Alpine Resorts Co-ordinating Council 2007–2008 Annual Report Contact

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The Hon Gavin Jennings MLC Alpine Resorts Co-ordinating Council Minister for Environment and Climate Change 8 Nicholson Street PO Box 500 (PO Box 500) MELBOURNE VIC 3002 East Melbourne Vic 3002 T (03) 9637 9642 F (03) 9637 8592 E [email protected] Dear Minister Design by Blueboat. Printed by Kosdown on 100% recycled paper. ALPINE RESORTS CO-ORDINATING COUNCIL 2007-08 ANNUAL REPORT

In accordance with the Financial Management Act 1994, I am pleased to present the report of operations for the Alpine Resorts Co-ordinating Council for the year ending 30 June 2008.

The attached 2007-08 Annual Report highlights the key activities and programs undertaken by Council during the past year, and outlines the significant progress made on the tasks and projects outlined in our current Corporate Plan and in the Government’s Alpine Resorts 2020 Strategy.

This year’s report includes a summary of our achievements as measured against the performance indicators defined in the Corporate Plan and I am pleased to report that Photo credits Council has performed extremely well.

Cover: Snowboarder – Mount Hotham Alpine I trust that you find the enclosed report informative and useful. Resort Management Board and Andrew Barnes

Page 2: Sunrise – Mount Baw Baw Alpine Resort Yours sincerely Management Board and James Lauritz, photographer

Page 7: Falls Creek village at night – Falls Creek Alpine Resort Management Board

Page 9: Snow Gum at Rocky Valley Dam – Falls Creek Alpine Resort Management Board Andrew Fairley Chairperson Page 10: View to Mount Feathertop – Encl. Mount Hotham Alpine Resort Management Board and Andrew Barnes

Page 12: Snow gum – Mount Buller and Mount Stirling Alpine Resort Management Board Level 2, 8 Nicholson Street (PO Box 500) East Melbourne Vic 3002 Page 15: Snowmaking at Falls Creek – Falls Creek Alpine Resort Management Board and Telephone: (03) 9637 9642 Facsimile: (03) 9637 8592 Charlie Brown Photography E-mail: [email protected] www.arcc.vic.gov.au Contents

Chairperson’s Report 4

Summary of Achievements in 2007-08 Key Activities and Programs 6 Performance Indicators 16 Financial Summary of Operational Results and Financial Position 18 Reports, Products and Events 19

The Council 20 Organisational Structure and Corporate Goverance Arrangements 21

Other Information 24 Risk Management Attestation 27 Financial Reports Statement by the Alpine Resorts Co-ordinating Council Chairperson and Accountable Officer 27 Operating Statement 27 Balance Sheet 28 Cash Flow Statement 28 Statement of Recognised Income and Expenses 28 Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements 29

Auditor-General’s Report 35 Disclosure Index 37

In accordance with the relevant provisions of the Financial Management Act 1994, this report covers the period 1 July 2007 to 30 June 2008. Chairperson’s Report Summary of Achievements in 2007-2008

The Council has continued to play a vitally of papers at various conferences throughout Key Activities and Programs important role within the snow sports Australia on Alpine Resorts issues, and industry in Victoria, as the coordinator of representing the Council at industry events the key stakeholders. Operating through the and forums. I am encouraged by the high Throughout the 2007-08 year, Council has Council and its five standing committees, regard in which Council’s work is held, and been focused on delivering the projects members have worked collaboratively to focus the significant contribution that it makes to and tasks outlined in its business plan, as on delivering key projects arising from the leadership of the industry in both this State endorsed by the Minister, while undertaking Government’s Alpine Resorts 2020 Strategy. and Australia. other tasks requested by Government and opportunistically responding to particular Council continues to take a prominent I was very pleased to be able to accompany opportunities as they arise. position in the advocacy of industry issues, the Governor of Victoria, Professor David through organising a range of industry forums de Kretser, A.C., and Mrs de Kretser on A number of significant initiatives, activities and workshops, the highlight of which was inspections of some of our Resorts during the and programs were completed, all of which the 2008 Sustainability Forum. course of the year. contribute to the achievement of the ‘four season, viable, sustainable resorts’ vision In its advocacy role, Council allocated more There are many challenges facing Victoria’s resources to its climate change awareness Alpine Resorts. These include the extensive central to the Government’s Alpine Resorts program, ‘Keep Winter Cool’. This initiative review conducted by the State Services 2020 Strategy. continues to attract interest from an ever Authority (SSA) during the course of the past Council has again worked closely with the widening group of stakeholders, and this year. Council has joined other stakeholders in five Victorian Alpine Resort Management year a partnership was forged with the State presenting to the SSA on a number of issues Boards (the ‘Boards’) as well as with other Government’s ‘Black Balloons’ campaign. concerning the governance of the Resorts. key alpine industry bodies. Emphasis has Council has maintained and expanded its Council has sought to work closely been placed on publishing its research and research programs, thus providing vital with the five Victorian Alpine Resort project work to ensure that it is available statistics to the industry on a range of Management Boards to lead, inspire and for the information and use of all. important benchmark measures. We have collaborate wherever possible to deliver the ensured that the results of all this research Government’s vision of ‘four season, vibrant, The Council’s achievements are grouped in has been published and made available to sustainable resorts’. accordance with the strategic directions the Minister, the Alpine Resort Management of the Government’s Alpine Resorts I would finally like to express my appreciation Boards and to the wider community through 2020 Strategy. to all of the Council members, for their Council’s website. valuable contribution throughout the year. At the commencement of the year, Council I would also like to express our thanks to set specific Key Performance Indicators. I am Council staff lead by our Executive Officer, pleased to report that Council has performed Brad Miles, for their commitment, effort well against these, with the exception of the and support. extension of the economic significance study,

where we were unsuccessful in attracting necessary funding partners. As Chairperson, I have represented the Council on a number of occasions during the year. These have included the delivery Andrew Fairley Chairperson

4 Alpine Resorts Co-ordinating Council Annual Report 2007–2008 Climate Change

Keep Winter Cool community service announcement campaign. The KWC Action Packs, special packages CSIRO Report Update Climate change continues to be at the The recorded radio announcements also containing a thermometer, 4-minute shower During the reporting period, Council forefront of issues facing government and the feature Mikey Williams (a popular young timer, ‘save energy – switch-off’ stickers and contacted CSIRO in relation to updating industry, including the Alpine Resorts. Two snowboarder). They are programmed to run KWC information, were created and provided its major 2003 report, The Impact of Climate years ago, in April 2006, Council launched a on metro and regional radio and in metro to Alpine Resorts in Victoria, NSW and Change on Snow Conditions in Mainland Australia. climate change awareness initiative – Keep newspapers in Victoria in July/August 2008. Tasmania. These behavioural change prompts, Council sought the update as an input into its Winter Cool (‘KWC’). Targeted at those are intended to be distributed to on‑mountain forthcoming review of the Alpine Resorts 2020 In the winter of 2007, the Council focused on who are involved in snow sports, the KWC accommodation providers to offer their guests. Strategy. CSIRO advised that the findings building partnerships. Council developed a initiative encourages skiers, snowboarders, They were co-badged with Black Balloons of its 2003 report were still relevant and ‘Going Carbon Neutral Kit’ with the School visitors and their families – as well as Alpine campaign messages. that it had recently reviewed its projections Snowsports Development Foundation that area managers and the snow industry – to of temperature and precipitation over the aimed to encourage students competing in A collaboration with Swinburne University is reduce their production of the greenhouse gas Victorian Alps for 2020. Although it did the Subaru Victorian Interschools Snowsports leading to the creation of an on-line computer emissions that contribute to global warming. not reassess the snow impacts, CSIRO Championships to calculate and reduce their game designed to teach young people about The KWC initiative is operated in partnership concluded that results for the low impact energy use while travelling to and from, global warming. The game will be set in an with the industry and Parks through a scenario would probably be very similar to and participating in, the event. All student Alpine resort chalet, with the object being steering committee. those in the 2003 study, while results for competitors also received a package of KWC to reduce greenhouse gas production in four the high impact scenario would be larger. It Promotional material, including stickers, material. A KWC competition developed rooms of the building. The game development also advised that all of the global indicators ‘call-to-action’ cards, posters, outdoor signage in 2006-07 with SKImag, a high quality was funded by the Black Balloons campaign are tracking at the upper end of the scenario and banners, and cards for accommodation ski magazine with a youth readership, and will be ready for release early in August. ranges and concluded that this would not houses, was distributed to all Victorian Alpine was rolled out in 2007-08. The KWC Some 15,000 Keep Winter Cool or the Snowman have a large impact on the projected climate Resorts, as well as at Dinner Plain, all NSW competition encouraged readers to send in Gets It action packs have been ordered for and snow changes in 2020 although there is resorts and most ski shops in Melbourne and stories of how they have done their bit to distribution to the Alpine Resorts and to some increase in the risk of the high impact regional Victoria in the winter of 2007, and ‘Keep Winter Cool’. It was supported by KWC stakeholders. The packs will include a scenario. Council will continue to liaise again in the winter of 2008. The KWC tear- full page advertisements and editorial. The game postcard, game-based helmet stickers, with CSIRO. drop banners were prominent in all Victorian competition winner was presented with a a KWC bumper sticker, the KWC ‘call-to- Alpine Resorts. brand new snowboard. KWC also maintained action’ card and the ‘save energy – switch-off’ its relationship with Bus Association Victoria, stickers. The KWC message was further with one company placing a large KWC spread by a dedicated website A partnership was also developed with the decal on the back of its buses. The idea is to (www.keepwintercool.com.au), community organisers of the Kangaroo Hoppet, where a promote the reduction of greenhouse gases service announcements on radio stations in sponsorship arrangement will create a high by encouraging people to catch the bus to the Melbourne and regional areas, and print visibility of KWC collateral and messages in snow rather than by using individual cars. ads and articles in Alpine newspapers. The competition advertising, competitor packages, recorded community service announcements In the 2008 winter season the KWC initiative including the race bibs, and around the race were also distributed to Alpine Resorts in was particularly focused on behavioural course. The Kangaroo Hoppet is an annual Victoria, NSW and Tasmania. In 2008, the change, as well as continued a range of international cross country skiing event, being Council was privileged to have five times awareness raising activities. To this end a held at Falls Creek in August 2008. World Cup Aerials Champion, Jacqui relationship was developed with the Victorian Cooper, agree to become the first KWC Government’s Black Balloons campaign and ambassador. Jacqui gave an inspiring two new products developed – ‘KWC Action presentation at the 2008 Alpine Resorts Packs’ and a computer game. Sustainability Forum and led a print and radio

