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79 APPENDIX A

NPWS-MANAGED LANDS AS AT 30 JUNE 1999

National parks Area (ha) National parks Area (ha)

Abercrombie River 19 000 Heathcote 2 250 Bago Bluff 4 023 Indwarra 940 Bald Rock 7 453 Junuy Juluum 945 Barakee 3 230 Kanangra-Boyd 68 661 Barool 11 214 Kinchega 44 260 Barrington Tops 73 884 Kings Plains 5 661 Basket Swamp 2 820 Koreelah 5 270 Bellinger River 2 830 Kosciuszko 649 377 Ben Boyd 10 260 Ku-ring-gai Chase 14 883 Ben Halls Gap 2 500 Kumbatine 13 029 Biamanga 13 749 Lane Cove 598 Bindarri 5 321 Lower Hunter 2 140 Biriwal Bulga 4 690 Macquarie Pass 1 064 Blue Mountains 248 146 Mallanganee 1 144 Bongil Bongil 978 Mallee Cliffs 57 969 Boonoo Boonoo 4 352 Maria 2 319 Booti Booti 1 567 Marramarra 11 759 Border Ranges 31 683 Maryland 890 Botany Bay 458 Mebbin 3 800 Bouddi 1 216 Mimosa Rocks 5 624 Bournda 2 563 Mooball 1 160 Brindabella 12 280 Morton 170 635 Brisbane Water 11 497 Mount Clunie 1 426 Broadwater 4 209 Mount Imlay 4 822 Budawang 23 732 Mount Jerusalem 5 149 Budderoo 5 846 Mount Kaputar 36 817 Bundjalung 20 097 Mount Nothofagus 2 180 Bungawalbin 3 730 Mount Pikapene 2 630 Butterleaf 3 000 Mount Royal 6 920 Capoompeta 3 900 Mount Warning 2 380 Carrai 10 400 Mummel Gulf 12 220 Cascade 3 620 Mungo 27 847 Cathedral Rock 8 839 Murramarang 2 169 Cattai 424 Mutawintji 68 912 Chaelundi 10 125 Myall Lakes 44 172 Cocoparra 8 358 Nangar 9 196 Conimbla 7 590 Nattai 47 628 Conjola 1 000 New England 71 207 Coolah Tops 10 578 New South Wales Jervis Bay 1 155 Coorabakh 1 840 Nightcap 8 080 Cottan-Bimbang 26 861 Nowendoc 8 820 Crowdy Bay 9 938 Nymboi-Binderay 16 870 Cudmirrah 2 326 Nymboida 31 566 Culgoa 22 006 Oxley Wild Rivers 119 790 Cunnawarra 15 751 Popran 3 970 Deua 82 926 Ramornie 3 160 Dharug 14 850 Richmond Range 15 420 Dooragan 1 042 Royal 15 080 Dorrigo 11 871 Scheyville 920 Dunggir 2 500 Seven Mile Beach 898 Eurobodalla 2 220 Single 2 559 Fortis Creek 7 838 South East Forest 115 177 Gardens of Stone 15 010 Sturt 310 634 Garigal 2 203 Sydney Harbour 393 Georges River 335 Tapin Tops 10 976 Ghin-Doo-Ee 3 650 Tarlo River 8 074 Gibraltar Range 25 346 Thirlmere Lakes 630 Goobang 42 080 Tomaree 2 318 Goonengerry 440 Tooloom 4 380 Goulburn River 70 160 Toonumbar 14 910 Gundabooka 43 592 Towarri 3 638 Guy Fawkes River 66 433 Ulidarra 680 Hat Head 7 362 Wadbilliga 86 974 80 National parks Area (ha) Nature reserves Area (ha)

Wallaga Lake 1 237 Bermaguee 818 Wallingat 6 557 Big Bush 208 Warra 1 920 Billinudgel 737 Warrabah 3 471 Bimberi 7 100 Warrumbungle 23 198 Binnaway 3 699 Washpool 58 320 Bird Island 7 Watagans 7 751 Black Ash 89 Weddin Mountains 8 361 Boatharbour 24 Werrikimbe 31 488 Boginderra Hills 554 Willandra 19 386 Bollanolla 650 Willi Willi 29 025 Bondi Gulf 1800 Woko 8 598 Boomi 156 Wollemi 492 531 Boomi West 149 Wyrrabalong 620 Boonanghi 3 470 Yabbra 8 890 Boondelbah 9 Yengo 150 071 Boorganna 390 Yoorigan 1 830 Booroolong 865 Yuraygir 30 406 Boronga 195 Bournda 5 862 4 160 527 hectares Bowraville 61 Bretti 2 275 Brigalow Park 202 Brimbin 40 Historic sites Area (ha) Broken Head 98 Broulee Island 42 Brunswick Heads 177 Cadmans Cottage 0.1 Brush Island 47 Clybucca 459 Buddigower 327 Davidson Whaling Station 27 Bugan 1 530 Hartley 13 Bungabbee 169 Hill End 133 Bungawalbin 467 Koonadan 22 Burning Mountain 15 Maroota 33 Burnt-Down Scrub 364 Mount Grenfell 1 357 Burrinjuck 1 300 Mutawintji 486 Byrnes Scrub 705 Throsby Park 74 Camels Hump 545 Tweed Heads 8 Camerons Gorge 1 280 Wisemans Ferry 21 Captains Creek 2 290 Yuranighs Aboriginal Grave 2 Careunga 469 Castlereagh 490 2 635.1 hectares Cecil Hoskins 47 Cedar Bush 190 Chambigne 504 Chapmans Peak 72 Nature reserves Area (ha) Clarence Estuary 120 Cockle Bay 44 Agnes Banks 107 Cocopara 4 647 Andrew Johnston Big Scrub 21 Comerong Island 660 Arakoola 3 180 Coocumbac Island 5 Avisford 2 437 Cook Island 5 Awabakal 228 Coolbaggie 1 793 Baalijin 1 211 Coolongolook 198 Back River 735 Coolumbooka 1 529 Badja Swamps 561 Cooperabung Creek 325 Bagul Waajaarr 520 Copperhannia 3 494 Ballina 721 Coramba 8 Bandicoot Island 30 Corrie Island 164 Banyabba 14 440 Couchy Creek 218 Barren Grounds 2 024 Coxcomb 73 Barton 529 Cudgen 671 Bell Bird Creek 53 Cullendulla Creek 80 Belowla Island 4 Cumbebin Swamp 40 Berkeley 8 Dalrymple-Hay 11 81 APPENDIX A

Nature reserves Area (ha) Nature reserves Area (ha)

Dananbilla 1 855 Lake Urana 302 Dangelong 1 966 Langtree 235 Dapper 999 Limeburners Creek 9 224 Darawank 575 Limpinwood 2 647 Davis Scrub 14 Linton 640 Deer Vale 181 Lion Island 8 Demon 900 Little Broughton Island 36 Devils Glen 40 Little Llangothlin 258 Dharawal 341 Little Pimlico Island 16 Duval 240 Long Island 73 Eagles Claw 1 Loughnan 385 Egan Peaks 2 145 Macquarie 12 Eugowra 120 Macquarie Marshes 18 192 Evans Crown 425 Mann River 6 533 Fifes Knob 345 Manobalai 3 759 Fishermans Bend 160 Marshalls Creek 112 Five Islands 27 Mernot 320 Flagstaff Memorial 18 Midkin 359 Freemantle 361 Mills Island 61 Gads Sugarloaf 477 Moffats Swamp 151 Gamilaroi 114 Monkerai 865 Ganay 355 Montague Island 81 Georges Creek 1 190 Moon Island 1 Girralang 640 Moonee Beach 336 Goonawarra 437 Moore Park 12 Goonook 930 Mororo Creek 80 Goorooyarroo 266 Morrisons Lake 312 Goura 560 Mother of Ducks Lagoon 97 Gubbata 162 Mount Hyland 2 519 Gulguer 359 Mount Neville 5 821 Guy Fawkes River 1 534 Mount Nullum 95 Hattons Bluff 18 Mount Seaview 1 704 Hattons Corner 4 Mount Yarrowyck 170 Hayters Hill 8 Mucklewee Mountain 355 Hexham Swamp 900 Muldiva 10 Hogarth Range 853 Mulgoa 68 Hortons Creek 330 Mundoonen 1 375 Illawong 51 Munghorn Gap 5 935 Iluka 136 Munro Island 14 Imbota 218 Muogamarra 2 274 Ingalba 4 012 Mutawintji 6 688 Inner Pocket 236 Muttonbird Island 8 Ironbark 1 604 Nadgee 20 671 Jaaningga 975 Narran Lake 4 527 Jagun 100 Narrandera 71 Jasper 355 Narrawallee Creek 674 Jobs Mountain 702 Nearie Lake 4 347 John Gould 26 Ngambaa 10 555 Julian Rocks 0.4 Ngulin 1 250 Juugawaarri 2 149 Nocoleche 74 000 Kajuligah 13 660 Nombinnie 70 000 Karuah 2 758 North Obelisk 36 Kattang 58 North Rock 4 Kemendok 1 043 North Solitary Island 20 Khappinghat 3 514 North-West Solitary Island 4 Khatambuhl 694 Numinbah 858 Killabakh 2 644 Pee Dee 400 Killarney 435 Pelican Island 40 Kooragang 2 926 Pilliga 80 240 Koorebang 465 Pitt Town 46 Kororo 11 Pucawan 274 Koukandowie 1 192 Pulbah Island 69 Lake Innes 3 509 Pulletop 145 82 Nature reserves Area (ha) Nature reserves Area (ha)

Quanda 854 Wambool 194 Queanbeyan 2 Waragai Creek 186 Queens Lake 969 Watsons Creek 1 260 Rawdon Creek 560 Wee Jasper 631 Razorback 2 595 Weelah 37 Red Rocks 669 Weetalibah 613 Regatta Island 102 Wiesners Swamp 103 Richmond River 256 Willi Willi Caves 8 Rileys Island 46 Wilson 27 Robertson 5 Winburndale 10 048 Rodway 83 Windsor Downs 331 Round Hill 13 630 Wingen Maid 1 077 Running Creek 910 Woggoon 6 565 Scabby Range 4 982 Wongarbon 99 Sea Acres 76 Woodford Island 374 Seaham Swamp 11 Wooyung 87 Seal Rocks 0.3 Worimi 500 Serpentine 723 Yahoo Island 47 Severn River 4 290 Yanga 1 773 Sherwood 4 724 Yarravel 318 Skillion 691 Yathong 107 241 Snapper Island 13 Yatteyattah 19 Snows Gully 34 Yessabah 10 South-West Solitary Island 3 Yina 100 Spectacle Island 36 Split Solitary Island 4 729 541.7 hectares Stormpetrel 8 Stotts Island 142 Susan Island 23 Tabbimoble Swamp 1 070 Aboriginal Areas Area (ha) Tabletop 104 Talawahl 3 150 Appletree 4 Tarawi 33 573 Finchely 4 The Basin 2 318 Howe 7 The Castles 2 720 Lennox Head 0.3 The Charcoal Tank 86 Mooney Mooney 8 The Glen 2 750 Mt Ku-ring-gai 0.6 The Rock 347 Murramarang 60 Tilligerry 120 Nambucca 2.1 Tinderry 13 278 Pindera Downs 11 433 Tingira Heights 18 Stonewoman 2 Tollgate Islands 12 Tollingo 3 232 11 521 hectares Tomalla 605 Towibakh 62 Towra Point 386 Tuckean 917 State recreation areas Area (ha) Tucki Tucki 4 Tuggolo Creek 645 Arakoon 114 Tweed Estuary 59 Bargo 5 660 Tyagarah 763 Ukerebagh 150 Bents Basin 48 Ulandra 3 931 Bungonia 3 977 Uralba 288 Burragorang 17 312 Valla 30 Cape Byron 99 Victoria Park 18 Dharawal 5 650 Wallabadah 1 132 Garawarra 900 Wallamba 1 160 Georges River 1 Wallaroo 2 780 Glenrock 516 Wallis Island 473 Illawarra Escarpment 1 504 Wallumatta 6 Lake Macquarie 667 Wamberal Lagoon 132 Mount Canobolas 1673 Wambina 54 Mullion Range 1 025 83 APPENDIX A

Munmorah 1 462 Summary as at 30 June 1999 Nattai 3 383 Parr 38 121 Torrington 29 370 144 national parks 4 160 527 ha Yerranderie 12 192 13 historic sites 2 635 ha 123 674 hectares 293 nature reserves 729 541 ha

10 aboriginal areas 11 521 ha

Regional parks Area (ha) 19 state recreation areas 123 674 ha

Berowra Valley 3 870 7 regional parks 4 655 ha Leacock 34 Parramatta 85 (about 6.28% of NSW) 5 032 553 hectares Penrith Lakes 0.7 Rouse Hill 43 Western Sydney 580 William Howe 43

4 655 hectares

Wilderness areas Identified and declared wilderness in NSW at 30 June 1999

Wilderness Area NPWS reserve Identified Date Declared Total % Identified % NPWS containing declared widerness (ha) declared 98–99 declared area reserves (ha) (ha) declared

Barrington Barrington Tops, Mt Royal NP 61,980 26/02/99 0 54,380 88 99

Bindery-Mann Nymboida, Gibraltar Range NP 52,880 26/02/99 6,400 44,170 84 86 26/02/99 80

