Estimates Committee C 2009 Additional Information

Estimates Committee C 2009

Additional Information

Volume 1 of 1 Estimates Committee C 2009 Additional Information

Table of Contents

Minutes of Meetings

¾ 18 June 2009 ¾ 29 June 2009 ¾ 16 July 2009 ¾ 28 July 2009

Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy and Minister for Trade

¾ Questions on Notice (Non-Government) ¾ Answers to Questions on Notice (Non-Government) ¾ Questions on Notice (Government) ¾ Answers to Questions on Notice (Government) ¾ Answers to Questions taken on Notice at Hearing ¾ Documentation tabled at Hearing

Minister for Community Services and Housing and Minister for Women

¾ Questions on Notice (Non-Government) ¾ Answers to Questions on Notice (Non-Government) ¾ Questions on Notice (Government) ¾ Answers to Questions on Notice (Government) ¾ Documentation tabled at Hearing

Minister for Infrastructure and Planning

Minutes of Meeting 18 June 2009 Minutes

Original Held: RD

File No: Est C 2009

ESTIMATES COMMITTEE C MINUTES Meeting at 1.11pm on Thursday, 18 June 2009 Room 5.01a Parliamentary Annexe

Present: Mr Evan Moorhead MP (Chair) Ms Peta-Kaye Croft MP (from 1.16pm) Mr David Gibson MP Mr Steven Kilburn MP Mrs Rosemary Menkens MP Mr Jeff Seeney MP Ms Lillian van Litsenburg MP

In attendance: Ms Renee Easten, Research Director Ms Jenny North, Executive Assistant

Apologies: Nil

Election of Deputy The Chair called for nominations for the position of Deputy Chair: Chair. Mr Seeney was nominated for the position of Deputy Chair by Mrs Menkens and the nomination was seconded by Mr Gibson. There being no further nominations, Mr Seeney was declared elected as Deputy Chair.

Estimates Inquiry The committee considered the draft inquiry timetable timetable: provided, especially noting the timeframe for questions on notice and answers to questions taken on notice at the hearing. On the motion of Mr Seeney, seconded by Mr Kilburn, the committee resolved that Members’ questions on notice and notice of areas of examination in detail be forwarded to the research director by 3pm on Friday, 26 June 2009 and that Ministers’ answers to questions taken on notice at the hearing, and any additional information about an answer given at the hearing, are forwarded to the research director by 5pm, Monday 20 July 2009. The committee agreed to adopt the draft inquiry timetable.

Hearing program Hearing Time Allocations for Thursday 16 The committee discussed the draft timetable. July 2009: On the motion of Mr Seeney, seconded by Ms van Litsenburg, the committee resolved that for the committee's public hearing on Thursday, 16 July 2009, the order and time allocations as amended below be adopted.

Portfolio Organisational Unit Session Time

Minister for Natural Department of Natural Resources 8:30am – 10:15am Resources, Mines and Energy and Minister for Trade

Break 10:15am – 10:30am

Minister for Natural Department of Mines and Energy 10:30am – 11:15am Resources, Mines and Energy and Minister for Energy GOCs/Energy Ombudsman 11:15am – 12:15am Trade Trade Queensland 12:15pm – 12:45pm

Lunch 12:45pm – 1:30pm

Minister for Community Services and Housing Department of Housing 1:30pm – 2:30pm

and Minister for Women Department of Communities and Office for Women 2:30pm – 3:45pm

Break 3:45pm – 4:00pm

Minister for Infrastructure Department of Infrastructure and 4:00pm – 5:45pm and Planning Planning

Introductory statements, order of questioning and non- committee members On the motion of Mr Gibson, seconded by Mr Kilburn, the committee resolved that non-committee members be given leave to ask questions during the hearing.

Broadcasting of the Hearing On the motion of Mr Seeney, seconded by Mrs Menkens, the committee resolved that: • That television film coverage and photography be allowed during the Chair’s opening statements and the introductory statements of the Ministers as well as for a short period during each changeover of ministerial advisors; and • That audio and video of the hearing recorded by Parliamentary Service cameras and microphones in the Red Chamber shall be broadcast by the Parliamentary Service via the Service’s website and to receivers throughout the Parliamentary Precinct. RULES FOR THE RADIO AND TELEVISION BROADCASTING, INCLUDING REBROADCASTING, OF THE PROCEEDINGS: 1. Broadcasting of the proceedings shall be for the purpose of making fair and accurate reports of those proceedings, and, in particular: a. shall not be the subject of commercial sponsorship or be used for commercial advertising; and b. shall not be used for electoral advertising. 2. Recording and broadcasting of the proceedings shall not be such as to interfere with the conduct of those proceedings. 3. The committee may report to the House any willful breach of these conditions. GUIDELINES FOR CAMERA OPERATORS • The Parliamentary Service is responsible for video broadcasting of the proceedings of the Legislative Assembly’s committees. • The broadcasting of the public hearing of Estimates Committee C must support a dignified, accurate and consistent image of the committee. To achieve this image, camera operators shall comply with the following guidelines: 1. Cameras will only begin to film when the Chair declares the hearing open, and will cease filming when the Chair declares the hearing closed, adjourned or suspended. 2. Generally, cameras should only focus on the committee member or minister, or to a ministerial advisor to whom a minister has referred a question to answer. Shots should be no closer than ‘head and shoulders’. 3. Cameras should never focus on a committee member who is not asking a question or a minister or ministerial advisor who is not giving an answer. 4. Fine tuning or variations to depths of field at the discretion of the operator is acceptable. 5. Sparing use of wide-angle shot may be used at other times. 6. Reaction shots of a committee member, minister or ministerial advisor are not permitted. 7. If an exchange between committee members, a minister and ministerial advisors is too fast to permit normal camera switching, a wider camera shot incorporating those involved in the exchange, including the Chair, is permitted. 8. In the event of unparliamentary behaviour or disturbance in the proceeding, the camera is to focus on the Chair or a slightly wider angle shot of the hearing which does not show the offending incident. 9. No close-up shots of committee members’, ministers’ or advisors’ papers are permitted. Instructions from the Chair in relation to the operation of the vision equipment shall be observed.

Ministers’ use of ancillary materials The committee discussed the possible use by Ministers of ancillary materials at the hearing. The committee agreed that Ministers be allowed to use ancillary materials during the hearing, subject to compliance with the following guidelines: • The materials should not be of a size or nature which could create safety or security issues (eg they impede movement within the Chamber, impede access to and from the Chamber, require power cords to be run across the floor or are difficult to move into, and out of, the Parliamentary precinct) • If the materials contain or depict information, that information should also be presented to the committee in documentary or other acceptable form. • Advance notice should be given to the research director of the nature of any ancillary materials the Minister proposes using, so that the committee can assess its compliance with the above.

Catering: The committee agreed that morning and afternoon tea would be provided and members would arrange their own lunches. Coffee and tea making facilities will be available all day behind the Chamber. Ms Croft arrived at 1.16pm

Next meeting: 8:00am, Thursday, 16 July 2009 in Room A.35.

Adjournment: There being no further business, the meeting closed at 1:17pm.

Confirmed the 16th day of July 2009.

Mr Evan Moorhead MP Chair

ATTACHMENT A

ESTIMATES COMMITTEE C DRAFT INQUIRY TIMETABLE 2009

TIME/DATE DETAILS

1.00pm, Thur 18 June First Meeting (Room 5.01a Parliamentary Annexe)

Questions on Notice from Committee Members to be provided to the 3.00pm, Fri 26 June Research Director (SO 181(1) & 181 (2))*

Notices of intention to examine in detail (if any) to be provided to the 3.00pm, Fri 26 June Research Director (SO179(1))

Answers to Questions on Notice to be provided to the Research Director 10.00am, Wed 15 July for distribution to Committee Members (SO 181(3))

8.00am, Thur 16 July Pre–hearing meeting in A.35 [behind Legislative Council (Red) Chamber]

8.30am, Thur 16 July Public Hearing commences in Red Chamber

Answers to Questions taken on notice at hearing to be provided to the 5.00pm, Mon 20 July Research Director for distribution to Committee Members (SO 182(3)(b))

4.00pm, Fri 24 July Draft Report circulated to Committee Members

Committee meeting to consider and adopt draft report (Room TBA – 11.00am, Tues 28 July teleconference facilities available)

Statements of reservation/dissenting reports to be provided to the 11.00am, Wed 29 July Research Director ‘within 24 hours after the committee’s reports is adopted’ (SO 187(3))

Tabling of report and additional information folders Mon 3 August 2009 (SO 189)

*SO=Standing Order ATTACHMENT B

ESTIMATES COMMITTEE C HEARING PROGRAM - THURSDAY 16 JULY 2009 LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL CHAMBER

PORTFOLIO TIME

MINISTER FOR NATURAL RESOURCES, MINES AND ENERGY AND MINISTER FOR TRADE

Department of Natural Resources 8:30am – 10:15am

Morning tea 10:15am – 10:30am

Department of Mines and Energy 10:30am – 11:15am

Energy GOCs/Energy Ombudsman 11:15am – 12:15pm

Trade Queensland 12:15pm – 12:45pm

Lunch 12:45pm – 1:30pm

MINISTER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES AND HOUSING AND MINISTER FOR WOMEN

Department of Housing 1:30pm – 2:30pm

Department of Communities and Office for Women 2:30pm – 3:45pm

Break 3:45pm – 4:00pm

MINISTER FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND PLANNING

Department of Infrastructure and Planning 4:00pm – 5:45pm

ATTACHMENT C

ESTIMATES COMMITTEE C BROADCASTING OF HEARING PROCEEDINGS THURSDAY 16 JULY 2009 LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL CHAMBER

Proposed Resolution:

That television film coverage and photography be allowed during the Chair’s opening statements and the introductory statements of the Ministers as well as for a short period during each changeover of ministerial advisors; and

That audio and video of the hearing recorded by Parliamentary Service cameras and microphones in the Red Chamber shall be broadcast by the Parliamentary Service via the Service’s website and to receivers throughout the Parliamentary Precinct. RULES FOR THE RADIO AND TELEVISION BROADCASTING, INCLUDING REBROADCASTING, OF THE PROCEEDINGS: 1. Broadcasting of the proceedings shall be for the purpose of making fair and accurate reports of those proceedings, and, in particular: a. shall not be the subject of commercial sponsorship or be used for commercial advertising; and b. shall not be used for electoral advertising. 2. Recording and broadcasting of the proceedings shall not be such as to interfere with the conduct of those proceedings. 3. The committee may report to the House any willful breach of these conditions. GUIDELINES FOR CAMERA OPERATORS The Parliamentary Service is responsible for video broadcasting of the proceedings of the Legislative Assembly’s committees. The broadcasting of the public hearing of Estimates Committee C must support a dignified, accurate and consistent image of the committee. To achieve this image, camera operators shall comply with the following guidelines: 1. Cameras will only begin to film when the Chair declares the hearing open, and will cease filming when the Chair declares the hearing closed, adjourned or suspended. 2. Generally, cameras should only focus on the committee member or minister, or to a ministerial advisor to whom a minister has referred a question to answer. Shots should be no closer than ‘head and shoulders’. 3. Cameras should never focus on a committee member who is not asking a question or a minister or ministerial advisor who is not giving an answer. 4. Fine tuning or variations to depths of field at the discretion of the operator is acceptable. 5. Sparing use of wide-angle shot may be used at other times. 6. Reaction shots of a committee member, minister or ministerial advisor are not permitted. 7. If an exchange between committee members, a minister and ministerial advisors is too fast to permit normal camera switching, a wider camera shot incorporating those involved in the exchange, including the Chair, is permitted. 8. In the event of unparliamentary behaviour or disturbance in the proceeding, the camera is to focus on the Chair or a slightly wider angle shot of the hearing which does not show the offending incident. 9. No close-up shots of committee members’, ministers’ or advisors’ papers are permitted.

Instructions from the Chair in relation to the operation of the vision equipment shall be observed.

Minutes of Meeting 29 June 2009 Minutes

Original Held: RD

File No: Est C 2009

ESTIMATES COMMITTEE C MINUTES Meeting at 11.00am on Monday, 29 June 2009 by teleconference Room 5.04a Parliamentary Annexe

Present: Mr Evan Moorhead MP (Chair) Mr Jeff Seeney MP (Deputy Chair) Mr David Gibson MP Mr Steven Kilburn MP Mrs Rosemary Menkens MP (from 11.05am) Ms Lillian van Litsenburg MP

In attendance: Ms Renee Easten, Research Director Ms Jenny North, Executive Assistant

Apologies: Ms Peta-Kaye Croft MP

Estimates Inquiry The Chair opened the meeting and advised the Committee timetable: of the changes to the hearing timetable, which included revised department names and Mrs Menkens suggested amendments. Discussion ensued. On the motion of Ms van Litsenburg, seconded by Mr Seeney, the committee resolved to rescind the Committee’s resolution of the 18 June 2009 to adopt the public hearing timetable. On the motion of Mr Gibson, seconded by Mr Kilburn, the committee resolved to adopt for the committee's public hearing on Thursday, 16 July 2009, the timetable as amended below.

Portfolio Organisational Unit Session Time

Minister for Natural Department of Natural Resources 8:30am – 10:15am Resources, Mines and Energy and Minister for Trade

Break 10:15am – 10:30am Minister for Natural Queensland Mines and Energy 10:30am – 11:15am Resources, Mines and Energy and Minister for Energy GOCs/Energy 11:15am – 12:15am Trade Ombudsman/Office of Clean Energy Trade Queensland 12:15pm – 12:45pm Lunch 12:45pm – 1:30pm

Minister for Community Housing and Homelessness 1:30pm – 2:30pm Services and Housing Services and Office for Women and Minister for Women Community and Youth Justice 2:30pm – 3:45pm Services and Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Break 3:45pm – 4:00pm

Minister for Infrastructure Department of Infrastructure and 4:00pm – 5:45pm and Planning Planning

Ministers’ use of The committee had previously discussed the possible use by ancillary materials: Ministers of ancillary materials at the hearing at it’s meeting on 18 June 2009.

At that meeting the committee agreed that Ministers would be allowed to use ancillary materials during the hearing, subject to compliance with the following guidelines: • The materials should not be of a size or nature which could create safety or security issues (eg, they impede movement within the Chamber, impede access to and from the Chamber, require power cords to be run across the floor, are difficult to move into and out of the Parliamentary precinct) • If the materials contain or depict information, that information should also be presented to the committee in documentary or other acceptable form. • Advance notice should be given to the research director of the nature of any ancillary materials the Minister proposes using, so that the committee can assess its compliance with the above. The Research Director advised members that the secretariat had been notified that the Minister for Community Services and Housing and Minister for Women would be utilising flip charts and other materials relevant to her portfolio. Discussion ensued. Mrs Menkens joined the meeting at 11.05am. The Committee agreed that if the materials fell within the above guidelines and were relevant to, added to, or supported the answers to the questions, that they be allowed, but that no promotional materials could be displayed. Once the materials were no longer required by the Minister, they should be removed from the chamber. Item noted. For the benefit of Mrs Menkens the Chair recapped the items discussed before she joined the meeting.

Next meeting: 8:00am, Thursday, 16 July 2009 in Room A.35.

Adjournment: There being no further business, the meeting closed at 11:09am.

Confirmed the 16th day of July 2009.

Mr Evan Moorhead MP Chair

ESTIMATES COMMITTEE C HEARING PROGRAM - THURSDAY 16 JULY 2009 LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL CHAMBER

PORTFOLIO TIME

MINISTER FOR NATURAL RESOURCES, MINES AND ENERGY AND MINISTER FOR TRADE

Department of Natural Resources 8:30am – 10:15am

Morning tea 10:15am – 10:30am

Queensland Mines and Energy 10:30am – 11:15am Energy GOCs/Energy Ombudsman/Office of Clean 11:15am – 12:15pm Energy 12:15pm – 12:45pm Trade Queensland

Lunch 12:45pm – 1:30pm

MINISTER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES AND HOUSING AND MINISTER FOR WOMEN

Housing and Homelessness Services and Office for 1:30pm – 2:30pm Women 2:30pm – 3:45pm Community and Youth Justice Services and Commission for Children and Young People and

Child Guardian

Break 3:45pm – 4:00pm

MINISTER FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND PLANNING

Department of Infrastructure and Planning 4:00pm – 5:45pm

Minutes of Meeting 16 July 2009 Minutes [DRAFT]

Original Held: RD

File No: Est C 2009

ESTIMATES COMMITTEE C MINUTES Meeting at 8.02am on Thursday, 16 July 2009 Room A.35 Parliament House

Present: Mr Evan Moorhead MP (Chair) Mr Jeff Seeney MP (Deputy Chair) Ms Peta-Kaye Croft MP Mr David Gibson MP Mrs Rosemary Menkens MP Ms Lillian van Litsenburg MP

In attendance: Ms Renee Easten, Research Director Ms Jenny North, Executive Assistant

Apologies: Mr Steven Kilburn MP

Confirmation of On the motion of Mr Seeney, seconded by Ms van Minutes of previous Litsenburg, the committee resolved that the minutes of the meeting: meetings on 18 and 29 June 2009 be confirmed.

Business arising nil from the Minutes:

Public hearing Standing Orders 177, 178, 180 and 183 procedures: Chair requests committee members to note the following

matters concerning the hearing: • Questions are to be directed to the Minister, not to his advisers. The Minister may refer questions to his advisers to answer. • Questions shall be no longer than 1 minute and answers no longer than 3 minutes. The member asking the question may agree to extend the time for an answer, but any extension over 2 minutes must be agreed to by the chair. • One bell will sound 15 seconds before the expiration of time limits, and a double bell will sound at the expiration of the time limit. A double bell will also sound 2 minutes after an extension of time has been given. • Questioning will be conducted in 20 minute sessions, rotating between government and non-government members. The first session will be allocated to non- government members. • Documents may only be tabled by the Minister, a witness or committee member, with the leave of the committee. • Any time expended when committee deliberates in private is to be equally apportioned between government and non-government members. • The committee has given leave for non-committee members to attend and ask questions. • Ministers may make opening statements of up to 5 minutes.

Release of inquiry On the motion of Mr Seeney, seconded by Ms van documents: Litsenburg, the committee resolved to authorise the publication of all documents so far presented to it in the course of its inquiry, pursuant to section 50(2) of the Parliament of Queensland Act 2001. The Chair advised members that a further resolution covering all documents presented to the committee during the remaining stages of its inquiry, will be proposed at the committee’s final meeting.

Other business: Nil

Next meeting: At 11.00am on Tuesday 28 July 2009 in room 5.04a of the Parliamentary Annexe to consider the draft report. Members may attend by teleconference if they wish. Confirmation of the time of that meeting will be sent out in due course. A draft report will be emailed to Members by 4.00pm on Friday, 24 July 2009, as previously agreed.

Close: There being no further business, the meeting closed at 8:06am.

Confirmed the 28th day of July 2009.

Mr Evan Moorhead MP Chair

Minutes of Meeting 28 July 2009 Minutes

Original Held: RD

File No: Est C 2009 ESTIMATES COMMITTEE C MINUTES Meeting at 11.02am on Tuesday, 28 July 2009 by teleconference Room 5.04a Parliamentary Annex

Present: Mr Evan Moorhead MP (Chair) Mr Jeff Seeney MP (Deputy Chair) Ms Peta-Kaye Croft MP Mrs Betty Kiernan MP Mrs Rosemary Menkens MP Mr Steven Kilburn MP

In attendance: Ms Renee Easten, Research Director Ms Jenny North, Executive Assistant

Apologies: Mr David Gibson MP Ms Lillian van Litsenburg MP The Chair advised the Committee that Ms van Litsenburg was overseas attending a funeral, and that Mrs Kiernan had been appointed to Estimates Committee C, in her place, for the remainder of the Estimates process.

Confirmation of On the motion of Ms Croft, seconded by Mr Seeney, the Minutes of previous committee resolved that the minutes of the meeting on 16 meeting: July 2009 be confirmed.

Consideration of On the motion of Mr Moorhead, seconded by Mr Kilburn, the Chair’s draft Report committee resolved that the Chair’s draft report be adopted as the report of the committee.

Reservations or The Chair asked whether any members are proposing to dissenting reports lodge a statement of reservation or a dissenting report. The Research Director advised that David Gibson had notified the secretariat that he would be providing a statement of reservation or a dissenting report. Mr Seeney and Mrs Menkens advised that they would each be providing a statement of reservation. The Chair noted that a statement of reservation or dissenting report, signed by the relevant member, must be provided to the Research Director within 24 hours (by 11.00am on Wednesday 29 July 2009). The Research Director advised that she would be off-site at a conference at that time and asked that those documents be initially provided to the Committee’s executive assistant.

Release of On the motion of Mr Seeney, seconded by Mrs Kiernan, the remaining inquiry committee resolved that pursuant to section 50(2) of the documents: Parliament of Queensland Act 2001 and Standing Order 182(3)(e), and further to the resolution passed at its pre- hearing meeting on 16 July 2009, the committee authorises the publication of all remaining documents presented to it in the course of its inquiry.

Determination of On the motion of Mr Seeney, seconded by Mr Kilburn, the additional material to committee resolved that the committee table, together with be tabled with the report, a volume of “Additional Information”, which will report(s) and contain: minutes • the meeting minutes; • the questions on notice; • the answers to questions on notice; • documents tabled at hearing; • the answers to questions taken on notice at the hearing; and • the hearing transcript.

Hearing transcript The Chair discussed requested editorial amendments to the hearing transcript noting those which were approved by the Chief Hansard Reporter. On the motion of Ms Croft, seconded by Mr Kilburn, the committee resolved that the transcript of the hearing, as so edited, be confirmed.

Date for tabling On the motion of Mr Seeney, seconded by Ms Croft, the committee agreed to table the Report of Estimates Committee C and the volume of “Additional Information” on Monday 3 August 2009.

Other business: The Chair advised that he would be in Parliament House on 3 August 2009, for tabling of the report. Close: There being no further business, the meeting closed at 11:10am.

Certified correct the 3rd day of August 2009.

Mr Evan Moorhead MP Chair

Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy and Minister for Trade

Questions on Notice (Non-Government) QUESTION ON NOTICE

ESTIMATES COMMITTEE C

26 June 2009

Mr Jeff Seeney, MP, Member for Callide

to ask The Minister for Mines and Energy

With reference to SDS 2-21 and the industry consultation regarding the proposal to amend the royalty regime for petroleum and changes to metalliferous royalties announced in the 2008-09 budget, can the Minister provide:

• the names of the top twenty industry groups and companies that have been consulted and the times and dates of these consultations; • how much each of those groups or companies have paid in royalties and for what tonnage; • when the proposed Regulatory Impact Statement from both this budget and last years will be published?

QUESTION ON NOTICE

ESTIMATES COMMITTEE C

26 June 2009

Mr Jeff Seeney, MP, Member for Callide

to ask The Minister for Mines and Energy

With reference to Table 1.2 of page 22 of the Capital Statement “Queensland Future Growth Fund projects”, can the Minister outline:

• the total amounts committed to fund the business cases, scoping studies, and pre-feasibility studies of the ZeroGen project along with the Callide Oxyfuel project and the Tarong Energy post-combustion project; • the commitments already made to ZeroGen versus other Clean Coal technology projects of its kind such as those to XStrata and GE, including the costs already spent on business

QUESTION ON NOTICE

ESTIMATES COMMITTEE C

26 June 2009

Mr Jeff Seeney, MP, Member for Callide

to ask The Minister for Mines and Energy

With reference to the department 2008-09 predicted initiatives sourced at SDS 2-6, can the Minister please provide details as to: the amount of the Smart Mining-Future Prosperity program for stimulating exploration has been directed towards the rapid development of underground coal gasification and coal seam gas production;

QUESTION ON NOTICE

ESTIMATES COMMITTEE C

26 June 2009

Mr Jeff Seeney, MP, Member for Callide

to ask The Minister for Mines and Energy

With reference to the Capital Statement on page 18, can the Minister outline: the budgeted capital spend of ENERGEX and Ergon Energy (being more than $2billion) by proposed region in relation to the augmentation and maintenance of the distribution network

QUESTION ON NOTICE

ESTIMATES COMMITTEE C

26 June 2009

Mr Jeff Seeney, MP, Member for Callide

to ask The Minister for Mines and Energy

With reference to SDS 3-242, will the Minister outline the details of the $26million blowout in Grants and Subsidies attributed to the Queensland Water Commission for communications campaigns? In particular:

• a full list of the companies or consultants paid by this amount of money;

• a full list of the elements of the communications campaigns that comprised the amount

QUESTION ON NOTICE

ESTIMATES COMMITTEE C

26 June 2009

Mr Jeff Seeney, MP, Member for Callide

to ask The Minister for Mines and Energy

With reference to SDS 3-204 and the $300million in rebates returned to the people of Queensland, can the Minister outline:

• the details by region that received rebates; • what amount of savings of water have been calculated in these areas; • whether the home or garden was the dominant user of the water in these areas

QUESTION ON NOTICE

ESTIMATES COMMITTEE C

26 June 2009

Mr Jeff Seeney, MP, Member for Callide

to ask The Minister for Mines and Energy

With reference to SDS 2-7 and the establishment under the Department of Mines and Energy industry exploration ambassadors to promote Queensland opportunities across the world, with the Minister provide a break-down of each ambassador proposed by:

• Staff Position • Salary • Travel expenses • General expenses • Allowances • Benefits • Living expenses • Benchmarks used to measure performance

QUESTION ON NOTICE

ESTIMATES COMMITTEE C

26 June 2009

Mr Jeff Seeney, MP, Member for Callide

to ask The Minister for Mines and Energy

With reference to SDS 2-14 and outbound trade missions –

Detail by destination all 2008-09 outbound trade missions, broken down by:

• Destination/s; • Date of trip; • Total cost (listing travel, accommodation and entertainment expenses separately); • Who travelled on this mission and their role; • Purpose of trade mission; and • Benchmarks used to measure success.

QUESTION ON NOTICE

ESTIMATES COMMITTEE C

26 June 2009

Mr Jeff Seeney, MP, Member for Callide

to ask The Minister for Mines and Energy

With reference to SDS 2-9 and overseas locations –

Provide a listing of the operating cost of each office location, detailing:

• Number of staff; • Salary level of each staff member • Position of each staff member; • Travel expenses of each staff member • General expenses of each staff member • Allowances of each staff member • Benefits of each staff member • Living expenses of each staff member • Benchmarks used to measure performance

QUESTION ON NOTICE

ESTIMATES COMMITTEE C

26 June 2009

Mr Jeff Seeney, MP, Member for Callide

to ask The Minister for Mines and Energy

With reference to SDS 3-207 and drought assistance rebates, will the Minister outline:

• the regions around that have received these rebates; • the amount given in rebates to those individual regions to rural irrigation water users on payment of fixed water supply charges

Answers to Questions on Notice (Non-Government) PRE-HEARING NON-GOVERNMENT QUESTION ON NOTICE

ESTIMATES COMMITTEE C 2009

No. 1

asked on Friday, 26 June 2009

MR SEENEY ASKED THE MINISTER FOR NATURAL RESOURCES, MINES AND ENERGY AND MINISTER FOR TRADE (MR ROBERTSON)—

QUESTION:

ANSWER:

Firstly, I draw the member’s attention to Standing Order 181 (5) which clearly states that each question is not to contain sub-parts or to, in effect, ask more than one question.

I will however proceed to answer the multi-part question as one question.

The Metalliferous Industry Consultation Paper is scheduled to be released for public comment in the near future.

The Government is currently assessing the petroleum royalty options and will shortly decide on the best course of action.

Due to reasons of confidentiality, details in relation to tonnages and actual payments by companies cannot be provided.

The following table provides the royalty amounts paid for petroleum and base and precious metals operations.

Accrued Royalty Revenue Year Ended Petroleum Base & Precious Metals 30-Jun-08 $72,853,680 $188,620,601 30-Jun-07 $67,034,620 $202,599,064

PRE-HEARING NON-GOVERNMENT QUESTION ON NOTICE

ESTIMATES COMMITTEE C 2009

No. 2

asked on Friday, 26 June 2009

MR SEENEY ASKED THE MINISTER FOR NATURAL RESOURCES, MINES AND ENERGY AND MINISTER FOR TRADE (MR ROBERTSON)—

QUESTION:

With reference to Table 1.2 of page 22 of the Capital Statement “Queensland Future Growth Fund projects”, can the Minister outline:

• the total amounts committed to fund the business cases, scoping studies, and Pre-Feasibility studies of the ZeroGen project along with the Callide Oxyfuel project and the Tarong Energy post-combustion project;

• the commitments already made to ZeroGen versus other Clean Coal technology projects of its kind such as those to XStrata and GE, including the costs already spent on business

ANSWER:

From the “Queensland Future Growth Fund” the Queensland Government has committed:

− $102.5 million to ZeroGen Pty Ltd (ZeroGen) for preparation of a Feasibility Study for an IGCC with CCS project and operating costs of Zerogen; − $10 million to CS Energy as its financial investment towards the construction and operation of the Callide Oxyfuel Project where the total costs are $206 million; and − $10 million towards the Carbon Geostorage Initiative to conduct a state wide assessment of carbon dioxide storage potential.

