Hon David Crisafulli l\t1P Minister for Local Government, Con1munity Recovery and Resilience ·------·········--··-··-·------·- - - --· ··-----
level 18 Mincra, House: 41 George Street PO Box 15031 City East 9 January 2014 Queensland t1002 Australia Telephone +61 7 3234 1870 facsimile 161; 3012 8901 Email [email protected] Website www.cHgcrr.qld . gov.~ u
Hon Campbell Newman MP Premier Executive Building Level 15 100 George Street BRISBANE QLD 4000
/~t Dea~er ~ I am writing to seek leave for the period Tuesday 8 April up to and including Thursday 17 Apri12014. As Cabinet is meeting on Monday 14 April, I also seek leave from Cabinet at this time.
This request is for annual leave to enable me Sch. 4(3)(3) Sch. 4(3)(3)
I nominate the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice to act as Minister for Local Government, Community Recovery and Resilience during the stated period, should the leave be approved.
Thank you for your consideration of this request. I look forward to your advice in due course.
Yours sincerely
David Crisafulli Minister for Local Government Community Recovery and Resilience
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RTI Document No. 1 Premier of Queensland
Executive Building 100 George Street Brisbane PO Box 15185 City East Queensland 4002 Australia Telephone +617 32244500 Facsimile +61 7 3221 3631 Email [email protected] Website www.thepremier.qld.gov.au
The Hon. David Crisafulli MP Minister for Local Govemmcnt Conummity Recovery and Resilience Level 18. Mineral House 41 George Street BRISBANE QLD 4000 Dear~~ 0~~c)., Thank you !'Or your letter of 9 Junuary 2014 requesting approval tor leave from 8 to 17 April 20 14 inclusive.
I provide approval for thi s leave and I note lhat 1hc Hon Jarrod Bleijie MP, Attorney-General and t-.tfinister for Justice will acl as Mjnister for Local Governrnmt Conununity Recovery and Resilience during this period.
My oftice will advise the Cabinet Secretary, State A.ffairs, Ministerial Servict:s and Lhe Hon Ja.lTod Bleijie MP's office of these acting anangement:s.
! ' you require any clarification please t.:ontact Kate Winter in my oftice on (07) 3719 7012.
Yours sincerely
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DLGCRR - RTI Release -;-·;---;-;-' ' ~ J ,,,,;,_. .. , ''·-: =-.~. ..., !.f'·· . - ~' i::: ·-.-.:' (~, 1 tl f.ii,R 1W \ ··:-:- Prernier of Queensland \ Ic.· .._'/ , ·:-,..""!·. I ------·'·~- - - ~~- ~ ( '.~ ~ .. --. ("· ~ For reply pkasc quot.:: CS:,\ff< - TF'J.I,./071 - DOC:I4:300JI ...... _ ___ _:_~.,.·--- c):e Dear Minister 1 write to remind you again of the need for the security of Cabinet inrormation and document management processes. As you know, al.l Cabinet documents, including in particular decisions, submissions and their allachmcnts and drafts of these documents, arc strictly confidential. Matters discussed by Cabinet can have significant implicatim1s for tbc State, business and individuals. and the umtuthorised disclosure of these matters ~:an be damaging to the public interest and/or detrimental to the companies and individuals affected by Cabinet decisions. Unlawful disclosure of C:1binet-in-Confidence information may constitute an offence under the CriminaL Code, and Public Secfor Ethics Act 1994 and constitute official misconduct under the Crime and J;ffsconduct Act 2001. Offence provisions relating to unlawful disclosure of infomlation relftte to both electronic and hardcopy forms or documentation. Ministers and chief executive officers arc accountable for Cabinet-in-Conl1dence information held within their respective portf'olios/depmimcnts. A.ccordingly, I am requesti ng that ali ministers ensme that measmes are in place to protect the security and confidentiality of Cabinet-related information within their portfolios. In particular, please ensure that your staff are aware of the following: • ~'hen not being viewed, hardcopy Cabinet material is to be stored in a secure area (not left on work desks). • Cabinet documents arc not disclosed to organisations that are external to the government, such us govenunent-owned corporations or non-government organisations. When consulting wW1 an external organisation on material to be subtnitted to Cabinet, Lbe relevant text should be removed from the document as