6 Alpine Resorts Co-ordinating Council Annual Report 2007–2008 Resort Use and Visitation

Visitor Satisfaction and Activity Surveys Summer Vehicle Counting Survey Short Walks to Great Views Council has continued to work with the To reflect the need for sound statistics to In 2006-07 Council developed a summer Board for Alpine Resorts Tourism (‘BART’), measure the success of all-season initiatives, walks brochure – Short Walks to Great Views Tourism Victoria, and the Boards on Council and the Boards developed a summer – to promote summertime use of the Alpine identifying the most effective manner in vehicle counting program. For the first time, Resorts. The brochure was ready for release which to carry out visitor surveys. An internal a survey, using a consistent methodology, by Christmas 2006 but was postponed due report was prepared identifying the nature of of the number of vehicles visiting Alpine to the bushfires. It was released prior to appropriate questions for Council’s purposes. Resorts in summer was conducted in 2007‑08, the summer of 2007 and widely distributed The report used the actions of the Alpine following the permanent installation of through regional information centres and Resorts 2020 Strategy as a framework and automatic counters on the access roads of Alpine Resort and park offices. The brochure ensured that the proposed questions reflect all six Victorian Alpine Resorts. Council provides information on a selection of the original State-wide visitor satisfaction intends to conduct the counting program short walks that are easily accessible from surveys undertaken by the former Alpine annually and published the first report, each of the Alpine Resorts, and includes Resorts Commission, to enable time sequence Victorian Alpine Resorts Summer 2007-2008 Vehicle clear descriptions and maps. It has been comparison. A shortened list of questions Counting Survey Report, in June 2008. During well received, with many outlets seeking was adopted by the Council in June 2008. the period from Melbourne Cup Day until additional stock. Council has also continued to liaise with Anzac Day over 160,000 vehicles visited the Parks Victoria staff on the inclusion of Alpine Alpine Resorts. Resort visitor use in their survey of visitors to All Resorts Season Entry Pass the Alpine National Park. In response to calls for the introduction Winter Visitor Counting Survey of better entry arrangements for people The Council continued its winter visitor wishing to visit multiple Alpine Resorts counting project, again incorporating a season during the snow season, Council developed a permit holder survey of all Alpine Resorts scheme to provide for access to all Victorian and standardised procedures to ensure the Alpine Resorts via a single pass. Following accurate counting of all visitors. Council Ministerial approval to trial the scheme worked closely with the Boards to collect, during the 2008 winter season, all Boards collate and publish weekly visitor statistics, offered visitors the opportunity to purchase which were provided in electronic form to the new All Resorts Season Entry Pass. a cross section of the Alpine industry. This Council and Boards will conduct a review of year, to broaden availability of the results, the trial at the completion of the 2008 winter the statistics were also published on Council’s season to determine whether or not the All website. As well as releasing weekly statistics, Resorts Season Entry Pass should be offered adjusted end of year statistics were produced, for sale in future winter seasons. which took into account the results of the season permit holder survey.

8 Alpine Resorts Co-ordinating Council Annual Report 2007–2008 Development of the Resorts Vibrant Resorts

Road Management Responsibilities Economic Significance Study Update selected Victorian rural and metropolitan minded bodies to have the Australian Alps Council continued to work with relevant An estimate of the economic contribution of municipalities. The study builds upon a accepted into the program. In launching stakeholders to clarify road management the Victorian Alpine Resorts arising from the similar study undertaken in 2003 for the then the National Landscapes Program in June responsibilities. Previous impediments have 2007 winter season was prepared during the Mount Buller Alpine Resort Management 2008, the Federal Minister for Tourism, the been resolved, principles agreed to and the reporting period. The estimate was prepared Board and used a bed-based approach to Hon Martin Ferguson AM MP, announced process of boundary delineation adopted. for Council by the National Institute of compare property charges, charges related to the Australian Alps as one of the first eight It is anticipated that formal declaration Economic and Industry Research and was the provision of municipal type services and National Landscapes. will occur following the close of the 2008 based on an update of Council’s landmark water and sewerage, per capita Government Snowfall Data Reporting Project snow season. economic significance study, The Economic grant income and gate entry charges. The Council again collected and collated the daily Significance of the Australian Alpine Resorts. The study shows that Victorian Board charges SnowSafe snow reports produced by the Victorian Snow update showed that the contribution of the compare favourably with equivalent charges Council has again supported this important Reporting Service. Council also maintains 2007 winter season to Victorian gross state imposed by adjacent municipalities and the snow safety program. New management the historical records. The daily snow depth product was $400 million (an increase of 5.7 New South Wales Alpine Resorts. The report, arrangements have been put in place with statistics are a vital tool for promoting per cent over the 2005 winter season) and Property and User Charges at Alpine Resorts the Australian Ski Patrol Association visitation and long-term development 4,937 annual equivalent jobs (an increase of and Victorian Municipalities, was published in agreeing to take on the administrative planning of the Alpine Resorts. The collected 5.0 per cent over the 2005 winter season). The July 2008 and reprinted with corrections in support role, ending a period of uncertainty. data was included in Council’s Winter 2007 results were included in the Winter 2007 End of August 2008. End of Season Report. Season Report. Infrastructure Improvement Promotion of Alpine Resorts Winter End of Season Report Council continued to facilitate access to Economic Significance Study – Part 2 The Board for Alpine Resorts Tourism geotechnical risk mitigation funding. A Using both historical and current information During the reporting period Council prepared (‘BART’) includes representatives of the data base of Alpine Resort infrastructure collected by the Council on winter visitation a brief to undertake a Part 2 Economic Council, Boards and Tourism Victoria and proposals was maintained and used and snow depth, the Council published its Significance Study. In economic terms the brings together key groups to promote to prepare a consolidated database second annual report, the Victorian Alpine Part 2 project was designed to look at the the Victorian Alpine Resorts. The Council encompassing all Alpine Resorts for use in Resorts Winter 2007 End of Season Report in ‘hard to value’ items and non-consumptive remains an active participant of BART, with discussions with relevant State and Federal April 2008. The report consolidates into a values for which no reliable estimates are the Council Chairperson and the Executive Ministers and funding bodies. readily accessible single document a wealth presently available. It was intended to Officer both representing Council on the of detailed information that will assist those complement the study published in 2006, Board. Council’s representatives have Affordable and Key Worker involved in the planning, use and development which looked at the readily identifiable use continued to advocate greater emphasis on Housing Concepts of the Alpine Resorts – as well as being of values. Council circulated the brief to all all-season tourism by BART and supported A one day workshop was held as a Council great interest to snow sports enthusiasts. It public and private partners who participated BART’s work in international promotion. initiative designed to break an apparent provides graphical representation of the 2007 in the previous study. Unfortunately support impasse in the lack of housing for key National Landscapes season as well as 10-year trends at individual has not been forthcoming. In the absence workers at the Alpine Resorts. Around 50 Council has actively pursued ‘National Alpine Resorts, with consolidated visitation of such support, Council, subsequent to the participants worked together to identify Landscape’ status for the Alps to enhance statistics for Victoria and commentary. The reporting period, determined to defer the issues and explore solutions, led by a national marketing opportunities. This economic significance study update results project indefinitely. professional facilitator and inspired by a developing program of Tourism Australia and the annual snow reporting data were small number of practitioners from other Comparative Study of Costs at and Parks Australia aims to identify also included. sectors and overseas. Alpine Resorts and Selected Victorian Australia’s iconic landscapes which, Municipalities through a partnership between tourism and A consultant was engaged by Council to conservation, will be promoted as the best undertake a comparative study of property of Australia to the global target audience of and user charges at selected Alpine Resorts ‘Experience Seekers’. Council representatives in Victoria and New South Wales and have been working closely with other like

Alpine Resorts Co-ordinating Council Annual Report 2007–2008 11 Environmental Management