Binghi Torrington SRA 34,230 0 0 60

Brogo 76,500 73 100 Brogo Wadbilliga NP 26/02/99 7,690 39,920 26/02/99 60 Yowrie Wadbilliga NP 26/02/99 15,950 16,040

Budawang Morton, Budawang NP, 80,440 28/05/99 160 74,400 92 98 freehold (VCA)

Coolangubra South East Forest NP 24,340 0 0 90

Deua 76,050 47 78 Burra Oulla Deua NP 18,080 Woila Deua Deua NP 17,800

Ettrema Morton NP 83,100 67,110 81 81

Genoa South East Forest NP 6,730 6,160 91 99

Goodradigbee Bogong Peaks Kosciuszko NP 27,410 27,410 100 100 Bimberi Kosciuszko NP, Bimberi & 31,370 27,890 89 100 Scabby Range NR Goobarragandra1 Kosciuszko NP 35,380 31,530 89 91

Grose Blue Mountains NP 50,090 0 0 94 84 Wilderness Area NPWS reserve Identified Date Declared Total % Identified % NPWS containing declared widerness) (ha) declared 98–99 declared area reserves (ha) (ha) declared

Guy Fawkes Guy Fawkes River NP 122,220 26/02/99 18,200 49,870 41 51 26/02/99 290

Kanangra-Boyd Blue Mountains, Kanangra-Boyd NP, 129,070 21/08/98 330 115,380 89 92 Yerranderie SRA 29/01/99 70 26/02/99 800 26/02/99 1,400

Kosciuszko Jagungal Kosciuszko NP 62,1202 62,120 100 100 Pilot Kosciuszko NP 77,1702 77,170 100 100 Byadbo Kosciuszko NP 77,9102 77,910 100 100

Levers Plateau Border Ranges NP 15,370 0 0 100

Lost World 19,660 82 100 Lost World Border Ranges NP, Limpinwood NR 9,020 Warrazambil1 Border Ranges NP 7,190

Macleay Gorges 167,380 42 62 Macleay Gorges Oxley Wild Rivers NP 3/07/98 3,400 59,340 26/02/99 3,450 12/03/99 1,250 Kunderang (part) Oxley Wild Rivers NP 5/03/99 10,300 10,420

Mootwingee Mootwingee NP 49,1502 49,150 100 100

Mount Kaputar Grattai Mount Kaputar NP 4,3302 4,330 100 100 Nandewar Mount Kaputar NP 13,2202 13,220 100 100 Rusden Mount Kaputar NP 12,5802 12,580 100 100

Nadgee Nadgee NR 20,740 19,390 94 100

Nattai Nattai NP 29,700 12/03/99 20 29,120 98 98

New England New England NP 59,700 54,370 91 94

Washpool Washpool, Gibraltar Range NP 69,580 20/11/98 22,600 48,920 70 80 26/02/99 6,600 26/02/99 10,800 5/03/99 1,040 Werrikimbe 68,080 90 92 Kunderang (part) Oxley Wild Rivers NP 20/11/98 14,160 10,960 Werrikimbe Werrikimbe NP 20/11/98 900 27,130 26/02/99 1,800 Willi Willi Willi Willi NP 20/11/98 19,620 23,320 26/02/99 2,250

Wollemi Wollemi, Blue Mountains NP 387,330 5/03/99 361,320 361,320 93 99

Total (32 declared areas) 2,025,810 510,940 1,547,120 76 84

Wilderness in NSW Identified Declared % Land area of NSW 2.5 1.9 % NPWS reserves 34 31

1 Declared under Wilderness Act 1987 only 2 Declared as wilderness prior to the commencement of the Wilderness Act, therefore not identified as wilderness 85 APPENDIX A

Crown land occupied by NPWS under reserves or lease for various management purposes as at 30 June 1999

Locality Reserve Area Purpose

Broken Hill R 230017 1125.0m2 residence Eden (Wirriga Street) R 91136 1145.0m2 workshop Tibooburra R 91376 2023.0m2 workshop Gol Gol R 91509 2023.0m2 workshop Cobar R 92637 748.7m2 staff accommodation Narooma R 95616 1992.0m2 workshop Tibooburra R 96931 1012.0m2 workshop Armidale R 89685 1256.0m2 workshop Walcha R 98162 3862.0m2 workshop/depot Ulladulla R 180018 3661.0m2 workshop/office Rylstone R 190042 2491.0m2 depot Tibooburra R 95882 1799.0m2 workshop/depot Armidale Sp.L.1989/4 2753.0m2 depot

Lands acquired under the provisions of the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974, and held for management purposes (not reserved) as at 30 June 1999

Locality Area Purpose

Talbingo approx. staff accommodation (35, 44 and 55 Groves Street 3540.0m2 21 Bowman St, 16 Day St) Griffith 1808.0m2 workshop/depot Tibooburra 1011.7m2 staff accommodation (Sturt Street) Tibooburra 505.9m2 office accommodation Tibooburra 505.9m2 visitor centre Nowra 645.9m2 staff accommodation Nowra 7954m2 workshop/depot Dorrigo 5210.4m2 workshop/depot Menindee 2023.0m2 staff accommodation Broken Hill 1012.0m2 staff accommodation Broken Hill 1011.7m2 staff accommodation Broken Hill 475.4m2 regional office Jindabyne 1.0825 ha staff accommodation/visitor centre (Munyang and Cobbon Sts, Snowy River Ave.) Narooma 2665.1m2 workshop/depot Khancoban 1.4056 ha staff accommodation (Gray St; 1, 5, 13 Douglas St 1, 3 Blackburn St, 8 Whitehead St, Scammel St, 19 Read St, 24 Sheather St) Bourke 3036.0m2 staff accommodation (Short St, Anson St and Tudor St ) Cobar 562.7m2 staff accommodation (61 Bradley St) Oberon 1700.9m2 office Bulga 35.8 ha office/depot Bucketty 6 731.m2 workshop Oakdale 4274 m2 depot Eden 4196 m2 workshop/depot Peak Hill 2023 m2 workshop/depot Bombala 4900 m2 workshop/depot Boambee 4725 m2 workshop/depot Ebor 1700 m2 workshop/depot Rylstone 2188 m2 depot

Total 44.82ha 86 Lands acquired under the provisions of the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974, pending reservation/dedication as at 30 June 1999

Park/Locality Area (ha) Park/Locality Area (ha)

Bald Rock National Park 1 344.00 Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park 11.36 Ben Boyd National Park 30.35 Kwiamble National Park 2 993.50 Beulah 16 338.00 Lake Innes Nature Reserve 438.24 Big Bush Nature Reserve 431.53 Marramarra National Park 27.24 Billinudgel Nature Reserve 2.36 Mimosa Rocks National Park 43.47 Blue Mountains National Park 407.36 Montague Island Nature Reserve 0.35 Bolivia Hill 1 768.53 Mulgoa Nature Reserve 145.03 Bongil Bongil National Park 347.88 Narran Lake Nature Reserve 4 558.00 Botany Bay National Park 0.09 New England National Park 121.40 Brigalow Park 50.80 NSW Jervis Bay National Park 2 614.49 Brisbane Water National Park 18.87 Nombinnie/Lysmoyle 56294.95 Broadwater National Park 21.34 Nymboida National Park 445.60 Bundjalung National Park 20.64 Oxley Wild Rivers National Park 7 840.00 Bungonia State Recreation Area 28.87 Pickett Hill 122.10 Burrinjuck Nature Reserve 16.19 Planchonella Hill 716.90 Claremont 201.90 Richmond Range National Park 290.00 Clybucca Historic Site 7.76 Rockview 181.30 Cullendulla Creek Nature Reserve 0.17 Royal National Park 2.74 Dananbilla Nature Reserve 168.09 South East Forest National Park 194.26 Fortis Creek National Park 122.01 Stockton Bight Regional Park 111.29 Garrawarra State Recreation Area 1.74 Sturt National Park 35 050.20 Georges River National Park 1.42 Sydney Harbour National Park 0.50 Gladesville 4.56 Tambaroora 9.92 Gundabooka National Park 20 734.00 Tomaree National Park 29.54 Guy Fawkes River National Park 9 217.00 Torrington State Recreation Area 680.30 Hartley Historic Site 0.37 Towarri National Park 11.00 Hat Head National Park 34.10 Towra Point Nature Reserve 47.49 Hayters Hill Nature Reserve 0.07 Tyagarah Nature Reserve 37.42 Hill End Historic Site 3.49 Wadbilliga National Park 234.24 Illawarra Escarpment State Recreation Area 105.60 Washpool National Park 2 286.17 Kanangra Boyd National Park 0.10 Willi Willi National Park 845.26 Kemps Creek 125.60 Wollemi National Park 536.61 Kings Plains National Park 1 201.5 Yengo National Park 250.00 Kirramingly 1 328.58 Kooragang Nature Reserve 61.29 Total 171 300.21 ha

Lands vested in the Minister administering the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 by virtue of Act 1996 No 131 (Forestry Revocation and National Park Reservation Act).

Total area: About 564 hectares

87 APPENDIX B

ADVISORY BODIES

National Parks and Wildlife Prof R Whelan Advisory Council University of Wollongong * member retired or term completed at 30 June The Advisory Council was established under sec- The Advisory Council considered and reported on the tion 22 of the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974. following plans of management during 1998–99: It consists of the Director-General, representatives of various conservation, education- • Wallaga Lake National Park, Bermaguee Nature al, scientific and natural resource management Reserve and Goura Nature Reserve organisations, and other community organisations • Castlereagh Nature Reserve, Agnes Banks Nature with an interest in the management and use of Reserve and Windsor Downs Nature Reserve NPWS-managed areas. It has specific functions under the Act with special responsibility for • Tweed Heads Historic Site and Ukerabagh Island considering plans of management for national Nature Reserve. parks, nature reserves and historic sites prior to the • Lake Innes Nature Reserve adoption of the plans. It is also required to consider any representations received in response to public • Tooloom National Park exhibition of the plans. • Bongil Bongil National Park

The council considers matters referred to it by • Yuranighs Aboriginal Grave Historic Site advisory committees, the Director-General or the • Kinchega National Park Minister for the Environment, and provides advice on various matters, including those relating to the • Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve care, control and management of NPWS areas. In • Wollemi National Park addition to the Director-General, the council has up to 15 members who are appointed by the • Blue Mountains National Park Minister. • Kanangra-Boyd National Park As at 30 June, the council consisted of the The council also considered amendments to the following members: plan of management for Kosciuszko National Park Mr B Gilligan and the plan of management for Cecil Hoskins Director-General of the National Parks and Nature Reserve, and the submissions received Wildlife Service, Chairperson of the Council following exhibition of a discussion paper on the cabins in Royal National Park. Mr A Burgin * Department of Land and Water Conservation Ms M Combs Advisory committees Advisory Committee for Lands which include an Historic Site Advisory committees are constituted by the Minister for the Environment to make Mr J Graham * recommendations to the Advisory Council, the NSW Farmers’ Association Director-General, or the appropriate district man- Mr R Lembit ager, on measures to improve the care, control and Nature Conservation Council of NSW management of those national parks, nature reserves, historic sites, state recreation areas or Dr A Lloyd regional parks for which they are appointed. Advisory Committee representative At 30 June 1999, there were 27 Advisory Dr S Lord Committees to advise on the management of National Parks Association of NSW NPWS-managed areas. Membership was as follows. Dr M Mahony Armidale District University of Newcastle • Sir OG Croft (Chairperson) Dr R Major Australian Museum • Mr JW McRae • Mrs JAM Oppenheimer Dr C Margules • Dr ARB Jackson CSIRO • Mr RD Webster Mr R Pallin * • Mr L Woods NSW Ski Association • Ms A Swan • Mrs J Rossiter Mr A Pease • Mr P Lloyd Advisory Committee representative • Mr P Thompson Ms M Walker • Mr E Hilder Australian International Council on Monuments • Mr R Crews and Sites • Mr NF Low 88 Blue Mountains District • Mrs G Darrigo • Mrs J Houghton • Mr W Shields (Chairperson) • Ms D Tyson • Mr JH Tolhurst • Mr C Ebsworth • Mr KL Field • Mr W Stonmill • Mr D Byrne • Mr M Smith • Mr W Armstrong • Mr H Martin • Mr A McQueen • Mr J Louis • Ms F Meller • Ms F Kelly Coonabarabran District • Ms M Lewis • Mr M Hughes • Ms JH Judd (Chairperson) • Dr K King • Dr JA Dawe • Mr W Hilder • Mr JR Whitehead • Clr M Lawson • Mr P McLellan • Mr G Griffiths Broken Hill/Tibooburra District • Mr I Burrell • Ms G Carter • Mr R Kelly (Chairperson) • Mr M Lineham • Mr J Bennett (Deputy Chair) • Mr A Braybrook Dorrigo District • Mr A Pease • Mr Brian Fenton • Mr SA Cavanagh (Chairperson) • Mr C Garrard • Mr PJ Metcalfe • Mr IE Crossing • Dr NCH Reid • Mrs B Sinclair • Mrs GA Richardson • Mrs F McKinnon • Mr J Tedder • Mrs M Jackson • Mr FD Muller • Ms M O’Donnell • Mr W Dunggiirr • Mr R Coutts Central Coast District • Ms T Mills-Thom • Mr G Ashton • Mr N Dufty (Chairperson) • Ms J Mortlock • Mrs BJ Strom • Mr J Ball • Mr AP Sourry • Mr T Scrace • Mrs R Goodman • Mr J Monro • Mr P Hollier • Mrs D Johnston Eden District • Mr B Collier • Mr R Sokolowski • Mr DG Wauchope (Chairperson) • Ms J Stevenson • Mr CA Ferguson • Mr P Clifford • Mrs AJ Gimbert • Ms N Howard • Mr JA Fisk • Mr Ian Paul • Mr J Macdonald • Mr I Baker Central West District • Mr I Farkas • Mr B Cruse • Mr SJ Craythorn (Chairperson) • Ms M Robinson • Ms S Wakefield • Mr AP Kennedy Grafton District • Mr R Newton • Mrs J Kenna • Dr A Lloyd (Chairperson) • Ms M Mitchell • Mr GW Hay • Mr G Mathews • Mr PR Morgan • Mr G Williams • Mrs B Fahey • Mrs Y Hutton • Mr E Wheeler • Mr P Wells • Mr G Nowak • Mr G Falconer • Ms D Wood • Mr H Gartrell • Mr B Stark • Mr Maurice Schneider • Mrs J Mathews • Mr John Farr • Mr R Piper • Mr A Richmond Cobar District • Ms K Jeffrey • Mr M Davis (Chairperson) Glen Innes District • Mr P Bradley • Mr H Cox • Mr IR March (Chairperson) • Mr L LeLievre • Mr GJ Millard 89 APPENDIX B

