Legislative Assembly for the Australian Capital Territory

*Estimates - QON No. E18-001

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2018-2019 Mr Andrew Wall MLA (Chair), Ms Tara Cheyne MLA (Deputy Chair), Ms Caroline Le Couteur MLA, Ms Elizabeth Lee MLA, Ms Suzanne Orr MLA

QUESTION ON NOTICE

Mr Alistair Coe MLA: To ask the Minister for Economic Development

Ref: CMTEDD, 2018-19 Budget Paper 3, pages 88-90, 2018-19 Budget Statement B, pages 20-21, 33- 35, Output Class 3.1: Innovation, Trade and Investment

In relation to: Accountability Indicators - grants

1. Why has the Government cut support for individual innovation, in particular in relation to grants?

2. Why did the Government fail to meet the accountability indicator for "Innovation Connect (Icon) successful grant applications"?

3. Further to part 2, what was the value of: a. The grants administered; b. The allocation not spent in relation to this indicator.

4. Why did the Government fail to meet the number of 1'Trade Connect grants delivered"?

5. Further to part 4, what was the value of: a. The grants administered; b. The allocation not spent in relation to this indicator.

6. Why has the 2018-19 target for "Number of international trade and investment campaigns and delegations" only increased by one?

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

1. Questions 1 and 2 are answered together as they appear to relate to accountability indicator (e) Innovation Connect (Icon) successful grant applications (Outcome 12, against Target 15}.

The independent Innovation Connect Assessment Panel allocated funding to 12 applications which it considered to be best placed to use grant funding to accelerate commercialisation and company development outcomes from the 61 expressions of interest received. The program is competitive in design, i.e., it is not an entitlement based program. Panel assessments are made on which applications have the best potential return on investment consistent with the program guidelines.

ACT Government support for business innovation is comprehensive and in transition to an eco-system based model. For example, outside Innovation Connect the Government provides base funding of $1.25 million to the CBR Innovation Network which delivers individual innovation and entrepreneurship support through the GRIFFIN Accelerator, KILN Incubator, STIR (crowd voted grants for creative projects), Entry29 co-working space, Millhouse Social Enterprise, and Lean Startup Workshops. In 2017-18, approximately 650 small companies and emerging entrepreneurs participated in these program channels.

2. See above response to Question 1.

3. Parts below:

3a. $292,000 in grants to individual companies through Innovation Connect.

3b. The Innovation Connect indicator does not have a defined appropriation. However, the total value of grants provided within the year is managed to a ceiling internal budget allocation of $500,000.

4. The Trade Connect program was put on hold in the late 2017 as part of an internal review of the way support is provided for export development. Market development grants to individual companies were subsequently discontinued, with emphasis switched to supporting and preparing companies to participate in structured trade missions which provide a more supported and managed environment to assist companies. Partner organisations including the CBR Innovation Network, Screen Canberra and Canberra Business Chamber also deliver more individualised company-based support in the context of trade missions.

Further to this, the ACT Government provided $200,000 to the Canberra Business Chamber in 2017-18 to deliver the Capacity and Capability Growth Program for ACT Exporters, which included the provision of training and mentoring services for ACT exporters to facilitate market entry, provision of international trade networking events and seminars aligned to the priorities of the International Engagement Strategy. These services are aligned to participation in key markets and trade missions.

Sa. $7,289 (three Trade Connect grants were provided prior to the changes noted in 4.)

Sb. The Trade Connect indicator does not have a defined appropriation. However, the total value of grants provided in previous years was managed to a ceiling internal budget allocation of $200,000.

Page 2 of 3 6. This indicator has been achieving a year-end result of 3 since 2013-14. In the 2017-18 period a result of 4 was achieved, consistent with the Government's increased focus on international engagement, advice from the Commissioner for International Engagement, and a contingency for enjoined offshore mission activity with the Australian Government.

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*Estimates - QON No. E18- 00'2 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2018-2019 Mr Andrew Wall MLA (Chair), Ms Tara Cheyne MLA (Deputy Chair), Ms Caroline Le Couteur MLA, Ms Elizabeth Lee MLA, Ms Suzanne Orr MLA

QUESTION ON NOTICE

Mr Alistair Coe MLA: To ask the Minister for Economic Development

Ref: CMTEDD, 2018-19 Budget Paper 3, pages 88-90, 2018-19 Budget Statement B, pages 20-21, 33- 35, Output Class 3.1: Innovation, Trade and Investment

In relation to: Accountability Indicators - major project facilitation

1. What are the two "Major projects under facilitation management" indicated in new accountability indicator "Private sector investment facilitation"?

2. Further to part 1, are these the two projects from the unsolicited bids discontinued accountability indicator?

3. Is the "Major projects under facilitation management" accountability indicator linked to the Budget initiative More jobs for our growing city- Facilitating major projects? a. If yes, please advise: i. Why is there only funding allocated for 2018-19 and 2019-20, and not across the forward estimates; ii. What the $800,000 allocated to each of the next two financial years will be spent on.

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

1. The 2018/19 target reflects the existing base of work and timelines around a proposal by the University of New South Wales {UNSW} to expand its operations in the Territory with a new Campus in the City's East, and a proposal relating to the future use of Canberra Technology Park as a higher education and community precinct, including student accommodation. Other project facilitation work is also expected as projects evolve.

2. The Canberra Technology Park proposal has carried over from the discontinued accountability indicator for the 'Number of investment facilitation projects that required dedicated supported'.

3. The 'Major projects under facilitation management' accountability indicator is linked to the Budget initiative 'More Jobs for our growing city- Facilitating major projects' a. Noting that funding: i. has been provided for an initial period to focus on a small number of priority projects that require dedicated support. The ongoing need for this role will be evaluated and reviewed over the two year period; and ii. will be used for a combination of staff resourcing and the acquisition of specialist project based advice and consultancies as needed.

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2018-2019 Mr Andrew Wall MLA (Chair), Ms Tara Cheyne MLA (Deputy Chair), Ms Caroline Le Couteur MLA, Ms Elizabeth Lee MLA, Ms Suzanne Orr MLA

QUESTION ON NOTICE

Mr Alistair Coe MLA: To ask the Minister for Economic Development

Ref: CMTEDD, 2018-19 Budget Paper 3, pages 88-90, 2018-19 Budget Statement B, pages 20-21, 33- 35, Output Class 3.1: Innovation, Trade and Investment

In relation to: Accountability Indicators - Ongoing programs as accountability indicators

1. Will the Government only have to participate in ongoing programs to meet the new accountability indicators "Sector capability building"; "Support for innovation eco-system building"; and "Private sector investment facilitation"?

2. Why have the accountability indicators referenced in part 1 been implemented; and what are the specific actual results or outcomes that will be achieved?

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

1. No. See below for further explanation.

2. The accountability indicators referenced in Output 3.1 reflect the work to diversify the economy through targeted sector development, innovation eco-system building and private sector investment facilitation. Within each strategy there are a broad array of sublevel activities -for example, funded programs, influencing agendas, partnership activities with other players including Australian Government agencies, and work on broader economic enablers such as human capital and international engagement.

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2018-2019 Mr Andrew Wall MLA (Chair), Ms Tara Cheyne MLA (Deputy Chair), Ms Caroline Le Couteur MLA, Ms Elizabeth Lee MLA, Ms Suzanne Orr MLA

QUESTION ON NOTICE

Mr Alistair Coe MLA: To ask the Minister for Economic Development

Ref: CMTEDD, 2018-19 Budget Paper 3, pages 88-90, 2018-19 Budget Statement B, pages 20-21, 33- 35, Output Class 3.1: Innovation, Trade and Investment

In relation to: Accountability Indicators - programs

1. The Accountability Indicators for Output Class 3.1 have been changed in the 2018-19 Budget to reduce the overall total number targeted programs, why has the total number of programs offered or supported by Innovate Canberra been reduced from seven to one?

2. Further to part 1, how will this one program replace seven targeted programs, and what are the parameters for this program?

3. How does reducing targeted support encourage business and innovation in the ACT?

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

1. I refer the member to Table 32 Output Class 3.1 Accountability Indicators, pages 33-34 2018-19 Budget Statements B.

Deliver targeted programs to support innovative start-ups (Outcome 3, against Target 3), has been discontinued because a better capture of the Government's support for business innovation is contained with CBR Innovation Network funding and the various programs (E29 shared workspace, GRIFFIN accelerator, KILN Incubation, CollabLAB, STIR student innovation program, etc.) that sit within CBR Innovation Network. Accordingly, this is now reflected in a single program indicator for CBR Innovation Network (e) CBR Innovation Network and associated programs. Funding provided to CBR Innovation Network is under a formal agreement which contains a schedule of deliverables and an annual work plan is also negotiated prior to each funding year commencing.

Deliver targeted programs to support development of key industry capability in the ACT innovation ecosystem (Outcome 4, against Target 4), has been discontinued but replaced with (d) Sector capability building and targets against six discrete initiatives. This provides a more comprehensive view of sector building initiatives supported by Government. Combined, indicators (d) and (e) provide a more complete view of Government's support for business programs.

2. See answer above at (1). Funding provided to CBR Innovation Network is under a formal agreement which contains a schedule of deliverables and an annual work plan is also negotiated. A copy of the funding agreement and work plan can be provided on request.

3. See answer above at (1). Startup business and entrepreneur participation in Government supported innovation initiatives is at an all-time high. In 2017-18 approximately 650 small companies and emerging entrepreneurs participated in various program channels.

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2018-2019 Mr Andrew Wall MLA (Chair), Ms Tara Cheyne MLA (Deputy Chair), Ms Caroline Le Couteur MLA, Ms Elizabeth Lee MLA, Ms Suzanne Orr MLA

QUESTION ON NOTICE

Mr Alistair Coe MLA: To ask the Minister for Economic Development

Ref: CMTEDD, 2018-19 Budget Paper 3, pages 88-90, 2018-19 Budget Statement B, pages 20-21, 33- 35, Output Class 3.1: Innovation, Trade and Investment

In relation to: Accountability Indicators- Unsolicited bids

1. Note 10 in the Accountability Indicators states that Output 3.1 no longer has carriage of unsolicited bids, please advise: a. Why it has been transferred; b. Where it has been transferred; and c. Who now has Ministerial responsibility.

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

Unsolicited proposals have been administered by Treasury since January 2014 when the First Edition of the Guidelines for Unsolicited Proposals was released, and reside within the Treasurer's portfolio responsibility. This was in response to the ACT Government's recognition of a need to address the treatment of infrastructure-scale unsolicited proposals made by private industry to the ACT Government.

In February 2014 Innovate Canberra launched the Investment Proposal Guidelines, focusing on unsolicited bids which provided economic development opportunities for the ACT, and fell within the Minister for Economic Development's portfolio responsibility.

