EXPENDITURE - COMMUNITY SERVICES

Question No. 1438 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Community Services: In respect of each department, agency and authority within her administration, what was the actual expenditure on entertainment and hospitality for each of the years 1987 to 1991 inclusive, indicating the positions held by the persons authorising such expenditure? Mrs SETCHES (Minister for Community Services) - The answer is: The information requested is not kept in the central finance records. Entertainment and/ or hospitality are not separate accounts. Due to the devolution of accounting responsibility to regions and institutions the time and resources to answer to this question cannot be justified.

UNION AUTHORITY BOARD MEMBERS - FINANCE

Question No. 1482 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Finance: In respect of each statutory authority within his administration, whether provision has been made for elected representatives or trade union nominated representatives on their boards, indicating - (a) what the basis is of their representation and when it was established; (b) who the current trade union representatives are and who held the positions previously; and (c) what fee or remuneration is paid to the representatives? Mr HARROWFIELD (Minister for Finance) - The answer is: There are no statutory authorities within the Ministry of Finance. It should be noted, however, that there are various statutory boards, committees and other bodies set up under Acts administered by the Minister for Finance. If the honourable member wishes to seek details about the membership and other details of these bodies, reference may be made to the Ministry of Finance Annual Report 1990-91 in Appendix 8.

COMPASS AIRLINE TICKETS - PLANNING AND HOUSING

Question No. 1539 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Planning and Housing: In respect of each department, agency and authority within his administration, how many Compass airline tickets were held at the time of the Compass collapse, indicating - (a) the value of the tickets; and (b) whether any refunds, or alternative travel, have been received? Mr McCUTCHEON (Minister for Planning and Housing) - The answer is: At the time of the Compass collapse no airline tickets were held by this department.

COMPASS AIRLINE TICKETS - POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES

Question No. 1545 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services: In respect of each department, agency and authority within his administration, how many Compass airline tickets were held at the time of the Compass collapse, indicating - (a) the value of the tickets; and (b) whether any refunds, or alternative travel, have been received? Mr SANDON (Minister for Police and Emergency Services) - The answer is: (a) (b)

Ministry for Police and Emergency Services None Not applicable Country Fire Authority None Not applicable Metropolitan Fire Brigades Board None Not applicable QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Victoria State Emergency Service None Not applicable Victoria Police 48 Compass Airline tickets No held at a purchase price of $9919.56.

COMPASS AIRLINE TICKETS - COMMUNITY SERVICES

Question No. 1547 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Community Services: In respect of each department, agency and authority within her administration, how many Compass airline tickets were held at the time of the Compass collapse, indicating - (a) the value of the tickets; and (b) whether any refunds, or alternative travel, have been received? Mrs SETCHES (Minister for Community Services) - The answer is: At the time of the Compass collapse no Compass airline tickets were held by Community Services Victoria.

COMPASS AIRLINE TICKETS - ETHNIC/., MUNICIPAL AND COMMUNITY AFFAIR~

Question No. 1548 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Community Services, for the Minister for Ethnic, Municipal and Community Affairs: In respect of each department, agency and authority within her administration, how many Compass airline tickets were held at the time of the Compass collapse, indicating - (a) the value of the tickets; and (b) whether any refunds, or alternative travel, have been received? Mrs SETCHES (Minister for Community Services) - The answer supplied by the Minister for Ethnic, Municipal and Community Affairs is: I am advised that no Compass airline tickets were held at the time of the Compass collapse.

DOMESTIC AIR TRAVEL - ETHNIC, MUNICIPAL AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS

Question No. 1575 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Community Services, for the Minister for Ethnic, Municipal and Community Affairs: In respect of each department, agency and authority within her administration, what percentage of domestic air travel flown by officers for each of the years 1987 to 1991 inclusive, was undertaken on - (a) Australian Airlines; (b) Ansett Airlines; (c) Compass Airlines; (d) East West Airlines; (e) charter aircraft and (f) other, specifying the airline involved? Mrs SETCHES (Minister for Community Services) - The answer supplied by the Minister for Ethnic, Municipal and Community Affairs is: The Ministry of Ethnic, Municipal and Community Affairs was formed in late January 1991, and I am advised that since that time the details are as follows: (a) Australian Airlines 43% (b) Ansett Airlines 37% (c) Compass Airlines Nil (d) East West Airlines Nil (e) Charter aircraft Nil (f) Other - Kendell, Sunstate, Southern Australian 20%. QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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DOMESTIC AIR TRAVEL - PORTS

Question No. 1579 Mr DICKINSON asked the Treasurer, for the Minister responsible for Ports: In respect of each department, agency and authority within his administration, what percentage of domestic air travel flown by officers for each of the years 1987 to 1991 inclusive, was undertaken on - (a) Australian Airlines; (b) Ansett Airlines; (c) Compass Airlines; (d) East West Airlines; (e) charter aircraft and (f) other, specifying the airline involved? Mr A. J. SHEEHAN (Treasurer) - The answer supplied by the Minister responsible for Ports is: 1. Port of Melbourne Authority. As per attachment 2. Port of Geelong Authority (a) 99% (b) 1% (c) Nil (d) Nil (e) Nil (f) Nil 3. Port of Portland Authority (a) Less than 1% (b) Less than 1% (c) Nil (d) Nil (e) Nil (f) Kendell Airlines, more than 98%

~RTOFMEL80URNEAUTHORITY OOMESTIC TRA VEL

AUSTRALIAN ANSETT COMPASS EAST WEST CHARTER ·OTHER TOTAL AIRLINES AIRLINES AIRLINES AIRLINES AIRCRAFT 1987 31.82% 63.64% 4.54% 100% 1988 57.50% 35.00% .83% 6.67% 100% 1989 49.15% 39.83% .85% .85% 9.32% 100% 1990 71.43% 12.99% .65% 14.93% 100% 1991 70.48% 25.72% 1.90% 1.90% 100% ·OTHER 1987 KendeIl Airlines 1989 Kendell Airlines Air New SouthWales Singapore Airlines) Domestic travel Skywest Malaysian Airlines) on international Alitalia ) flights due to pilots' strike.

1988 KendeIl Airlines 1990 Kendell Airlines Skywest

1991 KendaIl Airlines.

CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAUS

Question No. 1622 Mr HAYWARD asked the Minister for Community Services: In respect of the Victorian Association of Citizens Advice Bureaus Incorporated. (which receives a grant from Community Services Victoria), whether provision was made in the financial accounts for the year ended. 31 December, 1991 for - (a) long service leave, indicating - (i) the amount and (ii) the basis for that provision; and (b) conference expenses, indicating - (i) the amount; and (ii) how these funds were actually expended? QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Mrs SETCHES (Minister for Community Services) - The answer is: (a) long service leave;

(i) the amount is $10 000; I (ii) the basis is that a staff member will be due for long service leave in approximately 18 months time and their previous grant had not allowed for this payment. (b) conference expenses; (i) the amount is $3500; (ii) these funds were for their biannual conference which did not occur in 1991 and the funds will now be carried forward to conduct the conference on 20 and 21 November 1992.

NIER-ECONOMIC INFORMATION RESOURCES CONSULTANCY - MANUFACTURING AND INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT

Question No. 1653 Mr PERTON asked the Treasurer, for the Minister for Manufacturing and Industry Development: In respect of a consultancy conducted by Nier-Economic Information Resources Consulting Pty Ltd for the Department of Manufacturing and Industry Development to 'review the financial arrangements between the municipal electrical undertakings and the State Electricity Commission of Victoria': 1. Whether he will advise - (a) on what date the consultancy commenced; (b) the original planned duration of the consultancy; and (c) the date of the completion of the consultancy? 2. Whether the duration of the consultancy has been extended; if so - (a) for how long; (b) why; and (c) which officer of the department approved the extension? 3. Whether the contractual price for the delivery of the consultancy was $60 000; if not, what was the contractual price? 4. Whether the consultant(s) has been paid any progress payments; if so - (a) what amounts; and (b) on what dates? 5. What are the qualifications of the consultant(s) and the hourly / daily fee for the consultant(s)? 6. Who has been interviewed by the consultant(s)? 7. What were the original terms of the consultancy, indicating whether there has been any alteration to the terms of the consultancy; if so -what were the alterations? 8. Whether the consultant(s) has produced any interim/final finding, reports or recommendations; if so, what are the dates and details of such finding, reports or recommendations? Mr A. J. SHEEHAN (Treasurer) - The answer supplied by the Minister for Manufacturing and Industry Development is: 1. (a) The consultancy commenced on 23 January 1992. (b) The planned duration of the consultancy was approximately two months. (c) The planned date for completion of the consultancy was 31 March 1992. 2. (a) The elapsed time of the consultancy has been extended by approximately two months; however, the estimated cost remains at $60 000. (b) Unavoidable delays on collection of information for the review. (c) Mr Bryan Williams (Deputy Director-General, Resources - Department of Manufacturing and Industry Development). 3. The contractual price with the consultants for the review is up to $60 000. 4. (a) A progress payment has been made of $9900. (b) The progress payment was made on completion of Stage 1 of the review; payment was made on 12 March 1992. 5. The qualifications and hourly/daily fee for the consultants are as follows: Consultant Qualifications Daily fee Dr I. G. Manning B. Com.(Hons) University of Melboume $9SO/day Ph. D. Australian National University Mr J. K. Stanley B. Com.(Hons) University of Melbourne $9SO/day M. Phil.(Economics) University of Southampton Mr Paul Braddick B. Econ.(Hons) Monash University $6SO/day 6. The consultants have interviewed and had discussions with a range of people in the electricity distribution industry in Victoria. 7. The following are the original terms of the consultancy: QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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In accordance with the clause 3.2.1 of the Order in Council dated 6 September 1989 (OIC), determine the standard costs of all undertakers (MEUs) in respect of financial year ended 30 June 1991 and having regard, where relevant, to the other terms of reference, establish the retail margin rates for financial years 1992-93, 1993-94 and 1994-95. In accordance with clause 3.2.2 of the OIC, review the methodology used to allocate total standard costs to MEUs and, if necessary, recommend appropriate amendments. In accordance with clause 3.2.3 review the method of escalating retail margins in order to determine whether the method fairly reflects MEU cost escalation and, if necessary, recommend appropriate amendments. Review the financial position of each of the MEUs, listed in Part B of Schedule 2 of the OIC, and recommend the amounts, if any, that should be allocated to each of these MEUs under Clause 3.4 of the OIe. Investigate the impact of Co-generation, Demand Management and Renewable Energy projects on the current financial arrangements and, if necessary, recommend changes to these arrangements in order to eliminate, as far as practicable, any significant disincentives to undertake these projects. Recommend appropriate principles and a mechanism for amending current financial arrangements to take account of mergers which occur in the Victorian electricity supply industry during financial years 1992-93, 1993-94 and 1994-95. There have been no changes to the original terms of the consultancy. 8. The consultants prepared an inception report in February 1992. The final report is expected to be completed, and submitted to the Victoria Grants Commission, by the first week of June 1992. Until the recommendations in the report are considered by the government the final report will remain confidential. PAPPAS CARTER EVANS & KOOP CONSULTANCIES -ABORIGINAL AFFAIRS

Question No. 1691 Mr GUDE asked the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs: In respect of each department, agency and authority within his administration, whether any consultancies have been awarded to management consultants, Pappas Carter Evans & Koop Pty Ltd, since the election of the Cain government in 1982; if so, what consulting fees were paid for each engagement, indicating which consultancies were subject to open tender? Mr ROPER (Minister for Aboriginal Affairs) - The answer is: The now Department of Aboriginal Affairs has never employed management consultants, Pappas Carter Evans & Koop Pty Ltd QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Tuesday, 9 June 1992

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

The following answers to questions on notice were circulated:

VIC ROADS PAYMENTS

(Question No. 1186) Mr BROWN asked the Minister for Transport: Whether the government is charging VIC ROADS rent to support Victoria's Public Transport Corporation; if so - (a) what sum has been charged each year since 1983 and since June 1990, respectively; and (b) has Federal road funding provided to the authority been used to pay the Public Transport Corporation contrary to the provisions of Federalland transport financial assistance legislation? Mr SPYKER (Minister for Transport) - The answer is: (a) The Public Transport Corporation (PTC) has always charged the Roads Corporation (VIC ROADS) a rental for the use of railway property. The main property in this regard is the VicRoads' Head Office at 60 Denmark Street, Kew. VicRoads owns the building but rents the land from the PTe. In the past, the annual rental was a nominal amount of some $SO 000. However, in recent years the PTC has been adopting a more commercial approach in setting rentals on its properties, including the 60 Denmark Street land. As a result, with the exception of community organisations, PTC tenants are generally being moved to commercial rentals as current rent periods expire. In respect of 60 Denmark Street, Kew, in 1989 the PTC's valuer valued the land at $15m -$20m. This valuation reflected market prices at the time. Based on a comparatively conservative return of 8 per cent (calculated on a valuation of $15m), a rental of $1.3 million per annum was determined for this property. VIC ROADS is not supporting the PTC's operations by paying a market based rental. It would be paying this rental to any other property owner. The only change that has occurred from the past practice is that the rental has been placed on a commercial footing. (b) No payments have been made by VIC ROADS to the PTC from Federal road funds in any way contrary to the provisions of the Federal land transport legislation.

EMPLOYMENT INITIATIVES FOR WOMEN -AGRICULTURE

(Question No. 1236) Mrs WADE asked the Minister for Agriculture: In respect of each department, agency and authority within his administration for the financial years 1989-90 and 1990-91, what funding was made to non-government organisations under the government's employment initiatives and strategies for women, indicating - (a) the name of the organisation; (b) the amount and purpose of the funding; and (c) whether the organisation concerned made any contribution to particular projects; if so, what was the project and the amount contributed? Mr BAKER (Minister for Food and Agriculture) - The answer is: While there have not been any specific contributions made by the Deparbnent of Food and Agriculture of a nature described in the honourable member's question, grants made by the department are of benefit to the community at large, including women. QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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For details of grants made by the department, I refer the honourable member to the answer provided by me to question on notice, Legislative Council No. 1207, appearing in Hansard of Tuesday, 12 November 1991, pages 1633, 1634 and 1635: The answer referred to is as follows:

The following table sets out the information sought by the honourable member:

NOTE 1. Details for fencing subsidies provided by the Natural Disaster Trust Fund have not been included in this response. NOTE 2. Details of grants made under the coordinated salinity works budget line have not been included in this response as the resources necessary for the preparation of that information cannot be justified.

GRANTS TO ORGANISATIONS

1989-90

Organisations Principal Amount Reason for grant Date paid S

Community grants Lost Dogs Home G. Smith 22000 General services support 6.2.91 RSPCA P. Barber 210000 Assistance to inspectorate rescue service and education 16.8.89 Kerang Agricultural Research Farm P. Harrison 3000 Administration costs 8.3.90 Victorian Young Farmers Inc. D. Wells 40000 Administration and equipment costs 23.3.90 Companion Animals 25000 Program identified as a priority by the Social Develop- Education Program ment Committee's report on companion animals 17.5.90 Agricultural and Pastoral Society Grants Beaufort AS H. Roxburgh 600 Construction of sheep and goat pens 21.11.89 Dcmald and District APS T. Campbell 5000 Construction of display yards 21.11.89 Edenhope APS M. Burrell 800 Construction of display stands 21.11.89 Foster and District AS J. Groten 6000 Constmction of timber rotunda 21.11.89 Geelong APS M. Heads 6000 Construction of a hall of agriculture 21.11.89 Hopetoun APS M. Astbury 6000 Extensions to existing pavilion 21.11.89 Lang Lang PA&H Assocn N. Sampson 2000 Construction of cattle tie-up rails 21.11.89 Mildura Dist and B. Bawden 4000 Construction of exhibition and judging 21.11.89 Returned Servicemen's AHS facilities Nhill APS J.Smith 6000 Upgrade of pavilions 21.11.89 Numurkah APS S. Beer 4000 Construction of pavilion 21.11.89 Pakenham and District AHS D. Bourke 6000 Construction of cattle ramps 21.11.89 Penshurst APS F. McKenzie 6000 Construction of cattle ramps 21.11.89 Port Fairy APS L. Burchell 3500 Upgrading of craft pavilion 21.11.89 Rutherglen AS A. Henderson 6000 Construction of sheep pens 21.11.89 Warragul AS G. Astfalck 4000 Extension to poultry pavilion 21.11.89 Warrnambool AS N. Kenna 6000 Construction of cattle stalls 21.11.89 Berwick and Dist A&H Soc. MrLewis 6000 Construction of floor of goat/sheep pavilion 21.11.89 Shepparton AS H. Morgan 6000 Erection of office storeroom 21.11.89 Tyrendarra P&A M. Larmour 6000 Construction of pavilion 21.11.89 Mallee Machinery Field Days Inc. K. Emonson 6000 Installation of facilities for electrical supply 21.11.89 Yarra Glen A&H A. Veerman 6000 Construction of poultry exhibition cages 21.11.89 Yea AP&H Assoc. N. White 5000 Construction of a wool pavilion 21.11.89 Ballarat APS B. Halsall 6000 Construction of toilet facilities 21.11.89 Elmore & Dist Machinery Field Days M.Mann 7100 Construction of art/craft pavilion 20.6.90 Wodonga Show Society L. McRae 7000 Construction of shower facilities 11.7.90 Ministerial grants Kerang Agricultural Research Farm D.Wells 5800 Managerial costs (from salinity budget) 8.3.90 Western Victorian Dairy Demonstration A. Adams 5000 Development of professional business plan 21.1.90 Farm Other - Department of Agriculture Victorian Fishing Industry Council Now Defunct 10000 Operation costs 11.9.89 Statutory 10000 4.10.89 Body 10000 24.10.89 10000 20.1~.89 QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Herd Industry Organisation of Victoria A. K. Stubbs 100000 Dairy Herd Improvement Projects 29.11.89 100000 4.10.89 200000 3.4.90 Melbourne Wholesale Fruit &; Vegetable Market Australian United Fresh 25692 Administration costs and support $4282 plm July '89 to Dec '89 Australian United Fresh 15000 Chemical Residue Project June '90 Victorian Dairy Industry Authority Jack Green Churchill Fellowship Fund sooo Contnbution towards an annual award to a person 10.8.89 Churchill Fellowship engaged in the dairy industry for overseas study Dairy Industry Association of Australia 10000 Contribution towards publication 100 YtQTS of 8.9.90 Dtliry Product Milnufocturt in VictorUl Western Victoria Dairy Industry Committee 1500 Funding for conference 20.2.90 United Dairyfarmers of Victoria 14014 Funding for annual conference 24.4.90 Various Agricultural Shows 400 Donations for trophies 24.4.90 Shows Melbourne University 37763 Research funding for anti-aries project 24.4.90

1990-91

Organisation Principal Amount Reason for grant Date paid

Community Grants Lost Dogs Home 23000 General services support 12.2.91 RSPCA P. Barber 210000 Assistance to inspectorate rescue service and education 12.2.91 Victorian Young Farmers Inc. K. Mclntyre 30000 Administration and equipment costs 12.2.91 Mallee Family Care, Swan Hill L. Stark 4640 Finance management seminars for horticulturalists 12.2.91 South Gippsland Farmers Support Group G. Savage 7000 Rural counselling services to farmers 9.2.92 Dryland Mallee REV 800 Conduct of seminars to assist rural traders 12.2.91 Food &r: Beverage Fair Ltd 30()()() Support for Victorian Produce Promotion-Harvest Picnic 17.10.90 Agricultural and Pastoral Society Grants Murtoa APS D. Elley 6000 Construction of pavilion 5.7.91 Shepparton AS H.Morgan 4000 Upgrading of sheep pavilion 5.7.91 Wycheproof APS J.McQuinn 1 ()()() Installation of power outlets and for display materials 5.7.91 Echuca &r: District APS C. Kitchell 6000 Construction of cattle pavilion at Echuca soowgrounds 5.7.91 Kaniva APS W. Meyer 2000 Construction of goat shelter 5.7.91 Bunyip and District AS K.Halvy 6000 Construction of cattle pavilion 5.7.91 KilmoreAPS R. Pearson 3000 Improvements to sheep pavilion 5.7.91 Mildura Dist. &r: Returned Servicemen's AHS B. Bawden 4000 Construction of exlubiting and judging facilities 5.7.91 Korumburra APS G.Fox 8000 Construction of general purpose building 8.2.91 Koroit AS B. Morris 4000 Replacement of cattle sheds 8.2.91 Dandenong APS G. Astfa1ck 4000 Extensions to exhibition pavilion 8.2.91 GeelongAPS M. Heads 2000 Construction of sheep pens 24.4.91 Maldon and Baringhup AS McKnight 6000 Construction of artl craft pavilion 8.2.91 Casterton APS J. Parr 1000 Upgrade of electrical work 8.2.91 Sea LakeAPS K. Branch 6000 Construction of shower facilities 8.2.91 HamiltonAPS B. Burgin 6000 Construction of pavilions 8.2.91 Gippsland Field Days G. Nicholson 4000 Construction of cattle yards 8.2.91 Colac and District APS C. McCann 7000 Construction of toilet block 8.2.91 Ministerial Grant Kerang Agricultural Research Farm B. Anderson 3000 Administration costs 21.5.91 Other - Department of Agriculture Herd Industry Organisation Victoria A. K. Stubbs 200000 Dairy herd improvement projects 11.12.90 231000 5.6.91 Melbourne Wholesale Fruit &; Vegetable Market Australian United Fresh 6823 Aust. Market Managers Conference Nov:90 Melbourne University 10000 Research Grant (Dietary) Dec'90

Victorian Dairy Industry Authority Western Victoria Dairy Industry Committee 2000 Funding for seminar on "Surviving the 29.1.91 Downturn in the Dairy Industry" Rural Training Council of Victoria 7000 Funding for training programs 21.3.91 QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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United Dairyfanners of Victoria 12883 Funding for Annual Conference 5.4.91 Dairy Industry Association of Australia 500 Contribution towards 1991 travel scholarship 24.5.91 Various Agricultural Shows 150 Donations for trophies 24 ..5.91 Melbourne University 159018 Research funding for anti-caries projects 24.5.91

WOMEN BOARD, COUNCIL OR COMMITTEE MEMBERS - EDUCATION AND TRAINING

(Question No. 1288) Mrs WADE asked the Minister for Finance, for the Minister for Employment, Post-Secondary Education and Training: In respect of each department, agency or authority within his administration, how many women hold positions on boards, councils or committees, indicating in respect of each board, council or committee, the names and qualifications of each female member, and the total number of members? Mc ROPER (Minister for Employment, Post-Secondary Education and Training) - The answer is: In respect of the Council of Adult Education the board has six standing committees. Details of the number of females and total membership are: BOARD AND STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE COUNCIL OF ADULT EDUCA nON FEMALE TOTAL Council of Adult Education - Board 8 14 Council of Adult Education Executive Committee 2 5 Council of Adult Education Finance Committee 4 Council of Adult Education Audit Committee 2 5 Council of Adult Education Art Committee 4 7 Council of Adult Education Fundraising Committee 4 12 Council of Adult Education Adult Education Organisation Network Committee 5 9

DONCASTER AND TEMPLESTOWE ROAD FUNDS - VIC ROADS

Question No. 1307 Mc PERRIN asked the Minister for Transport: (a) What total amount is owed by VIC ROADS to the City of Doncaster and Templestowe for roads constructed by the council in advance of VIC ROADS funds being available, indicating the amount for each road construction project in Doncaster and Templestowe to date; and (b) what other road construction projects and amounts have presently been approved by VIC ROADS for later reimbursement to the City of Doncaster and Templestowe? Mr SPYKER (Minister for Transport) - The answer is: VIC ROADS has provided the following information in respect of roads constructed and financed by the City of Doncaster and Templestowe awaiting reimbursement by VIC ROADS. (a) A total of $3384 980 is owed as follows: Foote Street $742723 Reynolds Road $2 642 257 This advance expenditure on road construction was agreed at the suggestion of the council and has enabled the community to benefit from the works some years ahead of when they would normally have been constructed in accordance with VIC ROADS Statewide funding priorities. (b) There are no other road construction projects requiring reimbursement by VIC ROADS to the City of Doncaster and Templestowe. QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

2286 ASSEMBLY Tuesday, 9 June 1992

PUBLICATIONS - PLANNING AND HOUSING

Question No. 1376 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Planning and Housing: In respect of each department, agency and authority within his administration, what publications are produced, indicating - (a) how many copies are produced; (b) what the unit cost is, including production and distribution of the publication; (c) what income, if any, is derived from the publication; (d) what is the purpose of the publication; and (e) whether the publication was solely printed in Victoria; if not, why? Mr McCUTCHEON (Minister for Planning and Housing) - The answer is: TITLE NOS UNIT SELLING PURPOSE COST PRICE Department of Planning and Housing

Outlook - October '91 8000 $0.58 Free Departmental newsletter to clients and staff. Stop Press 4000 $0.07 N/A Internal staff newsletter. 'Smarter Housing,Better Living' - Stickers 30000 $0.26 N/A Promoting department's 'Smarter Housing, Better Living Programs' at shows, events, etc. Project Update No. 1 (Reprint) 5000 $0.11 Free Public infonnation bulletin on progress of Victorian Housing & Residential. VHARDP Working Paper Project 7 Review of Issues in Planning Procedure 1600 $1.57 $6.00 Public infonnation and response. VHARDP Working Paper Project 11 Directory of Social Housing 800 $2.78 $6.00 Public infonnation and response. Project Update No 2 5000 $0.14 Free Public infonnation - Bulletin - VHARDP (See above). Outlook October '91 8000 $0.37 Free Department newsletter to clients. VHARDP Working Paper Project 8 State Infrastructure Policy 1000 $1.80 $5.00 VHARD Project - Public Infonnation & consultation. Project Update No. 3 (VHARDP) 5500 $0.11 Free VHARDP - Public Infonnation Bulletin. DPH Business Plan 500 $1.99 N/A Internal working document. Outlook, March '92 8000 $0.37 Free Department newsletter to clients and staff. VHARDP Final Report No. 1 Not yet. "Housing Affordability" 700 $3.73 Available Public infonnation. VHARDP Final Report No. 1 Not yet. "Housing Afford. Benchmarks" 700 $.85 Available Public InIonnation. P&HNews 4000 $0.23 Free Internal staff newsletter. Historic Buildings Council HBC Annual Report 1500 $3.30 Free Self-explanatory • HBC Calendar 1992 1000 $2.18 Free HBC - Promoting work of the Historic Buildings Council. Heritage Festival Poster 10000 $0.03 Free School education - promoting Heritage Festival. Matthew Flinders Measured Drg - Poster 3000 $0.20 Free HBC competition - info. Housing and Construction Victoria(1) Rental Report 8000 $1.40 $6 200p.a. To provide infonnation on current trends in cost and from availability of private rental accommodation in subscribers Melbourne. Produced as a by-product of Private Rental Data Base. Housing Assistance Reference Chart 30000 $0.01 Free Public infonnation of Departmental programs. Housing Assist. Accom. Assistance 20000 $0.91 Free Public infonnation of Departmental programs. Assistance for Older People 10000 $0.70 Free Public infonnation of Departmental programs. Assistance for Young People 10000 $0.68 Free Public infonnation of Departmental programs. Infonnation for Tenants 20000 $0.70 Free public infonnation relating to Departmental programs. Key to buying a Home(2) 5000 $3.30 Free Public infonnation relating to Departmental programs. Movable units 4400 $0.03 Free Public infonnation relating to Departmental programs. The Priority Property Settlement Program 5000 $0.02 Free Public infonnation relating to Departmental programs. The Group Self Build Scheme(Metro areas)20 000 $0.07 Free Public infonnation relating to Departmental programs. The Self Build Scheme (Country areas) 20000 $0.06 Free Public infonnation relating to Departmental programs. Free advice on Renovation and Repairs for Older People and People with disabilities 20 000 $0.04 Free Public infonnation relating to Departmental programs. Home Renovation Loans 10000 $0.02 Free Public infonnation relating to Departmental programs. Project Partnership 5000 $0.03 Free Public infonnation relating to Departmental programs. Annual Report 4000 $11.00 Free Public infonnation relating to Departmental programs. New Houses for Old - A History of History of the department from its beginning as the the Ministry (3) 1500 $24.00 $49.00 Housing Commission to the present day. QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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That's our House. 150 Years of Housing in Victoria 15000 $10.00 $12.00 History of public housing in Victoria. W odonga College of T AFE 5000 $0.89 Free For distribution at the opening of the College by the Governor-General on 15 March 1991 and for general enquires thereafter. Melbourne Remand Centre N/A N/A Free For public relations and use of client/agencies to assist in describing projects. Portland Police Station N/A N/A Free For public relations and use of client/agencies to assist in describing projects. Rosebud Police Station and Divisional Headquarters N/A N/A Free For public relations and use of client/agencies to assist in describing projects. Dight Street, Collingwood 5000 $1.53 Free To provide information on the project to the community, local government, industry and visiting delegations. Planning

Postcards - Olderfleet 5000 $0.86 Free Promotional (Bookshop Services) Residential Land Bulletin June '91 1 000 $0.22 Free Metropolitan Services Co-ordinating System - Info for local govt/development industry. Images of Melbourne - Flyer 1 000 $0.33 N/A Melbourne poster Competition - Promoting Melbourne's heritage, etc. Metropolis '90 Summary Report 1 000 $2.15 $8.00 Summary papers of Metropolis '90 Melbourne Congress. Melbourne Sprawl - Brochure, Reprint 50 000 $0.17 Free Public information and awareness on urban sprawl issues. Urban Dev Options -Consultation Report 1600 $1.79 Free Public information and consultation Guidelines for Deve!. Contributions 5000 $0.24 Free Public information & information to local govt and development/building industry. Urban Dev. Options - Public Consultation (Reprint) 500 $3.78 Free Public information and consultation. Residential Land Bulletin Sept. '91 1 000 $0.28 Free Department newsletter to clients. (Local govt/development & building industry). Medium Density Housing - Reprint 500 $3.56 $8.00 Report on New Code - for local govt, building and development industry. Bookshop Bulletin No. 2 10 000 $0.09 Free Promoting Bookshop and DPH products. Vic. Code for Res. Dev. -Subdivisions Pamphlet 10 000 $0.99 Free Promoting New Vic Code to public, local govt, development & building industry. District Centres - Consultant Report 250 $13.20 $100 Public info & consultation on District Centres (limited audience). Images of Melbourne Poster 800 $0.42 Free Promoting Melbourne Communities Creating Liveable Cities - Brochure 6000 $0.09 Free Promoting DPH Area Improvement Program. Smart Block Designs 4 000 $15.00 $10.00 Educational tool to inform people in effective design and siting of houses. Landscape for Living 2000 $10.00 $5.00 Educational tool to inform purchases on design of landscapes. Medium Density Housing Guidelines 2000 $5.00 $5.00 Information on medium density housing development. ULA Residential Planning Policy 1 000 $50.00 $20.00 ULA policy & practices towards the integration of subdivision & detached dwellings. The Range, Creating an environment for the future 2000 $5.00 $10.00 Urban design guidelines for the Williamstown Rifle Range development. The Range, Environment Impact Statement 200 $150.00 $50.00 Environment Impact Statement for the Range Project. Roxburgh Park Local Structure Plan 200 $150.00 $50.00 Structure plan for the development of Roxburgh Park. Land FAX 16000 $2.60 Free Public information on the activities of the ULA and its role. NOTES (1) These publications were produced by Housing and Construction Victoria which no longer exists as a separate entity. Its functions are carried out by the building, home finance and housing services business units of the Department of Planning and Housing. (2) Jointly funded publication with the Estates Agents Board. All of the above publications printed in Victoria except for (3) which was printed in South Australia. QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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UNION GRANTS - PLANNING AND HOUSING

Question No. 1403 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Planning and Housing: In respect of each deparbnent, agency and authority within his administration, what are the details of all grants made since the last election to trade union groups? Mr McCUTCHEON (Minister for Planning and Housing) - The answer is: GRAmS TO TRADE UNION GROUPS SINCE 1 OCTOBER 1988 SOURCE RECIPIENT AMOUNT PURPOSE

Dept of The Trustees $300 000 Urgent repair works Planning and TradesHall to those portions Environment Council of Trades Hall Building Council building on Historic Buildings Register Dept of Victorian $20000 To assist community Planning Trades Hall based conservation, and Urban Council cultural, heritage Growth and environment groups to respond Public to government Part­ inquiries under the icipation/ Environment Effects Community Act, key panel Grants hearings, major Program strategies, reviews of legislation and other matters.