• Dr D Fitzgerald Lismore District • Ms L Hosking • Mr DI Jardine (Chairperson) • Mr JS Taylor • Mr HRW Nicholson • Ms BI Crofts • Mr LH McDonald • Mrs PB Ainsworth • Mrs S Lymburner • Mr H Alt • Ms H Bridgett • Mrs L Duroux • Mrs Rita Richards • Mr B Tucker • Ms P Jones • Mr L Moulds • Dr R Goldingay • Mr W Vincent • Mr T Moody Griffith District • Mr H James • Mr J Buultjens • Mr HF Stacy (Chairperson) • Mr TJ Preston Lower Darling District • Mr A Milthorpe • Mr WG Rodda (Chairperson) • Mrs H Brayne • Mr R Smith • Mr I Thompson • Mrs C Kelly • Mr TJ Reko • Mr A Kelly • Mrs P Murray • Mr ME Westbrooke • Mr M Schultz • Dr I Sluiter • Mr J Sullivan • Mr A Vaan • Mrs E Atkinson • Mr J Malcolm • Mrs L Parker • Mrs J Wakefield • Mrs S O’Halloran Hartley Historic Site • Mr R Hoare • Mr RB Morris (Chairperson) • Mrs Y Jenkins Narooma District • Mr R Fragar • Cmdr AD Black (Chairperson) • Mrs M Combs • Mrs WK Rose • Mr J Luchetti • Mr G Ferguson • Mrs M Kinnear • Mr A Green • Mr G Martin • Mrs MC Baker • Mr D Peters • Mr BG Frost • Mr W Reid Hunter District • Mrs G Reid • Mrs E Garvey • Ms H Brown (Chairperson) • Mrs P Ellis • Mr MH Elfick • Mr R Mason • Mr GC Marshall • Mrs J Neilson • Mr BR Lewis • Mr L Watt Narrabri District • Mrs L Gill • Mr B Gardiner (Chairperson) • Mr S Williams • Mr CR Quelch • Ms S Morley • Mrs ME Harris • Mr J Brown • Mr A Dennison • Mr G Moore • Mrs M MacLeod • Mr R Kidd • Mrs EM Matchett • Mrs C Gillard • Ms KD Durham • Mrs M Kalma • Mrs J Treweeke • Ms M Dillon Lake Macquarie State Recreation Area • Mrs Patricia Madden • Mrs Mary Casey-Marshall • Mr G Piper (Chairperson) • Mrs A Blatchford • Clr F Brennan North Metropolitan District • Mr R Briggs • Mr SBS Pringle (Chairperson) • Mr M Collins • Dr SR Lord • Mr M Green • Mr J Whitehouse • Dr R Kidd • Ms G O’Donnell • Mr P Morris • Mrs D Waring • Mr J Vaughan • Ms D Campbell • Mr A Walker • Mrs JC Reardon • Mrs J Watkins • Mr B Foott • Mr J Williams • Mrs EA Hartnell 90 • Ms RK Gillies • Mr KA Lance • Ms J Munro • Mr K Prendergast • Mr G Vanzella Nowra District • Mr P Mitchell • Mrs M Smith • Mr RK Snedden (Chairperson) • Mr G Douglas • Dr KG Mills • Mr A Blondel • Dr DJ Tranter • Mr G Waters • Mr RF Mowle • Mrs Noreen Pendergast • Mr DT Phelps • Mr R Dunn • Mr D Lemerle • Ms J Richards • Mrs L Herbert • Ms A Reeves • Cr J Wheatley • Mrs S Massey • Mr A Cookson South Metropolitan District • Mr M Patrick • Mr JW Callaway (Chairperson) • Cr R Hannah • Dr T O’Neill • Mr C Watson • Mr A Holt • Cr D Emerson Penrith Lakes State Recreation Area • Mr M Gray • Mr Ron Mulock (Chairperson) • Mr T Carroll • Mr Roger Cowan • Mrs C Forsyth • Mr Greg Best • Ms S Cullis • Ms Loretta Fletcher • Mr W Watson • Mr Ted Foster • Mrs M Burton • Mr Ross Fowler • Mrs E Cattell • Mr Bruce McDonald • Ms M Como • Mr John Mortimer (NPWS) • Ms M Warner • Ms Faye Roberts • Mr M Wood • Mr Ross Sinclair • Mr Ian Stainton Sydney District • Ms L Lindsay • Mr M Rolfe (Chairperson) • Mr C Gale • Mr T Viteau • Ms Barbara De Rome Port Macquarie District • Mr Z Michniewicz • Mr FR Harrison (Chairperson) • Cr JD York • Mr TJ Evans • Mr LMA Lynch • Mrs W McKeough • Ms B Aird • Mr L Blacklow • Mr R Hemphill • Mr AG Holloway • Ms J Pain • Mr M Ingram • Mrs S Jenkins • Mrs M Benson • Ms P Meagher • Mr P Wall • Mr G Barnett Upper Hunter District • Mr P Parkinson • Mr JE Le Messurier (Chairperson) • Ms M Howard • Ms B Smiles • Dr P Holberton • Mr R Cameron • Dr R Gunning Snowy Mountains Region • Mr P Rawson • Mr C Handbury (Chairperson) • Mr GI Mitchell • Mrs C Mitchell • Mr T Woolley • Mr R Ross • Mr V Perry • Ms B Shore • Mr D Bower

91 APPENDIX B

Trusts Cape Byron State Recreation Area Trust Mr R Buck (President) Four trusts have been appointed under the National Ms S Nelson Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 charged with the care, Mr S Singh control and management of the State Recreation Mr P Helman Area or regional park for which each has been Mr G Brown appointed. The members of these trusts as at 30 Mrs L Kelly (ex-officio, Arakwal Aboriginal June 1999 are: Corporation) Mr D Paton (ex-officio, NPWS) Bents Basin State Recreation Area Trust Vacant (ex-officio, Department of Land and Water Conservation) Mr J Gibson (Chair) Mr G Barnsley Mr D Symes Parramatta Regional Park Trust Mrs D Galea Mr T Uren (Chair) Mr K McLean Mr J Haines Mr E McDonald Mr P Russo Ms A Megarrity Mr P Herlinger Mr C Fogarty (ex-officio NPWS) Ms E Evans Ms J Supit Berowra Valley Regional Park Trust Mr A Overton Ms P Spike Mr S Cardimatis Ms J Comber (ex-officio, NPWS) Ms M McMurray Mr G Orr Mr P Butcher Mr R Salt Ms P Thompson (ex-officio, Hornsby Council) Mr A Willis (ex-officio, NPWS)

92 APPENDIX C

INFRINGEMENTS AND PROSECUTIONS 1998–99

Offence categories Prosecutions Prosecutions Infringements commenced ongoing

National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974

Harm animal in park 2

Dog in nature reserve 2 14

Wilderness area 5

Harm protected fauna 9 4 4

Possess protected fauna 5 1 7

Import protected fauna 1

Exhibit protected fauna 1

Breach licence conditions 10 3 29

State false name 1 1

Fail to provide name and address 1 8

Threatened species 2

National Parks and Wildlife (Land Management) Regulation 1995

Traffic 12 2 162

Parking 1 460

Domestic animals 5 2 119

Littering 3 10

Offensive conduct 6 19

Erection of structures 2

Vegetation 3 1 6

Sporting and recreational activities 3

Unauthorised camping 7

Property damage 7

Fires in unauthorised place 8

Risk safety 1 5

Total 71 17 866

93 APPENDIX D

CONSULTANTS ENGAGED 1998-99

A consultant is an organisation or an individual engaged for a defined period of time solely to provide an expert opinion or recommendations to the NPWS on a specific issue or task.

Summary of consultancies costing $30,000 or less

Consultant name Brief description of project Cost Paid Balance

Sue Rosen & Associates Cultural heritage assessment — $25,000 $25,000 Nil Torrington SRA Hassall & Associates Financial assessments — $23,900 $14,740 $9,160 NPWS lighthouses John Dixon Aboriginal advice — $23,200 $11,200 $12,000 specific projects and general management Bushfire & Enviro Services EIAs — fire management plans for $23,053 $23,053 Nil Guy Fawkes River, Bongil Bongil, Bellinger River, Chaelundi, Nymboi-Binderay and Cathedral Rock NPs N Graham-Higgs REFs — Turingal and $23,035 $23,035 Nil Greencape works Resources Consulting Services Economic assessment of $19,900 $14,900 Nil kangaroo industry Woodward-Clyde Pty Ltd Engineering advice — $18,000 N/A Thredbo Landslide Inquest Fee for service Peter Freeman P/L Development options — $17,500 $17,500 Nil koala conservation J McIllroy Species Impact Statement $17,500 $10,000 $7500 Austral Archaeology Assessment, technical advice — $14,560 $14,560 Nil Clares Bridge on Old Great North Road, Dharug NP Australian Woodlands Conservancy Review status of woodland birds $14,200 $14,200 Nil Hassal & Associates Economic assessment — $13,500 $13,500 Nil Warrumbungle NP EIS DPWS Recommendations Eden Workshop contract $12,350 $12,350 Nil administration University of Queensland Advice — genetics research $11,282 $11,282 Nil Conacher Travers P/L EIA — fire management activities $10,500 $10,500 Nil John Hunter & Jon Alexander EIA — fire management activities $10,250 $10,250 Nil V Claire Review — tour operators licensing system $10,132 $10,132 Nil Brian Dale & Partners Advice on communication strategies — $10,039 N/A Thredbo Landslide Inquest Fee for service L Crennan Waste disposal report — $9400 $9400 Nil Warrumbungle NP EIA Jack Baker REF— Jervis Bay NP $9250 $9250 Nil John Hunter & Jon Alexander EIA — fire management activities $8000 $8000 Nil Austeco Advice — conservation requirements $7780 $7780 Nil for CRA ERM Mitchell McCotter Heritage assessment — Tomaree Head $5739 $5739 Nil Brayshaw, Bickford & Proudfoot Heritage assessment — southern CRA area $5500 $5500 Nil Pat Gaynor Archaeological report — $5436 $5436 Nil Warrumbungle NP EIA Bill Incoll Review — FRAMES software system $5221 $5221 Nil Alexander Gilmour Advice — conservation requirements for $4951 $4951 Nil Upper North East/Lower North East CRA areas 94 Slater Lomas P/L Assessment of drainage issue — landslip at $4600 $4600 Nil North Forresters Beach, Wyrrabalong NP Ecology Australia Assessment of wilderness intrinsic value — $4500 $4500 Nil Nadgee/Howe Landmax P/L Ecological advice — Gwydir wetland $4500 $4500 Nil DPWS Petrographic analysis — Boyd’s Tower $4060 $4060 Nil Missing Link Tourism Consultants Review — sustainable visitor use $3990 $3990 Nil CRC For Freshwater Ecology Inspection, sample and analysis — $3900 $3900 Nil Thredbo River Gutteridge, Haskins & Davey Advice on water supply matters — $3,878 N/A Thredbo Landslide Inquest Fee for Service Rhodes Thompson & Assoc Inspection and evaluation — $3540 Nil $3540 chain bay safety procedures Coffey Geosciences P/L Geotechnical/engineering advice — $3450 $3450 Nil emergency road works Steve Gorrell Engineering site investigations — $3414 $3414 Nil various parks Steve Gorrell Engineering brief — Myall Shore $3288 $3288 Nil Barnson P/L Geological risk assessment — $3200 $3200 Nil Goobang lookout sites Track Constructions P/L Site inspection — Mt Warning NP tracks $3200 $3200 Nil Andrew Benwell Advice — conservation requirements for $3007 $3007 Nil Upper North East/Lower North East CRA areas AW McClean Building Building report on houses — $3000 $3000 Nil Bobbin Head, Lane Cove and Illawong Bay Nicholas Graham-Higgs REF — Gerroa, Seven Mile Beach $2960 $2960 Nil Phil Gilmour Advice — conservation requirements for $2830 $2830 Nil Upper North East/Lower North East CRA areas Coffey Geosciences P/L Assessment of stability of split rock — $2650 $2650 Nil Dharug NP Fly by Night Bat Surveys P/L Advice — bat species conservation $2648 $2648 Nil requirements University of Newcastle Advice — conservation requirements for $2549 $2549 Nil Upper North East/Lower North East CRA areas Harry Parnaby Expert input to bat species workshop $2500 $2500 Nil Harry Parnaby Advice — bat species conservation $2500 $2500 Nil requirements Coffey Geosciences P/L Stability assessment $2450 $2450 Nil Fielders Engineering Engineering report — $2436 $2436 Nil Barraba Track upgrading Steve Gorrell Site investigation and engineering report $2376 $2376 Nil Stephanie Horton Advice — conservation requirements for $2250 $2250 Nil Upper North East/Lower North East CRA areas Douglas Partners Geotechnical inspection — Bobbin Inn, $2150 $2150 Nil Apple Tree Bay Rd, and Sunny Corner toilets 95 APPENDIX D

