Annual Report 2012–2013
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ANNUAL REPORT 2012–2013 11 September 2013 ABN 87 537 598 625 Level 6, 8 Nicholson Street East Melbourne VIC 3002 The Hon. Ryan Smith MP PO Box 500 East Melbourne VIC 8002 Minister for Environment and Climate Change T: 03 9637 9642 F: 03 9637 8024 PO Box 500 [email protected] www.arcc.vic.gov.au EAST MELBOURNE VIC 8002 Dear Minister ALPINE RESORTS CO-ORDINATING COUNCIL 2012–13 ANNUAL REPORT In accordance with the Financial Management Act 1994, I am pleased to present the Annual Report of the Alpine Resorts Co-ordinating Council for the year ending 30 June 2013. The attached 2012–13 Annual Report highlights the key activities and programs undertaken by Council during the past year and outlines the progress made on the tasks and projects outlined in our current Corporate Plan. I trust that you find the enclosed report informative and useful. Yours sincerely Michael Marasco Chairperson Encl. REFERENCE: NP/24/3041 ALPINE RESORTS CO-ORDINATING COUNCIL Contents CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT 3 SUMMARY OF ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2012–13 Key Activities and Programs 4 Performance Indicators 10 Financial Summary of Operational Results and Financial Position 13 THE COUNCIL 14 ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE ARRANGEMENTS 16 OTHER INFORMATION 22 RISK MANAGEMENT ATTESTATION 26 INSURANCE ATTESTATION 27 GIFTS, BENEFITS AND HOSPITALITY FRAMEWORK ATTESTATION 28 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 29 Chairperson and Accountable Officer’s Declaration 29 Comprehensive Operating Statement 30 Balance Sheet 31 Statement of Changes in Equity 32 Cash Flow Statement 33 Notes to the Financial Statements 34 AUDITOR-GENERAL’S REPORT 46 APPENDIX 48 ALPINE RESORTS STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT PLANS MONITORING REPORT – 2011–12 48 DISCLOSURE INDEX 53 In accordance with the relevant provisions of the Financial Management Act 1994, this report covers the period 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013. 2 ANNUAL REPORT 2012–2013 Chairperson’s report During the 2012–13 reporting year, the focus of Council has also continued to focus on providing Council’s activities has been related to finalising and strategic advice and research that contribute to our commencing implementation of the Alpine Resorts understanding of the alpine resorts and which are of Strategic Plan 2012. Extensive consultation with direct relevance to the industry. During the reporting alpine industry stakeholders was held and I would year, Council finalised two key economic significance particularly like to thank all stakeholders, on– and reports, one on the winter significance of the off-mountain, private operators and public agencies, Australian alpine resorts and the other on the summer for making the time available in what was a busy 2012 significance of the Victorian alpine resorts. Both winter season. The contributions made at meetings studies were undertaken by the National Institute for and submissions received greatly assisted Council in Industry and Economic Research and, in the case of finalising the plan. the winter report, involved an interstate partnership I am pleased to be able to report that the plan with the Alpine Resort Management Boards, ski was submitted to the Minister for Environment lift companies and other government and private and Climate Change, the Hon Ryan Smith MP, industry partners. in October 2012 and subsequently endorsed as In April 2013, the terms of a number of Council government policy in December. Since that time, Members expired and a number of new Members a key focus of Council activities has been on joined Council. I wish to acknowledge the undertaking projects identified by the Minister as contribution of all former and existing Council ‘priority projects’; commencing activities for which Members and staff to the successful operation of it has been assigned ‘lead agency’ status; assisting the Council. In particular, I wish to acknowledge other agencies in setting up for activities for which the former Chairperson, Mr Des Powell AM, for his they have been assigned ‘lead agency’ status; and outstanding leadership of the Council. I would also establishing mechanisms to measure progress during like to acknowledge the contribution of the Alpine implementation of the plan. Resorts Management Boards and staff to Council projects. Michael Marasco Chairperson 3 ALPINE RESORTS CO-ORDINATING COUNCIL Summary of achievements in 2012–13 Key Activities and Programs In the longer term, the success of Council’s activities The Council provides a focus for co-ordinated in contributing to its stated outcomes and objectives, discussion, advocacy and consultation on issues as well as to the broader objectives of the Alpine of broad concern to alpine resort stakeholders, an