These commitments have leveraged initial investments from the Australian black coal industry from the Coal21 Fund:

− $26.2 million to ZeroGen for preparation of a Feasibility Study for an IGCC with CCS project, with a further $20 million committed subject to conditions regarding the final scope of work; − $67.9 million to the Callide Oxyfuel Project; and − $20 million to the Carbon Geostorage Initiative.

The Queensland Government has made no commitment of funds from the “Queensland Future Growth Fund” towards the Tarong Energy post-combustion capture trial project.

The Queensland Government has made no other commitments to Clean Coal Technology Projects of the kind similar to ZeroGen.

PRE-HEARING NON-GOVERNMENT QUESTION ON NOTICE

ESTIMATES COMMITTEE C 2009

No. 3

asked on Friday, 26 June 2009

MR SEENEY ASKED THE MINISTER FOR NATURAL RESOURCES, MINES AND ENERGY AND MINISTER FOR TRADE (MR ROBERTSON)—

QUESTION:

ANSWER:

The Bligh Government has made a commitment in Q2 to create a stronger Queensland economy by increasing the number of business that undertake research, development or innovation by 50 percent. The Smart Mining - Future Prospertiy program is one way we are delivering on this promise.

Smart Mining – Future Prosperity is a four year program ending in 2010 aimed at increasing exploration expenditure in Queensland. This is being achieved by acquiring new geological and geophysical data in greenfield and frontier areas of the state, by facilitating access to land subject to native title, and by providing industry grants mainly for collaborative drilling projects.

The collection of new geological and geophysical data will continue in 2009-10 as will the assistance to industry, improving processes for access to land subject to Native Title.

Increased exploration is important to find new mineral and energy resources to replace those already mined and to increase the state’s resource stocks.

The exploration for coals suitable for gasification and for coal seam gas utilises exploration data and information collected by the department as a normal part of its activities and under various exploration Initiatives such as Smart Mining – Future Prosperity.

Underground coal gasification development and coal seam gas development are not exploration activities as they are respectively undergoing pilot studies and are becoming commercialised. Therefore, support would be provided under the Collaborative Drilling Initiative or Industry Network Initiative to test a new exploration concept.

Underground coal gasification development is currently subject to Queensland’s Underground Coal Gasification Policy which involves pilot studies to develop the technology, consider environmental management practices and ultimately determine whether the technology is sustainable and suitable for ongoing use in Queensland. The policy also endeavours to resolve the issues relating to tenement overlaps affecting underground coal gasification and coal seam gas production. The Government established an industry consultative committee to assist with policy implementation.

Coal seam gas development is proceeding under the provisions of the Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004. Some coal seam gas based liquefied natural gas projects have been given significant project status by the Co-ordinator General within the Department of Infrastructure and Planning.

PRE-HEARING NON-GOVERNMENT QUESTION ON NOTICE

ESTIMATES COMMITTEE C 2009

No. 4

asked on Friday, 26 June 2009

MR SEENEY ASKED THE MINISTER FOR NATURAL RESOURCES, MINES AND ENERGY AND MINISTER FOR TRADE (MR ROBERTSON)—

QUESTION:

ANSWER:

With reference to the Member’s specific question, I have been advised by ENERGEX and Ergon Energy that the total budgeted capital spend on augmentation and maintenance of the distribution network, including expenditure on non-system assets such as vehicles, property and information technology systems is outlined by region as follows:

Region Network Provider Budgeted Capital Spend ($’000,000) South East Queensland ENERGEX 936.9 Far North Ergon Energy 119.0 Northern Queensland Ergon Energy 150.0 Central Queensland Ergon Energy 275.0 South West Queensland Ergon Energy 196.0 Wide Bay Ergon Energy 108.0 Non-system expenditure ENERGEX 107.7 Non-system expenditure Ergon Energy 200.0 TOTAL 2,092.6

Program highlights for South East Queensland include:

• $15.4 million to establish a new substation at Gympie to increase network capacity and reliability; • $9.3 million to upgrade electricity supplies at the Bundamba substation to increase network capacity; • $8.6 million to improve electricity supplies between Coomera and Hope Island to cater for increased electricity demand in the northern Gold Coast area; and • $7.4 million to upgrade electricity supplies from the Mudgeeraba substation to improve reliability and increase capacity.

Program highlights for Far North Queensland, Northern Queensland, Central Queensland, South West Queensland and Wide Bay regions include:

• $13 million for a new substation located at El Arish in Far North Queensland; • $20 million to upgrade capacity for supply from Black River substation which will improve reliability and supply for approximately 2,000 customers in Northern Queensland; • $124 million to reinforce supply to growth areas of Central Queensland through the construction of a new substation at Glenella, 11 kilovolt feeders and dual circuit 132 kilovolt lines; • $26 million for a new substation at Berseker in north Rockhampton to meet the expansion of the area; • $41 million for the construction of a new substation at Munduberra to increase power supplies in the Wide Bay region; and • $14.8 million will be invested in the 2009-10 financial year to continue the redevelopment of the Dalby bulk supply point to substantially increase its capacity.

PRE-HEARING NON-GOVERNMENT QUESTION ON NOTICE

ESTIMATES COMMITTEE C 2009

No. 5

asked on Friday, 26 June 2009

MR SEENEY ASKED THE MINISTER FOR NATURAL RESOURCES, MINES AND ENERGY AND MINISTER FOR TRADE (MR ROBERTSON)—

QUESTION:

With reference to SDS 3-242, will the Minister outline the details of the $26 million blowout in Grants and Subsidies attributed to the Queensland Water Commission for communications campaigns? In particular:

• a full list of the companies or consultants paid by this amount of money;

• a full list of the elements of the communications campaigns that comprised the amount

ANSWER:

Page 3-242 of the Service Delivery Statement in relation to costs of the Queensland Water Commission does not refer to any expenditure against Grants and Subsidies.

However, if the Honourable Member is able to provide further details in relation to the information he is seeking I will be happy to provide further information when the Committee sits.

PRE-HEARING NON-GOVERNMENT QUESTION ON NOTICE

ESTIMATES COMMITTEE C 2009

No. 6

asked on Friday, 26 June 2009

MR SEENEY ASKED THE MINISTER FOR NATURAL RESOURCES, MINES AND ENERGY AND MINISTER FOR TRADE (MR ROBERTSON)—

QUESTION:

With reference to SDS 3-204 and the $300 million in rebates returned to the people of Queensland, can the Minister outline:

ANSWER:

During the worst drought on record the Government made a commitment to work with Queenslanders to help them reduce their water consumption. We delivered on that commitment via the Queensland Government’s Home and Garden WaterWise Rebate Schemes.

These schemes, which have now closed, were the largest and most successful schemes of their type in Australia.

The Schemes which operated from July 2006 paid out $321.26 million to the people of Queensland for a range of water efficient devices including rainwater tanks, 4 Star water-rated washing machines, dual flush toilet suites and garden products.

Calculations on water savings cannot be done on a regional basis, however, it is estimated that some 8,418,000 kilolitres can be saved each year from the ongoing use of the water saving products for which rebates have been paid across the State.

It is estimated across the State that greater residential water use occurred in the home through showers, toilet and laundry uses rather than in the garden.

Applications and rebates were recorded statistically by local government authority and the table attached represent the amounts provided to residents within 67 Queensland local government authorities over the life of the Schemes. ATTACHMENT

Local Government Rebate paid Authority Balonne $169,176 Banana $701,387 Barcaldine $74,484 Barcoo $11,085 Blackall-Tambo $56,836 Boulia $600 Brisbane $117,301,783 Bulloo $3,800 Bundaberg $3,718,897 Burdekin $248,440 Cairns $2,302,818 Carpentaria $10,615 Cassoway Coast $954,056 Central Highlands $381,918 Charters Towers $203,577 Cherbourg $1,600 Cloncurry $21,718 Cook $227,326 Croydon $20,455 Dalby $2,320,855 Etheridge $61,151 Flinders $36,867 Fraser Coast $4,128,904 Gladstone $2,030,719 Gold Coast $36,904,670 Goondiwindi $402,959 Gympie $3,277,334 Hinchinbrook $399,915 Hopevale $200 Ipswich $16,355,693 Isaac $255,437 Lockhart River $1,050 Lockyer Valley $3,204,096 Logan $22,734,517 Longreach $167,752 Mackay $1,975,472 Mapoon $1,200 McKinlay $9,818 Moreton Bay $39,242,094 Mornington $200 Mount Isa $117,693 Murweh $228,583 North Burnett $693,167 Palm Island $200 Paroo $22,522 Pormpuraaw $1,000 Quilpie $54,925 Redland $7,360,826 Richmond $7,409 Rockhampton $2,195,540 Roma $669,351 Scenic Rim $3,125,699 Somerset $2,314,784 South Burnett $2,828,594 Southern Downs $4,002,013 Sunshine Coast $15,675,612 Tablelands $3,599,260 Toowoomba $15,559,678 Torres $3,600 Torres Strait Island $400 Townsville $2,078,729 Weipa $6,300 Whitsunday $779,651 Winton $14,130 Woorabinda $200 Wujal Wujal $1,000 Yarrabah $1,200 TOTAL: $321,263,534

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ESTIMATES COMMITTEE C 2009

No. 7

asked on Friday, 26 June 2009

MR SEENEY ASKED THE MINISTER FOR NATURAL RESOURCES, MINES AND ENERGY AND MINISTER FOR TRADE (MR ROBERTSON)—

QUESTION:

With reference to SDS 2-7 and the establishment under the Department of Mines and Energy industry exploration ambassadors to promote Queensland opportunities across the world, will the Minister provide a break-down of each ambassador proposed by:

Staff Position Salary Travel expenses General expenses Allowances Benefits Living expenses Benchmarks used to measure performance

ANSWER:

The Bligh Government is committed to delivering more jobs for Queenslanders, and supporting the mining industry is one way we are achieving this.

The establishment of the Queensland Resource Industry Ambassadors (QRIA) is delivering on our commitments by supporting the long-term growth of investment in minerals and energy exploration in Queensland.

The QRIA comprises a group of senior resource industry leaders who are unpaid individuals offering a private sector view of what Queensland has to offer in relation to exploration and development potential. Ambassadors will not receive salaries, travel allowances, benefits or other payments. The Associate Director-General (Queensland Mines and Energy) is an ex-officio member of the QRIA.

As private sector senior executives, the ambassadors would regularly attend meetings and conferences both in Australia and overseas as paid employees of their companies – usually on company business and sometimes presenting papers in their own right. The operating model for the QRIA seeks to gain leverage from the personal status of these individuals to act as Queensland exploration ambassadors who will work with Queensland Mines and Energy executives to promote opportunities for exploration and resource development in Queensland.

While the QRIA has a broad objective to make Queensland the “greenfield exploration capital of Australia by 2020”, at an operational level, Queensland Mines and Energy will ensure that practical performance indicators will be measured in terms of the level of participation of the QRIA in significant forums and events.

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ESTIMATES COMMITTEE C 2009

No. 8

asked on Friday, 26 June 2009

MR SEENEY ASKED THE MINISTER FOR NATURAL RESOURCES, MINES AND ENERGY AND MINISTER FOR TRADE (MR ROBERTSON)—

QUESTION:

With reference to SDS 2-14 and outbound trade missions –

Detail by destination all 2008-09 outbound trade missions, broken down by: • Destination/s; • Date of trip; • Total cost (listing travel, accommodation and entertainment expenses separately); • Who travelled on this mission and their role; • Purpose of trade mission; and • Benchmarks used to measure success.

ANSWER:

Trade missions, coordinated by Trade Queensland, provide a cost effective tool for Queensland companies to enter the global marketplace and raise the profile of Queensland exporters internationally.

The total costs for these missions was $683,427 with outcomes totalling $56,855,830. In cases where Trade Queensland is represented by an overseas office, these missions were supported by local staff.

In order for Queensland to retain and increase its export market share, Queensland must continue to not only nurture the relationships that exist but develop new opportunities. Trade missions are fundamental to providing credibility to Queensland companies wishing to develop or expand their export business.

There were a total of 21 missions for the year 2008-09. These missions covered destinations which were considered Queensland’s primary markets such as Japan, USA and Europe, and emerging markets including Latin America, Middle East, South East and South Asia.

Attached is a spreadsheet detailing all missions, their respective costs and outcomes. “Other costs” on this spreadsheet includes Trade Show expenditure, seminar costs, marketing material, networking/briefing events, Austrade and other business matching fees and transport and car hire.

The decision on the targeted trade missions managed by Trade Queensland is based upon the level of interest, needs and requirements of Queensland’s exporters.

The tools for measuring the success for a trade mission are simple. A trade mission is deemed successful if it met the varying needs and specific expectations of the mission participant. Depending on their level of export experience, exporters will use trade missions for a variety of reasons.

New or first time exporters will use the mission to ascertain if the market is right for them, and will use it for market research. Other with more experience could be seeking collaborative partners, agents or distributors, or to identify competitors. Well established exporters will set out to achieve actual export sales.

While direct export sales from trade missions can vary from immediate to long term outcomes, they are not the only outcomes being sought by participants.

Post mission, each participant is followed up to determine the success of the mission, whether the mission met their requirements, and to identify their future needs.

QUESTION ON NOTICE SDS 2-14

TOTAL Mission Dates Qld Govt representative Role Costs A$ A$ travel accom ent. Other expenses Electra Mining Exhibition, 7-18 September 08 Greg McKean, Principal Trade Officer, Trade Mission Leader 3,075 2,475 0 9,499 15,049 Johannesburg, South Africa Overseas Market Development, Europe and Provided in-market support to Qld firms Sub-Saharan Africa, Trade Queensland participating in the mission. Facilitated business matching for Qld firms and met with key Govt, non-Govt and private sector allies to progress collaborations with Qld

Queensland Mining Exhibition at 22-24 September 08 This mission was supported by Trade 2,572 3,644 0 61,713 67,929 MINExpo, Las Vegas, USA Queensland staff based in the Americas

Trade Mission to the Middle 15-24 November 2008 Minister John Mickel MP, Minister for Trade Trade mission leader East, Big5 Exhibition (costs for the Minister and Ministerial staff are covered by Ministerial Services and are not reflected in this table)

Martin Bradshaw, Policy Advisor, Office of the Minister for Transport, Trade, Employment and Industrial Relations Loftus Harris, Special Rep for Middle East & Provide support to the business 32,969 16,218 43 19,133 68,363 India delegation, including management of business meetings and official functions. Youhanna Yassa, Director, Middle East and Trade Mission Manager North Africa Provide assistance and facilitation in all matters including logistics and coordination to the participating companies, provide in-market briefings, ensure the business matching meetings for the companies run smoothly, accompany the companies to meetings, arrange specific site visits and run Glen Nunn, A/Director, Trade Services Business Delegate support (UAE) As previous Commissioner to the UAE, Glen Nunn provided additional support to the business delegates. While in the UAE, Glen Nunn also facilitated crucial administration arrangements for the This mission was supported by Trade Queensland staff based in the Middle East

Mining Indaba Conference, Cape 9-12 February 09 Andrew Craig, Agent-General and Trade Mission Leader 6,071 1,956 0 7,316 15,343 Town, South Africa Commissioner Provided in-market support to Qld firms participating in the mission. Facilitated business matching for Qld firms and met with key Govt, non-Govt and private sector allies to progress collaborations with Qld Trade Mission to Latin America 9-20 March 2009 This mission was supported by Trade Trade Mission Leader 29,229 7,157 0 91,719 128,105 Queensland staff based in the America Provided in-market support to Qld firms Mexico City, Mexico participating in the mission. Bogota, Colombia Facilitated business matching for Qld firms and met with key Govt, non-Govt Sao Paulo, Rio De Janeiro, Belo and private sector allies to progress Horizonte, Brazil and Santiago, collaborations with Qld Chile Trade Mission Manager Provide assistance and facilitation in all matters including logistics and coordination to the participating companies, provide in-market briefings, ensure the business matching meetings for the companies run smoothly, accompany the companies to meetings, Queensland Bio mission 12- 21 May 2009 The Hon. Stephen Robertson MP, Minister for Trade (Ministerial Services covers the costs for the Minister and Ministerial staff and is not reflected in this table)

Minister Robertson - Los Angeles Kathie Standen, Principal Advisor, Office of and Atlanta the Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy and Minister for Trade

This mission was supported by Trade Queensland staff based in the Americas

Activities and meetings organised locally as part of the Biotech 2009 conference are not included (for example the Queensland North America Biotechnology Council Meeting)

13,954 10,063 0 10,808 34,825

28 Feb - 8 Mar 2009 Nicole Smith,Senior Trade Officer (IDB), Mission Member and 5,244 1,493 0 3,055 9,792 Australian Trade Mission to the Sector Services, Trade Queensland Coordinator of Queensland participants ADB & World Bank, Manila, Philippines Kathy Rankin, Principal Trade Regional Mission Member & Coordinator for Development Officer, Cairns Regional members of the Australian Tropical Office, Department of Tourism, Regional Expertise Consortium Development and Industries

Queensland Education & 29 Oct- 12 Nov 08 The Honourable Paul Braddy Trade Mission Leader 22,988 12,279 940 13,026 49,233 Training International (QETI) Chair, QETI Board Provided in-market support to Qld firms Mission to Vietnam, Hong Kong, participating in the mission. Macua & China Facilitated business matching for Qld firms and met with key Govt, non-Govt and private sector allies to progress collaborations with Qld

Mr Stephen Biggs, A/Director, QETI Trade Mission Manager Provide assistance and facilitation in all matters including logistics and coordination to the participating companies, provide in-market briefings, ensure the business matching meetings for the companies run smoothly, Trade Mission to Singapore 4 - 8 September 2008 Mr Gary Fenlon, MP 20,279 20,279 Parliamentary Secretary for Transport, Trade, Employment and Industrial Relations (travel costs covered by Ministerial Services and not reflected in this table)

Mr Martin Bradshaw Policy Advisor, Office of the Minister for Transport, Trade, Employment and Industrial Relations Queensland Building and 18-24 October08 Nil 675 506 0 14,652 15,833 Construction Trade Mission to attend BuildArch 2008, Bangalore India Queensland Mining 3-8 November 08 Loftus Harris, Queenlsand Special Trade Mission Leader 10,888 6,467 0 14,798 32,153 Infrastructure Mission to attend Representative for India and Middle East Provided in-market support to Qld firms the International Mining and participating in the mission. Machinery Exhibition 2009, Facilitated business matching for Qld Kolkata, India firms and met with key Govt, non-Govt and private sector allies to progress Queensland Trade Mission to the 11-16 November 08 Ms Julie Boyd, Queensland Special Trade Mission Leader 10,880 4,160 0 12,863 27,903 Philippines Represetative for Philippines Provided in-market support to Qld firms participating in the mission. Facilitated business matching for Qld firms and met with key Govt, non-Govt and private sector allies to progress Mr Russ Mackie, Business Manager Trade Mission Manager Provide assistance and facilitation in all matters including logistics and coordination to the participating companies, provide in-market briefings, ensure the business matching meetings for the companies run smoothly, accompany the companies to meetings, arrange specific site visits and run Queensland Mining Trade 15-21 November 08 Mr Bob Quinn, Queensland Special Trade Mission Leader 5,376 885 413 11,433 18,107 Mission to Balikpapan, Representative for Indonesia, Singapore, Provided in-market support to Qld firms Indonesia Thailand and Malaysia. participating in the mission. Facilitated business matching for Qld firms and met with key Govt, non-Govt and private sector allies to progress Queensland Beauty, Lifestyle 11-14 November 08 Mr Steve Bredhauer, Queensland Special Trade Mission Leader 6,350 3,023 299 31,857 41,529 and Wellbeing Trade Mission to Representative for China and Vietnam. Provided in-market support to Qld firms Hong Kong and Southern China participating in the mission. to attend Cosmoprof 2008 This mission was supported by Trade Facilitated business matching for Qld Queensland staff based in Asia firms and met with key Govt, non-Govt and private sector allies to progress Ms Amada Chen, Senior Trade Officer, Trade Mission Manager Trade Queensland Provide assistance and facilitation in all matters including logistics and coordination to the participating companies, provide in-market briefings, ensure the business matching meetings for the companies run smoothly, accompany the companies to meetings, Queensland China Mining 4-13 November 08 Mr Steve Bredhauer, Queensland Special Trade Mission Leader 17,213 11,199 300 39,166 67,878 Equipment, Technologies and Represnative for China and Vietnam. Provided in-market support to Qld firms Services Mission to Beijing, participating in the mission. China & China Coal Expo 08 and This mission was supported by Trade Facilitated business matching for Qld China Mining Expo 08 Queensland staff based in Asia firms and met with key Govt, non-Govt and private sector allies to progress Mr Geoff Goh, Business Manager, Trade Trade Mission Manager Queenlsand Provide assistance and facilitation in all matters including logistics and coordination to the participating companies, provide in-market briefings, ensure the business matching meetings for the companies run smoothly, accompany the companies to meetings, arrange specific site visits and run Queensland Mining Trade 22-28 February 09 Mr Bob Quinn, Queensland Special Trade Mission Leader 10,742 4,496 2,275 3,666 21,179 Mission to Indonesia to co- Representative for Indonesia, Singapore, Provided in-market support to Qld firms incide with Ozmine 2009, Jakarta Thailand and Malaysia. participating in the mission. Facilitated business matching for Qld firms and met with key Govt, non-Govt and private sector allies to progress Ms Donna Manungkalit-Smith, Senior Trade Trade Mission Manager Officer Provide assistance and facilitation in all matters including logistics and coordination to the participating companies, provide in-market briefings, ensure the business matching meetings for the companies run smoothly, accompany the companies to meetings, arrange specific site visits and run Queensland Marine Mission to 17-22 February 09 549 2,694 606 8,212 12,061 Mumbai International Boat Show This mission was supported by Trade 2009 Queensland staff based in India Processed Food Trade Mission 6-9 May 09 Mr Steve Bredhauer, Queensland Special Trade Mission Leader 9,264 1,449 159 28,547 39,419 to Hong Kong and Southern Representative for China and Vietnam Provided in-market support to Qld firms China to attend HOFEX participating in the mission. This mission was supported by Trade Facilitated business matching for Qld Queensland staff based in Asia firms and met with key Govt, non-Govt and private sector allies to progress Infrastructure Trade Mission to 10-23 May 09 Mr Steve Bredhauer, Queensland Special Trade Mission Leader - Vietnam Leg 17,601 6,089 0 13,597 37,287 Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand Representative for China and Vietnam Provided in-market support to Qld firms participating in the mission. Facilitated business matching for Qld This mission was supported by Trade firms and met with key Govt, non-Govt Queensland staff based in Asia and private sector allies to progress collaborations with Qld Mr Bob Quinn, Queensland Special Trade Mission Leader - Malaysia and Representative for Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand Leg Thailand and Malaysia Provided in-market support to Qld firms participating in the mission. Facilitated business matching for Qld firms and met with key Govt, non-Govt and private sector allies to progress collaborations with Qld Mr Russ Mackie, Business Manager Trade Mission Manager Provide assistance and facilitation in all matters including logistics and coordination to the participating companies, provide in-market briefings, ensure the business matching meetings for the companies run smoothly, accompany the companies to meetings, arrange specific site visits and run Queensland Trade Mission to 20–22 May 09 This mission was supported by Trade 250 17,243 17,493 International Food Ingredients Queensland staff based in Japan and Additives Conference Tokyo Marine Trade Mission to Korea 2-7 June 09 This mission was supported by Trade 3,686 3,686 International Boat Show Queensland staff based in Korea PRE-HEARING NON-GOVERNMENT QUESTION ON NOTICE

ESTIMATES COMMITTEE C 2009

No. 9

asked on Friday, 26 June 2009

MR SEENEY ASKED THE MINISTER FOR NATURAL RESOURCES, MINES AND ENERGY AND MINISTER FOR TRADE (MR ROBERTSON)—

QUESTION:

With reference to SDS 2-9 and overseas locations –

Provide a listing of the operating cost of each office location, detailing:

• Number of staff; • Salary level of each staff member • Position of each staff member; • Travel expenses of each staff member • General expenses of each staff member • Benefits of each staff member • Living expenses of each staff member • Benchmarks used to measure performance

ANSWER:

The Bligh Government went to the last election with a commitment to create and maintain jobs. Trade Queensland is contributing to the achievement of this commitment by supporting growing new businesses and assisting firms deliver Queensland’s innovative goods and services to the world.

The operating costs of each overseas representative location are provided in the attached table.

Staff Numbers

There are 52 staff directly employed by Trade Queensland overseas as at 6 July 2009, made up of: • Eight Commissioner Australia-based (A-based) positions; • One A-based Deputy Commissioner and one Director Business Development position; and • 42 Locally Engaged Staff (LES) positions, including two Commissioner positions employed under local contracts.

The numbers are listed on the attached table. -2-

Salary Level and Position Titles

The position levels and salary scales for locally engaged staff are determined through a benchmarking exercise delivered by an independent, international HR consulting firm, an agency which is used by other Australian Government agencies with overseas staff. This data is market-specific, based on local labour market conditions. Locally engaged staff salaries are quoted in local currency and periodically converted to Australian dollars. Locally-engaged staff receive a salary and entitlements in line with local benchmark employers and in accordance with local labour law, such as sick leave, recreation leave and public holiday leave.

Australia-based position levels and salary scales are determined in accordance with the Queensland Public Service Act 2008 under Section 122.

Travel Expenses

All official travel has been undertaken in accordance with business needs to maximise trade and investment outcomes for Queensland. All relevant approvals are obtained in accordance with the Queensland Government Overseas Travel guidelines. Travel is undertaken by staff based in overseas locations to support or lead major trade missions and trade promotional visits and to provide direct in-market support to Queensland companies as well as for wider promotion of Queensland as a supplier of choice. This targeted travel is critical to the overall success of Trade Queensland in delivering the Government’s export targets.

General Expenses

There are no specific expenses provided to staff over and above that provided under their employment contracts.

Allowances

Allowances apply only to A-based positions (not LES) and are similar to benchmark Australian Government agencies. Allowances include an overseas living allowance. The majority of staff in Trade Queensland overseas offices (42 out of 52 staff) are locally-engaged and as such, do not receive allowances.

The system used to calculate allowances for A-based staff uses a post (location) index data base supplied by a private sector international Human Resources company, Employment Conditions Abroad (ECA). ECA is an international Human Resources Consultancy Group which provides Overseas Living Allowance (OLA) data.

The key allowance which is similarly applied by benchmark agencies, such as the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is the Cost of Living Allowance, which is designed to compensate for the different cost of purchasing goods and services at the overseas location.

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Benefits and Living Expenses

Benefits applicable to A-based positions include home leave fares, telephone, removal and storage fees, excess medical expenses and education fees. These benefits are not applicable to locally-engaged staff.

Living expenses for A-based positions include rental assistance, utilities, and household maintenance and assistance. Locally engaged-staff, who make up 42 of the total 52 staff employed overseas by Trade Queensland, do not have an entitlement to living expenses. Locally-engaged staff receive a salary and entitlements in line with local benchmark employers and in accordance with local labour law, such as sick leave, recreation leave and public holiday leave.

Performance Benchmarks

Trade Commissioners and the market development teams have a set of Key Performance Indicators linked to the overall Trade Queensland Service Delivery Statement performance measures. They have their own annual targets and are subject to a rigorous performance reporting process.

Trade Queensland monitors performance on a monthly basis and it is formally reviewed each quarter by Trade Queensland’s senior management team through their Strategic Review Group.

The Commissioners and their teams report on the: • Number of Trade Queensland’s Strategic Export Projects they participate in, and related outcomes. • Number of clients assisted. • Value of export outcomes generated by client firms assisted. • Number of Exporter Development Initiatives (seminars and workshops aimed at skilling exporters and deepening the culture of exporting). • Number of Trade Initiatives promoting Queensland products and services (inbound and outbound missions and trade exhibitions).

Additionally, the Commissioners and the market development teams also assist investment to Queensland and report the number of investment leads they generate and any related investment dollar value.

All dollar value outcomes by clients assisted is substantiated by Export Impact Forms signed and endorsed by the exporter, acknowledging the importance of the assistance provided by Trade Queensland.

Trade Queensland benchmarks Austrade parameters to guide their selection of Key Performance Indicators, including the design of the Export Impact Form. Austrade also reports clients assisted, value of trade outcomes and outward investment achieved.

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Trade Commissioners and the market development teams have contributed significantly to Trade Queensland’s Service Delivery Statement (SDS) outcomes for 2008-09. The preliminary figures for these outcomes are: • Assisted 2,900 client firms, with 44% of these businesses located in regional Queensland. • A proportion of the assisted client firms generated more than $500 million in exports. • Implemented 23 strategic export projects and delivered 151 trade initiatives and 163 exporter development initiatives.

In addition, Trade Commissioners and their teams have generated 76 investment leads and assisted $329 million of direct investment to Queensland.