Consultant name Brief description of project Cost Paid Balance

Edith Cowan University Advice — conservation requirements for $2115 $2115 Nil Upper North East/Lower North East CRA areas Stephanie Horton Advice — forest ecosystems $2103 $2103 Nil JDU Consulting Technical advice — MYOB design $2025 $2025 Nil Ecotone Ecological Consultants Analysis of bat calls $2000 $2000 Nil Michael Williams & Assoc Advice — private land issues for $2000 $2000 Nil RFA negotiations ACT Geotechnical Engineers Geotechnical assessment of lookout $1915 $1915 Nil platforms — Pinnacles Building Code of Australia Consultants Review — NPWS Building Code $1900 $1900 Nil Andrew Benwell Advice — forest ecosystems criteria $1871 $1871 Nil John Tozer Engineering report — viewing platform safety $1800 $1800 Nil Australian Museum Advice — conservation requirements for $1622 $1622 Nil Upper North East/Lower North East CRA areas WMB Oceanics Australia Water quality investigation $1500 $1500 Nil John Skurr Structural inspection $1450 $1450 Nil Peggy Eby Advice — megabat research requirements $1363 $1363 Nil Ray Sargent & Associates Advice — pedestrian bridge $1350 $1350 Nil Phil Gilmour Review — rare plant conservation criteria $1350 $1350 Nil Phil Gilmour Advice — forest ecosystem target setting $1350 $1350 Nil Australian Museum Advice — conservation requirements for $1054 $1054 Nil Upper North East/Lower North East CRA areas Hassal & Associates Environmental report — $1012 $1012 Nil Warrumbungle NP EIS DHAM Archaeological report — $1000 $1000 Nil Warrumbungle NP EIS Patrick Chatfield Aboriginal heritage advice $1000 $1000 Nil Phil Gilmour Advice — centres of endimism $900 $900 Nil and refugia identification Forster LALC Aboriginal heritage assessment — Neranie $840 $840 Nil Ecosurveys P/L Site inspection $751 $751 Nil Cottier & Associates Geotechnical assessment $700 $700 Nil John Tozer Engineering advice — $675 $675 Nil Bongil Bongil NP picnic area State Valuation Office Valuation — Wilsons Valley Depot $670 $670 Nil John Skurr Structural inspection $650 $650 Nil E Brus Legal advice $600 $600 Nil Airley Ryan & Hill Quality assurance — construction of $600 $600 Nil Williams River Bridges Aust National University Analysis of tree disk — Alpine Way $600 $600 Nil Forster LALC Aboriginal heritage assessment — $515 $515 Nil Gloucester Quarry North Coast Regional Botanic Gardens Advice — plant identification $500 $500 Nil Aust National University Review — Osprey recovery plan $500 $500 Nil 96 University of Queensland Review — Theresites Mitchalle recovery plan $500 $500 Nil Steve Gorrell Engineering site inspection — Minyon Falls $488 $488 Nil treatment and disposal Storm Consulting Advice — sewage and effluent $450 $450 Nil Andrew Ley Review — Lord Howe Island $388 $388 Nil Woodhen recovery plan Zoological Parks Board of NSW Advice — feral animal control for $376 $376 Nil regional forest assessment Van Leeuwen & Associates Assessment - log bridge prescriptions for $360 $360 Nil South East Forests NP Douglas Partners Inspection of cliff face — $325 $325 Nil rear of Bobbin Inn Cafe Caddey, Searle & Jarman Valuation — Pretty Beach $300 $300 Nil John Hunter Fauna assessment — Mann River NR fenceline $300 $300 Nil Michael Williams & Assoc Advice — private land issues for Eden RFA $240 $240 Nil Data Tech Software Technical advice — MYOB software $180 $180 Nil University of New England RFA — national park plantation $100/hr $1500 N/A rehabilitation Fee for service Steve Gorrell Site investigation — Nymboi-Binderay $60/hr $370 N/A NP Fee for service Paul Davies P/L Heritage advice — Q Station Leasing $100/hr $13,245 N/A Project team Fee for service

Summary of consultancies costing more than $30,000

Longmac Associates Pty Ltd $288,338 Engaged by the Legal Services Directorate to provide geotechnical advice in relation to the Thredbo Landslide Inquest. The consultancy commenced in July 1998 and is continuing. The consultant was engaged due to the specialised nature of the task. Payments are based on a fee for service. A total of $288,338 was paid to the consultant in 1998–99.

Mallesons Stephen Jaques $137,799 Engaged by the Property Management Unit to provide independent legal advice to the Quarantine Station Leasing Project team. The consultancy was commenced in February 1996 and is still continuing. The consultant was engaged due to the specialised nature of the task. Payments are based on a fee for service. A total of $137,799 was paid to the consultant in 1998–99.

Brayshaw, Bickford & Proudfoot $100,000 Engaged by Cultural Heritage Services Division to undertake a forest history and heritage assessment of the Upper North East and Lower North East areas as part of the Comprehensive Regional Assessment process. The consultant was engaged as internal expertise was not available. The consultancy was commenced in March 1998 and completed in September 1998. A total of $100,000 was paid to the consultant of which $50,000 was paid in 1998–99.

Snowy Mountains Engineering Corporation $89,944 Engaged by Field Services Division to provide technical advice on the radio system. The consultancy commenced in July 1996 and is still continuing. The consultant was engaged as internal expertise was not available. Payments are based on a fee for service. A total of $89,944 was paid to the consultant in 1998–99. 97 APPENDIX D

C Longworth $84,272 Engaged by the Legal Services Directorate to review documentation, reports and studies in relation to the Thredbo Landslide Inquest. The consultancy commenced in July 1998 and is continuing. The consultant was engaged due to the specialised nature of the task. Payments are based on a fee for service. A total of $84,272 was paid to the consultant in 1998–99.

Price Waterhouse Coopers $67,951 Engaged by the Property Management Unit to provide independent financial advice to the Quarantine Station Leasing Project team. The consultancy commenced in May 1996 with Coopers & Lybrand and is continuing with Price Waterhouse Coopers. The consultant was engaged due to the specialised nature of the task. Payments are based on a fee for service. A total of $67,951 was paid to the consultant in 1998–99.

Bushfire & Enviro Services $59,000 Engaged by Field Services Division to undertake a review of environmental factors and draft statement of environmental factors in relation to the NPWS Fire Management Plan. The consultancy commenced in May 1999 and is still continuing. The consultant was engaged as internal expertise was not available. As at the end of June 1999, a total of $9,800 had been paid to the consultant.

Edaw (Australia) Pty Ltd $54,200 Engaged by Lismore District to review the feasibility of walking tracks. The consultancy commenced in March 1999 and is still continuing. The consultant was engaged as internal expertise was not available. As at the end of June 1999, a total of $35,000 had been paid to the consultant.

Andrew Sharp $48,000 Engaged by Western Zone to undertake analysis of data on the yellow footed rock wallaby. The consultancy commenced in October 1998 and was completed in May 1999. The consultant was engaged as internal expertise was not available. A total of $48,000 was paid to the consultant.

Brayshaw, Bickford & Proudfoot $40,000 Engaged by Cultural Heritage Services Division to undertake historic heritage interpretation for Middle and Georges Head in the Sydney Harbour National Park. The consultancy was undertaken between April and June 1999. The consultant was engaged as internal expertise was not available. A total of $40,000 was paid to the consultant.

Environmental Partnership $39,858 Engaged by Metropolitan Regional Parks Unit to undertake a review of open space owned by the Department of Urban Affairs and Planning. The consultant was engaged as internal expertise was not available. As at 30 June, a total of $39,716 had been paid to the consultant.

Advanced Geomechanics $30,176 Engaged by the Legal Services Directorate to provide geotechnical and mechanical advice in relation to the Thredbo Landslide Inquest. The consultancy commenced in July 1998 and is continuing. The consultant was engaged due to the specialised nature of the task. Payments are based on a fee for service. A total of $30,176 was paid to the consultant in 1998–99.

98 APPENDIX E

EMPLOYEE STATISTICS

Employees by category

Category 30/6/97 30/6/98 30/6/99

Senior Executive Service 5 5 9 Senior managers 31 30 30 Clerical/Clerks 300 303 381 Legal officers 4 3 4 Survey draftsmen 9 6 5 Technical officers/Senior technical officers 56 22 23 Engineers 3 1 1 Architects 1 1 2 Rangers/ADMs/DMs 248 261 289 Pilots 4 4 4 Crew 2 1 1 Project officers/Aboriginal sites officers 176 189 160 Media officers 3 — — Librarians 3 — 2 Trades 11 6 5 Field officers/Senior field officers /Senior field supervisors 351 383 397 Interpretive assistants 22 — — Historic sites officers 2 — — Law enforcement officers 8 — 3 Curators 1 — — Research scientists 6 6 7 Trainee rangers 7 — 3 Temporary assistance 57 81 87 Revenue raising 22 24 10 Capital works 58 44 32 External funds 168 180 147

Total 1 558 1 550 1602

Percent of total staff by salary level Subgroup as percent of total staff Subgroup as estimated percent of total at each level staff at each level

Level Total Respondents Men Women Aboriginal People People People staff people from racial, whose with a (no.) & Torres ethnic, language disability Strait ethno- first Islanders religious spoken as minority a child was groups not English

< $25,761 88 64% 15% 85% 1.8% 16% $25,761–$37,825 975 63% 59% 41% 10.8% 11% 4% 1% $37,826–$47,866 293 82% 58% 42% 10.0% 3% 2% $47,867–$61,899 493 84% 60% 40% 2.7% 9% 4% 1% > $61,899 (non SES) 222 82% 75% 25% 3.3% 11% 3% 2% SES 11 82% 73% 27% 11%

Total 2,082 73% 59% 41% 7.5% 10% 3% 1%

Estimated subgroup totals 1,513 1,223 859 157 200 67 24

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Percent of total staff by employment basis Subgroup as percent of total staff Subgroup as estimated percent of total at each level staff at each level

Level Total Respondents Men Women Aboriginal People People People staff & Torres from racial whose with a (no.) Strait ethnic, language disability Islanders ethno- first religious spoken as minority a child was groups not English Permanent full time 1,209 68% 32% part time 37 8% 92%

Temporary full time 480 51% 49% part time 10 100%

Contract SES 11 82% 73% 27% 11% non-SES 24 13% 67% 33% 33.3%

Casual 311 40% 60%

Total 2,082 1% 59% 41% 0.4% 0% 0% 0%

Estimated subgroup totals 12 1,223 859 8 1 0 0

The Executive Number of SES Positions The Executive of the National Parks and Wildlife Service June-98 June-99 as at 30 June 1999 comprises: Level 6 1 1

Director-General Level 4 0 1 Brian Gilligan, BA, Dip Ed, MA (Biogeography) Level 3 0 5 Director Education and Community Programs Level 2 2 2 Sally Barnes, BA, Dip Ed, Grad Dip Information Science Level 1 2 0 Director Southern Region Tony Fleming, BSc (Hons), PhD (Forestry) Total 5 9

Director Legal Services The number of SES positions held by women at 30 June Vivienne Ingram, BA (Hons). LIB 1999 is 3 (one the previous year)

Director Western Region Terry Korn, BA (Biol Science), M Appl Sci, Dip Ag Employees by location at Director Northern Region 30 June 1999 John O’Gorman, BSc, BSc (Tech), M. Management No. Director Corporate Services Director-General 1 Eugene Remedios, BSc (Hons), MSc (Management Science), Chartered Accountant Head Office (inc Sydney Zone) 347.5 22%

Regions 50.05 3% A/Director Policy and Science Denise Wilson, B. Town Planning (Hons), Dip Law Zones 60.85 4%

Director Central Region Districts 1142.07 71% Graeme Worboys, BSc, MApp Sc, Assoc Dip Parks, Recreation and Heritage Total 1601.47 100% 100 104

Appendix F Performance Statement

Director-General of National Parks and Wildlife Service

NAME: Brian Gilligan POSITION: Director-General of National Parks and Wildlife Service PERIOD: 1 July 1999 to 30 June 2000 Results During the year Mr Gilligan oversaw continuing reform of the National Parks and Wildlife Service. Over this period there was a continuing and substantial expansion of the Service’s responsibilities. Following completion of the Southern Comprehensive Regional Assessment, almost 324,000 hectares were added to the national park system, resulting in a continuous corridor of reserves from the Victorian border to north of Nowra. Ninety-one new positions are being created to manage these additions. The organisational restructure that commenced in 1998-99 was substantially advanced during the course of the year. The new structure was formally implemented on 1 January 2000, and has resulted in considerable improvements in the organisation’s management and corporate governance systems. This has been complemented by the new Corporate Plan that was developed in close consultation with the community. These reforms aim to improve the Service’s partnership with the community in implementing the Government’s conservation agenda. Other major matters dealt with by Mr Gilligan during the year included: • coordinating implementation of the Government’s Biodiversity Strategy; • working with the community to improve conservation across the landscape, particularly outside Service-managed lands; • working with indigenous communities on conservation and heritage issues; • working with other government agencies and the community on the Western Regional Assessment; • acquiring land as part of the Service’s strategy to enlarge the reserve system, especially in under-represented regions in the West; • maintaining and enhancing the Service’s commitments to its threatened species responsibilities; and • improving asset management, particularly in relation to sewerage infrastructure and roads in NPWS parks and reserves.