In 2016 the ACT Government incorporated the Investment Proposal Guidelines into the Guidelines for Unsolicited Proposals. The Second Edition of the Guidelines for Unsolicited Proposals, released in July 2016, replaced both the First Edition of the Guidelines for Unsolicited Proposals and the Investment Proposal Guidelines, and are in the Treasurer's portfolio responsibility. While not an accountability indicator, page 27 of 2018-19 Budget Statements B, Output 8.1 Infrastructure Finance and Capital Works, identifies that this Output provides " ... commercial support on the assessment of unsolicited proposals". Proposal Guidelines are still Active proposals that were lodged under the former Investment for Economic Development, considered under that legacy framework through the Minister considered via Treasury's however all unsolicited proposals submitted since July 2016 are the Guidelines for Unsolicited Proposals.

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2018-2019 Mr Andrew Wall MLA (Chair), Ms Tara Cheyne MLA (Deputy Chair), Ms Caroline Le Couteur MLA, Ms Elizabeth Lee MLA, Ms Suzanne Orr MLA

QUESTION ON NOTICE

Mr Alistair Coe MLA: To ask the Minister for Economic Development

Ref: CMTEDD, 2018-19 Budget Paper 3, pages 88-90, 2018-19 Budget Statement B, pages 20-21, 33- 35, Output Class 3.1: Innovation, Trade and Investment

In relation to: ACT Economic Development Strategy- resources

1. Is there an overarching ACT Economic Development Strategy policy document? a. If yes, where is it published? b. If no, why not?

2. What is the process undertaken for identifying parts of the ACT economy that have strong opportunities? a. How are resources allocated once these opportunities have been identified?

3. How are new priorities developed regarding the economic development of the ACT? a. How are resources allocated once these new priorities have been determine?

4. How does the Government adjust its allocation of resources once priorities or opportunities change? a. How is the allocation of resources adjusted after priorities or opportunities

change?

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

1. The two key policy documents that inform the ACT's Economic Development strategies are Confident and Business Ready: Building on our Strengths (C&BR) and Canberra: A Statement of Ambition, released in 2015 and 2016 respectively. a. C&BR is available at: https://www.business.act.gov.au/resources and networks/business development strategy

Canberra: A Statement of Ambition is available at: https://www.cmtedd.act.gov.au/ data/assets/pdf file/0006/865482/Canberra-A Statement-of-Ambition.pdf Both of these documents provide high level policy direction that guides a broader effort across Government. They are supported by more focused and vertical strategies and approaches as required, and support Government's capacity to be agile and address issues and opportunities as they arise within a clear framework. The Government's work to pursue a national approach to space sector development and the probable location of a National Space Agency in Canberra is a case in point. b. N/A

2. The opportunities and priorities in the ACT economy are identified and agreed to through a range of mechanisms such as consultation with key stakeholders including the CBR Innovation Network Board, the ACT Vice Chancellor's Forum, the ACT Defence Industry Advocate, the ACT Defence Industry Advisory Board, the Canberra Node of AustCyber and Canberra's innovation community.

Furthermore, key opportunities and priorities are also identified and agreed in response to policy settings of the Commonwealth Government. For example the ACT Government's decision to establish the ACT Defence Industry Advisory Board was a direct response to the significant increase in defence expenditure in the 2016 Defence White Paper.

a. Resources are allocated through normal budget cycle processes.

3. See response to question 2. a. See response to question 2 (a.).

4. See response to question 2. a. See response to question 2 (a.).

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2018-2019 Mr Andrew Wall MLA (Chair), Ms Tara Cheyne MLA (Deputy Chair), Ms Caroline Le Couteur MLA, Ms Elizabeth Lee MLA, Ms Suzanne Orr MLA

QUESTION ON NOTICE

Mr Alistair Coe MLA: To ask the Minister for Economic Development

Ref: CMTEDD, 2018-19 Budget Paper 3, pages 88-90, 2018-19 Budget Statement B, pages 20-21, 33- 35, Output Class 3.1: Innovation, Trade and Investment

In relation to: ACT International Engagement Strategy- Direct flights

1. Why are direct flights the primary focus on direct flights instead of other opportunities or means of encouraging investment in the ACT?

2. Why does Budget Statement B on page 7 reference the " ... downstream opportunities from direct international flights to Singapore and Wellington ... " as being significant when direct flights ceased earlier this year?

3. Further to part 2, how does the cancelling of direct flights reflect on the success of the ACT's international engagement?

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

1. Better and more direct international flight connectivity is an important element of the ACT Government's agenda to better connect Canberra to important trade, capital, visitation and investment flows, but it is not the primary focus.

The three key policy documents that inform the ACT's Economic Development strategies are Confident and Business Ready: Building on our Strengths,Canberra: A Statement of Ambition: and the ACT International Engagement Strategy.

Confident and Business Ready: Building on our Strengths is available at: https://www.business.act.gov.au/resources and networks/business development strateg Y.

Canberra: A Statement of Ambition is available at: https://www.cmtedd.act.gov.au/ data/assets/pdf file/0006/865482/Canberra-A Statement-of-Ambition.pdf The International Engagement Strategy is available at: https:ljwww.business.act.gov.au/ data/assets/pdf file/0010/982378/CMD-39335- I nterntiona I-City-Strategy AccP DF. pdf

These policy and strategy documents bring together the Government's approach to trade and investment led economic development outcomes.

2. Direct international flights between Canberra and Singapore continue to deliver strong economic outcomes. The Government is committed to securing further international connectivity through the establishment of additional routes, including between Canberra and New Zealand.

On 1 May 2018 Singapore Airlines increased frequency of flights from 4 days per week to a daily service, 18 months since the first flight launched. The daily service includes the deployment of a new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft which includes four cabin classes (first class, business class, premium economy and economy). The commitment to daily services provides unprecedented access to Canberrans and visitors alike, with an additional 40,768 additional seats available annually. Through Singapore, Canberra is now connected consistently with Asia and Europe including key markets of Singapore, Malaysia, India, China and the UK. This opens up significant opportunity to grow tourism, trade, investment and education related outcomes for Canberra.

3. The ACT Government's international engagement is multi-faceted spanning across key cities, countries and sectors. While the cancellation of the direct Canberra to Wellington service was disappointing, it was also part of a commercial decision by Singapore Airlines to move to a daily service connecting Canberra to Singapore with an upgraded aircraft. The Government is working on a strategy to re-establish direct links between Canberra and New Zealand.

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2018-2019 Mr Andrew Wall MLA (Chair), Ms Tara Cheyne MLA (Deputy Chair), Ms Caroline Le Couteur MLA, Ms Elizabeth Lee MLA, Ms Suzanne Orr MLA

QUESTION ON NOTICE

Mr Alistair Coe MLA: To ask the Minister for Economic Development

Ref: CMTEDD, 2018-19 Budget Paper 3, pages 88-90, 2018-19 Budget Statement B, pages 20-21, 33- 35, Output Class 3.1: Innovation, Trade and Investment

In relation to: ACT International Engagement Strategy - International travel

1. How are the priorities for the ACT International Engagement Strategy determined?

2. What is the process for determining: a. Where Ministers or delegates will visit; b. When the trips will occur; c. Who will be part of a delegation; d. The length of the travel; e. The agenda or itinerary; f. The budget or total cost of the travel. 3. Why has the ACT International Engagement Strategy not been updated since 20167

4. How have priorities for international engagement changed since 20167

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

1. The process to identify priorities is explained in some detail in the International Engagement Strategy, which is accessible online here: https ://www. business .act.gov .au/ data/assets/pdf fi le/0010/9823 78/CM D-39335-

1nterntiona I-City-Strategy AccPDF .pdf 2. a. Please refer to Part (1) above and relevant parts of the International Engagement Strategy. b. The ability to commit to overseas programs is necessarily dependent on periods where the Assembly is not sitting and there is sufficient uncommitted time to construct an effective program. In the middle of each calendar year I consult with the Commissioner and we discuss a tentative program of travel. Our aim is to support and service the key markets, cities and sectors nominated in the Strategy in a managed and deliberate way. Missions tend to be confirmed around three months out to allow detailed planning and also engagement with local organisations that may have an interest in participating. The Australian Government also regularly seeks state/territory participation in major 'Team Australia' type activities, and when aligned to our interests the ACT Government is keen to support through either first minister participation or from the Commissioner. c. Membership of delegations is determined against the program developed and the intended outcomes of the mission. Company participation is coordinated through a combination of open expression of interest, and direct approach where warranted and relevant. d. Length of travel is determined against the program developed and the intended objectives of the delegation. Single and nearby destinations (such as Wellington and Singapore) obviously result in shorter mission program whereas more distant and complex markets can result in a longer length of travel and mission duration. The vagaries of meeting availability for senior people, events, and flight and transport connections also impacts on mission duration. e. The agenda of each delegation is determined on a delegation-by-delegation basis to reflect the intended target-market opportunities. f. Costs and budgets are determined as the scope of a delegation takes shape. Costs are routinely reviewed at points in this development process to ensure they are in line with both the value of the exercise and community expectations. Actual travel and accommodation costs are determined within ACT Public Service guidelines and also advice and recommendations provided by Australian Government agencies.

3. The International Engagement Strategy was launched in September 2016. Page 37 of the International Engagement Strategy states: "The ACT Government will conduct a review of the International Engagement Strategy in two years." The review is scheduled to commence in September 2018.

4. The ACT Government's priorities for international engagement have not changed since the release of the International Engagement Strategy. The two year review due to commence in September 2018 will inform future directions of the Strategy.

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2018-2019 Mr Andrew Wall MLA (Chair), Ms Tara Cheyne MLA (Deputy Chair}, Ms Caroline Le Couteur MLA, Ms Elizabeth Lee MLA, Ms Suzanne Orr MLA

QUESTION ON NOTICE

Mr Alistair Coe MLA: To ask the Minister for Economic Development

Ref: CMTEDD, 2018-19 Budget Paper 3, pages 88-90, 2018-19 Budget Statement B, pages 20-21, 33- 35, Output Class 3.1: Innovation, Trade and Investment

In relation to: ACT International Engagement Strategy- regional priorities

1. In relation to the relatively high number of trips to Singapore during the Ninth Assembly, why is Singapore a priority above other locations in the ACT International Engagement Strategy?

2. What developments and engagement has occurred in other markets in Greater Asia, such as India, South Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand?

3. In relation to the ACT International Engagement Strategy, what region has the greatest or more pressing business need to develop relationships?

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

1. I refer the Member to pages 25-28 of the International Engagement Strategy:

"The strong and continually deepening Australian-Singaporean relationship, together with the reciprocal economic opportunities that will flow from the direct aviation connection, make Singapore a priority market for the ACT. International flights between Canberra and Singapore provides immediate opportunity to grow the value of the ACT's visitor economy as a gateway to Asia and beyond."

As flight connectivity and engagement has increased, interest in Singapore as a business development location for ACT businesses and organisations has also increased, as well as reciprocal interest in Canberra from Singapore investors. These demand driven factors are also contributing to the strong focus on Singapore.