Attachment 1 Overseas Office Network 2008-09

Total Office Business OFFICE Base Salary Operating Outcomes Costs ABU DHABI 118,752.00 213,497 $9,931,833 BANGALORE 273,991.00 774,490 $23,469,020 GUANGZHOU 122,895.50 541,903 $6,145,000 HONG KONG 630,699.00 1,184,197 $37,228,595 JAKARTA 38,617.00 448,796 1 $21,968,113 LONDON 725,379.00 2,671,417 2 $44,624,831 LOS ANGELES 687,861.00 2,340,032 $32,250,827 RIYADH 157,263.00 226,766 $129,707,500 SEOUL 416,116.00 968,594 $39,911,880 SHANGHAI 367,901.00 1,017,494 $37,228,595 TAIPEI 238,061.00 555,998 $16,081,481 TOKYO 759,830.00 1,829,421 $45,308,242 TOTAL STAFF 4,537,365.50 12,772,605 $443,855,917 Other Export Outcomes 3 $64,325,653

TOTAL EXPORT OUTCOMES $508,181,570

1Includes the cost of a contract with Austrade under which a dedicated Trade Queensland Business Development Manager operates from the Austrade Office in Jakarta, Indonesia. 2Includes Deputy Commissioner costs 3 Includes outcomes from International Development Business projects, markets in the Pacific Region and other regions Attachment 2 Overseas Locations - Staff Position Titles and Salary levels LES Base Salary/ Base Salary Office Position Title contract PA (Local AUD Currency) Abu Dhabi Commissioner - LES total AED 318,000.00 AUD 118,752.00 Abu Dhabi Total AED 318,000.00 AUD 118,752.00 Bangalore Commissioner AUD 122,437.00 Business Development Manager Rp1,167,874.00 Business Development Manager Rp861,515.00 Office Manager Rp572,353.00 Administrative Assistant Rp179,353.00 Business Development Manager - Rp1,400,000.00 Mumbai (home-based) Advisor - Mining Equipment, Technology Rp1,320,000.00 and Services, Jamshedpur LES Total Rp5,501,095.00 AUD 151,554.00 Bangalore Total Rp5,501,095.00 AUD 273,991.00

Guangzhou Director, Business Development AUD 109,456.00 Marketing Officer RMB 66748.00 LES SalaryTotal RMB 66748.00 AUD 13,439.50 Guangzhou Total RMB 66748.00 AUD 122,895.50

Hong Kong Commissioner AUD 216,822.00 Deputy QLD Govt Commissioner HKD 959,015.00 Director - Admin, Migrtn & Education HKD 644,260.82 Business Development Manager HKD 414,292.06 Office Manager HKD 321,449.72 LES Salary Total HKD 2,339,017.60 AUD 413,877.00 Hong Kong Total HKD 2,339,017.60 AUD 630,699.00

Jakarta Queensland Business Development Manager AUD 38,617.00 Jakarta Total AUD 38,617.00

London Commissioner AUD 291,548.00 Director, Business Development £58,290.00 Business Development Manager £39,570.00 Office Manager £34,716.00 Information / Marketing Officer £27,023.00 Accounts Officer £21,430.00 Administrative Assistant £23,032.00 Business Advisor - France £9,504.00 LES Total £213,565.00 AUD 433,831.00 London Total £213,565.00 AUD 725,379.00

Los Angeles Commissioner AUD 171,093.00 Deputy Commissioner AUD 164,463.00 Business Development Director USD 69,546.00 Business Development Manager USD 68,155.00 Business Development Manager USD 68,155.00 Office Manager USD 51,059.00 LES Salary Total USD 256,915.00 AUD 352,305.00 Los Angeles Total USD 256,915.00 AUD 687,861.00

Riyadh Commissioner SAR 430,000.00 AUD 157,263.00 Riyadh Total SAR 430,000.00 AUD 157,263.00

Seoul Commissioner AUD 133,412.00 Market Development Manager WON 54700062.00 Business Development Manager WON 55816390.00 Market Development Manager WON 55816390.00 Business Development Manager WON 55816390.00 Office Manager WON 42700500.00 LES Salary Total WON 264849732.00 AUD 282,704.00 Seoul Total WON 264849732.00 AUD 416,116.00

Shanghai Commissioner AUD 133,412.00 Director, Business Development RMB 406551.00 Senior Project Manager - Beijing RMB 307633.00 Senior Business Development Manager RMB 219484.00 Business Development Manager RMB 156189.00 Business Development Officer RMB 104245.00 Office Manager RMB 106373.00 Administration Assistant RMB 64105.00 BD Manager Education RMB 206577.00 LES Salary Total RMB 1571157.00 AUD 234,489.00 Shanghai Total RMB 1571157.00 AUD 367,901.00

Taipei Commissioner AUD 114,525.00 Marketing Officer NTD 1,248,992.00 Marketing Officer NTD 974,087.00 Administration Officer NTD 757,622.00 LES Salary Total NTD 2,980,701.00 AUD 123,536.00 Taipei Total NTD 2,980,701.00 AUD 238,061.00

Tokyo Commissioner AUD 133,412.00 Business Development Manager JPY 11,485,224.00 Business Development Manager JPY 7,707,513.00 Business Development Manager JPY 7,864,809.00 Office Manager/Accountant JPY 11,058,912.00 Business Development Officer JPY 6,612,015.00 LES Salary Total JPY 44,728,473.00 AUD 626,418.00 Tokyo Total JPY 44,728,473.00 AUD 759,830.00 PRE-HEARING NON-GOVERNMENT QUESTION ON NOTICE

ESTIMATES COMMITTEE C 2009

No. 10

asked on Friday, 26 June 2009

MR SEENEY ASKED THE MINISTER FOR NATURAL RESOURCES, MINES AND ENERGY AND MINISTER FOR TRADE (MR ROBERTSON)—

QUESTION:

With reference to SDS 3-207 and drought assistance rebates, will the Minister outline:

• the regions around that have received these rebates;

• the amount given in rebates to those individual regions to rural irrigation water users on payment of fixed water supply charges

ANSWER:

The Queensland Government has administered two fixed water charges rebate schemes to assist irrigators with prolonged low water availability in areas with an announced allocation of 20 percent or less.

The Irrigators Fixed Water Charges Rebate Scheme provided a rebate on fixed water supply charges depending on the duration of low water availability. Irrigators in schemes that experienced prolonged low water availability over a number of years were eligible for a higher percentage rebate. The number of eligible irrigators varies significantly between schemes due to scheme size. Consequently, the amount paid in rebate payments in each scheme varies substantially.

The Additional Irrigators Fixed Water Charges Rebate Scheme is also available to irrigators in prescribed areas with an announced allocation of 20 percent or less on 1 July 2008.

Attachment Table 1

Regions and amount paid under the irrigators fixed water charges rebate scheme

Water Supply Scheme (WSS) & Water Management Area (WMA) Total Paid ($) Barker Barambah WSS 279,743 Border Rivers WMA 54,616 Bowen Broken Rivers WSS 40,407 Boyne River and Tarong WSS 169,490 Bundaberg WSS 228,975 Callandoon WSS 9,238 Central Lockyer Valley WSS 78,862 Chinchilla Weir WSS 10,566 Condamine Plains WSS 28,252 Dawson Valley WSS 91,051 Logan River WSS 284,993 Lower Lockyer River WSS 318,488 Macintyre Brook WSS 664 Maronoa River WSS 54 Mary River WSS 184 Nogoa Mackenzie WSS 425,697 Pioneer Valley WSS 331,515 St George WSS 136,402 Upper Burnett WSS 80,196 Upper Condamine WSS 560,840 Warrill Valley WSS 363,008 Yambocully WSS 11,632 Total 3,504,863

Table 2

Regions and amount paid to irrigators under the additional rebate scheme up until 30 June 2009

Water Supply Scheme Total Paid ($) Barker Barambah WSS 212,029 Three Moon Creek WSS 465 Upper Burnett WSS 11,727 Upper Condamine WSS 178,195 Central Lockyer Valley WSS 35,431 Lower Lockyer WSS 122,162 Total 560,009

Questions on Notice (Government) Estimates Committee C Government Members Questions on Notice

Hon Stephen Robertson MP, Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy and Minister for Trade

Member for Waterford, Mr Moorhead

1. I refer the Minister to page 2-25 of the Service Delivery Statement: Can the Minister please advise why there was an increase in the number of corrective/compliance action in the mining area during 2008-09?

2. On page 2-11 of the Service Delivery Statement reference is made to a new Queensland Mines and Energy office opening in Roma. Can the Minister please outline the importance of having a new office in assisting land owners and miners deal with land conflict issues?

3. Reference is made to a mining and energy trade mission to South America coordinated by Trade Queensland (page 2-14 of the Service Delivery Statement). Can the Minister please outline the real outcomes for Queensland businesses as a result of this delegation?

Member for Chatsworth, Mr Kilburn

4. With reference to page 2-6 of the Service Delivery Statement, can the Minister please outline the potential of geothermal energy for Queensland?

5. I refer you to page 3-202 of the Service Delivery Statement where it says that Wild Rivers protection will be extended to a further eight river basins in 2009-10. There has been some contention and misleading information purported by some media outlets that especially indigenous economic development is restricted by the legislation. Can the Minister advise exactly what kind of activity is and isn't allowed in declared Wild River areas?

Member for Redcliffe, Ms van Litsenburg

6. I refer to page 2-21 of the Service Delivery Statement. Can the Minister please advise the Committee on the mining health and safety improvements as a result of the introduction of the safety and health services levy?

7. I refer to page 3-212 of the Service Delivery Statement where it is shown that the target for Water licences transfers and renewals dealt with in 30 business days has been exceeded by an additional 20%. Can you advise how this efficiency was achieved and the benefits for regional Queenslanders?

Member for Broadwater, Ms Croft

8. On page 2-24 of the Service Deliver Statement reference is made to Community Service Obligation payments. Can the Minister please outline how much per capita was paid in community service obligations to keep electricity prices down for regional Queenslanders?

9. I refer you to page 3-204 of the Service Delivery Statement where we see that $300 million in rebates has been granted across Queensland through the Bligh Government's Home Water Wise Scheme. Can you advise how many grants and the total value of these have been granted in my electorate of Broadwater?

10. Minister, I refer you to the Capital Statements and ask the Minister what measures are being undertaken to ensure the long term sustainability and safety of SEQ's water supply?

Answers to Questions on Notice (Government) PRE-HEARING GOVERNMENT QUESTION ON NOTICE

ESTIMATES COMMITTEE C 2009

No. 1

asked on Friday, 26 June 2009

MR MOORHEAD ASKED THE MINISTER FOR NATURAL RESOURCES, MINES AND ENERGY AND MINISTER FOR TRADE (MR ROBERTSON)—

QUESTION:

I refer to page 2-25 of the Service Delivery Statement: Can the Minister please advise why there was an increase in the number of corrective/compliance action in the mining area during 2008-09?

ANSWER:

The Mines Inspectorate officers issue corrective action requirements, known as Directives, to the mining industry when a risk to safety and health is detected during audit or inspection of a mine or quarry.

A major factor that resulted in an increase in the number of corrective action requests during 2008-09 was the increased number of inspectors during the year.

As a result of commitments made in late 2007-08, the complement of the Mines Inspectorate was increased and a major successful recruitment campaign was undertaken in early 2008-09.

The campaign included recruitment of six new staff from overseas. These new inspectors are: y an inspector of metalliferous mines who is based in Mount Isa; y an inspector of coal mines who is based in Mackay; y two inspectors of coal mines based in Rockhampton; y an inspector of coal mines based in Brisbane; and y a graduate trainee inspector based in Brisbane.

The new inspectors will allow increased numbers of inspections and audits, particularly in the most hazardous area of underground coal mining.

The increased numbers of inspectors also allowed the implementation of the Small Mines Program designed to ensure improvements in safety and health at small mining operations and at small quarries. This resulted in an increase in the number of corrective action requests issued to that sector of the mining industry.

The increased numbers of inspectors also resulted in increased numbers of audits and inspections across all industry sectors. From these audits and inspections, the inspectors were able to identify additional areas of non-compliance that required corrective action requests to be issued to the relevant mines and quarries. PRE-HEARING GOVERNMENT QUESTION ON NOTICE

ESTIMATES COMMITTEE C 2009

No. 2

asked on Friday, 26 June 2009

MR MOORHEAD ASKED THE MINISTER FOR NATURAL RESOURCES, MINES AND ENERGY AND MINISTER FOR TRADE (MR ROBERTSON)—

QUESTION:

On page 2-11 of the Service Delivery Statement reference is made to a new Queensland Mines and Energy (QME) field office opening in Roma. Can the Minister please outline the importance of having a new office in assisting land owners and miners deal with land conflict issues?

ANSWER:

The Queensland Government is acutely aware of the challenges presented in balancing the interests of the agriculture and resources sectors over exploration and its impact on the businesses of agricultural landholders. While the issues associated with access to agricultural land have arisen historically, the growth of the coal seam gas industry and the potential for a new liquefied natural gas industry has resulted in significant increases in exploration activity and an escalation of this friction, especially in the Surat Basin.

In order to address these issues, the Government is committed to working with exploration companies and landholders at the grass-roots level to ensure they have ready access to Government resources to assist in negotiating mutually beneficial outcomes for access to land for exploration.

The establishment of the QME office in Roma provides an essential regional presence for QME in an area that is experiencing considerable growth in exploration. The Surat Basin Field Office has been operational since late May and is staffed by two Deputy Mining Registrars, and two support staff, with assistance from a QME Community Liaison Officer.

In addition to the Roma office, QME has established a ‘hot desk’ in Dalby which will be staffed at regular scheduled times by a Deputy Mining Registrar. This is in recognition of the demand for this important service in the area.

The two new Deputy Mining Registrar positions at Roma will give the community a local presence to resolve mining and exploration issues. These officers have skills in mediation and conflict resolution, as well as statutory powers under the Mineral Resources Act 1989 and the Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004.

They will exercise normal statutory powers to investigate alleged breaches, issue directions, and call parties into conference.

Staff of the QME Roma office will play a key role in implementing the new Land Access Policy Framework being developed by the Land Access Working Group.

QME officers in the Roma office will be joined soon by officers of the Department of Environment and Resource Management (DERM). Co-location of DERM and QME will assist in improved communication across agencies in relation to important resource development and environmental issues and improve stakeholders access to relevant Government services.

PRE-HEARING GOVERNMENT QUESTION ON NOTICE

ESTIMATES COMMITTEE C 2009

No. 3

asked on Friday, 26 June 2009

MR MOORHEAD ASKED THE MINISTER FOR NATURAL RESOURCES, MINES AND ENERGY AND MINISTER FOR TRADE (MR ROBERTSON)—

QUESTION:

Reference is made to a mining and energy trade mission to South America coordinated by Trade Queensland (page 2-14 of the Service Delivery Statement). Can the Minister please outline the real outcomes for Queensland businesses as a result of this delegation?

ANSWER:

The Queensland Government is committed to supporting Queensland business and Queensland jobs by supporting international trade opportunities.

In March 2009, Trade Queensland organised a major Latin American mining, infrastructure and energy trade mission to Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, and Chile. The mission was led by Trade Queensland’s Commissioner for the Americas, Peter Beattie.

Latin America is a strong emerging market for Queensland and Trade Queensland has been actively supporting Queensland companies, especially those servicing the mining sector, access export opportunities in this region since 2001.

Over this period Queensland’s exporters to Latin America have become more experienced and this trade mission was especially developed to support their changing market development requirements. While still predominately targeting the large mining projects, the mission’s objectives were broadened to include identified opportunities in related transport infrastructure and the energy sectors.

Trade Queensland coordinated trade missions provide a cost effective tool for Queensland companies to enter or strengthen their presence in a market. This mission was tailored to provide the participants with first-hand market knowledge of opportunities associated with key mining and infrastructure projects through a program of pre-mission briefings; one-on-one business meetings with key executives; briefings on targeted projects; and business networking functions.

Representatives of 16 Queensland companies participated, showcasing Queensland’s capability in the mining equipment, technology and services sector.

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These Queensland companies included Ausenco, Cardax Australia, Connell Wagner, GHD, Ground Breaking Innovations, GroundProbe, Industrea, Laser Services, Ludowici, Noja Power Switchgear, NQ Survey Supplies, Power Step Australia, Sinclair Knight Merz and Wagners Global Services, Australian Institute of Management and Brisbane Marketing.

Queensland has a competitive international advantage in mining industries and this mission helped to further cement Queensland’s reputation as a willing and reliable supplier of quality products and services across a broad spectrum of industries in Latin America.

In Mexico, the mission program included the signing of a Statement of Intent to pursue opportunities for future collaboration in the mining sector, and pave the way for improved cooperation and stronger business links between key industries in Queensland and Mexico. With Mexico rated as the 12th largest economy in the world this agreement will provide Queensland companies with a competitive edge.

A key aspect of the mission program were high level meetings, which provided business delegates with access to key decision makers and foreign government officials which they would not otherwise have had access to.

This includes the Trade Commissioner’s meeting with the President of Colombia, Alvaro Uribe. As a result of this meeting, and the priority being accorded to Queensland’s activities in Colombia, there are high expectations of growing opportunities for Queensland companies.

On the Brazil leg, trade mission participants visited the State of Minas Gerais, with which Queensland has a Memorandum of Understanding. Minas Gerais is a well- known mining centre of Brazil. As part of the visit, a Minas Gerais/Queensland Mining Network Seminar which successfully attracted over 200 mining and infrastructure executives.

The significant government-to-industry and government-to-government links that Queensland has established in Latin America undoubtedly assists Queensland companies in developing their business relationships in the region.

Companies participating on these missions range from highly experienced exporters to those attempting to access the market for the first time and they all acknowledge that there is a significant lead time and much follow-up work to be done in achieving export results.

The success of this mission is well illustrated by Brisbane-based electrical switchgear manufacturer, NOJA Power Switchgear. The company has a line of specialist products for global application by electricity companies, and has secured new contracts recently in Latin America.

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NOJA Power reported that, as a result of their participation on the trade mission, it has generated $9.4 million in new business contracts to date.

In addition Ground Breaking Innovations Pty Ltd (GBI) was able to enter into a formal partnership with a Brazilian company, Distritec to provide mining intelligence services to mines throughout Brazil. This arrangement has already resulted in GBI’s services being trialled at four Vale iron ore mines near Belo Horizonte with a potential to generate $5 million in exports.

Queensland firms who participated in the mission provided the following feedback:

Ross Cosgrove, Director, Laser Services: “These missions are very important for Queensland exporters and we thank Trade Queensland for being at the forefront of such efforts”. “The mission provided access to quality companies that would not have been accessible by any other means”.

Lorraine Elsmore, Global Manager Marketing, Groundprobe: “We received four propositions from well established companies to represent us in the Brazilian market”. “This delegation was very well run and organised. Trade Queensland personnel were also helpful and a pleasure to be involved with….The introductions to potential customers and distributors would have been very hard to secure by any other means”.

Neil O’Sullivan, Managing Director, NOJA Power Switchgear: “The business networking events were tremendous and were very well organised and in our case, our local representatives in each country made important new contacts that will assist Queensland and Australian trade”.

Further significant export outcomes are expected as participating companies undertake the long process of following up on the contacts and strong leads they established as a result of the mission program.

PRE-HEARING GOVERNMENT QUESTION ON NOTICE

ESTIMATES COMMITTEE C 2009

No. 4

asked on Friday, 26 June 2009

MR KILBURN ASKED THE MINISTER FOR NATURAL RESOURCES, MINES AND ENERGY AND MINISTER FOR TRADE (MR ROBERTSON)—

QUESTION:

With reference to page 2-6 of the Service Delivery Statement, can the Minister please outline the potential of geothermal energy for Queensland?

ANSWER:

The Queensland Government is committed to exploring this new emerging energy source and capitalising on the vast potential resources of geothermal energy available in Queensland.

Potential geothermal resources in Queensland are currently identified using maps of temperatures at five kilometre depths.

Based on current indications, between five and 10 percent of Queensland may be underlain by rocks at temperatures in excess of 200 degrees centigrade at depths of less than 5,000 metres.

If water already exists in, or can be injected into these rocks, this heat can potentially be extracted and used in the production of electricity or for other industrial purposes.

Areas with geothermal energy potential have been identified using maps prepared by Geoscience Australia and the Australian National University and feature large anomalously hot areas underlying southwest Queensland with smaller anomalies identified elsewhere within the State.

The data used to prepare the heat maps is derived largely from petroleum well data and artesian bore data and indicates geothermal energy is predominately located beneath the Great Artesian Basin.

However, eastern and northern Queensland have a limited number of data points in areas with complex geology and, hence, the geothermal potential is less clearly defined.

The Coastal Geothermal Energy Initiative is designed to provide additional information in relation to sources of hot rocks for geothermal energy close to existing electricity transmission lines in eastern Queensland.

This initiative will obtain additional data by measuring temperature profiles from the bottom of purposely drilled holes.

The geological history of eastern Queensland is complex and provides a variety of different settings where hot rocks may be present.

The holes to be drilled are being sited to test specific geological settings that based on current knowledge are likely to have the potential to be a source of geothermal energy.

The temperature data obtained from this initiative will increase knowledge in relation to geothermal energy potential and assist companies to target their exploration activities better.

Geothermal resource discoveries in coastal areas are more likely to be developed as the main market for geothermal electricity or potential industrial uses of geothermal heat is in this part of the state.

Preliminary temperature data from the Coastal Geothermal Energy Initiative will become available in the later part of 2010.

PRE-HEARING GOVERNMENT QUESTION ON NOTICE

ESTIMATES COMMITTEE C 2009

No. 5

asked on Friday, 26 June 2009

MR KILBURN ASKED THE MINISTER FOR NATURAL RESOURCES, MINES AND ENERGY AND MINISTER FOR TRADE (MR ROBERTSON)—

QUESTION:

I refer you to page 3-202 of the Service Delivery Statement where it says that Wild Rivers protection will be extended to a further eight river basins in 2009-10. There has been some contention and misleading information purported by some media outlets that especially indigenous economic development is restricted by the legislation. Can the Minister advise exactly what kind of activity is and isn't allowed in declared Wild River areas?

ANSWER:

The Bligh Government is committed to keeping our promises. In relation to Wild Rivers, this means extending protection to the Wenlock basin and an additional eight River areas in the next financial year.

These river areas will follow on from nine that have already been declared Wild Rivers and were election commitments by the Beattie and Bligh governments.

Economic development can continue to occur in wild river areas. The purpose of the Wild Rivers Act 2005 is to preserve the natural values of the wild rivers. This is done through the management of development, not by locking up the areas to all development activity. The declaration of a wild river area has no impact on existing authorised activity like businesses or farms.

Development activity is managed, as it is in all of Queensland, through a development application and approval process. Development approval in a wild river area relies on the development meeting specific criteria. This includes protecting the native vegetation around streams, managing sediment and wastewater delivery into streams, protecting stream bed and banks and not impacting on water quality.

This smart management of development ensures preservation of a wild river’s natural values, whilst continuing to allow sensible and sustainable development.

Sustainable economic development is encouraged under the Wild Rivers legislation. Stock grazing, pasture improvement, the taking of water for stock or domestic purposes and weed and pest management are all allowed within the High Preservation area of a Wild River. In addition, development activities relating to low impact agriculture, tourism, outstations, essential services such as roads and town water and sewage treatment, are allowed also.

Outside the High Preservation Area is the Preservation Area of the Wild River where most development activity can still occur. The only prohibitions in this area are stream realignment (that is, the redirection of a creek or river) and instream quarry material extraction. However, it should be noted that these activities are allowed for roads and residential complexes.

The Wild Rivers legislation is about preserving the natural values of wild rivers while still supporting economic development. Hence a wide range of economic development is permitted with limitations placed only on high impact development as surface mining, instream dams and weirs, and indiscriminate clearing of native vegetation.

The State Government acknowledges that it is important to preserve the unique biodiversity of our State while also working to secure greater employment for all Queenslanders, and on Cape York Peninsula we have been active in assisting Indigenous communities to meet their economic aspirations.

Cape York Peninsula has a great potential for eco and cultural tourism, and the wild river declarations will protect those features that are so important to this industry while still allowing tourism development to occur. The wild river declarations encourage economic activity by providing for a reserve of water for indigenous use. This means water is available for Indigenous communities to help them achieve their social and economic aspirations.

Initiatives on Cape York Peninsula, such as the Cape York Peninsula Heritage Act 2007, the employment program for Wild River Rangers, the Round Table on Economic Participation (Chaired by Minister Boyle), and the Cape York Peninsula and Torres Strait Tourism Action Plan will all work to provide better opportunities for remote communities.

PRE-HEARING GOVERNMENT QUESTION ON NOTICE

ESTIMATES COMMITTEE C 2009

No. 6

asked on Friday, 26 June 2009

MS VAN LITSENBURG ASKED THE MINISTER FOR NATURAL RESOURCES, MINES AND ENERGY AND MINISTER FOR TRADE (MR ROBERTSON)—

QUESTION:

I refer to page 2-21 of the Service Delivery Statement. Can the Minister please advise the Committee on the mining health and safety improvements as a result of the introduction of the safety and health services levy?

ANSWER:

The Bligh Government is committed to strengthening protections for the safety and health of Queensland’s miners. The mining industry safety and health levy which was introduced in September 2008, has boosted the services provided by the state’s mine safety watchdog, the Mines Inspectorate.

The Inspectorate provides vital safety and health services that help save lives, such as safety audits and inspections, investigations, provision of advice, collection and reporting of safety and health information and research into mine safety.

The levy has funded seven new specialist mines inspectors, two investigators, five scientific research staff, an occupational hygienist, a statistician and a manager of health surveillance.

The levy has allowed Safety and Health Division of Queensland Mines and Energy to bring its staffing numbers up to the budgeted levels following an extensive successful recruitment campaign in the first half of 2008-09.

New inspectors were engaged who have skills and competencies across all relevant mining disciplines, particularly in the hazardous area of underground coal mining.

The levy has also allowed the introduction in 2008-09 of the Small Mines Program in which the inspectorate provides an advisory and education service to small operators. This service will allow the small operators to develop safety and health management systems prior to the planned introduction of new legislative requirements in mid 2010.

The Health Surveillance Unit of Safety and Health Division has been upgraded with the addition of two occupational hygienist positions. This unit will enhance the health component of the inspectorate and provides a more holistic service to the men and women employed in the mining industry.

During the current financial year 2009-10, the full benefits of the levy will allow a greater inspectorate presence in the field at mines and quarries, improved collection and reporting of safety and health information and improved safety and health systems in the small mines sector.

Queensland has the best mine safety legislation in Australia and it must continue to be enforced mine by mine, employer by employer, worker by worker.

PRE-HEARING GOVERNMENT QUESTION ON NOTICE

ESTIMATES COMMITTEE C 2009

No. 7

asked on Friday, 26 June 2009

MS VAN LITSENBURG ASKED THE MINISTER FOR NATURAL RESOURCES, MINES AND ENERGY AND MINISTER FOR TRADE (MR ROBERTSON)—

QUESTION:

I refer to page 3-212 of the Service Delivery Statement where it is shown that the target for Water licences transfers and renewals dealt with in 30 business days has been exceeded by an additional 20%. Can you advise how this efficiency was achieved and the benefits for regional Queenslanders?

ANSWER:

The Queensland Government is committed to providing high quality services to land holders. Water licence transfers and water licence renewals are an integral part of managing the State’s water resources, providing security for water entitlement holders’ right across Queensland.

The number of water licence transfers and water licence renewals dealt with in 30 business days has exceeded the service delivery statement due to a concerted effort by the Department of Environment and Resource Management to continuously identify and implement business improvement opportunities which will help its clients.

One such business improvement implemented in 2008-09 was the distribution of delegations under the Water Act 2000 to the department’s senior administration officers who are actively engaged in the water licence transfer and the water licence renewal functions. This process improvement has resulted in significant efficiency gains and ensured prompt attention to client dealings without compromising the security of the dealing.

Anyone purchasing or selling land that involves the transfer of a water entitlement will appreciate the prompt turnaround time so that the property settlement date is not adversely affected.

The Queensland Government is committed to improving service delivery to its water licence clients and is implementing a new computer based Water Management System for processing applications and introducing other major reforms. These include increasing the term of licences to 10 years and separating the billing function from the renewal function. PRE-HEARING GOVERNMENT QUESTION ON NOTICE

ESTIMATES COMMITTEE C 2009

No. 8

asked on Friday, 26 June 2009

MS CROFT ASKED THE MINISTER FOR NATURAL RESOURCES, MINES AND ENERGY AND MINISTER FOR TRADE (MR ROBERTSON)—

QUESTION:

On page 2-24 of the Service Delivery Statement reference is made to Community Service Obligation payments. Can the Minister please outline how much per capita was paid in community service obligations to keep electricity prices down for regional Queenslanders?