Sustainability Forum Sustainable Energy Use Social Key Performance Indicators To further foster a culture of sustainability Council developed a major funding Progress on the development of social Key across the Alpine Resorts sector, Council proposal to assist Boards promote energy Performance Indicators was slower than ran its fourth Sustainability Forum. This efficiency in their Resorts. The submission anticipated. Following a similar process year’s theme was “Creating Sustainable sought funding for an Energy Audit to that undertaken by the development Alpine Communities”. Delegates included Grants Program that would offer financial of Environment KPIs, public comments a strong contingent from Alpine Resort assistance to the participants by covering were sought on draft proposals and on land managers and lift companies, and 50% of the costs of an energy audit for their the research report. Submissions were also attracted delegates from a number on-mountain premises. It was proposed analysed, but a need for much further work of the smaller on-mountain businesses that each participant would receive an audit was identified. Work will continue on this and a range of umbrella groups and report which outlined actions that would project in the coming year. organisations. International keynote reduce energy consumption, with matching Environmental Officers Forum speaker, Dr Hanspeter Danuser, the CEO funding offered to implement the audit Council has continued to foster the of St. Moritz in Switzerland, shared his recommendations. The funding proposal Environmental Officers Forum, an informal extensive knowledge and experience in was submitted to Sustainability Victoria in network of environmental officers and developing leading edge environmental September 2007. managers working in the Victorian Alpine programs, including St Moritz’s highly Environment Key Performance Indicators Resorts. A primary focus of the Forum successful Clean Energy project, as well as Building on the work undertaken in over the year has been the Environmental in housing programs for Alpine Resort staff 2006‑07, Council reviewed public Key Performance Indicators of Victoria’s and year-round residents. An interactive submissions received on the draft Alpine Alpine Resorts. The Forum has discussed ‘hypothetical’ session, led by media Resort environmental Key Performance methodologies to implement the KPIs presenter Rob Gell, offered insights from Indicators (‘KPIs’) and, following further across all Alpine Resorts and designed a a panel of industry experts on approaches consultation with the Boards, adopted carbon calculator spreadsheet that can be to achieving sustainability. The Forum a set of KPIs. Council ensured that the used to ensure consistent results. The first concluded with workshops-topics covering recommended KPIs were consistent with round of Environmental KPI reporting is economic and social issues, key worker the Government’s 2003 reform of the due in October 2008. housing, and the possibilities of nature- Victoria’s Alpine Resorts, were practical based and Indigenous tourism. and would allow the measurement of progress towards sustainability. Council’s recommendations were presented to the Minister who, with one modification, endorsed the recommendations. The adopted KPIs were published in April 2008.

12 Alpine Resorts Co-ordinating Council Annual Report 2007–2008 Alpine Resorts Co-ordinating Council Annual Report 2007–2008 13 Stewardship of Public Land Alpine Resorts 2020 Strategy Implementation, Review and Reporting

Governance, Support and Advocacy Registration of Alpine Resort Leases Alpine Resorts Commission – Victorian Ski Implementation Reporting Much of the Council’s work was again Council maintained liaison with the DSE Association Agreement Rental Review Council has continued to co-ordinate undertaken through its committees and and Boards over the development of At the request of the Minister, Council the implementation of the Alpine Resorts special purpose project groups. Council guidelines to assist the implementation of led and facilitated the six-yearly review 2020 Strategy. A report of Council’s staff continued to work closely with the Minister’s response to the Council’s of rentals under the Alpine Resorts survey of each of the agencies with Council Members to service day to day Alpine Resorts – Registration of Leases – Commission – Victorian Ski Association defined implementation responsibilities requirements. A corporate plan was Recommendations report. The Guidelines Agreement. The Agreement, which was was compiled. It provides a status report developed to guide the Council’s work, and were officially launched at a workshop, made in 1990 between the then land of each of the 96 Actions defined in the following Ministerial endorsement, made jointly organised by the Council and manager and a peak user body, contains Strategy. The report was web-published publicly available. An annual report was DSE, held on a rescheduled date in July provisions for the review and determination in May 2008. prepared and published. 2008. Over 30 practitioners attended the of site rental, including determination by Five-year Review workshop. the Minister of an ‘industry-wide ceiling’. Council’s two key websites were The Alpine Resorts (Management) Act Council and Boards undertook extensive maintained and kept up to date. Inter-resort Co-operation 1997 provides that a review of the Alpine consultation with relevant statewide The Council’s main website is Inter-resort co-operation remained a Resorts Strategic Plan take place at the industry associations, and on-mountain www.arcc.vic.gov.au. It provides ready focus for Council, and it provided forums end of five years. During the reporting industry groups and stakeholders, access to a range of publications and for promoting capacity building and period Council commenced planning for respectively. After considering information on the Council’s activities and knowledge sharing between the Alpine the first five-yearly review of the Alpine all submissions received, Council projects. In addition it has taken the lead Resorts. Council, in supporting inter- Resort 2020 Strategy. It considered a draft prepared a comprehensive report with role in developing the Keep Winter Cool resort co-operation, has consciously sought review process and work plan that would recommendations which was forwarded to website www.keepwintercool.com.au. to engage in projects which are seen as see Council present a revised plan to the the Minister for consideration. beneficial to all Alpine Resorts, highlighting Minister during the 2009-10 financial year. On occasion Council makes submissions issues of common interest. Council has not progressed this matter to various inquiries led by others and the to the extent that it had hoped, however, Chairman and Executive Officer present work will continue on this project in the at relevant conferences and forums. coming year. Throughout the year Council’s Chairperson and the Executive Officer met regularly with key stakeholders and decision makers, and briefed media representatives on statewide Alpine Resort issues.

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Climate Change Resort Use and Visitation Vibrant Resorts Stewardship of Public Land 2007-08 Performance Indicator Achievement 2007-08 Performance Indicator Achievement 2007-08 Performance Indicator Achievement 2007-08 Performance Indicator Achievement At least two new Keep Winter Partnerships were developed Visitor satisfaction approach A comprehensive report was Publish a report of the 2007 Report published and released at Expectations of the Council While Council’s agreed program Cool partnership programs with the Victorian Government’s adopted by January 2008. prepared early in 2008, with a winter season by March 2008 the Alpine Resorts Sustainability members and Minister met. was delivered at a high level, developed. Black Balloons Campaign final set of questions adopted in (including collated snowfall Forum in April 2008. it provided hard to measure and with the organisers of June 2008. data). ‘expectations’ in a rigorous Australia’s premier international Publish a report of the 2007 Report published and released at Stage 2 Economic Significance Not achieved. Council had manner. cross country ski race, the winter season by March 2008 the Alpine Resorts Sustainability Study commenced by end of difficulty in obtaining the Communication plan prepared. Achieved. Kangaroo Hoppet. (including collated winter visitor Forum in April 2008. September 2007. support of anticipated partners Inclusion of the Victorian Agreement of the Boards was Keep Winter Cool ‘collateral’ Achieved. Keep Winter Cool numbers). for the study. Alpine Resorts into the inter- obtained, as was approval prominent at all Victorian collateral developed by Council Forward recommendations for Resolution of issues raised Comparative costs study Achieved. Key findings were governmental Australian in principle from MOU Alpine Resorts. was also prominent in NSW and an all season pass to the Minister by some Boards pushed the completed by June 2008. reported at the Sustainability National Parks MoU. partners. A final decision was, Tasmanian resorts. by November 2007. achievement date back to March Forum in April 2008. The however, deferred pending the 2008, however, agreement was consultant’s report has been Government’s response to the reached and the new passes subsequently published SSA Review of governance rolled out in time for the 2008 (in July/August 2008). arrangements of the Victorian Development of the Resorts winter season. Over time, increased number All Alpine Resorts now offer a Alpine Resorts. 2007-08 Performance Indicator Achievement Publish summer walks brochure The ‘Great Walks to Great of events and off-season program of events, with trends Overtime, identified as a key Council continues to be Access roads declared by All necessary impediments by September 2007. Views’ brochure was released occupancy. in off-season occupancy positive, advocate and spokesbody for the requested to comment on climate June 2008. resolved, with road declaration at the Kangaroo Hoppet, in but with overall numbers Victorian Alpine Resort sector. change issues and participate in scheduled for the end of the August 2007. still low. conferences and policy-making 2008 snow season. Summer visitor survey The survey guidelines were forums. Improved SnowSafe governance Achieved. implemented by October 2007. distributed in October 2007. arrangements in place. The survey commenced Cup Weekend. Environmental Management Affordable and Key Worker Housing Key Worker Housing Workshop Alpine Resorts 2020 Strategy Implementation, Over time, an increase in visitor Average winter and summer 2007-08 Performance Indicator Achievement workshop, or other facilitating held December 2007. Review and Reporting event held. satisfaction, winter visitor visitor trends are positive. Successful Sustainability Forum Achieved. Sustainability numbers and summer visitor Visitor satisfaction still to held – with over 100 participants Forum held April 2008, with 2007-08 Performance Indicator Achievement Overtime, upgraded roads, new Continued progress being made, numbers. be recorded. and all costs covered. 130 participants in attendance. Implementation status report Results of the 2007 survey were road signage, year road presence with a range of new works under Costs were covered with a small released by end of year. web-published in May 2008. of emergency services and way and completed. surplus made. improved public infrastructure. 2020 Strategy Review Project Achieved. Energy audit funding bid Achieved. Brief and Work Plan finalised by prepared and submitted before June 2008 deadline. Over time, 2020 Strategy Objective still being pursued. Over time, energy use per visitor Still to be measured. Review well underway by day decreased. May 2009.