2. The Commissioner for International Engagement has traveled to India and a number of Indian delegations have come to the ACT, and more will occur in the 2018-19 financial year. South Korea, Hong Kong and Singapore were visited in July 2018. The Commissioner for International Engagement is scheduled to travel to Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand in the latter half of 2018-19. 3. Each of the ten countries listed in the International Engagement Strategy have clear business opportunities for the ACT, which is why they are listed in the Strategy. These are detailed between pages 24-41 of the International Engagement Strategy, which is accessible online here: https:ljwww.business.act.gov.au/ data/assets/pdf file/0010/982378/CMD-39335- I nte rntio na I-City-Strategy AccPD F. pdf

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2018-2019 Mr Andrew Wall MLA (Chair), Ms Tara Cheyne MLA (Deputy Chair), Ms Caroline Le Couteur MLA, Ms Elizabeth Lee MLA, Ms Suzanne Orr MLA

QUESTION ON NOTICE

Mr Alistair Coe MLA: To ask the Minister for Economic Development

Ref: CMTEDD, 2018-19 Budget Paper 3, pages 88-90, 2018-19 Budget Statement B, pages 20-21, 33- 35, Output Class 3.1: Innovation, Trade and Investment

In relation to: Business Development Strategy

1. How has the Business Development Strategy progressed since its implementation?

2. In relation to the research partnerships referenced in "Measuring Success" within the Business Development Strategy; what research has been undertaken?

3. Further to part 2, please advise: a. Who have the projects been undertaken with; b. What have has the research revealed; c. What was the cost of engaging with these entities; d. Whether the research is published and where.

4. What are the reporting mechanisms are currently in place under the Business Development Strategy, and where are the reports are published?

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

1. Since the launch of the ACT Government's Business Development Strategy, Confident and Business Ready: Building on our Strengths (C&BR) in May 2015, the ACT Government has implemented all 13 priority areas identified across the three strategic imperatives of creating the right business environment, accelerating innovation to create wealth and jobs and supporting business investment in future growth areas.

Confident and Business Ready also put in place an on-going policy approach to the diversification of Canberra's economy resulting in a number of other strategies that built on it. These included: • Canberra: A Statement of Ambition; • Canberra, Australia's Education Capital; • Canberra's International Engagement Strategy; and • the ACT's defence industry strategy Established, Capable and Skilled.

2. Specific research has not been undertaken to measure the success of CB&R, but there are a number of indicators that demonstrate the success of the strategy: • As at 30 June 2017, the ACT had the highest growth rate nationally in active businesses with 27,369 active businesses registered - an increase of 4.5 per cent on the previous year. • In nominal terms, private sector value add grew by 8 per cent in the twelve months to June 2017. The five year rolling average growth in private sector value add was 3.5 per cent per annum with a three year rolling average growth of 5.1 per cent, indicating an increasing trend. • ACT international goods and services exports rose from $1.59 billion in 2015 to $1.95 billion in 2018 - an increase of 23 per cent. • International education exports rose from $555 million in 2014 to $879 million in 2017 - an increase of 58 per cent. International student enrolments rose from 12,402 students in 2014 to 16,929 students in 2017 - an increase of 37 per cent. • The Knowledge City Index {2017), released by the nexus Research Centre at University of Canberra, identified Canberra as Australia's leading knowledge city. The report outlined that higher proportions of its population have both knowledge capacity and actually work in the knowledge economy than in any other city despite its comparatively small population and employment bases. • The Australian Geography of Innovation and Entrepreneurship {2017) found that on a population adjusted basis Canberra was leading Australia in the number of registered patents and trademarks and emerged as a leader of innovation and entrepreneurship.

3. N/A {See response to question 2).

4. There are no reporting mechanisms specifically for C&BR. The Government is, however, regularly briefed on economic growth and the diversification of Canberra's economy.

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2018-2019 Mr Andrew Wall MLA (Chair), Ms Tara Cheyne MLA (Deputy Chair), Ms Caroline Le Couteur MLA, Ms Elizabeth Lee MLA, Ms Suzanne Orr MLA

QUESTION ON NOTICE

Mr Alistair Coe MLA: To ask the Minister for Economic Development

Ref: CMTEDD, 2018-19 Budget Paper 3, pages 88-90, 2018-19 Budget Statement B, pages 20-21, 33- 35, Output Class 3.1: Innovation, Trade and Investment

In relation to: Innovate Canberra - programs

1. Please provide a list of the business and innovation policy forums, including Ministerial Councils and other national business, innovation and science infrastructure forums that Innovate Canberra attended in 2017-18 to date, and identify whether any are annual forums that Innovate Canberra will attend again in 2018-19.

2. Provide a list of the programs and initiatives that Innovate Canberra delivered in 2017-18 to date; who benefited from the program or initiative; and the cost associated with the program or initiative.

3. Provide a list of the programs and initiatives that Innovate Canberra intends to deliver in 2018-19; who will benefit from the program or initiative; and the expected cost associated with the program or initiative.

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

1. Business and innovation policy forums attended by Innovate Canberra in 2017-18:

Table A

Business and Innovation Policy Forums Attended in 2017-18 Will attend in 2018-19

COAG Industry and Skills Council, convened by Industry and Innovation Department Yes

Commonwealth State and Territory Advisory Council on Innovation, convened by Yes Industry and Innovation Department National Investment Advisory Board, convened by Austrade Yes

National Trade Working Group, convened by Austrade Yes

Senior Officials Trade and Investment Group, convened by Austrade and DFAT Yes

NBN Liaison Group Yes 2. Programs and initiatives delivered by Innovate Canberra in 2017-18 are listed in Table B below. a. Note: 'Cost' has been interpreted as expenditure against the initiative in 2017-18 plus any expenditure from rollover arrangements. The costs do not include the staff costs aligned to each program or initiative. Staffing resources are allocated across programs and initiatives to meet priorities and commitments. The total employee expense cost for Innovate Canberra in 2017-18 was approximately · $3.703 million. b. Note: 'Beneficiary' has been defined as the target group of the initiative. c. Note: For the purposes of clarity, advice on the 'delivery or channel partner' for each initiative is provided where it applies.

Table B 2017-18

Program / Initiative Target Group (Beneficiary) Delivery Partner Cost

CBR Innovation ACT universities and research organisations, CBR Innovation $1,330,000 Network innovative start-ups and SM Es, emerging Network entrepreneurs, social enterprises, Canberra businesses. CBRfree Wi-Fi ACT community and visitors to Canberra iiNet /TPG $617,000

Automated Vehicle Road safety regulators and future road Seeing Machines, $550,000 Trial users (the project is building for the safe ANU, University of application of vehicle autonomy Canberra technology) Key Capability Area Major research institutions and private ANU, UNSW and $750,000 Fund sector partners across key industry sectors industry partners to funded proposals Study Canberra ACT education institutions, international/ N/A $238,000 Program interstate students CBR Brand Canberra The broader ACT community Canberra Business $500,000 (CBC) Chamber $112,000 (internal)

Defence and Local ACT SM Es and defence sector companies N/A $285,000 Industry Advocacy Screen Canberra Emerging commercially focused film makers ACT Screen Industry $350,000 Program Association

Innovation Connect ACT innovative start-ups and SM Es 12 companies $292,000 Program received grant funding

Screen Production The development of capability in the ACT ACT Screen Industry $150,000 Fund film industry and positioning Canberra as a Association / film production destination. Matchbox Pictures (2017)

Page 2 of 5 Aboriginal and Torres Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Verra Pty Ltd and $60,000 Strait Islander Business business operators CBR Innovation Development and Network Entrepreneurship Program

Innovation ACT Providing ACT tertiary students with a Innovation ACT $5,000 entrepreneurship development pathway (student entrepreneurship entity involving UC and ANU) ACT Chief Ministers ACT exporters Canberra Business $135,000 Export Awards (Trade Chamber and Investment Program) International ACT exporters and local companies and Commissioner for $446,116 Engagement organisations, ACT community International (Trade and Investment Engagement Program) Trade Missions ACT exporters and local companies and Canberra Business $248,219 (Trade and Investment organisations, ACT community Chamber, CBR Program) Innovation Network, Screen Canberra International Business ACT exporting companies, ANU College of Ten ACT exporting $20,000 Planning Competition Business and Economics students companies (ANU Student participated in the Internships ) program, ANU (Trade and Investment College of Business Program) and Economics Capacity and Capability ACT exporters Canberra Business $200,000 Growth Program for Chamber ACT Exports Businesses Trade Connect Sign-on-Site, Cogito $2,739 (Trade and Investment Group, STIR Program)

Page 3 of 5 3. Programs and initiatives Innovate Canberra intends to deliver in 2018-19

Table C 2018-19

Program/ Initiative Target Group Delivery Partner Estimated Maximum (Beneficiary) Expenditure1

Priority Investment ACT universities and research Key Capability $3,250,000 Program organisations, innovative start-ups and Sector stakeholders SM Es, emerging entrepreneurs, social enterprises, Canberra businesses. CBR Innovation ACT universities and research CBR Innovation $1,075,000 Network organisations, innovative start-ups and Network SM Es, emerging entrepreneurs, social enterprises, Canberra businesses. Automated Vehicle Road safety regulators and future road Seeing Machines, $600,000 Trial users (the project is building for the ANU, University of +$200,000 rollover safe application of vehicle autonomy Canberra technology) CBRfree Wi-Fi ACT community and visitors to Canberra ii Net/ TPG $120,000 services management $683,000 (from CBRfree rollout of rollover) final Wireless Activity Points Defence industry ACT SM Es and defence sector Defence Industry $400,000 advocacy and related companies Advisory Board/ projects and Defence Industry promotion Advocate and approved projects Innovation Connect ACT innovative start-ups and SM Es Companies which $500,000 receive grant funding support (these are yet to be determined for the 2018-19 period) Aboriginal and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Verra Pty Ltd and $100,000 Torres Strait Islander business operators CBR Innovation Business Network Development and Entrepreneurship Program

1 Subject to internal budgeting processes, yet to be completed

Page 4 of 5 Screen Canberra Emerging commercially focused film ACT Screen $350,000 makers Industry Association Screen Production The development of capability in the ACT Screen $5,000,000 Fund ACT film industry and positioning Industry (seven year funding Canberra as a film production Association agreement period destination. 1 July 2018- 30 June 2025)

Study Canberra ACT education institutions, N/A $750,000 international/ interstate students Will be delivered by Tertiary Education, Training and Research unit from 2018-19 ACT Chief Ministers ACT exporters and local companies and Canberra Business $135,000 Export Awards organisations, ACT community Chamber (Trade and Investment Program) International ACT exporters and local companies and Commissioner for $717,000 Engagement organisations, ACT community International (Trade and Engagement Investment Program) Trade Missions ACT exporters and local companies and Canberra Business $250,000 (Trade and organisations, ACT community Chamber, CBR Investment Program) Innovation Network, Screen Canberra 2018 Canberra ACT exporters and local companies and Canberra Business $200,000 Business Chamber organisations, ACT community Chamber International Business Engagement Program (Trade and Investment Program)

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*Estimates - QON No. E18-012

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2018-2019 Mr Andrew Wall MLA (Chair), Ms Tara Cheyne MLA (Deputy Chair), Ms Caroline Le Couteur MLA, Ms Elizabeth Lee MLA, Ms Suzanne Orr MLA

QUESTION ON NOTICE

Mr Alistair Coe MLA: To ask the Minister for Economic Development

Ref: CMTEDD, 2018-19 Budget Paper 3, pages 88-90, 2018-19 Budget Statement B, pages 20-21, 33- 35, Output Class 3.1: Innovation, Trade and Investment

In relation to: International Ministerial Travel - spending on hospitality

1. Since Minister's Gentleman's highly publicised dinner in Prague, have there been any reviews or audits about Ministerial spending or protocols on spending during taxpayer funded trips? a. If no, why not? b. If yes, please advise: a. What reviews or audits have been conducted; b. Who conducted the review; c. What were the findings and recommendations; d. Whether all recommendations were agreed to and have been implemented.

