❓ An inquiry regarding the number, purpose, and cost of various government initiatives (inquiries, taskforces, committees, etc.) under the Premier's portfolio. The answer provides a list of 10 initiatives with brief descriptions and cost information, mostly indicating minor additional costs beyond public service salaries.
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(b) will the Premier provide a comprehensive list of the above inquiries, taskforces, committees, summits, symposiums and reviews across all portfolios and a brief outline of what each of them was established to achieve; and (c) will the Premier advise how much money has been spent on each of the above inquiries, taskforces, committees, summits and reviews?
(c) will the Premier advise how much money has been spent on each of the above inquiries, taskforces, committees, summits and reviews?
(a) 10 (b) (1) The Shared Land Information Platform (SLIP) Interdepartmental Steering Committee is an intergovernmental committee consisting of the Office of E-Government, Functional Review Implementation Team and Department of Land Information, formed to discuss feasibility and governance issues in respect of the SLIP initiative. (2) The E-Government Sub-Committee of the Strategic Management Council is a cross agency committee of relevant Directors General established to monitor the framework for a whole-of-Government e-government strategy. (3) The Premier’s Rockingham Planning and Development Taskforce has been established to assess and streamline projects to assist Rockingham to achieve its full potential as the strategic regional centre for Perth’s expanding south-west corridor. (4) The Review of Conservation Covenanting in Western Australia was undertaken to provide recommendations on how to ensure the maximum uptake of covenanting for natural resource conservation in Western Australia; improvements in the delivery of covenanting for natural resource conservation services for the WA public; and the most efficient and effective expenditure of public funds to achieve environmental outcomes from covenanting for natural resource conservation in Western Australia. (5) The Review of Costs Associated with Marine Parks examines expenditure by the Department of Conservation and Land Management and the Department of Fisheries on planning and management of existing marine parks as an indication of likely future expenditure, as well as projected expenditure on new marine parks. It considers benefits to the State from marine parks expenditure, consistent with a cost benefit analysis approach. (6) The Early Years Steering Committee assists with the development of a whole of government Early Years Strategy, which aims to improve the wellbeing of children aged from zero to eight by facilitating inter-agency family and child support at the local level. (7) The Premier’s Water Taskforce has been established to develop a comprehensive water strategy that focuses on new water sources, as well as promoting water conservation and recycling. (8) The Irrigation Review Committee is a key initiative of the State Water Strategy, established to identify opportunities for improving efficiencies in the irrigated agriculture sector; costs associated with implementing efficiency gains; pricing mechanisms and possible trade-offs. The Committee will also identify possible future locations for sustainable irrigated agriculture in WA. (9) The Premier’s Water Research Foundation is another State Water Strategy initiative, established to provide a solid platform to promote and enhance water related research and development by encouraging and monitoring the development of water related technologies across all water usage sectors, especially in the areas of treated wastewater and stormwater. (10) The Retail Trading Hours Review was established to review Western Australia’s retail trading hours to avoid the loss of competition payments to WA threatened by the National Competition Council if retail trading hours were not deregulated. (c) (1) Apart from the normal public service salaries of officers involved in this committee, there were only minor additional costs to the Department. (2) Apart from the normal public service salaries of officers involved in this committee, there were only minor additional costs to the Department. (3) Apart from the normal public service salaries of officers involved in this taskforce, there were only minor additional costs to the Department. (4) Total provided for contract - $5,000 (5) Apart from the normal public service salaries of officers involved in this review, there were only minor additional costs to the Department. (6) Apart from the normal public service salaries of officers involved in this committee, there were only minor additional costs to the Department. (7) Apart from the normal public service salaries of officers involved in this taskforce, there were only minor additional costs to the Department. (8) Cost of Committee for 2003/2004 - $300,000 (9) Total cost of committee meetings - $61,000 per annum Cost of Foundation for 2003/2004 - $1 million for grants (10) Apart from the normal public service salaries of officers involved in this review, there were only minor additional costs to the Department. Anti-Corruption Commission The Anti-Corruption Commission has provided the following information: (a) Nil. (b)-(c) Not applicable. Governor’s Establishment (a) Nil. (b)-(c) Not applicable. Office of the Public Sector Standards Commissioner The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards advises as follows: (a) No inquiries, taskforces, committees, summits, symposiums or reviews have been initiated by the government on behalf of this Office. However, the Commissioner for Public Sector Standards has conducted a review of the Public Sector Management ( Examination and Review Procedures ) Regulations 2001. (b) Review of the ‘Public Sector Management ( Examination and Review Procedures ) Regulations 2001’. Under s.97 of the Public Sector Management Act 1994, a function of the Commissioner for Public Sector Standards is to make recommendations to the Minister for Public Sector Management on the making, amendment or repeal of regulations prescribing procedures concerning relief in respect of breach of public sector standards. The terms of reference of the review are: - to review the operation and effectiveness of the regulations; - to determine if there were alternative regulatory options; and - if such options exist, examine which options will improve the effectiveness of providing relief for breaches of the Standards. (c) The cost of the review is approximately $43,000 Deputy Premier; Treasurer; Minister for Energy: Department of Treasury and Finance (a) one; (b) an inter-departmental review has been established to examine a number of issues that relate to the Rates and Charges (Rebates and Deferments) Act 1992 and to report to the Government on these matters; (c) this review is being internally funded from the existing appropriation. Western Power Corporation (a) Nil (b)–(c) Not applicable. Office of Energy (a) Six (6). (b) Gas Marketing Code Consultative Committee” (GMCCC) The purpose of the GMCCC is, in the first instance, to provide advice to the Minister for Energy on the establishment of the Gas Marketing Code of Conduct (the Code). After the Code has been established, responsibility for the GMCCC moves from the Office of Energy to the Economic Regulation Authority (the Authority), and the GMCCC becomes responsible for advising the Authority on matters relating to the Code (such as Code reviews and amendments to the Code). Union Consultative Committee The Union Consultation Committee (UCC) will report to the Minister on transitional industrial relations issues during the implementation phase of the Government’s electricity reform program and determination of benchmarks for training and human resources development within the proposed new, Western Power successor businesses. Electricity Reform Consumer Forum The Electricity Reform Consumer Forum (ERCF) has been established to provide small use consumer representatives the opportunity to give advice and feedback to Government on electricity reform matters affecting such consumers and for Government to keep electricity consumer representatives informed of electricity reform implementation issues. Market Rules Development Group The Market Rules Development Group (MRDG) has been established to assist in the management of, and provide input into, the development of the detailed market design and the drafting of the Market Rules (and Operational Procedures) for the wholesale electricity market in the South West Interconnected System (SWIS). Electricity Industry Reference Group The Electricity Industry Reference Group (EIRG) consists of senior industry representatives. The group enables these members of industry an opportunity to provide high level advice and feedback to the Minister for Energy and Electricity Reform Implementation Steering Committee on electricity reform matters. The EIRG also provides an opportunity for Government to inform industry of progress in implementing reform. Access Code Development Committee The Access Code Development Committee consists of industry representatives. The group enables members to receive briefings and provide feedback on matters related to the development of the Electricity Access Code. (c) There are no costs associated with the operations of these committees as participating members absorb these costs, other than the Electricity Industry Reference Group. The Chair of the Electricity Industry Reference Group has received a total of $11 958.33 as part of his agreed fee since July 2003. Office of Native Title (a) Nil (b)-(c) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (a) Nil (b)-(c) Not applicable Office of the Auditor General (a) Nil (b)-(c) Not Applicable Economic Regulation Authority and the Office of the WA Gas Disputes Arbitrator (a) Nil (b)-(c) Not applicable Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries; the Midwest, Wheatbelt and Great Southern: Department of Agriculture (a) One (b) The Integrated Agricultural Research Institute Steering Committee was established to develop a model and implementation plan for establishment of a new Agricultural Research Insititute to ensure full and integrated use of the State’s agricultural research capabilities. The steering committee is chaired by Dr Bruce Hobbs Chief Scientist of Western Australia. Members are from Western Australian Universities, the Department of Agriculture and research funders. (c) Nil (funded from within existing departmental budgets) Department of Fisheries (a) Four (4) (b) i) Competitive Neutrality Review – to conduct competitive neutrality review of Department of Fisheries business activities under the State’s Policy Statement on Competitive Neutrality and to assess whether they are conducted in accordance with the State’s obligations under National Competition Policy. ii) Freshwater Fish and Environment Reference Committee - the primary objective is “To understand and protect native freshwater fish and protect their environments in partnership with the community, tertiary institutions and other agencies”. iii) Shark Bay Snapper Working Group – to provide a series of recommendations to the Minister for Fisheries on the management of the commercial fishery for pink snapper in Shark Bay. iv) Shark Bay Snapper/Trawl Interaction Working Group – to provide recommendations to the Minister for Fisheries regarding modification of the management of the Shark Bay trawl fisheries to reduce impacts on juvenile pink snapper. (c) i) $9240 ii) Nil iii) $8241 iv) Nil Forest Products Commission (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Mid West Development Commission (a) 3 (b) i) Mine Servicing Group – established to identify and progress ways of capturing greater benefit for local communities from mine operations in the Mid West. ii) Pacific Flora 2004 Steering Committee – established to oversee plans and preparations for a Western Australian exhibit at the Pacific Flora expo to be held in Japan in 2004. The exhibition will raise tourist awareness of Western Australia’s outback (Gascoyne, Murchison, Goldfields) as well as consumer awareness of its produce. iii) Heavy Boat Lifter Working Group – established to identify means by which a heavy boat lifting facility can be established in Geraldton. (c) i.) $58,291 – primarily the cost of a contractor and promotional material ii) $16,614 iii) $0 cash - managed through internal in-kind resources. Wheatbelt Development Commission (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Great Southern Development Commission (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Minister for Local Government and Regional Development; Heritage; the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne; Goldfields-Esperance: Kimberley, Gascoyne and Goldfields-Esperance Development Commissions (a) Nil (b)–(c) N/A Pilbara Development Commission (a) One (b) Port Hedland Enhancement Scheme Steering Committee, this committee oversees the implementation of the Port Hedland Enhancement Scheme which aims to improve the amenity of Port Hedland. (c) As at the 31 January 2004, $91295.00 had been spent on the scheme with this funding coming from BHP Billiton. Heritage Council of Western Australia (a) One (b) Local Government Heritage Working Party - To investigate and make recommendations to the Minister for Heritage and the Minister for Planning & Infrastructure regarding reforms to the local heritage protection system in WA. The Working Party was chaired by an officer from the Minister’s office and comprised representatives from Local Government, State Government and the real estate industry. (c) Approximately $5,000 in salaries. Department of Local Government and Regional Development (a) Three. This does not include inquiries into local government that are undertaken by the Department in its compliance and investigation roles and local government boundary inquiries in response to proposals from councils and members of the public. (b)–(c) (i) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This review is being undertaken to update the legislation and determine whether the Act's original aim of achieving a balance between off-road vehicle use, the needs of the wider community and the environment has been met. The initial work has been undertaken with the assistance of $25,000 from the Off-road Vehicles Trust Fund. These funds were used to second an officer to the Department to undertake the initial phase of research and public consultation. (ii) Review of the Telecentre Program The Telecentre Program has been established for 12 years and over time these facilities have evolved in response to community need, advances in technology and government priorities. It is necessary to undertake an external review of the Telecentre Program for the following reasons: (1) The maximum number of Telecentres to be provided under the current funding model and budget provision is close to completion. (2) The technology available and the technological needs of communities are changing. (3) There is an emerging awareness and emphasis on technology in the development of communities. (4) The services offered by Telecentres exhibits a growing range and sophistication. (5) The administration and governance model and support program needs to be assessed to determine whether they are the most suitable for an evolving program. (6) The existence in some communities of alternative means for the provision of the type of services provided by Telecentres. To date no contract has been awarded for this and no funds have been spent. However, the total budget allocated for this review is $50,000 to be spent across the 2003/04 and 2004/05 financial years. (iii) Review of Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This is a statutory review undertaken pursuant to Section 32 of the Act which requires that a review of the operation and effectiveness of the Act be undertaken as soon as is practicable, 5 years from the commencement of the Act. The review is being undertaken by Departmental staff and some minimal administration costs may be incurred. Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection; Indigenous Affairs; Minister Assisting the Minister for Public Sector Management: Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (a) Five. (b)-(c) (1) Consumer Advisory Council The Council has been established for a two-year term to advise the Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection and the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) on strategic approaches to building capacity in consumer groups, so as to increase and improve consumer input in consumer affairs. The Council is to advise the Minister and DOCEP on the review of the Consumer Affairs Act 1971 and Fair Trading Act 1987 . Cost: The 2003/04 budget for the Council is $80,230.00 (2) Review of the Gender Pay Equity Gap in Western Australia A review of causes of the pay equity gap, including consideration of factors impacting on workers in Western Australia is being negotiated. Cost: No costs incurred to date. (3) Review of the Public Sector Management Act A review of: · the jurisdiction and powers of the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission and their relationship with the jurisdiction and powers of the Commissioner of Public Sector Standards; · relief for employees where there has been a breach of public sector standards; · the concept of “office” and whether it should be adopted in favour of appointment to a designated Public Service level; · use of fixed term contracts of employment and the ability of such employees to apply for permanent public sector positions advertised in the InterSector; and · the regulation of redeployment, retraining and redundancy in the Public Sector through industrial instruments or regulation under the Public Sector Management Act. Cost: $26,400.00 (4) Independent Review of the Labour Relations Reform Act 2002 An independent mid term review of the Labour Relations Reform Act, considering the extent to which the reforms contained in the Act have created fairness and improved standards in Western Australian Workplaces is about to commence. Other pertinent issues the reviewer considers worthy of comment may also be addressed in the review. Cost: No costs incurred to date. (5) Extended Working Hours The Extended Working Hours Review Panel was established in May 2003, to receive and consider public comments on the extended working hours issue and to make recommendations for Government action. Cost: Approximately $25,000.00 WorkCover WA (a) One. (b) Expert Medical Group to review Impairment Model for Workers’ Compensation. (c) Approximate cost of $17,350.00 Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (a) Nil. (b) Not applicable. (c) Not applicable. Construction Industry Long Service Leave Payments Board (a) Nil. (b) Not applicable. (c) Not applicable. Department of Indigenous Affairs (a) Nil. (b) Not applicable. (c) Not applicable. Attorney General; Minister for Health; Electoral Affairs: Director Of Public Prosecutions (a) Nil. (b)-(c) Not Applicable. Equal Opportunity Commission a) The Commissioner for Equal Opportunity has initiated one inquiry since the date of the last response. b) The Section 80 Investigation into the Provision of Public Housing to Aboriginal People was initiated to address the high rates of complaints made by Aboriginal people about their access to public housing. c) The Commissioner has expended $33,299.92 as at the end of January 2004. Legal Aid Wa (a) Nil. (b)-(c) Not Applicable. Office Of The Information Commissioner (a) Nil. (b)-(c) Not Applicable. Office Of Health Review (a) Nil. (b)-(c) Not Applicable. State Solicitor’s Office (a) Nil. (b)-(c) Not Applicable. Department Of Health (a) Nil. (b)-(c) Not Applicable. W.A. Electoral Commission (a) Nil. (b)-(c) Not Applicable. Minister for the Environment: Office of the Minister for the Environment (a) One (b) Review of CALM’s Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel The review panel will advise the Minister for the Environment whether changes are required to the Department of Conservation and Land Management’s (CALM’s) Prosecution Policy Guidelines and administrative procedures and practices for compliance and enforcement activities, in order to ensure that they support the Department’s statutory functions to administer the provisions of the CALM Act and the Wildlife Conservation Act and are fair, consistent and in the public interest. A report to the Minister for the Environment will be submitted by 31 March 2004. (c) Cost to date $18,000 plus expenses. Department of Conservation and Land Management (a) 6 (b) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve The committee is a community based committee such that members do not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. (c) Cost to date: $13,000 for the hire of meeting venues, charter boat for site inspection and accommodation; and $15,000 for the production of public information documentation for the proposed marine reserve. (b) Walpole Wilderness Area Community Advisory Committee The committee will be in place until the management plan for the national parks in the Walpole Wilderness Area is completed, which is anticipated to be October 2004. (c) Sitting fees are not paid. The 14 non-departmental members are offered payment for vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch is provided. (b) Research Advisory Committee The primary purpose of the committee is to predict potential conservation problems and provide appropriate advice on research. It will also facilitate effective conservation outcomes through appropriate and targeted advocacy of research findings. (c) Cost to date - nil. (b) Good Neighbour Policy Working Group The working group, comprising representatives from the WA Farmers Federation and CALM with possible future inclusion of representation from the Pastoralists and Graziers Association, has been formed to foster close working relationships between CALM and farmers and pastoralists, particularly those whose land adjoins national parks, nature reserves, conservation parks, State forest and unallocated Crown land. The policy will address issues and mutual expectations regarding flora and fauna conservation, fire management, weed and feral animal control, fencing, straying stock, drainage, access to managed land and other relevant matters. The aim is to have a draft policy prepared by mid year. (c) Cost to date - nil. (b) Focus Group for the Proposed Walpole/Nornalup Inlets Marine Conservation Reserve The focus group is a community-based group, selected for their community connections and local knowledge to assist in the planning process. (c) Cost to date: approximately $15,000 for the hire of meeting venues, charter boat for site inspection and accommodation. (b) Threatened Ecological Communities Symposium (2 December 2003) The Department hosted a symposium (Technology Park, Bentley) to provide an update on progress with identifying and conserving Threatened Ecological Communities (TECs) in Western Australia. Earlier workshops were held in November 1994, to invite public comment on the project to develop procedures to identify and conserve TECs in WA, and in August 1996 to provide information and gain feedback on the results of the first TEC project. There is now a new draft Policy on Threatened Species and Communities that describes the procedures for identifying and conserving TECs in this state. The objective of this symposium was to provide the rationale behind, and the methods used for, the identification and conservation of TECs and the implementation of Recovery Plans for them, using examples from this State. Also included in the program were information about the new policy and presentations by interstate experts on methods and procedures for classifying ecological communities in Tasmania and Victoria (c) Costs included hire of venue and refreshments for the day as well as airfares and accommodation for two visiting interstate experts in the field who provided presentations: Adrian Moorrees of the Victorian Department of Sustainability and Environment, and Dr Mick Brown, the former Chief Scientist with Forestry Tasmania. A consultancy fee was also paid to Dr Brown. The total cost was $5810 The answers relate to the Department of Environmental Protection, Water and Rivers Commission, Swan River Trust and the Keep Australia Beautiful Council (a) Total number is 16. (b) The Whicher Water Resources Management Committee (WRMC) was created to provide advice to the Water and Rivers Commission on the allocation and management of water resources. The Gingin Dandaragan WRMC was created to provide advice to the Water and Rivers Commission on the allocation and management of water resources. The Wilson Inlet Management Advisory Group (WIMAG) was created to provide advice to the Water and Rivers Commission on the management of Wilson Inlet. The local implementation committee for the Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan for the Peel Waterways. The role of the Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee is to facilitate the implementation of the strategies contained within the Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan for the Peel Waterways. Wagerup Tripartite Group. The Wagerup Tripartite Group was established in January 2004 to engage the community, industry and Government in the development of a new emissions based licence for the Alcoa Wagerup refinery and the resolution of other relevant environmental issues. Peel Inlet Management Council. The Peel Inlet Management Council was established in February 2004 to provide coordinated, community advice to the Water and Rivers Commission on the management of the Peel Inlet. Swan River Trust Organisational Structure Review, S Cowie, September 2003. To review the current structural and administrative arrangements of the Swan River Trust (SRT) and to recommend the most appropriate organisational structure to enable the SRT to efficiently implement the recently approved initiatives and to effectively discharge their statutory functions. Section 46 Review of Environmental Conditions - Gnangara and Jandakot Mound Groundwater Resources, April 2001, June 2005. The review was initiated by the Water and Rivers Commission to resolve the problem of consistent breaches of Ministerial conditions on the groundwater mounds. In September 2001, the Environmental Protection Authority endorsed the proposed two-stage approach to a review of Ministerial conditions under Section 46 of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 . The first stage involves an initial investigation into the critical areas where breaches of environmental conditions have occurred and implementation of short term management actions. The second stage involves a detailed review of environmental conditions and sustainable management of water use on the mounds. Review of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 – consideration of the review has been deferred until the Environmental Protection Act 2003 has been proclaimed in full. Audit of Controls, Compliance and Accountability Audit Regulations of Surface and Groundwater use by the Auditor General. The Water and Rivers Commission has established an internal taskforce (the Water Resources Management Review taskforce) to respond to recommendations of the Control, Compliance and Accountability Examination of Management of Water Resources in Western Australia by the Auditor General. Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community and Industry Reference Group. The Minister for the Environment called for the Group in 2003, in response to issues in Brookdale and odours complaints from Total Waste Management in Kalgoorlie. It was then established in August 2003 to be an advisory group to the Department on environmental matters in the Kalgoorlie area. Licence Condition Review Working Group. Established to implement priority recommendations from the Independent Strategic Review of Licence Conditions undertaken by Welker Environmental Consultancy. Environmental Improvement Plan Working Group. Established to implement priority recommendations from the Independent Strategic Review of Licence Conditions undertaken by Welker Environmental Consultancy. Community Involvement including Public Reporting Working Group. Established to implement priority recommendations from the Independent Strategic Review of Licence Conditions undertaken by Welker Environmental Consultancy. Part IV and Part V Integration Working Group. Established to implement priority recommendations from the Independent Strategic Review of Licence Conditions undertaken by Welker Environmental Consultancy. Waste Management Branch Organisational Structure Review, January 2004, Stuart Cowie. To review the current structural and administrative arrangements of the Department of Environment staff that support the Waste Management Board and to recommend the most appropriate organisational structure to enable the staff to efficiently and effectively support the functions of the Waste Management Board. (c) Whicher WRMC - Sitting fees to date total $14,318. Gingin Dandaragan WRMC - Sitting fees to date total $5,396. Wilson Inlet Management Advisory Group (WIMAG) - Sitting fees are yet to be paid to WIMAG pending a decision from Department of Premier and Cabinet on the level of fees applicable. The local implementation committee for the Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan for the Peel Waterways - No sitting fees have been paid. Wagerup Tripartite Group - $3,960. Peel Inlet Management Council - Nil, the Council has yet to meet. Swan River Trust Organisational Structure Review – No sitting fees are paid. Section 46 Review of Environmental Conditions - Gnangara and Jandakot Mound Groundwater Resources – No sitting fees are paid. Members are public servants who perform this role as part of their normal duties. Review of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 - Consideration of the review has been deferred until the Environmental Protection Act 2003 has been proclaimed in full. Audit of Controls, Compliance and Accountability Audit Regulations of Surface and Groundwater use by the Auditor General - There are no payments, fees or sitting fees for the Water Resources Management Review taskforce as this is an internal department team. Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community and Industry Reference Group – No sitting fees are paid. Total cost of the Group as at 9 December 2003 is $11,900 for facilitator, catering, flights, staff, postage and so forth. Licence Condition Review Working Group, Environmental Improvement Plan Working Group, Community Involvement including Public Reporting Working Group and Part IV and Part V Integration Working Group. To date, a total of $491 in operational costs has been spent on the four working groups implementing priority recommendations from the Independent Strategic Review of Licence Conditions undertaken by Welker Environmental Consultancy. Waste Management Branch Organisational Structure Review, January 2004. Review undertaken internally. Conservation Commission (a) Three (b) (i) Review of Biodiversity Conservation Act Consultation Paper: a consultancy to review the Government’s Biodiversity Conservation Act Consultation Paper, to develop a paper on the status of similar legislation throughout Australia and to undertake an initial drafting of the Conservation Commission’s submission on the paper. (ii) Review of Sustained Yield in the Context of Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management: ongoing expert panel review of sustained yield as part of the Forest Management Plan development process to support Environmental Protection Authority assessment. (iii) Review of less well reserved vegetation complexes: a review of management measures for the Forest Management Plan to provide a basis for improved management of particular elements of the forest ecosystem. (c) (i) $18 130.00 (ii) $70 295.00 (iii) $5 280.00 Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority; Perth Zoo; Office of Water Policy; AqWest Bunbury ; Busselton Water Board (a) None of the above mentioned have participated in any inquiries, taskforces, committees, summits, symposiums or reviews since responding to Question on Notice No. 700 of 2003. (b)-(c) Not applicable Minister for Police and Emergency Services; Justice; Community Safety: Western Australia Police Service Excluding operational reviews, taskforces and inquiries, the Western Australia Police Service advise: (a) One (b) Information Security Baseline Review by SAI Global Assurance Services This review provided a gap analysis of information security management systems within the WA Police Service in line with AS7799.2 (c) $6,800 (excludes GST) Fire and Emergency Services Authority The Fire and Emergency Services Authority advise: (a) One (b) Review into Emergency Services in the Burrup Peninsula A committee was established to review the emergency services provided to communities and industry in the Burrup Peninsula. The committee provided strategic direction and a coordinated whole of government/industry approach to emergency services in the area. FESA provided the project staff and secretariat for the committee. (c) $10,000 Office of Road Safety (a) Nil (b – c) Not applicable Office of Crime Prevention The Office of Crime Prevention advise: (a) Two (b) State Burglary Reduction Taskforce This taskforce was established to coordinate across government initiatives to reduce the incidence of burglary in Western Australia. Community Safety and Crime Prevention Implementation Committee This committee is overseeing the implementation of the new Community Safety partnerships. (c) Nil Department of Justice The Department of Justice advise: (a) 2 (b) Report on the Review of Case Management Practices for the Supervision of “High Risk” Offenders within the Community by the Department of Justice. This report reviewed the case management practices for the supervision of ‘high risk’ offenders within the community by the Department of Justice. Review on the Management of a “High Risk” Offender This Review reassessed the case management of an offender to identify issues with respect to policy, procedures and supervision. (c) $41,400 (total for both Reports). Office of the Inspector of Custodial Services (a) Nil (b – c) Not applicable Minister for Planning and Infrastructure: Armadale Redevelopment Authority (a) One (1) (b) Catchment to Consumer Water Symposium. The Symposium was attended by around 60 participants and ran over two days. Participants were from State agencies, CSIRO, tertiary institutions, local government, land development and environmental groups. The purpose was to gain an appreciation for the issues involved in creating Brookdale urban area as a national demonstration of best practice in urban water management. The Symposium was highly successful and the proceedings will be used as feedstock for the ARA’s redevelopment scheme for the area. (c) Cost – Allowing for sponsorship support, the net cost to the ARA was $4,231.16 Fremantle Port Authority a). 1 Fremantle Ports Outer Harbour Project Community Workshop b). About 70 people from a wide range of community and special interest groups, local and state government agencies and industry attended a workshop on 21 February on the topic of future port facilities to take the overflow trade when Fremantle Port’s Inner Harbour reaches capacity. The workshop was organised by Fremantle Ports and the Department for Planning and Infrastructure to provide an early opportunity for community/stakeholder input to the project. Those present were asked to nominate economic, environmental , social and any other issues that they believe should be considered in the strategic assessment that will be undertaken in working towards obtaining approvals for the Fremantle Ports Outer Harbour Project. Consultation on the Fremantle Ports Outer Harbour Project is at an early stage. (c) $5,074 Landcorp (a)-(c) Leighton Community Reference Group Objective: Set up (March 2004) jointly by LandCorp and City of Fremantle to facilitate community input to design guidelines and project implementation issues. Cost: No significant costs associated with operation of the Community Reference Group were incurred by LandCorp other than staff time. Rockingham Waterfront Village Community Reference Group Objective: To determine community views on the proposed plans for development and public authority. Cost: No significant costs associated with operation of the Community Reference Group were incurred by LandCorp other than staff time. Midland Redevelopment Authority (a) One. (b) To ensure that environmental processes take account of a diverse range of perspectives, an Environmental Reference Group was established, from a range of community and stakeholder networks, to provide input and feedback on the development, monitoring and review of environmental processes for the Midland Central redevelopment area and to ensure that the Group members are informed to a level that they are able to disseminate that information into the broader community. (c) $472.00 - advertising in local community newspapers. Public Transport Authority (a) One. (b) Northbridge Link Committee – established to provide the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure with a recommended strategy for the sinking of rail lines west of Perth Central Station to link Northbridge and the CBD. (c) Miscellaneous costs (Committee meetings) $1,000.00. Department of Planning and Infrastructure (a) Sustainability Committee (b) Created under section 19(1) of the Western Australian Planning Commission Act, to advise the Commission on how to integrate sustainability into the planning system. (c) Nil to date. ---- (a) Coastal Planning and Coordinating Council (b) Created under section 19(1a) of the Western Australian Planning Commission Act, to advise the Commission on matters relating to coastal planning and coordination throughout the State and other functions that may be delegated by the Commission. (c) $2,000 to date advertising and general expenses seeking community nominations to the Council ---- (a) Review of the Operation of the Residential Design Codes of Western Australia (b) The Review commenced on 23 February 2004. The objective of the Review is to: (i) determine the effectiveness of the Residential Design Codes of Western Australia (R-Codes) in achieving their stated objectives; (ii) determine the effectiveness of the R-Codes in responding to new and emerging issues, particularly in optimising the energy efficiency of residential building design having regard to recent changes to the Building Code of Australia, and better meeting the objectives of sustainable development; (iii) identify any specific problems, shortcomings or anomalies that have been noted in either the content of the provisions of the R-Codes and explanatory text, or in the implementation of the R-Codes; and (iv) develop solutions to these problems, shortcomings and anomalies. A Review Committee has been established by the Western Australian Planning Commission to oversee the review. (c) Contract Price: $49, 841 --- (a) Planning Processes Review Study (b) A joint Industry-Government solution focussed collaboration between State and Local Government and key industry groups, the Urban Development Institute of Australia and the Property Council of Australia. The Planning Processes Review is focussed on improving the timeliness and transparency of statutory application processing, across the full range of participants in the process. The terms of reference for the Planning Processes Review Study include: Previous reviews and studies of the current Statutory Planning approvals process and legislation; Interstate experiences with improving the planning approval process; The role of the planning industry and opportunities for enhancing its role in improving the approval process investigating measures such as pre-qualification; The role of local councils in the approval process; and A review of current, imminent and proposed planning legislation with regard to streamlining the planning approval process. The final report from the Planning Processes Review Study is due for final release in early March 2004. (c) Internally Resourced/Cost Neutral --- (a) Statutory Planning Internal Review and Improvements Taskforce (b) The Taskforce has been established by DPI and is internally resourced. The role of the Taskforce is to undertake the Statutory Planning Internal Improvements Review and the internal (to DPI) components of the Planning Processes Review Study. The taskforce is also responsible for working with the Statutory Planning Division, stakeholders and industry to implement measures that result from the aforementioned reviews on an ongoing basis. The Taskforce reports to an internal DPI Steering Committee Since its establishment in July 2003, the taskforce has carried out projects to: Accurately and comprehensively measure the workload of the Statutory Planning Division (DPI); Improve strategic workload management; Improve business, financial and human resource management. Under the auspices of the Statutory Planning Internal Improvements Review and the Planning Processes Review Study, the taskforce has developed a program of business process re-engineering and strategically focussed organisational and management improvement projects that will be implemented by December 2004. (c) Internally Resourced Consultant Fees $4738 --- (a) Interim Ocean-Preston River Regional Park Community Consultative Committee (Bunbury) (b) Created by the WA Planning Commission to oversee preparation of an Establishment Plan for a Regional Park under the Greater Bunbury Region Scheme. First meeting held 19/02/04. (c) $1184 (Advertising costs for seeking expressions of interest from community groups for membership on the Committee) No sitting fees or allowances for members. Existing Departmental resources are being utilized. --- (a) Gracetown Development Investigation Steering Committee (b) Created by the WA Planning Commission to oversee development investigations and prepare a structure plan for limited additional tourist and residential development at Gracetown. Technical information and costs of servicing being collated prior to first Steering Committee meeting expected to be held March 2004. (c) No sitting fees or allowances for members. Existing Departmental resources are being utilized. --- (a) South West Heavy Freight Transport Forum(July 2003) (b) Provide a forum to discuss the growing volumes of heavy road freight on the roads in the South West Region. Outcome resulted in (a) identification of further research into the potential to increase the amount of bulk freight carried by rail, and (b) the establishment of a list of priorities for the improvement of the SW Region’s road network to cope with increased freight activity. This list will be incorporated into the planning processes of Planning and Infrastructure and Main Roads WA. (c) Department for Planning and Infrastructure resources were utilised. --- (a) Dialogue with the city (Initiated mid March 2003 and publicly launched on 10 June 2003) (b) Extensive public engagement in the process of creating a strategy for the future growth of Perth, Mandurah and Murray, which makes Perth the world’s most liveable city. (c) About $312,000 in direct costs with some $260,000 in addition through in-kind contributions. Figures are exclusive of GST and Civil Service staff/facility costs. ---- (a) Review of the Operation and Regulatory Structure of the Taxi Industry in Regional Western Australia (b) The objectives of this Review are to provide fair returns to drivers and owner/drivers while offering the public an efficient economical and safe service, and address the requirements of the National Competition Council. (c) This review is still progressing using Department for Planning and Infrastructure resources. A taxi industry survey has been conducted, by a private contractor, as part of the review at a cost of $17,780. Minister for State Development: Department of Industry and Resources (DoIR): I am advised that: (a) 3 (b) (i) The Functional Review Taskforce report included a recommendation that administrative functions associated with mineral and petroleum royalties be transferred from the Department of Industry and Resources (DoIR) to the Office of State Revenue (OSR). A Steering Committee of representatives from these agencies was subsequently established to review the case to transfer the royalty collection function to OSR and make recommendations for Cabinet’s consideration. (ii) Summit to be held on 27 February 2004 entitled “Maximising Western Australian Business and Employment Opportunities in the Oil and Gas Industry”. It is envisaged that there will be 60 – 80 participants. (iii) Wittenoom Strategy Committee, an inter-agency committee chaired by Hon Jon Ford MLC, Member for Mining and Pastoral. The purpose of this Committee is to deal with asbestos contamination in and around Wittenoom and to accelerate the phase down of activities in Wittenoom. (c) (i) No cost to Government. (ii) No cost incurred at this stage. (iii) The cost (across all Agencies) to date is approximately $10,500. Of this, DoIR costs are approximately $3,500. This is primarily for travel (air fares and travel expenses). Minister for Education and Training: Department of Education and Training (a) None (b)-(c) Not applicable Department of Education Services (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Curriculum Council (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Minister for Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth; Disability Services; Culture and the Arts: Disability Services Commission (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Department for Community Development a) Three b) (1) Children’s Summit The summit consulted with 738 children on policy development issues, in an exploration of their views on matters that effected their lives. (2) Advisory Council on the Prevention of Deaths of Children and Young People The Council is an advisory body to the Cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy through the Minister for Community Development. Its purpose is to reduce or prevent the deaths of children aged 0-17 years in Western Australia and promote their health, safety and wellbeing through the review and analysis of relevant information and research and the making of recommendations. The Council held its first meeting in June 2003. (3) Indigenous Women's Congress The Congress is a forum to provide comprehensive and representative advice to the Minister of Women’s Interests on issues of interest and importance to Indigenous women and ensure that the Government is properly informed of the views of Indigenous women in Western Australia on a wide range of issues. (c) (1) Children’s Summit – Cost $17,053 (2) Advisory Council on the Prevention of Deaths of Children and Young People – Cost $43,630 to date (3) Indigenous Women's Congress - $32,000 has been allocated per year Department of Culture and the Arts ScreenWest (a) Two (b) (1) Independent Review into Opportunities for Regional Growth in the Australian Screen Industry - Cinesmith Pty Ltd - jointly commissioned by ScreenWest and Screen Tasmania, South Australian Film Corporation, Pacific Film and Television Commission - to examine prospects for growth, assumptions and current directions in relation to regional film and television production activity. (2) Low Budget Feature Film Review – Dakota Films Pty Ltd – to examine the Australian international market for low budget feature films, key market partners and potential investment and distribution avenues in order to give WA a strategic advantage in the screen industry. (c) (1) $4 606 (2) $1 650 Western Australian Museum (a) One (b) Ministerial Committee – WA Museum Future The Committee will analyse and review the vision, strategies and structures of the WA Museum and its auxiliary bodies and recommend an operational model that can move the Museum forward in meeting its strategic objectives. (c) Nil spent to date Minister for Tourism; Small Business; Sport and Recreation; Peel and the South West: Western Australian Tourism Commission; Rottnest Island Authority; Department Of Sport And Recreation; Western Australian Sports Centre Trust; Western Australian Institute Of Sport; Peel Development Commission; South West Development Commission (a) Nil (b)–(c) Not applicable Rottnest Island Authority (a) One (1) Taskforce. (b) Rottnest Island Taskforce – it was established in response to the Auditor General’s report, “Turning the Tide: The Business Sustainability of the Rottnest Island Authority” to address the infrastructure needs of the Island. (c) This is an ongoing Taskforce therefore the costs are unknown at this time. Small Business Development Corporation (a) One (1) review. (b) Review of the Business Enterprise Centre (BEC) Program - The Review was commissioned to examine critical aspects of service delivery and to provide a direction for the future optimum model and distribution of BECs, to meet the facilitation needs of small businesses throughout the State. (c) Costs for the review up until 18 November 2003 were $10,671.42. Minister for Housing and Works; Racing and Gaming; Government Enterprises; Land Information: Gold Corporation (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Government Employees Superannuation Board (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Housing And Works (a) Three (b) (1) The Review of Aboriginal Tenants Support Service (ATSS) was undertaken to examine the overlaps with other services, evaluate performance outcomes and to identify the most appropriate service and management options. (2) The Review of Management Support Program (MSP) was undertaken toevaluate program outcomes. (3) The Review of the Remote Areas Essential Services Program (RAESP) was undertaken to examine future contract management arrangements to ensure best value for money. (c) (1) The Review of Aboriginal Tenants Support Service cost $36,151 exclusive of internal administration costs (2) The Review of the Management Support program cost $29,723 exclusive of internal administration costs (3) The Review of the Remote Areas Essential Services Program cost $42,355 plus disbursements. (exclusive of internal admin costs) Excludes work being undertaken as part of the Functional Review. Insurance Commission Of WA (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Department Of Land Information (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Lotteries Commission (a) None (b)&(c) Not Applicable Department Of Racing, Gaming And Liquor (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) None (b) & (c) Not applicable State Supply Commission (a) None (b) & (c) Not applicable