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1 Keep Winter Cool Game Postcard; 2 All Resorts Season Entry Pass; 3 Environmental Key Performance Indicators for Victoria’s Alpine Resorts; 4 Alpine Resorts 2020 Strategy Implementation Report March 2007; 5 Victorian Alpine Resorts Summer 2006‑07 Vehicle Counting Survey Report; 6 Property and User Charges at Alpine Resorts and Victorian Municipalities; 7 Victorian Alpine Resoirts Winter 2007 End of Season Report; 8 Alpine Resorts Sustainability Forum 2008 – Impromptu alpenhorn performance; 9 Alpine Resorts Sustainability Forum The Council receives its funding mainly Five Year Financial Summary 2008 – Keep Winter Cool Ambassador Jacqui Cooper with by way of contributions from the Boards. Council Chairperson. 2007-08 2006-07 2005-06 2004-05 2003-04 Its major expense items arise from the cost of the provision of administrative Revenue from Board contributions 490,904 466,930 466,898 413,959 298,344 services (comprising salaries and on costs), Other revenue 69,214 138,139 200,008 80,817 3,051 1 2 Members fees and expenses, and projects. Total revenue 560,118 605,069 666,906 494,776 301,395 Operating expenses 615,258 556,616 576,084 468,384 294,097 Net operating result (55,140) 48,453 90,822 26,392 7,338 Total assets 198,489 226,512 191,881 452,641 956,849 Total liabilities 35,679 8,562 22,384 373,966 4,566

In the financial year ending June 2008, the Council’s result from ordinary activities was mainly affected by: • a CPI increase in Board contributions and operating costs; • reduced revenue from project partners, reflecting the completion of a major project;

• increased allocations to a range of minor projects and to the Keep Winter Cool climate change 3 4 5 6 7 awareness program; and • an increased level of discounted Sustainability Forum delegate fees. During the year the Council successfully conducted an Alpine Resorts Sustainability Forum which generated $4,943 in net revenue. Expenses related to the Key Worker Housing Workshop were $5926. In general, delivery of services was in line with the Council’s financial plan, although the anticipated $100,000 Stage 2 Economic Significance Study did not proceed, and a range of cost savings and deferred projects, resulted in expenditure being under budget. Revenue from the Keep Winter Cool climate change awareness program partners was less than anticipated, while a favourable level of bank interest was obtained. The net operating result has been covered by reserves accumulated by Council, in line with Council’s corporate plan. There were no significant changes in financial position during the year, nor major changes in assets, and Council is not aware of any issues that would impact on its future performance. Detailed financial information about the performance of the Council is contained in the financial reports contained elsewhere in this report.

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18 Alpine Resorts Co-ordinating Council Annual Report 2007–2008 Alpine Resorts Co-ordinating Council Annual Report 2007–2008 19 The Council Organisational Structure and Corporate Governance Arrangements

Establishment, Objectives and Functions (‘Boards’) in achieving the Government’s vision of Relationships Organisational Structure The Council was established in accordance with the ‘four season, vibrant, sustainable resorts’. The Council relies on the provision of a range of The Council reports to the Minister for Environment Minister provisions of the Alpine Resorts (Management) Act 1997 administrative support services by DSE – principally and Climate Change and is led by a Chairperson (the Act) and is a statutory body corporate. During the Council’s Vision the allocation of staff – and, to formalise this appointed by the Governor in Council. The Council To inspire generations of Australians, and international reporting period there were three Responsible Ministers relationship, a formal Memorandum of Understanding Department of Sustainability Alpine Resort operates by holding regular meetings and undertaking for the Council: the Hon John Thwaites MP, Minister visitors, to experience and value the excitement, was signed. The Council also developed a Memorandum and Environment Management Boards work through a committee structure. It is supported by for Water, Environment and Climate Change (1 July energy, splendour, tranquillity and heritage of the of Understanding with Parks Victoria to further a small secretariat managed by an Executive Officer. Victorian Alps. Alpine Resorts 2007 to 30 July 2007), the Hon John Brumby MP, co-operation between the two organisations and Co-ordinating Council Minister for Water, Environment and Climate Change avoid potential overlap of research activities. Council Chair: Andrew Fairley Council Membership Council’s Mission Section 17 of the Act provides that the Council consists (31 July 2007 to 3 August 2007) and the Hon Gavin To drive responsible use of Victoria’s Alpine Resorts by: also decided to formalise its relationship with the Jennings MLC, Minister for Environment and Climate Australian Alps Liaison Committee and agreed to seek of the Chairperson and four members appointed by • building knowledge of their unique values, assets the Governor in Council and the Chairpersons of each Change (4 August 2007 to 30 June 2008). and opportunities; the inclusion of the Victorian Alpine Resorts onto Audit Committee Chair: John Dyson Board. The current Council was appointed in April • developing strong stakeholder partnerships, through the Schedule of the Australian Alps National Parks The statutory functions of the Council are set out in Memorandum of Understanding. 2007 for a term of three years. In the year of review Mrs Section 18 of the Act. The functions were significantly programs and projects; Judy Ward resigned as the Chairperson of the Falls expanded as a result of legislative changes that came • promoting proactive environmental and cultural In undertaking its functions, the Council actively Creek Alpine Resort Management Board and, in line stewardship; into effect in May 2004. participates in a number of associated bodies: Sustainability and with the Act, was replaced on the Council by the Falls Co-operation Committee All Seasons Committee Research Committee • working closely with individual Boards and other Benchmarking Committee • Board of Alpine Resort Tourism (BART); Chair: John Dyson Chair: Diana Patterson Chair: John Stanley Creek Board’s Deputy Chairperson, Mr David Shaw. In summary the Council’s functions are to: land managers including Parks Victoria; and • Keep Winter Cool Steering Committee; and Chair: Lincoln Kern There were no other changes in membership. • plan for and facilitate the establishment, • being an advocate for Alpine Resorts and the • Snow Safety Inc (SnowSafe). development, promotion, management and use of broader alpine industry. The Council members bring together considerable Alpine Resorts, including liaison with other parties; Council also negotiated a membership with the Tourism knowledge in relation to business management, legal • undertake research; Services Provided and Transport Forum (TTF), which will provide the issues, the alpine tourism industry, resort management The Council provides a focus for co-ordinated Executive Officer • review and co-ordinate implementation of the Victorian Alpine Resorts with access to TTF’s resources Brad Miles and land management. Alpine Resorts Strategic Plan; discussion and consultation on issues of broad and high level negotiation and policy skills. • monitor the development and implementation of concern to Alpine Resort stakeholders, an avenue Strategic Management Plans for each Alpine Resort; through which co-ordinated action can occur and a mechanism for consultation with the Minister and Administrative and • attract investment for the improvement of Alpine Project Staff Resorts; through which the Minister may seek advice and refer • co-ordinate overall promotion of Alpine Resorts in matters for consideration. It has an important strategic conjunction with Tourism Victoria; planning role across Alpine Resorts and a monitoring • make recommendations to the Minister on matters responsibility for the strategic planning of individual related to the provision of services within the Alpine Alpine Resorts. The Council also has an ability to Resorts; and undertake promotion, research and the seeking of • make recommendations to the Minister on matters investment. It undertakes strategic research projects, as may be requested by the Minister. conducts forums and workshops, develops policy, runs awareness programs and fosters co-operation between The purpose of the Council is to undertake the functions the Boards. The Council does not provide any services as set out in the Act. It provides a source of independent of an operational nature in Alpine Resorts. advice to the Government, whilst working closely with relevant Government departments and agencies. The Council undertakes its functions in a manner that supports the Alpine Resort Management Boards