2. What is the average budgeted or expected spend on hospitality during Ministerial trips? a. How is that budget determined during the planning stages of Ministerial trips?

3. What is the value of hospitality related expenses for each Ministerial international trip since the commencement of the Ninth Assembly to date?

4. Is there a general cap or limit on how much can be spent on a meal or per head during Ministerial travel? a. If no, why not? b. Is yes, what is the cap or limit; and how has that been determined

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

1. No. a. All relevant policies and procedures are followed for Ministerial spending during travel, including seeking and receiving approvals where these are required. b. N/a.

2. Hospitality expenditure is influenced by the location and cost factor, the mission duration, the nature of the event or activity, and expectations and practice in those markets including reciprocity factors. Based on costs across the 14 delegations listed in (3) below, the average cost of hospitality incurred is $1,466 per delegation. I consider this modest in the context of the value and importance of the Government international engagement objectives.

3. The value of hospitality related expenses for each Ministerial international trip are:

Destination Date Hospitality Morocco November 2016 $0 New Zealand November 2016 $5,950 Singapore April 2017 $782 Singapore, Finland May 2017 $732 North America May 2017 $0 Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan June/July 2017 $6,191 China, Hong Kong August 2017 $925 Singapore, Germany, Czech Republic, August-September 2017 $2,396 Belgium, Denmark USA October 2017 $1,047 Germany, Spain October 2017 $0 New Zealand November 2017 $2,500 USA February-March 2018 $0 New Zealand March 2018 $0 USA April 2018 $0

4. No. a. Expenditure on hospitality associated with meals is determined on a case by case basis by the occasion, location and number of attendees. ACT Public Servant meal expenses are covered within the Public Sector Management Act 1994 and are "reimbursed for actual, reasonable and appropriate meal expenses" and " ... must not be claimed when included in other travel expenses". b. N/a.

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Signature: ~ J{__, Date: .2'-1, 1 . I "6

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2018-2019 Mr Andrew Wall MLA (Chair), Ms Tara Cheyne MLA (Deputy Chair), Ms Caroline Le Couteur MLA, Ms Elizabeth Lee MLA, Ms Suzanne Orr MLA

QUESTION ON NOTICE

Mr Alistair Coe MLA: To ask the Minister for Economic Development

Ref: CMTEDD, 2018-19 Budget Paper 3, pages 88-90, 2018-19 Budget Statement B, pages 20-21, 33- 35, Output Class 3.1: Innovation, Trade and Investment

In relation to: International travel - Ministerial trips

1. Since the start of the Ninth Assembly, how many times have Ministerial international trips been proposed by: a. The public service; b. The Commissioner for International Engagement; c. A Minister's office or Cabinet; d. Third parties.

2. What involvement do the Ministers or Minister's offices have in setting the agenda and program for the trips?

3. How many times have non-public servants been part of an official ACT Government travel delegation, such as Ministerial trips or trips made by the Commissioner for International Engagement? a. For each trip, please advise: i. Who was part of the delegation; ii. Where did the delegation travelled; iii. What dates the delegation travelled; iv. What the total cost of the delegation was.

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

1. Ministers are able to plan their own travel requirements based on their individual portfolios. Delegations are primarily organised in accordance with the priority markets outlined in the International Engagement Strategy. A draft schedule of delegations is determined up to three years in advance on a rolling basis for the Commissioner for International Engagement and the Chief Minister to support the International Engagement Strategy.

2. Ministers and Ministers' offices are always consulted on the program for each delegation.

3. See Attachment A for a comprehensive listing of international travel and participants. Approved for circulation to the Select Committee on Estimates 2018-2019

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Page 2 of 2 Attachment A Select Committee on Estimates 2018-2019 QON E013 In relation to: International travel - Ministerial trips

Members of ACT Government delegations (3.a) Members of Location (ii) Date (iii) Costs (iv) Delegation (i) Commissioner for Wellington 5-7 October 2016 $5,631 International Engagement One officer of the ACT Public Service

Commissioner for Wellington 4-7 November 2016 $1,473 International Engagement

Minister Rattenbury Morocco 11-21 November 2016 $16,159 One member of staff

Chief Minister Wellington 13-20 November 2016 $331,972 Two members of Staff (Canberra Week in Wellington) Commissioner for International Many activities Engagement cancelled or Six officers of the ACT rescheduled due to Public Service. earthquake Two CIT staff.

Fourteen businesses

Commissioner for Singapore 8-10 December 2016 $3,279 International Engagement

Commissioner for Singapore 16-20 February 2017 $4,864 International Engagement

Commissioner for Wellington 1-5 March 2017 $30,225 International Engagement

Five officers of the ACT Public Service

Eleven businesses Attachment A Select Committee on Estimates 2018-2019 QON E013 In relation to: International travel - Ministerial trips

Chief Minster Singapore 21-28 April 2017 $69,430 Two members of staff

Commissioner for International Engagement

Three officers of ACT Public Service

Nineteen ACT businesses and four Wellington businesses

Commissioner for Wellington 1-5 May 2017 $1,344 International (note: this visit was not Engagement included in the response to Question on Notice 1115 of 23 March 2018 as this visit was not undertaken to support the Sister City Agreement -this visit saw the Commissioner participate in the Creative Economy Conversation launched by New Zealand Governor-General The Rt Hon Dame Patsy Reddy, GNZM, QS.) Minister Berry Singapore-Finland 14-21 May 2017 $47,349 One member of staff Two officers of ACT Public Service.

Minster Fitzharris Canada - USA 14-27 May 2017 $64,226 One member of staff. One officer of ACT Public Service.

Chief Minister Singapore-Hong Kong- 18 June- 2 July 2017 $117,760 Two members of staff China (CIE only)-Japan

Commissioner for International Engagement

Five officers of ACT Public Service.

Four businesses (Singapore) Attachment A Select Committee on Estimates 2018-2019 QON E013 In relation to: International travel - Ministerial trips

Chief Minister China- Hong Kong 26 - 31 August 2017 $31,414 One member of Staff

Two officers of ACT Public Service. Commissioner for India 27 August- 2 $8,512 International September 2017 Engagement

Minister Gentleman Singapore - Germany 28 August - 10 $65,390 One member of staff - Czech Republic - September 2017 Belgium - Denmark One officer of ACT Public Service One business Chief Minister USA 7-13 October 2017 $130,914 Two members of Staff

Commissioner for International Engagement

Two officers of the ACT Public Service.

One member of the Defence Industry Advisory Board Chief Minister Germany - Spain 15-21 October 2017 $39,607 One member of staff

One officer of the ACT Public Service.

Chief Minister Wellington 19-22 November 2017 $25,127 Two members of staff (note: Question on Notice 1115 dated 23 March 2018 previously reported this Commissioner for delegation total cost at International $21,549. Subsequent to Engagement responding to QON 1115 further invoices have been received totalling $3,578, Two officers of the and the full reportable ACT Public Service. amount is now $25,127.)

Ten businesses Chief Minister USA 22 February- 2 March $50,301 Two members of staff 2018 Attachment A Select Committee on Estimates 2018-2019 QON E013 In relation to: International travel - Ministerial trips

Two officers of the ACT Public Service. Commissioner for Wellington 4-7 March 2018 $1,921 International Engagement

Minister Berry Wellington 22-26 March 2018 $9,777 One member of staff

Two officers of the ACT Public Service Minister Gentleman USA 15-29 April 2018 $50,631 One member of Staff

One officer of the ACT Public Service *Estimates - QON No. E18-014 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2018-2019 Mr Andrew Wall MLA (Chair), Ms Tara Cheyne MLA (Deputy Chair), Ms Caroline Le Couteur MLA, Ms Elizabeth Lee MLA, Ms Suzanne Orr MLA

QUESTION ON NOTICE

Mr Alistair Coe MLA: To ask the Minister for Economic Development

Ref: CMTEDD, 2018-19 Budget Paper 3, pages 88-90, 2018-19 Budget Statement B, pages 20-21, 33- 35, Output Class 3.1: Innovation, Trade and Investment

In relation to: More jobs for our growing city- Key industry sector development

1. Why is the Priority Investment program being established, and what specific outcomes or benefits will be achieved?

2. Why is there no funding for the initiative during 2021-22? a. Is this just being done on a trial basis?

3. How will the grants under this program be administered? a. What limits are placed on the matched funding or grant caps?

4. Are the key industry sectors identified under this initiative the only eligible sectors? a. How were these sectors identified?

5. How many businesses are expected to receive funding under the program?

6. Are there allocated amounts per industry sector or is it treated as a pool? a. If there are allocated amounts per industry sector, please advise the allocated amounts.

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

1. The Priority Investment Program (PIP) supports the ACT Government's commitment to Key Capability Areas and focused sector development by co-investing in stimulus and innovation infrastructure projects across identified key sectors. The intended outcomes and benefits of the program are to develop national and international competitiveness in the identified priority sectors, contribute towards attracting and facilitating high quality investment to Canberra and promote collaboration between government, industry and Canberra's higher education and research institutions. 2. Funding has been provided over three years to build on the previous Key Capability Area funding program which provided $750,000 per annum over two years, resulting in a five year commitment to focused sector development activities. a. No.

3. The guidelines and administrative approach to the program are currently under development and this will include consultation with key stakeholders. a. Noting that the guidelines are yet to be finalised, the Government would not expect a limit being placed on funding amounts applicants can contribute towards specific projects.

4. Accelerating the development of the key identified sectors is the objective of this initiative. However, until consultation has been conducted to finalise the guidelines, the Government remains open to hearing industry views on how the program should operate. a. These sectors were identified during the consultation process undertaken with key stakeholders during the development of the ACT Government's Business Development Strategy, Confident and Business Ready: Building on our Strengths. Key stakeholders include the CBR Innovation Network board and the ACT Vice Chancellors' Forum. The identified priority sectors are; space and spatial information; cyber security; defence; plant and agricultural sciences; renewable energy; preventive health and the pathway projects within the higher education and research sector.

