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*Estimates - QTON No. E17-001

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), MS CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, MS LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

ANSWER TO QUESTION TAKEN ON NOTICE DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS

Asked by [NAME OF MEMBER] on [DATE]: [NAME OF WITNESS] took on notice the following question(s):

[Ref: Hansard Transcript [DATE] [PAGE #]]

In relation to:

Provide more information on request for improved reproductive and sexual health services

[NAME OF MINISTER]: The answer to the Member’s question is as follows:–

ACTCOSS is concerned about gaps in access to reproductive and sexual health services for women from key equity groups. We have outlined below specific material relevant to people living with disabilities and women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. There are different issues for people from groups who experience exclusion, stigma and discrimination (including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people who identify and LGBTIQ, people with a history of trauma, young people and older people) and/or have poor access to information (eg due to language or literacy issues).

We have heard from workers within the sector that women with disabilities do not access breast screening, but in fact they have no data on this because disability status is not recorded when women make an appointment. Breast Screening have data that is not publicly available on the number of ‘long’ appointments booked, but these include women with breast implants. A simple count of physical impairment or disability matched against disability statistics for the ACT would allow those working on disability issues to guard against breast cancer for women with disabilities.

Issues for Women from culturally and linguistically diverse communities:

The most pressing sexual and reproductive health issues for migrant and refugee women in the ACT are (organised by frequency of theme): 1. Lack of access to sexual and reproductive health services due to controlling partners or family members 2. Needs pertaining to cultural difference, for example, parenting in a new culture, approaches to family planning, norms governing discussion of sex and sexual health, higher rates of single mothers, lack of normalisation around access screening 3. Understanding of Australian law, particularly in relation to domestic and sexual violence, and rights within the Australian health system 4. Access to information about contraception and uptake of contraception 5. Levels of/access to health information and literacy 6. Language and cultural accessibility of health services and information 7. Ability to locate female health professionals

Long term issues that are not improving: 1. Language and cultural accessibility of health services and information 2. Needs pertaining to cultural difference, for example, partners who do not believe that women need regular contact with antenatal services during pregnancy because this may not have been common practice in their country of origin, low level of reporting of sexual and family violence, confidentiality issues relating to health professionals from within the community 3. Access to informal support either within the family or community, such as lack of culturally appropriate/inclusive parenting support groups 4. Understanding of Australian law, particularly in relation to domestic and sexual violence, and rights within the Australian health system

Main barriers in the ACT to accessing sexual and reproductive health services (organised by frequency of theme): 1. Lack of knowledge about how to access and navigate the system 2. Language barriers, including access to interpreters 3. Health system systemic failures, including unclear/inappropriate referral pathways, lack of appropriate promotion of services to migrant and refugee communities and lack of cultural appropriateness/sensitivity 4. Cultural difference, such as appropriateness of discussing sex and sexual health outside of the family or stigma and shame associated with these 5. Controlling partners or family members 6. Practical issues such as cost and transport

Changing trends overtime: 1. The complexity of inter-racial and inter-cultural partnerships with regard to: knowing how to parent, traditional cultural practices, disagreement between in-laws, women who have been raised by grandmothers, and carers who do not have a role model for parenting. 2. Educators report increasing support by parents (esp. mothers) for their daughters to access to better information about sexual developments and sexual health than they had in their childhood/youth. 3. Length of time that specific cultural/ethnic/language groups are present in Australia in correlated to access to SRH services, as well as the acceptability and knowledge of SRH issues/services in the country of origin.

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4. New waves of migration and patterns of refugee movement can make it difficult for mainstream/generalist services to stay current with the needs of newly arrived families and communities, and employment of staff with cultural capital and language skills is hampered by financial resources contributed to this area.

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*Estimates - QTON No. E17- 02

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR Pmc:O!><.-r"!!Wft,1,hA

ANSWER TO QUESTION TAKEN ON NOTICE - 5 JUL 2017 DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS

,, Asked by Andrew Wall MLA on 19 June 2017: Mr Barr took on notice the following question(s):

Ref: Hansard Transcript: Estimates -19 June 2017, Page 66 and 67

In relation to: State Final Demand

THE CHAIR: The budget notes that the commonwealth government's consumption and investment spending in the ACT makes up about 60 per cent of the territory's state final demand. You have noted that this has been the case since at least 2011. How does that trend figure compare to the period prior to self-government through to 2011?

Mr Nicol: I do not have figures to hand going back that far. I will see if any of my officials have that data.

Ms Doran: No, I do not have that data with me, but we can certainly search for that for you this morning.

THE CHAIR: My understanding is that the share of state final demand back around the time of self-government made up about 40 per cent of the territory's figure, whereas now it represents more than 60 per cent.

Mr Barr: That would be pretty extraordinary, but we will take that on notice and have a look.

Mr Nicol: Yes, we will.

Mr Barr: Given that there was virtually nothing here but the commonwealth government at the time of self-government, I find that an extraordinary figure.

THE CHAIR: Since self-government, so from 1989 to 2010 is the period that we are looking at, obviously.

Mr Barr: We will see what data is available, going back that far.

Andrew Barr MLA: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:- The chart below shows combined Commonwealth Consumption and Investment, including that by Public Corporations, as a share of the ACT's State Final Demand. It is calculated by taking the average Commonwealth share of a four quarter time period and rolling this forward each quarter. The chart shows that between the June quarter 1986 and the June quarter 2011, the Commonwealth1 s share of ACT State Final Demand rose from 47.9 per cent to 57.9 per cent. Between the June quarter 2011 and the March quarter 2017 it rose from 57.9 per cent to 60.2 per cent.

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By the Treasurer, Andrew Barr MLA

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LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY :FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

ANSWER TO QUESTION TAKEN ON NOTICE DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS

Asked by Caroline le Couteur MLA on 19 June 2017: question(s):

Ref: Hansard Transcript 19 June 2017 Page 92

In relation to: Asset recycling initiative

MS LE COUTEUR: I want to move to the asset recycling initiative. It says you have responsibility for that. I am trying to understand that a bit better. I read through the website federalfinancialrelations.gov.au, which suggests that the sales were going to be $447 million. It is not clear exactly what the non-housing items are, but probably in the order of $110 million. I know the biggest is the TAB. So, basically, the sale of housing is in the order of $330 million. Is that correct?

Mr Barr: I will ask Ms Doran to comment. I think we are also selling some office and non housing assets.

MS LE COUTEUR: I am not talking about the nearest million or nearest $10 million. What sort of order of money are we spending and what are we selling in terms of housing assets?

Ms Doran: I would have to get you the exact figure, but as Mr Nicol has said, taking out ACTTAB from the total, the remainder comprises both public housing sales and some office block sales. Public housing would be in the order of $150 to $200 million of that, so half or slightly more. I can take on notice to get you the exact figures.

MS LE COUTEUR: Could you? If you could take on notice what it actually is-

Ms Doran: I will note that those figures will be based on estimated sale proceeds at this point.

Andrew Barr MLA: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

The estimated total sale proceeds for the ACT outlined on the federalfinancialrelations.gov.au website was $447.62 million, as at 6 April 2016.

The current estimated total sale proceeds, as per the 2017-18 ACT Government Budget is $459.5 million (Page 217, Budget Paper 3). This updated value reflects actual sale values for assets sold thus far. The following table provides a breakdown of the estimated total sale proceeds from the ARI by asset type. Asset Type Estimated Sale Proceeds1 Estimated Percentage of ($ millions) Sale Proceeds by Asset Type ACTTAB1 105.5 23 per cent Public Housing2 278.4 61 per cent Other non-public housing 75.7 16 per cent Total3 459.5 100 percent Note 1: ACTTAB value is reflective of the actual sale proceeds received. Note 2: Public Housing value is reflective of both actual sale proceeds received (for assets that have been sold} and agreed values for the purposes of the ARI program (for assets yet to be sold). Note 3: Figures in the table may not add due to rounding.

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By the Treasurer, Andrew Barr MLA

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LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

ANSWER TO QUESTION TAKEN ON NOTICE DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS 3 0 JUN 20fl

Asked by Mr Coe MLA on 19 June 2017: David Nicol took on notice the following question(s):

Ref: Hansard Transcript 19 June 2017 - Page 88

In relation to: Insurance taxes

Mr Coe: How inefficient was the insurance duty in the ACT? What is the size of the deadweight loss that you talked about?

Mr Nicol: We can get you data on that from the Henry review. It was one of the top three highest deadweight, inefficient taxes.

Ms Doran: Not particularly in the ACT, but

Mr Nicol: In general.

Ms Doran: Everywhere.

Mr Nicol: I cannot see why the ACT would be particularly different from anywhere else in that regard, though. But we can take that on notice and pull that data out.

Yvette Berry MLA (Acting Treasurer): The answer to the Member's question is as follows:

Modelling by KPMG-Econtech for the Review of Australia's Future Tax System (2009) estimated an average excess tax burden of insurance tax of 47 cents per dollar of revenue raised. The average excess burden represents the economic harm (loss in welfare) from introducing a whole tax (or the economic benefit from its complete removal.)

Duties on general and life insurance premiums were phased out in the Territory from 2012-13 to 2016-17. Using KPMG-Econtech's estimate, the econom.ic benefit to the Territory from the removal of insurance duties is arnund $24 million per annum in 2011-12 dollars (2011-12 being the final year insurance duties were levied at pre-tax reform rates).

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Signature: Date: '3o\ ob\ \7 By the Acting Treasurer, Yvette Berry MLA *Estimates - QTON No. E17- 005

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

ANSWER TO QUESTION TAKEN ON NOTICE DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS

Asked by Mr Wall MLA on 19 June 2017: Mr David Nicol took on notice the following question:

Ref: Hansard Transcript 19 June 2017 - Page 88

In relation to: data on insurance coverage

THE CHAIR: Has treasury got any data on what the current percentages of different sectors are for insurance coverage as a whole-the number of households, motor vehicles or businesses?

Mr Nicol: I would have to take that on notice.

Ms Doran: It is not something we collect, but it is data we could access from APRA, which is the regulator of the industry. Again it would be national data, probably, not disag re to state level. I

Yvette Berry MLA: The answer to the Member's question is as follows: 3 O JUN 2017

Treasury does not have data on insurance coverage in the ACT.

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By the Acting Treasurer, Yvette Berry MLA *Estimates - QTON No. E 17- 6 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR}, Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

ANSWER TO QUESTION TAKEN ON NOTICE DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS

Asked by Ms Le Couteur on Tuesday 19 June 2017: David Nicol took on notice the followin question(s): 2. 7 JUN 2d11 [Ref: Hansard Transcript 19 June 2017, UPT 46] C') : 0 / ...~:: '<' ltCT l!'\. ~,::.:;,/ In relation to: the Parliamentary Agreement ~"~~Y/1t.,,__ ,,,,'"< /1 t I f1:::E 5\)\ ,,,,,, , ..:.::...,: . .::.---' Parliamentary Agreement- undertake 'disability and gender impact analysis as part of the triple back bottom line framework ... ' ... 'who is in charge of making sure that this actually happens?'

Yvette Berry, MLA: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

The Policy and Cabinet Division of the Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate has responsibility for adherence to the Triple Bottom Line (TBL) framework as part of the Cabinet process.

The current TBL framework already includes impact analysis criteria for both gender (page 27 of TBL guidance material) and disability (page 14 of TBL guidance material). The TBL guidance material is available at http://www.cmd.act.gov.au/policystrategic/sustainability.

Cross directorate training is planned for 2017-18 on the steps to undertake TBL assessments. This training will include a focus on undertaking the gender and disability assessments.

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By the Acting Chief Minister, Yvette Berry MLA *Estimates - QTON No. E17-07

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA y;,CElt.,,,~

Asked by Mr Coe on 19 June 2()17: Mr Nicol took on notice the following question(s):

Ref: Hansard Transcript 19 June 2017 [PAGE 126]

In relation to: Permanent contractors in the Expenditure Review Division (ERD)

MR COE: Are there any contractors that are, in effect, permanently in that team?

Mr Nicol: I will take that on notice, but my recollection is no. They are all full-time employees. If we engage someone it will generally be on a project-by-project basis.

MR COE: Right.

Mr Nicol: But unless there is an administrative officer or something we have got through a

MR COE: A temp agency type-

Mr Nicol: temp agency-type thing, other than that I cannot recall one, but I will take it on notice and correct the record if I am wrong.

Ms Yvette Berry: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

There are no permanent contractors in ERD.

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017 -18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

ANSWER TO QUESTION TAKEN ON NOTICE DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS

Ref: Proof Hansard Transcript, 19 June 2017, Page 134.

In relation to: Government fleet CTP provider

MR PETTERSSON: The crux of the question is: for the government fleet, is it all under one CTP provider?

Ms Doran: The government fleet?

MR PETTERSSON:The ACT government has a wide range of fleet vehicles.

Mr Nicol: Our general fleet.

Ms Doran: I do not know.

Mr Nicol: I will have to take that one on notice.

MR PETTERSSON: Don't worry about it. I was just being curious.

Mr Nicol: We do manage it. I can find out relatively quickly, I think.

Yvette Berry MLA (Acting Treasurer): The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

Compulsory third-party (CTP) insurance for all leased vehicles in the ACT is managed by sgfleet, with each vehicle being proviqed with a CTP policy through NRMA insurance.

Territory owned motor vehicles, such as Transport Canberra buses, are self-insured by the Territory in accordance with the requirements of the Road Transport (Third-Party Insurance) Act 2008.

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017 -18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, M,a~~~,~ /,. ,.JJ l~,,''f.l' i~

ANSWER TO QUESTION TAKEN ON NOTICE DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS

Asked by Mr A Coe on 19 June 2017: Mr K Salisbury took on notice the following question(s):

Ref: Hansard Transcript 19 June 2017 PAGE 150

In relation to:

MR COE: Could you please let me know how many times somebody has appealed a decision of the revenue commissioner and been successful, particularly with regard to the first home owner grant?

Mr Salisbury: The data I have on the first home owner grant indicates that,4as of 31 May, there was one objection in our system that we were working our way through. In terms of appeals-that would be an appeal at ACAT, I guess-as at 31 May we had two of those on foot.

MR COE: What about where decisions have been handed down against the commissioner or the Revenue Office?

Mr Salisbury: I may have to take that on notice. I do not have it categorised by first home owner grant, so I will take that on notice.

MR COE: Okay. Would there have been a few? Now, with the "substantially renovated" discretion, I guess it is potentially opening the door for appeals and for disagreements; would that be right?

Mr Salisbury: Typically, a first home owner grant on objection or appeal generally follows compliance activity where the recipient of the grant has not met the conditions of the first home owner grant.

MR COE: Like taking occupancy within 12 months-that type of thing?

Mr Salisbury: Typically, it is around the 12 months. I would not have a record ofthose who have applied for it and been knocked back. That is something that I would have to take on notice and see if we have the data on that back in the office. I would make the point that most first home owner grants go through banks rather than through the Revenue Office. That may mean collecting data from them on that issue as well. I am sorry; that is the best I can do at this point.

MR COE: Could you take on notice the number of times that, in the last year or two, ACAT has in effect ruled in favour of the applicant or the appellant? Mr Nicol: For the first home owner grant or in general?

MR COE: Yes, the first home owner grant, and perhaps in general.

Mr Nicol: I think we should have the numbers for in general.

Mr Salisbury: With respect to how many first home owner grants we have approved to 31 May 2017, it was 1,119.

MR COE: I am looking for the number that were originally rejected and then were approved upon appeal.

Mr Salisbury: Okay.

A/g Treasurer: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

The table below shows the number of appeals lodged in the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (ACAT) in the last three financial years (i.e. 2014-15, 2015-16 and 1 July 2016 to 23 June 2017) against the Commissioner for ACT Revenue objection decisions. The table also shows appeals determined over that period that were allowed or part-allowed by the ACAT.

Tax Type Appeals Lodged Appeals Appeals part- allowed allowed Duty 6 1 0 FHOG 8 1 0 HBC 2 0 0 Land Rent 1 0 0 Land Tax 35 0 5 Payroll Tax 12 3 1 Rates 3 0 0 Unimproved Value 29 0 4 Total 96 5 10

From 1 July 2016 to 23 June 2017, there have been 1174 approved FHOG applications and 13 rejected applications. Of the 13 rejected applications which did not meet the eligibility criteria, 5 exceeded the property threshold of $750,000 and 8 had previously received FHOG.

Signature:

By the A/g Treasurer, Yvette Berry MLA

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERS~ . El~ ,&()\

ANSWER TO QUESTION TAKEN ON NOTICE - 5 JUL 2017 DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS

Asked by Ms Tara Cheyne MLA on 19 June 2017: Mr David Nicol took on notice the following question(s):

Ref: Estimates Transcript 19 June 2017 Page 155

In relation to: Revenue estimations

MS CHEYNE: I have a question on some of the revenues that are going up but do not have a detailed explanation why. The two that stood out to me were interstate lotteries going up, from an estimated $13.4 million this financial year to $15.2 million, and that the Canberra. Theatre Centre seems to be doing quite well. Do we know on what basis those estimations have gone up? Do you know if the number of people attending events at the Canberra Theatre has increased and if the number of people feeling lucky and buying lottery tickets has increased?

Andrew Barr MLA: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

The revenue outcome for interstate lotteries in 2015-16 was $14.4 million. The 2016-17 estimated outcome reflects revenue slightly declining to an estimated $13.4 million. The increase to a forecast $15.4 million in 2017-18 can therefore be seen as a return to underlying trend growth rates.

Revenues from sales consist of those from entry fees to sporting and cultural facilities, such as the Canberra Theatre Centre, venue hires as well as sales and the rights to sell of merchandise, programs and giftware in these venues. Sales revenue is forecast to increase by $1.6 million from the 2016-17 estimated outcome of $24.7 million to $26.3 million in 2017-18 as a result of indexation and an expected increase in activities and venue hires.

The 2016-17 estimated outcome for the number of visitors or patrons to the Canberra Theatre Centre is 232,000. It is expected to increase to 235,000 in 2017-18.

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By the Treasurer, Andrew Barr MLA *Estimates - QTON No. E17-11

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE CoUTEUR MLA, MR 8 El§Sif flD~ . ~- ~<)

2 9 JUN 2017 ANSWER TO QUESTION TAKEN ON NOTICE DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS

Asked by Ms Caroline Le Couteur on 19 June 2017: Mr Nicol took on notice the following question:

Ref: Hansard Transcript 19 June 2017 - Page 120

In relation to: Proxy votes - Oil Search Ltd (OSH)

MS LE COUTEUR: Oil Search. It was in May, so it has just happened. There were two resolutions, one about climate change and the other about human rights. Oil Search is operating in PNG. I will not start waxing lyrical on the subject, but I could. The situation is appalling, basically. Do you just take what ISS says in terms of their recommendations?

Mr McAuliffe: Yes, it is an automated process, but if we ever wanted to have a look at something specifically, we can do that.

MS LE COUTEUR: No-one in treasury would have looked at it and said, "We've got some shareholder resolutions, yes or no"?

Mr Barr: No, we would need a very large treasury to do that, I expect. How many of you are there? Four of you; is that it?

Mr McAuliffe: Six on the very best day.

Mr Barr: Six on a very good day, yes. So we do not have the capacity to do that, obviously. We have to outsource that, against some broad policy principles.

MS LE COUTEUR: Okay. I would be very interested to know how you voted on these ones. Hopefully, you voted for both of them.

Mr Nicol: I would be surprised if we did not, based on the policy. But we will check.

Yvette Berry MLA (Acting Treasurer): The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

The Territory's proxy votes were executed as follows:

a. Voting Item 7. Approve Strategic Resilience for 2035 and Beyond A vote FOR the resolution was executed.

b. Voting Item 8. Approve Human Rights Compliance and Reporting A vote FOR the resolution was executed.

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Signature: Date:

By the Acting Treasurer, Yvette Berry MLA

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR}, MR COE MLA, Ms LE CoUTEUR MLA, MR PEJlffi888N-M ,,,, I::: R I " . . '\C,- L, c. N V .l,,__ ~- ,~<)

ANSWER TO QUESTION TAKEN ON NOTICE 2 9 JUN 2017 DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS

Asked by Mr A Wall on 19 June 2017: Mr K Salisbury took on notice the following question(s):

Ref: Hansard Transcript 19 June 2017 P138

In relation to: Utility concession

THE CHAIR: With the concession, will it be up to the user as to how they attribute the concession between their various utility providers? Can they choose to have it put towards water rather than electricity or use it to offset their gas bill completely?

Ms Doran: It just comes as a single payment. It will actually come through their electricity bill as a way of processing or administering the payment, but it is a lump sum payment that they use as they choose.

Mr Barr: Yes, the household could make that determination.

THE CHAIR: Even if their electricity is with one provider and water is with another?

Mr Barr: Yes, because the money you would otherwise have spent on electricity is freed up because you would be receiving the concession.

THE CHAIR: There has been correspondence with one constituent whose electricity consumption is relatively low and she has said that the concession has essentially put her energy account into credit.

Mr Barr: Yes.

THE CHAIR: How does that then transfer to offset, say, the water account?

Mr Barr: Good question.

Mr Salisbury: It does not directly; they have a credit on their electricity account and a debit on their water account.

THE CHAIR: So is the subsidy-

Mr Barr: Is the assumption in this case that this household would never spend more than $600 a year on electricity?

THE CHAIR: Yes. Mr Barr: That is an unusual circumstance.

THE CHAIR: It would be the exception rather than the rule but, certainly, there would be instances of it, particularly with solar and those sorts of things these days.

Mr Barr: Okay. We will look at that one; it is an interesting case. I am happy to have a look at that and see whether there is a solution in that context.

Mr Salisbury: I cannot speak for the utilities, but if you requested a refund it would seem reasonable that you would get a refund from the utility.

THE CHAIR: That puts an onerous step on the consumer to access what had been otherwise a convenience.

Mr Barr: I do not think this is generally an issue. I think you are right; it would be the exception rather than the rule. But if it does become an issue I am happy to look at whether there is a way to address that either for that individual or if there is a group of individuals in that circumstance.

Yvette Berry MLA (Acting Treasurer}: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

The Utilities Concession will apply to the customer's energy bill from 1 July 2017. It will appear as a separate line item. The amount of $604 is not provided as a lump sum but as a daily amount with a summer and winter rate. The summer rate is from 1 November to 31 May at 76.925 cents per day and the winter rate is from 1 June to 31 October at 288.183 cents per day.

If the customer has a credit on their energy account, the customer can contact their energy provider to seek a refund. Alternatively, if their energy account is with ActewAGL the customer can contact ActewAGL Assist on 13 14 93 to transfer the credit to their gas or Icon Water account.

This is not an automatic process and will need to be initiated by the customer.

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

ANSWER TO QUESTION TAKEN ON NOTICE DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS

Asked by Mr Andrew Wall on 20 June 2017: Mr John Fletcher took on notice the following question:

Ref: Hansard Transcript 20 June 2017 Page 171

In relation to: Office of the Nominal Defendant - 5 JUL 2011 THE CHAIR: Have claim frequencies increased over time?

Mr Fletcher: For the nominal defendant?

THE CHAIR: Yes.

Mr Fletcher: The nominal defendant is not a budgeted activity. It is funded from levies from private sector CTP insurers. Our arrangements for the nominal defendant are that those valuations and our analysis of claims are undertaken at 30 June each year. So I do not have ready access to detailed information about the nominal defendant. I would have to take that question on notice.

Mr Andrew Barr MLA: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

The frequency of claims received by the Office of the Nominal Defendant in the past three financial years is shown in the table below:

2013-14 2014-15 2015-16

Number of registered vehicles in the ACT 272,697 276,677 280,815

Number of claims 0.155 0.168 0.169 per 1000 registered vehicles.

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Treasurer, Andrew Barr MLA *Estimates - QTON No. E17- 014

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017 -18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERS~Qt;L~IY-

, ;>"-Is> .J~~ .., -,~ ~,;, \ ()\ ANSWER TO QUESTION TAKEN ON NOTICE i DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS -. 3 JUL 2017 J'. J.~, ______,_·~-r~-- f.\C ili ~o<';· ,1'('' _.. "-,,_· tr,-L'.'S:: fIU / "°''""""~-.,....,,,.-~ Asked by Mr Andrew Wall on 20 June 2017: Mr John Fletcher took on notice the following question:

Ref: Hansard Transcript 20 June 2017 Page 177

In relation to: Medical negligence claims

THE CHAIR: So how many claims have originated in the current financial year?

Mr Fletcher: I would have to take that on notice. It changes. In terms of new claims?

THE CHAIR: Yes.

Mr Fletcher: I would have to take that on notice; so year to date for 2016-17?

THE CHAIR: Please,

Yvette Berry (Acting Treasurer): The answer to the Member's question is as follows:

During the period 1 July 2016 to 22 June 2017, there have been 62 medical negligence claims opened.

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Acting Treasurer, Yvette Berry MLA *Estimates - QTON No. E17- 015

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR}, Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

ANSWER TO QUESTION TAKEN ON NOTICE Z 9 JUN 2017 DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS

Asked by Mr Michael Pettersson on 20 June 2017: Mr John Fletcher took on notice the following question:

Ref: Hansard Transcript, 20 June 2017 Page 178

In relation to: The Office of the Nominal Defendant

MR PETTERSSON: I have some questions about the Office of the Nominal Defendant. I have a very simple one to start with. How many claims are processed annually or made?

Mr Fletcher: I would have to take that on notice. As I answered before, I think it is under 20, is the number I used. We have that many claims on foot but I would have to take it on notice in terms of claims that come on in one year.

Yvette Berry MLA (Acting Treasurer): The answer to the Member's question is as follows:

During the period 1 July 2016 to 22 June 2017, there have been 49 new claims lodged with the Office of the Nominal Defendant.

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

ANSWER TO QUESTION TA~EN ON NOTICE 2 9 JUN 2017 DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS

Asked by Mr Wall on 20 June 2017: Mr Davis took on notice the following question(s):

Ref: Hansard Transcript 20 June 2017 - Page 180

In relation to: Shared Services

THE CHAIR: What, as far as ICT's policy is concerned, is an acceptable number of broken links on government websites?

Mr Davis: We do not have a policy that gives the acceptable number of broken links. We would have an aspirational level of zero, of course. But we do not have a policy that says there must be this many or not many broken links. Where we identify them, we endeavour to resolve them as quickly as possible.

THE CHAIR: Are they identified electronically or manually?

Mr Davis: In terms of the person accessing the link?

THE CHAIR: Yes, or is there software that is going through and actually checking?

Mr Davis: No, we do not have software that would trawl through the whole environment looking for broken links, because to do that requires a manual intervention to click on that particular URL, the little blue link, to find out. To run that would be quite expensive. Having said that, of course, as people find out, it would be a manual process.

THE CHAIR: How long do those sorts of issues normally take to get rectified when they are internal?

Mr Davis: I do not have a measurement for that at the moment. I can take that on notice, though, for a typical response.

Yvette Berry MLA (Acting Treasurer): The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

For public-facing websites, a broken link is rectified as soon as it has been reported and/or brought to the attention of the relevant website editor/author. It usually only takes a few minutes from the point of a broken link being reported by a member of the public or an ACT Government employee, to the point where it has been fixed. For internal-facing (intranet) sites, the timeframe usually ranges from a few minutes to a few hours. Since the scope and reach of internal-facing (intranet) sites is limited to ACT Government employees, a request to fix a broken link is actioned in accordance with the impact and priority associated with the broken link.

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Signature: Date:

By the Acting Treasurer, Yvette Berry MLA

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA ~CED~ ~ <)\ ANSWER TO QUESTION TAKEN ON NOTICE DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS 2 9 JUN 2017r} (') /..,,. 0 . g;:, ,, ,.,0 $16~-~·~· Asked by Mr Wall on 20 June 2017: Mr Davis took on notice the following question(s): ---

Ref: Hansard Transcript 20 June 2017 - Page 181

In relation to: Shared Services

THE CHAIR: On the other side of website management, have there been any instances of cyber attack of any territory-hosted websites in the previous year?

Mr Davis: People would be aware of the WannaCry incident that happened several weeks ago. We are always under threat and we are constantly diligent in managing those threats. To this year, we have had no successful major incidents to report, which is reassuring for us. We have had a number of minor incidents, with something call phishing. I think we have covered this topic several times since I have been here; I appreciate that it is a different audience now. For some reason or another, usually because of the advanced nature of some of these hackers let us call them what they are out there; they are always trying to be one step ahead of the game-every now and then an email may get through our management system, and get to an end user. They see it, so generally they click on it, and they get themselves into a bit of bother.

Having said that, we have not been aware of any major data spill that has been impacted in this space. We are notified as soon as it happens. Our security team, headed by Peter Major, is very diligent in this space. We have had no major incidents that have impacted the integrity of the ACT government data environment.

THE CHAIR: You said "major". Have there been any minor ones?

MR Davis: We do get minor ones; as I said, those phishing instances. We have had no data spill. It is usually just an end user error where they have clicked on something that they thought was their Australia Post link; it has taken them off to some scam website or something like that, which we contain very quickly once we are made aware of it. As I said we have had no instances that have resulted in data spill.

THE CHAIR: Have you got figures, Mr Davis, for the number of attacks that have been either prevented prior to their gaining access or-

MR Davis: No, I do not have the exact number of how many people have tried. I can tell you that it is not an insignificant number. These things happen, as we would have seen in recent media, whether obviously or otherwise. Sometimes you do not know what you do not know, but I could get a number for what we have identified as a potential threat. I could take that on notice.

Yvette Berry MLA (Acting Treasurer): The answer to the Member's question is as follows:

Shared Services employs a large number of security controls to provide multiple layers of defence (known as a 'defence-in-depth approach') to prevent cyber security incidents against ACT Government ICT assets.

An incident register is kept for successful and mitigated attacks that included a level of ICT Security intervention. Over the last 12 months, there were 29 identified and successfully mitigated attacks.

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Signature: Date:

By the Acting Treasurer, Yvette Berry MLA

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

ANSWER TO QUESTION TAKEN ON NOTICE DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS 3 D JUN 2017

Asked by Mr Alistair Coe MLA on 20 June 2017: Mr John Knox took on notice the following question(s):

Ref: Hansard Transcript 20 June 2017 Page 207

In relation to: Icon Water staffing profile

Mr Coe MLA: With regard to the staffing profile what proportion, roughly would be at the desks at the headquarters as opposed to out in the field?