(b) (1) The Shared Land Information Platform (SLIP) Interdepartmental Steering Committee is an intergovernmental committee consisting of the Office of E-Government, Functional Review Implementation Team and Department of Land Information, formed to discuss feasibility and governance issues in respect of the SLIP initiative. (2) The E-Government Sub-Committee of the Strategic Management Council is a cross agency committee of relevant Directors General established to monitor the framework for a whole-of-Government e-government strategy. (3) The Premier’s Rockingham Planning and Development Taskforce has been established to assess and streamline projects to assist Rockingham to achieve its full potential as the strategic regional centre for Perth’s expanding south-west corridor. (4) The Review of Conservation Covenanting in Western Australia was undertaken to provide recommendations on how to ensure the maximum uptake of covenanting for natural resource conservation in Western Australia; improvements in the delivery of covenanting for natural resource conservation services for the WA public; and the most efficient and effective expenditure of public funds to achieve environmental outcomes from covenanting for natural resource conservation in Western Australia. (5) The Review of Costs Associated with Marine Parks examines expenditure by the Department of Conservation and Land Management and the Department of Fisheries on planning and management of existing marine parks as an indication of likely future expenditure, as well as projected expenditure on new marine parks. It considers benefits to the State from marine parks expenditure, consistent with a cost benefit analysis approach. (6) The Early Years Steering Committee assists with the development of a whole of government Early Years Strategy, which aims to improve the wellbeing of children aged from zero to eight by facilitating inter-agency family and child support at the local level. (7) The Premier’s Water Taskforce has been established to develop a comprehensive water strategy that focuses on new water sources, as well as promoting water conservation and recycling. (8) The Irrigation Review Committee is a key initiative of the State Water Strategy, established to identify opportunities for improving efficiencies in the irrigated agriculture sector; costs associated with implementing efficiency gains; pricing mechanisms and possible trade-offs. The Committee will also identify possible future locations for sustainable irrigated agriculture in WA. (9) The Premier’s Water Research Foundation is another State Water Strategy initiative, established to provide a solid platform to promote and enhance water related research and development by encouraging and monitoring the development of water related technologies across all water usage sectors, especially in the areas of treated wastewater and stormwater. (10) The Retail Trading Hours Review was established to review Western Australia’s retail trading hours to avoid the loss of competition payments to WA threatened by the National Competition Council if retail trading hours were not deregulated. (c) (1) Apart from the normal public service salaries of officers involved in this committee, there were only minor additional costs to the Department. (2) Apart from the normal public service salaries of officers involved in this committee, there were only minor additional costs to the Department. (3) Apart from the normal public service salaries of officers involved in this taskforce, there were only minor additional costs to the Department. (4) Total provided for contract - $5,000 (5) Apart from the normal public service salaries of officers involved in this review, there were only minor additional costs to the Department. (6) Apart from the normal public service salaries of officers involved in this committee, there were only minor additional costs to the Department. (7) Apart from the normal public service salaries of officers involved in this taskforce, there were only minor additional costs to the Department. (8) Cost of Committee for 2003/2004 - $300,000 (9) Total cost of committee meetings - $61,000 per annum Cost of Foundation for 2003/2004 - $1 million for grants (10) Apart from the normal public service salaries of officers involved in this review, there were only minor additional costs to the Department. Anti-Corruption Commission The Anti-Corruption Commission has provided the following information: (a) Nil. (b)-(c) Not applicable. Governor’s Establishment (a) Nil. (b)-(c) Not applicable. Office of the Public Sector Standards Commissioner The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards advises as follows: (a) No inquiries, taskforces, committees, summits, symposiums or reviews have been initiated by the government on behalf of this Office. However, the Commissioner for Public Sector Standards has conducted a review of the Public Sector Management ( Examination and Review Procedures ) Regulations 2001. (b) Review of the ‘Public Sector Management ( Examination and Review Procedures ) Regulations 2001’. Under s.97 of the Public Sector Management Act 1994, a function of the Commissioner for Public Sector Standards is to make recommendations to the Minister for Public Sector Management on the making, amendment or repeal of regulations prescribing procedures concerning relief in respect of breach of public sector standards. The terms of reference of the review are: - to review the operation and effectiveness of the regulations; - to determine if there were alternative regulatory options; and - if such options exist, examine which options will improve the effectiveness of providing relief for breaches of the Standards. (c) The cost of the review is approximately $43,000 Deputy Premier; Treasurer; Minister for Energy: Department of Treasury and Finance (a) one; (b) an inter-departmental review has been established to examine a number of issues that relate to the Rates and Charges (Rebates and Deferments) Act 1992 and to report to the Government on these matters; (c) this review is being internally funded from the existing appropriation. Western Power Corporation (a) Nil (b)–(c) Not applicable. Office of Energy (a) Six (6). (b) Gas Marketing Code Consultative Committee” (GMCCC) The purpose of the GMCCC is, in the first instance, to provide advice to the Minister for Energy on the establishment of the Gas Marketing Code of Conduct (the Code). After the Code has been established, responsibility for the GMCCC moves from the Office of Energy to the Economic Regulation Authority (the Authority), and the GMCCC becomes responsible for advising the Authority on matters relating to the Code (such as Code reviews and amendments to the Code). Union Consultative Committee The Union Consultation Committee (UCC) will report to the Minister on transitional industrial relations issues during the implementation phase of the Government’s electricity reform program and determination of benchmarks for training and human resources development within the proposed new, Western Power successor businesses. Electricity Reform Consumer Forum The Electricity Reform Consumer Forum (ERCF) has been established to provide small use consumer representatives the opportunity to give advice and feedback to Government on electricity reform matters affecting such consumers and for Government to keep electricity consumer representatives informed of electricity reform implementation issues. Market Rules Development Group The Market Rules Development Group (MRDG) has been established to assist in the management of, and provide input into, the development of the detailed market design and the drafting of the Market Rules (and Operational Procedures) for the wholesale electricity market in the South West Interconnected System (SWIS). Electricity Industry Reference Group The Electricity Industry Reference Group (EIRG) consists of senior industry representatives. The group enables these members of industry an opportunity to provide high level advice and feedback to the Minister for Energy and Electricity Reform Implementation Steering Committee on electricity reform matters. The EIRG also provides an opportunity for Government to inform industry of progress in implementing reform. Access Code Development Committee The Access Code Development Committee consists of industry representatives. The group enables members to receive briefings and provide feedback on matters related to the development of the Electricity Access Code. (c) There are no costs associated with the operations of these committees as participating members absorb these costs, other than the Electricity Industry Reference Group. The Chair of the Electricity Industry Reference Group has received a total of $11 958.33 as part of his agreed fee since July 2003. Office of Native Title (a) Nil (b)-(c) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (a) Nil (b)-(c) Not applicable Office of the Auditor General (a) Nil (b)-(c) Not Applicable Economic Regulation Authority and the Office of the WA Gas Disputes Arbitrator (a) Nil (b)-(c) Not applicable Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries; the Midwest, Wheatbelt and Great Southern: Department of Agriculture (a) One (b) The Integrated Agricultural Research Institute Steering Committee was established to develop a model and implementation plan for establishment of a new Agricultural Research Insititute to ensure full and integrated use of the State’s agricultural research capabilities. The steering committee is chaired by Dr Bruce Hobbs Chief Scientist of Western Australia. Members are from Western Australian Universities, the Department of Agriculture and research funders. (c) Nil (funded from within existing departmental budgets) Department of Fisheries (a) Four (4) (b) i) Competitive Neutrality Review – to conduct competitive neutrality review of Department of Fisheries business activities under the State’s Policy Statement on Competitive Neutrality and to assess whether they are conducted in accordance with the State’s obligations under National Competition Policy. ii) Freshwater Fish and Environment Reference Committee - the primary objective is “To understand and protect native freshwater fish and protect their environments in partnership with the community, tertiary institutions and other agencies”. iii) Shark Bay Snapper Working Group – to provide a series of recommendations to the Minister for Fisheries on the management of the commercial fishery for pink snapper in Shark Bay. iv) Shark Bay Snapper/Trawl Interaction Working Group – to provide recommendations to the Minister for Fisheries regarding modification of the management of the Shark Bay trawl fisheries to reduce impacts on juvenile pink snapper. (c) i) $9240 ii) Nil iii) $8241 iv) Nil Forest Products Commission (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Mid West Development Commission (a) 3 (b) i) Mine Servicing Group – established to identify and progress ways of capturing greater benefit for local communities from mine operations in the Mid West. ii) Pacific Flora 2004 Steering Committee – established to oversee plans and preparations for a Western Australian exhibit at the Pacific Flora expo to be held in Japan in 2004. The exhibition will raise tourist awareness of Western Australia’s outback (Gascoyne, Murchison, Goldfields) as well as consumer awareness of its produce. iii) Heavy Boat Lifter Working Group – established to identify means by which a heavy boat lifting facility can be established in Geraldton. (c) i.) $58,291 – primarily the cost of a contractor and promotional material ii) $16,614 iii) $0 cash - managed through internal in-kind resources. Wheatbelt Development Commission (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Great Southern Development Commission (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Minister for Local Government and Regional Development; Heritage; the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne; Goldfields-Esperance: Kimberley, Gascoyne and Goldfields-Esperance Development Commissions (a) Nil (b)–(c) N/A Pilbara Development Commission (a) One (b) Port Hedland Enhancement Scheme Steering Committee, this committee oversees the implementation of the Port Hedland Enhancement Scheme which aims to improve the amenity of Port Hedland. (c) As at the 31 January 2004, $91295.00 had been spent on the scheme with this funding coming from BHP Billiton. Heritage Council of Western Australia (a) One (b) Local Government Heritage Working Party - To investigate and make recommendations to the Minister for Heritage and the Minister for Planning & Infrastructure regarding reforms to the local heritage protection system in WA. The Working Party was chaired by an officer from the Minister’s office and comprised representatives from Local Government, State Government and the real estate industry. (c) Approximately $5,000 in salaries. Department of Local Government and Regional Development (a) Three. This does not include inquiries into local government that are undertaken by the Department in its compliance and investigation roles and local government boundary inquiries in response to proposals from councils and members of the public. (b)–(c) (i) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This review is being undertaken to update the legislation and determine whether the Act's original aim of achieving a balance between off-road vehicle use, the needs of the wider community and the environment has been met. The initial work has been undertaken with the assistance of $25,000 from the Off-road Vehicles Trust Fund. These funds were used to second an officer to the Department to undertake the initial phase of research and public consultation. (ii) Review of the Telecentre Program The Telecentre Program has been established for 12 years and over time these facilities have evolved in response to community need, advances in technology and government priorities. It is necessary to undertake an external review of the Telecentre Program for the following reasons: (1) The maximum number of Telecentres to be provided under the current funding model and budget provision is close to completion. (2) The technology available and the technological needs of communities are changing. (3) There is an emerging awareness and emphasis on technology in the development of communities. (4) The services offered by Telecentres exhibits a growing range and sophistication. (5) The administration and governance model and support program needs to be assessed to determine whether they are the most suitable for an evolving program. (6) The existence in some communities of alternative means for the provision of the type of services provided by Telecentres. To date no contract has been awarded for this and no funds have been spent. However, the total budget allocated for this review is $50,000 to be spent across the 2003/04 and 2004/05 financial years. (iii) Review of Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This is a statutory review undertaken pursuant to Section 32 of the Act which requires that a review of the operation and effectiveness of the Act be undertaken as soon as is practicable, 5 years from the commencement of the Act. The review is being undertaken by Departmental staff and some minimal administration costs may be incurred. Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection; Indigenous Affairs; Minister Assisting the Minister for Public Sector Management: Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (a) Five. (b)-(c) (1) Consumer Advisory Council The Council has been established for a two-year term to advise the Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection and the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) on strategic approaches to building capacity in consumer groups, so as to increase and improve consumer input in consumer affairs. The Council is to advise the Minister and DOCEP on the review of the Consumer Affairs Act 1971 and Fair Trading Act 1987 . Cost: The 2003/04 budget for the Council is $80,230.00 (2) Review of the Gender Pay Equity Gap in Western Australia A review of causes of the pay equity gap, including consideration of factors impacting on workers in Western Australia is being negotiated. Cost: No costs incurred to date. (3) Review of the Public Sector Management Act A review of: · the jurisdiction and powers of the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission and their relationship with the jurisdiction and powers of the Commissioner of Public Sector Standards; · relief for employees where there has been a breach of public sector standards; · the concept of “office” and whether it should be adopted in favour of appointment to a designated Public Service level; · use of fixed term contracts of employment and the ability of such employees to apply for permanent public sector positions advertised in the InterSector; and · the regulation of redeployment, retraining and redundancy in the Public Sector through industrial instruments or regulation under the Public Sector Management Act. Cost: $26,400.00 (4) Independent Review of the Labour Relations Reform Act 2002 An independent mid term review of the Labour Relations Reform Act, considering the extent to which the reforms contained in the Act have created fairness and improved standards in Western Australian Workplaces is about to commence. Other pertinent issues the reviewer considers worthy of comment may also be addressed in the review. Cost: No costs incurred to date. (5) Extended Working Hours The Extended Working Hours Review Panel was established in May 2003, to receive and consider public comments on the extended working hours issue and to make recommendations for Government action. Cost: Approximately $25,000.00 WorkCover WA (a) One. (b) Expert Medical Group to review Impairment Model for Workers’ Compensation. (c) Approximate cost of $17,350.00 Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (a) Nil. (b) Not applicable. (c) Not applicable. Construction Industry Long Service Leave Payments Board (a) Nil. (b) Not applicable. (c) Not applicable. Department of Indigenous Affairs (a) Nil. (b) Not applicable. (c) Not applicable. Attorney General; Minister for Health; Electoral Affairs: Director Of Public Prosecutions (a) Nil. (b)-(c) Not Applicable. Equal Opportunity Commission a) The Commissioner for Equal Opportunity has initiated one inquiry since the date of the last response. b) The Section 80 Investigation into the Provision of Public Housing to Aboriginal People was initiated to address the high rates of complaints made by Aboriginal people about their access to public housing. c) The Commissioner has expended $33,299.92 as at the end of January 2004. Legal Aid Wa (a) Nil. (b)-(c) Not Applicable. Office Of The Information Commissioner (a) Nil. (b)-(c) Not Applicable. Office Of Health Review (a) Nil. (b)-(c) Not Applicable. State Solicitor’s Office (a) Nil. (b)-(c) Not Applicable. Department Of Health (a) Nil. (b)-(c) Not Applicable. W.A. Electoral Commission (a) Nil. (b)-(c) Not Applicable. Minister for the Environment: Office of the Minister for the Environment (a) One (b) Review of CALM’s Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel The review panel will advise the Minister for the Environment whether changes are required to the Department of Conservation and Land Management’s (CALM’s) Prosecution Policy Guidelines and administrative procedures and practices for compliance and enforcement activities, in order to ensure that they support the Department’s statutory functions to administer the provisions of the CALM Act and the Wildlife Conservation Act and are fair, consistent and in the public interest. A report to the Minister for the Environment will be submitted by 31 March 2004. (c) Cost to date $18,000 plus expenses. Department of Conservation and Land Management (a) 6 (b) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve The committee is a community based committee such that members do not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. (c) Cost to date: $13,000 for the hire of meeting venues, charter boat for site inspection and accommodation; and $15,000 for the production of public information documentation for the proposed marine reserve. (b) Walpole Wilderness Area Community Advisory Committee The committee will be in place until the management plan for the national parks in the Walpole Wilderness Area is completed, which is anticipated to be October 2004. (c) Sitting fees are not paid. The 14 non-departmental members are offered payment for vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch is provided. (b) Research Advisory Committee The primary purpose of the committee is to predict potential conservation problems and provide appropriate advice on research. It will also facilitate effective conservation outcomes through appropriate and targeted advocacy of research findings. (c) Cost to date - nil. (b) Good Neighbour Policy Working Group The working group, comprising representatives from the WA Farmers Federation and CALM with possible future inclusion of representation from the Pastoralists and Graziers Association, has been formed to foster close working relationships between CALM and farmers and pastoralists, particularly those whose land adjoins national parks, nature reserves, conservation parks, State forest and unallocated Crown land. The policy will address issues and mutual expectations regarding flora and fauna conservation, fire management, weed and feral animal control, fencing, straying stock, drainage, access to managed land and other relevant matters. The aim is to have a draft policy prepared by mid year. (c) Cost to date - nil. (b) Focus Group for the Proposed Walpole/Nornalup Inlets Marine Conservation Reserve The focus group is a community-based group, selected for their community connections and local knowledge to assist in the planning process. (c) Cost to date: approximately $15,000 for the hire of meeting venues, charter boat for site inspection and accommodation. (b) Threatened Ecological Communities Symposium (2 December 2003) The Department hosted a symposium (Technology Park, Bentley) to provide an update on progress with identifying and conserving Threatened Ecological Communities (TECs) in Western Australia. Earlier workshops were held in November 1994, to invite public comment on the project to develop procedures to identify and conserve TECs in WA, and in August 1996 to provide information and gain feedback on the results of the first TEC project. There is now a new draft Policy on Threatened Species and Communities that describes the procedures for identifying and conserving TECs in this state. The objective of this symposium was to provide the rationale behind, and the methods used for, the identification and conservation of TECs and the implementation of Recovery Plans for them, using examples from this State. Also included in the program were information about the new policy and presentations by interstate experts on methods and procedures for classifying ecological communities in Tasmania and Victoria (c) Costs included hire of venue and refreshments for the day as well as airfares and accommodation for two visiting interstate experts in the field who provided presentations: Adrian Moorrees of the Victorian Department of Sustainability and Environment, and Dr Mick Brown, the former Chief Scientist with Forestry Tasmania. A consultancy fee was also paid to Dr Brown. The total cost was $5810 The answers relate to the Department of Environmental Protection, Water and Rivers Commission, Swan River Trust and the Keep Australia Beautiful Council (a) Total number is 16. (b) The Whicher Water Resources Management Committee (WRMC) was created to provide advice to the Water and Rivers Commission on the allocation and management of water resources. The Gingin Dandaragan WRMC was created to provide advice to the Water and Rivers Commission on the allocation and management of water resources. The Wilson Inlet Management Advisory Group (WIMAG) was created to provide advice to the Water and Rivers Commission on the management of Wilson Inlet. The local implementation committee for the Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan for the Peel Waterways. The role of the Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee is to facilitate the implementation of the strategies contained within the Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan for the Peel Waterways. Wagerup Tripartite Group. The Wagerup Tripartite Group was established in January 2004 to engage the community, industry and Government in the development of a new emissions based licence for the Alcoa Wagerup refinery and the resolution of other relevant environmental issues. Peel Inlet Management Council. The Peel Inlet Management Council was established in February 2004 to provide coordinated, community advice to the Water and Rivers Commission on the management of the Peel Inlet. Swan River Trust Organisational Structure Review, S Cowie, September 2003. To review the current structural and administrative arrangements of the Swan River Trust (SRT) and to recommend the most appropriate organisational structure to enable the SRT to efficiently implement the recently approved initiatives and to effectively discharge their statutory functions. Section 46 Review of Environmental Conditions - Gnangara and Jandakot Mound Groundwater Resources, April 2001, June 2005. The review was initiated by the Water and Rivers Commission to resolve the problem of consistent breaches of Ministerial conditions on the groundwater mounds. In September 2001, the Environmental Protection Authority endorsed the proposed two-stage approach to a review of Ministerial conditions under Section 46 of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 . The first stage involves an initial investigation into the critical areas where breaches of environmental conditions have occurred and implementation of short term management actions. The second stage involves a detailed review of environmental conditions and sustainable management of water use on the mounds. Review of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 – consideration of the review has been deferred until the Environmental Protection Act 2003 has been proclaimed in full. Audit of Controls, Compliance and Accountability Audit Regulations of Surface and Groundwater use by the Auditor General. The Water and Rivers Commission has established an internal taskforce (the Water Resources Management Review taskforce) to respond to recommendations of the Control, Compliance and Accountability Examination of Management of Water Resources in Western Australia by the Auditor General. Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community and Industry Reference Group. The Minister for the Environment called for the Group in 2003, in response to issues in Brookdale and odours complaints from Total Waste Management in Kalgoorlie. It was then established in August 2003 to be an advisory group to the Department on environmental matters in the Kalgoorlie area. Licence Condition Review Working Group. Established to implement priority recommendations from the Independent Strategic Review of Licence Conditions undertaken by Welker Environmental Consultancy. Environmental Improvement Plan Working Group. Established to implement priority recommendations from the Independent Strategic Review of Licence Conditions undertaken by Welker Environmental Consultancy. Community Involvement including Public Reporting Working Group. Established to implement priority recommendations from the Independent Strategic Review of Licence Conditions undertaken by Welker Environmental Consultancy. Part IV and Part V Integration Working Group. Established to implement priority recommendations from the Independent Strategic Review of Licence Conditions undertaken by Welker Environmental Consultancy. Waste Management Branch Organisational Structure Review, January 2004, Stuart Cowie. To review the current structural and administrative arrangements of the Department of Environment staff that support the Waste Management Board and to recommend the most appropriate organisational structure to enable the staff to efficiently and effectively support the functions of the Waste Management Board. (c) Whicher WRMC - Sitting fees to date total $14,318. Gingin Dandaragan WRMC - Sitting fees to date total $5,396. Wilson Inlet Management Advisory Group (WIMAG) - Sitting fees are yet to be paid to WIMAG pending a decision from Department of Premier and Cabinet on the level of fees applicable. The local implementation committee for the Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan for the Peel Waterways - No sitting fees have been paid. Wagerup Tripartite Group - $3,960. Peel Inlet Management Council - Nil, the Council has yet to meet. Swan River Trust Organisational Structure Review – No sitting fees are paid. Section 46 Review of Environmental Conditions - Gnangara and Jandakot Mound Groundwater Resources – No sitting fees are paid. Members are public servants who perform this role as part of their normal duties. Review of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 - Consideration of the review has been deferred until the Environmental Protection Act 2003 has been proclaimed in full. Audit of Controls, Compliance and Accountability Audit Regulations of Surface and Groundwater use by the Auditor General - There are no payments, fees or sitting fees for the Water Resources Management Review taskforce as this is an internal department team. Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community and Industry Reference Group – No sitting fees are paid. Total cost of the Group as at 9 December 2003 is $11,900 for facilitator, catering, flights, staff, postage and so forth. Licence Condition Review Working Group, Environmental Improvement Plan Working Group, Community Involvement including Public Reporting Working Group and Part IV and Part V Integration Working Group. To date, a total of $491 in operational costs has been spent on the four working groups implementing priority recommendations from the Independent Strategic Review of Licence Conditions undertaken by Welker Environmental Consultancy. Waste Management Branch Organisational Structure Review, January 2004. Review undertaken internally. Conservation Commission (a) Three (b) (i) Review of Biodiversity Conservation Act Consultation Paper: a consultancy to review the Government’s Biodiversity Conservation Act Consultation Paper, to develop a paper on the status of similar legislation throughout Australia and to undertake an initial drafting of the Conservation Commission’s submission on the paper. (ii) Review of Sustained Yield in the Context of Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management: ongoing expert panel review of sustained yield as part of the Forest Management Plan development process to support Environmental Protection Authority assessment. (iii) Review of less well reserved vegetation complexes: a review of management measures for the Forest Management Plan to provide a basis for improved management of particular elements of the forest ecosystem. (c) (i) $18 130.00 (ii) $70 295.00 (iii) $5 280.00 Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority; Perth Zoo; Office of Water Policy; AqWest Bunbury ; Busselton Water Board (a) None of the above mentioned have participated in any inquiries, taskforces, committees, summits, symposiums or reviews since responding to Question on Notice No. 700 of 2003. (b)-(c) Not applicable Minister for Police and Emergency Services; Justice; Community Safety: Western Australia Police Service Excluding operational reviews, taskforces and inquiries, the Western Australia Police Service advise: (a) One (b) Information Security Baseline Review by SAI Global Assurance Services This review provided a gap analysis of information security management systems within the WA Police Service in line with AS7799.2 (c) $6,800 (excludes GST) Fire and Emergency Services Authority The Fire and Emergency Services Authority advise: (a) One (b) Review into Emergency Services in the Burrup Peninsula A committee was established to review the emergency services provided to communities and industry in the Burrup Peninsula. The committee provided strategic direction and a coordinated whole of government/industry approach to emergency services in the area. FESA provided the project staff and secretariat for the committee. (c) $10,000 Office of Road Safety (a) Nil (b – c) Not applicable Office of Crime Prevention The Office of Crime Prevention advise: (a) Two (b) State Burglary Reduction Taskforce This taskforce was established to coordinate across government initiatives to reduce the incidence of burglary in Western Australia. Community Safety and Crime Prevention Implementation Committee This committee is overseeing the implementation of the new Community Safety partnerships. (c) Nil Department of Justice The Department of Justice advise: (a) 2 (b) Report on the Review of Case Management Practices for the Supervision of “High Risk” Offenders within the Community by the Department of Justice. This report reviewed the case management practices for the supervision of ‘high risk’ offenders within the community by the Department of Justice. Review on the Management of a “High Risk” Offender This Review reassessed the case management of an offender to identify issues with respect to policy, procedures and supervision. (c) $41,400 (total for both Reports). Office of the Inspector of Custodial Services (a) Nil (b – c) Not applicable Minister for Planning and Infrastructure: Armadale Redevelopment Authority (a) One (1) (b) Catchment to Consumer Water Symposium. The Symposium was attended by around 60 participants and ran over two days. Participants were from State agencies, CSIRO, tertiary institutions, local government, land development and environmental groups. The purpose was to gain an appreciation for the issues involved in creating Brookdale urban area as a national demonstration of best practice in urban water management. The Symposium was highly successful and the proceedings will be used as feedstock for the ARA’s redevelopment scheme for the area. (c) Cost – Allowing for sponsorship support, the net cost to the ARA was $4,231.16 Fremantle Port Authority a). 1 Fremantle Ports Outer Harbour Project Community Workshop b). About 70 people from a wide range of community and special interest groups, local and state government agencies and industry attended a workshop on 21 February on the topic of future port facilities to take the overflow trade when Fremantle Port’s Inner Harbour reaches capacity. The workshop was organised by Fremantle Ports and the Department for Planning and Infrastructure to provide an early opportunity for community/stakeholder input to the project. Those present were asked to nominate economic, environmental , social and any other issues that they believe should be considered in the strategic assessment that will be undertaken in working towards obtaining approvals for the Fremantle Ports Outer Harbour Project. Consultation on the Fremantle Ports Outer Harbour Project is at an early stage. (c) $5,074 Landcorp (a)-(c) Leighton Community Reference Group Objective: Set up (March 2004) jointly by LandCorp and City of Fremantle to facilitate community input to design guidelines and project implementation issues. Cost: No significant costs associated with operation of the Community Reference Group were incurred by LandCorp other than staff time. Rockingham Waterfront Village Community Reference Group Objective: To determine community views on the proposed plans for development and public authority. Cost: No significant costs associated with operation of the Community Reference Group were incurred by LandCorp other than staff time. Midland Redevelopment Authority (a) One. (b) To ensure that environmental processes take account of a diverse range of perspectives, an Environmental Reference Group was established, from a range of community and stakeholder networks, to provide input and feedback on the development, monitoring and review of environmental processes for the Midland Central redevelopment area and to ensure that the Group members are informed to a level that they are able to disseminate that information into the broader community. (c) $472.00 - advertising in local community newspapers. Public Transport Authority (a) One. (b) Northbridge Link Committee – established to provide the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure with a recommended strategy for the sinking of rail lines west of Perth Central Station to link Northbridge and the CBD. (c) Miscellaneous costs (Committee meetings) $1,000.00. Department of Planning and Infrastructure (a) Sustainability Committee (b) Created under section 19(1) of the Western Australian Planning Commission Act, to advise the Commission on how to integrate sustainability into the planning system. (c) Nil to date. ---- (a) Coastal Planning and Coordinating Council (b) Created under section 19(1a) of the Western Australian Planning Commission Act, to advise the Commission on matters relating to coastal planning and coordination throughout the State and other functions that may be delegated by the Commission. (c) $2,000 to date advertising and general expenses seeking community nominations to the Council ---- (a) Review of the Operation of the Residential Design Codes of Western Australia (b) The Review commenced on 23 February 2004. The objective of the Review is to: (i) determine the effectiveness of the Residential Design Codes of Western Australia (R-Codes) in achieving their stated objectives; (ii) determine the effectiveness of the R-Codes in responding to new and emerging issues, particularly in optimising the energy efficiency of residential building design having regard to recent changes to the Building Code of Australia, and better meeting the objectives of sustainable development; (iii) identify any specific problems, shortcomings or anomalies that have been noted in either the content of the provisions of the R-Codes and explanatory text, or in the implementation of the R-Codes; and (iv) develop solutions to these problems, shortcomings and anomalies. A Review Committee has been established by the Western Australian Planning Commission to oversee the review. (c) Contract Price: $49, 841 --- (a) Planning Processes Review Study (b) A joint Industry-Government solution focussed collaboration between State and Local Government and key industry groups, the Urban Development Institute of Australia and the Property Council of Australia. The Planning Processes Review is focussed on improving the timeliness and transparency of statutory application processing, across the full range of participants in the process. The terms of reference for the Planning Processes Review Study include: Previous reviews and studies of the current Statutory Planning approvals process and legislation; Interstate experiences with improving the planning approval process; The role of the planning industry and opportunities for enhancing its role in improving the approval process investigating measures such as pre-qualification; The role of local councils in the approval process; and A review of current, imminent and proposed planning legislation with regard to streamlining the planning approval process. The final report from the Planning Processes Review Study is due for final release in early March 2004. (c) Internally Resourced/Cost Neutral --- (a) Statutory Planning Internal Review and Improvements Taskforce (b) The Taskforce has been established by DPI and is internally resourced. The role of the Taskforce is to undertake the Statutory Planning Internal Improvements Review and the internal (to DPI) components of the Planning Processes Review Study. The taskforce is also responsible for working with the Statutory Planning Division, stakeholders and industry to implement measures that result from the aforementioned reviews on an ongoing basis. The Taskforce reports to an internal DPI Steering Committee Since its establishment in July 2003, the taskforce has carried out projects to: Accurately and comprehensively measure the workload of the Statutory Planning Division (DPI); Improve strategic workload management; Improve business, financial and human resource management. Under the auspices of the Statutory Planning Internal Improvements Review and the Planning Processes Review Study, the taskforce has developed a program of business process re-engineering and strategically focussed organisational and management improvement projects that will be implemented by December 2004. (c) Internally Resourced Consultant Fees $4738 --- (a) Interim Ocean-Preston River Regional Park Community Consultative Committee (Bunbury) (b) Created by the WA Planning Commission to oversee preparation of an Establishment Plan for a Regional Park under the Greater Bunbury Region Scheme. First meeting held 19/02/04. (c) $1184 (Advertising costs for seeking expressions of interest from community groups for membership on the Committee) No sitting fees or allowances for members. Existing Departmental resources are being utilized. --- (a) Gracetown Development Investigation Steering Committee (b) Created by the WA Planning Commission to oversee development investigations and prepare a structure plan for limited additional tourist and residential development at Gracetown. Technical information and costs of servicing being collated prior to first Steering Committee meeting expected to be held March 2004. (c) No sitting fees or allowances for members. Existing Departmental resources are being utilized. --- (a) South West Heavy Freight Transport Forum(July 2003) (b) Provide a forum to discuss the growing volumes of heavy road freight on the roads in the South West Region. Outcome resulted in (a) identification of further research into the potential to increase the amount of bulk freight carried by rail, and (b) the establishment of a list of priorities for the improvement of the SW Region’s road network to cope with increased freight activity. This list will be incorporated into the planning processes of Planning and Infrastructure and Main Roads WA. (c) Department for Planning and Infrastructure resources were utilised. --- (a) Dialogue with the city (Initiated mid March 2003 and publicly launched on 10 June 2003) (b) Extensive public engagement in the process of creating a strategy for the future growth of Perth, Mandurah and Murray, which makes Perth the world’s most liveable city. (c) About $312,000 in direct costs with some $260,000 in addition through in-kind contributions. Figures are exclusive of GST and Civil Service staff/facility costs. ---- (a) Review of the Operation and Regulatory Structure of the Taxi Industry in Regional Western Australia (b) The objectives of this Review are to provide fair returns to drivers and owner/drivers while offering the public an efficient economical and safe service, and address the requirements of the National Competition Council. (c) This review is still progressing using Department for Planning and Infrastructure resources. A taxi industry survey has been conducted, by a private contractor, as part of the review at a cost of $17,780. Minister for State Development: Department of Industry and Resources (DoIR): I am advised that: (a) 3 (b) (i) The Functional Review Taskforce report included a recommendation that administrative functions associated with mineral and petroleum royalties be transferred from the Department of Industry and Resources (DoIR) to the Office of State Revenue (OSR). A Steering Committee of representatives from these agencies was subsequently established to review the case to transfer the royalty collection function to OSR and make recommendations for Cabinet’s consideration. (ii) Summit to be held on 27 February 2004 entitled “Maximising Western Australian Business and Employment Opportunities in the Oil and Gas Industry”. It is envisaged that there will be 60 – 80 participants. (iii) Wittenoom Strategy Committee, an inter-agency committee chaired by Hon Jon Ford MLC, Member for Mining and Pastoral. The purpose of this Committee is to deal with asbestos contamination in and around Wittenoom and to accelerate the phase down of activities in Wittenoom. (c) (i) No cost to Government. (ii) No cost incurred at this stage. (iii) The cost (across all Agencies) to date is approximately $10,500. Of this, DoIR costs are approximately $3,500. This is primarily for travel (air fares and travel expenses). Minister for Education and Training: Department of Education and Training (a) None (b)-(c) Not applicable Department of Education Services (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Curriculum Council (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Minister for Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth; Disability Services; Culture and the Arts: Disability Services Commission (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Department for Community Development a) Three b) (1) Children’s Summit The summit consulted with 738 children on policy development issues, in an exploration of their views on matters that effected their lives. (2) Advisory Council on the Prevention of Deaths of Children and Young People The Council is an advisory body to the Cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy through the Minister for Community Development. Its purpose is to reduce or prevent the deaths of children aged 0-17 years in Western Australia and promote their health, safety and wellbeing through the review and analysis of relevant information and research and the making of recommendations. The Council held its first meeting in June 2003. (3) Indigenous Women's Congress The Congress is a forum to provide comprehensive and representative advice to the Minister of Women’s Interests on issues of interest and importance to Indigenous women and ensure that the Government is properly informed of the views of Indigenous women in Western Australia on a wide range of issues. (c) (1) Children’s Summit – Cost $17,053 (2) Advisory Council on the Prevention of Deaths of Children and Young People – Cost $43,630 to date (3) Indigenous Women's Congress - $32,000 has been allocated per year Department of Culture and the Arts ScreenWest (a) Two (b) (1) Independent Review into Opportunities for Regional Growth in the Australian Screen Industry - Cinesmith Pty Ltd - jointly commissioned by ScreenWest and Screen Tasmania, South Australian Film Corporation, Pacific Film and Television Commission - to examine prospects for growth, assumptions and current directions in relation to regional film and television production activity. (2) Low Budget Feature Film Review – Dakota Films Pty Ltd – to examine the Australian international market for low budget feature films, key market partners and potential investment and distribution avenues in order to give WA a strategic advantage in the screen industry. (c) (1) $4 606 (2) $1 650 Western Australian Museum (a) One (b) Ministerial Committee – WA Museum Future The Committee will analyse and review the vision, strategies and structures of the WA Museum and its auxiliary bodies and recommend an operational model that can move the Museum forward in meeting its strategic objectives. (c) Nil spent to date Minister for Tourism; Small Business; Sport and Recreation; Peel and the South West: Western Australian Tourism Commission; Rottnest Island Authority; Department Of Sport And Recreation; Western Australian Sports Centre Trust; Western Australian Institute Of Sport; Peel Development Commission; South West Development Commission (a) Nil (b)–(c) Not applicable Rottnest Island Authority (a) One (1) Taskforce. (b) Rottnest Island Taskforce – it was established in response to the Auditor General’s report, “Turning the Tide: The Business Sustainability of the Rottnest Island Authority” to address the infrastructure needs of the Island. (c) This is an ongoing Taskforce therefore the costs are unknown at this time. Small Business Development Corporation (a) One (1) review. (b) Review of the Business Enterprise Centre (BEC) Program - The Review was commissioned to examine critical aspects of service delivery and to provide a direction for the future optimum model and distribution of BECs, to meet the facilitation needs of small businesses throughout the State. (c) Costs for the review up until 18 November 2003 were $10,671.42. Minister for Housing and Works; Racing and Gaming; Government Enterprises; Land Information: Gold Corporation (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Government Employees Superannuation Board (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Housing And Works (a) Three (b) (1) The Review of Aboriginal Tenants Support Service (ATSS) was undertaken to examine the overlaps with other services, evaluate performance outcomes and to identify the most appropriate service and management options. (2) The Review of Management Support Program (MSP) was undertaken toevaluate program outcomes. (3) The Review of the Remote Areas Essential Services Program (RAESP) was undertaken to examine future contract management arrangements to ensure best value for money. (c) (1) The Review of Aboriginal Tenants Support Service cost $36,151 exclusive of internal administration costs (2) The Review of the Management Support program cost $29,723 exclusive of internal administration costs (3) The Review of the Remote Areas Essential Services Program cost $42,355 plus disbursements. (exclusive of internal admin costs) Excludes work being undertaken as part of the Functional Review. Insurance Commission Of WA (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Department Of Land Information (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Lotteries Commission (a) None (b)&(c) Not Applicable Department Of Racing, Gaming And Liquor (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) None (b) & (c) Not applicable State Supply Commission (a) None (b) & (c) Not applicable
(iii) Review of less well reserved vegetation complexes: a review of management measures for the Forest Management Plan to provide a basis for improved management of particular elements of the forest ecosystem.