5. The number of projects to receive funding will depend on the number and quality of applications received against the final guidelines. We envisage decisions will be made by the Government acting on the advice of an expert assessment panel. However, it is likely that projects will be favoured that have sufficient scale to create enduring impact. The projects are also likely to be partner based involving institutions and industry working together to leverage the value of any government funding provided.

6. It is not envisaged the PIP will allocate internal amounts for sectors, however as noted above, the guidelines are still under development including consultation with key stakeholders. a. N/A

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2018-2019 Mr Andrew Wall MLA (Chair), Ms Tara Cheyne MLA (Deputy Chair), Ms Caroline Le Couteur MLA, Ms Elizabeth Lee MLA, Ms Suzanne Orr MLA

ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE

MR ALISTAIR COE MLA: To ask the Chief Minister

Ref: CMTEDD, 2018-19 Budget Paper 3, pages 88-90, 2018-19 Budget Statement B, pages 20-21, 33- 35, Output Class 3.1: Innovation, Trade and Investment

In relation to: More jobs for our growing city- Policy Innovation Team

1. How will resources be redeployed within CMTEDD to offset the Policy Innovation Team initiative?

2. What projects has the Policy Innovation Team has been working on in 2017-18 and what outcomes have been achieved?

3. What projects will the Policy Innovation Team be working on in 2018-19 and what specific outcomes will they be working towards?

MS YVETTE BERRY: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

1. Offsets for this initiative consist of re prioritised funds previously allocated to regional development functions.

2. The Policy Innovation Team, which commences from July 2018, includes the existing Regulatory Reform Team. The Regulatory Reform Team's main projects in 2017-18 were an evaluation of ride sharing reforms, a trial of smart parking technology in Manuka, and the development of a red tape reduction bill.

Outcomes achieved by these projects include:

• Taxi Innovation Reforms: o Economic benefits for consumers - the estimated financial benefit to the ACT community of these reforms (at the time of the review) was $3.5 million after five years. o Access to safe, flexible and affordable taxi, hire car and ridesharing services. o Reduced costs and regulatory burden on the existing taxi and hire car industries to ensure they remain competitive and sustainable. • Red tape reduction o More effective regulation

3. In 2018-19 the Policy Innovation Team will work on implementing the Government's Four Year Plan for Regulatory Reform, which will be released in the coming months, in addition to continuing policy and regulatory reform activities, in conjunction with other areas of the ACT Government, including, from 2019-20 a whole of government approach to program evaluation.

These projects work towards the outcomes of increased economic productivity in the ACT and more effective programs and services for the ACT community.

By the acting Chief Minister, Yvette Berry MLA

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2018-2019 Mr Andrew Wall MLA (Chair), Ms Tara Cheyne MLA (Deputy Chair), Ms Caroline Le Couteur MLA, Ms Elizabeth Lee MLA, Ms Suzanne Orr MLA ·

QUESTION ON NOTICE

Mr Alistair Coe MLA: To ask the Minister for Economic Development

Ref: CMTEDD, 2018-19 Budget Paper 3, pages 88-90, 2018-19 Budget Statement B, pages 20-21, 33- 35, Output Class 3.1: Innovation, Trade and Investment

In relation to: Office of the Commissioner for International Engagement - Budget allocation

1. Is there a specific Budget line item or allocation for the Office of the Commissioner for International Engagement in the Budget? a. If no, why not? b. If yes, where is the line item or allocation in the Budget?

2. What is the breakdown of the budget allocation for the Office of the Commissioner for International Engagement; such as staff expenses and other relevant budget categories?

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

1. There is no specific line item for the Office of the Commissioner for International Engagement in the budget. The Office of the Commissioner for International Engagement has a budget allocation for 2018-19. a. N/A b. The Budget allocation for the Office of the Commissioner for International Engagement is met from within the Enterprise Canberra Budget appropriation.

2. The Office of the Commissioner for International Engagement's budget allocation for 2018-19 is $717,277. The breakdown is as follows: a. Staffing: $633,227; b. Travel, including accommodation, car hire and taxi costs: $50,000; c. Hospitality provision: $10,000; d. Projects: $10,000; and e. Administration, including IT, training and office costs: $14,000. Approved for circulation to the Select Committee on Estimates 2018-2019

Signature:~ Date: /{,. 7. /',i;

By the Minister for Economic Development, Andrew Barr MLA

Page 2 of 2 *Estimates - QON No. E18-017

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2018-2019 Mr Andrew Wall MLA (Chair), Ms Tara Cheyne MLA (Deputy Chair), Ms Caroline Le Couteur MLA, Ms Elizabeth Lee MLA, Ms Suzanne Orr MLA

QUESTION ON NOTICE

Mr Alistair Coe MLA: To ask the Minister for Economic Development

Ref: CMTEDD, 2018-19 Budget Paper 3, pages 88-90, 2018-19 Budget Statement B, pages 20-21, 33- 35, Output Class 3.1: Innovation, Trade and Investment

In relation to: Office of the Commissioner for International Engagement - Commissioner and Ministerial travel

1. Has the Commissioner accompanied Ministers on every occasion of international travel since the commencement of the position to date?

2. If the answer to part 2 is no, please advise: a. What trips the Commissioner has accompanied Ministers on, including: i. Who was part of the delegation; ii. Where did the delegation travelled; iii. What dates the delegation travelled; iv. What the total cost of the delegation was. b. What trips the Commissioner has not accompanied Ministers on, including: i. Who was part of the delegation; ii. Where did the delegation travelled; iii. What dates the delegation travelled; iv. What the total cost of the delegation was.

3. If the answer to part 2 is no, why is has the Commissioner not accompanied Ministers on every occasion of international travel?

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

1. No.

2. It is assumed this question relates to the answer at Part 1. On that basis, see Attachment A for a comprehensive listing of international travel and participants.

3. It is assumed this question relates to the answer at Part 1. On that basis, the Commissioner for International Engagement's travel is largely determined by the International Engagement Strategy, and as such the Commissioner is not required to accompany all international delegations.

Approved for circulation to the Select Committee on Estimates 2018-2019

Signature: At-k~ Date: 25, 7.r~

By the Minister for Economic Development, Andrew Barr MLA

Page 2 of 2 Attachment A Select Committee on Estimates 2018-2019 QON E017 In relation to: International travel - Ministerial trips

Members of ACT Government delegations (3.a} Members of Location (ii} Date (iii} Costs (iv} Delegation (i} Commissioner for Wellington 5-7 October 2016 $5,631 International Engagement One officer of the ACT Public Service

Commissioner for Wellington 4-7 November 2016 $1,473 International Engagement

Minister Rattenbury Morocco 11-21 November 2016 $16,159 One member of staff

Fourteen businesses

Commissioner for Singapore 8-10 December 2016 $3,279 International Engagement

Commissioner for Singapore 16-20 February 2017 $4,864 International Engagement

Commissioner for Wellington 1-5 March 2017 $30,225 International Engagement

Five officers of the ACT Public Service

Eleven businesses Attachment A Select Committee on Estimates 2018-2019 QON E017 In relation to: International travel - Ministerial trips

Chief Minster Singapore 21-28 April 2017 $69,430 Two members of staff

Commissioner for International Engagement

Three officers of ACT Public Service

Nineteen ACT businesses and four Wellington businesses

Commissioner for Wellington 1-3 May 2017 $1,344 International (note: this visit was not Engagement included in the response to Question on Notice 1115 of 23 March 2018 as this visit was not undertaken to support the Sister City Agreement - this visit saw the Commissioner participate in the Creative Economy Conversation launched by New Zealand Governor-General The Rt Hon Dame Patsy Reddy, GNZM, QS.) Minister Berry Singapore-Finland 14-21 May 2017 $47,349 One member of staff Two officers of ACT Public Service.

Minster Fitzharris Canada - USA 14-27 May 2017 $64,226 One member of staff. One officer of ACT Public Service.

Chief Minister Singapore-Hong Kong- 18 June- 2 July 2017 $117,760 Two members of staff China (CIE only)-Japan

Commissioner for International Engagement

Five officers of ACT Public Service.

Four businesses (Singapore) Attachment A Select Committee on Estimates 2018-2019 QON E017 In relation to: International travel - Ministerial trips

Chief Minister China- Hong Kong 26 - 31 August 2017 $31,414 One member of Staff

Two officers of ACT Public Service. Commissioner for India 27 August-2 $8,512 International September 2017 Engagement

Commissioner for International Engagement

Two officers of the ACT Public Service.

One member of the Defence Industry Advisory Board Chief Minister Germany - Spain 15-21 October 2017 $39,607 One member of staff

One officer of the ACT Public Service.

Chief Minister Wellington 19-22 November 2017 $25,127 Two members of staff (note: Question on Notice 1115 dated 23 March 2018 previously reported this Commissioner for delegation total cost at International $21,549. Subsequent to Engagement responding to QON 1115 further invoices have been received totalling $3,578, of the Two officers and the full reportable ACT Public Service. amount is now $25,127.)

Ten businesses Chief Minister USA 22 February- 2 March $50,301 Two members of staff 2018 Attachment A Select Committee on Estimates 2018-2019 QON E017 In relation to: International travel - Ministerial trips

Two officers of the ACT Public Service. Commissioner for Wellington 4-7 March 2018 $1,921 International Engagement

Minister Berry Wellington 22-26 March 2018 $9,777 One member of staff

Two officers of the ACT Public Service Minister Gentleman USA 15-29 April 2018 $50,631 One member of Staff

One officer of the ACT Public Service *Estimates - QON No. E 18-0018

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2018-2019 Mr Andrew Wall MLA (Chair), Ms Tara Cheyne MLA (Deputy Chair), Ms Caroline Le Couteur MLA, Ms Elizabeth Lee MLA, Ms Suzanne Orr MLA

QUESTION ON NOTICE

Mr Alistair Coe MLA: To ask the Minister for Economic Development

Ref: CMTEDD, 2018-19 Budget Paper 3, pages 88-90, 2018-19 Budget Statement B, pages 20~21, 33- 35, Output Class 3.1: Innovation, Trade and Investment

In relation to: Office of the Commissioner for International Engagement - International trips

1. Since the commencement of the Office of the Commissioner for International Engagement to date, what international travel has the Commissioner undertaken, including: a. Who determined where and when the Commissioner would travel; b. Who was part of the delegation; c. What the agenda or itinerary was; d. Where did the delegation travelled; e. What dates the delegation t_ravelled; f. What the total cost of the delegation was.

2. What trips are expected to be undertaken by the Commissioner for International Engagement during 2018-19? a. Please advise: i. Where the Commissioner is expected to travel; ii. Who will accompany the Commissioner; iii. What the agenda or itinerary is; iv. What the expected dates of travel are; v. What the budget or expected cost of the travel is.

