❓ An opposition MP questions the Premier about the number, purpose, and cost of inquiries, taskforces, committees, summits, and reviews initiated by the Gallop Labor Government since February 2001. The Premier provides a list of twelve such initiatives with brief outlines.
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(1) How many inquiries, taskforces, committees, summits and reviews have the Gallop Labor Government initiated since taking government in February 2001?
(2) Will the Premier please provide a comprehensive list of the above inquiries, taskforces, committees, summits and reviews and a brief outline of what each of them was established to achieve?
(3) Will the Premier please advise how much money has been spent on each of the above inquiries, taskforces, committees, summits and reviews?
(2) Will the Premier please provide a comprehensive list of the above inquiries, taskforces, committees, summits and reviews and a brief outline of what each of them was established to achieve?
(3) Will the Premier please advise how much money has been spent on each of the above inquiries, taskforces, committees, summits and reviews?
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18 June 2002
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98 days
I am advised that: Premier; Minister for Public Sector Management; Federal Affairs; Science; Citizenship and Multicultural Interest: Department of the Premier and Cabinet (1) Twelve. (2) (a) Machinery of Government Taskforce – established to review and make recommendations for improving the structure of the WA public sector. (b) (1) Review of Native Title Negotiating Principles – to speed up the settlement of the State’s Native Title applications. (2) Technical Taskforce on Land Title Applications – to examine ways to speed up the processing of mining, exploration and land title applications in areas where Native Title might survive, and to consider options to reduce the volume of outstanding tenement applications. (c) Family Violence and Child Abuse in Aboriginal Communities (the Gordon Inquiry) - appointed to examine issues raised by the Coroner’s inquiry into the death of Susan Taylor and the way that State Government agencies respond to evidence of family violence and child abuse in Aboriginal communities generally. (d) Indian Ocean Territories – reviews of eight Service Delivery Arrangements (in conjunction with the Commonwealth Department of Transport and Regional Services) for the following State agencies who provide services on behalf of the Commonwealth in the Indian Ocean Territories: - Department of Community Development - Small Business Development Corporation - Valuer General - Main Roads - Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources - Equal Opportunity Commission - Department of Environmental Protection - Department of Industry and Technology (e) Office of Crime Prevention: (1) Review of crime prevention strategies in Western Australia to determine the most efficient and effective model for the achievement of the Government’s crime prevention objectives. (2) Review of Crime Prevention Funding Programs to evaluate the impact of the Community Policing Fund, State Crime Prevention Strategy, SAFER WA Fund and SAFER WA Community Security Program in preventing and reducing crime in Western Australia. (f) Review of Appointments to Government Boards and Committees – to ensure greater representation of women, youth, Indigenous Australians and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. (g) Review of the Members of Parliament Financial Interests Register – to examine ways to improve the reporting of financial interests by Members of Parliament. (h) Review of Members’ Travel Entitlements - to determine the most appropriate operating guidelines for travel by Members of Parliament. (i) Interdepartmental Committee on Native Vegetation to advise Government on improved regulatory and other mechanisms to protect and manage vegetation. (j) Review into Missing Department of Consumer and Employment Protection files - to consider the adequacy of the records management in relation to the two volumes of the Blackburne and Dixon files that have been lost; and to identify and advise on why the files were created, how the Department identified that they were lost, what action the Department took to try to find them and whether any further action should be taken to prevent similar losses in the future. (k) Review of National Trust of Australia (WA) – to advise whether the Trust’s policies and procedures are adequate and appropriate for its functions and to meet its accountability requirements; to advise whether the Trust should be retained as a Statutory Authority; and to advise whether the Trust’s Act requires amendment to clarify its relationship with Government and enable the Trust to operate effectively. (l) Anti Racism Steering Committee – to lead the development of the anti-racism strategy for Western Australia, consider and implement the most suitable process through which the anti racism strategy can be developed, and direct the development of discussion papers for public consultation. In addition, the Department, as a matter of good management practice, regularly reviews its organisational resources and structures to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of operations. (3) (a) $188,568 (this includes the public service salaries of a number of officers seconded to the Taskforce) (b) (1) $131,515. (2) $26,441. (c) $1.25 million has been approved by Cabinet for the Inquiry. (d) Nil – the Commonwealth pays the State for any work undertaken in respect of the Territories (e) (1) The review is being conducted by the Office of Crime Prevention as part of its function. The only expenditure has been on normal public service salaries. (2) Two officers from the Department of Justice have been made available to undertake the evaluation. The Office of Crime Prevention will reimburse the Department of Justice for this work. No expenditure has been incurred to date. (f) – (k) Apart from the normal public service salaries of the officers involved in these reviews and committees, there was only minor additional cost to the Department. (l) The anti racism strategy has been allocated $891,000 over four years. This allocation is administered by the Office of Multicultural Interests, which provides administrative support to the Committee. Anti-Corruption Commission The Anti-Corruption Commission has provided the following information: (1) None. (2) Not applicable. (3) Not applicable. Governor’s Establishment (1) – (3) Not applicable to Governor’s Establishment. Office of the Public Sector Standards Commissioner The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards advises as follows: (1) No inquiries, taskforces, committees, summits or reviews involving this office have been instigated by the Government since February 2001. (2) Not applicable. (3) Not applicable. Deputy Premier; Treasurer; Minister for Energy: Western Power Corporation (1)-(3) Not applicable Office of the Auditor General (1)-(3) Not applicable Western Australian Treasury Corporation (1)-(3) Not applicable International Centre for the Application of Solar Energy CASE has not instigated any of the above mentioned activities. A review and taskforce relating to CASE has been established by the Minister of Energy. Office of Gas Access Regulation (1)-(3) Not applicable Office of Energy (1) Within the Minister’s energy portfolio six inquiries, taskforces, committees, summits or reviews have been initiated since 10 February 2001. (2) (a) Aboriginal and Remote Communities Power Supply Project Reference Group – established to oversee and coordinate a pilot project to deliver new power supply arrangements, including generation, distribution and retail, in three Aboriginal communities; Bidyadanga, Wangkatjungka and Warnum. (b) Gas Retail Deregulation Project Steering Group – established to oversee and coordinate implementation of full retail contestability in the gas market in WA. (c) Park Home Electricity Supply Reference Group – established to consider options to resolve the cost of electricity on-sold to permanent residents of caravan parks and park homes and the eligibility of this group to receive government-funded energy rebates. (d) Review of 'live' work by electricians – established to review, with appropriate consultation, ways of reducing the frequency and severity of accidents with electricians working with or in close proximity to 'live' parts. (e) Electricity Reform Task Force – established, consistent with the Government’s goal of lower electricity prices in WA, to develop detailed recommendations regarding; the design of the electricity market to be established in WA, the extent and phasing of the disaggregation of Western Power, a WA electricity code, and other regulatory issues and arrangements for full retail contestability in supply of electricity. (f) Centre for the Application of Solar Energy – Incompatible Activities Task Force is an interagency task force established to facilitate the disposal of activities of the Centre for the Application of Solar Energy incompatible with its absorption into the newly established Sustainable Energy Development Office. (3) (a) Members’ organisations, including ATSIC, absorb their costs and therefore no additional expenditure has been incurred in relation to the reference group only. (b) Members’ organisations, including private sector participants, absorb their costs and therefore no additional expenditure has been incurred in relation to the steering group only. (c) Members’ organisations absorb their costs and therefore no additional expenditure has been incurred in relation to the reference group only. (d) Review conducted internally with no additional costs. (e) External Members fees and other direct costs total $371,258 to date. Agencies and other organisations, including Western Power and private sector participants, absorb their costs. (f) Agencies absorb their costs and therefore no additional expenditure has been incurred in relation to the task force. Department of Treasury and Finance (1) Four (2)&(3) (a) Review of Commonwealth-State Funding. The Review of Commonwealth-State Funding (which is being conducted by economists Ross Garnaut and Vince FitzGerald) was commissioned in 2001 by the governments of New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia to review the methods used to allocate Commonwealth grants between the States. It is expected to report around June 2002. Western Australia has so far paid $55,965.50 towards the cost of the review, out of an expected total contribution of $200,000. (b) Review of State Business Taxes The Review of State Business Taxes was established to make (revenue neutral) recommendations on how to improve the efficiency, equity and simplicity of the State’s tax system, with a particular focus on minimising compliance costs. This review was internally funded. (c) Consultative Group on Payroll Tax and Contractors The Consultative Group on Payroll Tax and Contractors was established in order to consult with tax professionals and relevant industry groups on the development of a set of tests designed to ensure that payments to 'employee-like' contractors are subject to payroll tax while payments to independent businesses would not be subject to payroll tax. This review was internally funded. (d) Economic Regulator Implementation Committee The Economic Regulator Implementation Committee has the objective of establishing an independent economic regulator, in accordance with the recommendations of the Machinery of Government Task Force report, that inspires public confidence through a transparent framework with clearly specified functions, responsibilities and powers. It has been proposed that the Economic Regulator will have responsibilities across the electricity, gas, rail and water industries for determining access arrangements for significant economic infrastructure, issuing and enforcing industrial licenses, and making recommendations to government about tariffs and charges for regulated industries. Funding for this committee is being met through existing portfolio resource allocations. Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries; the Midwest, Wheatbelt and Great Southern: Ministerial Office (1) Two (2) - (3) Potato Marketing Corporation – investigation into PMC’s disposition of complaint alleging improper conduct by grower - Cost - $56,770.28 Review of the Perth Market Authority – Cost $762.50 Department of Agriculture (1) Three (2) & (3) Multi-Peril Crop Insurance Task Force –assess the commercial feasibility of MPCI scheme for WA farmers – Cost $150,000 to develop feasibility report Total of $2.5 million has been allocated for project Salinity Review Taskforce – in a strategic context, advise on adequacy of State’s salinity program – Cost $110,000 CF from Dept of Agric, CALM & DEWCP with $30,000 from Agriculture Kimberley Chemical Use (1975-1985) Review –review concerns of former APB employees involved in chemical spraying in Kimberley region – Cost $178,000 Plus estimated $100,000 for investigation and remediation of sites if necessary Department of Fisheries (1) One (2) & (3) The Mackerel Independent Advisory Panel – advice to Executive Director on commercial sector of the mackerel fishery – Cost $30,000 approx Mid West Development Commission (1) None (2) & (3) Not applicable Wheatbelt Development Commission (1) None (2)& (3) Not applicable Great Southern Development Commission (1) None (2)& (3) Not applicable Minister for Housing and Works; Local Government and Regional Development; the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne: Department of Local Government and Regional Development (1) Six. This response does not include inquiries into Local Government authorities that are undertaken by the Department in its monitoring work. (2) (i) Working Group on State and Local Government Relations (WGSLGR) The Working Group on State and Local Government Relations was established to facilitate the development of partnership agreements between State and local governments. It comprises representatives from both State and local government. The Group’s work will be ongoing. (ii) Review of the Regional Development Commissions (Statutory Authority Status) To consider the status of the Regional Development Commissions in Western Australia and make recommendations on their future status. (iii) Review of the Operation of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 A review of this Act is required every five years. The review meets the Statutory Requirement and will determine whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. (iv) Review of Cemetery Boards (Statutory Authority Status) To review the Statutory Authority status of the Cemetery Boards and make recommendation on their future status. (v) Review of the Dog Act The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It is considered appropriate to review the Legislative Provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. (vi) Review of the Regional Headworks Development Scheme This review meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme including the adequacy of its funding, the application of the guidelines and the amount of Headwork charges levied by the Water Corporation and Western Power. (3) Response to Question 3 inclusive (i. ii. iii. iv. v. & vi.) All of the above are being undertaken by Departmental staff and only minor other administrative or financial expenditure in support of these has occurred. This is anticipated to be under $10,000 in total. Department of Housing and Works (1) Eight. (2) (i) Independent Review Committee to review the circumstances of ineligible tenants. (ii) The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Technical Committee was established to monitor the development of the Convention Centre, to ensure all established deadlines are met, and to work through statutory issues and departmental requirements. (iii) The State Homelessness Taskforce was established to develop a plan of action, for practical, across-government and community strategies to: prevent homelessness; provide effective support for those who are homeless; and provide support to people to maintain their accommodation after a period of homelessness. (iv) Review of ‘The Agreement for the Provision of Housing and Related Infrastructure for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People in Western Australia.’ The Review was conducted to evaluate the process and progress of the Agreement’s objectives and outcomes. (v) Review of ‘Parnpajinya Housing Development Project – Community Development Strategy’ Remote Area Development Group. RADG was employed to undertake a study to identify and address management and social issues which were restricting the progress and development of the Parnpajinya community. (vi) Halls Creek Housing Taskforce was set up in response to the Aboriginal community's concerns about housing stock generally within Halls Creek and the town camps. The Aboriginal community was concerned that little was being done in the way of a community based strategy to tackle the housing problems in Halls Creek. The Aboriginal community invited Larry Graham MLA and myself to examine their concerns and set up a framework for key agencies to work cooperatively with the Aboriginal community. (vii) Old Treasury Buildings Working Party was established to consider future uses for these significant heritage buildings. (viii) The Pyrton Working Party was set up to consider future uses for the Pyrton site in Eden Hill. (3) All taskforces, working parties and reviews have been funded out of the Department of Housing and Works’ general budget. To isolate the individual expenses of each taskforce, working party or review would require substantial resources and I am not prepared to allocate the resources required at this time. Should the Member have a specific concern about an individual taskforce, working party or review, I am prepared to provide further information. Kimberley Development Commission (1) 2 (2) (i) North West Air Services Taskforce Terms of reference previously sent (ii) Kimberley Aviation Tourism Development Committee Terms of reference To synchronise, in the Kimberley:- (a) regional tourism marketing; with (b) aviation route consolidation and development (3) (i) North West Airservices Taskforce - $5,577 (ii) Kimberley Aviation Tourism Development Committee - $3,121 Pilbara Development Commission (1) Three. (2) (i) The Nickol Bay Accommodation and Associated Issues Taskforce. The Nickol Bay Accommodation Taskforce was established in August 2001 to oversee accommodation and related issues associated with the expected influx of construction and permanent workforces into the Nickol Bay area. The Terms of Reference include the assessment, supply and demand of various forms of accommodation likely to be required in the Karratha area in the immediate and foreseeable future based on the expansion of existing projects and potential developments. (ii) Onslow Strategic Development Taskforce . During a visit to Onslow in April 2001, the Minister for Pilbara, Hon Tom Stephens made an offer to establish a strategic partnership between the local Onslow community, the Shire of Ashburton and the State Government to develop an action plan for the local community. The Pilbara Development Commission established a taskforce to develop a strategic approach to delivering agreed outcomes and tangible results expected to occur over the next four years. Taskforce members are representative of state and commonwealth government agencies and the Shire of Ashburton. (iii) Roebourne Enhancement Government Agency Interim Committee. The Committee first met on 6 November 2001, has a four year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. The Roebourne Enhancement Government Agency Interim Committee was established to bring a range of social and economic development outcomes as well as improve the co-ordination of the delivery of infrastructure and services to the Roebourne Community. The broad intent of the Scheme is to: - provide planning and implementation to improve the physical amenity of the town and in particular the village precinct; and, - the potential creation of youth and education precincts with possible consideration to be given to health and justice precincts. (3) (i) $1,686 (ii) $27.00 (iii) $815 These are funds spent on projects. Staff costs are not included in these figures. Gascoyne Development Commission (1) N/A (2) The Coral Bay Infrastructure Implementation Working Group was formed to oversee the development of infrastructure by government agencies in Coral Bay. (3) $852 State Supply Commission (1) Three (2) (i) Review of the Buy Local Policy The intent of this review is to strengthen the Buy Local Policy so that opportunities for local and small businesses in Western Australia are maximised through government buying. (ii) Review of Statutory Authorities (State Supply Commission) This review of the State Supply Commission is being undertaken as a part of the review of all statutory authorities that the Machinery of Government Taskforce recommended. The review of each statutory authority must proceed from the basis that a statutory authority should only exist if its functions cannot be performed by a department or it would be inappropriate for them to be performed by a department. (iii) Indemnity and Insurance Clauses Discussion Group The Discussion Group was established to co-ordinate discussions between the Master Cleaner’s Guild, RiskCover and the Crown Solicitor’s Office with a view to examining the usual indemnity and insurance clauses used by government agencies and assessing whether mutually agreeable clauses can be drafted. (3) (i) Review of the Buy Local Policy To date approximately $43,680 has been spent on this review, apart from staff salaries and administrative costs. (ii) Review of Statutory Authorities (State Supply Commission) This review was undertaken with in-house resources. No money has been spent on this review apart from staff salaries and minimal administrative costs. (iii) Indemnity and Insurance Clauses Discussion Group No money has been spent on this review apart from staff salaries and minimal administrative costs. Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection; Training: Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (1) Thirteen (2)-(3) Review/Committee/ Brief outline of what it How much Taskforce/Enquiry was established to achieve money has been spent on this to date Taskforce to Review Code To review the Code of $2,545.00 of Practice for the WA Practice with the aim of Building and Construction improving performance Industry within the building and construction industry by encouraging the parties to embrace a co-operative approach to efficiency and productivity and discourage unsatisfactory practices. The Code addresses the key areas of occupational health and safety, contract administration, training, tendering and industrial relations. Review of Consumer In accordance with the $5,515 Protection Boards and recommendations of the Committees Machinery of Government Taskforce, the functions of Consumer Protection boards and committees are being reviewed to assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating those functions into departments of State. Review of Construction To review the Construction $3,500 Industry Long Service Industry Long Service Leave Leave Payments Board Payments Board in line with the Machinery of Government Taskforce recommendations. Review of the Occupational To carry out a statutory $35,317.10 Safety and Health Act 1984 review of the Act pursuant to Section 61 of the Act. Petroleum Products Advisory Provides advice to the $3,825 Committee Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection and/or the Prices Commissioner on issues affecting the petroleum market in Western Australia as identified by the Minister or Prices Commissioner. Review of Auction Sales To examine additional $1,147.30 Act 1973 issues, which were not related to national competition policy, that arose during the course of the National Competition Policy Review of the Auction Sales Act 1973. Review of Fair Trading To determine whether Nil Act 1987 and Consumer existing consumer Affairs Act 1971 protection provisions under each Act remain relevant and effective in today’s marketplace. Committee established to Examine issues from Nil review Fair Trading community responses to a Amendment Bill – Green Bill and make Unconscionable Conduct recommendations to the Minister on the implementation of the Government’s election commitment to introduce legislation in its first term. Committee established to The development of a Nil review Fitness Industry mandatory code of Codes of Conduct practice for fitness industry members to improve consumer protection in the fitness industry. Committee established to The Motor Vehicle Sales Nil review Motor Vehicles Industry Reference Group Amendment Bill 2001 & has been formed to Regulations facilitate further consultation in relation to the Regulations that will need to be drafted once the Motor Vehicle Dealers Amendment Bill 2001 completes its passage through Parliament. Review of Residential To conduct a statutory $26,558.80 Tenancies Act 1987 review of the Act and Regulations pursuant to Section 90 of the Act. Committee/Review To obtain the views of all $4,262.40 established following key stakeholders on the collapse of HIH Insurance short-term and long-term and developments in the options for the future of Home Indemnity Insurance home indemnity insurance Market in Western Australia. Review of Consumer To review community $37,125 Protection Services through expectations and Zero Based Assessment requirements of consumer protection activities in Western Australia through consultation with consumers, business, Government agencies, stakeholders and the Minister. Note: DOCEP’s financial systems do not provide for the costing of specific projects, or the allocation of salaries and overheads. As a result, specific figures relate to direct costs such as printing and professional services incurred in respect to the project. The amounts identified are actual costs paid by DOCEP as at 13 May 2002. They are not the total budget for each project. Workcover Wa (1) Two (2) Report on the Implementation of the Labor Party Direction Statement in Relation to Workers’ Compensation (the Guthrie Review). Advice to the Government on implementing the Labor Party’s pre-election direction statement in relation to workers’ compensation and previous reviews into insurance arrangements and medical and associated costs. The purpose of this review is to identify and analyse options to improve the efficiency and fairness of the workers’ compensation system. Machinery of Government - Review of Statutory Authorities: Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Commission. Undertaken as a part of the Machinery of Government Review of Statutory Authorities and will provide advice to the Government on the most appropriate structure to achieve effective administration of the Western Australian workers' compensation system. (3) The total amount of money spent on the Guthrie Review is $38,335.65 (to 30 April 2002). As yet, no money has been spent on the Machinery of Government - Review of Statutory Authorities: Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Commission although the expected cost is approximately $15,000. Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (1) Nil (2)–(3) Not applicable Construction Industry Long Service Leave Payments Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable Department Of Training (1) Two (2) (i) Review of the Training Sector- undertaken to make recommendations on: an optimum structure for the TAFE college network; the role and responsibilities of the Department of Training in providing services to the colleges; and system wide issues which impact on the public training delivery structure. (ii) Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review- undertaken to meet the requirement in the Building and Construction Industry Training and Levy Collection Act 1990 for the Act to be investigated and reviewed and to meet the State Government requirement to review statutory authorities. (3) (i) Estimated to be $96,000 as at 10 May 2002. (ii) Estimated to be $25,000 as at 10 May 2002. Attorney General; Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs; Electoral Affairs; Peel and the South West: Department Of Justice (1) Four. (2) (a) Lower Courts Committee : The Committee was established to provide advice on the implementation of recommendations relating to lower courts, as contained in the Law Reform Commission’s Report No 92: Review of the Criminal and Civil Justice System in Western Australia . The aim of the implementation of recommendations is to improve access to justice for lower courts users through the deployment of legislation, rules and procedures within a single summary jurisdiction court, dealing with both civil and criminal matters. (b) Western Australian Civil and Administrative Review Taskforce : The Taskforce was established to develop a model of a Civil and Administrative Review Tribunal for consideration by Government. (c) Review of Family Court of Western Australia Resources : The Review is aimed at establishing the resource levels of the FCWA in comparison to the resources available within the Federal system through the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Magistrates Service . (d) Law Reform Commission –Judicial Review of Administrative Decisions: Inquiry into the inadequacies and deficiencies of the current law and procedures pertaining to the judicial review of administrative decisions. (3) (a) Within existing resources. (b) $19,000. (c) Within existing resources. (d) Within existing resources. Director of Public Prosecutions (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Electoral Commission (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Equal Opportunity Commission (1) One. (2) The Ministerial Committee on Gay and Lesbian Law Reform assisted identify laws that discriminated against gay men and lesbians. (3) $10,191.50. Legal Aid WA (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Office of the Information Commissioner (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Office of the Inspector of Custodial Services (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Peel Development Commission (1) Two. (2) (a) Mandurah CBD Taskforce - consult with residents and develop a master plan for Mandurah’s central business district. (b) Rail Heritage Foundation of Western Australia - Establish the Pinjarra Rail Heritage Centre in the Peel Region based at the Pinjarra Railway Yards, and the Pinjarra to Boddington Railway. (3) (a) Within existing resources. (b) Within existing resources. South West Development Commission (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Minister for the Environment and Heritage: Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority: (1) One. (2) Review of BGPA as a Statutory Authority under the Machinery of Government initiative. (3) $10,350. The Department of Conservation and Land Management: The Department routinely creates taskforces or committees to facilitate delivery of the outputs for which it has responsibility and may create ad hoc or ongoing consultative bodies to provide for stakeholder and public input into Departmental processes. The Department also has membership of a range of across Government bodies responsible for providing coordinated policy advice and policy implementation actions. (1) Six. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices and Fire Symposium To review the Department’s fire management practices. The fire symposium was held in April 2002 to provide a forum for the presentation and discussion of scientific and policy issues relating to fire management. (3) Approximately $35,000 (2) Chief Executive Officers’ Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy To coordinate implementation of the policy across agencies and support the Cabinet Sub Committee directing implementation of the policy. (3) The project office responsible for coordinating policy implementation has a budget of $250,000 in 2001/02 and $275,000 in 2002/03. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation To review the legislation in accordance with State/Commonwealth National Competition Policy arrangements. (3) Approximately $23,000 (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation of the Forest Management Plan (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines – collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the 'Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi ‘protectable areas’. (3) (i) No costs were recorded by the Department (ii) $59,250 (iii) $52,618 (iv) $10,108 (v) $35,970 (vi) $4,950 (vii) Nil (2) Tuart Response Group To coordinate agency action on the decline in tuart health and to devise a Tuart Conservation Strategy and Implementation Plan. (3) Approximately $70,000 including salaries. (2) Community Consultation Processes To facilitate the creation of the Walpole Wilderness Area and new national parks under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy. (3) Approximately $10,000 The Conservation Commission of WA: (1) Two. (2) (a) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (b) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) (a) $5,900.03 (b) $9505.45 Heritage Council of Western Australia: (1) The Heritage Council has been involved in 2 reviews since February 2001, at the direction of the Minister. (2) (a) A review of the Heritage Council’s assessment and registration procedures, completed in April 2001. (b) A review of the Heritage Council’s operations, as required of all agencies as a result of the 2001 Machinery of Government report. The results of the review were submitted to the Minister for consideration in February 2002. (3) Both reviews were conducted internally and did not incur any costs. The Office of Water Regulation: (1) Nil (2) Nil (3) Nil The Department of Environmental Protection and the Water and Rivers Commission: (1) Six. (2) (a) Carbon Right Taskforce: was to draft legislation to establish carbon rights, providing certainty and thereby promoting the environmental and economic benefits from plantations and land use changes for carbon sequestration. (b) Independent Committee on Watsons Foods Odour Issue: to facilitate the resolution of odour and noise problems being experienced by residents in the vicinity of Watsons Foods in Spearwood without the closure or relocation of the operation. (c) The Waste Management Board: was established following the recommendations of the WAste 2020 Taskforce. These recommendations included the amalgamation of existing bodies into one group and the adoption of a more strategic approach to waste management. (d) Swan River Trust Review: was established to achieve: · The effectiveness of the operations of the Trust. · The need for the continuation of the functions of the Trust. · The operation and the effectiveness of the Swan River Trust Act generally. · The effectiveness of Part 5 of the Act relating to development control and Section 30A of the Metropolitan Region Scheme Act which establishes a formal link between the Trust Act and the statutory planning process. (e) A review of the Waste Management and Recycling Fund: is required under the enabling legislation after three years of operation of the Fund. The former Advisory Council on Waste Management developed a review project for the grants program. The project was put out to tender and the review is currently under way. (f) Stream and River Logging Buffers in Western Australia: a review was initiated to ensure their adequacy in protecting waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity, and to incorporate these or new buffer prescriptions into future forest management plans. (3) (a) Carbon Rights Taskforce: costs were met from portfolio Budgets DEWCP and CALM. Total expenditure estimated at $5000. (b) Independent Committee on Watsons Foods Odour Issue: the committee has no budget and relies on the contribution of staff time and facilities of the Department of Environmental Protection, City of Cockburn and Watsons Foods. (c) Waste Management Board: effectively cost-neutral because the new body takes over from the previous Advisory Council on Waste Management, the State Recycling Advisory Committee and the WAste 2020 Taskforce. (d) Swan River Trust: the cost of this review was $33,000. (e) Waste Management and Recycling Fund: see answer to 2(e). (f) Stream and River Logging Buffers in Western Australia: estimated costs of salaries for Author, contributors, peer reviews and printing $31,150 plus external contributions from the Water Corporation and CALM. The Perth Zoological Gardens: (1) Since the election of the State Labor Government Perth Zoo has undertaken one internal review of itself as a Statutory Authority. This was consistent with recommendation nine of the Machinery of Government Report. (2) See answer to (1). (3) Perth Zoo undertook its review internally. The salary cost to the Zoo was $8200. Minister for Police and Emergency Services; Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure: Western Australia Police Service (1) One. PriceWaterhouseCoopers organisation was engaged to undertake an independent review over the DCAT and CADCOM projects. (2) The scope of the review covered the areas of: · The Management of the DCAT Program and CADCOM Project; · Benefits Delivery; · Program Funding; and · Functionality and Options. (3) The review was completed in November 2001 at a cost of $54,890. NOTE: WAPS has not included participation in inquiries and reviews instigated and or run by other agencies, or internal administrative reviews or operational matters, for example: Drug Summit; Reviews as part of the Machinery of Government recommendations; Administrative Functions Review; internal inquiries; Ombudsman’s Inquiries. Fire and Emergency Services (1) The Fire and Emergency Services Authority (FESA) has been responsible for one taskforce. (2) Taskforce: Interagency Taskforce for the consideration of rotary wing aircraft in the delivery of policing and emergency services to the community of Western Australia . The taskforce was chaired by a member of the staff of the Minister for Emergency Services and FESA provided executive services. It included representatives of FESA, the Department of Health and the Western Australia Police Service. The Minister for Emergency Services announced the taskforce’s findings on 11 May 2002. (3) Cost: Interagency Taskforce: FESA’s contribution $35,600 NOTE: FESA has not included participation in inquiries and reviews instigated and or run by other agencies: For example: Bellevue inquiry; Reviews as part of the Machinery of Government recommendations; ES CADCOM review. Department of Transport (1) Two – LPG Task Force & School Bus Task Force. (2) Title of Task Force Terms of Reference LPG Task Force · To consider the economic, fiscal and social viability of the current subsidy scheme and other subsidy options including low interest loan schemes that would be a financial incentive to use LPG in motor vehicles. · To examine and recommend the roles of Government and the private sector in relation to any recommendations arising from the first term of reference. · To report to the Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure on the first two terms of reference. School Bus Task Force To report to the Minister on: · the preferred model to be adopted to determine the rate of remuneration for school bus contractors; · the preferred model for determining a fair and just conveyancing allowance for parents of mainstream students in non-public transport areas; · the integration of school buses into the Transperth system; and · the appropriateness of the Morrell and Special Education Reviews. (3) Title Cost LPG Task Force Salary costs are being met by the individual agencies/organisations represented on the Task Force. School Bus Task Force Salary costs are being met by the individual agencies/organisations represented on the Task Force. The cost of consultancy work is being met jointly by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure and the Department of Transport. To date, these services have cost $125,000. Minister for Planning and Infrastructure: Department for Planning and Infrastructure: (1) Eleven (2) and (3) see table below. (2) List of Inquiries, Taskforces, Committees, Summits and Reviews initiated since February 2001 (2) Established to Achieve? (3) How much money has been spent? Joint Department for Planning and Infrastructure/Fisheries Taskforce to implement MOG 30. A jointly agreed position report on the MOG 30 Recommendation and a strategy and program to address the requirements of the agreed position Not applicable. Existing Departmental resources utlilised. Review of Statement of Planning Policy No: 7 Leeuwin Naturalise Ridge (in relation to Smiths Beach). In response to widespread community concerns about the scale of proposed development at Smiths Beach, the review was undertaken to consider whether amendment of SPP7 was required, and if so, the form of such amendment. Following public advertising of the resulting proposed modifications to SPP7, the Western Australian Planning Commission has recently submitted its recommendations to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Given no Review body was established, the review has been largely undertaken through internal resources of the WA Planning Commission and the Department for Planning and Infrastructure. Newspaper advertising cost in the order of $3000. Mandurah CBD Redevelopment Taskforce. To oversee the future planning and redevelopment of the Central Business District of Mandurah Nil Rockingham City Centre Transit Study Taskforce To identify an appropriate transit infrastructure and service to link the Rockingham train station with the Rockingham City Centre, Murdoch University and the Waterfront Village area $82,475.65 as at 6 June 2002 Ministerial Task Force Investigating Structural Arrangements for Coastal Planning and Management To review the structural arrangements for Coastal Planning and Management in Western Australia. $79,000 Metropolitan Freight Network Review The Freight Network Review (FNR) is establishing a new policy and planning framework for freight movement in the Perth metropolitan area and its linkages to regional areas to ensure a long-term sustainable freight system. Approx. $50,000.00 Lower Great Southern Regional Planning Steering Committee (created by the Western Australian Planning Commission) To oversee the preparation of the Lower Great Southern Regional Strategy. Approximately $1,000 in travel expenses (air fares) Air Services Policy Review Review Intrastate Air Services and its relationship to the Transport Co-ordination Act Nil to date. Goldfields-Esperance Regional Planning and Infrastructure Coordinating Committee To oversee the implementation of the Goldfields-Esperance Regional Planning Strategy, Regional Transport Strategy and Roads 2020 program (and to replace two existing committees). The Committee is being established; first meeting likely to be in July 2002. Air Services Subsidy Review/Report Benchmark modelling report on assessing subsidies for remote air services $5,000.00 Lime Sands Route Option Review The purpose of this project is to determine the preferred option for transporting Agricultural Lime Sand from the coastal plain at Lancelin to Wheatbelt areas. The project is largely being developed using existing DPI and MRWA resources. Main Roads WA: (1) Insofar as Main Roads is concerned, four (4). (2)-(3) The purpose and expenditure of each review is as follows: Road Train Summit– a broad consultative review of Main Roads’ heavy vehicle permit system addressing community concerns over the operation of heavy vehicles on the road network and strategies for improving safety and operations. $35 800. Review of Main Roads Western Australia’s Term Contracts – to assess the impact of the privatisation of road construction and maintenance in Western Australia on Main Roads and the agency’s ability to manage the 10 year contracts. $280 326. Review of Main Roads Acquisition Process for Graham Farmer Freeway – Ken Pettit QC Report - an independent assessment of the land acquisition processes used by Main Roads in the acquisition of land for the Graham Farmer Freeway project. $31 954. Review of Statutory Authorities: Main Roads Western Australia – part of a review of statutory authorities within the Planning and Infrastructure portfolio to assess the justification for Main Roads remaining as a separate entity. $5 000. Landcorp: (1) 7. (2) Refer to below: Committee/Forum/Review Objective Hope Valley Wattleup Redevelopment Project – Community Reference Group Advise LandCorp on issues of concern and interest to residents within the redevelopment area, advise and contribute to preparation of the Master Plan and disseminate information to the community. Hope Valley Community Management Committee Provide advice on management of tenanted properties and acquisitions, identify issues relating to community infrastructure, provide input into the Master Plan process and communicate to the community. Wattleup Community Management Committee Leighton Beach Community Forum To determine the community views on the extent of future development and public amenity. Scarborough Redevelopment Community Forum To devise development options which were subsequently incorporated into a survey. Land Use Planning Review North Cockburn Land Use planning review assessing various options for future development of the area. LandCorp Statutory Authority Review To assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating the functions of the Western Australian Land Authority into a Department of the State. (3) Cost details follow: · Committees - Hope Valley and Wattleup Redevelopment Project committee members are paid $142 per half day and $215 per full day. · Summits – LandCorp did not incur a cost for the Leighton Beach summit. Scarborough Community Forum - The cost attributed to the staging of the forum (including venue and equipment hire, mailing, facilitation, printing, displays etc) was $42,965. · Reviews – LandCorp is not responsible for paying the cost of the Land Use Planning Review of North Cockburn. Consultant fees for the Statutory Authority Review are expected to be $19,200. Department of Land Administration (DOLA). (1) One. (2) Review of the Future of the Department of Land Administration (DOLA). Review the future of DOLA in response to Recommendation 39 of the Machinery of Government Report. (3) Support for the review has been provided from within existing DOLA staff resources and has not been separately costed. Western Australian Government Railways: (1) One. (2) Yes. Perth City Rail Advisory Committee (PCRAC). (3) As at 22 May 2002 total $225,351. This figure does not include costs incurred by DPI and WAGR which were necessary for PURD’s master planning process. Bunbury Port Authority: (1) One (2) Port Community Advisory Committee (3) Not applicable All other agencies: Office of the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure (Planning Appeals) East Perth Redevelopment Authority Subiaco Redevelopment Authority Midland Redevelopment Authority Fremantle Port Authority Dampier Port Authority Broome Port Authority Albany Port Authority Geraldton Port Authority Port Hedland Port Authority Esperance Port Authority (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Minister for State Development; Tourism; Small Business: Department of Industry and Technology (1) (a) Timber Industry Assistance Review Committee The committee was established 21 November 2001 to; Consider applications, which on initial assessment were deemed ineligible by Forest Products Commission and determine an independent assessment of the business should be undertaken; Consider the independent assessor’s report on the business and determine if the business should be invited to formally apply for a level of assistance determined by the independent assessor; Consider requests by applicants for a review of the assessment and for claims for additional funds assistance above the amount recommended by the independent assessor; and Consider and recommend suggested amendments to the guidelines. (b) Replacement Fremantle Class Patrol Boat Working Group The role of the Working Group is to develop and implement a WA Government facilitation strategy to better position the three WA bidders for the project. The strategy aims to market and promote Western Australian industry's substantial capabilities in shipbuilding to senior politicians and defence officials; to reinforce that the three of Western Australian bidders are internationally successful commercial shipbuilders and are in strong contention; and to minimise the impact of political considerations in the decision and to pressure Defence to focus on tender specific considerations. (c) Jervoise Bay Liaison Committee It is intended that the Jervoise Bay Liaison Committee acts as an informal forum within the context of the engineering fabrication and assembly industrial sector at the Australian Marine Industry Complex at Henderson in general and the Jervoise Bay Estate in particular. Its primary objectives are: - The promotion of the engineering fabrication industries - The international competitiveness of the Estate - The establishment and maintenance of a stable Industrial Relations climate (d) Ministerial Education Exports Advisory Committee The purpose of the committees is to: - increase the scale and capability of education providers, - produce increased trade through networks and the State's greater international profile, - bring more tourism, - increase the acquisition of international skills, - assist the retention of graduates, - produce more R&D, - create more investment opportunities, - increase AusAid student scholarships, - give WA greater access to multilateral Aid projects, and - increase public awareness that education can strengthen the State's economic foundation. (e) Inter-Agency Wine Advisory Group (IWAG) The purpose of the IWAG is to provide consultation on and co-ordination of Government activity in relation to development of the Western Australian wine industry. (f) The Intellectual Property Policy Review Sub Committee of the Government Intellectual Property Policy Council Established to review the Government Intellectual Property Policy 2000 to ensure that Government Policy meets the Government's broader economic and Industry Development objectives. (2) (a) Nil ( b) Nil (c) Nil (d) $1512 for the Inaugural meeting of key government, industry and community stakeholders. (e) Nil (f) Nil Department of Mineral & Petroleum Resources (1) For the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources - 4 (2) (i) Parliamentary Inquiry - 'Bellevue Hazardous Waste Fire Inquiry'. That the Committee examine, report and make recommendations on:- 1. The role of relevant government agencies and relevant Ministers of the Crown in: (a) approving the treatment and storage of waste at the site; and (b) regulating waste treatment at the site, including monitoring and enforcement measures; 2. The nature and quantities of non-compliant materials stored at the site; 3. The response of relevant government to the incident on 15 February 2001 and the post-crisis management; 4. The regulation, storage and disposal of hazardous waste in Western Australia, the extent of past and current operations and alternatives available; and 5. Any other matters deemed relevant by the Committee. (ii) Inquiry into the Carmel Fireworks Explosion – conducted by Mr Martin Whitely, Member for Roleystone. To report on; 1. The events of 6 March2002 leading to the incident (the explosion/s and subsequent bushfire); and 2. The response of the local and relevant State Government departments and authorities during and subsequent to the incident; and 3. The process of licensing and of regulation of the facility prior to 6 March 2002; and to make recommendations on; 1. The siting of similar facilities (fireworks manufacturing and explosive storage facilities and facilities which pose a similar danger) in appropriate locations; and 2. The licensing and regulation of similar facilities; and 3. Improving the response efforts of agencies involved in similar incidences. (iii) Review of the Project Development Approvals System To recommend to Government a system of government decision making which is coordinated and integrated, clear and unambiguous, which is balanced between community and developer needs and which will lead to Western Australia being the global location of choice for project development. (iv) Ministerial Inquiry to Identify Strategies to Increase Resources Exploration in Western Australia. To investigate the reasons for reduced levels of private investment in greenfields mineral exploration in western Australia and recommend actions that might be taken by the State and federal governments to achieve the level of expenditure necessary for a sustainable future for this important sector of the WA economy. (3) (i) Cost of the Bellevue Inquiry should be provided by the Committee Secretariat. (ii) The cost of the Whitely Inquiry to the end of April 2002 is less than $100. (iii) The cost of the Review of the Project Development Approvals System was $445 000 (iv) No expenditure to date Small Business Development Corporation (1) Since February 2001, the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) has established one review and one committee. (2) Review of the Small Business Development Corporation Act - a statutory review of the Small Business Development Corporation to assess its performance since 1995 and its appropriateness in meeting the future needs of small business development in Western Australia. The Small Business Development Corporation Act (1983) Review Steering Committee - An independent Steering Committee appointed to oversee the review of the Small Business Development Corporation Act. (3) Review - expenditure to 30 April 2002 - $15 000. Committee - expenditure to 30 April 2002 - $3 805. Rottnest Island Authority (1) One. (2) Effective and Efficiency Review. The intent of this review is to consider and ensure that the operations of the Rottnest Island Authority are effective and efficient. (3) Internal costs only. The review is being undertaken in conjunction with the development of the Rottnest Island Management Plan 2002-2007. Western Australian Tourism Commission (1) Since taking office in February 2001, the Gallop Labor Government has initiated two reviews within the tourism portfolio. (2) They were: · Review of the operations and structure of the Western Australian Tourism Commission. It was undertaken in August 2001 to assess whether the WATC’s structure (established in 1995) and operations were the most appropriate to meet the requirements of the Western Australian Tourism Commission Act 1993 and the Government’s Tourism Policy. · Review of the 5 year Tourism Industry Plan – Partnership 21. The review, which has just commenced, is intended to:- (a) Assess and report on progress made on the initiatives described in the document prepared in 2000; (b) Consider the relevancy of the principles it promotes and make improvements where necessary; and (c) Provide scope for input on significant tourism issues not originally included in the plan and update those requiring further emphasis or clarification. (3) The cost of the Review of the WATC was $12,463 (does not include GST) The cost of the Partnership 21 Review is expected to be approximately $90,000. Minister for Education; Sport and Recreation; Indigenous Affairs: Department of Education and Country High School Hostels Authority (1) A total of three reviews and one taskforce have been established since the election (not including the various groups established from time to time for routine operational purposes in schools, and district and central offices of the Department of Education). There have been no summits. (2) · Geraldton Secondary College Review . The purpose of the review was to identify issues affecting the ability of the College to maximize the educational outcomes of its students. · Review of Educational Services for Students with Disabilities in Government Schools . The purpose of the review is to ensure that the educational needs of students within this group are met through the provision of appropriate, effective and efficient services, resources and facilities. · Review of Behaviour in Government Schools . The review was established to examine and respond to the following specific behaviour management issues and contexts. · Taskforce on Structures, Services and Resources Supporting Government Schools . The report was tabled in Parliament on 27 August 2001. Response to be provided by Department of Education Services. (3) The following have been financed within existing resources by a reallocation of funds, taking into account staff time, at an estimated cost for each review as follows: · Geraldton Secondary College Review - $35 000 · Review of Educational Services for Students with Disabilities in Government Schools - $200 000 · Review of Behaviour in Government Schools - $30 000 · Taskforce on Structures, Services and Resources Supporting Government Schools - response to be provided by Department of Education Services. Department of Education Services & Curriculum Council (1) Four reviews. (2) – (3) List of Reviews Outline of Purpose $ Review of Fees and Charges in Secondary Schools To examine the implementation of the Government’s policy concerning voluntary contributions in years 8-10. There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Review of Ministerial Advisory Committees – Education Portfolio To review the role and functions of the Ministerial Advisory Councils (Aboriginal Education and Training Council, Rural & Remote Education Advisory Council, Early Childhood Education Council and WA Higher Education Council). There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Review of Statutory Authorities – Education Portfolio To review the functions of the three Statutory Authorities (Curriculum Council, Public Education Endowment Trust and Country High School Hostels Authority) to assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating these functions into departments of State. There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Research Consultancy on Distribution of State Government Funds to Non-Government Schools To provide the Government with technical advice on the calculation of Government school costs as the basis for allocating funds to non-Government schools, and a model for distributing the funds. Total Cost: $61,407 Department of Sport and Recreation (1) One. (2) Review undertaken of State Government owned and managed recreation camps with regard to management operations and the development of a capital investment plan for the Department of Sport and Recreation managed camps. (3) Review undertaken by an employee of the Department of Sport and Recreation and completed within existing resources. West Australian Sport Centre Trust (1) One (2) Review of the Western Australian Sports Centre Trust. Refer to Terms of Reference within Recommendation 43 of 'Government Structures for Better Results' (Machinery of Government Report). (3) Review undertaken by an employee of the Department of Premier and Cabinet. Western Australian Institute of Sport (1) Not relating to WAIS (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Department of Indigenous (1) One. (2) Indigenous Affairs Advisory Committee (IAAC). (3) There was no costs involved establishing the committee. The only costs involved relate to money spent on conducting regular meetings which are met from the normal operating budget of the Department of Indigenous Affairs. Minister for Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth; Disability Services; Culture and the Arts: Disability Services Commission: (1) 5 (2) (a) The Disability Services Act (1993) review. The review is being undertaken as part of the review of statutory authorities resulting from the Government Structures for Better Results report (released in June 2001). A review of the Act was also required in 2003 under section 57 (1) (b) of the Act. This review was brought forward to coincide with the review of statutory authorities. This will minimise the review costs. (b) The Review of Local Area Coordination. This review was a pre-election commitment made by the State Government. The review will be conducted in four stages and is designed to ensure that the role and purpose of this valued service is clearly understood by families and the community, and is achievable and cost effective. (c) The Partnerships Working Party. This working party was formed by representatives from government and non government agencies in the disability sector to suggest how partnerships between the two sectors might be enhanced. (d) Unmet Need Working Group. This group was commissioned to prepare a report to improve the level of transparency and openness about the current and future need for accommodation support for people with disabilities. (e) The Accommodation Support Funding Process Review Steering Committee was formed to oversee the identification of the best and fairest process for allocation of available accommodation support funding. (3) (a) A budget of $40,000 has been allocated for the Disability Services Act (1993). (b) A budget of $25,000 has been allocated for the review of Local Area Coordination (c) There were no specific costs associated with the Partnerships Working Party. Officers of the Disability Services Commission provided support within their normal duties. (d) The cost of the Unmet Need Working Group’s report was $10,000. (e) The cost of the Accommodation Support Funding Process Review report was $49,452. Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth: (1) Reviews: 2 Committees: 3 Taskforces: 2 – 1 of which is a joint Taskforce with the Minister for Housing and Works Convention: 1 In addition there were 3 reference groups: - Strengthening Women’s Policy: The Report of the Reference Group. - WA Volunteering Reference Group - Carers Act Reference Group (2) (a) The Inter Departmental Committee (IDC) on Sexual Assault was formed in June 2001. The final report is due to be presented to the Cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy in June 2002. Its purpose is to develop recommendations to address sexual assault and coordinate State input into national cooperation on sexual assault. (b) The report on Family and Children’s Services Accommodation Hostels which commenced in April 2002 and was publicly released on 5 July 2002. Its purpose was to examine the history and operations of metropolitan and country hostels, identify current services, type and location, other services complementary services, gaps in services, alternatives to hostel accommodation and recommend future directions. (c) The Active Ageing Taskforce commenced on the 20 February 2002 and the anticipated completion date is March 2003. Its purpose is to: · develop an innovative and relevant across-government 5-10 year policy framework which promotes the active and visible participation of older people in Western Australian communities · develop strategies, including partnerships with local authorities to ensure genuine consultation and participation on new active ageing initiatives so that informed discussion can be reflected in government decision making · recommend a range of programs and strategies based on the principles of coordination, inclusion, collaboration and flexibility · recommend an ongoing consultative process to ensure that emerging needs and issues for seniors are reflected within the policy framework and the strategies contained within it. (d) The State Homelessness Taskforce commenced on 23 July 2001 and was completed on 31 January 2002. Joint Taskforce with the Minister for Housing and Works. Its purpose was to: · develop a plan of action for the whole of government and the community · provide advice on identifying the causes of homelessness in the community · contribute to a better understanding of homelessness and the pathways through homelessness and identify gaps in service provision · provide advice on the development of benchmarks and social indicators · make recommendations to the cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy on the plan of action, implementation strategy and a plan to monitor the progress of the implementation strategy. (e) Steering Committee on the Proposed Corporate Strategy and Organisational Structure commenced in July 2001and was completed in December 2001. Its purpose was to make recommendations to the Minister for Community Development on the establishment of the Department for Community Development, in particular to recommend: · the corporate strategy best suited to achieving the goals set out by the Machinery of Government Taskforce and an organisational structure capable of giving effect to the corporate strategy. (f) The Interdepartmental Child Protection Coordination Committee commenced in February 2002 for an interim 12 month period, subject to review. Its purpose is to develop a strategic approach for ensuring coordination and collaboration in child protection across relevant government agencies. (g) The National Competition Policy – Review of Child Care Regulations commenced on the 5 March 002 and will be completed by June 2002. Its purpose is to review the Community Services Act 1972 and specifically existing Child Care Regulations to determine the extent and appropriate justification for restriction to competition contained within. The outcome of the review is required to satisfy State and Commonwealth Government requirements within the Competition Principles Agreement. (h) The Women’s Convention was held on the 7-8 March 2002. Its purpose was to consult with women in Western Australia in regard to their goals and aspirations for the future in the areas of health, safety, seniors, opportunity, workplace, family care and law. (3) The cost of each is as follows: a) The Inter Departmental Committee (IDC) on Sexual Assault - $11,000* b) Family and Children’s Services Accommodation Hostels - $14,321 c) Active Ageing Taskforce - $7131 to date* d) The State Homelessness Taskforce - $180,000# e) Steering Committee – Proposed Corporate Strategy and Organisational Structure - $62,480* f) Interdepartmental Child Protection Coordination Committee – nil* g) National Competition Policy – Review of Child Care Regulations – nil* h) Women’s Convention - $85,926 * * excludes salaries # shared between the Department of Housing and Works and the Department for Community Development (DCD). DCD's contribution was $90,000 in staff time and payment to facilitate a non-government member of the secretariat. Culture and the Arts (1) 2 (2) (a) Review of Statutory Authorities The Minister for Culture and the Arts initiated the review of Statutory Authorities in the Culture and the Arts portfolio as part of the Machinery of Government (MOG) Taskforce recommendations. The Statutory Authorities reviewed were the Art Gallery, Western Australian Museum, Library Board, Perth Theatre Trust and ScreenWest. The purpose of this review was to determine whether the functions of these statutory authorities could not be performed by the Department of Culture and the Arts or whether it would be inappropriate for them to be performed by the Department. (b) The Contemporary Music Taskforce The Contemporary Music Taskforce was established to assist in the development and promotion of Western Australian contemporary music talent. This includes undertaking an economic review of the current state and growth potential of the industry; implementing a State-wide All ages concert program; developing a touring support and skill development program for industry practitioners; and establishing a music industry website. (3) (a) $10,010 has been spent for the services of an independent Review Consultant. (b) Costs to date - $4909.62 Minister for Health: (1)-(3) This information is not readily available. Provision of this information would require considerable research which would divert staff away from their normal duties and I am not prepared to allocate the State's resources to provide a response. If the Member has a specific inquiry I will endeavour to provide a reply. Minister for Racing and Gaming; Government Enterprises; Goldfields-Esperance: Government Employees Superannuation Board (1) None. (2) & (3) Not applicable. Gold Corporation (1) Nil (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Insurance Commission Of Western Australia (1) None (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable Lotteries Commission (1) The Minister for Government Enterprises has only instituted one enquiry – ie. review of section 22(8) and (2) of the Lotteries Commission of Western Australia. Under the Lotteries Commission Act 1990 (as amended), the Minister is required to review this section in relation to the funding for the Perth International Arts Festival and the Film Industry every three years. All other Lotteries’ reviews, taskforces or committees have been management initiated as part of routine operational improvements. (2) See response to 1. (3) No expenditure other than management time has been incurred in the review of section 22(8) and (2) of the Lotteries Commission Act 1990 (as amended) or any operational reviews. Racing and Gaming Department Of DRGL, BPB, TAB and WAGRA (1) Nil (2 & 3) Not applicable. Water Corporation (1) None (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable
(2) Review of Crime Prevention Funding Programs to evaluate the impact of the Community Policing Fund, State Crime Prevention Strategy, SAFER WA Fund and SAFER WA Community Security Program in preventing and reducing crime in Western Australia.