standalone text and any reference to Cabinet or C'BRC consideration removed. • lf distributing Cabinet related material within Government fo r consultation pmposes. ensure that 'Cabinct-in-Conti.dencc' is in the subject line or in the message box, that appropriate security measures are taken (for example. password protection), and that DLtheG documentsC beR identifiedR as 'consultation- R Tdrafts·.I Release RTI Document No. 5 Please also ensure that all staff in your office are familim· with the procedures for managing Cabinet information, as outlined in section 4.14 of the Queensland Cabinet Handbook, which can be viewed online at W1il'w.cabinet.qld.gov.au. To assist you in this process, please find enclosed a quick reference guide to handling Cabinet documents. As you know, Cabinet Legislation and Liaison Officer (CLLO) units are established in each department, and they are responsible for the secme management, storage, circulation and access to Cabinet and Cabinet related documents. I encourage you to work closely with your Director-General and CLLO when dealing witl1 Cabinet material. !11r Jon Grayson, Director-General of the Depat1ment of the Premier and Cabinet is writing to all directors-general to enforce il1is message across Queensland government departments. Thank you for your assistance. *Em:! DLGCRR - RTI Release RTI Document No. 6 SECURtTY AND MANAGEMENT OF CABINET INFORMAT10N The Queensland Cabinet Handbook provides a definition of Cabinet documents {section 1.7) and further details about the security and management arrangements for Cabinet information (section 4.14). The following provides an overview of these requirements. Please refer to the Queensland Cabinet Handbook at www.cabinet.qld.gov.au for further info rmation. What are Cabinet Documents? - refer to section 1.7, Queensland Cabinet Handbook - Submissions, briefs, decisions Attachments to submissions created for the purpose of submission to Cabinet legislative proposals, Bills etc All correspondence and other material relating to Cabinet matters Rough drafts, copies or extracts of the above Why is there secu rity of Cabinet information?- refer to section 4.14, Queensland Cabinet Handbook Cabinet submissions and decisions are confidential Matters discussed by Cabinet can have significant implications for t he State, business and individuals - The un authorised disclosure of these matters can be damaging to the public interest and/or detrimental to the companies and individuals affected by Cabinet decisions. Unlawful disclosure of Cabinet-in-Confidence information may constitute an offence under the Criminal Code, Public Sector Ethics Act 1994 and constitute official misconduct under the Crime and Misconduct Act 2001 How to handle Cabinet information - refer to section 4.14.1-7, Queensland Cabinet Handbook Cabinet information maintained in electronic or hardcopy form, must be subj ect to the same security consciousness as any documents actually considered by Cabinet or generated as a result of Cabinet's de liberations TRIM Cabinet Information System (TCIS) copies of Cabinet Submissions - Each individual who has access to TCIS is allocated a unique number Printed TCIS documents are bar-coded and tracked and there fore need to be returned to Cabinet Secretariat, DPC ~ " -··· ',:,.,, ''"'b .,.,,,}!:' "'~;, ,,J: .. • \iii DO's DON'Ts ---- ·;,, • Put away any hardcopy Cabinet material you • Leave any hardcopy Cabinet material lying are working on in a secured area around your desk at the end of the work day • When distributing Cabinet related material for • Distribute Cabinet documents to organ isations consultation within Government, ensure that external to t he Government. When consulting 'Cabinet-in-Con fidence' is in t he subject line or with external organisat ions, such as GOCs or in the message box; that appropriate security NGOs, on material to be submitted to Cabinet, measures are taken (e.g. password protection); the relevant text should be removed from the and that the documents be iden tified as document as standalone text and any reference 'consultation drafts' to Cabinet or CBRC co nsideration removed • Return all TCIS bar-coded documents to t he • File or shred TCIS bar-coded Cabinet documents departmental Cabinet Legislation and liaison Officer for return Cabinet Secretariat, DPC ------~---- • Take any Cabinet decisions or submissions to DLGCRR - RmeetingsTI that R includee externalle stakeholdersas e RTI Document No. 7 _,',. \.