3. What outcomes or benefits are linked to each of trip undertaken by the Commissioner for International Engagement?

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

1. a. The Commissioner for International Engagement leads international delegations in accordance to the priority markets outlined in the International Engagement Strategy. A schedule of delegations is determined up to three years in advance on a rolling basis to support the Strategy. This schedule is approved by the Chief Minister. b. See Attachment A(b). C. See Attachment A(c). d. See Attachment A(d). e. See Attachment A(e). f. See Attachment A(f).

2. a. i. The Commissioner for International Engagement's proposed travel schedule for 2018-19 is: • Singapore, Hong Kong and South Korea (first quarter 2018-19); • Indonesia (first quarter 2018-19); • India and Japan (second quarter 2018-19); • New Zealand (second quarter 2018-19); • China (third quarter 2018-19); and • Thailand and Malaysia (third quarter 2018-19).

ii. The makeup of each delegation will be determined on a case by case basis and in relation the market opportunities in each location. In some cases the Commissioner travels on his own.

iii. Program activities are guided by the International Engagement Strategy and are determined on a case-by-case basis in the lead up to each delegation.

iv. Please see answer 2.a.i above.

v. Budgets are determined on a case-by-case basis and are met from within the Economic Development (CMTEDD) budget.

3. Due to the individual profile of each market, outcomes differ for each delegation. In general the Commissioner for International Engagement supports and delivers on priorities outlined in the International Engagement Strategy, Confident & Business Ready: Building on Our Strengths, Canberra: A Statement of Ambition and in the promotion of Canberra's key capabilities to the international market place.

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International Delegations with the Commissioner for International Engagement

Members of Delegation {b) Itinerary {c) Location {d) Date {e) Costs {f)

Commissioner for 5/10/2016 Wellington 5-7 October 2016 $5,631 International Engagement Canberra- Wellington One officer of the ACT Public 7/10/2016 Service Wellington - Canberra

Commissioner for 4/11/2016 Wellington 4-7 November 2016 $1,473 International Engagement Canberra- Wellington 7/11/2016 Wellington - Canberra Chief Minister 13/11/2016 Wellington 13-20 November 2016 $331,972 Two member of Staff Canberra- Wellington (Canberra Week in 20/11/2016 Wellington) Commissioner for Wellington - Canberra International Engagement Many activities cancelled or Six officers of the ACT Public rescheduled due to Service. earthquake Two CIT staff.

Fourteen businesses

Commissioner for 8/12/2016 Singapore 8-10 December 2016 $3,279 International Engagement Canberra - Singapore 10/12/2016 Singapore - Canberra Commissioner for 16/2/2017 Singapore 16-20 February 2017 $4,864 International Engagement Canberra - Singapore 20/12/2017 A

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LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2018-2019 Mr Andrew Wall MLA (Chair), Ms Tara Cheyne MLA (Deputy Chair}, Ms Caroline Le Couteur MLA, Ms Elizabeth Lee MLA, Ms Suzanne Orr MLA

QUESTION ON NOTICE

Mr Alistair Coe MLA: To ask the Minister for Economic Development

Ref: CMTEDD, 2018-19 Budget Paper 3, pages 88-90, 2018-19 Budget Statement B, pages 20-21, 33- 35, Output Class 3.1: Innovation, Trade and Investment

In relation to: Commissioner for International Engagement - specific outcomes

1. What are the specific outcomes and benefits the Office of the Commissioner for International Engagement has achieved for the ACT?

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

1. The outcomes of the Office for International Engagement are:

• Set up the Office for International Engagement. • Development and launch of the ACT Government's first International Engagement Strategy. • Extension and deepening of strategic relationships with relevant Australian Government agencies. • Extension and deepening of strategic relationships with relevant Canberra based Diplomatic community. • Development of inaugural Canberra Week in Wellington (November 2016) program and the follow-up activities in Wellington (March 2017) after the 2016 earthquake. • Strategic oversight and direct support of the Chief Minister's delegation to Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan (June-July 2017). • Assumed strategic management of all of Canberra's Sister City Agreements and international Memoranda of Understanding. • Assisted CMTEDD line areas with the development of international airline attraction strategies and assisted with freight forwarding business case development activities. • Supported and co-hosted ten inbound delegations. Worked with Australian Government agencies to support ACT participation in the Australia Business Week in India (August-September 2017). • Strategic oversight and direct support of the Chief Minister's delegation to the United States (October 2017). • Strategic oversight and direct support of the Chief Minister's delegation to Canberra Week in Wellington (November 2017). • Worked with Australian Government agencies to support the Chief Minister's delegation to Washington DC and direct participation in the National Governors Association; 100 Years of Mateship program (February 2018). • Ongoing work and stakeholder engagement around freight hub business case. • Engagement with the Canberra Region Joint Organisation (CBRJO) on regional freight and business trade and investment opportunities.

In addition to these outcomes, the Commissioner for International Engagement assists in the implementation of the ACT Government's International Engagement Strategy in building Canberra's credentials, including:

• Defining and implementing a targeted program of ACT Government trade missions to priority markets; • Creating an inbound mission facilitation program that qualifies enquiries, proactively targets inbound opportunities and manages program development and delivery for inbound delegation visits; • Building relationships and liaising with Canberra's diplomatic community, particularly in relation to city to city engagement; • Recommendations for ACT representation (either at an official level or through the Canberra business and research community) at international conferences and trade shows relevant to Canberra's key capability sectors; • Leading engagement with the Australian Government including AUSTRADE and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade network to promote ACT opportunities and leverage the incentives and support that are available; • Working with the Canberra Business Chamber to connect with International Business Councils and Chambers of Commerce to utilise their networks and market knowledge; • Ensuring that, at a strategic level, all formal government-to-government arrangements support the growth and economic diversification of the ACT economy and align with the strategic intent of this strategy; • Ensuring future city to city relationships align with ACT Government priorities, share a common economic vision and can be proactively resourced and managed to realise economic and cultural benefits for the city; and • Supporting existing sister city relationships with Beijing (China), Nara (Japan) and Wellington (New Zealand).

Approved for circulation to the Select Committee on Estimates 2018-2019

Signature: Atk~ Date: /{. 7. t ~

By the Minister for Economic Development, Andrew Barr MLA

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2018-2019 Mr Andrew Wall MLA (Chair), Ms Tara Cheyne MLA (Deputy Chair), Ms Caroline Le Couteur MLA, Ms Elizabeth Lee MLA, Ms Suzanne Orr MLA

QUESTION ON NOTICE

Mr Alistair Coe MLA: To ask the Minister for Economic Development

Ref: CMTEDD, 2018-19 Budget Paper 3, pages 88-90, 2018-19 Budget Statement B, pages 20-21, 33- 35, Output Class 3.1: Innovation, Trade and Investment

In relation to: Office of the Commissioner for International Engagement - staffing

1. Please provide a breakdown by (i) ACT public service classification; and (ii) FTE of the number of employees who were or will be attached to the Office of the Commissioner for International Engagement, during: a. 2016-17; b. 2017-18 to date; C. 2018-19.

2. What are the roles and duties of employees identified in part 1? a. 2016-17; b. 2017-18 to date; C. 2018-19.

3. What projects or initiatives have been completed or will be worked on by the Office of the Commissioner for International Engagement during: a. 2016-17; b. 2017-18 to date; C. 2018-19.

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

1. a. 2016-17 FTE ACT public service classification 0.25 SOGA 0.4 SOG C 1 ASO 6 0.25 ASO 6

b. 2017-18 to date FTE ACT public service classification 0.1 SOG C 1 ASO 6 0.5 ASO 6 C. 2018-19 FTE ACT public service classification 1 SOG C 1 ASO 6

2. a. 2016-17 ACT public service role Duties SOG A - Deputy Director Deputising for the Commissioner as required and providing senior level support across all CIE matters SOG C - Policy/Research Officer Policy, research and reporting associated with strategic objectives ASO 6 - Executive Officer Managing the OIE ASO 6 -Administration Officer Administration

b. 2017-18 to date ACT public service role Duties SOG C - Policy Officer Writing strategy policy and reporting ASO 6 - Executive Officer Managing the OIE ASO 6 - Policy Officer Reporting, and supporting the work of the OIE.

C. 2018-19 ACT public service role Duties SOG C - Senior Officer Supporting the Commissioner as required and providing senior level support across all OIE matters. ASO 6 - Executive Officer Managing the OIE

3. a. 2016-17 • Set up the Office for International Engagement. • Development and launch of the ACT Government's first International Engagement Strategy. • Extension and deepening of strategic relationships with relevant Australian Government agencies. • Extension and deepening of strategic relationships with relevant Canberra based Diplomatic community. • Development of inaugural Canberra Week in Wellington {November 2016) program and the follow-up activities in Wellington {March 2017) after the 2016 earthquake. • Strategic oversight and direct support of the Chief Minister's delegation to Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan {June-July 2017). • Assumed strategic management of all of Canberra's Sister City Agreements and international Memoranda of Understanding.

Page 2 of 3 • Assisted CMTEDD line areas with the development of international airline attraction strategies and assisted with freight forwarding business case development activities.

b. 2017-18 to date • Worked with Australian Government agencies to support ACT participation in the Australia Business Week in India (August-September 2017). • Strategic oversight and direct support of the Chief Minister1 s delegation to the United States (October 2017). • Strategic oversight and direct support of the Chief Minister1 s delegation to Canberra Week in Wellington (November 2017). • Worked with Australian Government agencies to support the Chief Minister's delegation to Washington DC and direct participation in the National Governors Association; 100 Years of Mateship program (February 2018). • Ongoing work and stakeholder engagement around freight hub business case. • Engagement with the Canberra Region Joint Organisation (CBRJO) on regional freight and business trade and investment opportunities. • Supported and co-hosted ten inbound delegations. • Ongoing relationship development with Australian Government agencies and the Diplomatic community consistent with Strategy objectives.

c. 2018-19. • Strategic oversight and direct support of the Chief Minister1 s delegation to Singapore, Hong Kong and the Republic of Korea. • High level mission planning for 2018-19 missions for the Chief Minister. • Development of Commissioner for International Engagement discrete mission program. • Ongoing work and stakeholder engagement around freight hub business case. • Commence periodic review of the International Engagement Strategy. • Deliver the celebration activities for the 25th Anniversary of the Canberra-Nara Sister City Agreement. • Commence planning for the 20th Anniversary of the Canberra-Beijing Sister City Agreement. • Continue to assist and facilitate various inbound delegations. • Ongoing relationship development with Australian Government agencies and the Diplomatic community consistent with Strategy objectives.

