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3066 ARCC Annual Report Alpine Resorts Co-ordinating Council 2003/2004 Annual Report ii Alpine Resorts Co-ordinating Council Annual Report 2003/2004 Alpine Resorts Co-ordinating Council Annual Report 2003/2004 1 Contents 2003-2004 In Review Reporting Requirements under the Whistleblowers Protection Act 2001 9 Chairperson’s Report 2 Information Privacy 9 2003-2004 Key Achievements 3 Review of Operations and Financial Conditions 3 Financial Reports Certification of Financial Statements 10 The Council Statement of Financial Performance 10 Establishment and Role 4 Statement of Financial Position as at 30 June 2004 12 Council Mission 4 Statement of Cash Flows for Year Organisational Structure 4 Ended 30 June 2004 12 Undertakings and Services Provided 4 Notes to and forming part of the Council Meetings 5 Financial Report 13 Membership 5 Auditor-General’s Report 22 Disclosure Index 23 Legislative Compliance Freedom of Information 8 This report covers the period 1 July 2003 to 30 June 2004, in accordance with the relevant Reporting Requirements under Part II provisions of the Financial Management Act 1994. of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 8 Reporting Disclosures under the Financial Management Act 1994 8 2 Alpine Resorts Co-ordinating Council Annual Report 2003/2004 Alpine Resorts Co-ordinating Council Annual Report 2003/2004 3 2003-04 In Review Review of Operations and Financial Conditions Five Year Financial Summary 2003-04 2002-03 2001-02 2000-01 1999-00 Chairperson’s Report At the same time the Minister released the As I was only appointed to the position of 2003-2004 Key Achievements Revenue from Support Payments 298,344 240,599 97,846 90,918 78,055 Alpine Resorts 2020 Draft Strategy for Chairperson of the Council towards the Other Revenue 3,051 67,182 28,809 2,416 41,711 During the report period the Council: The Council continues to provide a forum public consultation. Following a review end of the reporting period I would like • Finalised the culmination of its work Total Revenue 301,395 307,781 126,655 93,334 119,766 for addressing a range of industry wide of submissions the Minister released the to acknowledge that the successes that the to address the problems faced by small issues that face Victorian Alpine Resorts. Government’s approved Alpine Resorts Council has been able to achieve came under Operating Expenses 294,097 229,004 155,514 165,107 78,454 2020 Strategy in June 2004. Council played the leadership of my predecessor, Warick resorts in trying to achieve a viable future; Council played a critical role in addressing an important role in the development of the Leeming. I would particularly like to thank dealt with fundamental structural issues Net Operating Result 7,338 78,777 (28,859) (71,773) 41,312 affecting all resorts; to bring about the end the problems faced by the small resorts Strategy and will now play an important Warick for his work and dedication as Total Assets 956,849 174,485 50,907 59,614 73,800 (Lake Mountain, Mount Baw Baw and role in its implementation. inaugural Chairperson during the difficult to the widely-criticised system of support Mount Stirling) in trying to achieve viable and challenging transition from centralised payments from large to small resorts; and, Total Liabilities 4,566 129,540 84,739 64,587 7,000 During the reporting period the Government futures, as well as dealing with fundamental management of Alpine Resorts under the obtained forgiveness of debts incurred introduced legislation to provide for the The Council receives its funding chiefly from contributions by the Boards. In the financial year structural problems affecting all Alpine former Alpine Resorts Commission to the by the former resort management body. formation of a single Board to manage ending 30 June 2004 an amount of $900,000 has been provided by Government as Contributed Resorts. Council was delighted by the management structure that we have today. The announcement by the Minister for Mount Buller and Mount Stirling, to enhance Capital for asset works at Mount Buller/Mount Stirling. Government’s Alpine Resorts Reform Environment, the Hon John Thwaites the Council’s role in strategic planning, to The Council is now entering a new and Detailed financial information about the performance of the Council is contained in the financial Package announced by the Hon John MP, of the Government’s Alpine Resorts implement the Reform Package, and to deal exciting era with the addition of key roles statements contained in this report. Thwaites MP, Minister for Environment, Reform Package in August 2003, which with a number of management issues raised in strategic planning for Victorian Alpine The Council is not aware of any issues that would impact on its future performance. at Falls Creek on 30 August 2003. The