~· ..., J • ! //~ ,." .-: .... Premier of Queensland ' · /· ~··- :;/ ------·-· - ______'_·: "".. : --- "~. ·~j~_ 'i ·;-- · [xecutivt:> Building For reply please quote; ACS'J•:S'OJ - 'f'F! J4/4110 - DOC114/327 16 100 ueorg~ Street [;risbane PO Box 1518S City East Queen&!and 4002 r\usttalia 0 2 APR Z011, Telephone +61 7 37t9 7000 Far.sirrtilc •61 7 vz1 1809 The Honourable David Crisafulli MP Email ThePr(•m i e r@pr~>miNs.qld.gov. o u Website www.thP.premier.qld.gov.au Minister ror Local Government, Comnnmity Recovery and Resilience PO Box 15031 CfTY EAST QLD 4002 Dear Minister Sch. 3(2)(1)(b) The revised remuneration procedmes offer a simpler and more consistent approach to determining the remuneration for government bodies. The policy removes the need for exclusions and applies to all government bodies, including goYernmcnt-owncd corporations (GOCs), government-owned businesses, companies, boards, councils, trusts, tribunals, panels and committees. The r~::mun eration matrix provides new remuneration categories which take in to accow1t a body,s fW1ction s and, where applicable, the business profile of the public sector entity they manage and the associated levels of independence, risk and complexity. ·n1e new remuneration scheme commenced from the date of Cabinet approval for new government bodies, and is to be applied to existing bodies as each appointment expires or when remuneration matters are progressed to Cabinet. The ex isting remuneration and conditions for cmrent appointees in your portfolio remain tmchanged until their term expires, or if you consider it is appropriate to vary their remuneration and seek Cabinet endorsement of 11ew fees. · Shareholding ministers are required to comply with the revised remuneration procedures when considering GOC chair and director remuneration. The remuneration procedures' domestic travel and motor vehicl e allowances do not apply to GOCs, as the entitlement for chairs and directors to be reimbursed for reasonable out·of-pockel expenses applies. The co nditions for Lhe appointment of public sector employees to government bodies have not changed. Public sector employees may continue to be nominated ror appoi ntment, however, they are not to be paid daily fees or annual fees except where thj s is approved by government. The employee's chief executive is to certify thnt the appointmen1 is not connected in any way to their employment, and that their government body work will occur outside of hours of work or whi lc on unpaid leave. DLGCRR - RTI Release RTI Document No. 8 All remuneration for government bodies is to be endorsed by Cabinet. The remuneration assessment form is to be supplied to my department 28 days befoTe you lodge an advance submission. My expectation is that remuneration assessments must include a clear rationale and supporting information to justify the proposed rates. The remuneration assessment form, reviewed by my department, is to be attached to the significant appointment submission. The Cabinet Handbook will be updated to reflect the changed requirements and the revised remuneration procedures have been published on my department's GovNct website http://premiers.govnct.qld.gov.au and by clicking on (I) 'Policies & Procedures'. (2) 'Queensland Government Bodies', and then (3) 'Qucenslm1d Cabinet Handbook'. In most cases, the fee ranges in the remuneration matrix align with remuneration currently paid to chairs and members of Government bodies. The new fees are not intended to increase government body expenditure and ministers may continue to recornrnend paying fees lower than the assessable rate or elect to not pay fees. The general principle of not remunerating advisory bodies also remains. Appointees to bodies who do not receive fees vvill also continue to receive reimbursement for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses. iVly officers are delivering infonnation sessions about the revised rennmeration procedures and are assisting your department with the preparation of remuneration assessments for government bodies in