ANSWER:

The Queensland Government’s Uniform Tariff policy delivers on the commitment to ensure all Queenslanders have access to an affordable electricity supply regardless of their geographic location. However, the distribution of electricity to regional customers incurs far higher costs than for metropolitan customers, mainly due to the higher network costs and transmission and distribution system losses associated with providing regional customers with an electricity supply. Ergon Energy Queensland provides supply to regional Queensland customers at the uniform tariff as a Community Service Obligation.

Ergon Energy is compensated for the difference between the efficient cost to supply its rural and remote customers and the revenue recovered from customers, via a monthly Community Service Obligation payment, from the Government.

For the 2007-08 financial year total payments were $625 million. The 2008-09 financial year budget for the Community Service Obligation was $499.8 million, which equated to approximately $760 per customer, keeping electricity prices fair for rural and remote Queenslanders.

PRE-HEARING GOVERNMENT QUESTION ON NOTICE

ESTIMATES COMMITTEE C 2009

No. 9

asked on Friday, 26 June 2009

MS CROFT ASKED THE MINISTER FOR NATURAL RESOURCES, MINES AND ENERGY AND MINISTER FOR TRADE (MR ROBERTSON)—

QUESTION:

I refer you to page 3-204 of the Service Delivery Statement where we see that $300 million in rebates has been granted across Queensland through the Bligh Government's Home Water Wise Scheme. Can you advise how many grants and the total value of these have been granted in my electorate of Broadwater?

ANSWER:

The Queensland Government’s Home and Garden WaterWise Rebate Scheme was the largest and most successful scheme of its type in Australia. It delivered on the Government’s commitment to help Queenslanders reduce their water consumption during the worst drought on record.

The Scheme which operated from July 2006 and is now closed, paid out $321.26 million to the people of Queensland for a range of water efficient devices including rainwater tanks, 4 Star water-rated washing machines, dual flush toilet suites and garden products.

Gold Coast local authority residents received more than $36.9 million in rebates over the life of the Scheme.

PRE-HEARING GOVERNMENT QUESTION ON NOTICE

ESTIMATES COMMITTEE C 2009

No. 10

asked on Friday, 26 June 2009

MS CROFT ASKED THE MINISTER FOR NATURAL RESOURCES, MINES AND ENERGY AND MINISTER FOR TRADE (MR ROBERTSON)—

QUESTION:

Minister, I refer you to the Capital Statements and ask the Minister what measures are being undertaken to ensure the long term sustainability and safety of SEQ's water supply?

ANSWER:

From 2001 to 2009 Queensland experienced the worst drought on record. The Queensland Government made a commitment that it would secure water supplies for south east Queensland (SEQ) and is implementing a new approach to water supply planning and management to achieve this.

This holistic approach incorporates the establishment of the $9 billion SEQ Water Grid, an award-winning demand management program and extensive institutional changes.

This reform will be long-lasting, delivering new standards of water security and efficiency in the face of the challenges of population growth and climate change, while building on recent improvements to waterways health.

The establishment of the SEQ Water Grid involves the delivery of a range of innovative projects that is unprecedented in Australia.

The Grid connects water supplies across the region, providing SEQ with a greater diversity of water sources, with a mix of both climate resilient and climate dependent supplies.

More than 420 kilometres of pipe have been laid, allowing water to be moved across the region to where it is needed most. The benefits of this are significant. Operated as a connected network, the system yield of current sources of supply is at least 14 percent higher than the sum of their individual yields. At almost 60,000 million litres a year, this dividend is larger than the capacity of the Tugun desalination plant.

The SEQ Water Grid includes the construction of new water supplies, such as the Western Corridor Recycled Water Project and the SEQ (Gold Coast) Desalination Facility, the Brisbane aquifer project and recommissioning of existing dams.

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A range of other projects are currently underway, including: • Hinze Dam Stage 3 — due for completion by 31 December 2010; • Wyaralong Dam — due for completion by 31 December 2011; • Northern Pipeline Interconnector Stage 2, from Landers Shute to Noosa — due for completion by 31 December 2011; and • Traveston Crossing Dam — with a proposed completion of around 2016/17, subject to final approvals;

In total, these new sources of supply will reduce our reliance on climate dependent supply sources. Supplies from dams and weirs will also be diversified through the construction of large dams in different catchments. This diversity reduces our vulnerability to climate variability and change, and provides for an improved level of system reliability and water quality management.

Since construction of the SEQ Water Grid began, more than 5,500 workers have worked at more than 80 sites across the region. This $9 billion project will have the capacity to deliver up to an additional 600,000 megalitres of water a year to the region’s supply when complete.

Demand management is the second key element of the response, the residents of SEQ having embraced water efficiency as a way of life.

This has included water restrictions, regulations to achieve structural water efficiency, rebate schemes to achieve water efficiency in homes and business and community education campaigns.

Across the restricted area, these measures, combined with the change in how residents value water, have resulted in: • residential consumption reducing from pre-drought usage of more than 300 litres per person per day to an average of 134 litres per person per day in 2008-09; and • water usage across the business sector reducing by 73.5 million litres per day, a saving of 37 percent from 2004-05 levels.

Finally, a transformation in water management in SEQ was required in order to realise the benefits of the SEQ Water Grid and to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the diverse range of supply sources.

Historically, the institutional arrangements for water supply in SEQ were parochial and fragmented, with bulk source, transport and treatment assets owned by 25 different entities, supplying 17 separate retail businesses. The drought highlighted that these arrangements suffered from serious weaknesses that directly impacted on the ability of the water supply system to meet the needs of all of SEQ.

The first phase of reform implementation was completed on 1 July 2008, with the establishment of the four new entities that own and operate the SEQ Water Grid.

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Reforms are continuing in relation to the retail and distribution sectors. These reforms reduce the number and complexity of SEQ water supply organisations and improve standards of operation and reliability of service.

As a package, the SEQ Water Grid, water efficiency measures and the management arrangements that we have in place today are world class. However, we need to have in place robust planning in order to maintain this sustainability and security of supply in the longer term, taking into account the challenges of population growth and climate variability and change.

That is why we have the SEQ Water Strategy. The draft SEQ Water Strategy integrates infrastructure, water resource management and demand management programs as part of a 50 year water supply plan for the region. In doing so, it presents one of Australia’s most comprehensive and innovative long-term year water supply planning frameworks. The new Commissioner is currently reviewing and finalising the Strategy for release later this year.

Answers to Questions taken on Notice at Hearing HEARING QUESTION ON NOTICE

ESTIMATES COMMITTEE C 2009

No. 1

asked on Thursday, 16 July 2009

MR JEFF SEENEY MP, MEMBER FOR CALLIDE, ASKED THE MINISTER FOR NATURAL RESOURCES, MINES AND ENERGY AND MINISTER FOR TRADE (MR ROBERTSON)—

QUESTION:

I refer to the $30,000 paid by the Department for a book sponsorship and I ask:

• What was the name of the person to whom this money was paid?

• Who wrote the book?

• Can the Minister provide a copy to the Committee?

ANSWER:

Queensland Mines and Energy has provided the $30,000 sponsorship to the University of Queensland to produce this book.

The authors of the book are Tim Horberry, Associate Professor of Human Factors at the Minerals Industry Safety and Health Centre at the University of Queensland and Robin Burgess-Limerick Associate Professor in the School of Human Movement Studies at the University of Queensland.

Human factors is the study of the human element in safety incidents such as fatigue, human error, and musculoskeletal disorders related to mining equipment. Currently there is little practical information available to the mining industry on human factors.

The book and its outcomes will be used to develop intervention techniques to control human factor causes at all levels of decision-making to reduce high potential incidents in the mining industry and to also investigate incidents to help prevent their recurrence.

The book is directed at the resources sector including mining companies, health and safety officers, regulators, equipment manufacturers and researchers in the field.

This study and subsequent book will be the first of its kind in Australia to provide the human factors framework in evaluating the role of human error in mining incidents, and will be of worldwide significance in this field.

The estimated total cost of producing the book is $100,000.

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The book will be launched at the 2010 Queensland Mining Industry Health and Safety Conference in Townsville — which is the industry’s premier safety and health event attended by in excess of 500 delegates from the Queensland resources industry.

HEARING QUESTION ON NOTICE

ESTIMATES COMMITTEE C 2009

No 2

asked on Thursday, 16 July 2009

MR JEFF SEENEY MP, MEMBER FOR CALLIDE, ASKED THE MINISTER FOR NATURAL RESOURCES, MINES AND ENERGY AND MINISTER FOR TRADE (MR ROBERTSON)—

QUESTION:

Can the Minister provide details of all contracts and consultancies allotted by his Department to Mr Paul Miley or Consulting Partners Pty Ltd.

ANSWER:

Paul Miley or Consulting Partners Pty Ltd have been involved in three Office of Clean Energy/Queensland Mines and Energy projects, namely:

Project Period Solar Hot Water Program Current Solar Bonus Scheme From 24 March 2008 for a 14 week period Burke Shire Renewable Energy Project Nine days in the period July to October 2008

HEARING QUESTION ON NOTICE

ESTIMATES COMMITTEE C 2009

No. 3

asked on Thursday, 16 July 2009

MR LAWRENCE SPRINGBORG MP, MEMBER FOR SOUTHERN DOWNS, ASKED THE MINISTER FOR NATURAL RESOURCES, MINES AND ENERGY AND MINISTER FOR TRADE (MR ROBERTSON)—

QUESTION:

With reference to SDS 2-9 and overseas locations –

Provide a listing of the operating cost of each office location, detailing:

Specifically broken down, including actual dollar amounts reported separately.

Trade Queensland – export results for Queensland

• In 2008-09 Trade Queensland assisted Queensland companies to secure more than $500 million in export sales.

• Trade Queensland assisted 2,909 clients to get export ready or to make new export deals in the last financial year.

• Forty-four per cent of these clients were from regional Queensland.

• In 2008-09 Trade Queensland managed 21 trade missions, with 307 Queensland companies participating. These missions covered destinations including China, Japan, USA, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, South East Asia and South Asia.

• The location of Trade Queensland offices overseas reflect existing and new export markets which best align with the competitive strengths of Queensland exporters. The presence of state based trade offices to support Queensland firms in these markets has yielded strong export successes for Queensland.

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Continuous Improvements in Cost of International Network

• The following examples are ways in which Trade Queensland has reduced the costs of overseas operations: • An assessment of the business needs and resources in London has resulted in a reduction of staff, including the role of Deputy Commissioner from July 2009. • Similarly, an assessment in the Los Angeles office will result in the complete removal of the role of Deputy Commissioner from July 2010. • Trade Queensland has assessed and reviewed its representation in Indonesia.In 2008-09, the roles of the Commissioner and office support staff in the Jakarta office ceased. This is one of Queensland’s long-standing export destinations and a new business model to supporting businesses here in Queensland exporting to Indonesia and also in the Indonesian market has been developed. A full-time Indonesian Business Development Manager, funded by Trade Queensland, has been engaged through Austrade and will work exclusively for Queensland. This is a cost-effective approach to delivering services to this important exporting market. • The long-term Commissioner for Korea recently retired. For the new Commissioner in Korea, appointment to this key role will be on a Locally Engaged basis (as opposed to an Australian based contract). This will result in a substantial reduction in costs (salary and allowances). • In addition, resource planning has resulted in a reduction in trade support staff in Taiwan, Japan and Hong Kong. An overall reduction of 12 positions in Trade Queensland’s overseas offices was achieved in 2008-2009. • The reductions in Hong Kong (of one officer over the past 12 months and a second officer in 2009-10) resulted in savings of approximately $40,000 in 2008-09 and a further saving of approximately $143,000 in the Hong Kong budget in 2009-10. The reduced size of the Taiwan staffing profile of 3 officials has resulted in permanent savings of $178,000. A reduction by one staff member in the Tokyo office has resulted in savings of approximately $90,000. • Further reductions in the costs of the overseas offices will result from changes to all business related air travel. For air travel (in-market domestic and international travel) Trade Queensland staff will travel economy class.

• Trade Queensland constantly reviews its overseas locations to ensure they are positioned in markets which offer the best opportunities to Queensland exporters and to attract foreign investment to the State.

• Trade Queensland continues to adapt and meet the needs of the global export market and of a key client base – Queensland exporters. The agency is committed to providing the Government value-for-money in delivering export assistance and support to those exporters.

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• The costs for each office varies, which in part reflects the different costs of doing business in different overseas markets. This will depend on the relative cost of living for the key export market (a number of offices are in high cost global locations – refer attached global index); the geographical size of the market (for example, Europe and Africa, and The Americas); the staffing profiles for each of the overseas offices and the salary and related costs in each market; and medical and education costs for family members of the agency’s contracted Commissioners.

• Further, as an international agency, the sole Queensland Government agency to focus its entire operation on supporting Queensland exporters, international travel is a critical tool in carrying out its business. Servicing the global regions, particularly those with larger geographies and where there is no representation (for example, Latin America – and when coupled with North America this is one of the largest regions of responsibility), is essential to building and maintaining key relationships and identifying opportunities for Queensland exporters.

In these tough economic times, Trade Queensland continues to adapt to a changing environment – continuing to meet (and exceed) its performance targets and meet the current and emerging needs of Queensland’s exporters.

The further details against each of the above points are as follows:

Number of staff, salary level and position of each staff member

Staff Numbers

There are 51 staff directly employed by Trade Queensland overseas as at 17 July 2009, made up of: • Seven Commissioner Australia-based (A-based) positions; • One A-based Deputy Commissioner (a second Deputy Commissioner position in London concluded on 8 July 2009) and one Director Business Development position; and • 42 Locally Engaged Staff (LES) positions, including two Commissioner positions employed under local contracts and the vacant Seoul Commissioner position which will similarly be employed under a locally-engaged basis.

Following the recruitment of the vacant Seoul Commissioner position, the total will be 52 Trade Queensland staff.

Refer table in Attachment 1, noting that for locally engaged staff, their salary levels in local currency have been included and for Australia-based staff, their A$ salary figures have been included.

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Staff Locations

In addition to these staffing positions, Trade Queensland employs contract business development staff, including one in Jakarta, Indonesia, in India (one full time contractor in Mumbai and one part time contractor in Jamshedpur), and one in Paris, France.

Refer table in Attachment 1, noting that for locally engaged staff, their salary levels in local currency have been included and for Australia-based staff, their A$ salary figures have been included.

In addition to these staff employed by Trade Queensland, other agencies have minimised operational costs through accommodating their staff in Trade Queensland offices. They include Tourism Queensland, Queensland Primary Industries and Fisheries, Education Queensland International and the Redlands City Council.

Within Asia, Tourism Queensland has partnered to reduce costs. In Shanghai, Tourism Queensland is based within the Trade Queensland Shanghai office. This is the head office for Tourism Queensland’s Regional Director, China, covering China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, with two staff. In Taiwan, Tourism Queensland has a marketing manager located within the Trade Queensland Taipei office, and in Hong Kong Tourism Queensland sub-leases space from the Trade Queensland Hong Kong office.

Queensland Primary Industries and Fisheries has a temporary officer located in the London office until the end of July 2009.

Education Queensland International has a dedicated education officer co-located in the Shanghai office.

Under a new pilot arrangement for two years, the Redlands City Council has engaged a marketing officer within Trade Queensland’s Guangzhou, China office in order to advance links in southern China. The Trade Queensland Guangzhou office also has an additional administrative officer, funded by CPA Australia.

Salary Level and Position Titles

The position levels and salary scales for locally engaged staff are determined through a benchmarking exercise delivered by an independent, international HR consulting firm, an agency which is used by other Australian Government agencies with overseas staff. This data is market-specific, based on local labour market conditions. Locally engaged staff salaries are quoted in local currency and periodically converted to Australian dollars. Locally-engaged staff receive a salary and entitlements package in line with local benchmark employers and in accordance with local labour law, such as sick leave, recreation leave and public holiday leave.

Australia-based position levels and salary scales are determined in accordance with the Queensland Public Service Act 2008 under Section 122.

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Travel expenses of each staff member

Official travel expenses for each staff member have been included – Refer table in Attachment 2.

General expenses of each staff member

There are no specific expenses provided to staff over and above that provided under their employment contracts.

Benefits of each staff member

The benefits for each staff member relate solely to Commissioners and heads of overseas offices – Refer table in Attachment 3.

Living expenses of each staff member

The benefits for each staff member relate solely to Commissioners and heads of overseas offices – Refer table in Attachment 4.

Allowances of each staff member

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Performance Benchmarks

Trade Queensland monitors performance on a monthly basis and it is formally reviewed each quarter by Trade Queensland’s senior management team through their Strategic Review Group.

Additionally, the Commissioners and the market development teams also assist investment to Queensland and report the number of investment leads they generate and any related investment dollar value.

All dollar value outcomes by clients assisted is substantiated by Export Impact Forms signed and endorsed by the exporter, acknowledging the importance of the assistance provided by Trade Queensland.

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• Assisted 2,900 client firms, with 44% of these businesses located in regional Queensland. • Implemented 23 strategic export projects and delivered 151 trade initiatives, secured more than $500 million in export sales, and 163 exporter development initiatives.

In addition, Trade Commissioners and their teams have generated 76 investment leads and assisted $329 million of direct investment to Queensland.

Top 50 Cities Cost of Living Base City: New York, USA (=100)

Rank Rank Index Index City Country 2009 2008 2009 2008 1 2 TOKYO JAPAN 143.7 127 2 11 OSAKA JAPAN 119.2 110 3 1 MOSCOW RUSSIA 115.4 142.4 4 8 GENEVA SWITZERLAND 109.2 115.8 5 6 HONG KONG HONG KONG 108.7 117.6 6 9 ZURICH SWITZERLAND 105.2 112.7 7 7 COPENHAGEN DENMARK 105.0 117.2 8 22 NEW YORK CITY US 100.0 100.0 9 20 BEIJING CHINA 99.6 101.9 10 13 SINGAPORE SINGAPORE 98.0 109.1 11 10 MILAN ITALY 96.9 111.3 12 24 SHANGHAI CHINA 95.2 98.3 13 12 PARIS FRANCE 95.1 109.4 14 4 OSLO NORWAY 94.2 118.3 15 89 CARACAS VENEZUELA 93.3 79.3 16 3 LONDON UK 92.7 125 17 14 TEL AVIV ISRAEL 91.9 105 18 16 ROME ITALY 91.2 103.9 19 21 HELSINKI FINLAND 90.5 101.1 20 52 DUBAI UAE 90.1 89.3 21 19 VIENNA AUSTRIA 89.3 102.3 22 61 SHENZHEN CHINA 89.0 86.3 23 55 LOS ANGELES US 87.6 87.5 23 70 GUANGZHOU CHINA 87.6 83.9 25 16 DUBLIN IRELAND 87.4 103.9 26 65 ABU DHABI UAE 86.7 85.7 27 34 DOUALA CAMEROUN 86.1 95.1 28 25 ATHENS GREECE 85.9 97 29 25 AMSTERDAM NETHERLANDS 85.7 97 30 45 BRATISLAVA SLOVAKIA 84.8 90.6 31 89 WHITE PLAINS US 84.7 79.3 32 30 LAGOS NIGERIA 84.6 95.9 33 74 TEHRAN IRAN 84.1 82.2 34 51 ABIDJAN IVORY COAST 82.5 89.6 34 41 DAKAR SENEGAL 82.5 92.2 34 78 SAN FRANCISCO US 82.5 81 37 28 MADRID SPAIN 82.3 96.7 38 43 LUXEMBOURG LUXEMBOURG 82.1 91.3 38 31 BARCELONA SPAIN 82.1 95.2 40 57 ALGIERS ALGERIA 81.7 86.8 41 77 HONOLULU US 81.6 81.4 41 39 BRUSSELS BELGIUM 81.6 92.9 41 80 BEIRUT LEBANON 81.6 80.8 44 44 ALMATY KAZAKHSTAN 81.5 90.7 45 75 MIAMI US 81.4 82 46 18 ST PETERSBOURG RUSSIA 81.3 103.1 47 37 MUNICH GERMANY 81.2 93.1 48 40 FRANKFURT GERMANY 80.9 92.5 49 38 BERLIN GERMANY 80.8 93 50 84 CHICAGO US 80.7 80.3

Attachment 1 Trade Queensland Overseas Offices - Staffing 2008-2009

LES Base Salary/ contract Base Salary Export Office Local Position Title Other Top 5 Outcomes PA (in local currency) AUD1 Outcomes

* Developed the relationship with the Government of Abu Dhabi to further the Memorandum of Understanding with Queensland leading to several Qld Govt agencies and Qld companies providing expertise and advice to the Abu Dhabi Govt. * Managed and coordinated Trade Qld Construction and Infrastructure Trade Mission to UAE, including to Big 5 trade show. Abu Dhabi Commissioner AED 318,000 $9,931,833 * Assisted Education Queensland International with tender for Abu Dhabi Education Council. * Encouraged and facilitated high level visit to Queensland by the Abu Dhabi Emiratisation Council. * Provided critical in-market support to numerous Qld companies across broad range of sectors doing business in the UAE.

* Coordination and facilitation of a MOU signing with the Federation of Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI) - India with the Gold Coast Combined Chamber of Bangalore Commissioner $122,437.00 $23,469,020 Commerce this MOU is concerned with information exchange between the chambers and companies from Gold Coast City and the State of Karnataka - April 2009.

* Coordination assistance provided to the Ipswich City Council concerning the signing of an Business Development Manager Rp1167874 MOU between the Federation of Karnataka Chamber of Commerce (FKCCI) – India and industry and Ipswich City Council - April 2009.

* Coordination and introduction between the Cairns Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Business Development Manager Rp861515 the Federation of Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI) – India to assist the two chambers to further develop a relationship to support business interaction - April 2009.

* Strategic support provided to the Indo-Queensland Dialogue on Collaborative Research Opportunities Delegation - incorporating the visit to India of Mr Brian Anker, Deputy Director- Office Manager Rp572353 General, Science and Technology Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation.

Administrative Assistant Rp179353 Attachment 1 Trade Queensland Overseas Offices - Staffing 2008-2009

* Guangdong Yudean, Guangdong's largest power generator, opened an investment liasion office in Brisbane to facilitate Yudean identifying and developing investment projects in Queensland coal mining and power generation sect. * A formal agreement was signed between Queensland Department of Education and the Arts and Guangdong Provincial Labour and Social Security Bureau to promote Queensland vocational training expertise in Guangdong province. The agreement will promote Queensland vocational training, especially in TAFE colleges among industrial workers in Guangdong province. Guangzhou Director, Business Development $109,456.00 $6,145,000 * Griffith University Vice Chancellor signed a cooperation agreement with President of Guangdong Sun Yat Sen University on cooperative research into prospective anti malaria drugs being developed from plant extracts from Australian native species. * In July 2009 the University of Southern Queensland managed a Sino Australian Conference on Non Traditional Security Threats in association with Sun Yatsen University. Leading experts from Australian and Chinese think tanks and universities spent two days discussing non traditionial security threats to Australian and Chinese national interests. Issues canvassed i * Finalised Agreeement with Redland Council for a position in Trade Queensland Guangzhou.

Marketing Officer RMB 66748.00

Queensland Premier and Chairperson of the Standing Committee of Guangdong Provincial People's Congress signed a Friendship Agreement in Brisbane in August 2008 to promote cooperation across a broad range of trade and investment sectors and will assist exporters and other agencies to operate effectively in Guangdong province of Southern China. Led the largest ever trade missions to Hong Kong for the Cosmoprof and Hofex trade missions. Provided extensive assistance to the Queensland Institute of Medical Research (“QIMR”) extensively in Hong Kong to establish research partnerships with the Hong Kong University, Hong Kong Commissioner $216,822.00 $37,607,985 Department of Clinical Oncology and the Sun Yat-Sen University, Cancer Centre in Guangzhou to conduct clinical trials on world first immunotherapy to treat Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma NPC) a treatment developed by QIMR after 30 years of research. Assisted Griffith University to establish a medical research cooperation with the University of Hong Kong to develop a vaccine to treat Gastrointestinal and Upper Areodigestive Cancers. The outcome will be translated to clinical and socioeconomical benefits to Queensland in terms Trade Queensland Hong Kong has spent 3 years to conceptualise, structure and organize the fi

Director Business Development HKD 959,015 Director - Admin, Migrtn & Education HKD 644,261 Business Development Manager HKD 414,292 Office Manager HKD 321,450 Attachment 1 Trade Queensland Overseas Offices - Staffing 2008-2009

*Supported Queensland Primary Industries and Fisheries with successful trial shipments of various Queensland produce, in preparation for future exports. *Supported the University of Queensland to formalise its student exchange program, including accreditation with reciprocal universities. *Developed strategic relationships with UK music industry and hosted an industry showcase of London Commissioner $291,548.00 $44,624,831 Queensland bands at Gibson Guitar Studio. *Provided logistical and administrative support to Queensland Health recruitment activities which resulted in 75 positions being offered to UK nurses. *Provided significant promotion opportunities for ten Queensland food and wine companies through the G'Day UK program of events and managed Governor of Queensland's visit to the UK, including participation in official G'day UK events.

Deputy Commisioner 2 $164,463 This position abolished 8 July 2009

Director, Business Development £58,290

Business Development Manager £39,570

Office Manager £34,716 Information / Marketing Officer £27,023 Accounts Officer £21,430 Administrative Assistant £23,032 Attachment 1 Trade Queensland Overseas Offices - Staffing 2008-2009

*Worked with Pfizer executives in New York to obtain a commitment from the Animal Health division to make Brisbane their global headquarters for animal genetics research. *Established the Queensland Energy Independence Working Group and secured the involvement of high profile American partners to work with Queensland experts on innovative energy independence projects. *Opened up the emerging market of Colombia to Queensland companies through a strategic program of visits, a trade mission, key note addresses to conferences and high level Los Angeles Commissioner $171,093.00 $32,250,827 networking including meetings with President Uribe. *Developed and signed a formal agreement with the Canadian province of British Columbia, targeting sectors such as biotechnology, life science and mining services, promoting bilateral education opportunities, enhancing engagement with the Asia Pacific and collaborating on climate change initiatives and energy management. *Developed and signed a Statement of Intent with the Mexico national government in Mexico City to encourage cooperation in the mining sector, facilitate further business related links and enhance trade and investment between Queensland and Mexico.

Deputy Commissioner 3 Contract expires 15 July 2010 $164,463.00 Position will be abolished

Business Development Director USD69546

Business Development Manager USD68155

Business Development Manager USD68155 Office Manager USD51059 Attachment 1 Trade Queensland Overseas Offices - Staffing 2008-2009

*Managed and coordinated the Trade Qld Construction and Infrastructure Trade Mission to Saudi Arabia. *Supported Qld companies at MENA-Ex mining trade show, Saudi Building & Interior Design Exhibition, Saudi Medicare 2009 Exhibition and Cityscape Saudi Arabia Exhibition. Riyadh Commissioner SAR430000 $129,707,500 *Facilitated food and agribusiness visit to Saudi by Qld companies attending Gulfood, UAE. *Developed network of high level government and business contacts to facilitate market access for Qld companies. *Provided crucial in-market support to Queensland firms doing business with Saudi.

QCTN signed an MOU with Gangwong Regional Innovation Agency in October 2008 to Seoul Commissioner $133,412.00 $39,911,880 cooperate in the field of clinical trials and biotechnology.

Assisted Lotte Engineering and Construction to open its branch office in Paradise Point as a Market Development Manager KRW 54,700,062 base to manage current Queensland residential projects valued at over $750 million and to investigate future investment opportunities.

Aassisted a Korean investment consortium to invest $86 million and establish Queensland Accomodation Company Pty Ltd to build new student accommodation at Gold Coast Institute of Business Development Manager KRW 55,816,390 TAFE, which will create over 300 construction jobs and 40 teaching related jobs to service the increase in student population.

Queensland and Gyeongnam signed an MOU to facilitate collaboration and trade opportunities in the marine sectors in July 2008. In addition, two MoUs were signed in the Marine sector Market Development Manager KRW 55,816,390 between Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show and Yacht Korea Boat Show and between Superior Jetties and Shinhwa Marine/JTS in Korea to license pontoon manufacturing.

Geochang College in Gyeongnam Province signed an MOU with Gold Coast Institute of TAFE Business Development Manager KRW 55,816,390 in August 2008 regarding joint operations in the field of professors and training staff exchange and joint programs.

Queensland signed an MOU with Korea Invstement Corporation in June 2009 to cooperate for investment opportunity which would be mutually-benefited and share information under the Office Manager KRW 42,700,500 strategic alliance. Brisbane City Council signed an MOU with Incheon Metropolitan City for the role of the Summit Secretariat and the promotional and marketing activities to support APCS 2009. Attachment 1 Trade Queensland Overseas Offices - Staffing 2008-2009

Provided assistance to the Shenhuo International Group Pty Limited in its successful tendered Shanghai Commissioner $133,412.00 $37,228,595 for the southern half of the Taroborah coal restricted area release, located about 20 kilometres west of Emerald.

Shanghai Week in Queensland took place in Brisbane from 24-30 June 2009. The week of cultural and business development activities brought Queensland and Shanghai Trade Director, Business Development CNY 406,551 Queensland facilitated trade activities in Shanghai week, including a Bridge to China forum for Queensland at which 44 senior Chinese business leaders from Shanghai met with representatives of Queensland companies active in Shanghai market.