Mr Coe MLA: I had a quick look in the annual report. I could not see a breakdown by classification or by work type. It might be by classification but not by work type.

Mr Knox: I can take that on notice.

Ms Yvette Berry MLA (Acting Treasurer): The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

1am advised by Icon Water that approximately 80 per cent of Icon Water employees are in roles that are either fully or predominantly field-based. The remaining 20 per cent of employees are office-based and in roles that provide support services to Icon Water's operations.

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Signature:

By the Acting Treasurer, Yvette Berry MLA *Estimates - QTON No. E 17- 019

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL ML.A (CHAIR), Ms CODY ML.A (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE ML.A, Ms LE COUTEUR ML.A, MR PETTERSSON ML.A

ANSWER TO QUESTION TAKEN ON NOTICE DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS

Asked by Mr Alistair Coe MLA on 20 June 2017: Mr John Knox took on notice the following ___ question(s): ,,_.. E' "1 ~ i.,,11 ll 1/I!!:~

Mr Coe MLA : Are you able to say what the value of those is?

Ms Yvette Berry MLA (Acting Treasurer): The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

1am advised by Icon Water that at the time of signing, the value of the service agreements was $24.2 million per annum.

Signature: Date:

By the Acting Treasurer, Yvette Berry MLA *Estimates - QTON No. E17-20

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

ANSWER TO QUESTION TAKEN ON NOTICE DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS 3 0 JUN 2017

Asked by Mr Alistair Coe MLA on 20 June 2017: Mr John Knox took on notice the following question{s):

Ref: Hansard Transcript 20 June 2017 - Page 211

In relation to: the contract for the provision of services between Icon Water and ActewAGL

Mr Coe MLA: Okay. Is this agreement on the ACT government contract register?

Mr Knox: I would be surprised if it was. I do not understand why it would be on the ACT government contract register because it was between Icon Water, which is an incorporated entity, and ActewAGL.

Mr Coe MLA: I believe it should be on the contract register.

Mr Knox: We will take that on notice and investigate it.

Ms Yvette Berry MLA (Acting Treasurer): The answer tothe Member's questions is as follows:

No. As a Territory-owned Corporation Icon Water Limited is not subject to the Government Procurement Act 2001 (Clause3{2)).

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By the Acting Treasurer, Yvette Berry MLA *Estimates - QTON No. E17-21

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA ~""'..,...,.,, /,,,. !,<, #"' . '(c,, V L H v",c--..' ~ ~··o\

ANSWER TO QUESTION TAKEN ON NOTICE - 3 JUL 2017~\ DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS C"l ;, 0,,. c:: "-<<> I-\ J,. c:} 1,. o'° ~:tt E :s:u ':,,, ·-·--·-- Asked by Mr Alistair Coe MLA on 20 June 2017: Mr John Knox took on notice the following question(s):

[Ref: Hansard Transcript 20 June 2017 [PAGE 213]]

In relation to: providing the services contracts between Icon Water and ActewAGL to the Estimates Committee

Mr Coe MLA: Are you able to provide the service agreements to the committee?

Mr Knox: Can I take that on Notice?

Ms Yvette Berry MLA: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

I am advised by Icon Water that the agreements are commercial-in-confidence and are unable to be provided to the Committee.

ittee on Estimates 2017-18

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.SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

ANSWER TO QUESTION TAKEN ON NOTICE DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS

Asked by Mr Alistair Coe MLA on 20 June 2017: Mr John Knox took on notice the following question(s):

[Ref: Hansard Transcript 20 June 2017 [PAGE 213]]

In relation to: Icon Water Directors remuneration from their appointment on the Board of ActewAGL

Mr Knox: There are three directors on the ActewAGL board that are representatives from Icon Water- Dr Parry, Ms Caird and me. Then there are alternative arrangements if they are absent at any point in time.

Mr Coe MLA: Do those three board members receive remuneration from ActewAGL?

Ms Yvette Berry MLA: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

Mr Knox, Dr Parry and. Ms Caird are members on the ActewAGL Joint Venture Board.

I am advised by Icon Water that Dr Parry and Ms Cai rd are remunerated by ActewAGL. Mr Knox does not receive any remuneration from ActewAGL for his role on the ActewAGL Joint Venture Board.

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

ANSWER TO QUESTION TAKEN ON NOTICE DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS

Asked by Mr Doszpot on 20 June 2017: John Cummings took on notice the following question(s):

[Ref: Hansard Transcript 20 June 2017, Page 101] ~~C El v~<) In relation to: The Digital Services Governance Committee

Are you able to provide on notice the terms of reference for the committee, please? 2 2 JUN 2017 ~ l;- And the membership of the committee? ~t,,. ACT LA <"1.0 1'rrf:E s\'J~'

Chief Minister: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

The Terms of Reference for the Digital Service Governance Committee, which includes details of the membership ofthe committee are at Attachment A.

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Signature: ~f,,_,_ Date: ..z.1.,.'7

By the Chief Minister, Andrew Barr MLA UNCLASSIFIED

ACT Government

WHOLE-OF-GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE (DSGC}

TERMS OF REFERENCE.

Authorised by~

Kathy Leigh I Date: /o; L( / I :+-,

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1. AUTHORITY 1.1 The Head of Service (Hos) has established the whole-of-government (WhoG) Digital Service Governance Committee to drive the ACT Government1s ICT reform agenda, including t~an~forming service delivery, building service capacity, and implementing ICT portfolio governance to strengthen the benefit realisation and return-on-investment. 1.2 This Terms of Reference establishes the WhoG Digital Service Governance Committee, ("the Committee"; DSGC} as a standing sub-committee of the ACT Public Service Strategic Board, {"Strategic Board"), as well as defining its authority, responsibility and composition. 1.3 The Committee will examine matters it considers of significance, as well as matters referred to it by the Head of Service, Cabinet, Strategic Board, Policy Council, Directors-General, Auditor-General, and/or other appropriate governance bodies.

2 ROLE OF WHOG DIGITAL SERVICE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE 2.1 The WhoG Digital Service Governance Committee {DSGC} is the most senior ICT committee in the ACT Government, providing strategic direction, leadership and advice on prioritisation on the development and management of the ACT Government's information and technology assets. 2.2 The DSGC seeks to strengthen the benefit realisation of WhoG ICT portfolio investment management across-government by taking a service-wide, citizen-centric approach and looking for ways to share information and resources. 2.3 By taking a strategic approach to seeking opportunities for whole-of-government initiatives and prioritising service integration, economies-of-scale and/or other improvements to effectiveness and efficiency, the DSGC aims to maximise the value-for-money and benefits realisation derived from the ACT Government ICT investment. 2.4 In this way, the DSGC completes the existing tactical and operational governance structures currently in place in and across territory entities, which remain responsible for business and technical architectures. 2.5 The role of the DSGC includes: • providing advice to the Strategic Board in respect of the alignment of technology initiatives to the Digital Strategy- and in particular, supporting Treasury in providing advice to the Strategic Board in respect of budget planning processes; • providing support, encouragement and identify opportunities for directorates to effect business transformation through the use of technology; • providing governance and guidance over technology architecture, standards and practices (including Recommending WhoG ICT policy to Policy Council); • identifying and authorise Common Capabilities as Whole of Government standards; • being a forum for resolution of points of difference in the technology directions of directorates; • providing oversight on behalf of the Strategic Board on technology projects of strategic significance or risk; • providing advice (and if requested) oversight in regard to technology initiatives under the Small Business Innovation partnership program; • evolving and sanction the Whole of Government Digital Strategy to ensure it remains current and relevant; • developing, overseeing and monitoring the implementation of the ACT WhoG !CT portfolio investment framework;

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• assessing the ICT aspects of all business and technology proposals (irrespective of funding source) with an ICT component of: • Whole-of-life costs1 of greater than $250K; and/or • Whole-of-life costs of between $SOK2 and $250K where cloud-based software as-a-service is proposed AND the Executive Director of Shared Services ICT, for any reason, determines the solution warrants assessment by the DSGC; or • The unmitigated business risk of any technology initiative is deemed to be 'High'. • assessing agency requests for opt-outs from agreed common capabilities; • reviewing key trends in the Government's ICT expenditure; • recommending the Government's position on and response to emerging ICT trends and issues; and • developing policy, standards and legislation to enable the adoption of cloud technology.

3 POWERS OF THE DIGITAL SERVICE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE 3.1 The DSGC will review and consider project funding and resource allocation and, by providing analysis and recommendations as part of the annual WhoG ICT portfolio investment management framework-and at other times as necessary, ensure significant technology projects are in line with the strategic priorities. 3.2 The DSGC is authorised to obtain expert professional advice and invite others with relevant experience and expertise to attend specific meetings, (or parts thereof), and/or provide salient management information and reports as deemed necessary by the Committee. 3.3 The DSGC can establish and oversee program steering committees, project boards and working groups, or assign individuals to undertake or better inform specific responsibilities and tasks within its purview. 3.4 The DSGC can and should establish working subcommittees to address particular matters as needed. (See 4.5 below)

4 MEMBERSHIP OF THE DIGITAL SERVICE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE 4.1 Membership of the Committee is not comprehensibly representative of all ACT Government directorates and agencies. Rather, membership is drawn from across government to provide a spread of insight and expertise, based on individuals' capacity to value-add to cross-government outcomes rather than seeking an exhaustively representative cohort (noting that the annual review of Business Cases would call for full directorate representation (see 4.5.2)). • The members of the Digital Service Governance Committee (noting delegations in 4.2) are: • Chief Digital Officer, Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate, (chair)

• Deputy Director-General1 Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate, Policy and Cabinet • Executive Director, Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate, Finance and Budget Division

1 For the purposes of this ToR, "whole-of-life" should be estimated using a fixed four-year lifecycle assumption; include project OPEX and CAPEX, but exclude depreciation. 2 The lower threshold for Saas recognises the need to lift maturity in cloud service selection and ensure good privacy, security and data practice is institutionalised. V1.1 Page 3 of 6 UNCLASSIFIED

• Deputy Director-General, Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate, Acci=ss Canberra

• -Executive Director, Shared Services, Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate

• appropriate Deputy Director-General, Environment and Planning Directorate

• appropriate Deputy Director-General, Education Directorate

• appropriate Deputy Director-General, Health Directorate

• appropriate Deputy Director-General, Justice and Community Safety

• appropriate Deputy Director-General, Community Services Directorate

• -Chief Operating Officer (COO), Transport Canberra and City Services

• Executive Director, Transport Canberra and City Services.

• appropriate Deputy Director-General, Economic Development

• Director, Communications, Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate Standing ex officio members:

• Executive Director, Shared Services ICT

• CMTEDD -Shared Services- Senior Manager, Enterprise Architecture and Hybrid Cloud, Shared Services JCT

• Director, Territory Records Office

• Deputy Chief Dlgital Officer, Office of the Chief Digital Officer

• DSGC Executive Support Officer, Office of the Chief Digital Officer

• Chair ICT Collaboration Form Standing invited observers:

• CMTEDD - Executive Assistant, Office of the Chief Digital Officer (OCDO) (Secretariat) 4.2 In some instances, DDGs, in consultation with their DG, may delegate their position on the committee to a senior representative -typically at CIO or equivalent level. 4.3 Invited presenters, guests and observers shall be approved by the chair in advance, and are to remain within their allocated agenda times and topics. 4.4 Members need to understand their duties and responsibilities in relation to membership of the DSGC. Relevant induction briefing and support will be provided to members by the chair. In particular, members are required to represent their business areas and ensure all initiatives as specified in 2.5 above are brought to the DSGC. 4.5 As per 3.4 above, sub-committees will be created to undertake specific items of work. These will change over time but are expected to include (but not be limited to):

• Strategy and Roadmap Advisory sub-committee

• ICT Briefs and Business Cases sub-committee

• Common Capabilities and Standards sub-committee

• Data Governance sub-committee

• DSGC annual review sub-committee

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In general a sub-committee will be chaired by member of the DSGC appointed by the chair in consultation with the committee members. The membership of a sub-committee will be restricted to ACT public servants and be proposed by the sub-committee chair and approved by the DCSG. External experts may be invited to advise a sub-committee.

5 MEETINGS 5.1 Meetings will be held monthly or more frequently if required. 5.2 A quorum for the meeting shall be four members representing at least three directorates including the chair or the chair appointed under 5.4. 5.3 Proxy representation is permitted, including the allocation offull voting rights. However, this practice is discouraged, given the executive nature of the committee. 5.4 The COO will chair the meeting. In the absence of the CDO, the chair will appoint an appropriate delegate to chair the meeting based on the relevant issues and agenda topics. 5.5 Out-of-Session {OoS) consideration of matters is authorised, pursuant to the following arrangements:

• secretariat to circulate papers or supporting documentation to all members • sensitive information is not to be circulated via email

• a quorum is required to pass decisions • OoS matters are to be recorded in the Decision Register, and noted at the start of the next in-session meeting. 5.6 Sub-committee meetings will be held as often and as long as required to serve their purpose.

6 REPORTING, RECORD KEEPING AND COMMUNICATION 6.1 The Office of the Chief Digital Officer will provide secretariat sup po rt, and is to be the point of contact for papers and submissions and will be responsible for distributing relevant materials prior to, and arising from, DSGC meetings. 6.2 Agenda items and papers are to be notified to the secretariat before close-of-business (COB) the first Wednesday of each month, or as notified by the chair. 6.3 Approved papers must be received by the secretariat by COB the Wednesday preceding the meeting date. Deadlines will be strictly adhered to. Papers not supplied by this day will be considered for the agenda for the subsequent meeting, or considered out-of-session, at the discretion of the chair. Tabling papers at the meeting is discouraged and acceptable only with prior agreement from the chair. 6.4 Draft minutes for the preceding meeting, along with any out of session decisions will be tabled for approval at the subsequent meeting. 6.5 Program steering committees, project boards, working groups and individuals assigned tasks by DSGC will report back to DSGC as determined by the chair. 6.6 Minutes must be recorded and a·decision register kept. 6.7 DSGC will consider all information presented to it and communicate the outcomes of its deliberations to relevant staff, stakeholders and other committees as appropriate.

7 PROTOCOLS FOR OPERATION 7.1 DSGC members, staff or contractors, seeking to table items for discussion or consideration must do so through the secretariat, who is responsible for liaising with the chair to seek approval for items as required.

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7.2 Members must observe the highest standards of corporate governance. They must actively disclose conflicts of interest and subject matter knowledge possessed. They must act in good faith, in the best interests of the ACT Government, and with all due care and diligence. 7.3 The DSGC will work to reach agreement by consensus. If consensus cannot be reached, the majority position will be presented to the Strategic Board along, with any dissenting view, for decision. 7.4 Confidentiality regarding sensitive information must be respected. 7.5 Action items will be given a default due date of two calendar weeks after the meeting date if no other due date is specified'during the meeting. 7.6 Notwithstanding that minutes are taken, members are required to make note of the action items that fall within their responsibilities during the meeting, carry out their action items by the due date, and to liaise out-of-session with others as necessary to provide progress updates on the items.

8 EVALUATION AND REVIEW 8.1 An annual evaluation of the performance, membership composition and Terms of Reference of the DSGC is to be conducted each calendar year. 8.2 The review should consider: • the effectiveness of the DSGC in driving transformational and cohesive business change • the effectiveness of the DSGC in the annual planning round • the ability to include all significant technology initiatives across government • the adoption of improved practices and processes within the planning and delivery teams • the ability of members to achieve consensus within the DSGC • the ability of the DSGC to effectively communicate to the broader Whole of Government audience • the skills mix and representation on the DSGC • the makeup and effectiveness of sub-committees • feedback from the Strategic Board on the performance of the DSGC

V1.1 Page 6 of6 *Estimates - QON No. E17-024 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL Ml.A (CHAIR), Ms CODY Ml.A (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE Ml.A, Ms LE COUTEUR Ml.A, MR PETTERSSON Ml.A

ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS

Caroline Le Couteur MLA: To ask the Treasurer

Treasury - Output Class 4.1: Economic Management

In relation to: the "Risks to the Economic Outlook" section on page 25 of the Budget Paper C, and specifically regarding the "housing market" discussion on page 15 and the ongoing national discussion on the "housing affordability bubble":

1) Noting that page 15 shows price growth of over 5% and investor housing finance rising by 22%, does Treasury have a view on whether there is a bubble in house prices in the ACT?

2) Has any work been done on what the Government can do to manage Canberra's housing price growth, to minimise economic risks?

3) What actions could the Government take to manage the risk of the national housing price bubble has to impact the ACT economy?

Andrew Barr MLA: The answer to the Members question is as follows:-

1) Treasury's forecasts for the economy and estimates for revenue, as outlined in Chapters 1 and 6 of Budget Paper 3 of the 2017-18 ACT Budget, assume ongoing trend level house price growth in the ACT.

This assumption is supported by anticipated high ongoing population growth, solid employment growth, low interest rates and moderate wages growth over the forecast and projection period.

In addition, the ACT's high average relative incomes and level of housing affordability (as measured by the portion of average income needed to service a mortgage or rent), are also indicative of strong fundamentals in the housing sector.

House prices across Australia, including in the ACT, have grown considerably since the early 2000's and continue to do so. This has led to historically high levels of indebtedness, increasing the risks associated with any sudden shock, including where the shock resulted in a sharp downward impact on house prices. Should this occur at a national level, Canberra would not be immune from the impacts, though its relatively stronger fundamentals may somewhat dampen the negative economic consequences.

2) House price growth in Canberra is influenced by a range of factors, including the ACT's economic fundamentals (see answer to part 1), housing supply, national and local tax policy as well as interstate and international demand. The ACT Treasury will continue to monitor house price outcomes and advise the ACT Government as appropriate {including as per the outline of risks in Chapter 1.5 in Budget Paper 3 of the 2017-18 Budget). 3} Many of the factors that affect the ACT's house prices are determined at a national level, and are outside the direct control of the ACT Government. The government may, though, seek to influence prices through its land release and land related tax policies.

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Signature: ~~ Date: S. 7., 17

By the Treasurer, Andrew Barr MLA

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL Ml.A (CHAIR), Ms CODY Ml.A (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE Ml.A, Ms LE COUTEUR Ml.A, MR PETTERSSON Ml.A

ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS

Caroline Le Couteur MLA: To ask the Treasurer

Treasury - Output Class 4.1: Economic Management

1) Noting that page 15 shows price growth of over 5% and investor housing finance rising by 22%, does Treasury have a view on whether there is a bubble in house prices in the ACT?

2) Has any work been done on what the Government can do to manage Canberra's housing price growth, to minimise economic risks?

3) What actions could the Government take to manage the risk of the national housing price bubble has to impact the ACT economy?

Andrew Barr MLA: The answer to the Members question is as follows:-

This assumption is supported by anticipated high ongoing population growth, solid employment growth, low interest rates and moderate wages growth over the forecast and projection period.

Approved for circulation to the Select Committee on Estimates 2017-18

Signature: ~~ Date: S. 7., 17

By the Treasurer, Andrew Barr MLA

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA TTERSSON MLA ~-v.CE!t. ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE - 5 JUL 2017 DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS

Caroline Le Couteur MLA: To ask the Treasurer

Ref: Treasury, Budget paper no 3, page number 21, output class 4.1: Economic Management

In relation to "ACT Economic Outlook and Economic Strategy section of Budget Paper 3 and specifically regarding the "population-driven infrastructure" discussed on page 21.

1) Noting that the ACT Government no longer employs a demographer, how does Treasury put together reliable forecasts without having a demographer? 2) Noting that the ACT Government has previously employed a demographer, why was the position abolished? a) Further noting that it has been abolished and reintroduced at least once, why was the position abolished, reintroduced and abolished again?

Andrew Barr MLA: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

1) The demography function was transferred to Treasury in November 2013. The Macroeconomic Branch of Treasury has responsibility for producing population projections and Budget forecasts of population growth. In March 2017, Treasury released population projections by age and suburb which were developed through collaboration with the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). These projections utilised the ABS's detailed demographic model, with Treasury providing the parameter assumptions.

2) The relatively small scale of the ACT means that demographic advice can most efficiently and effectively be obtained through a combination of internal modelling capability, leveraging the ABS's demographic model and experience and/or employing consultants as is appropriate to the need, assessed on a case by case basis.

Approved for circulation to the Select Committee on Estimates 2017-18

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By Treasurer, Andrew Barr MLA *Estimates - QON No. E17- 026

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS

- 5 JUL 2017

Caroline Le Couteur MLA : To ask the Treasurer

Treasury - Output Class 4.2: Financial Management

In relation to the Cost of Living Statement in Budget Paper C:

1) Are assessments made to determine how progressive or regressive the overall system of taxes and charges on residents is? 2) Is tax reform making the system more or less progressive? 3) Is tax reform having different effects for different age groups? a) In particular, given the shift to rates rather than stamp duty, is this leading to older people in more established parts of Canberra feeling they have to move? b) What is the overall cost to the community of "pricing out" older residents in this way?

Andrew Barr MLA: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

1) The Government does not explicitly model the progressivity of the ACT's overall system of taxes and charges given the inherently difficult nature of this task and the fact that the ACT does not hold personal income data. The progressivity of taxes is generally defined and measured in relation to levels of income and/or wealth - the ACT does not levy taxes on either of these bases. Any measurement of progressivity should also take into account the full range of taxes and transfers available to citizens, including taxes and transfers from the Commonwealth Government.

2) As part of tax reform, the marginal rating factors introduced in 2012-13 made general rates more progressive, in relation to the unimproved value of land as a proxy for income. This means owners of property with lower land value pay proportionately less general rates than owners of property with higher land values.

3) The ACT Taxation Review Panel considered the impact of tax reform on households with low incomes at pages 195 to 198 of the review. In its taxation reform program, the government expanded assistance measures including the Home Buyer Concession Scheme, the General Rates Deferral Scheme, continued the Pensioner Duty Concession Scheme and extended the eligibility criteria for the Duty Deferral Scheme. Approved for circulation to the Select Committee on Estimates 2017-18

Signature: ~tJ::.._ Date: 'c. ?.,,

By the Treasurer, Andrew Barr MLA

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CE! ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS 3 6 JUN 2017

Caroline Le Couteur MLA: To ask the Treasurer

Treasury - Output Class 7 .1: Shared Services

In relation to the Government ICT Services, and additionally to the ICT Sustainability Plan developed in 2011 and 2012:

1. Did the JCT Sustainability Plan get finalised?

2. If so, what is its current status? 3. What is its present operational effect? 4. What outcomes did it achieve? 5. Were the outcomes and the Plan evaluated? 6. Is there consideration for a future or ongoing ICT Sustainability Plan?

Yvette Berry MLA (Acting Treasurer}: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

1. The ICT Sustainability Plan was finalised and endorsed by the Under Treasurer on 30 November 2015. 2. The plan is current for the period 2014-2018. 3. The plan's present operational effects include: a. The inclusion of ISO 20400 (sustainable procurement) procurement policy in May 2017. b. A reduction of desktop computing wastage through changes to the asset disposal regime. This led to the extending of lease terms on monitors, desktop computers and laptops. c. The formal inclusion of Power Unit Efficiency {PUE) standards as evaluation criteria during the procurement oftwo replacement ACT Government data centre facilities.

d. The deployment of power management software to all ACT Government networked desktop computers and laptops in March 2016. e. The implementation of ICT energy consumption and reporting tools. f. Data analysis and measurement of progress against Sustainability plan targets in April 2016. 4. Outcomes achieved include: a. No ICT equipment sent to landfill by the Territory's chosen disposal provider, Capital Easy. b. The updated asset disposal regime returned $398k to consolidated revenue in 2015-16. 5. The Plan and its outcomes have been monitored and reported on through standard reporting channels such as the Annual Report, however they have not been subject to a formal evaluation. 6. The ICT Sustainability Plan is an ongoing plan covering the period 2014-2018. The need for an updated plan addressing the period 2019 onwards has been considered by the Carbon Neutral Government Implementation Committee, however drafting has not yet commenced.

Approved for circulation to the Select Committee on Estimates 2017-18

Signature: Date:

By the Acting Treasurer, Yvette Berry MLA

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

~GEIi/~~ ~- <) ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS 3 0 JUN 2017

Caroline Le Couteur MLA: To ask the Treasurer

Treasury - ICON Water Limited

In relation to page 222 of Budget Statement B and the note that variability in climate conditions leads to variations in Budget Forecasts:

1) How does climate change impact on your profitability? 2) What adaptation strategies has ICON Water developed given that the impacts of climate change are expected to increase in severity over coming years?

Yvette Berry MLA: Icon Water Limited has advised that the answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

1. Climate variability is already a challenge that Icon Water has to account for in providing water and sewerage services for the community. In general, wet years and dry years impact directly on water availability, demand and consumption and therefore affect profitability. Climate change is expected to increase temperature and reduce overall rainfall in the Canberra Region, although the rainfall changes may still differ across the seasons. This indicates that climate change may somewhat increase the demand for water use in Canberra, which would increase Icon Water's revenue. Climate change could increase operational and asset management costs il'.l a number of ways, including through exposure to more frequent extreme events, such as bushfires and floods, and higher temperatures or heatwaves. Indirect climate change impacts that could impact profitability include supply chain interruptions caused by resource scarcity, increases in insurance levels and costs due to extreme events, and varying energy prices and security. While these issues will have some impact on the cost of providing water and sewerage services, Icon Water's climate adaptation strategies seek to minimise these impacts.

2. Canberra's water supply is healthy, with more storage capacity than ever before. Our assets are designed to cope with a highly variable Australian climate and are typically capable of withstanding change. Across the water and sewerage networks, additional infrastructure measures have been implemented to minimise the impact of climate change driven events. Icon Water's approach to respond and adapt to climate change is centred on building resilience for our business, and addressed through the following strategies and actions: . Water demand modelling and forecasts are at the centre of water and sewerage operational and asset planning decisions. Icon Water's Sustainability Scorecard assessments promote the consideration of climate change in asset management planning and decision making. Icon Water maintains strong partnerships with industry and peak bodies, such as the Water Services Association of Australia to build knowledge and leverage off a range of climate change related tools and research. Icon Water is involved in forums and committees that consider climate change impacts and challenges, such as the ACT and Region Catchment Management Coordination Group and the Directors' General Water Group. Icon Water is a key stakeholder in the ACT and region emergency management arrangements, and is a member of the Security and Emergency Management Senior Officials Group (SEMSOG) and Senior Emergency Management Planning Group (SEMPG). We also provide support to other agencies in response to incidents, such as the ACT Fire and Rescue service. Icon Water's infrastructure and services are considered in the ACT Government Territory Wide Risk Assessment and within the Australian Government Critical Infrastructure Resilience Strategy to mitigate the impact of a range of natural and other hazards. Annually, Icon Water develops a Bushfire Operational Plan that is approved by the Commissioner of the Emergency Services Agency. This plan requires on-ground actions to reduce the risk and impact of bushfire on our assets.

Signature: Date:

By the A/g Treasurer, Yvette Berry MLA

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA {DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE · DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS

Caroline Le Couteur MLA : To ask the Treasurer

Treasury - ICON Water Limited

In relation to page 221 of Budget Statement Band the practice oftesting waste water for illicit or other chemical substances:

1) How often is waste and sewerage water tested to detect illicit or other chemical substances? 2) What agreement or partnership is in place with ACT Policing to undertake this testing? 3) What substances can be tested for? 4) How reliable and detailed are the results of these testing processes?

Yvette Berry MLA: I am advised by Icon Water Limited that the answer to the Member's questions are follows:-

1. Icon Water conducts a range of analysis on waste and sewage to monitor our assets. This is done for several different reasons: As part of routine Liquid Trade Waste monitoring of customer discharges In response to odour/sewerage complaints or network complaints or incidents As part of routine treatment at Lower Molonglo Water Quality Control Centre.

Icon Water does not test specifically for illicit substances; however they may be detected in routine chemical screens.

2. Icon Water does not currently have a formal agreement or partnership in place with ACT Policing. If illegal activity is suspected, the two agencies may work together to identify the source.

3. Icon Water's contracted laboratory has extensive capability and can analyse for a range of chemical substances (hydrocarbons, semi-volatile organic substances, metals etc.). If a specific analysis is not offered by the laboratory it can usually be outsourced to another laboratory.

4. The reliability of an analysis depends on a .number of factors for example if the method of analysis is National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) accredited the result will be reliable. Signature:

By the A/g Treasurer, Yvette Berry MLA

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WAli MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS

Caroline Le Couteur MLA: To ask the Treasurer

Icon Water Limited, Budget Statement B, page 221

In relation to: page 221 of Budget Statement B and the practice of providing concessions to clubs for water use.

1. What types of organisations are currently eligible for a community water abstraction charge subsidy?

2. Has consideration been given to extending this subsidy to clubs that maintain substantial sporting ovals and greens for community use?

Andrew Barr MLA: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

1. ACT Golf Clubs are provided with support in relation to the Water Abstraction Charge (WAC) payable on their non-urban (non-potable) water use through the Market Equity Scheme (MES). The MES commenced on 1 July 2014, and reduces the WAC payable for non-potable water use by SO per cent.

The MES replaced the previous infrastructure offset scheme, which allowed golf clubs to offset their WAC charges for non-potable water use, if they could demonstrate investment into infrastructure that would improve water efficiency of their facilities. The MES was introduced to simplify support arrangements, reduce administrative burden and ensure all clubs were provided with an equal opportunity to access support.

2. No.

Approved for circulation to the Select Committee on Estimates 2017-18

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By the Treasurer, Andrew Barr MLA *Estimates - QON No. E17-031 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL Ml.A (CHAIR), Ms CODY Ml.A (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR CoE Ml.A, Ms LE COUTEUR Ml.A, MR PETTERSSON Ml.A

QUESTION ON NOTICE

Caroline Le Couteur MLA : To ask the Minister for Economic Development

- 5 JUL 2017 Economic Development - Output Class 9.3: VisitCanberra

In relation to the Canberra Convention Centre {page 44 of Budget Statement B):

1) Does the current Canberra Convention Centre have the capacity to hold major events?

2) What are the limitations of the current Convention Centre that restrict its ability to host major. events?

ANDREW BARR MLA: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

1) Yes.