also included funding of $900,000 for by the Council and Boards. The legislation Resorts. The achievements over the past Reform Package addresses problems that bridge and entry works at the entrance to came into effect in May 2004. Together these 12 months are the culmination of much hard have been present since the formation of Mount Stirling and $975,000 for visitor • Established an All Season Committee • Jointly brokered the resolution, with the reforms place Alpine Resorts in a strong work and leave the Council well placed to Alpine Resort Management Boards facilities at Lake Mountain, in large measure in January 2004 to provide overall advice Australian Ski Areas Association, Boards position to achieve a viable and sustainable tackle the future. (Boards) in 1998 and incorporates almost followed the recommendations put forward and coordination of projects relating to and Government, of concerns over public future for the benefit of all Victorians. every recommendation made by the Council. in the Council’s Small Resorts Funding four season use of Victoria’s Alpine Resorts liability and insurance waivers. This led to Also in June 2004 new members were Arrangements Report. and their regions. It has commenced the the introduction of legislation amending the appointed to the Council following an • Played an important role in the formulation development of a five year plan to build Fair Trading Act 1999 in October 2003. four season use and strengthen synergies expression of interest process conducted by Andrew Fairley of the Alpine Resort 2020 Strategy through • Continued its watching brief on the land with sub alpine towns and valleys. The Minister Thwaites. I would like to welcome Chairperson the establishment and support of a broad stability risk management programs being Committee convened a successful workshop new members, John Dyson and John Stanley, stakeholder and industry group, the 2020 undertaken by Boards. and thank retiring members, Warick Leeming Working Group, chaired by the Hon in February 2004 to initiate its tasks. • Assisted the Mount Baw Baw Board (Chairperson), Malcolm Calder and Kevin John Button. The 2020 Working Group • Played a key role in the Board of Alpine in its efforts to attract additional private Love, for their contributions. reviewed submissions and reported to Tourism (BART). Council worked with sector investment to the resort, including Minister Thwaites. The Minister released Boards, lift companies and Tourism Victoria the development of a management and the Alpine Resorts 2020 Draft Strategy in establishing strategic directions for joint development agreement and request for for public comment in August 2003 and, marketing and was particularly pleased to proposals package. following review of submissions received, see BART expand its role to encompass all released the approved Alpine Resorts 2020 season marketing of Alpine Resorts. • Provided a forum for discussion of industry Strategy at Mount Buller on 12 June 2004. and resort wide strategic issues. 4 Alpine Resorts Co-ordinating Council Annual Report 2003/2004 Alpine Resorts Co-ordinating Council Annual Report 2003/2004 5 The Council Establishment and Role Council Mission Undertakings and Council Meetings Membership on issues involving sustainable tourism and is a current Board member of Ecotourism The Council was established in accordance To facilitate the Boards’ achievement of the Services Provided The Council meets on a bi-monthly basis Section 17 of the Act provides that the Australia and The International Ecotourism with the provisions of the Alpine Resorts Government’s objectives for Alpine Resorts. and held 4 Council meetings during the Council consists of the Chairperson and The Council provides a forum for discussion Society. Andrew is a keen skier. (Management) Act 1997 (the Act) and reports reporting period. In addition members met four members appointed by the Governor in and consultation on issues of broad concern to, and is responsible to, the Minister for on an as required, informal basis to progress Council and the Chairpersons of each ARMB. Malcolm Calder (resigned 14 July 2003) to Alpine Resort stakeholders, an avenue Environment. The statutory functions of the Organisational Structure specific issues. During the reporting period the terms of Malcolm is a former Professor of Botany through which coordinated action can occur Council were significantly expanded as a appointment for some members expired at the University of Melbourne. He has and a mechanism for consultation with the The Council does not have a separate Audit result of legislative changes that came into Minister for Environment and new appointments were made. Unless extensive knowledge of conservation issues on Minister and through which the Minister Committee;
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