(a) None of the above mentioned have participated in any inquiries, taskforces, committees, summits, symposiums or reviews since responding to Question on Notice No. 700 of 2003. (b)-(c) Not applicable
(b)-(c) Not applicable
(b) Extensive public engagement in the process of creating a strategy for the future growth of Perth, Mandurah and Murray, which makes Perth the world’s most liveable city. (c) About $312,000 in direct costs with some $260,000 in addition through in-kind contributions. Figures are exclusive of GST and Civil Service staff/facility costs. ---- (a) Review of the Operation and Regulatory Structure of the Taxi Industry in Regional Western Australia (b) The objectives of this Review are to provide fair returns to drivers and owner/drivers while offering the public an efficient economical and safe service, and address the requirements of the National Competition Council. (c) This review is still progressing using Department for Planning and Infrastructure resources. A taxi industry survey has been conducted, by a private contractor, as part of the review at a cost of $17,780. Minister for State Development: Department of Industry and Resources (DoIR): I am advised that: (a) 3 (b) (i) The Functional Review Taskforce report included a recommendation that administrative functions associated with mineral and petroleum royalties be transferred from the Department of Industry and Resources (DoIR) to the Office of State Revenue (OSR). A Steering Committee of representatives from these agencies was subsequently established to review the case to transfer the royalty collection function to OSR and make recommendations for Cabinet’s consideration. (ii) Summit to be held on 27 February 2004 entitled “Maximising Western Australian Business and Employment Opportunities in the Oil and Gas Industry”. It is envisaged that there will be 60 – 80 participants. (iii) Wittenoom Strategy Committee, an inter-agency committee chaired by Hon Jon Ford MLC, Member for Mining and Pastoral. The purpose of this Committee is to deal with asbestos contamination in and around Wittenoom and to accelerate the phase down of activities in Wittenoom. (c) (i) No cost to Government. (ii) No cost incurred at this stage. (iii) The cost (across all Agencies) to date is approximately $10,500. Of this, DoIR costs are approximately $3,500. This is primarily for travel (air fares and travel expenses). Minister for Education and Training: Department of Education and Training (a) None (b)-(c) Not applicable Department of Education Services (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Curriculum Council (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Minister for Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth; Disability Services; Culture and the Arts: Disability Services Commission (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Department for Community Development a) Three b) (1) Children’s Summit The summit consulted with 738 children on policy development issues, in an exploration of their views on matters that effected their lives. (2) Advisory Council on the Prevention of Deaths of Children and Young People The Council is an advisory body to the Cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy through the Minister for Community Development. Its purpose is to reduce or prevent the deaths of children aged 0-17 years in Western Australia and promote their health, safety and wellbeing through the review and analysis of relevant information and research and the making of recommendations. The Council held its first meeting in June 2003. (3) Indigenous Women's Congress The Congress is a forum to provide comprehensive and representative advice to the Minister of Women’s Interests on issues of interest and importance to Indigenous women and ensure that the Government is properly informed of the views of Indigenous women in Western Australia on a wide range of issues. (c) (1) Children’s Summit – Cost $17,053 (2) Advisory Council on the Prevention of Deaths of Children and Young People – Cost $43,630 to date (3) Indigenous Women's Congress - $32,000 has been allocated per year Department of Culture and the Arts ScreenWest (a) Two (b) (1) Independent Review into Opportunities for Regional Growth in the Australian Screen Industry - Cinesmith Pty Ltd - jointly commissioned by ScreenWest and Screen Tasmania, South Australian Film Corporation, Pacific Film and Television Commission - to examine prospects for growth, assumptions and current directions in relation to regional film and television production activity. (2) Low Budget Feature Film Review – Dakota Films Pty Ltd – to examine the Australian international market for low budget feature films, key market partners and potential investment and distribution avenues in order to give WA a strategic advantage in the screen industry. (c) (1) $4 606 (2) $1 650 Western Australian Museum (a) One (b) Ministerial Committee – WA Museum Future The Committee will analyse and review the vision, strategies and structures of the WA Museum and its auxiliary bodies and recommend an operational model that can move the Museum forward in meeting its strategic objectives. (c) Nil spent to date Minister for Tourism; Small Business; Sport and Recreation; Peel and the South West: Western Australian Tourism Commission; Rottnest Island Authority; Department Of Sport And Recreation; Western Australian Sports Centre Trust; Western Australian Institute Of Sport; Peel Development Commission; South West Development Commission (a) Nil (b)–(c) Not applicable Rottnest Island Authority (a) One (1) Taskforce. (b) Rottnest Island Taskforce – it was established in response to the Auditor General’s report, “Turning the Tide: The Business Sustainability of the Rottnest Island Authority” to address the infrastructure needs of the Island. (c) This is an ongoing Taskforce therefore the costs are unknown at this time. Small Business Development Corporation (a) One (1) review. (b) Review of the Business Enterprise Centre (BEC) Program - The Review was commissioned to examine critical aspects of service delivery and to provide a direction for the future optimum model and distribution of BECs, to meet the facilitation needs of small businesses throughout the State. (c) Costs for the review up until 18 November 2003 were $10,671.42. Minister for Housing and Works; Racing and Gaming; Government Enterprises; Land Information: Gold Corporation (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Government Employees Superannuation Board (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Housing And Works (a) Three (b) (1) The Review of Aboriginal Tenants Support Service (ATSS) was undertaken to examine the overlaps with other services, evaluate performance outcomes and to identify the most appropriate service and management options. (2) The Review of Management Support Program (MSP) was undertaken toevaluate program outcomes. (3) The Review of the Remote Areas Essential Services Program (RAESP) was undertaken to examine future contract management arrangements to ensure best value for money. (c) (1) The Review of Aboriginal Tenants Support Service cost $36,151 exclusive of internal administration costs (2) The Review of the Management Support program cost $29,723 exclusive of internal administration costs (3) The Review of the Remote Areas Essential Services Program cost $42,355 plus disbursements. (exclusive of internal admin costs) Excludes work being undertaken as part of the Functional Review. Insurance Commission Of WA (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Department Of Land Information (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Lotteries Commission (a) None (b)&(c) Not Applicable Department Of Racing, Gaming And Liquor (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) None (b) & (c) Not applicable State Supply Commission (a) None (b) & (c) Not applicable
(c) About $312,000 in direct costs with some $260,000 in addition through in-kind contributions. Figures are exclusive of GST and Civil Service staff/facility costs. ---- (a) Review of the Operation and Regulatory Structure of the Taxi Industry in Regional Western Australia (b) The objectives of this Review are to provide fair returns to drivers and owner/drivers while offering the public an efficient economical and safe service, and address the requirements of the National Competition Council. (c) This review is still progressing using Department for Planning and Infrastructure resources. A taxi industry survey has been conducted, by a private contractor, as part of the review at a cost of $17,780. Minister for State Development: Department of Industry and Resources (DoIR): I am advised that: (a) 3 (b) (i) The Functional Review Taskforce report included a recommendation that administrative functions associated with mineral and petroleum royalties be transferred from the Department of Industry and Resources (DoIR) to the Office of State Revenue (OSR). A Steering Committee of representatives from these agencies was subsequently established to review the case to transfer the royalty collection function to OSR and make recommendations for Cabinet’s consideration. (ii) Summit to be held on 27 February 2004 entitled “Maximising Western Australian Business and Employment Opportunities in the Oil and Gas Industry”. It is envisaged that there will be 60 – 80 participants. (iii) Wittenoom Strategy Committee, an inter-agency committee chaired by Hon Jon Ford MLC, Member for Mining and Pastoral. The purpose of this Committee is to deal with asbestos contamination in and around Wittenoom and to accelerate the phase down of activities in Wittenoom. (c) (i) No cost to Government. (ii) No cost incurred at this stage. (iii) The cost (across all Agencies) to date is approximately $10,500. Of this, DoIR costs are approximately $3,500. This is primarily for travel (air fares and travel expenses). Minister for Education and Training: Department of Education and Training (a) None (b)-(c) Not applicable Department of Education Services (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Curriculum Council (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Minister for Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth; Disability Services; Culture and the Arts: Disability Services Commission (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Department for Community Development a) Three b) (1) Children’s Summit The summit consulted with 738 children on policy development issues, in an exploration of their views on matters that effected their lives. (2) Advisory Council on the Prevention of Deaths of Children and Young People The Council is an advisory body to the Cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy through the Minister for Community Development. Its purpose is to reduce or prevent the deaths of children aged 0-17 years in Western Australia and promote their health, safety and wellbeing through the review and analysis of relevant information and research and the making of recommendations. The Council held its first meeting in June 2003. (3) Indigenous Women's Congress The Congress is a forum to provide comprehensive and representative advice to the Minister of Women’s Interests on issues of interest and importance to Indigenous women and ensure that the Government is properly informed of the views of Indigenous women in Western Australia on a wide range of issues. (c) (1) Children’s Summit – Cost $17,053 (2) Advisory Council on the Prevention of Deaths of Children and Young People – Cost $43,630 to date (3) Indigenous Women's Congress - $32,000 has been allocated per year Department of Culture and the Arts ScreenWest (a) Two (b) (1) Independent Review into Opportunities for Regional Growth in the Australian Screen Industry - Cinesmith Pty Ltd - jointly commissioned by ScreenWest and Screen Tasmania, South Australian Film Corporation, Pacific Film and Television Commission - to examine prospects for growth, assumptions and current directions in relation to regional film and television production activity. (2) Low Budget Feature Film Review – Dakota Films Pty Ltd – to examine the Australian international market for low budget feature films, key market partners and potential investment and distribution avenues in order to give WA a strategic advantage in the screen industry. (c) (1) $4 606 (2) $1 650 Western Australian Museum (a) One (b) Ministerial Committee – WA Museum Future The Committee will analyse and review the vision, strategies and structures of the WA Museum and its auxiliary bodies and recommend an operational model that can move the Museum forward in meeting its strategic objectives. (c) Nil spent to date Minister for Tourism; Small Business; Sport and Recreation; Peel and the South West: Western Australian Tourism Commission; Rottnest Island Authority; Department Of Sport And Recreation; Western Australian Sports Centre Trust; Western Australian Institute Of Sport; Peel Development Commission; South West Development Commission (a) Nil (b)–(c) Not applicable Rottnest Island Authority (a) One (1) Taskforce. (b) Rottnest Island Taskforce – it was established in response to the Auditor General’s report, “Turning the Tide: The Business Sustainability of the Rottnest Island Authority” to address the infrastructure needs of the Island. (c) This is an ongoing Taskforce therefore the costs are unknown at this time. Small Business Development Corporation (a) One (1) review. (b) Review of the Business Enterprise Centre (BEC) Program - The Review was commissioned to examine critical aspects of service delivery and to provide a direction for the future optimum model and distribution of BECs, to meet the facilitation needs of small businesses throughout the State. (c) Costs for the review up until 18 November 2003 were $10,671.42. Minister for Housing and Works; Racing and Gaming; Government Enterprises; Land Information: Gold Corporation (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Government Employees Superannuation Board (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Housing And Works (a) Three (b) (1) The Review of Aboriginal Tenants Support Service (ATSS) was undertaken to examine the overlaps with other services, evaluate performance outcomes and to identify the most appropriate service and management options. (2) The Review of Management Support Program (MSP) was undertaken toevaluate program outcomes. (3) The Review of the Remote Areas Essential Services Program (RAESP) was undertaken to examine future contract management arrangements to ensure best value for money. (c) (1) The Review of Aboriginal Tenants Support Service cost $36,151 exclusive of internal administration costs (2) The Review of the Management Support program cost $29,723 exclusive of internal administration costs (3) The Review of the Remote Areas Essential Services Program cost $42,355 plus disbursements. (exclusive of internal admin costs) Excludes work being undertaken as part of the Functional Review. Insurance Commission Of WA (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Department Of Land Information (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Lotteries Commission (a) None (b)&(c) Not Applicable Department Of Racing, Gaming And Liquor (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) None (b) & (c) Not applicable State Supply Commission (a) None (b) & (c) Not applicable
---- (a) Review of the Operation and Regulatory Structure of the Taxi Industry in Regional Western Australia (b) The objectives of this Review are to provide fair returns to drivers and owner/drivers while offering the public an efficient economical and safe service, and address the requirements of the National Competition Council. (c) This review is still progressing using Department for Planning and Infrastructure resources. A taxi industry survey has been conducted, by a private contractor, as part of the review at a cost of $17,780. Minister for State Development: Department of Industry and Resources (DoIR): I am advised that: (a) 3 (b) (i) The Functional Review Taskforce report included a recommendation that administrative functions associated with mineral and petroleum royalties be transferred from the Department of Industry and Resources (DoIR) to the Office of State Revenue (OSR). A Steering Committee of representatives from these agencies was subsequently established to review the case to transfer the royalty collection function to OSR and make recommendations for Cabinet’s consideration. (ii) Summit to be held on 27 February 2004 entitled “Maximising Western Australian Business and Employment Opportunities in the Oil and Gas Industry”. It is envisaged that there will be 60 – 80 participants. (iii) Wittenoom Strategy Committee, an inter-agency committee chaired by Hon Jon Ford MLC, Member for Mining and Pastoral. The purpose of this Committee is to deal with asbestos contamination in and around Wittenoom and to accelerate the phase down of activities in Wittenoom. (c) (i) No cost to Government. (ii) No cost incurred at this stage. (iii) The cost (across all Agencies) to date is approximately $10,500. Of this, DoIR costs are approximately $3,500. This is primarily for travel (air fares and travel expenses). Minister for Education and Training: Department of Education and Training (a) None (b)-(c) Not applicable Department of Education Services (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Curriculum Council (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Minister for Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth; Disability Services; Culture and the Arts: Disability Services Commission (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Department for Community Development a) Three b) (1) Children’s Summit The summit consulted with 738 children on policy development issues, in an exploration of their views on matters that effected their lives. (2) Advisory Council on the Prevention of Deaths of Children and Young People The Council is an advisory body to the Cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy through the Minister for Community Development. Its purpose is to reduce or prevent the deaths of children aged 0-17 years in Western Australia and promote their health, safety and wellbeing through the review and analysis of relevant information and research and the making of recommendations. The Council held its first meeting in June 2003. (3) Indigenous Women's Congress The Congress is a forum to provide comprehensive and representative advice to the Minister of Women’s Interests on issues of interest and importance to Indigenous women and ensure that the Government is properly informed of the views of Indigenous women in Western Australia on a wide range of issues. (c) (1) Children’s Summit – Cost $17,053 (2) Advisory Council on the Prevention of Deaths of Children and Young People – Cost $43,630 to date (3) Indigenous Women's Congress - $32,000 has been allocated per year Department of Culture and the Arts ScreenWest (a) Two (b) (1) Independent Review into Opportunities for Regional Growth in the Australian Screen Industry - Cinesmith Pty Ltd - jointly commissioned by ScreenWest and Screen Tasmania, South Australian Film Corporation, Pacific Film and Television Commission - to examine prospects for growth, assumptions and current directions in relation to regional film and television production activity. (2) Low Budget Feature Film Review – Dakota Films Pty Ltd – to examine the Australian international market for low budget feature films, key market partners and potential investment and distribution avenues in order to give WA a strategic advantage in the screen industry. (c) (1) $4 606 (2) $1 650 Western Australian Museum (a) One (b) Ministerial Committee – WA Museum Future The Committee will analyse and review the vision, strategies and structures of the WA Museum and its auxiliary bodies and recommend an operational model that can move the Museum forward in meeting its strategic objectives. (c) Nil spent to date Minister for Tourism; Small Business; Sport and Recreation; Peel and the South West: Western Australian Tourism Commission; Rottnest Island Authority; Department Of Sport And Recreation; Western Australian Sports Centre Trust; Western Australian Institute Of Sport; Peel Development Commission; South West Development Commission (a) Nil (b)–(c) Not applicable Rottnest Island Authority (a) One (1) Taskforce. (b) Rottnest Island Taskforce – it was established in response to the Auditor General’s report, “Turning the Tide: The Business Sustainability of the Rottnest Island Authority” to address the infrastructure needs of the Island. (c) This is an ongoing Taskforce therefore the costs are unknown at this time. Small Business Development Corporation (a) One (1) review. (b) Review of the Business Enterprise Centre (BEC) Program - The Review was commissioned to examine critical aspects of service delivery and to provide a direction for the future optimum model and distribution of BECs, to meet the facilitation needs of small businesses throughout the State. (c) Costs for the review up until 18 November 2003 were $10,671.42. Minister for Housing and Works; Racing and Gaming; Government Enterprises; Land Information: Gold Corporation (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Government Employees Superannuation Board (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Housing And Works (a) Three (b) (1) The Review of Aboriginal Tenants Support Service (ATSS) was undertaken to examine the overlaps with other services, evaluate performance outcomes and to identify the most appropriate service and management options. (2) The Review of Management Support Program (MSP) was undertaken toevaluate program outcomes. (3) The Review of the Remote Areas Essential Services Program (RAESP) was undertaken to examine future contract management arrangements to ensure best value for money. (c) (1) The Review of Aboriginal Tenants Support Service cost $36,151 exclusive of internal administration costs (2) The Review of the Management Support program cost $29,723 exclusive of internal administration costs (3) The Review of the Remote Areas Essential Services Program cost $42,355 plus disbursements. (exclusive of internal admin costs) Excludes work being undertaken as part of the Functional Review. Insurance Commission Of WA (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Department Of Land Information (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Lotteries Commission (a) None (b)&(c) Not Applicable Department Of Racing, Gaming And Liquor (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) None (b) & (c) Not applicable State Supply Commission (a) None (b) & (c) Not applicable
(a) Review of the Operation and Regulatory Structure of the Taxi Industry in Regional Western Australia (b) The objectives of this Review are to provide fair returns to drivers and owner/drivers while offering the public an efficient economical and safe service, and address the requirements of the National Competition Council. (c) This review is still progressing using Department for Planning and Infrastructure resources. A taxi industry survey has been conducted, by a private contractor, as part of the review at a cost of $17,780. Minister for State Development: Department of Industry and Resources (DoIR): I am advised that: (a) 3 (b) (i) The Functional Review Taskforce report included a recommendation that administrative functions associated with mineral and petroleum royalties be transferred from the Department of Industry and Resources (DoIR) to the Office of State Revenue (OSR). A Steering Committee of representatives from these agencies was subsequently established to review the case to transfer the royalty collection function to OSR and make recommendations for Cabinet’s consideration. (ii) Summit to be held on 27 February 2004 entitled “Maximising Western Australian Business and Employment Opportunities in the Oil and Gas Industry”. It is envisaged that there will be 60 – 80 participants. (iii) Wittenoom Strategy Committee, an inter-agency committee chaired by Hon Jon Ford MLC, Member for Mining and Pastoral. The purpose of this Committee is to deal with asbestos contamination in and around Wittenoom and to accelerate the phase down of activities in Wittenoom. (c) (i) No cost to Government. (ii) No cost incurred at this stage. (iii) The cost (across all Agencies) to date is approximately $10,500. Of this, DoIR costs are approximately $3,500. This is primarily for travel (air fares and travel expenses). Minister for Education and Training: Department of Education and Training (a) None (b)-(c) Not applicable Department of Education Services (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Curriculum Council (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Minister for Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth; Disability Services; Culture and the Arts: Disability Services Commission (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Department for Community Development a) Three b) (1) Children’s Summit The summit consulted with 738 children on policy development issues, in an exploration of their views on matters that effected their lives. (2) Advisory Council on the Prevention of Deaths of Children and Young People The Council is an advisory body to the Cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy through the Minister for Community Development. Its purpose is to reduce or prevent the deaths of children aged 0-17 years in Western Australia and promote their health, safety and wellbeing through the review and analysis of relevant information and research and the making of recommendations. The Council held its first meeting in June 2003. (3) Indigenous Women's Congress The Congress is a forum to provide comprehensive and representative advice to the Minister of Women’s Interests on issues of interest and importance to Indigenous women and ensure that the Government is properly informed of the views of Indigenous women in Western Australia on a wide range of issues. (c) (1) Children’s Summit – Cost $17,053 (2) Advisory Council on the Prevention of Deaths of Children and Young People – Cost $43,630 to date (3) Indigenous Women's Congress - $32,000 has been allocated per year Department of Culture and the Arts ScreenWest (a) Two (b) (1) Independent Review into Opportunities for Regional Growth in the Australian Screen Industry - Cinesmith Pty Ltd - jointly commissioned by ScreenWest and Screen Tasmania, South Australian Film Corporation, Pacific Film and Television Commission - to examine prospects for growth, assumptions and current directions in relation to regional film and television production activity. (2) Low Budget Feature Film Review – Dakota Films Pty Ltd – to examine the Australian international market for low budget feature films, key market partners and potential investment and distribution avenues in order to give WA a strategic advantage in the screen industry. (c) (1) $4 606 (2) $1 650 Western Australian Museum (a) One (b) Ministerial Committee – WA Museum Future The Committee will analyse and review the vision, strategies and structures of the WA Museum and its auxiliary bodies and recommend an operational model that can move the Museum forward in meeting its strategic objectives. (c) Nil spent to date Minister for Tourism; Small Business; Sport and Recreation; Peel and the South West: Western Australian Tourism Commission; Rottnest Island Authority; Department Of Sport And Recreation; Western Australian Sports Centre Trust; Western Australian Institute Of Sport; Peel Development Commission; South West Development Commission (a) Nil (b)–(c) Not applicable Rottnest Island Authority (a) One (1) Taskforce. (b) Rottnest Island Taskforce – it was established in response to the Auditor General’s report, “Turning the Tide: The Business Sustainability of the Rottnest Island Authority” to address the infrastructure needs of the Island. (c) This is an ongoing Taskforce therefore the costs are unknown at this time. Small Business Development Corporation (a) One (1) review. (b) Review of the Business Enterprise Centre (BEC) Program - The Review was commissioned to examine critical aspects of service delivery and to provide a direction for the future optimum model and distribution of BECs, to meet the facilitation needs of small businesses throughout the State. (c) Costs for the review up until 18 November 2003 were $10,671.42. Minister for Housing and Works; Racing and Gaming; Government Enterprises; Land Information: Gold Corporation (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Government Employees Superannuation Board (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Housing And Works (a) Three (b) (1) The Review of Aboriginal Tenants Support Service (ATSS) was undertaken to examine the overlaps with other services, evaluate performance outcomes and to identify the most appropriate service and management options. (2) The Review of Management Support Program (MSP) was undertaken toevaluate program outcomes. (3) The Review of the Remote Areas Essential Services Program (RAESP) was undertaken to examine future contract management arrangements to ensure best value for money. (c) (1) The Review of Aboriginal Tenants Support Service cost $36,151 exclusive of internal administration costs (2) The Review of the Management Support program cost $29,723 exclusive of internal administration costs (3) The Review of the Remote Areas Essential Services Program cost $42,355 plus disbursements. (exclusive of internal admin costs) Excludes work being undertaken as part of the Functional Review. Insurance Commission Of WA (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Department Of Land Information (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Lotteries Commission (a) None (b)&(c) Not Applicable Department Of Racing, Gaming And Liquor (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) None (b) & (c) Not applicable State Supply Commission (a) None (b) & (c) Not applicable
(b) The objectives of this Review are to provide fair returns to drivers and owner/drivers while offering the public an efficient economical and safe service, and address the requirements of the National Competition Council. (c) This review is still progressing using Department for Planning and Infrastructure resources. A taxi industry survey has been conducted, by a private contractor, as part of the review at a cost of $17,780. Minister for State Development: Department of Industry and Resources (DoIR): I am advised that: (a) 3 (b) (i) The Functional Review Taskforce report included a recommendation that administrative functions associated with mineral and petroleum royalties be transferred from the Department of Industry and Resources (DoIR) to the Office of State Revenue (OSR). A Steering Committee of representatives from these agencies was subsequently established to review the case to transfer the royalty collection function to OSR and make recommendations for Cabinet’s consideration. (ii) Summit to be held on 27 February 2004 entitled “Maximising Western Australian Business and Employment Opportunities in the Oil and Gas Industry”. It is envisaged that there will be 60 – 80 participants. (iii) Wittenoom Strategy Committee, an inter-agency committee chaired by Hon Jon Ford MLC, Member for Mining and Pastoral. The purpose of this Committee is to deal with asbestos contamination in and around Wittenoom and to accelerate the phase down of activities in Wittenoom. (c) (i) No cost to Government. (ii) No cost incurred at this stage. (iii) The cost (across all Agencies) to date is approximately $10,500. Of this, DoIR costs are approximately $3,500. This is primarily for travel (air fares and travel expenses). Minister for Education and Training: Department of Education and Training (a) None (b)-(c) Not applicable Department of Education Services (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Curriculum Council (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Minister for Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth; Disability Services; Culture and the Arts: Disability Services Commission (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Department for Community Development a) Three b) (1) Children’s Summit The summit consulted with 738 children on policy development issues, in an exploration of their views on matters that effected their lives. (2) Advisory Council on the Prevention of Deaths of Children and Young People The Council is an advisory body to the Cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy through the Minister for Community Development. Its purpose is to reduce or prevent the deaths of children aged 0-17 years in Western Australia and promote their health, safety and wellbeing through the review and analysis of relevant information and research and the making of recommendations. The Council held its first meeting in June 2003. (3) Indigenous Women's Congress The Congress is a forum to provide comprehensive and representative advice to the Minister of Women’s Interests on issues of interest and importance to Indigenous women and ensure that the Government is properly informed of the views of Indigenous women in Western Australia on a wide range of issues. (c) (1) Children’s Summit – Cost $17,053 (2) Advisory Council on the Prevention of Deaths of Children and Young People – Cost $43,630 to date (3) Indigenous Women's Congress - $32,000 has been allocated per year Department of Culture and the Arts ScreenWest (a) Two (b) (1) Independent Review into Opportunities for Regional Growth in the Australian Screen Industry - Cinesmith Pty Ltd - jointly commissioned by ScreenWest and Screen Tasmania, South Australian Film Corporation, Pacific Film and Television Commission - to examine prospects for growth, assumptions and current directions in relation to regional film and television production activity. (2) Low Budget Feature Film Review – Dakota Films Pty Ltd – to examine the Australian international market for low budget feature films, key market partners and potential investment and distribution avenues in order to give WA a strategic advantage in the screen industry. (c) (1) $4 606 (2) $1 650 Western Australian Museum (a) One (b) Ministerial Committee – WA Museum Future The Committee will analyse and review the vision, strategies and structures of the WA Museum and its auxiliary bodies and recommend an operational model that can move the Museum forward in meeting its strategic objectives. (c) Nil spent to date Minister for Tourism; Small Business; Sport and Recreation; Peel and the South West: Western Australian Tourism Commission; Rottnest Island Authority; Department Of Sport And Recreation; Western Australian Sports Centre Trust; Western Australian Institute Of Sport; Peel Development Commission; South West Development Commission (a) Nil (b)–(c) Not applicable Rottnest Island Authority (a) One (1) Taskforce. (b) Rottnest Island Taskforce – it was established in response to the Auditor General’s report, “Turning the Tide: The Business Sustainability of the Rottnest Island Authority” to address the infrastructure needs of the Island. (c) This is an ongoing Taskforce therefore the costs are unknown at this time. Small Business Development Corporation (a) One (1) review. (b) Review of the Business Enterprise Centre (BEC) Program - The Review was commissioned to examine critical aspects of service delivery and to provide a direction for the future optimum model and distribution of BECs, to meet the facilitation needs of small businesses throughout the State. (c) Costs for the review up until 18 November 2003 were $10,671.42. Minister for Housing and Works; Racing and Gaming; Government Enterprises; Land Information: Gold Corporation (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Government Employees Superannuation Board (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Housing And Works (a) Three (b) (1) The Review of Aboriginal Tenants Support Service (ATSS) was undertaken to examine the overlaps with other services, evaluate performance outcomes and to identify the most appropriate service and management options. (2) The Review of Management Support Program (MSP) was undertaken toevaluate program outcomes. (3) The Review of the Remote Areas Essential Services Program (RAESP) was undertaken to examine future contract management arrangements to ensure best value for money. (c) (1) The Review of Aboriginal Tenants Support Service cost $36,151 exclusive of internal administration costs (2) The Review of the Management Support program cost $29,723 exclusive of internal administration costs (3) The Review of the Remote Areas Essential Services Program cost $42,355 plus disbursements. (exclusive of internal admin costs) Excludes work being undertaken as part of the Functional Review. Insurance Commission Of WA (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Department Of Land Information (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Lotteries Commission (a) None (b)&(c) Not Applicable Department Of Racing, Gaming And Liquor (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) None (b) & (c) Not applicable State Supply Commission (a) None (b) & (c) Not applicable
(a) None (b)-(c) Not applicable Department of Education Services (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Curriculum Council (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Minister for Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth; Disability Services; Culture and the Arts: Disability Services Commission (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Department for Community Development a) Three b) (1) Children’s Summit The summit consulted with 738 children on policy development issues, in an exploration of their views on matters that effected their lives. (2) Advisory Council on the Prevention of Deaths of Children and Young People The Council is an advisory body to the Cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy through the Minister for Community Development. Its purpose is to reduce or prevent the deaths of children aged 0-17 years in Western Australia and promote their health, safety and wellbeing through the review and analysis of relevant information and research and the making of recommendations. The Council held its first meeting in June 2003. (3) Indigenous Women's Congress The Congress is a forum to provide comprehensive and representative advice to the Minister of Women’s Interests on issues of interest and importance to Indigenous women and ensure that the Government is properly informed of the views of Indigenous women in Western Australia on a wide range of issues. (c) (1) Children’s Summit – Cost $17,053 (2) Advisory Council on the Prevention of Deaths of Children and Young People – Cost $43,630 to date (3) Indigenous Women's Congress - $32,000 has been allocated per year Department of Culture and the Arts ScreenWest (a) Two (b) (1) Independent Review into Opportunities for Regional Growth in the Australian Screen Industry - Cinesmith Pty Ltd - jointly commissioned by ScreenWest and Screen Tasmania, South Australian Film Corporation, Pacific Film and Television Commission - to examine prospects for growth, assumptions and current directions in relation to regional film and television production activity. (2) Low Budget Feature Film Review – Dakota Films Pty Ltd – to examine the Australian international market for low budget feature films, key market partners and potential investment and distribution avenues in order to give WA a strategic advantage in the screen industry. (c) (1) $4 606 (2) $1 650 Western Australian Museum (a) One (b) Ministerial Committee – WA Museum Future The Committee will analyse and review the vision, strategies and structures of the WA Museum and its auxiliary bodies and recommend an operational model that can move the Museum forward in meeting its strategic objectives. (c) Nil spent to date Minister for Tourism; Small Business; Sport and Recreation; Peel and the South West: Western Australian Tourism Commission; Rottnest Island Authority; Department Of Sport And Recreation; Western Australian Sports Centre Trust; Western Australian Institute Of Sport; Peel Development Commission; South West Development Commission (a) Nil (b)–(c) Not applicable Rottnest Island Authority (a) One (1) Taskforce. (b) Rottnest Island Taskforce – it was established in response to the Auditor General’s report, “Turning the Tide: The Business Sustainability of the Rottnest Island Authority” to address the infrastructure needs of the Island. (c) This is an ongoing Taskforce therefore the costs are unknown at this time. Small Business Development Corporation (a) One (1) review. (b) Review of the Business Enterprise Centre (BEC) Program - The Review was commissioned to examine critical aspects of service delivery and to provide a direction for the future optimum model and distribution of BECs, to meet the facilitation needs of small businesses throughout the State. (c) Costs for the review up until 18 November 2003 were $10,671.42. Minister for Housing and Works; Racing and Gaming; Government Enterprises; Land Information: Gold Corporation (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Government Employees Superannuation Board (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Housing And Works (a) Three (b) (1) The Review of Aboriginal Tenants Support Service (ATSS) was undertaken to examine the overlaps with other services, evaluate performance outcomes and to identify the most appropriate service and management options. (2) The Review of Management Support Program (MSP) was undertaken toevaluate program outcomes. (3) The Review of the Remote Areas Essential Services Program (RAESP) was undertaken to examine future contract management arrangements to ensure best value for money. (c) (1) The Review of Aboriginal Tenants Support Service cost $36,151 exclusive of internal administration costs (2) The Review of the Management Support program cost $29,723 exclusive of internal administration costs (3) The Review of the Remote Areas Essential Services Program cost $42,355 plus disbursements. (exclusive of internal admin costs) Excludes work being undertaken as part of the Functional Review. Insurance Commission Of WA (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Department Of Land Information (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Lotteries Commission (a) None (b)&(c) Not Applicable Department Of Racing, Gaming And Liquor (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) None (b) & (c) Not applicable State Supply Commission (a) None (b) & (c) Not applicable
Department of Education Services (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Curriculum Council (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Minister for Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth; Disability Services; Culture and the Arts: Disability Services Commission (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Department for Community Development a) Three b) (1) Children’s Summit The summit consulted with 738 children on policy development issues, in an exploration of their views on matters that effected their lives. (2) Advisory Council on the Prevention of Deaths of Children and Young People The Council is an advisory body to the Cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy through the Minister for Community Development. Its purpose is to reduce or prevent the deaths of children aged 0-17 years in Western Australia and promote their health, safety and wellbeing through the review and analysis of relevant information and research and the making of recommendations. The Council held its first meeting in June 2003. (3) Indigenous Women's Congress The Congress is a forum to provide comprehensive and representative advice to the Minister of Women’s Interests on issues of interest and importance to Indigenous women and ensure that the Government is properly informed of the views of Indigenous women in Western Australia on a wide range of issues. (c) (1) Children’s Summit – Cost $17,053 (2) Advisory Council on the Prevention of Deaths of Children and Young People – Cost $43,630 to date (3) Indigenous Women's Congress - $32,000 has been allocated per year Department of Culture and the Arts ScreenWest (a) Two (b) (1) Independent Review into Opportunities for Regional Growth in the Australian Screen Industry - Cinesmith Pty Ltd - jointly commissioned by ScreenWest and Screen Tasmania, South Australian Film Corporation, Pacific Film and Television Commission - to examine prospects for growth, assumptions and current directions in relation to regional film and television production activity. (2) Low Budget Feature Film Review – Dakota Films Pty Ltd – to examine the Australian international market for low budget feature films, key market partners and potential investment and distribution avenues in order to give WA a strategic advantage in the screen industry. (c) (1) $4 606 (2) $1 650 Western Australian Museum (a) One (b) Ministerial Committee – WA Museum Future The Committee will analyse and review the vision, strategies and structures of the WA Museum and its auxiliary bodies and recommend an operational model that can move the Museum forward in meeting its strategic objectives. (c) Nil spent to date Minister for Tourism; Small Business; Sport and Recreation; Peel and the South West: Western Australian Tourism Commission; Rottnest Island Authority; Department Of Sport And Recreation; Western Australian Sports Centre Trust; Western Australian Institute Of Sport; Peel Development Commission; South West Development Commission (a) Nil (b)–(c) Not applicable Rottnest Island Authority (a) One (1) Taskforce. (b) Rottnest Island Taskforce – it was established in response to the Auditor General’s report, “Turning the Tide: The Business Sustainability of the Rottnest Island Authority” to address the infrastructure needs of the Island. (c) This is an ongoing Taskforce therefore the costs are unknown at this time. Small Business Development Corporation (a) One (1) review. (b) Review of the Business Enterprise Centre (BEC) Program - The Review was commissioned to examine critical aspects of service delivery and to provide a direction for the future optimum model and distribution of BECs, to meet the facilitation needs of small businesses throughout the State. (c) Costs for the review up until 18 November 2003 were $10,671.42. Minister for Housing and Works; Racing and Gaming; Government Enterprises; Land Information: Gold Corporation (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Government Employees Superannuation Board (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Housing And Works (a) Three (b) (1) The Review of Aboriginal Tenants Support Service (ATSS) was undertaken to examine the overlaps with other services, evaluate performance outcomes and to identify the most appropriate service and management options. (2) The Review of Management Support Program (MSP) was undertaken toevaluate program outcomes. (3) The Review of the Remote Areas Essential Services Program (RAESP) was undertaken to examine future contract management arrangements to ensure best value for money. (c) (1) The Review of Aboriginal Tenants Support Service cost $36,151 exclusive of internal administration costs (2) The Review of the Management Support program cost $29,723 exclusive of internal administration costs (3) The Review of the Remote Areas Essential Services Program cost $42,355 plus disbursements. (exclusive of internal admin costs) Excludes work being undertaken as part of the Functional Review. Insurance Commission Of WA (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Department Of Land Information (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Lotteries Commission (a) None (b)&(c) Not Applicable Department Of Racing, Gaming And Liquor (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) None (b) & (c) Not applicable State Supply Commission (a) None (b) & (c) Not applicable
(c) will the Premier advise how much money has been spent on each of the above inquiries, taskforces, committees, summits and reviews?