2) The current National Convention Centre has 15 rooms available over two levels that can accommodate between 10 to 2460 people. The limitations of the current National Convention Centre is the floor space within the Exhibition Hall, the lack of large break out rooms for plenary sessions and the ability to host multiple events at one time.

Approved for circulation to the Select Committee on Estimates 2017-18

Signature: ~~ Date: S. ?. r'I

By the Minister for Economic Development, Andrew Barr MLA *Estimates - QON No. E17-032

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

...... --:::-,,, ~C El L"'-$' QUESTION ON NOTICE ~ <)

- 5 JUL 0

Caroline Le Couteur MLA: To ask the Minister for Economic Development

Economic Development - Output Class 9.3: VisitCanberra

In relation to page 25 of Budget Statement Band to mountain biking in the ACT:

1) Noting that the Government made a commitment to develop a unified cycling tourism strategy, what venues, organisations and government agencies will be involved in the development of that strategy?

2) Noting that a number of community groups have raised concerns over the lack of consultation regarding the clear felling of large areas of pine forests:

o Do venues have a role in engaging with or supporting volunteers to access Stromlo Park?

o Are there plans to expand or replace trails in Stromlo Park?

3) What is the estimate value of the contribution mountain biking makes to the ACT's tourism revenue and numbers?

ANDREW BARR MLA: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

• Stakeholders involved in ACT Government consultation on the cycling tourism strategy include the Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate (Active Canberra, Events ACT, VisitCanberra, Venues Canberra and Access Canberra), the Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate (ACT Parks and Conservation), the Health Directorate (ACT Health), Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate (Active Transport Office) and CMTEDD (Venues Canberra and Access Canberra). • External stakeholders that are involved in the development of the strategy include: commercial operators (tour operators, event organisers, bike hire, accommodation, Canberra Airport, tracks and trail builders - both commercial and volunteer, retail bike shops and bike friendly cafes);

o cycling groups (including Mountain Biking Australia, Capital Cycling, Pedal Power, Cycling ACT and Canberra Off Road Cyclists);

o professional and local riders;

o researchers from the University of Canberra;

o NZ Cycle Trail, Molonglo and Monaro Rail Trail operators;

o The National Capital Authority;

o Queanbeyan Palerang, Snowy Mountains and Sapphire Coast regional councils; and

o Other operators/consultants with a vested interest in cycling.

2) Noting Stromlo Forest Park is not a commercial pine planation:

• Venues Canberra supports volunteers to access Strom lo Forest Park. Nearly all events in Strom lo Forest Park are delivered by volunteers. Venues Canberra facilitates access, and provides advice and assistance in support for these events. In 2016-17, Venues Canberra hosted 163 organised events, attracting 33,993 participants. Venues Canberra has also hosted a number of volunteer days for the maintenance and improvements of the mountain bike trails involving the provision of insurance, tools, safety equipment and expert trail building assistance; and

• Venues Canberra spends over $100,000 per annum on trail maintenance and safety. Additional funding is allocated for the development of new trails. However, it is important for Venues Canberra not to exceed the length of trail system that it can afford to safely and sustainably maintain to international mountain bike standards. For this reason, the policy is to close and rehabilitate older trails as new trails are developed. Recent additions in 2016-17 include the 'Trump Card' and 'Vapour Trail'; top to bottom jump tracks. These are proving popular with mountain bikers and have attracted significant national media and interstate visitors. New riding trails such as these are expanding the range of riding experiences within Strom lo Forest Park and also the Canberra region.

• The estimated value of the contribution mountain biking makes to the ACT's tourism revenue and numbers is unknown. The Cycle Tourism Strategy will play a key role in identifying how to maximise the opportunities of cycling to achieve both economic and social benefits to the Canberra region.

Page 2 of 3 Approved for circulation to the Select Committee on Estimates 2017-18

Signature: ~J';- Date: 4. -r,1.,

By the Minister for Economic Development, Andrew Barr MLA

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

QUESTION ON NOTICE

Caroline Le Couteur MLA: To ask the Minister for Economic Development

Economic Development - Output Class 9.3: VisitCanberra

In relation to page 39 of Budget Statement Band to accommodation occupation rates:

1) Noting that the Budget Papers note that ACT accommodation room occupation rates will be above the national avera:g~ 'of 63.9%:

a) What will the occupancy rate be for 2016-20177

b) What is the methodology adopted for determining occupancy rates and modelling future rates?

c) What work is the ACT Government doing to improve occupancy rates?

ANDREW BARR MLA: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:- 1} a) The ACT occupancy rate target for 2016-17 will be to exceed the national occupancy rate of 63.9 per cent. This draws upon the latest information available to the ACT Government on accommodation statistics. Last reported occupancy rate for the ACT was 69.2 per cent, as at June 2016.

b} Occupancy rates are derived from the Australian Bureau of Statistics' survey ofTourist Accommodation, which is a census of accommodation establishments in Australia which includes hotels, motels, private hotels, guest houses, and serviced apartments with 15 or more rooms. The last available occupancy data from this survey, reported above,for the year ending June 2016.

c) The ACT 2020 Tourism Strategy provides a framework to inform programs and activities that will help achieve a goal of growing overnight visitor expenditure in the ACT to $2.5 billion by 2020. The One Good Thing After Another destination marketing platform underpins VisitCanberra's ongoing approach to marketing the destination to key domestic and international markets to grow overnight leisure visitation and increase hotel occupancy.

The ACT Government funds the Canberra Convention Bureau to grow the number of domestic and international overnight visitors coming to Canberra for business events, and the National Capital Educational Tourism Project to help promote Canberra to schools across the Australia to come to the ACT.

The ACT Government continues to work with domestic and international aviation ·service providers to increase direct access to Canberra and grow overnight visitation.

The ACT Government also invests in major events through the new Major Event Fund that aim to deliver overnight visitation and increase hotel occupancy rates.

Approved for circulation to the Select Committee on Estimates 2017-18

Signature:~£ Date: lf:i .1;

Minister for Economic Development, Andrew Barr MLA

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA {CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA {DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

QUESTION ON NOTICE

- 5 JUL 2017 Caroline le Couteur MLA: To ask the Minister for Tourism and Major Events

Economic Development - Output Class 9.3: VisitCanberra

In relation to page 25 of Budget Statement B and to eco-tourism in the ACT:

a) Does the Government have an eco-tourism program or strategy under output 9.37 b) Can you provide further information about the tourism elements of the expansion of Mulligans Flats? c) How are you working with EPSDD to promote Mulligans Flats as a tourism destination? d) How many visitors is the Mulligans Flats Sanctuary expected to attract over the coming year? e) What other eco-tourism attractions currently exist or are planned for the ACT?

ANDREW BARR MLA: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:- a) The ACT Government will deliver an Eco Tourism Strategy led by VisitCanberra through consultation with key stakeholders, including the Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate (EPSDD). b) A series of walking trails, look-outs, bird hides, way-finding markers, new narratives, interpretive signage, an app for self-guided tours, and a new predator-free enclosure will present new and extended opportunities for visitors to experience Mulligans Flat c) VisitCanberra works closely with Mulligans Flat to promote tourism activity. This includes a listing on the www.visitcanberra.com.au consumer website, display of promotional and digital collateral and promoting sales of the night time bettong tours at the Canberra and Region Visitors Centre. d} Modelling provided by Mulligans Flat forecasts growth of the current level of visitation around 3,000 people per annum to 6,000 people within 12-months (by Winter 2017}. e) Eco-tourism attractions in ACT include: Australian National Botanic Gardens - currently developing new visitor experiences and building the new National Conservatory (due for completion in 2019}; - Campgrounds in natural bush settings - Cotter and Namadgi; Canberra Truffles truffle hunts and food experiences; - The Centenary Trail - bushwalking and cycling; - Corin Forest Resort - alpine slide, bush walks and snow experiences; Jerrabomberra Wetlands -walking and birdwatching; Lake Burley Griffin - lake cruises, sailing, paddle boarding and kayaking; Mulligans Flat-walking and night time bettong tours. New visitor education centre planned; Namadgi National Park - cultural experiences, bushwalks and cycling; National Arboretum Canberra mixed use trails for walking, cycling and riding, guided tours; - Strom lo Forest Park - mountain biking, cycling and walking; and - Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - bushwalks, native wildlife experiences, cultural experiences. New upgraded visitor centre exhibition space planned.

Tour operators providing eco-tourism experiences include:

Balloon Aloft; Blue Skies Tours; Canberra Guided Tours; Cycle Canberra, Dharwra Tours; Naturewise, K7 Adventures; Lake Burley Griffin Cruises; Mulga Tours; Murumbung Yurung Murra Cultural Tours; and Outward Bound.

Proposed new tour operators in 2017-18 include cycle and kayak experiences, fishing and eco-cruise boats.

Approved for circulation to the Select Committee on Estimates 2017-18

Signature: a,~ Date: 4. 7 , 1 , Minister for Tourism and Major Events, Andrew Barr MLA

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

QUESTION ON NOTICE

Caroline Le Couteur MLA : To ask the Tourism and Major Events Z 9 JUN 2017

Economic Development - Output Class 9.6: Events

In relation to page 44 of Budget Statement Band to the proportion of local performers at major events in the ACT:

1) Has the Government set any targets for minimum levels of local content for performers at the various major events in Canberra, for example Floriade and Enlighten?

2) What proportion of local content or local talent have featured in events over the past 5 years? Has there been an increase or decrease as a ratio of local artists to external/imported? 3) What's the government's policy on supporting local performers? 4) Why has the Government adopted the use of the term "great artists" over "local artists"?

ACTING CHIEF MINISTER YVETTE BERRY MLA: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

1) The ACT Government is committed to supporting local performers at its major events. While no set target or minimum level has been established, organisers seek to achieve an appropriate balance in presenting event programming that is capable of driving attendance from local, interstate and overseas audiences. Where possible, local content is included as a means of showcasing the best of the Canberra region. 2) Over the past five years, the ACT Government has consistently strived to provide opportunities to feature local talent By way of example, two-thirds of the bands at the New Year's Eve and Australia Day concerts were local talent, while half of the bands at Canberra Day celebrations and one-third of the bands at Enlighten were also sourced from Canberra. Floriade, as Canberra's largest annual tourism event, has a long history of incorporating local schools, community groups and performers as part of its 30 day entertainment program. 3) It is recognised that events provide an excellent platform for showcasing local content and local talent. As such, the ACT Government actively seeks to incorporate appropriate representation from local performers at its events alongside national and international artists. This ensures the provision of new entertainment to inspire and engage, while also promoting culture and creativity. 4) The 2015 ACT Arts Policy includes a principle of supporting great art, great artists and the pursuit of greatness to ensure consistency with terminology used at a national level by the Australia Council for the Arts. This concept includes the development and promotion of local art and local artists in a local, national and global context.

Estimates 2017-18

Signature: Date:

A/g Minister for Tourism and Major Events, Yvette Berry MLA

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

QUESTION ON NOTICE

0 3 JUL 2017 Caroline Le Couteur MLA: To ask the Minister for Tourism and Major Events

Economic Development - Output Class 9.6: Events

In relation to page 44 of Budget Statement Band to pay and entitlements for performers:

1) After allegations of exploitation following the internship scandal at Floriade a few years ago, what actions has the Government taken to ensure artists and staff at our events receive all pay and benefits they are entitled to? 2) Does the Government have a system of ensuring that all artists and staff receive adequate remuneration? 3) Is there a form of the "better off overall" rule to ensure freelancers and contractors aren't exploited? 4) Does the Government review staffing requirements for events to ensure that event managers and organisers are not relying too heavily on volunteers or asking volunteers to do work that would otherwise be paid work? 5) How does the Government ensure volunteers (and interns or similar) are not exploited by event organisers?

YVETTE BERRY MLA (Acting Minister for Tourism and Major Events): The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

1) The ACT Government is currently developing a Whole of Government policy to address the payment of artists and to ensure equitable payment across ACT Government directorates. Contracts issued will now also include payment of artist clauses and refer to the National Association for the Visual Arts {NAVA). 2) Please refer to Question 1 response. The ACT Government is also bound by relevant Industrial Relations Legislation. 3) Please refer to Question 1 and Question 2 responses. 4) Yes. In preparation for each event, staffing resource requirements are thoroughly reviewed by event organisers. A casual (paid) staff workforce is utilised for key support roles, supplemented by appropriate roles for volunteer staff. S) New and returning event volunteers undertake an application process and are matched to roles complementing their experience and skills. Appropriate volunteer rosters are established, along with the provision of formal on-site inductions/training, reference manuals and pre-event · briefings.

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Signature:

A/g Minister for Tourism and Major Events, Yvette Berry MLA

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE

N 2017

Caroline Le Couteur MLA: To ask the Chief Minister

Chief Minister- Output Class 1.1: Government Policy & Reform

In relation to page 20 of Budget Statement B and to reporting processes and the management of the preparation and presentation of the ACT Government's annual budget, budget review and annual financial statements:

1) Noting that the appendix to the Parliamentary Agreement st~tes that the Government will "undertake disability and gender impact analysis as part of the triple bottom line framework, and ensure that all relevant staff are trained in TBL analysis", what gender impact analysis is undertaken centrally, by CMTEDD?

2) Is this analysis and methodology used across government?

3) What training is occurring across the Government in gender impact analysis?

Yvette Berry MLA: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

1) The current Triple Bottom Line (TBL) framework includes impact analysis criteria for both gender (page 27 of TBL guidance material) and disability (page 14 of TBL guidance material). The TBL guidance material is available at http:ijwww.cmd.act.gov.au/policystrategic/sustainability.

In accordance with the Cabinet Handbook, directorates are required to include a TBL summary or detailed analysis as an attachment to all Cabinet submissions. CMTEDD consider the TBL summary or detailed analysis when formulating advice to the Chief Minister on Cabinet Submissions.

2) The TBL framework is applicable to all Directorates. 3) Cross directorate training is planned for 2017-18 on the steps to undertake TBL assessments. This training will include a focus on undertaking the gender and disability assessments.

Approved for on Estimates 2017-18

Signature: Date:

By the Acting Chief Minister, Yvette Berry MLA

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE

Caroline Le Couteur MLA: To ask the Chief Minister

Chief Minister - Output Class 1.3: Coordinated Communications & Community Engagement

In relation to page 57 of Budget Statement Band to the Citizens' Jury Trial:

1) What process will be used to decide the citizens' jury trial topic?

2} Will the community be able to provide its input and views on the topic?

3} Will there be a mechanism to allow either the public or the selected members of the citizens' jury to choose their topic from a series of topics?

4) Can you specify what other items of expenditure fall under the "more and better jobs - Ensuring your views are heard Deliberative democracy" apart from the citizens' jury trial?

5) How much of the budget will be used to fund the citizens' jury trial?

6) Does the Government intent to investigate participatory budgeting trials as part of this package?

Andrew Barr MLA: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

In relation to page 57 of Budget Statement Band to the Citizens' Jury Trial:

1} The Government will select a topic that will benefit from a deliberative process. This decision will also take into account expert advice received.

2) Not all topics are suited to a citizens' jury process.

3) It is normal to select topic that will benefit from a deliberative process before starting that process. That is likely to be the process the government follows. 4) Procuring an advice paper on Whole of Government engagement framework and strategy and updating the guidance on community engagement.

Funding for a Strategic Engagement team for a 12 month trial to implement the Whole of Government framework, provide central tools and services, and to support directorates as they embed capacity in their existing resources.

Procure and establish a WHOG Customer Relationship Management system to ensure stakeholder mapping and liaison is undertaken consistently.

5) About three-quarters of the initiative funding is for a trial and related costs.

6) No.

Approved for circulation to the Select Committee on Estimates 2017-18

Signature:~~ Date: '1. 7. • '1

By Chief Minister, Andrew Barr MLA

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL Ml.A (CHAIR), Ms CODY Ml.A (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE Ml.A, Ms LE COUTEUR Ml.A, MR PETTERSSON Ml.A

ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE

Caroline Le Couteur MLA: To ask the Chief Minister

Chief Minister - Output Class 1.3: Coordinated Communications & Community Engagement

In relation to page 19 of Budget Statement Band to the CMTEDD Community Engagement Plan:

1) What is meant by "strategic communications activities"?

2) In terms of the whole-of-government training for community engagement, could you provide some information on how communications staff from other directorates will be trained?

3) Will they be getting in expertise from ANZSOG, or another community engagement expert group into CMTEDD communications?

4) How is the Government determining who would be best to bring in as an expert?

5) What skills are they looking for in an expert?

6) How are you planning to consult with a "broader diversity" of the community?

7) How will this be different to what is being done now?

Andrew Barr MLA: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

1) Strategic communications activities are delivered by government communication teams to inform and engage effectively with the Canberra community on a range of government programs and activities in a planned way. These activities include traditional and digital communication methods designed strategically to target specific audiences.

For example CMIEDD Communications manages the development and production of the Our Canberra newsletter to communicate with members of the Canberra community. These newsletters include content from across government and are developed and distributed on a regional basis to ensure the information is relevant to the audience.

The development of campaigns is also part of the work of a strategic communications team. These campaigns either raise awareness or encourage behavioural change. Examples of this are the Backyard Lifeguard campaign which addressed the issue of pool safety or the summer bushfire-readiness campaigns.

2) We recognise that the practice of community engagement is a specific skill set. Through the pilot funded in the 2017-18 Budget the Strategic Engagement team will help embed training and capability development throughout the ACT Public Service using existing financial resources for training.

3) ACT Government is undertaking a procurement process to seek expert advice.

4) ACT Government is undertaking a procurement process to seek expert advice.

5) The government is seeking a nationally recognised expert or team of experts skilled in community engagement in particular, with experience in designing deliberative democracy processes.

6) The ACT Government is investigating the best mechanisms to seek the broader views of the community.

7) The ACT Government is looking to continually improve our practices in community engagement.

Improvements are already occurring. The ACT Government's digital engagement platform is called Your Say and was launched in July 2016. Your Say receives anywhere between 4,000 and 8,000 unique visitors a month depending on the engagements available on the website. It offers Canberrans another way to have their say on topics that matter to them.

We are now looking at how we seek more representative views of Canberrans and utilise deliberative democracy processes where they are appropriate.

Approved for circulation to the Select Committee on Estimates 2017-18

Signature: a--~ Date: 4. -,, ,,

By the Chief Minister, Andrew Barr MLA

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE

Ms Le Couteur MLA: To ask the Minister for Economic Development

Economic Development - Output Class 8.1: Procurement & Capital Works

In relation to the Sustainable Procurement Policy, and noting that the Procurement and Capital Works Output Classes have been split up:

1) How is the 2015 "Sustainable Procurement Policy" being implemented?

a) Does it apply to both capital works and goods and services procurement?

b) How much of an impact is it having on actual procurement outcomes?

c) Has it been formally evaluated?

2) Does the "Capital Framework" for assessing capital works proposals address environmental and social impacts?

3) Are there processes in place to ensure that firms that have previous Government environmental or construction non-compliance actions against them are excluded from procurement?

Mr Andrew Barr MLA: The answer to the Member's question' is as follows:-

1) (a-c) The Sustainable Procurement Policy was published on the Procurement and Capital Works website in early 2015. The policy is currently being implemented through its inclusion in the approval process of both Capital Works, and Goods and Services procurements over the value of $25,000. This process requires Territory officers involved in procurement activities to . duly consider environmental, social and economic benefits that may be delivered in procurement outcomes.

At this point in time the policy is providing positive ecological and economic outcomes in many design and construction procurements. Several Goods and Services procurements have resulted in contracts being awarded to social enterprises and organisations that include employment and training of people from disadvantaged groups. A panel arrangement of social enterprises was established in 2014.

To date no formal evaluation of the sustainable procurement outcomes have been measured and reported. Procurement and Capital Works are reviewing the Sustainable Procurement Policy to identify and develop mechanisms for capturing data on the management and outcomes of sustainable procurements undertaken by the Territory. 2) Yes.

3) Companies responding to procurement opportunities are required to detail their history of environmental or construction non-compliance (in both the ACT and other jurisdictions). This history is considered as part of the evaluation process.

Approved for circulation to the Select Committee on Estimates 2017-18

Signature: ~ ~ Date: 11. 1. 17

By the Minister for Economic Development, Andrew Barr MLA

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA I

ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE - 7 JUL 2017

Caroline Le Couteur MLA: To ask the Minister for Economic Development

Economic Development - Output Class 9.7: Property Services

In relation to page 84 of Budget Paper 3, and specifically the line item "centralising property custodianship":

1) What are the "surplus" properties referred to in this line item? (please provide a detailed line table with the address, size, and estimated value) 2) Was consideration given to retaining, re purposing or reconfiguring these properties for use by the community groups on the waiting list to access ACT Government properties? 3) What investment is there into other properties that may be used by community groups in need of space?

Mr Barr: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

1) Property assets to be considered for disposal will be those no longer required or suitable for the delivery of services to the ACT community. A list of properties had been identified by ACT Property Group for assessment for disposal. As consultation with existing tenants has not yet occurred, it is not appropriate to publicly release this list at this time. Where a property is confirmed for disposal, this will be formally notified through the ACT Government's annual Indicative Land Release Program.

2) Prior to disposal, the assessment process for each property will include consultation with existing tenants as well as consideration as to whether the property is able to be re-purposed for alternative uses and whether it meets the needs of interested community groups. This will also take into account the cost-benefit between disposal and retention of the property. This is a . four year program and therefore final decisions on each property have not YE:t been made. ACT Property Group maintains a list of community groups seeking access to spaces in ACT Government properties. As at 23 June 2017, there were 36 organisations on this list.

3) The proposal is to centralise non-specialist properties into the ACT Government's property management agency, ACT Property Group. One of the benefits expected from centralising properties will be the ongoing analysis of space utilisation across the full portfolio of ACT Government properties, and therefore identifying spaces that could be released for alternative uses, including leasing to community organisations. Where investment in existing or new property infrastructure is required, this will be assessed based on the needs of service delivery outcomes, whether internally or by community organisations, tenants and users - and considered as part of the annual budget process.

As at 27 June 2017, ACT Property Group has a total of 139,570 m2 available to the community. There are further spaces made available to community organisations through ACT Public Schools and other ACT Government directorates.

Approved for circulation to the Select Committee on Estimates 2017-18

Signature:~~ Date: t, 7.,,

By the Minister for Economic Development, Andrew Barr MLA

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

QUESTION ON NOTICE

Caroline Le Couteur MLA: To ask the Minister for Economic Development

Economic Development - Output Class 9.7: Property Services

In relation to insurance for community groups, and on the suggestion by the Insurance Authority to ask Property Services about public liability insurance for community groups at venues:

1) Should a community' group wish to use an ACT Government venue (for example, Albert Hall), will they need to have their own public liability insurance?

MS BERRY: The answerto the Member's question is as follows:-

AII hirers are required to obtain Public Liability Insurance cover to use ACT Government venues (Albert Hall, Yarralumla Woolshed, Fitters Workshop, Former Transport Depot, Cultural Centre and Black Mountain Slipway).

ACT Property Group offers hirers an affordable Public Liability Insurance cover at a current fee of $250.00 GST inclusive. Alternatively, the hirer can provide ACT Property Group with a copy of their own Public Liability Insurance cover as long as the cover is appropriate to the type of event being held at the venue.

Date: *Estimates - QON No. E17-043

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL ML.A (CHAIR), Ms CODY ML.A (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE ML.A, Ms LE COUTEUR ML.A, MR PETTERSSON ML.A

ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE

Caroline Le Couteur MLA: To ask the Minister for Economic Development

Economic Development - Output Class 9.7: Property Services

In relation to: Callum Offices in Woden 1) What is the occupancy rate for Callum Offices?

2) What are the historical occupancy rates for Callum Offices

3) What plans does the Government have for future use or uses for the site?

4) What plans are in place in light of the Woden Town Centre Renewal Project?

5) What was the outcome of the AMC Architects study of the Callum Offices?

6) As indicated in the hearing, can you provide a copy of the AMC Architects study and make this publicly available?

7) What plans are in place for the cleaning, revitalisation and renewal of the Callum Office site?

MR BARR: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

1) The occupancy rate of Callam Offices as at 1 June 2017 is approximately 50% of the available space. This is primarily as a result of recent Government accommodation moves and the opportunity for the refurbishment of vacant office spaces.

2) Historical data from 2005-2015 shows that the occupancy rate varied between 70% to 90% and all tenancies were from the government sector.

3) Mixed use. Office space for government, private sector and community organisations.

4) The Woden Town Centre Master Plan, which was released on November 2015, identifies several new opportunities for urban renewal and land release, including encouraging residential development in the central areas of the town centre, in the Phillip service trades area and along the Athllon Drive corridor. In particular, the Woden Town Centre Master Plan aims to: o reinforce the town centre's role as a major community and commercial hub for the Woden Valley and wider Canberra region; o stimulate urban renewal in the town centre through changes to the Territory Plan and by identifying new opportunities in the public spaces for pocket parks, pop-up shops and recreation activities for young people; o improve access and amenity in the town centre through recommendations to the cycle and pedestrian networks, and improvements to the public domain; and o incorporate a number of current ACT Government initiatives including the bus interchange improvements, community hub investigations and CIT redevelopment investigations.

It is anticipated that the population in the Woden Town Centre will more than double by 2031 to more than 5,500 people.

S) The Government is considering the AMC Architecture report.

6) The Government is committed to on-going discussions with the community about this facility, and will continue to liaise with the community should a decision be made to proceed with the development. As noted in the answer to question 5, the report is being considered by the Government.

7) Works carried out under the 2016-17 and forward years Capital Upgrade Program have commenced, the work includes office refurbishment {flexible office space), cleaning of the external facade of the building, landscape works, lighting upgrades, and place making. This will ensure that the space is suitable for government office accommodation and return the building to its original attractive open plan configuration.

Approved for circulation to the Select Committee on Estimates 2017-18

Signature: ~;:.... Date: S. 7. ,.,

By the Minister for Economic Development, Andrew Barr MLA

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE - 6 JUL 2017

Caroline Le Couteur MLA: To ask the Minister for Planning and Land Management

Economic Development - Output Class 3.5: Arts Engagement

In relation to the 2015 ACT Arts Policy and the 2015 Cool Little Capital Live Music Action Plan:

1) Why has the Government thus far failed to provide a comprehensive response to the 25 recommendations in the Action Plan presented to the Government in November 2015? 2) What is the expected timeline for a Government response to the Action Plan? 3) How does the Government plan to permit public live music performances in mixed-use development zones, primarily Braddon, NewActon and the Kingston Arts Precinct?

MICK GENTLEMAN: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

1) The Government welcomed the Cool Little Capital Live Music Action Plan as valuable input by Music ACT into several policy development processes being undertaken by the Government, including the development of an ACT Events Policy, the recent reforms to the Liquor Act and the Urban Sounds Discussion Paper. The government has already introduced changes to the Liquor Act, and changes to other policies are expected as public consultation and expert report findings are reviewed.

2) The Government's Urban Sounds Discussion Paper, which was released in 2016 to inform an extensive consultation process with industry and the community, is responding to the Cool Little Capital Live Music Action Plan. A final package of reforms are expected to be announced in response to the Urban Sounds Discussion Paper by the end of 2017.

3) Live music performances can take place in mixed-use development zones in compliance with the Environment Protection Authority noise zone standards and the noise provisions in the relevant codes of the Territory Plan.

Approved for circulation to the Select Committee on Estimates 2017-18

Signature:~

By the Minister for Planning and Land Management, Mick Gentleman *Estimates - QON No. E17-045

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

QUESTION ON NOTICE

Caroline Le Couteur MLA: To ask the Minister for Arts & Community Events

Economic Development - Output Class 3.5: Arts Engagement

In relation to page 79 in Budget Paper 3 and specifically to the expense initiative "More and better jobs - Growing our creative capital":

1) What is the detailed breakdown of all funding and programs provided under this initiative?

2) How will decisions on funding allocations for various arts sectors be determined? 3) Is there a mechanism to ensure that the program funding is spread equitably across all arts sectors?

4) How does "top-up" funding fit with the new "base-line" funding?

5) Will future increases to program funding be a "base-line" increase or a "top-up"?

GORDON RAMSAY MLA: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

1) Growing our Creative capital $5.4 million over four years:

17-18 18-19 19-20 i20-21

Project grants/programs An $511k $SS0k $550k $5501< increase to the baseline funding for individual arts projects

Specific funding for engaging with $100k $100k $1001< $1001< Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts and cultures

ART not APART $1301< $1301< $1301< $0

Design Canberra $100k $100k $100k $0

Arts Vibrancy (pop-up events in $270 $270 $270 Woden and Gungahlin) Australian National University's $250 $250 $250 $250 Advanced Music Performance Program

Kulture Break $35 ~35 $35 $0

TOTAL* $1.126 $1.43Sm 51.435m S1.4m*

*note the allocation of the full $1.4 million available in 2020-21 will be based on outcomes achieved in previous years and a response to potential changes within the arts landscape.

2) The Growing our Creative Capital 2017-18 budget initiative is allocated to specific events or organsiations as committed during the 2016 Election. Arts Project funding, is assessed by a peer panel with recommendations agreed to by the Minister for the Arts and Community Events. 3) Peer assessment panels assess applications on merit, against the assessment criteria based on applications received across all art forms. Final decisions are made to ensure an equitable spread offunding across art forms. 4) The base-line funding is the minimum amount of funding for Arts Project funding allocated in the budget. If there is additional funding made available within a financial year, additional top up funding will be provided for the funding category. 5) Future funding made on a recurrent basis as a new budget initiative will increase the base-line whilst one off funding for a financial year will be top-up funding.

Approved for circulation to the Select Committee on Estimates 2017-18

Signature: Date: C--, / 6/ ()-

Minister for the Arts and Community Events, Gordon Ramsay MLA

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE CoUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

QUESTION ON NOTICE

Caroline Le Couteur MLA: To ask the Minister for Arts & Community Events

Economic Development - Output Class 3.5: Arts Engagement

In relation to the recently announced Floriade Fringe Festival:

1) What was the rationale for the announcement of a Floriade Fringe?

2) Where did the impetus for investing in a new side event for an established major event over investing those resources in existing events or a new headline event?

3} Who was consulted on the establishment of a Floriade Fringe?

4) Who will run Floriade Fringe?

5) Will there be a tender process to determine who will run the Floriade Fringe?