UNION GRANTS - SCHOOL EDUCATION

Question No. 1405 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for School Education: In respect of each department, agency and authority within his administration, what are the details of all grants made since the last election to trade union groups? Mr POPE (Minister for School Education) - The answer is: I refer the honourable member to my answer to question No. 1100 in the Legislative Assembly, published in Hansard on 18 March 1992, page 504, which detailed grants to the Victorian Trads Hall Council and/or its affiliates since 1 July 1990 (copy attached). The information provided below supplements the information provided in that response? RECIPIENT AMOUNT PURPOSE Building Workers Industrial Union $2500 Grant focusing on literacy needs in the workplace under the International Literacy Year Program Vehicle Builders Employees $2500 As above Federation Hospital Employees Federation No. 1 Branch $5000 As above Meat Inspectors' Association $2500 As above QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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The answer referred to is f:S fol1aws:

Grants from the Deparbnent of School Education were as follows:

Recipient and Purpose Supporting Report/ Audit Amount given Documentation

Victorian Trades Grant focusing Appropriate Report and financial Hall Council on literacy needs documents statement has $4900 in the workplace are retained been requested under the Inter­ in department national Literacy Year Program

Building Workers As above Appropriate Report and financial Industrial Union documents statement has been $2500 are retained requested in department

Federated Clerks As above Appropriate Report and financial Union of Australia documents statement has been $2500 are retained requested in department

Confectionery As above Appropriate Report and financial Workers Union documents statement has been $2500 are retained requested in department

Federated Engine As above Appropriate Report and financial Drivers and Firemen's documents statement has been Association are retained requested $2500 in department

Food Preservers As above Appropriate Report and financial Union of Australia documents statement has been $2500 are retained requested in department

Federated Municipal As above Appropriate Report and financial and Shire Council documents statement has been Employee Union are retained requested $2500 in department

National Union As above Appropriate Report and financial of Workers documents statement has been (Manufacturing are retained requested Branch) in department $5000 QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Printing and As above Appropriate Report and financial Kindred Industries documents statement has been Union are retained received $2500 in department

The Amalgamated Society As above Appropriate Report and financial of Carpenters and Joiners documents statement has been of Australia are retained requested $2500 in department

Vehicle Builders Grant under the Appropriate Evaluation Employee Federation Victorian Environ­ documents report due $5000 mental Education are retained at the end Council program for the in department of June 1992 development and dissemination of an educational pamphlet that introduces the union's environment policy to its members

SENIOR SALARIES - PLANNING AND HOUSING

Question No. 1457 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Planning and Housing: In respect of each department, agency and authority within his administration, how many public servants are paid more than the base salary rate for Victorian members of Parliament, indicating - (a) their classifications; (b) salary package; (c) position; and (d) responsibilities? Mr McCUTCHEON (Minister for Planning and Housing) - The answer is: The position titles, classifications and base salary rates of the twenty-one (21) officers of the Department of Planning and Housing and its associated agencies who are paid more than the base salary rate for Victorian Members of Parliament are set out below: Department of Planning and Housing Director-General of Planning & Housing CE-3 $109 185(1) Executive Consultant, Urban Infrastructure & Land Use CE-1 $93265(1) Director of Housing Services SES-5 $76968 Director, Building SES-5 $76968 Director, Strategic Management SES-5 $76968 Director, Policy & Projects SES-4 $71801 Director, Planning SES-4 $71801 Director, Resources SES-4 $71 SOl Director, Home Finance SES-4 $71 SOl Director, Business Planning, Building SES-4 $71801 Director, Building Control SES-3 $66 978 Group Manager, Police & Justice SES-3 $66 978 Group Manager, T AFE and Schools SES-3 $66978 Group Manager, Property & Improvement SES-3 $66 978 Group Manager, New Housing SES-3 $66978 Group Manager, Building Services SES-3 $66978 Group Manager, Finance SES-3 $66978 Director, Business Planning, Housing SES-3 $66978 Director, Strategic Planning SES-3 $66978 (Officer on secondment to Swinburne) QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Urban Land Authority Chief Executive E-S $82356 General Manager SE5-3 $66 978 An expense of office allowance, performance premium, contributory superannuation and use of a vehicle on a contributory basis are additional elements in the SES remuneration package. Documentation on the standard public service rates and conditions applying is publicly available. Specific performance premiums are not published for reasons of personal confidentiality. A revised departmental structure was implemented effective from 13 April 1992. The responsibilities are broadly defined in the "Guide to the Department of Planning and Housing" dated May 1992, a copy of which is being made available to the honourable member. (1) A government car is provided in accordance with the government car policy for chief executives.

BRAESIDE LAND DEVELOPMENT - MELBOURNE WATER

Question No. 1664 Mr COLEMAN asked the Minister for Water Resources: In respect of the joint venture proposal to develop land at Braeside held by the Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works: 1. How many acres of land will the Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works provide as their contribution to the joint venture? 2. What was the value of that land on 29 May, 1990 when Lend Lease Developments Pty. Ltd. were approved as the preferred third partner for this development? 3. Whether there has been a joint venture structure registered; if so - (a) what is its name; (b) when was it registered; and (c) what is its paid-up capital? 4. What was the value of the land on 31 March, 1992, indicating what improvements, if any, had been made on the land, and who provided them? 5. How the holding costs on this land are being apportioned to the joint venture partners? 6. When the equity contributions will be made by the City of Springvale and Lend Lease Developments, and how much will each contribute? Mr CRABB (Minister for Water Resources) - The answer is: 1. Melbourne Water will provide approximately 300 acres to the joint venture. 2. The approximate value of the land at 29 May 1990 was $16 million. 3. No. 4. There is no formal current valuation of the land. 5. Melbourne Water is responsible for holding costs related to the undeveloped part of the land. The joint venture will be responsible for the actual cost of improvements. Melbourne Water will receive the market value of the land at each successive stage of development. 6. It is proposed that LendLease Developments Pty Ltd will contribute $1 million and the City of Springvale $0.9 million once partnership agreements are executed.

EMPLOYMENT OF UNION OFFICIALS - MONASH MEDICAL CENTRE

Question No. 1667 Mr CUDE asked the Minister for Community Services, for the Minister for Health: How many union officials have been employed by Monash Medical Centre over the past 12 months indicating in each case - (a) their names; (b) pay arrangements; and (c) union represented? QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Mrs SETCHES (Minister for Community Services) - The answer supplied by the Minister for Health is: Monash Medical Centre (MMC) has advised me that, in the 12 months 30 April 1991 to 29 April 1992, it funded a Victorian Trades Hall Council (VTHC) coordinator to assist in the stage 2 development and implementation of the industrial agreement. During this period, the coordinator's position was occupied full-time by Mr John Clancy until May 1991, after which time it was shared by Mc Clancy and Ms Gills. From July 1991, Ms Gail Gills occupied the position on a three-day a week basis. (a) John Clancy (a) Gail Gills (b) $166.78 per day plus 24.8 per cent on-costs (b) $1135.65 per 3 day week (MMC (MMC reimbursed these amounts) reimbursed these amounts) (c) HSUA (c) HSUA Stage 2 of the redevelopment is now nearing its successful completion so the position of coordinator soon will no longer be necessary.

UNIFORMS - MONASH MEDICAL CENTRE

Question No. 1668 Mr GUDE asked the Minister for Community Services, for the Minister for Health: Whether the Monash Medical Centre has recently committed in excess of $1.2 million for new uniforms? Mrs SETCHES (Minister for Community Services) - The answer supplied by the Minister for Health is: Yes. Monash Medical Centre introduced a staged program for a new uniform, following the relocation of Prince Henry's specialty services to the Clayton/Moorabbin campuses. The initial start up cost was $1.2 million including other "non-core' uniform items (scarves, ties ,etc.) for staff purchase. The new uniform was considered necessary to: - eliminate the need for a cumbersome system of stock control of uniforms from all three hospitals, totalling over 500 different garment types and sizes, of 50 different colours. - standardise W\iform design, handling procedures and policies. - eliminate confusion amongst patients, visitors and staff which would result from staff working in the same area wearing uniforms of differing styles, types and colours. - engender a feeling of common identity among staff of the new Monash Medical Centre. Even.if the old uniforms had been retained, Monash Medical Centre would still have needed to purchase new uniforms for Prince Henry's staff relocating to Moorabbin or Clayton and for new staff being recruited to Monash Medical Centre.

BROCHURE - MONASH MEDICAL CENTRE

Question No. 1669 Mr GUDE asked the Minister for Community Services, for the Minister for Health: In relation to the opening of a new extension to the Monash Medical Centre, whether a colour brochure was prepared for use at that opening and general publication purposes; if so - (a) what was the cost of the brochure; (b) how many copies were produced; and (c) how many copies have been used to date? Mrs SETCHES (Minister for Community Services) - The answer supplied by the Minister for Health is: Yes: a 24-page colour booklet "The Birth of a New Tradition" was produced by Monash Medical Centre to coincide with the ceremony marking the end of stage 2 of the centre's redevelopment. (a) $20000. (b) 2000 copies. (c) By 5 May 1992,900 copies had been used, including 300 which were distributed at the stage 2 ceremony and 600 which were subsequently released to the community and staff. The remaining 1100 booklets will be used to provide information to visitors, the health industry and the community. QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Wednesday, 10 June 1992

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

The following answers to questions on notice were circulated:

STAFFING LEVELS - DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR

(Question No. 597) Mr GUDE (Hawthorn) asked the Minister for Labour: 1. Whether he will advise the staff levels of his department (and its predecessors) and its agencies as at 31 December for each of the years 1982-1989, inclusive, and as at 31 May 1990? 2. What the annual wages and salaries cost was, including superannuation, long service leave, allowances, overtime, etc. for these years? 3. How many persons have been permanent heads of the department since January 1982, indicating, in each case - (a) the person's name; and (b) the value of the salary package, to be shown for each year since 1982-199O? Mr POPE (Minister for Labour) - The further answer is:

DU MEAT MlA DEIA CILSLB [)sEB ·ACC ·VARC ·ACT ·WABTOTAL &OOL

Staff Staff Staff Staff Staff Staff Staff StaffTStaff Staff Staff Nos at Nos at Nos at Nos at Nos at Nos at Nasat Nasat Nas at Nas at Nas at Dec31 June 30 June 30 June 30 June 30 June 30 June 30 June 30 June 30 Dec 31 June 30 FIRl....s2 398 160 63 621 1982-.'33 393 262 31 73 759 198~ 380 267 69 87 803 1984....sS 819 94 48 20 981 1985-S6 978 94 115 140 1331 198i'>....s7 1089 92 218 196 IIN/A 1599 1987...,gg 1064 83 372 263 104 1889 1988-89 1039 90 514 296 112 2055 1989--90 1181 113 610 317 139 51 2415

DU Department of Labour and Industry MEAT Ministry of Employment and Training MIA Ministry of Industrial Affairs (Result of administration combination of DU, MEAT, Youth Affairs and elements of Health and Minerals & Energy) DEIA/OOL Department of Employment and Industrial Affairs/Department of Labour ClLSLB Construction Industry LSL Board [)sEB Discharged Servicemen Employment Board ACC Accident Compensation Commission (WorkCare became a Labour portfolio responsibility in 1990) VARC Victorian Accident Rehabilitation Council ACT Accident Compensation Tribunal

• ACC, VARC, ACT and WAB were not part of the Labour portfolio until latter part of 1989-90. 11 No figures available QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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SALARIES ETC

DU MEAT MIA DEJA CJLSLB DSEB ·ACC ·VARC ·ACT WABTOTAL &OOL

1981-82 6158 688 2649089 1066073 9873850 1982-83 6880189 3722 876363 817 1334 961 12301843 1983-84 7003431 4 086 601 575 402 1946 384 13 611818 1984-85 16375099 2007411 18382510 1985-86 21084631 2252480 92699 3372164 837759 36559 31295633 1986-87 23830249 2376449 91405 6119617 5051416 44 818 41950936 1987-88 24195745 2418548 23663 13 478 246 7366597 57318 53214599 1988-89 23900899 2670082 98897 17391582 10176943 74256 61664 003 1989-90 27612899 2801041 104 637 23896081 10984 548 73648 It 72 764 265

DU Department of Labour and Industry MEAT Ministry of Employment and Training MJA Ministry of Industrial Affairs DEJA/DOL Department of Employment and Industrial Affairs/Department of Labour CJLSLB Construction Industry LSL Board DSEB Discharged Servicemen Employment Board ACC Accident Compensation Commission VARC Victorian Accident Rehabilitation Council ACT Accident Compensation Tribunal • ACC, VARC, ACT and WAB were not part of the Labour portfolio until latter part of 1989-90 It The WAB commenced operations on 5 March 1990. Full year details are therefore not available.

J. C. THOMAS - Appointed Director of Industrial Relations, 16.2.82, Chief Administrator Level 6. Mr Thomas was substantively a chairman of conciliation and arbitration boards on secondment to the Office of Industrial Relations. Salary on App. $48113 + $11 609 (responsibility allow.) $3052 EOA 14/11/82 $51481 + $12422 (responsibility allow.) $3421 EOA

J. G. HOLMES - Die,'ctor-General, Ministry of Industrial Affairs, 14.11.83 Salary on Appt $63903 $3421 EOA 11/12/83 $66651 $3421 EOA 11/5/84 $69384 $3715 EOA 21/3/85 Merged departments - New department - Employment and Industrial Affairs.

P. F. PRIOR - Appoint as Secretary, Department of Labour and Ir..dustry, 12.5.81 Salary 10/1/82 $'9722 $3052 EOA 14/11/82 $63903 $3421 16/10/83 $66651 $3421 13/5/84 $69384 $3421 23/6/85 $69384 $3715

21.3.85 -Position of Secretary, Department of Labour and Industry abolished. Mr Prior's classification beyond this date was determined by the Public Service Board as Senior Executive SE6 SA.

M. J. ROUX - Appointment - Director-General, Ministry of Employment and Training, 4.1.82, Chief Administrator Level 6. Salary on Appt $54 791 $2800EOA 10/1/82 $59772 $3052 14/11/82 $63 903 $3421 11/12/83 $66651 $3421 13/5/84 $69384 $3421 10/6/84 $69384 $3715 QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Machinery of government changes March 1985. Creation of Office of Director-General, Department of Employment and Industrial Affairs, 19.3.85. Position assessed -Chief Administrator Level 7.

J. G. HOLMES - Acting Director-General, Department of Employment and Industrial Affairs

Salary $74934 $3715 30/4/85 $76882 $3812 26/11/85 $79804 $3957

P. R. BENTLEY - Appointed Director-General, Department of Employment and Industrial Affairs 3.2.86 - SES Level7A.

Salary on Appt $79804 $3957 5/8/86 (Dir-Gen. DOL) $81639 $4048 10/6/87 $82161 $4048 11/5/88 $85760 $4429 20/9/88 $88333 $4429 11/4/89 $88 855 $4907 19/12/89 $91521 $4907

J. G. HOLMES - Appointed Director-General, Department of Labour, 3.4.90 - SES Level 7A.

Salary on Appt $91521 $4907 19/6/90 $94267 $4907 10/7/90 $106 522 $4907

TRARALGON OFFICER - DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR

(Question No. 956) Mr GUDE asked the Minister for Labour: 1. Whether he will provide details of the claims for expenses made by Mr Trevor McDevitt, manager of the Department of Labour's Traralgon office, between 1 January and 30 June 1991? 2. Whether Mr McDevitt is authorised to use his government vehicle for private use? 3. Whether he is aware of any other company position which Mr McDevitt holds in addition to his highly-paid managerial role with the department; if so, will he provide details of any such position, indicating whether or not it is held with the approval of the department? Mr POPE (Minister for Labour) - The answer is: 1. Details of Mr McDevitt's personal expense claims for the period between 1 January and 30 June 1991 are as follows:

Period Personal Purpose Amount Expenses $

15.1.91 - Mirboo North Panel member 189.00 16.1.91 Melbourne for CIU teams

22.1.91- Traralgon General Reg. 100.45 23.1.91 Lakes Duties Entrance/ Bairnsdale

5.2.91- Mirboo North Reg. Managers 189.00 6.2.91 Melbourne Mtg&CIU QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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18.2.91- Traralgon FinanceMtg 160.80 19.2.91 Melbourne OHSDivn

6.3.91- Mirboo North crn Workshop 155.00 7.3.91 Melbourne OHS Meeting

21.3.91 Mirboo North Lardner Field 7.75 Melbourne Days

25.3.91 Mirboo North OHS Meeting 15.50 Melbourne

26.3.91 Mirboo North Forest Industry 7.75 Melbourne Machinery Expo Meeting

27.3.91- Traralgon OHSA Meeting 189.95 28.3.91 Melbourne Employment Meeting

11.4.91 Mirboo North Compliance 7.75 Melbourne Meeting

21.4.91- Mirboo North OHSA Meeting 160.80 22.4.91 Melbourne Compliance Meeting

23.4.91- Melbourne OHSA Meeting 87.50 23.4.91 Ballarat Reg.Managers

23.4.91- Ballarat OHSA Meeting 189.95 24.4.91 Melbourne SEC Meeting

15.5.91 - Traralgon Managers Mtg 180.00 16.5.91 Melbourne OHS Meeting

22.5.91- Mirboo North OHSA Meeting 191.90 23.5.91 Melbourne

29.5.91- Mirboo North OHS Meeting 191.90 30.5.91 Melbourne Restructure

4.6.91- Traralgon Baimsdale 103.25 5.6.91 Baimsdale I Sale Office Meeting withEsso

2128.25

(b) Mr McDevitt has been given authority to use a government vehicle for travel to and from his residence because he is an operations manager who is required to be on 24-hour standby to deal with accidents, incidents or related matters. In addition, he is required to attend different work locations and travel direct from his residence which enables him to most efficiently service the zone under his control. (c) The department is not aware of any company positions held by Mr McDevitt. QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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ANSWER TO QUESTION No. 451

(Question No. 1064) Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Labour: When will he supply an answer to question No. 451 asked of his predecessor, the Minister for Youth Affairs, on 4 April 1990? Mr POPE (Minister for Labour) - The answer is: The answer to question No. 451 was supplied on 26 May 1992 by the Minister for Ethnic, Municipal and Community Affairs.

INTERPRETERS - DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR

Question No. 1323 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Labour: In respect of interpreters employed by each department, agency and authority within the Minister's administration: 1. How many interpreters are employed on a full-time or part-time basis, indicating (a) the languages other than English spoken; (b) in which offices such interpreters are located; and (c) what is the cost to the people of Victoria? 2. Whether officers undertaking private courses in foreign language receive any government assistance? Mr POPE (Minister for Labour) - The answer is: 1. There are no interpreters employed on a full-time or part-time basis by any department, agency or authority within my administration. 2. There is currently no government assistance provided to officers employed by any department, agency or authority within my administration undertaking private courses in foreign language.

SENIOR SALARIES - DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR

Question No. 1458 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Labour: In respect of each department, agency and authority within his administration, how many public servants are paid more than the base salary rate for Victorian members of Parliament, indicating - (a) their classifications; (b) salary package; (c) position, and (d) responsibilities? Mr POPE (Minister for Labour) - The answer is: In respect of each department, agency and authority within my administration, 19 public servants are paid more than the base salary rate for Victorian members of Parliament. Details in relation to each position are given below:

Department of Labour

CLASSIFICA nON PACKAGE POSmON AND RESPONSmILITIES

Chief Administrator Salary 109185 Director-General Level 3 EOA 5619 Department of Labour SES-4 Salary 71801 Assistant Director-General EOA 4107 Department of Labour SES-4 Salary 71801 Director, EOA 4107 Industrial Relations SES-4 Salary 71801 General Manager, EOA 4107 Workforce Management QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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SES-4 Salary 71801 Director, EOA 4107 WorkCare Coordination Unit SES-3 Salary 66978 Director, EOA 3284 Building and Construction Industry SES-3 Salary 66978 Manager, EOA 3284 Industrial Relations Gr-l SES-2 Salary 62499 Manager, Policy & Research EOA 3284 Industrial Relations 10 % Temp loading 7 896

Note: EOA - Expense of office allowance

Occupational Health and Safety Authority

CLASSIFICA nON PACKAGE POSmON AND RFSPONSmILITIES

Chief Executive Salary 93265 Chief Executive Officer, LevelCE-l EOA 5619 Occupational Health and Safety Authority SES-3 Salary 66 978 Director, Hazardous Chemicals EOA 3284 Secretaria t

Accident Compensation Commission

CLASSIFICA nON PACKAGE" POSmON AND RFSPONSmILITIES

Managing Director 114804 Chief Executive Officer of the Commission SES-5 81075 Group General Manager - Operations SES-4 75908 General Manager - Policy and Planning SES-4 75908 Chief General Manager - Finance and Corporate Services SES-4 75908 General Manager - Information Systems SES-4 75908 General Manager, Agency Operations SES-3 70262 Senior Manager, Business Development SES-3 70262 General Manager, WorkCare Compensation Services SES-3 70262 Senior Manager - Levy

.. Salaries provided in relation to officers of the Accident Compensation Commission include expense of office allowance. Leave, travelling and other expenses are in accordance with the Public Service Regulations.

UNION AUTHORITY BOARD MEMBERS - DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR

Question No. 1485 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Labour: In respect of each statutory authority within his administration, whether provision has been made for elected representatives or trade union nominated representatives on their boards, indicating - (a) what the basis is of their representation and when it was established; (b) who the current trade union representatives are and who held the positions previously; and (c) what fee or remuneration is paid to the representatives? Mr POPE (Minister for Labour) - The answer is: In respect of each statutory authority within my administration, the following information in relation to elected and trade union nominated board representatives is offered: QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Accident Compensation Commission

(a) Basis of (b) Current trade Previous (c) Fees or representation and union representatives remuneration when established representatives

523 of the Accident Mc John Halfpenny Mc Bird has held a $10 432 per annum Compensation Act 1985 Mc Graham Bird nominated position since and $703 allowance provides for the 13 November 1985. creation of a board of Mc Halfpenny was management appointed to the board on 16 February 1988. The commission's board Mc Peter Marsh formerly of management has always held the position for held tripartite the period 13 November representation consisting 1985 until 31 January of: 1988. (i) two persons nominated by the Victorian Trades Hall Council; (ii) two persons nominated by the Victorian Congress of Employer Associations; (iii) one person to represent the interests of the community; (iv) one person nominated by the council; (v) one person nominated by the Minister; (vi) one person nominated by the Minister for the time being administering the OH & 5 Act 1985; (vii) not more than two persons nominated by the Minister who have special expertise which the Minister considers necessary to enable the commission to perform its functions and exercise its powers.

Construction Industry Long Service Leave Board

(a) Basis of (b) Current trade Previous (c) Fees or representa tion union representatives remuneration and when representatives established

Section 4(3} of the L. Phelan J.O'Neill $153 per day (meeting Construction Industry Long J. A. Giddings R. C. Luckman and preparation). Service Leave Act provides W. C. Giles A. N. Moore that the board shall D.Cafferty W. R. Davis consist of 11 members induding four nominated by QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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the Victorian Trades Hall Council.

Victorian Occupational Health and Safety Commission

(a) Basis of (b) Current trade Previous (c) Fees or representation and union representa ti ves remuneration when established representatives

57(2) of the Occupational MrMax Burr October 1985 - February 1989 Commissioners and Health & Safety Act 1985 (Alt: Mr David Cragg) Mr Royce Bird Alternate commissioners provides that five persons Mr Lance Kenningham (A1t: Mr John M Innes) are paid a sitting fee be appointed to the (Alt: Ms Sarah Ross) MrMax Burr of $115 for a half-day commission who have been Ms Nina McCarthy (Alt: Ms Cath Duane) meeting. nominated by the Victorian {Alt: Mr Terence Murray, Mr Frank Churchill Trades Hall Council Mr Mark Towler (Alt: Mr Mark Towler) 514(1) and (2) of the Act (A1t: Ms Gayle Mr John Corsetti provide that the Minister Burmeister) (Alt: Mr Rod Gudgion) for Labour may appoint Ms Deborah ValIance Ms 5usan Rieth five alternate members, also (A1t: Mr Peter Livy) (Alt: Mr Les Applebee) nominated by the Victorian February 1989 - February 1992 Trades Hall Council. Mr Royce Bird (Alt: Mr John McInnes) Ms Jill Brookes (Alt: Mr Terence Murray) (From August 1990) MrMax Burr (Alt: Mr Oavid Oavies) Mr Frank Churchill (Alt: Ms Margaret Burdea) (To April 1989) Mr John Corsetti (Alt: Mr Rod Gudgion) Ms Cath Ouane (Alt: Mr Terence Murray) (To August 1990) Mr Mark Towler (Alt: Ms Margaret Burdeu) (From April 1989)

Victorian Accident Rehabilitation Council

(a) Basis of (b) Current trade Previous (c) Fees or representation union representatives remuneration and when representatives established

There are three Ms Helen Casey Ms Elizabeth Thyer $7755 per annwn salary representatives of the Mr Terence Reed (December 1985 - $703 per annwn expense Victorian Trades Hall Mr Peter Wilson December 1987) of office allowance Council on the Board of Council, as provided for in sections 161 and 162 of the Accident Compensation Act 1985 QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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WorkCare Appeals Board

The medical panels consist Or Deborah Valiance Members receive no of medical practitioners remuneration appointed following nomination by the Medical Panels Selection Committee, a body established in March 1990 under section 72(2) of the Accident Compensation Act. The Act, allows the Victorian Trades Hall Council and the Victorian Congress of Employer Associations each to nominate a representative.

COMPASS AIRLINE TICKETS - DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR

Question No. 1540 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for Labour: In respect of each department, agency and authority within his administration, how many Compass airline tickets were held at the time of the Compass collapse, indicating - (a) the value of the tickets; and (b) whether any refunds, or alternative travel, have been received? Mr POPE (Minister for Labour) - The answer is: There were no Compass airline tickets held by any department, agency or authority within my administration at the time of the Compass collapse.

MONASH UNIVERSITY ACCIDENT RESEARCH CENTRE CONSULTANCY - DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR

Question No. 1655 Mr PERTON asked the Minister for Labour: In respect of a consultancy conducted by Monash University Accident Research Centre for the Department of Labour to 'establish factors leading to death and injury as a result of forklift truck usage and to recommend appropriate control measures to reduce those fatalities and injuries': 1. Whether he will advise - (a) on what date the consultancy commenced; (b) the original planned duration of the consultancy; and (c) the date of the completion of the consultancy? 2. Whether the duration of the consultancy has been extended; if so - (a) for how long; (b) why; and (c) which officer of the department approved the extension? 3. Whether the contractual price for the delivery of the consultancy was $49 965; if not, what was the contractual price? 4. Whether the consultant(s) has been paid any progress payments; if so - (a) what amounts; and (b) on what dates? 5. What are the qualifications of the consultant(s) and the hourly /daily fee for the consultant(s)? 6. Who has been interviewed by the consultant(s)? 7. What were the original terms of the consultancy, indicating whether there has been any alteration to the terms of the consultancy; if so - what were the alterations? 8. Whether the consultant(s) has produced any interim/final finding, reports or recommendations; if so, what are the dates and details of such finding, reports or recommendations? Mr POPE (Minister for Labour)-The answer is:

1. (a) The consultancy agreement was signed on 20 January 1992. (b) Under the terms of agreement the consultancy will terminate six months after the starting date. QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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(c) The consultancy is expected to be completed on 19 July 1992. 2. The duration of the consultancy has not been extended. 3. The contractual price for delivery of the consultancy was $49 965. 4. The consultants have been paid two progress payments to date: $12491 on 28 February 1992; and $12 491 on 19 March 1992. 5. The qualifications of the consultants are as follows: G. Rechnitzer B.Eng (Hons) M.Eng.Sci. T. Larsson M.A. Ph.D. P. Vulcan B.Mech.E. B.A. M.S. Ph.D. The daily fees for the consultants are as specified: P.Vulcan $6OO/day Tore J. Larsson $6OO/day G. Rechnitzer $390/day Research assistants $260 / day 6. Interviews have been conducted with the following organisations: Bramble Comet (TNT) QwikasAir K & 5 Freighters Australian United Foods (Peters Ice Cream) P & 0 Cold Stores Toyota Motor Cars Matthew's Timber Berryvale Orchards Toyota Motor Cars CONAUST PTC (Dynon Rd terminal) 7. The primary terms of the consultancy are: to conduct research into factors leading to death and injury as a result of forklift truck usage and to recommend appropriate control measures to reduce those fatalities and injuries; the consultancy is to be completed by 19 July 1992; the fee for the consultancy is to be $49 965. There have been no alterations to these terms. 8. Two interim reports have been tabled to date, on 17 February and 24 Apri11992. These reports do not contain any significant details and no recommendations have, as yet, been made.

PAYMENTS TO FORMER EMPLOYEE - DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR

Question No. 1670 Mr GUDE asked the Minister for Labour: In relation to Mr Bill Lyster, a former employee of the Department of Labour: 1. Whether Mr Lyster undertook any work for the Monash Medical Centre or the Peter McCallum Institute while employed by the Department of Labour; if so - (a) what his rate of pay was with the Department of Labour; (b) what reimbursement if any was received by the department from those bodies in respect of any work undertaken, indicating the amount and method of reimbursement; and (c) whether Mr Lyster received any payment from those hospitals in addition to his departmental salary; if so -how much? 2. What was the amount and break up Mc Lyster's severance payment when he retired? QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Mr POPE (Minister for Labour) - The answer is: 1. Mr Lyster was employed as an industrial liaison officer in the Industrial Relations Division of the Department of Labour. Mr Lyster's responsibilities included, inter alia, responsibility for the management of industrial relations issues associated with the building site and preparation of the relocation of the Queen Victoria Medical Centre to Clayton. There is no record of Mr Lyster undertaking any work for the Peter McCallum Institute. (a) Mr Lyster was classified as an Administrative Officer Class AM-8 and was paid allowance as an industrial liaison officer. The current rates are: Salary AM-8 $53 948 Team leader allowance $3475 Expense of office allowance $2791 (b) Monash Medical Centre was invoiced on a regular basis according to the agreed arrangements for the recoupment of salary and costs; that is: Salary As above Payroll Tax 7 per cent WorkCare levy 1.7394 per cent Admin. oncosts 16 per cent (c) This department is unaware of any other payments to Mr Lyster. 2. Mr Lyster resigned from the Department of Labour. He did not retire. He was eligible for normal resignation benefits from the State Superannuation Fund. Further, Mr Lyster was not paid any severance benefits.