your portfolio. Should you require any further information, you can contact Mr Tim Herbert, General Manager, Government Services, DPC by email at [email protected] or on telephone (07) 3003 9279. Thank you for your attention to this matter. / Yours sincerely ( __ CAMPBELL NEWMAN DLGCRR - RTI Release RTI Document No. 9 Hon David Crisafulli MP Minister for Local Government, Queensland r: o; •"mel>t Commun1 •t y Recovery an d Res 1·1 1·ence Le vel 18 Min era I House 41 George Stree t PO Box 15031 Cily East 10 March 2014 Que~nsland 4002 Australia Telephone +61 7 3234 1870 Facsimile +61 7 3012 8901 Email lo c~l [email protected]. au Website •:rt~w. dlgcrr.q l d.gov.au Hen Campbell Newman MP Premier of Queensland Level 15, Executive Building BRISBANE QLD 4000 1 oL / ' v r{.t l Dear 7c., ,ier \....-...... \-"uW, I write in relation to staffing within my Ministerial office. Mr Matthew Jackson has been working as an Assistant Advisor at a Sch. 4(3)(3) in my office on a temporary basis. I propose extending Mr Jackson's probationary period for three months. At the conclusion of this period, I will write to you again in relation to Mr Jackson's appointm ent. As always I am available at your convenience for any concerns you may have. Yours sincerely David Crisafulli Minister for Local Government, Community Recovery and Resilience DLGCRR - RTI Release RTI Document No. 10 Hon David Crisafulli MP Minister for Local Government, Community Recovery and Resilience -- --·-···-· ·-·········------·----·------·--·------ Level 18 Mineral House 41 George Street PO Box 15031 City East Queensland 4002 Australia Telephone 1-61 7 3234 1870 Fc( Simile +61 7 3012 8901 Email [email protected] Website www.dtgcrr.qld.gov.au Hon Campbell Newman Premier of Queensland Brisbane OLD 4000 Dear Premier I wrtte in relation to staffing within my Ministerial office. Mr Andrew Longmire has been working as an Assistant Media Advisor in my office since 10 May 201 2. Sch. 4(4)(6) The role of Senior Media Advisor has become vacant due to an inter-office transfer. i recomn1end that Mr Longmire be appointed to this position with a starting date of 14 April 2014. l request that Mr Longmire be employed at the level of Sch. 4(3)(3) As a!ways, I am available at your convenience for any questions you may have. Yours sincerely David Crisafulli DMinisterL forG LocalC GovRernmRent - RTI Release RTI Document No. 11 t'>l Premier of Queensland Cxecutive Building I't>r reply pkasc quote. EP!RL - TF!l4/i327 DOC/14'56/48 100 George Street Brisbane Your reference. MfJ."'i'/4!3i6 PO Rox 15185 City East Queensland 4002 Au~tralia Telephone +61 7 3719 7000 fll tsimlle +6 1 7 322118o9 2 3 APR 2014 Email ThePrernit:[email protected] Website www.thepremier.qld.gov.au The Honourable David Crisafulli MP Minister for Local Government, Community Recovery and Resilience PO Box 15031 CITY EAST QLD 4002 D~v/~ D0v_; ~J ' Thank you for your letter of 3 April 2014 seeking approval to publicly release the Queensland Strategy for Disa~ie r Resilience. Sch. 3(2)(1)(b) Sch. 3(2)(1)(b) . l therefore support the public release of the strategy. Thank you for consulting me on this matter. Yours sincerely - CAMPBELL NE\VMAN DLGCRR - RTI Release RTI Document No. 12 Premier of Queensland Executive Building For reply plcnsc quote; GCP!JIJ -· TF/148869 - DOCI/4/66325 100 George Street Brisbane PO Box 15185 City East Z01~ Queensland 4002 Australia 1fi MAY Telephone +61 7 3719 7000 Facsimile •6t 7 32211809 Email ThePremier@prem iers.q!d.gov.au The Honourable David Crisafulli MP Website WINW.thepremler.qld.gov.ao Minister for Local Government, Community Recovery and Resilience PO Box 15031 CITY EAST QLD 4002 Dearrr 00-,v ~ You would be aware that the 020 Cultural Program unit within my depatiment has been developing a package of commw1ity celebrations to take place in the lead up to the 020 Leaders' Summit this year. This is a once in a lifetime opporttmity lo celebrate our great state and beautiful city, to excite and engage with our community and showcase Brisbane on a global stage. It is planned that key cultural engagement activities will run from 24 October to 9 November 2014, and will incorporate many Brisbane city and suburban spaces and buildings. T am seeking your support of the 020 Cultural Program and, where possible, commitment to provide resources and promotional opportunities, as requested by the coordination unit. Should you have any enquiries about the 020 Cultural Program, please contact Mr Phil Kesby, Executive Director, G20 Cultural Program on telephone Sch. 4(3)(3) or by email at [email protected]. f look fonvaxd to yom support in delivering a cultural program that inspires the world and makes Brisbane proud. Yours s· - MPBELL NEWMAN DLGCRR - RTI Release RTI Document No. 13 l'~ .. :~~;.