Resorts (Management) Act 1997 (the Act), can be avenue through which co-ordinated action can occur assessed using a series of proxy indicators. A set of and a mechanism for consultation with the Minister outcome performance targets based on the strategic and through which the Minister may seek advice and directions on the previous strategic plan (Alpine refer matters for consideration. Resorts 2020 Strategy) are also reported on. Throughout the 2012–13 year, Council has been focused on delivering the projects and tasks outlined Strategic Positioning in its business plan, as endorsed by the Minister, while This work area is focused on finalising and undertaking other tasks requested by Government commencing implementation of the 2012 Plan. and responding to particular opportunities as they Other ‘high level’ strategic activity has focused arise. A number of significant initiatives, activities and on developing a new integrated state-wide model programs were completed, including those related for marketing Victoria’s alpine resorts, preparing to finalising and commencing implementation of the a framework and guidelines for Alpine Resort Alpine Resorts Strategic Plan 2012 (2012 Plan). Master Plans, working with the ARMBs on their With respect to its 2012–13 business plan and priority development of Strategic Management Plans and tasks and projects, Council adopted an approach a communication’s plan and ‘issues register’ to based around three key areas where it considered strengthen Council’s position within the industry. that it can really add value, together with a fourth area covering required governance tasks. These Public Consultation on the Draft Alpine Resorts areas being: strategic positioning; co-ordination Strategic Plan 2012 and co-operation; knowledge and understanding; In 2012, Council continued its review of the Victorian and corporate governance. A number of significant Government’s Alpine Resorts 2020 Strategy. The initiatives, activities and programs were completed. Act requires the preparation of an Alpine Resorts These achievements are grouped in accordance with Strategic Plan and its review by the Council every these key areas. The performance indicators are five years. The draft 2012 Plan was released for public those included in Council’s Corporate Plan 2012/13 – consultation from 12 June 2012 until 16 July 2012. 2014/15. The draft 2012 Plan proposed a more co-operative Council has again worked closely with the five and integrated approach to investment, promotion, Victorian Alpine Resort Management Boards management and use across the alpine resorts. (ARMBs), the Department of Environment and Approximately 250 people were involved in public Primary Industries (DEPI), Tourism Victoria (TV), consultation that included six workshops held at or as well as with other key alpine industry bodies. near each resort and in Melbourne. The draft plan was Emphasis has been placed on publishing Council’s well received by stakeholders for its realistic approach strategic, research and project work to ensure that it and achievable outcomes. A total of 64 submissions is available for the information and use of all. were received that highlighted several areas of broad concern. These concerns were addressed and/or considered when finalising the recommendations in the 2012 Plan for Government. 4 ANNUAL REPORT 2012–2013 Alpine Resorts Strategic Plan 2012 Marketing the Alpine Resorts The 2012 Plan was released in December 2012, The 2012 Plan highlighted the need for a more following endorsement by the Victorian Government. strategic and co-ordinated approach to state-wide The plan takes an integrated approach to the marketing of the alpine resorts that better utilises opportunities and challenges facing the alpine the resources that the various alpine industry industry. It sets out the strategic framework stakeholders are committing to marketing efforts, and direction for the development, promotion, including more effective and co-operative marketing management and use of Victoria’s six alpine resorts: solutions for Victoria to grow visitation, yield and Falls Creek, Lake Mountain, Mount Baw Baw, Mount expenditure across alpine resorts, regions, the state Buller, Mount Hotham and Mount Stirling. and national program areas. The vision of the plan is that ‘Victoria’s alpine A key direction was for the Council and TV, consistent resorts will be vibrant, growing and environmentally with their legislative responsibilities, to drive a more sustainable places, delivering alpine recreational co-ordinated approach to marketing, including a five- tourism experiences that are available to all’. The year strategic marketing plan that outlines activities plan, through its six strategic objectives, focuses on the alpine resorts, regions and the state should each the long-term financial viability of the alpine resorts, be undertaking. This new