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENCE - SCHOOL EDUCATION

Question No. 1724 Mr DICKINSON asked the Minister for School Education: Whether he will supply answers to my correspondence of 31 January 1992 (reference Min. 066242); if so, when? Mr POPE (Minister for School Education) - The answer is: The letter was responded to on 27 May 1992.

APPOINTMENT OF SERJEANT -A T -ARMS

Tuesday, 11 August 1992 ASSEMBLY

Tuesday, 11 August 1992 Clive Stoneham was educated at the Maryborough East State School and Maryborough High School. He joined the then Railways Department in 1925 and worked as a clerk and a telegraphist until 1942 when he entered State Parliament. The SPEAKER (Hon. Ken Coghill) took the chair at 2.5 p.m. and read the prayer. In 1930 Clive married his childhood sweetheart, Maisie Chesterfield, who was well known as a APPOINTMENT OF hardworking political wife; she was a steadfast SERJEANT-AT-ARMS supporter of Clive in both public and private life.

The SPEAKER - Order! In accordance with the Clive Stoneham's political career began in local powers vested in me, I have recommended government in 1938 when he was elected as a Mr Marcus Leonard BromIey, Executive Officer, Maryborough councillor. In 1942, at the age of 32, he Legal and Constitutional Committee, to be the became Maryborough's youngest mayor, and within Serjeant-a t-Arms. the space of a few months was elected to the seat of Maryborough and Daylesford in the Legislative The Governor in Council has been pleased to make Assembly. He was one of the youngest members at the appointment in accordance with the said that time. recommendation. It was said that one of Clive's greatest contributions DEATH OF HONOURABLE CLIVE while on the Maryborough council was his PHI LIP STONEHAM, OBE involvement in the move to build an Olympic swimming pool in Maryborough. Ms KIRNER (premier) - I move: In 1945 Clive became the member for Midlands, the That this House expresses its sincere sorrow at the electorate he represented until his retirement in death of the Honourable Clive Philip Stoneham, OBE, 1970. Clive was a devoted local member and was and places on record its acknowledgment of the well known for his consistent attendance at valuable services rendered by him to the Parliament functions in his electorate. and the people of Victoria as member of the Legislative Assembly for the electoral district of Maryborough and He was continually re-elected to that seat despite Daylesford from 1942 to 1945 and for the electoral standing at times when support for his party was district of Midlands from 1945 to 1970, Honorary low in rural areas. His re-election over that 25-year Minister in 1943, Minister of Transport, Minister of period was a mark of the esteem in which he was State Development and Decentralization from 1945 to held by his constituents. 1947, Minister of Agriculture, Minister of State Development and Decentralization and Minister of In 1945, after a mere three years in Parliament, Clive Water Supply from 1952 to 1955 and as Leader of the was appOinted Minister of Transport and Minister of Opposition from 1958 to 1967. State Development and Decentralization by John Cain Sr. Those were crucial portfolios given that Clive Stoneham was a Labor Party member of this Victoria,like the rest of Australia, was beginning House for 28 years, including nine years as Leader of immense regrowth after the second world war. the OppOSition during a time in Victorian politics that was both turbulent and divisive. From December 1952 until June 1955, Clive held the portfolios of agriculture, State development and I am pleased that his family is here today for this decentralisation and water supply. tribute. Clive passed away on 2 July 1992. He was born to working-class parents at Maryborough in Over a long period Clive worked fervently for the 1909 and from an early age was steeped in the Labor advancement of decentralisation, as is evidenced by tradition. his efforts as a founding member of the Victorian Decentralisation League in 1939. Clive grew up in a railway town and was influenced by his mother, who was a pioneer of the Tailoresses Clive worked assiduously to encourage industry to Union in New Zealand. She was also involved with extend to country areas as a means of improving the an anti-sweated labour association in Dunedin. DEATH OF HONOURABLE CLIVE PIDLIP STONEHAM. OBE

2 ASSEMBLY Tuesday, 11 August 1992 quality of life for those residing outside During his last day in this House, Clive was warmly metropolitan Melbourne. applauded by honourable members from both sides. When asked in 1988 whether he ever regretted not A newspaper article in 1967 referred to Clive becoming Premier, Clive responded, ''Not really. Stoneham as "something of a rarity on the Labor They were enjoyable years, by and large; I've had a front bench", because of his rural background. In happy experience. I was fortunate, wasn't I?" 1958, after a year as Deputy Leader, Clive was elected Leader of the party and Leader of the Clive's aim in retirement was to continue to serve Opposition, following the death of Ern Shepherd. the community and he remained a popular and visible figure in the streets of Maryborough and A former President of the United States of America, Castlemaine. His ability to make and keep friends is President Kennedy, once stated that "the pressures almost legendary. Clive was a great conservationist of life are not always distributed by choice". Without and enjoyed walking in the bushland and State doubt, Clive Stoneham had the pressure of forest around Maryborough. He particularly loved leadership thrust upon him during a bitter and the East Maryborough bush track along the back of tumultuous period for the Labor Party and Victoria. the State Electricity Commission substation. However, his leadership over the years 1958 to 1967 was highlighted by a strong commitment to Labor In 1970 Clive Stoneham was awarded an OBE for ideals and a selfless contribution to the community services to politics, which gave formal recognition to that was evident throughout his long public life. his efforts. Clive is survived by his three daughters, Valerie, Pamela and Carole. On behalf of my During Clive's Parliamentary life he involved government and the people of Victoria, I would like himself in a range of Parliamentary committees right to express our sympathy to his daughters and their up until his retirement in 1970. Over those years families and our thanks for his great contribution to Clive was a Temporary Chairman of Committees, a politics and to the community. You can be proud of member of the Printing Committee, the Standing him. Orders Committee, the Forestry Pulp and Paper Company's Afforestation Contracts Committee, the Honourable Members - Hear, hear! Distribution of Population Committee and the Public Accounts Committee. Clive was active in a Mr KENNElT (Leader of the Opposition) - I number of organisations. He was a State councillor join with the Premier in the condolence motion and for the Australian Railways Union; founding in giving thanks for the life of Clive Stoneham. He secretary of the Provincial Trades Hall Association; was a member of this House for a long period, 28 an executive member of the Municipal Association years, and that length of service is rarely seen any and the Water Works Trust Association; and a more, although there are two members, one in this delegate to the Moral Rearmament World Assembly House and one in the other House, who are retiring held in Switzerland in 1950. at the coming election and who have exceeded that period. It is a very large part of a man's or a Clive was as well known in Melbourne's Bourke woman's life. Street as in any part of his own electorate. He had a great gift for imparting advice on personal problems Clive Stoneham was one of those individuals who experienced by his fellow man. His depth of worked tirelessly for decentralisation and understanding and his efforts for all classes marked particularly for bringing industry to the country. His his political career. work both as a Leader of his party and as Deputy Leader and Minister blended the interests of both Clive's personal philosophy was illustrated by his the country and the city. fondness for the quintessentially Australian works of C. J. Dennis. He often quoted the following lines Clive Stoneham is recognised for having tried to from Dennis's poem The Mooch 0' Life: improve the lives and standards of those who lived outside the city. He had a great reputation for the ''Look fer yer profits in the 'earts 0' friends, work he did for both workers and employer Fer 'atin' never paid no dividends." organisations in country areas. Life's wot yeh make it; an' the bloke'oo tries To grab the shinin' stars frum out the skies Quality of life was important to him and he Goes crook on life, an' calls the world a cheat, earnestly worked with that in mind throughout his An' tramples on the daisies at 'is feet. DEATH OF HONOURABLE CLIVE PHILIP STONEHAM, OBE

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life. He is one of a few individuals who live their term of a member in the current era, with the entire lives in the houses in which they were born. exception of a few in the current Parliament.

Clive Stoneham was born and educated in Clive Stoneham was the member for Maryborough Maryborough, worked in the Victorian Railways as and Daylesford from 1942 to 1945 and the member a clerk from 1925 and was an Australian Railways for Midlands from 1945 to 1970, a total of some 28 Union State councillor. He was also founding years. Secretary of the Provincial Trades Hall Association and in 1939 was a founding member of the Victorian He was born, educated and died in Maryborough. Decen tralisa tion League. As the Leader of the OppOSition has said, he achieved the unusual feat of spending all his life in His maiden speech to Parliament in December 1943 the one home. stressed the importance of water conservation and decentralisation. His Parliamentary life was not just He joined the Victorian Railways in 1925 as a junior words and rhetoric, as is often delivered from time clerk and held other positions in the railways until to time by those in public life, but a real 1942 when he entered State Parliament. His interest commitment to opportunity beyond the tram tracks. in politics led him into local government where he was elected as one of the youngest municipal After his election to Parliament in 1942 he became an councillors in the history of Maryborough and also assistant Minister in the original Cain government of one of the youngest mayors in that city's history. 1943 - one of the youngest ever in Victoria - and was appointed Minister of Agriculture, Minister of In 1941 he became the Mayor of Maryborough and a State Development and Decentralization, and year later was elected to State Parliament. A little Minister of Water Supply. over twelve months after he entered Parliament in 1943 under the original Cain government, which I As the Premier has said, he served as both Deputy think lasted for approximately five days, he went on Leader and Leader of the OppOSition, and in what to serve in various Ministerial portfolios, such as was obviously a difficult period for him and the transport and decentralisation. As has been ALP -which is not much different from the mentioned, one of his great interests was situation now - he developed a close relationship decentralisation. Clive Stoneham was certainly one with the Premier of the day, Mr Bolte, later Sir of those who recognised the need for a more Henry Bolte. The very nature of both gentlemen balanced approach towards development in Victoria. with their country backgrounds, their basic understanding of life and their affinity with people As the Minister responsible for agriculture and ensured that they had a firm friendship throughout decentralisation he combined a number of personal their lives. interests that were significant to his constituency. Clive Stoneham served on a number of Clive Stoneham was reCOgnised by Her Majesty the Parliamentary committees and was the Leader of the Queen in 1970 with the award of an OBE, and all of Opposition for nine years, from 1958 to 1967. those who came into contact with him will remember him because of his real and deep·seated I join with the Premier and the Leader of the commitment to the working lot of those who lived in Opposition in extending condolences to his family. rural Victoria. Mr TREZISE (Minister for Sport and He will be remembered for his sincerity and Recreation) - I place on record my tribute to a man dedication to the Labor cause and movement and to I greatly admired. Clive Stoneham, in his various what he believed the Labor Party stood for. On capacities - as private citizen, councillor and Mayor behalf of the Liberal Party, I extend my condolence of Maryborough, member of Parliament, Minister and the condolences of my party to the family of the and Leader of the Labor opposition - served the late Clive Stoneham. community very well indeed.

Mr McNAMARA (Leader of the National I am one of the few members of the House who Party) - I jOin with the Premier and the Leader of served here with Clive Stoneham and the only one the OppOSition in the condolence motion for the late who served under him as Leader. I assure all Clive Philip Stoneham who served an unusually honourable members who did not meet him that long period in politics compared with the average Clive was a man of the highest character - and I say DEA TH OF HONOURABLE CLIVE pmLIP STONEHAM, OBE

4 ASSEMBLY Tuesday, II August 1992 that sincerely. Personally I appreciated the played a significant part in the development of tremendous assistance he gave to me in 1964 when I Maryborough as a provincial city. came to this House as a comparatively young man. like many new members I was overawed by this It is interesting that over the many years he was Chamber and the people in it. I probably had Leader of the Opposition, a job that took him away something of an inferiority complex and thought I from his family home and from his electorate, Clive could not cope with the various experiences around Stoneham still found time for the people who the place, but Clive took me under his wing and elected him and he worked very hard for his assisted me in preparing my speeches and gave me electorate. the confidence to continue my Parliamentary career. I suppose such dedication is somewhat harder in In the 1960s and early 1970s there were many great today's politics, but the Honourable Clive Stoneham debates in this House, with great debaters on both certainly proved that he never forgot the people who sides. On the government side of the House we had elected him. Henry Bolte and Arthur Rylah, and on the opposition side we had Clive Stoneham, Denis He was the Leader of the Opposition during the Lovegrove and perhaps the best, Clyde Holding, strong years of the Liberal government when it was who took over from Clive Stoneham as Leader of the led by Sir Henry Bolte, but I believe in the old saying party. During all those fiery debates -and some of that the government is only as good as its them were in the Festival Hall or Jeff Fenech style - opposition. From speaking with Sir Henry I know Clive Stoneham stood alone because he did not that the Honourable Clive Stoneham was a strong believe in the drag-'em-down, kick-'em-in-the-head opposition Leader. Sir Henry spoke very warmly of debates. Clive liked and respected his fellow man him and said he was a man of integrity. The death of and never got down to the head kicking style, and the Honourable Clive Stoneham is a great loss to the we all respected him for that. people of Maryborough and the community in which he lived. There is no doubt that Clive was loved, particularly in the City of Maryborough, in the various capacities Mr CAIN (Bundoora) - I desire to join the party in which he served over many years. Honourable Leaders, the Minister for Sport and Recreation and members who attended his funeral, including you, the honourable member for Ballarat North in Mr Speaker, and people from the wide cross-section speaking on this condolence motion. of the Maryborough population would have observed what the community thought of Clive Clive Stoneham was one of those long-serving Stoneham the man. At his funeral a number of members of whom there were many during his time. Maryborough citizens told me that, although they In that political era it was more fashionable than it is did not vote Labor, they were always great fans and today for members to serve for as long as 20, 30 or admirers of Clive Stoneham and they appreciated 40 years. Clive Stoneham was in Parliament for his services. 28 years, but not in the kind of seat that most of his long-serving colleagues represented. The seat of I endorse the remarks of the Premier, the Leader of Maryborough, as it was called when he first won the Opposition and the Leader of the National Party it - it later became known as Midlands - was not a in paying tribute to Clive Stoneham. His family can Labor seat by tradition or philosophy. I was quite be very proud that they had a father and young at the time but I can recall that he was seen as grandfather of the calibre of Clive Stoneham. His one of the jewels in the Labor crown because he took name will always be held high in the Victorian the Labor Party into parts it infrequently Parliament. represented.

Mr ELDER (Ballarat North) - I join in the He was a great friend and colleague of my late condolence motion for Clive Philip Stoneham, OBE. father, and they were politicians who held that the Travelling around my electorate, and particularly to way to reach the people was to walk through the the furthermost point of Daylesford, I have found local shopping area and go to the marketplace. Clive that Clive Stoneham is well regarded even today by Stoneham did that frequently. He knew everybody the people he once represented. I am now in towns such as Daylesford, Maryborough and attempting to win the seat of Maryborough and I Castlemaine, and they knew him. In addition he have found that those people also regard him as a knew their names 3lld he was able to recall those man who was very close to the people and who names, which is truly a gift. DEA TU OF HONOURABLE CLIVE PIDLIP STONEHAM, OBE

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From the mid to late 1940s and through the 1950s magazine that I read recently noted that people did and 1960s he was able to hold the seat despite the not much care for political parties or some of the vagaries of the political climate. In 1945 there was a grubby antics they got up to, but that is the way our good swing to Labor, and in 1947 there was a swing system works. The message is loud and clear: people against Labor on the banking issue. In 1952 there do not want political parties telling politicians what was another swing to Labor, but by 1955 there was a they should do on a day-to-day basis. That message prodigious swing against Labor and it faced hard has come through on both sides of the political times during the late 1950s and early to mid-1960s. spectrum. I hope it continues to be understood. That During that time the vote for Clive Stoneham did was the cross that Clive Stoneham had to bear, but not change much; as the Minister for Sport and within those limitations he was able to give the best Recreation said, people voted for Clive Stoneham possible representation to the party he led for nine the man. They tell me that happens in the bush, and years. it certainly happened in his case. Obviously the people wanted him in Parliament, because he held Clive Stoneham's long political career in the seat he that seat for 28 years, and it was a herculean effort to represented, his Ministerial service and his do so. leadership all add lustre to a great contribution to Victorian politics by a fine man. I join with earlier Even when Clive Stoneham was the Leader of the speakers in extending my condolences to his family. Opposition or a Minister he did not forget that he had a local electorate. He worked assiduously for it Mr EV ANS (Gippsland East) - I support the and was always concerned to see that he was part of motion and I endorse the comments that have it. It can be fairly said that he was the first true already been made by previous speakers. I had the Minister of State Development and Decentralization. opportunity of serving in this House with Clive Before the mid-1940s there was a range of attitudes Stoneham for nine years. In fact, our political careers about government involvement but that was the first were interwoven to a degree, particularly in the 1967 time interventionist policies had been used. It was election. What transpired at that time is an recognised that government had to intervene and be undocumented episode in Victoria's political life. part of initiatives if the less well-served areas, Clive Stoneham represented the only seat held by whether regional or rural, were to develop as the the Labor Party that could have been regarded as a State and the country required. Clive Stoneham's rural seat, and at that election it was under serious concern to encourage and be part of regional and threat. The story will be fully documented sometime rural growth set an example for future governments. in the future.

Support for the notion of government intervention I believe Clive Stoneham was perhaps too nice a in this area has waned during the past few years, but person to be the Leader of the Labor Party. He was the most successful economies have been those that always a friendly person and he was interested in have had robust government intervention, such as the members of other parties. One great attribute he Japan, Germany, South Korea and France. That view had as a Minister was that he was not a is coming back. The Victorian dimension was knock-down, drag-out type of debater; he plotted by Clive Stoneham when he was Minister of endeavoured to put his argument calmly, effectively State Development and Decentralization. It was a and lOgically. He served his party and his notion he held for the remainder of his life. constituency particularly well.

He led the party to three elections in 1961, 1964 and The recollection I have of Clive Stoneham is that it 1967, but he was not able to win government. I am was a remarkable experience walking down Bourke not sure whether any other member of the party Street with him; shopkeepers and shoppers alike could have led it to victory at those times. It was not would greet him by name and, most extraordinarily, just that the political climate was such that the Labor he seemed to be able to name them in reply. One Party was unable to win after 1955; it was something rarely walked far down Bourke Street with him more than that. Clive Stoneham had to put up with without him inevitably talking to somebody about a the party machine trying to tell him what he should particular issue. Clive Stoneham was a very humane do. It happens in all political parties from time to person and this House has been greatly blessed by time and it happened to Clive Stoneham. It is a the fact that he was a member of it. lesson that has to be learnt by parties on both sides of the House. People must recognise the role of the Mr KENNEDY (Bendigo West) - I wish to add political parties under our system. An English my condolences to those already expressed by other DEATH OF HONOURABLE CLIVE PHILIP STONEHAM, OBE

6 ASSEMBLY Tuesday, 11 August 1992 members. Clive Stoneham was something of a the late Mr George Plews; Mr Bill Rodda; and the legend in central Victoria due to his phenomenal late George Archer. The ALP delegation was period of service as a member of Parliament and represented in speeches by the very distinguished because of the tremendous role he played as Leader local Castlemaine personality, Ray Bradfield, still a of the Opposition for the Labor Party. Physically he respected local historian and a very keen, long-term was a man of some proportion, and the spirit within member of the ALP. the body was just as large and just as generous. A couple of days after that big send-off to Clive Clive Stoneham was a man of very good character Stoneham the Cas tlema ine Mail reported some and integrity, who had a great sense of humour and comments made by Ray Bradfield. He is reported as who was widely respected and admired. He became having said that local ALP organisations expressed known to me because I was the Federal member for their thanks through him and as having said that Bendigo between 1969 and 1972. From time to time Mr Stoneham had added lustre to the proud record our paths would cross because we represented of Labor stalwarts in the Midlands area. Because of shared territory. Part of the Federal seat of Bendigo his desire to serve and his abundant energy there coincided with part of the State seat of Midlands was never any reason to apologise for Mr Stoneham. and, as the State member for Bendigo West from That is the sort of feeling Labor people had: they had 1985, I again covered a good part of his territory. He a really good man as a spokesman in their area, a was regarded in our area as very much a local man. person of whom they could be proud, who was While people knew the very important role he committed to the great social justice and other exercised in the leadership of the Labor Party, in our concepts and philosophies of the Labor Party and area he was regarded as an outstanding local whom they regarded as a very proud and member, very much a Maryborough man, who was distinguished representative of what they believed born in Maryborough, went to the Maryborough in. State School, worked for the railways in Maryborough, became a member of the I am honoured to have been associated with a Maryborough council, became Mayor of person of Clive Stoneham's eminence. As I said it Maryborough and represented Maryborough and was pleasing to note that the Labor Party was well surrounding areas for quite a phenomenal period of represented at the funeral held in Maryborough last 28 years. month. It was also attended by Frank Wilkes, by Neil Trezise, the Minister for Sport and Recreation, In 1970 that he retired and a large gathering of and by you, Mr Speaker, along with a large number friends, relatives and admirers from his own district of people from Maryborough, who joined in and throughout Australia gathered at the recognising the outstanding life and service of Clive Castlemaine Town Hall to express their admiration Stoneham. for the service he had given to them and to his local community and the State. Among those who Mr F. P. SHEEHAN (Ballarat South) - I shall attended were Clyde Holding, who was then the comment briefly on the time and life of the late Leader of the Federal Opposition; Mr Albert Monk, Honourable Clive Stoneham. His name is linked a former President of the Australian Council of synonymously with Labor politics in country Trade Unions; Mr Keith Mitchell, the State Secretary Victoria. I shared a geographic area with him for of the Hospital Employees Federation; Mr Noel many years, even though my personal contact with Beaton, the former Labor member for Bendigo; some him was fleeting. As a result of the various local members of the ALP, and business people. The comments and reports that have appeared in the general view that came across strongly was that local media, particularly in the Ballarat Courier, I feel Clive Stoneham was admired and honoured because that I knew him well. of his outstanding service to his community and for his own particular character and personality. His name was probably as well known in Ballarat as it was in the area he represented. The attributes that I shall refer to some comments made at that Mr Stoneham demonstrated in his personal and gathering. Among his great admirers were people in political life have already been mentioned and they the Labor Party in the Golden Square area and from are the reason local members like him are so Castlemaine in particular. Among those who successful because they show a commibnent to not attended were some who would be called stalwarts only the areas they represent but also the philosophy of the ALP, just as Clive himself was regarded as a t.'1ey represent. From the comments already made stalwart. They included Mr and Mrs Ray Bradfield; DEATH OF THOMAS CAMPION TREWIN, ESQUIRE

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there is no doubt that Clive Stoneham had those In each case they paid high tribute to Mr Stoneham attributes. for the type of man he was and for the contribution he had made. Among his outstanding characteristics He served as a member of Parliament for 28 years were his friendliness and his interest in people. He during a time of political turbulence. The mid-1950s was not only known widely but knew very many was a turbulent time in both Labor circles and people. It was stated confidently that he probably international life. The last three years of the second knew more people in Victoria than any other person world war, 1942 to 1945, and the following 10 years then alive - a great tribute to the man and to his witnessed political upheavals in a local context. interest in Victoria and in people throughout Clive was able to carry himself through those years Victoria. with great distinction and commit himself to a community that needed stability. Mr Stoneham served with distinction in Parliament as a Minister, as Leader of the Opposition and also Another interesting point is that he shared much of as the member of a number of committees which, his time in this Chamber with my namesake, through their reports, made important contributions Mr J. J. Sheehan, who was a member of this place to the lives of Victorians and to Victoria's progress. from 1952 to 1955. As Ministerial colleagues at that time, no doubt they were great friends. 1 have very much pleasure in extending my sympathy to the family and friends of the The reason for his long spell in Parliament was Honourable Clive Stoneham and particularly to the probably due to his commitment and involvement members of his family who have joined us in the in the community. We must also recognise that Public Gallery today: his daughters Mrs Pam AlIen during that time there would have been great and Mrs Valerie Uptoni Valerie's husband, JeffreYi pressure on his personal life and his family. Gillian Upton and Gregory AlIen. Although the motion expresses sorrow at his passing, it is also incumbent on us to tender thanks DEATH OF THOMAS CAMPION to a person who dedicated much of his life to TREWIN, ESQUIRE supporting the well-being of the community he represented as well as working for the benefit of the Ms KIRNER (Premier) -I move: wider community. That this House expresses its sincere sorrow at the I recall when 1 was younger reading many articles in death of Thomas Campion Trewin, Esquire, and places local newspapers and hearing on the radio about the on record its acknowledgment of the valuable services activities he carried out for the benefit of his rendered by him to the Parliament and the people of electorate and the wider community of Victoria. 1 Victoria as member of the Legislative Assembly for the offer my sincere sympathy to his immediate family electoral district of BenaUa from 1961 to 1982. and relatives on the loss of their father and friend. Tom Trewin was the local member for Benalla from The SPEAKER -I pay tribute to the late Clive 1961 until his retirement in 1982. Over those 21 years Stoneham. 1 was present at the funeral and listened Tom was an extremely hardworking and popular with great interest and admiration to the tributes representative of the National Party. In fact, you paid to him by the Honourable Clyde Holding and a could say of him what the honourable member for local resident of the same street as Mr Stoneham, Gippsland East said earlier about Clive Stoneham: Mr Bill Rootes. Through their comments it became he was a National Party member whom everybody clear to those attending the service that Clive had liked. He passed away on 14 July, aged 77 years­ made a magnificent contribution to his community, still lively, still interested and still making those to the area he represented and to Victoria as a whole. links with people that he was making over his years in Parliament. It is also interesting to read the tributes paid to him during debate on the motion for the adjournment of Tom Trewin was born at Benalla in 1914 to a father the sitting in March 1970 by the then Premier, the who was a farmer and a schoolteacher mother. The Honourable Henry Bolte, the then Leader of the Trewin family has farmed in the Opposition, the Honourable Clyde Holding, and the Goorambat-Devenish district for more than 100 then Leader of the Country Party, Mr Moss. years. Before following the family tradition of farming he was educated at Goorambat State School and Benalla High School. He married May in 1940. DEATH OF THOMAS CAMPION TREWIN, ESQUIRE

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Before entering Parliament Tom, like many I shall reflect on his Parliamentary career: he was dedicated local members, had served the particularly proud of his achievement in having community over some years through a variety of water storages constructed throughout north-east local and sporting organisations. Tom maintained Victoria and of his efforts to implement duplication his strong support for those organisations of the Hume Highway. He was proud to be throughout his Parliamentary career. He was a associated with legislation to establish the wheat Rotarian and Vice-President of the Benalla stabilisation scheme and to improve systems for Agricultural and Pastoral Society. wool and livestock marketing.

Tom Trewin was also vice-president of the He was an indefatigable member for Benalla. Stories north-eastern district council of the Victorian Wheat abound of his availability to attend three or four and Woolgrowers Association and president of the functions in one evening because he did not want to Devenish branch. He was president of the Devenish let people down. His concern for his constituents rural fire brigade, a member of the Benalla high and was demonstrated by a statement made by a former technical school councils and a member of the National Party colleague at Mr Trewin's retirement Victorian Institute of Colleges from 1966 to 1981. dinner when he said, ''He managed to build fellowship around the job of being a politician. He I did not know Clive Stoneham well but I first met did not accept anything told to him but fossicked Tom through his school associations in the 1970s around for the true facts". and we immediately struck a chord as people who cared about local State schools in both the country It would be remiss of me not to mention a passionate and the city. I could always rely on him and draper hobby of Tom's, namely, the breeding and showing shop proprietor Nell Osmotherley to keep of Clydesdale horses. He became an authority on improvements to north-eastern schools in my Sights those beautiful animals. and to help lobby the then liberal government for improvements in rural education. I also make special mention of Tom's wife, May. Spouses and families of members of Parliament are I understand that Tom was passionate about his often called upon to provide extraordinary levels of cricket and having played the game as a young man support to enable them to carry out their demanding he continued that consuming interest as President of jobs effectively. Many who knew the Trewin family the Benalla and District Cricket Association, a would testify to May's tremendous support of Tom position he held for more than 20 years. I during his years in public life. understand, incidentally, that a lot of batsmen were pleased when he moved into administration and On behalf of my government and the people of they no longer had to face his bowling! Victoria I express my personal sympathy to May and also to her sons, Graeme ad Brian, and to her Tom also served on the executive of the Victorian daughter, Colleen, and their families. I was pleased Country Cricket League from 1965 and was to know Tom Trewin; he made a great contribution appointed vice-president in 1976. He was referred to to Victoria. as Benalla's Mr Cricket. In 1984 life membership of the league was bestowed upon him. In 1964 he was Mr McNAMARA (Leader of the National President of the Benalla Football Club. Party) - I join with the Premier in speaking to the condolence motion for the late Thomas Campion Having read that, I wonder how he had the energy Trewin. Tom was elected to represent the Benalla to be what he was in Parliament! He was actually electorate in 1961 and he served that area until 1982. given energy by his links with his community. He was born at Goorambat to Perc and Ellen Trewin. He attended primary school at Goorambat Between 1967 and 1982 Tom was the National and went to secondary school in Benalla. Party's inaugural spokesperson on agriculture. He sat on numerous committees during his time here, Tom knew many hardships in his early life because including the House Committee, those committees his family was by no means affluent. He left school dealing with public accounts, public works, the meat at the age of 14 and almost immediately commenced industry and statute law revision. He was a work as a share farmer. At the time he was working Temporary Chairperson of Committees from 1964 to about 15 kilometres from the family home; he had 1982. !l~ transport for travdling to and from the farm so he went home only on weekends. He spent the DEA TH OF THOMAS CAMPION TREWIN, ESQUIRE

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remainder of the week working almost from dawn His interests extended to a great love of Clydesdales. to dusk at his share farming operations. Through His wife, May, nee Martin, was a member of a that work he increased his assets and was able to family that had one of the oldest Clydesdale studs in establish himself for later life. Australia and, as Tom was building up a Clydesdale stud, when May and Tom merged the studs also When I won preselection to contest the seat of merged! Now the oldest surviving Clydesdale stud Benalla for the National Party Tom was a in Australia is being run by Tom's two sons, Graeme tremendous help to me. I was amazed at the amount and Brian. of work he did and the number of functions he attended. The Premier alluded to the fact that Tom From an early age the boys -and I think Tom's frequently attended numerous functions. I should daughter Colleen also - had a love of cricket add that on occasions those functions might have instilled in them. Cricket was a passion in Tom's life. been 60 or 100 kilometres apart. Honourable members have told me about Tom's interest in the cricket matches between the Press During that time he carted me around and Gallery and Parliamentary teams. They have told me introduced me as the preselected candidate. I that Tom would never miss such an occasion. His remember a particular evening when we attended love of cricket was probably similar to that of the one function with pre-dinner drinks commencing at present honourable member for Ripon. 6.30 p.m. At around 8 p.m. we drove about 120 kilometres to the next function. As we left that Tom maintained his association with cricket at the second function, Tom said we still had time to local, regional and district levels as well as with the attend another function about 100 kilometres away. Victorian Country Cricket League (VCCL), of which We arrived at that community function at about he was vice-president until this year, having served IIp.m.! on the executive from 1965, that is, for a period of almost 30 years. He was given the honour of being Tom always said that as the local member he should made a life member of the VCCL. The Tom Trewin be accessible to his community and seen by them. Stand in the rose garden in Benalla was named after The electorate which he represented and which I him in recognition of his services to cricket in the now represent is geographically large. At no stage Benalla region. Through his association with cricket did Tom consider that distance should limit the administrators in Melbourne, Tom was able to access of his community to him. He travelled far and arrange for visiting teams to play on the Benalla wide. I remember one Sunday when we attended ground. On a number of occasions visiting overseas 11 functions. Toward the end of the day Tom cricket teams, including the West Indies team, came suggested that we should also drop in to a couple of to play at Benalla. When they played on the Benalla functions to be held that evening. ground, the Tom Trewin Stand was filled with spectators. As I said, Tom had a considerable pride Tom Trewin was respected widely not only in the in the development of cricket in the district over a Benalla electorate but also in the wider north-east long period. As the Premier said, for more than 20 community. One thing that really stoo,\out was that years Tom was the unopposed President of the Tom loved to talk to other people; he loved to mix Benalla Cricket Association. with people and he loved to try to achieve something for the people he represented. During the Tom was a life member of the Clydesdale breeders 17 to 18 years that I knew him, I never heard Tom association and the AMP Society in Benalla. I think speak an ill word about anyone, which is unusual he was unique in being a member of both the Uons for any person but particularly for someone in the Club and Rotary; it was not enough for Tom to be a political arena. From time to time Tom had member of just one service club; he joined them disagreements with people, sometimes on the policy both! One could see Tom in working bees, one day direction that someone might take on a particular with the Uons Club and the next day with Rotary. matter, but he would never take that disagreement He worked with all the organisations of which he to a personal level with any individual. was a member, whether manning the gates at race meetings - racing was another of his keen Tom had an interest in what might be described as interests - or h other members of the Uons Club or agro-politics. He attended his first conference of the the AMP Society on show days or with members of wheat and woolgrowers association when he was the rose committee or attending other functions, only 22 years old and he maintained an interest in including those associated with the Anglican Church farming organisations. DEATH OF THOMAS CAMPION TREWIN, ESQUIRE