GORDON RAMSAY MLA: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

1) The establishment of the Floriade Fringe is designed to build on Floriade's long standing success by creating an entirely new event component. The Floriade Fringe will be curated to appeal to a new audience with interests broader than the conventional experience offered currently by Floriade and will be held in the city environs.

2) The Tourism 2020 Strategy recognises Floriade as a proven visitation driver for Canberra. The Floriade Fringe aims to build on this success by reinventing and growing a new experience outside of the traditional event.

3) No formal consultation was undertaken; however informal consultation was sought from representatives from In the City Canberra and Australian National University. Input has also been provided from across Government including the Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate (CMTEDD) and Transport Canberra and City Services (TCCS}. 4) The contractor who will run Floriade Fringe is subject to a tender process, which closed on 2 June 2017.

5) Yes ...

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Signature: Date: e f /(/t1-

Minister for the

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL ML.A (CHAIR}, Ms CODY ML.A (DEPUTY CHAIR}, MR COE ML.A, Ms LE COUTEUR ML.A, MR PETTERSSON ML.A

QUESTION ON NOTICE 2 9 JUN 2017 ------11-('")-o___ l.,)1 ~ ACT ,.,Fi 't'~

GORDON RAMSAY MLA: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:- 1) The powers and responsibilities of a potential Ministerial Advisory Body for the arts have not yet been determined. The ACT Government is currently undertaking consultation via an online survey and a series of roundtable discussions on the potential of forming a new Ministerial Advisory body for the arts. 2) The structure and make-up of the body has not yet been determined. 3) The peer assessment process for arts grants is separate to a Ministerial Advisory Body. 4) The consultation process is considering issues such as: • what the purpose of an advisory body would be?; • what it would advise on?; • how the government will ensure that advice is received in relation to the full spectrum of art forms, practice and experience in the ACT?; and • how an advisory body will best serve the arts community and the Government.

Approved for circulation to the Select Committee on Estimates 2017-18 *Estimates - QON No. E17- 048

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS 3 JUL 2017

Michael Pettersson MLA: To ask the Treasurer

Ref: The 2015-16 Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate, Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission (ICRC)

In relation to: The ICRC's regulation of ActewAGL

• How are ActewAGL's guaranteed service levels determined? • How are ActewAGL's guaranteed service levels assessed? • What has been the rate of compliance with guaranteed service levels? • What are the consequences of failing to maintain guaranteed service levels?

Yvette Berry MLA: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:

How are ActewAGL's guaranteed service levels determined?

• The ICRC sets some minimum service standards in the Consumer Protection Code (Nl2012-149). These service standards outline the basic rights of a customer in relation to utility services provided in the Territory and have been in place since July 1 2012 when the ACT signed onto the National Energy Customer Framework. o There are five minimum standards in Schedule 1 of the Consumer Protection Code. Standard 5 sets out that when an unplanned interruption occurs the electricity distributor must take all reasonable and practicable steps to restore supply, and that in the event the interruption is more than 12 hours the customer or consumer may apply for a rebate of $20.00.

• ActewAGL Distribution is predominantly regulated by the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) in relation to performance and service targets under the National Energy Customer Framework (NECF). • The AER is responsible for the regulation of ActewAGL Distribution under the National Electricity Rules (NER). This includes implementation of the Service Target Performance Incentive Scheme (STIPS), which is designed to provide incentives to improve or maintain a high level of service to customers in the National Electricity Market.

How are ActewAGL's guaranteed service levels assessed? • The Consumer Protection Code minimum standards outlined in Schedule 1, are assessed annually as part of the Utility Licence Annual Report prepared by the ICRC (published within the ICRC's Annual Report). • The ICRC is not responsible for the assessment of other guaranteed service levels, such as the STIPS, which are within the remit of the AER. o Information about the STIPS that apply for ActewAGL Distribution for 2014-19 can be found in Attachment 11-Service Target Performance Incentive Scheme of the AER's Final Pricing Decision for ActewAGL Distribution made on 30 April 2015. This document can be downloaded from the AER's website.

What has been the rate of compliance with guaranteed service levels? • The majority of failures to meet the minimum standards relate to ActewAGL Distribution failing to give proper notice of a planned interruption. o In relation to unplanned interruptions (that is 'blackouts') ActewAGL Distribution has paid rebates ($20.00) for failure to restore supply within 12 hours 19 times in 2014-15 and 18 times in 2013-14. o For further detail, see Table 7, Appendix 3 on Page 94 of the ICRC's 2015-16 Annual Report.

• In the State of the Energy Market Report (SEM Report), released in May 2017, the AER reported that the ACT continues to have the lowest incidence of unplanned outage time in the National Energy Market, and reports on the STIPS. o For further information on ActewAGL's performance in this regard, please see page 121 of the SEM Report.

What are the consequences of failing to maintain guaranteed service levels? • Various rebates that may apply are set out in Schedule 1 of the Consumer Protection Code.

• Under the AER's regulatory framework, ActewAGL Distribution is subject to making payments for failure to meet targets under their STIPS agreement.

Signature: ------rr:::;a+;::te:.--: ~ o Ido j ~ \,

By the Acting Treasurer,---~----- Yvette Berry MLA

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS

Mr Alistair Coe MLA: To ask the Treasurer

Budget Paper Number 3, page 223, Budget Statements B, page 27, Output class 6

In relation to: taxation reform

1. Provide the Treasury projection of the percentage increase in {a) residential and {b) commercial property rates in the following Canberra regions from the commencement of the Government's taxation reform policy to the proposed completion date of the reforms:

a. Belconnen; b. Central Canberra; c. Gungahlin; d. Tuggeranong; and e. Woden, Weston Creek and the Molonglo Valley.

2. In developing the taxation reform policy, what consideration was given:

a. to the possible financial impact on ratepayers on fixed incomes, including retirees and pensioners? b. to the possible impact on consumer spending in the ACT due to a reduction in household income following the increase to government rates and charges? c. to the possible impact on the ACT economy by ratepayers who may sell their property in order to avoid the increased rates and charges and relocate to a lower tax jurisdiction? d. to the implications for the ACT government's planning strategy; and e. To the considerable increases in rates imposed on ratepayers in inner city suburbs, both on the north and south side of Lake Burley Griffin?

3. Since the commencement of the taxation reform policy has any analysis been done to determine the implications of the issues set out in question {2) above?

4. Please confirm the date when stamp duties will be abolished in the ACT?

Andrew Barr MLA: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

1. Projected increases in rates liabilities by region are not available as such a projection would be based on the future relative Average Unimproved (land) Values of each region, which are unknown at this time. 2. a. The ACT Taxation Review Panel considered the impact of tax reform on households with low incomes at pages 195 to 198 ofthe review. In its taxation reform program, the government expanded assistance measures including the Home Buyer Concession Scheme, the General Rates Deferral Scheme, continued the Pensioner Duty Concession Scheme and extended the eligibility criteria for the Duty Deferral Scheme. b. The ACT Taxation Review Panel analysed the composition of the ACT economy, economic risks and sensitivities, regional and cross border impacts on pages 37 to 42 of the review.

c. See answer to 2.b. above. d. The ACT Taxation Review Panel considered the Draft ACT Planning Strategy (see page 41 of the review), and other planning issues, as part of the review. e. The ACT Taxation Review Panel considered the impact of increases in general rates on households at pages 175 to 183 of the review.

3. The Government continues to monitor the progress of tax reform.

4. In the 2012-13 Budget the Government commenced a taxation reform program to abolish conveyance duty over a 20 year period.

Approved for circulation to the Select Committee on Estimates 2017-18

Signature: ~~ Date: 'f. 7. , "'\

By the Treasurer, Andrew Barr MLA

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS

Mr Alistair Coe MLA: To ask the Treasurer

Budget Statements B, page 27, Output class 6: Revenue Management

In relation to: Payroll Tax

1. Please provide the total number of businesses currently registered with the ACT Revenue Office as having monthly payrolls that exceed the determined monthly amount for services rendered or performed in, or partly in, the ACT.

2. How many registered businesses claim the ACT threshold for payroll tax?

3. How many registered businesses do not claim the ACT threshold for payroll tax?

4. Is any consideration being given to varying the current threshold of $166,666.66 per month ($2,000,000 per annum}?

5. What would be the impact on the Budget of increasing the threshold to:

a. $3,000,000 per annum; b. $4,000,000 per annum; and c. $5,000,000 per annum.

Yvette Berry MLA (Acting Treasurer): The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

1. There are currently 3840 businesses registered for payroll tax in the ACT.

2. At the conclusion of the end of financial year reconciliation process, it is anticipated that all businesses registered for payroll tax would have claimed the appropriate ACT tax free threshold.

3. As above. 4. The payroll tax free threshold has been lifted from $1.5 million per year in 2012-13 to $2.0 million per year from 2016-17. No further increases have been considered at this stage.

5. This question appears to be a hypothetical tax modelling question which would require significant resources. As per the Companion to the Standing Orders, Chapter 12, paragraph 12.28: "12.28 Occasionally Ministers will reply to a question on notice or part of a question on notice by indicating that they are not prepared to allow the use of the resources required 36 to obtain the information requested • This usually occurs when a question requests very detailed statistical information. The standing orders place no obligation on a Minister to 37 answer a question ."

I am not prepared to allocate the significant resources required to undertake the complex modelling exercise.

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA {CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA {DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS

Mr Alistair Coe MLA: To ask the Treasurer

Financial Management, Budget Statements B, page 26, output class 4.2

In relation to: ACT Budget Output Classes

1. Please provide a consolidated list of the Output Classes applying in the 2017-18 ACT Budget. 2. List the changes made to Output Classes between the 2016-17 ACT Budget and the 2017-18 ACT Budget. 3. Why was it necessary to make the changes to the Output Classes in the 2017-18 Budget? 4. List the criteria used to determine what is included in an Output Class? 5. Was any consultation undertaken, including between ACT government Directorates and agencies and external organisation, regarding the changes to Output Classes. If so, outline the consultation undertaken and when the consultation occurred.

Yvette Berry MLA: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

1. A consolidated list of the Output Classes (Summary of Outputs) for the 2017-18 Budget can be found at http:/lapps.treasury.act.gov.au/budget/budget-2017-2018/budget-papers.

2. Changes made to Output Classes between the 2016-17 and 2017-18 Budgets:

Directorate 2016-17 2017-18 Chief Minister, Output Class 1: Government Strategy Output Class 1: Government Treasury and Strategy Economic Output Class 2: Loose-fill Asbestos Output Class 2: Access Canberra Development Insulation Eradication Output Class 3: Access Canberra Output Class 3: Economic Directorate Development Output Class 4: Financial and Economic Output Class 4: Financial and Management Economic Management Output Class 5: Workforce Injury Output Class S: Workforce Injury Management and Industrial Relations Management and Industrial Policy Relations Policy Output Class 6: Revenue Management Output Class 6: Revenue Management Output Class 7: Shared Services Output Class 7: Shared Services Output Class 8: Procurement and Capital Output Class 8: Infrastructure Works Finance and Capital Works Output Class 9: Economic Development Output Class 9: Property Services, Venues and Procurement Output Class 10 (discontinued): Loose-fill Asbestos Insulation Eradication Community Output Class 1: Disability and Therapy Output Class 1: National Disability Services Services and Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Directorate Implementation Output Class 2: Strategy, Participation and Output Class 2: Strategy, Early Intervention Participation and Early Intervention Output Class 3: Child and Youth Protection Output Class 3: Child and Youth Services Protection Services

Environment, Output Class 1: Planning Output Class 1: Planning Planning and Output Class 2: Environment Output Class 2: Environment Sustainable Output Class 3: Loose-fill Asbestos Development Insulation Eradication Directorate Output Class 4: Land Policy and Renewal Expenses on Behalf of the Territory (EBT) Expenses on Behalf of the Territory 1: Office of the Commissioner for (EBT) 1: Office of the Sustainability and the Environment Commissioner for Sustainability and the Environment

3. The reasons for the changes to the Output Classes in the 2017-18 Budget for each agency in the table above are as follow:

Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate (CMTEDD) - Some of the Output Classes were revised to better align with, and reflect the organisational structure of CMTEDD, following changes to the Administrative Arrangements in 2016-17 (the transfer of the Asbestos Response Taskforce to the Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate) and 2017-18 (the transfer of land functions and sportsground operations to other agencies).

Community Services Directorate {CSD) Output Class 1 was revised to reflect the ACT's transition from the three year trial which began on 1 July 2014 to full NDIS from 2017-18.

Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate (EPSDD) - The two new Output Classes reflect the transfer of additional functions to EPSDD (the Asbestos Response Taskforce on 01 November 2016 and the Land Policy and Renewal functions on 1 July 2017).

4. The criteria used to determine what is included in an Output Class for each agency in the table above are as follow:

CMTEDD - The revised Output Class structure reflects a logical grouping of services that the Directorate provides to other ACT Government agencies and/or external parties. Each time the Directorate is affected by changes to Administrative Arrangements or other organisational changes, a re-assessment of the Directorate's administrative and reporting Page 2 of 3 structure (Outputs and Output Classes} is made to determine the most appropriate structures going forward.

CSD - The revised Output Class description more accurately reflects the nature of the estimated expenditure during 2017-18 ie the transition of the ACT to the full NDIS.

EPSDD - The new Output Classes are based on the organisational structure of the Directorate as at 1 July 2017.

5. Any consultation undertaken regarding the changes to Output Classes and the outlines of the consultation (if any) for each agency in the table above are as follow:

CMTEDD - Consultation at senior levels of CMTEDD and with Ministers1 Offices was undertaken to finalise the Output Class structures included in the 2017-18 Budget Papers.

CSD - Consultation at senior levels of the Directorate, with the Minister's Office and with Treasury was undertaken to finalise the Output Class structures included in the 2017-18 Budget Papers.

EPSDD Consultation at senior levels of the Directorate, with the Ministers' Offices and with Treasury was undertaken to finalise the Output Class structures included in the 2017-18 Budget Papers.

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS

Mr Alistair Coe MLA: To ask the Treasurer

Financial Management, Budget Statements B, page 26, output class 4.2

In relation to: Pre-Budget Announcements

1. List the announcements regarding funding allocated in the 2017-18 ACT Budget which were made before the Budget was formally presented on 6 June 2017. 2. Were Ministers required to seek approval before making any pre-Budget announcements regarding funding allocations? 3. Were the pre-Budget announcements regarding funding allocations restricted to Ministers only? 4. Were external organisations advised of funding allocations in advance of the Budget? If so, list each organisation which received advance notification and the date of the notification.

Yvette Berry MLA (Acting Treasurer): The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

1. The media releases issued by Ministers, including pre-budget announcements, prior to 6 June 2017 can be found on the Open Government site: http://www.cmd.act.gov.au/open government/inform/act government media releases/latest mi nister media releases

2. All Ministers were involved in the decision-making process to determine the arrangements for the pre-Budget announcements.

3. In some cases Ministers were assisted with announcements by non-executive Members.

4. Yes, some affected organisations were advised of funding allocations prior to the budget.

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR}, Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR}, MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS

Mr Alistair Coe MLA: To ask the Treasurer

Financial Management, Budget Statements B, page 26, output class 4.2

In relation to: ACT Budget Output Classes: Funding over the Forward Estimates and Staffing Levels

1. For the Directorate and each Output Class and sub-Output class set out in Budget Statements B for the 2017-18 ACT Budget (Tables 4-33), please provide:

a. the Total Cost and Controlled Recurrent Payments for each year of the forward estimates (that is, 2018-19 to 2020-21); and b. the estimated staffing level (FTE) for each year of the estimated outcome, budget and forward estimates (that is, 2016-17 to 2020-21).

Yvette Berry MLA (Acting Treasurer): The answer to the Member's question is as follows: a. Each Directorate provides the Total Cost and Controlled Recurrent Payments for each Output Class and sub-Output Class for the budget year (ie 2017-18) in its Budget Statements. These estimates are not projected for the forward estimates period. b. The estimated Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs) for 2017-18 can be found at Appendix M of Budget Paper No.3, page 427. The Government does not project the number of FTEs over the forward estimates period.

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA {DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS

Mr Alistair Coe MLA: To ask the Treasurer

Chief Ministers, Treasury and Economic Development, Budget Statement B, page 28, Output Class 7

In relation to: Shared Services

1. Please outline the protocol for charging ACT Government directorates and agencies for shared services, including the nature of those services for which a charge is applicable and the cost recoverable.

2. Outline the nature of the services provide by Shared Services for which a charge is not applicable and for which the cost is not recovered from an ACT government directorate or agency.

3. Is it expected that Shared Services support each ACT government directorate and agency.

4. Please provide the total amount charged by Shared Services for supporting each ACT government directorate and agency on the following years.

a. 2014-15; b. 2015-16; and c. 2016-17 to date.

5. List the ACT government directorates and agencies (including Government Business Enterprises) not currently supported by Shared Services.

Yvette Berry MLA (Acting Treasurer): The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

1. Shared Services is a cost recovery agency and provides a range of ICT, Human Resources and Finance services to ACT government directorates and agencies. The protocol for charging ACT government directorates and agencies is to ensure a charging regime which recovers all costs incurred by Shared Services excluding depreciation on government funded initiatives and movements in employee entitlements.

2. There are no Shared Services functions for which a charge is not applicable and for which the cost is not recovered except for costs associated with depreciation on government funded initiatives and movements in employee provisions including annual leave and long service leave. 3. Yes for general government sector agencies. When Shared Services was created in February 2007 a number of small agencies or specific functions were excluded. For some smaller agencies they utilise some of Shared Services services and not others based on their needs.

4. Refer Attachment A for the total amount charged for supporting each ACT government directorate and agency for 2014-15, 2015-16 and 2016-17 to 31 May 2017.

5. Icon Water Limited.

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By the Acting Treasurer, Yvette Berry MLA Attachment A

, .. ,·,·,, ..

'·, ··•·· ,' 2016-2017

,,' . ,· ,·,., ... '',' ... Directorate/ AgericY· '' > 2014~2015 - as at 1 May > ···········~"'- Legislative Assembly Secretariat 805,645 882,316 820,725

ACT Executive 315,416 475,102 471,461

Auditor General 267,222 296,207 294,785

Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development 15,998,701 23,645,173 29,617,081

ACT Superannuation Unit 45,091 48,856 47,272

Health Directorate 53,181,332 52,754,187 49,285,112

Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate 0 0 11,276,034

Territory and Municipal Services 12,349,644 12,342,882 0

Justice and Community Safety Directorate 15,074,624 18,240,963 16,705,250

Education Directorate 34,540,268 29,910,961 29,195,431

Canberra Institute of Technology 8,826,238 9,345,629 9,031,464

ACTWorkCover 18,407 0 5,266

CSD Disability ACT 9,287,973 10,586,591 9,944,413

Legal Aid Commission ( A.C.T.) 437 126 160

Public Trustee for the ACT 11,188 25,971 27,207

Cultural Facilities Corporation 463,130 483,982 470,081

Australian Capital Tourism Corporation 34,145 53,112 82,102

Australian Capital Territory Public Cemeteries Authority 998 2,166 1,869

ACT Gambling and Racing Commission 176,364 463,476 159,448

ACT Insurance Authority 115,897 149,383 133,528

Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission 73,974 92,335 93,328

Environment and Planning Directorate 7,202,109 6,389,424 7,149,734

Capital Metro Agency 126,883 272,525 23,398

ACT Electoral Commission 38,456 414,436 392,870

CSD- Housing ACT 2,948,441 3,365,925 3,179,964

ACTTAB 1,997 0 0

CIT Solutions 268,923 657,119 361,863

ACTION 1,667,792 1,980,133 1,955,940

Land Development Agency 1,047,750 1,161,876 1,203,615

External 193,142 44,338 231,803

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES2O17-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR}, MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS

Mr Alistair Coe MLA: To ask the Treasurer

Icon Water Budget Statement B, pp. 221-229

In relation to : The contract or contracts issued by Icon Water for shared services and billing and receivables

1. What governance arrangements were followed by Icon Water before committing $300 million for shared services and billing and receivables contract or contracts, including any testing of the market to assess value for money of the contract or contracts? 2. Outline the nature of the contract or contracts, including the term, payment schedule, escalation or indexation conditions, services provided, key performance indicators and indicate if the contract or contracts include provisions for an extension. 3. Did anyone gain a performance bonus or incentive for arranging or approving the contract or contracts? 4. Who negotiated the contract or contracts? 5. Was any consideration given by Icon Water to using the Shared Services unit in the Chief Minister Treasury Economic Development Directorate that was established in 2007 to provide a more efficient way of delivering core corporate and IT services across the ACT government's Directorates and Agencies? 6. What reporting of the contract or contracts exists? 7. Why are the contracts not published on the ACT Government contracts register? 8. When did you as the Treasurer find out about Icon Water's shared services and billing and receivables contracts? 9. When did the Chief Minister Treasury Economic Development Directorate find out about Icon Water's shared services billing and receivables contract?

Andrew Barr MLA: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:- 1. Icon Water has advised the Board of ACTEW Corporation Limited (now Icon Water Limited) approved entering into the agreements and authorised the then Managing Director to sign those agreements. These services were already provided by ActewAGL for an extensive period of time (i.e. since 2001) with many being unique to utility services eg. for electricity, gas and water. ACTEW Corporation therefore proposed to leverage ActewAGL's unique position as a utility provider and continue to utilise their corporate and customer services. The contract terms and contract value were negotiated extensively and at arm's length. 2. Icon Water has advised the agreements are commercial-in-confidence. The contracts are for a range of customer services and corporate services that include customer billing, customer account management, meter reading, customer contact centre, credit management, accounts payable, information and communication technology, property and security, human resources services, regulatory affairs, treasury, tax, accounting, legal services. The contracts contain key performance indicators and mechanisms for monitoring performance of these. The term of the current contracts expire on 30 June 2023 with the value of services being indexed over time. They do not contain options to extend. 3. Icon Water has advised no ACTEW Corporation Limited employees received a performance bonus or incentive for arranging or approving the agreements. 4. Icon Water has advised the contracts were negotiated on behalf of ACTEW Corporation Limited by former senior personnel and external advisers appointed by the former ACTEW Corporation Managing Director. 5. Icon Water has advised that no consideration was given to using the Government's shared services unit because ACTEW Corporation Limited (now Icon Water) was a public company and was not eligible to access the shared services unit. 6. Icon Water has advised there are two governance bodies, one overseeing the performance of each agreement, led by an Icon Water executive. Those governance bodies meet quarterly and meetings are attended by relevant executives and senior managers from both Icon Water Limited and ActewAGL. 7. As a Territory-owned Corporation Icon Water Limited is not subject to the Government Procurement Act 2001 (Clause3(2)). 8. In a letter dated 23 September 2011 the former Managing Director of ACTEW Corporation advised the then Voting Shareholders a review was underway to consider reintegrating the water and sewerage business into ACTEW Corporation. The minutes of the Board meeting of the 19 September 2011 indicated corporate services that had been provided by ActewAGL under contract since 2001, would continue to be provided by ActewAGL. Advice was subsequently received from ACTEW Corporation on 15 May 2012 that the transfer of the water and sewerage business was expected to occur on 1 July 2012, and the conditions precedent included the execution of the Corporate Services Agreement and the Customer Services Corporate Services Agreement.

9. The former Treasury directorate received a copy of the letter dated 23 September 2011 from the former Managing Director of ACTEW Corporation to the then Voting Shareholders advising a review was underway to consider reintegrating the water and sewerage business into ACTEW Corporation. The minutes of the Board meeting of the 19 September 2011 indicated corporate services that had been provided by ActewAGL under contract since 2001, would continue to be provided by ActewAGL. The former Treasury directorate subsequently received advice from ACTEW Corporation on 15 May 2012 that the transfer of the water and sewerage business was expected to occur on 1 July 2012, and the conditions precedent included the execution of the Corporate Services Agreement and the Customer Services Corporate Services Agreement.

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS

Mr Alistair Coe MLA: To ask the Treasurer

Budget Statements B, page 27, Output class 6: Revenue Management

In relation to: Commercial Transfer Duty

1. Please provide the total number of transactions and the value of the transactions in the following financial years: a. 2014-15; b. 2015-16; and c. 2016-17 to date.

2. For the financial years listed in questions l(b) and l(c), please provide the value of the transactions in each applicable duty rate bracket for commercial property values.

3. For the 2017-18 financial year, please provide the estimated value of transactions in each applicable duty rate bracket for commercial property values.

4. Is any consideration being given to further varying the duty rate and the duty rate bracket for commercial property values?

Andrew Barr MLA: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

1. Total number of transactions and the value of the transactions in the following financial years: Vear Number of transactions Value of Transactions a) 2014-2015 476 $1,571,257,401 b)2015-2016 608 $1,954,987,304 c)2016-2017 569 $2,708,666,209

2. Value of the transactions in each applicable duty rate bracket for commercial property values. Commercial Commercial Commercial Transactions Commercial Transactions Value Brackets Transactions Value Value 2015-2016 Value 2016-2017 2014-2015

up to $200,000 $8,449,875 $6,012,756 $11,649,817

$200,001 to $9,939,547 $19,835,900 $13,222,737 $300,000 $300,001 to $23,306,422 $37,375,489 $35,445,837 $500,000

$500,001 to $25,829,906 $44,107,895 $34,204,117 $750,000

$750,001 to $27,568,352 $38,272,830 $30,251,645 $1,000,000

$1,000,001 to $37,401,786 $51,107,325 $45,217,369 $1,454,999

$1,455,000 and $1,438,761,513 $1,758,272,109 $2,538,674,687 over

3. The 2017-18 Budget estimate for Commercial Transfer Duty in 2017-18 is calculated at an aggregate level, meaning it is not possible to provide a breakdown of the estimated value of transactions by duty rate bracket. This aggregate forecast takes a number of factors into consideration including the Consumer Price Index (CPI), the ACT economic outlook, the land release program and the monitoring of commercial properties for sale. 4. The Government is committed to phasing out conveyance duty as part of the tax reform program. Jn the 2016-17 Budget the Government announced that commercial conveyance duty for transactions below $1.5 million will be fully abolished in 2018-19. Conveyance duty rates for commercial property transactions of $1.5 million and above for 2019-20 and beyond will be announced closer to the date.

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE CoUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA Iv«$' <) ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE 3 0 JUN 2017 DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS

Mr Alistair Coe MLA: To ask the Treasurer

ACT Revenue Office, Budget Statements B, page 27, Output Class 6: Revenue Management

In relation to: the processing of objections against decisions made by the Commissioner for ACT Revenue and the ACT Revenue Office.

1. For the following financial years, please provide the number of appeals or objections lodged against decisions made by the Commissioner for ACT Revenue and the ACT Revenue Office (including against land valuations):

a. 2013-14; b. 2014-15; c. 2015-16; and d. 2016-17 (to date).

2. Of the number of appeals or objections lodged in each financial year referred to in question 1, please provide the number of appeals or objections that were:

a. upheld; b. dismissed; or c. where a compromise outcome was negotiated.

Yvette Berry MLA: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

1. The table below shows the number of objections and appeals lodged against a decision of the Commissioner for ACT Revenue for each of the financial years from 2013-14 to 2016-17 inclusive.

Vear Objections Lodged Appeals Lodged 2013-14 299 42 2014-15 281 60 2015-16 313 22 2016-17 (to 26 June 2017) 264 20 2.The table below shows the number of objections and appeals that were upheld, dismissed or a compromise reached from the objections/ appeals lodged as per question 1.

Year Objections Appeals Upheld (i.e. Dismissed Compromise Upheld Dismissed Compromise Objection Reached Reached Disallowed) 2013-14 206 0 0 4 4 13 2014-15 213 0 0 0 15 28 2015-16 255 0 0 0 7 4 2016-17 (to 145 0 0 0 7 6 26 June 2017)

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ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE

MR ALISTAIR COE MLA: To ask the Minister for Economic Development il 3 JUL 20i7

Budget Statement B, pp. 30, 52 Output 9.1 Property Services

In relation to: The Black Mountain Slipway

1. When did the Black Mountain Slipway become operational? 2. What is the current status of the Black Mountain Slipway?

3. Is it correct that people who use the Black Mountain Slipway have been told that an engineer has declared the slipway to be unsafe?

4. If the answer to question 3 above is yes, please advise:

a. what is being done to ensure the Slipway is made safe for use;

b. the cost of any remedial works; and c. whentheSlipwaywillbeavailableforuse.

5. Outline any alternative arrangements that have been put in place to facilitate the movement of larger boats in and out of Lake Burley Griffin?

YVETTE BERRY MLA {A/g Minister for Economic Development): The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

1. The Black Mountain Slipway became operational on 26 May 2016 following design and construction by the former Land Development Agency. ACTPG became the property manager following its completion and is managing the hire arrangements.

2. The Black Mountain Slipway was closed late last week due to concerns that the cradle was not operating correctly.

3. The Black Mountain Slipway is currently not operational.

4. ACTPG are not aware of any discussions between an engineer and users of the service. ACTPG has advised Slipway hirers that there had been concerns with the cradle operation of the Slipway and that this was being investigated by an engineer. The costs of any remedial works or when it will become available for use will not be known until we obtain the engineer's advice. This advice is expected early July 2017.

5. Given the low use of the Slipway, no alternate arrangements have currently been put in place. ACTPG has committed to keep Slipway hirers informed of progress. Approved for circulation to the Select Committee on Estimates 2017-18

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE

Mr Alistair Coe MLA: To ask the Chief Minister Budget Statements B, page 18-19, 33, Output Class 1.2

In relation to: Workforce Capability and Governance - staffing levels and recruitment policies.

1. List the current staffing levels by classification for each sub-unit in the Chief Minister Treasury and Economic Development Directorate.

2. Outline the process in the Chief Minister Treasury and Economic Development Directorate for approving the recruitment of new staff to: a. vacant positions; and b. newly created positions.

3. Are any sub-units in the Chief Minister Treasury and Economic Development Directorate subject to a recruitment freeze or particular processes for the recruitment of new staff? If so, list those sub-units and the arrangements in place.