Office of the Auditor General (1)-(3) Not applicable Western Australian Treasury Corporation (1)-(3) Not applicable International Centre for the Application of Solar Energy CASE has not instigated any of the above mentioned activities. A review and taskforce relating to CASE has been established by the Minister of Energy. Office of Gas Access Regulation (1)-(3) Not applicable Office of Energy (1) Within the Minister’s energy portfolio six inquiries, taskforces, committees, summits or reviews have been initiated since 10 February 2001. (2) (a) Aboriginal and Remote Communities Power Supply Project Reference Group – established to oversee and coordinate a pilot project to deliver new power supply arrangements, including generation, distribution and retail, in three Aboriginal communities; Bidyadanga, Wangkatjungka and Warnum. (b) Gas Retail Deregulation Project Steering Group – established to oversee and coordinate implementation of full retail contestability in the gas market in WA. (c) Park Home Electricity Supply Reference Group – established to consider options to resolve the cost of electricity on-sold to permanent residents of caravan parks and park homes and the eligibility of this group to receive government-funded energy rebates. (d) Review of 'live' work by electricians – established to review, with appropriate consultation, ways of reducing the frequency and severity of accidents with electricians working with or in close proximity to 'live' parts. (e) Electricity Reform Task Force – established, consistent with the Government’s goal of lower electricity prices in WA, to develop detailed recommendations regarding; the design of the electricity market to be established in WA, the extent and phasing of the disaggregation of Western Power, a WA electricity code, and other regulatory issues and arrangements for full retail contestability in supply of electricity. (f) Centre for the Application of Solar Energy – Incompatible Activities Task Force is an interagency task force established to facilitate the disposal of activities of the Centre for the Application of Solar Energy incompatible with its absorption into the newly established Sustainable Energy Development Office. (3) (a) Members’ organisations, including ATSIC, absorb their costs and therefore no additional expenditure has been incurred in relation to the reference group only. (b) Members’ organisations, including private sector participants, absorb their costs and therefore no additional expenditure has been incurred in relation to the steering group only. (c) Members’ organisations absorb their costs and therefore no additional expenditure has been incurred in relation to the reference group only. (d) Review conducted internally with no additional costs. (e) External Members fees and other direct costs total $371,258 to date. Agencies and other organisations, including Western Power and private sector participants, absorb their costs. (f) Agencies absorb their costs and therefore no additional expenditure has been incurred in relation to the task force. Department of Treasury and Finance (1) Four (2)&(3) (a) Review of Commonwealth-State Funding. The Review of Commonwealth-State Funding (which is being conducted by economists Ross Garnaut and Vince FitzGerald) was commissioned in 2001 by the governments of New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia to review the methods used to allocate Commonwealth grants between the States. It is expected to report around June 2002. Western Australia has so far paid $55,965.50 towards the cost of the review, out of an expected total contribution of $200,000. (b) Review of State Business Taxes The Review of State Business Taxes was established to make (revenue neutral) recommendations on how to improve the efficiency, equity and simplicity of the State’s tax system, with a particular focus on minimising compliance costs. This review was internally funded. (c) Consultative Group on Payroll Tax and Contractors The Consultative Group on Payroll Tax and Contractors was established in order to consult with tax professionals and relevant industry groups on the development of a set of tests designed to ensure that payments to 'employee-like' contractors are subject to payroll tax while payments to independent businesses would not be subject to payroll tax. This review was internally funded. (d) Economic Regulator Implementation Committee The Economic Regulator Implementation Committee has the objective of establishing an independent economic regulator, in accordance with the recommendations of the Machinery of Government Task Force report, that inspires public confidence through a transparent framework with clearly specified functions, responsibilities and powers. It has been proposed that the Economic Regulator will have responsibilities across the electricity, gas, rail and water industries for determining access arrangements for significant economic infrastructure, issuing and enforcing industrial licenses, and making recommendations to government about tariffs and charges for regulated industries. Funding for this committee is being met through existing portfolio resource allocations. Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries; the Midwest, Wheatbelt and Great Southern: Ministerial Office (1) Two (2) - (3) Potato Marketing Corporation – investigation into PMC’s disposition of complaint alleging improper conduct by grower - Cost - $56,770.28 Review of the Perth Market Authority – Cost $762.50 Department of Agriculture (1) Three (2) & (3) Multi-Peril Crop Insurance Task Force –assess the commercial feasibility of MPCI scheme for WA farmers – Cost $150,000 to develop feasibility report Total of $2.5 million has been allocated for project Salinity Review Taskforce – in a strategic context, advise on adequacy of State’s salinity program – Cost $110,000 CF from Dept of Agric, CALM & DEWCP with $30,000 from Agriculture Kimberley Chemical Use (1975-1985) Review –review concerns of former APB employees involved in chemical spraying in Kimberley region – Cost $178,000 Plus estimated $100,000 for investigation and remediation of sites if necessary Department of Fisheries (1) One (2) & (3) The Mackerel Independent Advisory Panel – advice to Executive Director on commercial sector of the mackerel fishery – Cost $30,000 approx Mid West Development Commission (1) None (2) & (3) Not applicable Wheatbelt Development Commission (1) None (2)& (3) Not applicable Great Southern Development Commission (1) None (2)& (3) Not applicable Minister for Housing and Works; Local Government and Regional Development; the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne: Department of Local Government and Regional Development (1) Six. This response does not include inquiries into Local Government authorities that are undertaken by the Department in its monitoring work. (2) (i) Working Group on State and Local Government Relations (WGSLGR) The Working Group on State and Local Government Relations was established to facilitate the development of partnership agreements between State and local governments. It comprises representatives from both State and local government. The Group’s work will be ongoing. (ii) Review of the Regional Development Commissions (Statutory Authority Status) To consider the status of the Regional Development Commissions in Western Australia and make recommendations on their future status. (iii) Review of the Operation of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 A review of this Act is required every five years. The review meets the Statutory Requirement and will determine whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. (iv) Review of Cemetery Boards (Statutory Authority Status) To review the Statutory Authority status of the Cemetery Boards and make recommendation on their future status. (v) Review of the Dog Act The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It is considered appropriate to review the Legislative Provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. (vi) Review of the Regional Headworks Development Scheme This review meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme including the adequacy of its funding, the application of the guidelines and the amount of Headwork charges levied by the Water Corporation and Western Power. (3) Response to Question 3 inclusive (i. ii. iii. iv. v. & vi.) All of the above are being undertaken by Departmental staff and only minor other administrative or financial expenditure in support of these has occurred. This is anticipated to be under $10,000 in total. Department of Housing and Works (1) Eight. (2) (i) Independent Review Committee to review the circumstances of ineligible tenants. (ii) The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Technical Committee was established to monitor the development of the Convention Centre, to ensure all established deadlines are met, and to work through statutory issues and departmental requirements. (iii) The State Homelessness Taskforce was established to develop a plan of action, for practical, across-government and community strategies to: prevent homelessness; provide effective support for those who are homeless; and provide support to people to maintain their accommodation after a period of homelessness. (iv) Review of ‘The Agreement for the Provision of Housing and Related Infrastructure for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People in Western Australia.’ The Review was conducted to evaluate the process and progress of the Agreement’s objectives and outcomes. (v) Review of ‘Parnpajinya Housing Development Project – Community Development Strategy’ Remote Area Development Group. RADG was employed to undertake a study to identify and address management and social issues which were restricting the progress and development of the Parnpajinya community. (vi) Halls Creek Housing Taskforce was set up in response to the Aboriginal community's concerns about housing stock generally within Halls Creek and the town camps. The Aboriginal community was concerned that little was being done in the way of a community based strategy to tackle the housing problems in Halls Creek. The Aboriginal community invited Larry Graham MLA and myself to examine their concerns and set up a framework for key agencies to work cooperatively with the Aboriginal community. (vii) Old Treasury Buildings Working Party was established to consider future uses for these significant heritage buildings. (viii) The Pyrton Working Party was set up to consider future uses for the Pyrton site in Eden Hill. (3) All taskforces, working parties and reviews have been funded out of the Department of Housing and Works’ general budget. To isolate the individual expenses of each taskforce, working party or review would require substantial resources and I am not prepared to allocate the resources required at this time. Should the Member have a specific concern about an individual taskforce, working party or review, I am prepared to provide further information. Kimberley Development Commission (1) 2 (2) (i) North West Air Services Taskforce Terms of reference previously sent (ii) Kimberley Aviation Tourism Development Committee Terms of reference To synchronise, in the Kimberley:- (a) regional tourism marketing; with (b) aviation route consolidation and development (3) (i) North West Airservices Taskforce - $5,577 (ii) Kimberley Aviation Tourism Development Committee - $3,121 Pilbara Development Commission (1) Three. (2) (i) The Nickol Bay Accommodation and Associated Issues Taskforce. The Nickol Bay Accommodation Taskforce was established in August 2001 to oversee accommodation and related issues associated with the expected influx of construction and permanent workforces into the Nickol Bay area. The Terms of Reference include the assessment, supply and demand of various forms of accommodation likely to be required in the Karratha area in the immediate and foreseeable future based on the expansion of existing projects and potential developments. (ii) Onslow Strategic Development Taskforce . During a visit to Onslow in April 2001, the Minister for Pilbara, Hon Tom Stephens made an offer to establish a strategic partnership between the local Onslow community, the Shire of Ashburton and the State Government to develop an action plan for the local community. The Pilbara Development Commission established a taskforce to develop a strategic approach to delivering agreed outcomes and tangible results expected to occur over the next four years. Taskforce members are representative of state and commonwealth government agencies and the Shire of Ashburton. (iii) Roebourne Enhancement Government Agency Interim Committee. The Committee first met on 6 November 2001, has a four year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. The Roebourne Enhancement Government Agency Interim Committee was established to bring a range of social and economic development outcomes as well as improve the co-ordination of the delivery of infrastructure and services to the Roebourne Community. The broad intent of the Scheme is to: - provide planning and implementation to improve the physical amenity of the town and in particular the village precinct; and, - the potential creation of youth and education precincts with possible consideration to be given to health and justice precincts. (3) (i) $1,686 (ii) $27.00 (iii) $815 These are funds spent on projects. Staff costs are not included in these figures. Gascoyne Development Commission (1) N/A (2) The Coral Bay Infrastructure Implementation Working Group was formed to oversee the development of infrastructure by government agencies in Coral Bay. (3) $852 State Supply Commission (1) Three (2) (i) Review of the Buy Local Policy The intent of this review is to strengthen the Buy Local Policy so that opportunities for local and small businesses in Western Australia are maximised through government buying. (ii) Review of Statutory Authorities (State Supply Commission) This review of the State Supply Commission is being undertaken as a part of the review of all statutory authorities that the Machinery of Government Taskforce recommended. The review of each statutory authority must proceed from the basis that a statutory authority should only exist if its functions cannot be performed by a department or it would be inappropriate for them to be performed by a department. (iii) Indemnity and Insurance Clauses Discussion Group The Discussion Group was established to co-ordinate discussions between the Master Cleaner’s Guild, RiskCover and the Crown Solicitor’s Office with a view to examining the usual indemnity and insurance clauses used by government agencies and assessing whether mutually agreeable clauses can be drafted. (3) (i) Review of the Buy Local Policy To date approximately $43,680 has been spent on this review, apart from staff salaries and administrative costs. (ii) Review of Statutory Authorities (State Supply Commission) This review was undertaken with in-house resources. No money has been spent on this review apart from staff salaries and minimal administrative costs. (iii) Indemnity and Insurance Clauses Discussion Group No money has been spent on this review apart from staff salaries and minimal administrative costs. Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection; Training: Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (1) Thirteen (2)-(3) Review/Committee/ Brief outline of what it How much Taskforce/Enquiry was established to achieve money has been spent on this to date Taskforce to Review Code To review the Code of $2,545.00 of Practice for the WA Practice with the aim of Building and Construction improving performance Industry within the building and construction industry by encouraging the parties to embrace a co-operative approach to efficiency and productivity and discourage unsatisfactory practices. The Code addresses the key areas of occupational health and safety, contract administration, training, tendering and industrial relations. Review of Consumer In accordance with the $5,515 Protection Boards and recommendations of the Committees Machinery of Government Taskforce, the functions of Consumer Protection boards and committees are being reviewed to assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating those functions into departments of State. Review of Construction To review the Construction $3,500 Industry Long Service Industry Long Service Leave Leave Payments Board Payments Board in line with the Machinery of Government Taskforce recommendations. Review of the Occupational To carry out a statutory $35,317.10 Safety and Health Act 1984 review of the Act pursuant to Section 61 of the Act. Petroleum Products Advisory Provides advice to the $3,825 Committee Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection and/or the Prices Commissioner on issues affecting the petroleum market in Western Australia as identified by the Minister or Prices Commissioner. Review of Auction Sales To examine additional $1,147.30 Act 1973 issues, which were not related to national competition policy, that arose during the course of the National Competition Policy Review of the Auction Sales Act 1973. Review of Fair Trading To determine whether Nil Act 1987 and Consumer existing consumer Affairs Act 1971 protection provisions under each Act remain relevant and effective in today’s marketplace. Committee established to Examine issues from Nil review Fair Trading community responses to a Amendment Bill – Green Bill and make Unconscionable Conduct recommendations to the Minister on the implementation of the Government’s election commitment to introduce legislation in its first term. Committee established to The development of a Nil review Fitness Industry mandatory code of Codes of Conduct practice for fitness industry members to improve consumer protection in the fitness industry. Committee established to The Motor Vehicle Sales Nil review Motor Vehicles Industry Reference Group Amendment Bill 2001 & has been formed to Regulations facilitate further consultation in relation to the Regulations that will need to be drafted once the Motor Vehicle Dealers Amendment Bill 2001 completes its passage through Parliament. Review of Residential To conduct a statutory $26,558.80 Tenancies Act 1987 review of the Act and Regulations pursuant to Section 90 of the Act. Committee/Review To obtain the views of all $4,262.40 established following key stakeholders on the collapse of HIH Insurance short-term and long-term and developments in the options for the future of Home Indemnity Insurance home indemnity insurance Market in Western Australia. Review of Consumer To review community $37,125 Protection Services through expectations and Zero Based Assessment requirements of consumer protection activities in Western Australia through consultation with consumers, business, Government agencies, stakeholders and the Minister. Note: DOCEP’s financial systems do not provide for the costing of specific projects, or the allocation of salaries and overheads. As a result, specific figures relate to direct costs such as printing and professional services incurred in respect to the project. The amounts identified are actual costs paid by DOCEP as at 13 May 2002. They are not the total budget for each project. Workcover Wa (1) Two (2) Report on the Implementation of the Labor Party Direction Statement in Relation to Workers’ Compensation (the Guthrie Review). Advice to the Government on implementing the Labor Party’s pre-election direction statement in relation to workers’ compensation and previous reviews into insurance arrangements and medical and associated costs. The purpose of this review is to identify and analyse options to improve the efficiency and fairness of the workers’ compensation system. Machinery of Government - Review of Statutory Authorities: Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Commission. Undertaken as a part of the Machinery of Government Review of Statutory Authorities and will provide advice to the Government on the most appropriate structure to achieve effective administration of the Western Australian workers' compensation system. (3) The total amount of money spent on the Guthrie Review is $38,335.65 (to 30 April 2002). As yet, no money has been spent on the Machinery of Government - Review of Statutory Authorities: Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Commission although the expected cost is approximately $15,000. Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (1) Nil (2)–(3) Not applicable Construction Industry Long Service Leave Payments Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable Department Of Training (1) Two (2) (i) Review of the Training Sector- undertaken to make recommendations on: an optimum structure for the TAFE college network; the role and responsibilities of the Department of Training in providing services to the colleges; and system wide issues which impact on the public training delivery structure. (ii) Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review- undertaken to meet the requirement in the Building and Construction Industry Training and Levy Collection Act 1990 for the Act to be investigated and reviewed and to meet the State Government requirement to review statutory authorities. (3) (i) Estimated to be $96,000 as at 10 May 2002. (ii) Estimated to be $25,000 as at 10 May 2002. Attorney General; Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs; Electoral Affairs; Peel and the South West: Department Of Justice (1) Four. (2) (a) Lower Courts Committee : The Committee was established to provide advice on the implementation of recommendations relating to lower courts, as contained in the Law Reform Commission’s Report No 92: Review of the Criminal and Civil Justice System in Western Australia . The aim of the implementation of recommendations is to improve access to justice for lower courts users through the deployment of legislation, rules and procedures within a single summary jurisdiction court, dealing with both civil and criminal matters. (b) Western Australian Civil and Administrative Review Taskforce : The Taskforce was established to develop a model of a Civil and Administrative Review Tribunal for consideration by Government. (c) Review of Family Court of Western Australia Resources : The Review is aimed at establishing the resource levels of the FCWA in comparison to the resources available within the Federal system through the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Magistrates Service . (d) Law Reform Commission –Judicial Review of Administrative Decisions: Inquiry into the inadequacies and deficiencies of the current law and procedures pertaining to the judicial review of administrative decisions. (3) (a) Within existing resources. (b) $19,000. (c) Within existing resources. (d) Within existing resources. Director of Public Prosecutions (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Electoral Commission (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Equal Opportunity Commission (1) One. (2) The Ministerial Committee on Gay and Lesbian Law Reform assisted identify laws that discriminated against gay men and lesbians. (3) $10,191.50. Legal Aid WA (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Office of the Information Commissioner (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Office of the Inspector of Custodial Services (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Peel Development Commission (1) Two. (2) (a) Mandurah CBD Taskforce - consult with residents and develop a master plan for Mandurah’s central business district. (b) Rail Heritage Foundation of Western Australia - Establish the Pinjarra Rail Heritage Centre in the Peel Region based at the Pinjarra Railway Yards, and the Pinjarra to Boddington Railway. (3) (a) Within existing resources. (b) Within existing resources. South West Development Commission (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Minister for the Environment and Heritage: Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority: (1) One. (2) Review of BGPA as a Statutory Authority under the Machinery of Government initiative. (3) $10,350. The Department of Conservation and Land Management: The Department routinely creates taskforces or committees to facilitate delivery of the outputs for which it has responsibility and may create ad hoc or ongoing consultative bodies to provide for stakeholder and public input into Departmental processes. The Department also has membership of a range of across Government bodies responsible for providing coordinated policy advice and policy implementation actions. (1) Six. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices and Fire Symposium To review the Department’s fire management practices. The fire symposium was held in April 2002 to provide a forum for the presentation and discussion of scientific and policy issues relating to fire management. (3) Approximately $35,000 (2) Chief Executive Officers’ Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy To coordinate implementation of the policy across agencies and support the Cabinet Sub Committee directing implementation of the policy. (3) The project office responsible for coordinating policy implementation has a budget of $250,000 in 2001/02 and $275,000 in 2002/03. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation To review the legislation in accordance with State/Commonwealth National Competition Policy arrangements. (3) Approximately $23,000 (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation of the Forest Management Plan (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines – collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the 'Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi ‘protectable areas’. (3) (i) No costs were recorded by the Department (ii) $59,250 (iii) $52,618 (iv) $10,108 (v) $35,970 (vi) $4,950 (vii) Nil (2) Tuart Response Group To coordinate agency action on the decline in tuart health and to devise a Tuart Conservation Strategy and Implementation Plan. (3) Approximately $70,000 including salaries. (2) Community Consultation Processes To facilitate the creation of the Walpole Wilderness Area and new national parks under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy. (3) Approximately $10,000 The Conservation Commission of WA: (1) Two. (2) (a) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (b) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) (a) $5,900.03 (b) $9505.45 Heritage Council of Western Australia: (1) The Heritage Council has been involved in 2 reviews since February 2001, at the direction of the Minister. (2) (a) A review of the Heritage Council’s assessment and registration procedures, completed in April 2001. (b) A review of the Heritage Council’s operations, as required of all agencies as a result of the 2001 Machinery of Government report. The results of the review were submitted to the Minister for consideration in February 2002. (3) Both reviews were conducted internally and did not incur any costs. The Office of Water Regulation: (1) Nil (2) Nil (3) Nil The Department of Environmental Protection and the Water and Rivers Commission: (1) Six. (2) (a) Carbon Right Taskforce: was to draft legislation to establish carbon rights, providing certainty and thereby promoting the environmental and economic benefits from plantations and land use changes for carbon sequestration. (b) Independent Committee on Watsons Foods Odour Issue: to facilitate the resolution of odour and noise problems being experienced by residents in the vicinity of Watsons Foods in Spearwood without the closure or relocation of the operation. (c) The Waste Management Board: was established following the recommendations of the WAste 2020 Taskforce. These recommendations included the amalgamation of existing bodies into one group and the adoption of a more strategic approach to waste management. (d) Swan River Trust Review: was established to achieve: · The effectiveness of the operations of the Trust. · The need for the continuation of the functions of the Trust. · The operation and the effectiveness of the Swan River Trust Act generally. · The effectiveness of Part 5 of the Act relating to development control and Section 30A of the Metropolitan Region Scheme Act which establishes a formal link between the Trust Act and the statutory planning process. (e) A review of the Waste Management and Recycling Fund: is required under the enabling legislation after three years of operation of the Fund. The former Advisory Council on Waste Management developed a review project for the grants program. The project was put out to tender and the review is currently under way. (f) Stream and River Logging Buffers in Western Australia: a review was initiated to ensure their adequacy in protecting waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity, and to incorporate these or new buffer prescriptions into future forest management plans. (3) (a) Carbon Rights Taskforce: costs were met from portfolio Budgets DEWCP and CALM. Total expenditure estimated at $5000. (b) Independent Committee on Watsons Foods Odour Issue: the committee has no budget and relies on the contribution of staff time and facilities of the Department of Environmental Protection, City of Cockburn and Watsons Foods. (c) Waste Management Board: effectively cost-neutral because the new body takes over from the previous Advisory Council on Waste Management, the State Recycling Advisory Committee and the WAste 2020 Taskforce. (d) Swan River Trust: the cost of this review was $33,000. (e) Waste Management and Recycling Fund: see answer to 2(e). (f) Stream and River Logging Buffers in Western Australia: estimated costs of salaries for Author, contributors, peer reviews and printing $31,150 plus external contributions from the Water Corporation and CALM. The Perth Zoological Gardens: (1) Since the election of the State Labor Government Perth Zoo has undertaken one internal review of itself as a Statutory Authority. This was consistent with recommendation nine of the Machinery of Government Report. (2) See answer to (1). (3) Perth Zoo undertook its review internally. The salary cost to the Zoo was $8200. Minister for Police and Emergency Services; Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure: Western Australia Police Service (1) One. PriceWaterhouseCoopers organisation was engaged to undertake an independent review over the DCAT and CADCOM projects. (2) The scope of the review covered the areas of: · The Management of the DCAT Program and CADCOM Project; · Benefits Delivery; · Program Funding; and · Functionality and Options. (3) The review was completed in November 2001 at a cost of $54,890. NOTE: WAPS has not included participation in inquiries and reviews instigated and or run by other agencies, or internal administrative reviews or operational matters, for example: Drug Summit; Reviews as part of the Machinery of Government recommendations; Administrative Functions Review; internal inquiries; Ombudsman’s Inquiries. Fire and Emergency Services (1) The Fire and Emergency Services Authority (FESA) has been responsible for one taskforce. (2) Taskforce: Interagency Taskforce for the consideration of rotary wing aircraft in the delivery of policing and emergency services to the community of Western Australia . The taskforce was chaired by a member of the staff of the Minister for Emergency Services and FESA provided executive services. It included representatives of FESA, the Department of Health and the Western Australia Police Service. The Minister for Emergency Services announced the taskforce’s findings on 11 May 2002. (3) Cost: Interagency Taskforce: FESA’s contribution $35,600 NOTE: FESA has not included participation in inquiries and reviews instigated and or run by other agencies: For example: Bellevue inquiry; Reviews as part of the Machinery of Government recommendations; ES CADCOM review. Department of Transport (1) Two – LPG Task Force & School Bus Task Force. (2) Title of Task Force Terms of Reference LPG Task Force · To consider the economic, fiscal and social viability of the current subsidy scheme and other subsidy options including low interest loan schemes that would be a financial incentive to use LPG in motor vehicles. · To examine and recommend the roles of Government and the private sector in relation to any recommendations arising from the first term of reference. · To report to the Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure on the first two terms of reference. School Bus Task Force To report to the Minister on: · the preferred model to be adopted to determine the rate of remuneration for school bus contractors; · the preferred model for determining a fair and just conveyancing allowance for parents of mainstream students in non-public transport areas; · the integration of school buses into the Transperth system; and · the appropriateness of the Morrell and Special Education Reviews. (3) Title Cost LPG Task Force Salary costs are being met by the individual agencies/organisations represented on the Task Force. School Bus Task Force Salary costs are being met by the individual agencies/organisations represented on the Task Force. The cost of consultancy work is being met jointly by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure and the Department of Transport. To date, these services have cost $125,000. Minister for Planning and Infrastructure: Department for Planning and Infrastructure: (1) Eleven (2) and (3) see table below. (2) List of Inquiries, Taskforces, Committees, Summits and Reviews initiated since February 2001 (2) Established to Achieve? (3) How much money has been spent? Joint Department for Planning and Infrastructure/Fisheries Taskforce to implement MOG 30. A jointly agreed position report on the MOG 30 Recommendation and a strategy and program to address the requirements of the agreed position Not applicable. Existing Departmental resources utlilised. Review of Statement of Planning Policy No: 7 Leeuwin Naturalise Ridge (in relation to Smiths Beach). In response to widespread community concerns about the scale of proposed development at Smiths Beach, the review was undertaken to consider whether amendment of SPP7 was required, and if so, the form of such amendment. Following public advertising of the resulting proposed modifications to SPP7, the Western Australian Planning Commission has recently submitted its recommendations to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Given no Review body was established, the review has been largely undertaken through internal resources of the WA Planning Commission and the Department for Planning and Infrastructure. Newspaper advertising cost in the order of $3000. Mandurah CBD Redevelopment Taskforce. To oversee the future planning and redevelopment of the Central Business District of Mandurah Nil Rockingham City Centre Transit Study Taskforce To identify an appropriate transit infrastructure and service to link the Rockingham train station with the Rockingham City Centre, Murdoch University and the Waterfront Village area $82,475.65 as at 6 June 2002 Ministerial Task Force Investigating Structural Arrangements for Coastal Planning and Management To review the structural arrangements for Coastal Planning and Management in Western Australia. $79,000 Metropolitan Freight Network Review The Freight Network Review (FNR) is establishing a new policy and planning framework for freight movement in the Perth metropolitan area and its linkages to regional areas to ensure a long-term sustainable freight system. Approx. $50,000.00 Lower Great Southern Regional Planning Steering Committee (created by the Western Australian Planning Commission) To oversee the preparation of the Lower Great Southern Regional Strategy. Approximately $1,000 in travel expenses (air fares) Air Services Policy Review Review Intrastate Air Services and its relationship to the Transport Co-ordination Act Nil to date. Goldfields-Esperance Regional Planning and Infrastructure Coordinating Committee To oversee the implementation of the Goldfields-Esperance Regional Planning Strategy, Regional Transport Strategy and Roads 2020 program (and to replace two existing committees). The Committee is being established; first meeting likely to be in July 2002. Air Services Subsidy Review/Report Benchmark modelling report on assessing subsidies for remote air services $5,000.00 Lime Sands Route Option Review The purpose of this project is to determine the preferred option for transporting Agricultural Lime Sand from the coastal plain at Lancelin to Wheatbelt areas. The project is largely being developed using existing DPI and MRWA resources. Main Roads WA: (1) Insofar as Main Roads is concerned, four (4). (2)-(3) The purpose and expenditure of each review is as follows: Road Train Summit– a broad consultative review of Main Roads’ heavy vehicle permit system addressing community concerns over the operation of heavy vehicles on the road network and strategies for improving safety and operations. $35 800. Review of Main Roads Western Australia’s Term Contracts – to assess the impact of the privatisation of road construction and maintenance in Western Australia on Main Roads and the agency’s ability to manage the 10 year contracts. $280 326. Review of Main Roads Acquisition Process for Graham Farmer Freeway – Ken Pettit QC Report - an independent assessment of the land acquisition processes used by Main Roads in the acquisition of land for the Graham Farmer Freeway project. $31 954. Review of Statutory Authorities: Main Roads Western Australia – part of a review of statutory authorities within the Planning and Infrastructure portfolio to assess the justification for Main Roads remaining as a separate entity. $5 000. Landcorp: (1) 7. (2) Refer to below: Committee/Forum/Review Objective Hope Valley Wattleup Redevelopment Project – Community Reference Group Advise LandCorp on issues of concern and interest to residents within the redevelopment area, advise and contribute to preparation of the Master Plan and disseminate information to the community. Hope Valley Community Management Committee Provide advice on management of tenanted properties and acquisitions, identify issues relating to community infrastructure, provide input into the Master Plan process and communicate to the community. Wattleup Community Management Committee Leighton Beach Community Forum To determine the community views on the extent of future development and public amenity. Scarborough Redevelopment Community Forum To devise development options which were subsequently incorporated into a survey. Land Use Planning Review North Cockburn Land Use planning review assessing various options for future development of the area. LandCorp Statutory Authority Review To assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating the functions of the Western Australian Land Authority into a Department of the State. (3) Cost details follow: · Committees - Hope Valley and Wattleup Redevelopment Project committee members are paid $142 per half day and $215 per full day. · Summits – LandCorp did not incur a cost for the Leighton Beach summit. Scarborough Community Forum - The cost attributed to the staging of the forum (including venue and equipment hire, mailing, facilitation, printing, displays etc) was $42,965. · Reviews – LandCorp is not responsible for paying the cost of the Land Use Planning Review of North Cockburn. Consultant fees for the Statutory Authority Review are expected to be $19,200. Department of Land Administration (DOLA). (1) One. (2) Review of the Future of the Department of Land Administration (DOLA). Review the future of DOLA in response to Recommendation 39 of the Machinery of Government Report. (3) Support for the review has been provided from within existing DOLA staff resources and has not been separately costed. Western Australian Government Railways: (1) One. (2) Yes. Perth City Rail Advisory Committee (PCRAC). (3) As at 22 May 2002 total $225,351. This figure does not include costs incurred by DPI and WAGR which were necessary for PURD’s master planning process. Bunbury Port Authority: (1) One (2) Port Community Advisory Committee (3) Not applicable All other agencies: Office of the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure (Planning Appeals) East Perth Redevelopment Authority Subiaco Redevelopment Authority Midland Redevelopment Authority Fremantle Port Authority Dampier Port Authority Broome Port Authority Albany Port Authority Geraldton Port Authority Port Hedland Port Authority Esperance Port Authority (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Minister for State Development; Tourism; Small Business: Department of Industry and Technology (1) (a) Timber Industry Assistance Review Committee The committee was established 21 November 2001 to; Consider applications, which on initial assessment were deemed ineligible by Forest Products Commission and determine an independent assessment of the business should be undertaken; Consider the independent assessor’s report on the business and determine if the business should be invited to formally apply for a level of assistance determined by the independent assessor; Consider requests by applicants for a review of the assessment and for claims for additional funds assistance above the amount recommended by the independent assessor; and Consider and recommend suggested amendments to the guidelines. (b) Replacement Fremantle Class Patrol Boat Working Group The role of the Working Group is to develop and implement a WA Government facilitation strategy to better position the three WA bidders for the project. The strategy aims to market and promote Western Australian industry's substantial capabilities in shipbuilding to senior politicians and defence officials; to reinforce that the three of Western Australian bidders are internationally successful commercial shipbuilders and are in strong contention; and to minimise the impact of political considerations in the decision and to pressure Defence to focus on tender specific considerations. (c) Jervoise Bay Liaison Committee It is intended that the Jervoise Bay Liaison Committee acts as an informal forum within the context of the engineering fabrication and assembly industrial sector at the Australian Marine Industry Complex at Henderson in general and the Jervoise Bay Estate in particular. Its primary objectives are: - The promotion of the engineering fabrication industries - The international competitiveness of the Estate - The establishment and maintenance of a stable Industrial Relations climate (d) Ministerial Education Exports Advisory Committee The purpose of the committees is to: - increase the scale and capability of education providers, - produce increased trade through networks and the State's greater international profile, - bring more tourism, - increase the acquisition of international skills, - assist the retention of graduates, - produce more R&D, - create more investment opportunities, - increase AusAid student scholarships, - give WA greater access to multilateral Aid projects, and - increase public awareness that education can strengthen the State's economic foundation. (e) Inter-Agency Wine Advisory Group (IWAG) The purpose of the IWAG is to provide consultation on and co-ordination of Government activity in relation to development of the Western Australian wine industry. (f) The Intellectual Property Policy Review Sub Committee of the Government Intellectual Property Policy Council Established to review the Government Intellectual Property Policy 2000 to ensure that Government Policy meets the Government's broader economic and Industry Development objectives. (2) (a) Nil ( b) Nil (c) Nil (d) $1512 for the Inaugural meeting of key government, industry and community stakeholders. (e) Nil (f) Nil Department of Mineral & Petroleum Resources (1) For the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources - 4 (2) (i) Parliamentary Inquiry - 'Bellevue Hazardous Waste Fire Inquiry'. That the Committee examine, report and make recommendations on:- 1. The role of relevant government agencies and relevant Ministers of the Crown in: (a) approving the treatment and storage of waste at the site; and (b) regulating waste treatment at the site, including monitoring and enforcement measures; 2. The nature and quantities of non-compliant materials stored at the site; 3. The response of relevant government to the incident on 15 February 2001 and the post-crisis management; 4. The regulation, storage and disposal of hazardous waste in Western Australia, the extent of past and current operations and alternatives available; and 5. Any other matters deemed relevant by the Committee. (ii) Inquiry into the Carmel Fireworks Explosion – conducted by Mr Martin Whitely, Member for Roleystone. To report on; 1. The events of 6 March2002 leading to the incident (the explosion/s and subsequent bushfire); and 2. The response of the local and relevant State Government departments and authorities during and subsequent to the incident; and 3. The process of licensing and of regulation of the facility prior to 6 March 2002; and to make recommendations on; 1. The siting of similar facilities (fireworks manufacturing and explosive storage facilities and facilities which pose a similar danger) in appropriate locations; and 2. The licensing and regulation of similar facilities; and 3. Improving the response efforts of agencies involved in similar incidences. (iii) Review of the Project Development Approvals System To recommend to Government a system of government decision making which is coordinated and integrated, clear and unambiguous, which is balanced between community and developer needs and which will lead to Western Australia being the global location of choice for project development. (iv) Ministerial Inquiry to Identify Strategies to Increase Resources Exploration in Western Australia. To investigate the reasons for reduced levels of private investment in greenfields mineral exploration in western Australia and recommend actions that might be taken by the State and federal governments to achieve the level of expenditure necessary for a sustainable future for this important sector of the WA economy. (3) (i) Cost of the Bellevue Inquiry should be provided by the Committee Secretariat. (ii) The cost of the Whitely Inquiry to the end of April 2002 is less than $100. (iii) The cost of the Review of the Project Development Approvals System was $445 000 (iv) No expenditure to date Small Business Development Corporation (1) Since February 2001, the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) has established one review and one committee. (2) Review of the Small Business Development Corporation Act - a statutory review of the Small Business Development Corporation to assess its performance since 1995 and its appropriateness in meeting the future needs of small business development in Western Australia. The Small Business Development Corporation Act (1983) Review Steering Committee - An independent Steering Committee appointed to oversee the review of the Small Business Development Corporation Act. (3) Review - expenditure to 30 April 2002 - $15 000. Committee - expenditure to 30 April 2002 - $3 805. Rottnest Island Authority (1) One. (2) Effective and Efficiency Review. The intent of this review is to consider and ensure that the operations of the Rottnest Island Authority are effective and efficient. (3) Internal costs only. The review is being undertaken in conjunction with the development of the Rottnest Island Management Plan 2002-2007. Western Australian Tourism Commission (1) Since taking office in February 2001, the Gallop Labor Government has initiated two reviews within the tourism portfolio. (2) They were: · Review of the operations and structure of the Western Australian Tourism Commission. It was undertaken in August 2001 to assess whether the WATC’s structure (established in 1995) and operations were the most appropriate to meet the requirements of the Western Australian Tourism Commission Act 1993 and the Government’s Tourism Policy. · Review of the 5 year Tourism Industry Plan – Partnership 21. The review, which has just commenced, is intended to:- (a) Assess and report on progress made on the initiatives described in the document prepared in 2000; (b) Consider the relevancy of the principles it promotes and make improvements where necessary; and (c) Provide scope for input on significant tourism issues not originally included in the plan and update those requiring further emphasis or clarification. (3) The cost of the Review of the WATC was $12,463 (does not include GST) The cost of the Partnership 21 Review is expected to be approximately $90,000. Minister for Education; Sport and Recreation; Indigenous Affairs: Department of Education and Country High School Hostels Authority (1) A total of three reviews and one taskforce have been established since the election (not including the various groups established from time to time for routine operational purposes in schools, and district and central offices of the Department of Education). There have been no summits. (2) · Geraldton Secondary College Review . The purpose of the review was to identify issues affecting the ability of the College to maximize the educational outcomes of its students. · Review of Educational Services for Students with Disabilities in Government Schools . The purpose of the review is to ensure that the educational needs of students within this group are met through the provision of appropriate, effective and efficient services, resources and facilities. · Review of Behaviour in Government Schools . The review was established to examine and respond to the following specific behaviour management issues and contexts. · Taskforce on Structures, Services and Resources Supporting Government Schools . The report was tabled in Parliament on 27 August 2001. Response to be provided by Department of Education Services. (3) The following have been financed within existing resources by a reallocation of funds, taking into account staff time, at an estimated cost for each review as follows: · Geraldton Secondary College Review - $35 000 · Review of Educational Services for Students with Disabilities in Government Schools - $200 000 · Review of Behaviour in Government Schools - $30 000 · Taskforce on Structures, Services and Resources Supporting Government Schools - response to be provided by Department of Education Services. Department of Education Services & Curriculum Council (1) Four reviews. (2) – (3) List of Reviews Outline of Purpose $ Review of Fees and Charges in Secondary Schools To examine the implementation of the Government’s policy concerning voluntary contributions in years 8-10. There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Review of Ministerial Advisory Committees – Education Portfolio To review the role and functions of the Ministerial Advisory Councils (Aboriginal Education and Training Council, Rural & Remote Education Advisory Council, Early Childhood Education Council and WA Higher Education Council). There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Review of Statutory Authorities – Education Portfolio To review the functions of the three Statutory Authorities (Curriculum Council, Public Education Endowment Trust and Country High School Hostels Authority) to assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating these functions into departments of State. There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Research Consultancy on Distribution of State Government Funds to Non-Government Schools To provide the Government with technical advice on the calculation of Government school costs as the basis for allocating funds to non-Government schools, and a model for distributing the funds. Total Cost: $61,407 Department of Sport and Recreation (1) One. (2) Review undertaken of State Government owned and managed recreation camps with regard to management operations and the development of a capital investment plan for the Department of Sport and Recreation managed camps. (3) Review undertaken by an employee of the Department of Sport and Recreation and completed within existing resources. West Australian Sport Centre Trust (1) One (2) Review of the Western Australian Sports Centre Trust. Refer to Terms of Reference within Recommendation 43 of 'Government Structures for Better Results' (Machinery of Government Report). (3) Review undertaken by an employee of the Department of Premier and Cabinet. Western Australian Institute of Sport (1) Not relating to WAIS (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Department of Indigenous (1) One. (2) Indigenous Affairs Advisory Committee (IAAC). (3) There was no costs involved establishing the committee. The only costs involved relate to money spent on conducting regular meetings which are met from the normal operating budget of the Department of Indigenous Affairs. Minister for Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth; Disability Services; Culture and the Arts: Disability Services Commission: (1) 5 (2) (a) The Disability Services Act (1993) review. The review is being undertaken as part of the review of statutory authorities resulting from the Government Structures for Better Results report (released in June 2001). A review of the Act was also required in 2003 under section 57 (1) (b) of the Act. This review was brought forward to coincide with the review of statutory authorities. This will minimise the review costs. (b) The Review of Local Area Coordination. This review was a pre-election commitment made by the State Government. The review will be conducted in four stages and is designed to ensure that the role and purpose of this valued service is clearly understood by families and the community, and is achievable and cost effective. (c) The Partnerships Working Party. This working party was formed by representatives from government and non government agencies in the disability sector to suggest how partnerships between the two sectors might be enhanced. (d) Unmet Need Working Group. This group was commissioned to prepare a report to improve the level of transparency and openness about the current and future need for accommodation support for people with disabilities. (e) The Accommodation Support Funding Process Review Steering Committee was formed to oversee the identification of the best and fairest process for allocation of available accommodation support funding. (3) (a) A budget of $40,000 has been allocated for the Disability Services Act (1993). (b) A budget of $25,000 has been allocated for the review of Local Area Coordination (c) There were no specific costs associated with the Partnerships Working Party. Officers of the Disability Services Commission provided support within their normal duties. (d) The cost of the Unmet Need Working Group’s report was $10,000. (e) The cost of the Accommodation Support Funding Process Review report was $49,452. Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth: (1) Reviews: 2 Committees: 3 Taskforces: 2 – 1 of which is a joint Taskforce with the Minister for Housing and Works Convention: 1 In addition there were 3 reference groups: - Strengthening Women’s Policy: The Report of the Reference Group. - WA Volunteering Reference Group - Carers Act Reference Group (2) (a) The Inter Departmental Committee (IDC) on Sexual Assault was formed in June 2001. The final report is due to be presented to the Cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy in June 2002. Its purpose is to develop recommendations to address sexual assault and coordinate State input into national cooperation on sexual assault. (b) The report on Family and Children’s Services Accommodation Hostels which commenced in April 2002 and was publicly released on 5 July 2002. Its purpose was to examine the history and operations of metropolitan and country hostels, identify current services, type and location, other services complementary services, gaps in services, alternatives to hostel accommodation and recommend future directions. (c) The Active Ageing Taskforce commenced on the 20 February 2002 and the anticipated completion date is March 2003. Its purpose is to: · develop an innovative and relevant across-government 5-10 year policy framework which promotes the active and visible participation of older people in Western Australian communities · develop strategies, including partnerships with local authorities to ensure genuine consultation and participation on new active ageing initiatives so that informed discussion can be reflected in government decision making · recommend a range of programs and strategies based on the principles of coordination, inclusion, collaboration and flexibility · recommend an ongoing consultative process to ensure that emerging needs and issues for seniors are reflected within the policy framework and the strategies contained within it. (d) The State Homelessness Taskforce commenced on 23 July 2001 and was completed on 31 January 2002. Joint Taskforce with the Minister for Housing and Works. Its purpose was to: · develop a plan of action for the whole of government and the community · provide advice on identifying the causes of homelessness in the community · contribute to a better understanding of homelessness and the pathways through homelessness and identify gaps in service provision · provide advice on the development of benchmarks and social indicators · make recommendations to the cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy on the plan of action, implementation strategy and a plan to monitor the progress of the implementation strategy. (e) Steering Committee on the Proposed Corporate Strategy and Organisational Structure commenced in July 2001and was completed in December 2001. Its purpose was to make recommendations to the Minister for Community Development on the establishment of the Department for Community Development, in particular to recommend: · the corporate strategy best suited to achieving the goals set out by the Machinery of Government Taskforce and an organisational structure capable of giving effect to the corporate strategy. (f) The Interdepartmental Child Protection Coordination Committee commenced in February 2002 for an interim 12 month period, subject to review. Its purpose is to develop a strategic approach for ensuring coordination and collaboration in child protection across relevant government agencies. (g) The National Competition Policy – Review of Child Care Regulations commenced on the 5 March 002 and will be completed by June 2002. Its purpose is to review the Community Services Act 1972 and specifically existing Child Care Regulations to determine the extent and appropriate justification for restriction to competition contained within. The outcome of the review is required to satisfy State and Commonwealth Government requirements within the Competition Principles Agreement. (h) The Women’s Convention was held on the 7-8 March 2002. Its purpose was to consult with women in Western Australia in regard to their goals and aspirations for the future in the areas of health, safety, seniors, opportunity, workplace, family care and law. (3) The cost of each is as follows: a) The Inter Departmental Committee (IDC) on Sexual Assault - $11,000* b) Family and Children’s Services Accommodation Hostels - $14,321 c) Active Ageing Taskforce - $7131 to date* d) The State Homelessness Taskforce - $180,000# e) Steering Committee – Proposed Corporate Strategy and Organisational Structure - $62,480* f) Interdepartmental Child Protection Coordination Committee – nil* g) National Competition Policy – Review of Child Care Regulations – nil* h) Women’s Convention - $85,926 * * excludes salaries # shared between the Department of Housing and Works and the Department for Community Development (DCD). DCD's contribution was $90,000 in staff time and payment to facilitate a non-government member of the secretariat. Culture and the Arts (1) 2 (2) (a) Review of Statutory Authorities The Minister for Culture and the Arts initiated the review of Statutory Authorities in the Culture and the Arts portfolio as part of the Machinery of Government (MOG) Taskforce recommendations. The Statutory Authorities reviewed were the Art Gallery, Western Australian Museum, Library Board, Perth Theatre Trust and ScreenWest. The purpose of this review was to determine whether the functions of these statutory authorities could not be performed by the Department of Culture and the Arts or whether it would be inappropriate for them to be performed by the Department. (b) The Contemporary Music Taskforce The Contemporary Music Taskforce was established to assist in the development and promotion of Western Australian contemporary music talent. This includes undertaking an economic review of the current state and growth potential of the industry; implementing a State-wide All ages concert program; developing a touring support and skill development program for industry practitioners; and establishing a music industry website. (3) (a) $10,010 has been spent for the services of an independent Review Consultant. (b) Costs to date - $4909.62 Minister for Health: (1)-(3) This information is not readily available. Provision of this information would require considerable research which would divert staff away from their normal duties and I am not prepared to allocate the State's resources to provide a response. If the Member has a specific inquiry I will endeavour to provide a reply. Minister for Racing and Gaming; Government Enterprises; Goldfields-Esperance: Government Employees Superannuation Board (1) None. (2) & (3) Not applicable. Gold Corporation (1) Nil (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Insurance Commission Of Western Australia (1) None (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable Lotteries Commission (1) The Minister for Government Enterprises has only instituted one enquiry – ie. review of section 22(8) and (2) of the Lotteries Commission of Western Australia. Under the Lotteries Commission Act 1990 (as amended), the Minister is required to review this section in relation to the funding for the Perth International Arts Festival and the Film Industry every three years. All other Lotteries’ reviews, taskforces or committees have been management initiated as part of routine operational improvements. (2) See response to 1. (3) No expenditure other than management time has been incurred in the review of section 22(8) and (2) of the Lotteries Commission Act 1990 (as amended) or any operational reviews. Racing and Gaming Department Of DRGL, BPB, TAB and WAGRA (1) Nil (2 & 3) Not applicable. Water Corporation (1) None (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable
(2)&(3) (a) Review of Commonwealth-State Funding. The Review of Commonwealth-State Funding (which is being conducted by economists Ross Garnaut and Vince FitzGerald) was commissioned in 2001 by the governments of New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia to review the methods used to allocate Commonwealth grants between the States. It is expected to report around June 2002. Western Australia has so far paid $55,965.50 towards the cost of the review, out of an expected total contribution of $200,000. (b) Review of State Business Taxes The Review of State Business Taxes was established to make (revenue neutral) recommendations on how to improve the efficiency, equity and simplicity of the State’s tax system, with a particular focus on minimising compliance costs. This review was internally funded. (c) Consultative Group on Payroll Tax and Contractors The Consultative Group on Payroll Tax and Contractors was established in order to consult with tax professionals and relevant industry groups on the development of a set of tests designed to ensure that payments to 'employee-like' contractors are subject to payroll tax while payments to independent businesses would not be subject to payroll tax. This review was internally funded. (d) Economic Regulator Implementation Committee The Economic Regulator Implementation Committee has the objective of establishing an independent economic regulator, in accordance with the recommendations of the Machinery of Government Task Force report, that inspires public confidence through a transparent framework with clearly specified functions, responsibilities and powers. It has been proposed that the Economic Regulator will have responsibilities across the electricity, gas, rail and water industries for determining access arrangements for significant economic infrastructure, issuing and enforcing industrial licenses, and making recommendations to government about tariffs and charges for regulated industries. Funding for this committee is being met through existing portfolio resource allocations. Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries; the Midwest, Wheatbelt and Great Southern: Ministerial Office (1) Two (2) - (3) Potato Marketing Corporation – investigation into PMC’s disposition of complaint alleging improper conduct by grower - Cost - $56,770.28 Review of the Perth Market Authority – Cost $762.50 Department of Agriculture (1) Three (2) & (3) Multi-Peril Crop Insurance Task Force –assess the commercial feasibility of MPCI scheme for WA farmers – Cost $150,000 to develop feasibility report Total of $2.5 million has been allocated for project Salinity Review Taskforce – in a strategic context, advise on adequacy of State’s salinity program – Cost $110,000 CF from Dept of Agric, CALM & DEWCP with $30,000 from Agriculture Kimberley Chemical Use (1975-1985) Review –review concerns of former APB employees involved in chemical spraying in Kimberley region – Cost $178,000 Plus estimated $100,000 for investigation and remediation of sites if necessary Department of Fisheries (1) One (2) & (3) The Mackerel Independent Advisory Panel – advice to Executive Director on commercial sector of the mackerel fishery – Cost $30,000 approx Mid West Development Commission (1) None (2) & (3) Not applicable Wheatbelt Development Commission (1) None (2)& (3) Not applicable Great Southern Development Commission (1) None (2)& (3) Not applicable Minister for Housing and Works; Local Government and Regional Development; the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne: Department of Local Government and Regional Development (1) Six. This response does not include inquiries into Local Government authorities that are undertaken by the Department in its monitoring work. (2) (i) Working Group on State and Local Government Relations (WGSLGR) The Working Group on State and Local Government Relations was established to facilitate the development of partnership agreements between State and local governments. It comprises representatives from both State and local government. The Group’s work will be ongoing. (ii) Review of the Regional Development Commissions (Statutory Authority Status) To consider the status of the Regional Development Commissions in Western Australia and make recommendations on their future status. (iii) Review of the Operation of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 A review of this Act is required every five years. The review meets the Statutory Requirement and will determine whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. (iv) Review of Cemetery Boards (Statutory Authority Status) To review the Statutory Authority status of the Cemetery Boards and make recommendation on their future status. (v) Review of the Dog Act The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It is considered appropriate to review the Legislative Provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. (vi) Review of the Regional Headworks Development Scheme This review meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme including the adequacy of its funding, the application of the guidelines and the amount of Headwork charges levied by the Water Corporation and Western Power. (3) Response to Question 3 inclusive (i. ii. iii. iv. v. & vi.) All of the above are being undertaken by Departmental staff and only minor other administrative or financial expenditure in support of these has occurred. This is anticipated to be under $10,000 in total. Department of Housing and Works (1) Eight. (2) (i) Independent Review Committee to review the circumstances of ineligible tenants. (ii) The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Technical Committee was established to monitor the development of the Convention Centre, to ensure all established deadlines are met, and to work through statutory issues and departmental requirements. (iii) The State Homelessness Taskforce was established to develop a plan of action, for practical, across-government and community strategies to: prevent homelessness; provide effective support for those who are homeless; and provide support to people to maintain their accommodation after a period of homelessness. (iv) Review of ‘The Agreement for the Provision of Housing and Related Infrastructure for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People in Western Australia.’ The Review was conducted to evaluate the process and progress of the Agreement’s objectives and outcomes. (v) Review of ‘Parnpajinya Housing Development Project – Community Development Strategy’ Remote Area Development Group. RADG was employed to undertake a study to identify and address management and social issues which were restricting the progress and development of the Parnpajinya community. (vi) Halls Creek Housing Taskforce was set up in response to the Aboriginal community's concerns about housing stock generally within Halls Creek and the town camps. The Aboriginal community was concerned that little was being done in the way of a community based strategy to tackle the housing problems in Halls Creek. The Aboriginal community invited Larry Graham MLA and myself to examine their concerns and set up a framework for key agencies to work cooperatively with the Aboriginal community. (vii) Old Treasury Buildings Working Party was established to consider future uses for these significant heritage buildings. (viii) The Pyrton Working Party was set up to consider future uses for the Pyrton site in Eden Hill. (3) All taskforces, working parties and reviews have been funded out of the Department of Housing and Works’ general budget. To isolate the individual expenses of each taskforce, working party or review would require substantial resources and I am not prepared to allocate the resources required at this time. Should the Member have a specific concern about an individual taskforce, working party or review, I am prepared to provide further information. Kimberley Development Commission (1) 2 (2) (i) North West Air Services Taskforce Terms of reference previously sent (ii) Kimberley Aviation Tourism Development Committee Terms of reference To synchronise, in the Kimberley:- (a) regional tourism marketing; with (b) aviation route consolidation and development (3) (i) North West Airservices Taskforce - $5,577 (ii) Kimberley Aviation Tourism Development Committee - $3,121 Pilbara Development Commission (1) Three. (2) (i) The Nickol Bay Accommodation and Associated Issues Taskforce. The Nickol Bay Accommodation Taskforce was established in August 2001 to oversee accommodation and related issues associated with the expected influx of construction and permanent workforces into the Nickol Bay area. The Terms of Reference include the assessment, supply and demand of various forms of accommodation likely to be required in the Karratha area in the immediate and foreseeable future based on the expansion of existing projects and potential developments. (ii) Onslow Strategic Development Taskforce . During a visit to Onslow in April 2001, the Minister for Pilbara, Hon Tom Stephens made an offer to establish a strategic partnership between the local Onslow community, the Shire of Ashburton and the State Government to develop an action plan for the local community. The Pilbara Development Commission established a taskforce to develop a strategic approach to delivering agreed outcomes and tangible results expected to occur over the next four years. Taskforce members are representative of state and commonwealth government agencies and the Shire of Ashburton. (iii) Roebourne Enhancement Government Agency Interim Committee. The Committee first met on 6 November 2001, has a four year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. The Roebourne Enhancement Government Agency Interim Committee was established to bring a range of social and economic development outcomes as well as improve the co-ordination of the delivery of infrastructure and services to the Roebourne Community. The broad intent of the Scheme is to: - provide planning and implementation to improve the physical amenity of the town and in particular the village precinct; and, - the potential creation of youth and education precincts with possible consideration to be given to health and justice precincts. (3) (i) $1,686 (ii) $27.00 (iii) $815 These are funds spent on projects. Staff costs are not included in these figures. Gascoyne Development Commission (1) N/A (2) The Coral Bay Infrastructure Implementation Working Group was formed to oversee the development of infrastructure by government agencies in Coral Bay. (3) $852 State Supply Commission (1) Three (2) (i) Review of the Buy Local Policy The intent of this review is to strengthen the Buy Local Policy so that opportunities for local and small businesses in Western Australia are maximised through government buying. (ii) Review of Statutory Authorities (State Supply Commission) This review of the State Supply Commission is being undertaken as a part of the review of all statutory authorities that the Machinery of Government Taskforce recommended. The review of each statutory authority must proceed from the basis that a statutory authority should only exist if its functions cannot be performed by a department or it would be inappropriate for them to be performed by a department. (iii) Indemnity and Insurance Clauses Discussion Group The Discussion Group was established to co-ordinate discussions between the Master Cleaner’s Guild, RiskCover and the Crown Solicitor’s Office with a view to examining the usual indemnity and insurance clauses used by government agencies and assessing whether mutually agreeable clauses can be drafted. (3) (i) Review of the Buy Local Policy To date approximately $43,680 has been spent on this review, apart from staff salaries and administrative costs. (ii) Review of Statutory Authorities (State Supply Commission) This review was undertaken with in-house resources. No money has been spent on this review apart from staff salaries and minimal administrative costs. (iii) Indemnity and Insurance Clauses Discussion Group No money has been spent on this review apart from staff salaries and minimal administrative costs. Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection; Training: Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (1) Thirteen (2)-(3) Review/Committee/ Brief outline of what it How much Taskforce/Enquiry was established to achieve money has been spent on this to date Taskforce to Review Code To review the Code of $2,545.00 of Practice for the WA Practice with the aim of Building and Construction improving performance Industry within the building and construction industry by encouraging the parties to embrace a co-operative approach to efficiency and productivity and discourage unsatisfactory practices. The Code addresses the key areas of occupational health and safety, contract administration, training, tendering and industrial relations. Review of Consumer In accordance with the $5,515 Protection Boards and recommendations of the Committees Machinery of Government Taskforce, the functions of Consumer Protection boards and committees are being reviewed to assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating those functions into departments of State. Review of Construction To review the Construction $3,500 Industry Long Service Industry Long Service Leave Leave Payments Board Payments Board in line with the Machinery of Government Taskforce recommendations. Review of the Occupational To carry out a statutory $35,317.10 Safety and Health Act 1984 review of the Act pursuant to Section 61 of the Act. Petroleum Products Advisory Provides advice to the $3,825 Committee Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection and/or the Prices Commissioner on issues affecting the petroleum market in Western Australia as identified by the Minister or Prices Commissioner. Review of Auction Sales To examine additional $1,147.30 Act 1973 issues, which were not related to national competition policy, that arose during the course of the National Competition Policy Review of the Auction Sales Act 1973. Review of Fair Trading To determine whether Nil Act 1987 and Consumer existing consumer Affairs Act 1971 protection provisions under each Act remain relevant and effective in today’s marketplace. Committee established to Examine issues from Nil review Fair Trading community responses to a Amendment Bill – Green Bill and make Unconscionable Conduct recommendations to the Minister on the implementation of the Government’s election commitment to introduce legislation in its first term. Committee established to The development of a Nil review Fitness Industry mandatory code of Codes of Conduct practice for fitness industry members to improve consumer protection in the fitness industry. Committee established to The Motor Vehicle Sales Nil review Motor Vehicles Industry Reference Group Amendment Bill 2001 & has been formed to Regulations facilitate further consultation in relation to the Regulations that will need to be drafted once the Motor Vehicle Dealers Amendment Bill 2001 completes its passage through Parliament. Review of Residential To conduct a statutory $26,558.80 Tenancies Act 1987 review of the Act and Regulations pursuant to Section 90 of the Act. Committee/Review To obtain the views of all $4,262.40 established following key stakeholders on the collapse of HIH Insurance short-term and long-term and developments in the options for the future of Home Indemnity Insurance home indemnity insurance Market in Western Australia. Review of Consumer To review community $37,125 Protection Services through expectations and Zero Based Assessment requirements of consumer protection activities in Western Australia through consultation with consumers, business, Government agencies, stakeholders and the Minister. Note: DOCEP’s financial systems do not provide for the costing of specific projects, or the allocation of salaries and overheads. As a result, specific figures relate to direct costs such as printing and professional services incurred in respect to the project. The amounts identified are actual costs paid by DOCEP as at 13 May 2002. They are not the total budget for each project. Workcover Wa (1) Two (2) Report on the Implementation of the Labor Party Direction Statement in Relation to Workers’ Compensation (the Guthrie Review). Advice to the Government on implementing the Labor Party’s pre-election direction statement in relation to workers’ compensation and previous reviews into insurance arrangements and medical and associated costs. The purpose of this review is to identify and analyse options to improve the efficiency and fairness of the workers’ compensation system. Machinery of Government - Review of Statutory Authorities: Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Commission. Undertaken as a part of the Machinery of Government Review of Statutory Authorities and will provide advice to the Government on the most appropriate structure to achieve effective administration of the Western Australian workers' compensation system. (3) The total amount of money spent on the Guthrie Review is $38,335.65 (to 30 April 2002). As yet, no money has been spent on the Machinery of Government - Review of Statutory Authorities: Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Commission although the expected cost is approximately $15,000. Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (1) Nil (2)–(3) Not applicable Construction Industry Long Service Leave Payments Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable Department Of Training (1) Two (2) (i) Review of the Training Sector- undertaken to make recommendations on: an optimum structure for the TAFE college network; the role and responsibilities of the Department of Training in providing services to the colleges; and system wide issues which impact on the public training delivery structure. (ii) Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review- undertaken to meet the requirement in the Building and Construction Industry Training and Levy Collection Act 1990 for the Act to be investigated and reviewed and to meet the State Government requirement to review statutory authorities. (3) (i) Estimated to be $96,000 as at 10 May 2002. (ii) Estimated to be $25,000 as at 10 May 2002. Attorney General; Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs; Electoral Affairs; Peel and the South West: Department Of Justice (1) Four. (2) (a) Lower Courts Committee : The Committee was established to provide advice on the implementation of recommendations relating to lower courts, as contained in the Law Reform Commission’s Report No 92: Review of the Criminal and Civil Justice System in Western Australia . The aim of the implementation of recommendations is to improve access to justice for lower courts users through the deployment of legislation, rules and procedures within a single summary jurisdiction court, dealing with both civil and criminal matters. (b) Western Australian Civil and Administrative Review Taskforce : The Taskforce was established to develop a model of a Civil and Administrative Review Tribunal for consideration by Government. (c) Review of Family Court of Western Australia Resources : The Review is aimed at establishing the resource levels of the FCWA in comparison to the resources available within the Federal system through the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Magistrates Service . (d) Law Reform Commission –Judicial Review of Administrative Decisions: Inquiry into the inadequacies and deficiencies of the current law and procedures pertaining to the judicial review of administrative decisions. (3) (a) Within existing resources. (b) $19,000. (c) Within existing resources. (d) Within existing resources. Director of Public Prosecutions (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Electoral Commission (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Equal Opportunity Commission (1) One. (2) The Ministerial Committee on Gay and Lesbian Law Reform assisted identify laws that discriminated against gay men and lesbians. (3) $10,191.50. Legal Aid WA (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Office of the Information Commissioner (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Office of the Inspector of Custodial Services (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Peel Development Commission (1) Two. (2) (a) Mandurah CBD Taskforce - consult with residents and develop a master plan for Mandurah’s central business district. (b) Rail Heritage Foundation of Western Australia - Establish the Pinjarra Rail Heritage Centre in the Peel Region based at the Pinjarra Railway Yards, and the Pinjarra to Boddington Railway. (3) (a) Within existing resources. (b) Within existing resources. South West Development Commission (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Minister for the Environment and Heritage: Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority: (1) One. (2) Review of BGPA as a Statutory Authority under the Machinery of Government initiative. (3) $10,350. The Department of Conservation and Land Management: The Department routinely creates taskforces or committees to facilitate delivery of the outputs for which it has responsibility and may create ad hoc or ongoing consultative bodies to provide for stakeholder and public input into Departmental processes. The Department also has membership of a range of across Government bodies responsible for providing coordinated policy advice and policy implementation actions. (1) Six. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices and Fire Symposium To review the Department’s fire management practices. The fire symposium was held in April 2002 to provide a forum for the presentation and discussion of scientific and policy issues relating to fire management. (3) Approximately $35,000 (2) Chief Executive Officers’ Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy To coordinate implementation of the policy across agencies and support the Cabinet Sub Committee directing implementation of the policy. (3) The project office responsible for coordinating policy implementation has a budget of $250,000 in 2001/02 and $275,000 in 2002/03. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation To review the legislation in accordance with State/Commonwealth National Competition Policy arrangements. (3) Approximately $23,000 (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation of the Forest Management Plan (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines – collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the 'Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi ‘protectable areas’. (3) (i) No costs were recorded by the Department (ii) $59,250 (iii) $52,618 (iv) $10,108 (v) $35,970 (vi) $4,950 (vii) Nil (2) Tuart Response Group To coordinate agency action on the decline in tuart health and to devise a Tuart Conservation Strategy and Implementation Plan. (3) Approximately $70,000 including salaries. (2) Community Consultation Processes To facilitate the creation of the Walpole Wilderness Area and new national parks under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy. (3) Approximately $10,000 The Conservation Commission of WA: (1) Two. (2) (a) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (b) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) (a) $5,900.03 (b) $9505.45 Heritage Council of Western Australia: (1) The Heritage Council has been involved in 2 reviews since February 2001, at the direction of the Minister. (2) (a) A review of the Heritage Council’s assessment and registration procedures, completed in April 2001. (b) A review of the Heritage Council’s operations, as required of all agencies as a result of the 2001 Machinery of Government report. The results of the review were submitted to the Minister for consideration in February 2002. (3) Both reviews were conducted internally and did not incur any costs. The Office of Water Regulation: (1) Nil (2) Nil (3) Nil The Department of Environmental Protection and the Water and Rivers Commission: (1) Six. (2) (a) Carbon Right Taskforce: was to draft legislation to establish carbon rights, providing certainty and thereby promoting the environmental and economic benefits from plantations and land use changes for carbon sequestration. (b) Independent Committee on Watsons Foods Odour Issue: to facilitate the resolution of odour and noise problems being experienced by residents in the vicinity of Watsons Foods in Spearwood without the closure or relocation of the operation. (c) The Waste Management Board: was established following the recommendations of the WAste 2020 Taskforce. These recommendations included the amalgamation of existing bodies into one group and the adoption of a more strategic approach to waste management. (d) Swan River Trust Review: was established to achieve: · The effectiveness of the operations of the Trust. · The need for the continuation of the functions of the Trust. · The operation and the effectiveness of the Swan River Trust Act generally. · The effectiveness of Part 5 of the Act relating to development control and Section 30A of the Metropolitan Region Scheme Act which establishes a formal link between the Trust Act and the statutory planning process. (e) A review of the Waste Management and Recycling Fund: is required under the enabling legislation after three years of operation of the Fund. The former Advisory Council on Waste Management developed a review project for the grants program. The project was put out to tender and the review is currently under way. (f) Stream and River Logging Buffers in Western Australia: a review was initiated to ensure their adequacy in protecting waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity, and to incorporate these or new buffer prescriptions into future forest management plans. (3) (a) Carbon Rights Taskforce: costs were met from portfolio Budgets DEWCP and CALM. Total expenditure estimated at $5000. (b) Independent Committee on Watsons Foods Odour Issue: the committee has no budget and relies on the contribution of staff time and facilities of the Department of Environmental Protection, City of Cockburn and Watsons Foods. (c) Waste Management Board: effectively cost-neutral because the new body takes over from the previous Advisory Council on Waste Management, the State Recycling Advisory Committee and the WAste 2020 Taskforce. (d) Swan River Trust: the cost of this review was $33,000. (e) Waste Management and Recycling Fund: see answer to 2(e). (f) Stream and River Logging Buffers in Western Australia: estimated costs of salaries for Author, contributors, peer reviews and printing $31,150 plus external contributions from the Water Corporation and CALM. The Perth Zoological Gardens: (1) Since the election of the State Labor Government Perth Zoo has undertaken one internal review of itself as a Statutory Authority. This was consistent with recommendation nine of the Machinery of Government Report. (2) See answer to (1). (3) Perth Zoo undertook its review internally. The salary cost to the Zoo was $8200. Minister for Police and Emergency Services; Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure: Western Australia Police Service (1) One. PriceWaterhouseCoopers organisation was engaged to undertake an independent review over the DCAT and CADCOM projects. (2) The scope of the review covered the areas of: · The Management of the DCAT Program and CADCOM Project; · Benefits Delivery; · Program Funding; and · Functionality and Options. (3) The review was completed in November 2001 at a cost of $54,890. NOTE: WAPS has not included participation in inquiries and reviews instigated and or run by other agencies, or internal administrative reviews or operational matters, for example: Drug Summit; Reviews as part of the Machinery of Government recommendations; Administrative Functions Review; internal inquiries; Ombudsman’s Inquiries. Fire and Emergency Services (1) The Fire and Emergency Services Authority (FESA) has been responsible for one taskforce. (2) Taskforce: Interagency Taskforce for the consideration of rotary wing aircraft in the delivery of policing and emergency services to the community of Western Australia . The taskforce was chaired by a member of the staff of the Minister for Emergency Services and FESA provided executive services. It included representatives of FESA, the Department of Health and the Western Australia Police Service. The Minister for Emergency Services announced the taskforce’s findings on 11 May 2002. (3) Cost: Interagency Taskforce: FESA’s contribution $35,600 NOTE: FESA has not included participation in inquiries and reviews instigated and or run by other agencies: For example: Bellevue inquiry; Reviews as part of the Machinery of Government recommendations; ES CADCOM review. Department of Transport (1) Two – LPG Task Force & School Bus Task Force. (2) Title of Task Force Terms of Reference LPG Task Force · To consider the economic, fiscal and social viability of the current subsidy scheme and other subsidy options including low interest loan schemes that would be a financial incentive to use LPG in motor vehicles. · To examine and recommend the roles of Government and the private sector in relation to any recommendations arising from the first term of reference. · To report to the Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure on the first two terms of reference. School Bus Task Force To report to the Minister on: · the preferred model to be adopted to determine the rate of remuneration for school bus contractors; · the preferred model for determining a fair and just conveyancing allowance for parents of mainstream students in non-public transport areas; · the integration of school buses into the Transperth system; and · the appropriateness of the Morrell and Special Education Reviews. (3) Title Cost LPG Task Force Salary costs are being met by the individual agencies/organisations represented on the Task Force. School Bus Task Force Salary costs are being met by the individual agencies/organisations represented on the Task Force. The cost of consultancy work is being met jointly by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure and the Department of Transport. To date, these services have cost $125,000. Minister for Planning and Infrastructure: Department for Planning and Infrastructure: (1) Eleven (2) and (3) see table below. (2) List of Inquiries, Taskforces, Committees, Summits and Reviews initiated since February 2001 (2) Established to Achieve? (3) How much money has been spent? Joint Department for Planning and Infrastructure/Fisheries Taskforce to implement MOG 30. A jointly agreed position report on the MOG 30 Recommendation and a strategy and program to address the requirements of the agreed position Not applicable. Existing Departmental resources utlilised. Review of Statement of Planning Policy No: 7 Leeuwin Naturalise Ridge (in relation to Smiths Beach). In response to widespread community concerns about the scale of proposed development at Smiths Beach, the review was undertaken to consider whether amendment of SPP7 was required, and if so, the form of such amendment. Following public advertising of the resulting proposed modifications to SPP7, the Western Australian Planning Commission has recently submitted its recommendations to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Given no Review body was established, the review has been largely undertaken through internal resources of the WA Planning Commission and the Department for Planning and Infrastructure. Newspaper advertising cost in the order of $3000. Mandurah CBD Redevelopment Taskforce. To oversee the future planning and redevelopment of the Central Business District of Mandurah Nil Rockingham City Centre Transit Study Taskforce To identify an appropriate transit infrastructure and service to link the Rockingham train station with the Rockingham City Centre, Murdoch University and the Waterfront Village area $82,475.65 as at 6 June 2002 Ministerial Task Force Investigating Structural Arrangements for Coastal Planning and Management To review the structural arrangements for Coastal Planning and Management in Western Australia. $79,000 Metropolitan Freight Network Review The Freight Network Review (FNR) is establishing a new policy and planning framework for freight movement in the Perth metropolitan area and its linkages to regional areas to ensure a long-term sustainable freight system. Approx. $50,000.00 Lower Great Southern Regional Planning Steering Committee (created by the Western Australian Planning Commission) To oversee the preparation of the Lower Great Southern Regional Strategy. Approximately $1,000 in travel expenses (air fares) Air Services Policy Review Review Intrastate Air Services and its relationship to the Transport Co-ordination Act Nil to date. Goldfields-Esperance Regional Planning and Infrastructure Coordinating Committee To oversee the implementation of the Goldfields-Esperance Regional Planning Strategy, Regional Transport Strategy and Roads 2020 program (and to replace two existing committees). The Committee is being established; first meeting likely to be in July 2002. Air Services Subsidy Review/Report Benchmark modelling report on assessing subsidies for remote air services $5,000.00 Lime Sands Route Option Review The purpose of this project is to determine the preferred option for transporting Agricultural Lime Sand from the coastal plain at Lancelin to Wheatbelt areas. The project is largely being developed using existing DPI and MRWA resources. Main Roads WA: (1) Insofar as Main Roads is concerned, four (4). (2)-(3) The purpose and expenditure of each review is as follows: Road Train Summit– a broad consultative review of Main Roads’ heavy vehicle permit system addressing community concerns over the operation of heavy vehicles on the road network and strategies for improving safety and operations. $35 800. Review of Main Roads Western Australia’s Term Contracts – to assess the impact of the privatisation of road construction and maintenance in Western Australia on Main Roads and the agency’s ability to manage the 10 year contracts. $280 326. Review of Main Roads Acquisition Process for Graham Farmer Freeway – Ken Pettit QC Report - an independent assessment of the land acquisition processes used by Main Roads in the acquisition of land for the Graham Farmer Freeway project. $31 954. Review of Statutory Authorities: Main Roads Western Australia – part of a review of statutory authorities within the Planning and Infrastructure portfolio to assess the justification for Main Roads remaining as a separate entity. $5 000. Landcorp: (1) 7. (2) Refer to below: Committee/Forum/Review Objective Hope Valley Wattleup Redevelopment Project – Community Reference Group Advise LandCorp on issues of concern and interest to residents within the redevelopment area, advise and contribute to preparation of the Master Plan and disseminate information to the community. Hope Valley Community Management Committee Provide advice on management of tenanted properties and acquisitions, identify issues relating to community infrastructure, provide input into the Master Plan process and communicate to the community. Wattleup Community Management Committee Leighton Beach Community Forum To determine the community views on the extent of future development and public amenity. Scarborough Redevelopment Community Forum To devise development options which were subsequently incorporated into a survey. Land Use Planning Review North Cockburn Land Use planning review assessing various options for future development of the area. LandCorp Statutory Authority Review To assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating the functions of the Western Australian Land Authority into a Department of the State. (3) Cost details follow: · Committees - Hope Valley and Wattleup Redevelopment Project committee members are paid $142 per half day and $215 per full day. · Summits – LandCorp did not incur a cost for the Leighton Beach summit. Scarborough Community Forum - The cost attributed to the staging of the forum (including venue and equipment hire, mailing, facilitation, printing, displays etc) was $42,965. · Reviews – LandCorp is not responsible for paying the cost of the Land Use Planning Review of North Cockburn. Consultant fees for the Statutory Authority Review are expected to be $19,200. Department of Land Administration (DOLA). (1) One. (2) Review of the Future of the Department of Land Administration (DOLA). Review the future of DOLA in response to Recommendation 39 of the Machinery of Government Report. (3) Support for the review has been provided from within existing DOLA staff resources and has not been separately costed. Western Australian Government Railways: (1) One. (2) Yes. Perth City Rail Advisory Committee (PCRAC). (3) As at 22 May 2002 total $225,351. This figure does not include costs incurred by DPI and WAGR which were necessary for PURD’s master planning process. Bunbury Port Authority: (1) One (2) Port Community Advisory Committee (3) Not applicable All other agencies: Office of the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure (Planning Appeals) East Perth Redevelopment Authority Subiaco Redevelopment Authority Midland Redevelopment Authority Fremantle Port Authority Dampier Port Authority Broome Port Authority Albany Port Authority Geraldton Port Authority Port Hedland Port Authority Esperance Port Authority (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Minister for State Development; Tourism; Small Business: Department of Industry and Technology (1) (a) Timber Industry Assistance Review Committee The committee was established 21 November 2001 to; Consider applications, which on initial assessment were deemed ineligible by Forest Products Commission and determine an independent assessment of the business should be undertaken; Consider the independent assessor’s report on the business and determine if the business should be invited to formally apply for a level of assistance determined by the independent assessor; Consider requests by applicants for a review of the assessment and for claims for additional funds assistance above the amount recommended by the independent assessor; and Consider and recommend suggested amendments to the guidelines. (b) Replacement Fremantle Class Patrol Boat Working Group The role of the Working Group is to develop and implement a WA Government facilitation strategy to better position the three WA bidders for the project. The strategy aims to market and promote Western Australian industry's substantial capabilities in shipbuilding to senior politicians and defence officials; to reinforce that the three of Western Australian bidders are internationally successful commercial shipbuilders and are in strong contention; and to minimise the impact of political considerations in the decision and to pressure Defence to focus on tender specific considerations. (c) Jervoise Bay Liaison Committee It is intended that the Jervoise Bay Liaison Committee acts as an informal forum within the context of the engineering fabrication and assembly industrial sector at the Australian Marine Industry Complex at Henderson in general and the Jervoise Bay Estate in particular. Its primary objectives are: - The promotion of the engineering fabrication industries - The international competitiveness of the Estate - The establishment and maintenance of a stable Industrial Relations climate (d) Ministerial Education Exports Advisory Committee The purpose of the committees is to: - increase the scale and capability of education providers, - produce increased trade through networks and the State's greater international profile, - bring more tourism, - increase the acquisition of international skills, - assist the retention of graduates, - produce more R&D, - create more investment opportunities, - increase AusAid student scholarships, - give WA greater access to multilateral Aid projects, and - increase public awareness that education can strengthen the State's economic foundation. (e) Inter-Agency Wine Advisory Group (IWAG) The purpose of the IWAG is to provide consultation on and co-ordination of Government activity in relation to development of the Western Australian wine industry. (f) The Intellectual Property Policy Review Sub Committee of the Government Intellectual Property Policy Council Established to review the Government Intellectual Property Policy 2000 to ensure that Government Policy meets the Government's broader economic and Industry Development objectives. (2) (a) Nil ( b) Nil (c) Nil (d) $1512 for the Inaugural meeting of key government, industry and community stakeholders. (e) Nil (f) Nil Department of Mineral & Petroleum Resources (1) For the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources - 4 (2) (i) Parliamentary Inquiry - 'Bellevue Hazardous Waste Fire Inquiry'. That the Committee examine, report and make recommendations on:- 1. The role of relevant government agencies and relevant Ministers of the Crown in: (a) approving the treatment and storage of waste at the site; and (b) regulating waste treatment at the site, including monitoring and enforcement measures; 2. The nature and quantities of non-compliant materials stored at the site; 3. The response of relevant government to the incident on 15 February 2001 and the post-crisis management; 4. The regulation, storage and disposal of hazardous waste in Western Australia, the extent of past and current operations and alternatives available; and 5. Any other matters deemed relevant by the Committee. (ii) Inquiry into the Carmel Fireworks Explosion – conducted by Mr Martin Whitely, Member for Roleystone. To report on; 1. The events of 6 March2002 leading to the incident (the explosion/s and subsequent bushfire); and 2. The response of the local and relevant State Government departments and authorities during and subsequent to the incident; and 3. The process of licensing and of regulation of the facility prior to 6 March 2002; and to make recommendations on; 1. The siting of similar facilities (fireworks manufacturing and explosive storage facilities and facilities which pose a similar danger) in appropriate locations; and 2. The licensing and regulation of similar facilities; and 3. Improving the response efforts of agencies involved in similar incidences. (iii) Review of the Project Development Approvals System To recommend to Government a system of government decision making which is coordinated and integrated, clear and unambiguous, which is balanced between community and developer needs and which will lead to Western Australia being the global location of choice for project development. (iv) Ministerial Inquiry to Identify Strategies to Increase Resources Exploration in Western Australia. To investigate the reasons for reduced levels of private investment in greenfields mineral exploration in western Australia and recommend actions that might be taken by the State and federal governments to achieve the level of expenditure necessary for a sustainable future for this important sector of the WA economy. (3) (i) Cost of the Bellevue Inquiry should be provided by the Committee Secretariat. (ii) The cost of the Whitely Inquiry to the end of April 2002 is less than $100. (iii) The cost of the Review of the Project Development Approvals System was $445 000 (iv) No expenditure to date Small Business Development Corporation (1) Since February 2001, the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) has established one review and one committee. (2) Review of the Small Business Development Corporation Act - a statutory review of the Small Business Development Corporation to assess its performance since 1995 and its appropriateness in meeting the future needs of small business development in Western Australia. The Small Business Development Corporation Act (1983) Review Steering Committee - An independent Steering Committee appointed to oversee the review of the Small Business Development Corporation Act. (3) Review - expenditure to 30 April 2002 - $15 000. Committee - expenditure to 30 April 2002 - $3 805. Rottnest Island Authority (1) One. (2) Effective and Efficiency Review. The intent of this review is to consider and ensure that the operations of the Rottnest Island Authority are effective and efficient. (3) Internal costs only. The review is being undertaken in conjunction with the development of the Rottnest Island Management Plan 2002-2007. Western Australian Tourism Commission (1) Since taking office in February 2001, the Gallop Labor Government has initiated two reviews within the tourism portfolio. (2) They were: · Review of the operations and structure of the Western Australian Tourism Commission. It was undertaken in August 2001 to assess whether the WATC’s structure (established in 1995) and operations were the most appropriate to meet the requirements of the Western Australian Tourism Commission Act 1993 and the Government’s Tourism Policy. · Review of the 5 year Tourism Industry Plan – Partnership 21. The review, which has just commenced, is intended to:- (a) Assess and report on progress made on the initiatives described in the document prepared in 2000; (b) Consider the relevancy of the principles it promotes and make improvements where necessary; and (c) Provide scope for input on significant tourism issues not originally included in the plan and update those requiring further emphasis or clarification. (3) The cost of the Review of the WATC was $12,463 (does not include GST) The cost of the Partnership 21 Review is expected to be approximately $90,000. Minister for Education; Sport and Recreation; Indigenous Affairs: Department of Education and Country High School Hostels Authority (1) A total of three reviews and one taskforce have been established since the election (not including the various groups established from time to time for routine operational purposes in schools, and district and central offices of the Department of Education). There have been no summits. (2) · Geraldton Secondary College Review . The purpose of the review was to identify issues affecting the ability of the College to maximize the educational outcomes of its students. · Review of Educational Services for Students with Disabilities in Government Schools . The purpose of the review is to ensure that the educational needs of students within this group are met through the provision of appropriate, effective and efficient services, resources and facilities. · Review of Behaviour in Government Schools . The review was established to examine and respond to the following specific behaviour management issues and contexts. · Taskforce on Structures, Services and Resources Supporting Government Schools . The report was tabled in Parliament on 27 August 2001. Response to be provided by Department of Education Services. (3) The following have been financed within existing resources by a reallocation of funds, taking into account staff time, at an estimated cost for each review as follows: · Geraldton Secondary College Review - $35 000 · Review of Educational Services for Students with Disabilities in Government Schools - $200 000 · Review of Behaviour in Government Schools - $30 000 · Taskforce on Structures, Services and Resources Supporting Government Schools - response to be provided by Department of Education Services. Department of Education Services & Curriculum Council (1) Four reviews. (2) – (3) List of Reviews Outline of Purpose $ Review of Fees and Charges in Secondary Schools To examine the implementation of the Government’s policy concerning voluntary contributions in years 8-10. There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Review of Ministerial Advisory Committees – Education Portfolio To review the role and functions of the Ministerial Advisory Councils (Aboriginal Education and Training Council, Rural & Remote Education Advisory Council, Early Childhood Education Council and WA Higher Education Council). There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Review of Statutory Authorities – Education Portfolio To review the functions of the three Statutory Authorities (Curriculum Council, Public Education Endowment Trust and Country High School Hostels Authority) to assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating these functions into departments of State. There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Research Consultancy on Distribution of State Government Funds to Non-Government Schools To provide the Government with technical advice on the calculation of Government school costs as the basis for allocating funds to non-Government schools, and a model for distributing the funds. Total Cost: $61,407 Department of Sport and Recreation (1) One. (2) Review undertaken of State Government owned and managed recreation camps with regard to management operations and the development of a capital investment plan for the Department of Sport and Recreation managed camps. (3) Review undertaken by an employee of the Department of Sport and Recreation and completed within existing resources. West Australian Sport Centre Trust (1) One (2) Review of the Western Australian Sports Centre Trust. Refer to Terms of Reference within Recommendation 43 of 'Government Structures for Better Results' (Machinery of Government Report). (3) Review undertaken by an employee of the Department of Premier and Cabinet. Western Australian Institute of Sport (1) Not relating to WAIS (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Department of Indigenous (1) One. (2) Indigenous Affairs Advisory Committee (IAAC). (3) There was no costs involved establishing the committee. The only costs involved relate to money spent on conducting regular meetings which are met from the normal operating budget of the Department of Indigenous Affairs. Minister for Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth; Disability Services; Culture and the Arts: Disability Services Commission: (1) 5 (2) (a) The Disability Services Act (1993) review. The review is being undertaken as part of the review of statutory authorities resulting from the Government Structures for Better Results report (released in June 2001). A review of the Act was also required in 2003 under section 57 (1) (b) of the Act. This review was brought forward to coincide with the review of statutory authorities. This will minimise the review costs. (b) The Review of Local Area Coordination. This review was a pre-election commitment made by the State Government. The review will be conducted in four stages and is designed to ensure that the role and purpose of this valued service is clearly understood by families and the community, and is achievable and cost effective. (c) The Partnerships Working Party. This working party was formed by representatives from government and non government agencies in the disability sector to suggest how partnerships between the two sectors might be enhanced. (d) Unmet Need Working Group. This group was commissioned to prepare a report to improve the level of transparency and openness about the current and future need for accommodation support for people with disabilities. (e) The Accommodation Support Funding Process Review Steering Committee was formed to oversee the identification of the best and fairest process for allocation of available accommodation support funding. (3) (a) A budget of $40,000 has been allocated for the Disability Services Act (1993). (b) A budget of $25,000 has been allocated for the review of Local Area Coordination (c) There were no specific costs associated with the Partnerships Working Party. Officers of the Disability Services Commission provided support within their normal duties. (d) The cost of the Unmet Need Working Group’s report was $10,000. (e) The cost of the Accommodation Support Funding Process Review report was $49,452. Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth: (1) Reviews: 2 Committees: 3 Taskforces: 2 – 1 of which is a joint Taskforce with the Minister for Housing and Works Convention: 1 In addition there were 3 reference groups: - Strengthening Women’s Policy: The Report of the Reference Group. - WA Volunteering Reference Group - Carers Act Reference Group (2) (a) The Inter Departmental Committee (IDC) on Sexual Assault was formed in June 2001. The final report is due to be presented to the Cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy in June 2002. Its purpose is to develop recommendations to address sexual assault and coordinate State input into national cooperation on sexual assault. (b) The report on Family and Children’s Services Accommodation Hostels which commenced in April 2002 and was publicly released on 5 July 2002. Its purpose was to examine the history and operations of metropolitan and country hostels, identify current services, type and location, other services complementary services, gaps in services, alternatives to hostel accommodation and recommend future directions. (c) The Active Ageing Taskforce commenced on the 20 February 2002 and the anticipated completion date is March 2003. Its purpose is to: · develop an innovative and relevant across-government 5-10 year policy framework which promotes the active and visible participation of older people in Western Australian communities · develop strategies, including partnerships with local authorities to ensure genuine consultation and participation on new active ageing initiatives so that informed discussion can be reflected in government decision making · recommend a range of programs and strategies based on the principles of coordination, inclusion, collaboration and flexibility · recommend an ongoing consultative process to ensure that emerging needs and issues for seniors are reflected within the policy framework and the strategies contained within it. (d) The State Homelessness Taskforce commenced on 23 July 2001 and was completed on 31 January 2002. Joint Taskforce with the Minister for Housing and Works. Its purpose was to: · develop a plan of action for the whole of government and the community · provide advice on identifying the causes of homelessness in the community · contribute to a better understanding of homelessness and the pathways through homelessness and identify gaps in service provision · provide advice on the development of benchmarks and social indicators · make recommendations to the cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy on the plan of action, implementation strategy and a plan to monitor the progress of the implementation strategy. (e) Steering Committee on the Proposed Corporate Strategy and Organisational Structure commenced in July 2001and was completed in December 2001. Its purpose was to make recommendations to the Minister for Community Development on the establishment of the Department for Community Development, in particular to recommend: · the corporate strategy best suited to achieving the goals set out by the Machinery of Government Taskforce and an organisational structure capable of giving effect to the corporate strategy. (f) The Interdepartmental Child Protection Coordination Committee commenced in February 2002 for an interim 12 month period, subject to review. Its purpose is to develop a strategic approach for ensuring coordination and collaboration in child protection across relevant government agencies. (g) The National Competition Policy – Review of Child Care Regulations commenced on the 5 March 002 and will be completed by June 2002. Its purpose is to review the Community Services Act 1972 and specifically existing Child Care Regulations to determine the extent and appropriate justification for restriction to competition contained within. The outcome of the review is required to satisfy State and Commonwealth Government requirements within the Competition Principles Agreement. (h) The Women’s Convention was held on the 7-8 March 2002. Its purpose was to consult with women in Western Australia in regard to their goals and aspirations for the future in the areas of health, safety, seniors, opportunity, workplace, family care and law. (3) The cost of each is as follows: a) The Inter Departmental Committee (IDC) on Sexual Assault - $11,000* b) Family and Children’s Services Accommodation Hostels - $14,321 c) Active Ageing Taskforce - $7131 to date* d) The State Homelessness Taskforce - $180,000# e) Steering Committee – Proposed Corporate Strategy and Organisational Structure - $62,480* f) Interdepartmental Child Protection Coordination Committee – nil* g) National Competition Policy – Review of Child Care Regulations – nil* h) Women’s Convention - $85,926 * * excludes salaries # shared between the Department of Housing and Works and the Department for Community Development (DCD). DCD's contribution was $90,000 in staff time and payment to facilitate a non-government member of the secretariat. Culture and the Arts (1) 2 (2) (a) Review of Statutory Authorities The Minister for Culture and the Arts initiated the review of Statutory Authorities in the Culture and the Arts portfolio as part of the Machinery of Government (MOG) Taskforce recommendations. The Statutory Authorities reviewed were the Art Gallery, Western Australian Museum, Library Board, Perth Theatre Trust and ScreenWest. The purpose of this review was to determine whether the functions of these statutory authorities could not be performed by the Department of Culture and the Arts or whether it would be inappropriate for them to be performed by the Department. (b) The Contemporary Music Taskforce The Contemporary Music Taskforce was established to assist in the development and promotion of Western Australian contemporary music talent. This includes undertaking an economic review of the current state and growth potential of the industry; implementing a State-wide All ages concert program; developing a touring support and skill development program for industry practitioners; and establishing a music industry website. (3) (a) $10,010 has been spent for the services of an independent Review Consultant. (b) Costs to date - $4909.62 Minister for Health: (1)-(3) This information is not readily available. Provision of this information would require considerable research which would divert staff away from their normal duties and I am not prepared to allocate the State's resources to provide a response. If the Member has a specific inquiry I will endeavour to provide a reply. Minister for Racing and Gaming; Government Enterprises; Goldfields-Esperance: Government Employees Superannuation Board (1) None. (2) & (3) Not applicable. Gold Corporation (1) Nil (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Insurance Commission Of Western Australia (1) None (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable Lotteries Commission (1) The Minister for Government Enterprises has only instituted one enquiry – ie. review of section 22(8) and (2) of the Lotteries Commission of Western Australia. Under the Lotteries Commission Act 1990 (as amended), the Minister is required to review this section in relation to the funding for the Perth International Arts Festival and the Film Industry every three years. All other Lotteries’ reviews, taskforces or committees have been management initiated as part of routine operational improvements. (2) See response to 1. (3) No expenditure other than management time has been incurred in the review of section 22(8) and (2) of the Lotteries Commission Act 1990 (as amended) or any operational reviews. Racing and Gaming Department Of DRGL, BPB, TAB and WAGRA (1) Nil (2 & 3) Not applicable. Water Corporation (1) None (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable
(2) (i) Working Group on State and Local Government Relations (WGSLGR) The Working Group on State and Local Government Relations was established to facilitate the development of partnership agreements between State and local governments. It comprises representatives from both State and local government. The Group’s work will be ongoing. (ii) Review of the Regional Development Commissions (Statutory Authority Status) To consider the status of the Regional Development Commissions in Western Australia and make recommendations on their future status. (iii) Review of the Operation of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 A review of this Act is required every five years. The review meets the Statutory Requirement and will determine whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. (iv) Review of Cemetery Boards (Statutory Authority Status) To review the Statutory Authority status of the Cemetery Boards and make recommendation on their future status. (v) Review of the Dog Act The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It is considered appropriate to review the Legislative Provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. (vi) Review of the Regional Headworks Development Scheme This review meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme including the adequacy of its funding, the application of the guidelines and the amount of Headwork charges levied by the Water Corporation and Western Power. (3) Response to Question 3 inclusive (i. ii. iii. iv. v. & vi.) All of the above are being undertaken by Departmental staff and only minor other administrative or financial expenditure in support of these has occurred. This is anticipated to be under $10,000 in total. Department of Housing and Works (1) Eight. (2) (i) Independent Review Committee to review the circumstances of ineligible tenants. (ii) The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Technical Committee was established to monitor the development of the Convention Centre, to ensure all established deadlines are met, and to work through statutory issues and departmental requirements. (iii) The State Homelessness Taskforce was established to develop a plan of action, for practical, across-government and community strategies to: prevent homelessness; provide effective support for those who are homeless; and provide support to people to maintain their accommodation after a period of homelessness. (iv) Review of ‘The Agreement for the Provision of Housing and Related Infrastructure for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People in Western Australia.’ The Review was conducted to evaluate the process and progress of the Agreement’s objectives and outcomes. (v) Review of ‘Parnpajinya Housing Development Project – Community Development Strategy’ Remote Area Development Group. RADG was employed to undertake a study to identify and address management and social issues which were restricting the progress and development of the Parnpajinya community. (vi) Halls Creek Housing Taskforce was set up in response to the Aboriginal community's concerns about housing stock generally within Halls Creek and the town camps. The Aboriginal community was concerned that little was being done in the way of a community based strategy to tackle the housing problems in Halls Creek. The Aboriginal community invited Larry Graham MLA and myself to examine their concerns and set up a framework for key agencies to work cooperatively with the Aboriginal community. (vii) Old Treasury Buildings Working Party was established to consider future uses for these significant heritage buildings. (viii) The Pyrton Working Party was set up to consider future uses for the Pyrton site in Eden Hill. (3) All taskforces, working parties and reviews have been funded out of the Department of Housing and Works’ general budget. To isolate the individual expenses of each taskforce, working party or review would require substantial resources and I am not prepared to allocate the resources required at this time. Should the Member have a specific concern about an individual taskforce, working party or review, I am prepared to provide further information. Kimberley Development Commission (1) 2 (2) (i) North West Air Services Taskforce Terms of reference previously sent (ii) Kimberley Aviation Tourism Development Committee Terms of reference To synchronise, in the Kimberley:- (a) regional tourism marketing; with (b) aviation route consolidation and development (3) (i) North West Airservices Taskforce - $5,577 (ii) Kimberley Aviation Tourism Development Committee - $3,121 Pilbara Development Commission (1) Three. (2) (i) The Nickol Bay Accommodation and Associated Issues Taskforce. The Nickol Bay Accommodation Taskforce was established in August 2001 to oversee accommodation and related issues associated with the expected influx of construction and permanent workforces into the Nickol Bay area. The Terms of Reference include the assessment, supply and demand of various forms of accommodation likely to be required in the Karratha area in the immediate and foreseeable future based on the expansion of existing projects and potential developments. (ii) Onslow Strategic Development Taskforce . During a visit to Onslow in April 2001, the Minister for Pilbara, Hon Tom Stephens made an offer to establish a strategic partnership between the local Onslow community, the Shire of Ashburton and the State Government to develop an action plan for the local community. The Pilbara Development Commission established a taskforce to develop a strategic approach to delivering agreed outcomes and tangible results expected to occur over the next four years. Taskforce members are representative of state and commonwealth government agencies and the Shire of Ashburton. (iii) Roebourne Enhancement Government Agency Interim Committee. The Committee first met on 6 November 2001, has a four year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. The Roebourne Enhancement Government Agency Interim Committee was established to bring a range of social and economic development outcomes as well as improve the co-ordination of the delivery of infrastructure and services to the Roebourne Community. The broad intent of the Scheme is to: - provide planning and implementation to improve the physical amenity of the town and in particular the village precinct; and, - the potential creation of youth and education precincts with possible consideration to be given to health and justice precincts. (3) (i) $1,686 (ii) $27.00 (iii) $815 These are funds spent on projects. Staff costs are not included in these figures. Gascoyne Development Commission (1) N/A (2) The Coral Bay Infrastructure Implementation Working Group was formed to oversee the development of infrastructure by government agencies in Coral Bay. (3) $852 State Supply Commission (1) Three (2) (i) Review of the Buy Local Policy The intent of this review is to strengthen the Buy Local Policy so that opportunities for local and small businesses in Western Australia are maximised through government buying. (ii) Review of Statutory Authorities (State Supply Commission) This review of the State Supply Commission is being undertaken as a part of the review of all statutory authorities that the Machinery of Government Taskforce recommended. The review of each statutory authority must proceed from the basis that a statutory authority should only exist if its functions cannot be performed by a department or it would be inappropriate for them to be performed by a department. (iii) Indemnity and Insurance Clauses Discussion Group The Discussion Group was established to co-ordinate discussions between the Master Cleaner’s Guild, RiskCover and the Crown Solicitor’s Office with a view to examining the usual indemnity and insurance clauses used by government agencies and assessing whether mutually agreeable clauses can be drafted. (3) (i) Review of the Buy Local Policy To date approximately $43,680 has been spent on this review, apart from staff salaries and administrative costs. (ii) Review of Statutory Authorities (State Supply Commission) This review was undertaken with in-house resources. No money has been spent on this review apart from staff salaries and minimal administrative costs. (iii) Indemnity and Insurance Clauses Discussion Group No money has been spent on this review apart from staff salaries and minimal administrative costs. Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection; Training: Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (1) Thirteen (2)-(3) Review/Committee/ Brief outline of what it How much Taskforce/Enquiry was established to achieve money has been spent on this to date Taskforce to Review Code To review the Code of $2,545.00 of Practice for the WA Practice with the aim of Building and Construction improving performance Industry within the building and construction industry by encouraging the parties to embrace a co-operative approach to efficiency and productivity and discourage unsatisfactory practices. The Code addresses the key areas of occupational health and safety, contract administration, training, tendering and industrial relations. Review of Consumer In accordance with the $5,515 Protection Boards and recommendations of the Committees Machinery of Government Taskforce, the functions of Consumer Protection boards and committees are being reviewed to assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating those functions into departments of State. Review of Construction To review the Construction $3,500 Industry Long Service Industry Long Service Leave Leave Payments Board Payments Board in line with the Machinery of Government Taskforce recommendations. Review of the Occupational To carry out a statutory $35,317.10 Safety and Health Act 1984 review of the Act pursuant to Section 61 of the Act. Petroleum Products Advisory Provides advice to the $3,825 Committee Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection and/or the Prices Commissioner on issues affecting the petroleum market in Western Australia as identified by the Minister or Prices Commissioner. Review of Auction Sales To examine additional $1,147.30 Act 1973 issues, which were not related to national competition policy, that arose during the course of the National Competition Policy Review of the Auction Sales Act 1973. Review of Fair Trading To determine whether Nil Act 1987 and Consumer existing consumer Affairs Act 1971 protection provisions under each Act remain relevant and effective in today’s marketplace. Committee established to Examine issues from Nil review Fair Trading community responses to a Amendment Bill – Green Bill and make Unconscionable Conduct recommendations to the Minister on the implementation of the Government’s election commitment to introduce legislation in its first term. Committee established to The development of a Nil review Fitness Industry mandatory code of Codes of Conduct practice for fitness industry members to improve consumer protection in the fitness industry. Committee established to The Motor Vehicle Sales Nil review Motor Vehicles Industry Reference Group Amendment Bill 2001 & has been formed to Regulations facilitate further consultation in relation to the Regulations that will need to be drafted once the Motor Vehicle Dealers Amendment Bill 2001 completes its passage through Parliament. Review of Residential To conduct a statutory $26,558.80 Tenancies Act 1987 review of the Act and Regulations pursuant to Section 90 of the Act. Committee/Review To obtain the views of all $4,262.40 established following key stakeholders on the collapse of HIH Insurance short-term and long-term and developments in the options for the future of Home Indemnity Insurance home indemnity insurance Market in Western Australia. Review of Consumer To review community $37,125 Protection Services through expectations and Zero Based Assessment requirements of consumer protection activities in Western Australia through consultation with consumers, business, Government agencies, stakeholders and the Minister. Note: DOCEP’s financial systems do not provide for the costing of specific projects, or the allocation of salaries and overheads. As a result, specific figures relate to direct costs such as printing and professional services incurred in respect to the project. The amounts identified are actual costs paid by DOCEP as at 13 May 2002. They are not the total budget for each project. Workcover Wa (1) Two (2) Report on the Implementation of the Labor Party Direction Statement in Relation to Workers’ Compensation (the Guthrie Review). Advice to the Government on implementing the Labor Party’s pre-election direction statement in relation to workers’ compensation and previous reviews into insurance arrangements and medical and associated costs. The purpose of this review is to identify and analyse options to improve the efficiency and fairness of the workers’ compensation system. Machinery of Government - Review of Statutory Authorities: Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Commission. Undertaken as a part of the Machinery of Government Review of Statutory Authorities and will provide advice to the Government on the most appropriate structure to achieve effective administration of the Western Australian workers' compensation system. (3) The total amount of money spent on the Guthrie Review is $38,335.65 (to 30 April 2002). As yet, no money has been spent on the Machinery of Government - Review of Statutory Authorities: Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Commission although the expected cost is approximately $15,000. Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (1) Nil (2)–(3) Not applicable Construction Industry Long Service Leave Payments Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable Department Of Training (1) Two (2) (i) Review of the Training Sector- undertaken to make recommendations on: an optimum structure for the TAFE college network; the role and responsibilities of the Department of Training in providing services to the colleges; and system wide issues which impact on the public training delivery structure. (ii) Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review- undertaken to meet the requirement in the Building and Construction Industry Training and Levy Collection Act 1990 for the Act to be investigated and reviewed and to meet the State Government requirement to review statutory authorities. (3) (i) Estimated to be $96,000 as at 10 May 2002. (ii) Estimated to be $25,000 as at 10 May 2002. Attorney General; Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs; Electoral Affairs; Peel and the South West: Department Of Justice (1) Four. (2) (a) Lower Courts Committee : The Committee was established to provide advice on the implementation of recommendations relating to lower courts, as contained in the Law Reform Commission’s Report No 92: Review of the Criminal and Civil Justice System in Western Australia . The aim of the implementation of recommendations is to improve access to justice for lower courts users through the deployment of legislation, rules and procedures within a single summary jurisdiction court, dealing with both civil and criminal matters. (b) Western Australian Civil and Administrative Review Taskforce : The Taskforce was established to develop a model of a Civil and Administrative Review Tribunal for consideration by Government. (c) Review of Family Court of Western Australia Resources : The Review is aimed at establishing the resource levels of the FCWA in comparison to the resources available within the Federal system through the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Magistrates Service . (d) Law Reform Commission –Judicial Review of Administrative Decisions: Inquiry into the inadequacies and deficiencies of the current law and procedures pertaining to the judicial review of administrative decisions. (3) (a) Within existing resources. (b) $19,000. (c) Within existing resources. (d) Within existing resources. Director of Public Prosecutions (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Electoral Commission (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Equal Opportunity Commission (1) One. (2) The Ministerial Committee on Gay and Lesbian Law Reform assisted identify laws that discriminated against gay men and lesbians. (3) $10,191.50. Legal Aid WA (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Office of the Information Commissioner (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Office of the Inspector of Custodial Services (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Peel Development Commission (1) Two. (2) (a) Mandurah CBD Taskforce - consult with residents and develop a master plan for Mandurah’s central business district. (b) Rail Heritage Foundation of Western Australia - Establish the Pinjarra Rail Heritage Centre in the Peel Region based at the Pinjarra Railway Yards, and the Pinjarra to Boddington Railway. (3) (a) Within existing resources. (b) Within existing resources. South West Development Commission (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Minister for the Environment and Heritage: Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority: (1) One. (2) Review of BGPA as a Statutory Authority under the Machinery of Government initiative. (3) $10,350. The Department of Conservation and Land Management: The Department routinely creates taskforces or committees to facilitate delivery of the outputs for which it has responsibility and may create ad hoc or ongoing consultative bodies to provide for stakeholder and public input into Departmental processes. The Department also has membership of a range of across Government bodies responsible for providing coordinated policy advice and policy implementation actions. (1) Six. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices and Fire Symposium To review the Department’s fire management practices. The fire symposium was held in April 2002 to provide a forum for the presentation and discussion of scientific and policy issues relating to fire management. (3) Approximately $35,000 (2) Chief Executive Officers’ Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy To coordinate implementation of the policy across agencies and support the Cabinet Sub Committee directing implementation of the policy. (3) The project office responsible for coordinating policy implementation has a budget of $250,000 in 2001/02 and $275,000 in 2002/03. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation To review the legislation in accordance with State/Commonwealth National Competition Policy arrangements. (3) Approximately $23,000 (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation of the Forest Management Plan (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines – collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the 'Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi ‘protectable areas’. (3) (i) No costs were recorded by the Department (ii) $59,250 (iii) $52,618 (iv) $10,108 (v) $35,970 (vi) $4,950 (vii) Nil (2) Tuart Response Group To coordinate agency action on the decline in tuart health and to devise a Tuart Conservation Strategy and Implementation Plan. (3) Approximately $70,000 including salaries. (2) Community Consultation Processes To facilitate the creation of the Walpole Wilderness Area and new national parks under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy. (3) Approximately $10,000 The Conservation Commission of WA: (1) Two. (2) (a) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (b) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) (a) $5,900.03 (b) $9505.45 Heritage Council of Western Australia: (1) The Heritage Council has been involved in 2 reviews since February 2001, at the direction of the Minister. (2) (a) A review of the Heritage Council’s assessment and registration procedures, completed in April 2001. (b) A review of the Heritage Council’s operations, as required of all agencies as a result of the 2001 Machinery of Government report. The results of the review were submitted to the Minister for consideration in February 2002. (3) Both reviews were conducted internally and did not incur any costs. The Office of Water Regulation: (1) Nil (2) Nil (3) Nil The Department of Environmental Protection and the Water and Rivers Commission: (1) Six. (2) (a) Carbon Right Taskforce: was to draft legislation to establish carbon rights, providing certainty and thereby promoting the environmental and economic benefits from plantations and land use changes for carbon sequestration. (b) Independent Committee on Watsons Foods Odour Issue: to facilitate the resolution of odour and noise problems being experienced by residents in the vicinity of Watsons Foods in Spearwood without the closure or relocation of the operation. (c) The Waste Management Board: was established following the recommendations of the WAste 2020 Taskforce. These recommendations included the amalgamation of existing bodies into one group and the adoption of a more strategic approach to waste management. (d) Swan River Trust Review: was established to achieve: · The effectiveness of the operations of the Trust. · The need for the continuation of the functions of the Trust. · The operation and the effectiveness of the Swan River Trust Act generally. · The effectiveness of Part 5 of the Act relating to development control and Section 30A of the Metropolitan Region Scheme Act which establishes a formal link between the Trust Act and the statutory planning process. (e) A review of the Waste Management and Recycling Fund: is required under the enabling legislation after three years of operation of the Fund. The former Advisory Council on Waste Management developed a review project for the grants program. The project was put out to tender and the review is currently under way. (f) Stream and River Logging Buffers in Western Australia: a review was initiated to ensure their adequacy in protecting waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity, and to incorporate these or new buffer prescriptions into future forest management plans. (3) (a) Carbon Rights Taskforce: costs were met from portfolio Budgets DEWCP and CALM. Total expenditure estimated at $5000. (b) Independent Committee on Watsons Foods Odour Issue: the committee has no budget and relies on the contribution of staff time and facilities of the Department of Environmental Protection, City of Cockburn and Watsons Foods. (c) Waste Management Board: effectively cost-neutral because the new body takes over from the previous Advisory Council on Waste Management, the State Recycling Advisory Committee and the WAste 2020 Taskforce. (d) Swan River Trust: the cost of this review was $33,000. (e) Waste Management and Recycling Fund: see answer to 2(e). (f) Stream and River Logging Buffers in Western Australia: estimated costs of salaries for Author, contributors, peer reviews and printing $31,150 plus external contributions from the Water Corporation and CALM. The Perth Zoological Gardens: (1) Since the election of the State Labor Government Perth Zoo has undertaken one internal review of itself as a Statutory Authority. This was consistent with recommendation nine of the Machinery of Government Report. (2) See answer to (1). (3) Perth Zoo undertook its review internally. The salary cost to the Zoo was $8200. Minister for Police and Emergency Services; Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure: Western Australia Police Service (1) One. PriceWaterhouseCoopers organisation was engaged to undertake an independent review over the DCAT and CADCOM projects. (2) The scope of the review covered the areas of: · The Management of the DCAT Program and CADCOM Project; · Benefits Delivery; · Program Funding; and · Functionality and Options. (3) The review was completed in November 2001 at a cost of $54,890. NOTE: WAPS has not included participation in inquiries and reviews instigated and or run by other agencies, or internal administrative reviews or operational matters, for example: Drug Summit; Reviews as part of the Machinery of Government recommendations; Administrative Functions Review; internal inquiries; Ombudsman’s Inquiries. Fire and Emergency Services (1) The Fire and Emergency Services Authority (FESA) has been responsible for one taskforce. (2) Taskforce: Interagency Taskforce for the consideration of rotary wing aircraft in the delivery of policing and emergency services to the community of Western Australia . The taskforce was chaired by a member of the staff of the Minister for Emergency Services and FESA provided executive services. It included representatives of FESA, the Department of Health and the Western Australia Police Service. The Minister for Emergency Services announced the taskforce’s findings on 11 May 2002. (3) Cost: Interagency Taskforce: FESA’s contribution $35,600 NOTE: FESA has not included participation in inquiries and reviews instigated and or run by other agencies: For example: Bellevue inquiry; Reviews as part of the Machinery of Government recommendations; ES CADCOM review. Department of Transport (1) Two – LPG Task Force & School Bus Task Force. (2) Title of Task Force Terms of Reference LPG Task Force · To consider the economic, fiscal and social viability of the current subsidy scheme and other subsidy options including low interest loan schemes that would be a financial incentive to use LPG in motor vehicles. · To examine and recommend the roles of Government and the private sector in relation to any recommendations arising from the first term of reference. · To report to the Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure on the first two terms of reference. School Bus Task Force To report to the Minister on: · the preferred model to be adopted to determine the rate of remuneration for school bus contractors; · the preferred model for determining a fair and just conveyancing allowance for parents of mainstream students in non-public transport areas; · the integration of school buses into the Transperth system; and · the appropriateness of the Morrell and Special Education Reviews. (3) Title Cost LPG Task Force Salary costs are being met by the individual agencies/organisations represented on the Task Force. School Bus Task Force Salary costs are being met by the individual agencies/organisations represented on the Task Force. The cost of consultancy work is being met jointly by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure and the Department of Transport. To date, these services have cost $125,000. Minister for Planning and Infrastructure: Department for Planning and Infrastructure: (1) Eleven (2) and (3) see table below. (2) List of Inquiries, Taskforces, Committees, Summits and Reviews initiated since February 2001 (2) Established to Achieve? (3) How much money has been spent? Joint Department for Planning and Infrastructure/Fisheries Taskforce to implement MOG 30. A jointly agreed position report on the MOG 30 Recommendation and a strategy and program to address the requirements of the agreed position Not applicable. Existing Departmental resources utlilised. Review of Statement of Planning Policy No: 7 Leeuwin Naturalise Ridge (in relation to Smiths Beach). In response to widespread community concerns about the scale of proposed development at Smiths Beach, the review was undertaken to consider whether amendment of SPP7 was required, and if so, the form of such amendment. Following public advertising of the resulting proposed modifications to SPP7, the Western Australian Planning Commission has recently submitted its recommendations to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Given no Review body was established, the review has been largely undertaken through internal resources of the WA Planning Commission and the Department for Planning and Infrastructure. Newspaper advertising cost in the order of $3000. Mandurah CBD Redevelopment Taskforce. To oversee the future planning and redevelopment of the Central Business District of Mandurah Nil Rockingham City Centre Transit Study Taskforce To identify an appropriate transit infrastructure and service to link the Rockingham train station with the Rockingham City Centre, Murdoch University and the Waterfront Village area $82,475.65 as at 6 June 2002 Ministerial Task Force Investigating Structural Arrangements for Coastal Planning and Management To review the structural arrangements for Coastal Planning and Management in Western Australia. $79,000 Metropolitan Freight Network Review The Freight Network Review (FNR) is establishing a new policy and planning framework for freight movement in the Perth metropolitan area and its linkages to regional areas to ensure a long-term sustainable freight system. Approx. $50,000.00 Lower Great Southern Regional Planning Steering Committee (created by the Western Australian Planning Commission) To oversee the preparation of the Lower Great Southern Regional Strategy. Approximately $1,000 in travel expenses (air fares) Air Services Policy Review Review Intrastate Air Services and its relationship to the Transport Co-ordination Act Nil to date. Goldfields-Esperance Regional Planning and Infrastructure Coordinating Committee To oversee the implementation of the Goldfields-Esperance Regional Planning Strategy, Regional Transport Strategy and Roads 2020 program (and to replace two existing committees). The Committee is being established; first meeting likely to be in July 2002. Air Services Subsidy Review/Report Benchmark modelling report on assessing subsidies for remote air services $5,000.00 Lime Sands Route Option Review The purpose of this project is to determine the preferred option for transporting Agricultural Lime Sand from the coastal plain at Lancelin to Wheatbelt areas. The project is largely being developed using existing DPI and MRWA resources. Main Roads WA: (1) Insofar as Main Roads is concerned, four (4). (2)-(3) The purpose and expenditure of each review is as follows: Road Train Summit– a broad consultative review of Main Roads’ heavy vehicle permit system addressing community concerns over the operation of heavy vehicles on the road network and strategies for improving safety and operations. $35 800. Review of Main Roads Western Australia’s Term Contracts – to assess the impact of the privatisation of road construction and maintenance in Western Australia on Main Roads and the agency’s ability to manage the 10 year contracts. $280 326. Review of Main Roads Acquisition Process for Graham Farmer Freeway – Ken Pettit QC Report - an independent assessment of the land acquisition processes used by Main Roads in the acquisition of land for the Graham Farmer Freeway project. $31 954. Review of Statutory Authorities: Main Roads Western Australia – part of a review of statutory authorities within the Planning and Infrastructure portfolio to assess the justification for Main Roads remaining as a separate entity. $5 000. Landcorp: (1) 7. (2) Refer to below: Committee/Forum/Review Objective Hope Valley Wattleup Redevelopment Project – Community Reference Group Advise LandCorp on issues of concern and interest to residents within the redevelopment area, advise and contribute to preparation of the Master Plan and disseminate information to the community. Hope Valley Community Management Committee Provide advice on management of tenanted properties and acquisitions, identify issues relating to community infrastructure, provide input into the Master Plan process and communicate to the community. Wattleup Community Management Committee Leighton Beach Community Forum To determine the community views on the extent of future development and public amenity. Scarborough Redevelopment Community Forum To devise development options which were subsequently incorporated into a survey. Land Use Planning Review North Cockburn Land Use planning review assessing various options for future development of the area. LandCorp Statutory Authority Review To assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating the functions of the Western Australian Land Authority into a Department of the State. (3) Cost details follow: · Committees - Hope Valley and Wattleup Redevelopment Project committee members are paid $142 per half day and $215 per full day. · Summits – LandCorp did not incur a cost for the Leighton Beach summit. Scarborough Community Forum - The cost attributed to the staging of the forum (including venue and equipment hire, mailing, facilitation, printing, displays etc) was $42,965. · Reviews – LandCorp is not responsible for paying the cost of the Land Use Planning Review of North Cockburn. Consultant fees for the Statutory Authority Review are expected to be $19,200. Department of Land Administration (DOLA). (1) One. (2) Review of the Future of the Department of Land Administration (DOLA). Review the future of DOLA in response to Recommendation 39 of the Machinery of Government Report. (3) Support for the review has been provided from within existing DOLA staff resources and has not been separately costed. Western Australian Government Railways: (1) One. (2) Yes. Perth City Rail Advisory Committee (PCRAC). (3) As at 22 May 2002 total $225,351. This figure does not include costs incurred by DPI and WAGR which were necessary for PURD’s master planning process. Bunbury Port Authority: (1) One (2) Port Community Advisory Committee (3) Not applicable All other agencies: Office of the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure (Planning Appeals) East Perth Redevelopment Authority Subiaco Redevelopment Authority Midland Redevelopment Authority Fremantle Port Authority Dampier Port Authority Broome Port Authority Albany Port Authority Geraldton Port Authority Port Hedland Port Authority Esperance Port Authority (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Minister for State Development; Tourism; Small Business: Department of Industry and Technology (1) (a) Timber Industry Assistance Review Committee The committee was established 21 November 2001 to; Consider applications, which on initial assessment were deemed ineligible by Forest Products Commission and determine an independent assessment of the business should be undertaken; Consider the independent assessor’s report on the business and determine if the business should be invited to formally apply for a level of assistance determined by the independent assessor; Consider requests by applicants for a review of the assessment and for claims for additional funds assistance above the amount recommended by the independent assessor; and Consider and recommend suggested amendments to the guidelines. (b) Replacement Fremantle Class Patrol Boat Working Group The role of the Working Group is to develop and implement a WA Government facilitation strategy to better position the three WA bidders for the project. The strategy aims to market and promote Western Australian industry's substantial capabilities in shipbuilding to senior politicians and defence officials; to reinforce that the three of Western Australian bidders are internationally successful commercial shipbuilders and are in strong contention; and to minimise the impact of political considerations in the decision and to pressure Defence to focus on tender specific considerations. (c) Jervoise Bay Liaison Committee It is intended that the Jervoise Bay Liaison Committee acts as an informal forum within the context of the engineering fabrication and assembly industrial sector at the Australian Marine Industry Complex at Henderson in general and the Jervoise Bay Estate in particular. Its primary objectives are: - The promotion of the engineering fabrication industries - The international competitiveness of the Estate - The establishment and maintenance of a stable Industrial Relations climate (d) Ministerial Education Exports Advisory Committee The purpose of the committees is to: - increase the scale and capability of education providers, - produce increased trade through networks and the State's greater international profile, - bring more tourism, - increase the acquisition of international skills, - assist the retention of graduates, - produce more R&D, - create more investment opportunities, - increase AusAid student scholarships, - give WA greater access to multilateral Aid projects, and - increase public awareness that education can strengthen the State's economic foundation. (e) Inter-Agency Wine Advisory Group (IWAG) The purpose of the IWAG is to provide consultation on and co-ordination of Government activity in relation to development of the Western Australian wine industry. (f) The Intellectual Property Policy Review Sub Committee of the Government Intellectual Property Policy Council Established to review the Government Intellectual Property Policy 2000 to ensure that Government Policy meets the Government's broader economic and Industry Development objectives. (2) (a) Nil ( b) Nil (c) Nil (d) $1512 for the Inaugural meeting of key government, industry and community stakeholders. (e) Nil (f) Nil Department of Mineral & Petroleum Resources (1) For the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources - 4 (2) (i) Parliamentary Inquiry - 'Bellevue Hazardous Waste Fire Inquiry'. That the Committee examine, report and make recommendations on:- 1. The role of relevant government agencies and relevant Ministers of the Crown in: (a) approving the treatment and storage of waste at the site; and (b) regulating waste treatment at the site, including monitoring and enforcement measures; 2. The nature and quantities of non-compliant materials stored at the site; 3. The response of relevant government to the incident on 15 February 2001 and the post-crisis management; 4. The regulation, storage and disposal of hazardous waste in Western Australia, the extent of past and current operations and alternatives available; and 5. Any other matters deemed relevant by the Committee. (ii) Inquiry into the Carmel Fireworks Explosion – conducted by Mr Martin Whitely, Member for Roleystone. To report on; 1. The events of 6 March2002 leading to the incident (the explosion/s and subsequent bushfire); and 2. The response of the local and relevant State Government departments and authorities during and subsequent to the incident; and 3. The process of licensing and of regulation of the facility prior to 6 March 2002; and to make recommendations on; 1. The siting of similar facilities (fireworks manufacturing and explosive storage facilities and facilities which pose a similar danger) in appropriate locations; and 2. The licensing and regulation of similar facilities; and 3. Improving the response efforts of agencies involved in similar incidences. (iii) Review of the Project Development Approvals System To recommend to Government a system of government decision making which is coordinated and integrated, clear and unambiguous, which is balanced between community and developer needs and which will lead to Western Australia being the global location of choice for project development. (iv) Ministerial Inquiry to Identify Strategies to Increase Resources Exploration in Western Australia. To investigate the reasons for reduced levels of private investment in greenfields mineral exploration in western Australia and recommend actions that might be taken by the State and federal governments to achieve the level of expenditure necessary for a sustainable future for this important sector of the WA economy. (3) (i) Cost of the Bellevue Inquiry should be provided by the Committee Secretariat. (ii) The cost of the Whitely Inquiry to the end of April 2002 is less than $100. (iii) The cost of the Review of the Project Development Approvals System was $445 000 (iv) No expenditure to date Small Business Development Corporation (1) Since February 2001, the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) has established one review and one committee. (2) Review of the Small Business Development Corporation Act - a statutory review of the Small Business Development Corporation to assess its performance since 1995 and its appropriateness in meeting the future needs of small business development in Western Australia. The Small Business Development Corporation Act (1983) Review Steering Committee - An independent Steering Committee appointed to oversee the review of the Small Business Development Corporation Act. (3) Review - expenditure to 30 April 2002 - $15 000. Committee - expenditure to 30 April 2002 - $3 805. Rottnest Island Authority (1) One. (2) Effective and Efficiency Review. The intent of this review is to consider and ensure that the operations of the Rottnest Island Authority are effective and efficient. (3) Internal costs only. The review is being undertaken in conjunction with the development of the Rottnest Island Management Plan 2002-2007. Western Australian Tourism Commission (1) Since taking office in February 2001, the Gallop Labor Government has initiated two reviews within the tourism portfolio. (2) They were: · Review of the operations and structure of the Western Australian Tourism Commission. It was undertaken in August 2001 to assess whether the WATC’s structure (established in 1995) and operations were the most appropriate to meet the requirements of the Western Australian Tourism Commission Act 1993 and the Government’s Tourism Policy. · Review of the 5 year Tourism Industry Plan – Partnership 21. The review, which has just commenced, is intended to:- (a) Assess and report on progress made on the initiatives described in the document prepared in 2000; (b) Consider the relevancy of the principles it promotes and make improvements where necessary; and (c) Provide scope for input on significant tourism issues not originally included in the plan and update those requiring further emphasis or clarification. (3) The cost of the Review of the WATC was $12,463 (does not include GST) The cost of the Partnership 21 Review is expected to be approximately $90,000. Minister for Education; Sport and Recreation; Indigenous Affairs: Department of Education and Country High School Hostels Authority (1) A total of three reviews and one taskforce have been established since the election (not including the various groups established from time to time for routine operational purposes in schools, and district and central offices of the Department of Education). There have been no summits. (2) · Geraldton Secondary College Review . The purpose of the review was to identify issues affecting the ability of the College to maximize the educational outcomes of its students. · Review of Educational Services for Students with Disabilities in Government Schools . The purpose of the review is to ensure that the educational needs of students within this group are met through the provision of appropriate, effective and efficient services, resources and facilities. · Review of Behaviour in Government Schools . The review was established to examine and respond to the following specific behaviour management issues and contexts. · Taskforce on Structures, Services and Resources Supporting Government Schools . The report was tabled in Parliament on 27 August 2001. Response to be provided by Department of Education Services. (3) The following have been financed within existing resources by a reallocation of funds, taking into account staff time, at an estimated cost for each review as follows: · Geraldton Secondary College Review - $35 000 · Review of Educational Services for Students with Disabilities in Government Schools - $200 000 · Review of Behaviour in Government Schools - $30 000 · Taskforce on Structures, Services and Resources Supporting Government Schools - response to be provided by Department of Education Services. Department of Education Services & Curriculum Council (1) Four reviews. (2) – (3) List of Reviews Outline of Purpose $ Review of Fees and Charges in Secondary Schools To examine the implementation of the Government’s policy concerning voluntary contributions in years 8-10. There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Review of Ministerial Advisory Committees – Education Portfolio To review the role and functions of the Ministerial Advisory Councils (Aboriginal Education and Training Council, Rural & Remote Education Advisory Council, Early Childhood Education Council and WA Higher Education Council). There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Review of Statutory Authorities – Education Portfolio To review the functions of the three Statutory Authorities (Curriculum Council, Public Education Endowment Trust and Country High School Hostels Authority) to assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating these functions into departments of State. There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Research Consultancy on Distribution of State Government Funds to Non-Government Schools To provide the Government with technical advice on the calculation of Government school costs as the basis for allocating funds to non-Government schools, and a model for distributing the funds. Total Cost: $61,407 Department of Sport and Recreation (1) One. (2) Review undertaken of State Government owned and managed recreation camps with regard to management operations and the development of a capital investment plan for the Department of Sport and Recreation managed camps. (3) Review undertaken by an employee of the Department of Sport and Recreation and completed within existing resources. West Australian Sport Centre Trust (1) One (2) Review of the Western Australian Sports Centre Trust. Refer to Terms of Reference within Recommendation 43 of 'Government Structures for Better Results' (Machinery of Government Report). (3) Review undertaken by an employee of the Department of Premier and Cabinet. Western Australian Institute of Sport (1) Not relating to WAIS (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Department of Indigenous (1) One. (2) Indigenous Affairs Advisory Committee (IAAC). (3) There was no costs involved establishing the committee. The only costs involved relate to money spent on conducting regular meetings which are met from the normal operating budget of the Department of Indigenous Affairs. Minister for Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth; Disability Services; Culture and the Arts: Disability Services Commission: (1) 5 (2) (a) The Disability Services Act (1993) review. The review is being undertaken as part of the review of statutory authorities resulting from the Government Structures for Better Results report (released in June 2001). A review of the Act was also required in 2003 under section 57 (1) (b) of the Act. This review was brought forward to coincide with the review of statutory authorities. This will minimise the review costs. (b) The Review of Local Area Coordination. This review was a pre-election commitment made by the State Government. The review will be conducted in four stages and is designed to ensure that the role and purpose of this valued service is clearly understood by families and the community, and is achievable and cost effective. (c) The Partnerships Working Party. This working party was formed by representatives from government and non government agencies in the disability sector to suggest how partnerships between the two sectors might be enhanced. (d) Unmet Need Working Group. This group was commissioned to prepare a report to improve the level of transparency and openness about the current and future need for accommodation support for people with disabilities. (e) The Accommodation Support Funding Process Review Steering Committee was formed to oversee the identification of the best and fairest process for allocation of available accommodation support funding. (3) (a) A budget of $40,000 has been allocated for the Disability Services Act (1993). (b) A budget of $25,000 has been allocated for the review of Local Area Coordination (c) There were no specific costs associated with the Partnerships Working Party. Officers of the Disability Services Commission provided support within their normal duties. (d) The cost of the Unmet Need Working Group’s report was $10,000. (e) The cost of the Accommodation Support Funding Process Review report was $49,452. Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth: (1) Reviews: 2 Committees: 3 Taskforces: 2 – 1 of which is a joint Taskforce with the Minister for Housing and Works Convention: 1 In addition there were 3 reference groups: - Strengthening Women’s Policy: The Report of the Reference Group. - WA Volunteering Reference Group - Carers Act Reference Group (2) (a) The Inter Departmental Committee (IDC) on Sexual Assault was formed in June 2001. The final report is due to be presented to the Cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy in June 2002. Its purpose is to develop recommendations to address sexual assault and coordinate State input into national cooperation on sexual assault. (b) The report on Family and Children’s Services Accommodation Hostels which commenced in April 2002 and was publicly released on 5 July 2002. Its purpose was to examine the history and operations of metropolitan and country hostels, identify current services, type and location, other services complementary services, gaps in services, alternatives to hostel accommodation and recommend future directions. (c) The Active Ageing Taskforce commenced on the 20 February 2002 and the anticipated completion date is March 2003. Its purpose is to: · develop an innovative and relevant across-government 5-10 year policy framework which promotes the active and visible participation of older people in Western Australian communities · develop strategies, including partnerships with local authorities to ensure genuine consultation and participation on new active ageing initiatives so that informed discussion can be reflected in government decision making · recommend a range of programs and strategies based on the principles of coordination, inclusion, collaboration and flexibility · recommend an ongoing consultative process to ensure that emerging needs and issues for seniors are reflected within the policy framework and the strategies contained within it. (d) The State Homelessness Taskforce commenced on 23 July 2001 and was completed on 31 January 2002. Joint Taskforce with the Minister for Housing and Works. Its purpose was to: · develop a plan of action for the whole of government and the community · provide advice on identifying the causes of homelessness in the community · contribute to a better understanding of homelessness and the pathways through homelessness and identify gaps in service provision · provide advice on the development of benchmarks and social indicators · make recommendations to the cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy on the plan of action, implementation strategy and a plan to monitor the progress of the implementation strategy. (e) Steering Committee on the Proposed Corporate Strategy and Organisational Structure commenced in July 2001and was completed in December 2001. Its purpose was to make recommendations to the Minister for Community Development on the establishment of the Department for Community Development, in particular to recommend: · the corporate strategy best suited to achieving the goals set out by the Machinery of Government Taskforce and an organisational structure capable of giving effect to the corporate strategy. (f) The Interdepartmental Child Protection Coordination Committee commenced in February 2002 for an interim 12 month period, subject to review. Its purpose is to develop a strategic approach for ensuring coordination and collaboration in child protection across relevant government agencies. (g) The National Competition Policy – Review of Child Care Regulations commenced on the 5 March 002 and will be completed by June 2002. Its purpose is to review the Community Services Act 1972 and specifically existing Child Care Regulations to determine the extent and appropriate justification for restriction to competition contained within. The outcome of the review is required to satisfy State and Commonwealth Government requirements within the Competition Principles Agreement. (h) The Women’s Convention was held on the 7-8 March 2002. Its purpose was to consult with women in Western Australia in regard to their goals and aspirations for the future in the areas of health, safety, seniors, opportunity, workplace, family care and law. (3) The cost of each is as follows: a) The Inter Departmental Committee (IDC) on Sexual Assault - $11,000* b) Family and Children’s Services Accommodation Hostels - $14,321 c) Active Ageing Taskforce - $7131 to date* d) The State Homelessness Taskforce - $180,000# e) Steering Committee – Proposed Corporate Strategy and Organisational Structure - $62,480* f) Interdepartmental Child Protection Coordination Committee – nil* g) National Competition Policy – Review of Child Care Regulations – nil* h) Women’s Convention - $85,926 * * excludes salaries # shared between the Department of Housing and Works and the Department for Community Development (DCD). DCD's contribution was $90,000 in staff time and payment to facilitate a non-government member of the secretariat. Culture and the Arts (1) 2 (2) (a) Review of Statutory Authorities The Minister for Culture and the Arts initiated the review of Statutory Authorities in the Culture and the Arts portfolio as part of the Machinery of Government (MOG) Taskforce recommendations. The Statutory Authorities reviewed were the Art Gallery, Western Australian Museum, Library Board, Perth Theatre Trust and ScreenWest. The purpose of this review was to determine whether the functions of these statutory authorities could not be performed by the Department of Culture and the Arts or whether it would be inappropriate for them to be performed by the Department. (b) The Contemporary Music Taskforce The Contemporary Music Taskforce was established to assist in the development and promotion of Western Australian contemporary music talent. This includes undertaking an economic review of the current state and growth potential of the industry; implementing a State-wide All ages concert program; developing a touring support and skill development program for industry practitioners; and establishing a music industry website. (3) (a) $10,010 has been spent for the services of an independent Review Consultant. (b) Costs to date - $4909.62 Minister for Health: (1)-(3) This information is not readily available. Provision of this information would require considerable research which would divert staff away from their normal duties and I am not prepared to allocate the State's resources to provide a response. If the Member has a specific inquiry I will endeavour to provide a reply. Minister for Racing and Gaming; Government Enterprises; Goldfields-Esperance: Government Employees Superannuation Board (1) None. (2) & (3) Not applicable. Gold Corporation (1) Nil (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Insurance Commission Of Western Australia (1) None (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable Lotteries Commission (1) The Minister for Government Enterprises has only instituted one enquiry – ie. review of section 22(8) and (2) of the Lotteries Commission of Western Australia. Under the Lotteries Commission Act 1990 (as amended), the Minister is required to review this section in relation to the funding for the Perth International Arts Festival and the Film Industry every three years. All other Lotteries’ reviews, taskforces or committees have been management initiated as part of routine operational improvements. (2) See response to 1. (3) No expenditure other than management time has been incurred in the review of section 22(8) and (2) of the Lotteries Commission Act 1990 (as amended) or any operational reviews. Racing and Gaming Department Of DRGL, BPB, TAB and WAGRA (1) Nil (2 & 3) Not applicable. Water Corporation (1) None (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable
(2) (i) Working Group on State and Local Government Relations (WGSLGR) The Working Group on State and Local Government Relations was established to facilitate the development of partnership agreements between State and local governments. It comprises representatives from both State and local government. The Group’s work will be ongoing. (ii) Review of the Regional Development Commissions (Statutory Authority Status) To consider the status of the Regional Development Commissions in Western Australia and make recommendations on their future status. (iii) Review of the Operation of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 A review of this Act is required every five years. The review meets the Statutory Requirement and will determine whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. (iv) Review of Cemetery Boards (Statutory Authority Status) To review the Statutory Authority status of the Cemetery Boards and make recommendation on their future status. (v) Review of the Dog Act The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It is considered appropriate to review the Legislative Provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. (vi) Review of the Regional Headworks Development Scheme This review meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme including the adequacy of its funding, the application of the guidelines and the amount of Headwork charges levied by the Water Corporation and Western Power. (3) Response to Question 3 inclusive (i. ii. iii. iv. v. & vi.) All of the above are being undertaken by Departmental staff and only minor other administrative or financial expenditure in support of these has occurred. This is anticipated to be under $10,000 in total. Department of Housing and Works (1) Eight. (2) (i) Independent Review Committee to review the circumstances of ineligible tenants. (ii) The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Technical Committee was established to monitor the development of the Convention Centre, to ensure all established deadlines are met, and to work through statutory issues and departmental requirements. (iii) The State Homelessness Taskforce was established to develop a plan of action, for practical, across-government and community strategies to: prevent homelessness; provide effective support for those who are homeless; and provide support to people to maintain their accommodation after a period of homelessness. (iv) Review of ‘The Agreement for the Provision of Housing and Related Infrastructure for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People in Western Australia.’ The Review was conducted to evaluate the process and progress of the Agreement’s objectives and outcomes. (v) Review of ‘Parnpajinya Housing Development Project – Community Development Strategy’ Remote Area Development Group. RADG was employed to undertake a study to identify and address management and social issues which were restricting the progress and development of the Parnpajinya community. (vi) Halls Creek Housing Taskforce was set up in response to the Aboriginal community's concerns about housing stock generally within Halls Creek and the town camps. The Aboriginal community was concerned that little was being done in the way of a community based strategy to tackle the housing problems in Halls Creek. The Aboriginal community invited Larry Graham MLA and myself to examine their concerns and set up a framework for key agencies to work cooperatively with the Aboriginal community. (vii) Old Treasury Buildings Working Party was established to consider future uses for these significant heritage buildings. (viii) The Pyrton Working Party was set up to consider future uses for the Pyrton site in Eden Hill. (3) All taskforces, working parties and reviews have been funded out of the Department of Housing and Works’ general budget. To isolate the individual expenses of each taskforce, working party or review would require substantial resources and I am not prepared to allocate the resources required at this time. Should the Member have a specific concern about an individual taskforce, working party or review, I am prepared to provide further information. Kimberley Development Commission (1) 2 (2) (i) North West Air Services Taskforce Terms of reference previously sent (ii) Kimberley Aviation Tourism Development Committee Terms of reference To synchronise, in the Kimberley:- (a) regional tourism marketing; with (b) aviation route consolidation and development (3) (i) North West Airservices Taskforce - $5,577 (ii) Kimberley Aviation Tourism Development Committee - $3,121 Pilbara Development Commission (1) Three. (2) (i) The Nickol Bay Accommodation and Associated Issues Taskforce. The Nickol Bay Accommodation Taskforce was established in August 2001 to oversee accommodation and related issues associated with the expected influx of construction and permanent workforces into the Nickol Bay area. The Terms of Reference include the assessment, supply and demand of various forms of accommodation likely to be required in the Karratha area in the immediate and foreseeable future based on the expansion of existing projects and potential developments. (ii) Onslow Strategic Development Taskforce . During a visit to Onslow in April 2001, the Minister for Pilbara, Hon Tom Stephens made an offer to establish a strategic partnership between the local Onslow community, the Shire of Ashburton and the State Government to develop an action plan for the local community. The Pilbara Development Commission established a taskforce to develop a strategic approach to delivering agreed outcomes and tangible results expected to occur over the next four years. Taskforce members are representative of state and commonwealth government agencies and the Shire of Ashburton. (iii) Roebourne Enhancement Government Agency Interim Committee. The Committee first met on 6 November 2001, has a four year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. The Roebourne Enhancement Government Agency Interim Committee was established to bring a range of social and economic development outcomes as well as improve the co-ordination of the delivery of infrastructure and services to the Roebourne Community. The broad intent of the Scheme is to: - provide planning and implementation to improve the physical amenity of the town and in particular the village precinct; and, - the potential creation of youth and education precincts with possible consideration to be given to health and justice precincts. (3) (i) $1,686 (ii) $27.00 (iii) $815 These are funds spent on projects. Staff costs are not included in these figures. Gascoyne Development Commission (1) N/A (2) The Coral Bay Infrastructure Implementation Working Group was formed to oversee the development of infrastructure by government agencies in Coral Bay. (3) $852 State Supply Commission (1) Three (2) (i) Review of the Buy Local Policy The intent of this review is to strengthen the Buy Local Policy so that opportunities for local and small businesses in Western Australia are maximised through government buying. (ii) Review of Statutory Authorities (State Supply Commission) This review of the State Supply Commission is being undertaken as a part of the review of all statutory authorities that the Machinery of Government Taskforce recommended. The review of each statutory authority must proceed from the basis that a statutory authority should only exist if its functions cannot be performed by a department or it would be inappropriate for them to be performed by a department. (iii) Indemnity and Insurance Clauses Discussion Group The Discussion Group was established to co-ordinate discussions between the Master Cleaner’s Guild, RiskCover and the Crown Solicitor’s Office with a view to examining the usual indemnity and insurance clauses used by government agencies and assessing whether mutually agreeable clauses can be drafted. (3) (i) Review of the Buy Local Policy To date approximately $43,680 has been spent on this review, apart from staff salaries and administrative costs. (ii) Review of Statutory Authorities (State Supply Commission) This review was undertaken with in-house resources. No money has been spent on this review apart from staff salaries and minimal administrative costs. (iii) Indemnity and Insurance Clauses Discussion Group No money has been spent on this review apart from staff salaries and minimal administrative costs. Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection; Training: Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (1) Thirteen (2)-(3) Review/Committee/ Brief outline of what it How much Taskforce/Enquiry was established to achieve money has been spent on this to date Taskforce to Review Code To review the Code of $2,545.00 of Practice for the WA Practice with the aim of Building and Construction improving performance Industry within the building and construction industry by encouraging the parties to embrace a co-operative approach to efficiency and productivity and discourage unsatisfactory practices. The Code addresses the key areas of occupational health and safety, contract administration, training, tendering and industrial relations. Review of Consumer In accordance with the $5,515 Protection Boards and recommendations of the Committees Machinery of Government Taskforce, the functions of Consumer Protection boards and committees are being reviewed to assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating those functions into departments of State. Review of Construction To review the Construction $3,500 Industry Long Service Industry Long Service Leave Leave Payments Board Payments Board in line with the Machinery of Government Taskforce recommendations. Review of the Occupational To carry out a statutory $35,317.10 Safety and Health Act 1984 review of the Act pursuant to Section 61 of the Act. Petroleum Products Advisory Provides advice to the $3,825 Committee Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection and/or the Prices Commissioner on issues affecting the petroleum market in Western Australia as identified by the Minister or Prices Commissioner. Review of Auction Sales To examine additional $1,147.30 Act 1973 issues, which were not related to national competition policy, that arose during the course of the National Competition Policy Review of the Auction Sales Act 1973. Review of Fair Trading To determine whether Nil Act 1987 and Consumer existing consumer Affairs Act 1971 protection provisions under each Act remain relevant and effective in today’s marketplace. Committee established to Examine issues from Nil review Fair Trading community responses to a Amendment Bill – Green Bill and make Unconscionable Conduct recommendations to the Minister on the implementation of the Government’s election commitment to introduce legislation in its first term. Committee established to The development of a Nil review Fitness Industry mandatory code of Codes of Conduct practice for fitness industry members to improve consumer protection in the fitness industry. Committee established to The Motor Vehicle Sales Nil review Motor Vehicles Industry Reference Group Amendment Bill 2001 & has been formed to Regulations facilitate further consultation in relation to the Regulations that will need to be drafted once the Motor Vehicle Dealers Amendment Bill 2001 completes its passage through Parliament. Review of Residential To conduct a statutory $26,558.80 Tenancies Act 1987 review of the Act and Regulations pursuant to Section 90 of the Act. Committee/Review To obtain the views of all $4,262.40 established following key stakeholders on the collapse of HIH Insurance short-term and long-term and developments in the options for the future of Home Indemnity Insurance home indemnity insurance Market in Western Australia. Review of Consumer To review community $37,125 Protection Services through expectations and Zero Based Assessment requirements of consumer protection activities in Western Australia through consultation with consumers, business, Government agencies, stakeholders and the Minister. Note: DOCEP’s financial systems do not provide for the costing of specific projects, or the allocation of salaries and overheads. As a result, specific figures relate to direct costs such as printing and professional services incurred in respect to the project. The amounts identified are actual costs paid by DOCEP as at 13 May 2002. They are not the total budget for each project. Workcover Wa (1) Two (2) Report on the Implementation of the Labor Party Direction Statement in Relation to Workers’ Compensation (the Guthrie Review). Advice to the Government on implementing the Labor Party’s pre-election direction statement in relation to workers’ compensation and previous reviews into insurance arrangements and medical and associated costs. The purpose of this review is to identify and analyse options to improve the efficiency and fairness of the workers’ compensation system. Machinery of Government - Review of Statutory Authorities: Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Commission. Undertaken as a part of the Machinery of Government Review of Statutory Authorities and will provide advice to the Government on the most appropriate structure to achieve effective administration of the Western Australian workers' compensation system. (3) The total amount of money spent on the Guthrie Review is $38,335.65 (to 30 April 2002). As yet, no money has been spent on the Machinery of Government - Review of Statutory Authorities: Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Commission although the expected cost is approximately $15,000. Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (1) Nil (2)–(3) Not applicable Construction Industry Long Service Leave Payments Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable Department Of Training (1) Two (2) (i) Review of the Training Sector- undertaken to make recommendations on: an optimum structure for the TAFE college network; the role and responsibilities of the Department of Training in providing services to the colleges; and system wide issues which impact on the public training delivery structure. (ii) Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review- undertaken to meet the requirement in the Building and Construction Industry Training and Levy Collection Act 1990 for the Act to be investigated and reviewed and to meet the State Government requirement to review statutory authorities. (3) (i) Estimated to be $96,000 as at 10 May 2002. (ii) Estimated to be $25,000 as at 10 May 2002. Attorney General; Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs; Electoral Affairs; Peel and the South West: Department Of Justice (1) Four. (2) (a) Lower Courts Committee : The Committee was established to provide advice on the implementation of recommendations relating to lower courts, as contained in the Law Reform Commission’s Report No 92: Review of the Criminal and Civil Justice System in Western Australia . The aim of the implementation of recommendations is to improve access to justice for lower courts users through the deployment of legislation, rules and procedures within a single summary jurisdiction court, dealing with both civil and criminal matters. (b) Western Australian Civil and Administrative Review Taskforce : The Taskforce was established to develop a model of a Civil and Administrative Review Tribunal for consideration by Government. (c) Review of Family Court of Western Australia Resources : The Review is aimed at establishing the resource levels of the FCWA in comparison to the resources available within the Federal system through the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Magistrates Service . (d) Law Reform Commission –Judicial Review of Administrative Decisions: Inquiry into the inadequacies and deficiencies of the current law and procedures pertaining to the judicial review of administrative decisions. (3) (a) Within existing resources. (b) $19,000. (c) Within existing resources. (d) Within existing resources. Director of Public Prosecutions (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Electoral Commission (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Equal Opportunity Commission (1) One. (2) The Ministerial Committee on Gay and Lesbian Law Reform assisted identify laws that discriminated against gay men and lesbians. (3) $10,191.50. Legal Aid WA (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Office of the Information Commissioner (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Office of the Inspector of Custodial Services (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Peel Development Commission (1) Two. (2) (a) Mandurah CBD Taskforce - consult with residents and develop a master plan for Mandurah’s central business district. (b) Rail Heritage Foundation of Western Australia - Establish the Pinjarra Rail Heritage Centre in the Peel Region based at the Pinjarra Railway Yards, and the Pinjarra to Boddington Railway. (3) (a) Within existing resources. (b) Within existing resources. South West Development Commission (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Minister for the Environment and Heritage: Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority: (1) One. (2) Review of BGPA as a Statutory Authority under the Machinery of Government initiative. (3) $10,350. The Department of Conservation and Land Management: The Department routinely creates taskforces or committees to facilitate delivery of the outputs for which it has responsibility and may create ad hoc or ongoing consultative bodies to provide for stakeholder and public input into Departmental processes. The Department also has membership of a range of across Government bodies responsible for providing coordinated policy advice and policy implementation actions. (1) Six. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices and Fire Symposium To review the Department’s fire management practices. The fire symposium was held in April 2002 to provide a forum for the presentation and discussion of scientific and policy issues relating to fire management. (3) Approximately $35,000 (2) Chief Executive Officers’ Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy To coordinate implementation of the policy across agencies and support the Cabinet Sub Committee directing implementation of the policy. (3) The project office responsible for coordinating policy implementation has a budget of $250,000 in 2001/02 and $275,000 in 2002/03. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation To review the legislation in accordance with State/Commonwealth National Competition Policy arrangements. (3) Approximately $23,000 (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation of the Forest Management Plan (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines – collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the 'Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi ‘protectable areas’. (3) (i) No costs were recorded by the Department (ii) $59,250 (iii) $52,618 (iv) $10,108 (v) $35,970 (vi) $4,950 (vii) Nil (2) Tuart Response Group To coordinate agency action on the decline in tuart health and to devise a Tuart Conservation Strategy and Implementation Plan. (3) Approximately $70,000 including salaries. (2) Community Consultation Processes To facilitate the creation of the Walpole Wilderness Area and new national parks under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy. (3) Approximately $10,000 The Conservation Commission of WA: (1) Two. (2) (a) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (b) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) (a) $5,900.03 (b) $9505.45 Heritage Council of Western Australia: (1) The Heritage Council has been involved in 2 reviews since February 2001, at the direction of the Minister. (2) (a) A review of the Heritage Council’s assessment and registration procedures, completed in April 2001. (b) A review of the Heritage Council’s operations, as required of all agencies as a result of the 2001 Machinery of Government report. The results of the review were submitted to the Minister for consideration in February 2002. (3) Both reviews were conducted internally and did not incur any costs. The Office of Water Regulation: (1) Nil (2) Nil (3) Nil The Department of Environmental Protection and the Water and Rivers Commission: (1) Six. (2) (a) Carbon Right Taskforce: was to draft legislation to establish carbon rights, providing certainty and thereby promoting the environmental and economic benefits from plantations and land use changes for carbon sequestration. (b) Independent Committee on Watsons Foods Odour Issue: to facilitate the resolution of odour and noise problems being experienced by residents in the vicinity of Watsons Foods in Spearwood without the closure or relocation of the operation. (c) The Waste Management Board: was established following the recommendations of the WAste 2020 Taskforce. These recommendations included the amalgamation of existing bodies into one group and the adoption of a more strategic approach to waste management. (d) Swan River Trust Review: was established to achieve: · The effectiveness of the operations of the Trust. · The need for the continuation of the functions of the Trust. · The operation and the effectiveness of the Swan River Trust Act generally. · The effectiveness of Part 5 of the Act relating to development control and Section 30A of the Metropolitan Region Scheme Act which establishes a formal link between the Trust Act and the statutory planning process. (e) A review of the Waste Management and Recycling Fund: is required under the enabling legislation after three years of operation of the Fund. The former Advisory Council on Waste Management developed a review project for the grants program. The project was put out to tender and the review is currently under way. (f) Stream and River Logging Buffers in Western Australia: a review was initiated to ensure their adequacy in protecting waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity, and to incorporate these or new buffer prescriptions into future forest management plans. (3) (a) Carbon Rights Taskforce: costs were met from portfolio Budgets DEWCP and CALM. Total expenditure estimated at $5000. (b) Independent Committee on Watsons Foods Odour Issue: the committee has no budget and relies on the contribution of staff time and facilities of the Department of Environmental Protection, City of Cockburn and Watsons Foods. (c) Waste Management Board: effectively cost-neutral because the new body takes over from the previous Advisory Council on Waste Management, the State Recycling Advisory Committee and the WAste 2020 Taskforce. (d) Swan River Trust: the cost of this review was $33,000. (e) Waste Management and Recycling Fund: see answer to 2(e). (f) Stream and River Logging Buffers in Western Australia: estimated costs of salaries for Author, contributors, peer reviews and printing $31,150 plus external contributions from the Water Corporation and CALM. The Perth Zoological Gardens: (1) Since the election of the State Labor Government Perth Zoo has undertaken one internal review of itself as a Statutory Authority. This was consistent with recommendation nine of the Machinery of Government Report. (2) See answer to (1). (3) Perth Zoo undertook its review internally. The salary cost to the Zoo was $8200. Minister for Police and Emergency Services; Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure: Western Australia Police Service (1) One. PriceWaterhouseCoopers organisation was engaged to undertake an independent review over the DCAT and CADCOM projects. (2) The scope of the review covered the areas of: · The Management of the DCAT Program and CADCOM Project; · Benefits Delivery; · Program Funding; and · Functionality and Options. (3) The review was completed in November 2001 at a cost of $54,890. NOTE: WAPS has not included participation in inquiries and reviews instigated and or run by other agencies, or internal administrative reviews or operational matters, for example: Drug Summit; Reviews as part of the Machinery of Government recommendations; Administrative Functions Review; internal inquiries; Ombudsman’s Inquiries. Fire and Emergency Services (1) The Fire and Emergency Services Authority (FESA) has been responsible for one taskforce. (2) Taskforce: Interagency Taskforce for the consideration of rotary wing aircraft in the delivery of policing and emergency services to the community of Western Australia . The taskforce was chaired by a member of the staff of the Minister for Emergency Services and FESA provided executive services. It included representatives of FESA, the Department of Health and the Western Australia Police Service. The Minister for Emergency Services announced the taskforce’s findings on 11 May 2002. (3) Cost: Interagency Taskforce: FESA’s contribution $35,600 NOTE: FESA has not included participation in inquiries and reviews instigated and or run by other agencies: For example: Bellevue inquiry; Reviews as part of the Machinery of Government recommendations; ES CADCOM review. Department of Transport (1) Two – LPG Task Force & School Bus Task Force. (2) Title of Task Force Terms of Reference LPG Task Force · To consider the economic, fiscal and social viability of the current subsidy scheme and other subsidy options including low interest loan schemes that would be a financial incentive to use LPG in motor vehicles. · To examine and recommend the roles of Government and the private sector in relation to any recommendations arising from the first term of reference. · To report to the Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure on the first two terms of reference. School Bus Task Force To report to the Minister on: · the preferred model to be adopted to determine the rate of remuneration for school bus contractors; · the preferred model for determining a fair and just conveyancing allowance for parents of mainstream students in non-public transport areas; · the integration of school buses into the Transperth system; and · the appropriateness of the Morrell and Special Education Reviews. (3) Title Cost LPG Task Force Salary costs are being met by the individual agencies/organisations represented on the Task Force. School Bus Task Force Salary costs are being met by the individual agencies/organisations represented on the Task Force. The cost of consultancy work is being met jointly by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure and the Department of Transport. To date, these services have cost $125,000. Minister for Planning and Infrastructure: Department for Planning and Infrastructure: (1) Eleven (2) and (3) see table below. (2) List of Inquiries, Taskforces, Committees, Summits and Reviews initiated since February 2001 (2) Established to Achieve? (3) How much money has been spent? Joint Department for Planning and Infrastructure/Fisheries Taskforce to implement MOG 30. A jointly agreed position report on the MOG 30 Recommendation and a strategy and program to address the requirements of the agreed position Not applicable. Existing Departmental resources utlilised. Review of Statement of Planning Policy No: 7 Leeuwin Naturalise Ridge (in relation to Smiths Beach). In response to widespread community concerns about the scale of proposed development at Smiths Beach, the review was undertaken to consider whether amendment of SPP7 was required, and if so, the form of such amendment. Following public advertising of the resulting proposed modifications to SPP7, the Western Australian Planning Commission has recently submitted its recommendations to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Given no Review body was established, the review has been largely undertaken through internal resources of the WA Planning Commission and the Department for Planning and Infrastructure. Newspaper advertising cost in the order of $3000. Mandurah CBD Redevelopment Taskforce. To oversee the future planning and redevelopment of the Central Business District of Mandurah Nil Rockingham City Centre Transit Study Taskforce To identify an appropriate transit infrastructure and service to link the Rockingham train station with the Rockingham City Centre, Murdoch University and the Waterfront Village area $82,475.65 as at 6 June 2002 Ministerial Task Force Investigating Structural Arrangements for Coastal Planning and Management To review the structural arrangements for Coastal Planning and Management in Western Australia. $79,000 Metropolitan Freight Network Review The Freight Network Review (FNR) is establishing a new policy and planning framework for freight movement in the Perth metropolitan area and its linkages to regional areas to ensure a long-term sustainable freight system. Approx. $50,000.00 Lower Great Southern Regional Planning Steering Committee (created by the Western Australian Planning Commission) To oversee the preparation of the Lower Great Southern Regional Strategy. Approximately $1,000 in travel expenses (air fares) Air Services Policy Review Review Intrastate Air Services and its relationship to the Transport Co-ordination Act Nil to date. Goldfields-Esperance Regional Planning and Infrastructure Coordinating Committee To oversee the implementation of the Goldfields-Esperance Regional Planning Strategy, Regional Transport Strategy and Roads 2020 program (and to replace two existing committees). The Committee is being established; first meeting likely to be in July 2002. Air Services Subsidy Review/Report Benchmark modelling report on assessing subsidies for remote air services $5,000.00 Lime Sands Route Option Review The purpose of this project is to determine the preferred option for transporting Agricultural Lime Sand from the coastal plain at Lancelin to Wheatbelt areas. The project is largely being developed using existing DPI and MRWA resources. Main Roads WA: (1) Insofar as Main Roads is concerned, four (4). (2)-(3) The purpose and expenditure of each review is as follows: Road Train Summit– a broad consultative review of Main Roads’ heavy vehicle permit system addressing community concerns over the operation of heavy vehicles on the road network and strategies for improving safety and operations. $35 800. Review of Main Roads Western Australia’s Term Contracts – to assess the impact of the privatisation of road construction and maintenance in Western Australia on Main Roads and the agency’s ability to manage the 10 year contracts. $280 326. Review of Main Roads Acquisition Process for Graham Farmer Freeway – Ken Pettit QC Report - an independent assessment of the land acquisition processes used by Main Roads in the acquisition of land for the Graham Farmer Freeway project. $31 954. Review of Statutory Authorities: Main Roads Western Australia – part of a review of statutory authorities within the Planning and Infrastructure portfolio to assess the justification for Main Roads remaining as a separate entity. $5 000. Landcorp: (1) 7. (2) Refer to below: Committee/Forum/Review Objective Hope Valley Wattleup Redevelopment Project – Community Reference Group Advise LandCorp on issues of concern and interest to residents within the redevelopment area, advise and contribute to preparation of the Master Plan and disseminate information to the community. Hope Valley Community Management Committee Provide advice on management of tenanted properties and acquisitions, identify issues relating to community infrastructure, provide input into the Master Plan process and communicate to the community. Wattleup Community Management Committee Leighton Beach Community Forum To determine the community views on the extent of future development and public amenity. Scarborough Redevelopment Community Forum To devise development options which were subsequently incorporated into a survey. Land Use Planning Review North Cockburn Land Use planning review assessing various options for future development of the area. LandCorp Statutory Authority Review To assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating the functions of the Western Australian Land Authority into a Department of the State. (3) Cost details follow: · Committees - Hope Valley and Wattleup Redevelopment Project committee members are paid $142 per half day and $215 per full day. · Summits – LandCorp did not incur a cost for the Leighton Beach summit. Scarborough Community Forum - The cost attributed to the staging of the forum (including venue and equipment hire, mailing, facilitation, printing, displays etc) was $42,965. · Reviews – LandCorp is not responsible for paying the cost of the Land Use Planning Review of North Cockburn. Consultant fees for the Statutory Authority Review are expected to be $19,200. Department of Land Administration (DOLA). (1) One. (2) Review of the Future of the Department of Land Administration (DOLA). Review the future of DOLA in response to Recommendation 39 of the Machinery of Government Report. (3) Support for the review has been provided from within existing DOLA staff resources and has not been separately costed. Western Australian Government Railways: (1) One. (2) Yes. Perth City Rail Advisory Committee (PCRAC). (3) As at 22 May 2002 total $225,351. This figure does not include costs incurred by DPI and WAGR which were necessary for PURD’s master planning process. Bunbury Port Authority: (1) One (2) Port Community Advisory Committee (3) Not applicable All other agencies: Office of the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure (Planning Appeals) East Perth Redevelopment Authority Subiaco Redevelopment Authority Midland Redevelopment Authority Fremantle Port Authority Dampier Port Authority Broome Port Authority Albany Port Authority Geraldton Port Authority Port Hedland Port Authority Esperance Port Authority (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Minister for State Development; Tourism; Small Business: Department of Industry and Technology (1) (a) Timber Industry Assistance Review Committee The committee was established 21 November 2001 to; Consider applications, which on initial assessment were deemed ineligible by Forest Products Commission and determine an independent assessment of the business should be undertaken; Consider the independent assessor’s report on the business and determine if the business should be invited to formally apply for a level of assistance determined by the independent assessor; Consider requests by applicants for a review of the assessment and for claims for additional funds assistance above the amount recommended by the independent assessor; and Consider and recommend suggested amendments to the guidelines. (b) Replacement Fremantle Class Patrol Boat Working Group The role of the Working Group is to develop and implement a WA Government facilitation strategy to better position the three WA bidders for the project. The strategy aims to market and promote Western Australian industry's substantial capabilities in shipbuilding to senior politicians and defence officials; to reinforce that the three of Western Australian bidders are internationally successful commercial shipbuilders and are in strong contention; and to minimise the impact of political considerations in the decision and to pressure Defence to focus on tender specific considerations. (c) Jervoise Bay Liaison Committee It is intended that the Jervoise Bay Liaison Committee acts as an informal forum within the context of the engineering fabrication and assembly industrial sector at the Australian Marine Industry Complex at Henderson in general and the Jervoise Bay Estate in particular. Its primary objectives are: - The promotion of the engineering fabrication industries - The international competitiveness of the Estate - The establishment and maintenance of a stable Industrial Relations climate (d) Ministerial Education Exports Advisory Committee The purpose of the committees is to: - increase the scale and capability of education providers, - produce increased trade through networks and the State's greater international profile, - bring more tourism, - increase the acquisition of international skills, - assist the retention of graduates, - produce more R&D, - create more investment opportunities, - increase AusAid student scholarships, - give WA greater access to multilateral Aid projects, and - increase public awareness that education can strengthen the State's economic foundation. (e) Inter-Agency Wine Advisory Group (IWAG) The purpose of the IWAG is to provide consultation on and co-ordination of Government activity in relation to development of the Western Australian wine industry. (f) The Intellectual Property Policy Review Sub Committee of the Government Intellectual Property Policy Council Established to review the Government Intellectual Property Policy 2000 to ensure that Government Policy meets the Government's broader economic and Industry Development objectives. (2) (a) Nil ( b) Nil (c) Nil (d) $1512 for the Inaugural meeting of key government, industry and community stakeholders. (e) Nil (f) Nil Department of Mineral & Petroleum Resources (1) For the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources - 4 (2) (i) Parliamentary Inquiry - 'Bellevue Hazardous Waste Fire Inquiry'. That the Committee examine, report and make recommendations on:- 1. The role of relevant government agencies and relevant Ministers of the Crown in: (a) approving the treatment and storage of waste at the site; and (b) regulating waste treatment at the site, including monitoring and enforcement measures; 2. The nature and quantities of non-compliant materials stored at the site; 3. The response of relevant government to the incident on 15 February 2001 and the post-crisis management; 4. The regulation, storage and disposal of hazardous waste in Western Australia, the extent of past and current operations and alternatives available; and 5. Any other matters deemed relevant by the Committee. (ii) Inquiry into the Carmel Fireworks Explosion – conducted by Mr Martin Whitely, Member for Roleystone. To report on; 1. The events of 6 March2002 leading to the incident (the explosion/s and subsequent bushfire); and 2. The response of the local and relevant State Government departments and authorities during and subsequent to the incident; and 3. The process of licensing and of regulation of the facility prior to 6 March 2002; and to make recommendations on; 1. The siting of similar facilities (fireworks manufacturing and explosive storage facilities and facilities which pose a similar danger) in appropriate locations; and 2. The licensing and regulation of similar facilities; and 3. Improving the response efforts of agencies involved in similar incidences. (iii) Review of the Project Development Approvals System To recommend to Government a system of government decision making which is coordinated and integrated, clear and unambiguous, which is balanced between community and developer needs and which will lead to Western Australia being the global location of choice for project development. (iv) Ministerial Inquiry to Identify Strategies to Increase Resources Exploration in Western Australia. To investigate the reasons for reduced levels of private investment in greenfields mineral exploration in western Australia and recommend actions that might be taken by the State and federal governments to achieve the level of expenditure necessary for a sustainable future for this important sector of the WA economy. (3) (i) Cost of the Bellevue Inquiry should be provided by the Committee Secretariat. (ii) The cost of the Whitely Inquiry to the end of April 2002 is less than $100. (iii) The cost of the Review of the Project Development Approvals System was $445 000 (iv) No expenditure to date Small Business Development Corporation (1) Since February 2001, the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) has established one review and one committee. (2) Review of the Small Business Development Corporation Act - a statutory review of the Small Business Development Corporation to assess its performance since 1995 and its appropriateness in meeting the future needs of small business development in Western Australia. The Small Business Development Corporation Act (1983) Review Steering Committee - An independent Steering Committee appointed to oversee the review of the Small Business Development Corporation Act. (3) Review - expenditure to 30 April 2002 - $15 000. Committee - expenditure to 30 April 2002 - $3 805. Rottnest Island Authority (1) One. (2) Effective and Efficiency Review. The intent of this review is to consider and ensure that the operations of the Rottnest Island Authority are effective and efficient. (3) Internal costs only. The review is being undertaken in conjunction with the development of the Rottnest Island Management Plan 2002-2007. Western Australian Tourism Commission (1) Since taking office in February 2001, the Gallop Labor Government has initiated two reviews within the tourism portfolio. (2) They were: · Review of the operations and structure of the Western Australian Tourism Commission. It was undertaken in August 2001 to assess whether the WATC’s structure (established in 1995) and operations were the most appropriate to meet the requirements of the Western Australian Tourism Commission Act 1993 and the Government’s Tourism Policy. · Review of the 5 year Tourism Industry Plan – Partnership 21. The review, which has just commenced, is intended to:- (a) Assess and report on progress made on the initiatives described in the document prepared in 2000; (b) Consider the relevancy of the principles it promotes and make improvements where necessary; and (c) Provide scope for input on significant tourism issues not originally included in the plan and update those requiring further emphasis or clarification. (3) The cost of the Review of the WATC was $12,463 (does not include GST) The cost of the Partnership 21 Review is expected to be approximately $90,000. Minister for Education; Sport and Recreation; Indigenous Affairs: Department of Education and Country High School Hostels Authority (1) A total of three reviews and one taskforce have been established since the election (not including the various groups established from time to time for routine operational purposes in schools, and district and central offices of the Department of Education). There have been no summits. (2) · Geraldton Secondary College Review . The purpose of the review was to identify issues affecting the ability of the College to maximize the educational outcomes of its students. · Review of Educational Services for Students with Disabilities in Government Schools . The purpose of the review is to ensure that the educational needs of students within this group are met through the provision of appropriate, effective and efficient services, resources and facilities. · Review of Behaviour in Government Schools . The review was established to examine and respond to the following specific behaviour management issues and contexts. · Taskforce on Structures, Services and Resources Supporting Government Schools . The report was tabled in Parliament on 27 August 2001. Response to be provided by Department of Education Services. (3) The following have been financed within existing resources by a reallocation of funds, taking into account staff time, at an estimated cost for each review as follows: · Geraldton Secondary College Review - $35 000 · Review of Educational Services for Students with Disabilities in Government Schools - $200 000 · Review of Behaviour in Government Schools - $30 000 · Taskforce on Structures, Services and Resources Supporting Government Schools - response to be provided by Department of Education Services. Department of Education Services & Curriculum Council (1) Four reviews. (2) – (3) List of Reviews Outline of Purpose $ Review of Fees and Charges in Secondary Schools To examine the implementation of the Government’s policy concerning voluntary contributions in years 8-10. There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Review of Ministerial Advisory Committees – Education Portfolio To review the role and functions of the Ministerial Advisory Councils (Aboriginal Education and Training Council, Rural & Remote Education Advisory Council, Early Childhood Education Council and WA Higher Education Council). There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Review of Statutory Authorities – Education Portfolio To review the functions of the three Statutory Authorities (Curriculum Council, Public Education Endowment Trust and Country High School Hostels Authority) to assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating these functions into departments of State. There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Research Consultancy on Distribution of State Government Funds to Non-Government Schools To provide the Government with technical advice on the calculation of Government school costs as the basis for allocating funds to non-Government schools, and a model for distributing the funds. Total Cost: $61,407 Department of Sport and Recreation (1) One. (2) Review undertaken of State Government owned and managed recreation camps with regard to management operations and the development of a capital investment plan for the Department of Sport and Recreation managed camps. (3) Review undertaken by an employee of the Department of Sport and Recreation and completed within existing resources. West Australian Sport Centre Trust (1) One (2) Review of the Western Australian Sports Centre Trust. Refer to Terms of Reference within Recommendation 43 of 'Government Structures for Better Results' (Machinery of Government Report). (3) Review undertaken by an employee of the Department of Premier and Cabinet. Western Australian Institute of Sport (1) Not relating to WAIS (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Department of Indigenous (1) One. (2) Indigenous Affairs Advisory Committee (IAAC). (3) There was no costs involved establishing the committee. The only costs involved relate to money spent on conducting regular meetings which are met from the normal operating budget of the Department of Indigenous Affairs. Minister for Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth; Disability Services; Culture and the Arts: Disability Services Commission: (1) 5 (2) (a) The Disability Services Act (1993) review. The review is being undertaken as part of the review of statutory authorities resulting from the Government Structures for Better Results report (released in June 2001). A review of the Act was also required in 2003 under section 57 (1) (b) of the Act. This review was brought forward to coincide with the review of statutory authorities. This will minimise the review costs. (b) The Review of Local Area Coordination. This review was a pre-election commitment made by the State Government. The review will be conducted in four stages and is designed to ensure that the role and purpose of this valued service is clearly understood by families and the community, and is achievable and cost effective. (c) The Partnerships Working Party. This working party was formed by representatives from government and non government agencies in the disability sector to suggest how partnerships between the two sectors might be enhanced. (d) Unmet Need Working Group. This group was commissioned to prepare a report to improve the level of transparency and openness about the current and future need for accommodation support for people with disabilities. (e) The Accommodation Support Funding Process Review Steering Committee was formed to oversee the identification of the best and fairest process for allocation of available accommodation support funding. (3) (a) A budget of $40,000 has been allocated for the Disability Services Act (1993). (b) A budget of $25,000 has been allocated for the review of Local Area Coordination (c) There were no specific costs associated with the Partnerships Working Party. Officers of the Disability Services Commission provided support within their normal duties. (d) The cost of the Unmet Need Working Group’s report was $10,000. (e) The cost of the Accommodation Support Funding Process Review report was $49,452. Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth: (1) Reviews: 2 Committees: 3 Taskforces: 2 – 1 of which is a joint Taskforce with the Minister for Housing and Works Convention: 1 In addition there were 3 reference groups: - Strengthening Women’s Policy: The Report of the Reference Group. - WA Volunteering Reference Group - Carers Act Reference Group (2) (a) The Inter Departmental Committee (IDC) on Sexual Assault was formed in June 2001. The final report is due to be presented to the Cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy in June 2002. Its purpose is to develop recommendations to address sexual assault and coordinate State input into national cooperation on sexual assault. (b) The report on Family and Children’s Services Accommodation Hostels which commenced in April 2002 and was publicly released on 5 July 2002. Its purpose was to examine the history and operations of metropolitan and country hostels, identify current services, type and location, other services complementary services, gaps in services, alternatives to hostel accommodation and recommend future directions. (c) The Active Ageing Taskforce commenced on the 20 February 2002 and the anticipated completion date is March 2003. Its purpose is to: · develop an innovative and relevant across-government 5-10 year policy framework which promotes the active and visible participation of older people in Western Australian communities · develop strategies, including partnerships with local authorities to ensure genuine consultation and participation on new active ageing initiatives so that informed discussion can be reflected in government decision making · recommend a range of programs and strategies based on the principles of coordination, inclusion, collaboration and flexibility · recommend an ongoing consultative process to ensure that emerging needs and issues for seniors are reflected within the policy framework and the strategies contained within it. (d) The State Homelessness Taskforce commenced on 23 July 2001 and was completed on 31 January 2002. Joint Taskforce with the Minister for Housing and Works. Its purpose was to: · develop a plan of action for the whole of government and the community · provide advice on identifying the causes of homelessness in the community · contribute to a better understanding of homelessness and the pathways through homelessness and identify gaps in service provision · provide advice on the development of benchmarks and social indicators · make recommendations to the cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy on the plan of action, implementation strategy and a plan to monitor the progress of the implementation strategy. (e) Steering Committee on the Proposed Corporate Strategy and Organisational Structure commenced in July 2001and was completed in December 2001. Its purpose was to make recommendations to the Minister for Community Development on the establishment of the Department for Community Development, in particular to recommend: · the corporate strategy best suited to achieving the goals set out by the Machinery of Government Taskforce and an organisational structure capable of giving effect to the corporate strategy. (f) The Interdepartmental Child Protection Coordination Committee commenced in February 2002 for an interim 12 month period, subject to review. Its purpose is to develop a strategic approach for ensuring coordination and collaboration in child protection across relevant government agencies. (g) The National Competition Policy – Review of Child Care Regulations commenced on the 5 March 002 and will be completed by June 2002. Its purpose is to review the Community Services Act 1972 and specifically existing Child Care Regulations to determine the extent and appropriate justification for restriction to competition contained within. The outcome of the review is required to satisfy State and Commonwealth Government requirements within the Competition Principles Agreement. (h) The Women’s Convention was held on the 7-8 March 2002. Its purpose was to consult with women in Western Australia in regard to their goals and aspirations for the future in the areas of health, safety, seniors, opportunity, workplace, family care and law. (3) The cost of each is as follows: a) The Inter Departmental Committee (IDC) on Sexual Assault - $11,000* b) Family and Children’s Services Accommodation Hostels - $14,321 c) Active Ageing Taskforce - $7131 to date* d) The State Homelessness Taskforce - $180,000# e) Steering Committee – Proposed Corporate Strategy and Organisational Structure - $62,480* f) Interdepartmental Child Protection Coordination Committee – nil* g) National Competition Policy – Review of Child Care Regulations – nil* h) Women’s Convention - $85,926 * * excludes salaries # shared between the Department of Housing and Works and the Department for Community Development (DCD). DCD's contribution was $90,000 in staff time and payment to facilitate a non-government member of the secretariat. Culture and the Arts (1) 2 (2) (a) Review of Statutory Authorities The Minister for Culture and the Arts initiated the review of Statutory Authorities in the Culture and the Arts portfolio as part of the Machinery of Government (MOG) Taskforce recommendations. The Statutory Authorities reviewed were the Art Gallery, Western Australian Museum, Library Board, Perth Theatre Trust and ScreenWest. The purpose of this review was to determine whether the functions of these statutory authorities could not be performed by the Department of Culture and the Arts or whether it would be inappropriate for them to be performed by the Department. (b) The Contemporary Music Taskforce The Contemporary Music Taskforce was established to assist in the development and promotion of Western Australian contemporary music talent. This includes undertaking an economic review of the current state and growth potential of the industry; implementing a State-wide All ages concert program; developing a touring support and skill development program for industry practitioners; and establishing a music industry website. (3) (a) $10,010 has been spent for the services of an independent Review Consultant. (b) Costs to date - $4909.62 Minister for Health: (1)-(3) This information is not readily available. Provision of this information would require considerable research which would divert staff away from their normal duties and I am not prepared to allocate the State's resources to provide a response. If the Member has a specific inquiry I will endeavour to provide a reply. Minister for Racing and Gaming; Government Enterprises; Goldfields-Esperance: Government Employees Superannuation Board (1) None. (2) & (3) Not applicable. Gold Corporation (1) Nil (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Insurance Commission Of Western Australia (1) None (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable Lotteries Commission (1) The Minister for Government Enterprises has only instituted one enquiry – ie. review of section 22(8) and (2) of the Lotteries Commission of Western Australia. Under the Lotteries Commission Act 1990 (as amended), the Minister is required to review this section in relation to the funding for the Perth International Arts Festival and the Film Industry every three years. All other Lotteries’ reviews, taskforces or committees have been management initiated as part of routine operational improvements. (2) See response to 1. (3) No expenditure other than management time has been incurred in the review of section 22(8) and (2) of the Lotteries Commission Act 1990 (as amended) or any operational reviews. Racing and Gaming Department Of DRGL, BPB, TAB and WAGRA (1) Nil (2 & 3) Not applicable. Water Corporation (1) None (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable
To consider the status of the Regional Development Commissions in Western Australia and make recommendations on their future status. (iii) Review of the Operation of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 A review of this Act is required every five years. The review meets the Statutory Requirement and will determine whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment.
To consider the status of the Regional Development Commissions in Western Australia and make recommendations on their future status. (iii) Review of the Operation of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 A review of this Act is required every five years. The review meets the Statutory Requirement and will determine whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment.
(iii) Review of the Operation of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 A review of this Act is required every five years. The review meets the Statutory Requirement and will determine whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment.
A review of this Act is required every five years. The review meets the Statutory Requirement and will determine whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment.
(2) The Coral Bay Infrastructure Implementation Working Group was formed to oversee the development of infrastructure by government agencies in Coral Bay.
State Supply Commission (1) Three (2) (i) Review of the Buy Local Policy The intent of this review is to strengthen the Buy Local Policy so that opportunities for local and small businesses in Western Australia are maximised through government buying. (ii) Review of Statutory Authorities (State Supply Commission) This review of the State Supply Commission is being undertaken as a part of the review of all statutory authorities that the Machinery of Government Taskforce recommended. The review of each statutory authority must proceed from the basis that a statutory authority should only exist if its functions cannot be performed by a department or it would be inappropriate for them to be performed by a department. (iii) Indemnity and Insurance Clauses Discussion Group The Discussion Group was established to co-ordinate discussions between the Master Cleaner’s Guild, RiskCover and the Crown Solicitor’s Office with a view to examining the usual indemnity and insurance clauses used by government agencies and assessing whether mutually agreeable clauses can be drafted. (3) (i) Review of the Buy Local Policy To date approximately $43,680 has been spent on this review, apart from staff salaries and administrative costs. (ii) Review of Statutory Authorities (State Supply Commission) This review was undertaken with in-house resources. No money has been spent on this review apart from staff salaries and minimal administrative costs. (iii) Indemnity and Insurance Clauses Discussion Group No money has been spent on this review apart from staff salaries and minimal administrative costs. Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection; Training: Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (1) Thirteen (2)-(3) Review/Committee/ Brief outline of what it How much Taskforce/Enquiry was established to achieve money has been spent on this to date Taskforce to Review Code To review the Code of $2,545.00 of Practice for the WA Practice with the aim of Building and Construction improving performance Industry within the building and construction industry by encouraging the parties to embrace a co-operative approach to efficiency and productivity and discourage unsatisfactory practices. The Code addresses the key areas of occupational health and safety, contract administration, training, tendering and industrial relations. Review of Consumer In accordance with the $5,515 Protection Boards and recommendations of the Committees Machinery of Government Taskforce, the functions of Consumer Protection boards and committees are being reviewed to assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating those functions into departments of State. Review of Construction To review the Construction $3,500 Industry Long Service Industry Long Service Leave Leave Payments Board Payments Board in line with the Machinery of Government Taskforce recommendations. Review of the Occupational To carry out a statutory $35,317.10 Safety and Health Act 1984 review of the Act pursuant to Section 61 of the Act. Petroleum Products Advisory Provides advice to the $3,825 Committee Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection and/or the Prices Commissioner on issues affecting the petroleum market in Western Australia as identified by the Minister or Prices Commissioner. Review of Auction Sales To examine additional $1,147.30 Act 1973 issues, which were not related to national competition policy, that arose during the course of the National Competition Policy Review of the Auction Sales Act 1973. Review of Fair Trading To determine whether Nil Act 1987 and Consumer existing consumer Affairs Act 1971 protection provisions under each Act remain relevant and effective in today’s marketplace. Committee established to Examine issues from Nil review Fair Trading community responses to a Amendment Bill – Green Bill and make Unconscionable Conduct recommendations to the Minister on the implementation of the Government’s election commitment to introduce legislation in its first term. Committee established to The development of a Nil review Fitness Industry mandatory code of Codes of Conduct practice for fitness industry members to improve consumer protection in the fitness industry. Committee established to The Motor Vehicle Sales Nil review Motor Vehicles Industry Reference Group Amendment Bill 2001 & has been formed to Regulations facilitate further consultation in relation to the Regulations that will need to be drafted once the Motor Vehicle Dealers Amendment Bill 2001 completes its passage through Parliament. Review of Residential To conduct a statutory $26,558.80 Tenancies Act 1987 review of the Act and Regulations pursuant to Section 90 of the Act. Committee/Review To obtain the views of all $4,262.40 established following key stakeholders on the collapse of HIH Insurance short-term and long-term and developments in the options for the future of Home Indemnity Insurance home indemnity insurance Market in Western Australia. Review of Consumer To review community $37,125 Protection Services through expectations and Zero Based Assessment requirements of consumer protection activities in Western Australia through consultation with consumers, business, Government agencies, stakeholders and the Minister. Note: DOCEP’s financial systems do not provide for the costing of specific projects, or the allocation of salaries and overheads. As a result, specific figures relate to direct costs such as printing and professional services incurred in respect to the project. The amounts identified are actual costs paid by DOCEP as at 13 May 2002. They are not the total budget for each project. Workcover Wa (1) Two (2) Report on the Implementation of the Labor Party Direction Statement in Relation to Workers’ Compensation (the Guthrie Review). Advice to the Government on implementing the Labor Party’s pre-election direction statement in relation to workers’ compensation and previous reviews into insurance arrangements and medical and associated costs. The purpose of this review is to identify and analyse options to improve the efficiency and fairness of the workers’ compensation system. Machinery of Government - Review of Statutory Authorities: Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Commission. Undertaken as a part of the Machinery of Government Review of Statutory Authorities and will provide advice to the Government on the most appropriate structure to achieve effective administration of the Western Australian workers' compensation system. (3) The total amount of money spent on the Guthrie Review is $38,335.65 (to 30 April 2002). As yet, no money has been spent on the Machinery of Government - Review of Statutory Authorities: Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Commission although the expected cost is approximately $15,000. Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (1) Nil (2)–(3) Not applicable Construction Industry Long Service Leave Payments Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable Department Of Training (1) Two (2) (i) Review of the Training Sector- undertaken to make recommendations on: an optimum structure for the TAFE college network; the role and responsibilities of the Department of Training in providing services to the colleges; and system wide issues which impact on the public training delivery structure. (ii) Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review- undertaken to meet the requirement in the Building and Construction Industry Training and Levy Collection Act 1990 for the Act to be investigated and reviewed and to meet the State Government requirement to review statutory authorities. (3) (i) Estimated to be $96,000 as at 10 May 2002. (ii) Estimated to be $25,000 as at 10 May 2002. Attorney General; Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs; Electoral Affairs; Peel and the South West: Department Of Justice (1) Four. (2) (a) Lower Courts Committee : The Committee was established to provide advice on the implementation of recommendations relating to lower courts, as contained in the Law Reform Commission’s Report No 92: Review of the Criminal and Civil Justice System in Western Australia . The aim of the implementation of recommendations is to improve access to justice for lower courts users through the deployment of legislation, rules and procedures within a single summary jurisdiction court, dealing with both civil and criminal matters. (b) Western Australian Civil and Administrative Review Taskforce : The Taskforce was established to develop a model of a Civil and Administrative Review Tribunal for consideration by Government. (c) Review of Family Court of Western Australia Resources : The Review is aimed at establishing the resource levels of the FCWA in comparison to the resources available within the Federal system through the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Magistrates Service . (d) Law Reform Commission –Judicial Review of Administrative Decisions: Inquiry into the inadequacies and deficiencies of the current law and procedures pertaining to the judicial review of administrative decisions. (3) (a) Within existing resources. (b) $19,000. (c) Within existing resources. (d) Within existing resources. Director of Public Prosecutions (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Electoral Commission (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Equal Opportunity Commission (1) One. (2) The Ministerial Committee on Gay and Lesbian Law Reform assisted identify laws that discriminated against gay men and lesbians. (3) $10,191.50. Legal Aid WA (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Office of the Information Commissioner (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Office of the Inspector of Custodial Services (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Peel Development Commission (1) Two. (2) (a) Mandurah CBD Taskforce - consult with residents and develop a master plan for Mandurah’s central business district. (b) Rail Heritage Foundation of Western Australia - Establish the Pinjarra Rail Heritage Centre in the Peel Region based at the Pinjarra Railway Yards, and the Pinjarra to Boddington Railway. (3) (a) Within existing resources. (b) Within existing resources. South West Development Commission (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Minister for the Environment and Heritage: Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority: (1) One. (2) Review of BGPA as a Statutory Authority under the Machinery of Government initiative. (3) $10,350. The Department of Conservation and Land Management: The Department routinely creates taskforces or committees to facilitate delivery of the outputs for which it has responsibility and may create ad hoc or ongoing consultative bodies to provide for stakeholder and public input into Departmental processes. The Department also has membership of a range of across Government bodies responsible for providing coordinated policy advice and policy implementation actions. (1) Six. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices and Fire Symposium To review the Department’s fire management practices. The fire symposium was held in April 2002 to provide a forum for the presentation and discussion of scientific and policy issues relating to fire management. (3) Approximately $35,000 (2) Chief Executive Officers’ Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy To coordinate implementation of the policy across agencies and support the Cabinet Sub Committee directing implementation of the policy. (3) The project office responsible for coordinating policy implementation has a budget of $250,000 in 2001/02 and $275,000 in 2002/03. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation To review the legislation in accordance with State/Commonwealth National Competition Policy arrangements. (3) Approximately $23,000 (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation of the Forest Management Plan (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines – collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the 'Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi ‘protectable areas’. (3) (i) No costs were recorded by the Department (ii) $59,250 (iii) $52,618 (iv) $10,108 (v) $35,970 (vi) $4,950 (vii) Nil (2) Tuart Response Group To coordinate agency action on the decline in tuart health and to devise a Tuart Conservation Strategy and Implementation Plan. (3) Approximately $70,000 including salaries. (2) Community Consultation Processes To facilitate the creation of the Walpole Wilderness Area and new national parks under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy. (3) Approximately $10,000 The Conservation Commission of WA: (1) Two. (2) (a) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (b) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) (a) $5,900.03 (b) $9505.45 Heritage Council of Western Australia: (1) The Heritage Council has been involved in 2 reviews since February 2001, at the direction of the Minister. (2) (a) A review of the Heritage Council’s assessment and registration procedures, completed in April 2001. (b) A review of the Heritage Council’s operations, as required of all agencies as a result of the 2001 Machinery of Government report. The results of the review were submitted to the Minister for consideration in February 2002. (3) Both reviews were conducted internally and did not incur any costs. The Office of Water Regulation: (1) Nil (2) Nil (3) Nil The Department of Environmental Protection and the Water and Rivers Commission: (1) Six. (2) (a) Carbon Right Taskforce: was to draft legislation to establish carbon rights, providing certainty and thereby promoting the environmental and economic benefits from plantations and land use changes for carbon sequestration. (b) Independent Committee on Watsons Foods Odour Issue: to facilitate the resolution of odour and noise problems being experienced by residents in the vicinity of Watsons Foods in Spearwood without the closure or relocation of the operation. (c) The Waste Management Board: was established following the recommendations of the WAste 2020 Taskforce. These recommendations included the amalgamation of existing bodies into one group and the adoption of a more strategic approach to waste management. (d) Swan River Trust Review: was established to achieve: · The effectiveness of the operations of the Trust. · The need for the continuation of the functions of the Trust. · The operation and the effectiveness of the Swan River Trust Act generally. · The effectiveness of Part 5 of the Act relating to development control and Section 30A of the Metropolitan Region Scheme Act which establishes a formal link between the Trust Act and the statutory planning process. (e) A review of the Waste Management and Recycling Fund: is required under the enabling legislation after three years of operation of the Fund. The former Advisory Council on Waste Management developed a review project for the grants program. The project was put out to tender and the review is currently under way. (f) Stream and River Logging Buffers in Western Australia: a review was initiated to ensure their adequacy in protecting waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity, and to incorporate these or new buffer prescriptions into future forest management plans. (3) (a) Carbon Rights Taskforce: costs were met from portfolio Budgets DEWCP and CALM. Total expenditure estimated at $5000. (b) Independent Committee on Watsons Foods Odour Issue: the committee has no budget and relies on the contribution of staff time and facilities of the Department of Environmental Protection, City of Cockburn and Watsons Foods. (c) Waste Management Board: effectively cost-neutral because the new body takes over from the previous Advisory Council on Waste Management, the State Recycling Advisory Committee and the WAste 2020 Taskforce. (d) Swan River Trust: the cost of this review was $33,000. (e) Waste Management and Recycling Fund: see answer to 2(e). (f) Stream and River Logging Buffers in Western Australia: estimated costs of salaries for Author, contributors, peer reviews and printing $31,150 plus external contributions from the Water Corporation and CALM. The Perth Zoological Gardens: (1) Since the election of the State Labor Government Perth Zoo has undertaken one internal review of itself as a Statutory Authority. This was consistent with recommendation nine of the Machinery of Government Report. (2) See answer to (1). (3) Perth Zoo undertook its review internally. The salary cost to the Zoo was $8200. Minister for Police and Emergency Services; Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure: Western Australia Police Service (1) One. PriceWaterhouseCoopers organisation was engaged to undertake an independent review over the DCAT and CADCOM projects. (2) The scope of the review covered the areas of: · The Management of the DCAT Program and CADCOM Project; · Benefits Delivery; · Program Funding; and · Functionality and Options. (3) The review was completed in November 2001 at a cost of $54,890. NOTE: WAPS has not included participation in inquiries and reviews instigated and or run by other agencies, or internal administrative reviews or operational matters, for example: Drug Summit; Reviews as part of the Machinery of Government recommendations; Administrative Functions Review; internal inquiries; Ombudsman’s Inquiries. Fire and Emergency Services (1) The Fire and Emergency Services Authority (FESA) has been responsible for one taskforce. (2) Taskforce: Interagency Taskforce for the consideration of rotary wing aircraft in the delivery of policing and emergency services to the community of Western Australia . The taskforce was chaired by a member of the staff of the Minister for Emergency Services and FESA provided executive services. It included representatives of FESA, the Department of Health and the Western Australia Police Service. The Minister for Emergency Services announced the taskforce’s findings on 11 May 2002. (3) Cost: Interagency Taskforce: FESA’s contribution $35,600 NOTE: FESA has not included participation in inquiries and reviews instigated and or run by other agencies: For example: Bellevue inquiry; Reviews as part of the Machinery of Government recommendations; ES CADCOM review. Department of Transport (1) Two – LPG Task Force & School Bus Task Force. (2) Title of Task Force Terms of Reference LPG Task Force · To consider the economic, fiscal and social viability of the current subsidy scheme and other subsidy options including low interest loan schemes that would be a financial incentive to use LPG in motor vehicles. · To examine and recommend the roles of Government and the private sector in relation to any recommendations arising from the first term of reference. · To report to the Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure on the first two terms of reference. School Bus Task Force To report to the Minister on: · the preferred model to be adopted to determine the rate of remuneration for school bus contractors; · the preferred model for determining a fair and just conveyancing allowance for parents of mainstream students in non-public transport areas; · the integration of school buses into the Transperth system; and · the appropriateness of the Morrell and Special Education Reviews. (3) Title Cost LPG Task Force Salary costs are being met by the individual agencies/organisations represented on the Task Force. School Bus Task Force Salary costs are being met by the individual agencies/organisations represented on the Task Force. The cost of consultancy work is being met jointly by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure and the Department of Transport. To date, these services have cost $125,000. Minister for Planning and Infrastructure: Department for Planning and Infrastructure: (1) Eleven (2) and (3) see table below. (2) List of Inquiries, Taskforces, Committees, Summits and Reviews initiated since February 2001 (2) Established to Achieve? (3) How much money has been spent? Joint Department for Planning and Infrastructure/Fisheries Taskforce to implement MOG 30. A jointly agreed position report on the MOG 30 Recommendation and a strategy and program to address the requirements of the agreed position Not applicable. Existing Departmental resources utlilised. Review of Statement of Planning Policy No: 7 Leeuwin Naturalise Ridge (in relation to Smiths Beach). In response to widespread community concerns about the scale of proposed development at Smiths Beach, the review was undertaken to consider whether amendment of SPP7 was required, and if so, the form of such amendment. Following public advertising of the resulting proposed modifications to SPP7, the Western Australian Planning Commission has recently submitted its recommendations to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Given no Review body was established, the review has been largely undertaken through internal resources of the WA Planning Commission and the Department for Planning and Infrastructure. Newspaper advertising cost in the order of $3000. Mandurah CBD Redevelopment Taskforce. To oversee the future planning and redevelopment of the Central Business District of Mandurah Nil Rockingham City Centre Transit Study Taskforce To identify an appropriate transit infrastructure and service to link the Rockingham train station with the Rockingham City Centre, Murdoch University and the Waterfront Village area $82,475.65 as at 6 June 2002 Ministerial Task Force Investigating Structural Arrangements for Coastal Planning and Management To review the structural arrangements for Coastal Planning and Management in Western Australia. $79,000 Metropolitan Freight Network Review The Freight Network Review (FNR) is establishing a new policy and planning framework for freight movement in the Perth metropolitan area and its linkages to regional areas to ensure a long-term sustainable freight system. Approx. $50,000.00 Lower Great Southern Regional Planning Steering Committee (created by the Western Australian Planning Commission) To oversee the preparation of the Lower Great Southern Regional Strategy. Approximately $1,000 in travel expenses (air fares) Air Services Policy Review Review Intrastate Air Services and its relationship to the Transport Co-ordination Act Nil to date. Goldfields-Esperance Regional Planning and Infrastructure Coordinating Committee To oversee the implementation of the Goldfields-Esperance Regional Planning Strategy, Regional Transport Strategy and Roads 2020 program (and to replace two existing committees). The Committee is being established; first meeting likely to be in July 2002. Air Services Subsidy Review/Report Benchmark modelling report on assessing subsidies for remote air services $5,000.00 Lime Sands Route Option Review The purpose of this project is to determine the preferred option for transporting Agricultural Lime Sand from the coastal plain at Lancelin to Wheatbelt areas. The project is largely being developed using existing DPI and MRWA resources. Main Roads WA: (1) Insofar as Main Roads is concerned, four (4). (2)-(3) The purpose and expenditure of each review is as follows: Road Train Summit– a broad consultative review of Main Roads’ heavy vehicle permit system addressing community concerns over the operation of heavy vehicles on the road network and strategies for improving safety and operations. $35 800. Review of Main Roads Western Australia’s Term Contracts – to assess the impact of the privatisation of road construction and maintenance in Western Australia on Main Roads and the agency’s ability to manage the 10 year contracts. $280 326. Review of Main Roads Acquisition Process for Graham Farmer Freeway – Ken Pettit QC Report - an independent assessment of the land acquisition processes used by Main Roads in the acquisition of land for the Graham Farmer Freeway project. $31 954. Review of Statutory Authorities: Main Roads Western Australia – part of a review of statutory authorities within the Planning and Infrastructure portfolio to assess the justification for Main Roads remaining as a separate entity. $5 000. Landcorp: (1) 7. (2) Refer to below: Committee/Forum/Review Objective Hope Valley Wattleup Redevelopment Project – Community Reference Group Advise LandCorp on issues of concern and interest to residents within the redevelopment area, advise and contribute to preparation of the Master Plan and disseminate information to the community. Hope Valley Community Management Committee Provide advice on management of tenanted properties and acquisitions, identify issues relating to community infrastructure, provide input into the Master Plan process and communicate to the community. Wattleup Community Management Committee Leighton Beach Community Forum To determine the community views on the extent of future development and public amenity. Scarborough Redevelopment Community Forum To devise development options which were subsequently incorporated into a survey. Land Use Planning Review North Cockburn Land Use planning review assessing various options for future development of the area. LandCorp Statutory Authority Review To assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating the functions of the Western Australian Land Authority into a Department of the State. (3) Cost details follow: · Committees - Hope Valley and Wattleup Redevelopment Project committee members are paid $142 per half day and $215 per full day. · Summits – LandCorp did not incur a cost for the Leighton Beach summit. Scarborough Community Forum - The cost attributed to the staging of the forum (including venue and equipment hire, mailing, facilitation, printing, displays etc) was $42,965. · Reviews – LandCorp is not responsible for paying the cost of the Land Use Planning Review of North Cockburn. Consultant fees for the Statutory Authority Review are expected to be $19,200. Department of Land Administration (DOLA). (1) One. (2) Review of the Future of the Department of Land Administration (DOLA). Review the future of DOLA in response to Recommendation 39 of the Machinery of Government Report. (3) Support for the review has been provided from within existing DOLA staff resources and has not been separately costed. Western Australian Government Railways: (1) One. (2) Yes. Perth City Rail Advisory Committee (PCRAC). (3) As at 22 May 2002 total $225,351. This figure does not include costs incurred by DPI and WAGR which were necessary for PURD’s master planning process. Bunbury Port Authority: (1) One (2) Port Community Advisory Committee (3) Not applicable All other agencies: Office of the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure (Planning Appeals) East Perth Redevelopment Authority Subiaco Redevelopment Authority Midland Redevelopment Authority Fremantle Port Authority Dampier Port Authority Broome Port Authority Albany Port Authority Geraldton Port Authority Port Hedland Port Authority Esperance Port Authority (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Minister for State Development; Tourism; Small Business: Department of Industry and Technology (1) (a) Timber Industry Assistance Review Committee The committee was established 21 November 2001 to; Consider applications, which on initial assessment were deemed ineligible by Forest Products Commission and determine an independent assessment of the business should be undertaken; Consider the independent assessor’s report on the business and determine if the business should be invited to formally apply for a level of assistance determined by the independent assessor; Consider requests by applicants for a review of the assessment and for claims for additional funds assistance above the amount recommended by the independent assessor; and Consider and recommend suggested amendments to the guidelines. (b) Replacement Fremantle Class Patrol Boat Working Group The role of the Working Group is to develop and implement a WA Government facilitation strategy to better position the three WA bidders for the project. The strategy aims to market and promote Western Australian industry's substantial capabilities in shipbuilding to senior politicians and defence officials; to reinforce that the three of Western Australian bidders are internationally successful commercial shipbuilders and are in strong contention; and to minimise the impact of political considerations in the decision and to pressure Defence to focus on tender specific considerations. (c) Jervoise Bay Liaison Committee It is intended that the Jervoise Bay Liaison Committee acts as an informal forum within the context of the engineering fabrication and assembly industrial sector at the Australian Marine Industry Complex at Henderson in general and the Jervoise Bay Estate in particular. Its primary objectives are: - The promotion of the engineering fabrication industries - The international competitiveness of the Estate - The establishment and maintenance of a stable Industrial Relations climate (d) Ministerial Education Exports Advisory Committee The purpose of the committees is to: - increase the scale and capability of education providers, - produce increased trade through networks and the State's greater international profile, - bring more tourism, - increase the acquisition of international skills, - assist the retention of graduates, - produce more R&D, - create more investment opportunities, - increase AusAid student scholarships, - give WA greater access to multilateral Aid projects, and - increase public awareness that education can strengthen the State's economic foundation. (e) Inter-Agency Wine Advisory Group (IWAG) The purpose of the IWAG is to provide consultation on and co-ordination of Government activity in relation to development of the Western Australian wine industry. (f) The Intellectual Property Policy Review Sub Committee of the Government Intellectual Property Policy Council Established to review the Government Intellectual Property Policy 2000 to ensure that Government Policy meets the Government's broader economic and Industry Development objectives. (2) (a) Nil ( b) Nil (c) Nil (d) $1512 for the Inaugural meeting of key government, industry and community stakeholders. (e) Nil (f) Nil Department of Mineral & Petroleum Resources (1) For the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources - 4 (2) (i) Parliamentary Inquiry - 'Bellevue Hazardous Waste Fire Inquiry'. That the Committee examine, report and make recommendations on:- 1. The role of relevant government agencies and relevant Ministers of the Crown in: (a) approving the treatment and storage of waste at the site; and (b) regulating waste treatment at the site, including monitoring and enforcement measures; 2. The nature and quantities of non-compliant materials stored at the site; 3. The response of relevant government to the incident on 15 February 2001 and the post-crisis management; 4. The regulation, storage and disposal of hazardous waste in Western Australia, the extent of past and current operations and alternatives available; and 5. Any other matters deemed relevant by the Committee. (ii) Inquiry into the Carmel Fireworks Explosion – conducted by Mr Martin Whitely, Member for Roleystone. To report on; 1. The events of 6 March2002 leading to the incident (the explosion/s and subsequent bushfire); and 2. The response of the local and relevant State Government departments and authorities during and subsequent to the incident; and 3. The process of licensing and of regulation of the facility prior to 6 March 2002; and to make recommendations on; 1. The siting of similar facilities (fireworks manufacturing and explosive storage facilities and facilities which pose a similar danger) in appropriate locations; and 2. The licensing and regulation of similar facilities; and 3. Improving the response efforts of agencies involved in similar incidences. (iii) Review of the Project Development Approvals System To recommend to Government a system of government decision making which is coordinated and integrated, clear and unambiguous, which is balanced between community and developer needs and which will lead to Western Australia being the global location of choice for project development. (iv) Ministerial Inquiry to Identify Strategies to Increase Resources Exploration in Western Australia. To investigate the reasons for reduced levels of private investment in greenfields mineral exploration in western Australia and recommend actions that might be taken by the State and federal governments to achieve the level of expenditure necessary for a sustainable future for this important sector of the WA economy. (3) (i) Cost of the Bellevue Inquiry should be provided by the Committee Secretariat. (ii) The cost of the Whitely Inquiry to the end of April 2002 is less than $100. (iii) The cost of the Review of the Project Development Approvals System was $445 000 (iv) No expenditure to date Small Business Development Corporation (1) Since February 2001, the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) has established one review and one committee. (2) Review of the Small Business Development Corporation Act - a statutory review of the Small Business Development Corporation to assess its performance since 1995 and its appropriateness in meeting the future needs of small business development in Western Australia. The Small Business Development Corporation Act (1983) Review Steering Committee - An independent Steering Committee appointed to oversee the review of the Small Business Development Corporation Act. (3) Review - expenditure to 30 April 2002 - $15 000. Committee - expenditure to 30 April 2002 - $3 805. Rottnest Island Authority (1) One. (2) Effective and Efficiency Review. The intent of this review is to consider and ensure that the operations of the Rottnest Island Authority are effective and efficient. (3) Internal costs only. The review is being undertaken in conjunction with the development of the Rottnest Island Management Plan 2002-2007. Western Australian Tourism Commission (1) Since taking office in February 2001, the Gallop Labor Government has initiated two reviews within the tourism portfolio. (2) They were: · Review of the operations and structure of the Western Australian Tourism Commission. It was undertaken in August 2001 to assess whether the WATC’s structure (established in 1995) and operations were the most appropriate to meet the requirements of the Western Australian Tourism Commission Act 1993 and the Government’s Tourism Policy. · Review of the 5 year Tourism Industry Plan – Partnership 21. The review, which has just commenced, is intended to:- (a) Assess and report on progress made on the initiatives described in the document prepared in 2000; (b) Consider the relevancy of the principles it promotes and make improvements where necessary; and (c) Provide scope for input on significant tourism issues not originally included in the plan and update those requiring further emphasis or clarification. (3) The cost of the Review of the WATC was $12,463 (does not include GST) The cost of the Partnership 21 Review is expected to be approximately $90,000. Minister for Education; Sport and Recreation; Indigenous Affairs: Department of Education and Country High School Hostels Authority (1) A total of three reviews and one taskforce have been established since the election (not including the various groups established from time to time for routine operational purposes in schools, and district and central offices of the Department of Education). There have been no summits. (2) · Geraldton Secondary College Review . The purpose of the review was to identify issues affecting the ability of the College to maximize the educational outcomes of its students. · Review of Educational Services for Students with Disabilities in Government Schools . The purpose of the review is to ensure that the educational needs of students within this group are met through the provision of appropriate, effective and efficient services, resources and facilities. · Review of Behaviour in Government Schools . The review was established to examine and respond to the following specific behaviour management issues and contexts. · Taskforce on Structures, Services and Resources Supporting Government Schools . The report was tabled in Parliament on 27 August 2001. Response to be provided by Department of Education Services. (3) The following have been financed within existing resources by a reallocation of funds, taking into account staff time, at an estimated cost for each review as follows: · Geraldton Secondary College Review - $35 000 · Review of Educational Services for Students with Disabilities in Government Schools - $200 000 · Review of Behaviour in Government Schools - $30 000 · Taskforce on Structures, Services and Resources Supporting Government Schools - response to be provided by Department of Education Services. Department of Education Services & Curriculum Council (1) Four reviews. (2) – (3) List of Reviews Outline of Purpose $ Review of Fees and Charges in Secondary Schools To examine the implementation of the Government’s policy concerning voluntary contributions in years 8-10. There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Review of Ministerial Advisory Committees – Education Portfolio To review the role and functions of the Ministerial Advisory Councils (Aboriginal Education and Training Council, Rural & Remote Education Advisory Council, Early Childhood Education Council and WA Higher Education Council). There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Review of Statutory Authorities – Education Portfolio To review the functions of the three Statutory Authorities (Curriculum Council, Public Education Endowment Trust and Country High School Hostels Authority) to assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating these functions into departments of State. There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Research Consultancy on Distribution of State Government Funds to Non-Government Schools To provide the Government with technical advice on the calculation of Government school costs as the basis for allocating funds to non-Government schools, and a model for distributing the funds. Total Cost: $61,407 Department of Sport and Recreation (1) One. (2) Review undertaken of State Government owned and managed recreation camps with regard to management operations and the development of a capital investment plan for the Department of Sport and Recreation managed camps. (3) Review undertaken by an employee of the Department of Sport and Recreation and completed within existing resources. West Australian Sport Centre Trust (1) One (2) Review of the Western Australian Sports Centre Trust. Refer to Terms of Reference within Recommendation 43 of 'Government Structures for Better Results' (Machinery of Government Report). (3) Review undertaken by an employee of the Department of Premier and Cabinet. Western Australian Institute of Sport (1) Not relating to WAIS (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Department of Indigenous (1) One. (2) Indigenous Affairs Advisory Committee (IAAC). (3) There was no costs involved establishing the committee. The only costs involved relate to money spent on conducting regular meetings which are met from the normal operating budget of the Department of Indigenous Affairs. Minister for Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth; Disability Services; Culture and the Arts: Disability Services Commission: (1) 5 (2) (a) The Disability Services Act (1993) review. The review is being undertaken as part of the review of statutory authorities resulting from the Government Structures for Better Results report (released in June 2001). A review of the Act was also required in 2003 under section 57 (1) (b) of the Act. This review was brought forward to coincide with the review of statutory authorities. This will minimise the review costs. (b) The Review of Local Area Coordination. This review was a pre-election commitment made by the State Government. The review will be conducted in four stages and is designed to ensure that the role and purpose of this valued service is clearly understood by families and the community, and is achievable and cost effective. (c) The Partnerships Working Party. This working party was formed by representatives from government and non government agencies in the disability sector to suggest how partnerships between the two sectors might be enhanced. (d) Unmet Need Working Group. This group was commissioned to prepare a report to improve the level of transparency and openness about the current and future need for accommodation support for people with disabilities. (e) The Accommodation Support Funding Process Review Steering Committee was formed to oversee the identification of the best and fairest process for allocation of available accommodation support funding. (3) (a) A budget of $40,000 has been allocated for the Disability Services Act (1993). (b) A budget of $25,000 has been allocated for the review of Local Area Coordination (c) There were no specific costs associated with the Partnerships Working Party. Officers of the Disability Services Commission provided support within their normal duties. (d) The cost of the Unmet Need Working Group’s report was $10,000. (e) The cost of the Accommodation Support Funding Process Review report was $49,452. Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth: (1) Reviews: 2 Committees: 3 Taskforces: 2 – 1 of which is a joint Taskforce with the Minister for Housing and Works Convention: 1 In addition there were 3 reference groups: - Strengthening Women’s Policy: The Report of the Reference Group. - WA Volunteering Reference Group - Carers Act Reference Group (2) (a) The Inter Departmental Committee (IDC) on Sexual Assault was formed in June 2001. The final report is due to be presented to the Cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy in June 2002. Its purpose is to develop recommendations to address sexual assault and coordinate State input into national cooperation on sexual assault. (b) The report on Family and Children’s Services Accommodation Hostels which commenced in April 2002 and was publicly released on 5 July 2002. Its purpose was to examine the history and operations of metropolitan and country hostels, identify current services, type and location, other services complementary services, gaps in services, alternatives to hostel accommodation and recommend future directions. (c) The Active Ageing Taskforce commenced on the 20 February 2002 and the anticipated completion date is March 2003. Its purpose is to: · develop an innovative and relevant across-government 5-10 year policy framework which promotes the active and visible participation of older people in Western Australian communities · develop strategies, including partnerships with local authorities to ensure genuine consultation and participation on new active ageing initiatives so that informed discussion can be reflected in government decision making · recommend a range of programs and strategies based on the principles of coordination, inclusion, collaboration and flexibility · recommend an ongoing consultative process to ensure that emerging needs and issues for seniors are reflected within the policy framework and the strategies contained within it. (d) The State Homelessness Taskforce commenced on 23 July 2001 and was completed on 31 January 2002. Joint Taskforce with the Minister for Housing and Works. Its purpose was to: · develop a plan of action for the whole of government and the community · provide advice on identifying the causes of homelessness in the community · contribute to a better understanding of homelessness and the pathways through homelessness and identify gaps in service provision · provide advice on the development of benchmarks and social indicators · make recommendations to the cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy on the plan of action, implementation strategy and a plan to monitor the progress of the implementation strategy. (e) Steering Committee on the Proposed Corporate Strategy and Organisational Structure commenced in July 2001and was completed in December 2001. Its purpose was to make recommendations to the Minister for Community Development on the establishment of the Department for Community Development, in particular to recommend: · the corporate strategy best suited to achieving the goals set out by the Machinery of Government Taskforce and an organisational structure capable of giving effect to the corporate strategy. (f) The Interdepartmental Child Protection Coordination Committee commenced in February 2002 for an interim 12 month period, subject to review. Its purpose is to develop a strategic approach for ensuring coordination and collaboration in child protection across relevant government agencies. (g) The National Competition Policy – Review of Child Care Regulations commenced on the 5 March 002 and will be completed by June 2002. Its purpose is to review the Community Services Act 1972 and specifically existing Child Care Regulations to determine the extent and appropriate justification for restriction to competition contained within. The outcome of the review is required to satisfy State and Commonwealth Government requirements within the Competition Principles Agreement. (h) The Women’s Convention was held on the 7-8 March 2002. Its purpose was to consult with women in Western Australia in regard to their goals and aspirations for the future in the areas of health, safety, seniors, opportunity, workplace, family care and law. (3) The cost of each is as follows: a) The Inter Departmental Committee (IDC) on Sexual Assault - $11,000* b) Family and Children’s Services Accommodation Hostels - $14,321 c) Active Ageing Taskforce - $7131 to date* d) The State Homelessness Taskforce - $180,000# e) Steering Committee – Proposed Corporate Strategy and Organisational Structure - $62,480* f) Interdepartmental Child Protection Coordination Committee – nil* g) National Competition Policy – Review of Child Care Regulations – nil* h) Women’s Convention - $85,926 * * excludes salaries # shared between the Department of Housing and Works and the Department for Community Development (DCD). DCD's contribution was $90,000 in staff time and payment to facilitate a non-government member of the secretariat. Culture and the Arts (1) 2 (2) (a) Review of Statutory Authorities The Minister for Culture and the Arts initiated the review of Statutory Authorities in the Culture and the Arts portfolio as part of the Machinery of Government (MOG) Taskforce recommendations. The Statutory Authorities reviewed were the Art Gallery, Western Australian Museum, Library Board, Perth Theatre Trust and ScreenWest. The purpose of this review was to determine whether the functions of these statutory authorities could not be performed by the Department of Culture and the Arts or whether it would be inappropriate for them to be performed by the Department. (b) The Contemporary Music Taskforce The Contemporary Music Taskforce was established to assist in the development and promotion of Western Australian contemporary music talent. This includes undertaking an economic review of the current state and growth potential of the industry; implementing a State-wide All ages concert program; developing a touring support and skill development program for industry practitioners; and establishing a music industry website. (3) (a) $10,010 has been spent for the services of an independent Review Consultant. (b) Costs to date - $4909.62 Minister for Health: (1)-(3) This information is not readily available. Provision of this information would require considerable research which would divert staff away from their normal duties and I am not prepared to allocate the State's resources to provide a response. If the Member has a specific inquiry I will endeavour to provide a reply. Minister for Racing and Gaming; Government Enterprises; Goldfields-Esperance: Government Employees Superannuation Board (1) None. (2) & (3) Not applicable. Gold Corporation (1) Nil (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Insurance Commission Of Western Australia (1) None (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable Lotteries Commission (1) The Minister for Government Enterprises has only instituted one enquiry – ie. review of section 22(8) and (2) of the Lotteries Commission of Western Australia. Under the Lotteries Commission Act 1990 (as amended), the Minister is required to review this section in relation to the funding for the Perth International Arts Festival and the Film Industry every three years. All other Lotteries’ reviews, taskforces or committees have been management initiated as part of routine operational improvements. (2) See response to 1. (3) No expenditure other than management time has been incurred in the review of section 22(8) and (2) of the Lotteries Commission Act 1990 (as amended) or any operational reviews. Racing and Gaming Department Of DRGL, BPB, TAB and WAGRA (1) Nil (2 & 3) Not applicable. Water Corporation (1) None (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable
(2) (i) Review of the Buy Local Policy The intent of this review is to strengthen the Buy Local Policy so that opportunities for local and small businesses in Western Australia are maximised through government buying. (ii) Review of Statutory Authorities (State Supply Commission) This review of the State Supply Commission is being undertaken as a part of the review of all statutory authorities that the Machinery of Government Taskforce recommended. The review of each statutory authority must proceed from the basis that a statutory authority should only exist if its functions cannot be performed by a department or it would be inappropriate for them to be performed by a department. (iii) Indemnity and Insurance Clauses Discussion Group The Discussion Group was established to co-ordinate discussions between the Master Cleaner’s Guild, RiskCover and the Crown Solicitor’s Office with a view to examining the usual indemnity and insurance clauses used by government agencies and assessing whether mutually agreeable clauses can be drafted. (3) (i) Review of the Buy Local Policy To date approximately $43,680 has been spent on this review, apart from staff salaries and administrative costs. (ii) Review of Statutory Authorities (State Supply Commission) This review was undertaken with in-house resources. No money has been spent on this review apart from staff salaries and minimal administrative costs. (iii) Indemnity and Insurance Clauses Discussion Group No money has been spent on this review apart from staff salaries and minimal administrative costs. Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection; Training: Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (1) Thirteen (2)-(3) Review/Committee/ Brief outline of what it How much Taskforce/Enquiry was established to achieve money has been spent on this to date Taskforce to Review Code To review the Code of $2,545.00 of Practice for the WA Practice with the aim of Building and Construction improving performance Industry within the building and construction industry by encouraging the parties to embrace a co-operative approach to efficiency and productivity and discourage unsatisfactory practices. The Code addresses the key areas of occupational health and safety, contract administration, training, tendering and industrial relations. Review of Consumer In accordance with the $5,515 Protection Boards and recommendations of the Committees Machinery of Government Taskforce, the functions of Consumer Protection boards and committees are being reviewed to assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating those functions into departments of State. Review of Construction To review the Construction $3,500 Industry Long Service Industry Long Service Leave Leave Payments Board Payments Board in line with the Machinery of Government Taskforce recommendations. Review of the Occupational To carry out a statutory $35,317.10 Safety and Health Act 1984 review of the Act pursuant to Section 61 of the Act. Petroleum Products Advisory Provides advice to the $3,825 Committee Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection and/or the Prices Commissioner on issues affecting the petroleum market in Western Australia as identified by the Minister or Prices Commissioner. Review of Auction Sales To examine additional $1,147.30 Act 1973 issues, which were not related to national competition policy, that arose during the course of the National Competition Policy Review of the Auction Sales Act 1973. Review of Fair Trading To determine whether Nil Act 1987 and Consumer existing consumer Affairs Act 1971 protection provisions under each Act remain relevant and effective in today’s marketplace. Committee established to Examine issues from Nil review Fair Trading community responses to a Amendment Bill – Green Bill and make Unconscionable Conduct recommendations to the Minister on the implementation of the Government’s election commitment to introduce legislation in its first term. Committee established to The development of a Nil review Fitness Industry mandatory code of Codes of Conduct practice for fitness industry members to improve consumer protection in the fitness industry. Committee established to The Motor Vehicle Sales Nil review Motor Vehicles Industry Reference Group Amendment Bill 2001 & has been formed to Regulations facilitate further consultation in relation to the Regulations that will need to be drafted once the Motor Vehicle Dealers Amendment Bill 2001 completes its passage through Parliament. Review of Residential To conduct a statutory $26,558.80 Tenancies Act 1987 review of the Act and Regulations pursuant to Section 90 of the Act. Committee/Review To obtain the views of all $4,262.40 established following key stakeholders on the collapse of HIH Insurance short-term and long-term and developments in the options for the future of Home Indemnity Insurance home indemnity insurance Market in Western Australia. Review of Consumer To review community $37,125 Protection Services through expectations and Zero Based Assessment requirements of consumer protection activities in Western Australia through consultation with consumers, business, Government agencies, stakeholders and the Minister. Note: DOCEP’s financial systems do not provide for the costing of specific projects, or the allocation of salaries and overheads. As a result, specific figures relate to direct costs such as printing and professional services incurred in respect to the project. The amounts identified are actual costs paid by DOCEP as at 13 May 2002. They are not the total budget for each project. Workcover Wa (1) Two (2) Report on the Implementation of the Labor Party Direction Statement in Relation to Workers’ Compensation (the Guthrie Review). Advice to the Government on implementing the Labor Party’s pre-election direction statement in relation to workers’ compensation and previous reviews into insurance arrangements and medical and associated costs. The purpose of this review is to identify and analyse options to improve the efficiency and fairness of the workers’ compensation system. Machinery of Government - Review of Statutory Authorities: Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Commission. Undertaken as a part of the Machinery of Government Review of Statutory Authorities and will provide advice to the Government on the most appropriate structure to achieve effective administration of the Western Australian workers' compensation system. (3) The total amount of money spent on the Guthrie Review is $38,335.65 (to 30 April 2002). As yet, no money has been spent on the Machinery of Government - Review of Statutory Authorities: Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Commission although the expected cost is approximately $15,000. Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (1) Nil (2)–(3) Not applicable Construction Industry Long Service Leave Payments Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable Department Of Training (1) Two (2) (i) Review of the Training Sector- undertaken to make recommendations on: an optimum structure for the TAFE college network; the role and responsibilities of the Department of Training in providing services to the colleges; and system wide issues which impact on the public training delivery structure. (ii) Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review- undertaken to meet the requirement in the Building and Construction Industry Training and Levy Collection Act 1990 for the Act to be investigated and reviewed and to meet the State Government requirement to review statutory authorities. (3) (i) Estimated to be $96,000 as at 10 May 2002. (ii) Estimated to be $25,000 as at 10 May 2002. Attorney General; Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs; Electoral Affairs; Peel and the South West: Department Of Justice (1) Four. (2) (a) Lower Courts Committee : The Committee was established to provide advice on the implementation of recommendations relating to lower courts, as contained in the Law Reform Commission’s Report No 92: Review of the Criminal and Civil Justice System in Western Australia . The aim of the implementation of recommendations is to improve access to justice for lower courts users through the deployment of legislation, rules and procedures within a single summary jurisdiction court, dealing with both civil and criminal matters. (b) Western Australian Civil and Administrative Review Taskforce : The Taskforce was established to develop a model of a Civil and Administrative Review Tribunal for consideration by Government. (c) Review of Family Court of Western Australia Resources : The Review is aimed at establishing the resource levels of the FCWA in comparison to the resources available within the Federal system through the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Magistrates Service . (d) Law Reform Commission –Judicial Review of Administrative Decisions: Inquiry into the inadequacies and deficiencies of the current law and procedures pertaining to the judicial review of administrative decisions. (3) (a) Within existing resources. (b) $19,000. (c) Within existing resources. (d) Within existing resources. Director of Public Prosecutions (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Electoral Commission (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Equal Opportunity Commission (1) One. (2) The Ministerial Committee on Gay and Lesbian Law Reform assisted identify laws that discriminated against gay men and lesbians. (3) $10,191.50. Legal Aid WA (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Office of the Information Commissioner (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Office of the Inspector of Custodial Services (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Peel Development Commission (1) Two. (2) (a) Mandurah CBD Taskforce - consult with residents and develop a master plan for Mandurah’s central business district. (b) Rail Heritage Foundation of Western Australia - Establish the Pinjarra Rail Heritage Centre in the Peel Region based at the Pinjarra Railway Yards, and the Pinjarra to Boddington Railway. (3) (a) Within existing resources. (b) Within existing resources. South West Development Commission (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Minister for the Environment and Heritage: Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority: (1) One. (2) Review of BGPA as a Statutory Authority under the Machinery of Government initiative. (3) $10,350. The Department of Conservation and Land Management: The Department routinely creates taskforces or committees to facilitate delivery of the outputs for which it has responsibility and may create ad hoc or ongoing consultative bodies to provide for stakeholder and public input into Departmental processes. The Department also has membership of a range of across Government bodies responsible for providing coordinated policy advice and policy implementation actions. (1) Six. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices and Fire Symposium To review the Department’s fire management practices. The fire symposium was held in April 2002 to provide a forum for the presentation and discussion of scientific and policy issues relating to fire management. (3) Approximately $35,000 (2) Chief Executive Officers’ Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy To coordinate implementation of the policy across agencies and support the Cabinet Sub Committee directing implementation of the policy. (3) The project office responsible for coordinating policy implementation has a budget of $250,000 in 2001/02 and $275,000 in 2002/03. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation To review the legislation in accordance with State/Commonwealth National Competition Policy arrangements. (3) Approximately $23,000 (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation of the Forest Management Plan (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines – collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the 'Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi ‘protectable areas’. (3) (i) No costs were recorded by the Department (ii) $59,250 (iii) $52,618 (iv) $10,108 (v) $35,970 (vi) $4,950 (vii) Nil (2) Tuart Response Group To coordinate agency action on the decline in tuart health and to devise a Tuart Conservation Strategy and Implementation Plan. (3) Approximately $70,000 including salaries. (2) Community Consultation Processes To facilitate the creation of the Walpole Wilderness Area and new national parks under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy. (3) Approximately $10,000 The Conservation Commission of WA: (1) Two. (2) (a) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (b) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) (a) $5,900.03 (b) $9505.45 Heritage Council of Western Australia: (1) The Heritage Council has been involved in 2 reviews since February 2001, at the direction of the Minister. (2) (a) A review of the Heritage Council’s assessment and registration procedures, completed in April 2001. (b) A review of the Heritage Council’s operations, as required of all agencies as a result of the 2001 Machinery of Government report. The results of the review were submitted to the Minister for consideration in February 2002. (3) Both reviews were conducted internally and did not incur any costs. The Office of Water Regulation: (1) Nil (2) Nil (3) Nil The Department of Environmental Protection and the Water and Rivers Commission: (1) Six. (2) (a) Carbon Right Taskforce: was to draft legislation to establish carbon rights, providing certainty and thereby promoting the environmental and economic benefits from plantations and land use changes for carbon sequestration. (b) Independent Committee on Watsons Foods Odour Issue: to facilitate the resolution of odour and noise problems being experienced by residents in the vicinity of Watsons Foods in Spearwood without the closure or relocation of the operation. (c) The Waste Management Board: was established following the recommendations of the WAste 2020 Taskforce. These recommendations included the amalgamation of existing bodies into one group and the adoption of a more strategic approach to waste management. (d) Swan River Trust Review: was established to achieve: · The effectiveness of the operations of the Trust. · The need for the continuation of the functions of the Trust. · The operation and the effectiveness of the Swan River Trust Act generally. · The effectiveness of Part 5 of the Act relating to development control and Section 30A of the Metropolitan Region Scheme Act which establishes a formal link between the Trust Act and the statutory planning process. (e) A review of the Waste Management and Recycling Fund: is required under the enabling legislation after three years of operation of the Fund. The former Advisory Council on Waste Management developed a review project for the grants program. The project was put out to tender and the review is currently under way. (f) Stream and River Logging Buffers in Western Australia: a review was initiated to ensure their adequacy in protecting waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity, and to incorporate these or new buffer prescriptions into future forest management plans. (3) (a) Carbon Rights Taskforce: costs were met from portfolio Budgets DEWCP and CALM. Total expenditure estimated at $5000. (b) Independent Committee on Watsons Foods Odour Issue: the committee has no budget and relies on the contribution of staff time and facilities of the Department of Environmental Protection, City of Cockburn and Watsons Foods. (c) Waste Management Board: effectively cost-neutral because the new body takes over from the previous Advisory Council on Waste Management, the State Recycling Advisory Committee and the WAste 2020 Taskforce. (d) Swan River Trust: the cost of this review was $33,000. (e) Waste Management and Recycling Fund: see answer to 2(e). (f) Stream and River Logging Buffers in Western Australia: estimated costs of salaries for Author, contributors, peer reviews and printing $31,150 plus external contributions from the Water Corporation and CALM. The Perth Zoological Gardens: (1) Since the election of the State Labor Government Perth Zoo has undertaken one internal review of itself as a Statutory Authority. This was consistent with recommendation nine of the Machinery of Government Report. (2) See answer to (1). (3) Perth Zoo undertook its review internally. The salary cost to the Zoo was $8200. Minister for Police and Emergency Services; Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure: Western Australia Police Service (1) One. PriceWaterhouseCoopers organisation was engaged to undertake an independent review over the DCAT and CADCOM projects. (2) The scope of the review covered the areas of: · The Management of the DCAT Program and CADCOM Project; · Benefits Delivery; · Program Funding; and · Functionality and Options. (3) The review was completed in November 2001 at a cost of $54,890. NOTE: WAPS has not included participation in inquiries and reviews instigated and or run by other agencies, or internal administrative reviews or operational matters, for example: Drug Summit; Reviews as part of the Machinery of Government recommendations; Administrative Functions Review; internal inquiries; Ombudsman’s Inquiries. Fire and Emergency Services (1) The Fire and Emergency Services Authority (FESA) has been responsible for one taskforce. (2) Taskforce: Interagency Taskforce for the consideration of rotary wing aircraft in the delivery of policing and emergency services to the community of Western Australia . The taskforce was chaired by a member of the staff of the Minister for Emergency Services and FESA provided executive services. It included representatives of FESA, the Department of Health and the Western Australia Police Service. The Minister for Emergency Services announced the taskforce’s findings on 11 May 2002. (3) Cost: Interagency Taskforce: FESA’s contribution $35,600 NOTE: FESA has not included participation in inquiries and reviews instigated and or run by other agencies: For example: Bellevue inquiry; Reviews as part of the Machinery of Government recommendations; ES CADCOM review. Department of Transport (1) Two – LPG Task Force & School Bus Task Force. (2) Title of Task Force Terms of Reference LPG Task Force · To consider the economic, fiscal and social viability of the current subsidy scheme and other subsidy options including low interest loan schemes that would be a financial incentive to use LPG in motor vehicles. · To examine and recommend the roles of Government and the private sector in relation to any recommendations arising from the first term of reference. · To report to the Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure on the first two terms of reference. School Bus Task Force To report to the Minister on: · the preferred model to be adopted to determine the rate of remuneration for school bus contractors; · the preferred model for determining a fair and just conveyancing allowance for parents of mainstream students in non-public transport areas; · the integration of school buses into the Transperth system; and · the appropriateness of the Morrell and Special Education Reviews. (3) Title Cost LPG Task Force Salary costs are being met by the individual agencies/organisations represented on the Task Force. School Bus Task Force Salary costs are being met by the individual agencies/organisations represented on the Task Force. The cost of consultancy work is being met jointly by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure and the Department of Transport. To date, these services have cost $125,000. Minister for Planning and Infrastructure: Department for Planning and Infrastructure: (1) Eleven (2) and (3) see table below. (2) List of Inquiries, Taskforces, Committees, Summits and Reviews initiated since February 2001 (2) Established to Achieve? (3) How much money has been spent? Joint Department for Planning and Infrastructure/Fisheries Taskforce to implement MOG 30. A jointly agreed position report on the MOG 30 Recommendation and a strategy and program to address the requirements of the agreed position Not applicable. Existing Departmental resources utlilised. Review of Statement of Planning Policy No: 7 Leeuwin Naturalise Ridge (in relation to Smiths Beach). In response to widespread community concerns about the scale of proposed development at Smiths Beach, the review was undertaken to consider whether amendment of SPP7 was required, and if so, the form of such amendment. Following public advertising of the resulting proposed modifications to SPP7, the Western Australian Planning Commission has recently submitted its recommendations to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Given no Review body was established, the review has been largely undertaken through internal resources of the WA Planning Commission and the Department for Planning and Infrastructure. Newspaper advertising cost in the order of $3000. Mandurah CBD Redevelopment Taskforce. To oversee the future planning and redevelopment of the Central Business District of Mandurah Nil Rockingham City Centre Transit Study Taskforce To identify an appropriate transit infrastructure and service to link the Rockingham train station with the Rockingham City Centre, Murdoch University and the Waterfront Village area $82,475.65 as at 6 June 2002 Ministerial Task Force Investigating Structural Arrangements for Coastal Planning and Management To review the structural arrangements for Coastal Planning and Management in Western Australia. $79,000 Metropolitan Freight Network Review The Freight Network Review (FNR) is establishing a new policy and planning framework for freight movement in the Perth metropolitan area and its linkages to regional areas to ensure a long-term sustainable freight system. Approx. $50,000.00 Lower Great Southern Regional Planning Steering Committee (created by the Western Australian Planning Commission) To oversee the preparation of the Lower Great Southern Regional Strategy. Approximately $1,000 in travel expenses (air fares) Air Services Policy Review Review Intrastate Air Services and its relationship to the Transport Co-ordination Act Nil to date. Goldfields-Esperance Regional Planning and Infrastructure Coordinating Committee To oversee the implementation of the Goldfields-Esperance Regional Planning Strategy, Regional Transport Strategy and Roads 2020 program (and to replace two existing committees). The Committee is being established; first meeting likely to be in July 2002. Air Services Subsidy Review/Report Benchmark modelling report on assessing subsidies for remote air services $5,000.00 Lime Sands Route Option Review The purpose of this project is to determine the preferred option for transporting Agricultural Lime Sand from the coastal plain at Lancelin to Wheatbelt areas. The project is largely being developed using existing DPI and MRWA resources. Main Roads WA: (1) Insofar as Main Roads is concerned, four (4). (2)-(3) The purpose and expenditure of each review is as follows: Road Train Summit– a broad consultative review of Main Roads’ heavy vehicle permit system addressing community concerns over the operation of heavy vehicles on the road network and strategies for improving safety and operations. $35 800. Review of Main Roads Western Australia’s Term Contracts – to assess the impact of the privatisation of road construction and maintenance in Western Australia on Main Roads and the agency’s ability to manage the 10 year contracts. $280 326. Review of Main Roads Acquisition Process for Graham Farmer Freeway – Ken Pettit QC Report - an independent assessment of the land acquisition processes used by Main Roads in the acquisition of land for the Graham Farmer Freeway project. $31 954. Review of Statutory Authorities: Main Roads Western Australia – part of a review of statutory authorities within the Planning and Infrastructure portfolio to assess the justification for Main Roads remaining as a separate entity. $5 000. Landcorp: (1) 7. (2) Refer to below: Committee/Forum/Review Objective Hope Valley Wattleup Redevelopment Project – Community Reference Group Advise LandCorp on issues of concern and interest to residents within the redevelopment area, advise and contribute to preparation of the Master Plan and disseminate information to the community. Hope Valley Community Management Committee Provide advice on management of tenanted properties and acquisitions, identify issues relating to community infrastructure, provide input into the Master Plan process and communicate to the community. Wattleup Community Management Committee Leighton Beach Community Forum To determine the community views on the extent of future development and public amenity. Scarborough Redevelopment Community Forum To devise development options which were subsequently incorporated into a survey. Land Use Planning Review North Cockburn Land Use planning review assessing various options for future development of the area. LandCorp Statutory Authority Review To assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating the functions of the Western Australian Land Authority into a Department of the State. (3) Cost details follow: · Committees - Hope Valley and Wattleup Redevelopment Project committee members are paid $142 per half day and $215 per full day. · Summits – LandCorp did not incur a cost for the Leighton Beach summit. Scarborough Community Forum - The cost attributed to the staging of the forum (including venue and equipment hire, mailing, facilitation, printing, displays etc) was $42,965. · Reviews – LandCorp is not responsible for paying the cost of the Land Use Planning Review of North Cockburn. Consultant fees for the Statutory Authority Review are expected to be $19,200. Department of Land Administration (DOLA). (1) One. (2) Review of the Future of the Department of Land Administration (DOLA). Review the future of DOLA in response to Recommendation 39 of the Machinery of Government Report. (3) Support for the review has been provided from within existing DOLA staff resources and has not been separately costed. Western Australian Government Railways: (1) One. (2) Yes. Perth City Rail Advisory Committee (PCRAC). (3) As at 22 May 2002 total $225,351. This figure does not include costs incurred by DPI and WAGR which were necessary for PURD’s master planning process. Bunbury Port Authority: (1) One (2) Port Community Advisory Committee (3) Not applicable All other agencies: Office of the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure (Planning Appeals) East Perth Redevelopment Authority Subiaco Redevelopment Authority Midland Redevelopment Authority Fremantle Port Authority Dampier Port Authority Broome Port Authority Albany Port Authority Geraldton Port Authority Port Hedland Port Authority Esperance Port Authority (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Minister for State Development; Tourism; Small Business: Department of Industry and Technology (1) (a) Timber Industry Assistance Review Committee The committee was established 21 November 2001 to; Consider applications, which on initial assessment were deemed ineligible by Forest Products Commission and determine an independent assessment of the business should be undertaken; Consider the independent assessor’s report on the business and determine if the business should be invited to formally apply for a level of assistance determined by the independent assessor; Consider requests by applicants for a review of the assessment and for claims for additional funds assistance above the amount recommended by the independent assessor; and Consider and recommend suggested amendments to the guidelines. (b) Replacement Fremantle Class Patrol Boat Working Group The role of the Working Group is to develop and implement a WA Government facilitation strategy to better position the three WA bidders for the project. The strategy aims to market and promote Western Australian industry's substantial capabilities in shipbuilding to senior politicians and defence officials; to reinforce that the three of Western Australian bidders are internationally successful commercial shipbuilders and are in strong contention; and to minimise the impact of political considerations in the decision and to pressure Defence to focus on tender specific considerations. (c) Jervoise Bay Liaison Committee It is intended that the Jervoise Bay Liaison Committee acts as an informal forum within the context of the engineering fabrication and assembly industrial sector at the Australian Marine Industry Complex at Henderson in general and the Jervoise Bay Estate in particular. Its primary objectives are: - The promotion of the engineering fabrication industries - The international competitiveness of the Estate - The establishment and maintenance of a stable Industrial Relations climate (d) Ministerial Education Exports Advisory Committee The purpose of the committees is to: - increase the scale and capability of education providers, - produce increased trade through networks and the State's greater international profile, - bring more tourism, - increase the acquisition of international skills, - assist the retention of graduates, - produce more R&D, - create more investment opportunities, - increase AusAid student scholarships, - give WA greater access to multilateral Aid projects, and - increase public awareness that education can strengthen the State's economic foundation. (e) Inter-Agency Wine Advisory Group (IWAG) The purpose of the IWAG is to provide consultation on and co-ordination of Government activity in relation to development of the Western Australian wine industry. (f) The Intellectual Property Policy Review Sub Committee of the Government Intellectual Property Policy Council Established to review the Government Intellectual Property Policy 2000 to ensure that Government Policy meets the Government's broader economic and Industry Development objectives. (2) (a) Nil ( b) Nil (c) Nil (d) $1512 for the Inaugural meeting of key government, industry and community stakeholders. (e) Nil (f) Nil Department of Mineral & Petroleum Resources (1) For the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources - 4 (2) (i) Parliamentary Inquiry - 'Bellevue Hazardous Waste Fire Inquiry'. That the Committee examine, report and make recommendations on:- 1. The role of relevant government agencies and relevant Ministers of the Crown in: (a) approving the treatment and storage of waste at the site; and (b) regulating waste treatment at the site, including monitoring and enforcement measures; 2. The nature and quantities of non-compliant materials stored at the site; 3. The response of relevant government to the incident on 15 February 2001 and the post-crisis management; 4. The regulation, storage and disposal of hazardous waste in Western Australia, the extent of past and current operations and alternatives available; and 5. Any other matters deemed relevant by the Committee. (ii) Inquiry into the Carmel Fireworks Explosion – conducted by Mr Martin Whitely, Member for Roleystone. To report on; 1. The events of 6 March2002 leading to the incident (the explosion/s and subsequent bushfire); and 2. The response of the local and relevant State Government departments and authorities during and subsequent to the incident; and 3. The process of licensing and of regulation of the facility prior to 6 March 2002; and to make recommendations on; 1. The siting of similar facilities (fireworks manufacturing and explosive storage facilities and facilities which pose a similar danger) in appropriate locations; and 2. The licensing and regulation of similar facilities; and 3. Improving the response efforts of agencies involved in similar incidences. (iii) Review of the Project Development Approvals System To recommend to Government a system of government decision making which is coordinated and integrated, clear and unambiguous, which is balanced between community and developer needs and which will lead to Western Australia being the global location of choice for project development. (iv) Ministerial Inquiry to Identify Strategies to Increase Resources Exploration in Western Australia. To investigate the reasons for reduced levels of private investment in greenfields mineral exploration in western Australia and recommend actions that might be taken by the State and federal governments to achieve the level of expenditure necessary for a sustainable future for this important sector of the WA economy. (3) (i) Cost of the Bellevue Inquiry should be provided by the Committee Secretariat. (ii) The cost of the Whitely Inquiry to the end of April 2002 is less than $100. (iii) The cost of the Review of the Project Development Approvals System was $445 000 (iv) No expenditure to date Small Business Development Corporation (1) Since February 2001, the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) has established one review and one committee. (2) Review of the Small Business Development Corporation Act - a statutory review of the Small Business Development Corporation to assess its performance since 1995 and its appropriateness in meeting the future needs of small business development in Western Australia. The Small Business Development Corporation Act (1983) Review Steering Committee - An independent Steering Committee appointed to oversee the review of the Small Business Development Corporation Act. (3) Review - expenditure to 30 April 2002 - $15 000. Committee - expenditure to 30 April 2002 - $3 805. Rottnest Island Authority (1) One. (2) Effective and Efficiency Review. The intent of this review is to consider and ensure that the operations of the Rottnest Island Authority are effective and efficient. (3) Internal costs only. The review is being undertaken in conjunction with the development of the Rottnest Island Management Plan 2002-2007. Western Australian Tourism Commission (1) Since taking office in February 2001, the Gallop Labor Government has initiated two reviews within the tourism portfolio. (2) They were: · Review of the operations and structure of the Western Australian Tourism Commission. It was undertaken in August 2001 to assess whether the WATC’s structure (established in 1995) and operations were the most appropriate to meet the requirements of the Western Australian Tourism Commission Act 1993 and the Government’s Tourism Policy. · Review of the 5 year Tourism Industry Plan – Partnership 21. The review, which has just commenced, is intended to:- (a) Assess and report on progress made on the initiatives described in the document prepared in 2000; (b) Consider the relevancy of the principles it promotes and make improvements where necessary; and (c) Provide scope for input on significant tourism issues not originally included in the plan and update those requiring further emphasis or clarification. (3) The cost of the Review of the WATC was $12,463 (does not include GST) The cost of the Partnership 21 Review is expected to be approximately $90,000. Minister for Education; Sport and Recreation; Indigenous Affairs: Department of Education and Country High School Hostels Authority (1) A total of three reviews and one taskforce have been established since the election (not including the various groups established from time to time for routine operational purposes in schools, and district and central offices of the Department of Education). There have been no summits. (2) · Geraldton Secondary College Review . The purpose of the review was to identify issues affecting the ability of the College to maximize the educational outcomes of its students. · Review of Educational Services for Students with Disabilities in Government Schools . The purpose of the review is to ensure that the educational needs of students within this group are met through the provision of appropriate, effective and efficient services, resources and facilities. · Review of Behaviour in Government Schools . The review was established to examine and respond to the following specific behaviour management issues and contexts. · Taskforce on Structures, Services and Resources Supporting Government Schools . The report was tabled in Parliament on 27 August 2001. Response to be provided by Department of Education Services. (3) The following have been financed within existing resources by a reallocation of funds, taking into account staff time, at an estimated cost for each review as follows: · Geraldton Secondary College Review - $35 000 · Review of Educational Services for Students with Disabilities in Government Schools - $200 000 · Review of Behaviour in Government Schools - $30 000 · Taskforce on Structures, Services and Resources Supporting Government Schools - response to be provided by Department of Education Services. Department of Education Services & Curriculum Council (1) Four reviews. (2) – (3) List of Reviews Outline of Purpose $ Review of Fees and Charges in Secondary Schools To examine the implementation of the Government’s policy concerning voluntary contributions in years 8-10. There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Review of Ministerial Advisory Committees – Education Portfolio To review the role and functions of the Ministerial Advisory Councils (Aboriginal Education and Training Council, Rural & Remote Education Advisory Council, Early Childhood Education Council and WA Higher Education Council). There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Review of Statutory Authorities – Education Portfolio To review the functions of the three Statutory Authorities (Curriculum Council, Public Education Endowment Trust and Country High School Hostels Authority) to assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating these functions into departments of State. There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Research Consultancy on Distribution of State Government Funds to Non-Government Schools To provide the Government with technical advice on the calculation of Government school costs as the basis for allocating funds to non-Government schools, and a model for distributing the funds. Total Cost: $61,407 Department of Sport and Recreation (1) One. (2) Review undertaken of State Government owned and managed recreation camps with regard to management operations and the development of a capital investment plan for the Department of Sport and Recreation managed camps. (3) Review undertaken by an employee of the Department of Sport and Recreation and completed within existing resources. West Australian Sport Centre Trust (1) One (2) Review of the Western Australian Sports Centre Trust. Refer to Terms of Reference within Recommendation 43 of 'Government Structures for Better Results' (Machinery of Government Report). (3) Review undertaken by an employee of the Department of Premier and Cabinet. Western Australian Institute of Sport (1) Not relating to WAIS (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Department of Indigenous (1) One. (2) Indigenous Affairs Advisory Committee (IAAC). (3) There was no costs involved establishing the committee. The only costs involved relate to money spent on conducting regular meetings which are met from the normal operating budget of the Department of Indigenous Affairs. Minister for Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth; Disability Services; Culture and the Arts: Disability Services Commission: (1) 5 (2) (a) The Disability Services Act (1993) review. The review is being undertaken as part of the review of statutory authorities resulting from the Government Structures for Better Results report (released in June 2001). A review of the Act was also required in 2003 under section 57 (1) (b) of the Act. This review was brought forward to coincide with the review of statutory authorities. This will minimise the review costs. (b) The Review of Local Area Coordination. This review was a pre-election commitment made by the State Government. The review will be conducted in four stages and is designed to ensure that the role and purpose of this valued service is clearly understood by families and the community, and is achievable and cost effective. (c) The Partnerships Working Party. This working party was formed by representatives from government and non government agencies in the disability sector to suggest how partnerships between the two sectors might be enhanced. (d) Unmet Need Working Group. This group was commissioned to prepare a report to improve the level of transparency and openness about the current and future need for accommodation support for people with disabilities. (e) The Accommodation Support Funding Process Review Steering Committee was formed to oversee the identification of the best and fairest process for allocation of available accommodation support funding. (3) (a) A budget of $40,000 has been allocated for the Disability Services Act (1993). (b) A budget of $25,000 has been allocated for the review of Local Area Coordination (c) There were no specific costs associated with the Partnerships Working Party. Officers of the Disability Services Commission provided support within their normal duties. (d) The cost of the Unmet Need Working Group’s report was $10,000. (e) The cost of the Accommodation Support Funding Process Review report was $49,452. Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth: (1) Reviews: 2 Committees: 3 Taskforces: 2 – 1 of which is a joint Taskforce with the Minister for Housing and Works Convention: 1 In addition there were 3 reference groups: - Strengthening Women’s Policy: The Report of the Reference Group. - WA Volunteering Reference Group - Carers Act Reference Group (2) (a) The Inter Departmental Committee (IDC) on Sexual Assault was formed in June 2001. The final report is due to be presented to the Cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy in June 2002. Its purpose is to develop recommendations to address sexual assault and coordinate State input into national cooperation on sexual assault. (b) The report on Family and Children’s Services Accommodation Hostels which commenced in April 2002 and was publicly released on 5 July 2002. Its purpose was to examine the history and operations of metropolitan and country hostels, identify current services, type and location, other services complementary services, gaps in services, alternatives to hostel accommodation and recommend future directions. (c) The Active Ageing Taskforce commenced on the 20 February 2002 and the anticipated completion date is March 2003. Its purpose is to: · develop an innovative and relevant across-government 5-10 year policy framework which promotes the active and visible participation of older people in Western Australian communities · develop strategies, including partnerships with local authorities to ensure genuine consultation and participation on new active ageing initiatives so that informed discussion can be reflected in government decision making · recommend a range of programs and strategies based on the principles of coordination, inclusion, collaboration and flexibility · recommend an ongoing consultative process to ensure that emerging needs and issues for seniors are reflected within the policy framework and the strategies contained within it. (d) The State Homelessness Taskforce commenced on 23 July 2001 and was completed on 31 January 2002. Joint Taskforce with the Minister for Housing and Works. Its purpose was to: · develop a plan of action for the whole of government and the community · provide advice on identifying the causes of homelessness in the community · contribute to a better understanding of homelessness and the pathways through homelessness and identify gaps in service provision · provide advice on the development of benchmarks and social indicators · make recommendations to the cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy on the plan of action, implementation strategy and a plan to monitor the progress of the implementation strategy. (e) Steering Committee on the Proposed Corporate Strategy and Organisational Structure commenced in July 2001and was completed in December 2001. Its purpose was to make recommendations to the Minister for Community Development on the establishment of the Department for Community Development, in particular to recommend: · the corporate strategy best suited to achieving the goals set out by the Machinery of Government Taskforce and an organisational structure capable of giving effect to the corporate strategy. (f) The Interdepartmental Child Protection Coordination Committee commenced in February 2002 for an interim 12 month period, subject to review. Its purpose is to develop a strategic approach for ensuring coordination and collaboration in child protection across relevant government agencies. (g) The National Competition Policy – Review of Child Care Regulations commenced on the 5 March 002 and will be completed by June 2002. Its purpose is to review the Community Services Act 1972 and specifically existing Child Care Regulations to determine the extent and appropriate justification for restriction to competition contained within. The outcome of the review is required to satisfy State and Commonwealth Government requirements within the Competition Principles Agreement. (h) The Women’s Convention was held on the 7-8 March 2002. Its purpose was to consult with women in Western Australia in regard to their goals and aspirations for the future in the areas of health, safety, seniors, opportunity, workplace, family care and law. (3) The cost of each is as follows: a) The Inter Departmental Committee (IDC) on Sexual Assault - $11,000* b) Family and Children’s Services Accommodation Hostels - $14,321 c) Active Ageing Taskforce - $7131 to date* d) The State Homelessness Taskforce - $180,000# e) Steering Committee – Proposed Corporate Strategy and Organisational Structure - $62,480* f) Interdepartmental Child Protection Coordination Committee – nil* g) National Competition Policy – Review of Child Care Regulations – nil* h) Women’s Convention - $85,926 * * excludes salaries # shared between the Department of Housing and Works and the Department for Community Development (DCD). DCD's contribution was $90,000 in staff time and payment to facilitate a non-government member of the secretariat. Culture and the Arts (1) 2 (2) (a) Review of Statutory Authorities The Minister for Culture and the Arts initiated the review of Statutory Authorities in the Culture and the Arts portfolio as part of the Machinery of Government (MOG) Taskforce recommendations. The Statutory Authorities reviewed were the Art Gallery, Western Australian Museum, Library Board, Perth Theatre Trust and ScreenWest. The purpose of this review was to determine whether the functions of these statutory authorities could not be performed by the Department of Culture and the Arts or whether it would be inappropriate for them to be performed by the Department. (b) The Contemporary Music Taskforce The Contemporary Music Taskforce was established to assist in the development and promotion of Western Australian contemporary music talent. This includes undertaking an economic review of the current state and growth potential of the industry; implementing a State-wide All ages concert program; developing a touring support and skill development program for industry practitioners; and establishing a music industry website. (3) (a) $10,010 has been spent for the services of an independent Review Consultant. (b) Costs to date - $4909.62 Minister for Health: (1)-(3) This information is not readily available. Provision of this information would require considerable research which would divert staff away from their normal duties and I am not prepared to allocate the State's resources to provide a response. If the Member has a specific inquiry I will endeavour to provide a reply. Minister for Racing and Gaming; Government Enterprises; Goldfields-Esperance: Government Employees Superannuation Board (1) None. (2) & (3) Not applicable. Gold Corporation (1) Nil (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Insurance Commission Of Western Australia (1) None (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable Lotteries Commission (1) The Minister for Government Enterprises has only instituted one enquiry – ie. review of section 22(8) and (2) of the Lotteries Commission of Western Australia. Under the Lotteries Commission Act 1990 (as amended), the Minister is required to review this section in relation to the funding for the Perth International Arts Festival and the Film Industry every three years. All other Lotteries’ reviews, taskforces or committees have been management initiated as part of routine operational improvements. (2) See response to 1. (3) No expenditure other than management time has been incurred in the review of section 22(8) and (2) of the Lotteries Commission Act 1990 (as amended) or any operational reviews. Racing and Gaming Department Of DRGL, BPB, TAB and WAGRA (1) Nil (2 & 3) Not applicable. Water Corporation (1) None (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable
The Department of Conservation and Land Management: The Department routinely creates taskforces or committees to facilitate delivery of the outputs for which it has responsibility and may create ad hoc or ongoing consultative bodies to provide for stakeholder and public input into Departmental processes. The Department also has membership of a range of across Government bodies responsible for providing coordinated policy advice and policy implementation actions. (1) Six. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices and Fire Symposium To review the Department’s fire management practices. The fire symposium was held in April 2002 to provide a forum for the presentation and discussion of scientific and policy issues relating to fire management. (3) Approximately $35,000 (2) Chief Executive Officers’ Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy To coordinate implementation of the policy across agencies and support the Cabinet Sub Committee directing implementation of the policy. (3) The project office responsible for coordinating policy implementation has a budget of $250,000 in 2001/02 and $275,000 in 2002/03. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation To review the legislation in accordance with State/Commonwealth National Competition Policy arrangements. (3) Approximately $23,000 (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation of the Forest Management Plan (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines – collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the 'Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi ‘protectable areas’. (3) (i) No costs were recorded by the Department (ii) $59,250 (iii) $52,618 (iv) $10,108 (v) $35,970 (vi) $4,950 (vii) Nil (2) Tuart Response Group To coordinate agency action on the decline in tuart health and to devise a Tuart Conservation Strategy and Implementation Plan. (3) Approximately $70,000 including salaries. (2) Community Consultation Processes To facilitate the creation of the Walpole Wilderness Area and new national parks under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy. (3) Approximately $10,000 The Conservation Commission of WA: (1) Two. (2) (a) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (b) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) (a) $5,900.03 (b) $9505.45 Heritage Council of Western Australia: (1) The Heritage Council has been involved in 2 reviews since February 2001, at the direction of the Minister. (2) (a) A review of the Heritage Council’s assessment and registration procedures, completed in April 2001. (b) A review of the Heritage Council’s operations, as required of all agencies as a result of the 2001 Machinery of Government report. The results of the review were submitted to the Minister for consideration in February 2002. (3) Both reviews were conducted internally and did not incur any costs. The Office of Water Regulation: (1) Nil (2) Nil (3) Nil The Department of Environmental Protection and the Water and Rivers Commission: (1) Six. (2) (a) Carbon Right Taskforce: was to draft legislation to establish carbon rights, providing certainty and thereby promoting the environmental and economic benefits from plantations and land use changes for carbon sequestration. (b) Independent Committee on Watsons Foods Odour Issue: to facilitate the resolution of odour and noise problems being experienced by residents in the vicinity of Watsons Foods in Spearwood without the closure or relocation of the operation. (c) The Waste Management Board: was established following the recommendations of the WAste 2020 Taskforce. These recommendations included the amalgamation of existing bodies into one group and the adoption of a more strategic approach to waste management. (d) Swan River Trust Review: was established to achieve: · The effectiveness of the operations of the Trust. · The need for the continuation of the functions of the Trust. · The operation and the effectiveness of the Swan River Trust Act generally. · The effectiveness of Part 5 of the Act relating to development control and Section 30A of the Metropolitan Region Scheme Act which establishes a formal link between the Trust Act and the statutory planning process. (e) A review of the Waste Management and Recycling Fund: is required under the enabling legislation after three years of operation of the Fund. The former Advisory Council on Waste Management developed a review project for the grants program. The project was put out to tender and the review is currently under way. (f) Stream and River Logging Buffers in Western Australia: a review was initiated to ensure their adequacy in protecting waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity, and to incorporate these or new buffer prescriptions into future forest management plans. (3) (a) Carbon Rights Taskforce: costs were met from portfolio Budgets DEWCP and CALM. Total expenditure estimated at $5000. (b) Independent Committee on Watsons Foods Odour Issue: the committee has no budget and relies on the contribution of staff time and facilities of the Department of Environmental Protection, City of Cockburn and Watsons Foods. (c) Waste Management Board: effectively cost-neutral because the new body takes over from the previous Advisory Council on Waste Management, the State Recycling Advisory Committee and the WAste 2020 Taskforce. (d) Swan River Trust: the cost of this review was $33,000. (e) Waste Management and Recycling Fund: see answer to 2(e). (f) Stream and River Logging Buffers in Western Australia: estimated costs of salaries for Author, contributors, peer reviews and printing $31,150 plus external contributions from the Water Corporation and CALM. The Perth Zoological Gardens: (1) Since the election of the State Labor Government Perth Zoo has undertaken one internal review of itself as a Statutory Authority. This was consistent with recommendation nine of the Machinery of Government Report. (2) See answer to (1). (3) Perth Zoo undertook its review internally. The salary cost to the Zoo was $8200. Minister for Police and Emergency Services; Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure: Western Australia Police Service (1) One. PriceWaterhouseCoopers organisation was engaged to undertake an independent review over the DCAT and CADCOM projects. (2) The scope of the review covered the areas of: · The Management of the DCAT Program and CADCOM Project; · Benefits Delivery; · Program Funding; and · Functionality and Options. (3) The review was completed in November 2001 at a cost of $54,890. NOTE: WAPS has not included participation in inquiries and reviews instigated and or run by other agencies, or internal administrative reviews or operational matters, for example: Drug Summit; Reviews as part of the Machinery of Government recommendations; Administrative Functions Review; internal inquiries; Ombudsman’s Inquiries. Fire and Emergency Services (1) The Fire and Emergency Services Authority (FESA) has been responsible for one taskforce. (2) Taskforce: Interagency Taskforce for the consideration of rotary wing aircraft in the delivery of policing and emergency services to the community of Western Australia . The taskforce was chaired by a member of the staff of the Minister for Emergency Services and FESA provided executive services. It included representatives of FESA, the Department of Health and the Western Australia Police Service. The Minister for Emergency Services announced the taskforce’s findings on 11 May 2002. (3) Cost: Interagency Taskforce: FESA’s contribution $35,600 NOTE: FESA has not included participation in inquiries and reviews instigated and or run by other agencies: For example: Bellevue inquiry; Reviews as part of the Machinery of Government recommendations; ES CADCOM review. Department of Transport (1) Two – LPG Task Force & School Bus Task Force. (2) Title of Task Force Terms of Reference LPG Task Force · To consider the economic, fiscal and social viability of the current subsidy scheme and other subsidy options including low interest loan schemes that would be a financial incentive to use LPG in motor vehicles. · To examine and recommend the roles of Government and the private sector in relation to any recommendations arising from the first term of reference. · To report to the Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure on the first two terms of reference. School Bus Task Force To report to the Minister on: · the preferred model to be adopted to determine the rate of remuneration for school bus contractors; · the preferred model for determining a fair and just conveyancing allowance for parents of mainstream students in non-public transport areas; · the integration of school buses into the Transperth system; and · the appropriateness of the Morrell and Special Education Reviews. (3) Title Cost LPG Task Force Salary costs are being met by the individual agencies/organisations represented on the Task Force. School Bus Task Force Salary costs are being met by the individual agencies/organisations represented on the Task Force. The cost of consultancy work is being met jointly by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure and the Department of Transport. To date, these services have cost $125,000. Minister for Planning and Infrastructure: Department for Planning and Infrastructure: (1) Eleven (2) and (3) see table below. (2) List of Inquiries, Taskforces, Committees, Summits and Reviews initiated since February 2001 (2) Established to Achieve? (3) How much money has been spent? Joint Department for Planning and Infrastructure/Fisheries Taskforce to implement MOG 30. A jointly agreed position report on the MOG 30 Recommendation and a strategy and program to address the requirements of the agreed position Not applicable. Existing Departmental resources utlilised. Review of Statement of Planning Policy No: 7 Leeuwin Naturalise Ridge (in relation to Smiths Beach). In response to widespread community concerns about the scale of proposed development at Smiths Beach, the review was undertaken to consider whether amendment of SPP7 was required, and if so, the form of such amendment. Following public advertising of the resulting proposed modifications to SPP7, the Western Australian Planning Commission has recently submitted its recommendations to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Given no Review body was established, the review has been largely undertaken through internal resources of the WA Planning Commission and the Department for Planning and Infrastructure. Newspaper advertising cost in the order of $3000. Mandurah CBD Redevelopment Taskforce. To oversee the future planning and redevelopment of the Central Business District of Mandurah Nil Rockingham City Centre Transit Study Taskforce To identify an appropriate transit infrastructure and service to link the Rockingham train station with the Rockingham City Centre, Murdoch University and the Waterfront Village area $82,475.65 as at 6 June 2002 Ministerial Task Force Investigating Structural Arrangements for Coastal Planning and Management To review the structural arrangements for Coastal Planning and Management in Western Australia. $79,000 Metropolitan Freight Network Review The Freight Network Review (FNR) is establishing a new policy and planning framework for freight movement in the Perth metropolitan area and its linkages to regional areas to ensure a long-term sustainable freight system. Approx. $50,000.00 Lower Great Southern Regional Planning Steering Committee (created by the Western Australian Planning Commission) To oversee the preparation of the Lower Great Southern Regional Strategy. Approximately $1,000 in travel expenses (air fares) Air Services Policy Review Review Intrastate Air Services and its relationship to the Transport Co-ordination Act Nil to date. Goldfields-Esperance Regional Planning and Infrastructure Coordinating Committee To oversee the implementation of the Goldfields-Esperance Regional Planning Strategy, Regional Transport Strategy and Roads 2020 program (and to replace two existing committees). The Committee is being established; first meeting likely to be in July 2002. Air Services Subsidy Review/Report Benchmark modelling report on assessing subsidies for remote air services $5,000.00 Lime Sands Route Option Review The purpose of this project is to determine the preferred option for transporting Agricultural Lime Sand from the coastal plain at Lancelin to Wheatbelt areas. The project is largely being developed using existing DPI and MRWA resources. Main Roads WA: (1) Insofar as Main Roads is concerned, four (4). (2)-(3) The purpose and expenditure of each review is as follows: Road Train Summit– a broad consultative review of Main Roads’ heavy vehicle permit system addressing community concerns over the operation of heavy vehicles on the road network and strategies for improving safety and operations. $35 800. Review of Main Roads Western Australia’s Term Contracts – to assess the impact of the privatisation of road construction and maintenance in Western Australia on Main Roads and the agency’s ability to manage the 10 year contracts. $280 326. Review of Main Roads Acquisition Process for Graham Farmer Freeway – Ken Pettit QC Report - an independent assessment of the land acquisition processes used by Main Roads in the acquisition of land for the Graham Farmer Freeway project. $31 954. Review of Statutory Authorities: Main Roads Western Australia – part of a review of statutory authorities within the Planning and Infrastructure portfolio to assess the justification for Main Roads remaining as a separate entity. $5 000. Landcorp: (1) 7. (2) Refer to below: Committee/Forum/Review Objective Hope Valley Wattleup Redevelopment Project – Community Reference Group Advise LandCorp on issues of concern and interest to residents within the redevelopment area, advise and contribute to preparation of the Master Plan and disseminate information to the community. Hope Valley Community Management Committee Provide advice on management of tenanted properties and acquisitions, identify issues relating to community infrastructure, provide input into the Master Plan process and communicate to the community. Wattleup Community Management Committee Leighton Beach Community Forum To determine the community views on the extent of future development and public amenity. Scarborough Redevelopment Community Forum To devise development options which were subsequently incorporated into a survey. Land Use Planning Review North Cockburn Land Use planning review assessing various options for future development of the area. LandCorp Statutory Authority Review To assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating the functions of the Western Australian Land Authority into a Department of the State. (3) Cost details follow: · Committees - Hope Valley and Wattleup Redevelopment Project committee members are paid $142 per half day and $215 per full day. · Summits – LandCorp did not incur a cost for the Leighton Beach summit. Scarborough Community Forum - The cost attributed to the staging of the forum (including venue and equipment hire, mailing, facilitation, printing, displays etc) was $42,965. · Reviews – LandCorp is not responsible for paying the cost of the Land Use Planning Review of North Cockburn. Consultant fees for the Statutory Authority Review are expected to be $19,200. Department of Land Administration (DOLA). (1) One. (2) Review of the Future of the Department of Land Administration (DOLA). Review the future of DOLA in response to Recommendation 39 of the Machinery of Government Report. (3) Support for the review has been provided from within existing DOLA staff resources and has not been separately costed. Western Australian Government Railways: (1) One. (2) Yes. Perth City Rail Advisory Committee (PCRAC). (3) As at 22 May 2002 total $225,351. This figure does not include costs incurred by DPI and WAGR which were necessary for PURD’s master planning process. Bunbury Port Authority: (1) One (2) Port Community Advisory Committee (3) Not applicable All other agencies: Office of the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure (Planning Appeals) East Perth Redevelopment Authority Subiaco Redevelopment Authority Midland Redevelopment Authority Fremantle Port Authority Dampier Port Authority Broome Port Authority Albany Port Authority Geraldton Port Authority Port Hedland Port Authority Esperance Port Authority (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Minister for State Development; Tourism; Small Business: Department of Industry and Technology (1) (a) Timber Industry Assistance Review Committee The committee was established 21 November 2001 to; Consider applications, which on initial assessment were deemed ineligible by Forest Products Commission and determine an independent assessment of the business should be undertaken; Consider the independent assessor’s report on the business and determine if the business should be invited to formally apply for a level of assistance determined by the independent assessor; Consider requests by applicants for a review of the assessment and for claims for additional funds assistance above the amount recommended by the independent assessor; and Consider and recommend suggested amendments to the guidelines. (b) Replacement Fremantle Class Patrol Boat Working Group The role of the Working Group is to develop and implement a WA Government facilitation strategy to better position the three WA bidders for the project. The strategy aims to market and promote Western Australian industry's substantial capabilities in shipbuilding to senior politicians and defence officials; to reinforce that the three of Western Australian bidders are internationally successful commercial shipbuilders and are in strong contention; and to minimise the impact of political considerations in the decision and to pressure Defence to focus on tender specific considerations. (c) Jervoise Bay Liaison Committee It is intended that the Jervoise Bay Liaison Committee acts as an informal forum within the context of the engineering fabrication and assembly industrial sector at the Australian Marine Industry Complex at Henderson in general and the Jervoise Bay Estate in particular. Its primary objectives are: - The promotion of the engineering fabrication industries - The international competitiveness of the Estate - The establishment and maintenance of a stable Industrial Relations climate (d) Ministerial Education Exports Advisory Committee The purpose of the committees is to: - increase the scale and capability of education providers, - produce increased trade through networks and the State's greater international profile, - bring more tourism, - increase the acquisition of international skills, - assist the retention of graduates, - produce more R&D, - create more investment opportunities, - increase AusAid student scholarships, - give WA greater access to multilateral Aid projects, and - increase public awareness that education can strengthen the State's economic foundation. (e) Inter-Agency Wine Advisory Group (IWAG) The purpose of the IWAG is to provide consultation on and co-ordination of Government activity in relation to development of the Western Australian wine industry. (f) The Intellectual Property Policy Review Sub Committee of the Government Intellectual Property Policy Council Established to review the Government Intellectual Property Policy 2000 to ensure that Government Policy meets the Government's broader economic and Industry Development objectives. (2) (a) Nil ( b) Nil (c) Nil (d) $1512 for the Inaugural meeting of key government, industry and community stakeholders. (e) Nil (f) Nil Department of Mineral & Petroleum Resources (1) For the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources - 4 (2) (i) Parliamentary Inquiry - 'Bellevue Hazardous Waste Fire Inquiry'. That the Committee examine, report and make recommendations on:- 1. The role of relevant government agencies and relevant Ministers of the Crown in: (a) approving the treatment and storage of waste at the site; and (b) regulating waste treatment at the site, including monitoring and enforcement measures; 2. The nature and quantities of non-compliant materials stored at the site; 3. The response of relevant government to the incident on 15 February 2001 and the post-crisis management; 4. The regulation, storage and disposal of hazardous waste in Western Australia, the extent of past and current operations and alternatives available; and 5. Any other matters deemed relevant by the Committee. (ii) Inquiry into the Carmel Fireworks Explosion – conducted by Mr Martin Whitely, Member for Roleystone. To report on; 1. The events of 6 March2002 leading to the incident (the explosion/s and subsequent bushfire); and 2. The response of the local and relevant State Government departments and authorities during and subsequent to the incident; and 3. The process of licensing and of regulation of the facility prior to 6 March 2002; and to make recommendations on; 1. The siting of similar facilities (fireworks manufacturing and explosive storage facilities and facilities which pose a similar danger) in appropriate locations; and 2. The licensing and regulation of similar facilities; and 3. Improving the response efforts of agencies involved in similar incidences. (iii) Review of the Project Development Approvals System To recommend to Government a system of government decision making which is coordinated and integrated, clear and unambiguous, which is balanced between community and developer needs and which will lead to Western Australia being the global location of choice for project development. (iv) Ministerial Inquiry to Identify Strategies to Increase Resources Exploration in Western Australia. To investigate the reasons for reduced levels of private investment in greenfields mineral exploration in western Australia and recommend actions that might be taken by the State and federal governments to achieve the level of expenditure necessary for a sustainable future for this important sector of the WA economy. (3) (i) Cost of the Bellevue Inquiry should be provided by the Committee Secretariat. (ii) The cost of the Whitely Inquiry to the end of April 2002 is less than $100. (iii) The cost of the Review of the Project Development Approvals System was $445 000 (iv) No expenditure to date Small Business Development Corporation (1) Since February 2001, the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) has established one review and one committee. (2) Review of the Small Business Development Corporation Act - a statutory review of the Small Business Development Corporation to assess its performance since 1995 and its appropriateness in meeting the future needs of small business development in Western Australia. The Small Business Development Corporation Act (1983) Review Steering Committee - An independent Steering Committee appointed to oversee the review of the Small Business Development Corporation Act. (3) Review - expenditure to 30 April 2002 - $15 000. Committee - expenditure to 30 April 2002 - $3 805. Rottnest Island Authority (1) One. (2) Effective and Efficiency Review. The intent of this review is to consider and ensure that the operations of the Rottnest Island Authority are effective and efficient. (3) Internal costs only. The review is being undertaken in conjunction with the development of the Rottnest Island Management Plan 2002-2007. Western Australian Tourism Commission (1) Since taking office in February 2001, the Gallop Labor Government has initiated two reviews within the tourism portfolio. (2) They were: · Review of the operations and structure of the Western Australian Tourism Commission. It was undertaken in August 2001 to assess whether the WATC’s structure (established in 1995) and operations were the most appropriate to meet the requirements of the Western Australian Tourism Commission Act 1993 and the Government’s Tourism Policy. · Review of the 5 year Tourism Industry Plan – Partnership 21. The review, which has just commenced, is intended to:- (a) Assess and report on progress made on the initiatives described in the document prepared in 2000; (b) Consider the relevancy of the principles it promotes and make improvements where necessary; and (c) Provide scope for input on significant tourism issues not originally included in the plan and update those requiring further emphasis or clarification. (3) The cost of the Review of the WATC was $12,463 (does not include GST) The cost of the Partnership 21 Review is expected to be approximately $90,000. Minister for Education; Sport and Recreation; Indigenous Affairs: Department of Education and Country High School Hostels Authority (1) A total of three reviews and one taskforce have been established since the election (not including the various groups established from time to time for routine operational purposes in schools, and district and central offices of the Department of Education). There have been no summits. (2) · Geraldton Secondary College Review . The purpose of the review was to identify issues affecting the ability of the College to maximize the educational outcomes of its students. · Review of Educational Services for Students with Disabilities in Government Schools . The purpose of the review is to ensure that the educational needs of students within this group are met through the provision of appropriate, effective and efficient services, resources and facilities. · Review of Behaviour in Government Schools . The review was established to examine and respond to the following specific behaviour management issues and contexts. · Taskforce on Structures, Services and Resources Supporting Government Schools . The report was tabled in Parliament on 27 August 2001. Response to be provided by Department of Education Services. (3) The following have been financed within existing resources by a reallocation of funds, taking into account staff time, at an estimated cost for each review as follows: · Geraldton Secondary College Review - $35 000 · Review of Educational Services for Students with Disabilities in Government Schools - $200 000 · Review of Behaviour in Government Schools - $30 000 · Taskforce on Structures, Services and Resources Supporting Government Schools - response to be provided by Department of Education Services. Department of Education Services & Curriculum Council (1) Four reviews. (2) – (3) List of Reviews Outline of Purpose $ Review of Fees and Charges in Secondary Schools To examine the implementation of the Government’s policy concerning voluntary contributions in years 8-10. There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Review of Ministerial Advisory Committees – Education Portfolio To review the role and functions of the Ministerial Advisory Councils (Aboriginal Education and Training Council, Rural & Remote Education Advisory Council, Early Childhood Education Council and WA Higher Education Council). There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Review of Statutory Authorities – Education Portfolio To review the functions of the three Statutory Authorities (Curriculum Council, Public Education Endowment Trust and Country High School Hostels Authority) to assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating these functions into departments of State. There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Research Consultancy on Distribution of State Government Funds to Non-Government Schools To provide the Government with technical advice on the calculation of Government school costs as the basis for allocating funds to non-Government schools, and a model for distributing the funds. Total Cost: $61,407 Department of Sport and Recreation (1) One. (2) Review undertaken of State Government owned and managed recreation camps with regard to management operations and the development of a capital investment plan for the Department of Sport and Recreation managed camps. (3) Review undertaken by an employee of the Department of Sport and Recreation and completed within existing resources. West Australian Sport Centre Trust (1) One (2) Review of the Western Australian Sports Centre Trust. Refer to Terms of Reference within Recommendation 43 of 'Government Structures for Better Results' (Machinery of Government Report). (3) Review undertaken by an employee of the Department of Premier and Cabinet. Western Australian Institute of Sport (1) Not relating to WAIS (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Department of Indigenous (1) One. (2) Indigenous Affairs Advisory Committee (IAAC). (3) There was no costs involved establishing the committee. The only costs involved relate to money spent on conducting regular meetings which are met from the normal operating budget of the Department of Indigenous Affairs. Minister for Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth; Disability Services; Culture and the Arts: Disability Services Commission: (1) 5 (2) (a) The Disability Services Act (1993) review. The review is being undertaken as part of the review of statutory authorities resulting from the Government Structures for Better Results report (released in June 2001). A review of the Act was also required in 2003 under section 57 (1) (b) of the Act. This review was brought forward to coincide with the review of statutory authorities. This will minimise the review costs. (b) The Review of Local Area Coordination. This review was a pre-election commitment made by the State Government. The review will be conducted in four stages and is designed to ensure that the role and purpose of this valued service is clearly understood by families and the community, and is achievable and cost effective. (c) The Partnerships Working Party. This working party was formed by representatives from government and non government agencies in the disability sector to suggest how partnerships between the two sectors might be enhanced. (d) Unmet Need Working Group. This group was commissioned to prepare a report to improve the level of transparency and openness about the current and future need for accommodation support for people with disabilities. (e) The Accommodation Support Funding Process Review Steering Committee was formed to oversee the identification of the best and fairest process for allocation of available accommodation support funding. (3) (a) A budget of $40,000 has been allocated for the Disability Services Act (1993). (b) A budget of $25,000 has been allocated for the review of Local Area Coordination (c) There were no specific costs associated with the Partnerships Working Party. Officers of the Disability Services Commission provided support within their normal duties. (d) The cost of the Unmet Need Working Group’s report was $10,000. (e) The cost of the Accommodation Support Funding Process Review report was $49,452. Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth: (1) Reviews: 2 Committees: 3 Taskforces: 2 – 1 of which is a joint Taskforce with the Minister for Housing and Works Convention: 1 In addition there were 3 reference groups: - Strengthening Women’s Policy: The Report of the Reference Group. - WA Volunteering Reference Group - Carers Act Reference Group (2) (a) The Inter Departmental Committee (IDC) on Sexual Assault was formed in June 2001. The final report is due to be presented to the Cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy in June 2002. Its purpose is to develop recommendations to address sexual assault and coordinate State input into national cooperation on sexual assault. (b) The report on Family and Children’s Services Accommodation Hostels which commenced in April 2002 and was publicly released on 5 July 2002. Its purpose was to examine the history and operations of metropolitan and country hostels, identify current services, type and location, other services complementary services, gaps in services, alternatives to hostel accommodation and recommend future directions. (c) The Active Ageing Taskforce commenced on the 20 February 2002 and the anticipated completion date is March 2003. Its purpose is to: · develop an innovative and relevant across-government 5-10 year policy framework which promotes the active and visible participation of older people in Western Australian communities · develop strategies, including partnerships with local authorities to ensure genuine consultation and participation on new active ageing initiatives so that informed discussion can be reflected in government decision making · recommend a range of programs and strategies based on the principles of coordination, inclusion, collaboration and flexibility · recommend an ongoing consultative process to ensure that emerging needs and issues for seniors are reflected within the policy framework and the strategies contained within it. (d) The State Homelessness Taskforce commenced on 23 July 2001 and was completed on 31 January 2002. Joint Taskforce with the Minister for Housing and Works. Its purpose was to: · develop a plan of action for the whole of government and the community · provide advice on identifying the causes of homelessness in the community · contribute to a better understanding of homelessness and the pathways through homelessness and identify gaps in service provision · provide advice on the development of benchmarks and social indicators · make recommendations to the cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy on the plan of action, implementation strategy and a plan to monitor the progress of the implementation strategy. (e) Steering Committee on the Proposed Corporate Strategy and Organisational Structure commenced in July 2001and was completed in December 2001. Its purpose was to make recommendations to the Minister for Community Development on the establishment of the Department for Community Development, in particular to recommend: · the corporate strategy best suited to achieving the goals set out by the Machinery of Government Taskforce and an organisational structure capable of giving effect to the corporate strategy. (f) The Interdepartmental Child Protection Coordination Committee commenced in February 2002 for an interim 12 month period, subject to review. Its purpose is to develop a strategic approach for ensuring coordination and collaboration in child protection across relevant government agencies. (g) The National Competition Policy – Review of Child Care Regulations commenced on the 5 March 002 and will be completed by June 2002. Its purpose is to review the Community Services Act 1972 and specifically existing Child Care Regulations to determine the extent and appropriate justification for restriction to competition contained within. The outcome of the review is required to satisfy State and Commonwealth Government requirements within the Competition Principles Agreement. (h) The Women’s Convention was held on the 7-8 March 2002. Its purpose was to consult with women in Western Australia in regard to their goals and aspirations for the future in the areas of health, safety, seniors, opportunity, workplace, family care and law. (3) The cost of each is as follows: a) The Inter Departmental Committee (IDC) on Sexual Assault - $11,000* b) Family and Children’s Services Accommodation Hostels - $14,321 c) Active Ageing Taskforce - $7131 to date* d) The State Homelessness Taskforce - $180,000# e) Steering Committee – Proposed Corporate Strategy and Organisational Structure - $62,480* f) Interdepartmental Child Protection Coordination Committee – nil* g) National Competition Policy – Review of Child Care Regulations – nil* h) Women’s Convention - $85,926 * * excludes salaries # shared between the Department of Housing and Works and the Department for Community Development (DCD). DCD's contribution was $90,000 in staff time and payment to facilitate a non-government member of the secretariat. Culture and the Arts (1) 2 (2) (a) Review of Statutory Authorities The Minister for Culture and the Arts initiated the review of Statutory Authorities in the Culture and the Arts portfolio as part of the Machinery of Government (MOG) Taskforce recommendations. The Statutory Authorities reviewed were the Art Gallery, Western Australian Museum, Library Board, Perth Theatre Trust and ScreenWest. The purpose of this review was to determine whether the functions of these statutory authorities could not be performed by the Department of Culture and the Arts or whether it would be inappropriate for them to be performed by the Department. (b) The Contemporary Music Taskforce The Contemporary Music Taskforce was established to assist in the development and promotion of Western Australian contemporary music talent. This includes undertaking an economic review of the current state and growth potential of the industry; implementing a State-wide All ages concert program; developing a touring support and skill development program for industry practitioners; and establishing a music industry website. (3) (a) $10,010 has been spent for the services of an independent Review Consultant. (b) Costs to date - $4909.62 Minister for Health: (1)-(3) This information is not readily available. Provision of this information would require considerable research which would divert staff away from their normal duties and I am not prepared to allocate the State's resources to provide a response. If the Member has a specific inquiry I will endeavour to provide a reply. Minister for Racing and Gaming; Government Enterprises; Goldfields-Esperance: Government Employees Superannuation Board (1) None. (2) & (3) Not applicable. Gold Corporation (1) Nil (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Insurance Commission Of Western Australia (1) None (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable Lotteries Commission (1) The Minister for Government Enterprises has only instituted one enquiry – ie. review of section 22(8) and (2) of the Lotteries Commission of Western Australia. Under the Lotteries Commission Act 1990 (as amended), the Minister is required to review this section in relation to the funding for the Perth International Arts Festival and the Film Industry every three years. All other Lotteries’ reviews, taskforces or committees have been management initiated as part of routine operational improvements. (2) See response to 1. (3) No expenditure other than management time has been incurred in the review of section 22(8) and (2) of the Lotteries Commission Act 1990 (as amended) or any operational reviews. Racing and Gaming Department Of DRGL, BPB, TAB and WAGRA (1) Nil (2 & 3) Not applicable. Water Corporation (1) None (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable
Heritage Council of Western Australia: (1) The Heritage Council has been involved in 2 reviews since February 2001, at the direction of the Minister. (2) (a) A review of the Heritage Council’s assessment and registration procedures, completed in April 2001. (b) A review of the Heritage Council’s operations, as required of all agencies as a result of the 2001 Machinery of Government report. The results of the review were submitted to the Minister for consideration in February 2002. (3) Both reviews were conducted internally and did not incur any costs. The Office of Water Regulation: (1) Nil (2) Nil (3) Nil The Department of Environmental Protection and the Water and Rivers Commission: (1) Six. (2) (a) Carbon Right Taskforce: was to draft legislation to establish carbon rights, providing certainty and thereby promoting the environmental and economic benefits from plantations and land use changes for carbon sequestration. (b) Independent Committee on Watsons Foods Odour Issue: to facilitate the resolution of odour and noise problems being experienced by residents in the vicinity of Watsons Foods in Spearwood without the closure or relocation of the operation. (c) The Waste Management Board: was established following the recommendations of the WAste 2020 Taskforce. These recommendations included the amalgamation of existing bodies into one group and the adoption of a more strategic approach to waste management. (d) Swan River Trust Review: was established to achieve: · The effectiveness of the operations of the Trust. · The need for the continuation of the functions of the Trust. · The operation and the effectiveness of the Swan River Trust Act generally. · The effectiveness of Part 5 of the Act relating to development control and Section 30A of the Metropolitan Region Scheme Act which establishes a formal link between the Trust Act and the statutory planning process. (e) A review of the Waste Management and Recycling Fund: is required under the enabling legislation after three years of operation of the Fund. The former Advisory Council on Waste Management developed a review project for the grants program. The project was put out to tender and the review is currently under way. (f) Stream and River Logging Buffers in Western Australia: a review was initiated to ensure their adequacy in protecting waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity, and to incorporate these or new buffer prescriptions into future forest management plans. (3) (a) Carbon Rights Taskforce: costs were met from portfolio Budgets DEWCP and CALM. Total expenditure estimated at $5000. (b) Independent Committee on Watsons Foods Odour Issue: the committee has no budget and relies on the contribution of staff time and facilities of the Department of Environmental Protection, City of Cockburn and Watsons Foods. (c) Waste Management Board: effectively cost-neutral because the new body takes over from the previous Advisory Council on Waste Management, the State Recycling Advisory Committee and the WAste 2020 Taskforce. (d) Swan River Trust: the cost of this review was $33,000. (e) Waste Management and Recycling Fund: see answer to 2(e). (f) Stream and River Logging Buffers in Western Australia: estimated costs of salaries for Author, contributors, peer reviews and printing $31,150 plus external contributions from the Water Corporation and CALM. The Perth Zoological Gardens: (1) Since the election of the State Labor Government Perth Zoo has undertaken one internal review of itself as a Statutory Authority. This was consistent with recommendation nine of the Machinery of Government Report. (2) See answer to (1). (3) Perth Zoo undertook its review internally. The salary cost to the Zoo was $8200. Minister for Police and Emergency Services; Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure: Western Australia Police Service (1) One. PriceWaterhouseCoopers organisation was engaged to undertake an independent review over the DCAT and CADCOM projects. (2) The scope of the review covered the areas of: · The Management of the DCAT Program and CADCOM Project; · Benefits Delivery; · Program Funding; and · Functionality and Options. (3) The review was completed in November 2001 at a cost of $54,890. NOTE: WAPS has not included participation in inquiries and reviews instigated and or run by other agencies, or internal administrative reviews or operational matters, for example: Drug Summit; Reviews as part of the Machinery of Government recommendations; Administrative Functions Review; internal inquiries; Ombudsman’s Inquiries. Fire and Emergency Services (1) The Fire and Emergency Services Authority (FESA) has been responsible for one taskforce. (2) Taskforce: Interagency Taskforce for the consideration of rotary wing aircraft in the delivery of policing and emergency services to the community of Western Australia . The taskforce was chaired by a member of the staff of the Minister for Emergency Services and FESA provided executive services. It included representatives of FESA, the Department of Health and the Western Australia Police Service. The Minister for Emergency Services announced the taskforce’s findings on 11 May 2002. (3) Cost: Interagency Taskforce: FESA’s contribution $35,600 NOTE: FESA has not included participation in inquiries and reviews instigated and or run by other agencies: For example: Bellevue inquiry; Reviews as part of the Machinery of Government recommendations; ES CADCOM review. Department of Transport (1) Two – LPG Task Force & School Bus Task Force. (2) Title of Task Force Terms of Reference LPG Task Force · To consider the economic, fiscal and social viability of the current subsidy scheme and other subsidy options including low interest loan schemes that would be a financial incentive to use LPG in motor vehicles. · To examine and recommend the roles of Government and the private sector in relation to any recommendations arising from the first term of reference. · To report to the Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure on the first two terms of reference. School Bus Task Force To report to the Minister on: · the preferred model to be adopted to determine the rate of remuneration for school bus contractors; · the preferred model for determining a fair and just conveyancing allowance for parents of mainstream students in non-public transport areas; · the integration of school buses into the Transperth system; and · the appropriateness of the Morrell and Special Education Reviews. (3) Title Cost LPG Task Force Salary costs are being met by the individual agencies/organisations represented on the Task Force. School Bus Task Force Salary costs are being met by the individual agencies/organisations represented on the Task Force. The cost of consultancy work is being met jointly by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure and the Department of Transport. To date, these services have cost $125,000. Minister for Planning and Infrastructure: Department for Planning and Infrastructure: (1) Eleven (2) and (3) see table below. (2) List of Inquiries, Taskforces, Committees, Summits and Reviews initiated since February 2001 (2) Established to Achieve? (3) How much money has been spent? Joint Department for Planning and Infrastructure/Fisheries Taskforce to implement MOG 30. A jointly agreed position report on the MOG 30 Recommendation and a strategy and program to address the requirements of the agreed position Not applicable. Existing Departmental resources utlilised. Review of Statement of Planning Policy No: 7 Leeuwin Naturalise Ridge (in relation to Smiths Beach). In response to widespread community concerns about the scale of proposed development at Smiths Beach, the review was undertaken to consider whether amendment of SPP7 was required, and if so, the form of such amendment. Following public advertising of the resulting proposed modifications to SPP7, the Western Australian Planning Commission has recently submitted its recommendations to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Given no Review body was established, the review has been largely undertaken through internal resources of the WA Planning Commission and the Department for Planning and Infrastructure. Newspaper advertising cost in the order of $3000. Mandurah CBD Redevelopment Taskforce. To oversee the future planning and redevelopment of the Central Business District of Mandurah Nil Rockingham City Centre Transit Study Taskforce To identify an appropriate transit infrastructure and service to link the Rockingham train station with the Rockingham City Centre, Murdoch University and the Waterfront Village area $82,475.65 as at 6 June 2002 Ministerial Task Force Investigating Structural Arrangements for Coastal Planning and Management To review the structural arrangements for Coastal Planning and Management in Western Australia. $79,000 Metropolitan Freight Network Review The Freight Network Review (FNR) is establishing a new policy and planning framework for freight movement in the Perth metropolitan area and its linkages to regional areas to ensure a long-term sustainable freight system. Approx. $50,000.00 Lower Great Southern Regional Planning Steering Committee (created by the Western Australian Planning Commission) To oversee the preparation of the Lower Great Southern Regional Strategy. Approximately $1,000 in travel expenses (air fares) Air Services Policy Review Review Intrastate Air Services and its relationship to the Transport Co-ordination Act Nil to date. Goldfields-Esperance Regional Planning and Infrastructure Coordinating Committee To oversee the implementation of the Goldfields-Esperance Regional Planning Strategy, Regional Transport Strategy and Roads 2020 program (and to replace two existing committees). The Committee is being established; first meeting likely to be in July 2002. Air Services Subsidy Review/Report Benchmark modelling report on assessing subsidies for remote air services $5,000.00 Lime Sands Route Option Review The purpose of this project is to determine the preferred option for transporting Agricultural Lime Sand from the coastal plain at Lancelin to Wheatbelt areas. The project is largely being developed using existing DPI and MRWA resources. Main Roads WA: (1) Insofar as Main Roads is concerned, four (4). (2)-(3) The purpose and expenditure of each review is as follows: Road Train Summit– a broad consultative review of Main Roads’ heavy vehicle permit system addressing community concerns over the operation of heavy vehicles on the road network and strategies for improving safety and operations. $35 800. Review of Main Roads Western Australia’s Term Contracts – to assess the impact of the privatisation of road construction and maintenance in Western Australia on Main Roads and the agency’s ability to manage the 10 year contracts. $280 326. Review of Main Roads Acquisition Process for Graham Farmer Freeway – Ken Pettit QC Report - an independent assessment of the land acquisition processes used by Main Roads in the acquisition of land for the Graham Farmer Freeway project. $31 954. Review of Statutory Authorities: Main Roads Western Australia – part of a review of statutory authorities within the Planning and Infrastructure portfolio to assess the justification for Main Roads remaining as a separate entity. $5 000. Landcorp: (1) 7. (2) Refer to below: Committee/Forum/Review Objective Hope Valley Wattleup Redevelopment Project – Community Reference Group Advise LandCorp on issues of concern and interest to residents within the redevelopment area, advise and contribute to preparation of the Master Plan and disseminate information to the community. Hope Valley Community Management Committee Provide advice on management of tenanted properties and acquisitions, identify issues relating to community infrastructure, provide input into the Master Plan process and communicate to the community. Wattleup Community Management Committee Leighton Beach Community Forum To determine the community views on the extent of future development and public amenity. Scarborough Redevelopment Community Forum To devise development options which were subsequently incorporated into a survey. Land Use Planning Review North Cockburn Land Use planning review assessing various options for future development of the area. LandCorp Statutory Authority Review To assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating the functions of the Western Australian Land Authority into a Department of the State. (3) Cost details follow: · Committees - Hope Valley and Wattleup Redevelopment Project committee members are paid $142 per half day and $215 per full day. · Summits – LandCorp did not incur a cost for the Leighton Beach summit. Scarborough Community Forum - The cost attributed to the staging of the forum (including venue and equipment hire, mailing, facilitation, printing, displays etc) was $42,965. · Reviews – LandCorp is not responsible for paying the cost of the Land Use Planning Review of North Cockburn. Consultant fees for the Statutory Authority Review are expected to be $19,200. Department of Land Administration (DOLA). (1) One. (2) Review of the Future of the Department of Land Administration (DOLA). Review the future of DOLA in response to Recommendation 39 of the Machinery of Government Report. (3) Support for the review has been provided from within existing DOLA staff resources and has not been separately costed. Western Australian Government Railways: (1) One. (2) Yes. Perth City Rail Advisory Committee (PCRAC). (3) As at 22 May 2002 total $225,351. This figure does not include costs incurred by DPI and WAGR which were necessary for PURD’s master planning process. Bunbury Port Authority: (1) One (2) Port Community Advisory Committee (3) Not applicable All other agencies: Office of the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure (Planning Appeals) East Perth Redevelopment Authority Subiaco Redevelopment Authority Midland Redevelopment Authority Fremantle Port Authority Dampier Port Authority Broome Port Authority Albany Port Authority Geraldton Port Authority Port Hedland Port Authority Esperance Port Authority (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Minister for State Development; Tourism; Small Business: Department of Industry and Technology (1) (a) Timber Industry Assistance Review Committee The committee was established 21 November 2001 to; Consider applications, which on initial assessment were deemed ineligible by Forest Products Commission and determine an independent assessment of the business should be undertaken; Consider the independent assessor’s report on the business and determine if the business should be invited to formally apply for a level of assistance determined by the independent assessor; Consider requests by applicants for a review of the assessment and for claims for additional funds assistance above the amount recommended by the independent assessor; and Consider and recommend suggested amendments to the guidelines. (b) Replacement Fremantle Class Patrol Boat Working Group The role of the Working Group is to develop and implement a WA Government facilitation strategy to better position the three WA bidders for the project. The strategy aims to market and promote Western Australian industry's substantial capabilities in shipbuilding to senior politicians and defence officials; to reinforce that the three of Western Australian bidders are internationally successful commercial shipbuilders and are in strong contention; and to minimise the impact of political considerations in the decision and to pressure Defence to focus on tender specific considerations. (c) Jervoise Bay Liaison Committee It is intended that the Jervoise Bay Liaison Committee acts as an informal forum within the context of the engineering fabrication and assembly industrial sector at the Australian Marine Industry Complex at Henderson in general and the Jervoise Bay Estate in particular. Its primary objectives are: - The promotion of the engineering fabrication industries - The international competitiveness of the Estate - The establishment and maintenance of a stable Industrial Relations climate (d) Ministerial Education Exports Advisory Committee The purpose of the committees is to: - increase the scale and capability of education providers, - produce increased trade through networks and the State's greater international profile, - bring more tourism, - increase the acquisition of international skills, - assist the retention of graduates, - produce more R&D, - create more investment opportunities, - increase AusAid student scholarships, - give WA greater access to multilateral Aid projects, and - increase public awareness that education can strengthen the State's economic foundation. (e) Inter-Agency Wine Advisory Group (IWAG) The purpose of the IWAG is to provide consultation on and co-ordination of Government activity in relation to development of the Western Australian wine industry. (f) The Intellectual Property Policy Review Sub Committee of the Government Intellectual Property Policy Council Established to review the Government Intellectual Property Policy 2000 to ensure that Government Policy meets the Government's broader economic and Industry Development objectives. (2) (a) Nil ( b) Nil (c) Nil (d) $1512 for the Inaugural meeting of key government, industry and community stakeholders. (e) Nil (f) Nil Department of Mineral & Petroleum Resources (1) For the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources - 4 (2) (i) Parliamentary Inquiry - 'Bellevue Hazardous Waste Fire Inquiry'. That the Committee examine, report and make recommendations on:- 1. The role of relevant government agencies and relevant Ministers of the Crown in: (a) approving the treatment and storage of waste at the site; and (b) regulating waste treatment at the site, including monitoring and enforcement measures; 2. The nature and quantities of non-compliant materials stored at the site; 3. The response of relevant government to the incident on 15 February 2001 and the post-crisis management; 4. The regulation, storage and disposal of hazardous waste in Western Australia, the extent of past and current operations and alternatives available; and 5. Any other matters deemed relevant by the Committee. (ii) Inquiry into the Carmel Fireworks Explosion – conducted by Mr Martin Whitely, Member for Roleystone. To report on; 1. The events of 6 March2002 leading to the incident (the explosion/s and subsequent bushfire); and 2. The response of the local and relevant State Government departments and authorities during and subsequent to the incident; and 3. The process of licensing and of regulation of the facility prior to 6 March 2002; and to make recommendations on; 1. The siting of similar facilities (fireworks manufacturing and explosive storage facilities and facilities which pose a similar danger) in appropriate locations; and 2. The licensing and regulation of similar facilities; and 3. Improving the response efforts of agencies involved in similar incidences. (iii) Review of the Project Development Approvals System To recommend to Government a system of government decision making which is coordinated and integrated, clear and unambiguous, which is balanced between community and developer needs and which will lead to Western Australia being the global location of choice for project development. (iv) Ministerial Inquiry to Identify Strategies to Increase Resources Exploration in Western Australia. To investigate the reasons for reduced levels of private investment in greenfields mineral exploration in western Australia and recommend actions that might be taken by the State and federal governments to achieve the level of expenditure necessary for a sustainable future for this important sector of the WA economy. (3) (i) Cost of the Bellevue Inquiry should be provided by the Committee Secretariat. (ii) The cost of the Whitely Inquiry to the end of April 2002 is less than $100. (iii) The cost of the Review of the Project Development Approvals System was $445 000 (iv) No expenditure to date Small Business Development Corporation (1) Since February 2001, the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) has established one review and one committee. (2) Review of the Small Business Development Corporation Act - a statutory review of the Small Business Development Corporation to assess its performance since 1995 and its appropriateness in meeting the future needs of small business development in Western Australia. The Small Business Development Corporation Act (1983) Review Steering Committee - An independent Steering Committee appointed to oversee the review of the Small Business Development Corporation Act. (3) Review - expenditure to 30 April 2002 - $15 000. Committee - expenditure to 30 April 2002 - $3 805. Rottnest Island Authority (1) One. (2) Effective and Efficiency Review. The intent of this review is to consider and ensure that the operations of the Rottnest Island Authority are effective and efficient. (3) Internal costs only. The review is being undertaken in conjunction with the development of the Rottnest Island Management Plan 2002-2007. Western Australian Tourism Commission (1) Since taking office in February 2001, the Gallop Labor Government has initiated two reviews within the tourism portfolio. (2) They were: · Review of the operations and structure of the Western Australian Tourism Commission. It was undertaken in August 2001 to assess whether the WATC’s structure (established in 1995) and operations were the most appropriate to meet the requirements of the Western Australian Tourism Commission Act 1993 and the Government’s Tourism Policy. · Review of the 5 year Tourism Industry Plan – Partnership 21. The review, which has just commenced, is intended to:- (a) Assess and report on progress made on the initiatives described in the document prepared in 2000; (b) Consider the relevancy of the principles it promotes and make improvements where necessary; and (c) Provide scope for input on significant tourism issues not originally included in the plan and update those requiring further emphasis or clarification. (3) The cost of the Review of the WATC was $12,463 (does not include GST) The cost of the Partnership 21 Review is expected to be approximately $90,000. Minister for Education; Sport and Recreation; Indigenous Affairs: Department of Education and Country High School Hostels Authority (1) A total of three reviews and one taskforce have been established since the election (not including the various groups established from time to time for routine operational purposes in schools, and district and central offices of the Department of Education). There have been no summits. (2) · Geraldton Secondary College Review . The purpose of the review was to identify issues affecting the ability of the College to maximize the educational outcomes of its students. · Review of Educational Services for Students with Disabilities in Government Schools . The purpose of the review is to ensure that the educational needs of students within this group are met through the provision of appropriate, effective and efficient services, resources and facilities. · Review of Behaviour in Government Schools . The review was established to examine and respond to the following specific behaviour management issues and contexts. · Taskforce on Structures, Services and Resources Supporting Government Schools . The report was tabled in Parliament on 27 August 2001. Response to be provided by Department of Education Services. (3) The following have been financed within existing resources by a reallocation of funds, taking into account staff time, at an estimated cost for each review as follows: · Geraldton Secondary College Review - $35 000 · Review of Educational Services for Students with Disabilities in Government Schools - $200 000 · Review of Behaviour in Government Schools - $30 000 · Taskforce on Structures, Services and Resources Supporting Government Schools - response to be provided by Department of Education Services. Department of Education Services & Curriculum Council (1) Four reviews. (2) – (3) List of Reviews Outline of Purpose $ Review of Fees and Charges in Secondary Schools To examine the implementation of the Government’s policy concerning voluntary contributions in years 8-10. There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Review of Ministerial Advisory Committees – Education Portfolio To review the role and functions of the Ministerial Advisory Councils (Aboriginal Education and Training Council, Rural & Remote Education Advisory Council, Early Childhood Education Council and WA Higher Education Council). There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Review of Statutory Authorities – Education Portfolio To review the functions of the three Statutory Authorities (Curriculum Council, Public Education Endowment Trust and Country High School Hostels Authority) to assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating these functions into departments of State. There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Research Consultancy on Distribution of State Government Funds to Non-Government Schools To provide the Government with technical advice on the calculation of Government school costs as the basis for allocating funds to non-Government schools, and a model for distributing the funds. Total Cost: $61,407 Department of Sport and Recreation (1) One. (2) Review undertaken of State Government owned and managed recreation camps with regard to management operations and the development of a capital investment plan for the Department of Sport and Recreation managed camps. (3) Review undertaken by an employee of the Department of Sport and Recreation and completed within existing resources. West Australian Sport Centre Trust (1) One (2) Review of the Western Australian Sports Centre Trust. Refer to Terms of Reference within Recommendation 43 of 'Government Structures for Better Results' (Machinery of Government Report). (3) Review undertaken by an employee of the Department of Premier and Cabinet. Western Australian Institute of Sport (1) Not relating to WAIS (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Department of Indigenous (1) One. (2) Indigenous Affairs Advisory Committee (IAAC). (3) There was no costs involved establishing the committee. The only costs involved relate to money spent on conducting regular meetings which are met from the normal operating budget of the Department of Indigenous Affairs. Minister for Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth; Disability Services; Culture and the Arts: Disability Services Commission: (1) 5 (2) (a) The Disability Services Act (1993) review. The review is being undertaken as part of the review of statutory authorities resulting from the Government Structures for Better Results report (released in June 2001). A review of the Act was also required in 2003 under section 57 (1) (b) of the Act. This review was brought forward to coincide with the review of statutory authorities. This will minimise the review costs. (b) The Review of Local Area Coordination. This review was a pre-election commitment made by the State Government. The review will be conducted in four stages and is designed to ensure that the role and purpose of this valued service is clearly understood by families and the community, and is achievable and cost effective. (c) The Partnerships Working Party. This working party was formed by representatives from government and non government agencies in the disability sector to suggest how partnerships between the two sectors might be enhanced. (d) Unmet Need Working Group. This group was commissioned to prepare a report to improve the level of transparency and openness about the current and future need for accommodation support for people with disabilities. (e) The Accommodation Support Funding Process Review Steering Committee was formed to oversee the identification of the best and fairest process for allocation of available accommodation support funding. (3) (a) A budget of $40,000 has been allocated for the Disability Services Act (1993). (b) A budget of $25,000 has been allocated for the review of Local Area Coordination (c) There were no specific costs associated with the Partnerships Working Party. Officers of the Disability Services Commission provided support within their normal duties. (d) The cost of the Unmet Need Working Group’s report was $10,000. (e) The cost of the Accommodation Support Funding Process Review report was $49,452. Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth: (1) Reviews: 2 Committees: 3 Taskforces: 2 – 1 of which is a joint Taskforce with the Minister for Housing and Works Convention: 1 In addition there were 3 reference groups: - Strengthening Women’s Policy: The Report of the Reference Group. - WA Volunteering Reference Group - Carers Act Reference Group (2) (a) The Inter Departmental Committee (IDC) on Sexual Assault was formed in June 2001. The final report is due to be presented to the Cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy in June 2002. Its purpose is to develop recommendations to address sexual assault and coordinate State input into national cooperation on sexual assault. (b) The report on Family and Children’s Services Accommodation Hostels which commenced in April 2002 and was publicly released on 5 July 2002. Its purpose was to examine the history and operations of metropolitan and country hostels, identify current services, type and location, other services complementary services, gaps in services, alternatives to hostel accommodation and recommend future directions. (c) The Active Ageing Taskforce commenced on the 20 February 2002 and the anticipated completion date is March 2003. Its purpose is to: · develop an innovative and relevant across-government 5-10 year policy framework which promotes the active and visible participation of older people in Western Australian communities · develop strategies, including partnerships with local authorities to ensure genuine consultation and participation on new active ageing initiatives so that informed discussion can be reflected in government decision making · recommend a range of programs and strategies based on the principles of coordination, inclusion, collaboration and flexibility · recommend an ongoing consultative process to ensure that emerging needs and issues for seniors are reflected within the policy framework and the strategies contained within it. (d) The State Homelessness Taskforce commenced on 23 July 2001 and was completed on 31 January 2002. Joint Taskforce with the Minister for Housing and Works. Its purpose was to: · develop a plan of action for the whole of government and the community · provide advice on identifying the causes of homelessness in the community · contribute to a better understanding of homelessness and the pathways through homelessness and identify gaps in service provision · provide advice on the development of benchmarks and social indicators · make recommendations to the cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy on the plan of action, implementation strategy and a plan to monitor the progress of the implementation strategy. (e) Steering Committee on the Proposed Corporate Strategy and Organisational Structure commenced in July 2001and was completed in December 2001. Its purpose was to make recommendations to the Minister for Community Development on the establishment of the Department for Community Development, in particular to recommend: · the corporate strategy best suited to achieving the goals set out by the Machinery of Government Taskforce and an organisational structure capable of giving effect to the corporate strategy. (f) The Interdepartmental Child Protection Coordination Committee commenced in February 2002 for an interim 12 month period, subject to review. Its purpose is to develop a strategic approach for ensuring coordination and collaboration in child protection across relevant government agencies. (g) The National Competition Policy – Review of Child Care Regulations commenced on the 5 March 002 and will be completed by June 2002. Its purpose is to review the Community Services Act 1972 and specifically existing Child Care Regulations to determine the extent and appropriate justification for restriction to competition contained within. The outcome of the review is required to satisfy State and Commonwealth Government requirements within the Competition Principles Agreement. (h) The Women’s Convention was held on the 7-8 March 2002. Its purpose was to consult with women in Western Australia in regard to their goals and aspirations for the future in the areas of health, safety, seniors, opportunity, workplace, family care and law. (3) The cost of each is as follows: a) The Inter Departmental Committee (IDC) on Sexual Assault - $11,000* b) Family and Children’s Services Accommodation Hostels - $14,321 c) Active Ageing Taskforce - $7131 to date* d) The State Homelessness Taskforce - $180,000# e) Steering Committee – Proposed Corporate Strategy and Organisational Structure - $62,480* f) Interdepartmental Child Protection Coordination Committee – nil* g) National Competition Policy – Review of Child Care Regulations – nil* h) Women’s Convention - $85,926 * * excludes salaries # shared between the Department of Housing and Works and the Department for Community Development (DCD). DCD's contribution was $90,000 in staff time and payment to facilitate a non-government member of the secretariat. Culture and the Arts (1) 2 (2) (a) Review of Statutory Authorities The Minister for Culture and the Arts initiated the review of Statutory Authorities in the Culture and the Arts portfolio as part of the Machinery of Government (MOG) Taskforce recommendations. The Statutory Authorities reviewed were the Art Gallery, Western Australian Museum, Library Board, Perth Theatre Trust and ScreenWest. The purpose of this review was to determine whether the functions of these statutory authorities could not be performed by the Department of Culture and the Arts or whether it would be inappropriate for them to be performed by the Department. (b) The Contemporary Music Taskforce The Contemporary Music Taskforce was established to assist in the development and promotion of Western Australian contemporary music talent. This includes undertaking an economic review of the current state and growth potential of the industry; implementing a State-wide All ages concert program; developing a touring support and skill development program for industry practitioners; and establishing a music industry website. (3) (a) $10,010 has been spent for the services of an independent Review Consultant. (b) Costs to date - $4909.62 Minister for Health: (1)-(3) This information is not readily available. Provision of this information would require considerable research which would divert staff away from their normal duties and I am not prepared to allocate the State's resources to provide a response. If the Member has a specific inquiry I will endeavour to provide a reply. Minister for Racing and Gaming; Government Enterprises; Goldfields-Esperance: Government Employees Superannuation Board (1) None. (2) & (3) Not applicable. Gold Corporation (1) Nil (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Insurance Commission Of Western Australia (1) None (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable Lotteries Commission (1) The Minister for Government Enterprises has only instituted one enquiry – ie. review of section 22(8) and (2) of the Lotteries Commission of Western Australia. Under the Lotteries Commission Act 1990 (as amended), the Minister is required to review this section in relation to the funding for the Perth International Arts Festival and the Film Industry every three years. All other Lotteries’ reviews, taskforces or committees have been management initiated as part of routine operational improvements. (2) See response to 1. (3) No expenditure other than management time has been incurred in the review of section 22(8) and (2) of the Lotteries Commission Act 1990 (as amended) or any operational reviews. Racing and Gaming Department Of DRGL, BPB, TAB and WAGRA (1) Nil (2 & 3) Not applicable. Water Corporation (1) None (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable
(c) The Waste Management Board: was established following the recommendations of the WAste 2020 Taskforce. These recommendations included the amalgamation of existing bodies into one group and the adoption of a more strategic approach to waste management. (d) Swan River Trust Review: was established to achieve:
(f) Stream and River Logging Buffers in Western Australia: a review was initiated to ensure their adequacy in protecting waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity, and to incorporate these or new buffer prescriptions into future forest management plans. (3) (a) Carbon Rights Taskforce: costs were met from portfolio Budgets DEWCP and CALM. Total expenditure estimated at $5000. (b) Independent Committee on Watsons Foods Odour Issue: the committee has no budget and relies on the contribution of staff time and facilities of the Department of Environmental Protection, City of Cockburn and Watsons Foods. (c) Waste Management Board: effectively cost-neutral because the new body takes over from the previous Advisory Council on Waste Management, the State Recycling Advisory Committee and the WAste 2020 Taskforce. (d) Swan River Trust: the cost of this review was $33,000. (e) Waste Management and Recycling Fund: see answer to 2(e). (f) Stream and River Logging Buffers in Western Australia: estimated costs of salaries for Author, contributors, peer reviews and printing $31,150 plus external contributions from the Water Corporation and CALM. The Perth Zoological Gardens: (1) Since the election of the State Labor Government Perth Zoo has undertaken one internal review of itself as a Statutory Authority. This was consistent with recommendation nine of the Machinery of Government Report. (2) See answer to (1). (3) Perth Zoo undertook its review internally. The salary cost to the Zoo was $8200. Minister for Police and Emergency Services; Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure: Western Australia Police Service (1) One. PriceWaterhouseCoopers organisation was engaged to undertake an independent review over the DCAT and CADCOM projects. (2) The scope of the review covered the areas of: · The Management of the DCAT Program and CADCOM Project; · Benefits Delivery; · Program Funding; and · Functionality and Options. (3) The review was completed in November 2001 at a cost of $54,890. NOTE: WAPS has not included participation in inquiries and reviews instigated and or run by other agencies, or internal administrative reviews or operational matters, for example: Drug Summit; Reviews as part of the Machinery of Government recommendations; Administrative Functions Review; internal inquiries; Ombudsman’s Inquiries. Fire and Emergency Services (1) The Fire and Emergency Services Authority (FESA) has been responsible for one taskforce. (2) Taskforce: Interagency Taskforce for the consideration of rotary wing aircraft in the delivery of policing and emergency services to the community of Western Australia . The taskforce was chaired by a member of the staff of the Minister for Emergency Services and FESA provided executive services. It included representatives of FESA, the Department of Health and the Western Australia Police Service. The Minister for Emergency Services announced the taskforce’s findings on 11 May 2002. (3) Cost: Interagency Taskforce: FESA’s contribution $35,600 NOTE: FESA has not included participation in inquiries and reviews instigated and or run by other agencies: For example: Bellevue inquiry; Reviews as part of the Machinery of Government recommendations; ES CADCOM review. Department of Transport (1) Two – LPG Task Force & School Bus Task Force. (2) Title of Task Force Terms of Reference LPG Task Force · To consider the economic, fiscal and social viability of the current subsidy scheme and other subsidy options including low interest loan schemes that would be a financial incentive to use LPG in motor vehicles. · To examine and recommend the roles of Government and the private sector in relation to any recommendations arising from the first term of reference. · To report to the Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure on the first two terms of reference. School Bus Task Force To report to the Minister on: · the preferred model to be adopted to determine the rate of remuneration for school bus contractors; · the preferred model for determining a fair and just conveyancing allowance for parents of mainstream students in non-public transport areas; · the integration of school buses into the Transperth system; and · the appropriateness of the Morrell and Special Education Reviews. (3) Title Cost LPG Task Force Salary costs are being met by the individual agencies/organisations represented on the Task Force. School Bus Task Force Salary costs are being met by the individual agencies/organisations represented on the Task Force. The cost of consultancy work is being met jointly by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure and the Department of Transport. To date, these services have cost $125,000. Minister for Planning and Infrastructure: Department for Planning and Infrastructure: (1) Eleven (2) and (3) see table below. (2) List of Inquiries, Taskforces, Committees, Summits and Reviews initiated since February 2001 (2) Established to Achieve? (3) How much money has been spent? Joint Department for Planning and Infrastructure/Fisheries Taskforce to implement MOG 30. A jointly agreed position report on the MOG 30 Recommendation and a strategy and program to address the requirements of the agreed position Not applicable. Existing Departmental resources utlilised. Review of Statement of Planning Policy No: 7 Leeuwin Naturalise Ridge (in relation to Smiths Beach). In response to widespread community concerns about the scale of proposed development at Smiths Beach, the review was undertaken to consider whether amendment of SPP7 was required, and if so, the form of such amendment. Following public advertising of the resulting proposed modifications to SPP7, the Western Australian Planning Commission has recently submitted its recommendations to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Given no Review body was established, the review has been largely undertaken through internal resources of the WA Planning Commission and the Department for Planning and Infrastructure. Newspaper advertising cost in the order of $3000. Mandurah CBD Redevelopment Taskforce. To oversee the future planning and redevelopment of the Central Business District of Mandurah Nil Rockingham City Centre Transit Study Taskforce To identify an appropriate transit infrastructure and service to link the Rockingham train station with the Rockingham City Centre, Murdoch University and the Waterfront Village area $82,475.65 as at 6 June 2002 Ministerial Task Force Investigating Structural Arrangements for Coastal Planning and Management To review the structural arrangements for Coastal Planning and Management in Western Australia. $79,000 Metropolitan Freight Network Review The Freight Network Review (FNR) is establishing a new policy and planning framework for freight movement in the Perth metropolitan area and its linkages to regional areas to ensure a long-term sustainable freight system. Approx. $50,000.00 Lower Great Southern Regional Planning Steering Committee (created by the Western Australian Planning Commission) To oversee the preparation of the Lower Great Southern Regional Strategy. Approximately $1,000 in travel expenses (air fares) Air Services Policy Review Review Intrastate Air Services and its relationship to the Transport Co-ordination Act Nil to date. Goldfields-Esperance Regional Planning and Infrastructure Coordinating Committee To oversee the implementation of the Goldfields-Esperance Regional Planning Strategy, Regional Transport Strategy and Roads 2020 program (and to replace two existing committees). The Committee is being established; first meeting likely to be in July 2002. Air Services Subsidy Review/Report Benchmark modelling report on assessing subsidies for remote air services $5,000.00 Lime Sands Route Option Review The purpose of this project is to determine the preferred option for transporting Agricultural Lime Sand from the coastal plain at Lancelin to Wheatbelt areas. The project is largely being developed using existing DPI and MRWA resources. Main Roads WA: (1) Insofar as Main Roads is concerned, four (4). (2)-(3) The purpose and expenditure of each review is as follows: Road Train Summit– a broad consultative review of Main Roads’ heavy vehicle permit system addressing community concerns over the operation of heavy vehicles on the road network and strategies for improving safety and operations. $35 800. Review of Main Roads Western Australia’s Term Contracts – to assess the impact of the privatisation of road construction and maintenance in Western Australia on Main Roads and the agency’s ability to manage the 10 year contracts. $280 326. Review of Main Roads Acquisition Process for Graham Farmer Freeway – Ken Pettit QC Report - an independent assessment of the land acquisition processes used by Main Roads in the acquisition of land for the Graham Farmer Freeway project. $31 954. Review of Statutory Authorities: Main Roads Western Australia – part of a review of statutory authorities within the Planning and Infrastructure portfolio to assess the justification for Main Roads remaining as a separate entity. $5 000. Landcorp: (1) 7. (2) Refer to below: Committee/Forum/Review Objective Hope Valley Wattleup Redevelopment Project – Community Reference Group Advise LandCorp on issues of concern and interest to residents within the redevelopment area, advise and contribute to preparation of the Master Plan and disseminate information to the community. Hope Valley Community Management Committee Provide advice on management of tenanted properties and acquisitions, identify issues relating to community infrastructure, provide input into the Master Plan process and communicate to the community. Wattleup Community Management Committee Leighton Beach Community Forum To determine the community views on the extent of future development and public amenity. Scarborough Redevelopment Community Forum To devise development options which were subsequently incorporated into a survey. Land Use Planning Review North Cockburn Land Use planning review assessing various options for future development of the area. LandCorp Statutory Authority Review To assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating the functions of the Western Australian Land Authority into a Department of the State. (3) Cost details follow: · Committees - Hope Valley and Wattleup Redevelopment Project committee members are paid $142 per half day and $215 per full day. · Summits – LandCorp did not incur a cost for the Leighton Beach summit. Scarborough Community Forum - The cost attributed to the staging of the forum (including venue and equipment hire, mailing, facilitation, printing, displays etc) was $42,965. · Reviews – LandCorp is not responsible for paying the cost of the Land Use Planning Review of North Cockburn. Consultant fees for the Statutory Authority Review are expected to be $19,200. Department of Land Administration (DOLA). (1) One. (2) Review of the Future of the Department of Land Administration (DOLA). Review the future of DOLA in response to Recommendation 39 of the Machinery of Government Report. (3) Support for the review has been provided from within existing DOLA staff resources and has not been separately costed. Western Australian Government Railways: (1) One. (2) Yes. Perth City Rail Advisory Committee (PCRAC). (3) As at 22 May 2002 total $225,351. This figure does not include costs incurred by DPI and WAGR which were necessary for PURD’s master planning process. Bunbury Port Authority: (1) One (2) Port Community Advisory Committee (3) Not applicable All other agencies: Office of the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure (Planning Appeals) East Perth Redevelopment Authority Subiaco Redevelopment Authority Midland Redevelopment Authority Fremantle Port Authority Dampier Port Authority Broome Port Authority Albany Port Authority Geraldton Port Authority Port Hedland Port Authority Esperance Port Authority (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Minister for State Development; Tourism; Small Business: Department of Industry and Technology (1) (a) Timber Industry Assistance Review Committee The committee was established 21 November 2001 to; Consider applications, which on initial assessment were deemed ineligible by Forest Products Commission and determine an independent assessment of the business should be undertaken; Consider the independent assessor’s report on the business and determine if the business should be invited to formally apply for a level of assistance determined by the independent assessor; Consider requests by applicants for a review of the assessment and for claims for additional funds assistance above the amount recommended by the independent assessor; and Consider and recommend suggested amendments to the guidelines. (b) Replacement Fremantle Class Patrol Boat Working Group The role of the Working Group is to develop and implement a WA Government facilitation strategy to better position the three WA bidders for the project. The strategy aims to market and promote Western Australian industry's substantial capabilities in shipbuilding to senior politicians and defence officials; to reinforce that the three of Western Australian bidders are internationally successful commercial shipbuilders and are in strong contention; and to minimise the impact of political considerations in the decision and to pressure Defence to focus on tender specific considerations. (c) Jervoise Bay Liaison Committee It is intended that the Jervoise Bay Liaison Committee acts as an informal forum within the context of the engineering fabrication and assembly industrial sector at the Australian Marine Industry Complex at Henderson in general and the Jervoise Bay Estate in particular. Its primary objectives are: - The promotion of the engineering fabrication industries - The international competitiveness of the Estate - The establishment and maintenance of a stable Industrial Relations climate (d) Ministerial Education Exports Advisory Committee The purpose of the committees is to: - increase the scale and capability of education providers, - produce increased trade through networks and the State's greater international profile, - bring more tourism, - increase the acquisition of international skills, - assist the retention of graduates, - produce more R&D, - create more investment opportunities, - increase AusAid student scholarships, - give WA greater access to multilateral Aid projects, and - increase public awareness that education can strengthen the State's economic foundation. (e) Inter-Agency Wine Advisory Group (IWAG) The purpose of the IWAG is to provide consultation on and co-ordination of Government activity in relation to development of the Western Australian wine industry. (f) The Intellectual Property Policy Review Sub Committee of the Government Intellectual Property Policy Council Established to review the Government Intellectual Property Policy 2000 to ensure that Government Policy meets the Government's broader economic and Industry Development objectives. (2) (a) Nil ( b) Nil (c) Nil (d) $1512 for the Inaugural meeting of key government, industry and community stakeholders. (e) Nil (f) Nil Department of Mineral & Petroleum Resources (1) For the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources - 4 (2) (i) Parliamentary Inquiry - 'Bellevue Hazardous Waste Fire Inquiry'. That the Committee examine, report and make recommendations on:- 1. The role of relevant government agencies and relevant Ministers of the Crown in: (a) approving the treatment and storage of waste at the site; and (b) regulating waste treatment at the site, including monitoring and enforcement measures; 2. The nature and quantities of non-compliant materials stored at the site; 3. The response of relevant government to the incident on 15 February 2001 and the post-crisis management; 4. The regulation, storage and disposal of hazardous waste in Western Australia, the extent of past and current operations and alternatives available; and 5. Any other matters deemed relevant by the Committee. (ii) Inquiry into the Carmel Fireworks Explosion – conducted by Mr Martin Whitely, Member for Roleystone. To report on; 1. The events of 6 March2002 leading to the incident (the explosion/s and subsequent bushfire); and 2. The response of the local and relevant State Government departments and authorities during and subsequent to the incident; and 3. The process of licensing and of regulation of the facility prior to 6 March 2002; and to make recommendations on; 1. The siting of similar facilities (fireworks manufacturing and explosive storage facilities and facilities which pose a similar danger) in appropriate locations; and 2. The licensing and regulation of similar facilities; and 3. Improving the response efforts of agencies involved in similar incidences. (iii) Review of the Project Development Approvals System To recommend to Government a system of government decision making which is coordinated and integrated, clear and unambiguous, which is balanced between community and developer needs and which will lead to Western Australia being the global location of choice for project development. (iv) Ministerial Inquiry to Identify Strategies to Increase Resources Exploration in Western Australia. To investigate the reasons for reduced levels of private investment in greenfields mineral exploration in western Australia and recommend actions that might be taken by the State and federal governments to achieve the level of expenditure necessary for a sustainable future for this important sector of the WA economy. (3) (i) Cost of the Bellevue Inquiry should be provided by the Committee Secretariat. (ii) The cost of the Whitely Inquiry to the end of April 2002 is less than $100. (iii) The cost of the Review of the Project Development Approvals System was $445 000 (iv) No expenditure to date Small Business Development Corporation (1) Since February 2001, the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) has established one review and one committee. (2) Review of the Small Business Development Corporation Act - a statutory review of the Small Business Development Corporation to assess its performance since 1995 and its appropriateness in meeting the future needs of small business development in Western Australia. The Small Business Development Corporation Act (1983) Review Steering Committee - An independent Steering Committee appointed to oversee the review of the Small Business Development Corporation Act. (3) Review - expenditure to 30 April 2002 - $15 000. Committee - expenditure to 30 April 2002 - $3 805. Rottnest Island Authority (1) One. (2) Effective and Efficiency Review. The intent of this review is to consider and ensure that the operations of the Rottnest Island Authority are effective and efficient. (3) Internal costs only. The review is being undertaken in conjunction with the development of the Rottnest Island Management Plan 2002-2007. Western Australian Tourism Commission (1) Since taking office in February 2001, the Gallop Labor Government has initiated two reviews within the tourism portfolio. (2) They were: · Review of the operations and structure of the Western Australian Tourism Commission. It was undertaken in August 2001 to assess whether the WATC’s structure (established in 1995) and operations were the most appropriate to meet the requirements of the Western Australian Tourism Commission Act 1993 and the Government’s Tourism Policy. · Review of the 5 year Tourism Industry Plan – Partnership 21. The review, which has just commenced, is intended to:- (a) Assess and report on progress made on the initiatives described in the document prepared in 2000; (b) Consider the relevancy of the principles it promotes and make improvements where necessary; and (c) Provide scope for input on significant tourism issues not originally included in the plan and update those requiring further emphasis or clarification. (3) The cost of the Review of the WATC was $12,463 (does not include GST) The cost of the Partnership 21 Review is expected to be approximately $90,000. Minister for Education; Sport and Recreation; Indigenous Affairs: Department of Education and Country High School Hostels Authority (1) A total of three reviews and one taskforce have been established since the election (not including the various groups established from time to time for routine operational purposes in schools, and district and central offices of the Department of Education). There have been no summits. (2) · Geraldton Secondary College Review . The purpose of the review was to identify issues affecting the ability of the College to maximize the educational outcomes of its students. · Review of Educational Services for Students with Disabilities in Government Schools . The purpose of the review is to ensure that the educational needs of students within this group are met through the provision of appropriate, effective and efficient services, resources and facilities. · Review of Behaviour in Government Schools . The review was established to examine and respond to the following specific behaviour management issues and contexts. · Taskforce on Structures, Services and Resources Supporting Government Schools . The report was tabled in Parliament on 27 August 2001. Response to be provided by Department of Education Services. (3) The following have been financed within existing resources by a reallocation of funds, taking into account staff time, at an estimated cost for each review as follows: · Geraldton Secondary College Review - $35 000 · Review of Educational Services for Students with Disabilities in Government Schools - $200 000 · Review of Behaviour in Government Schools - $30 000 · Taskforce on Structures, Services and Resources Supporting Government Schools - response to be provided by Department of Education Services. Department of Education Services & Curriculum Council (1) Four reviews. (2) – (3) List of Reviews Outline of Purpose $ Review of Fees and Charges in Secondary Schools To examine the implementation of the Government’s policy concerning voluntary contributions in years 8-10. There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Review of Ministerial Advisory Committees – Education Portfolio To review the role and functions of the Ministerial Advisory Councils (Aboriginal Education and Training Council, Rural & Remote Education Advisory Council, Early Childhood Education Council and WA Higher Education Council). There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Review of Statutory Authorities – Education Portfolio To review the functions of the three Statutory Authorities (Curriculum Council, Public Education Endowment Trust and Country High School Hostels Authority) to assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating these functions into departments of State. There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Research Consultancy on Distribution of State Government Funds to Non-Government Schools To provide the Government with technical advice on the calculation of Government school costs as the basis for allocating funds to non-Government schools, and a model for distributing the funds. Total Cost: $61,407 Department of Sport and Recreation (1) One. (2) Review undertaken of State Government owned and managed recreation camps with regard to management operations and the development of a capital investment plan for the Department of Sport and Recreation managed camps. (3) Review undertaken by an employee of the Department of Sport and Recreation and completed within existing resources. West Australian Sport Centre Trust (1) One (2) Review of the Western Australian Sports Centre Trust. Refer to Terms of Reference within Recommendation 43 of 'Government Structures for Better Results' (Machinery of Government Report). (3) Review undertaken by an employee of the Department of Premier and Cabinet. Western Australian Institute of Sport (1) Not relating to WAIS (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Department of Indigenous (1) One. (2) Indigenous Affairs Advisory Committee (IAAC). (3) There was no costs involved establishing the committee. The only costs involved relate to money spent on conducting regular meetings which are met from the normal operating budget of the Department of Indigenous Affairs. Minister for Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth; Disability Services; Culture and the Arts: Disability Services Commission: (1) 5 (2) (a) The Disability Services Act (1993) review. The review is being undertaken as part of the review of statutory authorities resulting from the Government Structures for Better Results report (released in June 2001). A review of the Act was also required in 2003 under section 57 (1) (b) of the Act. This review was brought forward to coincide with the review of statutory authorities. This will minimise the review costs. (b) The Review of Local Area Coordination. This review was a pre-election commitment made by the State Government. The review will be conducted in four stages and is designed to ensure that the role and purpose of this valued service is clearly understood by families and the community, and is achievable and cost effective. (c) The Partnerships Working Party. This working party was formed by representatives from government and non government agencies in the disability sector to suggest how partnerships between the two sectors might be enhanced. (d) Unmet Need Working Group. This group was commissioned to prepare a report to improve the level of transparency and openness about the current and future need for accommodation support for people with disabilities. (e) The Accommodation Support Funding Process Review Steering Committee was formed to oversee the identification of the best and fairest process for allocation of available accommodation support funding. (3) (a) A budget of $40,000 has been allocated for the Disability Services Act (1993). (b) A budget of $25,000 has been allocated for the review of Local Area Coordination (c) There were no specific costs associated with the Partnerships Working Party. Officers of the Disability Services Commission provided support within their normal duties. (d) The cost of the Unmet Need Working Group’s report was $10,000. (e) The cost of the Accommodation Support Funding Process Review report was $49,452. Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth: (1) Reviews: 2 Committees: 3 Taskforces: 2 – 1 of which is a joint Taskforce with the Minister for Housing and Works Convention: 1 In addition there were 3 reference groups: - Strengthening Women’s Policy: The Report of the Reference Group. - WA Volunteering Reference Group - Carers Act Reference Group (2) (a) The Inter Departmental Committee (IDC) on Sexual Assault was formed in June 2001. The final report is due to be presented to the Cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy in June 2002. Its purpose is to develop recommendations to address sexual assault and coordinate State input into national cooperation on sexual assault. (b) The report on Family and Children’s Services Accommodation Hostels which commenced in April 2002 and was publicly released on 5 July 2002. Its purpose was to examine the history and operations of metropolitan and country hostels, identify current services, type and location, other services complementary services, gaps in services, alternatives to hostel accommodation and recommend future directions. (c) The Active Ageing Taskforce commenced on the 20 February 2002 and the anticipated completion date is March 2003. Its purpose is to: · develop an innovative and relevant across-government 5-10 year policy framework which promotes the active and visible participation of older people in Western Australian communities · develop strategies, including partnerships with local authorities to ensure genuine consultation and participation on new active ageing initiatives so that informed discussion can be reflected in government decision making · recommend a range of programs and strategies based on the principles of coordination, inclusion, collaboration and flexibility · recommend an ongoing consultative process to ensure that emerging needs and issues for seniors are reflected within the policy framework and the strategies contained within it. (d) The State Homelessness Taskforce commenced on 23 July 2001 and was completed on 31 January 2002. Joint Taskforce with the Minister for Housing and Works. Its purpose was to: · develop a plan of action for the whole of government and the community · provide advice on identifying the causes of homelessness in the community · contribute to a better understanding of homelessness and the pathways through homelessness and identify gaps in service provision · provide advice on the development of benchmarks and social indicators · make recommendations to the cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy on the plan of action, implementation strategy and a plan to monitor the progress of the implementation strategy. (e) Steering Committee on the Proposed Corporate Strategy and Organisational Structure commenced in July 2001and was completed in December 2001. Its purpose was to make recommendations to the Minister for Community Development on the establishment of the Department for Community Development, in particular to recommend: · the corporate strategy best suited to achieving the goals set out by the Machinery of Government Taskforce and an organisational structure capable of giving effect to the corporate strategy. (f) The Interdepartmental Child Protection Coordination Committee commenced in February 2002 for an interim 12 month period, subject to review. Its purpose is to develop a strategic approach for ensuring coordination and collaboration in child protection across relevant government agencies. (g) The National Competition Policy – Review of Child Care Regulations commenced on the 5 March 002 and will be completed by June 2002. Its purpose is to review the Community Services Act 1972 and specifically existing Child Care Regulations to determine the extent and appropriate justification for restriction to competition contained within. The outcome of the review is required to satisfy State and Commonwealth Government requirements within the Competition Principles Agreement. (h) The Women’s Convention was held on the 7-8 March 2002. Its purpose was to consult with women in Western Australia in regard to their goals and aspirations for the future in the areas of health, safety, seniors, opportunity, workplace, family care and law. (3) The cost of each is as follows: a) The Inter Departmental Committee (IDC) on Sexual Assault - $11,000* b) Family and Children’s Services Accommodation Hostels - $14,321 c) Active Ageing Taskforce - $7131 to date* d) The State Homelessness Taskforce - $180,000# e) Steering Committee – Proposed Corporate Strategy and Organisational Structure - $62,480* f) Interdepartmental Child Protection Coordination Committee – nil* g) National Competition Policy – Review of Child Care Regulations – nil* h) Women’s Convention - $85,926 * * excludes salaries # shared between the Department of Housing and Works and the Department for Community Development (DCD). DCD's contribution was $90,000 in staff time and payment to facilitate a non-government member of the secretariat. Culture and the Arts (1) 2 (2) (a) Review of Statutory Authorities The Minister for Culture and the Arts initiated the review of Statutory Authorities in the Culture and the Arts portfolio as part of the Machinery of Government (MOG) Taskforce recommendations. The Statutory Authorities reviewed were the Art Gallery, Western Australian Museum, Library Board, Perth Theatre Trust and ScreenWest. The purpose of this review was to determine whether the functions of these statutory authorities could not be performed by the Department of Culture and the Arts or whether it would be inappropriate for them to be performed by the Department. (b) The Contemporary Music Taskforce The Contemporary Music Taskforce was established to assist in the development and promotion of Western Australian contemporary music talent. This includes undertaking an economic review of the current state and growth potential of the industry; implementing a State-wide All ages concert program; developing a touring support and skill development program for industry practitioners; and establishing a music industry website. (3) (a) $10,010 has been spent for the services of an independent Review Consultant. (b) Costs to date - $4909.62 Minister for Health: (1)-(3) This information is not readily available. Provision of this information would require considerable research which would divert staff away from their normal duties and I am not prepared to allocate the State's resources to provide a response. If the Member has a specific inquiry I will endeavour to provide a reply. Minister for Racing and Gaming; Government Enterprises; Goldfields-Esperance: Government Employees Superannuation Board (1) None. (2) & (3) Not applicable. Gold Corporation (1) Nil (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Insurance Commission Of Western Australia (1) None (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable Lotteries Commission (1) The Minister for Government Enterprises has only instituted one enquiry – ie. review of section 22(8) and (2) of the Lotteries Commission of Western Australia. Under the Lotteries Commission Act 1990 (as amended), the Minister is required to review this section in relation to the funding for the Perth International Arts Festival and the Film Industry every three years. All other Lotteries’ reviews, taskforces or committees have been management initiated as part of routine operational improvements. (2) See response to 1. (3) No expenditure other than management time has been incurred in the review of section 22(8) and (2) of the Lotteries Commission Act 1990 (as amended) or any operational reviews. Racing and Gaming Department Of DRGL, BPB, TAB and WAGRA (1) Nil (2 & 3) Not applicable. Water Corporation (1) None (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable
(2) Title of Task Force Terms of Reference LPG Task Force · To consider the economic, fiscal and social viability of the current subsidy scheme and other subsidy options including low interest loan schemes that would be a financial incentive to use LPG in motor vehicles. · To examine and recommend the roles of Government and the private sector in relation to any recommendations arising from the first term of reference. · To report to the Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure on the first two terms of reference. School Bus Task Force To report to the Minister on: · the preferred model to be adopted to determine the rate of remuneration for school bus contractors; · the preferred model for determining a fair and just conveyancing allowance for parents of mainstream students in non-public transport areas; · the integration of school buses into the Transperth system; and · the appropriateness of the Morrell and Special Education Reviews.