10 ASSEMBLY Tuesday, 11 August 1992 in Benalla. He was involved with and had a lifetime Both the Premier and the Leader of the National interest in the Anglican Church. Party spoke about Mr Trewin's deep commitment to sport, especially cricket. It is appropriate therefore The large number of people who attended his that I recall Tom's farewell message to his electorate funeral service reflected the esteem in which Tom in 1982 when he said: was held within north-eastern Victoria. Archdeacon Ray McInnes, who conducted the service, was I wish I could say I had a win every time I went in to overwhelmed by the number of people who bat for the electorate but that just wasn't so. In attended. Not only the church but also the street cricketing terms you could say that I scored well a lot of outside was filled with people. The local police later the time, sometimes poorly and, like some test captains, told me that when the funeral procession went to the got the occasional duck. Devenish cemetery, some 2S kilometres from Benalla, cars were still leaving Benalla as the hearse Whatever one may say of Tom Trewin, he was in arrived at the cemetery. Obviously several thousand there batting the whole time and he always seemed people attended that service. It was a moving tribute to be batting for those who most needed his support. and an indication of the esteem in which Tom He was committed to his electorate and to regional Trewin was held by his local community. Victoria. Without doubt he was a major contributor to the functioning of this House. On behalf of the As the Premier said, his wife, May, deserves much Liberal Party I join with the Premier and the Leader admiration for the way she supported Tom of the National Party in offering condolences to his throughout his public life. In many respects it was family. especially hard for her because Tom entered Parliament when their children were in their teenage Mr EV ANS (Gippsland East) - Tom Trewin and years. That is a difficult time for one person to be left I were elected to this House on the same day, 15 July with the parenting role. In many respects members 1961, and as such we had a great deal in common such as the Leader of the Opposition and I who and he very rapidly became not just a colleague but entered Parliament when our children were younger a very close friend. Indeed, he and his wife, May, have not had that problem: our children have grown became godparents to our youngest daughter, Lisa. up regarding our being away from home as nonnal. Tom was, as the Leader of the Opposition said, a In the Trewin house:Jld Graeme, the oldest son, real character. I think perhaps one of the remarks I was barely 18 years old when his father entered can recall him making so often epitomises the sort of Parliament. He virtually had to take over the fellow he was: he claimed he got his education in the property and run it with May's support. Brian and "university of hard knocks". He epitomised the fact Colleen were also there helping their mother. that one does not need to have a university education to represent a complex electorate such as I jOin with the Premier in offering the condolences of Benalla. Tom had a very deep understanding of the the Victorian Parliament to May and their children. human problems of the area as well as the practical ways of resolving difficulties. If only governments Mr KENNETT (Leader of the Opposition) - I would take notice of what he had to say! join with the Premier and the Leader of the National Party in the comments that have been made on the He was a very good friend, and a fellow who passing of Tom Trewin. Much that I could have enjoyed a good story and a good time. This House is added to this debate has already been said. Suffice it very much the better for having had Tom Trewin as to say that when I entered Parliament in 1976 Tom a member, and those of us who served with him and Trewin was a distinguished member of this House. I knew him have lost a very good friend. remember he had a continual grin on his face. He consistently made himself available to members Mr W. D. McGRATH (Lowan) - I should like to from all sides of the House and I well remember a offer my condolences to the family of Tom Trewin. couple of the debates in which he joined when the One could say there was never anything pretentious House was debating a matter that was of particular about him. I was very lucky when I first came here interest to him. Without doubt he was an absolute in 1979 because I was given the honour of sitting character. I am sorry that a man of his standing who alongside him as a backbencher. He was my first has given so much service to this State has gone. mentor in the procedures of the House and how legislation is passed through Parliament and so on. DEATH OF THOMAS CAMPION TREWIN, ESQUIRE

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Tom Trewin had four great loves in his life: for his service to pay their respects. That commitment from wife and family; for farming; for Clydesdale horses; colleagues in other walks of life demonstrates the and for cricket. Honourable members who attended respect in which people of the calibre of Tom Trewin Christmas parties here when he was a member of are held. the House would have heard him recite ''The Man from Snowy River." When he was in full flight one It has been well documented that Tom had an really got an understanding of where this man was affiliation with many organisations in the from, what he was about and how he appreciated communities of Benalla, Goorambat and Devenish life, a typical Australian life. It was great to sit back where he had fanned for many years. Tom Trewin and listen to him recite that poem without the aid of had a great love for agriculture. I recall many hours notes and in its presentation bring out a strong of discussions with him on the role and function of degree of character. the Australian Wheat Board and on agricultural production issues in Victoria. Tom Trewin saw politics as a means of helping local people. He had no great ambition about where he I offer my condolences to May, Graeme, Brian and might finish up in politics. He was one of those Colleen and their respective families on the passing people who just wanted to have the responsibility of of Tom Trewin. Although it is a moment of sadness doing the very, very best on behalf of the electorate for us all, we should appreciate the Significant that he represented. If ever there were a role model contribution he made not only to the Benalla to follow of a grassroots member of Parliament, Tom electorate but also to Victoria in his political and Trewin would be the one to study. other walks of life. Tom Trewin stands as a fine example to us all. One need only to have attended the funeral service at the Anglican Church at Benalla to see how Mr JASPER (Murray Valley) - I join the debate close-knit Tom Trewin's family is: Tom's on the condolence motion for Tom Trewin and grandchildren read the lessons, and from that one confirm earlier comments of honourable members could judge the real closeness of the family. about his great record of service in the political arena and in the community in which he served. It is We always feel some concern about the partner who interesting to listen to those who knew Tom Trewin is left behind after 52 years of marriage and about prior to his entering Parliament. When Tom was how he or she will cope, but I am sure May is getting preselected as the then Country Party candidate for support from her children, Graeme, Brian and Benalla and was taken to meet various people, Colleen, and from her grandchildren. apparently his typical comment was, '1 am a fanner from Devenish and am looking to get into In glancing through Tom Trewin's Parliamentary Parliament". That is typical of his attitude and speeches one discovers that, no matter what the demonstrates that he was a grassroots representative. subject, few would fail to include a thread dealing with Clydesdale horses. Tom Trewin had a great Tom was certainly a significant contributor to his love for Clydesdales. I recall that when visiting the electorate. Honourable members have referred to the Royal Melbourne Show the first stand he headed for many functions he would attend in his electorate on would be the Clydesdale pavilion. the one day and to how he was always looking for ways of representing his people. I have been told There is no doubt he was well respected by all the that if ever there was a dogfight going on when Tom people who knew him. It was a great opportunity was a member of Parliament he would be there. His for me to accompany him and meet the contacts he wife, May, can confirm that because she said he was so readily made in the Royal Melbourne Show certainly not home very much. I confirm the livestock pavilions. suggestion of honourable members that Tom was always looking to promote country people. In her contribution the Premier referred to Tom Trewin's cricket career and to his participation in He typified country Parliamentary representatives, cricket matches between Parliamentary staff and both in his promotion of country people and by poli ticians. I guess a mark of respect for him was the bringing to the attention of Parliament the many attendance at his funeral of members of the disadvantages that country people suffer. Victorian Country Cricket League and the Victorian Cricket Association. People such as Bob Merriman I entered Parliament in 1976 and, because of a lack of and Geoff McRae from Ballarat were at the church office space, I was one of five members of the DEATH OF THOMAS CAMPION TREWIN, ESQUIRE

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National Party who were located in the National Mr MAUGHAN (Rodney) - I pay tribute to Party room and that was the situation through to the Thomas Campion Trewin, who represented the early 1980s. I can attest to Tom's excellent support of electorate of Benalla from 1961 to 1982. He was a new members who did not understand fanner and a man of the soil. He loved the land and Parliamentary procedure. His advice was well during the whole of his long life derived emotional received. Tom also encouraged us to take on satisfaction and enjoyment from his farming responsibility. activities.

For many years Tom was the National Party As has already been pointed out, he was a noted spokesman on agriculture and he was well versed in breeder of Clydesdale horses, those lovable and that area. He was also the National Party spokesman gentle giants of the horse world, and was regarded on the liquor industry. Tom visited many hotels and highly throughout Australia as a judge of other places throughout his electorate. He knew Clydesdales and as a member of the Australian those areas well. In the early 1980s he told me he Clydesdale Council. He was active in a range of was going to retire from that position and said I community affairs, including agro-politics. He was a should take it over and become an expert on the member of the Victorian Wheat and Woolgrowers liquor industry and the Liquor Act. He said that the Association and an active member of the Benalla best way to do that was to visit some hotels and and District Agricultural and Horticultural Society. speak to people in the industry. He encouraged me He was also a long time and active member of the by taking me to visit liquor retailers in parts of his Anglican Church and acted as a church warden and electorate and my electorate of Murray Valley! representative on the church synod.

Tom always had words of advice. One bit of advice As has already been stated, cricket was the love of he gave me stands out. One day when we were Tom's life. He was a talented cricketer, having leaving Parliament House to attend a function Tom played for the Victorian colts in his youth against the said, '1ust a moment, I must go to the toilet". He noted cricketers Keith Miller, Ian Johnson and Frank returned in a few minutes and said, 'When you Tyson. He was a noted batsman in his area and often reach the age of 50 you must never pass a lift or a opened the batting for Goorambat. A famous story toilet". That is interesting advice that many concerns the occasion on which Tom opened the honourable members may care to remember! batting and hit seven successive sixes and on the eighth ball - it was back in the time of In 1985 Tom expressed concern about the eight-ball overs - he slipped and was stumped. To redistribution of an area from the electorate of add insult to injury, as he left the field he apologised Benalla to that of Murray Valley. The area of to the bowler for knocking 42 runs off seven balls. Devenish in which he lived had become part of the electorate of Murray Valley. He attended all our Tom continued to play the occasional game of meetings and did all he could, but he was concerned cricket until he was 65. He was President of the because he had to vote as a constituent of the Benalla and District Cricket Association for 29 Murray Valley electorate. He was pleased when that successive years and when he retired from that part of the electorate of Murray Valley was returned position was made a patron of the association. Tom to the Benalla electorate where he believed it should will also be remembered in the Benalla and have stayed. Goorambat areas for his willingness to pass on to younger players his experience of the game of The Leader of the National Party mentioned Tom's cricket. funeral, which demonstrated the respect and esteem in which he was held, not only in Benalla and the He was elected to represent the Benalla electorate in surrounding area but right throughout Victoria. The 1961 and did so with a great deal of honour and Leader of the National Party referred to the large distinction until 1982, when he was succeeded in number of people who attended the funeral. that role by the current Leader of the National Party. Hundreds of people were not able to be seated in the Tom Trewin was loved and respected by his church during the service and a long procession of constituents and was an outstanding local member. cars went to the Devenish cemetery. I was privileged to speak with Tom Trewin in this I extend my condolences and sympathy to May, who place a few weeks before his untimely death. I was a great support to Tom over many years, and remember him as a humble and gentle man, an also to Graeme, Colleen and Brian and their families. unassuming person who was one of nature's ADJOURNMENT

Tuesday, 11 August 1992 ASSEMBLY 13 gentlemen. I was privileged to be present at his That, as a further mark of respect to the memory of the funeral which, as honourable members have pointed late Honourable Clive Philip Stoneham, OBE, and the out, was attended by a large and representative late Thomas Campion Trewin, Esquire, the House do group of people, including members of Parliament, now adjourn, until 8 p.m. this day. members of the farming community, cricketers, Clydesdale breeders from all around Australia, Motion agreed to. members of the Anglican Church and fonner constituents. House adjourned 3.26 p.m.

It was a memorable service and, as the member for The SPEAKER took the chair at 8.5 p.m. Murray Valley has already pointed out, Tom Trewin's grandchildren played a Significant part in GUIDELINES ON THE CONDUCT OF that service. One of Tom's favourite hymns, "An Old QUESTION TIME Country Church", was sung with great gusto at the service. He was buried in the Devenish cemetery, The SPEAKER - Order! To assist honourable which is close to his home of 78 years. I extend to his members, I have prepared and had circulated a wife, May, his sons, Graeme and Brian, his daughter, document summarising the guidelines that apply to Colleen, and his grandchildren my profound the conduct of question time. The guidelines, which sympathy in their great loss. I am privileged to have are in the hands of honourable members, are based known him and am pleased to have had the on Standing Orders, Speakers' rulings and May. opportunity of paying tribute to his memory. Is leave of the House granted for the incorporation The SPEAKER - I pay tribute to the late Tom of the document in Hansard? Trewin. I first met Tom on my election to this House in 1979 although, as I recall, my father knew Tom as Leave granted; document as follows: they were about the same age and lived in the same district in their younger days. Indeed, our families It is important that question time is conducted in a lived in the same district for at least a century. I manner which both ensures that it fulfils its intended found Tom to be a very friendly and open person. purpose and is consistent with the status and proper As a new member, he made me feel welcome in this dignity of Parliament. House and, through our informal contact, was of considerable assistance to me, as I am sure members The following are the guidelines based on Standing on all sides found through their associations with Orders, Speakers' rulings and May which apply to the him. conduct of question time: a member or a Minister must not read a question He played an important role in the Parliament or an answer. Such questions and answers may be through his membership of a number of Significant ruled out of order by the Chair; committees and without doubt made an important contribution to Victoria. questions and answers must relate to government administration or policy and should be directed to I join with other honourable members in paying the Minister most directly responsible or tribute to Tom Trewin and expressing my answering on behalf of such Minister in another condolences to his wife May and to his family. place; questions to the Premier may relate to matters I ask honourable members to indicate their assent to within the Premier's portfolio responsibilities and the two motions in the customary manner. to general matters of government policy and administration, but questions concerning detail Motions agreed to in silence, honourable members affecting another portfolio should be directed to showing unanimous agreement by standing in the responsible Minister; their places. questions should not seek an expression of ADJOURNMENT opinion, seek a legal opinion or ask whether statements reported in the media are accurate or Ms KIRNER (premier) - I move: correct; QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

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questions should not seek a solution to a an answer may be refused on the groundsof public hypothetical proposition, be trivial, vague or policy, for example, that answering may jeopardise meaningless; criminal investigations or for some other particular reason may be against the public interest questions should not contain epithets or rhetorical, controversial, ironical, unbecoming or offensive that the information is not available to the expressions, or expressions of opinion, argument, Minister, in which case it may be requested inferences or imputations; that it be placed on notice questions should not raise matters which are sub that the Minister intends to make a Ministerial judice or anticipate debate on an Order of the Day; statement on the subject matter in the near future. where a question relates to an allegation, assertion, claim, imputation or similar matter, the member is The conduct and effectiveness of question time is in the responsible for the accuracy of the facts. Where the hands of members. It will assist if: facts are of sufficient moment the member may be personal conversation is limited as it is required to provide prima facie proof to the discourteous and adds to the background sound Speaker before the question is admitted; which creates difficulty in clearly hearing questions cannot reflect on the character or questions and answers; conduct of members of either House and certain a member or a Minister speaking pauses whenever other persons in official or public positions which audible conversation, interjection or other are defined in May. Attention is also drawn to the disorderly behaviour occurs; provisions of the Australian House of Representatives Standing Orders which restrict a member or a Minister who is unable to control questions critical of the character or conduct of his/her disorderly conduct leaves the Chamber for other persons to questions on notice; the remainder of question time rather than risk being named. The Chair may exercise its absolute where a question seeks information which is too discretion concerning the call by not giving the call lengthy to be dealt with in an answer to a question to a member or a Minister whose conduct has been or otherwise invites a Ministerial statement, the disorderly, including interjections. Chair may disallow it and suggest that the Minister to whom it is directed consider making a A member or Minister who has been consistently Ministerial statement on the matter following warned as a result of disorderly conduct in question question time. It should be noted that such action time may be named without further warning as a result is not constrained by the practice of issuing copies of further disorderly conduct during any part of of Ministerial statements, which is a courtesy only, proceedings on that day or a future day during the or by the relatively recent practice of Ministerial current sittings period. statements being followed by debate on the question "that the Ministerial statement be noted"; questions which breach the guidelines are out of QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE order and there is no right to immediately rephrase or re-ask questions which have been disallowed; TRANSPORT ACCIDENT answers must comply with the same rules and COMMISSION practices as apply to the asking of questions; Mr KENNEIT (Leader of the Opposition) - I answers must be directly responsive, relevant, refer the Premier to reports this evening and to succinct, limited to the subject matter of the rumours circulating in the financial markets that the question, may provide statements of policy or the government intends to extract substantial funds, up intentions of the government, including to $1 billion, from the Transport Accident information on examinations of policy options and Commission (TAC) to fund the government's other actions which the Minister has had election promises and ask: will the Premier assure undertaken but must not debate the matter. the House that the government is not raiding the (Answers to questions should be limited to 2 insurance funds of Victorian motorists to pay for minutes usually and an absolute maximum of 5 years of government waste and policies that do not minutes actual speaking time); benefit motorists-- QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

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Mr Crabb - He's reading the question! Ms KIRNER (premier) - The Transport Accident Commission, which the government has The SPEAKER - Order! I ask the honourable enabled to become viable with the assistance of the member not to read his question, if indeed that is commission's management, will remain an effective what he is doing. I also ask him to recommence his institution. The question to be asked is: what would question, omitting argument and imputations. the coalition do with the TAC?

Mr KENNETI - I refer the Premier to reports Mr KENNETI (Leader of the Opposition) - On this evening and to rumours circulating in the a point of order, according to your direction, financial markets that the government intends to Mr Speaker, the answer is not relevant. The question extract substantial funds, up to $1 billion, from the is: how much will the Premier and the government Transport Accident Commission to fund the take from the TAC tomorrow? government's election promises and ask: will the Premier assure the House -- The SPEAKER - Order! I advise the Premier to relate her remarks to the question asked by the Honourable members interjecting. Leader of the Opposition. At this stage I am unable to relate her remarks to the question asked. The SPEAKER - Order! I ask honourable members, particularly those on my right, to observe Mr Seitz interjected. the guidelines that are in their hands and to remain silent. The SPEAKER - I warn the honourable member for Keilor and I will not warn him again. I am Mr Sandon interjected. prepared to act against him if he is unable to contain his behaviour. At this stage I do not uphold the The SPEAKER - Order! I include the Minister point of order, but the Premier is not at liberty to for Police and Emergency Services in that request. debate the matter. She must relate her remarks to the question asked. Mr KENNETI - I ask the Premier: will she assure the House that the government will not raid Ms KIRNER (Premier) - Under our government the insurance funds of Victorian motorists and that and our Budget the TAC remains a viable, successful at no time will it act against the wishes of the and profitable institution. The only way that asset independent TAC? will be removed from the Victorian people will be by the opposition, which plans to sell it off. That is Ms KIRNER (Premier) - I assure the House and the only way in which it will be lost to the Victorian the honourable member that the continuing support community. we have given to the Transport Accident Commission, in its aim to become a viable, REPORT OF CHAIRMAN OF THE fully-funded institution, will continue. It is the PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD actions of this government, combined with TAC's management, in reducing the speed limits on our Mr McNAMARA (Leader of the National roads, which the opposition would increase and put Party) - I refer the Premier to the report of the both the people of Victoria and -- Chairman of the Public Service Board on the $95 000 payout to the fonner Public Transport Corporation Mr KENNETI (Leader of the Opposition) - On employee - now a Treasury employee - Mr Justin a point of order, Mr Speaker, the question was not Brenan and I ask: will she table that report in its whether the TAC remains fully funded but whether totality, without alteration or deletion? the Premier intends to remove from it up to $1000 million tomorrow against the advice and Ms KIRNER (premier) -If the Leader of the wishes of the TAC. National Party had noted my conversation with the Leader of the Opposition he would understand that The SPEAKER - Order! It is up to a Minister as I am about to table the Honan report. to the manner in which he or she replies, but the reply must be relevant to the question. I ask the Mr McNamara - With deletions! Premier to relate her remarks directly to the question asked by the Leader of the Opposition. Ms KIRNER - On the advice of the Solicitor-General and after consultation, the QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

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President of the Legislative Council and the That development did not just happen. It was not Governor in Council are of the view that, in order to caused by my calling on the business people of protect any legal proceedings that may take place as Victoria to telephone me and tell me their plans, as a result of this report -- the Leader of the Opposition has done. He thinks the way Victoria can encourage investment is by asking Mr Kennett interjected. members of the business community to call him and let him know so that he can get business going. That The SPEAKER -Order! I suggest that the is not a bad advertising technique, but it is not the Leader of the Opposition should remain silent and I basis on which investment comes to Victoria. make a similar suggestion to the Leader of the National Party. Investment comes to Victoria through the action team approach that my government is taking. First, Ms KIRNER - The view of the President of the companies must make decisions to invest; second, Legislative Council and the Governor in Council is there must be a proper process of community that the report should be tabled. In order to allow consultation; and, third, there must be adequate legal proceedings to take place, the Solicitor-General support for investment and development. All those advised that certain matters should be deleted from things happened with Mobil and through the the report. It is my intention to comment on how we government's cooperation. It also happened through will handle the report and what action we will take the cooperation of the unions. after it is tabled, but it is most important that the report be treated seriously. It is an excellent report Isn't it interesting that in the past 24 hours we have by Mr Honan and it will be dealt with in a full and heard some business leaders say they do not like the appropriate manner. industrial approach of the Federal and State oppositions? The shadow Minister for industrial MOBIL OIL AUSTRALIA LTD relations, the honourable member for Hawthorn, said that the government had taken too long in its Mr SERCOMBE (Niddrie) - Will the Premier consultations. He did not want the people of inform the House of the measures being taken by the Victoria, particularly the people of the western government to facilitate major industrial suburbs, to be consulted. That was not the development in Victoria, particularly the Mobil Oil government's view. If it had gone any faster and if it Australia Ltd development? had not been done as thoroughly, Victoria would not have received that investment. The government Ms KIRNER (Premier) -Mobil's decision to is not in the business of thumping unions or invest $1 billion over the next 10 years on the Altona business into agreement, as is the honourable refinery is one of the most Significant decisions member for Hawthorn. The government is in the made in this State for a long time. It will represent a business of cooperation and cohesion; our approach massive upgrade of that refinery so Victoria will be is to achieve results for investment in Victoria. able to produce its fuel supply from within the State. It represents forward planning so that the oil from REPORT OF CHAIRMAN OF THE the Middle East can be used and processed. It will PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD also represent an improvement in the environment for the people of the western suburbs and will result Mr KENNElT (Leader of the Opposition) - I in the creation of 1000 construction jobs during the refer the Premier to the report on Mr Brenan which rebuilding of the refinery. she said she will table in the House later tOnight, with deletions. Is it a fact that Mr Honan's report I was pleased to hear Mr Dick Leonard, the recommends that the government should consider Managing Director of Mobil Oil Australia Ltd, say taking legal steps to recover public moneys paid to that the government's commitment and the hard Mr Brenan that should not have been paid? work done by Minister White had cleared a path for that development. Mobil is to proceed with the first Ms KIRNER (premier) - I seek your advice, stage of the development at the beginning of next Mr Speaker, on the appropriateness of discussing a year. That will be a $190 million investment in report that is about to be tabled in the House -- Victoria and will mean the creation of 1000 jobs at the beginning of January. As Mr Leonard said, that Honourable members interjecting. will be good for Victoria, good for Mobil and good for the western suburbs. QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

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The SPEAKER - Order! I am endeavouring to construction period will provide a public entry to hear the Premier and I would appreciate honourable the museum, a bookshop and other facilities. The members on both sides of the House remaining initiation of the work can proceed while a preferred silent. developer is selected.

Ms KIRNER - The report will then be available Honourable members will be aware that in her for everyone to discuss. statement of June last year the Premier announced that some $16 million had been allocated to this The SPEAKER - Order! In respect of the matter important project. In addition to getting on with the on which the Premier seeks guidance, there is no project, which is central to the future of Southbank restriction on her answering the question. and our cultural infrastructure and which will provide many hundreds of jobs, the government has The honourable member for Forest Hill has a point also let a contract for the fitting out of the historic tea of order? house adjacent to the site. It has been purchased to provide accommodation for administrative, cultural Mr RICHARD SON (Forest Hill) - Mr Speaker, and exhibition staff. you have answered my point of order. The government's actions will put in train the move Ms KIRNER (Premier) - The report of the Museum of Victoria from its present location recommends tha t action be taken to recover funds to Southbank, vacating the whole of the existing that were inappropriately paid. I have already said museum and library building, where Will building that the report will be fully endorsed by the has been carried out successfully, for the library. government and I look forward to the cooperation of the opposition. I have no doubt that the public has confidence in the capacity of the government to go on with the MUSEUM AT SOUTHBANK building of the museum, whereas the opposition promises, as it does in relation to other things, Mr WALSH (Albert Park) - Will the Minister for nothing but a freeze - it offers the public no new Major Projects infonn the House of progress being museum in Melbourne! made on the development of the museum at Southbank in my electorate? We have made good progress in this area. The contract we have recently let will ensure that Mr KENNAN (Minister for Major Projects) - I progress continues, and we will get on with the job, thank the honourable member for his question and despite the knocking and whingeing of the for his interest in the arts; after all, in many instances opposition. he is the member for the arts precinct. Honourable members will be aware of the work undertaken in BUDGET DEFICIT the construction of a museum at Southbank. They will be aware that the $2 million piling contract has Mr STOCKDALE (Brighton) - I refer to the now been completed on time and within budget. Treasurer his immortal words: ''This State has no financial problems. Our revenue is just down a bit." Honourable members will also be aware that, with I ask how he can reconcile that much publicised the construction of the Scienceworks museum, the claim with the fact that his own figures show that government built the first major new museum in taxes, fees and fines -- this city in 100 years and although the attendance for the first 18 weeks was projected to be 55 000 people, An honourable member interjected. in fact 219 000 people turned up -almost four times the estimated attendance! That is another Mr STOCKDALE -If the honourable member project which, had it been in power, the opposition would be quiet he would hear the question! How would not have built. can the Treasurer reconcile his much publicised claim with the fact that his own figures show that The government intends to proceed with the taxes, fees and fines are up by 6.5 per cent and State museum at Southbank. It has let a contract of revenue is up by 9.2 per cent, more than three times approximately $6 million for construction of the the rate of inflation? five-storey Clarendon Street building, on which work will start shortly. Work over an ll-month QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

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Mr A. J. SHEEHAN (Treasurer) - It is pleasing Police and Emergency Services the inquiry to note the opposition's interest in last year's Budget conducted by the Deputy Ombudsman, Or Perry, outcomes. After launching a sustained attack, month into activities concerning the Victorian Economic after month, on the confidence of the Victorian Development Corporation (VEDC) and Or Perry's economy and after talking about blow-outs to the statement on 26 July that the report would be tune of $2 billion or, in some cases, $3 billion, we available within four or five weeks. find that-- I ask the Minister to assure the House that as soon as Honourable members interjecting. he receives the report he will immediately make it available to the public of Victoria so that we will not The SPEAKER -Order! I ask the Treasurer to see another cover-up of VEDC matters similar to pause until the House comes to order. I particularly that which occurred prior to the 1988 State election. ask a number of honourable members on my left to remain silent so that all honourable members can Mr SANDON (Minister for Police and clearly hear the Treasurer's reply. Emergency Services) - I do not interfere in the role of Or Perry. He is an independent person who Mr A. J. SHEEHAN - The Budget outcome is conducts his affairs independently -- very close to the figure I predicted - within 1 per cent of our target figure. That is probably the best Mr McNAMARA (Leader of the National Budget outcome in Australia for the 1991-92 Party) -On a point of order, Mr Speaker, I ask you financial year and compares very favourably with to direct to the attention of the Minister the issue of the Commonwealth result. relevance. I was not questioning the independence of the Deputy Ombudsman. I asked the Minister to Honourable members interjecting. give the House an assurance that once he receives the report from the Deputy Ombudsman he will The SPEAKER - Order! The honourable immediately make it available to the public of member for Mornington! Victoria. We need to ensure that it is made available immediately so that we can know precisely the Mr A. J. SHEEHAN - That result has far circumstances surrounding the VEDC inquiry and exceeded expectations and is very different from the not have the spectacle of a cover-up similar to that sort of hysterical, misleading nonsense put about by which occurred in 1988. the shadow Treasurer and the Leader of the Opposition, neither of whom has been right. Neither Mr ROPER (Minister for Employment, of them has been right about a number of financial Post-Secondary Education and Training) - On the issues this year. Taking those issues one by one, the point of order, Mr Speaker, the Minister has been shadow Treasurer and the Leader of the Opposition speaking for only a few seconds in reply to the were wrong about the promise of refonn of question asked by the Leader of the National Party. government trading enterprises; they were wrong Indeed, you would be aware from the guidelines about the government not being able to handle the circu1a ted earlier that the second matter relating to Victorian Equity Trust; and they were wrong about the Victorian Economic Development Corporation is the Budget outcome. They have absolutely no out of order. credibility! It is reasonable for the Minister to explain the role of It is unfortunate that some sections of the media Or Perry and to point out that he is independent, have reported the shadow Treasurer and the Leader which is what the Minister was doing before the of the Opposition without question and without Leader of the National Party made his extended asking them what their responses would be in point of order. similar situations, because they are unable to interpret facts correctly and they are unable to put The SPEAKER - Order! I do not uphold the policies on the table. point of order at this stage of the Minister's reply. It is reasonable for the Minister to put in context his VICTORIAN ECONOMIC response to the question, as I believe he was seeking DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION to do.