Bob Debus MP Minister for the Environment 30 June 2000 APPENDIX F

PERFORMANCE STATEMENT

Senior Executive Service Level 5 and above Name: Brian Gilligan Position: Director-General of National Parks and Wildlife Service SES level 6 Period: 1 July 1998 to 30 June 1999 Mr Gilligan was acting Director-General of the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) from March to September 1998 when he was permanently appointed to the position. Over the past twelve months Mr Gilligan has been responsible for overseeing continuing reform during a period of further expansion of the Service’s responsibilities. As a result of the Comprehensive Regional Assessments for the south-east and upper and lower north-east regions of the State 470,000 hectares of former state forests and vacant crown lands were added to the reserve system. In the upper and lower north-east regions this will result in the creation of 105 new NPWS jobs. These latest additions to the reserve system have contributed to increasing the area of land managed by the Service by 25 percent over the past four years. During this period, staff numbers increased significantly as did the budget. The rapid growth in the Service’s responsibilities in recent years has lead to a review of the organisation’s structure to ensure the most efficient and effective management. Mr Gilligan has led the Service in this process, which in the second half of the year involved widespread consultation with staff, unions, local communities and the wider environment movement. The main focus of the restructure has been to streamline management and administration to ensure that the highest priority of the Service is on-the-ground conserva- tion and that the best possible relations are established with local communities. This has included reform of the Service’s outdated administrative, financial and human resources systems. Other major matters dealt with by Mr Gilligan during the year have included: • increasing the efficiency with which Plans of Management are dealt with; • working closely with indigenous communities on conservation and heritage issues of mutual concern; • ensuring appropriate attention is paid to the Service’s threatened species responsibilities; and • maintaining the Service’s commitment to the ongoing comprehensive regional assessment processes.

Bob Debus MP Minister for the Environment 30 June 1999

APPENDIX G

ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE

In 1997-98, the NPWS undertook a project to identify a comprehensive set of performance indicators to provide meaningful and useful data on performance across the organisation and to measure the extent to which the Serviceís identified outcomes were being achieved. Utilising the Balanced Scorecard framework, a total 41 performance indicators were proposed for staged implementation over two to three years, commencing in 1998-99.

However, further progress on the performance indicators was deferred, awaiting the outcomes of the Visions for the New Millennium review which was undertaken in 1998. Interim corporate planning guidelines for 1999-2000 were developed to address the more immediate priorities identified by the Visions review. A draft suite of indicators has been subsequently developed for each of the four priority areas included in the guidelines. The indicators are listed below. These will be refined and implemented for reporting NPWS achievement over the next 12 months and in the 1999-2000 Annual Report. 101 APPENDIX G

Priority area: Integrated land management Outcome NPWS participates with other agency and community organisations in implementing the governmentís reform agenda in water, native vegetation and forestry Outputs • Regional water and vegetation committees with NPWS participation • Agreement at interagency level of committeesí conservation outcomes • NPWS input finalised for NSW Forestry Agreement for Southern CRA Region • NPWS input finalised for regional forestry agreements for North East and Southern CRA regions • NPWS input finalised for Western Regional Assessment Outcome Programs in line with priorities in the State Biodiversity Strategy are implemented Outputs • Performance targets for eight funded projects being met • Distribution of State Biodiversity Strategy finalised Outcome An Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Strategic Plan for the Service is developed Outputs • Plan developed which clearly states accountabilities for Aboriginal cultural heritage within the Service Outcome Increased understanding of conservation and biodiversity through education and community involvement programs Outputs • Neighbours contacted • Participants in off-park community-based conservation programs • Participants in off-park education programs Outcome The requirements under the Threatened Species Conservation Act are met. Outputs • Recovery plans developed within legislative timeframes for endangered and vulnerable species listed before 1.1.96 • Recovery plans developed within legislative timeframes for new listings at endangered and vulnerable status since 1.1.96 • Key threatening process — threat abatement plan developed within three years • Recovery plan operations successfully contributing to species conservation Other outputs • Privately owned land covered by a conservation agreement

Priority area: Managing the public reserve system Outcome Increased coverage of the public reserve system by adopted plans of management is achieved Outputs • Service estate covered by an adopted plan of management • Aboriginal sites and places covered by a conservation management plan • Historic sites covered by a conservation management plan Outcome Regional strategies for recreation and tourism planning are developed and implemented Outputs • On-park cultural tourism opportunities provided to Aboriginal communities to promote their heritage including public access, interpretation content, education programs. Outcome Provisions of the Aboriginal Ownership Legislation are implemented. Outputs • Aboriginal advisory groups established • Aboriginal people involved in cooperative management receiving resource management skilling • Joint management agreements finalised 102 Priority area: Enhancing the public protected area system Outcome CAR conservation criteria and targets are formulated and conservation priorities for bioregions are determined Outputs • NPWS input finalised for development of CAR criteria under Western Regional Assessment Outcome Land acquisition and reserve establishment process is established. Outputs • Operating guidelines developed for reserve referral process within government which implements the Premierís whole-of- government approach to reserve establishment • Land acquisition strategy developed incorporating natural and cultural heritage criteria across all land tenures • Two-year forward program for priority acquisitions developed Outcome An Urban Open Space Strategy for the greater metropolitan region which identifies new regional parks and other protected areas is prepared in collaboration with other agencies Outputs • Prioritised list of Department of Urban Affairs and Planning land holdings and reservations developed and approved for potential transfer to the NSW national park and reserve system. • NPWS input finalised for detailing prioritised sites including transfer details, program costings, site activities and biodiversity details for implementation of a long-term transfer land program Priority area: Organisational renewal Outcome Legislative changes to the National Parks and Wildlife Act are achieved to reflect NPWS role and objectives Outputs • Proposed amendments to NPW Act prepared Outcome Organisational structure and staffing are reviewed to enhance efficiency and effectiveness Outputs • Service centres established Outcome Improved management support systems and processes are developed and implemented Outputs • Installation of SAP3 financial management system • Progress review of SAP implementation • Installation of Aurion HR system recruitment module • Service-wide rollout of 32-bit operating system

APPENDIX H

DRAFT CODE OF CONDUCT

The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) code This code of conduct aims to help staff deal with ethical of conduct is currently being reviewed as part of a more questions or problems in their work. If you breach this comprehensive ethics package. A revised code of conduct code of conduct, you may be risking disciplinary action has been drafted, and it is summarised below. and/or investigation by an external investigating authority. Introduction The NPWS is strongly committed to maintaining and Guiding principles practising the highest standards of ethical behaviour. All NPWS staff are required to adhere to the following 103 APPENDIX H

principles. These principles apply to all your dealings There may be times when you are directed to do something while at work and when representing the NPWS out which, while it is not unlawful, might jeopardise or be in of work. conflict with your professional integrity or judgement. If Responsibility to the government of the day you wish to dispute a particular direction, you should dis- cuss your concerns with your manager or supervisor in the You are responsible for implementing the policies and first instance. If a satisfactory resolution cannot be reached, decisions of the government of the day in a politically you should note your objections. You may also lodge a neutral manner, regardless of your personal beliefs and grievance. opinions. You must comply with all relevant legislative, industrial and administrative requirements. Putting the principles into practice Respect for people Dealing with customers and You must treat members of the community and other stakeholder groups NPWS staff fairly and consistently. You should provide all The customers and stakeholders of the NPWS are almost services with courtesy and cooperation. You must not everyone in the community. You should treat all customers harass or discriminate against anyone because of gender; and stakeholders fairly and equally, and with the utmost pregnancy; race (including colour, ethnic background, respect and courtesy. descent or national identity); religion; marital status; If you are contacted by a customer or stakeholder, you disability (including physical, intellectual and psychiatric should try your best to provide a prompt and helpful ser- disabilities, disfigurement, or physical illness or disease); vice. If you are unable to answer questions or provide assis- sexual preference (including homosexuality or tance, you should get help from your manager or supervisor transexuality); or age. or other staff in your area, or direct the query to the appro- priate officer or area. Integrity, professionalism and public interest You should ensure that customers and stakeholders are You should conduct yourself in a manner that inspires given all the facts (with the exception of confidential confidence in the integrity and professionalism of the information) and that they understand the full implica- NPWS and the State Government. You must always act tions of any particular course of action. You must also in the interest of the public and the NPWS, and not in ensure that they are fully aware of the importance the your own personal interest. NPWS places on the integrity, quality and transparency of its processes. Customer service Conflicts of interest You should provide prompt service to all your clients and customers, ensuring they have all the necessary and A conflict of interest is a situation in which you could take appropriate advice and information to meet their needs advantage of your position to benefit yourself, your family and expectations. or your friends. Having a conflict of interest does not nec- essarily mean that you intend to take advantage of your Economy and efficiency position. However, even if all your decisions and actions in You must make the best use of your time at work and of the matter are honest and fair, other people may think that the resources made available to you to help you with your you have been or will be influenced by your personal feel- work. You should always look for ways to improve and ings and interests. update your skills and performance. If you feel that you have, or that others may think you have, a conflict of interest, you must let your manager or Rights and responsibilities of managers supervisor know as soon as possible. Your manager or super- visor should consider the situation and take whatever and supervisors actions are necessary. These actions may include letting you continue as usual (with appropriate supervision and/or You are responsible for ensuring that you and your staff procedures); requiring you to give up your personal inter- follow the principles set out in this Code of Conduct, and est; directing you not to participate in the relevant task; or for providing clear and timely direction and support to transferring you (permanently or temporarily) to an area your staff. You must ensure that they understand what is where there is no conflict of interest. expected of them, and give them regular feedback on their performance. Reporting a conflict of interest does not mean you have done anything wrong. However, if you fail to report it and You should never give a direction or provide support that intentionally take advantage of your position, you are act- you know is unlawful. You should always observe appro- ing corruptly and risk facing disciplinary action and/or priate protocols when giving directions to staff. investigation by an external investigating authority. Rights and responsibilities of staff Accepting gifts from customers and stakeholders You should follow any lawful direction given by your The NPWS does not condone the practice of offering gifts manager or supervisor or any other authorised person. to or accepting gifts from customers or stakeholders. However, you are accountable for your own actions, and With this in mind, you must never: should never follow any direction which you know or sus- • either directly or indirectly ask for gifts, hospitality or pect is unlawful. Any unlawful direction should be report- any other favour from any person or organisation in ed immediately. return for making a decision or carrying out your work; 104 • accept gifts of money including cash, cheques, or rassment to, or damages the reputation and integrity of, credit; the NPWS and its staff. They should also never be used • accept offers of gifts, hospitality or any other favours in a way that results in any unfair treatment or from customers or stakeholders for your partner, rela discrimination. tives or friends. If you are in any doubt about whether or not you should Making public comment accept a gift or any other benefit offered by a customer or As a member of the community, you have the right to stakeholder, your first choice should be to refuse the offer. make comments in public and enter into public debate Alternatively, you can discuss the matter with your man- on political and social issues. However, you must not ager or supervisor. While you should always take into make public comment in a way which may be seen as an account a gift’s dollar value (those worth more than $10 official comment on behalf of the NPWS, or on an issue should always be refused), you also need to carefully con- connected to your work and responsibilities, unless specif- sider whether other organisations or individuals in the ically authorised to do so by the Director-General. You community may see the gift as a bribe or reward. Any must never make any public comment which may result offer that you believe is meant to be a bribe must be in others thinking that the NPWS is not prepared to sup- refused and reported immediately. port or implement Government policies. If you accept or receive a gift or favour from a customer or stakeholder, you should inform your manager as soon as Professional behaviour and dress possible. Managers should maintain a register of all gifts When you are carrying out your work, you are represent- accepted, and should ensure that appropriate action is ing not only yourself but also the NPWS. You have a taken in relation to any expensive gifts which are accept- responsibility to project a professional image of yourself ed or received. and the NPWS — in your actions, decisions, appearance Use of service resources and attitude. You should always ensure that your clothing and appear- Whenever you use NPWS resources, you must use them ance are appropriate to your work situation — whether it efficiently, economically, carefully and honestly. be the NPWS uniform, protective gear, or your own With regard to financial resources, if you have been given clothing. a financial delegation, you must know what the delega- While carrying out your work duties, you should not tion allows you to authorise, and must keep within the engage in unprofessional behaviour. This includes drink- limits of your delegation, abiding by any conditions or ing to excess; taking or using illegal drugs; gambling; restrictions on it. If you are involved in the allocation unsafe driving; and abusive or offensive remarks, jokes, and/or the management of funds, you must always act in stories or gestures. the public interest and in line with NPWS goals, proce- dures, objectives and plans. Employment outside the NPWS Physical resources (such as vehicles, equipment and facili- You must not let prospective or existing job offers from ties) should only be used for work-related tasks and activ- outside the NPWS influence your work-related decisions ities. Where you are responsible for or have approval to and actions. This includes favouring customers or stake- use these resources, you should make sure that you adhere holders, or supplying them with information, in return for to all relevant instructions, rules, laws, etc. governing offers of employment. It also includes restructuring roles their use. You should also ensure that they are only used and responsibilities so that you or others can work for the for the approved purpose, are not wasted and are appro- NPWS as a contractor or consultant. priately stored and maintained. NPWS staff members must have approval from their divi- Finally, you must make the best use of NPWS human sional or regional manager, or their director, to work in a resources (including your skills and work time and the second job. Managers approving secondary employment skills and work time of others). You should always remem- should ensure that there are no conflicts of interest — ber that your time and skills are paid for by public money, the integrity of the NPWS will be compromised if others and they should not be wasted or under-used. You should think that the secondary employer is benefiting by having plan and prioritise your work. You should also develop an NPWS staff member on their payroll. and enhance your skills, by undergoing appropriate train- ing and by keeping up to date with developments in Reporting corrupt or unethical conduct your field. Any decision or action you take must be ethical. This NPWS information and records code of conduct is a general guide to the ethical conduct You must keep accurate, complete and up-to-date records expected of NPWS staff. If you have read this code and for each project or function you undertake. You should you are still unsure of how to act in a particular situation, make sure that all records are stored securely in a perma- you should discuss the matter with your manager or nent form, together with any documents related to them. supervisor. All files and records remain the property of the NPWS. Corrupt conduct is when someone carries out their duties Records should only be discussed with, or given to, people dishonestly or unfairly, breaches public trust, misuses who have been authorised to access the information. You NPWS information or resources, or becomes involved in must be especially careful to ensure that information on matters such as bribery, fraud, and violence. If you know any personnel issues is kept confidential. Records should or suspect corrupt conduct by any individual or group never be used in a manner which causes harm or embar- within the NPWS, you must report it immediately. 105 APPENDIX I

STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS AND FREEDOM OF INFORMATION

Statement of Affairs • administration — budget and financial matters, general correspondence, accommodation; Under the Freedom of Information Act 1989, the NPWS pre- • function — issues relating to the management of each pares a Statement of Affairs for the organisation which, as area, new area proposals, policies, interpretive and edu- at 30 June 1999, includes the designated cational programs, wildlife management, licences, agencies of National Parks and Wildlife Service (agency offences, preservation and protection of historical and number 32), the National Parks and Wildlife Advisory Aboriginal areas; Council (agency number 1743), advisory committees • staff matters — recruitment and training of staff and (agency number 1824) and the Director-General of staff members’ personal files; and National Parks and Wildlife Service (agency number 2255). • NPWS policies — the Service’s policy documents. The National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 specifies activities which may or may not take place within areas Aboriginal Sites Register managed by the NPWS. These include many activities undertaken by visitors in parks: the use of vehicles; The NPWS maintains information on known Aboriginal protection of plants and animals, natural structures, relics sites in New South Wales in a register, which details the and Aboriginal areas; collection of scientific specimens; pro- type and location of sites, reports and slides. Some hibition of domestic animals; and impounding of information is available on a computer database. Access cattle. to the register is available to Aboriginal groups, The NPWS is responsible for the issue and administration researchers and interested members of the public of the following licences: although due to the sensitivity of some matters access may be restricted in some cases. The NPWS undertakes Licence Section of Act computer searches of the register for a fee but restrictions may apply. For more information contact the Aboriginal General licence (S 120) Sites Registrar, Cultural Heritage Services Division, Game licence (S 122) Hurstville on (02) 9585 6444. Trapper’s licence (S 123) Historic Places Register Fauna dealer’s licence (S 124) Skin dealer’s licence (S 125) The Service maintains information on known historic Import and export (from NSW) licences (S 126) places on Service land in a register, which details the type Licence to liberate animals (S 127) and location of historic places, reports and other archival material. Some information is available on a computer Aviary registration certificates (S 128) database. Access to the register is available to researchers Licence to pick native plants for and interested members of the public. For more informa- scientific or commercial purposes (S 131) tion contact the Database Coordinator, Cultural Heritage Licence to grow native plants for sale (S 132) Services Division, Hurstville on (02) 9585 6444. Occupier’s licence (S 121) Public registers The NPWS monitors developments likely to have adverse impacts on Aboriginal relics and places. The The NPWS holds registers of conservation agreements NPWS may issue permits for investigation of Aboriginal and interim protection orders, which are maintained by sites, or consents allowing destruction of certain sites the Manager, Estates and Survey Unit, and wilderness unless assessment of significance of the sites justifies their protection agreements, which are maintained by the permanent conservation. Leases and licences may also be Wilderness Unit. The NPWS also has a register of critical granted for geological research, erection or occupation of habitat declared under the provisions of the Threatened buildings for certain purposes or to carry out trades and Species Conservation Act 1995 which is maintained by businesses within certain NPWS areas or for access the Threatened Species Unit. The Estates and Survey through these areas. Easements may be granted to public Unit, the Wilderness Unit and the Threatened Species authorities for access through NPWS areas or to sites Unit are located at Hurstville and may be contacted on within these areas. The NPWS is also responsible for (02) 9585 6444. issuing threatened species licences under section 91 of the Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995. Other documents Documents held by the NPWS The NPWS maintains a list of Service leases and other forms of tenure which are registered with the Lands Title The NPWS holds documents in its Hurstville head office Office. The Property Management Unit, Hurstville on and regional and district offices. The listing of a docu- (02) 9585 6444 can provide a reference number which ment does not mean that it is available automatically for should be quoted at the Lands Titles Office in order to inspection. Some documents may not be available unless view a document. Inquiries regarding access to maps and a formal freedom of information application has been plans of NPWS-managed areas should be referred to the received. Manager, Estates and Survey Unit. The Service’s photo- Files graphic and film library is available to the public and other agencies under certain conditions and inquiries Most NPWS documents are stored as files, including should be directed to the Information and Customer those relating to: Services Unit, Hurstville on (02) 9585 6444. 106 Publications The NPWS produces a range of books, guides, teachers’ kits, information pamphlets and posters relating to national parks, historic sites and flora and fauna in New South Wales. All NPWS publications may be obtained over the counter or by mail from the National Parks and Wildlife Information Centre at Hurstville or from many regional offices, district offices and visitor centres. Many items are also held by the NPWS Library at Hurstville. Recovery plans and threat abatement plans for threatened species are available for public inspection by contacting the Threatened Species Unit, Hurstville on (02) 9585 6444.

Freedom of Information The Freedom of Information Act 1989 provides members of the public with a legally enforceable right to access documents held by the National Parks and Wildlife Service, subject to certain specified exemptions. A summary of the applications processed and completed during the period 1 July 1998 to 30 June 1999 is set out below.

Section A Number of new Freedom of Information (FOI) applications

Personal Other Total New applications 0 33 33 Applications brought forward 2 1 3 Total to be processed 2 34 36 Completed 2 26 28 Transferred out 0 0 0 Withdrawn 0 5 5 Total processed 2 31 33 Unfinished (carried forward) 0 3 3

Section B Results of FOI applications

Personal Other Total Granted in full 0 15 15 Granted in part 0 8 8 Refused 2 3 5 Deferred 0 0 0 Completed 2 26 28

Section C Ministerial certificates NPWS files. The fourth application was refused under Section 25 (1) (a1) of the Act and the fifth application There were no Ministerial certificates issued during the was refused under Sched. 1 Clause 7 (business affairs) and period. Clause 13 (confidentiality). Of the eight applications which had documents granted in part, documents were Section D Formal consultations exempt: under Sched. 1, Clause 6, personal affairs; under During the period there were 12 applications requiring Sched. 1(a) Cabinet document; under Schedule 1, Clause consultations which led to 101 formal consultations with 6, 13, and 4(1)(b) law enforcement; under Section 26(c), third parties. Schedule 1 Clause 7(1)(b) and (c) relating to business affairs; Clause 10, legal professional privilege; Clause 15 Section E Amendment of personal records affecting financial or property interests and Sched. 2 (Independent Commission Against Corruption). During the period there were no applications for amend- ment of personal records. Section H Costs and fees of requests for completed applications Section F Notation of personal records There were no applications for notation of personal All completed applications: records during the period. Assessed costs Fees received $5,655 $2,797.50 Section G FOI applications granted in part Section I Discounts allowed or refused Discounts were allowed on 11 applications. Ten applica- Access to documents was refused for five applications tions received discounts on public interest grounds and (two personal and three non-personal applications). one discount was allowed as the applicant was a pensioner Three requests were for documents which were not on health benefits card holder. 107 APPENDIX I

Section J Days to process that the documents do not comply with exemption claus- Elapsed time Personal Other es under the FOI Act and should be released. The 0-21 days 0 5 Ombudsman has refused to investigate the other two 22-35 days 2 8 complaints. over 35 days 0 15 One case has been heard by the Administrative Decisions Tribunal and a compromise solution has been reached Total 2 28 with the applicant on the requested documents, while a second case has yet to be heard. Section K Processing time Comparative statistics Personal Other Total 1997-98 1998-99 0-10 hours 2 23 25 11-20 hours 0 1 1 Number of applications 21-100 hours 0 2 2 Personal 3 0 Other 34 33 Total 2 26 28 Applications brought forward Section L Reviews and appeals Number of internal reviews finalised 5 Personal 2 0 Number of Ombudsman reviews finalised 3 Other 1 3 Number of appeals to the Administrative Decisions Tribunal 2 Decisions

All internal reviews related to non-personal applications Full access granted 12 15 and resulted in the original determination being upheld. Partial access granted 10 8 Four internal reviews related to a request for review of a Access refused 4 5 determination to release documents. The fifth internal Access deferred 3 0 review related to the level of fees charged for processing of the application and resulted in the original determina- Review of decision requested tion on fees being amended to a slightly lesser figure. The Ombudsman finalised their review of one complaint Internal review 2 5 and made certain recommendations to the NPWS. Based Referred to Ombudsman 2 2 on the Ombudsman’s findings, the NPWS has reviewed Referred to Administrative Decisions the deemed refusal of an internal review and determined Tribunal (previously District Court) 0 2

APPENDIX J

RECYCLING PERFORMANCE

All administrative centres within the NPWS continue to recycle paper and cardboard and all districts provide varying forms of recycling services for plastic, glass, aluminium and steel containers and organic waste. The NPWS has a program for recycling waste cooking oil in the Perisher Resort area of Kosciuszko National Park.

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NEW NPWS PUBLICATIONS

Brochures and maps Fact sheets

New or revised park brochures were produced for: Plains Wanderer Abercrombie National Park; Blue Mountains National Park; Bush stone-curlew Booti Booti National Park; Border Ranges National Park; Bundjalung National Park; Burning Mountain Nature Koala under threat Reserve; Broken Head Nature Reserve; Broadwater National Park; Cudmirrah and Conjola National Parks and Narrawallee Nature Reserve; Deua National Park; Dooragan Newsletters National Park; Eurobodalla National Park; Goulburn River National Parks and Wildlife News (2 issues) National Park; Gundabooka National Park; Hartley Historic Site; Kanangra-Boyd National Park; Ku-ring-gai Chase Kosciuszko Today (2 issues) National Park; Lake Macquarie State Recreation Area and Napawi (3 issues) Pulbah Island Nature Reserve; Lane Cove National Park; Montague Island Nature Reserve; Mount Canobolas State Neighbour Newsletter — (4 issues) to park neighbours in the Recreation Area; Mount Warning National Park; Munghorn Narrabri District Gap Nature Reserve; Munmorah State Recreation Area; Parramatta Regional Park; Sydney Harbour National Park; Over the Fence — (2 issues) Lismore District neighbour Tomaree National Park; Wallaga Lake National Park; newsletter Warrabah National Park; Warrumbungle National Park; Over the Fence — (1 issue) Armidale District neighbour Werrikimbe National Park; Woko National Park; newsletter Wyrrabalong National Park. Other park related brochures: Olympics News — internal newsletter on Olympics-related issues affecting national parks National Parks in the Shoalhaven, South Coast and Southern Highlands; Southern Highlands Highlights; Myall Marine Parks News (2 issues) — produced in conjunction Coast Beach Access Guide; Woody Head Camping Ground; with NSW Fisheries on behalf of the Marine Parks Authority Guide to National Parks on the Northern Tablelands of New England (produced in partnership with Tourism New Posters, calenders etc England; Old Great North Road (Dharug National Park); Youdale’s Hut (Oxley Wild Rivers National Park); Depot Coxen’s fig parrot Beach (Murramarang National Park); Lismore District Macquarie Marshes (produced in partnership with the National Parks. Murray-Darling Basin Commission, Department of General information brochures and maps included: Education and Macquarie Marshes Catchment Committee Going Bush — guide to camping in national parks and state Celebrating Aboriginal Communities Week recreation areas Great National Parks of New South Wales — 1999 calendar Coastal Highway Lights — the NPWS-managed lighthouses Managing Aboriginal heritage — the NPWS role and responsi- Booklets bilities in managing Aboriginal cultural heritage Guide to NSW National Parks (2 issues) Best Bush — map of recreational opportunities in NSW pub- lic bushland areas (published in partnership with State Erith Coal Mine walk — this and other walks in the Forests of NSW, Department of Land and Water Bundanoon section of Morton National Park Conservation and Tourism NSW) Walks around Kiama/ Nowra and adjacent national parks — Marine Parks … for you, the environment and the future — written by Kangaroo Valley resident Bill Andrews produced in conjunction with NSW Fisheries on behalf of the Marine Parks Authority Kosciuszko National Park Guidebook Murruin Wilderness Assessment Study Area, Southern NSW. Threatened Species in New England — booklet for landholders

