1 of 8 FINANCE AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE Agenda Item 6.3 REPORT 13 October 2009 COUNCILLOR CLARKE POST TRAVEL REPORT ‘BUILT ENVIRONMENT MEETS PARLIAMENT’ SUMMIT, CANBERRA Report by Councillor Peter Clarke Purpose 1. To report to the Finance and Governance Committee on the travel undertaken by Cr Peter Clarke to Canberra to participate in the ‘Built Environment Meets Parliament’ (BEMP) Summit, Parliament House, Canberra on 12 August 2009. Recommendation 2. That the Finance and Governance Committee note this report and the incorporated summary of benefits and outcomes. Background 3. Cr Clarke’s participation in the BEMP 09 Summit was approved by the Lord Mayor on 4 August in accordance with the Councillor Expenses and Resources Guidelines. Due to time constraints, the proposal was unable to be submitted to the Finance and Governance Committee as the next meeting of the Committee was scheduled for 11 August which was the day before the Summit. Key Issues Details of Travel 4. Cr Clarke attended the BEMP 2009 Summit on Wednesday 12 August. 5. The Summit was held in the Theatre, Parliament House, Canberra from 8.30am – 5pm. BEMP 2009 was attended by 200 delegates including architects, planners, engineers, developers, key government department representatives, ministers, shadow ministers, members of parliament and parliamentary advisors. 6. The annual BEMP Summit is co-hosted by the following organisations: 6.1. Association of Consulting Engineers, Australia; 6.2. Australian Institute of Architects; 6.3. Green Building Council of Australia; 6.4. The Planning Institute of Australia; and 6.5. Property Council of Australia. 7. A copy of the Summit program is included at Attachment 1. 2 of 8 Councillor Expenses and Resources Guidelines 8. The Manager Governance Services has confirmed that the travel undertaken accords with the requirements of the travel guidelines outlined in the Councillor Expenses and Resources Guidelines. Outcomes / Benefits 9. BEMP 2009 focused on four main policy areas addressing economic, environmental, social and governance issues and how the building sector, in partnership with government, can contribute to planning for sustainable communities and provide a strong foundation for future prosperity. The Summit titles and session outlines are summarised below: 9.1. Prosperity: This session explored ways to unlock credit; maintain and create jobs; and boost Australia’s productivity and competitiveness. 9.2. Sustainability: This session explored the significant contribution the building sector can make to reducing Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions through employing energy efficiency measures. 9.3. Liveability: This session explored the role of the built environment in improving health, housing and transport across our communities. 9.4. Partnership and Actions: This session explored opportunities to reduce regulatory barriers and to improve Australia’s planning, taxation and procurement practices. 10. The BEMP partner organisations commissioned a consultation draft document titled ‘Principles for Planning Sustainable Communities’ which aims to provide a model, principles-based framework about the shape and form that strategic plans for cities and our communities should take. 11. The key outcome of the Summit was to finalise a draft of national principles for a Model Planning Framework focusing on a sustainable built environment, with a view to consolidating the principles of the first draft, a copy of which is included as Attachment 2. 12. Summit organisers advised that an interactive website would be established to allow further input to the draft. Cost 13. The total cost to Council associated with Cr Clarke’s travel was $578.64 which included airfare and Summit registration fee. Attachments: 1. Summit Program 2. Model Planning Framework Principles 2 1055am - 11.50am Panel discussion 3 of 8 David Atkin, CEO, Cbus Don Henry, Executive Director, Australian Conservation Foundation John Connor, CEO, The Climate Institute Senator Christine Milne, Deputy Leader of the Australian Greens • The Hon Greg Hunt MP,4hadow Minister for Climate Change, Environment and Water 11.50am - 1.00pm LIVEABILITY = UILT ENVIRONMENT MEETS PARLIAMENT This session will explore the role of the built environment in improving health, housing and transport across our communities. It will involve a discussion on pathways to creating healthy and affordable places and spaces, including transport-oriented development and integrated land use and infrastructure planning. 