(a) 10 (b) (1) The Shared Land Information Platform (SLIP) Interdepartmental Steering Committee is an intergovernmental committee consisting of the Office of E-Government, Functional Review Implementation Team and Department of Land Information, formed to discuss feasibility and governance issues in respect of the SLIP initiative. (2) The E-Government Sub-Committee of the Strategic Management Council is a cross agency committee of relevant Directors General established to monitor the framework for a whole-of-Government e-government strategy. (3) The Premier’s Rockingham Planning and Development Taskforce has been established to assess and streamline projects to assist Rockingham to achieve its full potential as the strategic regional centre for Perth’s expanding south-west corridor. (4) The Review of Conservation Covenanting in Western Australia was undertaken to provide recommendations on how to ensure the maximum uptake of covenanting for natural resource conservation in Western Australia; improvements in the delivery of covenanting for natural resource conservation services for the WA public; and the most efficient and effective expenditure of public funds to achieve environmental outcomes from covenanting for natural resource conservation in Western Australia. (5) The Review of Costs Associated with Marine Parks examines expenditure by the Department of Conservation and Land Management and the Department of Fisheries on planning and management of existing marine parks as an indication of likely future expenditure, as well as projected expenditure on new marine parks. It considers benefits to the State from marine parks expenditure, consistent with a cost benefit analysis approach. (6) The Early Years Steering Committee assists with the development of a whole of government Early Years Strategy, which aims to improve the wellbeing of children aged from zero to eight by facilitating inter-agency family and child support at the local level. (7) The Premier’s Water Taskforce has been established to develop a comprehensive water strategy that focuses on new water sources, as well as promoting water conservation and recycling. (8) The Irrigation Review Committee is a key initiative of the State Water Strategy, established to identify opportunities for improving efficiencies in the irrigated agriculture sector; costs associated with implementing efficiency gains; pricing mechanisms and possible trade-offs. The Committee will also identify possible future locations for sustainable irrigated agriculture in WA. (9) The Premier’s Water Research Foundation is another State Water Strategy initiative, established to provide a solid platform to promote and enhance water related research and development by encouraging and monitoring the development of water related technologies across all water usage sectors, especially in the areas of treated wastewater and stormwater. (10) The Retail Trading Hours Review was established to review Western Australia’s retail trading hours to avoid the loss of competition payments to WA threatened by the National Competition Council if retail trading hours were not deregulated. (c) (1) Apart from the normal public service salaries of officers involved in this committee, there were only minor additional costs to the Department. (2) Apart from the normal public service salaries of officers involved in this committee, there were only minor additional costs to the Department. (3) Apart from the normal public service salaries of officers involved in this taskforce, there were only minor additional costs to the Department. (4) Total provided for contract - $5,000 (5) Apart from the normal public service salaries of officers involved in this review, there were only minor additional costs to the Department. (6) Apart from the normal public service salaries of officers involved in this committee, there were only minor additional costs to the Department. (7) Apart from the normal public service salaries of officers involved in this taskforce, there were only minor additional costs to the Department. (8) Cost of Committee for 2003/2004 - $300,000 (9) Total cost of committee meetings - $61,000 per annum Cost of Foundation for 2003/2004 - $1 million for grants (10) Apart from the normal public service salaries of officers involved in this review, there were only minor additional costs to the Department. Anti-Corruption Commission The Anti-Corruption Commission has provided the following information: (a) Nil. (b)-(c) Not applicable. Governor’s Establishment (a) Nil. (b)-(c) Not applicable. Office of the Public Sector Standards Commissioner The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards advises as follows: (a) No inquiries, taskforces, committees, summits, symposiums or reviews have been initiated by the government on behalf of this Office. However, the Commissioner for Public Sector Standards has conducted a review of the Public Sector Management ( Examination and Review Procedures ) Regulations 2001. (b) Review of the ‘Public Sector Management ( Examination and Review Procedures ) Regulations 2001’. Under s.97 of the Public Sector Management Act 1994, a function of the Commissioner for Public Sector Standards is to make recommendations to the Minister for Public Sector Management on the making, amendment or repeal of regulations prescribing procedures concerning relief in respect of breach of public sector standards. The terms of reference of the review are: - to review the operation and effectiveness of the regulations; - to determine if there were alternative regulatory options; and - if such options exist, examine which options will improve the effectiveness of providing relief for breaches of the Standards. (c) The cost of the review is approximately $43,000 Deputy Premier; Treasurer; Minister for Energy: Department of Treasury and Finance (a) one; (b) an inter-departmental review has been established to examine a number of issues that relate to the Rates and Charges (Rebates and Deferments) Act 1992 and to report to the Government on these matters; (c) this review is being internally funded from the existing appropriation. Western Power Corporation (a) Nil (b)–(c) Not applicable. Office of Energy (a) Six (6). (b) Gas Marketing Code Consultative Committee” (GMCCC) The purpose of the GMCCC is, in the first instance, to provide advice to the Minister for Energy on the establishment of the Gas Marketing Code of Conduct (the Code). After the Code has been established, responsibility for the GMCCC moves from the Office of Energy to the Economic Regulation Authority (the Authority), and the GMCCC becomes responsible for advising the Authority on matters relating to the Code (such as Code reviews and amendments to the Code). Union Consultative Committee The Union Consultation Committee (UCC) will report to the Minister on transitional industrial relations issues during the implementation phase of the Government’s electricity reform program and determination of benchmarks for training and human resources development within the proposed new, Western Power successor businesses. Electricity Reform Consumer Forum The Electricity Reform Consumer Forum (ERCF) has been established to provide small use consumer representatives the opportunity to give advice and feedback to Government on electricity reform matters affecting such consumers and for Government to keep electricity consumer representatives informed of electricity reform implementation issues. Market Rules Development Group The Market Rules Development Group (MRDG) has been established to assist in the management of, and provide input into, the development of the detailed market design and the drafting of the Market Rules (and Operational Procedures) for the wholesale electricity market in the South West Interconnected System (SWIS). Electricity Industry Reference Group The Electricity Industry Reference Group (EIRG) consists of senior industry representatives. The group enables these members of industry an opportunity to provide high level advice and feedback to the Minister for Energy and Electricity Reform Implementation Steering Committee on electricity reform matters. The EIRG also provides an opportunity for Government to inform industry of progress in implementing reform. Access Code Development Committee The Access Code Development Committee consists of industry representatives. The group enables members to receive briefings and provide feedback on matters related to the development of the Electricity Access Code. (c) There are no costs associated with the operations of these committees as participating members absorb these costs, other than the Electricity Industry Reference Group. The Chair of the Electricity Industry Reference Group has received a total of $11 958.33 as part of his agreed fee since July 2003. Office of Native Title (a) Nil (b)-(c) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (a) Nil (b)-(c) Not applicable Office of the Auditor General (a) Nil (b)-(c) Not Applicable Economic Regulation Authority and the Office of the WA Gas Disputes Arbitrator (a) Nil (b)-(c) Not applicable Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries; the Midwest, Wheatbelt and Great Southern: Department of Agriculture (a) One (b) The Integrated Agricultural Research Institute Steering Committee was established to develop a model and implementation plan for establishment of a new Agricultural Research Insititute to ensure full and integrated use of the State’s agricultural research capabilities. The steering committee is chaired by Dr Bruce Hobbs Chief Scientist of Western Australia. Members are from Western Australian Universities, the Department of Agriculture and research funders. (c) Nil (funded from within existing departmental budgets) Department of Fisheries (a) Four (4) (b) i) Competitive Neutrality Review – to conduct competitive neutrality review of Department of Fisheries business activities under the State’s Policy Statement on Competitive Neutrality and to assess whether they are conducted in accordance with the State’s obligations under National Competition Policy. ii) Freshwater Fish and Environment Reference Committee - the primary objective is “To understand and protect native freshwater fish and protect their environments in partnership with the community, tertiary institutions and other agencies”. iii) Shark Bay Snapper Working Group – to provide a series of recommendations to the Minister for Fisheries on the management of the commercial fishery for pink snapper in Shark Bay. iv) Shark Bay Snapper/Trawl Interaction Working Group – to provide recommendations to the Minister for Fisheries regarding modification of the management of the Shark Bay trawl fisheries to reduce impacts on juvenile pink snapper. (c) i) $9240 ii) Nil iii) $8241 iv) Nil Forest Products Commission (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Mid West Development Commission (a) 3 (b) i) Mine Servicing Group – established to identify and progress ways of capturing greater benefit for local communities from mine operations in the Mid West. ii) Pacific Flora 2004 Steering Committee – established to oversee plans and preparations for a Western Australian exhibit at the Pacific Flora expo to be held in Japan in 2004. The exhibition will raise tourist awareness of Western Australia’s outback (Gascoyne, Murchison, Goldfields) as well as consumer awareness of its produce. iii) Heavy Boat Lifter Working Group – established to identify means by which a heavy boat lifting facility can be established in Geraldton. (c) i.) $58,291 – primarily the cost of a contractor and promotional material ii) $16,614 iii) $0 cash - managed through internal in-kind resources. Wheatbelt Development Commission (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Great Southern Development Commission (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Minister for Local Government and Regional Development; Heritage; the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne; Goldfields-Esperance: Kimberley, Gascoyne and Goldfields-Esperance Development Commissions (a) Nil (b)–(c) N/A Pilbara Development Commission (a) One (b) Port Hedland Enhancement Scheme Steering Committee, this committee oversees the implementation of the Port Hedland Enhancement Scheme which aims to improve the amenity of Port Hedland. (c) As at the 31 January 2004, $91295.00 had been spent on the scheme with this funding coming from BHP Billiton. Heritage Council of Western Australia (a) One (b) Local Government Heritage Working Party - To investigate and make recommendations to the Minister for Heritage and the Minister for Planning & Infrastructure regarding reforms to the local heritage protection system in WA. The Working Party was chaired by an officer from the Minister’s office and comprised representatives from Local Government, State Government and the real estate industry. (c) Approximately $5,000 in salaries. Department of Local Government and Regional Development (a) Three. This does not include inquiries into local government that are undertaken by the Department in its compliance and investigation roles and local government boundary inquiries in response to proposals from councils and members of the public. (b)–(c) (i) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This review is being undertaken to update the legislation and determine whether the Act's original aim of achieving a balance between off-road vehicle use, the needs of the wider community and the environment has been met. The initial work has been undertaken with the assistance of $25,000 from the Off-road Vehicles Trust Fund. These funds were used to second an officer to the Department to undertake the initial phase of research and public consultation. (ii) Review of the Telecentre Program The Telecentre Program has been established for 12 years and over time these facilities have evolved in response to community need, advances in technology and government priorities. It is necessary to undertake an external review of the Telecentre Program for the following reasons: (1) The maximum number of Telecentres to be provided under the current funding model and budget provision is close to completion. (2) The technology available and the technological needs of communities are changing. (3) There is an emerging awareness and emphasis on technology in the development of communities. (4) The services offered by Telecentres exhibits a growing range and sophistication. (5) The administration and governance model and support program needs to be assessed to determine whether they are the most suitable for an evolving program. (6) The existence in some communities of alternative means for the provision of the type of services provided by Telecentres. To date no contract has been awarded for this and no funds have been spent. However, the total budget allocated for this review is $50,000 to be spent across the 2003/04 and 2004/05 financial years. (iii) Review of Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This is a statutory review undertaken pursuant to Section 32 of the Act which requires that a review of the operation and effectiveness of the Act be undertaken as soon as is practicable, 5 years from the commencement of the Act. The review is being undertaken by Departmental staff and some minimal administration costs may be incurred. Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection; Indigenous Affairs; Minister Assisting the Minister for Public Sector Management: Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (a) Five. (b)-(c) (1) Consumer Advisory Council The Council has been established for a two-year term to advise the Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection and the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) on strategic approaches to building capacity in consumer groups, so as to increase and improve consumer input in consumer affairs. The Council is to advise the Minister and DOCEP on the review of the Consumer Affairs Act 1971 and Fair Trading Act 1987 . Cost: The 2003/04 budget for the Council is $80,230.00 (2) Review of the Gender Pay Equity Gap in Western Australia A review of causes of the pay equity gap, including consideration of factors impacting on workers in Western Australia is being negotiated. Cost: No costs incurred to date. (3) Review of the Public Sector Management Act A review of: · the jurisdiction and powers of the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission and their relationship with the jurisdiction and powers of the Commissioner of Public Sector Standards; · relief for employees where there has been a breach of public sector standards; · the concept of “office” and whether it should be adopted in favour of appointment to a designated Public Service level; · use of fixed term contracts of employment and the ability of such employees to apply for permanent public sector positions advertised in the InterSector; and · the regulation of redeployment, retraining and redundancy in the Public Sector through industrial instruments or regulation under the Public Sector Management Act. Cost: $26,400.00 (4) Independent Review of the Labour Relations Reform Act 2002 An independent mid term review of the Labour Relations Reform Act, considering the extent to which the reforms contained in the Act have created fairness and improved standards in Western Australian Workplaces is about to commence. Other pertinent issues the reviewer considers worthy of comment may also be addressed in the review. Cost: No costs incurred to date. (5) Extended Working Hours The Extended Working Hours Review Panel was established in May 2003, to receive and consider public comments on the extended working hours issue and to make recommendations for Government action. Cost: Approximately $25,000.00 WorkCover WA (a) One. (b) Expert Medical Group to review Impairment Model for Workers’ Compensation. (c) Approximate cost of $17,350.00 Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (a) Nil. (b) Not applicable. (c) Not applicable. Construction Industry Long Service Leave Payments Board (a) Nil. (b) Not applicable. (c) Not applicable. Department of Indigenous Affairs (a) Nil. (b) Not applicable. (c) Not applicable. Attorney General; Minister for Health; Electoral Affairs: Director Of Public Prosecutions (a) Nil. (b)-(c) Not Applicable. Equal Opportunity Commission a) The Commissioner for Equal Opportunity has initiated one inquiry since the date of the last response. b) The Section 80 Investigation into the Provision of Public Housing to Aboriginal People was initiated to address the high rates of complaints made by Aboriginal people about their access to public housing. c) The Commissioner has expended $33,299.92 as at the end of January 2004. Legal Aid Wa (a) Nil. (b)-(c) Not Applicable. Office Of The Information Commissioner (a) Nil. (b)-(c) Not Applicable. Office Of Health Review (a) Nil. (b)-(c) Not Applicable. State Solicitor’s Office (a) Nil. (b)-(c) Not Applicable. Department Of Health (a) Nil. (b)-(c) Not Applicable. W.A. Electoral Commission (a) Nil. (b)-(c) Not Applicable. Minister for the Environment: Office of the Minister for the Environment (a) One (b) Review of CALM’s Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel The review panel will advise the Minister for the Environment whether changes are required to the Department of Conservation and Land Management’s (CALM’s) Prosecution Policy Guidelines and administrative procedures and practices for compliance and enforcement activities, in order to ensure that they support the Department’s statutory functions to administer the provisions of the CALM Act and the Wildlife Conservation Act and are fair, consistent and in the public interest. A report to the Minister for the Environment will be submitted by 31 March 2004. (c) Cost to date $18,000 plus expenses. Department of Conservation and Land Management (a) 6 (b) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve The committee is a community based committee such that members do not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. (c) Cost to date: $13,000 for the hire of meeting venues, charter boat for site inspection and accommodation; and $15,000 for the production of public information documentation for the proposed marine reserve. (b) Walpole Wilderness Area Community Advisory Committee The committee will be in place until the management plan for the national parks in the Walpole Wilderness Area is completed, which is anticipated to be October 2004. (c) Sitting fees are not paid. The 14 non-departmental members are offered payment for vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch is provided. (b) Research Advisory Committee The primary purpose of the committee is to predict potential conservation problems and provide appropriate advice on research. It will also facilitate effective conservation outcomes through appropriate and targeted advocacy of research findings. (c) Cost to date - nil. (b) Good Neighbour Policy Working Group The working group, comprising representatives from the WA Farmers Federation and CALM with possible future inclusion of representation from the Pastoralists and Graziers Association, has been formed to foster close working relationships between CALM and farmers and pastoralists, particularly those whose land adjoins national parks, nature reserves, conservation parks, State forest and unallocated Crown land. The policy will address issues and mutual expectations regarding flora and fauna conservation, fire management, weed and feral animal control, fencing, straying stock, drainage, access to managed land and other relevant matters. The aim is to have a draft policy prepared by mid year. (c) Cost to date - nil. (b) Focus Group for the Proposed Walpole/Nornalup Inlets Marine Conservation Reserve The focus group is a community-based group, selected for their community connections and local knowledge to assist in the planning process. (c) Cost to date: approximately $15,000 for the hire of meeting venues, charter boat for site inspection and accommodation. (b) Threatened Ecological Communities Symposium (2 December 2003) The Department hosted a symposium (Technology Park, Bentley) to provide an update on progress with identifying and conserving Threatened Ecological Communities (TECs) in Western Australia. Earlier workshops were held in November 1994, to invite public comment on the project to develop procedures to identify and conserve TECs in WA, and in August 1996 to provide information and gain feedback on the results of the first TEC project. There is now a new draft Policy on Threatened Species and Communities that describes the procedures for identifying and conserving TECs in this state. The objective of this symposium was to provide the rationale behind, and the methods used for, the identification and conservation of TECs and the implementation of Recovery Plans for them, using examples from this State. Also included in the program were information about the new policy and presentations by interstate experts on methods and procedures for classifying ecological communities in Tasmania and Victoria (c) Costs included hire of venue and refreshments for the day as well as airfares and accommodation for two visiting interstate experts in the field who provided presentations: Adrian Moorrees of the Victorian Department of Sustainability and Environment, and Dr Mick Brown, the former Chief Scientist with Forestry Tasmania. A consultancy fee was also paid to Dr Brown. The total cost was $5810 The answers relate to the Department of Environmental Protection, Water and Rivers Commission, Swan River Trust and the Keep Australia Beautiful Council (a) Total number is 16. (b) The Whicher Water Resources Management Committee (WRMC) was created to provide advice to the Water and Rivers Commission on the allocation and management of water resources. The Gingin Dandaragan WRMC was created to provide advice to the Water and Rivers Commission on the allocation and management of water resources. The Wilson Inlet Management Advisory Group (WIMAG) was created to provide advice to the Water and Rivers Commission on the management of Wilson Inlet. The local implementation committee for the Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan for the Peel Waterways. The role of the Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee is to facilitate the implementation of the strategies contained within the Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan for the Peel Waterways. Wagerup Tripartite Group. The Wagerup Tripartite Group was established in January 2004 to engage the community, industry and Government in the development of a new emissions based licence for the Alcoa Wagerup refinery and the resolution of other relevant environmental issues. Peel Inlet Management Council. The Peel Inlet Management Council was established in February 2004 to provide coordinated, community advice to the Water and Rivers Commission on the management of the Peel Inlet. Swan River Trust Organisational Structure Review, S Cowie, September 2003. To review the current structural and administrative arrangements of the Swan River Trust (SRT) and to recommend the most appropriate organisational structure to enable the SRT to efficiently implement the recently approved initiatives and to effectively discharge their statutory functions. Section 46 Review of Environmental Conditions - Gnangara and Jandakot Mound Groundwater Resources, April 2001, June 2005. The review was initiated by the Water and Rivers Commission to resolve the problem of consistent breaches of Ministerial conditions on the groundwater mounds. In September 2001, the Environmental Protection Authority endorsed the proposed two-stage approach to a review of Ministerial conditions under Section 46 of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 . The first stage involves an initial investigation into the critical areas where breaches of environmental conditions have occurred and implementation of short term management actions. The second stage involves a detailed review of environmental conditions and sustainable management of water use on the mounds. Review of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 – consideration of the review has been deferred until the Environmental Protection Act 2003 has been proclaimed in full. Audit of Controls, Compliance and Accountability Audit Regulations of Surface and Groundwater use by the Auditor General. The Water and Rivers Commission has established an internal taskforce (the Water Resources Management Review taskforce) to respond to recommendations of the Control, Compliance and Accountability Examination of Management of Water Resources in Western Australia by the Auditor General. Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community and Industry Reference Group. The Minister for the Environment called for the Group in 2003, in response to issues in Brookdale and odours complaints from Total Waste Management in Kalgoorlie. It was then established in August 2003 to be an advisory group to the Department on environmental matters in the Kalgoorlie area. Licence Condition Review Working Group. Established to implement priority recommendations from the Independent Strategic Review of Licence Conditions undertaken by Welker Environmental Consultancy. Environmental Improvement Plan Working Group. Established to implement priority recommendations from the Independent Strategic Review of Licence Conditions undertaken by Welker Environmental Consultancy. Community Involvement including Public Reporting Working Group. Established to implement priority recommendations from the Independent Strategic Review of Licence Conditions undertaken by Welker Environmental Consultancy. Part IV and Part V Integration Working Group. Established to implement priority recommendations from the Independent Strategic Review of Licence Conditions undertaken by Welker Environmental Consultancy. Waste Management Branch Organisational Structure Review, January 2004, Stuart Cowie. To review the current structural and administrative arrangements of the Department of Environment staff that support the Waste Management Board and to recommend the most appropriate organisational structure to enable the staff to efficiently and effectively support the functions of the Waste Management Board. (c) Whicher WRMC - Sitting fees to date total $14,318. Gingin Dandaragan WRMC - Sitting fees to date total $5,396. Wilson Inlet Management Advisory Group (WIMAG) - Sitting fees are yet to be paid to WIMAG pending a decision from Department of Premier and Cabinet on the level of fees applicable. The local implementation committee for the Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan for the Peel Waterways - No sitting fees have been paid. Wagerup Tripartite Group - $3,960. Peel Inlet Management Council - Nil, the Council has yet to meet. Swan River Trust Organisational Structure Review – No sitting fees are paid. Section 46 Review of Environmental Conditions - Gnangara and Jandakot Mound Groundwater Resources – No sitting fees are paid. Members are public servants who perform this role as part of their normal duties. Review of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 - Consideration of the review has been deferred until the Environmental Protection Act 2003 has been proclaimed in full. Audit of Controls, Compliance and Accountability Audit Regulations of Surface and Groundwater use by the Auditor General - There are no payments, fees or sitting fees for the Water Resources Management Review taskforce as this is an internal department team. Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community and Industry Reference Group – No sitting fees are paid. Total cost of the Group as at 9 December 2003 is $11,900 for facilitator, catering, flights, staff, postage and so forth. Licence Condition Review Working Group, Environmental Improvement Plan Working Group, Community Involvement including Public Reporting Working Group and Part IV and Part V Integration Working Group. To date, a total of $491 in operational costs has been spent on the four working groups implementing priority recommendations from the Independent Strategic Review of Licence Conditions undertaken by Welker Environmental Consultancy. Waste Management Branch Organisational Structure Review, January 2004. Review undertaken internally. Conservation Commission (a) Three (b) (i) Review of Biodiversity Conservation Act Consultation Paper: a consultancy to review the Government’s Biodiversity Conservation Act Consultation Paper, to develop a paper on the status of similar legislation throughout Australia and to undertake an initial drafting of the Conservation Commission’s submission on the paper. (ii) Review of Sustained Yield in the Context of Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management: ongoing expert panel review of sustained yield as part of the Forest Management Plan development process to support Environmental Protection Authority assessment. (iii) Review of less well reserved vegetation complexes: a review of management measures for the Forest Management Plan to provide a basis for improved management of particular elements of the forest ecosystem. (c) (i) $18 130.00 (ii) $70 295.00 (iii) $5 280.00 Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority; Perth Zoo; Office of Water Policy; AqWest Bunbury ; Busselton Water Board (a) None of the above mentioned have participated in any inquiries, taskforces, committees, summits, symposiums or reviews since responding to Question on Notice No. 700 of 2003. (b)-(c) Not applicable Minister for Police and Emergency Services; Justice; Community Safety: Western Australia Police Service Excluding operational reviews, taskforces and inquiries, the Western Australia Police Service advise: (a) One (b) Information Security Baseline Review by SAI Global Assurance Services This review provided a gap analysis of information security management systems within the WA Police Service in line with AS7799.2 (c) $6,800 (excludes GST) Fire and Emergency Services Authority The Fire and Emergency Services Authority advise: (a) One (b) Review into Emergency Services in the Burrup Peninsula A committee was established to review the emergency services provided to communities and industry in the Burrup Peninsula. The committee provided strategic direction and a coordinated whole of government/industry approach to emergency services in the area. FESA provided the project staff and secretariat for the committee. (c) $10,000 Office of Road Safety (a) Nil (b – c) Not applicable Office of Crime Prevention The Office of Crime Prevention advise: (a) Two (b) State Burglary Reduction Taskforce This taskforce was established to coordinate across government initiatives to reduce the incidence of burglary in Western Australia. Community Safety and Crime Prevention Implementation Committee This committee is overseeing the implementation of the new Community Safety partnerships. (c) Nil Department of Justice The Department of Justice advise: (a) 2 (b) Report on the Review of Case Management Practices for the Supervision of “High Risk” Offenders within the Community by the Department of Justice. This report reviewed the case management practices for the supervision of ‘high risk’ offenders within the community by the Department of Justice. Review on the Management of a “High Risk” Offender This Review reassessed the case management of an offender to identify issues with respect to policy, procedures and supervision. (c) $41,400 (total for both Reports). Office of the Inspector of Custodial Services (a) Nil (b – c) Not applicable Minister for Planning and Infrastructure: Armadale Redevelopment Authority (a) One (1) (b) Catchment to Consumer Water Symposium. The Symposium was attended by around 60 participants and ran over two days. Participants were from State agencies, CSIRO, tertiary institutions, local government, land development and environmental groups. The purpose was to gain an appreciation for the issues involved in creating Brookdale urban area as a national demonstration of best practice in urban water management. The Symposium was highly successful and the proceedings will be used as feedstock for the ARA’s redevelopment scheme for the area. (c) Cost – Allowing for sponsorship support, the net cost to the ARA was $4,231.16 Fremantle Port Authority a). 1 Fremantle Ports Outer Harbour Project Community Workshop b). About 70 people from a wide range of community and special interest groups, local and state government agencies and industry attended a workshop on 21 February on the topic of future port facilities to take the overflow trade when Fremantle Port’s Inner Harbour reaches capacity. The workshop was organised by Fremantle Ports and the Department for Planning and Infrastructure to provide an early opportunity for community/stakeholder input to the project. Those present were asked to nominate economic, environmental , social and any other issues that they believe should be considered in the strategic assessment that will be undertaken in working towards obtaining approvals for the Fremantle Ports Outer Harbour Project. Consultation on the Fremantle Ports Outer Harbour Project is at an early stage. (c) $5,074 Landcorp (a)-(c) Leighton Community Reference Group Objective: Set up (March 2004) jointly by LandCorp and City of Fremantle to facilitate community input to design guidelines and project implementation issues. Cost: No significant costs associated with operation of the Community Reference Group were incurred by LandCorp other than staff time. Rockingham Waterfront Village Community Reference Group Objective: To determine community views on the proposed plans for development and public authority. Cost: No significant costs associated with operation of the Community Reference Group were incurred by LandCorp other than staff time. Midland Redevelopment Authority (a) One. (b) To ensure that environmental processes take account of a diverse range of perspectives, an Environmental Reference Group was established, from a range of community and stakeholder networks, to provide input and feedback on the development, monitoring and review of environmental processes for the Midland Central redevelopment area and to ensure that the Group members are informed to a level that they are able to disseminate that information into the broader community. (c) $472.00 - advertising in local community newspapers. Public Transport Authority (a) One. (b) Northbridge Link Committee – established to provide the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure with a recommended strategy for the sinking of rail lines west of Perth Central Station to link Northbridge and the CBD. (c) Miscellaneous costs (Committee meetings) $1,000.00. Department of Planning and Infrastructure (a) Sustainability Committee (b) Created under section 19(1) of the Western Australian Planning Commission Act, to advise the Commission on how to integrate sustainability into the planning system. (c) Nil to date. ---- (a) Coastal Planning and Coordinating Council (b) Created under section 19(1a) of the Western Australian Planning Commission Act, to advise the Commission on matters relating to coastal planning and coordination throughout the State and other functions that may be delegated by the Commission. (c) $2,000 to date advertising and general expenses seeking community nominations to the Council ---- (a) Review of the Operation of the Residential Design Codes of Western Australia (b) The Review commenced on 23 February 2004. The objective of the Review is to: (i) determine the effectiveness of the Residential Design Codes of Western Australia (R-Codes) in achieving their stated objectives; (ii) determine the effectiveness of the R-Codes in responding to new and emerging issues, particularly in optimising the energy efficiency of residential building design having regard to recent changes to the Building Code of Australia, and better meeting the objectives of sustainable development; (iii) identify any specific problems, shortcomings or anomalies that have been noted in either the content of the provisions of the R-Codes and explanatory text, or in the implementation of the R-Codes; and (iv) develop solutions to these problems, shortcomings and anomalies. A Review Committee has been established by the Western Australian Planning Commission to oversee the review. (c) Contract Price: $49, 841 --- (a) Planning Processes Review Study (b) A joint Industry-Government solution focussed collaboration between State and Local Government and key industry groups, the Urban Development Institute of Australia and the Property Council of Australia. The Planning Processes Review is focussed on improving the timeliness and transparency of statutory application processing, across the full range of participants in the process. The terms of reference for the Planning Processes Review Study include: Previous reviews and studies of the current Statutory Planning approvals process and legislation; Interstate experiences with improving the planning approval process; The role of the planning industry and opportunities for enhancing its role in improving the approval process investigating measures such as pre-qualification; The role of local councils in the approval process; and A review of current, imminent and proposed planning legislation with regard to streamlining the planning approval process. The final report from the Planning Processes Review Study is due for final release in early March 2004. (c) Internally Resourced/Cost Neutral --- (a) Statutory Planning Internal Review and Improvements Taskforce (b) The Taskforce has been established by DPI and is internally resourced. The role of the Taskforce is to undertake the Statutory Planning Internal Improvements Review and the internal (to DPI) components of the Planning Processes Review Study. The taskforce is also responsible for working with the Statutory Planning Division, stakeholders and industry to implement measures that result from the aforementioned reviews on an ongoing basis. The Taskforce reports to an internal DPI Steering Committee Since its establishment in July 2003, the taskforce has carried out projects to: Accurately and comprehensively measure the workload of the Statutory Planning Division (DPI); Improve strategic workload management; Improve business, financial and human resource management. Under the auspices of the Statutory Planning Internal Improvements Review and the Planning Processes Review Study, the taskforce has developed a program of business process re-engineering and strategically focussed organisational and management improvement projects that will be implemented by December 2004. (c) Internally Resourced Consultant Fees $4738 --- (a) Interim Ocean-Preston River Regional Park Community Consultative Committee (Bunbury) (b) Created by the WA Planning Commission to oversee preparation of an Establishment Plan for a Regional Park under the Greater Bunbury Region Scheme. First meeting held 19/02/04. (c) $1184 (Advertising costs for seeking expressions of interest from community groups for membership on the Committee) No sitting fees or allowances for members. Existing Departmental resources are being utilized. --- (a) Gracetown Development Investigation Steering Committee (b) Created by the WA Planning Commission to oversee development investigations and prepare a structure plan for limited additional tourist and residential development at Gracetown. Technical information and costs of servicing being collated prior to first Steering Committee meeting expected to be held March 2004. (c) No sitting fees or allowances for members. Existing Departmental resources are being utilized. --- (a) South West Heavy Freight Transport Forum(July 2003) (b) Provide a forum to discuss the growing volumes of heavy road freight on the roads in the South West Region. Outcome resulted in (a) identification of further research into the potential to increase the amount of bulk freight carried by rail, and (b) the establishment of a list of priorities for the improvement of the SW Region’s road network to cope with increased freight activity. This list will be incorporated into the planning processes of Planning and Infrastructure and Main Roads WA. (c) Department for Planning and Infrastructure resources were utilised. --- (a) Dialogue with the city (Initiated mid March 2003 and publicly launched on 10 June 2003) (b) Extensive public engagement in the process of creating a strategy for the future growth of Perth, Mandurah and Murray, which makes Perth the world’s most liveable city. (c) About $312,000 in direct costs with some $260,000 in addition through in-kind contributions. Figures are exclusive of GST and Civil Service staff/facility costs. ---- (a) Review of the Operation and Regulatory Structure of the Taxi Industry in Regional Western Australia (b) The objectives of this Review are to provide fair returns to drivers and owner/drivers while offering the public an efficient economical and safe service, and address the requirements of the National Competition Council. (c) This review is still progressing using Department for Planning and Infrastructure resources. A taxi industry survey has been conducted, by a private contractor, as part of the review at a cost of $17,780. Minister for State Development: Department of Industry and Resources (DoIR): I am advised that: (a) 3 (b) (i) The Functional Review Taskforce report included a recommendation that administrative functions associated with mineral and petroleum royalties be transferred from the Department of Industry and Resources (DoIR) to the Office of State Revenue (OSR). A Steering Committee of representatives from these agencies was subsequently established to review the case to transfer the royalty collection function to OSR and make recommendations for Cabinet’s consideration. (ii) Summit to be held on 27 February 2004 entitled “Maximising Western Australian Business and Employment Opportunities in the Oil and Gas Industry”. It is envisaged that there will be 60 – 80 participants. (iii) Wittenoom Strategy Committee, an inter-agency committee chaired by Hon Jon Ford MLC, Member for Mining and Pastoral. The purpose of this Committee is to deal with asbestos contamination in and around Wittenoom and to accelerate the phase down of activities in Wittenoom. (c) (i) No cost to Government. (ii) No cost incurred at this stage. (iii) The cost (across all Agencies) to date is approximately $10,500. Of this, DoIR costs are approximately $3,500. This is primarily for travel (air fares and travel expenses). Minister for Education and Training: Department of Education and Training (a) None (b)-(c) Not applicable Department of Education Services (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Curriculum Council (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Minister for Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth; Disability Services; Culture and the Arts: Disability Services Commission (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Department for Community Development a) Three b) (1) Children’s Summit The summit consulted with 738 children on policy development issues, in an exploration of their views on matters that effected their lives. (2) Advisory Council on the Prevention of Deaths of Children and Young People The Council is an advisory body to the Cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy through the Minister for Community Development. Its purpose is to reduce or prevent the deaths of children aged 0-17 years in Western Australia and promote their health, safety and wellbeing through the review and analysis of relevant information and research and the making of recommendations. The Council held its first meeting in June 2003. (3) Indigenous Women's Congress The Congress is a forum to provide comprehensive and representative advice to the Minister of Women’s Interests on issues of interest and importance to Indigenous women and ensure that the Government is properly informed of the views of Indigenous women in Western Australia on a wide range of issues. (c) (1) Children’s Summit – Cost $17,053 (2) Advisory Council on the Prevention of Deaths of Children and Young People – Cost $43,630 to date (3) Indigenous Women's Congress - $32,000 has been allocated per year Department of Culture and the Arts ScreenWest (a) Two (b) (1) Independent Review into Opportunities for Regional Growth in the Australian Screen Industry - Cinesmith Pty Ltd - jointly commissioned by ScreenWest and Screen Tasmania, South Australian Film Corporation, Pacific Film and Television Commission - to examine prospects for growth, assumptions and current directions in relation to regional film and television production activity. (2) Low Budget Feature Film Review – Dakota Films Pty Ltd – to examine the Australian international market for low budget feature films, key market partners and potential investment and distribution avenues in order to give WA a strategic advantage in the screen industry. (c) (1) $4 606 (2) $1 650 Western Australian Museum (a) One (b) Ministerial Committee – WA Museum Future The Committee will analyse and review the vision, strategies and structures of the WA Museum and its auxiliary bodies and recommend an operational model that can move the Museum forward in meeting its strategic objectives. (c) Nil spent to date Minister for Tourism; Small Business; Sport and Recreation; Peel and the South West: Western Australian Tourism Commission; Rottnest Island Authority; Department Of Sport And Recreation; Western Australian Sports Centre Trust; Western Australian Institute Of Sport; Peel Development Commission; South West Development Commission (a) Nil (b)–(c) Not applicable Rottnest Island Authority (a) One (1) Taskforce. (b) Rottnest Island Taskforce – it was established in response to the Auditor General’s report, “Turning the Tide: The Business Sustainability of the Rottnest Island Authority” to address the infrastructure needs of the Island. (c) This is an ongoing Taskforce therefore the costs are unknown at this time. Small Business Development Corporation (a) One (1) review. (b) Review of the Business Enterprise Centre (BEC) Program - The Review was commissioned to examine critical aspects of service delivery and to provide a direction for the future optimum model and distribution of BECs, to meet the facilitation needs of small businesses throughout the State. (c) Costs for the review up until 18 November 2003 were $10,671.42. Minister for Housing and Works; Racing and Gaming; Government Enterprises; Land Information: Gold Corporation (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Government Employees Superannuation Board (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Housing And Works (a) Three (b) (1) The Review of Aboriginal Tenants Support Service (ATSS) was undertaken to examine the overlaps with other services, evaluate performance outcomes and to identify the most appropriate service and management options. (2) The Review of Management Support Program (MSP) was undertaken toevaluate program outcomes. (3) The Review of the Remote Areas Essential Services Program (RAESP) was undertaken to examine future contract management arrangements to ensure best value for money. (c) (1) The Review of Aboriginal Tenants Support Service cost $36,151 exclusive of internal administration costs (2) The Review of the Management Support program cost $29,723 exclusive of internal administration costs (3) The Review of the Remote Areas Essential Services Program cost $42,355 plus disbursements. (exclusive of internal admin costs) Excludes work being undertaken as part of the Functional Review. Insurance Commission Of WA (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Department Of Land Information (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Lotteries Commission (a) None (b)&(c) Not Applicable Department Of Racing, Gaming And Liquor (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) None (b) & (c) Not applicable State Supply Commission (a) None (b) & (c) Not applicable