Groundprobe and Shenyang branch of China Coal Insitute have signed aggreement to bring Senior Project Manager - Beijing CNY 307,633 world leading slope stability technology in China.

A mining company in China has recently obtained permission to explore a new coal reserve in Senior Business Development Manager CNY 219,484 Queensland.

Business Development Manager CNY 156,189 Business Development Officer CNY 104,245 Office Manager CNY 106,373 Administration Assistant CNY 64,105 Business Development Manager - Education CNY 206,577 Taiwan's First Commercial Bank has been approved to commenced operations in Brisbane September 2009. This branch's operations includes includes wholesale deposits, remittances, documentary bills, loans and advance and will provide financial services between Taipei Commissioner $114,525.00 $16,081,481 Australia and Taiwan. The operation will include placement of 3-4 Taiwan based representatives.

Professor Ian Lowe AO, visited Taiwan (organised in conjunction with National Science Council) April 28-30 2009. His visit included seminars at National Taipei University, National Marketing Officer NTD 1,248,992 Tamkung University, Taipei Municipal JianGou Boys High School, and VIP speaker engagement at the Australian Commerce and Industry Office.

Marketing Officer NTD 974,087 Administration Officer NTD 757,622 Attachment 1 Trade Queensland Overseas Offices - Staffing 2008-2009

ZeroGen – Clean Coal Technology signed an MOU with Mitsubishi Tokyo Commissioner $133,412.00 $45,308,242 Corp/Mitsubishi Heavy Industries on 30/9/08 .

• QCTN signed MOU with Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Kansai Bio Promotion Council Business Development Manager JPY 11,485,224 for collaboration projects/activities in clinical trials on 20/10/08.

• Gold Coast Institute of TAFE – Yomiuri Institute, signed an agreement to officially open the Business Development Manager JPY 7,707,513 GAIT Japan based office at the Institute.

• GCIT also signed an MOU with the University of Health and Welfare to continue with and Business Development Manager JPY 7,864,809 strengthen their study tour program. In May 2009 Students will visit the Gold Coast Campus on two week study tours. • Fukutake Foundation and their Australian based Global Career Academy signed an Office Manager/Accountant JPY 11,058,912 agreement with Southbank Institute of TAFE following the mission to Queensland in October 2008 to find a suitable Queensland partner. Business Development Officer JPY 6,612,015

Office underwent closure in December 2008 - However two significant trade missions to Indonesa took place including to Balikipan in Novemember 2008 with 10 Queensland Jakarta4 Commissioner $117,369.00 $21,968,113 companies participating and a mission to Jakarata to coinicde with Ozmine in February 2009 with 22 companies participating.

Business Development Manager IDR 154,849,614 Executive Secretary/Office Mgr IDR 75,721,660 Driver/Office Assistant IDR 25,483,117 $32,865.30

4. The Jakarata Commissioner position expired on 13 March 2009 with the move to a new model of operation in Indonesia involving the placement of a dedicated Trade Queensland Business Development Manager, operating from the Austrade Office in Jakarta. The contracts on the three LES positions have also been concluded. Attachment 2 Trade Queensland Overseas Offices - Travel Expenses 2008-2009

Export Office Local Position Title Travel Expenses Outcomes

Abu Dhabi Commissioner $13,329 $9,931,833

Bangalore Commissioner $30,491 $23,469,020

Business Development Manager $10,432 Business Development Manager $12,300 Office Manager $5,830 Administrative Assistant

Guangzhou Director, Business Development $10,181 $6,145,000 Marketing Officer $2,273

Hong Kong Commissioner $21,266 $37,607,985

Director Business Development $2,623 Director - Admin, Migrtn & Education $1,623 Business Development Manager $833 Office Manager $4,779

London Commissioner $40,789 $44,624,831

Deputy Commisioner 2 This position abolished 8 July 2009 $13,855 Director, Business Development $19,399 Business Development Manager $1,545 Office Manager $4,722 Information / Marketing Officer $3,312 Accounts Officer Administrative Assistant

Los Angeles Commissioner $130,409 $32,250,827

Deputy Commissioner 3 Contract expires 15 July 2010 $76,624

Business Development Director $10,500 Business Development Manager $17,243 Business Development Manager $163 Office Manager $5,477

Riyadh Commissioner $15,553 $129,707,500

Seoul Commissioner $10,377 $39,911,880

Market Development Manager $3,123 Business Development Manager $3,202 Market Development Manager $916 Business Development Manager $700 Office Manager $4,114 Attachment 2 Trade Queensland Overseas Offices - Travel Expenses 2008-2009

Shanghai Commissioner $27,884 $37,228,595

Director, Business Development $3,396 Senior Project Manager - Beijing $5,890 Senior Business Development Manager $3,317 Business Development Manager $2,559 Business Development Officer $269 Office Manager $7,455 Administration Assistant

Taipei Commissioner $8,836 $16,081,481 Marketing Officer $1,642 Marketing Officer $957 Administration Officer $4,991

Tokyo Commissioner $23,998 $45,308,242

Business Development Manager $2,267 Business Development Manager $675 Business Development Manager $3,609 Office Manager/Accountant $4,984 Business Development Officer

Jakarta4 Commissioner $476 $21,968,113 Business Development Manager Executive Secretary/Office Mgr Driver/Office Assistant

Note: Data for salaries is per contract year. 1 LES salaries are denominated in local currency and periodically converted to AUD. LES salaries converted into AUD @ 1 May 2009 2. This position was abolished on 8 July 2009 3. The contract for this position expires on 15 July 2010 4. The Jakarata Commissioner position expired on 13 March 2009 with the move to a new model of operation in Indonesia involving the placement of a dedicated Trade Queensland Business Development Manager, operating from the Austrade Office in Jakarta. The contracts on the three LES positions have also been concluded. Attachment 3 Trade Queensland Overseas Offices - Benefits 2008-2009

Export Office Local Position Title Benefits AUD Notes Outcomes

Abu Dhabi Commissioner $14,800 $9,931,833

Bangalore Commissioner $57,985 $23,469,020 Business Development Manager Business Development Manager Office Manager Administrative Assistant

Benefits include Education Guangzhou Director, Business Development $80,143 $6,145,000 Costs for 2 children

Marketing Officer

Hong Kong Commissioner $32,977 $37,607,985

Director Business Development Director - Admin, Migrtn & Education Business Development Manager Office Manager

London Commissioner $46,610 $44,624,831

Benefits include education costs for 3 children. This Deputy Commisioner 2 This position abolished 8 July 2009 $151,504 position and contract ceased on 8 July 2009.

Director, Business Development Business Development Manager Office Manager Information / Marketing Officer Accounts Officer Administrative Assistant

Los Angeles Commissioner $52,317 $32,250,827

This position and contract will Deputy Commissioner 3 Contract expires 15 July 2010 $153,864 cease on 15 July 2010. Business Development Director Business Development Manager Business Development Manager Office Manager

Riyadh Commissioner $129,707,500

This position is currently vacant Seoul Commissioner $27,874 and being filled by a locally- $39,911,880 engaged Commissioner. Market Development Manager Business Development Manager Market Development Manager Business Development Manager Office Manager

Shanghai Commissioner $44,816 $37,228,595

Director, Business Development Senior Project Manager - Beijing Senior Business Development Manager Attachment 3 Trade Queensland Overseas Offices - Benefits 2008-2009

Business Development Manager Business Development Officer Office Manager Administration Assistant Taipei Commissioner $5,762 $16,081,481 Marketing Officer Marketing Officer Administration Officer

Benefits include Education Tokyo Commissioner $181,992 $45,308,242 costs for 2 children Business Development Manager Business Development Manager Business Development Manager Office Manager/Accountant Business Development Officer

This position and contract Jakarta4 Commissioner $18,230 $21,968,113 ceased on 13 March 2009

Business Development Manager Executive Secretary/Office Mgr Driver/Office Assistant

Note: Data for salaries is per contract year. 1 LES salaries are denominated in local currency and periodically converted to AUD. LES salaries converted into AUD @ 1 May 2009 2. This position was abolished on 8 July 2009 3. The contract for this position expires on 15 July 2010 4. The Jakarata Commissioner position expired on 13 March 2009 with the move to a new model of operation in Indonesia involving the placement of a dedicated Trade Queensland Business Development Manager, operating from the Austrade Office in Jakarta. The contracts on the three LES positions have also been concluded. Attachment 4 Trade Queensland Overseas Offices - Living Expenses 2008-2009

Export Office Local Position Title Living Expenses Outcomes

Abu Dhabi Commissioner $0 $9,931,833

Bangalore Commissioner (includes leased accommodation) $33,025 $23,469,020

Business Development Manager $0 Business Development Manager $0 Office Manager $0 Administrative Assistant $0

Guangzhou Director, Business Development (includes leased accommodation) $90,056 $6,145,000 Marketing Officer $0 $0

Hong Kong Commissioner HKD 0.00 $37,607,985

Director Business Development HKD 0 Director - Admin, Migrtn & Education HKD 0 Business Development Manager HKD 0 Office Manager HKD 0

London Commissioner (Includes leased accommodation) $177,425 $44,624,831

Deputy Commisioner 2 This position abolished 8 July 2009, includes leased accommodatio $130,541 Director, Business Development £0 Business Development Manager £0 Office Manager £0 Information / Marketing Officer £0 Accounts Officer £0 Administrative Assistant £0

Los Angeles Commissioner (includes leased accommodation) $120,378 $32,250,827

Deputy Commissioner 3 Contract expires 15 July 2010, includes leased accommodation $182,142

Business Development Director $0 Business Development Manager $0 Business Development Manager $0 Office Manager $0

Riyadh Commissioner SAR 0 $129,707,500

Commissioner (This position is currently vacant and will be filled by Seoul a locally engaged officer for which no living expenses will be $6,993 $39,911,880 payable) Market Development Manager KRW 0.00 Business Development Manager KRW 0.00 Market Development Manager KRW 0.00 Business Development Manager KRW 0.00 Office Manager KRW 0.00 Attachment 4 Trade Queensland Overseas Offices - Living Expenses 2008-2009

Shanghai Commissioner (includes leased accommodation) $86,725.38 $37,228,595

Director, Business Development CNY 0.00 Senior Project Manager - Beijing CNY 0.00 Senior Business Development Manager CNY 0.00 Business Development Manager CNY 0.00 Business Development Officer CNY 0.00 Office Manager CNY 0.00 Administration Assistant CNY 0.00

Taipei Commissioner (Includes leased accommodation) $82,507.00 $16,081,481 Marketing Officer NTD 0.00 Marketing Officer NTD 0.00 Administration Officer NTD 0.00

Tokyo Commissioner $22,880.00 $45,308,242

Business Development Manager JPY 0.00 Business Development Manager JPY 0.00 Business Development Manager JPY 0.00 Office Manager/Accountant JPY 0.00 Business Development Officer JPY 0.00

Commissioner (includes leased accommodation, contract ceased on Jakarta4 $48,541.00 $21,968,113 13 March 2009) Business Development Manager 0.00 Executive Secretary/Office Mgr 0.00 Driver/Office Assistant 0.00

Note: Data for salaries is per contract year. 1 LES salaries are denominated in local currency and periodically converted to AUD. LES salaries converted into AUD @ 1 May 2009 2. This position was abolished on 8 July 2009 3. The contract for this position expires on 15 July 2010 4. The Jakarata Commissioner position expired on 13 March 2009 with the move to a new model of operation in Indonesia involving the placement of a dedicated Trade Queensland Business Development Manager, operating from the Austrade Office in Jakarta. The contracts on the three LES positions have also been concluded. Attachment 5 Trade Queensland Overseas Offices - Allowances 2008-2009

Export Office Local Position Title Allowances Outcomes

Abu Dhabi Commissioner 0 $9,931,833

Bangalore Commissioner $47,305 $23,469,020

Business Development Manager Business Development Manager Office Manager Administrative Assistant

Guangzhou Director, Business Development $60,238 $6,145,000

Marketing Officer

Hong Kong Commissioner $98,957.00 $37,607,985

Director Business Development Director - Admin, Migrtn & Education Business Development Manager Office Manager

London Commissioner $79,927 $44,624,831 this position Deputy Commisioner 2 $79,392 was abolished This position abolished 8 July 2009 on 8 July 2009 Director, Business Development Business Development Manager Office Manager Information / Marketing Officer Accounts Officer Administrative Assistant

Los Angeles Commissioner $63,252 $32,250,827

Deputy Commissioner 3 this position Contract expires 15 July 2010, position will be $63,099 will cease on abolished 15 July 2010 Business Development Director Business Development Manager Business Development Manager Office Manager

Riyadh Commissioner 0 $129,707,500

$139,893 This position is currently Seoul Commissioner vacant and being filled by a $39,911,880 locally-engaged Commissioner (without allowances).

Market Development Manager Business Development Manager Market Development Manager Business Development Manager Office Manager Attachment 5 Trade Queensland Overseas Offices - Allowances 2008-2009

Shanghai Commissioner $60,661 $37,228,595

Director, Business Development Senior Project Manager - Beijing Senior Business Development Manager Business Development Manager Business Development Officer Office Manager Administration Assistant

Taipei Commissioner $35,488 $16,081,481 Marketing Officer Marketing Officer Administration Officer

Tokyo Commissioner $220,529.00 $45,308,242

Business Development Manager Business Development Manager Business Development Manager Office Manager/Accountant Business Development Officer

$38,738 Jakarta4 Commissioner This position and contract $21,968,113 ceased on 13 March 2009. Business Development Manager Executive Secretary/Office Mgr Driver/Office Assistant

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DEPARTMENTAL LIAISON OFFICERS Lloyd, Linda DLO (Mines and Energy) linda.llovdC3dme.ald.aov.a~ 322 47076 HARTWELL, Deborah DLO (Natural Resources) [email protected] 322 47077

~FFICEOF THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL ivel 17, 61 Mary Slreel Fax: 3237 1317 HUNT, Dan Director-General dan.huntk3dme.ald.aov.a~ 322 42684 0418 736 803 LAING, Debby Personal Assistant (W,T,F)debby.lainaC3dme.ald.aov.a~ 323 71336 VELLA, Kim Personal Assistant (M,T.W)[email protected] 323 71336 THOMPSON, Judith Director [email protected] 3898 0682 (exl10682) 0439792381 SMITH, Annette Executive Officer annene.i.smithC3dme.ald.aov.au 324 75595 MANASSAXIS Sam Execut ve S,pport Oflcer smaree nlanassak1sC3omeold aov a~ 322 52448 BRAY Sbsan Exec S-p Offlcer (M,T.W) s~sanoravC3dmeh d aov a, 323 70623 OVERELL, Denise Exec Sup Officer (T, F) 323 70623 Cabinet and Parliamentarv Services Fax: 3237 1317 Level 17,61 Mary Street RESIDE, Martin AJDirector [email protected] (Cabinet and Parliamentary Services and CLLO) CAVANAGH, Peter Manager peter.cavanaahC3dme.ald.aov.a~ (Cabinet Legislation and Liaison Office) SONG, Anita AJPrincipal Advisor [email protected] 323 83346 MORRISON, Colin AIPrincipal Advisor colin.morrisonOdme.aId.aov.au 340 4801 1 (exl 18011) CHERRINGTON, Dwan Assistant Cabinet Officer [email protected] 322 48231 HAUG, Louise Assistant Cabinet Officer [email protected] 322 46809

Page 1 of 12 information Services Level 5, Mineral House, 41 George Street GRANT, Tony Director 324 74681 CARTER, Stephen Senior Online Analyst 322 48953 (ext 48953) MCAULIFFE, Chloe Administration Officer 324 73899 (ext 33899) KUTUZOV, Alex Principal Computer 324 74602 Systems Officer IVES, Scott Project Manager

DAVIS, Luke Senior Oracle Developer CAVANNA, Tony Oracle Developer MONEY, Mark Oracle Developer UOORTY, Claire Senior Tester

: i.T. Support PANOCHiNI, Daniel Manager WELLINGS. Mark Administration Officer VIGLIOTTI, Stefano LT. Officer GRIMES, Peter ILT, Officer

information Manaqement & Policy VU. Dominic Manager lnfo Mgt Policy MURPHY. Peter Principal Project Officer ROGERS, Steve lnfo Management Consultant SHIPTON, Mark Snr lnfo Officer KING, Larissa Information Officer ADCOCK, Andrew Information Officer

: Project SUDDOII KEBLE, Lance Project Manage1 ADOLFSEN, Karl Manager

. Business Svsfems Support THOMAS, Nigel Manager ALLEN, Joseph Technical Architect BUTLER, Andrew Snr Systems Support Off~cer MURCHIE, David Systems Support Officer JEFFS, Amanda Systems Support Officer DWYER, Michael Lotus Notes CREER, Johanna Lotus Notes ROWLING, Terry Lotus Notes PLAYFORD, Ken Snr Computer Systems Support Officer STAFURIK, Jerry Cornp Systems Officer [email protected] LAM, Quyen Snr Computer Systems auven.lamk3dme.aid.aov.a~ Support Officer SMITH, Megan Comp Systems Officer meaan.smithC3dme.ald.aov.a~ BORANAA, Prerna Comp Systems Officer prerna.boranaak3dme.ald.oov.a~

Support request via email to: DMEBusinessSvstemsSu~~ortk3dme.ald.aov.au

Records F?fanaqement Level 9. Mineral House, Level3, Mineral House, 41 George Street CHASE, Ann Principal Records Officer ann.chasek3dme.ald.aov.a~ P Corporate Capability Unit Level 4, 61 Mary Street fax: 3239 61 19 PARKER, Brenda Director Corp Capability 324 751 37 DIMITRIOS, Oreon NManager, Corporate 389 80675 (ext 10675) Relations BUCKLE, Vikki Manager Employee & IR FARDON, Conor AIManager Workforce Planning KEENAN, Brent Senior HR Officer 389 80674 (ext 10674) TUCKER, Kayla Administration Officer 323 71519 VENABLES, Celia Senior HR Officer 340 43470 LIPCZYNSKI, Jeanette Senior HR Officer 323 83036 FLEMING, Vikki Administration Officer 323 71 533 FLARHETY, Susanne Principal HR Officer 323 90033

Correspondence Manaaement Team Level 4, S1 Mary Street FARQUHARSON. Rachelle Manager FULLARTON, Karen Team Leader KERBY, Justine Correspondence Officer CULLEN. Marina Correspondence Officer GARVIE, Sharon Correspondence Officer GINLEY, Dominic Administration Officer

COOKE, Geoff NExecutive Director [email protected] DARLING, Sandi Exexutive Support Officer [email protected] CONWAY, Tahlia NAdministration Officer [email protected] MACCHION, Lisa Administration Officer [email protected] lndustrv and Ciient Services Unit SCHNEIDER, Darren NDirector [email protected] WILLIAMS, Julie Principal Policy Officer julie.williams(Z3dme.ald.aov.a~ CASSIMATIS, Bill Principal Policy Analyst bill.cassimatis(Z3dme.ald.aov.a~ WALKINGTON, Julie NSenior Policy Officer julie.walkinaton(Z3dme.ald.aov.a~ LLOYD, Linda Policy Officer [email protected] BIRD, Sarah Policy Officer sarah.bird(Z3dme.ald.aov.a~

LODER,Andrew Call Centre Officer [email protected] 322 47530 1800 657 567 EAVES, Craig Administration Officer [email protected] 340 56147 (Dept Enquiries)

Queensland Gas Scheme MITCHELL, Tonya AlDirector [email protected] 322 42712 In full 0423728811 CHURCH, Roger NPrincipal Policy Officer [email protected] 323 541 66 CAMERON, Rod Senior Policy Officer rodnev.cameron(Z3dme.ald.aov.a~ 322 77048 LU, (Katherine) Lu NFinance Officer [email protected] 323 90918 JARRAHI, Ali Engineer ali.iarrahi(Z3dme.ald.aov.a~ 324 75138

infrastructure Protection and Emerclencv Res~onse ARCHER, Alex Principal Technical Officer alex.archer(Z3dme.ald.aov.a~

Enerav Reauiation & Leaislation Unit OLDS. Andrea Director [email protected] Page 5 of 12 . HARE, Margaret NManager [email protected] 322 48658 HASTIE, Brook Legal Project Manager [email protected] 340 48275 (ext 72275) JOLLEY. Megan NManager [email protected] 323 71503 KUMAR, Neelam NPolicy Officer [email protected] 322 46372 PARSLOW, Chris NPrincipal Policy Officer [email protected] 340 48007 (ext I 8007) RATNAYAKE, Jay Senior Policy Officer [email protected] 322 45410 YEATES, Suzie Manager [email protected] 322 44624

OFFICE OF CLEAN ENERGY Level 7,61 Mary Street Fax: 3222 2730 OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OFFICER COLE, John (Dr) Chief Officer [email protected] 340 53828 (ext 82528) 0417 723 965 HALLAM, Melissa Manager, Office of the CO Melissa.hallamOcleanenerav.ald.aov.au "Long Service Leave'' NYE, Wendy NManager, Marketing [email protected] 322 51 036 0408393529 BOWLES, Camilla Communications Officer [email protected] 323 41075 ALDER, Carly NExecutive Officer [email protected] 340 48273 (ext 72273) MCCANDLESS, Jandy AlSnr Exec Support Officer [email protected] 389 80683 (ext 10683) SEWELL, Beth NPersonal Assistant [email protected] 322 76893

Cleari Ertea:mc~ DANIEL, Murray Executive Director [email protected]; 340 48280 (ea 72280) 0437 01 l 908 JEFFERY, Zoe Executive Support Officer [email protected] 323 71508 %IICVDe~;e/oo?~enii AGNEW, Scott NDirector [email protected] 340 48004 (ext 18004) 0439010762 BURTON, Arnae AIManager [email protected] 340 48276 (ext 72276) ARMSTRONG, Anne Manager anne.armstronak3cleanenerav.ald.aov.a~ 389 80689 (ext 10689) HAMMILL, Clare Principal Policy Advisor [email protected] 300 85795 (ext 35795) MCMULLEN, Angelene NPrincipal Policy Officer an~elene.rncrnullenOcleanenerav.Qld.Qov.au 322 7761 1 WRIGnT. Dav d A Prtnc pa Pollcy Offcer dav,o wr~ant@ceanenerav ald ao- 322 47596 ALEXANDER. Nancy &Snr PO cy Otfcer nancll a exandermcleanenerav ala a d au 323 90036 JENNINGS, Miranda NPolicy Officer [email protected] 323 71385 O'CONNOR, Courtney Assistant Policy Officer [email protected] 340 48005 CHAPMAN, Andrew Graduate Policy Officer [email protected] --Polfc~~~o/etnen~~ CRONIN, Peter AIDirector [email protected] 0439750081 MILEY, Paul Contractor - [email protected] (ext 10855) SHW Project Manager BROWN, Dennis NDirector [email protected] SAWYER, Kay Procurement Officer [email protected] (ext 10853) MCLEAN, Rob Procurement Officer [email protected] (ext 10851) WALTERS, Brooke Principal Project Officer [email protected] HARVEY, Andrea Senior Project Officer [email protected] WALL, Peter AI Policy Advisor [email protected] LlM, Yee-Shin NGraduate Policy Officer [email protected] (ext 82522) CRAFT, Anje NGraduate Policy Officer [email protected] HAZLE, Mark NAdministration Officer [email protected] (exi 10852)

Cleat? E:iein!/ PartnersI7ips TAYLOR, Ty NExecutive Director [email protected] MCDONALD, Kristin AlExecutive Suppan Officer [email protected] (ext 18005) BARTON, Robert Director [email protected] 0427635928 THAMBAR. Kumar Director [email protected] (ext35794) 0418 188 563 McGERTY-HUYNH, Lisa Senior Policy Officer [email protected] 322 42689 ZILLMANN, Melissa Policy Officer [email protected] NIA APPLEBY, Cassie NPolicy Officer [email protected] 322 77573 SPACKMAN, David Assistant Policy Officer david.soackman63dme.ald.aov.au 389 80684

SAFETY & HEALTH DIVISION Level 61, 61 Mary Street. Fax: 3237 1069 Directorate - Mines Inspectorate - Petroleum and Gas Inspectorate- Explosives Inspectorate and Reserves - Slmtars -Uirector~ie BELL, Stewari Executive Director [email protected] 323 71471 0417 703 687 EXCELL. Pamela Executive Officer [email protected] 323 71474 0438 440 009 PRIDMORE, Kellie NExecutive Officer [email protected] 389 80690 (ext 10690) WISE, Grahame State Operations Manager grahame.wise63dme.ald.aov.a~ 323 71522 0423 026 985 O'DONOGHUE, Mick Principal Advisor [email protected] 323 71628 0417 619 856 PEDLER, Sonja Training Officer [email protected] 323 54442 ATKINS, Cassie Snr Fin 8 Admin Officer [email protected] 323 71520 WIGGINS. Murray Statistician [email protected] 322 47758 (ext 71242) ABBOTT, Estelle NStatistician [email protected] 340 431 43 FEAO, Michelle Snr Admin Officer [email protected] 322 60038

Mines insaeclorale BILLINGHAM, Roger Chief Inspector, Mines roaer.billinaham63dme.ald.aov.a~ TAYLOR, Gavin Chief Inspector, Coal gavin.tavlor63dme.ald.aov.a~ WONG, Teri Executive Assistant [email protected] RASCHE, Tilman Sen lnsp Mines (Met) tilman.rasche63dme.aId.aov.a~ KABEL, John Sen lnsp Mines (Electrical) iohn.kabe10dme.ald.aov.a~ FYNN, Andrew Inspector of Mines Andrew.fvnn63dme.ald.aov.a~ ERIKSSON ri,w Gramate Eng neer huw er~ksson@omeala aov a~ MASOh, Gay e A Scc Boara of Exam nerq gay e mason@ome a a aov aL ROBINSON, Graham AlAdmin officer. Board of graham.robinson63dme.ald.aov.a~ Examiners . . ., , ,+rjij;1 s!;:,3,.2:,i!z,7:3".~-:i,Tjf TIERNAN, Gerard Manager gerard.tiernan63dme.ald.aov.au CAIRNS, Denise Medical Records Officer denise.cairns63dme.aId.aov.a~ SMITH, David Occupational Medic~neSpecialist david.smith63dme.ald.aov.a~ BELL, Amanda Admin Officer Amanda.bell63dme.ald.aov.a~ SYNAK, Tania Temp Admin Officer [email protected]

> g;(i2;..-.:,~.-...?a>,,/;., ,,:.,:J: , -..-,- .-,~.'O#'~~~ DOWNS, Geoff NChief Inspector geoff.downs63dme.ald.aov.au 340 431 51 0409618446 KIRNER, Lyn Executive Assistant Ivn.kirner63dme.ald.aov.a~ 322 47752

,3e!r3jear:3 so,? ;j-,loapn.-r,z-iL2zLkz MATHESON, Stephen Chief Inspector steohen.matheson63dme.ald.aov.a~ 323 71389 0409260388 VIDOVIC, Lidia NExecutive Assistant lidia.vidovic63dme.ald.aov.a~ 323 96888

.-..2<; F.-- ?:,.,.,l:-,-,~,: .,.,. :,; >::::..z,, ,"O";~l...< ,{l Z?#b:.! O'SULLIVAN, Rob NDeputy Chief Inspector [email protected] 476 07408 0412707376 of Metalliferous Mines

, .;aE?;z,i 83 8GU;d.n :.- SKELDING, Chris Manager Safety & Health [email protected] 493 84605 041 7 726 585

:, S*-':.p-.{,. ::,; .Ea2;"ng!g,q GOODE, Phil Regional lnsp of Mines [email protected]

, $jj,lj-,i!,ys Fax: 38:G ,5330 ~?.$::~;j?k .3:y:2:. ;?,$?;&sj: Page 9 of 12 9 Northern Region Fax: 4760 7400 CROTON, Luke Regional Director luke.crotonG3dme.ald.aov.a~ 0417 713 676 NELSON-WHITE, Greg Senior Spatial lnfo Officer grea.Nelson-whiteG3drne.ald.aov.a~ MILLER, Fay Project Officer fay.millerG3dme.ald.aov.a~

Fax: 4938 4310 DANN, Russell NRegional Director russell.dann63drne.ald.aov.a~ 0428 384 153 BARKER, Noel Regional Director [email protected] Succession Planning ELLIOTT, Darlene Administration Officer [email protected]

Souihein Ea;i ,?!:gior: Fax: 3405 5347 KELLY, Mark Megional Director mark.kellvG3deedi.ald.aov.a~ HEYNEN, Michelle NExecutive Assistant michelle.hevnenG3drne.ald.aov.au CONROY, Renee Support Officer renee.conrovG3dme.ald.aov.a~

EXPLORATION & INVESTMENT DIVISION Gate 4. Block A. 80 Meiers Road. lndooroopilly OLD 4058 Fax: 3237 1534 EXPLORATION AND INVESTMENT MASON, Dave Executive Director david.masonG3dme.ald.aov.a~ 041 7 734 282 (ext 95365) MAKRIDAKIS, Yasmin Executive Support Officer yasmin.makridakisG3dme.ald.aov.a~ 336 29364 (ext 95364)

INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT Level 16.61 Mary Street Industry Development: Exploration Strategles - Marketing & Statistics- Strateglc Partnerships-. Project Facllltation POTTER, Bob Executive Director bob.~otter63dme.ald.aov.au 323 71416 SIBLEY. Chris Executive Support Officer chris.siblevG3dme.a1d.aov.au 323 71 540 Ex~lorationand Industry Support JOHN, Brad Director brad.iohnk3dme.ald.aov.a~ KUMAR, Parmila NSenior Admin Officer [email protected] Exploration Strateaies RANDALL Ross NManager, ES [email protected] Prolect Facilitation D'ARCY Russell Manager, PF [email protected] m Marketina and Statistics SMITH, Hillary Manager, M&S [email protected] . Strateaic Partnerships REIKEN, Lee AIManager [email protected]

Enerav Geoscience GREEN, Peter Geoscience Manager, EG peter.areenG3dme.ald.aov.a~ 336 29340 (ext 95340) . Realonal Geoscience MURRAY, Cecil Geoscience Manager, RG cec.murravG3dme.ald.clov.a~ 336 29353 (ext 95353) . Geoscience Information THORNTON, Mark NGeoscience Manager, G1 mark.thorntonOdme.ald.aov.au 336 29360 (ext 95360) Mineral Geoscience CRANFIELD, Len Geoscience Manager, MG len.cranfieldG3dme.aId.aov.a~ 389 69883 (ext 69883) Smart Geosclence TB A Carbon Geostoraae lnitlatlve DRAPER, John Director

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DEPARiflflEMTAL LIAlSON OFFICERS Lloyd, Linda DLO (Mines and Energy) linda.liovdk3dme.aid.aov.a~ HARTWELL, Deborah DLO (Natural Resources) Deborah.hartweilk3nrw.aid.aov.a~

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL Level 17,61 Mary Street Fax: 3237 1317 HUNT, Oan Director-General dan.huntk3dme.ald.aov.a~ 041 8 736 803 LAING, Debby Personal Assistant (W,T.F)[email protected] VELLA, Kim Personal Assistant (M,T.W)[email protected] THOMPSON, Judith Director [email protected] (ext 10682) 0439 792 381 SMITH, Annette Executive Officer annette.i.smithk3dme.ald.aov.a~ MANASSAKIS, Sam Executive Support Officer BRAY, Susan Exec Sup Officer (M,T,W) OVERELL, Denise Exec Sup Officer (T, F) Cabinet and Parliamentarv Services Fax: 3237 1317 Level 17,61 Mary Street RESIDE, Martin AIDirector martin.reside dme.ald.aov.au 0408 762 91 8 (Cabinet and Parliamentary Services and CLLO) CAVANAGH, Peter Manager [email protected] 0437547299 (Cabinet Legislation and Liaison Office) SONG, Anita NPrincipal Advisor anita.sonak3dme.ald.aov.a~ MORRISON, Colin NPrincipal Advisor coiin.morrisonk3dme.ald.aov.au (ext 18011) CHERRINGTON, Dwan Assistant Cabinet Officer dwan.cherrinatonk3dme.ald.aov.a~ HAUG, Louise Assistant Cabinet Officer iouise.hauak3drne.aid.aov.au Internal Audit Level4,61 Mary Street Fax: 3239 61 19 KNOWLES, Darryle Director Internal Audit [email protected] 322 42720 MINTEL, Suzanne AiSenior Business [email protected] 323 71512 Support Officer

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL (Policy & Operations) Level 17. 61 Mary Street Fax: 3238 3088 MILLIS, Alan Deputy Director-General [email protected] 322 42191 0427378996 GEORGIEFF, Rachael NExecutive Assistant [email protected] 323 71 134 STANLEY, Connie NPrincipal Advisor [email protected] 322 52418 041 3 331 408

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL (Technology, Exploration & Industry Development) Level 17, 61 Mary Street Fax: 3238 3088 BOOKER, Stuart Deputy Director-General [email protected] 300 85793 0418750307 FORGIONE, Melina Principal Advisor [email protected] 300 85791 (ext 35791) TAVIUNI, Su'esu'e Correspondence Officer su'esu'[email protected] 389 80571 (ext 10571) DUNCAN, Audra Executive Support Officer [email protected] 300 85792 (ext 35792)

CALLAGHAN, Kate Executive Director [email protected] 323 71 530 0407 745 695 GURNETT, Cara AiExecutive Supparf Officer [email protected] 300 62603 BERMINGHAM, Linda Principal Policy Officer [email protected] 340 48272 (ext 72272) (Mon-Thu)

t. t. ildminislraticn Unit -Levels 4.61 Marv Street HALL, Narell Manager [email protected] 340 43520 0419 719 909 O'BRIEN, Carol Administration Officer [email protected] 423 54930 JOCUMSEN. Annette Administration Officer [email protected] 389 80676 (ea 10676)

= Coroowf$ Pe;lorn?ance ilnif ksvel 17. 61 iWariiiv 5?,reeC STEWART. Kirsty NManager [email protected] SMITH, Helen NSenior Advisor [email protected] WEBB. Megan NProject Officer [email protected] JONES, Emilia NProject Officer1 Emilia.ionesci3dme.aId.aov.a~ Exec Assistant

Leaal ices Uni? Level 17, 67 Mar:/ Street JACKSON, Tracey NDirector [email protected] BONESCH, Vanessa Principal Lawyer [email protected] GRANT, Simon Principal Lawyer [email protected] EDMUND, Rebecca Principal Lawyer [email protected] PIPPIA, Andrew Principal Lawyer [email protected] DOYLE, Sara Administration Officer [email protected]

Fr@@rlomof lnforrnation & Privacv Unit Fax: 3239 61 19 ievei4, 61 Mary Sfrzet LAWRENCE, Shane NManager [email protected] BURNS, Ben NPrincipal Policy Officer [email protected] TRAN, Trinh NSenior Policy Officer [email protected] LEWIS, Lee FOI & Privacy Support [email protected] Officer information Services Fax: 3235 41 14 Level5, Mineral House, 41 George Street GRANT, Tony Director [email protected] CARTER, Stephen Senior Online Analyst [email protected] MCAULIFFE, Chloe Administration Officer [email protected] KUTUZOV, Alex Principal Computer [email protected] Systems Officer IVES, Scott Project Manager [email protected]

DAVIS, Luke Senior Oracle Developer [email protected] CAVANNA. Tony Oracle Developer [email protected] MONEY, Mark Oracle Developer [email protected] DOORTY, Claire Senior Tester [email protected]

. LT. Su~uorf PANOCHINI, Daniel Manager [email protected] WELLINGS, Mark Administration Officer [email protected] VIGLIOTTI, Stefano I.T. Officer [email protected] GRIMES, Peter ILT, Officer [email protected]

Information Manaoement & Policy VU, Dorninic Manager lnfo Mgt Policy [email protected] MURPHY, Peter Principal Project Officer [email protected] ROGERS, Steve Into Management Consunant [email protected] SHIPTON, Mark Snr lnfo Officer [email protected] KING, Larissa Information Officer [email protected] ADCOCK, Andrew Information Officer [email protected]

Project Su~~ort KEBLE. Lance Project Manager [email protected] ADOLFSEN, Karl Manager [email protected]

j Business Systems Su~~ofi THOMAS, Nigel Manager ALLEN, Joseph Technical Architect BUTLER, Andrew Snr Systems Support Officer MURCHIE, David Systems Support Officer JEFFS, Amanda Systems Support Officer DWYER, Michael Lotus Notes CREER, Johanna Lotus Notes ROWLING, Terry Lotus Notes PLAYFORD, Ken Snr Computer Systems Support Officer STAFURIK, Jerry Comp Systems Officer LAM, Quyen Snr Computer Systems Support Officer SMITH, Megan Comp Systems Officer BORANAA, Prerna Comp Systems Officer

Support request via email to: [email protected]

* Records Manaoement Level 9. Mineral House, Level 3, Mineral House, 41 George Street CHASE, Ann Principal Records Officer [email protected]

Page 3 of 12 Level 9, iWineral House, 41 George Slree! TYLER, Jacqui Senior Records Officer Jacaui.tvler63dme.a1d.aov.au PANTALONE, Anthony Records Officer anthonv.~antalone63dme.ald.aov.a~ KARALOUKA, Maria Administration Officer maria.karaloukat3dme.ald.aov.a~ (Records) MAKRAS, Kay Administration Officer kav.makras63dme.ald.aov.a~ (Records)

Corporate Cornmonicatlons Unit Fax: 3239 51 19 Level 4, 61 J17ary Street SOUTHWELL, Kate Director kate.southwell63dme.ald.aov.a~ 324 73584 0408 197 932 LYNCH. Paul DME Media Manager paul.lvnchk3dme.ald.aov.a~ 340 481 02 (ext 18012) 0488 719 728 ELLIOTT, Julian Manager (Mktg & Com) julian.elliott63dme.ald.aov.au 324 73588 MCCLAIN, Bron Principal Communications bron.mcclain63dme.aId.aov.a~ 322 461 09 Officer RYAN, Margaret Communication Officer rnaraaret.rvant3dme.aId.qov.a~ CLAYTON, Pauline Media Officer [email protected] AYLING, Glenis AJPrincipal Media Officer glenis.avlinat3dme.ald.aov.a~ /B MOORE, Natalie Principal Corn Officer natalie.mooret3dme.ald.qov.au TAVITA, Christina Communications Officer christina.tavita63dme.ald.aov.a~ BOWLES, Camilla Communications Officer camilla.bowlest3dme.ald.aov.au FRENCH, Krystie Communications Olficer krvstie.french63dme.ald.aov.a~ LAWRANCE. Teena Graphic Designer (M-Th) teena.lawrance@dm~.ald.aov.au TANG, Karen Graphic Designer (T-F) karen.tanat3dme.ald.aov.a~ TALBOT, Renee Executive Assistant renee.talbot63dme.ald.aov.au SMITH, Hillary Marketing Manager hillaw.smith63dme.ald.aov.a~ VECCHIO, Teresa Senior Project Officer teresa.vecchiok3dme.ald.aov.a~ Currently MERRETT, Max (Garry) Senior Project Officer Garrv.Merrett63dme.aId.aov.a~ 1~1 NEWELL, Russell Graphic DesignerlMultimedia Russell.Newell63dme.ald.aov.au

Finan- B Facilifies Uni: Fax: 3235 61 19 Level 4, 6j Mar? Street BEARDMORE, Kevin AIDirector FinancelAdmin kevin.beardmorek3dme.ald.aov.a~ 322 58748 0408 736 143 PARSONS, John Principal Finance Officer john.~arsonst3dme.aId.aov.a~ 340 43517 GOMEZ, Maria Finance Officer maria.aomezt3dme.ald.aov.a~ 324 73256 THOMAS, Melanie Finance Officer melanie.thomast3dme.ald.aov.a~ 323 41076 PARKER, Xym Manager Fac it es &~ar

Rovalfy % Rent Level 16,61 Mary Street Fax: 3237 1447 JOHNSON, Dave Manager 323 71402 MANNIX, Jillian Senior Revenue Officer 323 71403 CUNNINGHAM, Leanne Principal Auditor [email protected] 322 47528 BROWNLESS, Mike Policy Officer rnike.bownlesst3dme.ald.aov.a~ 323 71554 DORTA, Sirnon Policy Officer simon.dorta63dme.ald.aov.a~ 323 71426 MOORE, Bernadette Royalty Officer bernadette.moore63dme.ald.aov.a~ 323 71408 SMITH, lrene NRental Officer irene.smith63dme.ald.aov.a~ 323 79796 WHETTER, Brent NSenior Statistical Officer brent.whetter63dme.aId.aov.a~ 323 71569 SIMON, Zeljka AJProject Support Officer zelika.simont3dme.ald.oov.au 323 71 577 Page 4 of 12 Cor~orateCaDabilifV Unit Level 4, 61 Mary Street Fax: 3239 6 119 PARKER, Brenda Director Corp Capability 324 751 37 DIMITRIOS, Oreon NManager, Corporate 389 80675 (ext 10675) Relations BUCKLE, Vikki Manager Employee & IR FARDON, Conor NManager Workforce Planning KEENAN, Brent Senior HR Officer 389 80674 (ext 10674) TUCKER, Kayla Administration Officer 323 71519 VENABLES, Celia Senior HR Officer 340 43470 LIPCZYNSKI, Jeanette Senior HR Officer 323 83036 FLEMING, Vikki Administration Officer 323 71 533 FLARHETY, Susanne Principal HR Officer 323 90033

Corres~ondenceManaaemenf Team Level 4,61 Mary Street FARQUHARSON, Rachelle Manager 323 71 532 FULLARTON, Karen Team Leader 340 53826 (ext 82526) KERBY, Justine Correspondence Officer 323 71516 CULLEN. Marina Correspondence Officer 323 70188 GARVIE. Sharon Correspondence Officer 322 48599 GINLEY, Dominic Administration Officer 322'48599

COOKE, Geoff NExecutive Director [email protected] 340 56142 0401 999 248 DARLING, Sandi Exexutive Support Officer [email protected] 340 56144 CONWAY, Tahlia NAdministration Officer [email protected] 323 541 64 MACCHION, Lisa Administration Officer [email protected] 340 56145 Industwand Client Services Unit SCHNEIDER, Darren NDirector [email protected] 323 71131 0427 597 943 I WILLIAMS, Julie Principal Policy Officer [email protected] au 322 77585 / CASSIMATIS, Bill Principal Policy Analyst [email protected] 323 71 133 ,, WALKINGTON, Julie NSenior Policy Officer [email protected] 322 22207 LLOYD, Linda Policy Officer [email protected] BIRD, Sarah Policy Officer [email protected]

LODER,Andrew Call Centre Officer [email protected] 322 47530 1800657567 I EAVES, Craig Administration Officer [email protected]~ 340 56147 (Dept Enquiries) Queensland Gas Scheme MITCHELL, Tonya NDirector [email protected] 322 42712 in full 042372881 1 CHURCH, Roger NPrincipal Policy Officer [email protected] 323 54166 CAMERON, Rod Senior Policy Officer [email protected] 322 77048 LU, (Katherine) Lu NFinance Officer [email protected] 323 9091 8 JARRAHI, Ali Engineer [email protected] 324 75138

infrastructure Protection and Emeraencv R~sDO~S~ ARCHER, Alex Principal Technical Officer [email protected]

Enerav Regulation & Leaislation Unit OLDS, Andrea Director [email protected] Page 5 of 12 CHAPMAN, lan Manager 323 71259 0400 651 302 DAVEY, Phyllis Principal Policy Officer 323 90038 GILLIGAN, Lorelle Principal Policy Officer 323 90046 GRIFFITHS, Roberl Principal Policy Officer 389 80680 dial in full PARSLOW, Chris Senior Policy Officer 322 77564 McCONAGHY. Elizabeth Senior Policy Officer 340 56143 BONNICK, Stephen Policy Officer 323 54148 BURR, Jamie Policy Officer 322 461 03 JEKIMOVS, Christian NAssistant Policy Officer 3898 0681 (dial in full)

GOC & Technical Services Unit KERRY, Nicole NDirector GOUT, Juilette Principal Project Officer iu- WOLD, Andrea Manager [email protected] CHRISTY, Chris Principal Technical Officer chris.christvk3dme.aId.aov.au LINDSAY, Norman Principal Technical Officer [email protected] CENEFELS, llona NPrincipal Policy Officer ilona.cnefelsk3cleanenerav.ald.aov.au PATEL, Mitul Tech & Perf Advisor mitul.~atelk3dme.ald.aov.au TOWNER, Cate Policy Officer catherine.townerk3dme.ald.aov.a~ HODGSON. Kerrie Policy Officer kerrie.hodosonk3dme.ald.aov.a~ HOWE, JO-Anne Project Officer jo-anne.howek3dme.aId.aov.a~ HAMILL, Anthony NAssistant Policy Officer [email protected]

Consumer Policv Team GARNER, Syivie NPrincipal Policy Officer slvie.aarnerk3dme.ald.aov.a~ 323 96928 OSMAN, Salma NSenior Policy Officer salma.osmank3dme.ald.aov.a~ 323 71504 MURPHY, Rebecca Policy Officer rebecca.mur~hvk3dme.aid~aov.au 322 48207 GREGORY-KELLY, Samantha NResearch Officer [email protected] 322 461 10

FUTURE TECHNOLOGIES DIVISION Level 17, 61 Maly Street Fax: 3227 7433 Driving projects with respect to the development of Clean Coal Technologies (ZeroGen, Caliide Oxyfuel. National Coal Gasifier. Geosequestralion of C02); Queensland Clean Coal Council - secretariat; Centre far Low Emissions Technologies - funding and Board membership; Incoming international Delegations relating to energy and clean coal: International Agreements relating to R&D for Clean Coal; Energy lntrastruclure development for North West Mineral Province and Northern Economic Triangle; Mher Special Projech as requested by Minister and Director.General; Climate Change Interface (re energy, greenhouse gas emissions) with Office of Climate Change. WALDUCK, Frank Executive Director frank.walduckk3dme.ald.aov.a~ 340 43680 0412 005 158 COLLEY, Shaun Executive Assistant shaun.collevk3dme.ald.aov.au 300 85797 (ext 35797) 0430366858 HUGHES, Melissa Personal Assistant [email protected] 323 54929

WEATHERLEY, Allan Director [email protected] 300 85798 (ea 35798) 0439 667 250 ANOG, Francis Director [email protected] 322 42847 0421 61 8 323 MORRIS, John Director [email protected] 340 43674 FREIER, Kevin Special Advisor kevin.freierk3dme.ald.aov.a~ 300 85796 (exl 35796) MCCRYSTAL, Mitchel Project Officer mitchel.mccwstalk3dme.ald.aov.au 340 43673 METCALFE, Rob Director rob.metcalfek3dme.ald:aov.a~ 324 741 57 VENABLES, Trent Senior Policy Officer p 340 43676

WARBURTON, Denis Senior Director [email protected] 323 96908 0438 124 065 RYAN, Kate Director [email protected] 322 48296 0409 275 471 WEBSTER, Helen Administrative Officer helen.websterk3dme.ald.aov.a~ 322 42686 DUKES, Kale Administrative Officer [email protected] 322 461 16 ALLEN, Judith Principal Policy Officer judith.allenOdme.ald.aov.au 323 83364 Page 6 of 12 HARE, Margaret NManager [email protected] 322 48658 HASTIE, Brook Legal Project Manager brook.hastiet3dme.ald.aov.a~ 340 48275 (ext 72275) JOLLEY, Megan NManager [email protected] 323 71 503 KUMAR, Neelam NPolicy Officer [email protected] 322 46372 PARSLOW, Chris NPrincipal Policy Officer [email protected]~aov~a~ 340 48007 (ext 18007) RATNAYAKE, Jay Senior Policy Officer [email protected] 322 45410 YEATES, Suzie Manager [email protected] 322 44624

OFFICE OF CLEAN ENERGY Level 7, 61 Mary Street Fax: 3222 2730 d OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OFFICER COLE, John (Dr) Chief Officer [email protected] 340 53828 (ext 82528) 0417 723 965 HALLAM, Melissa Manager, Office of the CO Melissa.hallam@cleanenerav,ald.aov.au "Long Service Leave'' NYE, Wendy NManager, Marketing [email protected] 322 51036 0408 393 529 BOWLES, Camilla Communications Officer [email protected] 32341075 ALDER, Carly NExecutive Officer [email protected] 340 48273 (ext 72273) MCCANDLESS, Jandy NSnr Exec Support Officer [email protected] 389 80683 (ext 10683) SEWELL, Beth NPersonal Assistant [email protected] 322 76893

Clean Enersv Poliy DANIEL, Murray Executive D~rector [email protected]; 340 48280 (ext 72280) 0437 01 l 908 JEFFERY, Zoe Executive Support Officer [email protected] 323 71508 Policv Devsloomenl AGNEW, Scott NDirector [email protected] 340 48004 (ext 18004) 0439 010 762 BURTON, Arnae NManager [email protected] 340 48276 (ext 72276) ARMSTRONG, Anne Manager anne.armstr~na@cleanenerav~~ld.aov.au 389 80689 (ext 10689) HAMMILL, Clare Principal Policy Advisor [email protected] 300 85795 (ext 35795) MCMULLEN, Angelene NPrincipal Policy Officer anaelene.rncrnullenOcleanenerqvold.~ov.au 322 7761 1 WRIGHT, David NPrincipal Policy Officer [email protected] 322 47596 ALEXANDER, Nancy NSnr Policy Officer [email protected] 323 90036 JENNINGS, Miranda NPolicy Officer [email protected] 323 71385 O'CONNOR, Courtney Assistant Policy Officer [email protected] 340 48005 (ext I 8050) CHAPMAN, Andrew Graduate Policy Officer [email protected] 322 46198 Policv :mpisman&n CRONIN, Peter AIDirector [email protected] 323 90031 0439 750 081 MILEY, Paul Contractor - [email protected] 389 80855 (ext 10855) SHW Project Manager BROWN, Dennis NDirector [email protected] 389 80686 SAWYER, Kay Procurement Officer kav.sawver@cleanenera~ld.uov.au 389 80853 (ext 10853) MCLEAN, Rob Procurement Officer [email protected] 389 80851 (ext 10851) WALTERS, Brooke Principal Project Officer [email protected] 322 77049 HARVEY, Andrea Senior Project Officer [email protected] 323 5421 9 WALL, Peter N Policy Advisor [email protected] 340 48003 LIM, Yee-Shin NGraduate Policy Officer [email protected] 340 58322 (ext 82522) CRAFT, Anje NGraduate Policy Officer [email protected] 389 80687 HAZLE, Mark NAdministration Officer [email protected] 389 80852 (ext 10852)

Clean Enerrrv Partnerships TAYLOR, Ty NExecutive Director [email protected] 322 77616 MCDONALD, Kristin NExecutive Support Officer kristin.mcdonaldt3cleanenerav.4ld.aov.a~ 340 48005 (ext 18005) BARTON, Robert Director [email protected] 322 77570 0427 635 928 THAMBAR, Kumar Director kumar.thambart3cleanenerav.ald.aov.a~ 300 85794 (ext 35794) 0418 188 563

Page 7 of 12 ShARAh, Amar A Prlnc pal Project Off cer amar snaranacleanenerav Q d aov a~ 389 80678 DUhKS. Kalr~na Pr~nc~palProject Onlcer 322 42710 DEMPSTER, Alistair Senior Project Officer [email protected] 322 42687

MOORE, John Executive Director [email protected] 323 71 541 041 7 753 033 TAYLOR, Lloyd Director Ilovd.tavlor(53dme.ald.aov.au 340 48270 0429 018 729 SQUIRE, Warwick Principal Advisor [email protected] 340 53823 (ex? 82523) VAN DER WIEL, Alison Manager [email protected],aov.au 322 77563 KEIR, Kathryn Project Officer [email protected] 323 71582

POLICY DIVISION Level 7,61 Mary Sheet Fax: 3224 2526 Strategic Policy El?clricitg & Cins hilarket ?oiicy (including &,:*rice 3* Analysis on Eileigy !iidus:iy Sliar;:ii,..- .?;:A 1r:vr;i:ncnl issus 3rd Elcc!:icity and Gas Market Pricing) a Departmental Legislation Development and CO-orclination8 Carbon ancl Ecot?omicAnslysis on Ener~;yhAar!ic-1s Communily Sw:ice Obligalio~?(CS01 Policy = Mining and Resor;rccs Policv Executive Director Policv Division BELL, Pat NExecutive Director [email protected] 322 58305 0438 131 234 DAVIS, Arnanda Executive Assistant [email protected]> 322 46320 COVENTRY, Sarah MExeculive Support Oflicer sarah.covent~(53dme.ald.aov.a~ 3405 3820 ext 82520

Strateaic Initiatives NORRIS. Michelle Director michelle.norrisOdme.ald.aov.au 322 58256 0437 441 451 MCCUE: Louise Manager [email protected] 322 22208 FINDLAY, Kristen Manager [email protected] 340 48002 ext 18002 WOODS, Leigh Principal Policy Officer [email protected] 322 46927 MASSON; Angela Principal Policy Officer [email protected]:aov.au 324 74145 KEOGH, Fintan Senior Policy Officer [email protected] 322 78973

Enerav and Carbon Market Analysis BURNETT, Andrew Principal Policy Officer [email protected] 322 7761 5 GNANANANTHAN, Gobikrishna Principal Policy Officer [email protected] 323 71127 LI, Amy Graduate Policy Officer amv.li(53dme.ald.aov.a~ 389 80685 DUNCAN, Angus Senior Policy Officer [email protected] 323 7151 1 BATES, Travis Policy Officer 3405 3825

Resources Industry CUSSEN, Catherine Director [email protected] 322 77038 BELLAMY-MCCOURT,Anila Manager anita.bellamv-mccourt(53dme.ald.aov.au 322 46199 REES, Marcus Principal Policy Officer marcus.rees(53dme.a1d.aov.a~ 322 77583

GOODAIR, Rebecca Senior Policy Officer ' [email protected] 387 20762 MAIDEN, Rachel Policy Officer [email protected] 322 58259 JENSEN, Rebekah Policy Officer [email protected] 322 77612 GRAY, Alexis Assistant Policy Officer alexis.arav(53dme.ald.aov.a~ 322 48653

Gas Policv CONNOLLY, Paul NDirector paul.connollvOdme.ald.aov.au 322 46107 JOLLY, Stephanie Manager [email protected] 323 96939 FOX, Nathaniel Senior Policy Officer [email protected] 340 53821 O'DONNELL. Katie Senior Policy Officer [email protected] 324 75594

Leaislation Develooment and Policv Co-ordination COLEMAN, Cecily Director [email protected] 322 77567 0418 878 076 BOTH, Melinda Manager [email protected] 322 4861 l MAKRAS, Myria NManager [email protected] 340 48009 JACKSON, Kate Principal Policy Officer [email protected] 322 77351 Page 8 of 12 McGERTY-HUYNH, Lisa Senior Policy Officer lisa.mcaertv-huvnh63dme.ald.aov.a~ 322 42689 ZILLMANN, Melissa Policy Officer [email protected] NIA APPLEBY, Cassie NPolicy Officer [email protected] 322 77573 SPACKMAN, David Assistant Policy Officer david.s~ackman(53dme.ald.aov.au 389 80684

SAFETY & HEALTH DIVISION Level 61. 61 Mary Street. Fax: 3237 1069 Dlrectorate - Mines Inspectorale - Petroleum and Gas Inspectorate - Explosives Inspectorate and Reserves .Slmtars Dl/rctoratz BELL, Stewart Executive Director [email protected] 323 71 471 0417703687 EXCELL, Pamela Executive Officer [email protected] 323 71 474 0438 440 009 PRIDMORE, Kellie NExecutive ORicer [email protected] 389 80690 (ext 10690) WISE, Grahame State Operations Manager grahame.wise(53dme.ald.aov.a~ 323 71 522 0423026985 O'DONOGHUE, Mick Principal Advisor michael.odonoahue(53drne.ald.aov.au 323 71 628 0417619 856 PEDLER, Sonja Training Officer [email protected] 323 54442 ATKINS, Cassie Snr Fin & Admin Officer [email protected] 323 71 520 WIGGINS. Murray Statistician murrav.wiaains(53dme.ald.aov.a~ 322 47758 (ext 71 242) ABBOTT, Estelle NStatistician [email protected] 340 43143 FEAO, Michelle Snr Admin Officer michelle.feao(53dme.aId.aov.a~ 322 60038

Mines insaeclorals BILLINGHAM, Roger Chief Inspector, Mines roaer.billinaham(53dme.ald.aov.a~ TAYLOR, Gavin Chief Inspector, Coal gavin.tavlor63dme.a1d.aov.au WONG, Teri Executive Assistant [email protected] RASCHE, Tilman Sen lnsp Mines (Met) [email protected] KABEL. John Sen lnsp Mines (Electrical) [email protected] FYNN, Andrew Inspector of Mines [email protected] ERIKSSON, Huw Graduate Engineer [email protected] MASON, Gayle AiSec. Board of Examiners gavle.mason(53dme.ald.aov.a~ ROBINSON, Graham NAdmin officer. Board of graham.robinson63dme.ald.aov.a~ Examiners Healfh Su?ve.~jl3nssUnJt TIERNAN, Gerard Manager gerard.tiernan(53dme.ald.aov.a~ CAIRNS, Denise Medical Records Officer denise.cairns63dme.aId.aov.a~ SMITH, David occupational Medicine Specialist [email protected] BELL, Amanda Admin Officer [email protected] SYNAK, Tania Temp Admin Officer tania.svnak63dme.ald.aov.a~

Exolosi~je~insoesicrel~ a-- DOWNS, Geoff NChief Inspector [email protected]~ 340 43151 0409618446 KIRNER, Lyn Executive Assistant [email protected] 322 47752