11.50am - 1155am Introduction Stephen Jonhston, CE6; Planning Institute of Australia 11.55am - 12.15pm Keynote speaker The Hon Tanya Plibersek MP, Minister for Housing; Minister for the Status of Women We are living through BEMP will provide you with the opportunity to ask questions and debate policy with 12.15pm - 1.00pm Panel discussion • unprecedented times, with global _ WELCOME Ministers, Senators, members of parliament Kerry Barwise, Director, the Allen Consulting Group economic uncertainty and threats to our natural environment, which and your colleagues in the sector. You will Brendan Gleeson, Director:Urban Research Program, Griffith University meet new people within the industry and TO BEMP creates significant challenges The Hon Bill Shorten MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Children's Services; key government officials who are passionate for the building sector. We need Parliamentary Secretary for Victorian Bushfire Reconstruction 2009! about the built environment. Scott Morrison MP, Shadow Minister for Housing and Local Government both immediate and long term responses to advance Australia's 1.00pm - 2.00pm LUNCH The program has been designed to provide Healthy Spaces and Places Launch prosperity and quality of life and to you with an insight into the issues we need create a sustainable future. to tackle head-on, and the solutions that 2.00pm - 3.00pm PRINCIPLES FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES Peter Verwer, CEO, Property Council of Australia industry wants to work on with government. BEMP 2009 will focus on how the building 3.00pm - 3.30pm AFTERNOON TEA sector, in partnership with government You will be inspired by what you hear, 3.30pm - 4.30pm PARTN ERS H I PS AN Dc„ACTIONS can contribute to planning for sustainable see and learn at this year's BEMP. This session will explore opportunities to reduce regulatory barriers and to improve Australia's planning, communities and provide a strong foundation taxation and procurement practices. It will involve discussion on measures and partnering arrangements for future prosperity. to enhance Australia's • oductive capacity. 3.30pm - 335pm Introduction • This year's BEMP will explore the following i David Parken, CEO, Australian Institute of Architects themes: Prosperity, Liveability, Sustainability .r. 3.35pm - 4.15pm Panel discussion i' and Partnerships. • 7 Keriy Bfwise4reettrrThed6Jlen Consulting Group Sharan Burrow, Presr i t ent, Australian Council of Trade Unions Brendan Lyon, Execut ve Director, Infrastructure Partnerships Australia HOST ORGANISATIONS The Hon Bruce Billso4 MP, Shadow Minister for Sustainable Development and Cities Senator Scott Ludlani, Senator for Western Australia, Australian Greens Mark Dreyfus QC, MP, -Member for Isaacs, Australian Labor Party Planning Australian Institute Institute of PROPERTY 4.15pm - 4.30pm Keynote speaker green building council australia COUNCIL Architects of Australia Senator the Hon Kim ,Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research ..SSOC.7.4 CONSQL71/43 ENCAtiECRS AUSTRALIA 4.30pm - 5.00pm WRAP UP . Peter Verwer, CEO, Property Council of Australia THANKS TO THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS OUR SUPPORTERS PLATINUM AUSTRALIA SILVER BRONZE SPONSOR AWARD FOR SPONSORS SPONSORS URBAN DESIGN Megan Motto David Parken Romilly Madew Stephen SPONSOR al CEO CEO CE Johnston CEO Association Australian Green Colerbond of Consulting Institute Building Planning 04 Cover...mit STEPt IENSON Engineers of Council of Institute 0.07 WO, Iler.ge rad tim Arb kmgronmentmmungOorneric Aucstn, THIN K •••. Australia Architects Australia of BLUESCOPE BRICK #enginuity Australia STEEL AUSTRALIA engineering recruitment Autodesk Dou glas Partners integratedDESIGNgroup Awn. in lipapi archttuts batflutst Wm.; 111111;11111= I 111111111d-1H II irriminnumnil HIHhIflTUIItLflT www.bemp.com.au www.bemp.com.au KEYNOTE SPEAKERS 4 of 8 PROGRAM TUESDAY 11 A Y 9.. AUSTRALIA AWARD FOR URBAN DESIGN Minister for Minister for F 0 -.7! !, _porn, Hyatt Hotel Canberra Innovation, Industry, the Environment, 6:30pm — 10:30pm The Hon Peter Garrett AM, MP will present the Award on behalf of the Prime Minister. Science and Heritage and Research the Arts MESSAGE FROM AUSTRALIA AWARD FOR URBAN DESIGN PATRON usi Innovative and creative urban design makes a real difference to quality of life in urban communities. That's why we should alt join in congratulating all of the nominees for the Australia Award for Urban Senator Kim Carr was elected to the Peter Garrett was elected as the Labor Mike Zorbas represents the interests of Design. By showcasing lqading industry practices, the Award makes an important contribution to the development of more liveable and sustainable urban communities. senate in 1993 and to Labor's front Member for Kingsford Smith at the Stockland, Australia's largest diversified bench in 1996, serving first as a 2004 federal election. In 2007, he was property company, to the nation's The Australian Government's commitment to improved urban amenities has been reflected in the Nation parliamentary secretary