(b) (1) The Shared Land Information Platform (SLIP) Interdepartmental Steering Committee is an intergovernmental committee consisting of the Office of E-Government, Functional Review Implementation Team and Department of Land Information, formed to discuss feasibility and governance issues in respect of the SLIP initiative. (2) The E-Government Sub-Committee of the Strategic Management Council is a cross agency committee of relevant Directors General established to monitor the framework for a whole-of-Government e-government strategy. (3) The Premier’s Rockingham Planning and Development Taskforce has been established to assess and streamline projects to assist Rockingham to achieve its full potential as the strategic regional centre for Perth’s expanding south-west corridor. (4) The Review of Conservation Covenanting in Western Australia was undertaken to provide recommendations on how to ensure the maximum uptake of covenanting for natural resource conservation in Western Australia; improvements in the delivery of covenanting for natural resource conservation services for the WA public; and the most efficient and effective expenditure of public funds to achieve environmental outcomes from covenanting for natural resource conservation in Western Australia. (5) The Review of Costs Associated with Marine Parks examines expenditure by the Department of Conservation and Land Management and the Department of Fisheries on planning and management of existing marine parks as an indication of likely future expenditure, as well as projected expenditure on new marine parks. It considers benefits to the State from marine parks expenditure, consistent with a cost benefit analysis approach. (6) The Early Years Steering Committee assists with the development of a whole of government Early Years Strategy, which aims to improve the wellbeing of children aged from zero to eight by facilitating inter-agency family and child support at the local level. (7) The Premier’s Water Taskforce has been established to develop a comprehensive water strategy that focuses on new water sources, as well as promoting water conservation and recycling. (8) The Irrigation Review Committee is a key initiative of the State Water Strategy, established to identify opportunities for improving efficiencies in the irrigated agriculture sector; costs associated with implementing efficiency gains; pricing mechanisms and possible trade-offs. The Committee will also identify possible future locations for sustainable irrigated agriculture in WA. (9) The Premier’s Water Research Foundation is another State Water Strategy initiative, established to provide a solid platform to promote and enhance water related research and development by encouraging and monitoring the development of water related technologies across all water usage sectors, especially in the areas of treated wastewater and stormwater. (10) The Retail Trading Hours Review was established to review Western Australia’s retail trading hours to avoid the loss of competition payments to WA threatened by the National Competition Council if retail trading hours were not deregulated. (c) (1) Apart from the normal public service salaries of officers involved in this committee, there were only minor additional costs to the Department. (2) Apart from the normal public service salaries of officers involved in this committee, there were only minor additional costs to the Department. (3) Apart from the normal public service salaries of officers involved in this taskforce, there were only minor additional costs to the Department. (4) Total provided for contract - $5,000 (5) Apart from the normal public service salaries of officers involved in this review, there were only minor additional costs to the Department. (6) Apart from the normal public service salaries of officers involved in this committee, there were only minor additional costs to the Department. (7) Apart from the normal public service salaries of officers involved in this taskforce, there were only minor additional costs to the Department. (8) Cost of Committee for 2003/2004 - $300,000 (9) Total cost of committee meetings - $61,000 per annum Cost of Foundation for 2003/2004 - $1 million for grants (10) Apart from the normal public service salaries of officers involved in this review, there were only minor additional costs to the Department. Anti-Corruption Commission The Anti-Corruption Commission has provided the following information: (a) Nil. (b)-(c) Not applicable. Governor’s Establishment (a) Nil. (b)-(c) Not applicable. Office of the Public Sector Standards Commissioner The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards advises as follows: (a) No inquiries, taskforces, committees, summits, symposiums or reviews have been initiated by the government on behalf of this Office. However, the Commissioner for Public Sector Standards has conducted a review of the Public Sector Management ( Examination and Review Procedures ) Regulations 2001. (b) Review of the ‘Public Sector Management ( Examination and Review Procedures ) Regulations 2001’. Under s.97 of the Public Sector Management Act 1994, a function of the Commissioner for Public Sector Standards is to make recommendations to the Minister for Public Sector Management on the making, amendment or repeal of regulations prescribing procedures concerning relief in respect of breach of public sector standards. The terms of reference of the review are: - to review the operation and effectiveness of the regulations; - to determine if there were alternative regulatory options; and - if such options exist, examine which options will improve the effectiveness of providing relief for breaches of the Standards. (c) The cost of the review is approximately $43,000 Deputy Premier; Treasurer; Minister for Energy: Department of Treasury and Finance (a) one; (b) an inter-departmental review has been established to examine a number of issues that relate to the Rates and Charges (Rebates and Deferments) Act 1992 and to report to the Government on these matters; (c) this review is being internally funded from the existing appropriation. Western Power Corporation (a) Nil (b)–(c) Not applicable. Office of Energy (a) Six (6). (b) Gas Marketing Code Consultative Committee” (GMCCC) The purpose of the GMCCC is, in the first instance, to provide advice to the Minister for Energy on the establishment of the Gas Marketing Code of Conduct (the Code). After the Code has been established, responsibility for the GMCCC moves from the Office of Energy to the Economic Regulation Authority (the Authority), and the GMCCC becomes responsible for advising the Authority on matters relating to the Code (such as Code reviews and amendments to the Code). Union Consultative Committee The Union Consultation Committee (UCC) will report to the Minister on transitional industrial relations issues during the implementation phase of the Government’s electricity reform program and determination of benchmarks for training and human resources development within the proposed new, Western Power successor businesses. Electricity Reform Consumer Forum The Electricity Reform Consumer Forum (ERCF) has been established to provide small use consumer representatives the opportunity to give advice and feedback to Government on electricity reform matters affecting such consumers and for Government to keep electricity consumer representatives informed of electricity reform implementation issues. Market Rules Development Group The Market Rules Development Group (MRDG) has been established to assist in the management of, and provide input into, the development of the detailed market design and the drafting of the Market Rules (and Operational Procedures) for the wholesale electricity market in the South West Interconnected System (SWIS). Electricity Industry Reference Group The Electricity Industry Reference Group (EIRG) consists of senior industry representatives. The group enables these members of industry an opportunity to provide high level advice and feedback to the Minister for Energy and Electricity Reform Implementation Steering Committee on electricity reform matters. The EIRG also provides an opportunity for Government to inform industry of progress in implementing reform. Access Code Development Committee The Access Code Development Committee consists of industry representatives. The group enables members to receive briefings and provide feedback on matters related to the development of the Electricity Access Code. (c) There are no costs associated with the operations of these committees as participating members absorb these costs, other than the Electricity Industry Reference Group. The Chair of the Electricity Industry Reference Group has received a total of $11 958.33 as part of his agreed fee since July 2003. Office of Native Title (a) Nil (b)-(c) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (a) Nil (b)-(c) Not applicable Office of the Auditor General (a) Nil (b)-(c) Not Applicable Economic Regulation Authority and the Office of the WA Gas Disputes Arbitrator (a) Nil (b)-(c) Not applicable Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries; the Midwest, Wheatbelt and Great Southern: Department of Agriculture (a) One (b) The Integrated Agricultural Research Institute Steering Committee was established to develop a model and implementation plan for establishment of a new Agricultural Research Insititute to ensure full and integrated use of the State’s agricultural research capabilities. The steering committee is chaired by Dr Bruce Hobbs Chief Scientist of Western Australia. Members are from Western Australian Universities, the Department of Agriculture and research funders. (c) Nil (funded from within existing departmental budgets) Department of Fisheries (a) Four (4) (b) i) Competitive Neutrality Review – to conduct competitive neutrality review of Department of Fisheries business activities under the State’s Policy Statement on Competitive Neutrality and to assess whether they are conducted in accordance with the State’s obligations under National Competition Policy. ii) Freshwater Fish and Environment Reference Committee - the primary objective is “To understand and protect native freshwater fish and protect their environments in partnership with the community, tertiary institutions and other agencies”. iii) Shark Bay Snapper Working Group – to provide a series of recommendations to the Minister for Fisheries on the management of the commercial fishery for pink snapper in Shark Bay. iv) Shark Bay Snapper/Trawl Interaction Working Group – to provide recommendations to the Minister for Fisheries regarding modification of the management of the Shark Bay trawl fisheries to reduce impacts on juvenile pink snapper. (c) i) $9240 ii) Nil iii) $8241 iv) Nil Forest Products Commission (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Mid West Development Commission (a) 3 (b) i) Mine Servicing Group – established to identify and progress ways of capturing greater benefit for local communities from mine operations in the Mid West. ii) Pacific Flora 2004 Steering Committee – established to oversee plans and preparations for a Western Australian exhibit at the Pacific Flora expo to be held in Japan in 2004. The exhibition will raise tourist awareness of Western Australia’s outback (Gascoyne, Murchison, Goldfields) as well as consumer awareness of its produce. iii) Heavy Boat Lifter Working Group – established to identify means by which a heavy boat lifting facility can be established in Geraldton. (c) i.) $58,291 – primarily the cost of a contractor and promotional material ii) $16,614 iii) $0 cash - managed through internal in-kind resources. Wheatbelt Development Commission (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Great Southern Development Commission (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Minister for Local Government and Regional Development; Heritage; the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne; Goldfields-Esperance: Kimberley, Gascoyne and Goldfields-Esperance Development Commissions (a) Nil (b)–(c) N/A Pilbara Development Commission (a) One (b) Port Hedland Enhancement Scheme Steering Committee, this committee oversees the implementation of the Port Hedland Enhancement Scheme which aims to improve the amenity of Port Hedland. (c) As at the 31 January 2004, $91295.00 had been spent on the scheme with this funding coming from BHP Billiton. Heritage Council of Western Australia (a) One (b) Local Government Heritage Working Party - To investigate and make recommendations to the Minister for Heritage and the Minister for Planning & Infrastructure regarding reforms to the local heritage protection system in WA. The Working Party was chaired by an officer from the Minister’s office and comprised representatives from Local Government, State Government and the real estate industry. (c) Approximately $5,000 in salaries. Department of Local Government and Regional Development (a) Three. This does not include inquiries into local government that are undertaken by the Department in its compliance and investigation roles and local government boundary inquiries in response to proposals from councils and members of the public. (b)–(c) (i) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This review is being undertaken to update the legislation and determine whether the Act's original aim of achieving a balance between off-road vehicle use, the needs of the wider community and the environment has been met. The initial work has been undertaken with the assistance of $25,000 from the Off-road Vehicles Trust Fund. These funds were used to second an officer to the Department to undertake the initial phase of research and public consultation. (ii) Review of the Telecentre Program The Telecentre Program has been established for 12 years and over time these facilities have evolved in response to community need, advances in technology and government priorities. It is necessary to undertake an external review of the Telecentre Program for the following reasons: (1) The maximum number of Telecentres to be provided under the current funding model and budget provision is close to completion. (2) The technology available and the technological needs of communities are changing. (3) There is an emerging awareness and emphasis on technology in the development of communities. (4) The services offered by Telecentres exhibits a growing range and sophistication. (5) The administration and governance model and support program needs to be assessed to determine whether they are the most suitable for an evolving program. (6) The existence in some communities of alternative means for the provision of the type of services provided by Telecentres. To date no contract has been awarded for this and no funds have been spent. However, the total budget allocated for this review is $50,000 to be spent across the 2003/04 and 2004/05 financial years. (iii) Review of Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This is a statutory review undertaken pursuant to Section 32 of the Act which requires that a review of the operation and effectiveness of the Act be undertaken as soon as is practicable, 5 years from the commencement of the Act. The review is being undertaken by Departmental staff and some minimal administration costs may be incurred. Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection; Indigenous Affairs; Minister Assisting the Minister for Public Sector Management: Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (a) Five. (b)-(c) (1) Consumer Advisory Council The Council has been established for a two-year term to advise the Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection and the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) on strategic approaches to building capacity in consumer groups, so as to increase and improve consumer input in consumer affairs. The Council is to advise the Minister and DOCEP on the review of the Consumer Affairs Act 1971 and Fair Trading Act 1987 . Cost: The 2003/04 budget for the Council is $80,230.00 (2) Review of the Gender Pay Equity Gap in Western Australia A review of causes of the pay equity gap, including consideration of factors impacting on workers in Western Australia is being negotiated. Cost: No costs incurred to date. (3) Review of the Public Sector Management Act A review of: · the jurisdiction and powers of the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission and their relationship with the jurisdiction and powers of the Commissioner of Public Sector Standards; · relief for employees where there has been a breach of public sector standards; · the concept of “office” and whether it should be adopted in favour of appointment to a designated Public Service level; · use of fixed term contracts of employment and the ability of such employees to apply for permanent public sector positions advertised in the InterSector; and · the regulation of redeployment, retraining and redundancy in the Public Sector through industrial instruments or regulation under the Public Sector Management Act. Cost: $26,400.00 (4) Independent Review of the Labour Relations Reform Act 2002 An independent mid term review of the Labour Relations Reform Act, considering the extent to which the reforms contained in the Act have created fairness and improved standards in Western Australian Workplaces is about to commence. Other pertinent issues the reviewer considers worthy of comment may also be addressed in the review. Cost: No costs incurred to date. (5) Extended Working Hours The Extended Working Hours Review Panel was established in May 2003, to receive and consider public comments on the extended working hours issue and to make recommendations for Government action. Cost: Approximately $25,000.00 WorkCover WA (a) One. (b) Expert Medical Group to review Impairment Model for Workers’ Compensation. (c) Approximate cost of $17,350.00 Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (a) Nil. (b) Not applicable. (c) Not applicable. Construction Industry Long Service Leave Payments Board (a) Nil. (b) Not applicable. (c) Not applicable. Department of Indigenous Affairs (a) Nil. (b) Not applicable. (c) Not applicable. Attorney General; Minister for Health; Electoral Affairs: Director Of Public Prosecutions (a) Nil. (b)-(c) Not Applicable. Equal Opportunity Commission a) The Commissioner for Equal Opportunity has initiated one inquiry since the date of the last response. b) The Section 80 Investigation into the Provision of Public Housing to Aboriginal People was initiated to address the high rates of complaints made by Aboriginal people about their access to public housing. c) The Commissioner has expended $33,299.92 as at the end of January 2004. Legal Aid Wa (a) Nil. (b)-(c) Not Applicable. Office Of The Information Commissioner (a) Nil. (b)-(c) Not Applicable. Office Of Health Review (a) Nil. (b)-(c) Not Applicable. State Solicitor’s Office (a) Nil. (b)-(c) Not Applicable. Department Of Health (a) Nil. (b)-(c) Not Applicable. W.A. Electoral Commission (a) Nil. (b)-(c) Not Applicable. Minister for the Environment: Office of the Minister for the Environment (a) One (b) Review of CALM’s Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel The review panel will advise the Minister for the Environment whether changes are required to the Department of Conservation and Land Management’s (CALM’s) Prosecution Policy Guidelines and administrative procedures and practices for compliance and enforcement activities, in order to ensure that they support the Department’s statutory functions to administer the provisions of the CALM Act and the Wildlife Conservation Act and are fair, consistent and in the public interest. A report to the Minister for the Environment will be submitted by 31 March 2004. (c) Cost to date $18,000 plus expenses. Department of Conservation and Land Management (a) 6 (b) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve The committee is a community based committee such that members do not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. (c) Cost to date: $13,000 for the hire of meeting venues, charter boat for site inspection and accommodation; and $15,000 for the production of public information documentation for the proposed marine reserve. (b) Walpole Wilderness Area Community Advisory Committee The committee will be in place until the management plan for the national parks in the Walpole Wilderness Area is completed, which is anticipated to be October 2004. (c) Sitting fees are not paid. The 14 non-departmental members are offered payment for vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch is provided. (b) Research Advisory Committee The primary purpose of the committee is to predict potential conservation problems and provide appropriate advice on research. It will also facilitate effective conservation outcomes through appropriate and targeted advocacy of research findings. (c) Cost to date - nil. (b) Good Neighbour Policy Working Group The working group, comprising representatives from the WA Farmers Federation and CALM with possible future inclusion of representation from the Pastoralists and Graziers Association, has been formed to foster close working relationships between CALM and farmers and pastoralists, particularly those whose land adjoins national parks, nature reserves, conservation parks, State forest and unallocated Crown land. The policy will address issues and mutual expectations regarding flora and fauna conservation, fire management, weed and feral animal control, fencing, straying stock, drainage, access to managed land and other relevant matters. The aim is to have a draft policy prepared by mid year. (c) Cost to date - nil. (b) Focus Group for the Proposed Walpole/Nornalup Inlets Marine Conservation Reserve The focus group is a community-based group, selected for their community connections and local knowledge to assist in the planning process. (c) Cost to date: approximately $15,000 for the hire of meeting venues, charter boat for site inspection and accommodation. (b) Threatened Ecological Communities Symposium (2 December 2003) The Department hosted a symposium (Technology Park, Bentley) to provide an update on progress with identifying and conserving Threatened Ecological Communities (TECs) in Western Australia. Earlier workshops were held in November 1994, to invite public comment on the project to develop procedures to identify and conserve TECs in WA, and in August 1996 to provide information and gain feedback on the results of the first TEC project. There is now a new draft Policy on Threatened Species and Communities that describes the procedures for identifying and conserving TECs in this state. The objective of this symposium was to provide the rationale behind, and the methods used for, the identification and conservation of TECs and the implementation of Recovery Plans for them, using examples from this State. Also included in the program were information about the new policy and presentations by interstate experts on methods and procedures for classifying ecological communities in Tasmania and Victoria (c) Costs included hire of venue and refreshments for the day as well as airfares and accommodation for two visiting interstate experts in the field who provided presentations: Adrian Moorrees of the Victorian Department of Sustainability and Environment, and Dr Mick Brown, the former Chief Scientist with Forestry Tasmania. A consultancy fee was also paid to Dr Brown. The total cost was $5810 The answers relate to the Department of Environmental Protection, Water and Rivers Commission, Swan River Trust and the Keep Australia Beautiful Council (a) Total number is 16. (b) The Whicher Water Resources Management Committee (WRMC) was created to provide advice to the Water and Rivers Commission on the allocation and management of water resources. The Gingin Dandaragan WRMC was created to provide advice to the Water and Rivers Commission on the allocation and management of water resources. The Wilson Inlet Management Advisory Group (WIMAG) was created to provide advice to the Water and Rivers Commission on the management of Wilson Inlet. The local implementation committee for the Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan for the Peel Waterways. The role of the Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee is to facilitate the implementation of the strategies contained within the Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan for the Peel Waterways. Wagerup Tripartite Group. The Wagerup Tripartite Group was established in January 2004 to engage the community, industry and Government in the development of a new emissions based licence for the Alcoa Wagerup refinery and the resolution of other relevant environmental issues. Peel Inlet Management Council. The Peel Inlet Management Council was established in February 2004 to provide coordinated, community advice to the Water and Rivers Commission on the management of the Peel Inlet. Swan River Trust Organisational Structure Review, S Cowie, September 2003. To review the current structural and administrative arrangements of the Swan River Trust (SRT) and to recommend the most appropriate organisational structure to enable the SRT to efficiently implement the recently approved initiatives and to effectively discharge their statutory functions. Section 46 Review of Environmental Conditions - Gnangara and Jandakot Mound Groundwater Resources, April 2001, June 2005. The review was initiated by the Water and Rivers Commission to resolve the problem of consistent breaches of Ministerial conditions on the groundwater mounds. In September 2001, the Environmental Protection Authority endorsed the proposed two-stage approach to a review of Ministerial conditions under Section 46 of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 . The first stage involves an initial investigation into the critical areas where breaches of environmental conditions have occurred and implementation of short term management actions. The second stage involves a detailed review of environmental conditions and sustainable management of water use on the mounds. Review of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 – consideration of the review has been deferred until the Environmental Protection Act 2003 has been proclaimed in full. Audit of Controls, Compliance and Accountability Audit Regulations of Surface and Groundwater use by the Auditor General. The Water and Rivers Commission has established an internal taskforce (the Water Resources Management Review taskforce) to respond to recommendations of the Control, Compliance and Accountability Examination of Management of Water Resources in Western Australia by the Auditor General. Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community and Industry Reference Group. The Minister for the Environment called for the Group in 2003, in response to issues in Brookdale and odours complaints from Total Waste Management in Kalgoorlie. It was then established in August 2003 to be an advisory group to the Department on environmental matters in the Kalgoorlie area. Licence Condition Review Working Group. Established to implement priority recommendations from the Independent Strategic Review of Licence Conditions undertaken by Welker Environmental Consultancy. Environmental Improvement Plan Working Group. Established to implement priority recommendations from the Independent Strategic Review of Licence Conditions undertaken by Welker Environmental Consultancy. Community Involvement including Public Reporting Working Group. Established to implement priority recommendations from the Independent Strategic Review of Licence Conditions undertaken by Welker Environmental Consultancy. Part IV and Part V Integration Working Group. Established to implement priority recommendations from the Independent Strategic Review of Licence Conditions undertaken by Welker Environmental Consultancy. Waste Management Branch Organisational Structure Review, January 2004, Stuart Cowie. To review the current structural and administrative arrangements of the Department of Environment staff that support the Waste Management Board and to recommend the most appropriate organisational structure to enable the staff to efficiently and effectively support the functions of the Waste Management Board. (c) Whicher WRMC - Sitting fees to date total $14,318. Gingin Dandaragan WRMC - Sitting fees to date total $5,396. Wilson Inlet Management Advisory Group (WIMAG) - Sitting fees are yet to be paid to WIMAG pending a decision from Department of Premier and Cabinet on the level of fees applicable. The local implementation committee for the Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan for the Peel Waterways - No sitting fees have been paid. Wagerup Tripartite Group - $3,960. Peel Inlet Management Council - Nil, the Council has yet to meet. Swan River Trust Organisational Structure Review – No sitting fees are paid. Section 46 Review of Environmental Conditions - Gnangara and Jandakot Mound Groundwater Resources – No sitting fees are paid. Members are public servants who perform this role as part of their normal duties. Review of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 - Consideration of the review has been deferred until the Environmental Protection Act 2003 has been proclaimed in full. Audit of Controls, Compliance and Accountability Audit Regulations of Surface and Groundwater use by the Auditor General - There are no payments, fees or sitting fees for the Water Resources Management Review taskforce as this is an internal department team. Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community and Industry Reference Group – No sitting fees are paid. Total cost of the Group as at 9 December 2003 is $11,900 for facilitator, catering, flights, staff, postage and so forth. Licence Condition Review Working Group, Environmental Improvement Plan Working Group, Community Involvement including Public Reporting Working Group and Part IV and Part V Integration Working Group. To date, a total of $491 in operational costs has been spent on the four working groups implementing priority recommendations from the Independent Strategic Review of Licence Conditions undertaken by Welker Environmental Consultancy. Waste Management Branch Organisational Structure Review, January 2004. Review undertaken internally. Conservation Commission (a) Three (b) (i) Review of Biodiversity Conservation Act Consultation Paper: a consultancy to review the Government’s Biodiversity Conservation Act Consultation Paper, to develop a paper on the status of similar legislation throughout Australia and to undertake an initial drafting of the Conservation Commission’s submission on the paper. (ii) Review of Sustained Yield in the Context of Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management: ongoing expert panel review of sustained yield as part of the Forest Management Plan development process to support Environmental Protection Authority assessment. (iii) Review of less well reserved vegetation complexes: a review of management measures for the Forest Management Plan to provide a basis for improved management of particular elements of the forest ecosystem. (c) (i) $18 130.00 (ii) $70 295.00 (iii) $5 280.00 Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority; Perth Zoo; Office of Water Policy; AqWest Bunbury ; Busselton Water Board (a) None of the above mentioned have participated in any inquiries, taskforces, committees, summits, symposiums or reviews since responding to Question on Notice No. 700 of 2003. (b)-(c) Not applicable Minister for Police and Emergency Services; Justice; Community Safety: Western Australia Police Service Excluding operational reviews, taskforces and inquiries, the Western Australia Police Service advise: (a) One (b) Information Security Baseline Review by SAI Global Assurance Services This review provided a gap analysis of information security management systems within the WA Police Service in line with AS7799.2 (c) $6,800 (excludes GST) Fire and Emergency Services Authority The Fire and Emergency Services Authority advise: (a) One (b) Review into Emergency Services in the Burrup Peninsula A committee was established to review the emergency services provided to communities and industry in the Burrup Peninsula. The committee provided strategic direction and a coordinated whole of government/industry approach to emergency services in the area. FESA provided the project staff and secretariat for the committee. (c) $10,000 Office of Road Safety (a) Nil (b – c) Not applicable Office of Crime Prevention The Office of Crime Prevention advise: (a) Two (b) State Burglary Reduction Taskforce This taskforce was established to coordinate across government initiatives to reduce the incidence of burglary in Western Australia. Community Safety and Crime Prevention Implementation Committee This committee is overseeing the implementation of the new Community Safety partnerships. (c) Nil Department of Justice The Department of Justice advise: (a) 2 (b) Report on the Review of Case Management Practices for the Supervision of “High Risk” Offenders within the Community by the Department of Justice. This report reviewed the case management practices for the supervision of ‘high risk’ offenders within the community by the Department of Justice. Review on the Management of a “High Risk” Offender This Review reassessed the case management of an offender to identify issues with respect to policy, procedures and supervision. (c) $41,400 (total for both Reports). Office of the Inspector of Custodial Services (a) Nil (b – c) Not applicable Minister for Planning and Infrastructure: Armadale Redevelopment Authority (a) One (1) (b) Catchment to Consumer Water Symposium. The Symposium was attended by around 60 participants and ran over two days. Participants were from State agencies, CSIRO, tertiary institutions, local government, land development and environmental groups. The purpose was to gain an appreciation for the issues involved in creating Brookdale urban area as a national demonstration of best practice in urban water management. The Symposium was highly successful and the proceedings will be used as feedstock for the ARA’s redevelopment scheme for the area. (c) Cost – Allowing for sponsorship support, the net cost to the ARA was $4,231.16 Fremantle Port Authority a). 1 Fremantle Ports Outer Harbour Project Community Workshop b). About 70 people from a wide range of community and special interest groups, local and state government agencies and industry attended a workshop on 21 February on the topic of future port facilities to take the overflow trade when Fremantle Port’s Inner Harbour reaches capacity. The workshop was organised by Fremantle Ports and the Department for Planning and Infrastructure to provide an early opportunity for community/stakeholder input to the project. Those present were asked to nominate economic, environmental , social and any other issues that they believe should be considered in the strategic assessment that will be undertaken in working towards obtaining approvals for the Fremantle Ports Outer Harbour Project. Consultation on the Fremantle Ports Outer Harbour Project is at an early stage. (c) $5,074 Landcorp (a)-(c) Leighton Community Reference Group Objective: Set up (March 2004) jointly by LandCorp and City of Fremantle to facilitate community input to design guidelines and project implementation issues. Cost: No significant costs associated with operation of the Community Reference Group were incurred by LandCorp other than staff time. Rockingham Waterfront Village Community Reference Group Objective: To determine community views on the proposed plans for development and public authority. Cost: No significant costs associated with operation of the Community Reference Group were incurred by LandCorp other than staff time. Midland Redevelopment Authority (a) One. (b) To ensure that environmental processes take account of a diverse range of perspectives, an Environmental Reference Group was established, from a range of community and stakeholder networks, to provide input and feedback on the development, monitoring and review of environmental processes for the Midland Central redevelopment area and to ensure that the Group members are informed to a level that they are able to disseminate that information into the broader community. (c) $472.00 - advertising in local community newspapers. Public Transport Authority (a) One. (b) Northbridge Link Committee – established to provide the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure with a recommended strategy for the sinking of rail lines west of Perth Central Station to link Northbridge and the CBD. (c) Miscellaneous costs (Committee meetings) $1,000.00. Department of Planning and Infrastructure (a) Sustainability Committee (b) Created under section 19(1) of the Western Australian Planning Commission Act, to advise the Commission on how to integrate sustainability into the planning system. (c) Nil to date. ---- (a) Coastal Planning and Coordinating Council (b) Created under section 19(1a) of the Western Australian Planning Commission Act, to advise the Commission on matters relating to coastal planning and coordination throughout the State and other functions that may be delegated by the Commission. (c) $2,000 to date advertising and general expenses seeking community nominations to the Council ---- (a) Review of the Operation of the Residential Design Codes of Western Australia (b) The Review commenced on 23 February 2004. The objective of the Review is to: (i) determine the effectiveness of the Residential Design Codes of Western Australia (R-Codes) in achieving their stated objectives; (ii) determine the effectiveness of the R-Codes in responding to new and emerging issues, particularly in optimising the energy efficiency of residential building design having regard to recent changes to the Building Code of Australia, and better meeting the objectives of sustainable development; (iii) identify any specific problems, shortcomings or anomalies that have been noted in either the content of the provisions of the R-Codes and explanatory text, or in the implementation of the R-Codes; and (iv) develop solutions to these problems, shortcomings and anomalies. A Review Committee has been established by the Western Australian Planning Commission to oversee the review. (c) Contract Price: $49, 841 --- (a) Planning Processes Review Study (b) A joint Industry-Government solution focussed collaboration between State and Local Government and key industry groups, the Urban Development Institute of Australia and the Property Council of Australia. The Planning Processes Review is focussed on improving the timeliness and transparency of statutory application processing, across the full range of participants in the process. The terms of reference for the Planning Processes Review Study include: Previous reviews and studies of the current Statutory Planning approvals process and legislation; Interstate experiences with improving the planning approval process; The role of the planning industry and opportunities for enhancing its role in improving the approval process investigating measures such as pre-qualification; The role of local councils in the approval process; and A review of current, imminent and proposed planning legislation with regard to streamlining the planning approval process. The final report from the Planning Processes Review Study is due for final release in early March 2004. (c) Internally Resourced/Cost Neutral --- (a) Statutory Planning Internal Review and Improvements Taskforce (b) The Taskforce has been established by DPI and is internally resourced. The role of the Taskforce is to undertake the Statutory Planning Internal Improvements Review and the internal (to DPI) components of the Planning Processes Review Study. The taskforce is also responsible for working with the Statutory Planning Division, stakeholders and industry to implement measures that result from the aforementioned reviews on an ongoing basis. The Taskforce reports to an internal DPI Steering Committee Since its establishment in July 2003, the taskforce has carried out projects to: Accurately and comprehensively measure the workload of the Statutory Planning Division (DPI); Improve strategic workload management; Improve business, financial and human resource management. Under the auspices of the Statutory Planning Internal Improvements Review and the Planning Processes Review Study, the taskforce has developed a program of business process re-engineering and strategically focussed organisational and management improvement projects that will be implemented by December 2004. (c) Internally Resourced Consultant Fees $4738 --- (a) Interim Ocean-Preston River Regional Park Community Consultative Committee (Bunbury) (b) Created by the WA Planning Commission to oversee preparation of an Establishment Plan for a Regional Park under the Greater Bunbury Region Scheme. First meeting held 19/02/04. (c) $1184 (Advertising costs for seeking expressions of interest from community groups for membership on the Committee) No sitting fees or allowances for members. Existing Departmental resources are being utilized. --- (a) Gracetown Development Investigation Steering Committee (b) Created by the WA Planning Commission to oversee development investigations and prepare a structure plan for limited additional tourist and residential development at Gracetown. Technical information and costs of servicing being collated prior to first Steering Committee meeting expected to be held March 2004. (c) No sitting fees or allowances for members. Existing Departmental resources are being utilized. --- (a) South West Heavy Freight Transport Forum(July 2003) (b) Provide a forum to discuss the growing volumes of heavy road freight on the roads in the South West Region. Outcome resulted in (a) identification of further research into the potential to increase the amount of bulk freight carried by rail, and (b) the establishment of a list of priorities for the improvement of the SW Region’s road network to cope with increased freight activity. This list will be incorporated into the planning processes of Planning and Infrastructure and Main Roads WA. (c) Department for Planning and Infrastructure resources were utilised. --- (a) Dialogue with the city (Initiated mid March 2003 and publicly launched on 10 June 2003) (b) Extensive public engagement in the process of creating a strategy for the future growth of Perth, Mandurah and Murray, which makes Perth the world’s most liveable city. (c) About $312,000 in direct costs with some $260,000 in addition through in-kind contributions. Figures are exclusive of GST and Civil Service staff/facility costs. ---- (a) Review of the Operation and Regulatory Structure of the Taxi Industry in Regional Western Australia (b) The objectives of this Review are to provide fair returns to drivers and owner/drivers while offering the public an efficient economical and safe service, and address the requirements of the National Competition Council. (c) This review is still progressing using Department for Planning and Infrastructure resources. A taxi industry survey has been conducted, by a private contractor, as part of the review at a cost of $17,780. Minister for State Development: Department of Industry and Resources (DoIR): I am advised that: (a) 3 (b) (i) The Functional Review Taskforce report included a recommendation that administrative functions associated with mineral and petroleum royalties be transferred from the Department of Industry and Resources (DoIR) to the Office of State Revenue (OSR). A Steering Committee of representatives from these agencies was subsequently established to review the case to transfer the royalty collection function to OSR and make recommendations for Cabinet’s consideration. (ii) Summit to be held on 27 February 2004 entitled “Maximising Western Australian Business and Employment Opportunities in the Oil and Gas Industry”. It is envisaged that there will be 60 – 80 participants. (iii) Wittenoom Strategy Committee, an inter-agency committee chaired by Hon Jon Ford MLC, Member for Mining and Pastoral. The purpose of this Committee is to deal with asbestos contamination in and around Wittenoom and to accelerate the phase down of activities in Wittenoom. (c) (i) No cost to Government. (ii) No cost incurred at this stage. (iii) The cost (across all Agencies) to date is approximately $10,500. Of this, DoIR costs are approximately $3,500. This is primarily for travel (air fares and travel expenses). Minister for Education and Training: Department of Education and Training (a) None (b)-(c) Not applicable Department of Education Services (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Curriculum Council (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Minister for Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth; Disability Services; Culture and the Arts: Disability Services Commission (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Department for Community Development a) Three b) (1) Children’s Summit The summit consulted with 738 children on policy development issues, in an exploration of their views on matters that effected their lives. (2) Advisory Council on the Prevention of Deaths of Children and Young People The Council is an advisory body to the Cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy through the Minister for Community Development. Its purpose is to reduce or prevent the deaths of children aged 0-17 years in Western Australia and promote their health, safety and wellbeing through the review and analysis of relevant information and research and the making of recommendations. The Council held its first meeting in June 2003. (3) Indigenous Women's Congress The Congress is a forum to provide comprehensive and representative advice to the Minister of Women’s Interests on issues of interest and importance to Indigenous women and ensure that the Government is properly informed of the views of Indigenous women in Western Australia on a wide range of issues. (c) (1) Children’s Summit – Cost $17,053 (2) Advisory Council on the Prevention of Deaths of Children and Young People – Cost $43,630 to date (3) Indigenous Women's Congress - $32,000 has been allocated per year Department of Culture and the Arts ScreenWest (a) Two (b) (1) Independent Review into Opportunities for Regional Growth in the Australian Screen Industry - Cinesmith Pty Ltd - jointly commissioned by ScreenWest and Screen Tasmania, South Australian Film Corporation, Pacific Film and Television Commission - to examine prospects for growth, assumptions and current directions in relation to regional film and television production activity. (2) Low Budget Feature Film Review – Dakota Films Pty Ltd – to examine the Australian international market for low budget feature films, key market partners and potential investment and distribution avenues in order to give WA a strategic advantage in the screen industry. (c) (1) $4 606 (2) $1 650 Western Australian Museum (a) One (b) Ministerial Committee – WA Museum Future The Committee will analyse and review the vision, strategies and structures of the WA Museum and its auxiliary bodies and recommend an operational model that can move the Museum forward in meeting its strategic objectives. (c) Nil spent to date Minister for Tourism; Small Business; Sport and Recreation; Peel and the South West: Western Australian Tourism Commission; Rottnest Island Authority; Department Of Sport And Recreation; Western Australian Sports Centre Trust; Western Australian Institute Of Sport; Peel Development Commission; South West Development Commission (a) Nil (b)–(c) Not applicable Rottnest Island Authority (a) One (1) Taskforce. (b) Rottnest Island Taskforce – it was established in response to the Auditor General’s report, “Turning the Tide: The Business Sustainability of the Rottnest Island Authority” to address the infrastructure needs of the Island. (c) This is an ongoing Taskforce therefore the costs are unknown at this time. Small Business Development Corporation (a) One (1) review. (b) Review of the Business Enterprise Centre (BEC) Program - The Review was commissioned to examine critical aspects of service delivery and to provide a direction for the future optimum model and distribution of BECs, to meet the facilitation needs of small businesses throughout the State. (c) Costs for the review up until 18 November 2003 were $10,671.42. Minister for Housing and Works; Racing and Gaming; Government Enterprises; Land Information: Gold Corporation (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Government Employees Superannuation Board (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Housing And Works (a) Three (b) (1) The Review of Aboriginal Tenants Support Service (ATSS) was undertaken to examine the overlaps with other services, evaluate performance outcomes and to identify the most appropriate service and management options. (2) The Review of Management Support Program (MSP) was undertaken toevaluate program outcomes. (3) The Review of the Remote Areas Essential Services Program (RAESP) was undertaken to examine future contract management arrangements to ensure best value for money. (c) (1) The Review of Aboriginal Tenants Support Service cost $36,151 exclusive of internal administration costs (2) The Review of the Management Support program cost $29,723 exclusive of internal administration costs (3) The Review of the Remote Areas Essential Services Program cost $42,355 plus disbursements. (exclusive of internal admin costs) Excludes work being undertaken as part of the Functional Review. Insurance Commission Of WA (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Department Of Land Information (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Lotteries Commission (a) None (b)&(c) Not Applicable Department Of Racing, Gaming And Liquor (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) None (b) & (c) Not applicable State Supply Commission (a) None (b) & (c) Not applicable
(iii) Review of less well reserved vegetation complexes: a review of management measures for the Forest Management Plan to provide a basis for improved management of particular elements of the forest ecosystem.