(3) Title Cost LPG Task Force Salary costs are being met by the individual agencies/organisations represented on the Task Force. School Bus Task Force Salary costs are being met by the individual agencies/organisations represented on the Task Force. The cost of consultancy work is being met jointly by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure and the Department of Transport. To date, these services have cost $125,000. Minister for Planning and Infrastructure: Department for Planning and Infrastructure: (1) Eleven (2) and (3) see table below. (2) List of Inquiries, Taskforces, Committees, Summits and Reviews initiated since February 2001 (2) Established to Achieve? (3) How much money has been spent? Joint Department for Planning and Infrastructure/Fisheries Taskforce to implement MOG 30. A jointly agreed position report on the MOG 30 Recommendation and a strategy and program to address the requirements of the agreed position Not applicable. Existing Departmental resources utlilised. Review of Statement of Planning Policy No: 7 Leeuwin Naturalise Ridge (in relation to Smiths Beach). In response to widespread community concerns about the scale of proposed development at Smiths Beach, the review was undertaken to consider whether amendment of SPP7 was required, and if so, the form of such amendment. Following public advertising of the resulting proposed modifications to SPP7, the Western Australian Planning Commission has recently submitted its recommendations to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Given no Review body was established, the review has been largely undertaken through internal resources of the WA Planning Commission and the Department for Planning and Infrastructure. Newspaper advertising cost in the order of $3000. Mandurah CBD Redevelopment Taskforce. To oversee the future planning and redevelopment of the Central Business District of Mandurah Nil Rockingham City Centre Transit Study Taskforce To identify an appropriate transit infrastructure and service to link the Rockingham train station with the Rockingham City Centre, Murdoch University and the Waterfront Village area $82,475.65 as at 6 June 2002 Ministerial Task Force Investigating Structural Arrangements for Coastal Planning and Management To review the structural arrangements for Coastal Planning and Management in Western Australia. $79,000 Metropolitan Freight Network Review The Freight Network Review (FNR) is establishing a new policy and planning framework for freight movement in the Perth metropolitan area and its linkages to regional areas to ensure a long-term sustainable freight system. Approx. $50,000.00 Lower Great Southern Regional Planning Steering Committee (created by the Western Australian Planning Commission) To oversee the preparation of the Lower Great Southern Regional Strategy. Approximately $1,000 in travel expenses (air fares) Air Services Policy Review Review Intrastate Air Services and its relationship to the Transport Co-ordination Act Nil to date. Goldfields-Esperance Regional Planning and Infrastructure Coordinating Committee To oversee the implementation of the Goldfields-Esperance Regional Planning Strategy, Regional Transport Strategy and Roads 2020 program (and to replace two existing committees). The Committee is being established; first meeting likely to be in July 2002. Air Services Subsidy Review/Report Benchmark modelling report on assessing subsidies for remote air services $5,000.00 Lime Sands Route Option Review The purpose of this project is to determine the preferred option for transporting Agricultural Lime Sand from the coastal plain at Lancelin to Wheatbelt areas. The project is largely being developed using existing DPI and MRWA resources. Main Roads WA: (1) Insofar as Main Roads is concerned, four (4). (2)-(3) The purpose and expenditure of each review is as follows: Road Train Summit– a broad consultative review of Main Roads’ heavy vehicle permit system addressing community concerns over the operation of heavy vehicles on the road network and strategies for improving safety and operations. $35 800. Review of Main Roads Western Australia’s Term Contracts – to assess the impact of the privatisation of road construction and maintenance in Western Australia on Main Roads and the agency’s ability to manage the 10 year contracts. $280 326. Review of Main Roads Acquisition Process for Graham Farmer Freeway – Ken Pettit QC Report - an independent assessment of the land acquisition processes used by Main Roads in the acquisition of land for the Graham Farmer Freeway project. $31 954. Review of Statutory Authorities: Main Roads Western Australia – part of a review of statutory authorities within the Planning and Infrastructure portfolio to assess the justification for Main Roads remaining as a separate entity. $5 000. Landcorp: (1) 7. (2) Refer to below: Committee/Forum/Review Objective Hope Valley Wattleup Redevelopment Project – Community Reference Group Advise LandCorp on issues of concern and interest to residents within the redevelopment area, advise and contribute to preparation of the Master Plan and disseminate information to the community. Hope Valley Community Management Committee Provide advice on management of tenanted properties and acquisitions, identify issues relating to community infrastructure, provide input into the Master Plan process and communicate to the community. Wattleup Community Management Committee Leighton Beach Community Forum To determine the community views on the extent of future development and public amenity. Scarborough Redevelopment Community Forum To devise development options which were subsequently incorporated into a survey. Land Use Planning Review North Cockburn Land Use planning review assessing various options for future development of the area. LandCorp Statutory Authority Review To assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating the functions of the Western Australian Land Authority into a Department of the State. (3) Cost details follow: · Committees - Hope Valley and Wattleup Redevelopment Project committee members are paid $142 per half day and $215 per full day. · Summits – LandCorp did not incur a cost for the Leighton Beach summit. Scarborough Community Forum - The cost attributed to the staging of the forum (including venue and equipment hire, mailing, facilitation, printing, displays etc) was $42,965. · Reviews – LandCorp is not responsible for paying the cost of the Land Use Planning Review of North Cockburn. Consultant fees for the Statutory Authority Review are expected to be $19,200. Department of Land Administration (DOLA). (1) One. (2) Review of the Future of the Department of Land Administration (DOLA). Review the future of DOLA in response to Recommendation 39 of the Machinery of Government Report. (3) Support for the review has been provided from within existing DOLA staff resources and has not been separately costed. Western Australian Government Railways: (1) One. (2) Yes. Perth City Rail Advisory Committee (PCRAC). (3) As at 22 May 2002 total $225,351. This figure does not include costs incurred by DPI and WAGR which were necessary for PURD’s master planning process. Bunbury Port Authority: (1) One (2) Port Community Advisory Committee (3) Not applicable All other agencies: Office of the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure (Planning Appeals) East Perth Redevelopment Authority Subiaco Redevelopment Authority Midland Redevelopment Authority Fremantle Port Authority Dampier Port Authority Broome Port Authority Albany Port Authority Geraldton Port Authority Port Hedland Port Authority Esperance Port Authority (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Minister for State Development; Tourism; Small Business: Department of Industry and Technology (1) (a) Timber Industry Assistance Review Committee The committee was established 21 November 2001 to; Consider applications, which on initial assessment were deemed ineligible by Forest Products Commission and determine an independent assessment of the business should be undertaken; Consider the independent assessor’s report on the business and determine if the business should be invited to formally apply for a level of assistance determined by the independent assessor; Consider requests by applicants for a review of the assessment and for claims for additional funds assistance above the amount recommended by the independent assessor; and Consider and recommend suggested amendments to the guidelines. (b) Replacement Fremantle Class Patrol Boat Working Group The role of the Working Group is to develop and implement a WA Government facilitation strategy to better position the three WA bidders for the project. The strategy aims to market and promote Western Australian industry's substantial capabilities in shipbuilding to senior politicians and defence officials; to reinforce that the three of Western Australian bidders are internationally successful commercial shipbuilders and are in strong contention; and to minimise the impact of political considerations in the decision and to pressure Defence to focus on tender specific considerations. (c) Jervoise Bay Liaison Committee It is intended that the Jervoise Bay Liaison Committee acts as an informal forum within the context of the engineering fabrication and assembly industrial sector at the Australian Marine Industry Complex at Henderson in general and the Jervoise Bay Estate in particular. Its primary objectives are: - The promotion of the engineering fabrication industries - The international competitiveness of the Estate - The establishment and maintenance of a stable Industrial Relations climate (d) Ministerial Education Exports Advisory Committee The purpose of the committees is to: - increase the scale and capability of education providers, - produce increased trade through networks and the State's greater international profile, - bring more tourism, - increase the acquisition of international skills, - assist the retention of graduates, - produce more R&D, - create more investment opportunities, - increase AusAid student scholarships, - give WA greater access to multilateral Aid projects, and - increase public awareness that education can strengthen the State's economic foundation. (e) Inter-Agency Wine Advisory Group (IWAG) The purpose of the IWAG is to provide consultation on and co-ordination of Government activity in relation to development of the Western Australian wine industry. (f) The Intellectual Property Policy Review Sub Committee of the Government Intellectual Property Policy Council Established to review the Government Intellectual Property Policy 2000 to ensure that Government Policy meets the Government's broader economic and Industry Development objectives. (2) (a) Nil ( b) Nil (c) Nil (d) $1512 for the Inaugural meeting of key government, industry and community stakeholders. (e) Nil (f) Nil Department of Mineral & Petroleum Resources (1) For the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources - 4 (2) (i) Parliamentary Inquiry - 'Bellevue Hazardous Waste Fire Inquiry'. That the Committee examine, report and make recommendations on:- 1. The role of relevant government agencies and relevant Ministers of the Crown in: (a) approving the treatment and storage of waste at the site; and (b) regulating waste treatment at the site, including monitoring and enforcement measures; 2. The nature and quantities of non-compliant materials stored at the site; 3. The response of relevant government to the incident on 15 February 2001 and the post-crisis management; 4. The regulation, storage and disposal of hazardous waste in Western Australia, the extent of past and current operations and alternatives available; and 5. Any other matters deemed relevant by the Committee. (ii) Inquiry into the Carmel Fireworks Explosion – conducted by Mr Martin Whitely, Member for Roleystone. To report on; 1. The events of 6 March2002 leading to the incident (the explosion/s and subsequent bushfire); and 2. The response of the local and relevant State Government departments and authorities during and subsequent to the incident; and 3. The process of licensing and of regulation of the facility prior to 6 March 2002; and to make recommendations on; 1. The siting of similar facilities (fireworks manufacturing and explosive storage facilities and facilities which pose a similar danger) in appropriate locations; and 2. The licensing and regulation of similar facilities; and 3. Improving the response efforts of agencies involved in similar incidences. (iii) Review of the Project Development Approvals System To recommend to Government a system of government decision making which is coordinated and integrated, clear and unambiguous, which is balanced between community and developer needs and which will lead to Western Australia being the global location of choice for project development. (iv) Ministerial Inquiry to Identify Strategies to Increase Resources Exploration in Western Australia. To investigate the reasons for reduced levels of private investment in greenfields mineral exploration in western Australia and recommend actions that might be taken by the State and federal governments to achieve the level of expenditure necessary for a sustainable future for this important sector of the WA economy. (3) (i) Cost of the Bellevue Inquiry should be provided by the Committee Secretariat. (ii) The cost of the Whitely Inquiry to the end of April 2002 is less than $100. (iii) The cost of the Review of the Project Development Approvals System was $445 000 (iv) No expenditure to date Small Business Development Corporation (1) Since February 2001, the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) has established one review and one committee. (2) Review of the Small Business Development Corporation Act - a statutory review of the Small Business Development Corporation to assess its performance since 1995 and its appropriateness in meeting the future needs of small business development in Western Australia. The Small Business Development Corporation Act (1983) Review Steering Committee - An independent Steering Committee appointed to oversee the review of the Small Business Development Corporation Act. (3) Review - expenditure to 30 April 2002 - $15 000. Committee - expenditure to 30 April 2002 - $3 805. Rottnest Island Authority (1) One. (2) Effective and Efficiency Review. The intent of this review is to consider and ensure that the operations of the Rottnest Island Authority are effective and efficient. (3) Internal costs only. The review is being undertaken in conjunction with the development of the Rottnest Island Management Plan 2002-2007. Western Australian Tourism Commission (1) Since taking office in February 2001, the Gallop Labor Government has initiated two reviews within the tourism portfolio. (2) They were: · Review of the operations and structure of the Western Australian Tourism Commission. It was undertaken in August 2001 to assess whether the WATC’s structure (established in 1995) and operations were the most appropriate to meet the requirements of the Western Australian Tourism Commission Act 1993 and the Government’s Tourism Policy. · Review of the 5 year Tourism Industry Plan – Partnership 21. The review, which has just commenced, is intended to:- (a) Assess and report on progress made on the initiatives described in the document prepared in 2000; (b) Consider the relevancy of the principles it promotes and make improvements where necessary; and (c) Provide scope for input on significant tourism issues not originally included in the plan and update those requiring further emphasis or clarification. (3) The cost of the Review of the WATC was $12,463 (does not include GST) The cost of the Partnership 21 Review is expected to be approximately $90,000. Minister for Education; Sport and Recreation; Indigenous Affairs: Department of Education and Country High School Hostels Authority (1) A total of three reviews and one taskforce have been established since the election (not including the various groups established from time to time for routine operational purposes in schools, and district and central offices of the Department of Education). There have been no summits. (2) · Geraldton Secondary College Review . The purpose of the review was to identify issues affecting the ability of the College to maximize the educational outcomes of its students. · Review of Educational Services for Students with Disabilities in Government Schools . The purpose of the review is to ensure that the educational needs of students within this group are met through the provision of appropriate, effective and efficient services, resources and facilities. · Review of Behaviour in Government Schools . The review was established to examine and respond to the following specific behaviour management issues and contexts. · Taskforce on Structures, Services and Resources Supporting Government Schools . The report was tabled in Parliament on 27 August 2001. Response to be provided by Department of Education Services. (3) The following have been financed within existing resources by a reallocation of funds, taking into account staff time, at an estimated cost for each review as follows: · Geraldton Secondary College Review - $35 000 · Review of Educational Services for Students with Disabilities in Government Schools - $200 000 · Review of Behaviour in Government Schools - $30 000 · Taskforce on Structures, Services and Resources Supporting Government Schools - response to be provided by Department of Education Services. Department of Education Services & Curriculum Council (1) Four reviews. (2) – (3) List of Reviews Outline of Purpose $ Review of Fees and Charges in Secondary Schools To examine the implementation of the Government’s policy concerning voluntary contributions in years 8-10. There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Review of Ministerial Advisory Committees – Education Portfolio To review the role and functions of the Ministerial Advisory Councils (Aboriginal Education and Training Council, Rural & Remote Education Advisory Council, Early Childhood Education Council and WA Higher Education Council). There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Review of Statutory Authorities – Education Portfolio To review the functions of the three Statutory Authorities (Curriculum Council, Public Education Endowment Trust and Country High School Hostels Authority) to assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating these functions into departments of State. There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Research Consultancy on Distribution of State Government Funds to Non-Government Schools To provide the Government with technical advice on the calculation of Government school costs as the basis for allocating funds to non-Government schools, and a model for distributing the funds. Total Cost: $61,407 Department of Sport and Recreation (1) One. (2) Review undertaken of State Government owned and managed recreation camps with regard to management operations and the development of a capital investment plan for the Department of Sport and Recreation managed camps. (3) Review undertaken by an employee of the Department of Sport and Recreation and completed within existing resources. West Australian Sport Centre Trust (1) One (2) Review of the Western Australian Sports Centre Trust. Refer to Terms of Reference within Recommendation 43 of 'Government Structures for Better Results' (Machinery of Government Report). (3) Review undertaken by an employee of the Department of Premier and Cabinet. Western Australian Institute of Sport (1) Not relating to WAIS (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Department of Indigenous (1) One. (2) Indigenous Affairs Advisory Committee (IAAC). (3) There was no costs involved establishing the committee. The only costs involved relate to money spent on conducting regular meetings which are met from the normal operating budget of the Department of Indigenous Affairs. Minister for Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth; Disability Services; Culture and the Arts: Disability Services Commission: (1) 5 (2) (a) The Disability Services Act (1993) review. The review is being undertaken as part of the review of statutory authorities resulting from the Government Structures for Better Results report (released in June 2001). A review of the Act was also required in 2003 under section 57 (1) (b) of the Act. This review was brought forward to coincide with the review of statutory authorities. This will minimise the review costs. (b) The Review of Local Area Coordination. This review was a pre-election commitment made by the State Government. The review will be conducted in four stages and is designed to ensure that the role and purpose of this valued service is clearly understood by families and the community, and is achievable and cost effective. (c) The Partnerships Working Party. This working party was formed by representatives from government and non government agencies in the disability sector to suggest how partnerships between the two sectors might be enhanced. (d) Unmet Need Working Group. This group was commissioned to prepare a report to improve the level of transparency and openness about the current and future need for accommodation support for people with disabilities. (e) The Accommodation Support Funding Process Review Steering Committee was formed to oversee the identification of the best and fairest process for allocation of available accommodation support funding. (3) (a) A budget of $40,000 has been allocated for the Disability Services Act (1993). (b) A budget of $25,000 has been allocated for the review of Local Area Coordination (c) There were no specific costs associated with the Partnerships Working Party. Officers of the Disability Services Commission provided support within their normal duties. (d) The cost of the Unmet Need Working Group’s report was $10,000. (e) The cost of the Accommodation Support Funding Process Review report was $49,452. Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth: (1) Reviews: 2 Committees: 3 Taskforces: 2 – 1 of which is a joint Taskforce with the Minister for Housing and Works Convention: 1 In addition there were 3 reference groups: - Strengthening Women’s Policy: The Report of the Reference Group. - WA Volunteering Reference Group - Carers Act Reference Group (2) (a) The Inter Departmental Committee (IDC) on Sexual Assault was formed in June 2001. The final report is due to be presented to the Cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy in June 2002. Its purpose is to develop recommendations to address sexual assault and coordinate State input into national cooperation on sexual assault. (b) The report on Family and Children’s Services Accommodation Hostels which commenced in April 2002 and was publicly released on 5 July 2002. Its purpose was to examine the history and operations of metropolitan and country hostels, identify current services, type and location, other services complementary services, gaps in services, alternatives to hostel accommodation and recommend future directions. (c) The Active Ageing Taskforce commenced on the 20 February 2002 and the anticipated completion date is March 2003. Its purpose is to: · develop an innovative and relevant across-government 5-10 year policy framework which promotes the active and visible participation of older people in Western Australian communities · develop strategies, including partnerships with local authorities to ensure genuine consultation and participation on new active ageing initiatives so that informed discussion can be reflected in government decision making · recommend a range of programs and strategies based on the principles of coordination, inclusion, collaboration and flexibility · recommend an ongoing consultative process to ensure that emerging needs and issues for seniors are reflected within the policy framework and the strategies contained within it. (d) The State Homelessness Taskforce commenced on 23 July 2001 and was completed on 31 January 2002. Joint Taskforce with the Minister for Housing and Works. Its purpose was to: · develop a plan of action for the whole of government and the community · provide advice on identifying the causes of homelessness in the community · contribute to a better understanding of homelessness and the pathways through homelessness and identify gaps in service provision · provide advice on the development of benchmarks and social indicators · make recommendations to the cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy on the plan of action, implementation strategy and a plan to monitor the progress of the implementation strategy. (e) Steering Committee on the Proposed Corporate Strategy and Organisational Structure commenced in July 2001and was completed in December 2001. Its purpose was to make recommendations to the Minister for Community Development on the establishment of the Department for Community Development, in particular to recommend: · the corporate strategy best suited to achieving the goals set out by the Machinery of Government Taskforce and an organisational structure capable of giving effect to the corporate strategy. (f) The Interdepartmental Child Protection Coordination Committee commenced in February 2002 for an interim 12 month period, subject to review. Its purpose is to develop a strategic approach for ensuring coordination and collaboration in child protection across relevant government agencies. (g) The National Competition Policy – Review of Child Care Regulations commenced on the 5 March 002 and will be completed by June 2002. Its purpose is to review the Community Services Act 1972 and specifically existing Child Care Regulations to determine the extent and appropriate justification for restriction to competition contained within. The outcome of the review is required to satisfy State and Commonwealth Government requirements within the Competition Principles Agreement. (h) The Women’s Convention was held on the 7-8 March 2002. Its purpose was to consult with women in Western Australia in regard to their goals and aspirations for the future in the areas of health, safety, seniors, opportunity, workplace, family care and law. (3) The cost of each is as follows: a) The Inter Departmental Committee (IDC) on Sexual Assault - $11,000* b) Family and Children’s Services Accommodation Hostels - $14,321 c) Active Ageing Taskforce - $7131 to date* d) The State Homelessness Taskforce - $180,000# e) Steering Committee – Proposed Corporate Strategy and Organisational Structure - $62,480* f) Interdepartmental Child Protection Coordination Committee – nil* g) National Competition Policy – Review of Child Care Regulations – nil* h) Women’s Convention - $85,926 * * excludes salaries # shared between the Department of Housing and Works and the Department for Community Development (DCD). DCD's contribution was $90,000 in staff time and payment to facilitate a non-government member of the secretariat. Culture and the Arts (1) 2 (2) (a) Review of Statutory Authorities The Minister for Culture and the Arts initiated the review of Statutory Authorities in the Culture and the Arts portfolio as part of the Machinery of Government (MOG) Taskforce recommendations. The Statutory Authorities reviewed were the Art Gallery, Western Australian Museum, Library Board, Perth Theatre Trust and ScreenWest. The purpose of this review was to determine whether the functions of these statutory authorities could not be performed by the Department of Culture and the Arts or whether it would be inappropriate for them to be performed by the Department. (b) The Contemporary Music Taskforce The Contemporary Music Taskforce was established to assist in the development and promotion of Western Australian contemporary music talent. This includes undertaking an economic review of the current state and growth potential of the industry; implementing a State-wide All ages concert program; developing a touring support and skill development program for industry practitioners; and establishing a music industry website. (3) (a) $10,010 has been spent for the services of an independent Review Consultant. (b) Costs to date - $4909.62 Minister for Health: (1)-(3) This information is not readily available. Provision of this information would require considerable research which would divert staff away from their normal duties and I am not prepared to allocate the State's resources to provide a response. If the Member has a specific inquiry I will endeavour to provide a reply. Minister for Racing and Gaming; Government Enterprises; Goldfields-Esperance: Government Employees Superannuation Board (1) None. (2) & (3) Not applicable. Gold Corporation (1) Nil (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Insurance Commission Of Western Australia (1) None (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable Lotteries Commission (1) The Minister for Government Enterprises has only instituted one enquiry – ie. review of section 22(8) and (2) of the Lotteries Commission of Western Australia. Under the Lotteries Commission Act 1990 (as amended), the Minister is required to review this section in relation to the funding for the Perth International Arts Festival and the Film Industry every three years. All other Lotteries’ reviews, taskforces or committees have been management initiated as part of routine operational improvements. (2) See response to 1. (3) No expenditure other than management time has been incurred in the review of section 22(8) and (2) of the Lotteries Commission Act 1990 (as amended) or any operational reviews. Racing and Gaming Department Of DRGL, BPB, TAB and WAGRA (1) Nil (2 & 3) Not applicable. Water Corporation (1) None (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable
(1) Eleven (2) and (3) see table below. (2) List of Inquiries, Taskforces, Committees, Summits and Reviews initiated since February 2001 (2) Established to Achieve? (3) How much money has been spent? Joint Department for Planning and Infrastructure/Fisheries Taskforce to implement MOG 30. A jointly agreed position report on the MOG 30 Recommendation and a strategy and program to address the requirements of the agreed position Not applicable. Existing Departmental resources utlilised. Review of Statement of Planning Policy No: 7 Leeuwin Naturalise Ridge (in relation to Smiths Beach). In response to widespread community concerns about the scale of proposed development at Smiths Beach, the review was undertaken to consider whether amendment of SPP7 was required, and if so, the form of such amendment. Following public advertising of the resulting proposed modifications to SPP7, the Western Australian Planning Commission has recently submitted its recommendations to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Given no Review body was established, the review has been largely undertaken through internal resources of the WA Planning Commission and the Department for Planning and Infrastructure. Newspaper advertising cost in the order of $3000. Mandurah CBD Redevelopment Taskforce. To oversee the future planning and redevelopment of the Central Business District of Mandurah Nil Rockingham City Centre Transit Study Taskforce To identify an appropriate transit infrastructure and service to link the Rockingham train station with the Rockingham City Centre, Murdoch University and the Waterfront Village area $82,475.65 as at 6 June 2002 Ministerial Task Force Investigating Structural Arrangements for Coastal Planning and Management To review the structural arrangements for Coastal Planning and Management in Western Australia. $79,000 Metropolitan Freight Network Review The Freight Network Review (FNR) is establishing a new policy and planning framework for freight movement in the Perth metropolitan area and its linkages to regional areas to ensure a long-term sustainable freight system. Approx. $50,000.00 Lower Great Southern Regional Planning Steering Committee (created by the Western Australian Planning Commission) To oversee the preparation of the Lower Great Southern Regional Strategy. Approximately $1,000 in travel expenses (air fares) Air Services Policy Review Review Intrastate Air Services and its relationship to the Transport Co-ordination Act Nil to date. Goldfields-Esperance Regional Planning and Infrastructure Coordinating Committee To oversee the implementation of the Goldfields-Esperance Regional Planning Strategy, Regional Transport Strategy and Roads 2020 program (and to replace two existing committees). The Committee is being established; first meeting likely to be in July 2002. Air Services Subsidy Review/Report Benchmark modelling report on assessing subsidies for remote air services $5,000.00 Lime Sands Route Option Review The purpose of this project is to determine the preferred option for transporting Agricultural Lime Sand from the coastal plain at Lancelin to Wheatbelt areas. The project is largely being developed using existing DPI and MRWA resources.
(2) and (3) see table below. (2) List of Inquiries, Taskforces, Committees, Summits and Reviews initiated since February 2001 (2) Established to Achieve? (3) How much money has been spent? Joint Department for Planning and Infrastructure/Fisheries Taskforce to implement MOG 30. A jointly agreed position report on the MOG 30 Recommendation and a strategy and program to address the requirements of the agreed position Not applicable. Existing Departmental resources utlilised. Review of Statement of Planning Policy No: 7 Leeuwin Naturalise Ridge (in relation to Smiths Beach). In response to widespread community concerns about the scale of proposed development at Smiths Beach, the review was undertaken to consider whether amendment of SPP7 was required, and if so, the form of such amendment. Following public advertising of the resulting proposed modifications to SPP7, the Western Australian Planning Commission has recently submitted its recommendations to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Given no Review body was established, the review has been largely undertaken through internal resources of the WA Planning Commission and the Department for Planning and Infrastructure. Newspaper advertising cost in the order of $3000. Mandurah CBD Redevelopment Taskforce. To oversee the future planning and redevelopment of the Central Business District of Mandurah Nil Rockingham City Centre Transit Study Taskforce To identify an appropriate transit infrastructure and service to link the Rockingham train station with the Rockingham City Centre, Murdoch University and the Waterfront Village area $82,475.65 as at 6 June 2002 Ministerial Task Force Investigating Structural Arrangements for Coastal Planning and Management To review the structural arrangements for Coastal Planning and Management in Western Australia. $79,000 Metropolitan Freight Network Review The Freight Network Review (FNR) is establishing a new policy and planning framework for freight movement in the Perth metropolitan area and its linkages to regional areas to ensure a long-term sustainable freight system. Approx. $50,000.00 Lower Great Southern Regional Planning Steering Committee (created by the Western Australian Planning Commission) To oversee the preparation of the Lower Great Southern Regional Strategy. Approximately $1,000 in travel expenses (air fares) Air Services Policy Review Review Intrastate Air Services and its relationship to the Transport Co-ordination Act Nil to date. Goldfields-Esperance Regional Planning and Infrastructure Coordinating Committee To oversee the implementation of the Goldfields-Esperance Regional Planning Strategy, Regional Transport Strategy and Roads 2020 program (and to replace two existing committees). The Committee is being established; first meeting likely to be in July 2002. Air Services Subsidy Review/Report Benchmark modelling report on assessing subsidies for remote air services $5,000.00 Lime Sands Route Option Review The purpose of this project is to determine the preferred option for transporting Agricultural Lime Sand from the coastal plain at Lancelin to Wheatbelt areas. The project is largely being developed using existing DPI and MRWA resources.
List of Inquiries, Taskforces, Committees, Summits and Reviews initiated since February 2001
List of Inquiries, Taskforces, Committees, Summits and Reviews initiated since February 2001
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(1) Insofar as Main Roads is concerned, four (4). (2)-(3) The purpose and expenditure of each review is as follows: Road Train Summit– a broad consultative review of Main Roads’ heavy vehicle permit system addressing community concerns over the operation of heavy vehicles on the road network and strategies for improving safety and operations. $35 800. Review of Main Roads Western Australia’s Term Contracts – to assess the impact of the privatisation of road construction and maintenance in Western Australia on Main Roads and the agency’s ability to manage the 10 year contracts. $280 326. Review of Main Roads Acquisition Process for Graham Farmer Freeway – Ken Pettit QC Report - an independent assessment of the land acquisition processes used by Main Roads in the acquisition of land for the Graham Farmer Freeway project. $31 954. Review of Statutory Authorities: Main Roads Western Australia – part of a review of statutory authorities within the Planning and Infrastructure portfolio to assess the justification for Main Roads remaining as a separate entity. $5 000. Landcorp: (1) 7. (2) Refer to below: Committee/Forum/Review Objective Hope Valley Wattleup Redevelopment Project – Community Reference Group Advise LandCorp on issues of concern and interest to residents within the redevelopment area, advise and contribute to preparation of the Master Plan and disseminate information to the community. Hope Valley Community Management Committee Provide advice on management of tenanted properties and acquisitions, identify issues relating to community infrastructure, provide input into the Master Plan process and communicate to the community. Wattleup Community Management Committee Leighton Beach Community Forum To determine the community views on the extent of future development and public amenity. Scarborough Redevelopment Community Forum To devise development options which were subsequently incorporated into a survey. Land Use Planning Review North Cockburn Land Use planning review assessing various options for future development of the area. LandCorp Statutory Authority Review To assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating the functions of the Western Australian Land Authority into a Department of the State. (3) Cost details follow: · Committees - Hope Valley and Wattleup Redevelopment Project committee members are paid $142 per half day and $215 per full day. · Summits – LandCorp did not incur a cost for the Leighton Beach summit. Scarborough Community Forum - The cost attributed to the staging of the forum (including venue and equipment hire, mailing, facilitation, printing, displays etc) was $42,965. · Reviews – LandCorp is not responsible for paying the cost of the Land Use Planning Review of North Cockburn. Consultant fees for the Statutory Authority Review are expected to be $19,200. Department of Land Administration (DOLA). (1) One. (2) Review of the Future of the Department of Land Administration (DOLA). Review the future of DOLA in response to Recommendation 39 of the Machinery of Government Report. (3) Support for the review has been provided from within existing DOLA staff resources and has not been separately costed. Western Australian Government Railways: (1) One. (2) Yes. Perth City Rail Advisory Committee (PCRAC). (3) As at 22 May 2002 total $225,351. This figure does not include costs incurred by DPI and WAGR which were necessary for PURD’s master planning process. Bunbury Port Authority: (1) One (2) Port Community Advisory Committee (3) Not applicable All other agencies: Office of the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure (Planning Appeals) East Perth Redevelopment Authority Subiaco Redevelopment Authority Midland Redevelopment Authority Fremantle Port Authority Dampier Port Authority Broome Port Authority Albany Port Authority Geraldton Port Authority Port Hedland Port Authority Esperance Port Authority (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Minister for State Development; Tourism; Small Business: Department of Industry and Technology (1) (a) Timber Industry Assistance Review Committee The committee was established 21 November 2001 to; Consider applications, which on initial assessment were deemed ineligible by Forest Products Commission and determine an independent assessment of the business should be undertaken; Consider the independent assessor’s report on the business and determine if the business should be invited to formally apply for a level of assistance determined by the independent assessor; Consider requests by applicants for a review of the assessment and for claims for additional funds assistance above the amount recommended by the independent assessor; and Consider and recommend suggested amendments to the guidelines. (b) Replacement Fremantle Class Patrol Boat Working Group The role of the Working Group is to develop and implement a WA Government facilitation strategy to better position the three WA bidders for the project. The strategy aims to market and promote Western Australian industry's substantial capabilities in shipbuilding to senior politicians and defence officials; to reinforce that the three of Western Australian bidders are internationally successful commercial shipbuilders and are in strong contention; and to minimise the impact of political considerations in the decision and to pressure Defence to focus on tender specific considerations. (c) Jervoise Bay Liaison Committee It is intended that the Jervoise Bay Liaison Committee acts as an informal forum within the context of the engineering fabrication and assembly industrial sector at the Australian Marine Industry Complex at Henderson in general and the Jervoise Bay Estate in particular. Its primary objectives are: - The promotion of the engineering fabrication industries - The international competitiveness of the Estate - The establishment and maintenance of a stable Industrial Relations climate (d) Ministerial Education Exports Advisory Committee The purpose of the committees is to: - increase the scale and capability of education providers, - produce increased trade through networks and the State's greater international profile, - bring more tourism, - increase the acquisition of international skills, - assist the retention of graduates, - produce more R&D, - create more investment opportunities, - increase AusAid student scholarships, - give WA greater access to multilateral Aid projects, and - increase public awareness that education can strengthen the State's economic foundation. (e) Inter-Agency Wine Advisory Group (IWAG) The purpose of the IWAG is to provide consultation on and co-ordination of Government activity in relation to development of the Western Australian wine industry. (f) The Intellectual Property Policy Review Sub Committee of the Government Intellectual Property Policy Council Established to review the Government Intellectual Property Policy 2000 to ensure that Government Policy meets the Government's broader economic and Industry Development objectives. (2) (a) Nil ( b) Nil (c) Nil (d) $1512 for the Inaugural meeting of key government, industry and community stakeholders. (e) Nil (f) Nil Department of Mineral & Petroleum Resources (1) For the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources - 4 (2) (i) Parliamentary Inquiry - 'Bellevue Hazardous Waste Fire Inquiry'. That the Committee examine, report and make recommendations on:- 1. The role of relevant government agencies and relevant Ministers of the Crown in: (a) approving the treatment and storage of waste at the site; and (b) regulating waste treatment at the site, including monitoring and enforcement measures; 2. The nature and quantities of non-compliant materials stored at the site; 3. The response of relevant government to the incident on 15 February 2001 and the post-crisis management; 4. The regulation, storage and disposal of hazardous waste in Western Australia, the extent of past and current operations and alternatives available; and 5. Any other matters deemed relevant by the Committee. (ii) Inquiry into the Carmel Fireworks Explosion – conducted by Mr Martin Whitely, Member for Roleystone. To report on; 1. The events of 6 March2002 leading to the incident (the explosion/s and subsequent bushfire); and 2. The response of the local and relevant State Government departments and authorities during and subsequent to the incident; and 3. The process of licensing and of regulation of the facility prior to 6 March 2002; and to make recommendations on; 1. The siting of similar facilities (fireworks manufacturing and explosive storage facilities and facilities which pose a similar danger) in appropriate locations; and 2. The licensing and regulation of similar facilities; and 3. Improving the response efforts of agencies involved in similar incidences. (iii) Review of the Project Development Approvals System To recommend to Government a system of government decision making which is coordinated and integrated, clear and unambiguous, which is balanced between community and developer needs and which will lead to Western Australia being the global location of choice for project development. (iv) Ministerial Inquiry to Identify Strategies to Increase Resources Exploration in Western Australia. To investigate the reasons for reduced levels of private investment in greenfields mineral exploration in western Australia and recommend actions that might be taken by the State and federal governments to achieve the level of expenditure necessary for a sustainable future for this important sector of the WA economy. (3) (i) Cost of the Bellevue Inquiry should be provided by the Committee Secretariat. (ii) The cost of the Whitely Inquiry to the end of April 2002 is less than $100. (iii) The cost of the Review of the Project Development Approvals System was $445 000 (iv) No expenditure to date Small Business Development Corporation (1) Since February 2001, the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) has established one review and one committee. (2) Review of the Small Business Development Corporation Act - a statutory review of the Small Business Development Corporation to assess its performance since 1995 and its appropriateness in meeting the future needs of small business development in Western Australia. The Small Business Development Corporation Act (1983) Review Steering Committee - An independent Steering Committee appointed to oversee the review of the Small Business Development Corporation Act. (3) Review - expenditure to 30 April 2002 - $15 000. Committee - expenditure to 30 April 2002 - $3 805. Rottnest Island Authority (1) One. (2) Effective and Efficiency Review. The intent of this review is to consider and ensure that the operations of the Rottnest Island Authority are effective and efficient. (3) Internal costs only. The review is being undertaken in conjunction with the development of the Rottnest Island Management Plan 2002-2007. Western Australian Tourism Commission (1) Since taking office in February 2001, the Gallop Labor Government has initiated two reviews within the tourism portfolio. (2) They were: · Review of the operations and structure of the Western Australian Tourism Commission. It was undertaken in August 2001 to assess whether the WATC’s structure (established in 1995) and operations were the most appropriate to meet the requirements of the Western Australian Tourism Commission Act 1993 and the Government’s Tourism Policy. · Review of the 5 year Tourism Industry Plan – Partnership 21. The review, which has just commenced, is intended to:- (a) Assess and report on progress made on the initiatives described in the document prepared in 2000; (b) Consider the relevancy of the principles it promotes and make improvements where necessary; and (c) Provide scope for input on significant tourism issues not originally included in the plan and update those requiring further emphasis or clarification. (3) The cost of the Review of the WATC was $12,463 (does not include GST) The cost of the Partnership 21 Review is expected to be approximately $90,000. Minister for Education; Sport and Recreation; Indigenous Affairs: Department of Education and Country High School Hostels Authority (1) A total of three reviews and one taskforce have been established since the election (not including the various groups established from time to time for routine operational purposes in schools, and district and central offices of the Department of Education). There have been no summits. (2) · Geraldton Secondary College Review . The purpose of the review was to identify issues affecting the ability of the College to maximize the educational outcomes of its students. · Review of Educational Services for Students with Disabilities in Government Schools . The purpose of the review is to ensure that the educational needs of students within this group are met through the provision of appropriate, effective and efficient services, resources and facilities. · Review of Behaviour in Government Schools . The review was established to examine and respond to the following specific behaviour management issues and contexts. · Taskforce on Structures, Services and Resources Supporting Government Schools . The report was tabled in Parliament on 27 August 2001. Response to be provided by Department of Education Services. (3) The following have been financed within existing resources by a reallocation of funds, taking into account staff time, at an estimated cost for each review as follows: · Geraldton Secondary College Review - $35 000 · Review of Educational Services for Students with Disabilities in Government Schools - $200 000 · Review of Behaviour in Government Schools - $30 000 · Taskforce on Structures, Services and Resources Supporting Government Schools - response to be provided by Department of Education Services. Department of Education Services & Curriculum Council (1) Four reviews. (2) – (3) List of Reviews Outline of Purpose $ Review of Fees and Charges in Secondary Schools To examine the implementation of the Government’s policy concerning voluntary contributions in years 8-10. There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Review of Ministerial Advisory Committees – Education Portfolio To review the role and functions of the Ministerial Advisory Councils (Aboriginal Education and Training Council, Rural & Remote Education Advisory Council, Early Childhood Education Council and WA Higher Education Council). There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Review of Statutory Authorities – Education Portfolio To review the functions of the three Statutory Authorities (Curriculum Council, Public Education Endowment Trust and Country High School Hostels Authority) to assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating these functions into departments of State. There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Research Consultancy on Distribution of State Government Funds to Non-Government Schools To provide the Government with technical advice on the calculation of Government school costs as the basis for allocating funds to non-Government schools, and a model for distributing the funds. Total Cost: $61,407 Department of Sport and Recreation (1) One. (2) Review undertaken of State Government owned and managed recreation camps with regard to management operations and the development of a capital investment plan for the Department of Sport and Recreation managed camps. (3) Review undertaken by an employee of the Department of Sport and Recreation and completed within existing resources. West Australian Sport Centre Trust (1) One (2) Review of the Western Australian Sports Centre Trust. Refer to Terms of Reference within Recommendation 43 of 'Government Structures for Better Results' (Machinery of Government Report). (3) Review undertaken by an employee of the Department of Premier and Cabinet. Western Australian Institute of Sport (1) Not relating to WAIS (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Department of Indigenous (1) One. (2) Indigenous Affairs Advisory Committee (IAAC). (3) There was no costs involved establishing the committee. The only costs involved relate to money spent on conducting regular meetings which are met from the normal operating budget of the Department of Indigenous Affairs. Minister for Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth; Disability Services; Culture and the Arts: Disability Services Commission: (1) 5 (2) (a) The Disability Services Act (1993) review. The review is being undertaken as part of the review of statutory authorities resulting from the Government Structures for Better Results report (released in June 2001). A review of the Act was also required in 2003 under section 57 (1) (b) of the Act. This review was brought forward to coincide with the review of statutory authorities. This will minimise the review costs. (b) The Review of Local Area Coordination. This review was a pre-election commitment made by the State Government. The review will be conducted in four stages and is designed to ensure that the role and purpose of this valued service is clearly understood by families and the community, and is achievable and cost effective. (c) The Partnerships Working Party. This working party was formed by representatives from government and non government agencies in the disability sector to suggest how partnerships between the two sectors might be enhanced. (d) Unmet Need Working Group. This group was commissioned to prepare a report to improve the level of transparency and openness about the current and future need for accommodation support for people with disabilities. (e) The Accommodation Support Funding Process Review Steering Committee was formed to oversee the identification of the best and fairest process for allocation of available accommodation support funding. (3) (a) A budget of $40,000 has been allocated for the Disability Services Act (1993). (b) A budget of $25,000 has been allocated for the review of Local Area Coordination (c) There were no specific costs associated with the Partnerships Working Party. Officers of the Disability Services Commission provided support within their normal duties. (d) The cost of the Unmet Need Working Group’s report was $10,000. (e) The cost of the Accommodation Support Funding Process Review report was $49,452. Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth: (1) Reviews: 2 Committees: 3 Taskforces: 2 – 1 of which is a joint Taskforce with the Minister for Housing and Works Convention: 1 In addition there were 3 reference groups: - Strengthening Women’s Policy: The Report of the Reference Group. - WA Volunteering Reference Group - Carers Act Reference Group (2) (a) The Inter Departmental Committee (IDC) on Sexual Assault was formed in June 2001. The final report is due to be presented to the Cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy in June 2002. Its purpose is to develop recommendations to address sexual assault and coordinate State input into national cooperation on sexual assault. (b) The report on Family and Children’s Services Accommodation Hostels which commenced in April 2002 and was publicly released on 5 July 2002. Its purpose was to examine the history and operations of metropolitan and country hostels, identify current services, type and location, other services complementary services, gaps in services, alternatives to hostel accommodation and recommend future directions. (c) The Active Ageing Taskforce commenced on the 20 February 2002 and the anticipated completion date is March 2003. Its purpose is to: · develop an innovative and relevant across-government 5-10 year policy framework which promotes the active and visible participation of older people in Western Australian communities · develop strategies, including partnerships with local authorities to ensure genuine consultation and participation on new active ageing initiatives so that informed discussion can be reflected in government decision making · recommend a range of programs and strategies based on the principles of coordination, inclusion, collaboration and flexibility · recommend an ongoing consultative process to ensure that emerging needs and issues for seniors are reflected within the policy framework and the strategies contained within it. (d) The State Homelessness Taskforce commenced on 23 July 2001 and was completed on 31 January 2002. Joint Taskforce with the Minister for Housing and Works. Its purpose was to: · develop a plan of action for the whole of government and the community · provide advice on identifying the causes of homelessness in the community · contribute to a better understanding of homelessness and the pathways through homelessness and identify gaps in service provision · provide advice on the development of benchmarks and social indicators · make recommendations to the cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy on the plan of action, implementation strategy and a plan to monitor the progress of the implementation strategy. (e) Steering Committee on the Proposed Corporate Strategy and Organisational Structure commenced in July 2001and was completed in December 2001. Its purpose was to make recommendations to the Minister for Community Development on the establishment of the Department for Community Development, in particular to recommend: · the corporate strategy best suited to achieving the goals set out by the Machinery of Government Taskforce and an organisational structure capable of giving effect to the corporate strategy. (f) The Interdepartmental Child Protection Coordination Committee commenced in February 2002 for an interim 12 month period, subject to review. Its purpose is to develop a strategic approach for ensuring coordination and collaboration in child protection across relevant government agencies. (g) The National Competition Policy – Review of Child Care Regulations commenced on the 5 March 002 and will be completed by June 2002. Its purpose is to review the Community Services Act 1972 and specifically existing Child Care Regulations to determine the extent and appropriate justification for restriction to competition contained within. The outcome of the review is required to satisfy State and Commonwealth Government requirements within the Competition Principles Agreement. (h) The Women’s Convention was held on the 7-8 March 2002. Its purpose was to consult with women in Western Australia in regard to their goals and aspirations for the future in the areas of health, safety, seniors, opportunity, workplace, family care and law. (3) The cost of each is as follows: a) The Inter Departmental Committee (IDC) on Sexual Assault - $11,000* b) Family and Children’s Services Accommodation Hostels - $14,321 c) Active Ageing Taskforce - $7131 to date* d) The State Homelessness Taskforce - $180,000# e) Steering Committee – Proposed Corporate Strategy and Organisational Structure - $62,480* f) Interdepartmental Child Protection Coordination Committee – nil* g) National Competition Policy – Review of Child Care Regulations – nil* h) Women’s Convention - $85,926 * * excludes salaries # shared between the Department of Housing and Works and the Department for Community Development (DCD). DCD's contribution was $90,000 in staff time and payment to facilitate a non-government member of the secretariat. Culture and the Arts (1) 2 (2) (a) Review of Statutory Authorities The Minister for Culture and the Arts initiated the review of Statutory Authorities in the Culture and the Arts portfolio as part of the Machinery of Government (MOG) Taskforce recommendations. The Statutory Authorities reviewed were the Art Gallery, Western Australian Museum, Library Board, Perth Theatre Trust and ScreenWest. The purpose of this review was to determine whether the functions of these statutory authorities could not be performed by the Department of Culture and the Arts or whether it would be inappropriate for them to be performed by the Department. (b) The Contemporary Music Taskforce The Contemporary Music Taskforce was established to assist in the development and promotion of Western Australian contemporary music talent. This includes undertaking an economic review of the current state and growth potential of the industry; implementing a State-wide All ages concert program; developing a touring support and skill development program for industry practitioners; and establishing a music industry website. (3) (a) $10,010 has been spent for the services of an independent Review Consultant. (b) Costs to date - $4909.62 Minister for Health: (1)-(3) This information is not readily available. Provision of this information would require considerable research which would divert staff away from their normal duties and I am not prepared to allocate the State's resources to provide a response. If the Member has a specific inquiry I will endeavour to provide a reply. Minister for Racing and Gaming; Government Enterprises; Goldfields-Esperance: Government Employees Superannuation Board (1) None. (2) & (3) Not applicable. Gold Corporation (1) Nil (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Insurance Commission Of Western Australia (1) None (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable Lotteries Commission (1) The Minister for Government Enterprises has only instituted one enquiry – ie. review of section 22(8) and (2) of the Lotteries Commission of Western Australia. Under the Lotteries Commission Act 1990 (as amended), the Minister is required to review this section in relation to the funding for the Perth International Arts Festival and the Film Industry every three years. All other Lotteries’ reviews, taskforces or committees have been management initiated as part of routine operational improvements. (2) See response to 1. (3) No expenditure other than management time has been incurred in the review of section 22(8) and (2) of the Lotteries Commission Act 1990 (as amended) or any operational reviews. Racing and Gaming Department Of DRGL, BPB, TAB and WAGRA (1) Nil (2 & 3) Not applicable. Water Corporation (1) None (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable
(1) One. (2) Review of the Future of the Department of Land Administration (DOLA). Review the future of DOLA in response to Recommendation 39 of the Machinery of Government Report.
(2) Review of the Future of the Department of Land Administration (DOLA). Review the future of DOLA in response to Recommendation 39 of the Machinery of Government Report.
