BIMBIBB LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF THE NORTHERN TERRITORY 14th Assembly ESTIMATES COMMITTEE MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS Meeting No. 1 12.20 pm, Tuesday, 11 May 2021 Litchfield Room Present: Mr Joel Bowden MLA, Member for Johnston (Chair) Mr Mark Monaghan MLA, Member for Fong Lim Mrs Robyn Lambley MLA, Member for Araluen (via teleconference) Mr Bill Yan MLA, Member for Namatjira Mr Lawrence Costa MLA, Member for Arafura Secretariat: Mr Russell Keith, First Clerk Assistant and Committee Secretary Ms Elise Dyer, Senior Research Officer Mr Harry Lane, Administration/Research Officer Ms Julia Knight, Committee Secretary ELECTION OF DEPUTY CHAIR The Chair called for nominations for Deputy Chair. Mr Costa nominated Mr Monaghan to be the Deputy Chair. Mr Bowden seconded the nomination. Mr Yan nominated to be Deputy Chair. Mrs Lambley seconded the nomination. There being more than one nomination the Chair asked the Secretary to conduct a ballot between the Members proposed in a similar manner to that in Standing Order 236. The Secretary announced the result of the ballot to be Mr Monaghan 3 votes and Mr Yan 2 votes. As Mr Monaghan had a majority of votes the Chair declared Mr Monaghan to be Deputy Chair. MEDIA RELEASES Mr Monaghan moved and Mr Costa Seconded: That pursuant to Standing Order 194(4), the Committee authorises the Chair of the Committee to issue media releases and give briefings on matters relating to its inquiry. SCHEDULE OF MINISTERIAL APPEARANCES The Committee discussed the draft Schedule of Ministerial Appearances circulated by the Chair. The Committee agreed to amend the proposed schedule and publish upon agreement to the amended Schedule via email. AGENDA FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF OUTPUTS The Committee reviewed the draft Agenda for the Consideration of Outputs. The Secretary noted that the draft Agenda will be reviewed by agency secretariats to confirm Ministerial responsibility for outputs. COMM2021/00001.5COMM2021/00003.1 Mr Costa moved and Mr Yan seconded: That the Chair be authorised to finalise and publish the Agenda for the Consideration of Outputs. 5. HEARING ARRANGEMENTS AND COVID SAFETY PLAN The Committee endorsed the Estimates Hearings COVID Safety Plan. 6. ELECTORAL COMMISSIONER Mr Costa moved and Mr Monaghan seconded: That the Electoral Commissioner will only be required to appear before the Committee during the Chief Minister's appearance and any questions relating to his responsibilities under the Local Government Act 2008 be directed to him at that time. 7. OTHER INDEPENDENT OFFICERS Mr Monaghan moved and Mr Costa seconded: That the Committee agrees to not require the attendance of the Independent Officers under output 5 of the Attorney-General unless a Member of the Committee advises the secretariat that they want the officer to attend. 8. MEDIA ACCESS Mr Monaghan moved and Mr Costa seconded: The Committee agrees to allowing up to two media camera operators to film the Estimates Committee proceedings. 9. PROCEDURAL MATTERS The committee discussed the procedures and traditions regarding allocation of questions, participation by other members, substitution of members, quorum and the consideration of outputs. 10. NEXT MEETING 8.30 am Tuesday 15 June 2021 Meeting closed at 12.35 pm §: E LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF THE NORTHERN TERRITORY 14th Assembly ESTIMATES COMMITTEE MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS Meeting No. 2 11.50 am, Friday, 14 May 2021 Litchfield Room Present: Mr Joel Bowden MLA, Member for Johnston (Chair) Mr Mark Monaghan MLA, Member for Fong Lim Mrs Robyn Lambley MLA, Member for Araluen Mr Bill Yan MLA, Member for Namatjira Apologies: Mr Lawrence Costa MLA, Member for Arafura Secretariat: Mr Russell Keith, First Clerk Assistant and Committee Secretary Ms Elise Dyer, Senior Research Officer Mr Harry Lane, Administration/Research Officer MINUTES OF MEETING Mr Yan moved and Mr Monaghan seconded: The minutes of meeting no. 1, 11 May 2021 be confirmed. Question put and passed. ESTIMATES HEARING AGENDA The Committee agreed to amend the order of agencies within the draft Estimates Hearing Agenda. OTHER BUSINESS There was no other business. NEXT MEETING 8:30am 15 June 2021 Meeting closed at 11:55 am. 