?aiio!su~n2nd Gas lns~o~foi'z!? MATHESON, Stephen Chief Inspector ste~hen.matheson63dme.ald.aov.au 323 71389 0409260388 VIDOVIC, Lidia NExecutive Assistant [email protected] 323 96888

Regional 0ti!ces Northern Ragion O'SULLIVAN, Rob NDeputy Chief Inspector robert.osullivan(53dme.ald.aov.au 476 07408 0412707376 of Metalliferous Mines Central 8egion SKELDING, Chris Manager Safety & Health chris.skeldina(53dme.ald.aov.a~ 493 84605 041 7 726 585

Scoihzrn Easf W~gjon GOODE, Phil Regional lnsp of Mines philliD.aoode(53dme.ald.aov.au

Fa: 3870 53M

Page 9 of 12 HARRISON, Paul Director SULLIVAN, Leanne Executive Assistant DAVIS, Ray NManager, MRDC PARMAR, Bipin NManager, STC BIRCH, Jim Manager, ETCC DU PREEZ, Hugo Manager, Mackay BRADY, Darren Manager, OHECC HORTLE, Estrella Manager, Fin & Admin EVERSON, Mark Manager, Business Dev BUTLER, Cathy Business Dev Sup Officer

STRATEGIC PRO Lev'el i6.61 Mary Street COOKE, Geoff Executive Director geoff.cooket3dme.ald.aov.au 323 71588 0401 999 248 EDWARDS, Geoff Principal Advisor geoff.edwards(i3drne.ald.aov.a~ 323 54052 SIBLEY, Chris NExec Support Officer chris.siblevt3dme.ald.qov.a~ 323 71540

TIERNAN, Dermot AlExecutive Director SCHULZ, Angela Executive Assistant GRIGG. Ken Principal Advisor HADDOW, Cameron Senior Project Officer MARLAND. Kara Senior Advisor HATFIELD, Sue AlProject Officer

0 ResouCB 3iratrQy Unit BAILEY, Bevan AlDirector SCHOUTEN, Janeen Administration Officer

O,~cr.?iiuns?oiicv *@.?m COONEY, Tanya Manager MARSHALL, Ruth Principal Policy Officer

fijlinerai S £.utr3c!il/.Pinnninq BARKER. Robert Manager

e LandAcci,ss and_Servic,icuDcliv,.rv CRONIN. Rachael D~rector

8 Tenures Qualifv B Traininq HENDEY, Jodie Senior Project Officer SAWATZKI, Ruth Project officer

Native Titie Team MACKIE, Brett Coordinator Industry (Native Title) EVANS, Shenda Principal Project Officer MAYO, Jason Principal Project Officer MUSGRAVE, Kerrie Project Officer

* Community Linisofl Oificer' McKIE, Gerry CL0 gerrv.mckie(i3dme.ald.aov.a~ Page 10 of 12 Norfhern Region Fax: 4760 7400 CROTON, Luke Regional Director [email protected] 476 07434 0417 713 676 NELSON-WHITE, Greg Senior Spatial lnfo Officer [email protected] 4799 7743 MILLER, Fay Project Officer [email protected] 4760 7413

Centi.al Re~ion Fax: 4938 431 0 DANN, Russell NRegional Director [email protected] 493 84321 0428 384 153 BARKER, Noel Regional Director [email protected] 493 84321 Succession Planning ELLIOTT, Darlene Administration Officer [email protected] 493 84334

Southern East Rogion Fax: 3405 5347 KELLY, Mark Megional Director [email protected] 323 8371 1 HEYNEN, Michelle NExecutive Assistant [email protected] 389 63926 CONROY, Renee Support Officer [email protected] 323 83729

EXPLORATION & INVESTMENT DIVISION Gate 4. Block A. 80 Meiers Road, lndooroopilly OLD 4058 Fax: 3237 1534 EXPLORATION AND INVESTMENT MASON, Dave Executive Director [email protected] 336 29365 (ext 95365) MAKRIDAKIS, Yasmin Executive Support Officer [email protected] 336 29364

INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT Level 16,61 Mary Street Fax: 3237 1534 Industry Development: Exploration Strategies - Marketing & Statistics - Strategic Partnerships - Project Facilitation POTTER, Bob Executive Director bob.~otterOdme.ald.aov.au 323 71416 SIBLEY. Chris Executive Support Officer chris.siblev63dme.ald.aov.a~ 323 71540 Exoloration and lndustw Sup~ort JOHN, Brad Director brad.iohn63dme.ald.aov.a~ 323 71406 KUMAR, Parrnila AISenior Admin Officer [email protected] 322 76590 Exoloration Strateaies RANDALL Ross NManager, ES [email protected]~ 324 71414 Prolect Facilitation D'ARCY Russell Manager, PF russell.darcv63dme.aId.aov.au 323 71475 Marketina and Statistics SMITH, Hillary Manager, M&S hillarv.smith63dme.ald.aov.a~ 323 71510 Stratealc Parlnershi~s REIKEN, Lee NManager [email protected] 323 71614

Enerav Geoscience GREEN, Peter Geoscience Manager, EG [email protected] 336 29340 (ea 95340) Reaional Geoscience MURRAY, Cecil Geoscience Manager, RG [email protected] 336 29353 (ea 95353) * Geoscience Information THORNTON, Mark NGeoscience Manager, GI [email protected] 336 29360 (ext 95360) Mineral Geoscience CRANFIELD, Len Geoscience Manager, MG [email protected] 389 69883 (ext 69883) Smarl Geoscience TEA Carbon Geostoraae lnltlatlve DRAPER. John Director [email protected],au 336 29335 0408 075 816

Page 11 of 12 (ext 95335) HODGKINSON, Jonathan Program Manager jonathan.hodakinsontadme.ald.aov.au 336 29346 (ext 95346)

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Minister for Community Services and Housing and Minister for Women

Questions on Notice (Non-Government) QUESTION ON NOTICE

ESTIMATES COMMITTEE C

25 June 2009

Mrs Rosemary Menkens, MP, Member for Burdekin

to ask The Minister for Community Services and Housing and Minister for Women

With reference to the Department’s Housing and Homelessness services, (p3-6 of the Service Delivery Statements), can the Minister please outline expenditure from 2008- 09 and budgeted amounts for 2009-10 for these services (listed separately), breaking down expenditure into Commonwealth funds and State funds by type of expenditure.

QUESTION ON NOTICE

ESTIMATES COMMITTEE C

25 June 2009

Mrs Rosemary Menkens, MP, Member for Burdekin

to ask The Minister for Community Services and Housing and Minister for Women

With reference top 3-24 of the Service Delivery Statement, and the expenditure on support for seniors’ participation, will the Minister provide a breakdown of the expenditure for 08-09 and the budget for 09-10, listing programs separately and administrative costs.

QUESTION ON NOTICE

ESTIMATES COMMITTEE C

25 June 2009

Mrs Rosemary Menkens, MP, Member for Burdekin

to ask The Minister for Community Services and Housing and Minister for Women

With reference to page 3-18 of the Service Delivery Statement, will the Minister provide a further breakdown of the number of staff employed within the Department to match the performance headings (ie including individuals and communities, seniors’ participation, and support for young people)

QUESTION ON NOTICE

ESTIMATES COMMITTEE C

25 June 2009

Mrs Rosemary Menkens, MP, Member for Burdekin

to ask The Minister for Community Services and Housing and Minister for Women

With reference to support for seniors’ participation, as on page 3-24 of the Service Delivery Statement, will the Minister list all funds directed towards (i) information about and prevention of elder abuse; (ii) information about and prevention of financial abuse of seniors, and (iii) information about and programs for security measures for seniors.

QUESTION ON NOTICE

ESTIMATES COMMITTEE C

25 June 2009

Mrs Rosemary Menkens, MP, Member for Burdekin

to ask The Minister for Community Services and Housing and Minister for Women

With reference to the $414 million fund announced on page 3-3 of the Service Delivery Statement, will the Minister provide an itemised list of which agencies will distribute this money (including amount per agency), target group, and the basis for priority of allocation.

QUESTION ON NOTICE

ESTIMATES COMMITTEE C

25 June 2009

Mrs Rosemary Menkens, MP, Member for Burdekin

to ask The Minister for Community Services and Housing and Minister for Women

As per p 3-27 of the Service Delivery Statement, will the Minister provide a breakdown for figures over the last year of (i) how many people were new additions to the Housing Register, (ii) how many people in total have been on the Register in the last 12 months, (iii) how many people have been on the Register for all of the last 12 months, and (iv) how many people were removed from the waiting list because they were successfully placed (and have not since returned to the list)

QUESTION ON NOTICE

ESTIMATES COMMITTEE C

25 June 2009

Mrs Rosemary Menkens, MP, Member for Burdekin

to ask The Minister for Community Services and Housing and Minister for Women

Will the Minister list all Capital expenditure (itemised by project) in the Community and Youth Justice and Housing and Homelessness areas (p 28 and 31 of the Capital Statement) for 2009-10 that is new and not reannounced, and that is not inclusive of Federal funding.

QUESTION ON NOTICE

ESTIMATES COMMITTEE C

25 June 2009

Mrs Rosemary Menkens, MP, Member for Burdekin

to ask The Minister for Community Services and Housing and Minister for Women

With reference to p 3-16 of the Service Delivery Statement, can the Minister provide a breakdown of expenditure for the office of women, including amounts spent on each project in the last 12 months, and amounts spent on administration, advertising and staffing.

QUESTION ON NOTICE

ESTIMATES COMMITTEE C

25 June 2009

Mrs Rosemary Menkens, MP, Member for Burdekin

to ask The Minister for Community Services and Housing and Minister for Women

With reference to SDS 3-23 support for young people, what is the total budget and actual spend for each of the 16 youth justice service centres in 2008/09 and what is the budget for each of the youth justice services centres in 2009/10 (reported by service centre, budget, and actual spend for each year)?

QUESTION ON NOTICE

ESTIMATES COMMITTEE C

25 June 2009

Mrs Rosemary Menkens, MP, Member for Burdekin

to ask The Minister for Community Services and Housing and Minister for Women

With reference to SDS 3- 23 Support for young people – detention;

a) How many young people in youth detention at any time in 2008/09 had been in detention at least one time previous to their most recent detention? b) How many young people in youth detention at any time in 2008/09 had been under the supervision of Communities at least one time previous to their detention?

Answers to Questions on Notice (Non-Government)

Question on Notice

No. 1

Asked on 26 June 2009

THE ESTIMATES COMMITTEE ASKED THE MINISTER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES AND HOUSING AND MINISTER FOR WOMEN (MS STRUTHERS)— QUESTION: MS ROSEMARY MENKENS — With reference to the Department’s Housing and Homelessness services, (p3–6 of the Service Delivery Statements), can the Minister please outline expenditure from 2008–09 and budgeted amounts for 2009–10 for these services (listed separately), breaking down expenditure into Commonwealth funds and State funds by type of expenditure. ANSWER: The 2009–10 capital budget of $1.447 billion will increase the supply of social housing by adding an additional 1,601 rental units and commencing construction on a further 1,742 rental units.

$(m) Construction (commencements/completions) 694.2 Purchases 62.9 Upgrades 153.9 Land acquisition 220.4 Capital grants 309.3 Investments 0.2 Plant & equipment and Intangibles 6.1 Total 1,447.0

Of the total capital budget, $1.031 billion is funded specifically by the Australian Government with $213 million being funded specifically by the Queensland Government. The balance of the program is funded through general funds. The balance of the program is funded through general funds.

In 2008–09, expenditure of approximately $513 million will increase housing supply with 1,066 rental units completed in addition to construction commencing on a further 870 rental units.

$(m) Construction (commencements/completions) 124.0 Purchases 113.2 Upgrades 110.2 Land acquisition 62.2 Capital grants 99.3 Investments 0.4 Plant and equipment and Intangibles 3.6 Total 512.9

Of the total capital expenditure, approximately $49 million was funded specifically by the Australian Government with approximately $214 million being funded specifically by the Queensland Government. The balance of the program is funded through general funds.

Question on Notice

No. 2

Asked on Friday, 26 June 2009

THE ESTIMATES COMMITTEE ASKED THE MINISTER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES AND HOUSING AND MINISTER FOR WOMEN (MS STRUTHERS)— QUESTION: MS ROSEMARY MENKENS MP — With reference to 3-24 of the Service Delivery Statement, and the expenditure on support for seniors’ participation, will the Minister provide a breakdown of the expenditure for 08-09 and the budget for 09-10, listing programs separately and administrative costs. ANSWER: The Queensland Government provides an extensive range of programs and services to Queensland seniors.

In 2008–09, the Government provided in excess of $171.96 million towards a range of programs and initiatives targeted towards Queensland seniors as follows: − $130.2 million provides up to 700,000 eligible pensioners, seniors and veterans throughout Queensland, with a range of essential services such as the Pensioner Rate Subsidy Scheme, the South East Queensland Pensioner Water Subsidy Scheme, the Electricity Rebate Scheme, the Electricity Life Support Concession Scheme and the Reticulated Natural Gas Rebate Scheme. − $35.9 million towards the Rail Concessions Scheme, delivered through Queensland Rail, which provides discounted travel for pensioners and seniors on Citytrain’s suburban and inter-urban rail services and Traveltrain’s long distance rail services; − $1.8 million to specialised Seniors Legal and Support Services in Brisbane, Cairns, Hervey Bay, Townsville and Toowoomba; − $1.1 million to 20 Older People’s Action Programs across the State to reduce social isolation and foster community connections; − $1.1 million to 23 Sixty and Better programs to promote active ageing and healthy lifestyle options across the State; − $0.25 million to the Seniors Enquiry Line, a statewide telephone information and referral service which provides information on concessions, social activities, independent living, health, finance, retirement and support services for seniors; − $0.38 million to the Elder Abuse Prevention Unit including a statewide telephone helpline to provide information, support and referrals for seniors who are at risk of and/or experiencing elder abuse; − $0.6 million to the Time for Grandparents Program to provide information, respite and support to grandparents raising grandchildren; − $0.11 million to Older Men’s Groups in Hervey Bay and Toowoomba to respond to the mental health needs of older men; − $0.062 million to the Australasian Centre on Ageing at the University of Queensland to conduct research on ageing and seniors issues; − $0.11 million to the Australian Pensioners and Superannuants League. − $0.13 million in grants to support Seniors Week 2008; and − $0.22 million towards promotional events targeting seniors.

In 2009–10, the department will continue to support the delivery of these programs and initiatives with an increased budget of $198.46 million. Administrative Costs Many areas of the Department of Communities undertake activities contributing to the support for seniors’ participation. For example, the department delivers services through its regional offices where seniors organisations are funded and supported and the Office for Seniors develops programs and events to support seniors, active ageing and promote positive attitudes to ageing and older people. A breakdown of the administrative expenditure on support for seniors’ participation for 2008–09 (estimated actual) and the estimated budget for 2009–10 are contained in items 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6 of the following table. Expenditure Description 2008–09 2008–09 2009–10 Budget Est. Act. Estimate $'000 $'000 $'000 1. Employee expenses 4,184 2,504 2,873 2. Supplies and services 2,155 1,272 998 3. Grants and subsidies 6,302 6,757 7,251 4. Depreciation and amortisation 297 196 285 5. Other expenses 25 12 (5) 6. Losses on sale/revaluation of property, plant and equipment and investments 0 1 0 Total Expenses 12,963 10,742 11,402 In addition, the administration budget for Concession Services is $0.559 million (estimated actual) for 2008–09 and an estimated $0.64 million for 2009–10. However, it must be noted that this is for all concession services provided by the department and not just concessions relating to seniors. Furthermore, the administration budget for Seniors Card and Seniors Business Discount Card is $1.6 million (estimated actual) for 2008–09 and an estimated $1.7 million for 2009–10.

Question on Notice

No. 3

Asked on Friday, 26 June 2009

THE ESTIMATES COMMITTEE ASKED THE MINISTER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES AND HOUSING AND MINISTER FOR WOMEN (MS STRUTHERS)— QUESTION: MS ROSEMARY MENKENS MP — With reference to page 3-18 of the Service Delivery Statement, will the Minister provide a further breakdown of the number of staff employed within the Department to match the performance headings (ie including individuals and communities, seniors’ participation, and support for young people). ANSWER: 2008–09 2008–09 2009–10 Department of Communities Est. Budget Estimate Actual Performance Statement Support for Communities and Individuals 302 259 259 Support for Young People* 1,012 1,174 1,173 Support for Seniors’ Participation* 45 29 29 Support for Children and Families 157 104 104 Information and Communication 190 202 209 Technology Shared Services Total Community and Youth Justice 1,706 1,768 1,774 Services Output

*Support for young people – this increase is due to growth in service delivery to young people (e.g. enhanced delivery of educational and vocational training, therapeutic and intervention programs and increasing capacity of the Brisbane and Cleveland Youth Detention Centres).

*Support for Senior’s Participation – Following machinery of government changes, 15 FTE’s were transferred to the Department of Public Works to continue their work on senior’s card and concessions.

The following table highlights the staffing breakdown of the Housing and Homelessness Services output against the prior output structure. 2008–09 2008–09 2009–10 Department of Communities Est. Budget Estimate Actual Performance Statement Social Rental Housing 922 970 979 Indigenous Community Housing 63 82 82 Crisis Housing 39 29 35 Private Market Assistance 197 146 154 Community Renewal 83 83 84 Total Housing and Homelessness Services Output 1,304 1,310 1,334

2008–09 2008–09 2009–10 Department of Communities Est. Budget Estimate Actual Performance Statement Women’s services 29 29 29 Total Women’s Services Output 29 29 29

Question on Notice

No. 4

Asked on Friday 26 June 2009

THE ESTIMATES COMMITTEE ASKED THE MINISTER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES AND HOUSING AND MINISTER FOR WOMEN (MS STRUTHERS)— QUESTION: MS ROSEMARY MENKENS MP — With reference to support for seniors’ participation, as on page 3–24 of the Service Delivery Statement, will the Minister list all funds directed towards (i) information about and prevention of elder abuse; (ii) information about and prevention of financial abuse of seniors, and (iii) information about and programs for security measures for seniors. ANSWER: The Queensland Government delivers a number of services to support our seniors and help them to feel safe and enjoy life. (i) The issue of elder abuse has received increasing attention over the past decade as an issue with serious consequences for the health and wellbeing of older people. Queensland’s response to elder abuse involves a combination of legislative and service responses. These include: - Amendments to the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 1989 in 2003 to extend protection to adults, including seniors, in family and informal care relationships at risk of future violence or abuse - Triennial funding of $0.38 million per annum in 2008–09 to the Elder Abuse Prevention Unit to operate a statewide Helpline that provides information, support and referrals for seniors who are at risk of elder abuse and community education to increase awareness about elder abuse and prevent its occurrence - Triennial funding of $0.11 million per annum in 2008–09 to the Seniors Advocacy Information and Legal Service to deliver a domestic and family violence court support service for seniors in the Brisbane area who are experiencing or at risk of domestic and family violence - $1.8 million per annum in 2008–09 to five specialised Seniors Legal and Support Services for seniors who are at risk of and/or experiencing elder abuse or financial exploitation. (ii) The Department of Communities provides funding to two key organisations that assist with the prevention of financial abuse of seniors: - $0.38 million per annum in 2008–09 to the Elder Abuse Prevention Unit to provide telephone assistance to seniors in relation to financial abuse - $1.8 million to the five Seniors Legal and Support Services to promote seniors’ independence, safety and security and aims to reduce the reliance of older people on social support services, emergency housing or the social security system if assets are lost. (iii) The Queensland Government funds 20 Older People’s Action Programs across the State at a cost of $1.1 million. These services provide assistance to older people to reduce social isolation and foster community connections. The department is also a member of the Seniors Task Force on Crime which produced the Confident, Safe & Secure Living in Queensland: a handbook on safety for seniors.

Question on Notice

No. 5

Asked on Friday, 26 June 2009

THE ESTIMATES COMMITTEE ASKED THE MINISTER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES AND HOUSING AND MINISTER FOR WOMEN (MS STRUTHERS)—

QUESTION:

MS ROSEMARY MENKENS MP — With reference to the $414 million fund announced on page 3-3 of the Service Delivery Statement, will the Minister provide an itemised list of which agencies will distribute this money to disability service providers (including amount per agency), target group, and the basis for priority of allocation.

ANSWER:

Question relates to Disability Services and the portfolio responsibilities of the Honourable Annastacia Palaszczuk MP.

REPLACEMENT ANSWER: as tabled by Minister Struthers during the hearing

The Bligh Government is meeting our commitment to the non-government sector which delivers valuable support to a diverse range of Queenslanders, many of whom have critical needs.

The State Budget announced new funds of $414 million over four years to contribute to the sustainability of the non-government community services sector. These funds translate to $65 million in 2009–10, increasing to $125 million recurrently from 2012–13.

Relevant agencies will be allocated funds to distribute on a prioritised basis to assist non-government community service organisations continue the provision of services to dependant and vulnerable clients. Those agencies are the Departments of Communities; Community Safety; Employment, Economic Development and Innovation; Education and Training; the Department of Justice and Attorney-General; and Queensland Health.

The exact allocation to each department is yet to be confirmed.

The priority target group for this funding is people whose needs are such that they are assisted by and/or fully dependent on service provision for their health, well-being and safety.

Question on Notice

No. 6

Asked on 25 June 2009

MS MENKENS (Estimates Committee C) ASKED THE MINISTER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES AND HOUSING AND MINISTER FOR WOMEN (MS STRUTHERS)— As per p 3-27 of the Service Delivery Statement, will the Minister provide a breakdown for figures over the last year of (i) how many people were new additions to the Housing Register, (ii) how many people in total have been on the Register in the last 12 months, (iii) how many people have been on the Register for all of the last 12 months, and (iv) how many people were removed from the waiting list because they were successfully placed (and have not since returned to the list) ANSWER: (i) How many people were new additions to the Housing Register over last 12 months?

There were 6,474 new approved applications added to the Housing Register that were eligible for long-term social housing during the 12 months from 1 July 2008 to 30 June 2009.

(ii) How many people in total have been on the Register in the last 12 months?

The number of applications on the Housing Register eligible for long-term social housing over a 12 month period is not an accurate indication of the number of applicants awaiting long-term social housing, because it fluctuates, as applicants are placed in housing on a daily and weekly basis, depending on their needs.

I’m advised by the Department of Communities that as at 30 June 2009, there were 20,323 applications registered for long-term social housing.

(iii) How many people have been on the Register for all of the last 12 months?

9,284 applications have been on the Housing Register for long-term social housing for all of the 12 months to 30 June 2009. This figure includes applicants who have been assessed as having low to moderate needs.

(iv) How many people were removed from the waiting list because they were successfully placed?

I am advised that more than 5,000 households were allocated to social housing from the Housing Register in 2008-09.

Question on Notice

No. 7

Asked on 26 June 2009

THE ESTIMATES COMMITTEE ASKED THE MINISTER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES AND HOUSING AND MINISTER FOR WOMEN (MS STRUTHERS)— QUESTION: MS ROSEMARY MENKENS — Will the Minister list all Capital expenditure (itemised by project) in the Community and Youth Justice and Housing and Homelessness areas (p 28 and 31 of the Capital Statement) for 2009–10 that is new and not reannounced, and that is not inclusive of Federal funding. ANSWER: Housing and Homelessness Capital works and grant programs are generally planned, scheduled and implemented as rolling programs over a number of years. In the case of Housing and Homelessness, the Department of Communities operates a three year rolling program with hundreds of construction and acquisition projects each year. Significant projects are usually announced once they are approved and construction commences or when a purchase has settled. It is not possible to itemise each of these projects, as the type of development means that many are yet to be specified. H New State funds are allocated each year to begin constructions projects, complete constructions started in previous years, purchase established dwellings and land and upgrade existing dwellings. Of the total capital budget $213 million is funded specifically by the Queensland Government with the balance of the programs funded through general funds.

Community and Youth Justice Projects of the scale of a Youth Detention Centre or Neighbourhood Centre cannot be designed, tendered and constructed in one year and usually span financial years. In some instances major refurbishments are undertaken in a phased approach to enable a service to continue operating. Where the State contributes funds to these projects for each phase, it is appropriate to announce the commencement of the new phase. In 2009–10, Community and Youth Justice Services will fund capital projects worth a total of $126.424 million in built assets. $60.38 million were announced in the budget. Two significant new capital works projects for Community and Youth Justice Services were not previously announced: - Cleveland Youth Detention Centre expansion $64.934 million - Mackay Multi Tenant service Centre $ 1.110 million

The $64.934 million funding for the expansion of the Cleveland Youth Detention Centre in North Queensland is part of $160.1 million of new funds over four years.

Question on Notice

No. 8

Asked on Friday, 26 June 2009

THE ESTIMATES COMMTTEE ASKED THE MINISTER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES AND HOUSING AND MINISTER FOR WOMEN (MS STRUTHERS)— QUESTION: MS ROSEMARY MENKENS MP — With reference to p 3–16 of the Service Delivery Statement, can the Minister provide a breakdown of expenditure for the Office for Women, including amounts spent on each project in the last 12 months, and amounts spent on administration, advertising and staffing. ANSWER: Expenditure on key programs delivered by the Office for Women to benefit Queensland women in 2008–09 are as follows: • $0.09 million on Economy Wise – Budget Smart Seminars • $0.15 million for Community Leadership Seminars and Mentoring • $0.07 million for Negotiation Skills Seminars • $0.21 million for Women in Hard Hats initiatives • $0.05 million for Smart Women – Smart State Awards • $0.04 million for International Women’s Day • $30,000 for the Rural Women’s Symposium

Office for Women expenditure on administration for 2008–09 was $1.15 million, and covered supplies and services and administrative costs associated with delivery of the key programs. Administrative expenditure covered: • printing and publications • travel • building services (leases for state-wide offices, cleaning, electricity) • telecoms • computer consumables • postage and stationery • conference and meeting facilities • catering, equipment hire, venue hire for Office for Women projects • temporary staff and the cost of professional services.

The Office for Women employs 29.1 full time equivalent staff. Expenditure on staffing in 2008–09 was $2.48 million (including on-costs).

Expenditure on advertising for Office for Women programs in 2008–09 was $0.029 million.

Question on Notice

No. 9

Asked on Friday, 26 June 2009

THE ESTIMATES COMMITTEE ASKED THE MINISTER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES AND HOUSING AND MINISTER FOR WOMEN (MS STRUTHERS) — QUESTION: MS ROSEMARY MENKENS MP — With reference to SDS 3-23 support for young people, what is the total budget and actual spend for each of the 16 youth justice service centres in 2008/09 and what is the budget for each of the youth justice services centres in 2009/10 (reported by service centre, budget, and actual spend for each year?) ANSWER: Statutory youth justice services are delivered by Department of Communities staff at 16 youth justice service centres, which include nine outpost points of service. The 2008–09 budget and actual expenditure for each of the 16 youth justice service centres is as follows: Youth Justice Service Centre 2008–09 2008–09 2009–10 Budget Estimated Draft $ Actual Budget Expenditure $ $ Cairns Youth Justice Service Centre 2,230,290 2,164,878 2,307,365 Rural and Remote (FNQ) Youth Justice Service Centre 2,348,858 2,396,852 2,422,586 Mount Isa Youth Justice Service Centre 1,608,665 1,464,765 1,661,271 Townsville Youth Justice Service Centre 2,068,975 1,998,835 2,139,584 Mackay / Whitsunday Youth Justice Service Centre 1,350,582 1,277,582 1,396,948 Rockhampton Youth Justice Service Centre 2,276,292 2,238,028 2,355,253 Hervey Bay Youth Justice Service Centre 2,034,917 2,152,405 2,104,769 Maroochydore Youth Justice Service Centre 1,251,797 1,252,283 1,297,137 Caboolture Youth Justice Service Centre 1,847,726 1,800,526 1,913,777 Brisbane North Youth Justice Service Centre 1,190,293 1,183,993 1,234,321 Brisbane South Youth Justice Service Centre 1,450,905 1,453,705 1,503,449 Western Districts Youth Justice Service Centre 692,422 755,343 716,328 Gold Coast Youth Justice Service Centre 1,240,775 1,337,139 1,285,585 Logan Youth Justice Service Centre 1,713,610 1,670,059 1,775,425 Ipswich Youth Justice Service Centre 1,172,000 1,141,468 1,214,401 Toowoomba Youth Justice Service Centre 2,502,741 2,476,829 2,582,929 TOTAL 26,980,848 26,764,690 27,911,128

The 2009–10 budget is a draft budget only, based on the 2008–09 budget adjusted for enterprise bargaining salary increases. This year’s budget is subject to final review as part of the transition to the new departmental structure and will be finalised in late July 2009. .