~ Premier of Queensland Executive Building For reply please quo:e: ECICG - TF/ 14/8448 - DOCIJ4/ 62065 100 George Street Brisbane PO Box 15 tBs City East Queensla nd 40 02 Australia 2 1 MAY Z01~. Telephone +61 7 3719 7000 Facsimile +61 7 3221 1809 The 1-Ionomable David Crisafulli MP Email ThePrernler@premiers. qld.gov.au Minister for Local Government, Website www.thepremier.qld.gov.au Community Recovery and Resilience PO Box 15031 ClTY EAST QLD 4002 Dcar~r Da.u:J , The Queensland Government wi11 again be pruiicipating in the Royal Queensland Show (the Ekka) from 8 to 17 August 2014, with departments able to showcase key initiatives tlu·ough informative, interactive and engaging displays. The Queensland Government precinct provides a centralised and exciting opp01tunity to promote our key government services and initiatives to the public. In 2014, the Queensland Govemment precinct will again be housed in the lower level of the Commerce Building. The theme for 2014 is 'Great State. Great Opportunity' with participating departments encomaged to profile improvements to services and share key successes from across government. Departments with front-line services or initiatives relevant to the E.kka's broad audience are encouraged to be involved. Departments are welcome to participate individually or as part of a central agency display coordinated by my department. Consistent with previous years, all participating departments will be required to contribute to costs related to the precinct lease, delivery of individual displays and interactive clements, security and cleaning. These costs will be advised when all displays have been finalised. For further information please contact Ms Cara Gurnett from with.in my department by email at [email protected] or on lekphone (07) 3003 9108. The Ekka provides a unique opportunity to actively engage with the community and I look forward to your support of the Queensland Government precinct in 2014. Yours sincerely DLPBELLGC NEWMANR R - RTI Release RTI Document No. 14 Premier of Queensland ------·------For reply please quote: CAl.S AC - TFII.f/2008 - DUC•ffl /5655 ET.t Dearrer 0a.AJ ~A I am writing to remind all ministers about the requirement'> of Executive Council Minutes (ECMs) and late ECMs, given the significant number of late ECMs that have been submitted to the Governor in Council over the last year. The (>ueensland E\ ecutive Cuundl Hondbook (the handbook) states that signed ECMs must be lodged with the Ex0eutive Council Secretariat by 1 pm each Monday, for consideration at the Executive Council meeting held on t11e Thursday of the following ·week. In accordance with the handbook, the lodgement of late ECMs should only take place in circumstances where genuine, unforeseen, urgent matters of slate arise. Only in such circumstances, should you seek my approval for an ECM to proceed as Jat.e to an Executive Council meeting. When seeking my approval for a late ECM, you must include the reasons for urgency. as well as the reason for the late lodgcm~nt ofthc ECM, in your request. 111e handbook also states it is preferable for a minister lodging a late ECM to attend the Executive Council meeting, where the respective minister will be expected to explain the reasons fo r the urgency to the Governor. Should you submit a late ECM, you \vill be requested by my olTice to altend the Executive Council meeting. Please ensure that your department plans matters for consideration by the Governor in CoUJ1cil in advance, to avoid the need fo r a late lodgement. Should your department require J\1rther information, Mr Leighton Craig, Director, Appointments and Constitutional Services wi thin my department, can be contacted on telephone (07) 3003 9229. /'hank you for your assistance wilh this matter. 