Andrew Barr MLA: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

1. As at 31 May 2017. ... ·•...... · .. ·. ECONC>MIC.OEVELOPIVIENT TREASURY··•·.>;· I ········ C:HIEF MINISTER ... C::lassifi(:atioh.GrQUP . ·.. · ... . STREAM (FTE) STREAM. (FT~) . . STR~AM (FTE)··.· ..· Administrative Officers 472 165 475 Executive Officers 27 18 27 General Service Officers & Equivalent 34 34 0 Information Technology Officers 0 0 139 Legal Officers 3 0 1 Professional Officers 3 31 5 Rangers 0 4 0 Senior Officers* 211 261 418 Statutory Office Holders 0 1 0 Technical Officers 13 10 0 Trainees and Apprentices 0 8 6 *The Senior Officers classification group includes, Infrastructure Officers and Managers at equivalent salaries, Senior Information Technology Officers, Senior Professional Officers and Senior Technical Officers.

Note: The figures above do not include Land Development Agency, ACTIA, ICRC or Superannuation Provision Account staff. FTE figures have been rounded to the nearest integer. 2. All permanent recruitment processes conducted within CMTEDD are undertaken in accordance with the Public Sector Management Act 1994 {the Act), supplementary legislation and the ACT Public Service Recruitment Guidelines {the Guidelines). The Act calls for all recruitment decisions to be based on the merit and equity principle and for a position to be filled permanently, it must be advertised in the ACTPS Gazette.

3. There are no general staffing recruitment freezes placed on any sub-units within the Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate. Recruitment decisions are required to be managed, at a minimum, in accordance with the directorate Human Resources and Financial delegations. As part of the transition associated with the transfer of land functions from CMTEDD to other entities from 1 July 2017, a more streamlined approval process was in place.

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Signature: ~~ Date: Lr. 7, 1-,

By the Chief Minister, Andrew Barr MLA

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL Ml.A (CHAIR}, Ms CODY Ml.A (DEPUTY CHAIR}, MR COE Ml.A, Ms LE COUTEUR Ml.A, MR PETTERSSON Ml.A

ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE

Mr Alistair Coe MLA: To ask the Chief Minister

Budget Statements B, page 18-19, 33, Output Class 1.2

In relation to: Workforce Capability and Governance - redundancies

1. Are there any ACT government directorates or agencies that are seeking expressions of interest for redundancies?

2. If the answer to question 1 above is yes, list the ACT governm~nt or agencies seeking expressions of interest for redundancies and the number of positions that may be made redundant.

Yvette Berry MLA: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

1. There is currently one ACT government directorate or agency seeking expressions of interest for redundancy.

2. Goods and Services Procurement (Procurement and Capital Works, Economic Development) has sought expressions of interest for redundancy. The expected number of positions that may be made redundant is up to five.

Signature: Date: 'so \o~ l"1

By the Acting Chief Minister, Yvette Berry MLA

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

J ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE ------1----.'l--l'f-l+-2017

Mr Alistair Coe MLA: To ask the Chief Minister

Budget Statements B, page 18-19, 33, Output Class 1.2

In relation to: Workforce Capability and Governance- performance bonuses across the ACT public service.

1. How r:nany executive staff across the ACT Public Service are entitled to receive performance bonuses?

2. List the total value of the performance bonuses paid to ACT Public Service executive staff in the following financial years:

a. 2014-15; b. 2015-16; and c. 2016-17 to date.

3. List the total number of performance bonuses paid to ACT Public Service executive staff in the following financial years:

q. 2014-15; b. 2015-16; and c. 2016-17 to date.

4. List the total number of performance bonuses paid to ACT Public Service executive staff in the following financial years in each ACT Government Directorate and Agency:

a. 2014-15; b. 2015-16; and c. 2016-17 to date.

5. Outline the approval process for the payment of performance bonuses to ACT Public Service executive staff.

6. What is the estimated value of performance bonuses which may be payable to ACT public service executives in the 2017-18 financial year? Yvette Berry MLA: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

1. There is no mechanism in the ACTPS executive remuneration framework that provides for "performance bonuses" to be paid. Accordingly there are no executive staff across the ACTPS who are entitled to receive or do receive performance bonuses.

2. (a) $0 (b) $0 {c) $0

3. (a) O (b) 0 (c) 0

4. In relation to all directorates: (a) 0 (b) 0 (c) O

5. As per response number 1, there is no mechanism for the provision of performance bonuses and therefore no approval process exists.

6. $0

Approv

Signature:

By the Acting Chief Minister, Yvette Berry MLA

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL ML.A (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE ML.A, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON ML.A ./fcfi?"v;~ 0 ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE l, '<"_ 3 JUL 20!; )

\(,t\':~1 PWT' lA . ll:-ti"' Mr Milligan: To ask Mr Barr, Chief Minister 1?;,-¾ --

Chief Minister's Portfolio, Budget Statement B, page number 19, output class 1.2 Workforce

Capability & Governance]

In relation to: Indigenous Employment numbers, attraction and retention of indigenous employees

1. In the Estimates meeting on Tuesday, you mentioned there were a number of initiative in place

for supporting indigenous staff both for attraction and retention at different levels across the

ACT public Service. Can you give more details about these programs, specifically:

a. Can you list them?

b. What levels are each targeted at?

c. How do these programmes help to reach the agreed COAG targets of 3%

. 2. In relation to the admission that 3% was no longer a target, what is the target?

a. What number of actual people does this represent?

Yvette Berry MLA: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

la, lb~ The ACTPS has a range of programs and initiatives in place for supporting and attracting " Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander staff including: • the ACTPS Indigenous Traineeship - an entry level program where participants are engaged at the ASOl (or equivalent) level for the duration of the traineeship and are promoted to the ASO2 (or equivalent) level on successful completion; • the ACTPS Graduate Program - graduates are employed at the ASO4 level for the duration of the program and are promoted to the ASOS level on completion; ., the ACTPS Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander Career Development Program focussed on 2 streams, ASO staff and SOG level staff; • negotiations have commenced with the Australian Public Service Commission for the ACTPS to participate in the APS Indigenous SES network and development forums; • consultation has commenced with Community and Indigenous Employment Providers to establish an Indigenous Australian School Based Apprentice register. This will be promoted across the ACTPS in the latter half of 2017;

1. • work has commenced on the ACTPS Inclusion Practitioners network, where Inclusion practitioners from all Directorates will have the opportunity to support, create and promote Inclusion employment initiatives; and • the ACTPS Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander Staff Network, Murranga Murranga, is coordinated by the Office of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs in the Community Services Directorate.

le The COAG target in relation to Indigenous employment is "halving the gap in employment outcomes between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians within a decade (by 2018)".

The National Partnership Agreement on Indigenous Economic Participation entered into in 2008 identified "A national target of at least 2.6 per cent of public sector employment for Indigenous employment across all classifications by 2015 has been set by COAG to increase employment to reflect the expected national Indigenous working age population share. All parties to this Agreement commit to implement Public Sector Indigenous employment strategies to meet this target, to employ up to 8,000 Indigenous people noting that jurisdiction-specific targets are to be developed and agreed, recognising that the proportion of Indigenous population varies significantly across States and Territories. In light of the ACT's circumstances, the Commonwealth and the ACT will determine bilaterally the nature of the ACT's participation in this agreement."

The Commonwealth Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Strategy commits the APS to a target of 3% Indigenous employment in the sector by 2018.

In late 2009, the ACT and Commonwealth Governments entered into a partnership agreement with the aim of closing the gap in relation to outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. As part of the Indigenous Economic Partnership Agreement, the ACT Government committed to increase the participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the ACTPS.

The ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body has worked closely with the ACT Government to develop the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Strategy 2010-2015 (the Employment Strategy). The Employment Strategy led to the introduction of the programs and initiatives identified above. In developing the Employment Strategy the ACTPS considered research and evaluations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment strategies used in other jurisdictions. The research and evaluations identified that an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment strategy should include the following:

• education and training initiatives; • supported employment opportunities; • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander specific employment programs; • mentoring and workplace initiatives such as buddy systems; • community support and leadership; and • commitment from senior public servants

2, 2a The 2011-2015 Employment Strategy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait !slander People committed the ACTPS to increasing the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples from 0.9 per cent in 2010 (179 employees) to 2 per cent in 2015 (407 employees). Workforce data from 20 May 2015 indicated that although progress had been made of a

Page 2 of 3 50% increase over the 5 year period, the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples had only increased to 1.4 per cent (299 employees) of the total workforce.

In February 2015, the Head of Service advised all Directors-General of annual diversity targets to be achieved by each directorate, which will enable the ACTPS to meet, and exceed, the original targets by end-financial year 2018-19.

Signature:

By the Acting Chief Minister, Yvette Berry MLA

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

~C.-·E !"'" "("' ii'~':::,1;;,<).

QUESTION ON NOTICE 0 3 JUL 2017

Mr Milligan : To ask the Minister for Arts and Community Events

Indigenous Arts, BP3, p. 79, and ATSI budget overview leaflet, output class 3.5 Arts Engagement

In relation to : Growing our Creative Capital

1. As part of the Growing our creative capital, additional funding is promised for ATSI arts

initiatives (BP3, p. 79). What% of the $5.4 million for the growing our creative capital will

be on ATSI arts?

a. On the Indigenous budget overview (Leaflet) $21.6 million has been promised. This

number is inconsistent with the number above. Which is the correct one?

b. What will the $21.6 million promised be spend on?

c. What% will be spent on supporting indigenous arts?

d. Who will be responsible for administering this money?

e. What are the expected outcomes?

f. Over what period of time is this money allocated?

GORDON RAMSAY MLA: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

1. a) The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community budget leaflet indicates that: Dedicated grants for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts and culture projects, as part of a $21.6 million arts package that will grow Canberra as a creative capital.

An arts package of $21.6 million as a new allocation to the sector was announced as part of the 2017-18 Budget. The Growing our Creative Capital allocation of $5.4 million is a component of the $21.6 million.

b) The $21.6 million will be spent on the following initiatives:

Growing our creative capital - $5.4million over four years: 17-18 18-19 19-20 20-21

Project grants/programs An $511k ~550k $550k $550k increase to the baseline funding for individual arts projects

Specific funding for engaging with $100k $100k $100k $100k Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts and cultures

ART not APART $130k S13ok· $130k so

Design Canberra $100k $100k $100k $0

Arts Vibrancy (pop-up events in :i270 :i270 :i270 Woden Gungahlin)

Australian National University's $250 ~250 ~250 ~250 Advanced Music Performance Program

Kulture Break $35 $35 $35 so

TOTAL* $1.126 Sl.43Sm Sl.43Sm Sl.4m*

*note the allocation of the full $1.4 million available in 2020-21 will be based on outcomes achieved in previous years and a response to potential changes within the arts landscape.

Expanding Belconnen Arts Centre ($15 million over three years)

The Government will design and construct Stage 2 of the Belconnen Arts Centre. The Stage 2 works will include: a multi-use town hall and performance space; improvements to workshop spaces; new dance studios and an expanded exhibition space.

2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 Total $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 Capital 1,282 7,417 6,301 0 15,000 Depreciation 0 0 0 375 375

Improving arts facilities - The Government will undertake upgrades to five arts centres across the Territory over the next four years. Ainslie Arts Centre, Gorman House Arts Centre, Strathnairn, Tuggeranong Arts Centre and Watson Arts Centre will all undergo improvement works.

2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 Total $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 Capital 145 245 245 245 880 Offset - Capital -145 -245 -245 -245 -880 Net Capital 0 0 0 0 0

Page 2 of 4 Upgrading lighting at Canberra Museum and Gallery - $280k

The Government is undertaking a major upgrade of the lighting system at the Canberra Museum and Gallery (CMAG). This will allow CMAG to install new LED lighting to achieve state-of-the-art standards of lighting in its gallery spaces, while also achieving improvements in safety, energy efficiency and conditions for the conservation of collection items.

2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 Total $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 Capital 330 0 0 0 330 Offset - Capital -50 0 0 0 -50 Net Capital 280 0 0 0 280 Depreciation 11 22 22 22 77

Canberra Theatre Complex community consultation - The Government will undertake community consultation on the current performing arts capacity in the Territory, including the Canberra Theatre, to help identify what infrastructure may be required into the future ($100k).

2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 Total $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 Associated Expenses 100 0 0 0 100

c) 7.4 per cent of the funding is dedicated to projects to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts and cultures. It should be noted that beyond the dedicated funding for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, the figure cannot be predicted. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts may be supported from all new funding to the arts including through capital expenditure.

d) The funding will be administered by Cultural Canberra.

e) Expected outcomes are specific programs and activities to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists co-designed with input from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

f) The budget allocation for dedicated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts activities is over a four year period.

Approved for circulation to the Select Committee on Estimates 2017-18

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR}, Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

QUESTION ON NOTICE ------+--..-ii--+1+1-- 2017

Mr Milligan: To ask Ms Berry, the Minister for Sports & Recreation

[Ref: Sports & Recreation, Budget Statement B, page number 22, output class 3.3]

In relation to: Sports and Recreation funding Election Promises

1. In the 2016 election you promised the Tuggeranong Rowing Club a $200,000 grant for

permanent club facilities. Has this money been allocated in the budget?

a. Where is this money allocated?

b. How much of the promised amount has been allocated?

2. In the 2016 election you promised the Canberra Kart Racing Club $200,000 for upgrades to

the Circuit Mark Webber track, and a further $400,000 over four years for subsidised

motorsports training. Has this money been allocated? In the budget

a. Where is this money allocated?

b. How much of the promised amount has been allocated?

MS BERRY: The answer to the Member's questions is as follows: -

1. The funding for the Tuggeranong Rowing Club has not been a!located in 2017 /18 but remains a Government commitment.

2. The funding for the Canberra Kart Racing Club to upgrade Circuit Mark Webber has not been allocated in 2017 /18 but remains a Government commitment. Funding of $100,000 over four years to subsidise motorsport training has been provided.

a. The money for the motorsport training grants ($25,000 per year for four years) is included within the $5,520,000 allocated over four years for More and Better Jobs - Sporting Capital (page 82 2017-18 Budget Paper No.3).

b. $100,000, as promised, has been provided for motorsport training grants.

Approved for circulation to on Estimates 2017-18

Signature: Date:

Minister for Sport and Recreation, Yvette Berry MLA *Estimates - QTON No. E17- 65

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR W1'.LL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR P&r~~ ~c El vl"~ ~ '-'<)\ ANSWER TO QUESTION TAKEN ON NOTICE c> 2f JUN 1017 ,J DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS ~ ACT LA

Ref: Hansard Transcript 21 June 2017 Page 342 and 352.

In relation to:

Is there any further information that you can provide where the Electo~al Commission views an entity, and how it determines what is a singular entity as opposed to two entities?

AND

What is a separation that is acceptable in terms of the legislation?

Rohan Spence -Acting ACT Electoral Commissioner: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

At the Estimates hearing on 21 June 2017, the Acting Electoral Commissioner stated that the Electoral Act 1992 provides guidance in this matter only through a prescribed definition of third party campaigner. However, further definitions· are offered within the Act to assist the Commission in determining the parameters used for defining a separate entity in relation to Part 14 Election funding, expenditure and financial disclosure, of the Act.

Section 198 of the Electoral Act defines an entity as: (a) an incorporated or unincorporated body; or (b) a trustee of a trust.

Section 198 then defines a third party campaigner as: (a) a person or entity that incurs $1,000 or more in electoral expenditure in the disclosure period for an election; but (b) does not include the following: i. a party, MLA, associated entity, candidate, prospective candidate, party grouping, non-party candidate grouping or non-party prospective candidate grouping; ii. a broadcaster iii. a publisher of a news publication (except a publication published for, or for the benefit of, an entity mentioned in subparagraph (i)); iv. an Australian government body; v. the Legislative Assembly. Section 199 of the Act defines Related bodies corporate as: (1) For this part, bodies corporate that are related shall be taken to be the same person. (2) In subsection (1): Related, in relation to 2 bodies corporate, means that one body corporate is: (a) A holding company; or (b) A subsidiary; or (c) A subsidiary of a holding company; of the dther body corporate.

Through its independently contracted auditor, the approach taken by Elections ACT for the conduct of the funding and disclosure compliance review, in determining whether a political entity is a separate legal entity within the bounds of the Electoral Act, is to:

• Interview the relevant representatives of the entities to gain an understanding of the structure and accounting and record keeping processes. • Review each entity's financial records and statements. • Confirm the entities structural claims through a review of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) Registers.

Approved for circulation to the Select Committee on Estimates 2017-18

Signature: Date:

/ By the Act!J)wflectoral Commissioner, Rohan Spence //"

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSO~JM.a--....,_ .,;; C El 1~ ~,C, v~o'

ANSWER TO QUESTION TAKEN ON NOTICE DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS

Asked by Mr Pettersson on 21 June 2017: Rohan Spence took on notice the following question(s):

Ref: Hansard Transcript 21 June 2017 Page 347.

In relation to:

. What is the likely increase in cost to the Joint roll agreement if 16 and 17 year olds were included onto the ACT electoral roll?

Rohan Spence -Acting ACT Electoral Commissioner: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

In the ACT the electoral roll is jointly maintained with the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) under a formal joint roll arrangement.

The ACT currently pays the AEC a fee for maintaining the joint roll on the basis of a national per elector rate. Under the current joint roll arrangement the national per elector rate set by the AEC for 2016-17 is $0.823. For 2017-18, the estimated national per elector rate indexed by the CPI rate (1.0%) is $0.83123. The current number of ACT electors as at 31 May 2017 is 284,783. The estimated ACT joint roll cost for 2017-18 is approximately $236,720.

Extending the right to enrol to 16 and 17 year olds would require a separate "ACT only electors" section of the joint Commonwealth and ACT roll. Under the terms of the joint roll arrangement with the Commonwealth, the ACT would need to negotiate this additional requirement. This would require changes to the current enrolment form and/or adoption of a special enrolment form specific to 16 and 17 year olds for ACT purposes. It is likely that there may also be software alterations required in relation to the AEC's direct enrolment scheme and roll maintenance system. The ACT may be required to ne~otiate or cover the additional costs associated with implementing these administrative alterations. the likely cost of this is unknown.

At present, the ACT pays approximately half of some of the costs of enrolling a person. If the voting age were to be lowered, the Commonwealth may require the ACT to pay for the full cost of enrolling a class of people who are not entitled to enrol for Commonwealth purposes.

Additional costs would include both the AEC's costs of processing enrolment claims and the costs of printing and posting enrolment forms, targeted mail and acknowledgments. Based on the number of 18 and 19 year olds enrolled for the 2016 election, it is estimated that around 9,00016 and 17 year olds would be enrolled for an Assembly election if they were entitled to. The joint roll cost for an additional 9,000 electors multiplied by the national per elector rate of $0.83123 would increase the joint roll cost by $7,481.07 annually. It is not clear under these circumstances whether the ACT would continue to pay the AEC half of some of the costs of enrolling 16 or 17 year olds, using this national per elector rate, or whether the full cost or a higher percentage of the cost would need to be covered by the ACT for these "ACT only electors".

Approved for circulation to the Select Committee on Estimates 2017-18

Signature: Date: 2

By the Acting _fjedoral Commissioner, Rohan Spence

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1. Answers to QToNs should be lodged in signed hard copy (not emailed) to the Committee Support office within 5 working days of the hearing day when the question was taken on notice. Day 1 is the first working day after the day of the hearing in which the question is taken on notice. Example: If the question is taken on notice on Monday, the answer should be submitted by close of business the following Monday (even if the hearings for the portfolio stretch across several days). 2. Where an answer provides a referral to sources of information in published documents, the answer should include the name of the document, the author and/ or agency publishing the document, page number/s, and a URL for the document if available online. 3. * Numbers assigned by Committee Support office *Estimates - QTON No. E17- 67

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

ANSWER TO QUESTION TAKEN ON NOTICE DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS 2 7 JUN 2017

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Ref: Hansard Transcript 21 June 2017 Page 353.

In relation to:

Could you also take on notice as a supplementary, a copy of effectively what are the instructions, what is the scope of works for the compliance auditor?

Rohan Spence -Acting ACT Electoral Commissioner: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

The Commission publishes its compliance review documents on its website to inform the public of the Commission's compliance review schedule and framework in administering the ACT's financial disclosure scheme. These documents are made available to the Committee at attachment Al and A2 and at the UR Ls below.

Al - Compliance Review Policy: http://www.elections.act.gov.au/ data/assets/pdf file/0007 /839122/Compliance Review Policy. QQf

A2 - Compliance review Schedule: http://www.elections.act.gov.au/ data/assets/pdf file/0010/838927 /Compliance Review Sched ule 2015-2017.pdf

In addition, before conducting a compliance review, the Commissioner meets with the contracted auditor to further discuss any identified issues or areas that the Commissioner believes requires additional or specific focus.

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Page ii Election funding, expenditure and financial disclosure Compliance review policy Contents

OveNiew ...... _...... 1

Purpose of policy ...... 111 ...... 1 Objectives ...... 1

Process ...... ,1111, ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 2 Scope ...... 2 Restrictions imposed on electoral expenditure ...... 2 Administrative funding payments ...... 3 Annual returns ...... 3 Regular reporting of gifts of $1,000 or more ...... 3 Election returns ...... 4 Gift disclosure returns from non-party candidates and third party campaigners ...... ,, .... 4 Compliance review outcomes ...... -...... 5 Review of-policies and procedures ...... 5

Election funding, expenditure and financial disclosure - Compliance review policy Page iii Overview

The ACT Electoral Commissioner is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the ACT's electoral funding, expenditure and financial disclosure scheme as prescribed by Part 14 of the Electoral Act 1992.

As defined by the Electoral Act, this scheme includes the following components:

• Limits on the amount of electoral expenditure that may be incurred;

• Limits on the amount of anonymous gifts that may be received; and

• Disclosure of the financial transactions of registered political parties, political party groupings, MLAs, associated entities, candidates, third party campaigners and broadcasters and publishers.

This Compliance review policy assists with planning and conducting routine compliance assessments of financial disclosure made in relation to ACT Legislative Assembly elections.

This policy should be read in conjunction with the Compliance enforcement policy. Purpose of policy

The Commissioner considers that a regulatory system such as the disclosure scheme for ACT Legislative Assembly elections requires regular compliance reviews to ensure that disclosures are being made in accordance with the law. As provided for under sections 237 and 237 A of the Electoral Act, the Commissioner therefore conducts regular compliance reviews of financial disclosures made by political entities operating in the ACT. This policy document provides the process framework for such reviews.

The Commissioner considers that compliance reviews must be conducted by politically neutral bodies in order to be successful. Furthermore, compliance reviews must be both standardised and comprehensive to ensure impartiality, fairness and consistency in the review of disclosures and their findings.

Users of this policy should note that the disclosure requirements outlined in this document are intended as a summary only and should not be regarded as a final statement of law. Individuals and organisations are encouraged to obtain a copy of the Electoral Act1992 and to seek their own legal advice if necessary.

Objectives

Through compliance reviews, Elections ACT aims to:

• Maintain the integrity of the funding and disclosure regime;

• Further increase transparency of funding and disclosure by key stakeholders;

• Assess the accuracy, completeness and reliability of information disclosures in a timely manner;

• Identify any instances of failure to comply with the requirements of the Electoral Act;

Election funding, expenditure and financial disclosure - Compliance review policy Page 1 • Identify issues experienced by electoral participants which are able to be used by Elections ACT to provide targeted guidance to entities; and

• Identify issues experienced by electoral participants which are able to be used for legislative review and change. Process

Under sections 237 and 237A of the Electoral Act, the Commissioner is authorised to issue an Investigation Notice to an entity's financial representative requiring the financial representative to produce documents or other evidence at a set time and place. The time prescribed in such notices must be no earlier than 28 days after the notice is given. 1 Scope

Compliance reviews may be conducted of the following entities in the ACT:

• Registered political parties and political party groupings;

• MLAs;

• Non-party MLA groupings;

• Associated entities;

• Non-party candidate groupings;

• Third party campaigners; and

• Broadcasters and publishers.

The following sections of the policy explain in detail the events for which compliance reviews may be carried out on behalf of the Commissioner.

expenditure

Some of the electoral expenditure restrictions imposed on political entities regarding are:

• A party must not spend more than $10,000 on electoral expenditure in relation to an election, from payments received by a ACT registered party from a related party; 2and

• Administrative funding payments cannot be used to incur expenditure for any ACT, federal, state or local government election. 3

• The electoral expenditure on ACT election campaigns must not exceed the electoral expenditure cap of $40,000 during the capped expenditure period.

1 Section 237(5) of the Electoral Act 1992

2 Section 205K of the Electoral Act 1992

3 Section 215G of the Electoral Act 1992

Page 2 Election funding, expenditure and financial disclosure - Compliance review policy Any compliance review conducted of all financial records held by a political entity to ensure that these electoral expenditure restrictions have not been breached.

Administrative funding payments

Administrative funding payments are made quarterly to parties with representation in the ACT Legislative Assembly and to non-party MLAs. 4 These payments cannot be used to incur expenditure for any ACT, federal, state or local election.

Compliance reviews may be conducted of all financial accounts held by a political entity to ensure that administrative funding payments are not used to incur electoral expenditure.

Annual returns

Registered political parties1 MLAs and associated entities that have operated as a political entity for any part of the financial year are required to lodge an annual return with the Commissioner, no later than 31 August after the end of the relevant financial year. 5

Compliance reviews conducted of annual returns will be mainly focused on, but not limited to, the following aspects:

• Examination and analysis of the total receipts, payments and outstanding debts recorded by the entity on their annual return;

• Crosschecking submitted amounts against the financial and accounting records of the entity;

• Determining that the $25,000 cap on anonymous gifts has not been breached and that no 6 entity has accepted an anonymous payment exceeding $1 1 000 or more;

• The defined details of all receipts of $1,000 or more as reported by parties and MLAs and the defined details of all receipts as reported by associated entities; 7 and

8 • The defined details of all outstanding debts of $1 1 000 or more as reported by the entity. Regular reporting of gifts $1,000 or more

Party groupings, non-party MLAs and non-party candidate groupings are required to disclose to the Commissioner the receipt of any gifts totalling $1,000 or more that are received during the entity's respective disclosure period. During the capped expenditure period, such disclosures must be made within 7 days of receipt; From 3 March 2015, outside of the capped expenditure period, entities have 30 days of the end of the financial quarter in which to lodge a gift return. 9

4 Division 14.3A of the Electoral Act 1992

5 Section 230 and 231B of the Electoral Act 1992

6 Section 222 of the Electoral Act 1992

7 Section 232 of the Electoral Act 1992

8 Section 234 of the Electoral Act 1992

9 Section 216A(4) of the Electoral Act 1992

Election funding, expenditure and financial disclosure - Compliance review policy Page 3 Compliance reviews conducted of gift disclosures will be mainly focused on, but not limited to, the following aspects:

• Examination and analysis of the defined details listed for each gift; 10

• Examination of the appropriate valuation of gifts-in-kind; and

• The reporting of gifts to the Commissioner within the prescribed timeframe.

Party groupings, associated entities1 non-party MLA groupings, non-party candidate groupings and third party campaigners must submit an election return to the Commissioner within 60 days after the polling day for an election. 11 Broadcasters and publishers who broadcast or publish electoral advertisements during the pre-election period must submit an election return to the Commissioner within 8 weeks of polling day.

Compliance reviews conducted of election returns will be mainly focused on, but not limited to, the following aspects:

• Examination and analysis of the electoral expenditure listed on the return, including confirmation that the entity did not exceed the cap on electoral expenditure; 12

• Administrative funding payments cannot be used to incur expenditure for any ACT, federal, state or local government election;

• Crosschecking submitted amounts against the financial and accounting records of the entity; and

• Crosschecking of an entity's electoral advertising expenditure against the returns submitted by broadcasters and publishers.

from third campaigners

In addition to election returns, non-party candidates are required to lodge a return within the same 60 day timeframe listing the total amount of gifts received during their respective disclosure period, as well as the defined details of any gifts totalling $1,000 or more. 13 Third party campaigners must submit a gift return where gifts totalling $1,000 or more have been received during the disclosure period and have been used whollyor partially to incur electoral expenditure. 14

Any compliance reviews conducted of the above gift returns will follow similar review measures to the compliance reviews conducted of regular gift disclosures made by party groupings, associated entities, non-party MLAs and non-party candidates.

10 Section 216A(2) of the Electoral Act 1992 11 Section 224 of the Electoral Act 12 Section 205F and section 205G of the Electoral Act 13 Section 217 of the Electoral Act 14 Section 220 of the Electoral Act

Page 4 Election funding1 expenditure and financial disclosure - Compliance review policy Compliance review outcomes

After reviewing the information provided, the Commissioner or his or her representative may contact the financial representative of the entity to seek clarification or additional information regarding the disclosure, or request for an amendment to be provided, before the compliance review is completed.

A compliance assessment with no request for remedial action will be sent to the financial representative where the Commissioner is satisfied that the disclosure is presented fairly and truly in conformance with the legislation and the guidelines published by Elections ACT.

If aspects of the disclosure result in the Commissioner being unable to form an opinion, or if the Commissioner is of the opinion that the disclosure does not comply with the legislation, then the matter is to be dealt with in accordance with the Compliance enforcement policy.

A generalised report of review outcomes will be published annually. For more information, consult the Publication policy section of the Compliance enforcement policy. Review of policies and procedures

This policy is subject to ongoing revisions to reflect legislation amendments and to adopt the best review and assessment practices. The policy is to be published on the Elections ACT official website. The online policy is considered to be the current version.

Election funding, expenditure and financial disclosure - Compliance review policy Page 5 Attachment A2 Compliance Review Schedule 2015-20171 Pi

Overview

Changes to the electoral campaign finance laws relating to ACT Legislative Assembly elections have been made by the Electoral Amendment Act 2015. This Act was passed by the Assembly on 19 February 2015 and took effect from 3 March 2015.

Among other changes, the Electoral Amendment Act:

• Reduced the 2016 election expenditure cap to $40,000 per candidate or entity (indexed annually thereafter) - resulting in a total expenditure cap of $1 million for parties standing 25 candidates;

• Removed the restriction on receiving donations from organisations and persons not enrolled in the ACT for use on ACT elections;

• Removed the requirement to quarantine expenditure for ACT elections within a defined ACT election bank account; and

• Altered the reporting schedule for gifts made to political entities.

The ACT Electoral Commission (Elections ACT) conducts regular compliance reviews of electoral financial disclosures made by political parties, associated entities, MLAs and other political entities in the ACT to ensure that disclosure obligations under the Electoral Act 1992 are being met.