Question on Notice

No. 10

Asked on Friday, 26 June 2009

THE ESTIMATES COMMITTEE ASKED THE MINISTER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES AND HOUSING AND MINISTER FOR WOMEN (MS STRUTHERS)—

QUESTION:

MS ROSEMARY MENKENS MP — With reference to SDS 3-23 Support for young people – detention: a) How many young people in youth detention at any time in 2008/09 had been in detention at least one time previous to their most recent detention? b) How many young people in youth detention at any time in 2008/09 had been under the supervision of Communities at least one time previous to their detention? ANSWER: a) Between 1 July 2008 and 30 April 2009, 379 young people had been in detention more than once. This Government is targeting the causes of youth offending and re-offending. To this end we are implementing evidence based strategies that demonstrate strong and lasting positive impacts. Youth justice staff located in detention centres and in the community are trained in the delivery of ART (Aggression Replacement Training), a cognitive behaviour program and CHART (Changing Habits and Reaching Targets), a youth justice intervention case management program. Both of these evidence based programs are focused on addressing offending related behaviour. The implementation of the Young Offender Community Response and Bail Support Service in Far North Queensland first introduced in 2007–08 has helped the Department of Communities target high risk young people and their families to address the causes of crime and provide practical transitional support for young people exiting detention and returning to their communities. The department’s focus on transition, achieved through a joint effort between youth detention centres and youth justice service centres, ensures young people being released from detention are supported to address their behaviour. b) Between 1 July 2008 and 30 April 2009, 551 young people had been under the supervision of the Department of Communities at least once, prior to their detention. The department operates Youth Justice Service Centres throughout the State. These centres have a number of functions including providing support to young people who are released from youth detention on supervised release orders. They also provide supervision of young people on community based youth justice orders, including intervention to address issues underpinning their offending, while building positive connections to their community. Through Youth Justice Service Centres, the department has a range of programs to help young people address their behaviour by working with the young person, their family and the community. The programs and interventions provided through the centres encourage the young person to accept responsibility for their offending behaviour and provide them with opportunities to develop responsible, beneficial and socially acceptable ways.

Questions on Notice (Government) Estimates Questions on Notice – Estimates Committee C Government Members

Minister for Community Services and Housing and Minister for Women

Member for Waterford

1. I refer to SDS 3-6 and the record capital program of $1.4 billion to boost the supply of social housing dwellings across Queensland and I ask: Can the Minister provide a progress report on this massive investment in social housing infrastructure in Queensland, including a breakdown of where social housing units will be built across the state and the number of jobs expected to be generated?

2. I refer to SDS 3-7 and the supply of housing in the 34 Indigenous communities in Queensland, and I ask the Minister to outline the upgrades, repairs and maintenance that have been undertaken to improve the standard of housing in each of those 34 communities?

Member for Chatsworth

3. I refer to SDS 3-7 and the Homelessness National Agreement, and I ask the Minister to outline the funding being spent on homelessness services in Queensland, and to provide a breakdown, region by region, of the support nights and services that were made available to homeless people across the state in 2007-2008, and whether those services and support nights will continue to be funded in the current financial year to meet the growing needs of homeless people across the state?

4. I refer to SDS 3-12 in relation to Seniors, and I ask the Minister to outline, in detail, the concessions and services available to Seniors in Queensland?

5. I refer to SDS 3-23 which details the number of young people dealt with through youth justice conferencing, and I ask the Minister to provide details of the locations of the youth justice conferences, the initiatives in place at each of these locations to reduce the incidence of youth crime, and to provide details of the effectiveness of youth justice conferencing for participants?

Member for Redcliffe

6. I refer to SDS 3-3 and the State Government’s recognition of the role the non-government sector in meeting the needs of vulnerable Queenslanders, and I ask: Can the Minister provide detailed information on which non-government services will be the recipients of increased award rates for workers in the non-government sector?

7. I refer to SDS 3-5 and the additional funding of $1.1 million in 2009-10 to implement a new integrated approach to preventing domestic and family violence in Rockhampton, and I ask the Minister to provide details of the effectiveness of the Government’s strategies, particularly in relation to early intervention initiatives?

8. I refer to SDS 3-2 and the machinery of government changes that were brought together to form the new Department of Communities, and I ask the Minister to outline in detail, the impact of the changes on everyday Queenslanders and vulnerable Queenslanders who rely on the Department’s resources and services.

Member for Broadwater

9. I refer to SDS 3-12 in relation to the Department of Communities support for Queenslanders affected by monsoonal flooding and tropical cyclones, as well as the major storms that swept across south east Queensland, and I ask the Minister to provide details of the number of applications for assistance and the level of assistance provided to Queenslanders, including the total number of grants and the cost of those grants.

10. I refer to SDS 3-5 and the Department of Communities lead role in meeting the Toward Q2: Tomorrow’s Queensland target to increase by 50% the proportion of Queenslanders involved in their communities as volunteers, and I ask the Minister to outline the initiatives in place to help meet this important election commitment.

Answers to Questions on Notice (Government)

Question on Notice

No. 1

Asked on Friday 26 June 2009

THE ESTIMATES COMMITTEE ASKED THE MINISTER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES AND HOUSING AND MINISTER FOR WOMEN (MS STRUTHERS)— QUESTION: MR EVAN MOORHEAD MP — I refer to SDS 3–6 and the record capital program of $1.4 billion to boost the supply of social housing dwellings across Queensland and I ask: Can the Minister provide a progress report on this massive investment in social housing infrastructure in Queensland, including a breakdown of where social housing units will be built across the state and the number of jobs expected to be generated? ANSWER: This is the biggest investment in social housing infrastructure since the Chifley era.

The $1.4 billion capital program for 2009–10 referred to in SDS 3–6 includes $140 million from the Queensland Future Growth Fund and $977.2 million from the Australian Government’s Nation Building and Jobs Plan and the Social Housing, Remote Indigenous Housing and Homelessness National Partnership Agreements.

Across the State, it is aimed to boost Queensland’s social housing stock through the construction of 1,601 rental units. Construction will also commence on a further 1,742 rental units during 2009–10.

It is a win for people who rely on social housing and a win for workers in Queensland’s building industry by providing them with jobs and job security.

Much of this record expenditure is being allocated under the Australian Government’s Nation Building and Jobs Plan and involves an ambitious program of works.

To deliver on this commitment, there have so far been two ‘request for offer’ callings targeting both the private developer/builder and not-for-profit sectors. The selection process has involved a detailed assessment of compliant proposals against a combination of factors including value for money; suitability against the registered needs of target groups; location relative to services and transport; ease of integration into existing neighbourhoods; presence and density of existing social housing; and projected patterns of urban growth. Preference has been given to projects satisfying universal design and energy rating requirements. There has also been a need to ensure the average dwelling cost of $300,000 including land, could be achieved. This is an expectation of the Australian Government.

As a result of this process, at 30 June 2009, 4,559 dwellings had been submitted to the Australian Government under Stage Two of the Social Housing Initiative, with 1,096 dwellings at various locations across the State approved by the Commonwealth. The balance of the dwellings (3,463) is still being reviewed by the Australian Government.

Although 1,096 dwellings have been approved, it does not automatically imply that all of these dwellings will proceed. It simply means that the Department of Communities can now commence formal negotiations with property developers to enter a contract to deliver each project. As there is the potential for negotiations to stall or for developers to withdraw projects, it is not possible to provide project locations until such time as the project is deemed to have commenced.

Notably, around 57% of the project proposals referred to the Australian Government for approval had a dwelling yield of 12 or less, contributing a large number of reasonably small projects, widely distributed across Queensland. This will ensure the economic stimulus created by this initiative will be broadly based and substantially delivered via a large number of small to medium enterprises throughout the State.

It is estimated that this construction, in addition to maintenance and repairs, will account for over 80% of the record $1.4 billion capital program. This expenditure will directly create and/or sustain over 8,700 jobs* across the building industry for small building companies, large developers, contractors and building suppliers.

* Based on OESR, Queensland Treasury standard employment multiplier (7.54) for 2009–10.

Question on Notice

No. 2

Asked on Friday 26 June 2009

THE ESTIMATES COMMITTEE ASKED THE MINISTER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES AND HOUSING AND MINISTER FOR WOMEN (MS STRUTHERS)—

QUESTION: MR EVAN MOORHEAD MP — I refer to SDS 3–7 and the supply of housing in the 34 Indigenous communities in Queensland, and I ask the Minister to outline the upgrades, repairs and maintenance that have been undertaken to improve the standard of housing in each of those 34 communities? ANSWER: Tackling indigenous disadvantage is one of the key priorities of the Bligh Government. We’re committed to closing the life expectancy gap between indigenous and non-indigenous Queenslanders. To close this gap, we have to build better social housing in indigenous communities right across Queensland. This is a challenge we are rising to.

The Queensland Government’s ongoing commitment to remote Indigenous communities is evident through the Housing Improvement Program which will provide $196.1 million in 2009–10. This program provides a strong platform to improve housing outcomes in remote communities.

The Housing Improvement Program aims to enhance the quality and extend the lifecycle of housing stock owned and managed by the 16 Indigenous councils (34 Indigenous communities) and improve housing outcomes for members of these communities.

In 2009–10, the Department of Communities will expend almost $29 million on maintenance and repairs to 4,336 dwellings on 34 Indigenous communities. In addition, a further $41.2 million will be spent on 1,311 upgrades. The anticipated breakdown of upgrades and maintenance per community is detailed in the table below.

2009–10 Community Upgrades Maintenance Aurukun 131 189 Badu 35 194 Bamaga 52 209 Boigu 17 53 Cherbourg 41 270 Coconut 10 43 Coen 4 - Darnley 19 68 Dauan 9 43 Doomadgee 114 195 Hammond 4 57 Hope Vale 94 236 Injinoo 26 96 Kowanyama 54 207 Kubin 19 56 Lockhart 27 104 Mabuiag 39 44 Mapoon 11 64 Mer 25 94

2009–10 Community Upgrades Maintenance Mornington 75 227 Napranum 75 199 New Mapoon 34 73 Palm Island 100 338 Pormpuraaw 47 160 Saibai 11 77 Seisia 8 39 St Pauls 20 65 Stephen 3 19 Umagico 21 70 Warraber 14 54 Woorabinda 72 204 Wujal Wujal 19 82 Yam 16 65 Yarrabah 47 333 Yorke 18 64 Other - 45 TOTAL 1,311 4,336

By continuing our maintenance and upgrades programs on the Indigenous communities we support local employment. In 2008–09, these programs employed 189 tradespersons, apprentices and trainees who undertook maintenance on 4,148 rental units and upgraded 463 rental units as well as other building constructions.

Question on Notice

No. 3

Asked on Friday 26 June 2009

THE ESTIMATES COMMITTEE ASKED THE MINISTER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES AND HOUSING AND MINISTER FOR WOMEN (MS STRUTHERS)— QUESTION: MR STEVE KILBURN MP — I refer to SDS 3–7 and the Homelessness National Agreement, and I ask the Minister to outline the funding being spent on homelessness services in Queensland, and to provide a breakdown, region by region, of the support nights and services that were made available to homeless people across the State in 2007–08, and whether those services and support nights will continue to be funded in the current financial year to meet the growing needs of homeless people across the State? ANSWER: The total funding for homelessness services funded under the Supported Accommodation Assistance Program in 2007–08 was $67.5 million. During that year Queensland specialist homelessness services provided 538,270 support nights. By region, support nights were delivered as follows:

Region Support Nights with Accommodation North Queensland 58,080 Far North Queensland 46,270 Mackay/Whitsundays 23,220 Wide Bay Burnett 39,530 Fitzroy/Central West 27,090 Darling Downs/South West 23,870 Greater Brisbane 191,030 Gold Coast 50,770 Moreton 32,270 Sunshine Coast 46,140 Total Support Nights with Accommodation 538,270

However, this does not give a total picture of services to clients, as many people who are not accommodated also receive services, such as information and referral, personal support, outreach programs, and early intervention services. When these are combined, the combined total is 1,469,900 support days across Queensland. The regional distribution was:

Region Support days (with and without accommodation) North Queensland 157,800 Far North Queensland 143,140 Mackay/Whitsundays 35,410 Wide Bay Burnett 80,270 Fitzroy/Central West 105,640 Darling Downs/South West 64,790 Greater Brisbane 500,060 Gold Coast 150,480 Moreton 63,850 Sunshine Coast 168,460 Support days (with and without accommodation) 1,469,900

A 24-hour statewide helpline service is also available to assist people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness access accommodation and support services. Since its establishment, calls to the Homeless Person’s Information Queensland service have increased from 17,544 in 2007 to 18,545 in 2008.

Reducing homelessness is a priority for the Queensland Government. Evidence of this is the growing investment in homelessness by this Government. In 2008–09, a total of $72.7 million was provided to assist homeless people or those at risk of homelessness to access a wide range of services including crisis and transitional supported accommodation, outreach information and referral services, early intervention services, and a 24-hour statewide helpline. A further $11.73 million was expended under the A Place to Call Home joint initiative with the Australian Government to purchase 22 dwellings for individuals and families who were homeless or at risk.

The Queensland Government is making a further investment in partnership with the Australian Government and the community sector through the National Partnership Agreement for Homelessness. This includes $202.35 million in funding over five years available through the National Partnership Agreement for Homelessness. Of this, $99.39 million is Australian Government funding with $102.96 million in matching Queensland government funding.

The additional funds will maintain and improve current service delivery and implement new initiatives and service models to expand the range of homelessness services available.

Question on Notice

No. 4

Asked on Friday, 26 June 2009

THE ESTIMATES COMMITTEE ASKED THE MINISTER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES AND HOUSING AND MINISTER FOR WOMEN (MS STRUTHERS) — QUESTION: MR STEVE KILBURN MP — I refer to SDS 3-12 in relation to Seniors, and I ask the Minister to outline, in detail, the concessions and services available to Seniors in Queensland? ANSWER: The Bligh Government package of concessions for Seniors is one of the most comprehensive packages available in Australia. We are committed to ensuring our seniors live a fulfilling life and that is why we offer our seniors access to a wide range of concessions and rebates, services, programs and social housing. The Department of Communities provides funding to support seniors through three key programs: Home and Community Care, the Concessions program, the Seniors Participation and Support funding program and social housing specifically for seniors. The Home and Community Care program provides a significant amount of funding to support Queenslanders who are frail aged and their carers, as well as younger people with a disability and their carers. Home and Community Care is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments. As forecast in the Home and Community Care Queensland Triennial Plan 2008–2011, in 2009–10, both governments will contribute to an expected ongoing budget of $426.2 million to provide a range of basic support and maintenance services statewide, through 313 non-government organisations and 60 state and local council agencies. This level of funding will be an increase of $43 million from 2008–09. In 2009–10, $150.2 million will be provided for concessions services to approximately 900,000 eligible pensioners, seniors and veterans throughout Queensland. These concessions will cover a range of essential services such as the Pensioner Rate Subsidy Scheme, South East Queensland Pensioner Water Subsidy Scheme, Electricity Rebate Scheme, Electricity Life Support Concession Scheme and Reticulated Natural Gas Rebate Scheme. This level of funding represents an increase of over $20 million from 2008–09. The Rail Concessions Scheme delivered through Queensland Rail, provides discounted travel for pensioners and seniors on Citytrain’s suburban and inter-urban rail services and Traveltrain’s long distance rail services. Expenditure under this scheme for 2008–09 was $35.9 million and will increase to $36 million in 2009–10. In addition, a recent national agreement, which provides $50 million over four years to the states and territories, enables Queensland Seniors Card holders to access concession fares on public transport when they travel interstate. The Seniors Card and Seniors Business Discount Card Scheme deliver savings to Queenslanders aged 60 years and older. This scheme recognises the needs of older residents on a fixed retirement income regardless of whether it is derived from a pension, superannuation or dividends from investments. It also acknowledges the contribution made by seniors to the community.

Question on Notice

No. 5

Asked on Friday, 26 June 2009

THE ESTIMATES COMMITTEE ASKED THE MINISTER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES AND HOUSING AND MINISTER FOR WOMEN (MS STRUTHERS)—

QUESTION: MR STEVE KILBURN MP — I refer to SDS 3-23 which details the number of young people dealt with through youth justice conferencing, and I ask the Minister to provide details of the locations of the youth justice conferences, the initiatives in place at each of these locations to reduce the incidence of youth crime, and to provide details of the effectiveness of youth justice conferencing for participants?

ANSWER: Youth justice conferencing has a proven track record of success in rehabilitating juvenile offenders. It forces young people on the wrong side of the law to confront the consequences of their actions and against juvenile crime. Youth justice conferencing is conducted from referrals in offices located in Cairns, Townsville, Rockhampton, Mackay, Hervey Bay, Maroochydore, Morayfield, Toowoomba, Ipswich, Logan, Gold Coast, Brisbane North and Brisbane South. Regions with rural and remote locations provide outpost services to ensure conferencing is available throughout the State. Agreements typically include outcomes such as repairing damage to property, removing graffiti, volunteer work for a victim or with a community organisation, restitution and/or attendance at a crime prevention, work readiness or counselling program. Examples of crime prevention initiatives to which young people are referred include Police Citizen Youth Clubs, the Fire and Rescue Fight Fire Fascination program, drug and alcohol counselling and locally coordinated responses that range from Indigenous cultural education to responsible road use programs such as U-Turn on the Sunshine Coast. Young people and their families are also referred to specialist education providers and family support programs within their own community as voluntary clients to help reduce risk of reoffending. Australian studies comparing the impact of conferencing and courts on further offending suggests that young people referred to justice conferencing are less likely to reoffend. In 2008–09, 98.9% of victims who attended justice conferencing indicated that they felt the conference was fair, 98.4% agreed that the agreement reached was satisfactory and 97.6% would recommend conferencing to a friend in the same position.

Question on Notice

No. 6

Asked on Friday, 26 June 2009

THE ESTIMATES COMMITTEE ASKED THE MINISTER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES AND HOUSING AND MINISTER FOR WOMEN (MS STRUTHERS)— QUESTION: MS ELISABETH VAN LITSENBURG MP — I refer to SDS 3-3 and the State Government’s recognition of the role the non-government sector in meeting the needs of vulnerable Queenslanders, and I ask: Can the Minister provide detailed information on which non- government services will be the recipients of increased award rates for workers in the non- government sector? ANSWER: The 2009-10 State Budget provides significant funding for community services as part of the Bligh Government's determination to fund core services and help battlers through challenging economic times.

The Bligh Government is committed to meeting its election commitments by delivering core services and maintaining its massive building program.

The budget includes an extra $414 million over four years to recognise community service workers for the valuable work they do in caring for our most vulnerable citizens.

Workers in this sector look after some of our most vulnerable citizens and the extra funding means we can meet our obligations to the community and key community service providers.

While tough times call for tough measures, some things are simply not negotiable.

We will continue to reach out to people who need our help. That's why we are spending $65 million in 2009-10, increasing to $125 million in 2012-13, on state-funded non-government services.

These organisations and their staff offer a range of services, information, advice and support to some of our most vulnerable people who need our help more than ever before.

Relevant departments will distribute allocated funds on a priority basis to assist recipient non-government community service organisations continue service delivery to high needs clients. The basis of prioritisation includes the dependency and vulnerability of the clients, the criticality of the services in ensuring the health, safety and well-being of vulnerable Queenslanders. The priority target group for this funding is people whose needs are such that they are fully supported by and dependent on service provision for their health, well- being and safety.

Question on Notice

No. 7

Asked on Friday, 26 June 2009

THE ESTIMATES COMMITTEE ASKED THE MINISTER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES AND HOUSING AND MINISTER FOR WOMEN (MS STRUTHERS)— QUESTION: MS ELISABETH VAN LITSENBURG MP — I refer to SDS 3-5 and the additional funding of $1.1 million in 2009–10 to implement a new integrated approach to preventing domestic and family violence in Rockhampton, and I ask the Minister to provide details of the effectiveness of the Government’s strategies, particularly in relation to early intervention initiatives? ANSWER: Funding of $2.7 million over two years has been allocated to trial an integrated approach to domestic and family violence in Rockhampton. This initiative acknowledges that family violence is rarely a one-off event and that further harm can be prevented through early intervention and the provision of effective support services for victims and children, and men’s behaviour change programs. The Rockhampton initiative builds upon the current Government investment in the prevention of domestic and family violence. In 2008–09, the Department of Communities provided funding of $15.14 million for prevention and support services, with an additional $15.8 million allocated for crisis supported accommodation services for women and their children escaping violence in the home. The department also funds generalist and intensive family support services for vulnerable families. This includes a $9.2 million investment in 2008–09 for Referral for Active Intervention services across the State. These services support the established domestic violence service system with over half the referred Referral for Active Intervention clients reporting domestic violence as a presenting issue. These services play a key early intervention role. An 18 month program evaluation showed that risk factors for the families involved are reduced, while protective factors and strengths are increased.

Question on Notice

No. 8

Asked on Friday, 26 June 2009

THE ESTIMATES COMMITTEE ASKED THE MINISTER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES AND HOUSING AND MINISTER FOR WOMEN (MS STRUTHERS)—

QUESTION: MS ELISABETH VAN LITSENBURG MP — I refer to SDS 3-2 and the machinery of government changes that were brought together to form the new Department of Communities, and I ask the Minister to outline in detail, the impact of the changes on everyday Queenslanders and vulnerable Queenslanders who rely on the Department’s resources and services

ANSWER: The new Department of Communities brings together a number of former departments and entities to provide better and, where appropriate, more integrated service from the client’s experience. Those departments or entities include: - Department of Child Safety - the former Department of Communities - Disability Services Queensland - Department of Housing - Sport and Recreation - Indigenous Government Coordination Office. Examples of improvements include: - Staff in the Gold Coast region are reducing waiting times for social housing interviews by allocating extra staff and meeting room spaces from across the department and a non-government organisation to respond to this local priority. - In the Mackay/Whitsunday region, staff have been reviewing the match between applicants on the Housing Register who may also have a disability services funding package, to ensure the most appropriate accommodation is provided. - Geoff Trappett, a gold medal winning Sydney and Athens paralympian who currently works in Disability Services. Geoff has said: "The last presentation I participated in was organised through the Sport and Recreation Services’ Get Active Queensland Accreditation Program. Ironically it was attended by two Disability Services employees who also do volunteer work. Next week I am presenting the Disability Education Program at an event organised through Moreton Bay Regional Council and funded through a Department of Communities' Community Partnerships Grant. For me, the benefits of putting related services under one department are obvious!". - On Friday 24 April, rugby league legend Steve Renouf - Ambassador for Indigenous Sport within Sport and Recreation Services, and his long time mate and former Bronco Michael DeVere, took time out to help share some of their experiences with five young people in foster care attending a Transition Camp in Mt Tamborine. - A saving of almost 40% is being achieved with a new Brisbane White Pages listing – with the added benefit of a single full page listing – providing a comprehensive guide to all services for clients. As this approach is rolled out to regional White Pages listings, the savings will continue to grow, as will the presence of the department in the community, making it easier for clients to access appropriate services.

- Finally, the Director-General has laid out a ‘No Wrong Door Approach’ to be adopted by the new department. Staff are being encouraged to help clients, especially those with multiple needs, find the right service, at the right time, at the right place. Over coming months and years, the new department will demonstrate in a myriad of ways the benefits of the recent Machinery of Government changes for clients, for communities, for our partners and for the taxpayers of Queensland.

Question on Notice

No. 9

Asked on Friday, 26 June 2009

THE ESTIMATES COMMITTEE ASKED THE MINISTER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES AND HOUSING AND MINISTER FOR WOMEN (MS STRUTHERS)—

QUESTION: MS PETA-KAYE CROFT MP — I refer to SDS 3-12 in relation to the Department of Communities support for Queenslanders affected by monsoonal flooding and tropical cyclones, as well as the major storms that swept across south east Queensland, and I ask the Minister to provide details of the number of applications for assistance and the level of assistance provided to Queenslanders, including the total number of grants and the cost of those grants.

ANSWER: The Department of Communities administers pre-agreed financial assistance measures under the State/Commonwealth Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements. This ‘safety net’ is provided through Emergent Assistance Grants, Essential Household Contents Grants and Structural Assistance Grants. As at 1 May 2009, the department had received 37,213 applications for community recovery assistance from people affected by five natural disasters across the State. To support those affected, the department provided $18 million in assistance through the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements.

Question on Notice

No. 10

Asked on Friday, 26 June 2009

THE ESTIMATES COMMITTEE ASKED THE MINISTER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES AND HOUSING AND MINISTER FOR WOMEN (MS STRUTHERS)— QUESTION:

MS PETA-KAYE CROFT MP — I refer to SDS 3-5 and the Department of Communities lead role in meeting the Toward Q2: Tomorrow’s Queensland target to increase by 50% the proportion of Queenslanders involved in their communities as volunteers, and I ask the Minister to outline the initiatives in place to help meet this important election commitment.

ANSWER: Volunteers in Queensland are the backbone of the community. We recognise the valuable role they play in helping to make Queensland a fairer, more caring place. Our volunteers play a key role supporting the arts, sports, health care, emergency services, social welfare and the environment. In these tough economic times, their work is more important than ever before. Whether it’s helping out at the local hospital, working as a volunteer fire-fighter, or simply reaching out to someone in their time of need – volunteers can make a real difference to people’s lives.

Current initiatives being undertaken across government include: o The funding of Volunteering Queensland as the peak representative body for volunteering in Queensland and also to undertake: − Golden Gurus, a project to match skilled older people with community organisations seeking specific expertise, and − the development of VolBiz, an online register that facilitates businesses linking with community organisations about potential volunteering opportunities for their staff and for the business itself. o Further targeting of young people to encourage them to volunteer through strategies including: − the promotion of the delivery of Certificate II in Active Volunteering in state high schools − the expansion of the Young Volunteers Speaking Tour, and − the continued recognition of young volunteers through the Queensland Young Volunteer Awards. o Implementation of a volunteer management strategy to further boost the volunteer emergency service capacity to prepare and respond to emergencies and disasters o The identification of skills recognition opportunities for volunteers that may lead to formal qualifications for volunteers o The continued development of resources to support government and non-government organisations with the recruitment and retention of volunteers, especially those from under-represented groups such as young people and seniors. The Department of Communities also continues to work very closely with Volunteering Queensland, in the development of strategies to engage volunteers.

Volunteering Queensland provides training and support services to volunteers and organisations that engage volunteers, and facilitates the placement of volunteers in non- profit community organisations around Queensland.

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Paramilitary programme a success

4:OOAM Tuesday Feb 17,2009 By Isaac Davison

While the Government is not revealing the exact details of a "boot camp", an Auckland programme run partly along paramilitary lines gives an insight to what offenders could face.

Counties Manukau programme Male Youth New Directions (MYND) attempts to turn around the lives of South Auckland's worst youth offenders.

The Counties Manukau Male Youth New The boys are typically Maori or Pacific Islanders, with Direction Programme puts teenagers through their paces on Coopers Beach. Northland. convictions for crimes from burglary and tagging to wounding Photo / Dean Purcell with intent to injure and grievous bodily harm. Your Views Is the Government doing enough to target young Offenders aged 14 to 17 undergo a 20-week discipline and offenders? mentoring programme, which includes an intense 10-day army-like camp, or "away phase", in which they are stripped of Send us Your Views their belongings and gang identities and have their hair W Read Your Views trimmed. Register for Your Views

As well as intense physical activity, the participants undergo Related links: counselling sessions and are reminded of their responsibility for the offences they have committed. Government boot camps to target 'ticking time bombs' The programme, run by former soldier Stephen Boxer, is completed in an 18-week reintegration phase, where the participants aim to return to their communities under supervision.

Since the programme's inception seven years ago, there has been a 58 per cent reduction in total offending from graduates and a 71 per cent drop in serious crimes. Mr Boxer says the military component is only a foundation for ongoing development of individuals.

Question on Notice

No. 5

Asked on Friday, 26 June 2009

THE ESTIMATES COMMITTEE ASKED THE MINISTER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES AND HOUSING AND MINISTER FOR WOMEN (MS STRUTHERS)—

QUESTION:

MS ROSEMARY MENKENS MP — With reference to the $414 million fund announced on page 3-3 of the Service Delivery Statement, will the Minister provide an itemised list of which agencies will distribute this money (including amount per agency), target group, and the basis for priority of allocation.

ANSWER: The Bligh Government is meeting our commitment to the non-government sector which delivers valuable support to a diverse range of Queenslanders, many of whom have critical needs. The State Budget announced new funds of $414 million over four years to contribute to the sustainability of the non-government community services sector. These funds translate to $65 million in 2009–10, increasing to $125 million recurrently from 2012–13. Relevant agencies will be allocated funds to distribute on a prioritised basis to assist non- government community service organisations continue the provision of services to dependant and vulnerable clients. Those agencies are the Departments of Communities; Community Safety; Employment, Economic Development and Innovation; Education and Training; the Department of Justice and Attorney-General; and Queensland Health. The exact allocation to each department is yet to be confirmed. The priority target group for this funding is people whose needs are such that they are assisted by and/or fully dependent on service provision for their health, well-being and safety.

Minister for Infrastructure and Planning

Questions on Notice (Non-Government) QUESTION ON NOTICE

ESTIMATES COMMITTEE C

26 June 2009

Mr David Gibson, MP, Member for Gympie