(a) None of the above mentioned have participated in any inquiries, taskforces, committees, summits, symposiums or reviews since responding to Question on Notice No. 700 of 2003. (b)-(c) Not applicable
(b)-(c) Not applicable
(b) Extensive public engagement in the process of creating a strategy for the future growth of Perth, Mandurah and Murray, which makes Perth the world’s most liveable city. (c) About $312,000 in direct costs with some $260,000 in addition through in-kind contributions. Figures are exclusive of GST and Civil Service staff/facility costs. ---- (a) Review of the Operation and Regulatory Structure of the Taxi Industry in Regional Western Australia (b) The objectives of this Review are to provide fair returns to drivers and owner/drivers while offering the public an efficient economical and safe service, and address the requirements of the National Competition Council. (c) This review is still progressing using Department for Planning and Infrastructure resources. A taxi industry survey has been conducted, by a private contractor, as part of the review at a cost of $17,780. Minister for State Development: Department of Industry and Resources (DoIR): I am advised that: (a) 3 (b) (i) The Functional Review Taskforce report included a recommendation that administrative functions associated with mineral and petroleum royalties be transferred from the Department of Industry and Resources (DoIR) to the Office of State Revenue (OSR). A Steering Committee of representatives from these agencies was subsequently established to review the case to transfer the royalty collection function to OSR and make recommendations for Cabinet’s consideration. (ii) Summit to be held on 27 February 2004 entitled “Maximising Western Australian Business and Employment Opportunities in the Oil and Gas Industry”. It is envisaged that there will be 60 – 80 participants. (iii) Wittenoom Strategy Committee, an inter-agency committee chaired by Hon Jon Ford MLC, Member for Mining and Pastoral. The purpose of this Committee is to deal with asbestos contamination in and around Wittenoom and to accelerate the phase down of activities in Wittenoom. (c) (i) No cost to Government. (ii) No cost incurred at this stage. (iii) The cost (across all Agencies) to date is approximately $10,500. Of this, DoIR costs are approximately $3,500. This is primarily for travel (air fares and travel expenses). Minister for Education and Training: Department of Education and Training (a) None (b)-(c) Not applicable Department of Education Services (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Curriculum Council (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Minister for Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth; Disability Services; Culture and the Arts: Disability Services Commission (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Department for Community Development a) Three b) (1) Children’s Summit The summit consulted with 738 children on policy development issues, in an exploration of their views on matters that effected their lives. (2) Advisory Council on the Prevention of Deaths of Children and Young People The Council is an advisory body to the Cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy through the Minister for Community Development. Its purpose is to reduce or prevent the deaths of children aged 0-17 years in Western Australia and promote their health, safety and wellbeing through the review and analysis of relevant information and research and the making of recommendations. The Council held its first meeting in June 2003. (3) Indigenous Women's Congress The Congress is a forum to provide comprehensive and representative advice to the Minister of Women’s Interests on issues of interest and importance to Indigenous women and ensure that the Government is properly informed of the views of Indigenous women in Western Australia on a wide range of issues. (c) (1) Children’s Summit – Cost $17,053 (2) Advisory Council on the Prevention of Deaths of Children and Young People – Cost $43,630 to date (3) Indigenous Women's Congress - $32,000 has been allocated per year Department of Culture and the Arts ScreenWest (a) Two (b) (1) Independent Review into Opportunities for Regional Growth in the Australian Screen Industry - Cinesmith Pty Ltd - jointly commissioned by ScreenWest and Screen Tasmania, South Australian Film Corporation, Pacific Film and Television Commission - to examine prospects for growth, assumptions and current directions in relation to regional film and television production activity. (2) Low Budget Feature Film Review – Dakota Films Pty Ltd – to examine the Australian international market for low budget feature films, key market partners and potential investment and distribution avenues in order to give WA a strategic advantage in the screen industry. (c) (1) $4 606 (2) $1 650 Western Australian Museum (a) One (b) Ministerial Committee – WA Museum Future The Committee will analyse and review the vision, strategies and structures of the WA Museum and its auxiliary bodies and recommend an operational model that can move the Museum forward in meeting its strategic objectives. (c) Nil spent to date Minister for Tourism; Small Business; Sport and Recreation; Peel and the South West: Western Australian Tourism Commission; Rottnest Island Authority; Department Of Sport And Recreation; Western Australian Sports Centre Trust; Western Australian Institute Of Sport; Peel Development Commission; South West Development Commission (a) Nil (b)–(c) Not applicable Rottnest Island Authority (a) One (1) Taskforce. (b) Rottnest Island Taskforce – it was established in response to the Auditor General’s report, “Turning the Tide: The Business Sustainability of the Rottnest Island Authority” to address the infrastructure needs of the Island. (c) This is an ongoing Taskforce therefore the costs are unknown at this time. Small Business Development Corporation (a) One (1) review. (b) Review of the Business Enterprise Centre (BEC) Program - The Review was commissioned to examine critical aspects of service delivery and to provide a direction for the future optimum model and distribution of BECs, to meet the facilitation needs of small businesses throughout the State. (c) Costs for the review up until 18 November 2003 were $10,671.42. Minister for Housing and Works; Racing and Gaming; Government Enterprises; Land Information: Gold Corporation (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Government Employees Superannuation Board (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Housing And Works (a) Three (b) (1) The Review of Aboriginal Tenants Support Service (ATSS) was undertaken to examine the overlaps with other services, evaluate performance outcomes and to identify the most appropriate service and management options. (2) The Review of Management Support Program (MSP) was undertaken toevaluate program outcomes. (3) The Review of the Remote Areas Essential Services Program (RAESP) was undertaken to examine future contract management arrangements to ensure best value for money. (c) (1) The Review of Aboriginal Tenants Support Service cost $36,151 exclusive of internal administration costs (2) The Review of the Management Support program cost $29,723 exclusive of internal administration costs (3) The Review of the Remote Areas Essential Services Program cost $42,355 plus disbursements. (exclusive of internal admin costs) Excludes work being undertaken as part of the Functional Review. Insurance Commission Of WA (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Department Of Land Information (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Lotteries Commission (a) None (b)&(c) Not Applicable Department Of Racing, Gaming And Liquor (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) None (b) & (c) Not applicable State Supply Commission (a) None (b) & (c) Not applicable
(c) About $312,000 in direct costs with some $260,000 in addition through in-kind contributions. Figures are exclusive of GST and Civil Service staff/facility costs. ---- (a) Review of the Operation and Regulatory Structure of the Taxi Industry in Regional Western Australia (b) The objectives of this Review are to provide fair returns to drivers and owner/drivers while offering the public an efficient economical and safe service, and address the requirements of the National Competition Council. (c) This review is still progressing using Department for Planning and Infrastructure resources. A taxi industry survey has been conducted, by a private contractor, as part of the review at a cost of $17,780. Minister for State Development: Department of Industry and Resources (DoIR): I am advised that: (a) 3 (b) (i) The Functional Review Taskforce report included a recommendation that administrative functions associated with mineral and petroleum royalties be transferred from the Department of Industry and Resources (DoIR) to the Office of State Revenue (OSR). A Steering Committee of representatives from these agencies was subsequently established to review the case to transfer the royalty collection function to OSR and make recommendations for Cabinet’s consideration. (ii) Summit to be held on 27 February 2004 entitled “Maximising Western Australian Business and Employment Opportunities in the Oil and Gas Industry”. It is envisaged that there will be 60 – 80 participants. (iii) Wittenoom Strategy Committee, an inter-agency committee chaired by Hon Jon Ford MLC, Member for Mining and Pastoral. The purpose of this Committee is to deal with asbestos contamination in and around Wittenoom and to accelerate the phase down of activities in Wittenoom. (c) (i) No cost to Government. (ii) No cost incurred at this stage. (iii) The cost (across all Agencies) to date is approximately $10,500. Of this, DoIR costs are approximately $3,500. This is primarily for travel (air fares and travel expenses). Minister for Education and Training: Department of Education and Training (a) None (b)-(c) Not applicable Department of Education Services (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Curriculum Council (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Minister for Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth; Disability Services; Culture and the Arts: Disability Services Commission (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Department for Community Development a) Three b) (1) Children’s Summit The summit consulted with 738 children on policy development issues, in an exploration of their views on matters that effected their lives. (2) Advisory Council on the Prevention of Deaths of Children and Young People The Council is an advisory body to the Cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy through the Minister for Community Development. Its purpose is to reduce or prevent the deaths of children aged 0-17 years in Western Australia and promote their health, safety and wellbeing through the review and analysis of relevant information and research and the making of recommendations. The Council held its first meeting in June 2003. (3) Indigenous Women's Congress The Congress is a forum to provide comprehensive and representative advice to the Minister of Women’s Interests on issues of interest and importance to Indigenous women and ensure that the Government is properly informed of the views of Indigenous women in Western Australia on a wide range of issues. (c) (1) Children’s Summit – Cost $17,053 (2) Advisory Council on the Prevention of Deaths of Children and Young People – Cost $43,630 to date (3) Indigenous Women's Congress - $32,000 has been allocated per year Department of Culture and the Arts ScreenWest (a) Two (b) (1) Independent Review into Opportunities for Regional Growth in the Australian Screen Industry - Cinesmith Pty Ltd - jointly commissioned by ScreenWest and Screen Tasmania, South Australian Film Corporation, Pacific Film and Television Commission - to examine prospects for growth, assumptions and current directions in relation to regional film and television production activity. (2) Low Budget Feature Film Review – Dakota Films Pty Ltd – to examine the Australian international market for low budget feature films, key market partners and potential investment and distribution avenues in order to give WA a strategic advantage in the screen industry. (c) (1) $4 606 (2) $1 650 Western Australian Museum (a) One (b) Ministerial Committee – WA Museum Future The Committee will analyse and review the vision, strategies and structures of the WA Museum and its auxiliary bodies and recommend an operational model that can move the Museum forward in meeting its strategic objectives. (c) Nil spent to date Minister for Tourism; Small Business; Sport and Recreation; Peel and the South West: Western Australian Tourism Commission; Rottnest Island Authority; Department Of Sport And Recreation; Western Australian Sports Centre Trust; Western Australian Institute Of Sport; Peel Development Commission; South West Development Commission (a) Nil (b)–(c) Not applicable Rottnest Island Authority (a) One (1) Taskforce. (b) Rottnest Island Taskforce – it was established in response to the Auditor General’s report, “Turning the Tide: The Business Sustainability of the Rottnest Island Authority” to address the infrastructure needs of the Island. (c) This is an ongoing Taskforce therefore the costs are unknown at this time. Small Business Development Corporation (a) One (1) review. (b) Review of the Business Enterprise Centre (BEC) Program - The Review was commissioned to examine critical aspects of service delivery and to provide a direction for the future optimum model and distribution of BECs, to meet the facilitation needs of small businesses throughout the State. (c) Costs for the review up until 18 November 2003 were $10,671.42. Minister for Housing and Works; Racing and Gaming; Government Enterprises; Land Information: Gold Corporation (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Government Employees Superannuation Board (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Housing And Works (a) Three (b) (1) The Review of Aboriginal Tenants Support Service (ATSS) was undertaken to examine the overlaps with other services, evaluate performance outcomes and to identify the most appropriate service and management options. (2) The Review of Management Support Program (MSP) was undertaken toevaluate program outcomes. (3) The Review of the Remote Areas Essential Services Program (RAESP) was undertaken to examine future contract management arrangements to ensure best value for money. (c) (1) The Review of Aboriginal Tenants Support Service cost $36,151 exclusive of internal administration costs (2) The Review of the Management Support program cost $29,723 exclusive of internal administration costs (3) The Review of the Remote Areas Essential Services Program cost $42,355 plus disbursements. (exclusive of internal admin costs) Excludes work being undertaken as part of the Functional Review. Insurance Commission Of WA (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Department Of Land Information (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Lotteries Commission (a) None (b)&(c) Not Applicable Department Of Racing, Gaming And Liquor (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) None (b) & (c) Not applicable State Supply Commission (a) None (b) & (c) Not applicable
---- (a) Review of the Operation and Regulatory Structure of the Taxi Industry in Regional Western Australia (b) The objectives of this Review are to provide fair returns to drivers and owner/drivers while offering the public an efficient economical and safe service, and address the requirements of the National Competition Council. (c) This review is still progressing using Department for Planning and Infrastructure resources. A taxi industry survey has been conducted, by a private contractor, as part of the review at a cost of $17,780. Minister for State Development: Department of Industry and Resources (DoIR): I am advised that: (a) 3 (b) (i) The Functional Review Taskforce report included a recommendation that administrative functions associated with mineral and petroleum royalties be transferred from the Department of Industry and Resources (DoIR) to the Office of State Revenue (OSR). A Steering Committee of representatives from these agencies was subsequently established to review the case to transfer the royalty collection function to OSR and make recommendations for Cabinet’s consideration. (ii) Summit to be held on 27 February 2004 entitled “Maximising Western Australian Business and Employment Opportunities in the Oil and Gas Industry”. It is envisaged that there will be 60 – 80 participants. (iii) Wittenoom Strategy Committee, an inter-agency committee chaired by Hon Jon Ford MLC, Member for Mining and Pastoral. The purpose of this Committee is to deal with asbestos contamination in and around Wittenoom and to accelerate the phase down of activities in Wittenoom. (c) (i) No cost to Government. (ii) No cost incurred at this stage. (iii) The cost (across all Agencies) to date is approximately $10,500. Of this, DoIR costs are approximately $3,500. This is primarily for travel (air fares and travel expenses). Minister for Education and Training: Department of Education and Training (a) None (b)-(c) Not applicable Department of Education Services (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Curriculum Council (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Minister for Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth; Disability Services; Culture and the Arts: Disability Services Commission (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Department for Community Development a) Three b) (1) Children’s Summit The summit consulted with 738 children on policy development issues, in an exploration of their views on matters that effected their lives. (2) Advisory Council on the Prevention of Deaths of Children and Young People The Council is an advisory body to the Cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy through the Minister for Community Development. Its purpose is to reduce or prevent the deaths of children aged 0-17 years in Western Australia and promote their health, safety and wellbeing through the review and analysis of relevant information and research and the making of recommendations. The Council held its first meeting in June 2003. (3) Indigenous Women's Congress The Congress is a forum to provide comprehensive and representative advice to the Minister of Women’s Interests on issues of interest and importance to Indigenous women and ensure that the Government is properly informed of the views of Indigenous women in Western Australia on a wide range of issues. (c) (1) Children’s Summit – Cost $17,053 (2) Advisory Council on the Prevention of Deaths of Children and Young People – Cost $43,630 to date (3) Indigenous Women's Congress - $32,000 has been allocated per year Department of Culture and the Arts ScreenWest (a) Two (b) (1) Independent Review into Opportunities for Regional Growth in the Australian Screen Industry - Cinesmith Pty Ltd - jointly commissioned by ScreenWest and Screen Tasmania, South Australian Film Corporation, Pacific Film and Television Commission - to examine prospects for growth, assumptions and current directions in relation to regional film and television production activity. (2) Low Budget Feature Film Review – Dakota Films Pty Ltd – to examine the Australian international market for low budget feature films, key market partners and potential investment and distribution avenues in order to give WA a strategic advantage in the screen industry. (c) (1) $4 606 (2) $1 650 Western Australian Museum (a) One (b) Ministerial Committee – WA Museum Future The Committee will analyse and review the vision, strategies and structures of the WA Museum and its auxiliary bodies and recommend an operational model that can move the Museum forward in meeting its strategic objectives. (c) Nil spent to date Minister for Tourism; Small Business; Sport and Recreation; Peel and the South West: Western Australian Tourism Commission; Rottnest Island Authority; Department Of Sport And Recreation; Western Australian Sports Centre Trust; Western Australian Institute Of Sport; Peel Development Commission; South West Development Commission (a) Nil (b)–(c) Not applicable Rottnest Island Authority (a) One (1) Taskforce. (b) Rottnest Island Taskforce – it was established in response to the Auditor General’s report, “Turning the Tide: The Business Sustainability of the Rottnest Island Authority” to address the infrastructure needs of the Island. (c) This is an ongoing Taskforce therefore the costs are unknown at this time. Small Business Development Corporation (a) One (1) review. (b) Review of the Business Enterprise Centre (BEC) Program - The Review was commissioned to examine critical aspects of service delivery and to provide a direction for the future optimum model and distribution of BECs, to meet the facilitation needs of small businesses throughout the State. (c) Costs for the review up until 18 November 2003 were $10,671.42. Minister for Housing and Works; Racing and Gaming; Government Enterprises; Land Information: Gold Corporation (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Government Employees Superannuation Board (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Housing And Works (a) Three (b) (1) The Review of Aboriginal Tenants Support Service (ATSS) was undertaken to examine the overlaps with other services, evaluate performance outcomes and to identify the most appropriate service and management options. (2) The Review of Management Support Program (MSP) was undertaken toevaluate program outcomes. (3) The Review of the Remote Areas Essential Services Program (RAESP) was undertaken to examine future contract management arrangements to ensure best value for money. (c) (1) The Review of Aboriginal Tenants Support Service cost $36,151 exclusive of internal administration costs (2) The Review of the Management Support program cost $29,723 exclusive of internal administration costs (3) The Review of the Remote Areas Essential Services Program cost $42,355 plus disbursements. (exclusive of internal admin costs) Excludes work being undertaken as part of the Functional Review. Insurance Commission Of WA (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Department Of Land Information (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Lotteries Commission (a) None (b)&(c) Not Applicable Department Of Racing, Gaming And Liquor (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) None (b) & (c) Not applicable State Supply Commission (a) None (b) & (c) Not applicable
(a) Review of the Operation and Regulatory Structure of the Taxi Industry in Regional Western Australia (b) The objectives of this Review are to provide fair returns to drivers and owner/drivers while offering the public an efficient economical and safe service, and address the requirements of the National Competition Council. (c) This review is still progressing using Department for Planning and Infrastructure resources. A taxi industry survey has been conducted, by a private contractor, as part of the review at a cost of $17,780. Minister for State Development: Department of Industry and Resources (DoIR): I am advised that: (a) 3 (b) (i) The Functional Review Taskforce report included a recommendation that administrative functions associated with mineral and petroleum royalties be transferred from the Department of Industry and Resources (DoIR) to the Office of State Revenue (OSR). A Steering Committee of representatives from these agencies was subsequently established to review the case to transfer the royalty collection function to OSR and make recommendations for Cabinet’s consideration. (ii) Summit to be held on 27 February 2004 entitled “Maximising Western Australian Business and Employment Opportunities in the Oil and Gas Industry”. It is envisaged that there will be 60 – 80 participants. (iii) Wittenoom Strategy Committee, an inter-agency committee chaired by Hon Jon Ford MLC, Member for Mining and Pastoral. The purpose of this Committee is to deal with asbestos contamination in and around Wittenoom and to accelerate the phase down of activities in Wittenoom. (c) (i) No cost to Government. (ii) No cost incurred at this stage. (iii) The cost (across all Agencies) to date is approximately $10,500. Of this, DoIR costs are approximately $3,500. This is primarily for travel (air fares and travel expenses). Minister for Education and Training: Department of Education and Training (a) None (b)-(c) Not applicable Department of Education Services (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Curriculum Council (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Minister for Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth; Disability Services; Culture and the Arts: Disability Services Commission (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Department for Community Development a) Three b) (1) Children’s Summit The summit consulted with 738 children on policy development issues, in an exploration of their views on matters that effected their lives. (2) Advisory Council on the Prevention of Deaths of Children and Young People The Council is an advisory body to the Cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy through the Minister for Community Development. Its purpose is to reduce or prevent the deaths of children aged 0-17 years in Western Australia and promote their health, safety and wellbeing through the review and analysis of relevant information and research and the making of recommendations. The Council held its first meeting in June 2003. (3) Indigenous Women's Congress The Congress is a forum to provide comprehensive and representative advice to the Minister of Women’s Interests on issues of interest and importance to Indigenous women and ensure that the Government is properly informed of the views of Indigenous women in Western Australia on a wide range of issues. (c) (1) Children’s Summit – Cost $17,053 (2) Advisory Council on the Prevention of Deaths of Children and Young People – Cost $43,630 to date (3) Indigenous Women's Congress - $32,000 has been allocated per year Department of Culture and the Arts ScreenWest (a) Two (b) (1) Independent Review into Opportunities for Regional Growth in the Australian Screen Industry - Cinesmith Pty Ltd - jointly commissioned by ScreenWest and Screen Tasmania, South Australian Film Corporation, Pacific Film and Television Commission - to examine prospects for growth, assumptions and current directions in relation to regional film and television production activity. (2) Low Budget Feature Film Review – Dakota Films Pty Ltd – to examine the Australian international market for low budget feature films, key market partners and potential investment and distribution avenues in order to give WA a strategic advantage in the screen industry. (c) (1) $4 606 (2) $1 650 Western Australian Museum (a) One (b) Ministerial Committee – WA Museum Future The Committee will analyse and review the vision, strategies and structures of the WA Museum and its auxiliary bodies and recommend an operational model that can move the Museum forward in meeting its strategic objectives. (c) Nil spent to date Minister for Tourism; Small Business; Sport and Recreation; Peel and the South West: Western Australian Tourism Commission; Rottnest Island Authority; Department Of Sport And Recreation; Western Australian Sports Centre Trust; Western Australian Institute Of Sport; Peel Development Commission; South West Development Commission (a) Nil (b)–(c) Not applicable Rottnest Island Authority (a) One (1) Taskforce. (b) Rottnest Island Taskforce – it was established in response to the Auditor General’s report, “Turning the Tide: The Business Sustainability of the Rottnest Island Authority” to address the infrastructure needs of the Island. (c) This is an ongoing Taskforce therefore the costs are unknown at this time. Small Business Development Corporation (a) One (1) review. (b) Review of the Business Enterprise Centre (BEC) Program - The Review was commissioned to examine critical aspects of service delivery and to provide a direction for the future optimum model and distribution of BECs, to meet the facilitation needs of small businesses throughout the State. (c) Costs for the review up until 18 November 2003 were $10,671.42. Minister for Housing and Works; Racing and Gaming; Government Enterprises; Land Information: Gold Corporation (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Government Employees Superannuation Board (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Housing And Works (a) Three (b) (1) The Review of Aboriginal Tenants Support Service (ATSS) was undertaken to examine the overlaps with other services, evaluate performance outcomes and to identify the most appropriate service and management options. (2) The Review of Management Support Program (MSP) was undertaken toevaluate program outcomes. (3) The Review of the Remote Areas Essential Services Program (RAESP) was undertaken to examine future contract management arrangements to ensure best value for money. (c) (1) The Review of Aboriginal Tenants Support Service cost $36,151 exclusive of internal administration costs (2) The Review of the Management Support program cost $29,723 exclusive of internal administration costs (3) The Review of the Remote Areas Essential Services Program cost $42,355 plus disbursements. (exclusive of internal admin costs) Excludes work being undertaken as part of the Functional Review. Insurance Commission Of WA (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Department Of Land Information (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Lotteries Commission (a) None (b)&(c) Not Applicable Department Of Racing, Gaming And Liquor (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) None (b) & (c) Not applicable State Supply Commission (a) None (b) & (c) Not applicable
(b) The objectives of this Review are to provide fair returns to drivers and owner/drivers while offering the public an efficient economical and safe service, and address the requirements of the National Competition Council. (c) This review is still progressing using Department for Planning and Infrastructure resources. A taxi industry survey has been conducted, by a private contractor, as part of the review at a cost of $17,780. Minister for State Development: Department of Industry and Resources (DoIR): I am advised that: (a) 3 (b) (i) The Functional Review Taskforce report included a recommendation that administrative functions associated with mineral and petroleum royalties be transferred from the Department of Industry and Resources (DoIR) to the Office of State Revenue (OSR). A Steering Committee of representatives from these agencies was subsequently established to review the case to transfer the royalty collection function to OSR and make recommendations for Cabinet’s consideration. (ii) Summit to be held on 27 February 2004 entitled “Maximising Western Australian Business and Employment Opportunities in the Oil and Gas Industry”. It is envisaged that there will be 60 – 80 participants. (iii) Wittenoom Strategy Committee, an inter-agency committee chaired by Hon Jon Ford MLC, Member for Mining and Pastoral. The purpose of this Committee is to deal with asbestos contamination in and around Wittenoom and to accelerate the phase down of activities in Wittenoom. (c) (i) No cost to Government. (ii) No cost incurred at this stage. (iii) The cost (across all Agencies) to date is approximately $10,500. Of this, DoIR costs are approximately $3,500. This is primarily for travel (air fares and travel expenses). Minister for Education and Training: Department of Education and Training (a) None (b)-(c) Not applicable Department of Education Services (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Curriculum Council (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Minister for Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth; Disability Services; Culture and the Arts: Disability Services Commission (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Department for Community Development a) Three b) (1) Children’s Summit The summit consulted with 738 children on policy development issues, in an exploration of their views on matters that effected their lives. (2) Advisory Council on the Prevention of Deaths of Children and Young People The Council is an advisory body to the Cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy through the Minister for Community Development. Its purpose is to reduce or prevent the deaths of children aged 0-17 years in Western Australia and promote their health, safety and wellbeing through the review and analysis of relevant information and research and the making of recommendations. The Council held its first meeting in June 2003. (3) Indigenous Women's Congress The Congress is a forum to provide comprehensive and representative advice to the Minister of Women’s Interests on issues of interest and importance to Indigenous women and ensure that the Government is properly informed of the views of Indigenous women in Western Australia on a wide range of issues. (c) (1) Children’s Summit – Cost $17,053 (2) Advisory Council on the Prevention of Deaths of Children and Young People – Cost $43,630 to date (3) Indigenous Women's Congress - $32,000 has been allocated per year Department of Culture and the Arts ScreenWest (a) Two (b) (1) Independent Review into Opportunities for Regional Growth in the Australian Screen Industry - Cinesmith Pty Ltd - jointly commissioned by ScreenWest and Screen Tasmania, South Australian Film Corporation, Pacific Film and Television Commission - to examine prospects for growth, assumptions and current directions in relation to regional film and television production activity. (2) Low Budget Feature Film Review – Dakota Films Pty Ltd – to examine the Australian international market for low budget feature films, key market partners and potential investment and distribution avenues in order to give WA a strategic advantage in the screen industry. (c) (1) $4 606 (2) $1 650 Western Australian Museum (a) One (b) Ministerial Committee – WA Museum Future The Committee will analyse and review the vision, strategies and structures of the WA Museum and its auxiliary bodies and recommend an operational model that can move the Museum forward in meeting its strategic objectives. (c) Nil spent to date Minister for Tourism; Small Business; Sport and Recreation; Peel and the South West: Western Australian Tourism Commission; Rottnest Island Authority; Department Of Sport And Recreation; Western Australian Sports Centre Trust; Western Australian Institute Of Sport; Peel Development Commission; South West Development Commission (a) Nil (b)–(c) Not applicable Rottnest Island Authority (a) One (1) Taskforce. (b) Rottnest Island Taskforce – it was established in response to the Auditor General’s report, “Turning the Tide: The Business Sustainability of the Rottnest Island Authority” to address the infrastructure needs of the Island. (c) This is an ongoing Taskforce therefore the costs are unknown at this time. Small Business Development Corporation (a) One (1) review. (b) Review of the Business Enterprise Centre (BEC) Program - The Review was commissioned to examine critical aspects of service delivery and to provide a direction for the future optimum model and distribution of BECs, to meet the facilitation needs of small businesses throughout the State. (c) Costs for the review up until 18 November 2003 were $10,671.42. Minister for Housing and Works; Racing and Gaming; Government Enterprises; Land Information: Gold Corporation (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Government Employees Superannuation Board (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Housing And Works (a) Three (b) (1) The Review of Aboriginal Tenants Support Service (ATSS) was undertaken to examine the overlaps with other services, evaluate performance outcomes and to identify the most appropriate service and management options. (2) The Review of Management Support Program (MSP) was undertaken toevaluate program outcomes. (3) The Review of the Remote Areas Essential Services Program (RAESP) was undertaken to examine future contract management arrangements to ensure best value for money. (c) (1) The Review of Aboriginal Tenants Support Service cost $36,151 exclusive of internal administration costs (2) The Review of the Management Support program cost $29,723 exclusive of internal administration costs (3) The Review of the Remote Areas Essential Services Program cost $42,355 plus disbursements. (exclusive of internal admin costs) Excludes work being undertaken as part of the Functional Review. Insurance Commission Of WA (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Department Of Land Information (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Lotteries Commission (a) None (b)&(c) Not Applicable Department Of Racing, Gaming And Liquor (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) None (b) & (c) Not applicable State Supply Commission (a) None (b) & (c) Not applicable
(a) None (b)-(c) Not applicable Department of Education Services (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Curriculum Council (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Minister for Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth; Disability Services; Culture and the Arts: Disability Services Commission (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Department for Community Development a) Three b) (1) Children’s Summit The summit consulted with 738 children on policy development issues, in an exploration of their views on matters that effected their lives. (2) Advisory Council on the Prevention of Deaths of Children and Young People The Council is an advisory body to the Cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy through the Minister for Community Development. Its purpose is to reduce or prevent the deaths of children aged 0-17 years in Western Australia and promote their health, safety and wellbeing through the review and analysis of relevant information and research and the making of recommendations. The Council held its first meeting in June 2003. (3) Indigenous Women's Congress The Congress is a forum to provide comprehensive and representative advice to the Minister of Women’s Interests on issues of interest and importance to Indigenous women and ensure that the Government is properly informed of the views of Indigenous women in Western Australia on a wide range of issues. (c) (1) Children’s Summit – Cost $17,053 (2) Advisory Council on the Prevention of Deaths of Children and Young People – Cost $43,630 to date (3) Indigenous Women's Congress - $32,000 has been allocated per year Department of Culture and the Arts ScreenWest (a) Two (b) (1) Independent Review into Opportunities for Regional Growth in the Australian Screen Industry - Cinesmith Pty Ltd - jointly commissioned by ScreenWest and Screen Tasmania, South Australian Film Corporation, Pacific Film and Television Commission - to examine prospects for growth, assumptions and current directions in relation to regional film and television production activity. (2) Low Budget Feature Film Review – Dakota Films Pty Ltd – to examine the Australian international market for low budget feature films, key market partners and potential investment and distribution avenues in order to give WA a strategic advantage in the screen industry. (c) (1) $4 606 (2) $1 650 Western Australian Museum (a) One (b) Ministerial Committee – WA Museum Future The Committee will analyse and review the vision, strategies and structures of the WA Museum and its auxiliary bodies and recommend an operational model that can move the Museum forward in meeting its strategic objectives. (c) Nil spent to date Minister for Tourism; Small Business; Sport and Recreation; Peel and the South West: Western Australian Tourism Commission; Rottnest Island Authority; Department Of Sport And Recreation; Western Australian Sports Centre Trust; Western Australian Institute Of Sport; Peel Development Commission; South West Development Commission (a) Nil (b)–(c) Not applicable Rottnest Island Authority (a) One (1) Taskforce. (b) Rottnest Island Taskforce – it was established in response to the Auditor General’s report, “Turning the Tide: The Business Sustainability of the Rottnest Island Authority” to address the infrastructure needs of the Island. (c) This is an ongoing Taskforce therefore the costs are unknown at this time. Small Business Development Corporation (a) One (1) review. (b) Review of the Business Enterprise Centre (BEC) Program - The Review was commissioned to examine critical aspects of service delivery and to provide a direction for the future optimum model and distribution of BECs, to meet the facilitation needs of small businesses throughout the State. (c) Costs for the review up until 18 November 2003 were $10,671.42. Minister for Housing and Works; Racing and Gaming; Government Enterprises; Land Information: Gold Corporation (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Government Employees Superannuation Board (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Housing And Works (a) Three (b) (1) The Review of Aboriginal Tenants Support Service (ATSS) was undertaken to examine the overlaps with other services, evaluate performance outcomes and to identify the most appropriate service and management options. (2) The Review of Management Support Program (MSP) was undertaken toevaluate program outcomes. (3) The Review of the Remote Areas Essential Services Program (RAESP) was undertaken to examine future contract management arrangements to ensure best value for money. (c) (1) The Review of Aboriginal Tenants Support Service cost $36,151 exclusive of internal administration costs (2) The Review of the Management Support program cost $29,723 exclusive of internal administration costs (3) The Review of the Remote Areas Essential Services Program cost $42,355 plus disbursements. (exclusive of internal admin costs) Excludes work being undertaken as part of the Functional Review. Insurance Commission Of WA (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Department Of Land Information (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Lotteries Commission (a) None (b)&(c) Not Applicable Department Of Racing, Gaming And Liquor (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) None (b) & (c) Not applicable State Supply Commission (a) None (b) & (c) Not applicable
Department of Education Services (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Curriculum Council (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Minister for Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth; Disability Services; Culture and the Arts: Disability Services Commission (a) Nil (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable Department for Community Development a) Three b) (1) Children’s Summit The summit consulted with 738 children on policy development issues, in an exploration of their views on matters that effected their lives. (2) Advisory Council on the Prevention of Deaths of Children and Young People The Council is an advisory body to the Cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy through the Minister for Community Development. Its purpose is to reduce or prevent the deaths of children aged 0-17 years in Western Australia and promote their health, safety and wellbeing through the review and analysis of relevant information and research and the making of recommendations. The Council held its first meeting in June 2003. (3) Indigenous Women's Congress The Congress is a forum to provide comprehensive and representative advice to the Minister of Women’s Interests on issues of interest and importance to Indigenous women and ensure that the Government is properly informed of the views of Indigenous women in Western Australia on a wide range of issues. (c) (1) Children’s Summit – Cost $17,053 (2) Advisory Council on the Prevention of Deaths of Children and Young People – Cost $43,630 to date (3) Indigenous Women's Congress - $32,000 has been allocated per year Department of Culture and the Arts ScreenWest (a) Two (b) (1) Independent Review into Opportunities for Regional Growth in the Australian Screen Industry - Cinesmith Pty Ltd - jointly commissioned by ScreenWest and Screen Tasmania, South Australian Film Corporation, Pacific Film and Television Commission - to examine prospects for growth, assumptions and current directions in relation to regional film and television production activity. (2) Low Budget Feature Film Review – Dakota Films Pty Ltd – to examine the Australian international market for low budget feature films, key market partners and potential investment and distribution avenues in order to give WA a strategic advantage in the screen industry. (c) (1) $4 606 (2) $1 650 Western Australian Museum (a) One (b) Ministerial Committee – WA Museum Future The Committee will analyse and review the vision, strategies and structures of the WA Museum and its auxiliary bodies and recommend an operational model that can move the Museum forward in meeting its strategic objectives. (c) Nil spent to date Minister for Tourism; Small Business; Sport and Recreation; Peel and the South West: Western Australian Tourism Commission; Rottnest Island Authority; Department Of Sport And Recreation; Western Australian Sports Centre Trust; Western Australian Institute Of Sport; Peel Development Commission; South West Development Commission (a) Nil (b)–(c) Not applicable Rottnest Island Authority (a) One (1) Taskforce. (b) Rottnest Island Taskforce – it was established in response to the Auditor General’s report, “Turning the Tide: The Business Sustainability of the Rottnest Island Authority” to address the infrastructure needs of the Island. (c) This is an ongoing Taskforce therefore the costs are unknown at this time. Small Business Development Corporation (a) One (1) review. (b) Review of the Business Enterprise Centre (BEC) Program - The Review was commissioned to examine critical aspects of service delivery and to provide a direction for the future optimum model and distribution of BECs, to meet the facilitation needs of small businesses throughout the State. (c) Costs for the review up until 18 November 2003 were $10,671.42. Minister for Housing and Works; Racing and Gaming; Government Enterprises; Land Information: Gold Corporation (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Government Employees Superannuation Board (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Housing And Works (a) Three (b) (1) The Review of Aboriginal Tenants Support Service (ATSS) was undertaken to examine the overlaps with other services, evaluate performance outcomes and to identify the most appropriate service and management options. (2) The Review of Management Support Program (MSP) was undertaken toevaluate program outcomes. (3) The Review of the Remote Areas Essential Services Program (RAESP) was undertaken to examine future contract management arrangements to ensure best value for money. (c) (1) The Review of Aboriginal Tenants Support Service cost $36,151 exclusive of internal administration costs (2) The Review of the Management Support program cost $29,723 exclusive of internal administration costs (3) The Review of the Remote Areas Essential Services Program cost $42,355 plus disbursements. (exclusive of internal admin costs) Excludes work being undertaken as part of the Functional Review. Insurance Commission Of WA (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Department Of Land Information (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable Lotteries Commission (a) None (b)&(c) Not Applicable Department Of Racing, Gaming And Liquor (a) None (b)&(c) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) None (b) & (c) Not applicable State Supply Commission (a) None (b) & (c) Not applicable
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4 March 2004
Response time
107 days
I am advised that:
Premier; Minister for Public Sector Management; Federal Affairs; Science; Citizenship and Multicultural Interest:
I am advised that:
Department of the Premier and Cabinet
(a) 10
(b) (1) The Shared Land Information Platform (SLIP) Interdepartmental Steering Committee is an intergovernmental committee consisting of the Office of E-Government, Functional Review Implementation Team and Department of Land Information, formed to discuss feasibility and governance issues in respect of the SLIP initiative.
(2) The E-Government Sub-Committee of the Strategic Management Council is a cross agency committee of relevant Directors General established to monitor the framework for a whole-of-Government e-government strategy.
(3) The Premier’s Rockingham Planning and Development Taskforce has been established to assess and streamline projects to assist Rockingham to achieve its full potential as the strategic regional centre for Perth’s expanding south-west corridor.
(4) The Review of Conservation Covenanting in Western Australia was undertaken to provide recommendations on how to ensure the maximum uptake of covenanting for natural resource conservation in Western Australia; improvements in the delivery of covenanting for natural resource conservation services for the WA public; and the most efficient and effective expenditure of public funds to achieve environmental outcomes from covenanting for natural resource conservation in Western Australia.
(5) The Review of Costs Associated with Marine Parks examines expenditure by the Department of Conservation and Land Management and the Department of Fisheries on planning and management of existing marine parks as an indication of likely future expenditure, as well as projected expenditure on new marine parks. It considers benefits to the State from marine parks expenditure, consistent with a cost benefit analysis approach.
(6) The Early Years Steering Committee assists with the development of a whole of government Early Years Strategy, which aims to improve the wellbeing of children aged from zero to eight by facilitating inter-agency family and child support at the local level.
(7) The Premier’s Water Taskforce has been established to develop a comprehensive water strategy that focuses on new water sources, as well as promoting water conservation and recycling.
(8) The Irrigation Review Committee is a key initiative of the State Water Strategy, established to identify opportunities for improving efficiencies in the irrigated agriculture sector; costs associated with implementing efficiency gains; pricing mechanisms and possible trade-offs. The Committee will also identify possible future locations for sustainable irrigated agriculture in WA.
(9) The Premier’s Water Research Foundation is another State Water Strategy initiative, established to provide a solid platform to promote and enhance water related research and development by encouraging and monitoring the development of water related technologies across all water usage sectors, especially in the areas of treated wastewater and stormwater.
(10) The Retail Trading Hours Review was established to review Western Australia’s retail trading hours to avoid the loss of competition payments to WA threatened by the National Competition Council if retail trading hours were not deregulated.
(c) (1) Apart from the normal public service salaries of officers involved in this committee, there were only minor additional costs to the Department.
(2) Apart from the normal public service salaries of officers involved in this committee, there were only minor additional costs to the Department.
(3) Apart from the normal public service salaries of officers involved in this taskforce, there were only minor additional costs to the Department.
(4) Total provided for contract - $5,000
(5) Apart from the normal public service salaries of officers involved in this review, there were only minor additional costs to the Department.
(6) Apart from the normal public service salaries of officers involved in this committee, there were only minor additional costs to the Department.
(7) Apart from the normal public service salaries of officers involved in this taskforce, there were only minor additional costs to the Department.