The purpose of publishing the compliance review program is to provide political entities with an overview of the proposed timetable and to ensure political entities are aware that financial records and documents will be reviewed for compliance on a regular basis.

It should be noted that the compliance review schedule is intended to be indicative only. Electi9ns ACT reserves the right to alter the schedule at any time and may include additional reviews should the Commissioner consider it necessary in order to maintain the integrity of the funding and disclosure scheme.

This schedule should be read in conjunction with the Review Policy and the Compliance Policy. Compliance Review Schedule 2015-20171 P2

Compliance Review schedule

2014-2015 Review

• Ehsuring that 2013-2014 annual returns were lodged bythe 3fJLJly2014 deaclline. • Ensuring>comp!iantreporting of gifts received of $1000 or more for period from 1 June 2014 to 31 October 2014. • Reviewing theappropriate andtimelyreporting 0fthe establishment of ACT election accounts. • Reviewing quarterly administration funding pc1ymentstoensure they were not deposited into an ACT. ~lection Account or used to incur expenditure for any ACT,federal, state or local election. • Examining records fo ensure that no amount, or sum of amounts, exceeding $10,000 have. been deposited into the ACT election account from the same person in a financial year. • Ensuring that any transfers of funds to and/or from an ACT election ac:count have not contravened the provisions· of the Electoral Act. • Reviewing smaH anonymous gifts received to ensure they do not exceed $25,000 ina financial year. . • Reviewing electoral expenditure to ensure it has not been paid for from an account other than the .ala.rt-in,n account. of .-.arnrr1llro,,nir,n p1radtices are of a accounting of sub'" Compliance Review Schedule 2015-20171 P3 Compliance Review schedule 2015-20171 P4

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• Compliance Review Schedule 2015-20171 PS

• Ensur:ing comp(iantreporting of gifts received of$1000 or more forperiodfrorri 1 December2016 to 31March 2017. • Reviewing quarterly administrationfundingpayments to ensure they were not usedto incur expenditure for any ACT, federal, state or local governmentelection. • Reviewing ~:inonymous gifts ofupto $1,000 tO ensure they have notexceededa totcil of$25,000 in a finahcialyc1ar. • Examining payments/or sums of paymc1nts, between associated parties tQ ensurethat payments received of more than $10,000 in a financial year from a related party, are not used for the purposes of incurring ACT electoral expenditure. • . RevievV of recordkeepinQ prad:ices to ensurethey are ofa satisfactory standard, including recording and accounting of sub- branch transactions. · *Estimates - QON No. E17- 068 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE

Mr Alistair Coe MLA: To ask the Treasurer - 5 JUL 2017

ACT Insurance Authority, Budget Statement B, pages 143-164

In relation to: workers' compensation premiums:

1. Please provide the annual premium rates by agency and for the Territory as a whole from 2013-14 to 2016-17. 2. Please provide the annual premiums in dollars by agency and for the Territory as a whole from 2013-14 to 2016-17. 3. Please provide the number of claims made annually by agency and for the Territory as a whole from 2013-14 to 2016-17. 4. Please provide the number of claims accepted annually by agency and for the Territory as a whole from 2013-14 to 2016-17. 5. Please provide the incidence of accepted claims (per 100 or 1,000 FTE employees) annually by agency and for the Territory as a whole from 2013-14 to 2016-17. 6. Please provide the number of accepted claims by nature of injury (injury/disease/psychological) per 100 or 1,000 FTE employees by agency and for the Territory as a whole from 2013-14 to 2016-17.

Andrew Barr MLA: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:

When considering the response to these questions, please note:

• premium results are presented in accordance with the ACT Public Sector structure as at 1 July 2016, which is the date of effect of the most recent complete premium calculation; • all premium rates and values are inclusive of GST; • for privacy reasons, agency level results against questions three through six are not provided where the number of claims experienced was less than five - ifthe number of claims for any single agency was less than five for every year represented in a table they have been removed from that table; • claim data is subject to lag and maturation as a result of delays in reporting and claim assessment - data for 2016-17 is to end of May only. 1. Annual devolved premium rates (expressed as a percentage of wages and salaries) by agency and for the Territory as a whole from 2013-14 to 2016-17

2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 ACT Auditor General's Office 0.91% 1.20% 1.75% 2.68% ACT Executive 0.17% 0.30%* 0.40%* 0.52%* ACT Legislative Assembly 0.67% 0.70% 0.70% 0.70% ACT Long Service Leave Authority 1.05% 0.99% 0.70% 0.70% Calvary Public Health Care 5.01% 6.94% 6.30% 5.65% Canberra Institute of Technology 1.79% 2.62% 2.91% 2.16% Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate 0.60% 1.97% 2.17% 2.23% Community Services Directorate 5.87% 11.43% 11.72% 8.41% Education Directorate 3.67% 3.44% 3.33% 2.94% Elections ACT ** 0.70% 0.70% 0.70% Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate 0.84% 1.35% 3.32% 2.65% Health Directorate 4.18% 3.83% 3.32% 3.47% Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission 1.48% 1.30% 1.15% 1.30% Justice and Community Safety Directorate 7.47% 10.57% 9.36% 8.31% Legal Aid ACT 1.02% 1.47% 2.14% 1.98% Teacher Quality Institute N/A N/A 0.70% 0.70% Transport Canberra and City Services 11.10% 11.52% 13.10% 9.01% University of Canberra 0.66% 0.97% 1.21% 1.37% Whole of ACT Government 3.93% 4.91% 4.71% 4.11% *A minimum premium rate of 0.70% was introduced in 2014-15 to reflect the costs of maintaining insurance. To prevent this causing a significant year on year increase in premiums to any individual agency, a stepped approach to reaching the minimum premium has been applied. As such, the increases in premium for the 'ACT Executive' reflects a gradual increase to the minimum rate, rather than a deterioration in performance. **In the 2013-14 year (and all prior years), for workers' compensation premium purposes Elections ACT premium was charged as part of the Justice and Community Safety Directorate premium.

Page 2 of 5 2. Annual devolved premiums in dollars by agency and for the Territory as a whole from 2013-14 to 2016-17.

2013-2014 ($) 2014-2015 ($) 2015-2016 ($) 2016-2017 ($) ACT Auditor General's Office 31,423 48,877 67,768 108,399 ACT Executive 8,101 17,680 23,461 26,066 ACT Legislative Assembly 43,484 48,649 52,736 63,537 ACT Long Service Leave Authority 12,079 11,748 8,484 8,897 Calvary Public Health Care 4,651,629 7,088,924 7,359,874 7,100,296 Canberra Institute of Technology 975,795 1,505,657 1,788,797 1,351,548 Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic 1,333,652 4,332,834 4,991,217 5,288,056 Development Directorate Community Services Directorate 5,960,376 11,911,720 12,061,877 7,595,154 Education Directorate 12,626,698 13,804,274 14,439,041 13,277,369 Elections ACT 7,040 9,828 17,549 Environment, Planning and Sustainable 312,386 462,101 336,587 1,186,436 Development Directorate Health Directorate 20,665,444 22,361,729 21,484,776 23,105,692 Independent Competition and 17,953 11,430 9,196 12,078 Regulatory Commission Justice and Community Safety 11,025,035 16,530,233 15,247,206 14,127,101 Directorate Legal Aid ACT 44,971 76,680 112,501 135,512 Teacher Quality Institute 9,672 11,067 Transport Canberra and City Services 13,765,381 16,664,493 17,248,197 12,949,172 University of Canberra 653,913 1,128,555 1,432,363 1,590,897 Whole of ACT Government 72,128,321 96,012,624 ' 96,683,581 87,954,828

3. Number of workers' compensation claims by agency and for the Territory as a whole from 2013-14 to 2016-17.

2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 . 2016-17 Justice and Community Safety Directorate 75 85 73 66 Education Directorate 159 128 120 106 Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic 29 42 41 31 Development Directorate University of Canberra 16 15 10 <5 Canberra Institute of Technology 11 8 7 <5 Calvary Public Health Care 32 26 31 5 Community Services Directorate 37 26 33 12 Health Directorate 136 145 153 97 Transport Canberra and City Services 84 85 72 63 Environment, Planning and Sustainable 15 17 12 7 Development Directorate Whole of ACT Government 594 578 555 394

Page3of5 4. Number of claims accepted annually by agency and for the Territory as a whole from 2013-14 to 2016-17.

Comcare, the Territory's workers1 compensation insurer, is responsible for determining whether a claim is accepted in accordance with the provisions of the Commonwealth Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act (1988).

Accepted Claims 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Justice and Community Safety Directorate 65 71 62 58 Education Directorate 145 115 108 84 Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate 23 35 32 24 University of Canberra 13 11 8 <5 Canberra Institute of Technology 10 8 6 <5 Calvary Health Care 29 23 23 <5 Community Services 28 20 27 9 Health 120 123 129 78 Transport Canberra and City Services 73 66 61 so Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate 12 16 11 5 Whole of ACT Government 518 488 470 317

5. Incidence of accepted claims (per 1,000 FTE employees) annually by agency and for the Territory as a whole from 2013-14 to 2016-17.

2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Justice and Community Safety Directorate 42.5 45.2 37.3 35.7 Education Directorate 30.6 22.9 21.2 16.4 Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate 10.8 13.7 11.6 9.1 University of Canberra 10.8 10.3 7.4 <5 Canberra Institute of Technology 13.3 10.9 8.5 <5 Calvary Public Health Care 28.1 22.5 22.5 <5 Community Services Directorate 23.2 16.9 28.1 9.3 Health Directorate 20.4 20.2 20.6 11.9 Transport Canberra and City Services 38.1 36.9 39.6 29.5 Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate 28.4 38.2 21.3 10.2 Whole of ACT Government 24.6 22.5 21.5 14.2

Page4 of 5 6. Number of accepted claims by nature of injury (injury/disease/psychological) per 1,000 FTE employees by agency and for the Territory as a whole from 2013-14 to 2016-17.

Table A - Rates of accepted injury claims

Injuries per 1000 FTE 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Justice and Community Safety Directorate 29.4 29.3 19.2 22.8 Education Directorate 22.6 16.1 13.5 11.3 Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development .Directorate 6.1 6.3 5.4 6.1 University of Canberra 5.0 4.7 4.6 <5 Canberra Institute of Technology <5 6.8 <5 <5 Calvary Public Health Care 25.2 15.7 12.7 <5 Community Services Directorate 14.1 9.3 16.7 5.2 Health Directorate 12.9 13.3 10.5 8.2 Transport Canberra and City Services 22.9 17.9 21.4 18.3 Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate 26.0 28.7 <5 <5 Whole of ACT Government 16.5 14.0 11.8 9.5

Table B - Rates of accepted disease claims

Other Diseases per 1000 FTE 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Justice and Community Safety Directorate 6.5 12.7 11.4 8.0 Education Directorate 5.1 4.0 5.5 3.1 Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate 2.8 4.7 3.6 1.9 University of Canberra 5.0 <5 <5 <5 Calvary Public Health Care <5 4.9 8.8 <5 Community Services Directorate <5 <5 6.3 <5 Health Directorate 5.3 4.9 8.6 3.3 Transport Canberra and City Services 10.4 17.9 15.6 9.4 Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate <5 <5 11.6 <5 Whole of ACT Government 5.1 6.1 7.4 3.5

Approved for circulation to the Select Committee on Estimates 2017-18

Signature: ~ ~ Date: ~. 7.11

By the Treasurer, Andrew Barr MLA

Page 5 of 5 *Estimates - QON No. E17- 069 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS

Mr Alistair Coe MLA: To ask the Treasurer

Compulsory third-Party Insurance Regulator, Budget Statements B, page 116

In relation to: contributions to road safety

1. Provide a list of previous targeted road safety strategies the Compulsory Third-Party Regulator has supported; and include: a) When the associated campaign ran; b) The total value of the Compulsory Third-Party Insurance Regulator's contribution; c) Who conducted the campaign; and d) Any results ofthe campaign or strategy had on mitigating third-party motor vehicle injuries. 2. Provide a brief summary of targeted road safety strategies the Compulsory Third-Party Insurance Regulator will be supporting in 2017-18; and the associated cost. 3. What is the annual limit on road safety funding distributed from the Compulsory Third-Party Insurance Regulator? 4. Are there limitations on the amount a single campaign or campaigner can receive in one financial year? 5. Provide an outline of the selection process and criteria used to determine which campaign or campaigners the Compulsory Third-Party Insurance Regulator supports?

Andrew Barr MLA: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

1. Previous targeted road safety strategies supported by the .Compulsory Third-Party (CTP} Regulator include:

(a) Associated campaign running dates:

• 2016-17 - tailgating campaign in June and July 2017; and vehicle safety campaign under development for launch in 2017;

• 2015-16 - urban default speeding campaign in April 2016; texting while driving initiative in May 2016; safer cycling reforms campaign in May 2016; and driver distraction campaign in June 2016; and • 2014-15 tailgating campaign developed and launched in September 2014; and speeding campaign July and August 2014.

(b) CTP Regulator's contribution:

• 2016-17 - $50,000 tailgating campaign and $20,000 vehicle safety campaign;

• 2015-16 - $16,000 speeding campaign; $6,000 texting while driving initiative; $27,000 safer cycling initiative; and $27,000 driver distraction campaign;

• 2014-15 - $42,000 tailgating campaign; and $30,000 speeding campaign.

(c) The campaigns were developed and delivered by the Road Safety and Transport Regulation Unit {RSTR Unit) of the Justice and Community Safety Directorate (JACSD), in liaison with the CTP Regulator with relevant bodies being consulted, such as ACT Policing and the Australasian New Car Assessment Program {ANCAP).

(d) Results of campaigns:

It is not possible to directly see a one-to-one impact of campaigns or strategies on the mitigation of CTP motor vehicle injuries given the parameters measuring such an outcome are changeable, and there are other factors that can also reduce vehicle injuries. For example, while the campaigns may have had an effect on reducing injuries, this may be masked by the growth in vehicles on the road, or assisted by other factors, such as safer vehicles, or improved roads, the effects of which cannot be isolated.

There is some evidence that the number of injuries on the ACT's roads is being reduced. Data from the CTP Personal Injury Register {which contains at-fault claims data on personal injuries) indicates a decrease over time in the frequency of claims {the proportion of the ACT's motor vehicles involved in a motor vehicle accident) from around 35 in every 10,000 motor vehicles being involved in a crash in 2011-12 to 29 in every 10,000 motor vehicles being involved in a crash in 2015-16.

2. The targeted road safety strategies the CTP Regulator intends to support in 2017-18 have yet to be settled.

The associated cost is currently budgeted to be a minimum of $18,000 but on historical experience it may be higher in practice, should other expenses be less than expected. For example, actuarial costs for premium filings may be less than budgeted if the number of filings for 2017-18 is reduced.

3. The targeted road safety strategy funding provided by the CTP Regulator varies from year to year, and is dependent upon the Budget operating outcome, within the constraints of the relatively small size of the CTP Regulator's Budget. The CTP Regulator aims for a balanced operating result each year which is dependent on the quantum of the other expenses in any given financial year.

Page 2 of 3 In this context, road safety strategy funding is limited by the narrow revenue base of the CTP Regulator's Budget - approximately 96% of revenues are funded by the CTP Regulator levy of $1.00 charged when a CTP premium is paid. Large funding commitments, such as the Personal Injury Register Project in recent years, have impacted on funds available for other objectives.

4. Within the constraints listed in response to question 3, there is no 'hard limit' on the amount a single campaign can receive in one financial year. However, in considering the optimal funding level for a campaign, the CTP Regulator looks to maximise the. return from its investment by usually undertaking several campaigns annually so that a number of audiences and/or issues driving road trauma and accidents are targeted.

S. The process of choosing a campaign involves consulting with the Road Safety and Transport Regulation Unit of the Justice and Community Safety Directorate, to determine and finalise the road safety strategy initiatives, consistent with the requirements of the CTP Regulator. This includes Justice and Community Safety Directorate, given their road safety expertise, undertaking media and advertising placement; liaising, as the intermediary, with the relevant campaign provider, such as ACT Policing; and ensuring that the campaign is consistent with the CTP Regulator's objectives.

The targeted road safety strategy to be chosen is dependent upon:

• the key road safety strategy priorities being undertaken at the time (relevant to CTP insurance), such as outlined in the ACT Road Safety Action Plan 2016-2020 which supports the ACT Road Safety Strategy 2011-20;

• the advice received on the effectiveness of the 2016-17 and earlier annual strategies;

• other campaigns being currently run, and how long it has been since a specific previous campaign has been pursued;

• previous road safety strategies that are accessible at the time, or that can be revised or amended as required dependant on the circumstances; and

• the availability of key providers, such as the ACT Policing or the Australasian New Car Assessment Program {ANCAP), and the road safety matters they are engaged in at the time and how this dovetails with the objectives of the CTP Scheme.

Approved for circulation to the Select Committee on Estimates 2017-18

Signature: ~~ Date: $';-t.,-,

By the Treasurer, Andrew Barr MLA

Page3 of 3 *Estimates - QON No. E17- 070

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS

Mr Alistair Coe MLA: To ask the Treasurer

Compulsory Third-Party Insurance Regulator, Budget Statements B, page 110

In relation to: strategies for further premium reductions

Budget Statement B states, 'the ability of CTP providers to introduce further premium reductions may become more constrained during 2017-18 given the extent of the premium reductions-already achieved'.

1. What alternate method/s of premium reduction is the Compulsory Third-Party Insurance Regulator considering implementing as competition has a diminishing effect on the market?

2. For the alternate method/sin Question 1, what is the expected outcome of each method in nominal terms?

3. How is the CTP looking to improve affordability and value for consumers in 2017-18? a. Provide specific examples or initiatives.

Andrew Barr MLA: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

1. A review of the operation of the Road Transport {Third-Party Insurance) Act 2008 was undertaken by the Scheme Actuary and was finalised on 16 March 2016. The review highlighted that in the context of competition undertaken to date - which had seen CTP premiums fall - there is limited scope for further premium reductions as a result of competition, even if more insurers were to enter the ACT CTP market.

Noting that competition is the key driver of premium reductions, the CTP Regulator will look to efficiencies in administration and regulation to support further premium reductions by:

• streamlining the CTP premium filing process for specified (lower risk) filings to enhance the efficiency of the process for all impacted parties; and

• providing more detailed market share reports down to the CTP premium vehicle class level to the insurers to allow them to more accurately evaluate their market position, and therefore target premium reductions and campaigns.

2. The expected outcome is unknown given that it is not possible to determine how each individual CTP insurer will react to the specific measures being put in place to encourage competition, and noting that not all measures will deliver empirically based outcomes. 3. How is the CTP looking to improve affordability and value for consumers in 2017-187 a. Provide specific examples or initiatives. Regarding affordability, see response to question 1. In addition, the CTP Regulator will target road safety initiatives to reduce the size of, and frequency of claims, which directly feed into the cost of CTP premiums.

In terms of improving value, the CTP Regulator will:

• capture the ongoing transformation of the on-demand transport service industry which has seen strong demand for ridesharing and peer-to-peer car sharing amendments; and

• extend the scheme coverage to include any personal injuries arising from a traffic accident involving a Light Rail Vehicle.

Approved for circulation to the Select Committee on Estimates 2017-18

Signature: d~ Date: '1. 1. q

By the Treasurer, Andrew Barr MLA

Page 2 of 2 *Estimates - QON No. E17- 071 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017 -18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS

Mr Alistair Coe MLA: To ask the Treasurer

Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission, Budget Statements B, pages 231-243

In relation to: interstate comparison of water, sewerage, and electricity prices

1. Provide a summary on how water, sewerage, and electricity prices in the ACT compare with other jurisdictions in Australia.

2. Provide a summary on how the new increase in electricity prices in the ACT compares to other jurisdictions in Australia.

3. What strategies from other jurisdictions could the ACT adopt to lower the cost of water, sewerage, and electricity prices?

Andrew Barr MLA: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

1. Comparison of utility prices across Australian jurisdictions Water and Sewerage Prices Table 1 below provides a comparison of water and sewerage prices across jurisdictions in Australia.

Table 1: Comparison of water and sewerage charges for residential customers across jurisdictions Water supply Water usage charge Sewerage service Other charges included charge ($ per Kilolitre (kl) charge in annual bill 1 ($/per annum) ($/per annum) Tier 1 Tier2 Tier 3 ACT - Icon Water 101.48 2.68 5.38 -- 537.34 None (First 0.55 kl/ day) (Thereafter) NSW - Sydney Water 92.04 2.04 -- -- 595.88 None Queensland - Urban Utilities 206.52 0.768 1.453 -- 527.88 State Government Bulk (First 74 kl/ quarter) (Thereafter) Water Charge: $2.81 per kl Victoria - City West Water 228.00 2.3932 2.8168 4.1855 253.00 Sewerage Disposal (First 0.44 kl/ day) (0.44-0.88 kl/ day) (Thereafter) Charge: $1.8414 per kl SA Water 292.40 2.318 3.308 3.58 313.403 NA (first 0.33 kl/ day) {0.33-1.43 kl/ day) (thereafter) WA Water Corporation 236.22 1.586 2.114 2.993 835.564 NA (0-150 kl per annum) (151-500 kl per (thereafter) annum) NT - NT Power and Water 293.06 1.9226 -- -- 809.81 NA Tasmania -TasWater 329.48 1.0202 -- -- 632.24 NA Note 1: The prices reflected in the table above are for 2017-18, except for Victoria - City West Water, WA Water Corporation and NT Power Water, which are 2016-17 prices, accessed on 30 June 2017, as 2017-18 prices for these providers are yet to be confirmed.

Electricity Prices The Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission's (the ICRC's) Final Report: Standing offer prices for the supply of electricity to small customer from 1 July 2017 (the Report) provides a summary comparison of residential electricity prices for a number of jurisdictions based on the public data as of 1 May 2017. For further information please refer to Appendix 6 of the Report, which can be found on the ICRC website (www.icrc.act.gov.au).

Table 2 provides a comparison of electricity prices for residential customers across Australian jurisdictions with single rate meters. As there are a large range of market offers made by electricity retailers, for simple comparison purposes the prices presented in Table 2 represent standing offers made by selected retailers in each jurisdiction. As demonstrated below, in some jurisdictions, electricity retailers are yet to confirm prices that will apply in 2017-18.

Table 2: Comparison of electricity prices for 2016-17 for residential customer across jurisdictions Location & Provider Daily supply charge Usage charge (cents per day) (cents per kWh} ACT-ActewAGL (2017-18) 96.14 21.758 Queanbeyan -- ActewAGL {2017-18) 155.11 31.317 NSW -AGL (2016-17) 85.217 • 24.64 (first 1000 kWh/quarter) • 26.587 (next 750 kWh/quarter) • 26.367 (thereafter) Victoria -AGL (2016-17) 130.559 25.476 Queensland -AGL (2016-17) 108.361 27.071 SA-AGL (2016-17) 77.99 Winter • 33.825 (first 10.9589 kWh/day) • 33.939 (thereafter) Summer • 36.597 (first 10.9589 kWh/day) • 41.745 (thereafter) WA- Horizon Power (2016-17) 48.5989 26.4740 NT- Power & Water Corporation {2016-17) 50.35 25.54 Tasmania - Aurora Energy {2017-18) 92.736 25.900

2. Summary of ACT electricity prices compared to other jurisdictions Please see response to Question 1 for a summary of ACT electricity prices compared to other jurisdictions, on the basis of currently available information.

Page 2 of 3 As outlined in the response to Question 1, prices to apply for 2017-18 are yet to be confirmed in a number of jurisdictions. According to the latest report released by the Australian Energy Market Commission, the Residential Electricity Price Trends Report 2016, residential electricity bills are expected to rise considerably in most jurisdictions over the next two years, mainly as a result of significant increases in wholesale costs being experienced in the National Electricity Market.

3. What strategies from other jurisdictions could the ACT adopt to lower the cost of water, sewerage, and electricity prices?

In relation to water prices in the Territory, the ICRC has recently undertaken a review of the tariff structure for water and sewerage charges. The aim is to identify opportunities to improve the economic efficiency of the structure, while maintaining consistency with government and community expectations regarding the value of water and its use. The ICRC is also currently conducting an investigation to determine appropriate water and sewerage services prices for the forthcoming regulatory period from 1 July 2018. Within this process, the ICRC will be undertaking a detailed assessment of the efficient costs of providing water and sewerage services to the ACT community, to ensure that only efficient costs can be recovered through prices charged to customers.

In relation to electricity prices, there are only limited regulatory strategies that could be adopted in the ACT, as retail electricity prices are only regulated for ActewAGL Retail's standing offer and not for any other electricity retailers in the ACT. The ACT Government remains committed to ongoing regulation of these prices, as a mechanism for ensuring prices charged in the Territory continue to reflect the efficient costs of providing electricity to the ACT community.

In some jurisdictions, such as Tasmania and Queensland, Governments have sought to intervene directly into the market, by directing state owned entities (in particular electricity generators) to not pass on certain costs to customers, or to increase their supply into the electricity market. In these jurisdictions, the costs of such actions are borne directly through the respective Government Budgets, due to their ownership interest in these assets.

The ACT Government does not own any electricity generation assets (both Queensland and Tasmania have state owned generators), and only has a joint venture interest in electricity retail and distribution businesses. Therefore, the ACT does not have the same ability to directly influence the wholesale electricity market.

Approved for circulation to the Select Committee on Estimates 2017-18

Signature: ~ I:., ... Date: '1. ,. ,,

By the Treasurer, Andrew Barr MLA

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALI_ MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS - 3 JUL 2017

Mr Alistair Coe MLA: To ask the Treasurer

Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission, Budget Statements B, pages 231-243

In relation to: objective

1. What strategies or initiatives are the Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission employing to 'encourage the provision of safe, reliable, efficient and high-quality utility services at reasonable prices' for ACT residents?

a. Please provide specific examples and outcomes.

Yvette Berry MLA: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

1. The Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission {ICRC) is responsible for determining the price of water and sewerage services for Icon Water and the price of retail electricity for ActewAGL Retail's customers on standard offer contracts. The ICRC does not regulate retail gas prices or gas networks. • For regulated water and sewerage services, the ICRC is responsible for determining the efficient level of costs that Icon Water is allowed to pass through to customers. - A number of steps within regulatory processes help ensure that a safe, reliable, efficient and high quality service is provided to ACT consumers at reasonable prices. For example, during major pricing investigations, the ICRC undertakes a detailed examination of proposed capital expenditure by Icon Water, to ensure the proposed investment program to be delivered is prudent and efficient. • Under the National Electricity Law, the Australian Energy Regulator is responsible for regulating the safety, reliability, efficiency, revenue allowance and service levels of the electricity networks. The ICRC however does work with the technical regulator in relation to technical standards that apply under the Utilities Act 2000 in relation to electricity networks. a. In relation to retail electricity prices, within the recent electricity price determination released on 7 June 2017, the lCRC: reduced the retail margin allowed for ActewAGL Retail from 6.04 per cent in 2016-17 to 5.3 per cent in 2017-18, on the basis that the large increase in wholesale electricity market prices observed in the last twelve months meant the previous margin did not remain appropriate; and did not allow customer acquisition and retention costs to be passed through to regulated prices, noting the existing cost structure already recognised some of these

costs. ',_ .

Signature: Date:

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS

Mr Alistair Coe MLA: To ask the Treasurer

Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission, Budget Statements B, pages 231-243

In relation to: power outages in Gungahlin

1. Has the ICRC been made aware of the recent power outages in the Gungahlin area?

a. If so, when did the ICRC become aware of the repeated outages in Gungahlin?

b. If so, has the ICRC undertaken any follow-up with ActewAGL to ensure that Gungahlin residents have a reliable source of power?

2. Has ActewAGL provided advice to the ICRC on the power outages in Gungahlin?

a. If so, please provide a copy or summary of the advice received from ActewAGL.

Yvette Berry MLA: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

1. Has the ICRC been made aware of the recent power outages in the Gungahlin area?

The ICRC has advised that it has not been made formally aware by ActewAGL Distribution of the recent power outages in the Gungahlin area. Under ActewAGL Distribution's utility licence, the ICRC is notified of material breaches of its licence. A power outage would not normally be regarded as a material breach.

However, the ICRC does set minimum standards in the Consumer Protection Code relating to unplanned power outages. Breaches of this standard (in terms of frequency and rebates paid) are assessed on an annual basis when the utility reports on its compliance with the code.

The Utilities Technical Regulation team (UTR) within Access Canberra is responsible for regulating the technical side of ActewAGL Distribution's business. The UTR has advised that it has been made formally aware of the power outages in the Gungahlin area. The UTR meets regularly with ActewAGL Distribution to discuss technical and regulatory issues relating to its electricity network.

Although the ICRC issues ActewAGL Distribution's utility licence and the UTR ensures compliance with Utilities (Technical Regulation) Act 2014, ActewAGL Distribution is predominantly regulated by the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) under the National Energy Customer Framework (NECF). • The AER is responsible for the regulation of ActewAGL Distribution under the National Electricity Rules (NER) where they have a service target performance incentive scheme (STJPS - currently under review by the AER).

2. Has ActewAGL provided advice to the ICRC on the power outages in Gungahlin?

The ICRC has advised that it has not been provided with specific advice from ActewAGL Distribution in relation to the recent power outages in Gungahlin. However, ActewAGL Distribution reports annually to the ICRC on its adherence to the Consumer Protection Code.

The ICRC has indicated it will examine this issue as it relates to the Consumer Protection Code, the Utilities Act 2000 and ActewAGL Distribution's utility licence.

Signature: Date: ~ \ C)C:, I \7

By the Acting Treasurer, Yvette Berry MLA

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

TO QUESTION ON NOTICE DURING HEARINGS - 5 JUL 20'i7

Mr Alistair Coe MLA: To ask the Treasurer

Lifetime Care and Support Commission, Budget Statements B, pages 245-253

In relation to: actuarial assessments

1. What are the actuarial projections used to determine the estimated future treatment and care costs of under Lifetime Care and Support Scheme?

a. Provide an outline on how the projections were calculated; whether any external consultants were engaged to perform the work; and the cost of engaging the external consultants.