Approved for circulation to the Select Committee on Estimates 2018-2019

Signature: ~j[__ Date: 25',. 7 - I~

By the Minister for Economic Development, Andrew Barr MLA

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2018-2019 Mr Andrew Wall MLA (Chair), Ms Tara Cheyne MLA (Deputy Chair), Ms Caroline Le Couteur MLA, Ms Elizabeth Lee MLA, Ms Suzanne Orr MLA

ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE

MR ALISTAIR COE MLA: To ask the Minister for Economic Development

Ref: CMTEDD, 2018-19 Budget Paper 3, pages 88-90, 2018-19 Budget Statement B, pages 20-21, 33- 35, Output Class 3.1: Innovation, Trade and Investment

In relation to: organisational structure

1. Please provide an organisational chart for the Chief Minister's Directorates Economic Development Division (Enterprise Canberra) showing a breakdown of the division, sections, branches and business units and the number of people within those areas.

2. Further to part 1, what proportion of staff in Enterprise Canberra are in communications, public relations, or media roles?

3. Please provide a breakdown of the number of people who are in executive support roles in the Chief Minister's Directorates Economic Development Division (Enterprise Canberra) and the division, sections, branches or business units to which they are attached?

4. Have there been any reviews of the organisational structure in Enterprise Canberra over the last year? a. If no, when was the last review? b. If yes, what were the findings and what changes have been implemented?

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

1. Please refer to Attachment A.

2. There are no staff in communications, public relations, or media roles in Economic Development. There are 12 staff members in marketing roles in Economic Development.

3. Please refer to Attachment A. The total staffing numbers include the executive support positions indicated.

4. Yes, KPMG was engaged in 2017-18 to do a review of the functions of Enterprise Canberra, conduct a capability gap analysis and make a series of recommendations that would enable Enterprise Canberra to be a more efficient and effective organisation.

a. N/A b. The main recommendations from KPMG were to: • establish a dedicated evaluation function and ensure that review findings drive decision-making and continuous improvement • reduce the siloes within Enterprise Canberra and provide a stronger focus on more consistent and integrated strategy and policy • strengthen financial management practices and oversight, including centralising financial, HR, business support, grant administration and procurement functions • develop strategic planning and operational documents that clearly articulate objectives and priorities to be delivered • undertake targeted training and development to ensure staff understand their accountabilities and responsibilities and have the capabilities needed to operate in a changed environment • build on the marketing expertise of Visit CBR to encompass all areas of Enterprise Canberra to better tell the broader economic narrative and highlight achievements across the full spectrum on activity.

KPMG also proposed a structure and a forward work plan to implement the recommendations. After consultation with staff, a new structure has been agreed and is being gradually implemented. The new structure is reflected in Attachment A. The name 1Enterprise Canberra' has been replaced by 1Economic Development'.

Work is continuing on some elements of the new structure like centralising grants administration and implementing the broader focus on marketing. Work is about to begin on revising and better aligning operational planning frameworks for the division. The focus of the next 12 to 18 months will be on enhancing capability, improving systems and implementing an evaluation program to support the improved delivery of functions.

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Signature: ~ /4.,v-- Date: J,'1. 7. Ii

By the Minister for Economic Development, Andrew Barr MLA

Page 2 of 2 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (Deputy Director-General) Staff: 2 Exec Support Staff: 1

Strategic Coordination and Strategy and Policy Strategic Projects Governance (Executive Director) (Director) (SOG A) policy and strategy Staff: 5 Staff: 3 Staff: 3 Exec Support Staff: 1 Exec Support Staff: 0 Exec Support Staff: 0

Strategy Policy, Research Industry, Innovation and Events ACT Visit CBR and Analysis Investment (Director) (Director) (SOG A) (Director) Staff: 15 Staff: 33 Staff: 0 Staff: 21 Exec Support Staff: 1 Exec Support Staff: 1 Exec Support Staff: 0 Exec Support Staff: 0

Finance and Business artsACT Healthy and Active Living Support (Director) (SOG A) (SOG A) Staff: 16 Staff: 3 Staff: 8 Exec Support Staff: 1 Exec Support Staff: 0 Exec Support Staff: 0

Tertiary Education, Training Sport and Recreation and Research (Director) (SOG A) Staff: 10 Staff: 4 Exec Support Staff: 1 Exec Support Staff: 0

Skills Canberra ACTAS (Director) Staff: 12 Staff: 38 Exec Support Staff: 0 Exec Support Staff: 1 *Estimates - QON No. E18-22 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

SELECTCOMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES2018-2019 Mr Andrew Wall MLA (Chair), Ms Tara Cheyne MLA (Deputy Chair), Ms Caroline Le Couteur MLA, Ms Elizabeth Lee MLA, Ms Suzanne Orr MLA

ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE

MS CAROLINELE COUTEURMLA: To ask the Minister for Community Services and Social Inclusion

[Ref: Output 3.1: Innovation, Trade and Investment;]

In relation to: Diversity of recipients of Micro-Credit

1. Now that the Lighthouse Brilliant Ideas micro-credit loans have been merged into a broader micro-credit program, do you have any activities that are targeted at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, migrants, young people, women, lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender or intersex individuals (as these were identified as target communities for the Lighthouse program)?

2. Do you have data on the diversity of recipients of the current micro-credit program in these groups?

MS STEPHEN-SMITH:The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

1. The ACT Microcredit Loan Program (the Program), as it has been called since 2014, is a partnership between the ACT Government, Lighthouse Business Innovation Centre (Lighthouse) and Westpac Bank, to increase financial inclusion in the community through micro-enterprise projects by providing a microcredit advice and support program.

The Program continues to target a number of key groups including: • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; • migrants; • young people; • women; and • lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender and intersex individuals.

2. The ACT Microcredit Loan Program collects data on the diversity of enquiries and loan recipients.

Between July 2014 and June 2018, the Program has responded to more than 200 enquiries. Enquiries were received from: • 9 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; • 38 migrants; Signature:

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2018-2019 Mr Andrew Wall MLA (Chair), Ms Tara Cheyne MLA (Deputy Chair), Ms Caroline Le Couteur MLA, Ms Elizabeth Lee MLA, Ms Suzanne Orr MLA

ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE

MS CAROLINE LE COUTEUR MLA: To ask the Chief Minister

Ref: Output Class 1-Government Strategy; and 1.1 Government Policy & Reform

In relation to : Reconciliation Action Plans

1. Has your Directorate begun work on a Reconciliation Action Plan? a. If not, why not? b. If yes, please provide an update on progress.

2. What is the whole of government approach to developing and implementing Reconciliation Action Plans across all directorates and entities? a. What progress has been made in each area?

MS YVETTE BERRY: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

1. The Directorate launched its first Reconciliation Action Plan in May 2017. lb. The Directorate has completed the majority of actions that are due to date. A RAP Implementation Working Group has oversight of the RAP and continues to monitor progress. The Directorate will commence work on its second RAP in the third quarter of 2018.

2. The ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Agreement 2015-2018 (the Agreement) articulates the commitment by the ACT Government and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body to reconciliation between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians and non-Indigenous Australians.

2a. The 2016-2017 State of the Service Report reported that all seven directorates had a Reconciliation Action Plan in place. The key purpose and key attributes of each directorate Reconciliation Action Plan varied slightly by directorate. Some of the key attributes of directorate Reconciliation Action Plans include:

• encouraging personal reconciliation journeys;

• building cultural proficiency across the directorate;

• increasing joint reconciliation initiatives across the ACT Government and the community to improve culturally appropriate services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples;

• engaging employees in the creation of an organisational culture, enriched by the diversity and knowledge of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples; • deliver services in a way that acknowledges and understands Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and history; and • support the attraction, retention and capability building of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.

Date: CC\\C>t \ \~

By the Acting Chief Minister, Yvette Berry MLA

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2018-2019 Mr Andrew Wall MLA (Chair), Ms Tara Cheyne MLA (Deputy Chair), Ms Caroline Le Couteur MLA, Ms Elizabeth Lee MLA, Ms Suzanne Orr MLA

ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE

MR ALISTAIR COE MLA: To ask the Chief Minister

Ref: Output 1.3 - Coordinated Communications and Community Engagement

In relation to: Access to Government Services and Information

1. What is the Government doing to ensure Canberrans without computer and on line access in the home or via smartphone are able to keep pace with and access on line services and information?

2. There is a Digital Hub at Gungahlin library with a range of free courses for community members; what equivalent services are available at the other ACT libraries and town centres?

a. And are there plans to extend the Digital Hub model to other places?

MS YVETTE BERRY: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

1. The ACT Government is committed to ensuring Canberrans can access government information and services in a way that meets their needs.

The 'Our Canberra' newsletter is distributed to almost 185,000 residential letterboxes. It provides Canberrans with information about government news, initiatives and services across five regions: Belconnen; Central; Gungahlin; Tuggeranong; and Woden, Weston Creek, Molonglo. Our Canberra is distributed during the first week of every month, except January and February when a combined edition is distributed the last week of January.

For members of the community who may want to transact digitally, but do not have access to a home computer or smartphone, touch screen terminals are available in Access Canberra service centres and shopfronts in Woden, Tuggeranong, Belconnen, Gungahlin and Civic.

Access Canberra provides a face-to-face and direct customer service through its service centres, shopfronts and the contact centre. Access Canberra's concierge staff often support members of the community to use the terminals and see this as an important way to educate and empower the community to transact digitally.

Over 470,000 calls were received by the Access Canberra contact centre in 2017-18. As well as general enquiries, the community can undertake transactions by phone. Libraries ACT provides free access to computers and the internet, including wifi, at all its nine branches. Members of the community can use these services to access Government and other information and services online, and library staff often assist people to access such services.

2. Digital Hubs were a Federal Government funded programme which has ceased. At th.~ end of the program and closure of the Digital Hub at the Gungahlin branch at the end of January 2015, the digital literacy services from the Digital Hub were integrated into Libraries ACT's branches across Canberra.

One-on-one computer and technology sessions are provided for anyone to book time to learn about a simple digital topic of their choice, such as computer basics, email, eBooks and the internet. These sessions are held at all library branches. In addition, regular group sessions are held on topics related to computers and technology, such as tablets and smartphones, social media, eBooks, Skype and FaceTime, and privacy and security online.

Libraries ACT offers a broad range of free learning programs across all branches throughout the year, and aims to support the community in being smart, safe and responsible citizens in the digital world. The library also supports annual national campaigns, including Stay Smart Online Week and Safer Internet Day.

Libraries ACT is accredited under the ESmart Libraries program. This is a rigorous program including policies, practices, staff development, and community training to assist the community to be safe online.

Information about Libraries ACT free programs is available in a number of ways, including from library branches and on the library website.

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Signature: Date:

By the acting Chief Minister, Yvette Berry MLA

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2018-2019 Mr Andrew Wall MLA (Chair), Ms Tara Cheyne MLA (Deputy Chair), Ms Caroline Le Couteur MLA, Ms Elizabeth Lee MLA, Ms Suzanne Orr MLA

ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE

MS CAROLINE LE COUTEUR MLA: To ask the Chief Minister

Ref: CMTEDD; Output Class 1 - Government Strategy

In relation to : Ministerial Advisory Councils

1. What capacity do Ministerial Advisory Councils have to do community engagement in determining their work priorities?

2. What opportunities do the various councils have to come together to discuss overarching or crossover priorities?

3. What resources are available to the Councils; do they have access to broader Directorate resources to do their work?

MS YVETTE BERRY: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

1. Ministerial Advisory Councils set their work priorities according to the parameters of their Terms of Reference in consultation with the relevant Minister and consistent with the Government's priorities. Council membership comprises both community representatives and business organisations whose views inform and contribute to the work of each council.