(8) Cost of Committee for 2003/2004 - $300,000
(9) Total cost of committee meetings - $61,000 per annum
Cost of Foundation for 2003/2004 - $1 million for grants
(10) Apart from the normal public service salaries of officers involved in this review, there were only minor additional costs to the Department.
Anti-Corruption Commission
The Anti-Corruption Commission has provided the following information:
(a) Nil.
(b)-(c) Not applicable.
Governor’s Establishment
(a) Nil.
(b)-(c) Not applicable.
Office of the Public Sector Standards Commissioner
The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards advises as follows:
(a) No inquiries, taskforces, committees, summits, symposiums or reviews have been
initiated by the government
on behalf of this Office.
However, the Commissioner for Public Sector Standards has conducted a review of the Public Sector Management (
Examination and Review Procedures
) Regulations 2001.
(b) Review of the ‘Public Sector Management (
Examination and Review Procedures
) Regulations 2001’.
Under s.97 of the
Public Sector Management Act 1994,
a function of the Commissioner for Public Sector Standards is to make recommendations to the Minister for Public Sector Management on the making, amendment or repeal of regulations prescribing procedures concerning relief in respect of breach of public sector standards.
The terms of reference of the review are:
- to review the operation and effectiveness of the regulations;
- to determine if there were alternative regulatory options; and
- if such options exist, examine which options will improve the effectiveness of providing relief for breaches of the Standards.
(c) The cost of the review is approximately $43,000
Deputy Premier; Treasurer; Minister for Energy:
Department of Treasury and Finance
(a) one;
(b) an inter-departmental review has been established to examine a number of issues that relate to the
Rates and Charges (Rebates and Deferments) Act 1992
and to report to the Government on these matters;
(c) this review is being internally funded from the existing appropriation.
Western Power Corporation
(a) Nil
(b)–(c) Not applicable.
Office of Energy
(a) Six (6).
(b)
Gas Marketing Code Consultative Committee” (GMCCC)
The purpose of the GMCCC is, in the first instance, to provide advice to the Minister for Energy on the establishment of the Gas Marketing Code of Conduct (the Code). After the Code has been established, responsibility for the GMCCC moves from the Office of Energy to the Economic Regulation Authority (the Authority), and the GMCCC becomes responsible for advising the Authority on matters relating to the Code (such as Code reviews and amendments to the Code).
Union Consultative Committee
The Union Consultation Committee (UCC) will report to the Minister on transitional industrial relations issues during the implementation phase of the Government’s electricity reform program and determination of benchmarks for training and human resources development within the proposed new, Western Power successor businesses.
Electricity Reform Consumer Forum
The Electricity Reform Consumer Forum (ERCF) has been established to provide small use consumer representatives the opportunity to give advice and feedback to Government on electricity reform matters affecting such consumers and for Government to keep electricity consumer representatives informed of electricity reform implementation issues.
Market Rules Development Group
The Market Rules Development Group (MRDG) has been established to assist in the management of, and provide input into, the development of the detailed market design and the drafting of the Market Rules (and Operational Procedures) for the wholesale electricity market in the South West Interconnected System (SWIS).
Electricity Industry Reference Group
The Electricity Industry Reference Group (EIRG) consists of senior industry representatives. The group enables these members of industry an opportunity to provide high level advice and feedback to the Minister for Energy and Electricity Reform Implementation Steering Committee on electricity reform matters. The EIRG also provides an opportunity for Government to inform industry of progress in implementing reform.
Access Code Development Committee
The Access Code Development Committee consists of industry representatives. The group enables members to receive briefings and provide feedback on matters related to the development of the Electricity Access Code.
(c) There are no costs associated with the operations of these committees as participating members absorb these costs, other than the Electricity Industry Reference Group.
The Chair of the Electricity Industry Reference Group has received a total of $11 958.33 as part of his agreed fee since July 2003.
Office of Native Title
(a) Nil
(b)-(c) Not applicable
WA Treasury Corporation
(a) Nil
(b)-(c) Not applicable
Office of the Auditor General
(a) Nil
(b)-(c) Not Applicable
Economic Regulation Authority and the Office of the WA Gas Disputes Arbitrator
(a) Nil
(b)-(c) Not applicable
Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries; the Midwest, Wheatbelt and Great Southern:
Department of Agriculture
(a) One
(b) The
Integrated Agricultural Research Institute Steering Committee
was established to develop a model and implementation plan for establishment of a new Agricultural Research Insititute to ensure full and integrated use of the State’s agricultural research capabilities.
The steering committee is chaired by Dr Bruce Hobbs Chief Scientist of Western Australia. Members are from Western Australian Universities, the Department of Agriculture and research funders.
(c) Nil (funded from within existing departmental budgets)
Department of Fisheries
(a) Four (4)
(b) i) Competitive Neutrality Review – to conduct competitive neutrality review of Department of Fisheries business activities under the State’s Policy Statement on Competitive Neutrality and to assess whether they are conducted in accordance with the State’s obligations under National Competition Policy.
ii)
Freshwater Fish and Environment Reference Committee - the primary objective is “To understand and protect native freshwater fish and protect their environments in partnership with the community, tertiary institutions and other agencies”.
iii) Shark Bay Snapper Working Group – to provide a series of recommendations to the Minister for Fisheries on the management of the commercial fishery for pink snapper in Shark Bay.
iv) Shark Bay Snapper/Trawl Interaction Working Group – to provide recommendations to the Minister for Fisheries regarding modification of the management of the Shark Bay trawl fisheries to reduce impacts on juvenile pink snapper.
(c) i) $9240
ii) Nil
iii) $8241
iv) Nil
Forest Products Commission
(a)
Nil
(b) Not applicable
(c) Not applicable
Mid West Development Commission
(a) 3
(b)
i) Mine Servicing Group
– established to identify and progress ways of capturing greater benefit for local communities from mine operations in the Mid West.
ii) Pacific Flora 2004 Steering Committee
– established to oversee plans and preparations for a Western Australian exhibit at the Pacific Flora expo to be held in Japan in 2004. The exhibition will raise tourist awareness of Western Australia’s outback (Gascoyne, Murchison, Goldfields) as well as consumer awareness of its
produce.
iii) Heavy Boat Lifter Working Group –
established to identify means by which a heavy boat lifting facility can be established in Geraldton.
(c) i.) $58,291 – primarily the cost of a contractor and promotional material
ii) $16,614
iii) $0 cash - managed through internal in-kind resources.
Wheatbelt Development Commission
(a) Nil
(b) Not applicable
(c) Not applicable
Great Southern Development Commission
(a) Nil
(b) Not applicable
(c) Not applicable
Minister for Local Government and Regional Development; Heritage; the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne; Goldfields-Esperance:
Kimberley, Gascoyne and Goldfields-Esperance Development Commissions
(a) Nil
(b)–(c) N/A
Pilbara Development Commission
(a) One
(b) Port Hedland Enhancement Scheme Steering Committee, this committee oversees the implementation of the Port Hedland Enhancement Scheme which aims to improve the amenity of Port Hedland.
(c) As at the 31 January 2004, $91295.00 had been spent on the scheme with this funding coming from BHP Billiton.
Heritage Council of Western Australia
(a) One
(b) Local Government Heritage Working Party - To investigate and make recommendations to the Minister for Heritage and the Minister for Planning & Infrastructure regarding reforms to the local heritage protection system in WA. The Working Party was chaired by an officer from the Minister’s office and comprised representatives from Local Government, State Government and the real estate industry.
(c) Approximately $5,000 in salaries.
Department of Local Government and Regional Development
(a) Three. This does not include inquiries into local government that are undertaken by the Department in its compliance and investigation roles and local government boundary inquiries in response to proposals from councils and members of the public.
(b)–(c) (i)
Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978
This review is being undertaken to update the legislation and determine whether the Act's original aim of achieving a balance between off-road vehicle use, the needs of the wider community and the environment has been met.
The initial work has been undertaken with the assistance of $25,000 from the Off-road Vehicles Trust Fund. These funds were used to second an officer to the Department to undertake the initial phase of research and public consultation.
(ii)
Review of the Telecentre Program
The Telecentre Program has been established for 12 years and over time these facilities have evolved in response to community need, advances in technology and government priorities.
It is necessary to undertake an external review of the Telecentre Program for the following reasons:
(1) The maximum number of Telecentres to be provided under the current funding model and budget provision is close to completion.
(2) The technology available and the technological needs of communities are changing.
(3) There is an emerging awareness and emphasis on technology in the development of communities.
(4) The services offered by Telecentres exhibits a growing range and sophistication.
(5) The administration and governance model and support program needs to be assessed to determine whether they are the most suitable for an evolving program.
(6) The existence in some communities of alternative means for the provision of the type of services provided by Telecentres.
To date no contract has been awarded for this and no funds have been spent. However, the total budget allocated for this review is $50,000 to be spent across the 2003/04 and 2004/05 financial years.
(iii)
Review of Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995
This is a statutory review undertaken pursuant to Section 32 of the Act which requires that a review of the operation and effectiveness of the Act be undertaken as soon as is practicable, 5 years from the commencement of the Act.
The review is being undertaken by Departmental staff and some minimal administration costs may be incurred.
Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection; Indigenous Affairs; Minister Assisting the Minister for Public Sector Management:
Department of Consumer and Employment Protection
(a) Five.
(b)-(c) (1) Consumer Advisory Council
The Council has been established for a two-year term to advise the Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection and the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) on strategic approaches to building capacity in consumer groups, so as to increase and improve consumer input in consumer affairs. The Council is to advise the Minister and DOCEP on the review of the
Consumer Affairs Act 1971
and
Fair Trading
Act 1987
.
Cost: The 2003/04 budget for the Council is $80,230.00
(2) Review of the Gender Pay Equity Gap in Western Australia
A review of causes of the pay equity gap, including consideration of factors impacting on workers in Western Australia is being negotiated.
Cost: No costs incurred to date.
(3) Review of the Public Sector Management Act
A review of:
·
the jurisdiction and powers of the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission and their relationship with the jurisdiction and powers of the Commissioner of Public Sector Standards;
·
relief for employees where there has been a breach of public sector standards;
·
the concept of “office” and whether it should be adopted in favour of appointment to a designated Public Service level;
·
use of fixed term contracts of employment and the ability of such employees to apply for permanent public sector positions advertised in the InterSector; and
·
the regulation of redeployment, retraining and redundancy in the Public Sector through industrial instruments or regulation under the Public Sector Management Act.
Cost: $26,400.00
(4) Independent Review of the Labour Relations Reform Act 2002
An independent mid term review of the Labour Relations Reform Act, considering the extent to which the reforms contained in the Act have created fairness and improved standards in Western Australian Workplaces is about to commence. Other pertinent issues the reviewer considers worthy of comment may also be addressed in the review.
Cost: No costs incurred to date.
(5) Extended Working Hours
The Extended Working Hours Review Panel was established in May 2003, to receive and consider public comments on the extended working hours issue and to make recommendations for Government action.
Cost: Approximately $25,000.00
WorkCover WA
(a) One.
(b) Expert Medical Group to review Impairment Model for Workers’ Compensation.
(c) Approximate cost of $17,350.00
Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission
(a) Nil.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Not applicable.
Construction Industry Long Service Leave Payments Board
(a) Nil.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Not applicable.
Department of Indigenous Affairs
(a) Nil.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Not applicable.
Attorney General; Minister for Health; Electoral Affairs:
Director Of Public Prosecutions
(a) Nil.
(b)-(c) Not Applicable.
Equal Opportunity Commission
a) The Commissioner for Equal Opportunity has initiated one inquiry since the date of the last response.
b) The Section 80 Investigation into the Provision of Public Housing to Aboriginal People was initiated to address the high rates of complaints made by Aboriginal people about their access to public housing.
c) The Commissioner has expended $33,299.92 as at the end of January 2004.
Legal Aid Wa
(a) Nil.
(b)-(c) Not Applicable.
Office Of The Information Commissioner
(a) Nil.
(b)-(c) Not Applicable.
Office Of Health Review
(a) Nil.
(b)-(c) Not Applicable.
State Solicitor’s Office
(a) Nil.
(b)-(c) Not Applicable.
Department Of Health
(a) Nil.
(b)-(c) Not Applicable.
W.A. Electoral Commission
(a) Nil.
(b)-(c) Not Applicable.
Minister for the Environment:
Office of the Minister for the Environment
(a) One
(b)
Review of CALM’s Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel
The review panel will advise the Minister for the Environment whether changes are required to the Department of Conservation and Land Management’s (CALM’s) Prosecution Policy Guidelines and administrative procedures and practices for compliance and enforcement activities, in order to ensure that they support the Department’s statutory functions to administer the provisions of the CALM Act and the Wildlife Conservation Act and are fair, consistent and in the public interest. A report to the Minister for the Environment will be submitted by 31 March 2004.
(c) Cost to date $18,000 plus expenses.
Department of Conservation and Land Management
(a) 6
(b)
Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve
The committee is a community based committee such that members do not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members.
(c) Cost to date: $13,000 for the hire of meeting venues, charter boat for site inspection and accommodation; and $15,000 for the production of public information documentation for the proposed marine reserve.
(b)
Walpole Wilderness Area Community Advisory Committee
The committee will be in place until the management plan for the national parks in the Walpole Wilderness Area is completed, which is anticipated to be October 2004.
(c) Sitting fees are not paid. The 14 non-departmental members are offered payment for vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch is provided.
(b)
Research Advisory Committee
The primary purpose of the committee is to predict potential conservation problems and provide appropriate advice on research. It will also facilitate effective conservation outcomes through appropriate and targeted advocacy of research findings.
(c) Cost to date - nil.
(b)
Good Neighbour Policy Working Group
The working group, comprising representatives from the WA Farmers Federation and CALM with possible future inclusion of representation from the Pastoralists and Graziers Association, has been formed to foster close working relationships between CALM and farmers and pastoralists, particularly those whose land adjoins national parks, nature reserves, conservation parks, State forest and unallocated Crown land. The policy will address issues and mutual expectations regarding flora and fauna conservation, fire management, weed and feral animal control, fencing, straying stock, drainage, access to managed land and other relevant matters. The aim is to have a draft policy prepared by mid year.
(c) Cost to date - nil.
(b)
Focus Group for the Proposed Walpole/Nornalup Inlets Marine Conservation Reserve
The focus group is a community-based group, selected for their community connections and local knowledge to assist in the planning process.
(c) Cost to date: approximately $15,000 for the hire of meeting venues, charter boat for site inspection and accommodation.
(b)
Threatened Ecological Communities Symposium (2 December 2003)
The Department hosted a symposium (Technology Park, Bentley) to provide an update on progress with identifying and conserving Threatened Ecological Communities (TECs) in Western Australia. Earlier workshops were held in November 1994, to invite public comment on the project to develop procedures to identify and conserve TECs in WA, and in August 1996 to provide information and gain feedback on the results of the first TEC project. There is now a new draft Policy on Threatened Species and Communities that describes the procedures for identifying and conserving TECs in this state. The objective of this symposium was to provide the rationale behind, and the methods used for, the identification and conservation of TECs and the implementation of Recovery Plans for them, using examples from this State. Also included in the program were information about the new policy and presentations by interstate experts on methods and procedures for classifying ecological communities in Tasmania and Victoria
(c) Costs included hire of venue and refreshments for the day as well as airfares and accommodation for two visiting interstate experts in the field who provided presentations: Adrian Moorrees of the Victorian Department of Sustainability and Environment, and Dr Mick Brown, the former Chief Scientist with Forestry Tasmania. A consultancy fee was also paid to Dr Brown. The total cost was $5810
The answers relate to the Department of Environmental Protection, Water and Rivers Commission, Swan River Trust and the Keep Australia Beautiful Council
(a) Total number is 16.
(b) The Whicher Water Resources Management Committee (WRMC) was created to provide advice to the Water and Rivers Commission on the allocation and management of water resources.
The Gingin Dandaragan WRMC was created to provide advice to the Water and Rivers Commission on the allocation and management of water resources.
The Wilson Inlet Management Advisory Group (WIMAG) was created to provide advice to the Water and Rivers Commission on the management of Wilson Inlet.
The local implementation committee for the Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan for the Peel Waterways. The role of the Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee is to facilitate the implementation of the strategies contained within the Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan for the Peel Waterways.
Wagerup Tripartite Group. The Wagerup Tripartite Group was established in January 2004 to engage the community, industry and Government in the development of a new emissions based licence for the Alcoa Wagerup refinery and the resolution of other relevant environmental issues.
Peel Inlet Management Council. The Peel Inlet Management Council was established in February 2004 to provide coordinated, community advice to the Water and Rivers Commission on the management of the Peel Inlet.
Swan River Trust
Organisational Structure Review, S Cowie, September 2003. To review the current structural and administrative arrangements of the Swan River Trust (SRT) and to recommend the most appropriate organisational structure to enable the SRT to efficiently implement the recently approved initiatives and to effectively discharge their statutory functions.
Section 46 Review of Environmental Conditions - Gnangara and Jandakot Mound Groundwater Resources, April 2001, June 2005.
The review was initiated by the Water and Rivers Commission to resolve the problem of consistent breaches of Ministerial conditions on the groundwater mounds. In September 2001, the Environmental Protection Authority endorsed the proposed two-stage approach to a review of Ministerial conditions under Section 46 of the
Environmental Protection Act 1986
. The first stage involves an initial investigation into the critical areas where breaches of environmental conditions have occurred and implementation of short term management actions. The second stage involves a detailed review of environmental conditions and sustainable management of water use on the mounds.
Review of the
Environmental Protection Act 1986 –
consideration of the review has been deferred until the Environmental Protection Act 2003 has been proclaimed in full.
Audit of Controls, Compliance and Accountability Audit Regulations of Surface and Groundwater use by the Auditor General. The Water and Rivers Commission has established an internal taskforce (the Water Resources Management Review taskforce) to respond to recommendations of the Control, Compliance and Accountability Examination of Management of Water Resources in Western Australia by the Auditor General.
Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community and Industry Reference Group. The Minister for the Environment called for the Group in 2003, in response to issues in Brookdale and odours complaints from Total Waste Management in Kalgoorlie. It was then established in August 2003 to be an advisory group to the Department on environmental matters in the Kalgoorlie area.
Licence Condition Review Working Group. Established to implement priority recommendations from the Independent Strategic Review of Licence Conditions undertaken by Welker Environmental Consultancy.
Environmental Improvement Plan Working Group. Established to implement priority recommendations from the Independent Strategic Review of Licence Conditions undertaken by Welker Environmental Consultancy.
Community Involvement including Public Reporting Working Group. Established to implement priority recommendations from the Independent Strategic Review of Licence Conditions undertaken by Welker Environmental Consultancy.
Part IV and Part V Integration Working Group. Established to implement priority recommendations from the Independent Strategic Review of Licence Conditions undertaken by Welker Environmental Consultancy.
Waste Management Branch Organisational Structure Review, January 2004, Stuart Cowie. To review the current structural and administrative arrangements of the Department of Environment staff that support the Waste Management Board and to recommend the most appropriate organisational structure to enable the staff to efficiently and effectively support the functions of the Waste Management Board.
(c) Whicher WRMC - Sitting fees to date total $14,318.
Gingin Dandaragan WRMC - Sitting fees to date total $5,396.
Wilson Inlet Management Advisory Group (WIMAG) - Sitting fees are yet to be paid to WIMAG pending a decision from Department of Premier and Cabinet on the level of fees applicable.
The local implementation committee for the Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan for the Peel Waterways - No sitting fees have been paid.
Wagerup Tripartite Group - $3,960.
Peel Inlet Management Council - Nil, the Council has yet to meet.
Swan River Trust
Organisational Structure Review – No sitting fees are paid.
Section 46 Review of Environmental Conditions - Gnangara and Jandakot Mound Groundwater Resources – No sitting fees are paid. Members are public servants who perform this role as part of their normal duties.
Review of the
Environmental Protection Act 1986
- Consideration of the review has been deferred until the Environmental Protection Act 2003 has been proclaimed in full.
Audit of Controls, Compliance and Accountability Audit Regulations of Surface and Groundwater use by the Auditor General - There are no payments, fees or sitting fees for the Water Resources Management Review taskforce as this is an internal department team.
Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community and Industry Reference Group – No sitting fees are paid. Total cost of the Group as at 9 December 2003 is $11,900 for facilitator, catering, flights, staff, postage and so forth.
Licence Condition Review Working Group, Environmental Improvement Plan Working Group, Community Involvement including Public Reporting Working Group and Part IV and Part V Integration Working Group. To date, a total of $491 in operational costs has been spent on the four working groups implementing priority recommendations from the Independent Strategic Review of Licence Conditions undertaken by Welker Environmental Consultancy.
Waste Management Branch Organisational Structure Review, January 2004. Review undertaken internally.
Conservation Commission
(a) Three
(b) (i) Review of Biodiversity Conservation Act Consultation Paper: a consultancy to review the Government’s Biodiversity Conservation Act Consultation Paper, to develop a paper on the status of similar legislation throughout Australia and to undertake an initial drafting of the Conservation Commission’s submission on the paper.
(ii) Review of Sustained Yield in the Context of Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management: ongoing expert panel review of sustained yield as part of the Forest Management Plan development process to support Environmental Protection Authority assessment.
(iii) Review of less well reserved vegetation complexes: a review of management measures for the Forest Management Plan to provide a basis for improved management of particular elements of the forest ecosystem.
(c) (i) $18 130.00
(ii) $70 295.00
(iii) $5 280.00
Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority; Perth Zoo; Office of Water Policy; AqWest Bunbury ; Busselton Water Board
(a) None of the above mentioned have participated in any inquiries, taskforces, committees, summits, symposiums or reviews since responding to Question on Notice No. 700 of 2003.
(b)-(c) Not applicable
Minister for Police and Emergency Services; Justice; Community Safety:
Western Australia Police Service
Excluding operational reviews, taskforces and inquiries, the Western Australia Police Service advise:
(a) One
(b)
Information Security Baseline Review by SAI Global Assurance Services
This review provided a gap analysis of information security management systems within the WA Police Service in line with AS7799.2
(c) $6,800 (excludes GST)
Fire and Emergency Services Authority
The Fire and Emergency Services Authority advise:
(a) One
(b)
Review into Emergency Services in the Burrup Peninsula
A committee was established to review the emergency services provided to communities and industry in the Burrup Peninsula. The committee provided strategic direction and a coordinated whole of government/industry approach to emergency services in the area. FESA provided the project staff and secretariat for the committee.
(c) $10,000
Office of Road Safety
(a) Nil
(b – c) Not applicable
Office of Crime Prevention
The Office of Crime Prevention advise:
(a) Two
(b)
State Burglary Reduction Taskforce
This taskforce was established to coordinate across government initiatives to reduce the incidence of burglary in Western Australia.
Community Safety and Crime Prevention Implementation Committee
This committee is overseeing the implementation of the new Community Safety partnerships.
(c) Nil
Department of Justice
The Department of Justice advise:
(a) 2
(b)
Report on the Review of Case Management Practices for the Supervision of “High Risk” Offenders within the Community by the Department of Justice.
This report reviewed the case management practices for the supervision of ‘high risk’ offenders within the community by the Department of Justice.
Review on the Management of a “High Risk” Offender
This Review reassessed the case management of an offender to identify issues with respect to policy, procedures and supervision.
(c) $41,400 (total for both Reports).
Office of the Inspector of Custodial Services
(a) Nil
(b – c) Not applicable
Minister for Planning and Infrastructure:
Armadale Redevelopment Authority
(a)
One (1)
(b)
Catchment to Consumer Water Symposium.
The Symposium was attended by around 60 participants and ran over two days. Participants were from State agencies, CSIRO, tertiary institutions, local government, land development and environmental groups. The purpose was to gain an appreciation for the issues involved in creating Brookdale urban area as a national demonstration of best practice in urban water management.
The Symposium was highly successful and the proceedings will be used as feedstock for the ARA’s redevelopment scheme for the area.
(c)
Cost – Allowing for sponsorship support, the net cost to the ARA was $4,231.16
Fremantle Port Authority
a). 1
Fremantle Ports Outer Harbour Project Community Workshop
b). About 70 people from a wide range of community and special interest groups, local and state government agencies and industry attended a workshop on 21 February on the topic of future port facilities to take the overflow trade when Fremantle Port’s Inner Harbour reaches capacity.
The workshop was organised by Fremantle Ports and the Department for Planning and Infrastructure to provide an early opportunity for community/stakeholder input to the project.
Those present were asked to nominate economic, environmental , social and any other issues that they believe should be considered in the strategic assessment that will be undertaken in working towards obtaining approvals for the Fremantle Ports Outer Harbour Project.
Consultation on the Fremantle Ports Outer Harbour Project is at an early stage.
(c) $5,074
Landcorp
(a)-(c)
Leighton Community Reference Group
Objective: Set up (March 2004) jointly by LandCorp and City of Fremantle to facilitate community input to design guidelines and project implementation issues.
Cost: No significant costs associated with operation of the Community Reference Group were incurred by LandCorp other than staff time.
Rockingham Waterfront Village Community Reference Group
Objective: To determine community views on the proposed plans for development and public authority.
Cost: No significant costs associated with operation of the Community Reference Group were incurred by LandCorp other than staff time.
Midland Redevelopment Authority
(a) One.
(b) To ensure that environmental processes take account of a diverse range of perspectives, an Environmental Reference Group was established, from a range of community and stakeholder networks, to provide input and feedback on the development, monitoring and review of environmental processes for the Midland Central redevelopment area and to ensure that the Group members are informed to a level that they are able to disseminate that information into the broader community.
(c) $472.00 - advertising in local community newspapers.
Public Transport Authority
(a) One.
(b) Northbridge Link Committee – established to provide the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure with a recommended strategy for the sinking of rail lines west of Perth Central Station to link Northbridge and the CBD.
(c) Miscellaneous costs (Committee meetings) $1,000.00.
Department of Planning and Infrastructure
(a) Sustainability Committee
(b) Created under section 19(1) of the Western Australian Planning Commission Act, to advise the Commission on how to integrate sustainability into the planning system.
(c) Nil to date.
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(a) Coastal Planning and Coordinating Council
(b) Created under section 19(1a) of the Western Australian Planning Commission Act, to advise the Commission on matters relating to coastal planning and coordination throughout the State and other functions that may be delegated by the Commission.
(c) $2,000 to date advertising and general expenses seeking community nominations to the Council
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(a) Review of the Operation of the Residential Design Codes of Western Australia
(b) The Review commenced on 23 February 2004. The objective of the Review is to: (i) determine the effectiveness of the Residential Design Codes of Western Australia (R-Codes) in achieving their stated objectives; (ii) determine the effectiveness of the R-Codes in responding to new and emerging issues, particularly in optimising the energy efficiency of residential building design having regard to recent changes to the Building Code of Australia, and better meeting the objectives of sustainable development; (iii) identify any specific problems, shortcomings or anomalies that have been noted in either the content of the provisions of the R-Codes and explanatory text, or in the implementation of the R-Codes; and (iv) develop solutions to these problems, shortcomings and anomalies. A Review Committee has been established by the Western Australian Planning Commission to oversee the review.
(c) Contract Price: $49, 841
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(a) Planning Processes Review Study
(b) A joint Industry-Government solution focussed collaboration between State and Local Government and key industry groups, the Urban Development Institute of Australia and the Property Council of Australia. The Planning Processes Review is focussed on improving the timeliness and transparency of statutory application processing, across the full range of participants in the process. The terms of reference for the Planning Processes Review Study include:
Previous reviews and studies of the current Statutory Planning approvals process and legislation;
Interstate experiences with improving the planning approval process;
The role of the planning industry and opportunities for enhancing its role in improving the approval process investigating measures such as pre-qualification;
The role of local councils in the approval process; and
A review of current, imminent and proposed planning legislation with regard to streamlining the planning approval process.
The final report from the Planning Processes Review Study is due for final release in early March 2004.
(c) Internally Resourced/Cost Neutral
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(a) Statutory Planning Internal Review and Improvements Taskforce
(b) The Taskforce has been established by DPI and is internally resourced. The role of the Taskforce is to undertake the Statutory Planning Internal Improvements Review and the internal (to DPI) components of the Planning Processes Review Study. The taskforce is also responsible for working with the Statutory Planning Division, stakeholders and industry to implement measures that result from the aforementioned reviews on an ongoing basis. The Taskforce reports to an internal DPI Steering Committee
Since its establishment in July 2003, the taskforce has carried out projects to:
Accurately and comprehensively measure the workload of the Statutory Planning Division (DPI);
Improve strategic workload management;
Improve business, financial and human resource management.
Under the auspices of the Statutory Planning Internal Improvements Review and the Planning Processes Review Study, the taskforce has developed a program of business process re-engineering and strategically focussed organisational and management improvement projects that will be implemented by December 2004.
(c) Internally Resourced Consultant Fees $4738
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(a) Interim Ocean-Preston River Regional Park Community Consultative Committee (Bunbury)
(b) Created by the WA Planning Commission to oversee preparation of an Establishment Plan for a Regional Park under the Greater Bunbury Region Scheme. First meeting held 19/02/04.
(c) $1184 (Advertising costs for seeking expressions of interest from community groups for membership on the Committee)
No sitting fees or allowances for members. Existing Departmental resources are being utilized.
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(a) Gracetown Development Investigation Steering Committee
(b) Created by the WA Planning Commission to oversee development investigations and prepare a structure plan for limited additional tourist and residential development at Gracetown. Technical information and costs of servicing being collated prior to first Steering Committee meeting expected to be held March 2004.
(c) No sitting fees or allowances for members. Existing Departmental resources are being utilized.
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(a) South West Heavy Freight Transport Forum(July 2003)
(b) Provide a forum to discuss the growing volumes of heavy road freight on the roads in the South West Region. Outcome resulted in (a) identification of further research into the potential to increase the amount of bulk freight carried by rail, and
(b) the establishment of a list of priorities for the improvement of the SW Region’s road network to cope with increased freight activity. This list will be incorporated into the planning processes of Planning and Infrastructure and Main Roads WA.
(c) Department for Planning and Infrastructure resources were utilised.
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(a)
Dialogue with the city
(Initiated mid March 2003 and publicly launched on 10 June 2003)
(b) Extensive public engagement in the process of creating a strategy for the future growth of Perth, Mandurah and Murray, which makes Perth the world’s most liveable city.
(c) About $312,000 in direct costs with some $260,000 in addition through in-kind contributions. Figures are exclusive of GST and Civil Service staff/facility costs.
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(a) Review of the Operation and Regulatory Structure of the Taxi Industry in Regional Western Australia
(b) The objectives of this Review are to provide fair returns to drivers and owner/drivers while offering the public an efficient economical and safe service, and address the requirements of the National Competition Council.
(c) This review is still progressing using Department for Planning and Infrastructure resources. A taxi industry survey has been conducted, by a private contractor, as part of the review at a cost of $17,780.
Minister for State Development:
Department of Industry and Resources (DoIR):
I am advised that:
(a) 3
(b) (i) The Functional Review Taskforce report included a recommendation that administrative functions associated with mineral and petroleum royalties be transferred from the Department of Industry and Resources (DoIR) to the Office of State Revenue (OSR). A Steering Committee of representatives from these agencies was subsequently established to review the case to transfer the royalty collection function to OSR and make recommendations for Cabinet’s consideration.
(ii) Summit to be held on 27 February 2004 entitled “Maximising Western Australian Business and Employment Opportunities in the Oil and Gas Industry”. It is envisaged that there will be 60 – 80 participants.
(iii) Wittenoom Strategy Committee, an inter-agency committee chaired by Hon Jon Ford MLC, Member for Mining and Pastoral. The purpose of this Committee is to deal with asbestos contamination in and around Wittenoom and to accelerate the phase down of activities in Wittenoom.
(c) (i) No cost to Government.
(ii) No cost incurred at this stage.
(iii) The cost (across all Agencies) to date is approximately $10,500. Of this, DoIR costs are approximately $3,500. This is primarily for travel (air fares and travel expenses).
Minister for Education and Training:
Department of Education and Training
(a) None
(b)-(c) Not applicable
Department of Education Services
(a) Nil
(b) Not applicable
(c) Not applicable
Curriculum Council
(a) Nil
(b) Not applicable
(c) Not applicable
Minister for Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth; Disability Services; Culture and the Arts:
Disability Services Commission
(a) Nil
(b) Not applicable
(c) Not applicable
Department for Community Development
a) Three
b) (1) Children’s Summit
The summit consulted with 738 children on policy development issues, in an exploration of their views on matters that effected their lives.
(2) Advisory Council on the Prevention of Deaths of Children and Young People
The Council is an advisory body to the Cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy through the Minister for Community Development. Its purpose is to reduce or prevent the deaths of children aged 0-17 years in Western Australia and promote their health, safety and wellbeing through the review and analysis of relevant information and research and the making of recommendations. The Council held its first meeting in June 2003.
(3) Indigenous Women's Congress
The Congress is a forum to provide comprehensive and representative advice to the Minister of Women’s Interests on issues of interest and importance to Indigenous women and ensure that the Government is properly informed of the views of Indigenous women in Western Australia on a wide range of issues.
(c) (1) Children’s Summit – Cost $17,053
(2) Advisory Council on the Prevention of Deaths of Children and Young People – Cost $43,630 to date
(3) Indigenous Women's Congress - $32,000 has been allocated per year
Department of Culture and the Arts
ScreenWest
(a) Two
(b) (1) Independent Review into Opportunities for Regional Growth in the Australian Screen Industry - Cinesmith Pty Ltd - jointly commissioned by ScreenWest and Screen Tasmania, South Australian Film Corporation, Pacific Film and Television Commission - to examine prospects for growth, assumptions and current directions in relation to regional film and television production activity.
(2) Low Budget Feature Film Review – Dakota Films Pty Ltd – to examine the Australian international market for low budget feature films, key market partners and potential investment and distribution avenues in order to give WA a strategic advantage in the screen industry.
(c) (1) $4 606
(2) $1 650
Western Australian Museum
(a) One
(b) Ministerial Committee – WA Museum Future
The Committee will analyse and review the vision, strategies and structures of the WA Museum and its auxiliary bodies and recommend an operational model that can move the Museum forward in meeting its strategic objectives.
(c) Nil spent to date
Minister for Tourism; Small Business; Sport and Recreation; Peel and the South West:
Western Australian Tourism Commission; Rottnest Island Authority; Department Of Sport And Recreation; Western Australian Sports Centre Trust; Western Australian Institute Of Sport; Peel Development Commission; South West Development Commission
(a) Nil
(b)–(c) Not applicable
Rottnest Island Authority
(a) One (1) Taskforce.
(b) Rottnest Island Taskforce – it was established in response to the Auditor General’s report, “Turning the Tide: The Business Sustainability of the Rottnest Island Authority” to address the infrastructure needs of the Island.
(c) This is an ongoing Taskforce therefore the costs are unknown at this time.
Small Business Development Corporation
(a) One (1) review.
(b) Review of the Business Enterprise Centre (BEC) Program - The Review was commissioned to examine critical aspects of service delivery and to provide a direction for the future optimum model and distribution of BECs, to meet the facilitation needs of small businesses throughout the State.
(c) Costs for the review up until 18 November 2003 were $10,671.42.
Minister for Housing and Works; Racing and Gaming; Government Enterprises; Land Information:
Gold Corporation
(a) None
(b)&(c) Not applicable
Government Employees Superannuation Board
(a) None
(b)&(c) Not applicable
Housing And Works
(a) Three
(b) (1) The Review of Aboriginal Tenants Support Service (ATSS) was undertaken to examine the overlaps with other services, evaluate performance outcomes and to identify the most appropriate service and management options.
(2) The Review of Management Support Program (MSP) was undertaken toevaluate program outcomes.
(3) The Review of the Remote Areas Essential Services Program (RAESP) was undertaken to examine future contract management arrangements to ensure best value for money.
(c) (1) The Review of Aboriginal Tenants Support Service cost $36,151 exclusive of internal administration costs
(2) The Review of the Management Support program cost $29,723 exclusive of internal administration costs
(3) The Review of the Remote Areas Essential Services Program cost $42,355 plus disbursements. (exclusive of internal admin costs)
Excludes work being undertaken as part of the Functional Review.
Insurance Commission Of WA
(a) None
(b)&(c) Not applicable
Department Of Land Information
(a) None
(b)&(c) Not applicable
Lotteries Commission
(a) None
(b)&(c) Not Applicable
Department Of Racing, Gaming And Liquor
(a) None
(b)&(c) Not applicable.
Water Corporation
(a) None
(b) & (c) Not applicable
State Supply Commission
(a) None
(b) & (c) Not applicable
Premier; Minister for Public Sector Management; Federal Affairs; Science; Citizenship and Multicultural Interest:
I am advised that:
Department of the Premier and Cabinet
(a) 10
(b) (1) The Shared Land Information Platform (SLIP) Interdepartmental Steering Committee is an intergovernmental committee consisting of the Office of E-Government, Functional Review Implementation Team and Department of Land Information, formed to discuss feasibility and governance issues in respect of the SLIP initiative.
(2) The E-Government Sub-Committee of the Strategic Management Council is a cross agency committee of relevant Directors General established to monitor the framework for a whole-of-Government e-government strategy.
(3) The Premier’s Rockingham Planning and Development Taskforce has been established to assess and streamline projects to assist Rockingham to achieve its full potential as the strategic regional centre for Perth’s expanding south-west corridor.
(4) The Review of Conservation Covenanting in Western Australia was undertaken to provide recommendations on how to ensure the maximum uptake of covenanting for natural resource conservation in Western Australia; improvements in the delivery of covenanting for natural resource conservation services for the WA public; and the most efficient and effective expenditure of public funds to achieve environmental outcomes from covenanting for natural resource conservation in Western Australia.
(5) The Review of Costs Associated with Marine Parks examines expenditure by the Department of Conservation and Land Management and the Department of Fisheries on planning and management of existing marine parks as an indication of likely future expenditure, as well as projected expenditure on new marine parks. It considers benefits to the State from marine parks expenditure, consistent with a cost benefit analysis approach.
(6) The Early Years Steering Committee assists with the development of a whole of government Early Years Strategy, which aims to improve the wellbeing of children aged from zero to eight by facilitating inter-agency family and child support at the local level.