1 Yours si cerely I I I I uDL~ ~ GC--.RR - RTI Release RTI Document No. 15 Page 16 redacted for the following reason: ------s. 73 (1) DLGCRR - RTI Release Page 17 redacted for the following reason: ------s. 73 (1) DLGCRR - RTI Release Premier of Queensland 1:1or reply please quote: EC.IDR - TFI/3/19348 - JJOC/131161256 Executive BuildinE too George Street Brisbane 0 3 FEB 1014 PO Box 15185 Ci ty East Queensland 4002 Australia Telephone +61 7 3719 7000 The Honourable David Crisafulli MP Facsimile +6t 7 3221 1809 Email [email protected] Minister for Local Govemment, Website www.thcpremier.qld.gov.au Community Recovery and Resilience PO Box 15031 CITY EAST QLD 4002 Dear Minister 2014 Queensland Greats Awards I am pleased to WlllOtmce that the 2014 Queensland Greats Awards are open for nomination. Since 2001, these prestigious awards have acknowledged and honoured outstanding individuals and institutions whose lifetime, or long-term, achievements have played a significant role in the history and development of Queensland. I encourage you to promote the awards and help recognise and honour remarkable Queensla.nders who are continuing to strengthen our cotru11mlities and inspire the next generation. Nominations close on I 4 March 2014, with recipients am1ounced at a ceremony held during Queensland Week, 31 May-8 June 2014. For more information about the awards, please contact Ms Danika Ryan, Project Coordinator, Events Coordination by email at [email protected]. I thank you for your support of thi s important program. Yoms sincerely DLGCRR - RTI Release RTI Document No. 18 Premier of Queensland ------·----··-·· ·•· ------ E~"wtiv Dear lvJ)..fuer 0t:v..J ~J.... , / Thank you for your letter of 17 December 201 3 about scheduling for Get Ready Week 2014. I apologise for the delay in responding. The dates you have proposed sound good. I'm happy for you to advise councils that the Get Ready Week wi ll be held from 13- 19 October 2014 and I look forward to being a part of this very important initiative. The events team in the Department of the Premier and Cabinet has been advised that I have approved your suggested dates so that this event can be included in the whole-of-Government events calendar. T look fonvard to hearing more about the detai ls of the event closer to the time. PBELL NEWMAN DLGCRR - RTI Release RTI Document No. 19 Hon David Cdsafulli MP Minister for Lo cal Government, Community Recovery and Resj li enee ------·--·-···--·-- ··· Level 18 Mmeral House 41 George Street Our ref: M BN 1311658 PO Box 15031 Ci ty East Queensland 4002 Australia Telephone +6t 7 3234 1870 F~csimih.' .. 61 1 3012 8901 - 8 JAN 2014 [email protected] ld.gov.;;u Website www.olgcrr.qld.gov.au The Honourable Campbell Newman MP Premier PO Box 15185 CITY EAST QLD 4002 p •.L Lt-\.~ obtU Dear / u,ier I I am-'writing with reference to the membership of the Queensland Reconstruction Authority Board. I have received correspondence from 1he Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, the Hon Warren Truss MP, asking to replace Ms Glenys Beauchamp with Mr Mike Mrdak as one of the Commonwealth representatives on the Queensland Reconstruction Authority's Board. Mr Mrdak is Secretary of the Commonwealth Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development. A copy of the Deputy Prime Minister's letter and curriculum vitae for Mr Mrdak is attached. Mr Mrdak wi II perform Board functions as part of his existing duties and will not be eligible to receive further remuneration for his membership of the Board. Appointments to the Queensland Reconstruction Authority Board are made in accordance with the Queensland Reconstruction Authority Act 2011, which requires that all appointments be approved by the Governor in Council. The membership of the Authority's Board of Management consists of7 people: • the chairperson Major General Richard Wilson (Ret) AO • two members nominated by the Australian Government - Ms Glenys Beauchamp, Secretary ofthe Department of Regional Development and Local Govenm1ent Mr Brad Orgill, Head of the Building the Education Revolution (BER) Implementation Taskforce • One member nominated by the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) Ms Lyn McLaughlin, former Mayor of Burdekin