North Ettrema, West Ettrema and East Budawang Threatened Species of the Macquarie Marshes Wilderness Assessment Study Areas, Southern NSW. Buckenbowra, Western Deua and Wadbilliga-Tuross-Dampier Books Wilderness Assessment Study Areas, Southern NSW. Hayes, Mike, 1999, Before We’re Forgotten – The Spirit of Brindabella and Bimberi Addition Wilderness Assessment Snowy River, ABC Books. Study Areas, Southern NSW. Kingsford, R T. (ed) 1999, A free-flowing river: The ecology of Bogong Peaks Addition, Goobarragandra Additions, the Paroo River, NPWS, Sydney. Tabletop, Jagungal Additions, Indi, Western Fall, Pilot Additions and Byadbo Additions Wilderness Assessment The Story of Hartley and its Historic Courthouse New South Study Areas, Southern NSW. Wales, 1998 (facsimile reprint of 1937 edition). 109 APPENDIX K

Reports Collins, Andy, 1999, Spotted-tailed Quoll Survey in Oxley Wild NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service 1998, Visions for Rivers National Park, NPWS Armidale. the New Millennium, Report of the Steering Committee to the Minister for the Environment, NPWS, Sydney. NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service 1998, A Vertebrate Fauna Survey of the Northern Illawarra Escarpment, NPWS, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service 1998, Wilderness Sydney. assessment project, NPWS, Sydney.

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service 1998, Assessment NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service 1998, Wollemi Report on the Grose Wilderness Area, NPWS, Sydney. Pine (Wollemia nobilis) Recovery Plan, NPWS, Sydney.

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service 1998, Australian NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service 1999, A Heritage Commission NSW River Disturbance Project, Interim Vertebrate Fauna Survey of Coolah Tops National Park, Report, NPWS, Sydney. NPWS, Sydney.

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service 1998, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service 1999, Krohmann/Ackerman Cottage. Conservation Management Plan, Allocasuarina portuensis Draft Recovery Plan, NPWS, NPWS, Sydney. Sydney.

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service 1999, NSW NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service 1999, The Biodiversity Strategy, NPWS, Sydney. Contribution of Montague Island Nature Reserve to Regional Economic Development, NPWS, Sydney. NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service 1998, Rainforest Remnants, a decade of growth Proceedings of a conference on NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service 1999, The Greater rainforest restoration, NPWS, Sydney. Blue Mountains Area World Heritage Nomination, NPWS, Sydney. NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service 1998, The Contribution of Coolah Tops National Park to Regional NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service and Environment Economic Development, NPWS, Sydney. Australia 1998, Wilderness in Western NSW, NPWS, Sydney.

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service 1998, Upper North Smith, J., 1998, Walking Track Heritage Study Draft Historical East and Lower North East: a project undertaken as part of Report, NPWS, Blue Mountains. the NSW Comprehensive Regional Assessments, Draft report, NPWS, Sydney.

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PAPERS PUBLISHED BY NPWS STAFF 1998–99

Auld, T.D. and Denham, A. 1999, ‘The role of ants and Byrne, D., Review, 1998, ‘Colonialism’s Culture: mammals in dispersal and post-dispersal seed predation of Anthropology, Travel and Government, by Nicholas the shrubs Grevillea (Proteaceae)’ Plant Ecology. Thomas’ Aboriginal History 20, pp 219–21. Byrne, D. 1998, ‘Deep nation: Australia's acquisition of Auld, T.D. and Tozer, M.G. 1999, ‘How well do post-fire an indigenous past’ Aboriginal History 20, pp 82–107. indicators provide insights into the degree of soil heating during the passage of fires?’ Proceedings of the Bushfire99 Catchpole, W., Bradstock, R.A., Choate, J., Fogarty, L., Conference. Gellie, N., McCarthy, G., McCaw, L., Marsden J. and Pearce G. 1998, ‘Co-operative development of equations Bell, S.A.J. 1998, ‘Glenrock SRA and Awabakal NR for heathland fire behaviour’ Proceedings of III Vegetation Survey, Vol.1 Main Report’ Report to the International Conference on Forest Fire Research and 14th NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, Hunter Conference on Forest Fire and Meteorology, Vol. 1, Luso, District. Portugal, pp 631–645.

Bell, S.A.J. 1998, ‘Glenrock SRA and Awabakal NR Claridge, A.W. 1998, ‘Use of tracks and trails by feral Vegetation Survey, Vol.2 Community Profiles’ Report to predators: an important consideration in the study of the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, Hunter native ground-dwelling mammals’ Victorian Naturalist, pp District. 115, 88–93.

Bradstock, R.A. 1999, ‘ “Thresholds” for biodiversity: the Claridge, A.W. and Lindenmayer, D.B. 1998, National Parks and Wildlife Service approach to plan- ‘Consumption of hypogeous fungi by the mountain ning of fire management for conservation’ in (eds) F. brushtail possum (Trichosurus caninus) in eastern Sutton, J. Keats, J. Dowling and C. Doig Proceedings of Australia’ Mycological Research, pp 102, 269–272. Bushfire Conference. Protecting the Environment, Land, Life and Property, Nature Conservation Council of NSW pp Claridge, A.W., Trappe, J.M., Barry, S.C. and Cork, S.J. 11–18. 1999, ‘Patterns in the distribution of hypogeous fungi in south-eastern mainland Australia: factors influencing the Bradstock, R.A., Gill, A.M., Kenny, B. and Scott, J. occurrence and number of taxa’ Vth International Congress 1998, ‘Bushfire risk at the urban interface derived from Science and Cultivation of Truffle and Other Edible historical weather records: consequences for use of pre- Mushrooms, 4–6 March 1999, Aix-En-Provence, France. scribed fire in the Sydney region of south-eastern Australia’ Journal of Environmental Management 52, pp Claridge, A.W., Trappe, J.M., Cork, S.J. and Claridge, 259–271. D.L. 1999, ‘Mycophagy by small mammals in the conifer- ous forests of North America: nutritional value of sporo- Bradstock, R.A., Bedward, M. and Cohn J.S. 1998, carps of Rhizopogon vinicolor, a common hypogeous fun- ‘Weather, ignition and fuel as determinants of fire gus’ Journal of Comparative Physiology B, pp 169, 172–178. regimes: investigation of limits to management using a simple, spatial modelling approach’ Proceedings of III Conroy, R.J. 1998, ‘A study of bushfire management in International Conference on Forest Fire Research and 14th North America: with a special focus on bushfire plan- Conference on Forest Fire and Meteorology, Vol. 2, Luso, ning, smoke management and performance management’ Portugal, pp 2365–2378. Report to the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust of Australia. Cousins, K., Johnston, S.W. and Field, J.B. 1998, ‘Alpine Bradstock, R.A., Bedward, M., Kenny, B.J. and Scott, J. 1998, ‘Spatially-explicit simulation of the effect of pre- soils in two catchments, Perisher Valley: changes in scribed burning on fire regimes and plant extinctions in organic horizon structure since European settlement’ shrublands typical of south-eastern Australia’ Biological Proceedings 9th International Meeting of the International Conservation 86, pp 83–95. Humic Substances Society, Adelaide, pp 67. Denham, A.J. and Auld, T. D. 1999, ‘The timing of post- Briggs, S.V. 1998, ‘Communication and motivation — fire recruitment and impact of seed predation in resprout- essential ingredients in working with landholders for wet- land conservation’ Natural Resource Management 1(2), pp ing plants whose flowering is linked to fire’ Bushfire99 9–12. Conference Proceedings. Desmet, P.G., Barrett, T., Cowling, R.M., Ellis, A.G., Briggs, S.V. and Thornton, S.A. 1999, ‘Management of Heijnis, C., le Roux, A., Lombard, A.T. and Pressey, R.L. water regimes in river red gum Eucalyptus camaldulensis 1999, ‘A systematic plan for a protected area system in wetlands for waterbird breeding’ Australian Zoologist 31, the Knersvlakte region of Namaqualand’ Report to World pp 187–197. Wide Fund, South Africa. University of Cape Town Institute Briggs, S.V., Lawler, W.G. and Thornton, S.A. 1998, for Plant Conservation Report No. 9901. ‘Relationships between control of water regimes in river Doyle, S. and Briggs, S. 1998, ‘Remnant Woodlands red gum wetlands and abundance of waterbirds’ Corella Reference List’ (unpublished report). 22, pp 47–55. Flemons, P. 1998, ‘Monitoring Vegetation Change in Burgman, M.A., Keith, D.A., Rohlf, F.J. and Todd, C.R. NSW: a pilot project’ NPWS Occasional Paper 30, 1999, ‘Probablistic classification rules for setting conser- February. vation priorities’ Biological Conservation 89, pp 227–231. Gillieson, D. and Spate, A. 1998. ‘Karst and Caves in Byrne, D., 1998, ‘The archaeology of disaster’ Public Australia and New Guinea, In Yuan Daoxian and Liu History Review, pp 5–6, 17–29. Zaihua (eds), Global Karst Correlation, Science Press, 111 APPENDIX L

Beijing PRC and VSP Press, Utrecht NL, pp 229–256. deposition on alpine soils in South-East Australia’ In (eds) Gatehouse, R. and Greene, R. Aeolian dust: implica- Gojak, D. 1998, ‘An historical and archaeological tions for Australian mineral exploration and environmental overview of the whaling industry in New South Wales management, ANU, CRC LEME Rep, pp 102. and Norfolk Island’, in (eds) S. Lawrence and M. Staniforth, The Archaeology of Whaling in Southern Keith, D.A. 1998, ‘An evaluation and modification of Australia and New Zealand, ASHA/AIMA Special World Conservation Union Red List criteria for classifi- Publication No. 10, pp 11–20. cation of extinction risk in vascular plants.’ Conservation Biology 12, pp 1076–1090. Good, R.B. 1999, ‘Forest Reserves, Parks and Wilderness: An Australian perspective’, in Evans, J (ed) The Forests Keith, D., Auld, T., Ooi, M and MacKenzie, B. 1999, Handbook, Vol. 2 United Kingdom Forestry Farnham ‘Sensitivity analysis of decision rules in IUCN Red List Surrey, Blackwell Science Ltd, Oxford. criteria using Australian plants’ IUCN criteia review work- shop papers, Sydney, Australia. Good, R.B. 1998 ‘Changes in fire regimes and extent of fires in Australia and their contribution to atmospheric Kingsford, R.T. and Ferster-Levy, R. 1998, ‘Changes to pollutants’ Paper presented to the International Workshop on the Hunter River Estuary, 1801–1996, and their implica- Global Change Research (Biomass Burning and Global tions for migratory wading birds and other waterbirds’, Warming), Wengen, Switzerland. University of Fribourg unpublished report to Australian Nature Conservation and European Network for Development of Advanced Agency, pp 35. Models to Interpret Optical Remote Sensing (ENAM- ORS). Kingsford, R.T. and Halse, S.A. 1999, ‘Waterbirds as a ‘flagship’ for wetland conservation in arid Australia.’ In Green, K. and Osborne, W. S. 1998, ‘Snow as a selecting (eds) A.J. McComb and J.A. Davis Wetlands for the force on the alpine fauna’. In (ed) K. Green, Snow: a nat- future. Gleneagles Publishing, Adelaide, pp 139–160. ural history; an uncertain future, AALC, Canberra/Surrey Beatty & Sons Sydney, pp 141–164. Kingsford, R.T. 1998, ‘Management of wetlands for water- birds’ In (ed) W.D. Williams Management of Australian Green, K. (ed) 1998, Snow: a natural history; an uncertain wetlands, Environment Australia and Land and Water future AALC, Canberra/Surrey Beatty & Sons Sydney pp Resources Research and Development Corporation, 252. Canberra. pp 111–122.

Green, K. 1998, ‘A winter niche: the subnivean space’. In Kingsford, R.T. 1999, ‘Aerial surveys as a measure of river (ed) K. Green, Snow: a natural history; an uncertain future, and landscape and floodplain health’ Freshwater Biology AALC, Canberra/Surrey Beatty & Sons Sydney pp 41, pp 425–438. 125–140. Kingsford, R.T. (ed) 1999, A free-flowing river: the ecology Green, K., Mitchell, A.T and Tennant, P. 1998, ‘Home of the Paroo River, New South Wales National Parks and range and microhabitat use by Long-footed Potoroos Wildlife Service, Sydney, pp 320. Potorous longipes’ Wildlife Research 25, pp 357–372. Kingsford, R.T. 1999, ‘Counting the costs on wetlands of Hamill, K., Bradstock, R.A. and Allaway W.G. 1998, taking water from our rivers: the Macquarie Marshes as a ‘Post-fire seed dispersal and species re-establishment in test case’. In (eds) A.I. Robertson and R. Watts, proteaceous heath’ Australian Journal of Botany 46, pp Preserving Rural Australia, CSIRO Publishing, 407–419. Collingwood, pp 125–143.