For example, the Ministerial Advisory Council on Women has a requirement in its terms of reference to hold at least one community consultation forum annually in partnership with the Minister for Women. The Ministerial Advisory Council on Ageing has formed working groups to determine further engagement with the community as required. The Veterans' Advisory Council has invited guests who represent the broader veteran community to inform its ongoing work priorities. The Multicultural Advisory Council is contributing to planning and delivering the 2018 Multicultural Summit, including community consultation and engagement prior to the Summit. The Youth Advisory Council will be leading wide community engagement on youth issues to plan and deliver the 2018 Youth Assembly.

The Government recently released its Communications and Engagement Strategy 2017-2019. It is up to individual Councils to determine how they undertake community engagement in their work.

2. Some Councils collaborate with each other on common areas of interest when necessary and appropriate. A meeting of Council Chairpersons was recently held in relation to social inclusion. This meeting is likely to be held quarterly.

3. Directorates provide administrative and secretariat support to Councils and Councils have access to government facilities to support Council business and activities. Councils also have access to other policy and communications staff from directorate business units to support community engagement or other activities of the Council as required.

Date: Cf\\CJl \ \t°

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2018-2019 Mr Andrew Wall MLA (Chair), Ms Tara Cheyne MLA (Deputy Chair), Ms Caroline Le Couteur MLA, Ms Elizabeth Lee MLA, Ms Suzanne Orr MLA

ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE

MS CAROLINE LE COUTEUR MLA: To ask the Chief Minister

Ref: Output Class 1: Government Strategy; Budget Paper 3, p. 77

In relation to: the Establishing Environmental Offsets program with respect to Government Travel

1. Are all flights undertaken by Government staff required to have carbon-offsets purchased?

2. If not, will this be part of the Establishing Environmental Offsets program?

MS YVETTE BERRY: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

1. Carbon offsets are not purchased to offset flights by ACT Government staff. The Carbon Neutral ACT Government Framework covers emissions from government owned or leased assets, specifically: • scope 1 emissions (direct emissions from sources such as government fleet vehicles or natural gas), and • scope 2 emissions (indirect emissions from electricity use).

The ACT Government does not currently account for indirect (scope 3) greenhouse gas emissions such as air travel under the Carbon Neutral Government Framework. Scope 3 emissions result from activities of the ACT Government but come from sources not owned or controlled by the ACT Government, examples include the transport of goods used by the ACT Government, construction materials and emissions resulting from employee transport to work.

2. The Government's focus at the moment is addressing emissions from Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions as the accepted global approach greenhouse gas inventory process. The inclusion of, or requirements to reduce or offset, Scope 3 emissions such as travel will be considered as part of the ongoing climate change policy development towards a net zero emissions target at 2045. Carbon offsets are not comparable to environmental offsets. Information on the ACT Government's Environmental offsets policy is available at http://www.environment.act.gov.au/cpr/environmental-offsets-policy.

Signature: Date: cF\\o, \6S'

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2018-2019 Mr Andrew Wall MLA {Chair), Ms Tara Cheyne MLA (Deputy Chair), Ms Caroline Le Couteur MLA, Ms Elizabeth Lee MLA, Ms Suzanne Orr MLA

QUESTION ON NOTICE

Ms Caroline Le Couteur: To ask the Minister for Tourism and Major Events

[Ref: Output Class 3: Economic Development]

In relation to: Cycle Tourism Strategy

1. What work will the Government do to implement the cycle tourism strategy?

2. Is there money for this?

3. What else is the Government doing to capture some of this million-dollar tourism market for the 'Bush Capital'?

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

1. The Strategy and Action Plan adopts a whole-of-government approach to ensure that key decisions relating to marketing, events, venues, infrastructure, transport, parks and forests and strategic land-use planning are all working collaboratively to strengthen the cycling opportunities. Implementation of the strategy adopts a long-term perspective with clear actions that are staged over time from 2018-2030. Implementation of the strategy requires continued commitment from a number of key directorates namely, CMTEDD, TCCS and EPSDD, as well as support from the broader tourism industry and cycling community.

2. The 2018 Budget committed the following:

• $374,000 for EPSDD committed over the next two years to begin planning and

designing a new mountain bike trail network for Canberra that expands on the

existing key mountain bike destinations in Canberra.

• $2 million for TCCS committed over the next two years for cycle network

improvements. This is specifically for giving the urban cycle (shared path) network a

specific identity with clearly marked routes, better wayfinding, lighting and

installation of maintenance spots along the routes. To support the urban network

TCCS is also completing some missing links in Weston Creek {$1.2 million over two years), Tuggeranong ($4m over three years) and in Belconnen ($10.45 million over

two years -this is the Belconnen bikeway and town centre improvements).

3. Where possible, recommendations in the Strategy leverage existing strengths of the ACT and region, consumer insights and relevant trends in cycle tourism, and identify opportunities for better alignment and coordination of existing whole-of-Government programs and resources.

Key recommendations focus on:

• Enabling priorities, covering policy, planning, stakeholder relationships and industry

capacity

• Delivering on supply, covering experience development, management and

infrastructure; and

• Growing demand, covering marketing and visitor services.

Some key actions include:

• Further development of facilities and infrastructure to enhance bike use with public

transport network;

• Proposed upgrades to urban cycle-way network;

• Opportunities to attract road and mountain bike cycling events and enhance

existing community based events, particularly with regards to increasing

participation from women and youth; and

• Improved visitor information and signage recommendations.

Approved for circulation to the Select Committee on Estimates 2018-19

Date: c:fa\cYl \ \ v-

Page 2 of 2 *Estimates - QON No. E18-28 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2018-2019 Mr Andrew Wall MLA (Chair), Ms Tara Cheyne MLA (Deputy Chair), Ms Caroline Le Couteur MLA, Ms Elizabeth Lee MLA, Ms Suzanne Orr MLA

ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE

MS CAROLINE LE COUTEUR MLA: To ask the Chief Minister

Ref: Output Class 1.2: Workforce Capability and Governance

In relation to: Active Travel

Does the ACT Government incentivise or require 'workplace travel plans', which would assist the workforce to travel to work in a more healthy way- eg by public transport or walking or cycling?

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

The ACT Government's Building an Integrated Transport Network-Active Travel plan recognises the importance of workplace travel plans to promote and encourage active travel. Transport Canberra and City Services is currently investigating options to implement workplace travel plans.

Approved for circulation to the Select Committee on Estimates 2018-2019

Signature: Date:

By the Acting Minister for Transport and City Services, Mick Gentleman MLA *Estimates - QON No. E18-29

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2018-2019 Mr Andrew Wall MLA (Chair), Ms Tara Cheyne MLA (Deputy Chair), Ms Caroline Le Couteur MLA, Ms Elizabeth Lee MLA, Ms Suzanne Orr MLA

ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE

MS CAROLINE LE COUTEUR MLA: To ask the Minister for Workplace Safety and Industrial Relations

[Ref: Budget Paper 3, p. 90]

In relation to: The Secure Local Jobs for Local Workers reform package

How will the Secure Local Jobs for Local Workers reform package ensure that the Government's contracts are not awarded to businesses with poor environmental practices, or that utilise slavery or child labour in overseas countries?

MS RACHEL STEPHEN-SMITH MLA: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:-

The detailed design of the Secure Local Jobs Code is still being developed in consultation with relevant stakeholders. However, the code will deal principally with labour and services rather than the procurement of goods.

It is intended that there will be a legislated review following implementation of the Secure Local Jobs Code. This will be an opportunity to consider any expansion of the Code or related gaps in ethical procurement processes.

The ACT Government has several mechanisms in place enable issues such as environmental policies and overseas activity by contractors and related entities to be factored into procurement practices, such as the Sustainable Procurement Policy.

The Territory also utilises mechanisms such as prequalification for capital works and infrastructure, which require the contractor to utilise an audited Environmental Management System, Industrial Relations and Employment Obligations, the National Construction Code and Ethical Suppliers Declarations. These mechanisms help ensure that the ACT Government engages with businesses that have sound environmental and ethical employment practices.

Construction contractors that have a poor environmental record on Territory projects may also have this reflected in their performance reports, which are taken into account in future tender evaluations.

The Territory's tendering prequalification requirements for construction contracts require applicants to declare any associated entities, including those operating overseas. The Territory can initiate an ASIC investigation where concerns have been identified regarding any of these entities.

On 28 June 2018 Commonwealth Government introduced the Modern Slavery Bi/12018 into the Australian Parliament. If passed, the Act will establish a modern slavery reporting requirement applying to Australian and foreign entities carrying on business in Australia with annual revenue of at least $100 million. This may further assist the Territory to consider supply chains in procurement matters.

Approved for circulation to the Select Committee on Estimates 2018-2019

Signature: Date: ,, 'I~ By the Minister for Workplace Safety and Industrial Relations, Rachel Stephen-Smith MLA

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES 2018-2019 Mr Andrew Wall MLA (Chair), Ms Tara Cheyne MLA (Deputy Chair), Ms Caroline Le Couteur MLA, Ms Elizabeth Lee MLA, Ms Suzanne Orr MLA

ANSWER TO QUESTION ON NOTICE

MS CAROLINE LE COUTEUR MLA: To ask the Chief Minister

[Ref: Output 1.2 - Workforce Capability & Governance]

In relation to: Gender of ACT Public Service Staff

What is being done to attract and retain women at the executive level in the ACT Public Service?

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

The ACT Government continues to provide flexible and family friendly working conditions that allow all employees to maintain an appropriate balance between work, personal and family commitments.

Employees in ACT Government, including executives, have access to flexible start and finish times, time off in lieu, personal leave for caring purposes, access to breast feeding facilities, part-time work, home based work, job sharing, and purchased leave. These initiatives have been important in allowing women, the traditional carers in families, to build a career while continuing to focus on family. A new policy is currently in draft form to further increase flexibility for staff, including executives, to work remotely from the workplace.

The ACT Public Service executive workforce currently consists of 46.3% females as at 30 May 2018.

The ACT Public Service has a high female representation of Directors-General. Approximately 71 per cent of the current Directors-General are women.

A range of leadership development opportunities are targeted at emerging executive leaders, for example: • Participation in ANZSOG Executive Master of Public Administration - 65% of participants over the past four years were female. • The Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA) Mentoring program - 78% of participants over the past four years were female. • IPAA Future Leaders Program 27 participants over past 3 years of which 70% were female • Supporting participation in the YWCA She Leads Diploma of Leadership and Management • Promotion of the YWCA She Leads yearly conference Approved for circulation to the Select Committee on Estimates 2018-2019

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