Shire Council DLGCRR - RTI Release RTI Document No. 20 • Three members with expertise or experience in engineering, planning or another field considered appropriate by the Minister Former Director-General Main Roads Mr Steve Golding Expert in local government planning and development matters Mr Jim McKnoulty Experienced town planner and Deputy President of the Townsville Chamber of Commerce Mr Stephen Motti. l am writing to advise you of my intention to seek Govemor in Council approval to appoint Mr Mike Mrdak as a member of the Queensland Reconstruction Authority Board up to and including 30 June 2014. The Department of the Premier and Cabinet's Executive Services unit has been consulted, and advises that subject to your approval this matter could be considered by Executive Council on 30 January 2014. Yours sincerely Minister for Local Government, Community Recovery and Resilience Encl (2) DLGCRR - RTI Release Page 2 of 2 RTI Document No. 21 0 The Hon Warren TJ~uss MP Deputy Prime Minister Miuister fo r In frastructure and Regional Development Leader of The Nationals 1. D DEC 2013 ~!e mber for Wide Bay ---··------Reference: 05427-2013 The Hon David Crisafulli MP Minister for Local Government, Community Recovery and Resilience PO Box 15031 CITY EAST QLD 4002 DearM~et I am writing concerning the operation of the National Partnership Agreement for Natural Disaster Reconstruction and Recovery (NPA), which the Commonwealth and Queensland governments have recently renegotiated. Among other arrangements, the NPA provides for two Commonwealth representatives on the board of the Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA). Since the QRA' s creation. the Commonwealth representatives have been Ms Glenys Beauchamp and Mr Brad Orgill. Ms Beauchamp recently resigned her membership of the QRA board as she has been appointed to lead the Department oflndustry. I am recommending the appointment of Mr Mike Mrdak, Secretary of the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development, to replace Ms Beauchamp. Mr Mrdak has wide-ranging experience in infrastructure, programme governance and accountability which makes him an ideal candidate for membership of the QRA board. I ask that you progress Mr Mrdak's appointment in time for the next QRA board meeting on Tuesday 17 December 2013. The NP A also provides for me to attend Queensland Disaster Management Committee of Cabinet meetings, to discuss current and emerging issues in the reconstruction programme with you and other relevant Queensland Ministers. I look forward to receiving the invitation for the next meeting and working with you to strengthen the working relationship between the Commonwealth and Queensland governments to undertake recovery and reconstruction efforts. Yours sincerely Sch. 4(4)(6) I WARREN TRUSS SuDite MGL 41, ParliameGntC House RR - RTI Release Phone: O:l 6277 '!c, ~w CANBERRA ACT 2600 Fax: 02 6273 4 163 RTI Document No. 22 Curriculum vitae for Mr Mike Mrdak MikeMrdak Secretary, Department oflnfrastructure and Regional Development Mike was appointed Secretary of the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government (as it was previously known) on 29 June 2009, taking responsibility for managing the Department's portfolio interests, supporting the Australian Government's infrastructure agenda, national transport reform initiatives in the road, rail, aviation and maritime sectors and commitment to people living in our regions. The Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development provides policy advice, programmes and regulation across a wide range of activities, including major infrastructure projects, road and rail, aviation and airports, transport security, maritime, vehicle safety standards and road safety. The Department also supports a strong and liveable Australia by focusing on regional development and enabling communities to achieve economic and social development. Mike is no stranger to the portfolio having begun his Australian Public Service career in 1988 as a Graduate with the then Department of Transport and Communications. He has held a number of senior positions across the portfolio and with the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. DLGCRR - RTI Release RTI Document No. 23