(7) The Premier’s Water Taskforce has been established to develop a comprehensive water strategy that focuses on new water sources, as well as promoting water conservation and recycling.
(8) The Irrigation Review Committee is a key initiative of the State Water Strategy, established to identify opportunities for improving efficiencies in the irrigated agriculture sector; costs associated with implementing efficiency gains; pricing mechanisms and possible trade-offs. The Committee will also identify possible future locations for sustainable irrigated agriculture in WA.
(9) The Premier’s Water Research Foundation is another State Water Strategy initiative, established to provide a solid platform to promote and enhance water related research and development by encouraging and monitoring the development of water related technologies across all water usage sectors, especially in the areas of treated wastewater and stormwater.
(10) The Retail Trading Hours Review was established to review Western Australia’s retail trading hours to avoid the loss of competition payments to WA threatened by the National Competition Council if retail trading hours were not deregulated.
(c) (1) Apart from the normal public service salaries of officers involved in this committee, there were only minor additional costs to the Department.
(2) Apart from the normal public service salaries of officers involved in this committee, there were only minor additional costs to the Department.
(3) Apart from the normal public service salaries of officers involved in this taskforce, there were only minor additional costs to the Department.
(4) Total provided for contract - $5,000
(5) Apart from the normal public service salaries of officers involved in this review, there were only minor additional costs to the Department.
(6) Apart from the normal public service salaries of officers involved in this committee, there were only minor additional costs to the Department.
(7) Apart from the normal public service salaries of officers involved in this taskforce, there were only minor additional costs to the Department.
(8) Cost of Committee for 2003/2004 - $300,000
(9) Total cost of committee meetings - $61,000 per annum
Cost of Foundation for 2003/2004 - $1 million for grants
(10) Apart from the normal public service salaries of officers involved in this review, there were only minor additional costs to the Department.
Anti-Corruption Commission
The Anti-Corruption Commission has provided the following information:
(a) Nil.
(b)-(c) Not applicable.
Governor’s Establishment
(a) Nil.
(b)-(c) Not applicable.
Office of the Public Sector Standards Commissioner
The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards advises as follows:
(a) No inquiries, taskforces, committees, summits, symposiums or reviews have been
initiated by the government
on behalf of this Office.
However, the Commissioner for Public Sector Standards has conducted a review of the Public Sector Management (
Examination and Review Procedures
) Regulations 2001.
(b) Review of the ‘Public Sector Management (
Examination and Review Procedures
) Regulations 2001’.
Under s.97 of the
Public Sector Management Act 1994,
a function of the Commissioner for Public Sector Standards is to make recommendations to the Minister for Public Sector Management on the making, amendment or repeal of regulations prescribing procedures concerning relief in respect of breach of public sector standards.
The terms of reference of the review are:
- to review the operation and effectiveness of the regulations;
- to determine if there were alternative regulatory options; and
- if such options exist, examine which options will improve the effectiveness of providing relief for breaches of the Standards.
(c) The cost of the review is approximately $43,000
Deputy Premier; Treasurer; Minister for Energy:
Department of Treasury and Finance
(a) one;
(b) an inter-departmental review has been established to examine a number of issues that relate to the
Rates and Charges (Rebates and Deferments) Act 1992
and to report to the Government on these matters;
(c) this review is being internally funded from the existing appropriation.
Western Power Corporation
(a) Nil
(b)–(c) Not applicable.
Office of Energy
(a) Six (6).
(b)
Gas Marketing Code Consultative Committee” (GMCCC)
The purpose of the GMCCC is, in the first instance, to provide advice to the Minister for Energy on the establishment of the Gas Marketing Code of Conduct (the Code). After the Code has been established, responsibility for the GMCCC moves from the Office of Energy to the Economic Regulation Authority (the Authority), and the GMCCC becomes responsible for advising the Authority on matters relating to the Code (such as Code reviews and amendments to the Code).
Union Consultative Committee
The Union Consultation Committee (UCC) will report to the Minister on transitional industrial relations issues during the implementation phase of the Government’s electricity reform program and determination of benchmarks for training and human resources development within the proposed new, Western Power successor businesses.
Electricity Reform Consumer Forum
The Electricity Reform Consumer Forum (ERCF) has been established to provide small use consumer representatives the opportunity to give advice and feedback to Government on electricity reform matters affecting such consumers and for Government to keep electricity consumer representatives informed of electricity reform implementation issues.
Market Rules Development Group
The Market Rules Development Group (MRDG) has been established to assist in the management of, and provide input into, the development of the detailed market design and the drafting of the Market Rules (and Operational Procedures) for the wholesale electricity market in the South West Interconnected System (SWIS).
Electricity Industry Reference Group
The Electricity Industry Reference Group (EIRG) consists of senior industry representatives. The group enables these members of industry an opportunity to provide high level advice and feedback to the Minister for Energy and Electricity Reform Implementation Steering Committee on electricity reform matters. The EIRG also provides an opportunity for Government to inform industry of progress in implementing reform.
Access Code Development Committee
The Access Code Development Committee consists of industry representatives. The group enables members to receive briefings and provide feedback on matters related to the development of the Electricity Access Code.
(c) There are no costs associated with the operations of these committees as participating members absorb these costs, other than the Electricity Industry Reference Group.
The Chair of the Electricity Industry Reference Group has received a total of $11 958.33 as part of his agreed fee since July 2003.
Office of Native Title
(a) Nil
(b)-(c) Not applicable
WA Treasury Corporation
(a) Nil
(b)-(c) Not applicable
Office of the Auditor General
(a) Nil
(b)-(c) Not Applicable
Economic Regulation Authority and the Office of the WA Gas Disputes Arbitrator
(a) Nil
(b)-(c) Not applicable
Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries; the Midwest, Wheatbelt and Great Southern:
Department of Agriculture
(a) One
(b) The
Integrated Agricultural Research Institute Steering Committee
was established to develop a model and implementation plan for establishment of a new Agricultural Research Insititute to ensure full and integrated use of the State’s agricultural research capabilities.
The steering committee is chaired by Dr Bruce Hobbs Chief Scientist of Western Australia. Members are from Western Australian Universities, the Department of Agriculture and research funders.
(c) Nil (funded from within existing departmental budgets)
Department of Fisheries
(a) Four (4)
(b) i) Competitive Neutrality Review – to conduct competitive neutrality review of Department of Fisheries business activities under the State’s Policy Statement on Competitive Neutrality and to assess whether they are conducted in accordance with the State’s obligations under National Competition Policy.
ii)
Freshwater Fish and Environment Reference Committee - the primary objective is “To understand and protect native freshwater fish and protect their environments in partnership with the community, tertiary institutions and other agencies”.
iii) Shark Bay Snapper Working Group – to provide a series of recommendations to the Minister for Fisheries on the management of the commercial fishery for pink snapper in Shark Bay.
iv) Shark Bay Snapper/Trawl Interaction Working Group – to provide recommendations to the Minister for Fisheries regarding modification of the management of the Shark Bay trawl fisheries to reduce impacts on juvenile pink snapper.
(c) i) $9240
ii) Nil
iii) $8241
iv) Nil
Forest Products Commission
(a)
Nil
(b) Not applicable
(c) Not applicable
Mid West Development Commission
(a) 3
(b)
i) Mine Servicing Group
– established to identify and progress ways of capturing greater benefit for local communities from mine operations in the Mid West.
ii) Pacific Flora 2004 Steering Committee
– established to oversee plans and preparations for a Western Australian exhibit at the Pacific Flora expo to be held in Japan in 2004. The exhibition will raise tourist awareness of Western Australia’s outback (Gascoyne, Murchison, Goldfields) as well as consumer awareness of its
produce.
iii) Heavy Boat Lifter Working Group –
established to identify means by which a heavy boat lifting facility can be established in Geraldton.
(c) i.) $58,291 – primarily the cost of a contractor and promotional material
ii) $16,614
iii) $0 cash - managed through internal in-kind resources.
Wheatbelt Development Commission
(a) Nil
(b) Not applicable
(c) Not applicable
Great Southern Development Commission
(a) Nil
(b) Not applicable
(c) Not applicable
Minister for Local Government and Regional Development; Heritage; the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne; Goldfields-Esperance:
Kimberley, Gascoyne and Goldfields-Esperance Development Commissions
(a) Nil
(b)–(c) N/A
Pilbara Development Commission
(a) One
(b) Port Hedland Enhancement Scheme Steering Committee, this committee oversees the implementation of the Port Hedland Enhancement Scheme which aims to improve the amenity of Port Hedland.
(c) As at the 31 January 2004, $91295.00 had been spent on the scheme with this funding coming from BHP Billiton.
Heritage Council of Western Australia
(a) One
(b) Local Government Heritage Working Party - To investigate and make recommendations to the Minister for Heritage and the Minister for Planning & Infrastructure regarding reforms to the local heritage protection system in WA. The Working Party was chaired by an officer from the Minister’s office and comprised representatives from Local Government, State Government and the real estate industry.
(c) Approximately $5,000 in salaries.
Department of Local Government and Regional Development
(a) Three. This does not include inquiries into local government that are undertaken by the Department in its compliance and investigation roles and local government boundary inquiries in response to proposals from councils and members of the public.
(b)–(c) (i)
Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978
This review is being undertaken to update the legislation and determine whether the Act's original aim of achieving a balance between off-road vehicle use, the needs of the wider community and the environment has been met.
The initial work has been undertaken with the assistance of $25,000 from the Off-road Vehicles Trust Fund. These funds were used to second an officer to the Department to undertake the initial phase of research and public consultation.
(ii)
Review of the Telecentre Program
The Telecentre Program has been established for 12 years and over time these facilities have evolved in response to community need, advances in technology and government priorities.
It is necessary to undertake an external review of the Telecentre Program for the following reasons:
(1) The maximum number of Telecentres to be provided under the current funding model and budget provision is close to completion.
(2) The technology available and the technological needs of communities are changing.
(3) There is an emerging awareness and emphasis on technology in the development of communities.
(4) The services offered by Telecentres exhibits a growing range and sophistication.
(5) The administration and governance model and support program needs to be assessed to determine whether they are the most suitable for an evolving program.
(6) The existence in some communities of alternative means for the provision of the type of services provided by Telecentres.
To date no contract has been awarded for this and no funds have been spent. However, the total budget allocated for this review is $50,000 to be spent across the 2003/04 and 2004/05 financial years.
(iii)
Review of Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995
This is a statutory review undertaken pursuant to Section 32 of the Act which requires that a review of the operation and effectiveness of the Act be undertaken as soon as is practicable, 5 years from the commencement of the Act.
The review is being undertaken by Departmental staff and some minimal administration costs may be incurred.
Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection; Indigenous Affairs; Minister Assisting the Minister for Public Sector Management:
Department of Consumer and Employment Protection
(a) Five.
(b)-(c) (1) Consumer Advisory Council
The Council has been established for a two-year term to advise the Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection and the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) on strategic approaches to building capacity in consumer groups, so as to increase and improve consumer input in consumer affairs. The Council is to advise the Minister and DOCEP on the review of the
Consumer Affairs Act 1971
and
Fair Trading
Act 1987
.
Cost: The 2003/04 budget for the Council is $80,230.00
(2) Review of the Gender Pay Equity Gap in Western Australia
A review of causes of the pay equity gap, including consideration of factors impacting on workers in Western Australia is being negotiated.
Cost: No costs incurred to date.
(3) Review of the Public Sector Management Act
A review of:
·
the jurisdiction and powers of the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission and their relationship with the jurisdiction and powers of the Commissioner of Public Sector Standards;
·
relief for employees where there has been a breach of public sector standards;
·
the concept of “office” and whether it should be adopted in favour of appointment to a designated Public Service level;
·
use of fixed term contracts of employment and the ability of such employees to apply for permanent public sector positions advertised in the InterSector; and
·
the regulation of redeployment, retraining and redundancy in the Public Sector through industrial instruments or regulation under the Public Sector Management Act.
Cost: $26,400.00
(4) Independent Review of the Labour Relations Reform Act 2002
An independent mid term review of the Labour Relations Reform Act, considering the extent to which the reforms contained in the Act have created fairness and improved standards in Western Australian Workplaces is about to commence. Other pertinent issues the reviewer considers worthy of comment may also be addressed in the review.
Cost: No costs incurred to date.
(5) Extended Working Hours
The Extended Working Hours Review Panel was established in May 2003, to receive and consider public comments on the extended working hours issue and to make recommendations for Government action.
Cost: Approximately $25,000.00
WorkCover WA
(a) One.
(b) Expert Medical Group to review Impairment Model for Workers’ Compensation.
(c) Approximate cost of $17,350.00
Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission
(a) Nil.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Not applicable.
Construction Industry Long Service Leave Payments Board
(a) Nil.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Not applicable.
Department of Indigenous Affairs
(a) Nil.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Not applicable.
Attorney General; Minister for Health; Electoral Affairs:
Director Of Public Prosecutions
(a) Nil.
(b)-(c) Not Applicable.
Equal Opportunity Commission
a) The Commissioner for Equal Opportunity has initiated one inquiry since the date of the last response.
b) The Section 80 Investigation into the Provision of Public Housing to Aboriginal People was initiated to address the high rates of complaints made by Aboriginal people about their access to public housing.
c) The Commissioner has expended $33,299.92 as at the end of January 2004.
Legal Aid Wa
(a) Nil.
(b)-(c) Not Applicable.
Office Of The Information Commissioner
(a) Nil.
(b)-(c) Not Applicable.
Office Of Health Review
(a) Nil.
(b)-(c) Not Applicable.
State Solicitor’s Office
(a) Nil.
(b)-(c) Not Applicable.
Department Of Health
(a) Nil.
(b)-(c) Not Applicable.
W.A. Electoral Commission
(a) Nil.
(b)-(c) Not Applicable.
Minister for the Environment:
Office of the Minister for the Environment
(a) One
(b)
Review of CALM’s Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel
The review panel will advise the Minister for the Environment whether changes are required to the Department of Conservation and Land Management’s (CALM’s) Prosecution Policy Guidelines and administrative procedures and practices for compliance and enforcement activities, in order to ensure that they support the Department’s statutory functions to administer the provisions of the CALM Act and the Wildlife Conservation Act and are fair, consistent and in the public interest. A report to the Minister for the Environment will be submitted by 31 March 2004.
(c) Cost to date $18,000 plus expenses.
Department of Conservation and Land Management
(a) 6
(b)
Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve
The committee is a community based committee such that members do not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members.
(c) Cost to date: $13,000 for the hire of meeting venues, charter boat for site inspection and accommodation; and $15,000 for the production of public information documentation for the proposed marine reserve.
(b)
Walpole Wilderness Area Community Advisory Committee
The committee will be in place until the management plan for the national parks in the Walpole Wilderness Area is completed, which is anticipated to be October 2004.
(c) Sitting fees are not paid. The 14 non-departmental members are offered payment for vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch is provided.
(b)
Research Advisory Committee
The primary purpose of the committee is to predict potential conservation problems and provide appropriate advice on research. It will also facilitate effective conservation outcomes through appropriate and targeted advocacy of research findings.
(c) Cost to date - nil.
(b)
Good Neighbour Policy Working Group
The working group, comprising representatives from the WA Farmers Federation and CALM with possible future inclusion of representation from the Pastoralists and Graziers Association, has been formed to foster close working relationships between CALM and farmers and pastoralists, particularly those whose land adjoins national parks, nature reserves, conservation parks, State forest and unallocated Crown land. The policy will address issues and mutual expectations regarding flora and fauna conservation, fire management, weed and feral animal control, fencing, straying stock, drainage, access to managed land and other relevant matters. The aim is to have a draft policy prepared by mid year.
(c) Cost to date - nil.
(b)
Focus Group for the Proposed Walpole/Nornalup Inlets Marine Conservation Reserve
The focus group is a community-based group, selected for their community connections and local knowledge to assist in the planning process.
(c) Cost to date: approximately $15,000 for the hire of meeting venues, charter boat for site inspection and accommodation.
(b)
Threatened Ecological Communities Symposium (2 December 2003)
The Department hosted a symposium (Technology Park, Bentley) to provide an update on progress with identifying and conserving Threatened Ecological Communities (TECs) in Western Australia. Earlier workshops were held in November 1994, to invite public comment on the project to develop procedures to identify and conserve TECs in WA, and in August 1996 to provide information and gain feedback on the results of the first TEC project. There is now a new draft Policy on Threatened Species and Communities that describes the procedures for identifying and conserving TECs in this state. The objective of this symposium was to provide the rationale behind, and the methods used for, the identification and conservation of TECs and the implementation of Recovery Plans for them, using examples from this State. Also included in the program were information about the new policy and presentations by interstate experts on methods and procedures for classifying ecological communities in Tasmania and Victoria
(c) Costs included hire of venue and refreshments for the day as well as airfares and accommodation for two visiting interstate experts in the field who provided presentations: Adrian Moorrees of the Victorian Department of Sustainability and Environment, and Dr Mick Brown, the former Chief Scientist with Forestry Tasmania. A consultancy fee was also paid to Dr Brown. The total cost was $5810
The answers relate to the Department of Environmental Protection, Water and Rivers Commission, Swan River Trust and the Keep Australia Beautiful Council
(a) Total number is 16.
(b) The Whicher Water Resources Management Committee (WRMC) was created to provide advice to the Water and Rivers Commission on the allocation and management of water resources.
The Gingin Dandaragan WRMC was created to provide advice to the Water and Rivers Commission on the allocation and management of water resources.
The Wilson Inlet Management Advisory Group (WIMAG) was created to provide advice to the Water and Rivers Commission on the management of Wilson Inlet.
The local implementation committee for the Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan for the Peel Waterways. The role of the Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee is to facilitate the implementation of the strategies contained within the Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan for the Peel Waterways.
Wagerup Tripartite Group. The Wagerup Tripartite Group was established in January 2004 to engage the community, industry and Government in the development of a new emissions based licence for the Alcoa Wagerup refinery and the resolution of other relevant environmental issues.
Peel Inlet Management Council. The Peel Inlet Management Council was established in February 2004 to provide coordinated, community advice to the Water and Rivers Commission on the management of the Peel Inlet.
Swan River Trust
Organisational Structure Review, S Cowie, September 2003. To review the current structural and administrative arrangements of the Swan River Trust (SRT) and to recommend the most appropriate organisational structure to enable the SRT to efficiently implement the recently approved initiatives and to effectively discharge their statutory functions.
Section 46 Review of Environmental Conditions - Gnangara and Jandakot Mound Groundwater Resources, April 2001, June 2005.
The review was initiated by the Water and Rivers Commission to resolve the problem of consistent breaches of Ministerial conditions on the groundwater mounds. In September 2001, the Environmental Protection Authority endorsed the proposed two-stage approach to a review of Ministerial conditions under Section 46 of the
Environmental Protection Act 1986
. The first stage involves an initial investigation into the critical areas where breaches of environmental conditions have occurred and implementation of short term management actions. The second stage involves a detailed review of environmental conditions and sustainable management of water use on the mounds.
Review of the
Environmental Protection Act 1986 –
consideration of the review has been deferred until the Environmental Protection Act 2003 has been proclaimed in full.
Audit of Controls, Compliance and Accountability Audit Regulations of Surface and Groundwater use by the Auditor General. The Water and Rivers Commission has established an internal taskforce (the Water Resources Management Review taskforce) to respond to recommendations of the Control, Compliance and Accountability Examination of Management of Water Resources in Western Australia by the Auditor General.
Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community and Industry Reference Group. The Minister for the Environment called for the Group in 2003, in response to issues in Brookdale and odours complaints from Total Waste Management in Kalgoorlie. It was then established in August 2003 to be an advisory group to the Department on environmental matters in the Kalgoorlie area.
Licence Condition Review Working Group. Established to implement priority recommendations from the Independent Strategic Review of Licence Conditions undertaken by Welker Environmental Consultancy.
Environmental Improvement Plan Working Group. Established to implement priority recommendations from the Independent Strategic Review of Licence Conditions undertaken by Welker Environmental Consultancy.
Community Involvement including Public Reporting Working Group. Established to implement priority recommendations from the Independent Strategic Review of Licence Conditions undertaken by Welker Environmental Consultancy.
Part IV and Part V Integration Working Group. Established to implement priority recommendations from the Independent Strategic Review of Licence Conditions undertaken by Welker Environmental Consultancy.
Waste Management Branch Organisational Structure Review, January 2004, Stuart Cowie. To review the current structural and administrative arrangements of the Department of Environment staff that support the Waste Management Board and to recommend the most appropriate organisational structure to enable the staff to efficiently and effectively support the functions of the Waste Management Board.
(c) Whicher WRMC - Sitting fees to date total $14,318.
Gingin Dandaragan WRMC - Sitting fees to date total $5,396.
Wilson Inlet Management Advisory Group (WIMAG) - Sitting fees are yet to be paid to WIMAG pending a decision from Department of Premier and Cabinet on the level of fees applicable.
The local implementation committee for the Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan for the Peel Waterways - No sitting fees have been paid.
Wagerup Tripartite Group - $3,960.
Peel Inlet Management Council - Nil, the Council has yet to meet.
Swan River Trust
Organisational Structure Review – No sitting fees are paid.
Section 46 Review of Environmental Conditions - Gnangara and Jandakot Mound Groundwater Resources – No sitting fees are paid. Members are public servants who perform this role as part of their normal duties.
Review of the
Environmental Protection Act 1986
- Consideration of the review has been deferred until the Environmental Protection Act 2003 has been proclaimed in full.
Audit of Controls, Compliance and Accountability Audit Regulations of Surface and Groundwater use by the Auditor General - There are no payments, fees or sitting fees for the Water Resources Management Review taskforce as this is an internal department team.
Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community and Industry Reference Group – No sitting fees are paid. Total cost of the Group as at 9 December 2003 is $11,900 for facilitator, catering, flights, staff, postage and so forth.
Licence Condition Review Working Group, Environmental Improvement Plan Working Group, Community Involvement including Public Reporting Working Group and Part IV and Part V Integration Working Group. To date, a total of $491 in operational costs has been spent on the four working groups implementing priority recommendations from the Independent Strategic Review of Licence Conditions undertaken by Welker Environmental Consultancy.
Waste Management Branch Organisational Structure Review, January 2004. Review undertaken internally.
Conservation Commission
(a) Three
(b) (i) Review of Biodiversity Conservation Act Consultation Paper: a consultancy to review the Government’s Biodiversity Conservation Act Consultation Paper, to develop a paper on the status of similar legislation throughout Australia and to undertake an initial drafting of the Conservation Commission’s submission on the paper.
(ii) Review of Sustained Yield in the Context of Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management: ongoing expert panel review of sustained yield as part of the Forest Management Plan development process to support Environmental Protection Authority assessment.
(iii) Review of less well reserved vegetation complexes: a review of management measures for the Forest Management Plan to provide a basis for improved management of particular elements of the forest ecosystem.
(c) (i) $18 130.00
(ii) $70 295.00
(iii) $5 280.00
Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority; Perth Zoo; Office of Water Policy; AqWest Bunbury ; Busselton Water Board
(a) None of the above mentioned have participated in any inquiries, taskforces, committees, summits, symposiums or reviews since responding to Question on Notice No. 700 of 2003.
(b)-(c) Not applicable
Minister for Police and Emergency Services; Justice; Community Safety:
Western Australia Police Service
Excluding operational reviews, taskforces and inquiries, the Western Australia Police Service advise:
(a) One
(b)
Information Security Baseline Review by SAI Global Assurance Services
This review provided a gap analysis of information security management systems within the WA Police Service in line with AS7799.2
(c) $6,800 (excludes GST)
Fire and Emergency Services Authority
The Fire and Emergency Services Authority advise:
(a) One
(b)
Review into Emergency Services in the Burrup Peninsula
A committee was established to review the emergency services provided to communities and industry in the Burrup Peninsula. The committee provided strategic direction and a coordinated whole of government/industry approach to emergency services in the area. FESA provided the project staff and secretariat for the committee.
(c) $10,000
Office of Road Safety
(a) Nil
(b – c) Not applicable
Office of Crime Prevention
The Office of Crime Prevention advise:
(a) Two
(b)
State Burglary Reduction Taskforce
This taskforce was established to coordinate across government initiatives to reduce the incidence of burglary in Western Australia.
Community Safety and Crime Prevention Implementation Committee
This committee is overseeing the implementation of the new Community Safety partnerships.
(c) Nil
Department of Justice
The Department of Justice advise:
(a) 2
(b)
Report on the Review of Case Management Practices for the Supervision of “High Risk” Offenders within the Community by the Department of Justice.
This report reviewed the case management practices for the supervision of ‘high risk’ offenders within the community by the Department of Justice.
Review on the Management of a “High Risk” Offender
This Review reassessed the case management of an offender to identify issues with respect to policy, procedures and supervision.
(c) $41,400 (total for both Reports).
Office of the Inspector of Custodial Services
(a) Nil
(b – c) Not applicable
Minister for Planning and Infrastructure:
Armadale Redevelopment Authority
(a)
One (1)
(b)
Catchment to Consumer Water Symposium.
The Symposium was attended by around 60 participants and ran over two days. Participants were from State agencies, CSIRO, tertiary institutions, local government, land development and environmental groups. The purpose was to gain an appreciation for the issues involved in creating Brookdale urban area as a national demonstration of best practice in urban water management.
The Symposium was highly successful and the proceedings will be used as feedstock for the ARA’s redevelopment scheme for the area.
(c)
Cost – Allowing for sponsorship support, the net cost to the ARA was $4,231.16
Fremantle Port Authority
a). 1
Fremantle Ports Outer Harbour Project Community Workshop
b). About 70 people from a wide range of community and special interest groups, local and state government agencies and industry attended a workshop on 21 February on the topic of future port facilities to take the overflow trade when Fremantle Port’s Inner Harbour reaches capacity.
The workshop was organised by Fremantle Ports and the Department for Planning and Infrastructure to provide an early opportunity for community/stakeholder input to the project.
Those present were asked to nominate economic, environmental , social and any other issues that they believe should be considered in the strategic assessment that will be undertaken in working towards obtaining approvals for the Fremantle Ports Outer Harbour Project.
Consultation on the Fremantle Ports Outer Harbour Project is at an early stage.
(c) $5,074
Landcorp
(a)-(c)
Leighton Community Reference Group
Objective: Set up (March 2004) jointly by LandCorp and City of Fremantle to facilitate community input to design guidelines and project implementation issues.
Cost: No significant costs associated with operation of the Community Reference Group were incurred by LandCorp other than staff time.
Rockingham Waterfront Village Community Reference Group
Objective: To determine community views on the proposed plans for development and public authority.
Cost: No significant costs associated with operation of the Community Reference Group were incurred by LandCorp other than staff time.
Midland Redevelopment Authority
(a) One.
(b) To ensure that environmental processes take account of a diverse range of perspectives, an Environmental Reference Group was established, from a range of community and stakeholder networks, to provide input and feedback on the development, monitoring and review of environmental processes for the Midland Central redevelopment area and to ensure that the Group members are informed to a level that they are able to disseminate that information into the broader community.
(c) $472.00 - advertising in local community newspapers.
Public Transport Authority
(a) One.
(b) Northbridge Link Committee – established to provide the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure with a recommended strategy for the sinking of rail lines west of Perth Central Station to link Northbridge and the CBD.
(c) Miscellaneous costs (Committee meetings) $1,000.00.
Department of Planning and Infrastructure
(a) Sustainability Committee
(b) Created under section 19(1) of the Western Australian Planning Commission Act, to advise the Commission on how to integrate sustainability into the planning system.
(c) Nil to date.
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(a) Coastal Planning and Coordinating Council
(b) Created under section 19(1a) of the Western Australian Planning Commission Act, to advise the Commission on matters relating to coastal planning and coordination throughout the State and other functions that may be delegated by the Commission.
(c) $2,000 to date advertising and general expenses seeking community nominations to the Council
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(a) Review of the Operation of the Residential Design Codes of Western Australia
(b) The Review commenced on 23 February 2004. The objective of the Review is to: (i) determine the effectiveness of the Residential Design Codes of Western Australia (R-Codes) in achieving their stated objectives; (ii) determine the effectiveness of the R-Codes in responding to new and emerging issues, particularly in optimising the energy efficiency of residential building design having regard to recent changes to the Building Code of Australia, and better meeting the objectives of sustainable development; (iii) identify any specific problems, shortcomings or anomalies that have been noted in either the content of the provisions of the R-Codes and explanatory text, or in the implementation of the R-Codes; and (iv) develop solutions to these problems, shortcomings and anomalies. A Review Committee has been established by the Western Australian Planning Commission to oversee the review.
(c) Contract Price: $49, 841
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(a) Planning Processes Review Study
(b) A joint Industry-Government solution focussed collaboration between State and Local Government and key industry groups, the Urban Development Institute of Australia and the Property Council of Australia. The Planning Processes Review is focussed on improving the timeliness and transparency of statutory application processing, across the full range of participants in the process. The terms of reference for the Planning Processes Review Study include:
Previous reviews and studies of the current Statutory Planning approvals process and legislation;
Interstate experiences with improving the planning approval process;
The role of the planning industry and opportunities for enhancing its role in improving the approval process investigating measures such as pre-qualification;
The role of local councils in the approval process; and
A review of current, imminent and proposed planning legislation with regard to streamlining the planning approval process.
The final report from the Planning Processes Review Study is due for final release in early March 2004.
(c) Internally Resourced/Cost Neutral
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(a) Statutory Planning Internal Review and Improvements Taskforce
(b) The Taskforce has been established by DPI and is internally resourced. The role of the Taskforce is to undertake the Statutory Planning Internal Improvements Review and the internal (to DPI) components of the Planning Processes Review Study. The taskforce is also responsible for working with the Statutory Planning Division, stakeholders and industry to implement measures that result from the aforementioned reviews on an ongoing basis. The Taskforce reports to an internal DPI Steering Committee
Since its establishment in July 2003, the taskforce has carried out projects to:
Accurately and comprehensively measure the workload of the Statutory Planning Division (DPI);
Improve strategic workload management;
Improve business, financial and human resource management.
Under the auspices of the Statutory Planning Internal Improvements Review and the Planning Processes Review Study, the taskforce has developed a program of business process re-engineering and strategically focussed organisational and management improvement projects that will be implemented by December 2004.
(c) Internally Resourced Consultant Fees $4738
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(a) Interim Ocean-Preston River Regional Park Community Consultative Committee (Bunbury)
(b) Created by the WA Planning Commission to oversee preparation of an Establishment Plan for a Regional Park under the Greater Bunbury Region Scheme. First meeting held 19/02/04.
(c) $1184 (Advertising costs for seeking expressions of interest from community groups for membership on the Committee)
No sitting fees or allowances for members. Existing Departmental resources are being utilized.
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(a) Gracetown Development Investigation Steering Committee
(b) Created by the WA Planning Commission to oversee development investigations and prepare a structure plan for limited additional tourist and residential development at Gracetown. Technical information and costs of servicing being collated prior to first Steering Committee meeting expected to be held March 2004.
(c) No sitting fees or allowances for members. Existing Departmental resources are being utilized.
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(a) South West Heavy Freight Transport Forum(July 2003)
(b) Provide a forum to discuss the growing volumes of heavy road freight on the roads in the South West Region. Outcome resulted in (a) identification of further research into the potential to increase the amount of bulk freight carried by rail, and
(b) the establishment of a list of priorities for the improvement of the SW Region’s road network to cope with increased freight activity. This list will be incorporated into the planning processes of Planning and Infrastructure and Main Roads WA.
(c) Department for Planning and Infrastructure resources were utilised.
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(a)
Dialogue with the city
(Initiated mid March 2003 and publicly launched on 10 June 2003)
(b) Extensive public engagement in the process of creating a strategy for the future growth of Perth, Mandurah and Murray, which makes Perth the world’s most liveable city.
(c) About $312,000 in direct costs with some $260,000 in addition through in-kind contributions. Figures are exclusive of GST and Civil Service staff/facility costs.
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(a) Review of the Operation and Regulatory Structure of the Taxi Industry in Regional Western Australia
(b) The objectives of this Review are to provide fair returns to drivers and owner/drivers while offering the public an efficient economical and safe service, and address the requirements of the National Competition Council.
(c) This review is still progressing using Department for Planning and Infrastructure resources. A taxi industry survey has been conducted, by a private contractor, as part of the review at a cost of $17,780.
Minister for State Development:
Department of Industry and Resources (DoIR):
I am advised that:
(a) 3
(b) (i) The Functional Review Taskforce report included a recommendation that administrative functions associated with mineral and petroleum royalties be transferred from the Department of Industry and Resources (DoIR) to the Office of State Revenue (OSR). A Steering Committee of representatives from these agencies was subsequently established to review the case to transfer the royalty collection function to OSR and make recommendations for Cabinet’s consideration.
(ii) Summit to be held on 27 February 2004 entitled “Maximising Western Australian Business and Employment Opportunities in the Oil and Gas Industry”. It is envisaged that there will be 60 – 80 participants.
(iii) Wittenoom Strategy Committee, an inter-agency committee chaired by Hon Jon Ford MLC, Member for Mining and Pastoral. The purpose of this Committee is to deal with asbestos contamination in and around Wittenoom and to accelerate the phase down of activities in Wittenoom.
(c) (i) No cost to Government.
(ii) No cost incurred at this stage.
(iii) The cost (across all Agencies) to date is approximately $10,500. Of this, DoIR costs are approximately $3,500. This is primarily for travel (air fares and travel expenses).
Minister for Education and Training:
Department of Education and Training
(a) None
(b)-(c) Not applicable
Department of Education Services
(a) Nil
(b) Not applicable
(c) Not applicable
Curriculum Council
(a) Nil
(b) Not applicable
(c) Not applicable
Minister for Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth; Disability Services; Culture and the Arts:
Disability Services Commission
(a) Nil
(b) Not applicable
(c) Not applicable
Department for Community Development
a) Three
b) (1) Children’s Summit
The summit consulted with 738 children on policy development issues, in an exploration of their views on matters that effected their lives.
(2) Advisory Council on the Prevention of Deaths of Children and Young People
The Council is an advisory body to the Cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy through the Minister for Community Development. Its purpose is to reduce or prevent the deaths of children aged 0-17 years in Western Australia and promote their health, safety and wellbeing through the review and analysis of relevant information and research and the making of recommendations. The Council held its first meeting in June 2003.
(3) Indigenous Women's Congress
The Congress is a forum to provide comprehensive and representative advice to the Minister of Women’s Interests on issues of interest and importance to Indigenous women and ensure that the Government is properly informed of the views of Indigenous women in Western Australia on a wide range of issues.
(c) (1) Children’s Summit – Cost $17,053
(2) Advisory Council on the Prevention of Deaths of Children and Young People – Cost $43,630 to date
(3) Indigenous Women's Congress - $32,000 has been allocated per year
Department of Culture and the Arts
ScreenWest
(a) Two
(b) (1) Independent Review into Opportunities for Regional Growth in the Australian Screen Industry - Cinesmith Pty Ltd - jointly commissioned by ScreenWest and Screen Tasmania, South Australian Film Corporation, Pacific Film and Television Commission - to examine prospects for growth, assumptions and current directions in relation to regional film and television production activity.
(2) Low Budget Feature Film Review – Dakota Films Pty Ltd – to examine the Australian international market for low budget feature films, key market partners and potential investment and distribution avenues in order to give WA a strategic advantage in the screen industry.
(c) (1) $4 606
(2) $1 650
Western Australian Museum
(a) One
(b) Ministerial Committee – WA Museum Future
The Committee will analyse and review the vision, strategies and structures of the WA Museum and its auxiliary bodies and recommend an operational model that can move the Museum forward in meeting its strategic objectives.
(c) Nil spent to date
Minister for Tourism; Small Business; Sport and Recreation; Peel and the South West:
Western Australian Tourism Commission; Rottnest Island Authority; Department Of Sport And Recreation; Western Australian Sports Centre Trust; Western Australian Institute Of Sport; Peel Development Commission; South West Development Commission
(a) Nil
(b)–(c) Not applicable
Rottnest Island Authority
(a) One (1) Taskforce.
(b) Rottnest Island Taskforce – it was established in response to the Auditor General’s report, “Turning the Tide: The Business Sustainability of the Rottnest Island Authority” to address the infrastructure needs of the Island.
(c) This is an ongoing Taskforce therefore the costs are unknown at this time.
Small Business Development Corporation
(a) One (1) review.
(b) Review of the Business Enterprise Centre (BEC) Program - The Review was commissioned to examine critical aspects of service delivery and to provide a direction for the future optimum model and distribution of BECs, to meet the facilitation needs of small businesses throughout the State.
(c) Costs for the review up until 18 November 2003 were $10,671.42.
Minister for Housing and Works; Racing and Gaming; Government Enterprises; Land Information:
Gold Corporation
(a) None
(b)&(c) Not applicable
Government Employees Superannuation Board
(a) None
(b)&(c) Not applicable
Housing And Works
(a) Three
(b) (1) The Review of Aboriginal Tenants Support Service (ATSS) was undertaken to examine the overlaps with other services, evaluate performance outcomes and to identify the most appropriate service and management options.
(2) The Review of Management Support Program (MSP) was undertaken toevaluate program outcomes.
(3) The Review of the Remote Areas Essential Services Program (RAESP) was undertaken to examine future contract management arrangements to ensure best value for money.
(c) (1) The Review of Aboriginal Tenants Support Service cost $36,151 exclusive of internal administration costs
(2) The Review of the Management Support program cost $29,723 exclusive of internal administration costs
(3) The Review of the Remote Areas Essential Services Program cost $42,355 plus disbursements. (exclusive of internal admin costs)
Excludes work being undertaken as part of the Functional Review.
Insurance Commission Of WA
(a) None
(b)&(c) Not applicable
Department Of Land Information
(a) None
(b)&(c) Not applicable
Lotteries Commission
(a) None
(b)&(c) Not Applicable
Department Of Racing, Gaming And Liquor
(a) None
(b)&(c) Not applicable.
Water Corporation
(a) None
(b) & (c) Not applicable
State Supply Commission
(a) None
(b) & (c) Not applicable
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