20 Alpine Resorts Co-ordinating Council Annual Report 2007–2008 Alpine Resorts Co-ordinating Council Annual Report 2007–2008 21 Andrew Fairley – Chairperson Lincoln Kern Chris Rose Council Meetings Sustainability Committee Meetings Attended Andrew has been the Chairperson of the Council since Lincoln is a trained ecologist with a keen interest Chris is currently Regional Manager Eastern Victoria The Council meets on a bi-monthly basis and held seven Council meetings during Lincoln Kern (Chair) 4 of 4 2004 and was a member of Falls Creek Alpine Resort in natural history, nature conservation, ecological for Parks Victoria. Chris has a long association with the reporting period. In addition members met on an as required, informal basis to Ralph Booth 3 of 4 Management Board for 6 years before appointment. restoration and land use planning. Lincoln has worked Victoria’s Alpine Resorts including implementing progress specific issues, such as Corporate Planning. During the reporting period, Andrew Fairley 3 of 4 Andrew is a practicing equity and superannuation for Greening Australia, the National Trust’s Save the many partnership projects while managing the Alpine members attended meetings as follows: Diana Patterson 3 of 4 lawyer with Holding Redlich, and is also Chairman of Bush Program and the Shire of Wellington. He started National Park for the past 9 years. Prior to joining John Stanley 4 of 4 Meetings Attended Zoos Victoria. He is a frequent speaker on sustainable his own company, Practical Ecology P/L, in 1993, and is Parks Victoria, Chris was Regional Manager in Andrew Fairley 7 of 7 Co-operation Committee Meetings Attended tourism issues and is a current Board Member of currently its manager and principal consultant. Lincoln Tasmania and worked closely with the Tasmanian ski Ralph Booth 6 of 7 John Dyson (Chair) (Chairperson, Mount Buller Ecotourism Australia and The International Eco grew up in the American Midwest and acquired an industry including several years on the Ben Lomond John Dyson 3 of 7 and Mount Stirling Board) 1 of 3 Tourism Society. Andrew is a keen skier. affinity for mountains through travels in the Western Advisory Board. Chris is a keen skier and active Lincoln Kern 5 of 7 Jim Atteridge (CEO, Mount Hotham Board) 1 of 3 USA and the Himalayas. After almost 19 years as a participant in the tourism industry in Victoria. Ralph Booth Diana Patterson 5 of 7 Victorian, he now spends a lot of time in the Victorian Ralph Booth (Chairperson, Lake Mountain Board Geoffrey Provis 5 of 7 Ralph is the Chairperson of the Lake Mountain Board Alps in all seasons. David Shaw (2 October 2007 to 30 June 2008) and Chairperson, Mount Baw Baw Board) 3 of 3 and the Mount Baw Baw Board. He is one of the David is a lawyer and has been a life long visitor to the Chris Rose 5 of 7 Andrew Fairley (Council Chairperson) 1 of 3 founding directors of QMT, a public sector research Diana Patterson Australian Alps. He was appointed as Deputy Chair David Shaw 3 of 5 Phil Nunn (CEO, Mount Buller and Mount Stirling Board) 2 of 3 and advisory organisation, which also manages Diana is a former Chairperson of the Mount Buller of the Falls Creek Alpine Resort Management Board John Stanley 6 of 7 Ross Passalaqua (CEO, Falls Creek Board) 3 of 3 Australian Carbon Managers and the Green Visitor Alpine Resort Management Board. Diana is a former in 2001 and became Acting Chair, and a member of Judy Ward 2 of 2 Geoffrey Provis (Chairperson, Mount Hotham Board) 2 of 3 Program. In addition, Ralph owned and operated member of the Victorian Catchment Management the Council, in October 2007. As a lawyer, David has Richard Rogerson (CEO, Lake Mountain Board) 2 of 3 Committees the corporate advisory firm, Quark Management Council. She has experience in both state and local worked for the Commonwealth and as a partner in David Shaw Council has formed five Committees to assist it carry out its functions. Further Technologies, for 6 years, which provided business government as a director in the Department of the law firm, Holding Redlich. He has specialised in (from 2 October 2007) (Acting Chairperson Falls Creek Board) 1 of 2 information about the purposes of each Committee is available on the Council’s management & corporate advisory services to both Sustainability and Environment and as a past Chief trade practices law, employment law, industrial law Leona Turra (CEO, Mount Baw Baw Board) 3 of 3 website. Each operates under an adopted Term of Reference or Charter. The public and private sector clients. Prior to starting Executive Officer of Surf Coast Shire. Diana is a and administrative law. David brings this background Judy Ward Members and regular invitees of these Committees and attendance over the year this corporate advisory company, Ralph worked for management consultant who was the first woman to and experience to both the Falls Creek Board and the (to 1 October 2007) (Chairperson, Falls Creek Board) 0 of 1 ending 30 June 2008, are as follows: 13 years as a senior executive with the Department manage an Antarctic research station at Mawson and Council. He has a particular interest in the impact Research Committee Meetings Attended of Treasury and Finance in a variety of roles in maintains an involvement in Antarctic tourism. Diana that the various components of Government have on All Seasons Committee Meetings Attended John Stanley (Chair) 5 of 5 debt management, liability management, asset and is an active alpine and cross country skier, bushwalker the management and development of Victorian Alpine Chris Rose (Chair to 4 June 2008) 1 of 1 Ralph Booth (from 5 June 2008) 1 of 1 investment management, risk management and financial and mountain biker. Resorts. Diana Patterson (Chair from 5 June 2008) 1 of 1 Andrew Fairley 3 of 5 and budget reform. Ralph is a keen cyclist and a ‘lapsed’ Ralph Booth (from 5 June 2008) 0 of 0 Geoffrey Provis John Stanley Lincoln Kern 4 of 5 cross-country skier. Andrew Fairley 1 of 1 Geoff is Chairperson of the Mount Hotham Alpine John has been involved in applied economic and social Geoffrey Provis 3 of 5 John Stanley 1 of 1 John Dyson Resort Management Board. He is a solicitor and has research for many years both in state government and John is the Chairperson of the Mount Buller and worked in worker’s compensation and insurance as a consultant. John is the Executive Director of Audit Committee Meetings Attended Mount Stirling Alpine Resort Management Board. litigation. Geoff was the 2007 President of the Law Bus Association Victoria and has previously chaired John Dyson (Chair) 3 of 3 He is an investment principal of Starfish Ventures, a Institute of Victoria, having previously served as Victorian recycling programs. He is a Director of Ralph Booth 3 of 3 venture capital fund management company based in President in 1998. He is also a sessional Commissioner Metlink, the public transport marketing body for Andrew Fairley 3 of 3 Melbourne. John is a former General Manager of the of the Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation Melbourne. John is a keen skier. Australian arm of a multinational investment firm. He and Member of the Victorian Supreme Court Board of Note: All members satisfy the criteria for ‘independent member’ as laid down in the Guidelines of is a member of the Securities Institute of Australia Examiners. Formerly a Director of the Lord Mayors Judy Ward (1 July 2007 to 1 October 2007) the Financial Management Compliance Framework issued by the Department of Treasury and and the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Charitable Fund and the Law Aid Trust, Geoff has At the time of her Council membership, Judy was Finance in June 2003. John is an active skier and has a long association with taken a keen interest in legal organisations over many the Chairperson of the Falls Creek Alpine Resort Mount Buller. years. He has been associated with Mount Hotham for Management Board, a member of the VicForests Board, 15 years. a University Council and a board member of a number of not for profit bodies. Judy, a chartered accountant and former partner of PricewaterhouseCoopers, has 25 years experience working with major Australian and multinational corporations and businesses over a wide range of industries. Judy is an enthusiastic skier.

22 Alpine Resorts Co-ordinating Council Annual Report 2007–2008 Alpine Resorts Co-ordinating Council Annual Report 2007–2008 23 Other Information

