2018-19 Budget Estimates Volume of Additional Information Reports No. 10 and 11, 56th Parliament Economics and Governance Committee August 2018 Table of Contents Minutes of Estimates meetings Correspondence regarding leave to participate in the hearing Questions on notice and responses Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Questions on notice and responses Premier and Minister for the Trade Questions on notice and responses Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Questions on notice and responses Minister for Local Government, Minister for Racing and Minister for Multicultural Affairs Answers to questions taken on notice at the hearing 24 July 2018 Documents tabled at the hearing 24 July 2018 Correspondence clarifying comments made at the hearing Minutes of Estimates meetings Minutes of Estimates meetings 1. Monday 11 June 2018 2. Friday 15 June 2018 3. Tuesday 24 July 2018 4. Tuesday 24 July 2018 5. Tuesday 24 July 2018 6. Tuesday 26 July 2018 7. Monday 30 July 2018 8. Wednesday 15 August 2018 Correspondence regarding leave to participate in the hearing Correspondence 1. 22 June 2018 – Letter from Deb Frecklingon MP, Leader of the Opposition and Shadow Minister for Trade 2. 28 June 2018 – Letter from Sandy Bolton MP, Member for Noosa 3. 12 July 2018 – Letter from Stephen Andrew MP, Member for Mirani 4. 18 July 2018 – Letter from Michael Berkman MP, Member for Maiwar 5. 20 July 2018 – Letter from Deb Frecklingon MP, Leader of the Opposition and Shadow Minister for Trade 22 June 2018 Economics and Governance Committee Attention: Mr Linus Power MP, Chair By email: [email protected] Dear Mr Power I’m writing in relation to the Committee’s consideration of the 2018/19 portfolio budget estimates. Pursuant to section 181(e) of the Standing Rules and Orders of the Legislative Assembly, I seek leave for the following Members to attend the public estimates hearings of the Committee, scheduled for Tuesday 24 July 2018: Deb Frecklington MP, Member for Nanango Tim Mander MP, Member for Everton Jarrod Bleijie MP, Member for Kawana Dr Christian Rowan MP, Member for Moggill Ann Leahy MP, Member for Warrego John-Paul Langbroek MP, Member for Surfers Paradise Stephen Bennett MP, Member for Burnett Brent Mickelberg MP, Member for Buderim Should you have any queries, please contact Peter Coulson of my office. Yours sincerely DEB FRECKLINGTON MP Leader of the Opposition Shadow Minister for Trade Member for Nanango CC: Mr Jarrod Bleijie MP, Mr Ray Stevens MP Stephen Andrew MP Member for Mirani 12 July 2018 Economics and Governance Committee Parliament House George Street BRISBANE QLD 4000 Dear Chair, In accordance with Standing Order 209 I seek leave to participate in the Economics and Governance Committee public hearing in relation to proposed expenditure for the Legislative Assembly and the Premier and Minister for Trade, the Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, and the Minister for Local Government, Minister for Racing and Minister for Multicultural Affairs regarding the proposed expenditures for their portfolio areas on 24th July 2018. Sincerely MP Stephen Andrew Member for Mirani The Sarina Centre Phone:074806 0700 Central Street Sarina Qld 4737 Fax:074806 0709 PO Box 56 Sarina Qld 4737 Toll Free: 1800 812 340 [email protected] 20 July 2018 Economics and Governance Committee Attention: Mr Linus Power MP, Chair By email: [email protected] Dear Mr Power Further to my letter dated 22 June, I’m again writing in relation to the Committee’s consideration of the 2018/19 portfolio budget estimates. Pursuant to section 181(e) of the Standing Rules and Orders of the Legislative Assembly, I seek leave for the following Member to attend the public estimates hearings of the Committee, scheduled for Tuesday 24 July 2018: Andrew Powell MP, Member for Glass House Should you have any queries, please contact Peter Coulson of my office. Yours sincerely DEB FRECKLINGTON MP Leader of the Opposition Shadow Minister for Trade Member for Nanango CC: Mr Jarrod Bleijie MP, Mr Ray Stevens MP Questions on notice and responses Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Parliamentary Service BUDGET 2018-19 ECONOMICS AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE SPEAKER’S RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS ON NOTICE TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Overseas Travel ......................................................................................................... 1 2 Parliamentary Library Budget Allocation ..................................................................... 3 3 2017 Electoral Boundary Redistribution ...................................................................... 4 4 Parliamentary Library Staffing .................................................................................... 