❓ Hon Giz Watson questions the Department of Premier and Cabinet on its handling of climate change issues, specifically regarding adaptation, mitigation, and modification of activities. The Department confirms its involvement and outlines its activities, including policy advice, strategy development, emissions offsetting, and emissions measurement.
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I refer to the first paragraph of the answer given to my question without notice No. 27 on 16 February 2011, and I ask -
(1) Is the Department of Premier and Cabinet addressing climate change issues, as it affects the Department’s sectoral responsibilities?
(2) If no to (1), why not?
(3) If yes to (1), which climate change issues have been identified as affecting the Department’s sectoral responsibilities?
(4) In respect of each issue identified, how is it being addressed (please provide full details) in terms of, -
(a) adaptation;
(b) mitigation; and
(c) modification of activities likely to maintain or increase the severity of the impacts of climate change?
(5) In respect of each answer to (4), -
(a) how much funding has been allocated to this work;
(b) how many FTE staff have been allocated to this work; and
(c) how is success being measured?
(6) Regarding the answer to (5)(c), is this information publicly available?
(7) If no to (6), why not?
(8) If yes to (6), where is it publicly reported and how often is it updated?
(1) Is the Department of Premier and Cabinet addressing climate change issues, as it affects the Department’s sectoral responsibilities?
(2) If no to (1), why not?
(3) If yes to (1), which climate change issues have been identified as affecting the Department’s sectoral responsibilities?
(4) In respect of each issue identified, how is it being addressed (please provide full details) in terms of, -
(a) adaptation;
(b) mitigation; and
(c) modification of activities likely to maintain or increase the severity of the impacts of climate change?
(5) In respect of each answer to (4), -
(a) how much funding has been allocated to this work;
(b) how many FTE staff have been allocated to this work; and
(c) how is success being measured?
(6) Regarding the answer to (5)(c), is this information publicly available?
(7) If no to (6), why not?
(8) If yes to (6), where is it publicly reported and how often is it updated?
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Answered
15 March 2011
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Leader of the House representing the Premier
Response time
19 days
Department of the Premier and Cabinet advises:
(1) Yes.
(2) Not applicable.
(3) Adaptation and mitigation issues.
(4a-c) For climate change adaptation and mitigation, the Department is involved in the following activities.
- The Department coordinates climate change policy advice to the Premier in his role as a member of the Council of Australian Governments (COAG). This advice is prepared in consultation with the Climate Change Unit in the Department of Environment and Conservation, and other relevant agencies as required. Proposed policy positions are considered by Cabinet prior to COAG meetings.
- The Department is working with the Climate Change Unit in the Department of Environment and Conservation through the Climate Change Policy Interdepartmental Steering Group to develop the Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Strategy for Western Australia;
- The emissions from the Department's fleet vehicles are being offset through the State Fleet Vehicle Emissions Offset Scheme; and
- The Department's greenhouse gas emissions are measured through the System for Accounting and Reporting Government Emissions (SARGE).
(5a-b) Specific funding and FTE are not allocated to specific policy issues.
(5c) Success is measured in terms of the quality of advice provided to the Premier and Cabinet and in the extent to which national agreements reflect agreed State positions
(6) Yes.
(7) Not applicable.
(8) Information is published in the Department's annual reports.
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(1) Yes.
(2) Not applicable.
(3) Adaptation and mitigation issues.
(4a-c) For climate change adaptation and mitigation, the Department is involved in the following activities.
- The Department coordinates climate change policy advice to the Premier in his role as a member of the Council of Australian Governments (COAG). This advice is prepared in consultation with the Climate Change Unit in the Department of Environment and Conservation, and other relevant agencies as required. Proposed policy positions are considered by Cabinet prior to COAG meetings.
- The Department is working with the Climate Change Unit in the Department of Environment and Conservation through the Climate Change Policy Interdepartmental Steering Group to develop the Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Strategy for Western Australia;
- The emissions from the Department's fleet vehicles are being offset through the State Fleet Vehicle Emissions Offset Scheme; and
- The Department's greenhouse gas emissions are measured through the System for Accounting and Reporting Government Emissions (SARGE).
(5a-b) Specific funding and FTE are not allocated to specific policy issues.
(5c) Success is measured in terms of the quality of advice provided to the Premier and Cabinet and in the extent to which national agreements reflect agreed State positions
(6) Yes.
(7) Not applicable.
(8) Information is published in the Department's annual reports.
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