Human Resource Management and which all staff working for the Council are required to Statement of Availability of Other Information Details of Major Public Relations and Promotional Details of Publications Produced Disclosures under the Whistleblowers Protection Public Administration Values meet. Staff selection processes ensure that applicants All of the following additional information is retained Activities Publications produced by the Council during the Act 2001 The Council does not directly employ any on-going are assessed and evaluated fairly and equitably on the by the Accountable Officer (the Executive Officer) There were no major promotional, public relations reporting period were: The Whistleblowers Protection Act 2001 encourages and staff. Secretariat support is provided by officers of the basis of key selection criteria and other accountabilities and can be made available on request to the relevant and marketing activities undertaken by the entity to • Alpine Resorts 2020 Strategy Implementation assists people in making disclosures of improper Strategy and Governance Branch of DSE attached to without discrimination. A formal induction program is Ministers, Members of Parliament and the public, develop community awareness of the Council and Report March 2007 (web-published only, conduct by public officers and public bodies. The Act the Council. The salary and on-cost of these officers provided for each new staff member. It is committed subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act its services undertaken during the reporting period. May 2008); provides protection to people who make disclosures in is reimbursed to DSE by the Council. Brad Miles to the fair and reasonable treatment of staff. Staff have 1982, as outlined under FRD 22B. A communications plan was adopted to provide a • Alpine Resorts Co-ordinating Council 2006-07 accordance with the Act and establishes a system for was the Executive Officer of the Council for the availed themselves of ergonomic assessment, health framework for ensuring that information about the Annual Report; the matters disclosed to be investigated and rectifying whole of the reporting period. The Council has no check and vaccination services arranged by DSE. Compliance with the Building Act 1993 Council and Council projects are made available • ARCC Corporate Plan 2007-08 – 2009-10; action to be taken. The protected disclosure coordinator executives employed as a public service body head or Regular office safety audits are undertaken, including an In accordance with the requirements of the Directions to relevant stakeholders and target audiences in a • Environmental Key Performance Indicators for for DSE acts as an agent for the Council to receive other executive under Part 3, Division 5 of the Public annual testing of electrical appliances and the Council’s of the Minister for Finance, the annual report must strategic, timely and effective manner. In line with Victoria’s Alpine Resorts (April 2008); disclosures under the Act, and applies DSE procedures Administration Act 2004. vehicle has a set of recovery and safety equipment that include a statement about compliance with the building the Communications Plan, Council operates its own • Presentation to the 2008 Tourism Futures in managing disclosures. No disclosures have been is checked prior, and subsequent, to each snow season. and maintenance provisions of the Building Act 1993, for website: www.arcc.vic.gov.au. The website provides Conference (web-published only, June 2008); made to, or referred by, the Council during the As at 30 June 2008 the Council secretariat consisted There were no industrial accidents or industrial disputes publicly owned buildings under Council’s control. The the public with direct access to information about • Short Walks to Great Views (brochure, reporting period. of four staff: in the 12 months ending 30 June 2008. Council makes use of buildings and facilities controlled the activities of Council. It has been maintained and August 2007); • Brad Miles – Executive Officer by DSE to perform its functions and does not own or continuously kept up to date during the reporting • Summer 2007-08 Vehicle Counting Survey Report Disclosures of improper conduct by the Authority or • Alex Shilton – Principal Project Officer Community Inclusiveness control any government buildings. period. The Council has also been proactive in obtaining (June 2008); and its employees may be made to: • Hanut Dodd – Project Officer The Council is committed to policies, programs Michael Guarna, Consultancies media coverage for its activities, with coverage obtained • Victorian Alpine Resorts Winter 2007 • Rebecca Hartnett – Project Support Officer and strategies aimed at delivering culturally and in both regional and metropolitan media. End of Season Report (April 2008). Protected Disclosure Coordinator (part time) linguistically appropriate services to all Victorians. There were no consultancies undertaken by the DSE, PO Box 500, There has been no change in the number of ongoing The Council is also committed to involving Victoria’s Council during the reporting period that were in excess The following media releases were prepared and These publications are available to the public in hard East Melbourne Vic 3002. staff positions in the secretariat from the previous community, including seniors, people with disabilities, of $100,000. Two consultancies were undertaken that distributed during the past year: copy form from the Council at its contact address, as Telephone: 9637 8873 financial year. women, youth and Indigenous Victorians, in the involved fees of less than $100,000, a comparison • Alpine Visitors Save Energy and Fight Climate well as electronically through the Council’s website. Facsimile: 9637 8128 management and enjoyment of Victoria’s Alpine of occupier and user charges at ski resorts and Change (4 June 2008); In addition Council completed its report on the Email: [email protected] During the year, Council farewelled Jacqui Hickey Resorts. All staff have completed cultural awareness municipalities, undertaken by Saturn Corporate • Australian Ski Resorts Can Manage Climate Property and User Charges at Alpine Resorts and as Project Officer and Alice Daly as Administrative training, which assists develop a greater awareness of Resources Pty Ltd, and an update of the economic Change (29 May 2008); Victorian Municipalities, which was released in Alternatively, disclosures of improper conduct or Support Officer and welcomed Hanut Dodd (Project the issues facing Indigenous communities. Council has contribution of Victorian Alpine Resorts, undertaken • Jacqui Cooper Becomes a KWC Ambassador July 2008. Council’s Report and Recommendations detrimental action by Council staff may also be made Officer) and Rebecca Hartnett (Project Support continued to work with the Boards as they implement by the National Institute of Economic and Industry (23 May 2008); of its ARC‑VSA Agreement 2007 Rental Review was directly to the Ombudsman: Officer). The Council also engaged the services of actions of the Alpine Resorts 2020 Strategy which aim to Research (NIEIR). Total fees incurred in 2007-08 were • 2007 Snow Season One of Victoria’s Best completed but has not, to date, been published. The Ombudsman Victoria Anna Anderson (through Dixon Appointments) obtain positive Indigenous cultural outcomes. $19,745 (exclusive of GST). (1 May 2008); GPO Box 469, Melbourne Vic 3000. for approximately three months to assist with the Details of Shares Held Telephone: 9613 5212 Declarations of Pecuniary Interests • Inspiring messages from St. Moritz at the Alpine organisation of the Council’s Alpine Sustainability Council sought, and analysed, submissions to its Resorts Sustainability Forum (24 April 2008); No shares are held by senior officers or Members as Toll free: 1800 500 509. Forum and the roll-out of the 2008 Keep Winter Cool research report ‘Defining and Measuring Social Declarations of pecuniary interests have been duly nominee or held beneficially in the statutory authority completed by all relevant officers. A Register of Pecuniary • An Exciting Program Lined Up for the 2008 Alpine Freedom of Information climate change awareness program. Council also Performance in Victoria’s Alpine Resorts: Identification Resorts Sustainability Forum (9 April 2008); or subsidiary as there are no shares issued. enjoyed the services of Peter Sizeland, an officer of the of Potential Social Key Performance Indicators’. Interest Declarations is retained by the Executive Officer The Freedom of Information Act 1982 allows the public (the Council’s Accountable Officer) and is available • New for 2008 – All Resorts Season Entry Pass Disclosure of Major Contracts a right of access to documents held by the Council. Department of Sustainability and Environment, who This Report, amongst other things, proposes ways (9 April 2008); acted as the Council’s Finance Manager. of measuring progress in addressing social inclusion on request to the relevant Ministers, Members of Government policy requires disclosure of all contracts Freedom of Information requests are made in writing Parliament and the public, subject to the provisions of • Short Walks to Great Views at Alpine Resorts greater than $10 million dollars in value. No major describing the documents requested and including and equity and social capital and includes potential (12 November 2007); Council’s operations are managed in accordance with performance measures regarding responses to cultural the Freedom of Information Act 1982. contracts were entered into by Council during the payment of the $22.70 application fee. Further charges DSE procedures and guidelines for human resource • Catch the Bus and Save the Snow reporting period. may be payable. FOI fees and charges are not subject diversity, women, youth and Indigenous affairs. Work Details of Changes in Contributions (1 November 2007); and management, code of conduct, occupational health will continue on this project in the coming year. to GST. Requests to the Council are administered by and safety, employment policies, dispute resolution Details of changes in contributions to Council’s • Alpine Audit Reports (12 October 2007). DSE (and should be sent to the Freedom of Information processes, and industrial relations. In addition, Council operations are reported in Note 3 of the Financial Officer, DSE, PO Box 500 East Melbourne, Victoria, Reports. Copies of each of these media releases are available from has adopted a ‘Financial Code of Practice for Staff’ the Council’s website. 3002). The Council’s Principal Officer is Andrew Fairley, and its Authorised Officer, Michael Guarna, Other promotional and marketing activity undertaken the latter who can be contacted on 9637 8873. In by the Council included working with Tourism Victoria the reporting period no requests for information and the Boards on the conduct of a marketing program were received. for Victoria’s Alpine Resorts. This program was co‑ordinated through BART. The Council contributed $15,000 to this program.

24 Alpine Resorts Co-ordinating Council Annual Report 2007–2008 Alpine Resorts Co-ordinating Council Annual Report 2007–2008 25 Risk Management Financial Reports Operating Statement Attestation

Reporting Requirements under Part II of the and the application of the public sector values. It was National Competition Policy To ensure that risks are being managed in a Statement by the Alpine For the Year Ended 30 June 2008 Freedom of Information Act 1982 also required to develop advice and recommendations In 1995, all Australian Governments (Federal, State consistent manner, public sector entities are Note 2008 2007 The organisational arrangements and functional regarding appropriate institutional, governance, and Territory) agreed to a ‘National Competition required to attest in annual reports that: Resorts Co-ordinating responsibilities of the Council are shown above. regulatory and administrative arrangements and other Policy’. The Council adheres to the principles of the Council Chairperson and $ $ The Council’s powers are drawn from the Alpine necessary matters related to the Terms of Reference, in National Competition Policy to ensure that any business • entities have in place risk management Resorts (Management) Act 1997. The Council held and particular the impacts of climate change on the small competition with private entities takes place in an processes consistent with the on Accountable Officer Revenue from maintained the following categories of documents: alpine resorts. environment where the Council has no competitive compliance with the Australian/New Operating Activities 3 560,118 605,069 • correspondence files; advantages. Zealand Risk Management Standard (or We hereby certify that the financial Council resolved to have a significant input into the Expenses from • minutes of the various meetings held by the equivalent designated standard); statements of the Alpine Resorts Co- review process, and took up the opportunity to make Office-based Environmental Impacts Operating Activities 4 615,258 556,616 Council; and • these processes are effective in controlling ordinating Council, comprising an Operating • project reports and related statistical information. submissions in writing as well as orally. A substantive The Government’s aim of improved environmental written submission was prepared and provided to the management is supported by a requirement that the risks to a satisfactory level; and Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Net Result for the Project reports and general information related to the SSA in March 2008. Council’s submission responded Departments disclose their ongoing performance in • a responsible body or audit committee Statement, Statement of Recognised Income Reporting Period (55,140) 48,453 Council are available for inspection at the Council’s to a Call for Submissions Paper, released by the SSA in managing and reducing the environmental impacts of and Expense and Notes to the financial verifies that view. Total Changes in contact address. This literature is also available by mail January 2008, detailed advantages and disadvantages their office-based activities. The Council makes use statements have been prepared in accordance Equity other than at a minimal charge. The Council’s annual report and of current and proposed approaches as well as provided of DSE offices and facilities to perform its functions The Council has a risk management policy with the Directions of the Minister for key policy documents and project reports can also be a range of factual information. The SSA provided its and the reporting requirement of these offices is met those resulting from and strategy in place that is reviewed and Finance under the Financial Management Act found on the Council’s website – www.arcc.vic.gov.au. report to the Minister in June 2008. At the time of by DSE. The Council secretariat participates fully in a transactions with the updated annually. 1994 and applicable Accounting Standards. Any person seeking access to a particular document writing, the SSA report and recommendations have not range of environmental programs undertaken by DSE Victorian Government produced by the Council should write to the Council, been released nor made available to Council. including: Alpine Resorts Co-ordinating Council In our opinion, the financial statements as owner 8 (55,140) 48,453 describing in as much detail as possible, the nature of • separation of reusable, recyclable, compostable and I, Andrew Fairley, certify that the Alpine the document required. In addition, DSE engaged KPMG to undertake an landfill waste; present fairly the financial transactions for the Resorts Co-ordinating Council has risk The above Operating Statement should be read in audit into personal expenses and reimbursement policies • use of Green Power and use of a three-star Green year ended 30 June 2008 and the financial Information Privacy conjunction with the accompanying notes. and processes of Victoria’s Alpine Resorts. The audit Vehicle Guide rated four cylinder vehicle; management processes in place consistent position of the Council as at 30 June 2008 The Information Privacy Act 2000 deals with the manner encompassed the Council as well as the five Boards. • use of flow restricted taps and waterless urinals; with the Australian/New Zealand Risk and of its operations and its cash flows for in which public and private sector organisations may Council gave the auditors full access to its accounts and • use of recycled paper and use of duplex printing; Management Standard and an internal control record, use, store and disclose information collected the year. records and assisted as requested. The audit review • environmentally sustainable fitouts; and from individuals. The Council is committed to system is in place that enables the executive of Council was comprehensive. It found no matters • regular use by staff of public transport, cycling or At the date of signing, we are not aware of upholding and implementing the Privacy Principles set to understand, manage and satisfactorily of impropriety, no deliberate breaches of policy or walking to and from work. out in the legislation. The full Council acts as a Privacy procedures and no inappropriate reimbursements or control risk exposures. The Council’s Audit any circumstances which would render any Committee. No complaints were handled by the Privacy transactions. KPMG made five recommendations for Overseas Visits Undertaken and Risk Management Committee verifies particulars included in the financial statements Committee during the reporting period. minor improvements to Council’s current processes, all No overseas visits were undertaken as part of the this assurance and that the risk profile of to be misleading or inaccurate. of which have been implemented. official business of the Council during the year ending Major External Reviews the Alpine Resorts Co-ordinating Council 30 June 2008. In October 2007, the Minister for Environment Major Research and Development Activities has been critically reviewed within the last and Climate Change, pursuant to Section 50 of No major (i.e. costing over $100,000) research projects Victorian Industry Participation Policy 12 months. the Public Administration Act 2004, directed the State were undertaken during the 2007-08 financial year. In October 2003, the Victorian Parliament passed Services Authority (SSA) to conduct a review “of During the reporting year, the Council, in close the Victorian Industry Participation Policy Act 2003 which Andrew Fairley Brad Miles the effectiveness of the institutional and governance collaboration with the five Boards, commenced a requires public bodies and Departments to report on the Chairperson Accountable Officer arrangements of Victoria’s alpine resort areas”. The summer vehicle counting survey and continued its implementation of the Victorian Industry Participation 4 August 2008 4 August 2008 arrangements to be covered included those of the on going reporting of snow season performance. Policy (VIPP). Departments and public bodies are Andrew Fairley Council as well as the five Boards. The SSA was Its investigation into appropriate environmental required to apply VIPP in all tenders over $3 million asked to consider institutional, governance and key performance indicators concluded, with a in metropolitan Melbourne and $1 million in regional Chairperson accountability arrangements (including legislation, recommendation made to the Minister. All of Victoria. The Council did not have any tenders over 4 August 2008 entity structures, performance management and these activities are reported on elsewhere in this $1 million in the 12 months ending 30 June 2008. reporting, and relationships with other entities, local Annual Report. government and the Minister for Planning), financial management, asset management and land management,