2. How often are the actuarial projections for the Lifetime Care and Support Scheme calculated?

a. How many new participants have been budgeted for in 2017-18 for:

i. Workplace accidents; and

ii. Motor vehicle injuries.

3. What is the estimated cost used to determine the budget allocations per participant per year?

Andrew Barr MLA: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

1. Actuarial projections are required for the purposes of setting the appropriate levy for the Lifetime Care and Support Scheme for the next contribution period (2017-18) and for updating budget projections for the Scheme over the next four years.

a. The actuarial projections are based on a number of assumptions due to uncertainties arising from the long-term nature of the liabilities and volatility in the number of participants and severity of their injuries. Given the LTCS Scheme has been in operation only since 1 July 2014, there is limited data available on which to base the estimates. Therefore, currently, estimates are based on the model for the New South Wales (NSW) Scheme which has a longer history. The ~CT LTCS Scheme provides similar benefits to the NSW Scheme.

Cumpston Sarjeant Pty Ltd (external consultants) were engaged to perform the actuarial projections. The total cost of the services provided for the purposes of the 2017-18 Budget was $16,780.50 (including GST}. The services covered actuarial projections for both the motor vehicle injury and the work injury streams of the LTCS Scheme.

· 2. Actuarial projections for the Lifetime Care and Support Scheme are undertaken twice each year, once for the purposes of the LTCS Levy determinations and budget estimates and then for the purposes of estimating the future treatment and ca re costs of participants in the LTCS Scheme for inclusion in the annual financial statements.

a. The number of new participants budgeted for in 2017-18 are: i. Workplace accidents: 1.5 participants; and ii. Motor vehicle injuries: 4.5 participants.

3. The liability for the participants' treatments and care costs is measured at the present value of the expected future payments for all claims incurred to the valuation date. Claims incurred include an allowance for claims incurred but not yet reported. The liability estimates assume an average present value cost in the range of $2.0 million to $2.6 million per participant. The estimate is based on a number of assumptions including the underlying treatment and care payments for the claim, payment pattern, term of the claim and inflation and discount factors. Actual claim expense, reflecting injury severity and the age of the participant, can vary significantly with individual claims potentially incurring costs of $10 million or more.

Approved for circulation to the Select Committee on Estimates 2017-18

Signature: ~~- Date: t.,. ,. Ii

Treasurer, Andrew Barr MLA

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR}, Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS

Mr Alistair Coe MLA: To ask the Treasurer

Lifetime Care and Support Commission, Budget Statements B, pages 245-253

In relation to: feedback from participants

1. Provide a brief outline of how the topic for the annual client feedback process is selected each year. 2. What was the focus of the annual client feedback process for 2016-17, and provide a summary of the feedback the participants provided. 3. Has the focus of the annual client feedback process for 2017-18 been determined? a. If so, what is the topic for the annual client feedback process in 2017-18? 4. Has the Lifetime Care and Support Commission implemented any new initiatives or changed procedures due to client feedback? a. If so, please outline the new initiatives or changes and when they were implemented.

Andrew Barr MLA: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

1. The aim of an annual client experience and engagement feedback is to be able to inform the LTCS Commissioner on the administration and effectiveness of the Scheme services provided to ACT participants. Its purpose is to gain an understanding of participant expectations of and experience with the LTCS Scheme; ahd importantly to make improvements to the Scheme where appropriate.

It also is a key mechanism by which the LTCS Commissioner is able to monitor the coordination of treatment and care support to participants in the Scheme by our administration partner - the NSW Lifetime Care and Support Authority (LTCSA).

The form of client feedback is carefully considered each year and is guided by a range of factors - such as the stage of our participants' injury recovery; whether they are interim participants or lifetime participants; any themes emerging each year in their treatment and experience. As the ACT Scheme is still rel9tively small (with 5 participants), care and sensitive tailoring of the survey topic is needed to safeguard against survey fatigue and ensure that participants are not surveyed continually on the same issues without providing feedback on their previous input.·

2. The focus of the feedback process for 2016-17 was on participants' and their nominated persons' experiences with the two-year review process that determines lifetime eligibility in the LTCS Scheme. Participants reported very positive experiences with the review process. Specifically all felt supported by their case manager, treatment, rehabilitation and care (TRAC) team. Relationships and communication lines were well established and participants and their families felt confident that they could ask questions at any time and receive timely answers. Those surveyed reported that there was a continuity of services and equipment during the period of the review.

3. It is too early to settle on a topic for the annual client feedback process in 2017-18.

This will be determined later in the year following consultation with our administration partners, the NSW LTCSA, who has primary responsibility for the coordination of treatment and care provision to ACT participants since September 2015.

4. The 2015-16 participant feedback report included some recommendations to further enhance service delivery and participant experience in the Scheme, particularly in the provision of regular information about the Scheme's benefits, to refresh and reinforce participant understanding of the services the Scheme provides.

As the majority of the findings relate to the management of service delivery to participants by the LTCSA, the findings have been provided to the NSW LTCSA and discussed with them. The NSW LTCSA has implemented revised operational guidelines for use by their treatment, rehabilitation and care teams in response to the findings. A new ACT LTCS Scheme website was launched in June 2017 with a focus on improving participant and community access to key Scheme information.

Approved for circulation to the Select Committee on Estimates 2017-18

Signature: 4-6'v Date: s. ,. ,,

By the Treasurer, Andrew Barr MLA

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMAT~S 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS

Mr Alistair Coe MLA: To ask the Treasurer

Lifetime Care and Support Fund, Budget Statements B, pages 245-253

In relation to: revenue

1. Provide a breakdown of how much revenue in 2016-17 from the Lifetime Care and Support Levy came from: a. Motor vehicle registration; b. Veteran, Vintage and Historic Registration Scheme; c. Workers compensation insurers; and d. Self-insurers.

2. Are there any expected increases in any of the categories listed in Question 1 in 2017-18 and across the forward estimates? a. If so, please provide an explanation for the increase.

Yvette Berry MLA: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:- la and lb From 1 July 2016 to 26 June 2017, the total revenue for the Lifetime Care and Support Levy relating to motor vehicle accident injuries is $9.8 million. Of this amount $8,000 relates to the Veteran, Vintage and Historic Registration Scheme. Please note that these are not adjusted full financial year figures. le and ld From 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017 the total revenue for the Lifetime Care and Support Levy relating to work injuries is $3.8 million. Of this amount, workers compensation insurers paid $3.7 million and self-insurers paid $0.1 million (rounded).

2. The 2017-18 LTCS levy for motor vehicles remains unchanged at $35 for a year. The 2017-18 LTCS levy for Veteran, Vintage and Historic Registration Scheme remains unchanged at $7 for a year. The revenue for the Levy relating to motor vehicle accident injuries is calculated based on an estimated number of registered vehicles multiplied by the levy. The number of motor vehicle registrations has been indexed at 1.5% in the forward estimates, based on population projections for these years. In relation to the LTCS levy for workers, the LTCS Commissioner has determined that the levy on workers compensation insurers and self insurers for the contribution period 2017-18 will remain unchanged at a total of $3.8 million.

Estimated revenue figures for 2018-19 forward include indexation to match budgeted costs across the forward estimates. The LTCS levy for motor vehicles and workers will be determined by the LTCS Commissioner each contribution period in accordance with the report of an independent actuary. The actuary will take into consideration the latest trends in the number of scheme participants, average age, level of catastrophic injury and the associated estimate of participant costs.

The above comments on the LTCS Commissioner setting the required levy each year in accordance with an independent actuary's report similarly apply to the LTCS levy for workers.

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS - 5 JUL 2017

Mr Alistair Coe MLA: To ask the Treasurer

Lifetime Care and Support Commission, Budget Statements B, pages 245-253

In relation to: work accidents

1. Provide an outline of the impact the extension of the Lifetime Care and Support Scheme to include work accidents has had in 2016-17.

2. Provide a summary of the types of work accidents or injuries resulting from work accidents that the Lifetime Care and Support Scheme covers.

3. Provide the total number of participants currently in the Lifetime Care and Support Scheme due to:

a. Work accidents;

b. Motor vehicle accidents.

4. Provide a brief explanation about how Lifetime Care and Support Scheme interacts with workers compensation claims.

Andrew Barr MLA: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

1. In 2016-17 the LTCS Scheme for workers was funded through a $3.8 million levy imposed on workers compensation insurers and self-insurers. The funding provisions in the LTCS Act ensure that there is no cross-subsidisation of funding between motor vehicle injuries and work injuries in the LTCS Scheme. The levy was determined by the ACT Lifetime Care and Support Commissioner based on independent actuarial advice. As ultimately the LTCS levy for work injuries is factored into workers compensation premiums, this continues to provide incentives for injury prevention in workplaces.

During 2016 close consultation was undertaken with insurers, self-insurers and other members of the Work Safety Council to develop procedural and communications protocols as part of the implementation of the LTCS Scheme for workers.

2. The LTCS Scheme applies to catastrophic injuries that occur from 1 July 2016 resulting from a workplace accident and covers the same types of injuries covered for motor vehicle accidents, that is, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injury, amputations, severe burns and permanent blindness. The eligibility criteria for severe work injuries are detailed in Pa rt 1 of the Lifetime Care and Support Guidelines.

3. In all, there are currently 5 participants in the LTCS Scheme. The injuries suffered by all participants resulted from motor vehicle accidents; there are no participants with workplace accident injuries in the scheme. The Scheme actuary has indicated that the scheme can expect to experience variability year to year in the number of new participants entering the scheme for both streams.

4. The LTCS Scheme for workplace accident injuries applies to injured workers covered by the Workers Compensation (WC)Act 1951, where the injury was suffered arising out of, or in the course of, the worker's employment where the ACT is the state of connection.

The extension of the LTCS Scheme to cover catastrophic workplace accident injuries effectively removes from the WC Act the obligation to pay treatment and care for an injured worker who is a participant in the LTCS Scheme and workers compensation insurers and self-insurers are no longer on risk for these costs.

Associated changes were made to streamline how the two Schemes interact. For example, an injured worker who is a participant in the LTCS Scheme is no longer required to have a personal injury plan under the WC Act as all injury management occurs through the LTCS scheme, with the employer consulted as necessary on matters such as return to work.

Access to compensation for economic and non-economic loss through the workers compensation scheme is still available to an LTCS participant.

Approved for circulation to the Select Committee on Estimates 2017-18

Signature: ~J::_,. Date: $'; 7.,,

By the Treasurer, Andrew Barr MLA

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18

ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS

Mr Alistair Coe MLA: To ask the Treasurer

Superannuation Provision Account, Budget Statement B, pages 255-266, Output Class 1.1

In relation to:

1. External contractors and consultants engaged by the Superannuation Provision Account, please identify for (i} 2015-16, and (ii} 2016-17: a. The number of external contractors or consultants engaged; b. The cost of each contract; c. The duration of each contract; and d. The nature of the work undertaken. £r ~arr: T;:/answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

Consultants and Contractors Services 2015-16 2016-17 Duration Willis Towers Watson - Asset Consultant1 $ 420,179 $ 350,438 Syrs Willis Towers Watson -Actuary2 $ 190,441 $ 132,198 Syrs MSCI - ESG Research, Analysis and Ratings3 $ 71,492 $ 81,677 3yrs Bloomberg - Financial Market Data Service4 $ 67,924 $ 2yrs ISS - Proxy Voting5 $ 60,877 $ 60,877 Syrs Ernst & Young - Accounting Advice6 $ 8,292 $ Syrs Ad Hoc Advice - Taxation Compliance, Legal 7 $ 5,395 $ N/A Total Costs $ 824,600 $ 625,190

1 Provision of asset consulting services including ongoing research, analysis and advice in relation to the management of the financial investment portfolios. 2 Provision of actuarial services for the CSS/PSS defined benefit superannuation liability including ongoing liability valuations and emerging cost estimates .. 3 Provision of Environmental, Social and Governance research, analysis and ratings coverage for the SPA's listed share investments. 4 Provision of a Financial Market and Economic Data Terminal (Cost is for two years}. 5 Provision of proxy voting research, analysis and voting recommendations, as well as provision of an integrated global proxy voting platform for the SPA's listed share investments. 6 Provision of annual accounting advice in relation to the SPA's financial statements. 7 Once-off Ad Hoc advice Approved for circulation to the Select Committee on Estimates 2017-18

Signature:

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS

Mr Alistair Coe MLA: To ask the Treasurer

Revenue Management, Budget Statement B, page 27, Output Class 6

In relation to: motor vehicle registration

1. Is a portion of the revenue generated through motor vehicle registrations dedicated towards road maintenance or road safety initiatives? a. If yes, what was the total dollar amount allocated in: i. 2012-2013; ii. 2013-2014; iii. 2014-2015; iv. 2016-2017; and V. 2017-2018.

2. lfthe answer to Question 1 is no, provide an explanation why no revenue is dedicated to road maintenance or road safety initiatives.

3. Is a portion of the revenue generated through motor vehicle registration allocated for any specific purpose or initiative in 2017-18? a. If yes, provide: i. The nature of the initiative or purpose; ii. The total amount allocated; iii. Whether the allocated amount covers the entire expense of the initiative or purpose; 1. If no, the additional amount required to complete the initiative or purpose; iv. Whether the initiative or purpose is ongoing or for a limited period; and v. How the funds are administered.

4. Provide the amount of increased revenue in dollar figures that is expected to be collected in 2017-18 due to: a. The increase in the number of vehicles; and b. The five per cent indexation of registration fees.

Yvette Berry MLA (Acting Treasurer): The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

1. Revenue from motor vehicle registrations is not dedicated to a specific purpose. Revenue from motor vehicle registration goes into consolidated revenue. 2. · As outlined in the 2017-18 ACT Budget, there is identified expenditure on road maintenance, upgrades and safety initiatives. For example, see Budget Statements H Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate.

3. See answer to question 1. 4. The increased motor vehicle registration revenue in 2017-18 (compared to the 2016-17 estimated outcome) due to (a) increases in the number of vehicles is around $1,655,000 and (b) the five per cent indexation of registration fees is around $6,444,000.

Signatur · Date: 3° p<"=> \ 8e:>' ~

By the Acting Treasurer, Yvette Berry MLA

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS

Mr Alistair Coe MLA: To ask the Treasurer

Financial Management, Budget Statement B, page 26, Output Class 4.2

In relation to: Territory-owned corporations

1. Provide a list of all Territory-owned corporations that are. currently in operation, or will be established in 2017-18. a. Identify: i. Whether the Territory-owned corporation is wholly or partly owned by the Territory; ii. If partly owned, the nature of the Territory's share in the joint venture and the other parties.

2. Are all of the entities listed in Question 1 subject to the Procurement Act 2001 (ACT)? a. If no, please identify the entity; and what procurement reporting and transparency arrangements are or will be in place.

Andrew Barr MLA - The answer to the Member's question is as follows:

1. Icon Water Limited is the only Territory-owned Corporation listed in Schedule 1 of the Territory-owned Corporations Act 1990. a. Identify: i. Icon Water Limited is wholly owned by the Territory; ii. Not applicable.

2. Icon Water Limited is not subject to the Procurement Act 2001 (ACT) a. As a Territory-owned Corporation Icon Water Limited is accountable to the Icon Water Limited Board and to its Voting Shareholders. Icon Water publishes an Annual Report to Government, a Statement of Corporate Intent and provides quarterly reporting to its Shareholders.

I am advised by Icon Water that it has a rigorous procurement framework in place. The Icon Water Procurement Framework is designed to support value for money business practices, which includes risk management, probity and ethical behaviour. Responsible financial management is applied to all procurement activities. Icon Water is subject to an annual external financial audit carried out by the ACT Audit Office and scrutiny by the ACT Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission.

Approved for circulation to the Select Committee on Estimates 2017-18

Signature: d-J::... -- Date: t,. 7,1-,

By the Treasurer, Andrew Barr MLA

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017 -18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS

Mr Alistair Coe MLA: To ask the Treasurer

Financial Management, Budget Paper 3, page 237, Output Class 4.2

In relation to: contributed assets

1. Provide an explanation for the increase in gains from contributed assets across the forward estimates as shown in Table 6.2.10: Contributed assets in 2017-18 Budget Paper No. 3.

2. What is the estimated value of gains from contributed assets from private developers in: a. 2016-17; b. 2017-18; c. 2018-19; d. 2019-20; e. 2020-21.

3. What is the estimated value of gains from contributed assets from Territory entities in: a. 2016-17; b. 2017-18; C. 2018-19; d. 2019-20; e. 2020-21.

4. Please provide a breakdown of the figures in question 3 for the Land Development Agency, City Renewal Authority and Suburban Land Agency.

Yvette Berry MLA: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:

1. The increase in gains from contributed assets across the forward estimates is primarily due to the inclusion of revenue related to the recognition of Renewable Energy Certificates which are credits received for the generation of renewable electricity under the Commonwealth Government's large-scale renewable energy target. This revenue is offset in the 2017-18 Budget through recognition of the expense of surrendering these certificates (see page 37 of Budget Paper No. 3 for an explanation of Renewable Energy Certificates). 2. The estimated value of gains from contributed assets from private developers is:

2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000

3. The estimated value of gains from contributed assets from Territory entities is:

2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 82,560 35,275 57,927 48,052 96,552

4. A breakdown of the figures in question 3 for the Land Development Agency and Suburban Land Agency are:

Agency 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 Land Development 80,940 Agency Suburban. 33,655 56,307 46,432 94,932 Land Agency

Note that the balance of the value of gains from contributed assets between questions 3 and 4 relates to ACT Housing. Also note that there are no estimated gains from contributed assets in the figures in question 3 for the City Renewal Authority.

Approved for circulation to the Select Committee on Estimates 2017-18

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR}, MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR ML.A, MR PETTERSSON ML.A

ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS

1 7 JUL 2017 Mr Alistair Coe MLA: To ask the Treasurer

Financial Management, Budget Paper 3, page 237, Output Class 4.2

In relation to: grants to Government entities

1. Is it an accepted practi~e in other Australian jurisdictions that grants under community grant programs can be awarded to government entities? a. If so, what other Australian jurisdictions aware community grant money to government entities?

2. For each community grant or other grant program that included an ACT Government entity as a recipient, please provide for 2016-17 to date: a. The name and type of grant; b. The total number of applications received for the grant; c. The number of successful applications; d. The total amount awarded through the grant program for that intake; e. The title of the government entity; f. The name of the project; g. A description of the project; h. How the project differs from the core business of the agency; i. The amount awarded to the ACT Government entity; j. The timeframe of the grant; and k. Any evaluation of the success of the project undertaken.

3. For each ACT Government initiative that was open to the public and that awarded an ACT Government entity a prize or an amount over one hundred dollars, please provide for 2016-17 to date: a. The name and type of grant; b. The total number of applications received for the grant; c. The number of successful applications; d. The total amount awarded through the grant program for that intake; e. The title of the government entity; f. The name of the project; g. A description of the project; h. How the project differs from the core business of the agency; i. The amount awarded to the ACT Government entity; j. The timeframe of the grant; and k. Any evaluation of the success of the project undertaken. Ms Yvette Berry MLA: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:

I have been advised by the Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate that the information sought is not in an easily retrievable form and that to collect and assemble to information sought solely for the purpose of answering the question would require considerable . resources.

Information on community grants provided in 2016-17 will be compiled as part of the upcoming 2016-17 Annual Report process and published as part of Volume 3 of CMTEDD's Annual Report {Whole of Government Reporting: Community Engagement and Support).

Approved for circulation to the Select Committee on Estimates 2017-18

Signature: (u7

By the A/g Treasurer, Yvette Berry MLA

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS

Mr Alistair Coe MLA: To ask the Treasurer

Financial Management, Budget Paper 3, page 34, Output Class 4.2

In relation to: Renewable Energy Certificates

1. The Budget reports a change to the treatment of Renewable Energy Certificates. What are the technical adjustments to revenue and expenses in 2020-21?

2. How sensitive are the technical adjustments to revenue and expenses to changes in the price of Renewable Energy Certificates?

3. Has Treasury modelled the sensitivity of technical adjustments to changes in the price of Renewable Energy Certificates? a. If so, please provide a copy of the modelling or a summary of the results.

Yvette Berry MLA (Acting Treasurer): The answer to the Member's question is as follows:

1. Renewable Energy Certificates technical adjustments in 2020-21 are (in $'000): revenue $156,165; and expense $165,110.

2. The value of renewable energy certificates held by the Government will be subject to price fluctuations arising from supply and demand within the national market. For this reason, the technical adjustments reflected in the budget are sensitive to price variations. Further information can be found in Budget Paper No.3 Appendix K page 411.

3. No.

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR}, Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS - 3 JUL 2017

Mr Alistair Coe MLA: To ask the Treasurer

Revenue Management, Budget Statements B, pages 27, 49, Output Class 6

In relation to: deferred general rates

1. How many applications for deferment of general rates were received during (i) 2014-15, (ii) 2015-16, and (ii) 2016-17 from: a. Pensioners; b. Property owners over 65 years of age; c. Special disability trusts; d. Property owners receiving unemployment or other benefits; and e. Property owners suffering substantial hardship.

2. How many applications for deferment of general rates were accepted during (i) 2014-15, (ii) 2015-16, and (ii) 2016-17 from: a. Pensioners; b. Property owners over 65 years of age; c. Special disability trusts; d. Property owners receiving unemployment or other benefits; and e. Property owners suffering substantial hardship.

3. What was the total value of deferred general rates for: a. 2014-15; b. 2015-16; and C. 2016-17.

4. Is the total value-of deferred general rates anticipated to increase in 2017-18? a. If so, what is the total value of anticipated increase; how was this calculated; and what are the factors contributing to the rise.

Yvette Berry MLA (Acting Treasurer): The answer to the Member's question is as follows: i: a. Financial year Applications Received 2014-15 19 2015-16 18 2016-17 19 b. Nil C. Nil d. Nil e. Financial year Applications Received 2014-15 14 2015-16 16 2016-17 20

2. a. Financial year Applications Accepted 2014-15 19 2015-16 17 2016-17 19 b. Nil c. Nil d. Nil e. Financial year Applications Accepted 2014-15 9 2015-16 8 2016-17 11

3. As at 19 June 2017, the total value of deferred rates was $1,414,126.12 and $289,558.40 of interest. Data by year is not readily available. To produce the requested information would take manual time and effort as the system does not readily produce this information.

4. The value of deferred rates at any point in the future will depend on the number of new applications received, the value of repayments and the value of additional rate charges. Given the inherent volatility, we do not model this outcome.

5. Ratepayers who meet the criteria for rates deferral are generally appreciative of the availability of the scheme. Changes to the scheme have not been considered.

Signature:

By the Acting Treasurer, Yvette Berry MLA

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA {CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

. ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS - 5 JUL

Mr Alistair Coe MLA: To ask the Treasurer

Revenue Management, Budget Statements 8, pages 61, 95, Output Class 6 ·

In relation to: First Home Owner Grant restrictions

1. Has modelling or analysis has been undertaken by the ACT Government on the effectiveness of the First Home Owner Grant? a. If so, provide a copy of the modelling or a summary of the findings. b. If no, why has modelling or analysis not been undertaken?

2. Has analysis has been undertaken on whether the eligibility requirement of new or substantially renovated properties has impacted on the effectiveness of the First Home Owner Grant? a. If so, does the restriction of the grant to new or substantially renovated properties adversely limit first home buyers?.

3. What community engagement or awareness strategies have been employed to raise awareness and inform constituents of the new or substantially renovated eligibility requirement under the First Home Owners Grant Scheme?

4. What community feedback has been received regarding the Firs~Home Owner Grant and its targeting of new or substantially renovated properties?

5. Aside from the First Home Owner Grant, are there any other housing affordability initiatives or grants that are specifically restricted to new or substantially renovated properties? a. If not, why is the First Home Owner Grant subject to the restriction?

Andrew Barr MLA: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

1. No modelling has been initiated by the ACT Government. All jurisdictions have committed to provide a First Home Owner Grant under the Intergovernmental Agreement on Federal Financial Relations. Other bodies have conducted research on the effectiveness of the First Home Owner Grant, including the Productivity Commission and the Council of Australian Governments. The ACT Government continues to keep abreast of developments and research in relation to the grant. a. Not applicable. b. As a small jurisdiction the ACT makes use of the modelling and analysis undertaken more broadly at a national level by various relevant industry analysts and commentators. 2. The number of FHOG applications are monitored on a monthly basis which has shown a decrease in applications as a result of the change in eligibility criteria. However anecdotal evidence indicates that the ACT has many new properties available in the lower price ranges for first home purchasers who wish to buy a new or substantially renovated property.

3. The ACT Revenue Office provides information, and regular updates, on changes in the First Home Owner Grant and other housing assistance programs through its website. Real estate agents and solicitors review updates regularly and pass this information on to their clients. The ACT Revenue Office website also has a subscription service allowing users to sign up for email alerts in relation to First Home Owner Grant updates.

4. The Government occasionally receives correspondence from constituents about the First Home Owners Grant, which may comment on various issues including the targeting of new and established properties. 5. The Home Buyer Concession Scheme provides a conveyance duty concession for the purchase of a new property (since 7 June 2017, substantially renovated homes have been excluded from eligibility).

a. Not applicable.

Approved for circulation to the Select Committee on Estimates 2017-18

Signature:~~ Date: '-f. 7./ 7

By the Treasurer, Andrew Barr MLA

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS

JUL 2017 Mr Alistair Coe MLA: To ask the Treasurer

Revenue Management, Budget Statements B, pages 61, 95, Output Class 6

In relation to: First Home Owner Grant statistics

1. Provide the total value and total number of successful applications for the First Home Owner Grant during: a. 2010-2011; b. 2011-2012; C. 2012-2013; d. 2013-2014; e. 2014-2015; f. 2015-2016; g. 2016-2017 to date.

2. Provide the total number of rejected applications for the First Home Owner Grant during: a. 2010-2011; b. 2011-2012; C. 2012-2013; d. 2013-2014; e. 2014-2015; f. 2015-2016; g. 2016-2017 to date.

3. Provide the total number of applications that were rejected for the First Home Owner Grant due to the property not being new or substantially renovate during: a. 2012-2013; b. 2013-2014; C. 2014-2015; d. 2015-2016; e. 2016-2017 to date.

4. Provide the total number of rejected applicants for the First Home Owner Grant that appealed the decision to Australian Capital Territory Civil and Administrative Tribunal (ACAT} in: a. 2010-2011; b. 2011-2012; C. 2012-2013; d. 2013-2014; e. 2014-2015; f. 2015-2016; g. 2016-2017 to date.

5. Provide the total number of rejected applicants for the First Home Owner Grant that appealed the decision to ACAT that were successful in their appeal: a. 2010-2011; b. 2011-2012; c. 2012-2013; d. 2013-2014; e. 2014-2015; f. 2015-2016; g. 2016-2017 to date.

6. Provide the total value and total number of First Home Owner Grants expected in: a. 2017-18; b. 2018-19; C. 2019-20; d. 2020-21.

7. Provide an explanation and calculation for the reduction in forecasts of First Home Owner Grant payments during 2017-18.

8. For 2016-17, what has been the total number of first home purchases comprising: a. the number of first homes purchased by buyers not in receipt of the First Home Owners Grant; and b. the number of first homes purchased that attracted the Grant?

Andrew Barr MLA: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

1. Total value and total number of successful applications for the First Home Owner Grant during:

Year Number of successful applications Value Granted 2010-2011 2,816 $17,899,000 2011-2012 2,775 $18,321,000 2012-2013 3,0:;37 $19,601,000 2013-2014 1,860 $14,462,000 2014-2015 1,706 $17,293,000 2015-2016 1,406 $15,157,000 2016 to current 1,200 (1,119 paid YTD May 2017) $10,496,000 ( YTD May 2017)

2. Total number of rejected applications for the First Home Owner Grant during:

Year Number of rejected applications 2010-2011 10 2011-2012 15 2012-2013 19 2013-2014 12 2014-2015 12 2015-2016 15 2016 to current 13

Page 2 of 4 3. Total number of applications that were rejected for the First Home Owner Grant due to the property not being new or substantially renovate during:

Vear Number rejected as they were not new or substantially renovated 2012-2013 0 2013-2014 1 2014-2015 1 2015-2016 2 2016 to current 2

4. Total number of rejected applicants for the First Home Owner Grant that appealed the decision to Australian Capital Territory Civil and Administrative Tribunal (ACAT) in:

Year Number of rejected applications that appealed to ACAT 2010-2011 2 2011-2012 1 2012-2013 0 2013-2014 1 2014-2015 0 2015-2016 0 2016 to current 2

5. Total number of rejected applicants for the First Home Owner Grant that appealed the decision to ACAT that were successful in their appeal:

Year Number of rejected applications successful in appeal to ACAT 2010-2011 0 2011-2012 0 2012-2013 0 2013-2014 0 2014-2015 1* 2015-2016 0 2016 to current 2 *The ACAT decision relates to an appeal lodged in an earlier financial year.

6. Total value and total number of First Home Owner Grants expected in:

Year Expected Total Value First Home Owner Grants (estimated) 2017-2018 $8,789,000 2018-2019 $8,776,000 2019-2020 $8,902,000 2020-2021 $9,041,000

A total number of First Home Owner Grants cannot be provided as applicants have 12 months from settlement of the property to apply for the First Home Owner Grant. In the case of an off-the-plan purchase, there may be a number of years before settlement and an application being submitted.

Page 3 of 4 7. The reduction in the forecasted First Home Owner Grant payments is due to the Grant being reduced from$12,S00 to $10,000 on 1 January 2016 and from $10,000 to $7,000 on 1 January 2017.

8. This data is not available as: • There is no data collection in place for buyers to advise if this if their first home purchase; • Eligibility for the First Home Owner Grant is for new properties only and would not capture first home buyers purchasing established properties.

Approved for circulation to the Select Committee on Estimates 2017-18

Signature: ~;:;_, Date: t.,., . •,

By the Treasurer, Andrew Barr MLA

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017 -18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE

3 0 JUN 2017 Mr Alistair Coe: To ask the Treasurer

Ref: Revenue Management, Budget Statements B, pages 27, 49, Output Class 6

In relation to: Mr Fluffy blocks revenue

1. Provide for each year of the Loose-fill Asbestos Insulation Eradication Scheme to date: a. The number of land sales, b. Revenue generated; and c. Associated costs, and the relevant categories the costs fall under.