Hermanutz, L., Innes, D., Denham, A. J., and Whelan, R. Kingsford, R.T. 1999, ‘The Paroo system: 20 years from J. 1998, ‘Very low fruit: flower ratios in Grevillea are now’ In R.T. Kingsford (ed) A free-flowing river: the ecolo- independent of breeding system’ Australian Journal of gy of the Paroo River, New South Wales National Parks Botany 46, pp 465–478. and Wildlife Service, Sydney, pp 279–291.

Hunter, R. J. 1999a, ‘Fragmentation — the conse- Kingsford, R.T. 1999, ‘The potential impact of water quences.’ In (ed) S. Horton, Rainforest Remnants: a extraction on the Paroo and Warrego Rivers’. In R.T. Decade of Growth, Proceedings of a Conference on Kingsford (ed), A free-flowing river: the ecology of the Paroo Rainforest Regeneration held at Southern Cross River, New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife University Conference Centre, 21–22 November 1998, Service, Sydney, pp 257–277. NPWS, Sydney. Kingsford, R.T. 1999, ‘What future for our free-flowing Hunter, R. J. 1999b, ‘Monitoring – why and how?’ In (ed) rivers and their wetlands — the Paroo River? an intro- S. Horton, Rainforest Remnants: a Decade of Growth, duction’. In (ed) R.T. Kingsford A free-flowing river: the Proceedings of a Conference on Rainforest Regeneration ecology of the Paroo River. New South Wales National held at Southern Cross University Conference Centre, Parks and Wildlife Service, Sydney. pp 7–12. 21–22 November 1998, NPWS, Sydney. Kingsford, R.T. and Porter, J.L. 1999, ‘Wetlands and Jackson, S.M. and Claridge, A.W. 1999, ‘Climatic model- waterbirds of the Paroo and Warrego Rivers’. In R.T. ling of the distribution of the mahogany glider (Petaurus Kingsford (ed), A free-flowing river: the ecology of the Paroo gracilis), and the squirrel glider (P. norfolcensis)’ Australian River, New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Journal of Zoology 47, pp 47–57. Service, Sydney. pp 23–50.

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OVERSEAS VISITS

The following overseas visits on NPWS-related business Dr Bob Pressey, Senior Research Scientist, Biodiversity were made by staff during 1998–99: Survey and Research Division, visited South Africa to work at the University of Cape Town Institute for Plant Conservation for three months to present a course on Dr Ross Bradstock, Senior Research Scientist, conservation planning. Dr Pressey was also involved in Biodiversity Survey and Research Division, attended the development of two major projects on conservation plan- 3rd International Conference on Forest Fire Research and ning, co-authored two journal papers on nature conserva- 14th International Conference on Forest Fire and tion in the Succulent Karoo biome, attended three semi- Meteorology at Luso, Portugal in November 1998. All nars and a conference, and had discussions with officers costs were met by the NPWS. of the National Parks Board and provincial conservation agencies. All air travel, accommodation and most local costs were met by IPC out of project funds. Other costs Bob Conroy, Manager Central Region, visited New were covered personally. Zealand to attend an Australasian Strategic Partners meet- ing on best practice park management. Dr David Priddel, Senior Research Scientist, and Nicholas Carlile, Project Officer, Biodiversity Survey and Roger Good, Manager Conservation Assessment and Research Division, visited New Zealand in January to Data Unit, Southern Region, visited Switzerland, Austria view research and management practices currently being and Britain in September 1998 to present a paper at the used in the recovery of endangered species on offshore International Mountain Forum on Biomass Burning and islands, including techniques for translocating rare or Global Warming; to write and prepare a chapter for a threatened seabirds. Costs were met by the Natural book being produced by the UK Forestry Commission; Heritage Trust — Endangered Species Program. and to visit and inspect conservation and research estab- lishments in Switzerland and Austria. Half the costs were met by the NPWS, 20 percent by the conference organis- Peter Shadie, Operations Manager Metropolitan Region, ers and 30 percent personally. has been seconded to Geneva to work with the World Conservation Union (IUCN) for four years assisting preparations for the 5th World Congress on Protected Dr David Keith, Senior Research Scientist, Biodiversity Areas. All major costs are being met by NPWS. Survey and Research Division, attended two workshops in June–July 1998 for the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List Review held in Liz Sutherland, Forest Ecologist, Forestry Assessment and Cambridge, United Kingdom. The aim of the workshops Management Division, visited New Zealand in November was to refine methods for assessing the status of the 1998 to give a paper to the Ecological Society of world’s threatened species. Costs were met by IUCN and Australia Conference. NPWS paid a travel allowance; all the NPWS. other costs were met personally.

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RISK MANAGEMENT AND INSURANCE

Identified risks rescue and disasters covering such items as hire of aircraft, plant and equipment as well as overtime, accommodation and meals for staff and other support personnel. The NPWS has identified the following major risks areas: Another business risk area is park revenue which is sub- Fire ject to seasonal factors and the vagaries of weather. A poor snow season combined with long periods of rain Fire is by far the most significant risk facing the NPWS (especially at week ends and during the holiday season) with bush fires and property fires posing the greatest dan- could have severe ramifications for revenue earnings from ger. All regions of the State are likely to experience bush park-use fees and for lease revenue from some commercial fires or grass fires over the summer periods many of which concessions. are started by arsonists. The chances of lightning strikes occurring are moderate in most areas, depending upon the Over the years the NPWS has invested strategically in season. information technology (IT). IT is becoming an increas- ingly critical service for the functioning of the organisa- tion. The usual business risks associated with IT apply for Motor vehicles the NPWS, e.g. loss of data, system failure, computer room environment control failure (such as fire, air-condi- By virtue of its operations and geographic spread, the tioning failure and power surges), theft of hardware or NPWS maintains a motorised fleet of some 923 units. data, hardware and software incompatibility and non-per- Most vehicles are subject to the usual risks arising from forming contractors. Other substantial risks are the their design and use. Considerable distances are driven by receipt of malicious or infectious data/code coming to the NPWS officers at times. Road surfaces could vary from NPWS via the Internet or unauthorised access to NPWS’s sealed to dirt tracks and the risk of collision with animals systems through the Internet connection. is moderately high in some areas. The use of motor vehi- cles during fire fighting operations adds to the risk of loss or damage. Risk management strategies

Occupational health and safety Fire Contributing factors include the handling of dangerous With regard to fire, the NPWS has implemented preven- goods and chemicals, heavy lifting, the operation of heavy tative strategies across the State and NPWS management machinery or hazardous equipment (chainsaws etc) as and personnel are extremely conscious of the threat posed well as the environment in which staff operate (work- by fire. Fire management plans and co-operative agree- shops, fire suppression campaigns, search and rescue oper- ments with other fire fighting agencies are in place across ations, etc). the State. It is NPWS policy to train all fire-fighters and manage natural vegetation including the build-up of fuel. Ongoing hazard reduction burns and fire trail mainte- Public liability nance are carried out regularly although this is subject to weather conditions, budgetary constraints and environ- Public liability claims can arise from accidents or injuries sustained by visitors or users of park facilities. mental considerations. The NPWS is conscious of the need to strike a fine bal- ance between the community’s wishes to experience the Motor vehicles natural environment and the need to provide adequate levels of safety. However, given the extent of the reserve Possession of a current driver's licence is required for all system and the inherent risks involved in outdoor pur- drivers. Four-wheel drive vehicles used off road and spe- suits, the NPWS will always be open to civil litigation if cialised vehicles, such as snow vehicles are driven by park users do not act with caution. accredited drivers. Machinery requiring specific licences such as back hoes and cranes are only driven by qualified operators.

Propery losses or damage Vehicles are in the main repaired and maintained by Due to the open accessibility of parks and reserves, van- external contractors and in isolated areas, by NPWS staff dalism poses a considerable risk to the agency's assets. where competency and facilities exist.

Business risks Health and safety Business risk exposures include consequential loss as a Senior staff throughout the NPWS are trained to assume result of the natural disasters mentioned earlier (bush responsibility for life and safety issues within their area of fires, storm damage, etc). Considerable expenses are control. Training in safe work practices is undertaken as incurred by the NPWS during emergencies, wildlife part of line management activities. 116 Accident investigations are carried out in the more seri- ices in key areas of the NPWS and the continuation ous cases and all accidents sustained by employees have to of a Y2K awareness campaign throughout the NPWS. be reported within seven days of the incident. Safety equipment, such as protective boots, gloves and clothing, • A review of the effectiveness of the NPWS’s current are provided to staff. First aid kits are provided in all anti-viral software package was undertaken. It is workshops. envisaged that a revised and more robust strategy will be implemented once the recommendations of the Accidents involving park users are investigated to deter- review have been considered. mine whether additional public safety measures are required and where necessary, corrective action taken. • The computer room in head office, which houses cor The NPWS will also continue to call upon the expertise porate servers and crucial telecommunications of the managers of the Treasury Managed Fund, the GIO, equipment, has environmental monitoring and con - to advise on the most appropriate strategy to be adopted trol facilities. The comprehensive 24-hour monitoring in particular risk areas. system which was established last year has worked effectively in providing continuity of IT services. Business risks • A business continuity plan was documented during the year. The plan is due for testing after the comple Security measures are under constant review and contin- tion of Y2K compliance patching and upgrading work. ue to be improved. In the case of the NPWS’s main com- puter centre in its head office, special security measures • Check Point FireWall-1, a leading firewall software apply to restrict access to authorised personnel. NPWS package, has been installed to protect the NPWS computer users continue to be reminded of the need for against unauthorised access to NPWS’s systems vigilance and sound practice in the use of the agency’s through the Internet connection. computer assets. • MIMEsweeper an Internet gateway monitoring and In addition to physical security, data protection is afford- control software package, has been installed to guard ed by the use of passwords which restrict access to corpo- against the receipt of malicious and / or infections rate systems. Effective and efficient security controls over data / codeand/or infectious data/code coming to the networks exist to protect NPWS data. Passwords to access NPWS via the Internet. the NPWS’s systems must be renewed at specified inter- vals. • A safety audit tool has been developed with a number of modules customised to meet the specific needs of To minimise the loss of important data, standard backup different levels of the organisation. The audit will be and recovery procedures are in place. In accordance with used to monitor and rate all areas of the these procedures, backup tapes for corporate data are NPWS based on positive performance indicators. The stored off-site for additional protection in the event of fire audit programme is planned for implementation in or other damage to the computer centre. In addition, pro- the new financial year. duction systems have fault tolerant disk systems to min- imise the impact of a disk failure. Anti-viral software is in • Service-wide training has been conducted throughout use across the NPWS. the year in the areas of: Ergonomics; Introduction to OH&S for Field Staff; OH&S Awareness for Generally, risks are transferred as part of the contracting Supervisors; and, Hazard Identification, Risk out process to contractors who are better placed to assume Management and Accident Investigation. and control such risks. • All policies relating to OH&S risk management are Specific risk management initiatives taken during the progressively being reviewed. High risk areas reviewed year include the following: this year include Accident Reporting and • Substantial progress has been achieved to implement Investigation and Chainsaw Operation. the Service’s Year 2000 mitigation strategies in accor • Policies and procedures that have been developed for dance with the whole of government methodology implementation in the new financial year include: and targets. The key achievements include a Y2K Pre-Employment Health Assessments; Working at compliant financial management system (SAP R/3), Height, Personal Security in Revenue Generating the rollout of the 32-bit Y2K compliant desktop envi Acitivities; and Alcohol and Other Drugs in the ronment (Windows NT) to ensure continuity of serv Workplace.

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Insurance The agency’s insurance cover is effected with the Treasury Managed Fund managed by the GIO. Areas of risk covered by the managed fund together with the relevant insurance premiums follow:are as follows:

1996-97 1997-98 1998-99 $’000 $’000 $’000

Workers’ compensation 1,862 2,142 2,404 Property 860 718 932 Motor vehicles 925 1,017 1,069 Public liability 1,130 1,088 1,189 Fire 2,840 2,840 5,300 Miscellaneous 13 16 21

Total 7,630 7,821 10,915

Claims — key indicators NPWS All govt agencies

Workers’ compensation 1996-97 140 11,162 1997-98 146 11,126 1998-99 140 12,790

Motor vehicle 1996–97 302 6,382 1997-98 331 6,500 1998–99 345 7,066

Workers’ compensation claims fell 4 percent on the previous year compared with a 15 percent rise for all government agencies in the scheme. This is despite the increase in field staff required to look after the substantial additions to the NPWS-managed estate. The favourable comparison reflects the continuing commitment of the Service to risk management strategies in key areas of work related exposure with particular emphasis on manual handling.

Motor vehicle claims rose 4 percent on the previous year whereas the claims for all Governmentcomparable government agencies rose by 9 percent. The increase in Service claims is within acceptable parameters given the increased vehicle coverage required by the expanding Service estate.

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