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Tuesday, 11 August 1992 ASSEMBLY 19 given to me in due course and I will not prejudge its the honourable member for Prahran in his article in contents or indicate what I will do until I have the Herald-Sun of 5 August. In his letter the received it. Honourable Alan Hunt says that he believes all this work should be done for these seven schools in the SCHOOL WORKS AND SERVICES Berwick electorate. Already work is being done at PROGRAMS Eumemmerring Secondary College, and that will continue. Mr HAMILTON (Morwell) - Is the Minister for School Education aware of recent press reports in The honourable member for Gippsland West the Herald-Sun calling for an immediate halt to all obviously did not take note of the honourable school works and services programs and, if so, will member for Prahran and the position that he might he advise whether he intends taking any action to adopt because the honourable member for put school works and services programs on hold? Gippsland West has written to me about Lang Lang; the honourable member for Kew has written to me Mr POPE (Minister for School Education) - I did about Kew High School and Balwyn High School; read the Herald-Sun and I apologise for that. I was and the list goes on. amazed to read that the honourable member for Prahran, the shadow Minister for education, had But the one that really took my attention last said that a coalition government would halt all Wednesday, as I was driving down to Traralgon and school works and services programs. Capital works reading through my papers of the night before from programs proposed in the recent Budget will not the Department of School Education, was a letter proceed if the coalition is elected to government. from the honourable member for Prahran. Guess what he was asking me to do? He was seeking an Indeed, the honourable member referred to the urgent response concerning works at the Armadale Latrobe Valley and, in particular, to the Traralgon Primary School. Where is the Armadale Primary Secondary College and to Berwick. He stated that School? It is in the Prahran electorate! the amalgamation program at the Traralgon Secondary College should not proceed but he Some poor sucker who is the Liberal candidate in neglected to mention that for two years the former Traralgon has espoused the position of the shadow Traralgon High School and the Traralgon Technical Minister that, no, he is not going to continue with School had been having discussions about the capital works program in Traralgon; yet I have amalgamation and, in fact, entered into a received from the honourable member for Prahran a memorandum of agreement in June. letter seeking an urgent response concerning capital works at the Armadale Primary School! In May this year the government said that a third campus would be established and that money The reality is that the schools capital works program would be allocated to improve the staff and that will be outlined in the next Budget, which will administration facilities, including the library, at the be brought down tomorrow, is important for western campus of the Traralgon Secondary College. Victoria, not only for the 5000 jobs it will create but also for the students in Victoria in schools that need It is unfortunate that the honourable member has these capital works urgently. It is ridiculous to delay adopted the position reported in the Herald-Sun. these capital works and it is hypocritical of the Apparently he has told all Liberal Party candidates honourable member for Prahran to state his pOSition for the coming election that a coalition government and to then ask me for works to proceed in his own will not proceed with any capital works programs electorate. and will not honour the commitments of this government. He is not worried by the fact that PREMIER'S JUNE 1991 ECONOMIC discussions on the amalgamation of the Traralgon STATEMENT Secondary College have been going on for two years! Mr STOCK~ALE (Brighton) - I refer the Unfortunately, some members opposite did not get Premier to her June 1991 economic statement in the message from the honourable member for which she promised that the Budget deficit for the Prahran. The Honourable Alan Hunt in another current year would be $836.6 million. Does she stand place has written to me asking for capital works to by her words that these were brave targets against be undertaken in seven schools in the Berwick which she was prepared to be held accountable? If electorate, one of the areas mentioned specifically by QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

20 ASSEMBLY Tuesday, 11 August 1992 she does not stand by those words, why should on a $1 for $1 basis to local tourism associations Victorians believe anything that this Premier says? around the State to fund their promotional, marketing and communications activities. It has had Ms KIRNER (premier) - Having set out the extraordinary success during that period and has various targets in the June economic statement, encouraged not only an increase in the quantity of including improvement in the efficiency of the material but also an increase in the quality of public sector, the actual financing transaction material. It has encouraged cooperation not only targets, the expenditure targets, and the revenue between the associations and the government but targets, I was very pleased that our Budget of last also between the associations themselves. Anybody financial year managed to come in, with all the who has had experience with the tourism industry constraints of a recession, on target in relation to will know its penchant for forming new associations expenditure. at a rate of knots. The government has bound the associations together into more viable organisations. Very few States in Australia managed that. It is clear The success of the program has been such that this from what every economic commentator has said year the government will double the provision to tha t the recession has lasted longer than anyone had $2 million to be matched on a $1 for $1 basis by the expected. Therefore, I am quite prepared to be held tourism associations themselves, producing an accountable for what I have stated; but I am also aggregate of $4 million. prepared to explain why the revenue and asset sale side of this Budget did not come in on target. The grants under that program have just been However, at least I can be held accountable for the decided, and 46 separate organisations in the State policies and statements that I firmly, openly and will each take part in the program. They will be honestly put before the people of Victoria. informed progreSSively and honourable members will be informed of the organisations within their In contrast, what have we seen from the opposition electorates over the next few days. about the policies it is prepared to put before the people of Victoria? It is not prepared to put a single The program is supplementary to the major fully-developed policy. The Leader of the promotion campaigns that the government has Opposition sits there smirking as he thinks he has a carried out on the lakes, the River Murray, the clever tactic, but what he has is a total lack of respect Grampians (Gariwerd), the high country and, most for the Victorian people. Only the Leader of the recently, the Great Ocean Road promotion campaign Opposition would be arrogant enough to put that was so successful that the Shire of Heytesbury is himself in a pOSition where he says to the people of complaining that the tourists are breaking up the Victoria, "Trust me; trust me with your roads. superannuation". There are people employed in the Victorian public sector who have taken out private The supplement in today's Herald-Sun includes an superannuation because they are scared of what he article on great Victorian motoring holidays, which will do to their superannuation. He says, "Trust will be an added boost to domestic tourism. me". What I am saying to the Leader of the Opposition is that I spell out my policies and I will During September the government will be running a be held accountable; he will not, and therefore he $1 million campaign on the goldfields, which will be cannot be trusted. the latest in a run of major successful campaigns which have achieved boom times in domestic RURAL MARKETING ASSISTANCE tourism in the State. Last year Victorian domestic PROGRAM tourism increased by 2.3 per cent compared with a national decline of 3 per cent. The industry now Mr KENNEDY (Bendigo West) - Will the employs 150 000 people, is worth $4.7 billion to the Minister for Tourism inform the House of the State's economy and, if it is given a chance, is progress of the rural marketing assistance program? placed to be the best performing industry of the 1990s. Everything on the horizon looks fine except Mr CRABB (Minister for Tourism) - I thank the for the introduction of a goods and services tax. No honourable member for his question and for his country in the world, except for New Zealand, has continuing interest in and support of the ever suggested that a goods and services tax should government's tourism policies. The rural marketing be applied without zero rating on the tourism assistance program has been in place for three years. industry. It is outrageous that the Federal coalition The government has provided $1 million each year QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

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should be proposing such a tax and doing it without Mr HAYWARD - I ask the Premier: is it a fact one word from the coalition opposite. that the payment was made without evidence of actual loss suffered, was made on the basis of a letter The tourism industry is essential to the future written by Ms Ann Morrow herself, and was economic well-being of the State and deserves to be approved by a deputy secretary of the Department treated as an export industry, just like any other of the Premier and Cabinet? industry that exports goods or services. If the opposition is contemplating a goods and services Ms KIRNER (Premier) - As the honourable tax, it ought to be doing what is done in Europe, the member well knows, the report covering all the United States of America and Canada, which have a issues relating to that payout, which did follow a zero rating. proper process, will, as I understand it, be tabled in the Upper House tomorrow. Victorians are getting Mr McNamara interjected. used to the Legislative Council Select Committee on Government Appointments being misused for Mr CRABB - Indeed, even in Italy, where the political purposes and being leaked to the media, honourable member seems to have an interest. It much to the chagrin of the President of the should be recognised that the export of tourism is Legislative Council, who seems to have a different equally as valid as the export of anything else. view of what is appropriate from his opposition colleagues. I look forward to that report. PAYMENT TO FORMER SENIOR PUBLIC SERVANT Mr McNAMARA (Leader of the National Party) - I address my question to the Premier. Mr HAYWARD (Prahran) - I refer to an earlier Given that in an earlier reply the Premier said she statement of the Premier-- wants to be accountable for her statements, I refer to her statements to the House on 19 September last Mrs Hirsh interjected. year when she said that "appropriate processes for determining payouts to senior public servants were The SPEAKER - Order! The honourable followed" in the Ann Morrow case. member for Wantima is out of order and out of her place. Honourable members interjecting.

Mr HAYWARD - I refer to an earlier statement The SPEAKER - Order! The Minister for Police of the Premier to the House that the payment to the and Emergency Services is making it impOSSible for former chief executive of the former Ministry of honourable members and the Chair to hear the Education, Ms Ann Morrow, was made with proper question. I ask him to remain silent. process and on the basis of loss suffered, and I ask: is it a fact that the payment was made without Mr McNAMARA - Given that evidence under evidence of actual loss suffered? oath to the Legislative Council Select Committee on Government Appointments shows that errors were Honourable members interjecting. made by the Remuneration Review Committee over which the Premier presided, does the Premier still The SPEAKER - Order! With the level of stand by her earlier statements? interjection it is impossible for honourable members, including the Premier to whom the question is Ms KIRNER (Premier) - I am intrigued to learn addressed, to hear it clearly. I ask honourable that the Leader of the National Party has access to a members on both sides of the House to remain silent. report that has not yet been tabled in the House.

Mr HAYWARD - I refer to the Premier's Mr McNamara - It was a public hearing. statement to the House that the payment to the former chief executive of the former Ministry of Ms KIRNER - The Leader of the National Party Education, Ms Ann Morrow, was made with proper has made judgments from various statements given process and on the basis of actual loss suffered -- in evidence. They are not the careful deliberations of the Select Committee. Mr Micallef - Take your glasses off! Such judgments may well be the normal, abusive way the opposition wants to handle Legislative QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

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Council committee procedures. We all know who remain open in the short term and that it will be on was using that committee's evidence to leak things his government's agenda for the long term. to the press, and those people are asking the questions around this table! I am happy to wait for The opposition spokesperson also says it will be the report and to debate it then. The proper about 15 years before he can consider closing processes have been followed and the government Aradale. When he is questioned further he says the looks forward to the report being presented. opposition has a policy to conduct a government-wide audit as well as an audit of CSV. ARADALE PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL He says that when his government has considered what will be spent by the department, if there is any Mrs RAY (Box Hill) - I ask the Minister for money left over -- Community Services to outline to the House the steps being taken to achieve the closure of the The SPEAKER - Order! The Minister is in order Aradale Psychiatric Hospital. when providing information on policies and proposals which she has examined; however, she is Mrs SETCHES (Minister for Community not in order when she uses her answer as a vehicle Services) - I thank the honourable member for her to attack the opposition. question and her continuing interest in matters dealing with intellectual disability. Following the Mrs SETCHES (Minister for Community report from Health Department Victoria last Services) - It is relevant to examine in detail the November, responsibility for the Aradale Psychiatric response of the opposition spokesperson. A year Hospital was transferred to Community Services ago, when I announced that Caloola Training Centre Victoria (CSV). After consulting the people of would close, the government received a number of Ararat, who fully support the change, I decided that responses. The honourable member for Prahran the 186 intellectually disabled residents of Aradale responded by saying that it was wonderful that it would move into supported accommodation in the was closing and that it should have been closed local community by the end of 1994. However, that years ago. An Upper House member who represents requires a commitment by the government to the Central Highlands Province - she is a senior provide an additional $24 million of recurrent and shadow Cabinet member - said, ''Yes, it should capital expenditure until that time, and a have been closed". The honourable member for commitment from the town of Ararat and Bendigo East said -- surrounding areas to welcome those people from "the hill" and allow them to live alongside the rest of Mr DELZOPPO (Narracan) - On a point of the community. order, Mr Speaker, you have already ruled that this is not an opportunity for the Minister to attack the The closure of Aradale is long overdue; it is opposition. I put it to you that the Minister is 125 years old. The average length of stay in the defying your previous ruling and I ask you to bring institution is 24 years and most of the residents are her to order. more than 50 years old. One resident has lived in institutions under successive governments for 75 of The SPEAKER - Order! I do not uphold the his 76 years. Do I hear a groan from the opposition point of order. The Minister appears to be prOViding because the House is hearing some of the dirty linen information but I remind her that she must relate that successive governments have failed to address? that information to her responsibility or to the This government has a clear commitment to this policies or proposals that she has examined within issue, and the money it has dedicated will be used her portfolio. over the next three years to the end of 1994. Mrs SETCHES (Minister for Community What do we hear from the opposition about the Services) - The honourable member for Bendigo closure of Aradale? The opposition spokesperson East said, ''No, I would not close Caloola". Caloola is has been quoted as saying that Victorian institutions about to be closed, but the honourable member for for intellectually disabled people are not good Bendigo East has still not made up his mind about enough for a week's holiday for a dog. He has also whether he supports the closure. There was a similar said they are archaic, crude and backward. approach by the opposition to the Aradale However, when he is questioned about what he will Psychiatric Hospital. The community is looking for do with the 186 people in Aradale if his party gets support from the government and the opposition for into government he says that the centre is likely to the people who have been in that institution for PERSONAL EXPLANATION

Tuesday. 11 August 1992 ASSEMBLY 23 decades as they are brought out into the community. The SPEAKER - Order! Will the honourable This is an abrogation of responsibility. member resume his seat. This is an important and serious matter for both the honourable member and The SPEAKER - Order! The Minister appears to the person to whom he is referring. I ask that be commencing to debate the matter. In view of the members on both sides, including the Deputy time she has taken I ask her to conclude her answer. Leader of the Opposition, consider the rights of the honourable member for Malvern. Mrs SETCHES - The government has a commitment to people with intellectual disabilities. Mr LEIGH - There is no evidence whatsoever to It has reduced the number of people in institutions suggest that Ms a'Kane had breached her duties as a from 3200 to 1700; some 1900 people with public servant. In fact, the evidence is that intellectual disabilities are now living in the Ms a'Kane acted impartially, discreetly and with community. We will continue to support them to great competence and integrity as a public servant. ensure that they get a good deal and that they do not have to take only what is left over. Therefore, I unconditionally withdraw my comments and allegations against Ms a'Kane and PERSONAL EXPLANATION apologise to her for any stress that may have been caused by the publication of my remarks. Mr LEIGH (Malvern) - In the debate on the motion for the adjournment of the sitting in the Mr Spyker interjected. Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, 22 October 1991, which is reported at page 1261 of Hansard, I made The SPEAKER - Order! I ask the Minister for certain comments and allegations against Helen Transport to withdraw the term that he used. a'Kane, who was the Deputy Director of Region 8 of Health Department Victoria, which is the South Mr SPYKER (Minister for Transport) - I Eastern Metropolitan Region. My remarks were withdraw. subsequently reported on page 7 - - PETITIONS Mr Kennett interjected. The Clerk - I have received the following The SPEAKER -Order! I remind the Leader of petitions for presentation to Parliament: the OppOSition that this is an important proceeding which affects both the rights of the honourable Television series IISex" member for Malvern and another person to whom he is referring. To the Honourable the Speaker and members of the Legislative Assembly in Parliament assembled: Mr LEIGH - My remarks were subsequently reported on page 7 of the Mordialloc-Chelsea News The humble petition of the people sheweth that we the published on 29 October 1991 under the heading undersigned people would like to register our protest "Health worker breached her duties: Leigh". In my at the screening of the Channel 9 television series Sex statement to Parliament I alleged that Helen a'Kane due to its explicit and offensive content which we had been making public comment against the believe will contribute to the moral decline of the Liberal and National parties. That allegation was young people in our community. based solely on my interpretation of minutes obtained by me of the Sandringham Community And your petitioners, as in duty bound, will ever pray. Health Co-ordinating Committee. I also alleged that at a protest meeting to the Mordialloc-Cheltenham By Mr Elder (46 signatures) and Mr E. R. Smith Community Hospital it appeared that Ms a'Kane (3460 signatures) "was being informed of what she was supposed to do" by the Minister for Transport. Steel-jaw leghold traps

Following investigation of my remarks I am now To the Honourable the Speaker and members of the aware that my allegations, which were reported in Legislative Assembly of Victoria in Parliament the newspaper, were totally without foundation. assembled:

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The petition of the undersigned citizens in the State of By Mr Delzoppo (23 signatures) Victoria respectfully showeth that the steel-jaw leghold trap causes great suffering to all animals and birds Tertiary places caught in traps (both target and non-target animals). The trap does not discriminate and can catch a range of To the Honourable the Speaker and members of the native animals including rare and endangered species. Legislative Assembly in Parliament assembled:

Your petitioners humbly pray that your honourable The humble petition of Prahran Junior Council House will legislate to totally ban the manufacture, sale herewith state that a lack of tertiary places in recent and use of steel-jaw leghold traps in all areas of this years has left many schoolleavers in dismay. State. Your petitioners therefore pray that the State And your petitioners, as in duty bound, will ever pray. government pursues policies which will facilitate an increase in tertiary places. By Mr Shell (71 signatures) And your petitioners, as in duty bound, will ever pray. Primary and post-rrimary programs - Victorian Schoo for Deaf Children By Mr Hayward (169 signatures)

To the Honourable the Speaker and members of the Educational and career opportunities. Legislative Assembly in Parliament assembled: To the Legislative Assembly in Parliament here The humble petition of the undersigned citizens of the assembled: State of Victoria showeth that the recommendations of the Implementation Task Force (Deaf) in the report to The humble petition of the undersigned citizens of the Minister for Education on ''Directions for the Future Sunshine and the State of Victoria respectfully showeth: in Education for Students who are Deaf in Victorian 1. That we are concerned by the low level of finance for Government Schools" continue to compromise the schools in the western suburbs and the tragic effect future of the primary and post-primary programs on education. offered at the Victorian School for Deaf Children as a Statewide service to deaf students. 2. That we are horrified by the lack of substantive action to create jobs for western suburbs youth and Your petitioners therefore pray that both the primary to provide greater opportunities for education. and post-primary programs at the Victorian School for 3. That we are saddened by the failure of the State Deaf Children are developed and adequately government to take affirmative action to increase resourced, to provide a viable educational option for career and educational opportunities for youth in deaf students throughout Victoria. the western suburbs. And your petitioners, as in duty bound, will ever pray. 4. That the lack of texts, computers and other facilities in our schools is destroying the opportunities By Mr Pope (7940 signatures) otherwise available to youth. Loch Valley Road, Noojee 5. That the Job Summit failed to address the needs of local youth or to actively involve teachers in planning foc their futures. To the Honourable the Speaker and members of the Legislative Assembly in Parliament assembled: Your petitioners therefore pray that the Legislative Assembly will take measures to extend affirmative Your petitioners therefore pray you upgrade your action legislation to provide for greater educational and priority for the repairing, making and sealing of the career opportunities for western suburbs youth, restore Loch Valley Road at Noojee making a safer and more educational funding to alleviate disadvantage and accessible road for its users and thereby improving the oppose any further decline in educational and career amenity of the neighbourhood for residents living opportunities of young Victorians. along the road. And your petitioners, as in duty bound, will ever pray. And your petitioners, as in duty bound, will ever pray. By Mr Baker (20 Signatures) ADMINISTRA TIVE ARRANGEMENTS

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Travel concessions for students The Governor in Council has authorised the making of arrangements for the chairman of the Legislative To the Honourable the Speaker and members of the Council Select Committee on Government Legislative Assembly in Parliament assembled: Appointments to view the deleted material.

The humble petition of the undersigned citizens of the Mr KENNETT (Leader of the Opposition) -It State of Victoria, as students of ACP AC, sheweth: must be placed on the record that this report was offered to the Chairman of the Select Committee on We are greatly concerned with the financial burden Government Appointments who took advice and placed on families by the high cost of public transport decided, of his own volition, not to view the deleted travel for students attending private tertiary colleges, parts of the report. That is important in the light of who are being discriminated against by the refusal of the Premier's accusation during questions without the Met to issue them student concession cards. notice that some members of the committee had leaked material to the press. Your petitioners therefore pray that: The Premier's remark is a reflection on the All students attending any place of learning, whether committee and she has no evidence to back up hf'r private or otherwise, be eligible to enjoy travel statement. Therefore, I want it clearly established concessions, and that this be treated as a matter of that, although the report was made available to the urgency. chairman of the committee, he refused to look at the deleted sections in order to protect his integrity and And your petitioners, as in duty bound, will ever pray. the integrity of all members of the committee from comments such as the Premier made during By Mr Honeywood (88 signatures> question time today.

Laid on table. Ms KIRNER (Premier)(By leave) - The comments I made about the behaviour of certain ADMINISTRATIVE ARRANGEMENTS persons were confined to comments on the Morrow report and had nothing to do with this matter. I Ms KIRNER (Premier) presented Administrative know the Leader of the OppOSition is always keen to Arrangements Order Nos 109 to 111. make cheap political capital on serious issues. If he looks at the record of question time he will find that Laid on table. my comments had nothing to do with the Brenan report. On the advice of the Solicitor-General and in APPOINTMENT OF Mr JUSTIN consultation with the chairman of the committee BRENAN and the President of the Upper House, that report was handled appropriately. The President is a Ms KIRNER (Premier) - I move: person whose judgment on this matter I respect fully.

That there be presented to this House a copy of the Motion agreed to. Report of the Board of Inquiry into the Employment Arrangements in any Public Statutory Authority and Laid on table. Appointment to the Victorian Public Service of Mr Justin Brenan. Ordered to be printed.

In so doing I report that the Executive Council met SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE this morning and authorised the tabling in Parliament of the report, as made to the Governor in Mental disturbance and community safety Council. Some extracts have been deleted from the report tabled in the House. This was done on legal Mrs RAY (Box Hill) presented fourth and final advice as the report recommended that the legal report of Social Development Committee on proceedings for the recovery of money be inquiry into mental disturbance and community investigated and concluded that part of the report safety, together with appendices and minutes of should not be made public pending the completion evidence. of that process by the Auditor-General. Laid on table. ECONOMIC AND BUDGET REVIEW COMMITIEE

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Ordered that report and appendices be printed. section 32 of the Interpretation of Legislation Act 1984, to accompany the amendment to the Code: ECONOMIC AND BUDGET REVIEW COMMITIEE Australian Standards: AS 1221 -1991 - Fire hose reels Joint Select Committee on the Parliament of Victoria AS 1250 -1981 -Steel Structures Code AS 1428.1-1988 - Design for access and Mr COLE (Melbourne) presented report of mobility - Part 1: General requirements for Economic and Budget Review Committee on access - Buildings (as amended) submission made to the Joint Select Committee on AS 1530.3 -1989 - Methods for fire tests on the Parliament of Victoria: Public Accounts building materials, components and Committees in the Victorian Parliament 1895-1992, structures - Part 3: Simultaneous together with appendix. determination of ignitability, flame propagation, heat release and smoke release Laid on table. (as amended) Ordered to be printed. AS 1603.1 -1990 - Automatic fire detection and alarm systems - Part 1: Heat detectors PUBLIC BODIES REVIEW COMMITIEE AS 1639 -1990 - The design and installation Corporatisation of State Electricity of corrugated fibre-reinforced cement roofing Commission and wall cladding (as amended) AS 1735.2 -1986 - Lifts, escalators and Mr DELZOPPO (Narracan) presented report of the moving walks (SAA Lift Code) - Passenger Public Bodies Review Committee upon the and goods lifts - Electric (as amended) appropriate model for corporatisation of the State AS 2107 -1987 -Acoustics­ Electricity Commission, together with appendices. Recommended design sound levels and reverberation times for building interiors Laid on table. AS 2118 -1982 - Automatic fire sprinkler Ordered to be printed. systems - SAA Code for Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems (as amended) WORKCARE AS 2327.1 - 1980 - SAA Composite Construction Code - Part 1: Simply The SPEAKER presented report for quarter ended supported beams 31 March 1992 of Victorian Accident Rehabilitation Council given to the Speaker pursuant to Accident AS 2424 -1991 - Plastics building sheets - Compensation Act 1985. General installation requirements and design of roofing systems Laid on table. AS 2908 -1992 -Cellulose-cement products PAPERS Part 1 - Corrugated sheets Part 2 - Flat sheets Laid on table by Clerk: AS 2918 - 1990 - Domestic solid fuel Accident Compensation Act 1985- burning appliances - Installation (as amended) Communication from the Assistant Minister for Labour explaining the reasons for the delay in AS 3700 -1988 - SAA Masonry Code - tabling the following audited report for the quarter Masonry in Buildings (as amended) ended 31 March 1992- AS 3959 -1991 - Construction of buildings Victorian Accident Rehabilitation Council in bushfue-prone areas Building Control Act 1981-Building Code of AS 1851 - Maintenance of fire protection Australia, 1990 - Amendment No. 3, together with equipment copies of the following documents as required by PAPERS

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Part 1 - 1989 - Portable fire extinguishers Planning and Environment Act 1987 - Notices of (as amended) approval of amendments to the following Planning Schemes: Part 2 -1988 - Fire hose reels Alexandra Planning Scheme - No. L2D Part 3 -1985 - Automatic fire sprinkler systems AItona Planning Scheme - No. L21 AS 2293.2 -1987 - Emergency evacuation Bacchus Marsh Planning Scheme - No. L27 Part 2 lighting in buildings - Inspection and Ballaarat (City) Planning Scheme - No. L29 maintenance Ballarat (Shire) Planning Scheme - No. LI9 Fire Protection Equipment - Register of accredited products, Scientific Services Benalla Shire Planning Scheme - No. LB, L9 Laboratory, 1991 Bendigo Planning Scheme - No. 1.33 Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988 - Order in Berwick Planning Scheme - Nos L4S, L46 Part 1, Council adding items to Schedule 2 (List of Taxa and L47,L48,U9 Communities of Flora and Fauna which are threatened) and Schedule 3 (List of potentially threatening Box Hill Planning Scheme - No. LI4 processes) Bright Planning Scheme - No. LI9 LaTrobe University - Report of the Council for the Brighton Planning Scheme - No. L22 year 1991 Broadmeadows Planning Scheme - No. L29 Monash University - Report of the Council for 1989 Brunswick Planning Scheme - Nos LI2, LI8, LI9 together with a Statute approved by the Governor in Bulla Planning Scheme - No. L57 Council Buln Buln Planning Scheme - Nos LI3, LI6, LI8 Parliamentary Committees Act 1968 - Report from the Buninyong Planning Scheme - Nos L7 A, LI6 Attorney-General on the action taken with respect to the recommendations made by the Legal and Camberwell Planning Scheme - Nos U, L27, L28 Constitutional Committee's Report on a Bureau of Camperdown Planning Scheme - No. L4 Crime Statistics for Victoria. Caulfield Planning Scheme - Nos LI4, LI6 Parliamentary Officers Act 1975 - Chelsea Planning Scheme - No. 1.3 Statement of Appointments and Alteration of Chiltern Planning Scheme - No. LIt Classification during the year 1991-92 in the: Coburg Planning Scheme - No. LIS Part 1, L2S Department of the Legislative Council Cranboume Planning Scheme - Nos L66, 1.68, L72 Department of the Legislative Assembly Croydon Planning Scheme - Nos 1.37, L43 Department of the House Committee Deakin Planning Scheme - Nos LI3 Part 1, LI9 Department of the Parliamentary Library Diamond Valley Planning Scheme - Nos LID, Department of the Reporting Staff of the LIl,LI2,LI3 Victorian Parliamentary Debates Doncaster and Templestowe Planning Scheme - Statement of Persons Temporarily Employed No.U8 during the year 1991-92 in the: Eaglehawk Planning Scheme - No. LI4 Department of the Legislative Council Echuca Planning Scheme - No. LI4 Department of the Legislative Assembly Eltham Planning Scheme - Nos LIS, LI6 Part 2, Department of the House Committee L27 Part 3,1.33 Department of the Parliamentary Library Essendon Planning Scheme - Nos US, L34 Department of the Reporting Staff of the Euroa Planning Scheme - Nos LIS, LI7, LI8 Victorian Parliamentary Debates Fitzroy Planning Scheme - No. L25 PAPERS

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Flinders Planning Scheme - No. 101 Ringwood Planning Scheme - Nos LlS, U1 Flinders Planning Scheme Local Section - No. RLl Rutherglen Planning Scheme - No. L5 Footscray Planning Scheme - No. 1.32 Part 1 Shepparton City Planning Scheme - No. L43 Frankston Planning Scheme - No. L2D Sherbrooke Planning Scheme - No. L63 Geelong Regional Planning Scheme - Nos L85, South Melbourne Planning Scheme - Nos L16, R77, R97, R9S, R99 1.31,L46,L51 Hamilton Planning Scheme - Nos L4, L6 Springvale Planning Scheme - Nos Ll4, L22, 1.39, L42 Hawthorn Planning Scheme - Nos LS, llD, Ll6, Ll7 St Kilda Planning Scheme - Nos Ll4, Ll8 Heidelberg Planning Scheme - No. RLl47 Part 1 SWlShine Planning Scheme - No. L33 Heytesbury Planning Scheme - No. Ll1 Tambo Planning Scheme - Nos US, L48 Horsham Planning Scheme - No. 1.31 Part 1 Upper Yarra Planning Scheme - No. L23 Kara Kara Planning Scheme - No. L2 Upper Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges Region Planning Schemes - No. R8 Kew Planning Scheme - Nos Ll3, Ll6 Violet Town Planning Scheme - No. U Kilmore Planning Scheme - No. L54 Warragul Planning Scheme - No. L22 Knox Planning Scheme - Nos L40, L4S Werribee Planning Scheme -Nos L30, l..36, L44 Korumburra Planning Scheme - No. l..36 Westemport Region Planning Scheme Regional Kyneton Planning Scheme - No. 1.3 Section - No. RLl Leigh Planning Scheme - No. L5 Whittlesea Planning Scheme - Nos U4 Part 2, Lillydale Planning Scheme - No. LlD3 L65, RLl47 Part 1 Mansfield Planning Scheme - No. Ll3 Wimmera Planning Scheme - No. L5 Melbourne Planning Scheme - Nos L91, Ll04 Wodonga Planning Scheme - No. L24 Metropolitan Region Planning Schemes - Nos Wonthaggi Planning Scheme -Nos Ll2, Ll3 R11S, RLl41 Part 1 Woorayl Planning Sheme - No. L44 Mildura Shire Planning Scheme - No. Ll6 Part 1 Yackandandah Planning Scheme - No. L4 Mildura (City) Planning Scheme - No. 1.32 Statutory Rules under the following Acts: Mirboo Planning Scheme - Nos L9, llD Accident Compensation Act 1985 - Moe Planning Scheme - No. L24 SR No. 170 together with copies of the Northcote Planning Scheme - Nos Ll9, RLl47 following documents as required by Section Part 1 32 of the Interpretation of Legislation Act 1984 to accompany the Statutory Rule: Nunawading Planning Scheme - No. U1 Primary Document: Oakleigh Planning Scheme - No. L24 Maximum Payments for Medical Services, Oxley Planning Scheme - No. L3 issued June 1992 by the Accident Pakenham Planning Scheme - Nos L59, L61 Part Compensation Commission 2,L64,L68,L69 Secondary Documents: Phillip Island Planning Scheme - Nos L31, L39 Medicare Benefits Schedule Book, Port Fairy Planning Scheme - No. LS Part 1 Effective 1 December 1991; and Supplement to Medicare Benefits Portland City Planning Scheme - No. US Schedule Book, of 1 December 1991, Preston Planning Scheme - Nos Ll7 Part 2, L38, effective 1 February 1992 RLl47 Part 1 PAPERS