26 Alpine Resorts Co-ordinating Council Annual Report 2007–2008 Alpine Resorts Co-ordinating Council Annual Report 2007–2008 27 Balance Sheet Cash Flow Statement Statement of Recognised Notes to and forming part of the Income and Expense Financial Statements

As at 30 June 2008 For the Year Ended 30 June 2008 For the Year Ended 30 June 2008 Note 1. Significant Accounting Policies (d) Cash and Cash Equivalents Receivables and payables are stated Note 2008 2007 Note 2008 2007 Note Retained Total (a) General For purposes of the Cash Flow inclusive of GST. The net amount of $ $ $ $ Earnings These financial statements are a general Statement, cash includes short term GST recoverable from, or payable to, the $ $ purpose financial report and have deposits at call which are readily ATO is included as part of receivables Current Assets Cash Flows from convertible to cash on hand and are or payables in the Balance Sheet. The Operating Activities At 1 July 2006 169,497 169,497 been prepared in accordance with the Cash and cash Financial Management Act 1994 and the subject to an insignificant risk of changes GST component of a receipt or payment equivalents 5 & 16 80,683 89,458 Cash Receipts 639,985 592,631 Add: Result for period 48,453 48,453 Directions issued by the Minister for in value, net of any outstanding bank is recognised on a gross basis in the Cash overdraft. Flow Statement. Prepayments 27,500 - Interest Received 25,631 16,409 At 30 June 2007 8 217,950 217,950 Finance under the Act, the Alpine Resorts (Management) Act 1997 and applicable Receivables 6 & 16 90,306 137,054 GST received from ATO 18,385 15,808 (e) Receivables (i) Going Concern Basis Australian accounting standards and Debtors are carried at amounts due. The Alpine Resorts Co-ordinating Total Current Assets 198,489 226,512 Cash Payments (656,214) (603,605) At 1 July 2007 217,950 217,950 other mandatory reporting requirements. There is no interest levied on overdue Council is dependent on the support Total Assets 198,489 226,512 GST paid to ATO (36,562) (43,150) Add: Result for period (55,140) (55,140) The financial report has been prepared debts. The Council’s stated terms in of the Mt. Buller and Mt Stirling, Mt. respect of amounts receivable are Hotham, Falls Creek, Lake Mountain and Current Liabilities Net cash inflow At 30 June 2008 8 162,810 162,810 to meet the requirements of Australian payment in full within 30 days. Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resort Management (outflows) from Accounting Standards. Payables 7 & 16 35,679 8,562 The above Statement of Recognised Income and Boards under the provisions of section 38 Operating Activities 9 (8,775) (21,907) (f) Payables Expense should be read in conjunction with the The financial report is compiled on an (af) of the Alpine Resorts (Management) Act Total Current Liabilities 35,679 8,562 Liabilities are recognised for amounts Net (Decrease) accompanying notes. accrual basis and a going concern basis 1997 to ensure that the Council is able to to be paid in the future for goods or Total Liabilities 35,679 8,562 Increase in Cash Held (8,775) (21,907) adopting the principles of historical cost meet its obligations as and when they are services received, whether or not billed accounting, except where otherwise due. In 2007-08 this obligation was given Net Assets 162,810 217,950 Cash at beginning of to the Council. The carrying amount of stated. force by Ministerial Direction under Financial Year 89,458 111,365 accounts payable approximates net fair Equity s36 of the Act and it is anticipated that a (b) Recognition of revenue value. Creditors are payable within 30 Accumulated Surplus 8 162,810 217,950 Cash at end of similar Direction will be made for 2008- Contribution payments are recognised days. Financial Year 5 80,683 89,458 09. Accordingly, the accounts have been Total Equity 8 162,810 217,950 as revenues when the Council gains prepared on a going concern basis. The above Cash Flow Statement should be read in control over the assets comprising the (g) Employee Costs and Entitlements The above Balance Sheet should be read in conjunction The Alpine Resorts Co-ordinating conjunction with the accompanying notes. contributions. (j) Rounding with the accompanying notes. Council does not directly employ staff. Unless otherwise stated, amounts in the All other revenue is brought to account as Council Members are paid an annual fee Statements have been rounded to the it is earned and where the services have in accordance with Government policy. nearest dollar. been provided. Council members who are employees (c) Contribution Payments of the Victorian Public Service are not (k) Comparatives Payments are made by the Mt. Buller and eligible to receive an annual fee for being Where practicable, comparative amounts Mt Stirling Alpine Resort Management a member of the Council. are presented and classified on a basis consistent with the current year. No Board, Mt. Hotham Alpine Resort (h) Goods and Services Tax amounts have been reclassified from the Management Board, Falls Creek Alpine Revenues, expenses and assets are previous year. Resort Management Board, Lake recognised net of the amount of goods Mountain Alpine Resorts Management and services tax (GST), except where (l) Prepayments Board and Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resorts the amount of the GST incurred is not A prepayment of $27,500 was made for Management Board to contribute to and recoverable from the Australian Tax an annual membership to the Tourism support the operation of the Council. Office (ATO). In these circumstances and Transport Forum for the period the GST is recognised as part of the cost 1 July 2008 to 30 June 2009. of acquisition of the asset or as part of an item of the expense.

28 Alpine Resorts Co-ordinating Council Annual Report 2007–2008 Alpine Resorts Co-ordinating Council Annual Report 2007–2008 29 Note 2. Financial Risk Management The liquidity risk exposure is due to Note 3: Revenue from Operating Note 4: Expenses from Operating Note 5: Cash and Cash Equivalents Note 8: Equity and Movements in Equity Objectives and Policies income from contributory bodies not Activities Activities Cash at end of the year, as shown in the Cash 2008 2007 (a) General being received by Council in a timely 2008 2007 2008 2007 Flow Statement, is reconciled to the related $ $ The Council’s activities expose it to manner to meet Council’s financial $ $ $ $ items in the Balance Sheet as follows: some financial risk. This note presents obligations. This is managed through (a) Accumulated Surplus information about the Council’s exposure the maintaining of a level of working Contribution Payments 490,904 466,930 Council Members Fees 65,436 66,491 2008 2007 Accumulated Surplus at $ $ to financial risk and the objectives, capital, tight cash flow management and Alpine Sustainability Forum 44,095 53,448 Audit fees paid or payable the beginning of the policies and processes for managing obtaining a Ministerial Direction under to Victorian Auditor General 4,900 4,500 Cash at Bank and on hand 80,683 89,458 Financial Year 217,950 169,497 Economic Significance this risk. the Alpine Resorts (Management Act) 1997 Study Contribution - 45,181 Promotion of Alpine Resorts 15,000 13,750 Cash at Bank and on hand 80,683 89,458 Net Result (55,140) 48,453 specifying contributions to be made The Council has the overall responsibility during the financial year. Other Income 5,110 22,664 Administration Services Accumulated Surplus for the establishment and oversight of the paid to the Department of at the end of the (c) Credit Risk Exposure. Interest 20,009 16,846 Council’s risk management framework. Sustainability and Note 6: Receivables Financial Year 162,810 217,950 Risk management is carried out under Credit risk represents the loss that Total Revenues from Environment 360,631 334,636 2008 2007 policies and a framework adopted by would be recognised if counter parties Total equity at end Operating Activities 560,118 605,069 $ $ the Council. Council’s Audit and Risk fail to perform as contracted. The risk Alpine Sustainability Forum 39,262 31,905 of Financial Year 162,810 217,950 Management Committee monitors on financial assets of the Council, which Economic Significance Study - 6,216 Contribution Payments 52,900 111,285 implementation. have been recognised on the Balance Keep Winter Cool 30,815 24,821 GST Receivable 24,271 20,145 Sheet, is the carrying amount. Note 9: Reconciliation of Net Result from (b) Financial Risk Exposures Special Projects Other 13,135 5,624 Operating Activities to Net Cash Flows The Council is exposed to the following (d) Fair valuation (SMP Review & Bed from Operating Activities financial risks: The carrying value of assets and liabilities Total 90,306 137,054 Utilisation Study) 48,666 31,689 is a reasonable approximation of their fair 2008 2007 (1) Interest rate risk values due to their inherent short-term Annual Report 8,585 7,274 $ $ The Council has exposure to interest nature of trade receivables. The carrying Council Meeting Expenses 19,426 16,605 Note 7: Payables Net Result (55,140) 48,453 rate risk on its short-term deposits in amounts and aggregate fair values of 2008 2007 a Cash Management Account held financial assets and financial liabilities Insurance 3,225 3,153 Change in operating with the Council’s bank. The Council $ $ at balance date have been provided in General Expenses 19,312 15,576 assets and liabilities considers that this risk is low as it does Note 16. Payables 35,679 8,562 (Increase) Decrease in not impact significantly on its operations. Total Expenses from Total 35,679 8,562 Receivables 46,748 (56,539) A sensitivity analysis of a 0.5% plus or Operating Activities 615,258 556,616 minus movement in interest rates would (Increase) Decrease in result in approximately $1,200 impact on Prepayments (27,500) - interest earned during the year. Increase (Decrease) in (2) Liquidity risk Payables 27,117 (13,821) Liquidity risk is the risk that the Council Net Cash Inflow/(Outflow) will not be able to meet its financial from Operating Activities (8,775) (21,907) obligations as they fall due. The Council’s policy is to meet its financial obligations within 30 days of a valid tax invoice being provided. Note 10: Lease Commitments As at 30 June 2008 there were no operating  or financial lease commitments (2007: $Nil).