2. What is the projected end date of sales stage of the Loose-fill Asbestos Insulation Eradication Scheme?

3. Provide a brief summary of whether the number of blocks and prices received for Mr Fluffy land sales met projections; and why or why not this is the case.

MICK GENTLEMAN The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

1 a. 36 Suburban Residential land blocks were sold in the 2015-16 financial year. Land sales for the 2016-17 financial year are at 317 (as at 29 June 2017). 1 b. Land Sales to the value of $20.984 million were made in 2015-16, and $221.171 million have been made in 2016-17 to 29 June 2017. 1 c. Associated cash costs are: • For 2015-16 o Valuations $0.173 million. o Land Survey Fees $0.051 million. o Agents Fees $0.064 million. o Advertising $0.003 million. o Property Works $0.102 million. o Temporary Fencing $0.055 million. o Other $0.226 million (includes, Staff costs, Legal Advice, Works undertaken by ACT Property Group, Auction Room Hire etc). • For 2016-17 (to 29 June 2017). o Valuations $0.425 million. o Land Survey Fees $0.328 million. o Agents Fees $2.245 million. o Advertising $0.510 million. o Conveyance $0.121 million. o Property Works $0.926 million. o Temporary Fencing $0.277 million. o Other $0.834 million (includes, Staff costs, Legal Advice, Works undertaken by ACT Property Group, Auction Room Hire etc).

2. Sales of land from the scheme may continue into 2021.

3. Since the first deregistered properties were offered to the market in April 2016, Canberra, like all Australian cities has experienced significant property growth. This growth has fuelled a demand for new homes in established suburbs and has driven record sales in the Suburban Residential program. Sought after inner North and inner South land blocks in particular have exceeded expectations at auction and have resulted in increased revenue per block being returned to the Territory.

Overall Scheme net sales revenue is anticipated to increase by $40.8 million from the 2016-17 Budget estimate of $563 million to $604 million primarily as a result of the rising market.

Approved for circulation to the Select Committee on Estimates 2017-18

By the Minister for Planning and Land Management, Mick Gentleman

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

QUESTION ON NOTICE

Mr Alistair Coe MLA: To ask the Treasurer - 7 JUL 2017

Revenue Management, Budget Paper 3, pages 245, Output Class 6

In relation to : traffic infringement fines

1. Can the Minister provide {i) a list of the types of fines collated under 'Traffic infringement fines'; {ii) the total number of each type of fine collated under 'Traffic infringement fines'; and {iii) the total of amount of revenue generated for that type of fine; for: a. 2007-08; b. 2008-09; c. 2009-10; d. 2010-11; e. 2011-12; f. 2012-13; g. 2013-14; h. 2014-15; i. 2015-16; j. 2016-17 to date; and k. Expected in 2017-18.

Andrew Barr: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

Fixed Speed & Traffic Mobile Speed Red light Total Fines Camera Fines Camera Fines ($'000) ($'000) ($'000) ($'000) 2007-08 4,980 1,446 10,175 16,601 2008-09 5,342 1,431 14,249 21,023 2009-10 3,996 1,486 11,272 16,754 2010-11 6,677 1,698 9,970 18,345 2011-12 5,876 1,751 9,007 16,634 2012-13 4,419 2,293 9,715 16,427 2013-14 4,583 2,310 10,328 17,222 2014-15 6,318 2,448 10,397 19,163 2015-16 4,199 4,953 10,595 19,747 2016-17 {June 2017) 5,100 6,670 11,306 23,076 2017-18 {forecast) 5,406 7,070 15,301 27,778 Note: Numbers may not add up due to rounding

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Signature:~~ Date: 7. 7. ,,

Treasurer, Andrew Barr MLA *Estimates - QON No. E17- 089 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

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~CEii,.. ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE ~ ~<) DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS 2 9 JUN 2017 . ~ J.... ·~_ ACT LA i§' Mr Alistair Coe MLA: To ask the Treasurer ·717ri2E $:,u~l<

Ref: Veterans and Seniors, Budget Statement G, paged 12, 16, Output class 2.3

In relation to: ACT Seniors Card

1. What analysis and community engagement was completed prior to determining the eligibility age for the ACT Seniors Card would be extended?

2. How many ACT residents currently hold a seniors card?

Yvette Berry MLA {Acting Treasurer): The answer to the Member's question(s) is as follows:-

1. Following a review of the Concessions Program in 2015, the community was given the opportunity to have its say on the program by providing feedback on a public discussion paper. The option to increase the eligibility age for the ACT Seniors Card was canvassed in this discussion paper. This consultation ran from November 2015 to February 2016.

2. Council on the Ageing (COTA) ACT manages the ACT Seniors Card and Seniors Card Discount Directory on behalf of the ACT Government. COTA ACT figures show just over 68,000 ACT residents currently hold a Seniors Card.

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Signature:

By the Acting Treasurer, Yvette Berry MLA *Estimates - QON No. E17-90

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE CoUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS

Caroline Le Couteur MLA: To ask the Treasurer

Treasury - Output 4.2: Financial Management

In relation to the proposed changes to the Lease Variation Charge (paragraph 2, page 230, Budget Paper 3):

1) Which stakeholders were consulted on this change?

a) Specifically, were small developers, architects or community groups consulted on the potential impact of this change to the cost of infill development?

2) Were other changes to the LVC investigated {ie, per unit title calculations) in preparation for this budget?

a) If so, what other changes to the LVC, in detail, were considered?

3) What modelling was done to show impact on:

a) the number of houses, townhouses and apartments built in relevant infill areas;

b) the price of residential land in relevant areas; and

c) the price of houses, townhouses and apartments built in relevant areas?

4) What were the outcomes of the modelling?

a) Did the modelling indicate that this change would disincentivise small-scale infill development?

b) If so, on what grounds was the decision to implement this change made?

c) Were any other options explored that did not disincentivise small-scale infill development?

d) If so, what were these other options?

5) How will the proposed change operate? Andrew Barr MLA: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

1) Under codification, the schedule of values is released for implementation on 1 July each year.

a) Not applicable.

2) The government does not comment on budget deliberations.

3) A recent internal review of the lease variation charge examined the costs of development, including and excluding the lease variation charge, and the respective margins for developers under each scenario. It found the lease variation charge was unlikely to be sufficient enough to impact on the financial viability of a development.

The Government considered the likely number of developments that would be subject to the charge, based on past experience. In setting the codified charge the government considered the average LVC that would apply to developments under the change in valuation method.

4) Not applicable.

5) The new charge will take effect for relevant development applications submitted on or after 1July 2017.

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Signature: 4-~ Date: 7. 7. ,-,

Treasurer, Andrew Barr MLA

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR Pm

ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE

Michael Pettersson MLA: To ask the Minister for Workplace Safety and Industrial Relations

Workplace Safety and Industrial Relations, Budget Statements B, pp 47-48, Output Class 5

In relation to: The Getting Home Safely report 1. What has been the progress in implementing the recommendations of the Getting Horne Safely report? 2. What impact has the implementation of these recommendations had on safety in the ACT?

Mick Gentleman MLA: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

1. A report on the actions taken by Government and industry in response to the Getting Home Safely Report recommendations is being prepared under the direction of the tripartite ACT Work Safety Council and its expert advisory sub-committee on construction safety. That evaluation report has not yet been finalised.

The Getting Home Safely Report referred extensively to national construction safety data that is compiled and published by Safe Work Australia. Assessment of whether the injury reduction targets described in Getting Home Safely recommendations have been achieved requires the 2017 edition of the Safe Work Australia standardised data.

Safe Work Australia has advised that quality checking of the relevant data is underway and that it will be released in the near future. Once that has been received, the report will be finalised and a Ministerial Statement on the subject will be made in the Assembly.

2. Independent actuarial analysis of the Territory's workers' compensation scheme indicates that safety performance in the construction industry overall has improved since the Government agreed to the Getting Home Safely Report recommendations.

In 2012-13, which was the year the Getting Home Safely Report was commissioned, there were 540 lost time injury workers' compensation claims in the construction industry. Since this time the Government has worked closely with the safety regulator, industry and worker representatives to improve the industry's safety culture.

As the chart below indicates, this effort has corresponded with a significant reduction in injury rates, with the frequency of injury reducing by over 30 per cent. Lost time injury claims in the ACT Construction Industry.

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Although these results suggest progress is being made, recent cases of very serious injury are a timely reminder that we must all work together to continuously improve safety.

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Signature: Date: I 3 /7 /;?

By the Acting Minister for Workplace Safety and Industrial Relations, Mick Gentleman MLA

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE

Ms Elizabeth Lee MLA: To ask the Minister for Disability, Children and Youth

· Ref: Disability, Children and Youth, Budget Statement G, page number 12, Output Class 2 Strategy, Participation and Early Intervention, 2.4 Office for Disability

In relation to: Office for Disability

1. How many staff are employed in this Office? 2. What is their classification? 3. What is the funding allocation for this office and why does the media release vary from the Budget paper?

Ms Rachel Stephen-Smith MLA: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

1. The budget for the Office for Disability is eight ongoing staff. Currently there are 11 people working in the Office for Disability, two permanent staff and nine short term contract staff. Additional staff have been recruited on a short term contract basis to progress a number of projects. Recruitment is underway to fill vacancies permanently.

2. The classification levels for staff is as follows: • Director SES 1.3 - 4 JUL 2017 • Two x SOGA Senior Managers • Three X SOGC • Two xASO6

3. As stated in the ACT Budget 2017-18 Media Release, $2.2million over four years is the new funding allocated to the Office for Disability to deliver the overarching commitment to support the NDIS in the ACT.

The figure of $2.395million outlined on page 12 of 2017-18 Budget Statements G, refers to the total cost for the Office for Disability to deliver all project commitments for the 2017-18 period, which includes residual commitments and ongoing funding to the Office for Disability.

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Signature: Date: 7 \

By the Minister for Disability, Children and Youth, Rachel Stephen-Smith MLA *Estimates - QON No. E 17-093

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE

Ms Elizabeth Lee MLA: To ask the Minister for Disability, Children and Youth

Ref: Disability, Children and Youth, Budget Paper 3, page number 87

In relation to: Disability Access Grants

1. How was the amount of $200k over 4 years determined? 2. Where does this fit, vis-a-vis ILC funding? Is it intended to catch those not picked up through NDIS and the ILC grants? 3. How will it be delivered - ie will it be a discretionary fund or available via a grant application process? 4. Who will be eligible to receive the funds from this allocation?

Ms Rachel Stephen-Smith MLA: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

1. In response to identified community needs ACT Labor committed to establishing a $200,000 four-year access grants fund for community organisations. The Disability Access Grants deliver on this election commitment.

2. The Disability Access Grants are unrelated to the Information Linkages and Capacity Building (ILC) grants provided by the Commonwealth through the NDIS. The ILC grants fund work to provide information, linkages and capacity building for disability specialist organisations and providers to support mainstream access to disability based information in an environment of greater personal control by people with disability over their supports.

The Disability Access Grants will provide increased opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in mainstream community and volunteer organisation by providing grants to community organisations to fund training, increased awareness and infrastructure modifications.

3. The Grants will be delivered through an annual grant application process.

4. Grants will be targeted at Canberra based community organisations that are seeking to be more inclusive. Further eligibility criteria are yet to be finalised.

Approved for circulation to the Select Committee on Estimates 2017-18

Signature: Date: 6 (

By the Minister for Disability, Children and Youth, Rachel Stephen-Smith MLA *Estimates - QON No. E17-094

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL ML.A (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE ML.A, Ms LE CoUTEUR ML.A, MR PETTERSSON ML.A r,:,..,,,,,,,.,,..,..=,,,,.:=~.... c.CEI~""· ~'v <~. ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE - 6 JUL 10!7 , } o ;,"'/ ~4' ACT Li\ ,,ref·/ Ms Elizabeth Lee MLA: To ask the Minister for Disability, Children and Youth :11:r-.... ,,;',; / ' 1 EE ~,\J'• ,/ Ref: Disability, Children and Youth, Early Intervention Services Budget Statement G, page number 26, Output Class 2 Strategy, Participation and Early Intervention, 2.1 Early Intervention Services

In relation to: ACT Government Submission to the Productivity Commission Review of the financial sustainability of the NDIS 2017

1. A gap in the NDIS scope has meant that the ACT had to establish a Child Development Service with Therapy ACT funds for clinical diagnosis of children ($4.3million) and the Therapy Assistants program ($1.Smillion). Is this a sustainable model over the longer term or is it the hope that the Federal Government will alter its eligibility criteria to include clinical diagnosis of children?

2. What is the future for the employment of Therapy Assistants in the ACT disability /education sector?

3. What gaps in service delivery are likely as a consequence and what directorate will be responsible?

Ms Rachel Stephen-Smith MLA: The ;;mswer to the Member's question is as follows:-

1. In accordance with the NDIS guidelines, the ACT Government has retained responsibility for a range of mainstream services, including health services, education services, information provision, referral and assessment of children who are at risk of developmental delay. Prior to 2016, these mainstream services were provided across the Health, Education and Community Services Directorates for access by the broader community.

The aim of the ACT Child Development Service is to achieve streamlined access to allied health and medical assessment for children 0-6 years who are ACT residents and at risk of developmental delay. The service provides referral to appropriate services including the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) as well as information and supports for children not eligible for the NDIS. Depending on the assessed need, this may include time limited, episodic services and/or referral to mainstream services such as playgroups or parenting programs for children at risk of developmental delay and their parents.

2. Therapy Assistants, also known as Allied Health Assistants (Cert IV Allied Health Assistant), are employed across the sector.

Some non-government organisations and private providers who provide disability supports for clients with an NDIS package employ Allied Health Assistants. The ACT Child Development Service within the Community Service Directorate funds two positions for Allied Health Assistants who work alongside early childhood teachers in targeted playgroups. The Allied Health Assistants also work with allied health professionals to support group programs for children where there are concerns regarding their development.

Therapy Assistants work as part of the Education Directorate's Network Student Engagement Teams and work alongside specialist teachers and allied health professionals in ACT schools. Currently five Allied Health Assistants work with teams under the supervision of allied health professionals. Therapy Assistants will continue to be employed within these teams with ongoing funding for these positions established in the Education Directorate's budget.

Allied Health Assistants are also employed by the Health Directorate.

3. The Community Services Directorate, through the Office for Disability, is working closely with partners in Health and Education Directorates as well as the National Disability Insurance Agency (NOIA} to monitor the occurrence of service gaps and will continue to work across government to identify the appropriate service response.

Approved for circulation to the Select Committee on Estimates 2017-18

Signature: Date: \ \

By the Minister for Disability, Children and Youth, Rachel Stephen-Smith MLA

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE

MS LEE: To ask the Minister for Regulatory Services

Ref: Budget paper no. 3, page number 164

In relation to: Mobility Parking Permits

1. When will the increased penalties for the misuse of a mobility permit announced in the budget apply, and by how much will they increase? 2. How will misuse of mobility permits be policed? 3. Will it include the use of demerit points? 4. How will the government monitor this concession to tighten compliance? 5. When will the review indicated in the budget be started? 6. What directorate will undertake the review? 7. How many mobility permits are currently in use?

MR RAMSAY: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

1. The increased penalty for the offence in Australian Road Rule 203 of stopping in a parking area for people with disabilities will increase to $600 from $241. The increase is expected to take effect on 1 September 2017. 2. Access Canberra parking inspectors will be proactive with patrolling disabled bays and the use of the mobility permits, and will check all permits to ensure they meet legislative requirements. 3. The Justice and Community Safety Directorate is investigating further opportunities to strengthen offences relating to the mobility permit scheme, including the imposition of demerit points, but no decision has been made at this time. 4. Access Canberra will monitor the number of infringements issued through the process as identified in the response to question 2 and will provide the data to the policy directorate to ensure the policy is meeting its objectives. 5. The review will begin within the 2017-18 financial year. 6. The Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate will lead the review, with oversight provided from the cross-directorate Parking Working Group. 7. There are currently 22,706 mobility permits on issue.

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Signature: Date:

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE

Ms Elizabeth Lee MLA: To ask the Minister for Disability, Children and Youth

Ref: Office of the Senior Practitioner, Budget Paper 3, page number 89 -$1.821 million over 4 years

In relation to: Office of the Senior Practitioner

1. What was the impetus for this program? 2. What Directorate will undertake the work?

Ms Rachel Stephen-Smith MLA: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

1. In 2014 the ACT Government committed to the National Framework for the Reduction and Elimination of Restrictive Practices in the Disability Service Sector (Restrictive Practices Framework). Under this framework all jurisdictions agreed that by 2018 disability service providers funded by the NOIA should implement core strategies to reduce the use of restrictive practices. The commitment to reduce the use of restrictive practices is also a key element of the NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Framework. This includes a role for a jurisdictional based Senior Practitioner. The NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Framework was agreed by all jurisdictions at the COAG meeting of 9 December 2016.

2. Restrictive Practices Regulation Initiative in the 2016-17 Budget included $145,000 for consultation on community and provider expectations regarding regulation of the use of restrictive practices.

The Office of Senior Practitioner will be established within the Community Services Directorate {CSD) as part of the Quality, Complaints and Regulation Branch of CSD. This Branch is independent of policy or funding areas of CSD.

Approved for circulation to the Select Committee on Estimates 2017-18

Signature: Date: S" 17 ) \7

By the Minister for Disability, Children and Youth, Rachel Stephen-Smith MLA *Estimates - QON No. E17-97 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE

Ms Elizabeth Lee: To ask the Minister for Economic Development

In relation to: Output Class 2.3: Community Participation, Budget Paper G, page 12

1. How many disability support groups previously funded under the Directorate pay rental to the ACT Government for premises they occupy and who are they?

2. What is the value and terms of each rental agreement?

3. Where are the premises located in each instance?

MR BARR: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

1. Of the eight disability support groups funded by CSD for the 2017-18 financial period, three pay rent to the ACT Government. These support groups are: • Hartley Lifecare Incorporated; • Koomarri; and • The Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church for the Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn as Trustee for Marymead Child and Family Centre.

2. The details around the value and terms of the rental agreements cannot be disclosed as this information is commercial-in-confidence. However, these tenants qualified as community organisations and subsequently pay community rental rates. The community organisation not for profit rate is $139.71 per square metre per annum (excluding GST) in a multi-tenanted arrangement.

3. The locations of the tenancies: • Hartley Lifecare Incorporated - Griffin Centre, Canberra CBD. • Koomarri - Broadsmith Street Depot, Scullin and Paterson Street Depot, Ainslie. • Marymead Child and Family Centre- Ricky Stuart House, Chifley.

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By the Minister for Economic Development, Andrew Barr MLA List of Disability Services Providers (NGOs) funded by DACT from 2014/15 to 2017 /18 (Please note that only few of them funded in 2017-18)

ABLE AUSTRALIA SERVICES ACT DEAFNESS RESOURCE CENTRE INC ADVOCACT FOR INCLUSION INCORPORATED ANGLICARE NSW SOUTH NSW WEST AND ACT AUTISM ASPERGER ACT INCORPORATED BELCONNEN COMMUNITY SERVICES CANBERRA BLIND SOCIETY INCORPORATED CANBERRA DEAF CHILDREN$ ASSOCIATION CANBERRA QUEANBEYAN ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER SUPPORT GROUP CAPITAL COMMUNITY HOUSING INCORPORATED CARE PLUS SERVICES PTY LTD CARE4ALL CARERS ACT LTD CARING APPROACH PTY LTD CIRCLES OF LIFE DISABILITY SUPPORT SOLUTIONS PTY LTD

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS ASSOCIATION INC (LEAD) DUO SERVICES AUSTRALIA LTD EPILEPSY ASSOC ACT INC EVERYMAN AUSTRALIA INC (CANBERRA MENS CENTRE INCORPORATED) FOCUS ACT INC FRIENDS OF THE BRAIN INJURED CHILDREN ACT INCORPORATED

HOUSE WITH NO STEPS ILLAWARRA DISABILITY TRUST TRADING AS THE DISABILITY TRUST INALA

LIFE WITHOUT BARRIERS LIVING MY WAY BROKERS (ALLOWANCE INCORPORATED) MD & DR MATHEWS TRADING AS RAND RHOME RESPITE SERVICES MERCT HEALTH & AGED CARE INC MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS LIMITED NATIONAL DISABILITY SERVICES LIMITED NORTHSIDE COMMUNITY SERVICE LIMITED PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ACT PRINT HANDICAPPED RADIO OF ACT INCORPORATED QUEST EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS PTY LTD RIDING FOR THE DISABLED OF THE ACT INCORPORATED ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH FOR THE ARCHDIOCESE OF CANBERRA AND GOULBURN AS TRUSTEES FOR CATHOLICCARE SELF HELP ORGANISATIONS UNITED TOGETHER INC SEXUAL HEALTH AND FAMILY PLANNING ACT INCORPORATED SHARING PLACES SUNNYFIELD DISABILITY SERVICES TECHNICAL AID TO THE DISABLED (ACT) INCORPORATED THE DEAF SOCIETY OF NSW THE NORTHCOTT SOCIETY TRADING AS NORTHCOTT DISABILITY SERVICES THE TRUSTEE FOR NELSON FAMILY TRUST TRADING AS JUST BETTER CARE CAN BERRA TRUSTEES OF.THE AOMl\l't CATHOLICriHURCH FOR1Hf~~t8l)IOCESI! ofqi1'18ijRA&holi~B'it~fAS'l'RU~j:EE~()~ MM,iMitA6CHILDA@FAMILY Cl!,NtRE UNITINGCARE NSW.ACT TRADING AS UNITINGCRE DISABILITY

VOLUNTEERING AND CONTACT ACT INCORPORATED (CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU ACT INCORPORATED) WODEN COMMUNITY SERVICE INCORPORATED WOMEN'S CENTRE FOR HEALTH MATTERS *Estimates - QON No. E17-098

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL ML.A (CHAIR), Ms CODY ML.A (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE ML.A, Ms LE COUTEUR ML.A, MR PETTERSSON ML.A

ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE

Ms Elizabeth Lee MLA: To ask the Minister for Disability, Children and Youth CE! ah. Ref: Disability Justice Strategy, Budget Paper 3, page number 88 v<, (._ In relation to: Disability Justice Strategy - 6 JUL 2017 a. What was the impetus to develop this strategy? b. What evidence led to this strategy being funded? c. Who/what directorate will undertake the work? d. How was the amount of funding determined? e. What types of initiatives/activities will be covered under this allocation? f. How will the strategy be put into action? g. How will its success be measured? h. Once a strategy is developed, what are the next steps and from what Directorate will funding be sourced and under what Directorate will future programs be managed?

Ms Rachel Stephen-Smith MLA: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

a. The development of the Disability Justice Strategy (the Strategy) is part of the ACT Government's ongoing commitment to the National Disability Strategy, specifically Priority 2: Rights Protection, Justice and Legislation.

The development of the Strategy also supports the ACT Government's commitment to create an inclusive and accessible community for all Canberra, and was an ACT Labor election commitment.

b. The development of the Strategy is supported by the findings of the 2014 Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) report Equal Justice: Towards Disability Justice Strategies. The key finding of the report was that systemic and structural barriers exist, which significantly reduce the ability of people with disabilities to exercise their legal rights and access the criminal and civil justice systems. The AHRC recommended that all states and territories develop a Disability Justice Strategy to address these barriers.

The development of the Strategy is further supported by the outcomes of the 2017 Second Stage Report for the Justice Reform Strategy, which recommended that careful consideration be given to how best to build on the work already underway and create a whole of government approach to addressing disability justice issues. c. Development of the Strategy will be undertaken jointly by the Community Services Directorate (CSD) through the Office for Disability and the Justice and Community Safety Directorate (JACS).

d. Funding is for a full time SOG C position and correlating administrative costs.

e. This allocation will be directed towards scoping the strategy, undertaking consultation and identifying key areas for action.

f. The Strategy development process is just commencing. While it will build on work undertaken in the last term of government, it is too early to specify how it will be implemented.

g. It is premature to specify how success will be measured, but it is envisaged that the strategy will include outcome measures and/or targets.

h. An implementation plan will be developed as part of the strategy. It is too early to provide details at this stage; it would be premature to outline next steps when consultation and design of a Disability Justice Strategy is part of this process. Decisions regarding funding will be made as the Strategy evolves, in consultation with stakeholders. Both JACS and CSD will continue to be involved in the implementation of the Strategy.

Approved for circulation to the Select Committee on Estimates 2017-18

Signature: Date: ~

By the Minister for Disability, Children and Youth, Rachel Stephen-Smith MLA

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

ANSWER TO QUESTION TAKEN ON NOTICE DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS

Asked by MR WALL on Wednesday, 21 June 2017: MR JONES took on notice the following question:

[Ref: Hansard Transcript Wednesday, 21 June 2017, page 38]

In relation to:

THE CHAIR: Are you able to provide, Mr Jones, a list of who the improvement notices were issued to, the entities and likewise, the prohibition notices?

MS STEPHEN-SMITH: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:- ln 2016-17, as at 20 June, Access Canberra (WorkSafe ACT) issued 128 Improvement Notices and 54 Prohibition Notices under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (the Act).

The entities who received a notice are provided at Attachment A.

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Signature: Date:

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2 9 JUN 2017 Attachment A- Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking {PCBU) issued an improvement or prohibition notice.

lm~rovement PCBU notice Prohibition notice AGH Demolitions and Asbestos Removal Pty Ltd 4 Dale and Hitchcock 1 D Group Civil Pty Ltd 1 1 Antos Constructions 1 1 Strika Homes Pty Ltd 1 PBS Building (ACT) Pty Ltd 1 Geocon Constructors Pty Ltd 1 Chase building Group (Canberra} Pty Ltd 8 Capital complete Construction 1 1 RAR cranes 3 3 Burgmann Anglican School 1 Ram Constructions 1 Rovera Constructions 2 1 FM Projects Australia Pty Ltd 2 Banyan Constructions 3 Be!connen Concrete 1 Mashera Pty Ltd 1 Action Tyres Pty Ltd 2 Pelle Homes Pty Ltd 1 Brookfield Multiplex Pty Ltd 1 Knight Frank Australia Pty Ltd 1 Russell Vance 1 Bill Martin Scrap Metal 1 Bayden Pty Ltd 1 ARF Constructions Pty Ltd 1 Lowndes Health Solutions 2 Auswest Timbers (ACT) Pty Ltd 1 Jay Wilton 1 Concrete Structures Group Pty Ltd 1 1 AW Edwards Pty Ltd 1 Art Constructions ACT Pty Ltd 2 Nikias Diamond Property Developments Pty Ltd 1 Kerwin Constructions Pty Ltd 1 Rising Wood Pty Ltd 4 Coates Hire Operations Pty Ltd 1 JNA Holdings Pty Ltd 1 Bendall's Transport Pty Ltd li I & A Homes Pty Ltd 1 Total Projects Constructions Pty Ltd 1 Holmcon Industrial Constructions Pty Ltd 1 Page 2 of 4 Total Projects Constructions Pty Ltd 1 Holmcon Industrial Constructions Pty Ltd 1 Papas Painting Contractors 2 1 Empire Global 2 Hoods Carpet Court 1 Emmadale Projects 1 IC Formwork Services Pty Ltd 1 2 Project Coordination (Australia) Pty Ltd 1 Corrib Form Pty Ltd 1 Platinum Constructions 2 1 Capcon Scaffolding 1 Dana Pordel 1 SJ & JJ Thackeray Roofing 1 Kamplete Pty Ltd 3 Core Building Group 2 2 KGB Coating 2 Capital Metro Light Rail 1 Victory Homes 1 Tranquility Homes Canberra Pty Ltd 2 lkan Design Homes 2 JTS Building Group 3 Aikam Homes Pty Ltd 3 Fine Finish Projects 3 Kotari Constructions 1 Dream Design Constructions 3 Elevated Construction 4 Link Constructions (ACT) Pty Ltd 2 Sarg (Canberra) Pty Ltd 2 Coast to Coast 1 BMD Constructions Pty Ltd 1 Korinth Holdings 3 Gold Leaf Tree Services 1 Manuka Oval 1 Paul and Leanne Davis 1 Ruiz Constructions 10 1 HH & HD Pty Ltd 2 Morris Property Group Pty Ltd 1 Lupo Concrete Pumping 1 Flexible Australia 1 IPHO Restaurant 2 Red Door Canberra 6 Chol< Dee Massage 3 Gina's Place 3 ACT Government Education Directorate 1

Page 3 of 4 Thoroughbred Park 1 HZD Developments Pty Ltd 1 Turbo Construction 1 Golden Earth Solutions 1 2 Brownstar Pty Ltd 2 Nabil Nikro 1 j Canberra Drilling Rigs Pty Ltd 1 Glass Tech Australia Pty Ltd 1 1 Acrux Building Solutions Pty Ltd 1 Tuan Nguyen 3 Brucie Pty Ltd 1 IQON Pty Ltd 1 RMA 1 Totals 128 54

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2017-18 MR WALL MLA (CHAIR), Ms CODY MLA (DEPUTY CHAIR), MR COE MLA, Ms LE COUTEUR MLA, MR PETTERSSON MLA

QUESTION ON NOTICE

Caroline Le Couteur MLA: To ask the Minister for Urban Renewal

CMTEDD- Output Class 1.1: Government Policy & Reform

In relation to the August 2016 announcement of a "strata regulation pilot program to support better mixed-use development in Canberra":

1) Has the trial commenced?

2) What will the trial include?

3) What progress has been made to date?

4) What consultation has been conducted with stakeholders to date?

5) What is the time line forward from this point?

MICK GENTLEMAN MLA: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

(1 to 3) The ACT Government has decided not to proceed with the strata regulation pilot program. This is because substantial.practical issues were raised during consultation with stakeholders around creating different rights and responsibilities across different properties.

(4) The Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate established four reference groups with representatives from a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including developers, the legal profession, unit owners and other ACT Government directorates. Meetings were held with these reference groups to discuss the design and implementation of the pilot program in October and December 2016.

Several meetings with stakeholders were also held in April 2017, and further meetings with all four reference groups are scheduled in the week commencing 3 July 2017. (5) Subject to ongoing consultation with stakeholders during 2017, the ACT Government is anticipating that legislation will be introduced in the Legislative Assembly in 2018.

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Signature:~

By the Minister for Urban Renewal, Mick Gentleman MLA

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