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SR No. 221 AS 1714 -1990 - Sterilisers 12/88 ethylene oxide - Hospital use Aerial Spraying Control Act 1966 -SR No. 162 AS 1777 -1989 - Aluminium cylinders Alcoholics and Drug-dependent Persons Act for compressed gases - Seamless 0.1 to 1968 - SR No. 110 130kg Annual Reporting Act 1983 - AS 2337.1 -1989 -Gas cylinder test SR Nos 145, 146, 148 and 149 together with stations - Part 1 - General copies of the following documents as required requirements, inspections and tests - Gas by Section 32 of the Interpretation of Legislation cylinders Act 1984 to accompany the Statutory Rules: AS 2468 -1989 - Steel cylinders for Australian Accounting Standards: compressed gases - Brazed - 0.1 to 11 kg AAS 10 - Accounting for the Revaluation AS 2469 - 1989 - Steel cylinders for of Non-Current Assets (SR No. 145) compressed gases - Welded - 0.1 to 11 kg AAS 24 - Consolidated Financial Reports (SR No. 145) AS 2470 -1989 -Steel cylinders for compressed gases - Welded -11 to 150 AAS 25 - Financial Reporting by kg Superannuation Plans (SR Nos 145, 146) AS 2487 -1981 - Dry heat sterilisers AAS 26 - Financial Reporting of General (Hot air type) Insurance Activities (SR No. 145) AS 2527 -1982 - Cylinders for AAS 28 - Statement of Cash Flows (SR dissolved acetylene Nos 145, 146, 148, 149) AS 2873 -1986 - Carbon-manganese Statement of Accounting Concepts: steel cylinders for compressed gases - SAC 1 Definition of the Reporting Entity Seamless -0.1 to 500 kg (as amended) (SR Nos 145, 146) AS 2874 -1986 - High tensile SAC 2 Objective of General Purpose carbon-manganese steel cylinders for Financial Reporting (SR Nos 145, 146) compressed. gases - Seamless - 0.1 to 500 kg (as amended) SAC 3 Qualitative Characteristics of Financial Information (SR Nos 145, 146) AS 2875 - 1986 - Alloy steel cylinders for compressed gases - Seamless - 0.1 to Archaeological and Aboriginal Relics Preservation 500 kg (as amended) Act 1972 - SR No. 218 AS 3577 - 1989 - Steel cylinders for Audit Act 1958 -SR No. 123 compressed gases - Welded -150 to 500 Bail Act 1977 -SR No. 177 kg (as amended) Boilers and Pressure Vessels Act 1970- British Standard: SR No. 203 together with copies of the BS 1746 -1987 - Domestic Pressure following documents as required by Section Cookers 32 of the Interpretation of Legislation Act 1984 to Australian Miniature Boiler Safety Committee: accompany the Statutory Rule: AMBSC Pt 1 - AMBSC Code - Part 1 - Primary Documents: Copper Boilers - as amended 1984 Australian Standards: AMBSC Pt 2 - AMBSC Code - Steel AS 1200 -1988 - Boilers and Pressure Boilers - as amended 1987 Vessels (SAA Boiler Code) Secondary Documents: AS 1210 -1989 - Unfired pressure Australian Standards: vessels (SAA UPV Code) (as amended) AS 1065 -1988 - Non-destructive AS 1410 - 1987 - Sterilisers - Steam - testing - Ultrasonic testing of carbon and Pre-vacuum (as amended) low alloy steel forgings PAPERS

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AS 1101.3 -1987 -Graphical symbols AS 2030.2 -1985 - SAA Gas Cylinders for general engineering - Welding and Code - Part 2 - Cylinder for dissolved non-destructive examination acetylene AS 1135 -1973 - Rules for the design, AS 2030.3 -1982 -SAA Gas Cylinders fabrication, installation and inspection of Code - Part 3 - Non-refillable cylinders non-ferrous pressure piping (SAA for compressed gases Non-ferrous Pressure Piping Code) AS 2030.4 -1985 - SAA Gas Cylinders AS 1170.2 - 1989 - Minimum design Code - Part 4 - Welded Cylinders - loads on structures (SAA Loading Insulated Code) - Wind loads (as amended) AS 2062 - 1977 - Methods for AS 1210 Supp 1 -1990 - Unfired non-destructive penetrant testing of pressure vessels- - Advance design and products and components construction (Supplement to AS 1210- AS 2129 -1982 - Flanges for pipes, 1989) valves and fittings (as amended) AS 1228 -1990 - Boilers - Water tube AS 2182 -1981 - Portable electrically (as amended) heated steam sterilisers (downward AS 1250 -1981 - The use of steel in displacement pressure steam type) structures (SAA steel structures code) (as AS 2192 - 1991 - Sterilisers - steam - amended) downward displacement AS 1375 -1985 - Industrial fuel fired AS 2205 - Methods of Destructive appliances (SAA Industrial Fuel-fired Testing of Welds in Metal: Appliances Code) 2.1 -1980 - Tensile tests - transverse AS 1391 - 1991 - Methods for tensile butt tensile test testing of metals 2.2 -1988 - Tensile tests Method 2.2: AS 1657 -1985 - Fixed platforms, All - weld - metal tensile test walkways, stairways and ladders - Design, construction and installation 2.3 -1980 - Tensile tests - Transverse (SAA Code for Fixed Platforms, joggle-butt tensile test Walkways, Stairways and Ladders) 3.1 -1988 - Bend tests Method 3.1: AS 1665 -1992 - Welding of aluminium transverse guided bend test structures 3.2 -1988 - Bend tests Method 3.2: AS 1677 -1986 - Refrigerating systems transverse free bed test (as amended) 3.3 -1980 - Bend tests Method 3.3: AS 1732 -1975 - Fusible plugs for longitudinal guided bend test boilers 3.4 -1980 - Bend tests - transverse AS 1797 -1986 - Boilers - Fire tube, joggle-butt wrap-around-bend test shell and miscellaneous (as amended) 3.5 - 1980 - Bend test - tongue bend AS 1853 -1983 - Automatic oil and gas test burners - mechanical draught 4.1 -1980 - Break tests - nick-break test AS 1929 -1981 - Non-destructive 4.2 -1980 - Break tests - fillet break test testing - Glossary of terms 5.1 -1988 - Metallographic tests­ AS 2022 -1983 - Anhydrous Method 5.1: macro test-cross section ammonia - Storage and handling (SAA Anhydrous Ammonia Code) (as amended) 6.1 - 1988 - Hardness tests - Method 6.1: Weld joint hardness test AS 2030.1 -1989 - SAA Gas Cylinders Code - Part 1 - Cylinders for 7.1-1980 - Fracture toughness tests­ compressed gases other than acetylene charpy v-notch impact test PAPERS

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AS 2382 - 1981 - Surface roughness structures for stationary nuclear power comparison specimens reactors AS 2505.1 -1981 - Methods for bend American Standards: and related testing of metals - sheet, strip ANSI/NFPA85C - 1991 - Prevention of and plate Furnace Explosions/Implosions in AS 2528 - 1982 - Bolts, studbolts and Multiple Burner Boiler -Furnaces nuts for flanges and other high and low ANSI/NFPA85F - 1988 - Pulverised temperature applications Fuel Systems AS 2582.4 -1983 - Complete, filled ANSI/B16.5 - 1988 - Pipe flanges and transport packages - Methods of test - fittings - steel nickel alloy and other Vertical impact test by dropping special alloys (as amended) AS 2613 -1989 -Safety devices for gas ASTM A370 - 1991 - Standard test cylinders methods and definitions for mechanical AS 2812 -1985 - Welding, brazing and testing of steel products cutting of metals - Glossary of terms TEMA -1988 - Standards of Tubular AS 2971-1987 -Serially produced Exchanges Manufacturing Association pressure vessels Tertiary Documents: AS 3509 -1988 - LP gas fuel vessels for Australian Standards: automotive use AS 1100.201 -1984 - Technical AS 3992 -1992 - Boilers and Pressure Drawing - Mechanical Drawing (as vessels - welding and brazing qualification amended) AS CB15.1 -1970 -SAA Pipe Welding AS 1170.1-1989 -SAA Loading Code Code - Part 1 - Oxy-acetylene welding Part 1: Dead & Live loads and load of ferritic steel piping combinations AS CB15.3 -1967 - SAA Pipe Welding AS 1511-1984 -SAA High -Strength Code - Part 3 - Arc welding of ferritic Structural Bolting Code (as amended) steel piping AS 1538 - 1988 - Cold Formed Steel AS CB15.5 -1968 - SAA Pipe Welding Structures Code Code - Part 5 - Flash butt welding of steel pipes and tubes AS 1544.2 - 1989 - Methods for Impact tests on metals - Part 2: Charpy V-Notch AS CB18.1 -1967 - SAA Pressure Piping Code - Part 1 - Ferrous piping AS 1544.5 -1981 - Impact tests of metals - Part 5: Assessment of fracture British Standards: surface appearance of steel BS 3351 -1971 - Specification for Piping AS 1554.1-1991 -Structural steel Systems for the Petroleum Refineries and welding - Part 1: Welding of steel Petrochemical Plants structures BS 3688.1 -1963 - Methods for AS 1664 -1979 -SAA Aluminium mechanical testing of metals at elevated Structures Code temperatures - Part 2: tensile testing AS 1817.1 -1991 - Metallic materials - 4076 -1989 - Specification for steel as Vickers hardness test chimneys AS 1942 -1987 - Refrigerant gas cylinder BS 3915 -1965 -Specification for identification carbon and low alloy steel pressure vessels for primary circuits of nuclear AS 1943 -1987 - Industrial gas cylinder reactors (as amended) identifica tion BS 4208 -1967 - Specification for AS 1944 - 1987 - Medical gas cylinder carbon and low-alloy steel containment identification PAPERS

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AS 2083 -1981 - Calibration blocks and AS 1687 -1991-Knapsack spray their methods of use in ultrasonic testing pumps for fire fighting AS 2205.1 -1988 - Methods of AS 1842 -1983 - Portable Fire Destructive Testing of Welds in Metal - Extinguishers - Water (Stored Pressure) Part 1: General requirements for tests Type AS 2764 -1985 - Fibre reinforced AS 1687 -1981 - Knapsack spray plastics (FRP) aluminium alloy gas pumps for firefighting cylinders - Hoop overwrapped AS 1019 -1985 -Internal Combustion AS 4100 -1990 - Steel structures Engines - Spark Emission Control Devices Australum Welding Research Association: Crimes Act 1958 -SR Nos 141, 178 AWRA TN5 - Technical note 5 Crown Proceedings Act 1958 - SR No. 131 Hazardous Materials Regulations of the Department of Transportation by Air, Dairy Industry Act 1984 -SR Nos 102, 103 Rail, Highway and Water including Dental Technicians Act 1972 - SR No. 185 Specifications for Shipping Containers (Issued 23 March 1992 by Association of Discharged Servicemen's Preference Act 1943- American Railways Bureau of Explosives): SRNo.124 US OOT 4L - Specification for welded Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act cylinders -insulated pp 409/412 section 1981-SR No. 94 178.57 Environment Protection Act 1970- US OOT 39 -Specification for SR No. 127 together with copies of the non-re-usable no re-fillable cylinder pp following documents as required by Section 423/425 section 178.65 32 of the Interpretation of Legislation Act 1984 to SR204 accompany the Statutory Rule: Building Control Act 1981 - SR No. 77 ESMP Data Manual 1992 - Engine Speed at Maximum Power and Noise Test Business Franchise Tobacco Act 1974 -SR No. 132 Engine Speeds for Vehicles 1970 to 1991 Business Names Act 1962 - SR No. 83 EPA Publication No. 317 Children and Young Persons Act 1989 -SR No. Australian Standards: 165 AS 1259.1 -1990 - Sound level Conservation, Forests and Lands Act 1987 - SR meters - Part 1: Non-integrating No. 164 AS 2877 -1986 - Methods of Test for Constitution Act Amendment Act 1958 - SR No. Fuel Consumption of Motor Vehicles 109 Designed to Comply with Australian Design Rules 37 and 40. Co-operation Act 1981-SR No. 174 Amerialn Standards: Co-operative Housing Societies Act 1958 - SR No. 224 ASTM D2700 -88a -Standard Test Method for Knock Characteristics of Corporations (Victoria) Act 1990 -SR No. 98 Motor and Aviation Fuels by the Motor County Court Act 1958 -SR No. 217 Method

Country Fire Authority Act 1958 - ASTM D2699 - 88a - Standard Test Method for Knock Characteristics of SR No. 180 together with copies of the Motor Fuels by the Research Method following documents as required by Section 32 of the Interpretation of Legislation Act 1984 to British Standard: accompany the Statutory Rule: BS AU 141a -1971-Specification for Australian Standards: the Performance of Diesel Engines for Road Vehicles PAPERS

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Uniform Provisions Concerning the SR No. 119 together with copies of the Approval of Vehicles Equipped with following documents as required by Section Diesel Engines with Regard to the 32 of the Interpretation of Legislation Act 1984 to Emission of Pollutants by the Engine: accompany the Statutory Rule:

United Nations Agreement concerning the 1. Primary documents incorporated as listed Adoption of Uniform Conditions of in Schedule 1 of the Statutory Rule: Approval and Reciprocal Recognition of (a) Standards or codes published by The Approval for Motor Vehicle Equipment Australian Gas Association and Parts: Regulation No. 24; Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of AG 501 -1984 - Code for Industrial and Vehicles Equipped with Diesel Engines Commercial Gas-fired Appliances. with Regard to the Emission of Pollutants AG 601 -1992 - Gas Installation Code. by the Engine, 23 August 1971 (b) Standards and codes published by the S 85.874 of sub-part I in Part 11 of Number Standards Association of Australia. 221 of Volume 37 of the Federal Register of the United States of America published AS 1375 -1985 - Industrial Fuel-fired on 15 November 1972. Appliances Estate Agents Act 1980 - SR Nos 115, 129, 134 AS 1697 -1981-Gas Transmission and Distribution Systems Evidence Act 1958 - SR Nos 143, 144, 176 AS 1796 -1983 - Certification of Finance Brokers Act 1969 -SR Nos 93,184 Welders and Welding Supervisors (as Financial Institutions Duty Act 1982 - SR No. 108 amended) Fisheries Act 1968 -SR Nos 151, 152, 153, 154, AS 2177.1 -1981 - Radiography of 155, 156, 157, 158 Welded Butt Joints in Metal-Methods of test Food Act 1984 -SR No. 222 AS 2177.2 -1982 - Radiography of Forests Act 1958- Welded Butt Joints in Metal- Image SR Nos 188 and 191 together with copies of Quality Indicators (IQI) and the following documents as required by recommendations for their use Section 32 of the Interpretation of Legislation Act AS 2885 - 1987 - Pipelines - Gas and 1984 to accompany the Statutory Rules: Liquid Petroleum Australian Standards: AS CB 15 - Rules for Welding of Steel AS 1019 -1985 - Internal Combustion Pressure Piping Engines - Spark Emission Control Part I -1970 - Oxy-acetylene welding of Devices (SR No. 188) ferritic steel piping AS 1687 -1991 - Knapsack spray Part ill - 1967 - Arc welding of ferritic pumps for fire fighting (as amended) (SR steel piping No. 188) Part V - 1968 - Flash butt welding of AS 1846 -1985 - Portable Fire steel pipes and tubes. Extinguishers - Powder Type (as amended) (SR No. 188) 2. Secondary and tertiary documents incorporated: Plans: (a) Standards or codes published by The Copy of Parish Plan No 2879 (Parish of Australian Gas Association: Kimbolten) (SR Nos 188, 191) AG 102 -1989 - Approval requirements Copy of Parish plan No 3023 (Parish of for gas water heaters Lyell) (SR Nos 188, 191) AG 201 -1983 - Approval requirements SR Nos 190, 192 for manual shut-off valves Gas and Fuel Corporation Act 1958- PAPERS

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AG 202 -1984 - Approval requirements fittings for boilers and unfired pressure for gas appliance regulators vessels AG 204 -1984 - Approval requirements AS 1345 - 1982 - Identification of the for thermo electric flame safeguards contents of piping, conduits and ducts (as amended) AG 208 - 1985 - Approval requirements for jointing compounds and materials for AS 1349 -1986 - Bourdon tube pressure use in gas pipe joints and vacuum gauges (as amended) AG 209 -1980 - Approval requirements AS 1357.1-1988 - Water valves for use for combination controls with unvented water heaters - protection valves (as amended) AG 210 -1984 - Approval requirements for electronic flame safeguards and flame AS 1397 -1984 - Steel sheet and strip - detectors Hot-dipped zinc-coated or aluminium/zinc coated AG 212 -1983 - Approval requirements for quick-connect devices AS 1415 -1984 - Unplasticized PVC (UPVC) pipes and fittings for soil, waste AG 214 -1985 - Approval requirements and vent (SWV) applications (as amended) for automatic shut-off valves and vent valves AS 1432 -1990 - Copper tubes for plumbing, gasfitting and drainage AG 215 -1985 - Approval requirements applications for leakage detection systems AS 1464.1-2 -1984 - Plastics pipes and AG 504 - 1987 - Code of practice for fittings for gas reticula tion - NGV refuelling stations Unplasticized PVC (UPVC) (as amended) AG 604 -1984 - Approval requirements AS 1477.1 -1988 - Unplasticized PVC for flue cowls (pipes) and fittings for pressure AG 605 -1985 - Approval requirements applications - pipes (as amended) for twin wall metal flues AS 1477.2 -1990 - Unplasticized PVC AG 701 - 1977 - Glossary of terms used (UPVC) pipes and fittings for pressure in the AGA Codes applications - Moulded fittings AG 807 - 1992 - Approval requirements AS 1477.4 -1988 - Unplasticized PVC for natural gas flexible hose and hose (UPVC) pipes and fittings for pressure assemblies for pressures above 2.6 MPa. applications - Post-formed bends (b) Standards or codes published by the Standards AS 1518 -1979 - Extruded high-density Association of Australia: polyethylene protective coating for pipes AS 1074 -1989 -Steel tubes and AS 1530.1-1984 - Methods for Fire tubulars for ordinary service Tests on Building materials, components and structures - Combustibility test for AS 1135 -1973 - SAA Non-ferrous materials. Pressure Piping Code AS 1530.3 -1989 - Methods for Fire AS 1167.1 -1984 - Welding and Tests on Building materials, components brazing - Filler metals - Filler metals and structures - Simultaneous for brazing and braze welding determination of ignitability, flame AS 1167.2 -1986 - Welding and propagation, heat release and smoke brazing - Filler metals - Filler metal for release (as amended) welding AS 1572 -1985 - Copper and copper AS 1210 -1989 - SAA Unfired Pressure alloys - seamless tubes for engineering Vessels Code (as amended) purposes AS 1271-1990 -Safety valves, other AS 1667.1-2 -1984 - Plastics pipes and valves, liquid level gauges and other fittings for gas reticulation- PAPERS

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Polyethylene - Nominal size series (as AS 2944.1-2 -1987 -Plastics pipes and amended) fittings for gas reticulation- Polyamide - pipes and fittings AS 1668.1 -1991 - The use of mechanical ventilation and AS 3 000 -1991-SAA Wiring rules (as air-conditioning in buildings - Fire and amended) smoke control AS 3500.4 -1990 - National Plumbing AS 1668.2 -1991-The use of and Drainage Code - Hot water supply mechanical ventilation and systems air-conditioning in buildings - AS 3672 -1989 - Wrought steel Mechanical ventilation for acceptable threaded pipe fittings indoor-air quality AS 3673 -1989 - Malleable cast iron AS 1722.1-1975 -Pipe threads of threaded pipe fittings Whitworth form - Sealing pipe threads AS 3688 -1990 - Water Supply­ AS 1869 -1991 - Hose and hose Copper and copper alloy compression and assemblies for liquefied petroleum gases, capillary fittings and threaded end natural gas and town gas (metric units) connectors (as amended) AS 3723 -1989 - Installation and AS 1929 -1981 - Non-destructive maintenance of plastics pipe systems for testing - Glossary of terms gas AS 2062 - 1977 - Methods for AS 3772 -1990 - Fire protection of non-destructive penetrant testing of cooking areas products and components AS CB18.1 -1967 - SAA Pressure AS 2129 -1982 - Flanges for pipes, Piping Code - Ferrous piping valves and fittings AS 026 -1972 - Tube fittings with AS 2205 - Methods of destructive testing Oryseal American Standard taper pipe of welds in metal and unified threads for automotive and AS 2207 - 1980 - Methods for the industrial use ultrasonic testing of fusion welded joints SAA MP52 - 1990 - Manual of in steel authorisation procedures for plumbing AS 2430.1-1987 -Classification of and drainage products. hazardous areas - Explosive gas (c) Ameriam Standards atmospheres ANSI B1.20.1 -1983 - Pipe threads, AS 2593 -1990 - Boilers - Unattended general purpose (Inch). and limited attendance ANSI B16.5 -1988 - Pipe flanges and AS 2700 -1985 -Colour standards for flanged fittings (as amended) general purposes ANSI B16.9 -1986 - Factory-made AS 2717.1 -1984 - Welding wrought steel butt-welding fittings Electrodes - Gas Metal Arc - Ferritic steel electrodes ANSI B16.11 -1991 - Forged fittings, socket - welding and threaded AS 2718.1-2 -1984 - Plastics pipes and fittings for gas reticulation­ ASTM A53 - 90b - 1991 - Standard Polyethylene - Outside diameter series specification for pipe, steel, black and (as amended) hot-dipped zinc coated welded and seamless AS 2738.2 - 1984 - Copper and copper alloys, compositions and designations - ASTM A105/ A105M -90 -1991- Wrought products Standard specification for forgings, carbon steel, for piping components AS 2812 -1985 - Welding, brazing and cutting of metals - Glossary of terms PAPERS

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ASTM A106-87a -1987 - Standard Industrial Relations Act 1979- specification for seamless carbon steel SR No. 168 together with a copy of the pipe for high-temperature service following document as required by Section 32 API 5L-1991 - Specification for line pipe of the Interpretation of Legislation Act 1984 to accompany the Statutory Rule: (d) British and other European Standards Industrial Relations Act 1988 of the BS 1384 - Photographic density Commonwealth, plus amending Acts measurements SRNo.173 Part 1 - 1985 - Guide for terms, symbols and notations Juries Act 1967 - SR No. 166 Part 2 -1986 - Specification for Land Act 1958 -SR No. 150 geometric conditions for transmission Land Conservation (Vehicle Control) Act 1972- density SRNo.189 Part 3 -1985 - Specification for spectral Legal Profession Practice Act 1958 -SR No. 212 conditions Lifts and Cranes Act 1967 -SR Nos 200, 201, 202 Part 4 -1985 - Specification for geometric conditions for reflection density Local Government Act 1989 - SR Nos 159, 225 BS 1560 - Circular flanges for pipes, Lotteries Gaming and Betting Act 1966 - SR No. valves and fittings 112 Sect.3.1 - 1989 - Specification for steel Magistrates' Court Act 1989 - SR No. 91 flanges Margarine Act 1975 -SR No. 84 Sect.3.2 - 1989 - Specification for cast Marine Act 1988 - SR No. 114 iron flanges Marketing of Primary Products Act 1958 - SR No. BS 1640 - Steel butt-welding pipe fittings 121 Part 1 -1962 - Wrought carbon and Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works Act ferritic alloy steel fittings (as amended) 1958 -SR Nos 85,86,87,88,89,96,135,136,137, Part 3 -1968 - Wrought carbon and 138. ferritic alloy steel fittings (Metric units) Members of Parliament (Register of Interests) Act BS 17231-2 -1986 - Brazing 1978 -SR No. 182 Part 1 - Specification for brazing Motor Car Traders Act 1986 - SR No. 215 Part 2 - Guide to brazing Occupational Health and Safety Act 1985- BS 3799 -1974 - Specification for steel SR No. 195 together with copies of the pipe fittings, screwed and socket-welding following documents as required by Section for the petroleum industry (as amended) 32 of the Interpretation of Legiskltion Act 1984 to accompany the Statutory Rule: DIN 54109 - Non-destructive testing - Image quality of radiographs PrimJlry Document: Part 1 -1987 - Concepts, determination Guidance note on the membrane filter of image quality value method for estimating airborne asbestos dust (NOHSC: 3003 - 1988) Part 2 -1989 - Recommended practice for determining image quality values and Secondary Documents: image quality classes. Membrane Filter Method for Estimating Guardianship and Administration Board Act Airborne Asbestos Dust published by the 1986 - SR No. 130 National Health and Medical Research Council Health Act 1958 -SR Nos 92,104,186,205 Australian Standards: Hospitals Remuneration Tribunal Act 1978 -SR No. 167 PAPERS

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AS 2430.1 - Classification of hazardous AS 2022 - S.A.A. Anhydrous Ammonia areas- Code Part 1: Explosive gas abnospheres AS 2885 - Pipeline Gas and Uquid Petroleum AS 2430.2 - Classification of hazardous areas- AS 2430.1 - Classification of Hazardous Areas Explosive Gas Abnospheres Part 2: Combustible dusts AS 1829 (AS2380.7) - Electrical AS 2380.7 - Electrical equipment for Equipment for Explosive Abnospheres - explosive abnospheres - Explosion Explosion - Protection Techniques - protection techniques - Part 7 Intrinsic Safety Part 7: Intrinsic safety i; AS 2036 (AS. 1603.5) -Automatic Fire SRNo.196 Detection and Alarm Systems - National Parks Act 1975 -SR No. 160 Part 5 Manual Call Points Parliamentary Committees Act 1968 - SR No. 181 AS 3000 - S.A.A. Wiring Rules (as Parliamentary Salaries and Superannuation Act - amended) SR No. 111,183 International Maritime Organisation Patriotic Funds Act 1958 -SR No. 142 (IMO) Codes and Conventions: Petroleum Act 1958 -SR No. 120 International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, Supplement (IMDG Code) and Police Regulation Act 1958 -SR No. 118, 187 Australian Supplement Port of Geelong Authority Act 1958 - SR No. 208 International Code of Signals 1987 Port of Melbourne Authority Act 1958 - International Conference on Training and SR No. 207 together with copies of the Certification of Seafarers 1978 following documents as required by Section International Convention for Safe 32 of the Interpretation of Legislation Act 1984 to Containers 1984 accompany the Statutory Rule: Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Acts: Cargoes 1989 Australian Commonwealth Explosives Code for the Construction and Equipment Act 1961 of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals Australian Commonwealth Environment in Bulk (BCH Code) 1990 Protection (Nuclear Codes) Act 1978 International Code for the Construction Australian Standards: and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC) Code AS. 2018 - S.A.A. Uquid Petroleum Pipeline Code Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Uquefied Gases in Bulk AS. 2117 - Hose and Hose Assemblies 1983 Incorporating Amendments 1 to 4 for Petroleum and Petroleum Products - Marine Suction and Discharge Code for Existing Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk 1976 and AS 1697 - S.A.A. Gas Pipeline Code Supplement AS 1596 - LP Gas - Storage and Inert Gas Systems 1990 Handling Crude Oil Washing Systems 1983 AS 1978 - Pipelines - Gas and Uquid Petroleum Field Pressure Testing United Nations Recommendations: AS 1958 - S.A.A. Submarine Pipel4le UN Recommendations on the Transport Code of Dangerous Goods 1989 Commonwealth Code of Practice: PAPERS

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Code of Practice for the Safe Transport of Part 2 - Couplers and accessories Radioactive Substances 1990 Part 3 - Prefabricated and National Occupational Health and Safety tube-and-coupler scaffolding and Commission: Supplement 1: Metal tube-and-coupler scaffolding - Deemed to comply Exposure Standards for Ahnospheric Contaminants in the Occupational Part 4 - Suspended scaffolding Environment 1990 AS 1577 -1974 - Solid Timber Scaffold Australian Institute of Petroleum Ltd: Planks AlP - cn -1977 Code of Practice for AS 1578 -1974 - Laminated Timber Design and Operation of Wharflines 1977 Scaffold Planks (metric units) International Chamber of Shipping AS 1688 and 1689 -1974 - Portable Guides: Timber Ladders (metric units) International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers AS 1892.1 -1986 - Portable Ladders­ and Terminals 1988 Part 1: Metal Tanker Safety Guide (Chemicals) 1971 British Standards: amended 1974 SS 1139 - Part 4 -1982 - Metal Tanker Safety (Uquefied Gas 1978 Scaffolding - Specification For Prefabricated Steel Splitheads and Trestles Oil Companies International Marine Forum: Secondary Documents: Design and Construction Specifications AS 1080.1 -1972 - Methods of Test for for Marine Loading Arms Timber - Moisture Content (metric units) SR Nos 48, 214 AS 1148 -1971-Nomenclature of Commercial Timbers - Imported into Post-Secondary Education Act 1978 - SR No. 172 Australia Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986 - SR AS 1170 - 1989 - SAA Loading Code No. 163 Part 1 - Dead and Uve Loads and Load Property Law Act 1958 - SR No. 140 Combinations Public Service Act 1974 -SR Nos 105, 228 and Part 2 - Wind Loads (as amended) Public Service Determinations Nos 15, 16, 17, 18, 19,20 and Public Service Declaration No. 7 Part 3 - Snow Loads Racing Act 1958 - SR No. 194 AS 1418.1 -1986 - Part 1 - SAA Crane Code - General Requirements (as Registration of Births Deaths and Marriages Act amended) 1959 - SR No. 128 AS 1538 -1988 - Cold-Formed Steel Residential Tenancies Act 1980 -SR No. 125 Structures Code Road Safety Act 1986 -SR No. 223 AS 1554 - SAA Structural Steel Welding Scaffolding Act 1971 - Code SR No. 197, together with copies of the Part 1 -1991 - Welding of Steel following documents as required by section 32 Structures of the Interpretation o/Legislation Act 1984 to Part 5 -1989 - Welding of Steel accompany the Statutory Rule: Structures Subject to High Levels of Primary Documents: Fatigue Loading

Australian Standards: AS 1604 -1980 - Preservative Treahnent for Sawn Timber, Veneer and AS 1576 -1991 - Scaffolding Plywood Part 1 - General requirements PAPERS