30 Alpine Resorts Co-ordinating Council Annual Report 2007–2008 Alpine Resorts Co-ordinating Council Annual Report 2007–2008 31 Note 11: Capital Commitments Note 15: Responsible Persons and Mr D Shaw (iii) Other Transactions As at 30 June 2008 there were no capital commitments (2007: $Nil). Related Disclosures (2 October 2007 to 30 June 2008) The Contribution Payments in Note 1 (d) are (i) Responsible Persons Mr J Stanley related party transactions. Other than those Note 12: Other Commitments The names of the persons who were (1 July 2007 to 30 June 2008) transactions, there are no other related party As at 30 June 2008 there were no other commitments (2007: $Nil). responsible persons at any time during the transactions to disclose. Ms J Ward financial year were: (1 July 2007 to 1 October 2007) Note 13: Contingent Liabilities and Assets Responsible Minister (iv) Executive Remuneration The Council is not aware of any outstanding contingent liabilities. Accountable Officer The Hon John Thwaites MP No executive officer received remuneration in Mr B Miles The Council is not aware of any outstanding contingent assets. Minister for Water, Environment excess of $100,000 (2007 – Nil). and Climate Change (1 July 2007 to 30 June 2008) (1 July 2007 to 30 July 2007) (ii) Remuneration Note 14: Superannuation The Hon John Brumby MP The remuneration received or due and The Council contributes in respect of the Council members to the Minister for Water, Environment received by the Responsible Persons in following superannuation schemes: and Climate Change connection with the management of the (31 July 2007 to 3 August 2007) Council during the reporting period was: Type of Scheme 2008 2007 $ $ The Hon Gavin Jennings MLC 2008 2007 Minister for Environment and $ $ Vic Super Accumulation 2,048 2,520 Climate Change 65,436 66,491 Legal industry (4 August 2007 to 30 June 2008) Superannuation Scheme Accumulation 630 630 Council Members Spectrum Plan Accumulation - 525 The number of Responsible Persons whose Mr A Fairley, Chairperson remuneration from the Council was within the CARE Super Accumulation 1,080 1,080 (1 July 2007 to 30 June 2008) specified bands are as follows: Australian Retirement Fund Accumulation 1,260 735 Mr R Booth 2008 2007 Total Contribution to all funds 5,018 5,490 (1 July 2007 to 30 June 2008) No. No. Mr J Dyson $1 – $9,999 8 8 (1 July 2007 to 30 June2008) $10,000 – $19,999 1 1 There are no unfunded liabilities associated with the above schemes as they are accumulation schemes. The employer contribution rate to these schemes is 9% Mr L Kern of salary. (1 July 2007 to 30 June 2008) Mr C Rose is an employee of Parks Victoria and is not There are no loans from any of the above funds to the Council as at 30 June 2008 eligible to receive remuneration as a member of the (2007: $Nil). Ms D Patterson Council. At 30 June 2008 there were no outstanding amounts owed to the Superannuation (1 July 2007 to 30 June 2008) The relevant amounts relating to the Minister’s are Funds (2007: $Nil). Mr G Provis reported separately in the Financial Statements of the (1 July 2007 to 30 June 2008) Department of Premier and Cabinet. Mr C Rose The amounts paid to the accountable officer are included in the Financial Statements of the Department (1 July 2007 to 30 June 2008) of Sustainability and Environment.

32 Alpine Resorts Co-ordinating Council Annual Report 2007–2008 Alpine Resorts Co-ordinating Council Annual Report 2007–2008 33 Note 16: Financial Instruments

Interest Rate Exposure. The Council’s exposure to interest rate risk and the effective weighted average interest rate for each class of financial assets and liabilities is set out in the table.

Fixed Interest Maturing in Floating Over More Non- Interest 1 year 1 to 5 than Interest Notes Rate or less years 5 years Bearing Total $ $ $ $ $ $ 30 June 2008 Cash and cash equivalents 5 80,683 - - - - 80,683 Receivables 6 - - - - 90,306 90,306 Total 80,683 - - - 90,306 170,989 Weighted Average Interest Rate 8.33% Financial Liabilities Payables 7 - - - - 35,679 35,679 Total - - - - 35,679 35,679

30 June 2007 Cash and cash 5 89,458 - - - - 89,458 equivalents Receivables 6 - - - - 137,054 137,054 Total 89,458 - - - 137,054 226,512 Weighted Average Interest Rate 7.62% Financial Liabilities Payables 7 - - - - 8,562 8,562 Total - - - - 8,562 8,562

34 Alpine Resorts Co-ordinating Council Annual Report 2007–2008 Alpine Resorts Co-ordinating Council Annual Report 2007–2008 35 Disclosure Index

The Annual Report of the Council is prepared in accordance with all FRD 22B Details of contributions 24 relevant Victorian legislation. The following index has been prepared FRD 22B Major external reviews 26 to facilitate identification of the Council’s compliance with statutory FRD 22B Major research and development activities 26 disclosure requirements. Page No. FRD 22B Details of overseas visits 26 FRD 22B Details of committees 23 Ministerial Directions FRD 24B Reporting of office-based environmental impacts 26 Report of Operations FRD 25 Victorian Industry Participation Policy disclosures 26 Charter and purpose FDR 29 Workforce Data disclosures 24 FRD 22B Manner of establishment and the relevant Ministers 20 Financial Statements FRD 22B Objectives, functions, powers and duties 20 Financial statements required under Part 7 of the FMA FRD 22B Nature and range of services provided 20 SD 4.2(a) Statement of Changes in Equity Note 8 Management and structure SD 4.2(b) Operating Statement 27 FRD 22B Organisational structure 21 SD 4.2(b) Balance Sheet 28 Financial and other information SD 4.2(b) Cash flow Statement 28 FRD 8A Budget portfolio outcomes n/a Other requirements under Standing Directions 4.2 FRD 10 Disclosure index 37 SD 4.2(c) Compliance with Australian accounting standards FRD 12A Disclosure of major contracts 25 and other authoritative pronouncements Note 1 (a) FRD 15B Executive officer disclosures n/a SD 4.2(c) Compliance with Ministerial Directions Note 1 (a) FRD 22B Operational and budgetary objectives and SD 4.2(d) Rounding of amounts Note 1 (j) performance against objectives 16-18 SD 4.2(c) Accountable officer’s declaration 27 FRD 22B Statement of workforce data and merit and equity 24 Other disclosures as required by FRDs in notes to the financial statements FRD 22B Occupational health and safety 24 FRD 9A Departmental disclosure of administered assets FRD 22B Summary of the financial results for the year 18 and liabilities n/a FRD 22B Significant changes in financial position during the year 18 FRD 11 Disclosure of ex-gratia payments n/a FRD 22B Major changes or factors affecting performance 18 FRD 13 Disclosure of parliamentary appropriations n/a FRD 22B Subsequent events 18 FRD 21A Responsible person and executive officer disclosures Note 15 FRD 22B Application and operation of Freedom of Risk Management Attestation Information Act 1982 25-26 SD 4.5.5 Attestation on compliance with the Australian/ FRD 22B Compliance with building and maintenance New Zealand Risk Management Standard 27 provisions of Building Act 1993 24 Accountable Officer’s Declaration FRD 22B Statement on National Competition Policy 26 SD 4.2(j) Accountable Officer’s Report of Operations FRD 22B Application and operation of the Whistleblowers Declaration Covering letter 1 Protection Act 2001 25 Legislation FRD 22B Details of consultancies over $100,000 24 Audit Act 1994 Various FRD 22B Details of consultancies under $100,000 24 Building Act 1983 24 FRD 22B Declarations of pecuniary interests 24 Financial Management Act 1994 Various FRD 22B Details of shares held 25 Freedom of Information Act 1982 25-26 FRD 22B Details of publications produced 25 Victorian Industry Participation Policy Act 2003 26 FRD 22B Major public relations and promotional activities 25 Whistleblowers Protection Act 2001 25

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