5 5 Parliamentary Precinct Security (risk/incidents) .......................................................... 6 6 Petitions ..................................................................................................................... 8 7 Parliament House 150th Anniversary Activities ............................................................ 9 8 Promotion of Public Interaction with the Parliament .................................................. 10 9 Training Services provided to Queensland Public Servants ...................................... 11 10 Parliament House Fire Protection System Project .................................................... 14 11 Allocation of bedrooms to Members ......................................................................... 15 12 Educational Activities ................................................................................................ 19 13 Parliamentary Annexe Lift Upgrade .......................................................................... 21 14 Parliamentary Precinct Maintenance Program .......................................................... 23 15 Electorate Officer Inductions and Training Programs ................................................ 25 16 CCTV Security Upgrade ........................................................................................... 26 17 School Children Visits and parliamentary education ................................................. 27 18 Parliamentary Precinct initiatives to reduce energy consumption .............................. 35 19 Promotion of Queensland produce by Catering Services .......................................... 37 20 Electorate Office Relief Staff ..................................................................................... 38 BUDGET 2018-19 RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS ON NOTICE QUESTION 1 With reference to page 2-4 of the SDS: (a) What overseas travel was undertaken in 2017-18 and is planned for 2018-19 (reported separately) for (i) the Speaker; (ii) Speaker’s staff; and/or (iii) Staff of Legislative Assembly; (b) what is the likely itinerary and cost (broken down by trip)? SPEAKER’S RESPONSE Overseas Travel undertaken in 2017-18 a) Speaker – no overseas travel (by former Speaker Wellington or current Speaker Pitt). b) Speaker’s staff – no overseas travel. c) Parliamentary Service staff (Staff of the Legislative Assembly): Traveler Destination Purpose Actual Cost Mr Rob Papua New Guinea United Nations Development $2,500 Hansen, (July 2017) Program to assist PNG Committee Parliament with training Secretary Overseas Travel proposed for 2018-19 a) Speaker – Traveler Destination Purpose Estimated Cost Speaker Pitt Wellington, NZ Presiding Officers and Clerks $6,600 and spouse (July 2018 - 7 days Conference duration) (travel since completed) Speaker Pitt Los Angeles, New • Attend National Conference of $24,815 and spouse York State Legislatures (LA) (August 2018 – • Attend trade and investment 7 days duration) meetings on behalf of Queensland (LA & NY) • Deliver lecture, Columbia University (NY) It is noted that it is customary for Speakers of the Queensland Legislative Assembly to attend the Westminster Seminar on Parliamentary Practice and Procedure hosted by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association – (United Kingdom Branch). This seminar now known as the Westminster Seminar on Effective Parliaments, will be held in Westminster from 26-30 November 2018. It is my intention to attend this invitation only seminar, if invited by the hosts. IN-CONFIDENCE Last updated: 23/07/2018 9:42 AM Page 1 of 39 BUDGET 2018-19 RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS ON NOTICE b) Speaker’s staff – no overseas travel proposed. c) Parliamentary Service staff (Staff of the Legislative Assembly): Traveler Destination Purpose Estimated Cost Mr Neil Laurie, Wellington, NZ Attend Presiding Officers and $3,900 Clerk of the (6 days) Clerks Conference Parliament Mr Brett Nutley, Wellington, NZ Attend Presiding Officers and Most costs met Indigenous (3 days) Clerks Conference (panel by NZ Liaison Officer session) Parliament. Mr Michael Ries, Wisconsin, USA Attend American Society of $3,635 Deputy Clerk Legislative Clerks and Secretaries Professional (Accommodation Development Seminar (Chair of the and seminar ANZACATT Case costs met by Law Committee) host) IN-CONFIDENCE Last updated: 23/07/2018 9:42 AM Page 2 of 39 BUDGET 2018-19 RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS ON NOTICE QUESTION 2 With reference to SDS, pages 2-4, what is the budget allocation for the Parliamentary Library for 2018/19 and how does this compare with 2016/17 and 2017/18 (reported separately by year)? SPEAKER’S RESPONSE The approved budget for the Parliamentary Library for 2018-19 is $2.769M. The approved budget for the Parliamentary