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AS 1657 -1985 - SAA Code for Fixed 3.1-1988 - Bend Tests -Method 3.1: Platforms, Walkways, Stairways, and Transverse Guided Bend Test Ladders 5.1 -1988 - Metallographic Tests - AS 1664 -1979 -SAA Aluminium Method 5.1: Macro Test -Cross Section Structures Code Examination AS 1665 -1992 - Welding of 6.1 -1988 - Hardness Tests - Method Aluminium Structures 6.1: Weld Joint Hardness Test ASl720.1-1988-SAA Timber 7.1 -1980 - Fracture Toughness Tests­ Structures Code - Design Methods Charpy V-Notch Impact Test AS 1728 -1975 - Types of Timber AS 2214 -1988 - The Certification of Surfaces (metric units) Welding Supervisors in Structural Steel Welding AS 1748 and AS 1749 -1978- Mechanically Stress-Graded Timber and AS 2812 -1985 - Welding, Brazing and Rules for Mechanical Stress Grading of Cutting of Metals - Glossary of Terms Timber AS 2858 - 1986 - Timber - Softwood - AS 2121 -1979 - SAA Earthquake Code Visually Stress-Graded for Structural Purposes AS 2543 -1983 - Nomenclature of Australian Timbers AS 2878 -1986 - Timber - Classification into Strength Groups AS 4100 - 1990 - Steel Structures AS 2980 -1987 - Qualification of AS 01 -1964 - Terms Used in Timber Arc-Welders for Welding of Steels (as Standards amended) British Standards: SR Nos., 198, 199 BS 5135 -1984 - Process of Arc Second-Hand Dealers and Pawnbrokers Act - SR Welding of Carbon and Carbon No. 219 Manganese Steels (as amended) Small Claims Tribunals Act 1973 -SR No. 126 AmeriCJm Standard: Stamps Act 1958- ASTM Designation 0 903 - Standard Test Method for Peel or Stripping Strength SR No. 175 together with copies of the of Adhesive Bonds following documents as required by Section 32 of the Interpretation of Legislation Act 1984 to Tertiary Documents: accompany the Statutory Rule: AS 1101.3 -1987 - Graphical Symbols Life Insurance Act 1945 and amending for General Engineering - Welding and Acts Non-destructive Examination State Electricity Commission Act 1958 - SR Nos AS 1250 -1981 -SAA Steel Structures 116,147,206 Code (as amended) State Employees Retirement Benefits Act 1979- AS 1511-1984 -SAA High-Strength SRNo.l79 Structural Bolting Code (as amended) State Superannuation Act 1988 -SR No. 95 AS 1796 - 1983 - SAA Welder Certification Code (as amended) Subdivision Act 1988 - SR No. 227 AS 2082 -1979 - Visually Stress-Graded Subordinate Legislation Act 1962 - SR No. 139 Hardwood for Structural Purposes Sunday Entertainment Act 1967 - SR No. 171 AS 2205 - Methods of Destructive Supreme Court Act 1986 - SR Nos 97, 98, 101, 209, Testing of Welds in Metal: 210,211,213,216 2.1 -1980 - Tensile Tests - Transverse Surveyors Act 1978 - SR Nos 99, 100 Butt Tensile Test Survey Co-ordination Act 1958 - PAPERS

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SR No. 122 together with copies of the Community Services Act 1987 - Sections 7 and 8 on 25 following documents as required by Section June 1992 (Gazette No. G24, UJune 1992). 32 of the Interpretation o/Legislation Act 1984 to accompany the Statutory Rule: Corporations (Victoria) (Amendment) Act 1991 - Whole Act on 31 July 1992 (Gazette No. G29, 29 July National Mapping Council Twenty Ninth 1992). Meeting 4-6 May 1971 Official Map and Plan Systems Victoria Crimes (Culpable Driving) Act 1992 - Whole Act on Third Edition Reprinted February 1978 13 June 1992 (Gazette No. G22, 10 June 1992). Tattersall Consultations Act 1958 -SR No. 133 Environment Protection (Resource Recovery) Act Transfer of Land Act 1958 - SR No. 90 1992 - Whole Act on 16 July 1992 (Gazette No. G27, 15 July 1992). Transport Accident Act 1986 - SR No. 113 Transport Act 1983 -SR Nos 106, 107 Financiallnstitutions (Victoria) Act 1992 - Parts 2 to 4, 6 to 10, the remaining provisions of Part 11 except Vermin and Noxious Weeds Act 1958 -SR No. sections 76 (2) (c), (cl) and (e), the remaining provisions 220 of Part 12 except section 84 (1) (zn) and Parts 13 to 15 on Water Act 1989- 1 July 1992 (Gazette No. G25, 1 July 1992) Provisions of Part 16 except section 118 (Gazette No. G28, 22 July 1992) SR No. 117 together with a copy of the Section 118 on 29 July 1992 (Gazette No. G29, 29 July following document as required by Section 32 1992). of the Interpretation 0/ Legislation Act 1984 to accompany the Statutory .Rule: Fire and Emergency Services (Miscellaneous Australian Accounting Standard AAS28 - Amendments) Act 1992 - Whole Act on 30 June 1992 Statement of Cash Flows (Gazette No. G24, 24 June 1992). Wildlife Act 1975 - SR No. 161 Gaming Machine Control Act 1991-Section 161 (1) on Workers Compensation Act 1958 -SR No. 169 17 June 1992 (Gazette No. G23, 17 June 1992). Zoological Parks and Gardens Act 1967 -SR No. Industrial Relations (Enterprise Bargaining) Act 1992- 193 Whole Act on 1 August 1992 (Gazette No. G28, 22 July Tobacco Leaf Marketing - Report for the year 1992). ended 31 March 1992 The following proclamations fixing operative dates Melbourne Lands and Market Sites Act 1991 - Part 2 on 15 June 1992 (Gazette No. G23, 17 June 1992). were laid upon the Table by the Clerk pursuant to an Order of the House dated 25 October 1988: Melbourne University (VCAH) Act 1992 - Part Two excepting section 13, Part Three and the Schedule on 1 Agriculture Acts (Amendment) Act 1988 - Sections 20, July 1992 (Gazette No. G25, 1 July 1992). 22 and 23 on 1 July 1992 (Gazette No. G24, 24 June 1992). Melbourne Water Corporation Act 1992 - Whole Act Agriculture Industry Development (Tomato (except section 2) on 1 July 1992 (Gazette No. G25, 1 July Processing) Act 1992 - Whole Act on 15 July 1992 1992). (Gazette No. G27, 15 July 1992). National Parks (Wilderness) Act 1992 - Parts 2, 4, 5, 6 Agriculture and Veterinary Chemicals Act 1992- and 8 on 30 June 1992 (Gazette No. GU, 24 June 1992). Section 81 on 23 June 1992 (Gazette No. G24, 24 June 1992). Racing (Further Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 1992 - Whole Act on 17 June 1992 (Gazette No. G23, 17 Bank Integration Act 1992 - Whole Act on 24 June June 1992). 1992 (Gazette No. G24, 24 June 1992). Royal Botanic Gardens Act 1991 - Whole Act on 1 July Collingwood Land (Victoria Park) Act 1992 - Whole 1992 (Gazette No. G25, 1 July 1992). Act except sections 1 to 4 on 1 July 1992 (Gazette No. G25, 1 July 1992). "HANSARD" CORRECTIONS

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Royal Melbourne Hospital (Redevelopment) Act Mr JOHN (Bendigo East) - The Bill effects a 1992 - Whole Act on 30 June 1992 (Gazette No. 531,30 machinery alteration to the principal Act. It is June 1992). intended to revise the provisions relating to the keeping and control of trust accounts for eligible Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology Act 1992- persons who reside in residential institutions, Whole Act on 1 July 1992 (Gazette No. G25, 1 July 1992). residential programs and who are in registered residential services. It particularly concerns those Superannuation (Occupational Superannuation who reside in facilities for the intellectually disabled. Standards) Act 1992 - Whole Act on 30 June 1992 (Gazette No. 531,30 June 1992) Victoria has eight or nine large institutions for the intellectually disabled, the number depending on Swinburne University of Technology Act 1992 - one's definition of '1arge". During the past several Whole Act on 1 July 1992 (Gazette No. G25, 1 July 1992). years allegations have been made of sexual and physical abuse, of theft and misappropriation of Water (Rural Water Corporation) Act 1992 - Whole funds, and of malnutrition of residents at a number Act on 1 July 1992 (Gazette No. G25, 1 July 1992). of institutions.

Wildlife (Amendment) Act 1990 - Remaining sections During the past few months I have visited all except sections 6 (3), 6 (4), and 6 (5) on 1 July 1992 Victorian institutions, and steps have been taken at a (Gazette No. G25, 1 July 1992). number of them to rectify the problems. Allegations regarding abuse of persons with intellectual I'HANSARD" CORRECTIONS disabilities have been made about practices at the Pleasant Creek Training Centre, the Caloola The SPEAKER - Order! I have to inform the Training Centre, the Sandhurst centre at Bendigo House that the Legislative Assembly Hansard and at the Kew and Janefield centres. weekly issue No. 8 covering the period 26, 27 and 28 May 1992 has been reprinted and redistributed. This The Bill has been introduced virtually as the second was necessary to correct errors in the original issue. arm of action to be taken, the first being to investigate the allegations. Charges are to be laid The errors were: first, the contribution of the through the Public Service or legal systems for honourable member for Kew on the Financial offences which may have been committed at a Institutions (Victoria) Bill on 27 March 1992 number of institutions. appeared at page 1759 during debate on the second reading of the National Parks (Wilderness) Bill. That The Bill improves the keeping of trust accounts of contribution now appears in its correct position at clients' funds and ensures a more accountable page 1816. system for those funds in the future. According to a briefing I have received from Community Services Second, during the Committee stage of debate on the Victoria action has been taken against offenders at Treasury Corporation of Victoria Bill amendment Pleasant Creek. Apparently four conspiracy cases No. 1 moved by the honourable member for are being investigated at Janefield. Although the Brighton to clause 2 of the Bill was shown at page amounts misappropriated are not large, it has been 1978 as having been agreed to, when it was actually suggested that such thefts are only the tip of the negatived. The third line on page 1978 now reads: iceberg. Some institutions have experienced ongoing misappropriation. Regrettably, the criminal law Amendment negatived; clause agreed to. system will never trace all the culprits. The Aradale Psychiatric Hospital, formerly controlled by Health INTELLECTUALLY DISABLED Department Victoria and now under the control of PERSONS' SERVICES (TRUST MONEY) Community Services Victoria, has reported that BILL more than $100 000 is unaccounted for.

Second reading The funds belong to people with disabilities, some of whom are the most vulnerable in our society, and as Debate resumed from 19 May; motion of some of the misappropriated funds were alleged to Mrs SETCHES (Minister for Community Services). belong to Community Services Victoria (CSV), taxpayers' funds are also involved. I reiterate that the information I have been able to obtain and the INTELLECTUALLY DISABLED PERSONS' SERVICES (TRUST MONEY) BILL

42 ASSEMBLY Tuesday. 11 August 1992 comments made to me indicate that, regrettably, this earlier and the residential programs concerned with is only the tip of the iceberg. In relation to a number community living in the smaller units spread of the offences, but not offences concerning the throughout the community. The Bill also deals with misappropriation of trust funds, the government has the trust accounts of people housed in those places. gone soft on the culprits and some are now back working in the system. An important aspect of the Bill is that it provides a choice for the non-government sector about whether The Bill comes before Parliament belatedly. It was to use the CSV system. The Law Institute of Victoria introduced late in the last sessional period and if the has made the criticism that it is not made sufficiently government had not botched its legislative program clear in the Bill that the non-government sector has a the Bill could easily have passed both Houses. The choice about whether to use the CSV system for trust coalition was ready to pass it. The Bill now comes accounts. I wish to make it clear that the opposition before Parliament at the death knock of the approves of the non-government sector having a government's tenn of office -after 10 years in office choice about whether it uses the government system. the government suddenly brings the legislation If a non-government agency wishes to use its own forward as a sort of last gasp in an attempt to protect system of accounting for its trust accounts, it may do the funds of disabled people. so.

The opposition does not oppose the Bill, which will The residents' amenities funds established by the facilitate the transition by CSV to a more workable Bill provide for the purchase of goods and services compute~d accounting system that will provide or extras. Residents in an institution may, for greater accountability. All reports on institutions example, wish to purchase a stereo player or a tabled over the past year or two have had one thing television set. A fund is established for that purpose. in common with many of the reports of community The fund will receive donations and bequests and visitors: the issue of accountability. It is essential that will credit an annually determined percentage of there be in place a system which provides interest, usually about 25 per cent, to each resident's accountability and which can easily trace the trust account. drawing and expenditure of funds so that people who are not able to handle their own affairs are The current system is in many respects inequitable. cared for properly. Affluent residents who are disabled but who have independent means and may have very large The Bill repeals sections 45 to SO inclusive of the investments outside the institution and outside the Intellectually Disabled Persons' Services Act and control of the trust accounts do not pay as much to inserts new sections 45 to SOR, all of which relate to the amenities fund as they should. Under the current the keeping of trust funds. The new sections system, which the Bill purports to correct, some establish a residents' trust fund and residents' residents with funds under the control of the Act are amenities funds. The residents' trust fund is to paying much more than residents with private contain all the money held in trust by the means who are receiving the same benefits but not Director-General of Community Services for eligible paying an equitable share for those benefits. persons in residential institutions and residential programs. The Bill provides for each registered The Bill provides for the payment of an annual levy, residential service to elect to participate in the which will be set by the Minister on the advice of a residents' trust fund. When a registered residential Standing Committee comprised of residents service has elected not to participate in the fund it themselves, relatives of residents and staff members, must establish its own trust account for each eligible by eligible persons to the proposed residents' person. amenities fund. The Bill also provides for what happens to a residents' amenities fund when an The Bill also provides a system for the establishment institution closes. Under the current legislation there of a residents' amenities fund for each residential is no legislative framework for dealing with how institution, regulates the manner in which moneys funds are distributed in those circumstances. from those funds are to be obtained and spent, and provides for the distribution of money from such a Despite the Minister's earlier remarks I have never fund on the closure of an institution. The Bill been on record as opposing the closure of Caloola; I provides a system for both institutional and have raised several problems that have occurred. St non-institutional care and for both the eight or nine Gabriel's and Brierly training centres have closed larger, old-fashioned institutions to which I referred and Caloola will close in September or October. A INTELLECTUALLY DISABLED PERSONS' SERVICES (TRUST MONEY) BILL

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legislative framework is necessary to provide for the I have two other major contributions from people distribution of funds in residents' amenities interested in the proposed legislation. One is from accounts. In a briefing from the department the the Law Institute of Victoria and the other is from opposition was informed that CSV is uncertain Mr Michael 0'Argaville, who is a solicitor with the about how legally to distribute the funds to Villamanta Legal Service, based in Geelong. residents. In the absence of the provisions in the Bill Mr 0'Argaville raises a number of good points, also there would be a legal dilemma in deciding how to raised in the contribution from the Law Institute. I distribute both the funds of people who have come draw the conclusion that he might be a solicitor who into and gone out of the system at different times is a member of the institute. I have given a copy of and any donated funds. That would be able to be the contributions to the Minister and I understand dealt with only by application to the Supreme Court, she has received one directly from the Law Institute. which would be an expensive and lengthy exercise. The Bill provides a means by which funds can be As I said, a number of matters have been raised. It is distributed as equitably as possible. not the intention of the coalition to move amendments to the proposed legislation but I refer The coalition has consulted widely on the to the points raised for the consideration of the Intellectually Disabled Persons' Services (Trust Minister. The matters raised by the Law Institute Money) Bill. So far as I am aware, we have Disability Committee include the following: corresponded with all the peak bodies and other representative groups with an interest in the matters While the Bill does not require a resident's finance to be that are the subject of the Bill. I direct the attention of channelled through a resident's trust account, it does the Minister for Community Services in particular not make it clear that the use of the resident's trust and honourable members in general to a couple of account is optional and should be at the choice of the responses that I have received. I quote from a letter resident. Many residential facilities act as if all finances of a parent and advocate in the area of disability should automatically be channelled through the services. Mr Geoff Welchman of 24 Derwent Street, resident's trust account. This practice is undesirable, as Mentone, will be well known to the Minister and it removes control of financial affairs from the resident. others who have an interest in the area. Further, if a cost is imposed for operation of the Mr Welchman supports the Bill and raises a couple resident's trust account ... the residential facility should of matters. I shall quote his letter because that is the not deprive the resident access to alternative and easiest way of getting his message across: potentially cheaper forms of ordering their finances, such as the resident operating their own bank account. Having read the Bill and accompanying notes I find in general it is quite satisfactory, and overcomes most of I have three or four pages of suggestions from the the problems in the 1986 legislation. Law Institute. All of them are commendable and worthy of being taken on board by the Minister who I have some concern that the interest rate negotiated might give consideration to them while the Bill is with the "major bank" mentioned is as high as might be between here and the other place. The Law Institute obtained from other major banks. also suggests:

The bank strongly recommended by CSV Southern ... the possibility of different levies in respect of a Region is the State Bank, and the interest rate payable variety of institutions raises the prospect of inequities on trust funds operated by that bank at present is 3 per between the .residents of different institutions. cent on minimum monthly balance. The point raised is important, as is another point This seems a very low rate of interest, and as Treasurer relating to the goods and services that may be of the Southern Accommodation Council Inc., and with purchased through the proposed residents' the responsibility of protecting our clients' interests, I amenities fund. A particular point relates to the intend to investigate the matter further. We have some definition of "amenities". The Law Institute alerts clients' funds invested with ANZ ... honourable members to the danger that residents' amenities accounts moneys could be used to Mr Welchman goes on to refer to higher rates that purchase what is otherwise purchased by the State can be obtained. I ask the Minister to take on board or the caregiver, that is, "goods", "services" and the comments made on the different rates of interest "amenities" must be defined so that it is clearly that can be obtained from the various banks under understood what may be paid for from the proposed the competitive system. residents' amenities fund. The point made is that a INTELLECfUALLY DISABLED PERSONS' SERVICES (TRUST MONEY) BILL

44 ASSEMBLY Tuesday. 11 August 1992 loophole exists in the definitions and the funds control of their own finances. Therefore it is could be used for purposes for which they are not important that an accounting system be put in place intended to be used. to protect the trust funds.

The Law Institute raises another important issue I understand from officers of Community Services relating to the formal and independent auditing of Victoria that a problem has arisen in attempting to the proposed residents' trust fund and residents' trace money from the Janefield accounts. It is amenities fund. The Bill does not provide for an important that a simple system be established so independent audit of the two accounts, although that the money in both the proposed residents' trust such a practice is desirable. fund and the residents' amenities fund can always be traced. Honourable members will be aware that under any accounting system it is difficult to prevent The coalition will not oppose the Bill and does not criminality and offences being committed against intend to move any amendments to it. Nevertheless, people through the misuse of funds. For some 20 I hope the Minister will take note of the matters I years I was in a legal practice so I am aware of the have raised. importance of the independent auditing system. For the benefit of honourable members who are not Mr MAUGHAN (Rodney) - Although the Bill is familiar with the system, at any time private important, I share the view of the shadow Minister independent auditors may go right through the for Community Services, who was critical of the books of solicitors in Victoria. Even so, some people time it has taken the government to do something still beat the system - although they usually end up about problems that have been evident in our in gaol. As I said, it is difficult to beat every form of institutions for some time. That was brought to the criminality but the independent and formal auditing fore by the malpractices uncovered in institutions system provides a good attempt at doing so. such as the Pleasant Creek, Caloola, Kew and Aradale centres. Nevertheless I commend the The Law Institute has raised the matter in its letter Minister and the Director-General of Community and I commend it to the Minister for her Services Victoria for the prompt action they have consideration. Solicitors pay the accounts for their since taken. auditing and they may not sack an auditor without the approval of the Law Institute. It is not a bad The main purpose of the Bill is to amend the system when one is trying to keep people honest, as provisions of the Intellectually Disabled Persons' one politician has said. Services Act to ensure the better management and control of the trust accounts of the intellectually The letter of the Law Institute contains the following disabled residents of the State's institutions, comment: programs and services.

The institute approves of the removal of immunity in Prior to the investigations of the operations of the respect of breach of trust or of fiduciary duty in respect institutions that I have referred to malpractices were of the payment to a resident of income from investment rife - and a number of work practices still need of that resident's trust moneys, which reimposes the changing. Governments should not tolerate the sorts same duties upon residential services and CSV as exist of practices that have been uncovered. I am for anyone else responsible for managing investments delighted that criminal proceedings have been on behalf of others. instituted and disciplinary action has been taken to deal with those people who have taken advantage of As I said, the Law Institute has offered a number of some of the most helpless members of our society, constructive suggestions. I do not agree with all of who, because they are unable to look after them and I understand the Minister does not and themselves, have been placed in institutions to be some of her staff are not happy with some of the looked after by public servants. It is utterly suggestions. However, some of the proposals are despicable that people in positions of trust have worthy of consideration. I refer particularly to the taken advantage of the intellectually disabled. We suggestion that an independent and formal auditing have heard a great deal about sexual abuse, theft of the accounts be undertaken. As honourable and breaches of trust. members on both sides of the House have said, the people for whom the accounts will be established I am pleased that the Bill will close some of the are vulnerable and in many cases do not have loopholes that have been uncovered and will deal INTELLECTUALLY DISABLED PERSONS' SERVICES (TRUST MONEY) BILL

Tuesday, 11 August 1992 ASSEMBLY 45 with employees who have abused people who are of institutions such as May Day Hills, Aradale and under the care of the Intellectually Disabled Persons' Caloola is now more humane, considerate and Services Act. understanding.

The Bill will ensure the better management of It is important to give credit where credit is due, individual client trust funds in institutions and particularly to people such as the regional manager residential programs operated by Community in the area, Mr Tom Keating, a caring and Services Victoria. For example, it will allow various understanding person who has done a wonderful institutions to pool their funds under the guidance job. I also give credit to the Minister because the Bill and control of the director-general. The interest seeks to address many of the anomalies that have earned from a larger pool of money will benefit all existed for many years. the residents, which all honourable members support. Another anomaly that has come to light concerns the disbursement of money in residents amenities The Bill addresses a number of deficiencies in the accounts when institutions close. When institutions principal Act and allows the delegation of close the principal Act does not say to whom the responsibility from senior officers to other officers moneys belong and under what circumstances they within the department. It allows more flexibility in are to be returned to the residents of the institutions the management of funds, with the director-general concerned. The Bill gives some guidance in this area, assuming greater responsibility for their which is also commendable. administration, which is certainly a move in the right direction. I regret that unacceptable delays have occurred and that the government has taken so long to act. The The Bill will enable non-government residential Bill is long overdue, and I wish it a speedy passage. institutions to take advantage of the same sorts of provisions that apply to government Mr E. R. SMITH (Glen Waverley) - Previous instrumentalities. I am sure that smaller institutions speakers have outlined the opposition's attitude to will take advantage of the changes. The larger the Bill, which I am pleased to support. Nevertheless institutions will continue to use the financial a number of issues must be aired, particularly those expertise available to them to look after their own that led to the introduction of the Bill. funds under the surveillance of Community Services Victoria, but in a much tighter way than in the past. For many years police officers have believed that the The changes will benefit the residents of those clients of the State's residential programs and institutions. institutions have been ripped off. That is not new; it has been known about for some time. Yet evidence Residents amenities funds will be used to provide of such practices has come to light only in the past better facilities for the residents of the State's couple of years, at about the time the allegations of institutions. The Bill will ensure a better equity of sexual abuse at the Pleasant Creek Training Centre contribution. The members of the funds will be were first aired. required to contribute a flat levy rather than a percentage of the interest earned on their funds. The Senior police have told me that they are concerned provisions of the principal Act were clearly that the investigations need to be conducted with inequitable. Some residents had little money more vigour because many people in institutions invested in the trust funds and others had have had their assets taken by unscrupulous staff. considerable money invested in funds outside the This is certainly not an attack on all the people institutions. employed in Community Services Victoria. However, many people in positions of authority Recently I visited the May Day Hills Hospital and have ripped off funds from those poor disabled saw for myself how some of the money in funds is people who have no way of defending either being used for the benefit of the residents. Although themselves or their assets. Nothing is more I was impressed by the way the institution is now despicable than taking advantage of an intellectually managed I was appalled to discover the sorts of handicapped person under the control of the State, practices that occurred as recently as five years ago and it is only right that people who do so are and to read about the horrific conditions that were investigated. commonplace in such institutions 50 years ago. We have come a long way since then: the management INTELLECTUALL Y DISABLED PERSONS' SERVICES (TRUST MONEY) BILL

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Not all the investigations have been carried out by The SPEAKER - Order! I have allowed the the police; some investigations have been carried out honourable member a fair degree of latitude but he by Community Services Victoria and, in some cases, is straying well beyond the provisions of the Bill. I by retired members of the Police Force. The point I ask him to come back to the Bill. make is that as soon as Community Services Victoria has a suspicion of criminal action involving Mr E. R. SMITH (Glen Waverley) - This Bill is appropriation of funds of inmates of institutions the before the House because of the lack of adequate police must be informed and the offenders taken to administrative control on the assets of these poor, court. unfortunate people. I applaud the provisions in the Bill. The expectation of the community is that people In the current environment it has been difficult to with intellectual disabilities will be cared for in a get the full cooperation of staff, and I congratulate humane way. It is imperative that the Bill is passed the current director-general, Dr Paterson, for the through both Houses and proclaimed quickly. The rigour with which he has undertaken investigations. sooner that is done the sooner the people of Victoria As previous speakers have said, it is a shame that will have confidence in Community Services the government has been tardy in drafting the Bill Victoria. now before the House. The honourable member for Bendigo East mentioned a letter he received from I hope the more minor cases tha t are being the Law Institute of Victoria about the technicalities investigated by district criminal investigation that must be addressed while the Bill is between branches can be brought on quickly so that the here and another place. Amendments will tighten community can see that justice is being done rather the provisions of the Bill which go to the core of the than simply hearing noises about its being done. The despicable actions by some members of the staff of people guilty of offences against the inmates of various institutions. institutions must be brought before the courts as a matter of urgency. In the interregnum between now In this day and age governments have a and the election the Minister must give her complete responsibility towards intellectually handicapped support to the former police personnel currently people. During the past 10 years the Victorian conducting investigations, to the district criminal government has not exercised the right investigation branches and, in the more serious administrative approach to prevent some of these cases, to the Fraud Squad. The fact that no action has practices occurring. When the new goverrut\ent is yet been brought against the offenders shows that elected it will be incumbent on the new Minister to we have not been as serious about pursuing those make public any investigations being undertaken so people as we should have been. that the people of Victoria will have confidence in these institutions. It is all very well for the I have confidence in the administrative ability of government in its dying moments to say that it is Dr Paterson, but the entrenched malpractices that closing down various institutions. It should close have been occurring within Community Services down institutions only when proper arrangements Victoria over the years will be hard to eradicate. in the community are made to house and look after Some people may have been caught up on the side the people from those institutions. The government of those in power who have carried out these is closing down institutions to save money but is not despicable acts and may be covering up for them. considering the poor, unfortunate people who will not receive the proper treatment and guidance they I wish the Bill a speedy passage. need to live out their lives in other surroundings. Mr DELZOPPO (Narracan) - I understand the Police and social welfare workers have told us that Bill will not go into the Committee stage so I shall some of these people are on the streets. If that is the use the second- reading debate to get my points case, the government has not fulfilled its obligations across. I circulated to establishments in my to the intellectually handicapped. It is not a good electorate copies of the Minister's second-reading enough reason to close institutions because the speech as well as copies of the Bill, and I received a conditions in them are inadequate and the letter from the Grace Berglund Centre, an outreach community will not accept the government's high of the Spastic Society of Victoria, thanking me for ideals unless these people are adequately looked doing so. Mrs Ruth Jones, the Regional Manager of after. Not one more institution should be closed the Grace Berglund Centre, states: unless the Minister can say exactly how the people affected will be housed and looked after. INTELLECTUALLY DISABLED PERSONS' SERVICES (TRUST MONEY) BILL

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I guess the main point we as staff would make is that The Bill deals with that matter in part by proposing one person signing on behalf of another is not a amendments to the provisions relating to trust desirable situation. accounts. However, the amendments will apply only when the Bill is proclaimed, so people who commit Mrs Jones is referring to the operation of trust offences prior to the proclamation of the Bill will accounts. escape unharmed. Investigations have revealed that people who have a duty of care have breached that We always make sure that any two of three signatures trust, and they should be dealt with according to the is the procedure followed. This provides a little more law. safety (although collusion is always possible). The Minister, to her credit, has identified Significant The second-reading speech of the Minister for breaches of the regulations, and they should be Community Services states: addressed. If a person has committed an offence he should not be permitted to use section 77A as a The senior officer is authorised to withdraw money shield while at the same time other people are from a resident's account to purchase goods and exposed to the full force of the law. services for the benefit of that person after consulting with that person. If three people were nominated to The Bill will create two classes of people. If operate the account any two could sign to withdraw intellectually disabled persons are housed in a money from the account. registered institution, they will come within the authority of the Director-General of Community The staff of the centre make the point that the words Services Victoria. If they are housed in what is "after consulting with that person" may not mean termed a non-participating service, they must deal what they say. Consultation may not be profitable with the public banking system. That will not with some clients. present a problem to some people, but it will present many problems to some clients of Community I urge the Minister to accept the proposition that Services Victoria. three signatures be required to operate trust accounts, with two Signatures required for I take up the point made by the honourable member withdrawals. That would assist in making this for Narracan, who said that the amendments to the excellent legislation even better. legislation do not incorporate a security net. If you are a resident in a facility run by Community Mr COLEMAN (Syndal) - The government is Services Victoria, you come under the direction of revisiting a problem that it created. The the director-general and the trust account and the Intellectually Disabled Persons' Services Act was money in that account is controlled by the trail-breaking legislation and the government should director-general and his officers. He also has be congratulated for changing practices that applied responsibility for your well-being. If you are a for many years. However, the proposed legislation is resident in a non-participating service, clause 50(1) introduced because section 77A(l) states: applies. It states in part:

A cause of action does not lie in respect of any breach ... of the eligible person is paid into an account in the of trust or fiduciary duty by reason of any failure to name of the eligible person kept at a bank or other pay to, or credit to the account of, a resident in a financial institution approved by the director-general. relevant institution any money earned on the investment of money held in trust by that relevant So, safeguards are provided under that clause. institution for that resident. Under the proposed legislation the impact on people in non-participating institutions is completely The Minister has advised that there have been different from the impact on people in participating Significant breaches of trust by people employed to institutions. That raises a query about the intent of protect the interests of the intellectually disabled in the amendments. If problems exist in major their care, but the subsection gives them the departmental institutions, surely the structure put in opportunity of escaping unharmed from the place should ensure that breaches of trust do not offences they have perpetrated on the people for recur. I hope the Minister can explain the whom they should provide care. appropriate safeguards that she proposes to put in place. INTELLECTUALLY DISABLED PERSONS' SERVICES (TRUST MONEY) BILL

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Arrangements for joint accounts and for the knowledge and responsibility. When that is movement of people from non-participating breached there should be an opportunity for the institutions to participating institutions are set out in Minister responsible to take action. An investigation the Bill. The officers operating the accounts are has clearly identified significant breaches. responsible to either the director-general or someone else. However, it is essential that the legislation The director-general is put in an onerous position. stipulates who will protect the people not covered The Bill does not provide security for the by the provisions of the Bill. director-general to utilise what in normal banking terms would be a security banking system. There The money held by the department on behalf of may be an explanation for that. Under the Act two those people can be held in several ways, even in classes of people are being created, and the cash up to a given amount in a secure place at a non-participating class seems to have security that is residential institution, and that amount is to be not available to the other class. That is not good determined by the director-general for each of the enough given the history of this matter. If it were institutions. The director-general has the final say in good enough to provide the broader net for those the dispersion of those funds. people in non-participating institutions it should be good enough to provide it elsewhere. The Proposed new section 50L(2) as set out in clause 3 of government could put in place the same system for the Bill states: those who are in participating organisations.