'MrJoel@b^denMLA Chair COMM2021/00001.9 COMM2021/00003.2 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF THE NORTHERN TERRITORY 14th Assembly 2021 ESTIMATES COMMITTEE MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS Meeting No. 3 Day 1 of Estimates Hearings 8.30 am, Tuesday, 15 June 2021 Litchfield Room Committee Members Mr Joel Bowden MLA, Member for Johnson (Chair) Mr Mark Monaghan MLA, Member for Fong Lim (Deputy Chair) Mr Lawrence Costa MLA, Member forArafura Mrs Robyn Lambley MLA, Member for Araluen Mr Bill Yan MLA, Member for Namatjira Substituting Members Mr Steve Edgington MLA, Member for Barkly (for Mr Yan 1.30 pm - 6.00 pm) Participating Members Mrs Lia Finocchiaro MLA, Member for Spillett Mr Yingiya Mark Guyula MLA, Member for Mulka 1. Hon Michael Gunner MLA: Chief Minister Hearing commenced. Witnesses Name Position Agency Julie Crisp Auditor-General Northern Territory Auditor- General's Office Hearing concluded. Hearing commenced. Witnesses Name Position Agency lain Loganathan Electoral Commissioner NT Electoral Commission Kirsten Kelly Deputy Electoral Commissioner NT Electoral Commission Hearing concluded. Hearing commenced. Witnesses Name Position Agency Ken Fleming QC Independent Commissioner Against Office of the Independent Corruption Commissioner Against Corruption Matthew Grant Deputy Chief Executive Officer Office of the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption Kathryn Clet Acting Director Corporate Services Office of the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption Questions Taken on Notice No. Output From Subject Answered 1-1 Opening Mrs Finocchiaro ICAC expenditure on external contractors Statement Tabled Papers No. Output Title 1.1 Opening OICAC Impact Summary Statement 1-2 Opening Conflicts of Interest Disclaimer Statement Hearing concluded. Hearing commenced. Witnesses Name Position Agency Peter Shoyer Ombudsman and Information Ombudsman's Office Commissioner Hearing concluded. 2. Hon Michael Gunner MLA: Treasurer Hearing commenced. Witnesses Name Position Agency Craig Graham Under Treasurer Treasury and Finance Catherine Weber Deputy Under Treasurer Treasury and Finance Corporate Mick Butler Deputy Under Treasurer Treasury and Finance Policy Tiziana Hucent Senior Director Treasury and Finance Financial Reporting Alex Pollon General Manager Treasury and Finance Northern Territory Treasury Corporation Tim McManus Assistant Under Treasurer Treasury and Finance Finance Suspension of Hearing: The hearing of the Estimate Committee was suspended between 1.00 pm and 1.30 pm. Hearing resumed. Questions Taken on Notice No. Output From Subject Answered 1.2 Opening Mrs Finocchiaro COVID-19 expenditure Statement 1.3 Opening Mrs Lambley 'A Plan for Budget Repair' report cost Statement 1.4 15.1 Mrs Lambley NT Beverages debt owed to Northern Territory Government 1.5 18.1 Mrs Finocchiaro Number of freedom of information requests lodged Hearing concluded. 3. Hon Michael Gunner MLA: Chief Minister Hearing commenced. Witnesses Name Position Agency Jodie Ryan Chief Executive Officer Chief Minister and Cabinet Andrew Cowan Deputy Chief Executive Officer Chief Minister and Cabinet Hayley Richards Acting Major Projects Commissioner Chief Minister and Cabinet Jean Doherty Executive Director Chief Minister and Cabinet Intergovernmental and Legal Policy Questions Taken on Notice No. Output From Subject Answered 1.6 Opening MrGuyula Provision of research services for Independent Statement Members 1.7 Opening MrGuyula Border control resources in remote communities Statement 1.8 Opening Mrs Finocchiaro Westin luxury hotel Statement 1.9 Opening Mrs Finocchiaro Neptune Energy gas project timeline Statement 1.10 Opening Mrs Finocchiaro Media unit and Protocol unit funding Statement 1.11 Opening Mrs Finocchiaro Media unit KPIs Statement Tabled Papers No. Output Title 1.3 Opening Annual Report of ICAC Inspector Statement 1.4 Opening Preliminary Report of ICAC Inspector Statement Hearing concluded. Adjournment of Hearing: The Estimates Committee adjourned at 6.00 pm until 16 June 2021 at 8.30 am. iigsi LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF THE NORTHERN TERRITORY 14th Assembly 2021 ESTIMATES COMMITTEE MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS Meeting No. 4 Day 2 of Estimates Hearings 8.30 am, Wednesday, 16 June 2021 Litchfield Room Committee Members Mr Joel Bowden MLA, Member for Johnson (Chair) Mr Mark Monaghan MLA, Member for Fong Lim (Deputy Chair) Mr Lawrence Costa MLA, Member forArafura Mrs Robyn Lambley MLA, Member for Araluen Mr Bill Yan MLA, Member for Namatjira Substituting Members Mrs Jo Hersey MLA, Member for Katherine (for Mr Yan 4.30 pm - 9.30 pm) Participating Members Mrs Lia Finocchiaro MLA, Member for Spillett Mr Yingiya Mark Guyula MLA, Member for Mulka Mr Joshua Burgoyne MLA, Member for Braitling Mr Yingiya Mark Guyula MLA, Member for Mulka 1. Hon Natasha Fyles MLA: Minister for Health Hearing commenced. Witnesses Name Position Agency Dr Frank Daly Chief Executive Health Dr Hugh Heggie Chief Health Officer Health David Braines-Mead Deputy Chief Executive Health Finance Support Services Dr Charles Pain Deputy Chief Health Officer Health Prof Len Notaras Executive Director Health National Critical Care and Trauma Response Centre Michelle McKay Executive Lead Health COVID-19 vaccinations Allison Grierson Acting Chief Operating Officer Health Top End Health Service Cecelia Gore Senior Director Health Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drugs Naomi Heinrich Central Australia Health Service Health