NSW DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY Annual Report 2016–17 www.industry.nsw.gov.au Published by NSW Department of Industry Annual Report 2016–17 First published October 2017. ISSN 2208-5572 More information NSW Department of Industry, MLC Centre, 19 Martin Place, Sydney NSW 2000 Australia www.industry.nsw.gov.au © State of New South Wales through Department of Industry 2017. This publication is copyright. You may download, display, print and reproduce this material provided that the wording is reproduced exactly, the source is acknowledged, and the copyright, update address and disclaimer notice are retained. To copy, adapt, publish, distribute or commercialise any of this publication you will need to seek permission from the Department of Industry. Disclaimer: The information contained in this publication is based on knowledge and understanding at the time of writing October 2017. However, because of advances in knowledge, users are reminded of the need to ensure that the information upon which they rely is up to date and to check the currency of the information with the appropriate officer of the Department of Industry or the user’s independent advisor. Annual Report 2016–17 Letter of submission INT17/208014 The Hon. Niall Blair MLC Minister for Primary Industries Minister for Regional Water Minister for Trade & Industry Dear Minister Blair, Submission of NSW Department of Industry 2016–17 Annual Report In accordance with the Annual Reports (Departments) Act 1985, the Public Finance and Audit Act 1983, and the Regulations under these Acts, I am submitting to you the 2016–17 annual report of the NSW Department of Industry for tabling in Parliament. The department’s report includes the 2016–17 annual report of the Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority as an appendix. Part 5, Section 39 of the Gaming and Liquor Administration Act 2007 notes that a report under the Annual Reports (Departments) Act 1985 in respect of the department may include any annual report required to be made in respect of the Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority under the Annual Reports (Statutory Bodies) Act 1984. The Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority Annual Report 2016–17 has been prepared in accordance with the Casino Control Act 1992, the Liquor Act 2007, the Annual Reports (Statutory Bodies) Act 1984 and the Annual Reports (Statutory Bodies) Regulation 2010. The NSW Department of Industry’s annual report outlines achievements for the 2016–17 financial year in the context of the department’s strategic priorities and responsibilities. These achievements were made possible by the expertise and commitment of staff and I thank them for their dedication and hard work. Following the tabling of report in Parliament, it will be available for public access on the department’s website at www.industry.nsw.gov.au. Yours sincerely, Simon A Y Smith Secretary NSW Department of Industry NSW Department of Industry i Annual Report 2016–17 Contents Letter of submission ........................................................................................................................................... i Message from the Secretary ............................................................................................................................. 1 NSW Department of Industry ............................................................................................................................ 2 Departmental overview .................................................................................................................................. 2 Aims and objectives....................................................................................................................................... 2 Our purpose ............................................................................................................................................... 2 Our vision................................................................................................................................................... 2 Our values ................................................................................................................................................. 2 Our services ............................................................................................................................................... 3 Our priorities .............................................................................................................................................. 3 Organisational structure ................................................................................................................................ 3 Machinery of government changes ............................................................................................................ 4 Incoming and outgoing divisions or functions ............................................................................................. 4 Incoming and outgoing associated functions or agencies ........................................................................... 4 Functions included in this report ................................................................................................................. 5 Related annual reports ............................................................................................................................... 6 Organisational charts ..................................................................................................................................... 7 As at 31 March 2017 .................................................................................................................................. 7 As at 30 June 2017 .................................................................................................................................... 8 Meeting key challenges ................................................................................................................................. 9 Achieving positive results ........................................................................................................................... 9 Our results ................................................................................................................................................... 28 Financial overview 2016–17 ........................................................................................................................ 29 Budget structure....................................................................................................................................... 29 Appendices ..................................................................................................................................................... 31 Appendix 1—Principal officers ..................................................................................................................... 32 As at 31 March 2017 ................................................................................................................................ 32 Appendix 2—Legislation and legal change .................................................................................................. 33 Acts administered before 30 January 2017 .............................................................................................. 33 Acts administered between 30 January 2017 and 31 March 2017 ........................................................... 36 Acts administered on or after 1 April 2017................................................................................................ 39 Legal change ........................................................................................................................................... 42 Appendix 3—Significant judicial decisions 1 July 2016–30 June 2017 ......................................................... 44 Mineral resources and mine safety law .................................................................................................... 44 Land law .................................................................................................................................................. 44 Water law ................................................................................................................................................. 45 NSW Department of Industry ii Annual Report 2016–17 Fisheries law ............................................................................................................................................ 45 Biosecurity law ......................................................................................................................................... 45 Aboriginal Land Rights ............................................................................................................................. 45 Appendix 4—Evaluation and improvement .................................................................................................. 46 Appendix 5—Risk management and insurance ........................................................................................... 47 Risk management activities ..................................................................................................................... 47 Insurance activities .................................................................................................................................. 48 Appendix 6—Internal audit and risk policy attestation 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