The Director-General must ensure that there is paid I recognise there is a certain amount of trust in into the Fund kept in respect of an institution - handling bank accounts, but with the reduction in the number of people in major institutions the (a) all residents' amenities levies paid by the handling of money in community residential units eligible persons at the institution; and can be part of a training program, part of that (b) all money received by any officer or employee education which comes with taking people out of of the Department for the purpose of providing institutions, placing them into the community and goods or services or other amenities for the benefit having them exposed to some of the broader aspects, or use of eligible persons generally at that such as public transport, exposure to shopping institution. centres and so on. The intellectually disabled must have some input into the handling of their own Proposed new section SOM then details how the money because it is their money. The trust that is money is to be spent: taken on by the staff is an important one, but there have been significant breaches. (1) The Director-General may withdraw money from a residents amenities fund. I hope the Minister will go through some of the issues raised, particularly those raised by the (2) The Director-General may only withdraw money honourable member for Narracan. from a fund at a residential institutional for the purposes of - Mrs SETCHES (Minister for Community (a) providing goods or services or other amenities Services) - I thank the honourable members for for the benefit or use of eligible persons generally Bendigo East, Rodney, Narracan, Glen Waverley at that institution; and Syndal for their contributions to the Bill to ensure that there is accountability within institutions With each of those accounts a general residents' and eventually accountability by choice in the amenities fund is established with the income split non-government sector in the distribution and the between the residents' own accounts and the holding of residents' funds under the Intellectually residents amenities fund at the direction of the Disabled Persons' Services Act. director-general. The fund is disbursed under the direction of the Director-General, but it is not clear People have raised allegations of abuse and, as with the residents amenities fund that the funds stated by the honourable member for Bendigo East, cannot be used for the residents' general sustenance. the government has taken two actions, the first being The Minister should clarify a number of matters for the investigations into the allegations and the second the benefit of the House. It has been recognised that being the keeping of money and accounting of the trust has been abused. It is one that is difficult to funds. It is necessary that the legislation follow the maintain and one that people accept on behalf of the clear direction that was uncovered in the Pleasant intellectually disabled and they do so with full INTELLECTUALLY DISABLED PERSONS' SERVICES (TRUST MONEY) BILL

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Creek inquiry that there should be assessment across Policies have also been developed that clearly all institutions to determine the best way to proceed. outline what can legitimately be charged to the residents amenities fund and what should be The honourable member for Bendigo East raised the provided from the operating costs of the institution matter of the department's computerised accounting through consolidated revenue. method. As the system is introduced and further expanded with particular software it will be possible It is not the intention of the department to subsidise for Community Services Victoria to be more its operating budget through the residents amenities accountable in the way the measures are instituted fund. and delivered across the institutions. The other matters raised by honourable members Other matters were raised by a number of require lengthy answers but it is important that I honourable members but the honourable member refer to proposed new section SOM. It has been for Bendigo East was specifically concerned about suggested tha t the proposed new section does not the matters raised by the Law Institute of Victoria. I adequately state what can be purchased from the shall answer one or two of those concerns. I give an residents amenities fund and that it creates the undertaking to the honourable member to provide a potential for abuse of residents' money by allowing written response on each of those matters. Although expenditure on items that are of benefit not to he raised only four, I shall deal with all of them current residents but to future residents, to the while the Bill is between here and another place. institution as an entity, or even to staff of the institution. In relation to proposed section 50J the Law Institute suggests that because different amenities levies can It has been determined that the introduction of an be set at each institution, residents may be treated annual levy based on an annual plan will ensure that inequitably. My response is that the capacity to set money from the fund will be spent annually. different levies will give the amenities consultative Persons residing in an institution who have paid the committees greater flexibility when planning levy in anyone year will accrue benefits from the expenditure and making decisions for the benefit of expenditure of moneys from the fund. As residents clients. If a standard levy were set for all institutions come and go from institutions it would be this could force some institutions to charge a levy impossible to implement a system that ensures that greater than the perceived requirements of those all residents contributing in any year will be the only institutions. beneficiaries from that contribution. Where amenities last for more than a year obviously new After visiting those institutions one would be aware residents will derive some benefit from them. that there is a great disparity in what is actually provided within the institutions. Allowing them to The honourable member for Syndal referred to set their own levies was seen as a way of allowing safeguards for the residents trust fund. A range of them more flexibility. safeguards is already provided in the Bill. The director-general can delegate various functions to The Law Institute suggests that it is not clear from the appropriate officers. Investment decisions will proposed section 50M what can be purchased from be made by senior staff in consultation with a major the residents amenities fund as opposed to what bank that has been contracted as funds manager. should be provided from the operating costs of the The withdrawal of funds and consultation with institution, which is consolidated revenue. eligible persons will be delegated to separate staff within each institution and region. The separation of The answer to that is to improve the quality and powers within the department's structure will accountability of expenditure decisions from the provide a number of checks and balances to ensure residents amenities fund. The Bill provides that the that the funds are properly administered. The director-general must prepare and have regard to an computer system used by the department will annual plan for the expenditure of money from enable scrutiny of transactions by regional and those funds. The director-general must consult the central management. amenities consultative committee prior to preparing the annual plan for an institution. This should There is also the provision of two types of audits: ensure that the funds are used appropriately. firstly, internal audits that can be undertaken at a regional or central level; and, secondly, audits we are all subject to through the Auditor-General, DISTINGUISHED VISITOR

50 ASSEMBLY Tuesday, 11 August 1992 particularly where he raised issues about the where necessary and that the police are assisted by non-government sector. the handing up of briefs that have been investigated internally. There is also the role and scrutiny of the public advocate. The director-general is really a trustee and For reasons enunciated by members of the is bound by the law of trusts to act to the benefit of opposition there will be no diminution of vigour in residents. That is clearly stated in the Bill. any institution. Residents of institutions are vulnerable and cannot look after themselves. They A number of honourable members referred to the require an element of trust which must be extended poor interest gained by those funds. Where by staff and people caring for them. Sometimes they residential associations elect to use the departmental must be protected from other residents. system - and it is clearly optional - moneys will be invested as a whole through a contracted bank, I thank honourable members opposite for their which is currently Westpac. The average rate over contributions to the debate and for their overall the past four years has been in the order of 10 to support. Again I give an undertaking that I will 12 per cent, and this is a substantial benefit of the answer the matters raised in writing while the Bill is proposed legislation and the new system. between here and another place.

If resident associations choose to use their own Mr DELZOPPO (Narracan) (By leave) - system the nature of the investment will be Mr Speaker, to save the time of the House I again reviewed by the department as part of the service raise an issue for the Minister. Earlier I referred to agreement process for funding that service. Resident the signatures required for trust accounts and the associations are providing some very good services fact that people in the field have suggested that to and the department will be considering the operate those accounts three signatures should be development of a best practice approach that a registered and any two people should sign. The number of associations have already adopted. The Minister has not replied to that suggestion; if she department will try to encourage them to share the does not I will object to the Bill proceeding to the information between them. third reading forthwith and will force the House into Committee. Finally, a number of honourable members raised the institutional investigations program. It has been a Mrs SETCHES (Minister for Community matter of significant community interest and Services) (By leave) - In the information available to responsibility on my part to be in charge of a me I cannot recall how many signatures are portfolio where a report such as the Pleasant Creek required. I will investigate the matter and provide report was handed to me for consideration. I an answer to the honourable member while the Bill recognised that changes had to be made to the whole is between here and another place. management of institutions, and investigation teams were placed into those institutions. Motion agreed to.

At present investigations are still occurring in a Read second time. number of institutions. As a result of the investigations at Pleasant Creek and Caloola 13 staff Passed remaining stages. were charged with more than 100 criminal offences, including sexual abuse, theft, physical assault, DISTINGUISHED VISITOR obtaining property by deception, and theft of money from trust accounts. Those investigations are The SPEAKER - Order! I welcome the Lord continuing. Mayor of Melbourne, Councillor Richard Meldrum, to the Public Gallery. For the record, since the Pleasant Creek report was handed to me and the department commenced its investigations, as at 31 March 1992 there have been 24 offenders in institutions; the number of internal discipline charges is 102; and the number of police charges is 76. The government has made a clear commitment to undertake investigations to ensure that people are brought to book, are disciplined PARLIAMENTARY SALARIES AND SUPERANNUATION (AMENDMENT) BILL

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PARLIAMENTARY SALARIES AND That the House do now adjourn. SUPERANNUATION (AMENDMENT) BILL Speed limits

Second reading Mr LEIGH (Malvern) - I refer the Minister for Transport to an article in today's Herald-Sun with the Mr ROPER (Minister for Employment, headline, ''Lib speed limit plan could kill". The Post-Secondary Education and Training) - I move: article states:

That this Bill be now read a second time. Mr Spyker said yesterday the opposition policy would destroy the State government's strategy that had The Bill amends the Parliamentary Salaries and resulted in a dramatic fall in road deaths. Superannuation Act 1968 to comply with the Commonwealth Occupational Superannuation 'The message that you give with increased speed is Standards Act 1987 and amends associated increased death and injury," he said. regulations for the purpose of having the fund treated as a complying fund for Commonwealth 'When we increased the speed from 100 kmh to income tax. The Bill also repeals an obsolete 110 kmh in '87 the road toll went up to 780 and since provision of the Act which, if left, would be we brought it back in '89 its reduced to under 500." inconsistent with Commonwealth superannuation standards. It expands the existing power to make 'They're saying you might bring Melbourne a bit regulations to include provisions for or with respect closer, but you mightn't live to see it". to the Commonwealth superannuation standards. I refer the Minister to the November 1991 report of The amendments to the Act are in the form of the Social Development Committee's inquiry into amendments to the several Acts governing other speed limits in Victoria. Members of the committee statutory superannuation funds that were passed in include the honourable members for Box Hill, the previous sessional period. The effect of the Clayton, Dandenong North, Springvale and Preston, amendments will be to require the trustees to all of whom are Labor members and all of whom administer the fund as a complying fund. Further, totally supported the recommendations in the where changes in Commonwealth standards from report. Chapter 3 states: time to time produce an inconsistency with a provision of the Act there will be sufficient The Victorian 110 kmh freeway speed limit was compliance with the Act if the trustees comply with reduced following serious heavy vehicle collisions in the Commonwealth standards. New South Wales and the rapid increase in the Victorian road toll during 1989. It is interesting to note The Bill finalises the measures required to enable that New South Wales reacted by reducing the Victorian statutory funds to be complying funds for maximum speed of trucks and buses, leaving the 110 Commonwealth income tax purposes. kmh speed limit for cars unaltered. Victoria, in contrast, chose to remove the 110 kmh speed zone from its I commend the Bill to the House. options.

Mr KENNETT (Leader of the Opposition) - The Mr MICALLEF (Springvale) - On a point of opposition supports the passage of this legislation. order, Mr Speaker, I would like to know the relevance of the matter raised by the honourable Motion agreed to. member for Malvern to pressing government business and the responsibility of the Minister. I do Read second time. not believe the matter has any relevance.

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Mr LEIGH (Malvern) - Following its inquiry development of a larger regional water authority. into road safety, the Social Development Committee, Among the proposals is the suggestion of an of which the honourable member for Springvale is a authority including water boards stretching from member, made the following recommendation: Yarrawonga to Cobram within my electorate and along the River Murray beyond Echuca and through Following this study the Road Safety Co-ordinating to Swan Hill. The report of the Campaspe Region Council examine the suitability of those sections of Water Authority was delivered to various water freeways and expressways where the 110 kilometre per authorities within this region. A time scale was hour speed limit may safely be applied. provided for the water boards to respond to the regional authority before the report would be Further, government members were actively presented to the Minister. Presumably the Minister lobbying the government Ministers to ensure that would make a recommendation along the lines of the 110 kilometre per hour speed limit was one proposal contained in the report as to the size reintroduced. and the various water boards that would be included in this new water authority. In a knee-jerk reaction the government has produced signs, put them up and then subsequently pulled An enormous response was received from people in them down, which has cost Victorian taxpayers the shires of Cobram and Yarrawonga. They approximately $400 000. The government has expressed concern about the speed with which the wasted thousands of dollars in a knee-jerk reaction, Campaspe Region Water Authority had been asked which had nothing to do with the facts. The Minister to respond to the Minister. It appeared that the for Transport had the gall to say to the House and to Minister would attempt to set up the new regional that newspaper that members of the opposition­ authority before the prorogation of Parliament. and presumably members of his own party - are irresponsible because they recommended a scheme The Minister responded to my representations and that will cause more deaths on Victorian roads. met with a deputation from the two shires opposing the major recommendations in the report. The two I support the Minister in his view that there should municipalities worked extremely hard organising a be a 40 kilometre per hour speed limit in school large meeting at the civic centre in the Shire of areas, but there are also areas where the speed limit Cobram. At that meeting a number of resolutions should be higher, such as on four-lane freeways. The were passed unanimously, indicating total Minister is participating in a stunt by saying that the opposition to the proposals in the report, opposition has a policy for the reintroduction of the particularly as they related to the shires of Cobram 110 kilometre per hour speed limit, which the police and Yarrawonga. The two shires were efficient and and his own party members want. effective in their operations and their administrative charges were among the lowest in the proposed The SPEAKER - Order! I ask the honourable water authority. member for Malvern to indicate what action he seeks from the Minister. Last week, in response to the deputation, the Minister said that he would not take any precipitate Mr LEIGH - I want the Minister to have the action and would not proceed to establish the courage of his convictions -- proposed water authority without appropriate consultation and without taking into account the Mr Cooper - And resign! responses to be provided to him. Will the Minister assure the House that he will adhere to the Mr LEIGH - I would like him to resign, but if he assurances given to the deputation last week and will not I ask that he admit that he was wrong, as I take note of the responses provided by the water did a little earlier, and that he reintroduce the boards in the areas including Yarrawonga in the east 110 kilometre per hour speed limit and Swan Hill and the River Murray in the west?

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Tuesday. 11 August 1992 ASSEMBLY 53 should not proceed. I want to make sure that it does important in that they help to make the system more not proceed, and the only reasonable response we accessible. should receive from the Minister is that he will adhere to his assurances. Distance is a most important factor in seeking immediate relief from a violent situation. Access for VVonnen'srefuges women from non-English-speaking backgrounds is also important. The potential damage to children in Mrs RA Y (Box Hill) - I direct the attention of the situations where that kind of threat is unrelieved is Minister for Community Services to the provision of Significant. women's refuge services. I have gathered from conversations with female refuge workers - I The hard-fought battle during the past 10 years for presume they have gleaned their information from women's services must be maintained. I seek a opposition sources - that they are concerned about commitment from the Minister for Community a possible loss of services of a specific nature. A Services to the type of services Victoria now enjoys. network of services has been built up for women across Victoria, including those provided in the Repairs to Armadale Primary School Crimes (Family Violence) Act passed in the 19805, which generalised this service and provided support Mr HAYWARD (Prahran) - I direct to the for women suffering as a result of domestic violence. attention of the Minister for School Education the disgraceful and dangerous state of disrepair into Mr LEIGH (Malvern) - I raise a point of order. which the Kimer government has allowed schools to The honourable member has referred to an fall, and I refer particularly to the situation at wmamed source of the opposition. I put it to you, Armadale Primary School. Mr Speaker, that the Minister is not responsible for any policies the opposition may be pursuing. I On 13 July 1992 I wrote to the Minister for School cannot see how the member for Box Hill can ask the Education, and I am happy to table the Minister to respond to something over which she correspondence. lbat letter states: has no control. Dear Minister, Mrs RA Y (Box Hill) - I seek from the Minister an indication of her support that services will continue I enclose a letter from the Armadale Primary School to be directed to women with special needs. council regarding the state of disrepair into which many parts of the school have fallen. The SPEAKER - Order! There is no point of order. I would be grateful for your urgent response to the issues raised in the council's letter. Mrs RAY - The proposal to generalise services for women who suffer from domestic violence and Contrary to the Minister's allegation in the House those who suffered sexual abuse in their earlier lives today, I did not ask for any capital expenditure. In may dramatically reduce the effectiveness of those response to the letter from the school council, I services. asked the Minister to institute repairs by patching worn sections of carpet. Recently the community health nurse in my area sought assistance from me for 20 women who I know that you, Mr Speaker, have a keen interest in identified themselves through self-referral as schools in your area, and that you will appreciate needing the support of other women to assist in the that worn sections of carpet constitute a safety healing process of early incest experiences. Those hazard for students. It is unfortunate that the women have pointed out that their needs are totally Minister saw fit to misrepresent my letter in the different from those who are in domestic violence House today. situations and who have the responsibility of protecting their children. Mr Elder - He misled the House.

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The SPEAKER - Order! About four honourable one of those streets. I advise the Minister that members are attempting to make contributions; the residents have notified me of the problem and honourable member for Prahran has the call. I ask expect traffic lights to be installed. I pass on to the the Minister for Food and Agriculture, the Minister the concerns of residents. honourable member for Ballarat North and the Deputy Leader of the Opposition to remain silent so The second matter also concerns Plenty Road. The I may clearly hear the honourable member for Federal government has announced that it will Prahran. partly fund the RS ring-road only between the Greensborough bypass and Plenty Road, leaving a Mr HAYWARD - That is kind of you, gap between the Plenty Road end of that part of the Mr Speaker, because there is so much noise. RS and the Western ring-road, which will extend only to the Hume Highway. The gap will feed more It is unfortunate that during his reply in the House traffic down Plenty Road, and drivers will have to today the Minister saw fit to misrepresent my letter. find their way over to the Hume Highway as best I presume he did not read his mail properly because they can. I would hate to think that the Minister would deliberately attempt to mislead the House. More importantly, the Western ring-road will attract industry to locate along it, allowing easy access to Traffic congestion on Plenty Road interstate highways, ports and the airport. If the gap is not closed so that those connections can be made Mrs GARBUlT (Greensborough) - I direct to the area in the gap will miss out on industry locating the attention of the Minister for Transport the traffic along it and on the subsequent jobs and economic problems in Plenty Road. Being a major outlet from growth that will be created. the city to the northern suburbs that road carries very heavy traffic and the problem will increase as To ensure the flow of economic benefits and to the Plenty corridor is developed. During the next relieve the traffic jams that will occur in Plenty Road decade an expected 90 000 residents will move into if the gap is left for any substantial period it is vital tha t corridor. that the Western ring-road extension be completed and the gap filled to create a continuous route from A second factor affecting Plenty Road will be the the Greensborough bypass to the western suburbs. extension of the Bundoora tram up to Childs Road, Mill Park, which will necessitate the widening of I urge the Minister for Transport to take up the Plenty Road and complicate traffic patterns even issue, if necessary with the Federal Minister, to further. ensure that the entire length of the RS ring-road is funded. Residents have raised with me two further issues concerning Plenty Road traffic. The first is the need Responses for extra traffic lights in Plenty Road so that residents in what is called the La Trobe Village Mr POPE (Minister for School Education) - The estate are able to turn out of one of three major honourable member for Prahran raised his concern roads - Taunton Drive, Oxley Avenue and in relation to an issue he wrote to me about on Greenhill Road - into Plenty Road. At the moment 13 July 1992. motorists must endeavour to cut across three lanes of traffic travelling in a northerly direction before the Honourable members interjecting. central plantation is reached and thereafter turn right and head towards the city. With the increase in The SPEAKER - Order! I suggest to the the volume of traffic in Plenty Road that is becoming honourable members for Ballarat North and difficult and, in some situations, dangerous. Doncaster that if they wish to seek the call at a further stage during the current sittings they should Residents have asked me to draw to the attention of remain silent. the Minister for Transport the urgent need for traffic lights at at least one of those intersections. I read in Mr POPE - To assist the honourable member for the Whittlesea Post today that VIC ROADS and the Prahran, and before he has a blood pressure Public Transport Corporation have advised that they problem, I shall quote the letter in full. are considering as part of the plans for the extension of the tram tracks the creation of an intersection at Mr Hayward interjected. ADJOURNMENT

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Mr POPE - I will quote it again! The letter states: public works; we do not want 1000 students to have a school which will not be there if there are no Dear Minister, public works". He is saying that to people all over Victoria, not just in Traralgon - which is in the I enclose a letter from the Armadale Primary School electorate of the honourable member for Morwell - council regarding the state of disrepair into which but also in many other areas. Honourable members many parts of the school have fallen. have witnessed the high and mighty position adopted by the honourable member for Prahran. He I would be grateful for your urgent response to the has imposed the position on the poor sops who are issues raised in the council's letter. Uberal Party candidates around the traps and has told them, ''Don't ask for one single dollar". In the I ask: what sort of response did the honourable meantime he is asking for dollars for the Annadale member for Prahran want in respect of the Primary School! It is the height of hypocrisy. Annadale Primary School? Or Napthine - This is misrepresentation! Mr Hayward interjected. The SPEAKER - Order! The honourable The SPEAKER - Order! I advise the honourable member for Portland! member for Prahran that if he intends to seek the call again sometime between now and the Mr POPE - The honourable member for Prahran dissolution of the Parliament, he should conduct is not the only member to have made such requests. himself with the decorum expected of all honourable Do honourable members opposite want to talk about members. Lang Lang Primary School in the electorate of the honourable member for Gippsland West or what the Mr POPE - He says he wanted my urgent honourable member for Kew has asked for Kew response. I take it therefore he just wanted me to High School or Balwyn High School, or must I go reply by saying, "Yes, I note the letter". right across the board with the requests of each and every one of them? All honourable members Mr Lieberman - Rubbish! opposite have written to me and my predecessor about capital works. Tomorrow I will turn up the Mr POPE - Exactly! Thank you! The honourable letters if they really want to see them. Then member for Prahran did not want such a response at honourable members will be able to decide if all. He wanted some action; he wanted some funds members of the opposition are concerned about to be directed to the Annadale Primary School. At capital works. The honourable member for Prahran the same time as he was saying to the people at has been caught out. He has changed his mind. Traralgon, Berwick and all the other areas, '1 do not want one single dollar spent", he wanted dollars Mr LEIGH (Malvern) -On a point of order, spent at the Annadale Primary School! Now Mr Speaker, I ask if the Minister for School honourable members will hear from him again. Education is threatening honourable members. As I understand it, when an honourable member writes Mr HAYWARD (Prahran) - Mr Speaker, on a to a Minister he or she writes on behalf of point of order, the issue relating to the Armadale constituents - or that was what happened when the Primary School is simply one of patching worn Westminster system was in operation. Now, in the carpets; it is not one of major expenditure on new dying days of the government, honourable members works. are seeing cheap tricks being perfonned in Parliament. Is the Minister intending to pick on us Or Napthine - You don't know the difference all tomorrow? I feel threatened by the Minister's between capital works and maintenance! remarks. At least towards the end of his Ministerial career he should behave like a Minister, for a change. The SPEAKER - Order! The honourable member for Portland! The SPEAKER - Order! There is no point of order. Mr POPE (Minister for School Education) - It is quite obvious that the honourable member for Mr POPE (Minister for School Education) -It is Prahran is very sensitive about the issue. He is a pity there is no point of order. I should love to saying, ''We do not want 5000 jobs in Victoria in respond to the lunacy of the honourable member for ADJOURNMENT

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Malvern -or wherever he is going to stand since he lights at that intersection. She also mentioned the has been dumped - saying that honourable need to control traffic at the Greenhills Road and members have not put forward requests for capital Oxley Avenue intersections. I shall suggest that works. The truth is that of course members of the VIC ROADS officers visit the area to carry out an opposition have put in such requests. Even since last investigation in close consultation with local Wednesday the honourable member for Prahran has government and the department. changed his position on Traralgon - that is within seven days! Earlier today the honourable member for Malvern made a personal explanation, and after his He has done a somersault on the issues of the library contribution tOnight I think he needs to make and the upgrade of the administration. He has told another one. He definitely misled the House when the local candidate, ''Let's say that we might look at talking about the recommendations made by the the situation if it is in the Budget. Let's say we might Social Development Committee following its inquiry look at a third campus. But we will not look at the into speed limits in Victoria. I can understand why real issue". the honourable member was rejected by the electors of Malvern and why he is desperately looking for Honourable members interjecting. support around Mordialloc!

Mr POPE - Honourable members opposite say I congratulate the members of the Social that that is a lot of rubbish. Is the honourable Development Committee for the excellent report member for Prahran saying that he has been they have produced, the recommendations of which misrepresented by what is in this morning's are in the process of being implemented by the newspapers? This is the height of hypocrisy. Ministry of Transport. In reply to the honourable Honourable members opposite have been caught member I shall refer to recommendations Nos 6 out. If they want me to expose every one of their and 7. The Committee recommends that: capital works projects, I will do so. That is not a 6. VIC ROADS complete its study comparing crash rates threat, it is a promise! on freeways and expressways which had speed Honourable members interjecting. limits of 110 kmh. This to be completed by 30 June 1992. The SPEAKER - Order! I have already told the That refers to a study, not a recommendation -and honourable member for Ballarat North that if he the study is being undertaken at present. continues to defy the Chair I will take that into Recommendation No. 7 states: account when deciding whom I will recognise between now and the dissolution of Parliament. I Following this study the Road Safety Coordinating suggest he observe the forms of the House. Council examined the suitability of those sections of freeways and expressways where the 110 kmh speed Mr SPYKER (Minister for Transport) - The limit may safely be applied. honourable member for Greensborough raised the installation of traffic lights in Bundoora. I He misled the House in saying that the committee congratulate the honourable member for the effort recommended a speed limit of 110 kilometres an she has put into her electorate, particularly in hour. That is not the case. A study is being done and relation to the construction of the R5 ring-road. It is it will be completed shortly. I believe the facts speak an amazing achievement. The R5 is one of the for themselves. Perhaps all of us would like to drive biggest road projects ever undertaken in this country faster, but the government's strategy is about road and, with Federal funding and work carried out at safety and saving lives. the State level, can be compared with the Snowy Mountains scheme. We want to ensure not only that In 1987 when the speed limit was 110 kilometres an that work continues but also that local traffic matters hour the road toll was 780 and increased are taken into consideration. dramatically month by month, weekend by weekend. The Cabinet had long consultations with In particular, the honourable member raised the all authorities, including the Royal Automobile Club installation of traffic lights at the corner of Plenty of Victoria, the police and other community Road and Taunton Avenue. She will be pleased to organisations, about how to tackle the road toll, know that in consultation with local councils which destroys many of our young people and costs VIC ROADS has approved the installation of traffic this nation and this State millions of dollars. The ADJOURNMENT

Tuesday, 11 August 1992 ASSEMBLY 57 reduction in the speed limit in 1989 resulted in a The information reveals that the number of women's dramatic decline in the road toll. refuges will be reduced by 50 per cent to meet regional and cost cutting requirements and because Mr LEIGH (Malvern) - On a point of order, of a change of focus. Mr Speaker, if the Minister cares to read the front of the document, which I am sure the honourable They have been informed that only three or four member for Box Hill has pointed out to him, he will refuges with security of address will remain and that see that Victoria has-- access to those refuges will be through an assessment panel of professionals, such as social The SPEAKER - Order! If the honourable workers, psychiatrists, and so on. It will mean that member believes the Minister has infringed a women will have to go through a gatekeeping Standing Order or some other procedure of the assessment process before entering the 25 existing House then he is in order in raising a point of order. women's refuges. However, he should not attempt to introduce on the pretext of a point of order further discussion on the They also believe that, over a two or three-year matter he has raised for the Minister's attention. period, refuge numbers will be reduced by the There is no point of order. non-issuing of cheques. Members of the women's refuge movement were shown those policies so that Mr SPYKER (Minister for Transport) - In 1989 they could assess them, and they are concerned the speed limit was reduced to 100 kilometres an about the effects those policies will have. The hour and a package of speed cameras, booze buses coalition should say whether those are its policies. and Traffic Accident Commission advertisements The New South Wales government has refused to was put together. The road toll dramatically recognise the award system for workers in refuges; reduced. In fact, Victoria has achieved the highest those workers have had to have their salaries topped reduction in the road toll in the world. Safety up, and this has led to there being fewer workers. authorities from around the world come to Victoria and ask how we have achieved such a dramatic Mr ELDER (Ballarat North) - On a point of reduction compared with other countries. order, Mr Speaker, on 1 October 1990 you indicated to honourable members that questions and answers If the community wants to continue to reduce the to those questions should not contain hypothetical road toll a reduction in speed is absolutely essential. matters. 1 have been listening very carefully to the Victoria has the best roads in the country, but we Minister and she has been sabre-rattling for have a responsibility to recognise that speed kills. 5 minutes about supposed information she has There are no short cuts. The opposition is saying to received from an unknown source. The Minister is the community that it should not worry because making a mockery of the debate on the motion for when the opposition comes into government it will the adjournment of the sitting and 1 ask you, give the community a licence to kill. The road toll Mr Speaker, to bring her back to the matter raised by will escalate dramatically, but 1 believe the the honourable member for Box Hill. community of Victoria will reject that approach. The SPEAKER - Order! The rules applying to Mr Cooper - What a wanker! the adjournment debate are slightly different from those applying to questions without notice. The The SPEAKER - Order! The honourable honourable member for Ballarat North appeared to member for Momington will withdraw that remark. be referring to the rules applying to questions without notice. In this case, the Minister is providing Mr COOPER (Momington) -I withdraw. information on material provided to her. She is outlining the implications of the introduction of Mrs SETCHES (Minister for Community certain policy decisions. If the Minister confines her Services) - The honourable member for Box Hill remarks to such matters, she will be in order. I do raised a matter that was brought to her attention by not uphold the point of order. the combined women's refuges and other women's organisations, such as the Women's Legal Resource Mrs SETCHES (Minister for Community Group and the Domestic Violence and Incest Services) - New Zealand refuges have not had an Resource Centre. It relates to information from increase in grants for the past three years. They are impeccable sources about the coalition policies on so concerned that they are seeking money from the women's refuges. community. Advertisements showing a battered ADJOURNMENT

58 ASSEMBLY Tuesday, 11 August 1992 woman appealing for help have been inserted in were to commence attacking the opposition she newspapers. would be out of order. I do not uphold the point of order. That is what is happening in New Zealand where the support of the government is melting away Mrs SETCHES (Minister for Community through its failure to meet the needs of the people. Services) - The importance of the women's refuge There are 2S refuges in Victoria. I worked in one in movement must be clearly understood. in the context 1978 and 1979. The government is spending $5.8 of the government's policy to ensure that the million on refuges. The majority seek to maintain Violence is Ugly program is pursued as part of their secrecy and move to safer places if security is government action. It means that all the constituent breached. Each of the services receives an annual areas of government believe domestic violence is a budget of approximately $250 000. They are fully crime, is not acceptable and must be stopped. funded to enable them to go about their business of Women who are subjected to violence should have protecting women who go to such places often only refuges available to them and those refuges should in the clothes they stand up in, often with physical be secret and well funded. injuries and often without money. In addition, $1.2 million is being spent on 17 outreach services. It is anathema to the government and to me as a Such services are effective only when operated Minister that there should be such a plan afoot alongside the refuge movement. The refuge because it means that women will be at the mercy of movement believes the opposition will try to expand their principal tormentors, who are often their the outreach service at the expense of the refuge spouses. In 1991,40 per cent of all murders occurred movement, which would keep women in danger in as a result of domestic violence, the majority being their homes. men killing women. The refuges must be set up and operated in secret to enable them to protect the Mr ELDER (Ballarat North) -On a point of women who are seeking refuge. The opposition has order, Mr Speaker, I bring to your attention the no business preparing a policy that would put them memorandum you sent to members in which you in danger. said that matters must relate to government administration and not to future legislation. In The honourable member for Murray Valley raised saying what she thinks about the incoming Liberal for the attention of the Minister for Water Resources government the Minister is referring either to future a matter regarding the proposal of the Campaspe legislation or to something that is hypothetical. I ask Region Water Authority. The honourable member you to rule her out of order based on your asked the Minister not to make a decision until he memorandum of 1 October 1990. had spoken to the authority and considered the proposal. I shall relay that to the Minister. The SPEAKER - Order! The Minister will be in order if she confines her remarks to advice about the Motion agreed to. implications of policy proposals she has considered. If she ventures into the area of future legislation - I House adjourned 11.20 p.m. am not sure what future legislation the honourable member for Ballarat North had in mind - or if she