East Perth Redevelopment Authority Subiaco Redevelopment Authority Midland Redevelopment Authority Fremantle Port Authority Dampier Port Authority Broome Port Authority Albany Port Authority Geraldton Port Authority Port Hedland Port Authority Esperance Port Authority (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable
Subiaco Redevelopment Authority Midland Redevelopment Authority Fremantle Port Authority Dampier Port Authority Broome Port Authority Albany Port Authority Geraldton Port Authority Port Hedland Port Authority Esperance Port Authority (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable
Midland Redevelopment Authority Fremantle Port Authority Dampier Port Authority Broome Port Authority Albany Port Authority Geraldton Port Authority Port Hedland Port Authority Esperance Port Authority (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable
Fremantle Port Authority Dampier Port Authority Broome Port Authority Albany Port Authority Geraldton Port Authority Port Hedland Port Authority Esperance Port Authority (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable
Dampier Port Authority Broome Port Authority Albany Port Authority Geraldton Port Authority Port Hedland Port Authority Esperance Port Authority (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable
Broome Port Authority Albany Port Authority Geraldton Port Authority Port Hedland Port Authority Esperance Port Authority (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable
Albany Port Authority Geraldton Port Authority Port Hedland Port Authority Esperance Port Authority (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable
Geraldton Port Authority Port Hedland Port Authority Esperance Port Authority (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable
Port Hedland Port Authority Esperance Port Authority (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable
Esperance Port Authority (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable
(2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable
(3) Not Applicable
Department of Industry and Technology (1) (a) Timber Industry Assistance Review Committee The committee was established 21 November 2001 to; Consider applications, which on initial assessment were deemed ineligible by Forest Products Commission and determine an independent assessment of the business should be undertaken; Consider the independent assessor’s report on the business and determine if the business should be invited to formally apply for a level of assistance determined by the independent assessor; Consider requests by applicants for a review of the assessment and for claims for additional funds assistance above the amount recommended by the independent assessor; and Consider and recommend suggested amendments to the guidelines. (b) Replacement Fremantle Class Patrol Boat Working Group The role of the Working Group is to develop and implement a WA Government facilitation strategy to better position the three WA bidders for the project. The strategy aims to market and promote Western Australian industry's substantial capabilities in shipbuilding to senior politicians and defence officials; to reinforce that the three of Western Australian bidders are internationally successful commercial shipbuilders and are in strong contention; and to minimise the impact of political considerations in the decision and to pressure Defence to focus on tender specific considerations. (c) Jervoise Bay Liaison Committee It is intended that the Jervoise Bay Liaison Committee acts as an informal forum within the context of the engineering fabrication and assembly industrial sector at the Australian Marine Industry Complex at Henderson in general and the Jervoise Bay Estate in particular. Its primary objectives are: - The promotion of the engineering fabrication industries - The international competitiveness of the Estate - The establishment and maintenance of a stable Industrial Relations climate (d) Ministerial Education Exports Advisory Committee The purpose of the committees is to: - increase the scale and capability of education providers, - produce increased trade through networks and the State's greater international profile, - bring more tourism, - increase the acquisition of international skills, - assist the retention of graduates, - produce more R&D, - create more investment opportunities, - increase AusAid student scholarships, - give WA greater access to multilateral Aid projects, and - increase public awareness that education can strengthen the State's economic foundation. (e) Inter-Agency Wine Advisory Group (IWAG) The purpose of the IWAG is to provide consultation on and co-ordination of Government activity in relation to development of the Western Australian wine industry. (f) The Intellectual Property Policy Review Sub Committee of the Government Intellectual Property Policy Council Established to review the Government Intellectual Property Policy 2000 to ensure that Government Policy meets the Government's broader economic and Industry Development objectives. (2) (a) Nil ( b) Nil (c) Nil (d) $1512 for the Inaugural meeting of key government, industry and community stakeholders. (e) Nil (f) Nil Department of Mineral & Petroleum Resources (1) For the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources - 4 (2) (i) Parliamentary Inquiry - 'Bellevue Hazardous Waste Fire Inquiry'. That the Committee examine, report and make recommendations on:- 1. The role of relevant government agencies and relevant Ministers of the Crown in: (a) approving the treatment and storage of waste at the site; and (b) regulating waste treatment at the site, including monitoring and enforcement measures; 2. The nature and quantities of non-compliant materials stored at the site; 3. The response of relevant government to the incident on 15 February 2001 and the post-crisis management; 4. The regulation, storage and disposal of hazardous waste in Western Australia, the extent of past and current operations and alternatives available; and 5. Any other matters deemed relevant by the Committee. (ii) Inquiry into the Carmel Fireworks Explosion – conducted by Mr Martin Whitely, Member for Roleystone. To report on; 1. The events of 6 March2002 leading to the incident (the explosion/s and subsequent bushfire); and 2. The response of the local and relevant State Government departments and authorities during and subsequent to the incident; and 3. The process of licensing and of regulation of the facility prior to 6 March 2002; and to make recommendations on; 1. The siting of similar facilities (fireworks manufacturing and explosive storage facilities and facilities which pose a similar danger) in appropriate locations; and 2. The licensing and regulation of similar facilities; and 3. Improving the response efforts of agencies involved in similar incidences. (iii) Review of the Project Development Approvals System To recommend to Government a system of government decision making which is coordinated and integrated, clear and unambiguous, which is balanced between community and developer needs and which will lead to Western Australia being the global location of choice for project development. (iv) Ministerial Inquiry to Identify Strategies to Increase Resources Exploration in Western Australia. To investigate the reasons for reduced levels of private investment in greenfields mineral exploration in western Australia and recommend actions that might be taken by the State and federal governments to achieve the level of expenditure necessary for a sustainable future for this important sector of the WA economy. (3) (i) Cost of the Bellevue Inquiry should be provided by the Committee Secretariat. (ii) The cost of the Whitely Inquiry to the end of April 2002 is less than $100. (iii) The cost of the Review of the Project Development Approvals System was $445 000 (iv) No expenditure to date Small Business Development Corporation (1) Since February 2001, the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) has established one review and one committee. (2) Review of the Small Business Development Corporation Act - a statutory review of the Small Business Development Corporation to assess its performance since 1995 and its appropriateness in meeting the future needs of small business development in Western Australia. The Small Business Development Corporation Act (1983) Review Steering Committee - An independent Steering Committee appointed to oversee the review of the Small Business Development Corporation Act. (3) Review - expenditure to 30 April 2002 - $15 000. Committee - expenditure to 30 April 2002 - $3 805. Rottnest Island Authority (1) One. (2) Effective and Efficiency Review. The intent of this review is to consider and ensure that the operations of the Rottnest Island Authority are effective and efficient. (3) Internal costs only. The review is being undertaken in conjunction with the development of the Rottnest Island Management Plan 2002-2007. Western Australian Tourism Commission (1) Since taking office in February 2001, the Gallop Labor Government has initiated two reviews within the tourism portfolio. (2) They were: · Review of the operations and structure of the Western Australian Tourism Commission. It was undertaken in August 2001 to assess whether the WATC’s structure (established in 1995) and operations were the most appropriate to meet the requirements of the Western Australian Tourism Commission Act 1993 and the Government’s Tourism Policy. · Review of the 5 year Tourism Industry Plan – Partnership 21. The review, which has just commenced, is intended to:- (a) Assess and report on progress made on the initiatives described in the document prepared in 2000; (b) Consider the relevancy of the principles it promotes and make improvements where necessary; and (c) Provide scope for input on significant tourism issues not originally included in the plan and update those requiring further emphasis or clarification. (3) The cost of the Review of the WATC was $12,463 (does not include GST) The cost of the Partnership 21 Review is expected to be approximately $90,000. Minister for Education; Sport and Recreation; Indigenous Affairs: Department of Education and Country High School Hostels Authority (1) A total of three reviews and one taskforce have been established since the election (not including the various groups established from time to time for routine operational purposes in schools, and district and central offices of the Department of Education). There have been no summits. (2) · Geraldton Secondary College Review . The purpose of the review was to identify issues affecting the ability of the College to maximize the educational outcomes of its students. · Review of Educational Services for Students with Disabilities in Government Schools . The purpose of the review is to ensure that the educational needs of students within this group are met through the provision of appropriate, effective and efficient services, resources and facilities. · Review of Behaviour in Government Schools . The review was established to examine and respond to the following specific behaviour management issues and contexts. · Taskforce on Structures, Services and Resources Supporting Government Schools . The report was tabled in Parliament on 27 August 2001. Response to be provided by Department of Education Services. (3) The following have been financed within existing resources by a reallocation of funds, taking into account staff time, at an estimated cost for each review as follows: · Geraldton Secondary College Review - $35 000 · Review of Educational Services for Students with Disabilities in Government Schools - $200 000 · Review of Behaviour in Government Schools - $30 000 · Taskforce on Structures, Services and Resources Supporting Government Schools - response to be provided by Department of Education Services. Department of Education Services & Curriculum Council (1) Four reviews. (2) – (3) List of Reviews Outline of Purpose $ Review of Fees and Charges in Secondary Schools To examine the implementation of the Government’s policy concerning voluntary contributions in years 8-10. There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Review of Ministerial Advisory Committees – Education Portfolio To review the role and functions of the Ministerial Advisory Councils (Aboriginal Education and Training Council, Rural & Remote Education Advisory Council, Early Childhood Education Council and WA Higher Education Council). There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Review of Statutory Authorities – Education Portfolio To review the functions of the three Statutory Authorities (Curriculum Council, Public Education Endowment Trust and Country High School Hostels Authority) to assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating these functions into departments of State. There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Research Consultancy on Distribution of State Government Funds to Non-Government Schools To provide the Government with technical advice on the calculation of Government school costs as the basis for allocating funds to non-Government schools, and a model for distributing the funds. Total Cost: $61,407 Department of Sport and Recreation (1) One. (2) Review undertaken of State Government owned and managed recreation camps with regard to management operations and the development of a capital investment plan for the Department of Sport and Recreation managed camps. (3) Review undertaken by an employee of the Department of Sport and Recreation and completed within existing resources. West Australian Sport Centre Trust (1) One (2) Review of the Western Australian Sports Centre Trust. Refer to Terms of Reference within Recommendation 43 of 'Government Structures for Better Results' (Machinery of Government Report). (3) Review undertaken by an employee of the Department of Premier and Cabinet. Western Australian Institute of Sport (1) Not relating to WAIS (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Department of Indigenous (1) One. (2) Indigenous Affairs Advisory Committee (IAAC). (3) There was no costs involved establishing the committee. The only costs involved relate to money spent on conducting regular meetings which are met from the normal operating budget of the Department of Indigenous Affairs. Minister for Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth; Disability Services; Culture and the Arts: Disability Services Commission: (1) 5 (2) (a) The Disability Services Act (1993) review. The review is being undertaken as part of the review of statutory authorities resulting from the Government Structures for Better Results report (released in June 2001). A review of the Act was also required in 2003 under section 57 (1) (b) of the Act. This review was brought forward to coincide with the review of statutory authorities. This will minimise the review costs. (b) The Review of Local Area Coordination. This review was a pre-election commitment made by the State Government. The review will be conducted in four stages and is designed to ensure that the role and purpose of this valued service is clearly understood by families and the community, and is achievable and cost effective. (c) The Partnerships Working Party. This working party was formed by representatives from government and non government agencies in the disability sector to suggest how partnerships between the two sectors might be enhanced. (d) Unmet Need Working Group. This group was commissioned to prepare a report to improve the level of transparency and openness about the current and future need for accommodation support for people with disabilities. (e) The Accommodation Support Funding Process Review Steering Committee was formed to oversee the identification of the best and fairest process for allocation of available accommodation support funding. (3) (a) A budget of $40,000 has been allocated for the Disability Services Act (1993). (b) A budget of $25,000 has been allocated for the review of Local Area Coordination (c) There were no specific costs associated with the Partnerships Working Party. Officers of the Disability Services Commission provided support within their normal duties. (d) The cost of the Unmet Need Working Group’s report was $10,000. (e) The cost of the Accommodation Support Funding Process Review report was $49,452. Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth: (1) Reviews: 2 Committees: 3 Taskforces: 2 – 1 of which is a joint Taskforce with the Minister for Housing and Works Convention: 1 In addition there were 3 reference groups: - Strengthening Women’s Policy: The Report of the Reference Group. - WA Volunteering Reference Group - Carers Act Reference Group (2) (a) The Inter Departmental Committee (IDC) on Sexual Assault was formed in June 2001. The final report is due to be presented to the Cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy in June 2002. Its purpose is to develop recommendations to address sexual assault and coordinate State input into national cooperation on sexual assault. (b) The report on Family and Children’s Services Accommodation Hostels which commenced in April 2002 and was publicly released on 5 July 2002. Its purpose was to examine the history and operations of metropolitan and country hostels, identify current services, type and location, other services complementary services, gaps in services, alternatives to hostel accommodation and recommend future directions. (c) The Active Ageing Taskforce commenced on the 20 February 2002 and the anticipated completion date is March 2003. Its purpose is to: · develop an innovative and relevant across-government 5-10 year policy framework which promotes the active and visible participation of older people in Western Australian communities · develop strategies, including partnerships with local authorities to ensure genuine consultation and participation on new active ageing initiatives so that informed discussion can be reflected in government decision making · recommend a range of programs and strategies based on the principles of coordination, inclusion, collaboration and flexibility · recommend an ongoing consultative process to ensure that emerging needs and issues for seniors are reflected within the policy framework and the strategies contained within it. (d) The State Homelessness Taskforce commenced on 23 July 2001 and was completed on 31 January 2002. Joint Taskforce with the Minister for Housing and Works. Its purpose was to: · develop a plan of action for the whole of government and the community · provide advice on identifying the causes of homelessness in the community · contribute to a better understanding of homelessness and the pathways through homelessness and identify gaps in service provision · provide advice on the development of benchmarks and social indicators · make recommendations to the cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy on the plan of action, implementation strategy and a plan to monitor the progress of the implementation strategy. (e) Steering Committee on the Proposed Corporate Strategy and Organisational Structure commenced in July 2001and was completed in December 2001. Its purpose was to make recommendations to the Minister for Community Development on the establishment of the Department for Community Development, in particular to recommend: · the corporate strategy best suited to achieving the goals set out by the Machinery of Government Taskforce and an organisational structure capable of giving effect to the corporate strategy. (f) The Interdepartmental Child Protection Coordination Committee commenced in February 2002 for an interim 12 month period, subject to review. Its purpose is to develop a strategic approach for ensuring coordination and collaboration in child protection across relevant government agencies. (g) The National Competition Policy – Review of Child Care Regulations commenced on the 5 March 002 and will be completed by June 2002. Its purpose is to review the Community Services Act 1972 and specifically existing Child Care Regulations to determine the extent and appropriate justification for restriction to competition contained within. The outcome of the review is required to satisfy State and Commonwealth Government requirements within the Competition Principles Agreement. (h) The Women’s Convention was held on the 7-8 March 2002. Its purpose was to consult with women in Western Australia in regard to their goals and aspirations for the future in the areas of health, safety, seniors, opportunity, workplace, family care and law. (3) The cost of each is as follows: a) The Inter Departmental Committee (IDC) on Sexual Assault - $11,000* b) Family and Children’s Services Accommodation Hostels - $14,321 c) Active Ageing Taskforce - $7131 to date* d) The State Homelessness Taskforce - $180,000# e) Steering Committee – Proposed Corporate Strategy and Organisational Structure - $62,480* f) Interdepartmental Child Protection Coordination Committee – nil* g) National Competition Policy – Review of Child Care Regulations – nil* h) Women’s Convention - $85,926 * * excludes salaries # shared between the Department of Housing and Works and the Department for Community Development (DCD). DCD's contribution was $90,000 in staff time and payment to facilitate a non-government member of the secretariat. Culture and the Arts (1) 2 (2) (a) Review of Statutory Authorities The Minister for Culture and the Arts initiated the review of Statutory Authorities in the Culture and the Arts portfolio as part of the Machinery of Government (MOG) Taskforce recommendations. The Statutory Authorities reviewed were the Art Gallery, Western Australian Museum, Library Board, Perth Theatre Trust and ScreenWest. The purpose of this review was to determine whether the functions of these statutory authorities could not be performed by the Department of Culture and the Arts or whether it would be inappropriate for them to be performed by the Department. (b) The Contemporary Music Taskforce The Contemporary Music Taskforce was established to assist in the development and promotion of Western Australian contemporary music talent. This includes undertaking an economic review of the current state and growth potential of the industry; implementing a State-wide All ages concert program; developing a touring support and skill development program for industry practitioners; and establishing a music industry website. (3) (a) $10,010 has been spent for the services of an independent Review Consultant. (b) Costs to date - $4909.62 Minister for Health: (1)-(3) This information is not readily available. Provision of this information would require considerable research which would divert staff away from their normal duties and I am not prepared to allocate the State's resources to provide a response. If the Member has a specific inquiry I will endeavour to provide a reply. Minister for Racing and Gaming; Government Enterprises; Goldfields-Esperance: Government Employees Superannuation Board (1) None. (2) & (3) Not applicable. Gold Corporation (1) Nil (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Insurance Commission Of Western Australia (1) None (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable Lotteries Commission (1) The Minister for Government Enterprises has only instituted one enquiry – ie. review of section 22(8) and (2) of the Lotteries Commission of Western Australia. Under the Lotteries Commission Act 1990 (as amended), the Minister is required to review this section in relation to the funding for the Perth International Arts Festival and the Film Industry every three years. All other Lotteries’ reviews, taskforces or committees have been management initiated as part of routine operational improvements. (2) See response to 1. (3) No expenditure other than management time has been incurred in the review of section 22(8) and (2) of the Lotteries Commission Act 1990 (as amended) or any operational reviews. Racing and Gaming Department Of DRGL, BPB, TAB and WAGRA (1) Nil (2 & 3) Not applicable. Water Corporation (1) None (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable
(1) (a) Timber Industry Assistance Review Committee The committee was established 21 November 2001 to; Consider applications, which on initial assessment were deemed ineligible by Forest Products Commission and determine an independent assessment of the business should be undertaken; Consider the independent assessor’s report on the business and determine if the business should be invited to formally apply for a level of assistance determined by the independent assessor; Consider requests by applicants for a review of the assessment and for claims for additional funds assistance above the amount recommended by the independent assessor; and Consider and recommend suggested amendments to the guidelines. (b) Replacement Fremantle Class Patrol Boat Working Group The role of the Working Group is to develop and implement a WA Government facilitation strategy to better position the three WA bidders for the project. The strategy aims to market and promote Western Australian industry's substantial capabilities in shipbuilding to senior politicians and defence officials; to reinforce that the three of Western Australian bidders are internationally successful commercial shipbuilders and are in strong contention; and to minimise the impact of political considerations in the decision and to pressure Defence to focus on tender specific considerations. (c) Jervoise Bay Liaison Committee It is intended that the Jervoise Bay Liaison Committee acts as an informal forum within the context of the engineering fabrication and assembly industrial sector at the Australian Marine Industry Complex at Henderson in general and the Jervoise Bay Estate in particular. Its primary objectives are: - The promotion of the engineering fabrication industries - The international competitiveness of the Estate - The establishment and maintenance of a stable Industrial Relations climate (d) Ministerial Education Exports Advisory Committee The purpose of the committees is to: - increase the scale and capability of education providers, - produce increased trade through networks and the State's greater international profile, - bring more tourism, - increase the acquisition of international skills, - assist the retention of graduates, - produce more R&D, - create more investment opportunities, - increase AusAid student scholarships, - give WA greater access to multilateral Aid projects, and - increase public awareness that education can strengthen the State's economic foundation. (e) Inter-Agency Wine Advisory Group (IWAG) The purpose of the IWAG is to provide consultation on and co-ordination of Government activity in relation to development of the Western Australian wine industry. (f) The Intellectual Property Policy Review Sub Committee of the Government Intellectual Property Policy Council Established to review the Government Intellectual Property Policy 2000 to ensure that Government Policy meets the Government's broader economic and Industry Development objectives. (2) (a) Nil ( b) Nil (c) Nil (d) $1512 for the Inaugural meeting of key government, industry and community stakeholders. (e) Nil (f) Nil Department of Mineral & Petroleum Resources (1) For the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources - 4 (2) (i) Parliamentary Inquiry - 'Bellevue Hazardous Waste Fire Inquiry'. That the Committee examine, report and make recommendations on:- 1. The role of relevant government agencies and relevant Ministers of the Crown in: (a) approving the treatment and storage of waste at the site; and (b) regulating waste treatment at the site, including monitoring and enforcement measures; 2. The nature and quantities of non-compliant materials stored at the site; 3. The response of relevant government to the incident on 15 February 2001 and the post-crisis management; 4. The regulation, storage and disposal of hazardous waste in Western Australia, the extent of past and current operations and alternatives available; and 5. Any other matters deemed relevant by the Committee. (ii) Inquiry into the Carmel Fireworks Explosion – conducted by Mr Martin Whitely, Member for Roleystone. To report on; 1. The events of 6 March2002 leading to the incident (the explosion/s and subsequent bushfire); and 2. The response of the local and relevant State Government departments and authorities during and subsequent to the incident; and 3. The process of licensing and of regulation of the facility prior to 6 March 2002; and to make recommendations on; 1. The siting of similar facilities (fireworks manufacturing and explosive storage facilities and facilities which pose a similar danger) in appropriate locations; and 2. The licensing and regulation of similar facilities; and 3. Improving the response efforts of agencies involved in similar incidences. (iii) Review of the Project Development Approvals System To recommend to Government a system of government decision making which is coordinated and integrated, clear and unambiguous, which is balanced between community and developer needs and which will lead to Western Australia being the global location of choice for project development. (iv) Ministerial Inquiry to Identify Strategies to Increase Resources Exploration in Western Australia. To investigate the reasons for reduced levels of private investment in greenfields mineral exploration in western Australia and recommend actions that might be taken by the State and federal governments to achieve the level of expenditure necessary for a sustainable future for this important sector of the WA economy. (3) (i) Cost of the Bellevue Inquiry should be provided by the Committee Secretariat. (ii) The cost of the Whitely Inquiry to the end of April 2002 is less than $100. (iii) The cost of the Review of the Project Development Approvals System was $445 000 (iv) No expenditure to date Small Business Development Corporation (1) Since February 2001, the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) has established one review and one committee. (2) Review of the Small Business Development Corporation Act - a statutory review of the Small Business Development Corporation to assess its performance since 1995 and its appropriateness in meeting the future needs of small business development in Western Australia. The Small Business Development Corporation Act (1983) Review Steering Committee - An independent Steering Committee appointed to oversee the review of the Small Business Development Corporation Act. (3) Review - expenditure to 30 April 2002 - $15 000. Committee - expenditure to 30 April 2002 - $3 805. Rottnest Island Authority (1) One. (2) Effective and Efficiency Review. The intent of this review is to consider and ensure that the operations of the Rottnest Island Authority are effective and efficient. (3) Internal costs only. The review is being undertaken in conjunction with the development of the Rottnest Island Management Plan 2002-2007. Western Australian Tourism Commission (1) Since taking office in February 2001, the Gallop Labor Government has initiated two reviews within the tourism portfolio. (2) They were: · Review of the operations and structure of the Western Australian Tourism Commission. It was undertaken in August 2001 to assess whether the WATC’s structure (established in 1995) and operations were the most appropriate to meet the requirements of the Western Australian Tourism Commission Act 1993 and the Government’s Tourism Policy. · Review of the 5 year Tourism Industry Plan – Partnership 21. The review, which has just commenced, is intended to:- (a) Assess and report on progress made on the initiatives described in the document prepared in 2000; (b) Consider the relevancy of the principles it promotes and make improvements where necessary; and (c) Provide scope for input on significant tourism issues not originally included in the plan and update those requiring further emphasis or clarification. (3) The cost of the Review of the WATC was $12,463 (does not include GST) The cost of the Partnership 21 Review is expected to be approximately $90,000. Minister for Education; Sport and Recreation; Indigenous Affairs: Department of Education and Country High School Hostels Authority (1) A total of three reviews and one taskforce have been established since the election (not including the various groups established from time to time for routine operational purposes in schools, and district and central offices of the Department of Education). There have been no summits. (2) · Geraldton Secondary College Review . The purpose of the review was to identify issues affecting the ability of the College to maximize the educational outcomes of its students. · Review of Educational Services for Students with Disabilities in Government Schools . The purpose of the review is to ensure that the educational needs of students within this group are met through the provision of appropriate, effective and efficient services, resources and facilities. · Review of Behaviour in Government Schools . The review was established to examine and respond to the following specific behaviour management issues and contexts. · Taskforce on Structures, Services and Resources Supporting Government Schools . The report was tabled in Parliament on 27 August 2001. Response to be provided by Department of Education Services. (3) The following have been financed within existing resources by a reallocation of funds, taking into account staff time, at an estimated cost for each review as follows: · Geraldton Secondary College Review - $35 000 · Review of Educational Services for Students with Disabilities in Government Schools - $200 000 · Review of Behaviour in Government Schools - $30 000 · Taskforce on Structures, Services and Resources Supporting Government Schools - response to be provided by Department of Education Services. Department of Education Services & Curriculum Council (1) Four reviews. (2) – (3) List of Reviews Outline of Purpose $ Review of Fees and Charges in Secondary Schools To examine the implementation of the Government’s policy concerning voluntary contributions in years 8-10. There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Review of Ministerial Advisory Committees – Education Portfolio To review the role and functions of the Ministerial Advisory Councils (Aboriginal Education and Training Council, Rural & Remote Education Advisory Council, Early Childhood Education Council and WA Higher Education Council). There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Review of Statutory Authorities – Education Portfolio To review the functions of the three Statutory Authorities (Curriculum Council, Public Education Endowment Trust and Country High School Hostels Authority) to assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating these functions into departments of State. There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Research Consultancy on Distribution of State Government Funds to Non-Government Schools To provide the Government with technical advice on the calculation of Government school costs as the basis for allocating funds to non-Government schools, and a model for distributing the funds. Total Cost: $61,407 Department of Sport and Recreation (1) One. (2) Review undertaken of State Government owned and managed recreation camps with regard to management operations and the development of a capital investment plan for the Department of Sport and Recreation managed camps. (3) Review undertaken by an employee of the Department of Sport and Recreation and completed within existing resources. West Australian Sport Centre Trust (1) One (2) Review of the Western Australian Sports Centre Trust. Refer to Terms of Reference within Recommendation 43 of 'Government Structures for Better Results' (Machinery of Government Report). (3) Review undertaken by an employee of the Department of Premier and Cabinet. Western Australian Institute of Sport (1) Not relating to WAIS (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Department of Indigenous (1) One. (2) Indigenous Affairs Advisory Committee (IAAC). (3) There was no costs involved establishing the committee. The only costs involved relate to money spent on conducting regular meetings which are met from the normal operating budget of the Department of Indigenous Affairs. Minister for Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth; Disability Services; Culture and the Arts: Disability Services Commission: (1) 5 (2) (a) The Disability Services Act (1993) review. The review is being undertaken as part of the review of statutory authorities resulting from the Government Structures for Better Results report (released in June 2001). A review of the Act was also required in 2003 under section 57 (1) (b) of the Act. This review was brought forward to coincide with the review of statutory authorities. This will minimise the review costs. (b) The Review of Local Area Coordination. This review was a pre-election commitment made by the State Government. The review will be conducted in four stages and is designed to ensure that the role and purpose of this valued service is clearly understood by families and the community, and is achievable and cost effective. (c) The Partnerships Working Party. This working party was formed by representatives from government and non government agencies in the disability sector to suggest how partnerships between the two sectors might be enhanced. (d) Unmet Need Working Group. This group was commissioned to prepare a report to improve the level of transparency and openness about the current and future need for accommodation support for people with disabilities. (e) The Accommodation Support Funding Process Review Steering Committee was formed to oversee the identification of the best and fairest process for allocation of available accommodation support funding. (3) (a) A budget of $40,000 has been allocated for the Disability Services Act (1993). (b) A budget of $25,000 has been allocated for the review of Local Area Coordination (c) There were no specific costs associated with the Partnerships Working Party. Officers of the Disability Services Commission provided support within their normal duties. (d) The cost of the Unmet Need Working Group’s report was $10,000. (e) The cost of the Accommodation Support Funding Process Review report was $49,452. Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth: (1) Reviews: 2 Committees: 3 Taskforces: 2 – 1 of which is a joint Taskforce with the Minister for Housing and Works Convention: 1 In addition there were 3 reference groups: - Strengthening Women’s Policy: The Report of the Reference Group. - WA Volunteering Reference Group - Carers Act Reference Group (2) (a) The Inter Departmental Committee (IDC) on Sexual Assault was formed in June 2001. The final report is due to be presented to the Cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy in June 2002. Its purpose is to develop recommendations to address sexual assault and coordinate State input into national cooperation on sexual assault. (b) The report on Family and Children’s Services Accommodation Hostels which commenced in April 2002 and was publicly released on 5 July 2002. Its purpose was to examine the history and operations of metropolitan and country hostels, identify current services, type and location, other services complementary services, gaps in services, alternatives to hostel accommodation and recommend future directions. (c) The Active Ageing Taskforce commenced on the 20 February 2002 and the anticipated completion date is March 2003. Its purpose is to: · develop an innovative and relevant across-government 5-10 year policy framework which promotes the active and visible participation of older people in Western Australian communities · develop strategies, including partnerships with local authorities to ensure genuine consultation and participation on new active ageing initiatives so that informed discussion can be reflected in government decision making · recommend a range of programs and strategies based on the principles of coordination, inclusion, collaboration and flexibility · recommend an ongoing consultative process to ensure that emerging needs and issues for seniors are reflected within the policy framework and the strategies contained within it. (d) The State Homelessness Taskforce commenced on 23 July 2001 and was completed on 31 January 2002. Joint Taskforce with the Minister for Housing and Works. Its purpose was to: · develop a plan of action for the whole of government and the community · provide advice on identifying the causes of homelessness in the community · contribute to a better understanding of homelessness and the pathways through homelessness and identify gaps in service provision · provide advice on the development of benchmarks and social indicators · make recommendations to the cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy on the plan of action, implementation strategy and a plan to monitor the progress of the implementation strategy. (e) Steering Committee on the Proposed Corporate Strategy and Organisational Structure commenced in July 2001and was completed in December 2001. Its purpose was to make recommendations to the Minister for Community Development on the establishment of the Department for Community Development, in particular to recommend: · the corporate strategy best suited to achieving the goals set out by the Machinery of Government Taskforce and an organisational structure capable of giving effect to the corporate strategy. (f) The Interdepartmental Child Protection Coordination Committee commenced in February 2002 for an interim 12 month period, subject to review. Its purpose is to develop a strategic approach for ensuring coordination and collaboration in child protection across relevant government agencies. (g) The National Competition Policy – Review of Child Care Regulations commenced on the 5 March 002 and will be completed by June 2002. Its purpose is to review the Community Services Act 1972 and specifically existing Child Care Regulations to determine the extent and appropriate justification for restriction to competition contained within. The outcome of the review is required to satisfy State and Commonwealth Government requirements within the Competition Principles Agreement. (h) The Women’s Convention was held on the 7-8 March 2002. Its purpose was to consult with women in Western Australia in regard to their goals and aspirations for the future in the areas of health, safety, seniors, opportunity, workplace, family care and law. (3) The cost of each is as follows: a) The Inter Departmental Committee (IDC) on Sexual Assault - $11,000* b) Family and Children’s Services Accommodation Hostels - $14,321 c) Active Ageing Taskforce - $7131 to date* d) The State Homelessness Taskforce - $180,000# e) Steering Committee – Proposed Corporate Strategy and Organisational Structure - $62,480* f) Interdepartmental Child Protection Coordination Committee – nil* g) National Competition Policy – Review of Child Care Regulations – nil* h) Women’s Convention - $85,926 * * excludes salaries # shared between the Department of Housing and Works and the Department for Community Development (DCD). DCD's contribution was $90,000 in staff time and payment to facilitate a non-government member of the secretariat. Culture and the Arts (1) 2 (2) (a) Review of Statutory Authorities The Minister for Culture and the Arts initiated the review of Statutory Authorities in the Culture and the Arts portfolio as part of the Machinery of Government (MOG) Taskforce recommendations. The Statutory Authorities reviewed were the Art Gallery, Western Australian Museum, Library Board, Perth Theatre Trust and ScreenWest. The purpose of this review was to determine whether the functions of these statutory authorities could not be performed by the Department of Culture and the Arts or whether it would be inappropriate for them to be performed by the Department. (b) The Contemporary Music Taskforce The Contemporary Music Taskforce was established to assist in the development and promotion of Western Australian contemporary music talent. This includes undertaking an economic review of the current state and growth potential of the industry; implementing a State-wide All ages concert program; developing a touring support and skill development program for industry practitioners; and establishing a music industry website. (3) (a) $10,010 has been spent for the services of an independent Review Consultant. (b) Costs to date - $4909.62 Minister for Health: (1)-(3) This information is not readily available. Provision of this information would require considerable research which would divert staff away from their normal duties and I am not prepared to allocate the State's resources to provide a response. If the Member has a specific inquiry I will endeavour to provide a reply. Minister for Racing and Gaming; Government Enterprises; Goldfields-Esperance: Government Employees Superannuation Board (1) None. (2) & (3) Not applicable. Gold Corporation (1) Nil (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Insurance Commission Of Western Australia (1) None (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable Lotteries Commission (1) The Minister for Government Enterprises has only instituted one enquiry – ie. review of section 22(8) and (2) of the Lotteries Commission of Western Australia. Under the Lotteries Commission Act 1990 (as amended), the Minister is required to review this section in relation to the funding for the Perth International Arts Festival and the Film Industry every three years. All other Lotteries’ reviews, taskforces or committees have been management initiated as part of routine operational improvements. (2) See response to 1. (3) No expenditure other than management time has been incurred in the review of section 22(8) and (2) of the Lotteries Commission Act 1990 (as amended) or any operational reviews. Racing and Gaming Department Of DRGL, BPB, TAB and WAGRA (1) Nil (2 & 3) Not applicable. Water Corporation (1) None (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable
( b) Nil (c) Nil (d) $1512 for the Inaugural meeting of key government, industry and community stakeholders. (e) Nil
(c) Nil (d) $1512 for the Inaugural meeting of key government, industry and community stakeholders. (e) Nil
(d) $1512 for the Inaugural meeting of key government, industry and community stakeholders. (e) Nil
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Department of Mineral & Petroleum Resources (1) For the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources - 4 (2) (i) Parliamentary Inquiry - 'Bellevue Hazardous Waste Fire Inquiry'. That the Committee examine, report and make recommendations on:- 1. The role of relevant government agencies and relevant Ministers of the Crown in: (a) approving the treatment and storage of waste at the site; and (b) regulating waste treatment at the site, including monitoring and enforcement measures; 2. The nature and quantities of non-compliant materials stored at the site; 3. The response of relevant government to the incident on 15 February 2001 and the post-crisis management; 4. The regulation, storage and disposal of hazardous waste in Western Australia, the extent of past and current operations and alternatives available; and 5. Any other matters deemed relevant by the Committee. (ii) Inquiry into the Carmel Fireworks Explosion – conducted by Mr Martin Whitely, Member for Roleystone. To report on; 1. The events of 6 March2002 leading to the incident (the explosion/s and subsequent bushfire); and 2. The response of the local and relevant State Government departments and authorities during and subsequent to the incident; and 3. The process of licensing and of regulation of the facility prior to 6 March 2002; and to make recommendations on; 1. The siting of similar facilities (fireworks manufacturing and explosive storage facilities and facilities which pose a similar danger) in appropriate locations; and 2. The licensing and regulation of similar facilities; and 3. Improving the response efforts of agencies involved in similar incidences. (iii) Review of the Project Development Approvals System To recommend to Government a system of government decision making which is coordinated and integrated, clear and unambiguous, which is balanced between community and developer needs and which will lead to Western Australia being the global location of choice for project development. (iv) Ministerial Inquiry to Identify Strategies to Increase Resources Exploration in Western Australia. To investigate the reasons for reduced levels of private investment in greenfields mineral exploration in western Australia and recommend actions that might be taken by the State and federal governments to achieve the level of expenditure necessary for a sustainable future for this important sector of the WA economy. (3) (i) Cost of the Bellevue Inquiry should be provided by the Committee Secretariat. (ii) The cost of the Whitely Inquiry to the end of April 2002 is less than $100. (iii) The cost of the Review of the Project Development Approvals System was $445 000 (iv) No expenditure to date Small Business Development Corporation (1) Since February 2001, the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) has established one review and one committee. (2) Review of the Small Business Development Corporation Act - a statutory review of the Small Business Development Corporation to assess its performance since 1995 and its appropriateness in meeting the future needs of small business development in Western Australia. The Small Business Development Corporation Act (1983) Review Steering Committee - An independent Steering Committee appointed to oversee the review of the Small Business Development Corporation Act. (3) Review - expenditure to 30 April 2002 - $15 000. Committee - expenditure to 30 April 2002 - $3 805. Rottnest Island Authority (1) One. (2) Effective and Efficiency Review. The intent of this review is to consider and ensure that the operations of the Rottnest Island Authority are effective and efficient. (3) Internal costs only. The review is being undertaken in conjunction with the development of the Rottnest Island Management Plan 2002-2007. Western Australian Tourism Commission (1) Since taking office in February 2001, the Gallop Labor Government has initiated two reviews within the tourism portfolio. (2) They were: · Review of the operations and structure of the Western Australian Tourism Commission. It was undertaken in August 2001 to assess whether the WATC’s structure (established in 1995) and operations were the most appropriate to meet the requirements of the Western Australian Tourism Commission Act 1993 and the Government’s Tourism Policy. · Review of the 5 year Tourism Industry Plan – Partnership 21. The review, which has just commenced, is intended to:- (a) Assess and report on progress made on the initiatives described in the document prepared in 2000; (b) Consider the relevancy of the principles it promotes and make improvements where necessary; and (c) Provide scope for input on significant tourism issues not originally included in the plan and update those requiring further emphasis or clarification. (3) The cost of the Review of the WATC was $12,463 (does not include GST) The cost of the Partnership 21 Review is expected to be approximately $90,000. Minister for Education; Sport and Recreation; Indigenous Affairs: Department of Education and Country High School Hostels Authority (1) A total of three reviews and one taskforce have been established since the election (not including the various groups established from time to time for routine operational purposes in schools, and district and central offices of the Department of Education). There have been no summits. (2) · Geraldton Secondary College Review . The purpose of the review was to identify issues affecting the ability of the College to maximize the educational outcomes of its students. · Review of Educational Services for Students with Disabilities in Government Schools . The purpose of the review is to ensure that the educational needs of students within this group are met through the provision of appropriate, effective and efficient services, resources and facilities. · Review of Behaviour in Government Schools . The review was established to examine and respond to the following specific behaviour management issues and contexts. · Taskforce on Structures, Services and Resources Supporting Government Schools . The report was tabled in Parliament on 27 August 2001. Response to be provided by Department of Education Services. (3) The following have been financed within existing resources by a reallocation of funds, taking into account staff time, at an estimated cost for each review as follows: · Geraldton Secondary College Review - $35 000 · Review of Educational Services for Students with Disabilities in Government Schools - $200 000 · Review of Behaviour in Government Schools - $30 000 · Taskforce on Structures, Services and Resources Supporting Government Schools - response to be provided by Department of Education Services. Department of Education Services & Curriculum Council (1) Four reviews. (2) – (3) List of Reviews Outline of Purpose $ Review of Fees and Charges in Secondary Schools To examine the implementation of the Government’s policy concerning voluntary contributions in years 8-10. There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Review of Ministerial Advisory Committees – Education Portfolio To review the role and functions of the Ministerial Advisory Councils (Aboriginal Education and Training Council, Rural & Remote Education Advisory Council, Early Childhood Education Council and WA Higher Education Council). There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Review of Statutory Authorities – Education Portfolio To review the functions of the three Statutory Authorities (Curriculum Council, Public Education Endowment Trust and Country High School Hostels Authority) to assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating these functions into departments of State. There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Research Consultancy on Distribution of State Government Funds to Non-Government Schools To provide the Government with technical advice on the calculation of Government school costs as the basis for allocating funds to non-Government schools, and a model for distributing the funds. Total Cost: $61,407 Department of Sport and Recreation (1) One. (2) Review undertaken of State Government owned and managed recreation camps with regard to management operations and the development of a capital investment plan for the Department of Sport and Recreation managed camps. (3) Review undertaken by an employee of the Department of Sport and Recreation and completed within existing resources. West Australian Sport Centre Trust (1) One (2) Review of the Western Australian Sports Centre Trust. Refer to Terms of Reference within Recommendation 43 of 'Government Structures for Better Results' (Machinery of Government Report). (3) Review undertaken by an employee of the Department of Premier and Cabinet. Western Australian Institute of Sport (1) Not relating to WAIS (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Department of Indigenous (1) One. (2) Indigenous Affairs Advisory Committee (IAAC). (3) There was no costs involved establishing the committee. The only costs involved relate to money spent on conducting regular meetings which are met from the normal operating budget of the Department of Indigenous Affairs. Minister for Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth; Disability Services; Culture and the Arts: Disability Services Commission: (1) 5 (2) (a) The Disability Services Act (1993) review. The review is being undertaken as part of the review of statutory authorities resulting from the Government Structures for Better Results report (released in June 2001). A review of the Act was also required in 2003 under section 57 (1) (b) of the Act. This review was brought forward to coincide with the review of statutory authorities. This will minimise the review costs. (b) The Review of Local Area Coordination. This review was a pre-election commitment made by the State Government. The review will be conducted in four stages and is designed to ensure that the role and purpose of this valued service is clearly understood by families and the community, and is achievable and cost effective. (c) The Partnerships Working Party. This working party was formed by representatives from government and non government agencies in the disability sector to suggest how partnerships between the two sectors might be enhanced. (d) Unmet Need Working Group. This group was commissioned to prepare a report to improve the level of transparency and openness about the current and future need for accommodation support for people with disabilities. (e) The Accommodation Support Funding Process Review Steering Committee was formed to oversee the identification of the best and fairest process for allocation of available accommodation support funding. (3) (a) A budget of $40,000 has been allocated for the Disability Services Act (1993). (b) A budget of $25,000 has been allocated for the review of Local Area Coordination (c) There were no specific costs associated with the Partnerships Working Party. Officers of the Disability Services Commission provided support within their normal duties. (d) The cost of the Unmet Need Working Group’s report was $10,000. (e) The cost of the Accommodation Support Funding Process Review report was $49,452. Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth: (1) Reviews: 2 Committees: 3 Taskforces: 2 – 1 of which is a joint Taskforce with the Minister for Housing and Works Convention: 1 In addition there were 3 reference groups: - Strengthening Women’s Policy: The Report of the Reference Group. - WA Volunteering Reference Group - Carers Act Reference Group (2) (a) The Inter Departmental Committee (IDC) on Sexual Assault was formed in June 2001. The final report is due to be presented to the Cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy in June 2002. Its purpose is to develop recommendations to address sexual assault and coordinate State input into national cooperation on sexual assault. (b) The report on Family and Children’s Services Accommodation Hostels which commenced in April 2002 and was publicly released on 5 July 2002. Its purpose was to examine the history and operations of metropolitan and country hostels, identify current services, type and location, other services complementary services, gaps in services, alternatives to hostel accommodation and recommend future directions. (c) The Active Ageing Taskforce commenced on the 20 February 2002 and the anticipated completion date is March 2003. Its purpose is to: · develop an innovative and relevant across-government 5-10 year policy framework which promotes the active and visible participation of older people in Western Australian communities · develop strategies, including partnerships with local authorities to ensure genuine consultation and participation on new active ageing initiatives so that informed discussion can be reflected in government decision making · recommend a range of programs and strategies based on the principles of coordination, inclusion, collaboration and flexibility · recommend an ongoing consultative process to ensure that emerging needs and issues for seniors are reflected within the policy framework and the strategies contained within it. (d) The State Homelessness Taskforce commenced on 23 July 2001 and was completed on 31 January 2002. Joint Taskforce with the Minister for Housing and Works. Its purpose was to: · develop a plan of action for the whole of government and the community · provide advice on identifying the causes of homelessness in the community · contribute to a better understanding of homelessness and the pathways through homelessness and identify gaps in service provision · provide advice on the development of benchmarks and social indicators · make recommendations to the cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy on the plan of action, implementation strategy and a plan to monitor the progress of the implementation strategy. (e) Steering Committee on the Proposed Corporate Strategy and Organisational Structure commenced in July 2001and was completed in December 2001. Its purpose was to make recommendations to the Minister for Community Development on the establishment of the Department for Community Development, in particular to recommend: · the corporate strategy best suited to achieving the goals set out by the Machinery of Government Taskforce and an organisational structure capable of giving effect to the corporate strategy. (f) The Interdepartmental Child Protection Coordination Committee commenced in February 2002 for an interim 12 month period, subject to review. Its purpose is to develop a strategic approach for ensuring coordination and collaboration in child protection across relevant government agencies. (g) The National Competition Policy – Review of Child Care Regulations commenced on the 5 March 002 and will be completed by June 2002. Its purpose is to review the Community Services Act 1972 and specifically existing Child Care Regulations to determine the extent and appropriate justification for restriction to competition contained within. The outcome of the review is required to satisfy State and Commonwealth Government requirements within the Competition Principles Agreement. (h) The Women’s Convention was held on the 7-8 March 2002. Its purpose was to consult with women in Western Australia in regard to their goals and aspirations for the future in the areas of health, safety, seniors, opportunity, workplace, family care and law. (3) The cost of each is as follows: a) The Inter Departmental Committee (IDC) on Sexual Assault - $11,000* b) Family and Children’s Services Accommodation Hostels - $14,321 c) Active Ageing Taskforce - $7131 to date* d) The State Homelessness Taskforce - $180,000# e) Steering Committee – Proposed Corporate Strategy and Organisational Structure - $62,480* f) Interdepartmental Child Protection Coordination Committee – nil* g) National Competition Policy – Review of Child Care Regulations – nil* h) Women’s Convention - $85,926 * * excludes salaries # shared between the Department of Housing and Works and the Department for Community Development (DCD). DCD's contribution was $90,000 in staff time and payment to facilitate a non-government member of the secretariat. Culture and the Arts (1) 2 (2) (a) Review of Statutory Authorities The Minister for Culture and the Arts initiated the review of Statutory Authorities in the Culture and the Arts portfolio as part of the Machinery of Government (MOG) Taskforce recommendations. The Statutory Authorities reviewed were the Art Gallery, Western Australian Museum, Library Board, Perth Theatre Trust and ScreenWest. The purpose of this review was to determine whether the functions of these statutory authorities could not be performed by the Department of Culture and the Arts or whether it would be inappropriate for them to be performed by the Department. (b) The Contemporary Music Taskforce The Contemporary Music Taskforce was established to assist in the development and promotion of Western Australian contemporary music talent. This includes undertaking an economic review of the current state and growth potential of the industry; implementing a State-wide All ages concert program; developing a touring support and skill development program for industry practitioners; and establishing a music industry website. (3) (a) $10,010 has been spent for the services of an independent Review Consultant. (b) Costs to date - $4909.62 Minister for Health: (1)-(3) This information is not readily available. Provision of this information would require considerable research which would divert staff away from their normal duties and I am not prepared to allocate the State's resources to provide a response. If the Member has a specific inquiry I will endeavour to provide a reply. Minister for Racing and Gaming; Government Enterprises; Goldfields-Esperance: Government Employees Superannuation Board (1) None. (2) & (3) Not applicable. Gold Corporation (1) Nil (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Insurance Commission Of Western Australia (1) None (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable Lotteries Commission (1) The Minister for Government Enterprises has only instituted one enquiry – ie. review of section 22(8) and (2) of the Lotteries Commission of Western Australia. Under the Lotteries Commission Act 1990 (as amended), the Minister is required to review this section in relation to the funding for the Perth International Arts Festival and the Film Industry every three years. All other Lotteries’ reviews, taskforces or committees have been management initiated as part of routine operational improvements. (2) See response to 1. (3) No expenditure other than management time has been incurred in the review of section 22(8) and (2) of the Lotteries Commission Act 1990 (as amended) or any operational reviews. Racing and Gaming Department Of DRGL, BPB, TAB and WAGRA (1) Nil (2 & 3) Not applicable. Water Corporation (1) None (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable
(2) Review of Crime Prevention Funding Programs to evaluate the impact of the Community Policing Fund, State Crime Prevention Strategy, SAFER WA Fund and SAFER WA Community Security Program in preventing and reducing crime in Western Australia.
Office of the Auditor General (1)-(3) Not applicable Western Australian Treasury Corporation (1)-(3) Not applicable International Centre for the Application of Solar Energy CASE has not instigated any of the above mentioned activities. A review and taskforce relating to CASE has been established by the Minister of Energy. Office of Gas Access Regulation (1)-(3) Not applicable Office of Energy (1) Within the Minister’s energy portfolio six inquiries, taskforces, committees, summits or reviews have been initiated since 10 February 2001. (2) (a) Aboriginal and Remote Communities Power Supply Project Reference Group – established to oversee and coordinate a pilot project to deliver new power supply arrangements, including generation, distribution and retail, in three Aboriginal communities; Bidyadanga, Wangkatjungka and Warnum. (b) Gas Retail Deregulation Project Steering Group – established to oversee and coordinate implementation of full retail contestability in the gas market in WA. (c) Park Home Electricity Supply Reference Group – established to consider options to resolve the cost of electricity on-sold to permanent residents of caravan parks and park homes and the eligibility of this group to receive government-funded energy rebates. (d) Review of 'live' work by electricians – established to review, with appropriate consultation, ways of reducing the frequency and severity of accidents with electricians working with or in close proximity to 'live' parts. (e) Electricity Reform Task Force – established, consistent with the Government’s goal of lower electricity prices in WA, to develop detailed recommendations regarding; the design of the electricity market to be established in WA, the extent and phasing of the disaggregation of Western Power, a WA electricity code, and other regulatory issues and arrangements for full retail contestability in supply of electricity. (f) Centre for the Application of Solar Energy – Incompatible Activities Task Force is an interagency task force established to facilitate the disposal of activities of the Centre for the Application of Solar Energy incompatible with its absorption into the newly established Sustainable Energy Development Office. (3) (a) Members’ organisations, including ATSIC, absorb their costs and therefore no additional expenditure has been incurred in relation to the reference group only. (b) Members’ organisations, including private sector participants, absorb their costs and therefore no additional expenditure has been incurred in relation to the steering group only. (c) Members’ organisations absorb their costs and therefore no additional expenditure has been incurred in relation to the reference group only. (d) Review conducted internally with no additional costs. (e) External Members fees and other direct costs total $371,258 to date. Agencies and other organisations, including Western Power and private sector participants, absorb their costs. (f) Agencies absorb their costs and therefore no additional expenditure has been incurred in relation to the task force. Department of Treasury and Finance (1) Four (2)&(3) (a) Review of Commonwealth-State Funding. The Review of Commonwealth-State Funding (which is being conducted by economists Ross Garnaut and Vince FitzGerald) was commissioned in 2001 by the governments of New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia to review the methods used to allocate Commonwealth grants between the States. It is expected to report around June 2002. Western Australia has so far paid $55,965.50 towards the cost of the review, out of an expected total contribution of $200,000. (b) Review of State Business Taxes The Review of State Business Taxes was established to make (revenue neutral) recommendations on how to improve the efficiency, equity and simplicity of the State’s tax system, with a particular focus on minimising compliance costs. This review was internally funded. (c) Consultative Group on Payroll Tax and Contractors The Consultative Group on Payroll Tax and Contractors was established in order to consult with tax professionals and relevant industry groups on the development of a set of tests designed to ensure that payments to 'employee-like' contractors are subject to payroll tax while payments to independent businesses would not be subject to payroll tax. This review was internally funded. (d) Economic Regulator Implementation Committee The Economic Regulator Implementation Committee has the objective of establishing an independent economic regulator, in accordance with the recommendations of the Machinery of Government Task Force report, that inspires public confidence through a transparent framework with clearly specified functions, responsibilities and powers. It has been proposed that the Economic Regulator will have responsibilities across the electricity, gas, rail and water industries for determining access arrangements for significant economic infrastructure, issuing and enforcing industrial licenses, and making recommendations to government about tariffs and charges for regulated industries. Funding for this committee is being met through existing portfolio resource allocations. Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries; the Midwest, Wheatbelt and Great Southern: Ministerial Office (1) Two (2) - (3) Potato Marketing Corporation – investigation into PMC’s disposition of complaint alleging improper conduct by grower - Cost - $56,770.28 Review of the Perth Market Authority – Cost $762.50 Department of Agriculture (1) Three (2) & (3) Multi-Peril Crop Insurance Task Force –assess the commercial feasibility of MPCI scheme for WA farmers – Cost $150,000 to develop feasibility report Total of $2.5 million has been allocated for project Salinity Review Taskforce – in a strategic context, advise on adequacy of State’s salinity program – Cost $110,000 CF from Dept of Agric, CALM & DEWCP with $30,000 from Agriculture Kimberley Chemical Use (1975-1985) Review –review concerns of former APB employees involved in chemical spraying in Kimberley region – Cost $178,000 Plus estimated $100,000 for investigation and remediation of sites if necessary Department of Fisheries (1) One (2) & (3) The Mackerel Independent Advisory Panel – advice to Executive Director on commercial sector of the mackerel fishery – Cost $30,000 approx Mid West Development Commission (1) None (2) & (3) Not applicable Wheatbelt Development Commission (1) None (2)& (3) Not applicable Great Southern Development Commission (1) None (2)& (3) Not applicable Minister for Housing and Works; Local Government and Regional Development; the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne: Department of Local Government and Regional Development (1) Six. This response does not include inquiries into Local Government authorities that are undertaken by the Department in its monitoring work. (2) (i) Working Group on State and Local Government Relations (WGSLGR) The Working Group on State and Local Government Relations was established to facilitate the development of partnership agreements between State and local governments. It comprises representatives from both State and local government. The Group’s work will be ongoing. (ii) Review of the Regional Development Commissions (Statutory Authority Status) To consider the status of the Regional Development Commissions in Western Australia and make recommendations on their future status. (iii) Review of the Operation of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 A review of this Act is required every five years. The review meets the Statutory Requirement and will determine whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. (iv) Review of Cemetery Boards (Statutory Authority Status) To review the Statutory Authority status of the Cemetery Boards and make recommendation on their future status. (v) Review of the Dog Act The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It is considered appropriate to review the Legislative Provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. (vi) Review of the Regional Headworks Development Scheme This review meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme including the adequacy of its funding, the application of the guidelines and the amount of Headwork charges levied by the Water Corporation and Western Power. (3) Response to Question 3 inclusive (i. ii. iii. iv. v. & vi.) All of the above are being undertaken by Departmental staff and only minor other administrative or financial expenditure in support of these has occurred. This is anticipated to be under $10,000 in total. Department of Housing and Works (1) Eight. (2) (i) Independent Review Committee to review the circumstances of ineligible tenants. (ii) The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Technical Committee was established to monitor the development of the Convention Centre, to ensure all established deadlines are met, and to work through statutory issues and departmental requirements. (iii) The State Homelessness Taskforce was established to develop a plan of action, for practical, across-government and community strategies to: prevent homelessness; provide effective support for those who are homeless; and provide support to people to maintain their accommodation after a period of homelessness. (iv) Review of ‘The Agreement for the Provision of Housing and Related Infrastructure for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People in Western Australia.’ The Review was conducted to evaluate the process and progress of the Agreement’s objectives and outcomes. (v) Review of ‘Parnpajinya Housing Development Project – Community Development Strategy’ Remote Area Development Group. RADG was employed to undertake a study to identify and address management and social issues which were restricting the progress and development of the Parnpajinya community. (vi) Halls Creek Housing Taskforce was set up in response to the Aboriginal community's concerns about housing stock generally within Halls Creek and the town camps. The Aboriginal community was concerned that little was being done in the way of a community based strategy to tackle the housing problems in Halls Creek. The Aboriginal community invited Larry Graham MLA and myself to examine their concerns and set up a framework for key agencies to work cooperatively with the Aboriginal community. (vii) Old Treasury Buildings Working Party was established to consider future uses for these significant heritage buildings. (viii) The Pyrton Working Party was set up to consider future uses for the Pyrton site in Eden Hill. (3) All taskforces, working parties and reviews have been funded out of the Department of Housing and Works’ general budget. To isolate the individual expenses of each taskforce, working party or review would require substantial resources and I am not prepared to allocate the resources required at this time. Should the Member have a specific concern about an individual taskforce, working party or review, I am prepared to provide further information. Kimberley Development Commission (1) 2 (2) (i) North West Air Services Taskforce Terms of reference previously sent (ii) Kimberley Aviation Tourism Development Committee Terms of reference To synchronise, in the Kimberley:- (a) regional tourism marketing; with (b) aviation route consolidation and development (3) (i) North West Airservices Taskforce - $5,577 (ii) Kimberley Aviation Tourism Development Committee - $3,121 Pilbara Development Commission (1) Three. (2) (i) The Nickol Bay Accommodation and Associated Issues Taskforce. The Nickol Bay Accommodation Taskforce was established in August 2001 to oversee accommodation and related issues associated with the expected influx of construction and permanent workforces into the Nickol Bay area. The Terms of Reference include the assessment, supply and demand of various forms of accommodation likely to be required in the Karratha area in the immediate and foreseeable future based on the expansion of existing projects and potential developments. (ii) Onslow Strategic Development Taskforce . During a visit to Onslow in April 2001, the Minister for Pilbara, Hon Tom Stephens made an offer to establish a strategic partnership between the local Onslow community, the Shire of Ashburton and the State Government to develop an action plan for the local community. The Pilbara Development Commission established a taskforce to develop a strategic approach to delivering agreed outcomes and tangible results expected to occur over the next four years. Taskforce members are representative of state and commonwealth government agencies and the Shire of Ashburton. (iii) Roebourne Enhancement Government Agency Interim Committee. The Committee first met on 6 November 2001, has a four year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. The Roebourne Enhancement Government Agency Interim Committee was established to bring a range of social and economic development outcomes as well as improve the co-ordination of the delivery of infrastructure and services to the Roebourne Community. The broad intent of the Scheme is to: - provide planning and implementation to improve the physical amenity of the town and in particular the village precinct; and, - the potential creation of youth and education precincts with possible consideration to be given to health and justice precincts. (3) (i) $1,686 (ii) $27.00 (iii) $815 These are funds spent on projects. Staff costs are not included in these figures. Gascoyne Development Commission (1) N/A (2) The Coral Bay Infrastructure Implementation Working Group was formed to oversee the development of infrastructure by government agencies in Coral Bay. (3) $852 State Supply Commission (1) Three (2) (i) Review of the Buy Local Policy The intent of this review is to strengthen the Buy Local Policy so that opportunities for local and small businesses in Western Australia are maximised through government buying. (ii) Review of Statutory Authorities (State Supply Commission) This review of the State Supply Commission is being undertaken as a part of the review of all statutory authorities that the Machinery of Government Taskforce recommended. The review of each statutory authority must proceed from the basis that a statutory authority should only exist if its functions cannot be performed by a department or it would be inappropriate for them to be performed by a department. (iii) Indemnity and Insurance Clauses Discussion Group The Discussion Group was established to co-ordinate discussions between the Master Cleaner’s Guild, RiskCover and the Crown Solicitor’s Office with a view to examining the usual indemnity and insurance clauses used by government agencies and assessing whether mutually agreeable clauses can be drafted. (3) (i) Review of the Buy Local Policy To date approximately $43,680 has been spent on this review, apart from staff salaries and administrative costs. (ii) Review of Statutory Authorities (State Supply Commission) This review was undertaken with in-house resources. No money has been spent on this review apart from staff salaries and minimal administrative costs. (iii) Indemnity and Insurance Clauses Discussion Group No money has been spent on this review apart from staff salaries and minimal administrative costs. Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection; Training: Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (1) Thirteen (2)-(3) Review/Committee/ Brief outline of what it How much Taskforce/Enquiry was established to achieve money has been spent on this to date Taskforce to Review Code To review the Code of $2,545.00 of Practice for the WA Practice with the aim of Building and Construction improving performance Industry within the building and construction industry by encouraging the parties to embrace a co-operative approach to efficiency and productivity and discourage unsatisfactory practices. The Code addresses the key areas of occupational health and safety, contract administration, training, tendering and industrial relations. Review of Consumer In accordance with the $5,515 Protection Boards and recommendations of the Committees Machinery of Government Taskforce, the functions of Consumer Protection boards and committees are being reviewed to assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating those functions into departments of State. Review of Construction To review the Construction $3,500 Industry Long Service Industry Long Service Leave Leave Payments Board Payments Board in line with the Machinery of Government Taskforce recommendations. Review of the Occupational To carry out a statutory $35,317.10 Safety and Health Act 1984 review of the Act pursuant to Section 61 of the Act. Petroleum Products Advisory Provides advice to the $3,825 Committee Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection and/or the Prices Commissioner on issues affecting the petroleum market in Western Australia as identified by the Minister or Prices Commissioner. Review of Auction Sales To examine additional $1,147.30 Act 1973 issues, which were not related to national competition policy, that arose during the course of the National Competition Policy Review of the Auction Sales Act 1973. Review of Fair Trading To determine whether Nil Act 1987 and Consumer existing consumer Affairs Act 1971 protection provisions under each Act remain relevant and effective in today’s marketplace. Committee established to Examine issues from Nil review Fair Trading community responses to a Amendment Bill – Green Bill and make Unconscionable Conduct recommendations to the Minister on the implementation of the Government’s election commitment to introduce legislation in its first term. Committee established to The development of a Nil review Fitness Industry mandatory code of Codes of Conduct practice for fitness industry members to improve consumer protection in the fitness industry. Committee established to The Motor Vehicle Sales Nil review Motor Vehicles Industry Reference Group Amendment Bill 2001 & has been formed to Regulations facilitate further consultation in relation to the Regulations that will need to be drafted once the Motor Vehicle Dealers Amendment Bill 2001 completes its passage through Parliament. Review of Residential To conduct a statutory $26,558.80 Tenancies Act 1987 review of the Act and Regulations pursuant to Section 90 of the Act. Committee/Review To obtain the views of all $4,262.40 established following key stakeholders on the collapse of HIH Insurance short-term and long-term and developments in the options for the future of Home Indemnity Insurance home indemnity insurance Market in Western Australia. Review of Consumer To review community $37,125 Protection Services through expectations and Zero Based Assessment requirements of consumer protection activities in Western Australia through consultation with consumers, business, Government agencies, stakeholders and the Minister. Note: DOCEP’s financial systems do not provide for the costing of specific projects, or the allocation of salaries and overheads. As a result, specific figures relate to direct costs such as printing and professional services incurred in respect to the project. The amounts identified are actual costs paid by DOCEP as at 13 May 2002. They are not the total budget for each project. Workcover Wa (1) Two (2) Report on the Implementation of the Labor Party Direction Statement in Relation to Workers’ Compensation (the Guthrie Review). Advice to the Government on implementing the Labor Party’s pre-election direction statement in relation to workers’ compensation and previous reviews into insurance arrangements and medical and associated costs. The purpose of this review is to identify and analyse options to improve the efficiency and fairness of the workers’ compensation system. Machinery of Government - Review of Statutory Authorities: Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Commission. Undertaken as a part of the Machinery of Government Review of Statutory Authorities and will provide advice to the Government on the most appropriate structure to achieve effective administration of the Western Australian workers' compensation system. (3) The total amount of money spent on the Guthrie Review is $38,335.65 (to 30 April 2002). As yet, no money has been spent on the Machinery of Government - Review of Statutory Authorities: Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Commission although the expected cost is approximately $15,000. Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (1) Nil (2)–(3) Not applicable Construction Industry Long Service Leave Payments Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable Department Of Training (1) Two (2) (i) Review of the Training Sector- undertaken to make recommendations on: an optimum structure for the TAFE college network; the role and responsibilities of the Department of Training in providing services to the colleges; and system wide issues which impact on the public training delivery structure. (ii) Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review- undertaken to meet the requirement in the Building and Construction Industry Training and Levy Collection Act 1990 for the Act to be investigated and reviewed and to meet the State Government requirement to review statutory authorities. (3) (i) Estimated to be $96,000 as at 10 May 2002. (ii) Estimated to be $25,000 as at 10 May 2002. Attorney General; Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs; Electoral Affairs; Peel and the South West: Department Of Justice (1) Four. (2) (a) Lower Courts Committee : The Committee was established to provide advice on the implementation of recommendations relating to lower courts, as contained in the Law Reform Commission’s Report No 92: Review of the Criminal and Civil Justice System in Western Australia . The aim of the implementation of recommendations is to improve access to justice for lower courts users through the deployment of legislation, rules and procedures within a single summary jurisdiction court, dealing with both civil and criminal matters. (b) Western Australian Civil and Administrative Review Taskforce : The Taskforce was established to develop a model of a Civil and Administrative Review Tribunal for consideration by Government. (c) Review of Family Court of Western Australia Resources : The Review is aimed at establishing the resource levels of the FCWA in comparison to the resources available within the Federal system through the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Magistrates Service . (d) Law Reform Commission –Judicial Review of Administrative Decisions: Inquiry into the inadequacies and deficiencies of the current law and procedures pertaining to the judicial review of administrative decisions. (3) (a) Within existing resources. (b) $19,000. (c) Within existing resources. (d) Within existing resources. Director of Public Prosecutions (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Electoral Commission (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Equal Opportunity Commission (1) One. (2) The Ministerial Committee on Gay and Lesbian Law Reform assisted identify laws that discriminated against gay men and lesbians. (3) $10,191.50. Legal Aid WA (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Office of the Information Commissioner (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Office of the Inspector of Custodial Services (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Peel Development Commission (1) Two. (2) (a) Mandurah CBD Taskforce - consult with residents and develop a master plan for Mandurah’s central business district. (b) Rail Heritage Foundation of Western Australia - Establish the Pinjarra Rail Heritage Centre in the Peel Region based at the Pinjarra Railway Yards, and the Pinjarra to Boddington Railway. (3) (a) Within existing resources. (b) Within existing resources. South West Development Commission (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Minister for the Environment and Heritage: Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority: (1) One. (2) Review of BGPA as a Statutory Authority under the Machinery of Government initiative. (3) $10,350. The Department of Conservation and Land Management: The Department routinely creates taskforces or committees to facilitate delivery of the outputs for which it has responsibility and may create ad hoc or ongoing consultative bodies to provide for stakeholder and public input into Departmental processes. The Department also has membership of a range of across Government bodies responsible for providing coordinated policy advice and policy implementation actions. (1) Six. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices and Fire Symposium To review the Department’s fire management practices. The fire symposium was held in April 2002 to provide a forum for the presentation and discussion of scientific and policy issues relating to fire management. (3) Approximately $35,000 (2) Chief Executive Officers’ Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy To coordinate implementation of the policy across agencies and support the Cabinet Sub Committee directing implementation of the policy. (3) The project office responsible for coordinating policy implementation has a budget of $250,000 in 2001/02 and $275,000 in 2002/03. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation To review the legislation in accordance with State/Commonwealth National Competition Policy arrangements. (3) Approximately $23,000 (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation of the Forest Management Plan (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines – collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the 'Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi ‘protectable areas’. (3) (i) No costs were recorded by the Department (ii) $59,250 (iii) $52,618 (iv) $10,108 (v) $35,970 (vi) $4,950 (vii) Nil (2) Tuart Response Group To coordinate agency action on the decline in tuart health and to devise a Tuart Conservation Strategy and Implementation Plan. (3) Approximately $70,000 including salaries. (2) Community Consultation Processes To facilitate the creation of the Walpole Wilderness Area and new national parks under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy. (3) Approximately $10,000 The Conservation Commission of WA: (1) Two. (2) (a) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (b) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) (a) $5,900.03 (b) $9505.45 Heritage Council of Western Australia: (1) The Heritage Council has been involved in 2 reviews since February 2001, at the direction of the Minister. (2) (a) A review of the Heritage Council’s assessment and registration procedures, completed in April 2001. (b) A review of the Heritage Council’s operations, as required of all agencies as a result of the 2001 Machinery of Government report. The results of the review were submitted to the Minister for consideration in February 2002. (3) Both reviews were conducted internally and did not incur any costs. The Office of Water Regulation: (1) Nil (2) Nil (3) Nil The Department of Environmental Protection and the Water and Rivers Commission: (1) Six. (2) (a) Carbon Right Taskforce: was to draft legislation to establish carbon rights, providing certainty and thereby promoting the environmental and economic benefits from plantations and land use changes for carbon sequestration. (b) Independent Committee on Watsons Foods Odour Issue: to facilitate the resolution of odour and noise problems being experienced by residents in the vicinity of Watsons Foods in Spearwood without the closure or relocation of the operation. (c) The Waste Management Board: was established following the recommendations of the WAste 2020 Taskforce. These recommendations included the amalgamation of existing bodies into one group and the adoption of a more strategic approach to waste management. (d) Swan River Trust Review: was established to achieve: · The effectiveness of the operations of the Trust. · The need for the continuation of the functions of the Trust. · The operation and the effectiveness of the Swan River Trust Act generally. · The effectiveness of Part 5 of the Act relating to development control and Section 30A of the Metropolitan Region Scheme Act which establishes a formal link between the Trust Act and the statutory planning process. (e) A review of the Waste Management and Recycling Fund: is required under the enabling legislation after three years of operation of the Fund. The former Advisory Council on Waste Management developed a review project for the grants program. The project was put out to tender and the review is currently under way. (f) Stream and River Logging Buffers in Western Australia: a review was initiated to ensure their adequacy in protecting waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity, and to incorporate these or new buffer prescriptions into future forest management plans. (3) (a) Carbon Rights Taskforce: costs were met from portfolio Budgets DEWCP and CALM. Total expenditure estimated at $5000. (b) Independent Committee on Watsons Foods Odour Issue: the committee has no budget and relies on the contribution of staff time and facilities of the Department of Environmental Protection, City of Cockburn and Watsons Foods. (c) Waste Management Board: effectively cost-neutral because the new body takes over from the previous Advisory Council on Waste Management, the State Recycling Advisory Committee and the WAste 2020 Taskforce. (d) Swan River Trust: the cost of this review was $33,000. (e) Waste Management and Recycling Fund: see answer to 2(e). (f) Stream and River Logging Buffers in Western Australia: estimated costs of salaries for Author, contributors, peer reviews and printing $31,150 plus external contributions from the Water Corporation and CALM. The Perth Zoological Gardens: (1) Since the election of the State Labor Government Perth Zoo has undertaken one internal review of itself as a Statutory Authority. This was consistent with recommendation nine of the Machinery of Government Report. (2) See answer to (1). (3) Perth Zoo undertook its review internally. The salary cost to the Zoo was $8200. Minister for Police and Emergency Services; Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure: Western Australia Police Service (1) One. PriceWaterhouseCoopers organisation was engaged to undertake an independent review over the DCAT and CADCOM projects. (2) The scope of the review covered the areas of: · The Management of the DCAT Program and CADCOM Project; · Benefits Delivery; · Program Funding; and · Functionality and Options. (3) The review was completed in November 2001 at a cost of $54,890. NOTE: WAPS has not included participation in inquiries and reviews instigated and or run by other agencies, or internal administrative reviews or operational matters, for example: Drug Summit; Reviews as part of the Machinery of Government recommendations; Administrative Functions Review; internal inquiries; Ombudsman’s Inquiries. Fire and Emergency Services (1) The Fire and Emergency Services Authority (FESA) has been responsible for one taskforce. (2) Taskforce: Interagency Taskforce for the consideration of rotary wing aircraft in the delivery of policing and emergency services to the community of Western Australia . The taskforce was chaired by a member of the staff of the Minister for Emergency Services and FESA provided executive services. It included representatives of FESA, the Department of Health and the Western Australia Police Service. The Minister for Emergency Services announced the taskforce’s findings on 11 May 2002. (3) Cost: Interagency Taskforce: FESA’s contribution $35,600 NOTE: FESA has not included participation in inquiries and reviews instigated and or run by other agencies: For example: Bellevue inquiry; Reviews as part of the Machinery of Government recommendations; ES CADCOM review. Department of Transport (1) Two – LPG Task Force & School Bus Task Force. (2) Title of Task Force Terms of Reference LPG Task Force · To consider the economic, fiscal and social viability of the current subsidy scheme and other subsidy options including low interest loan schemes that would be a financial incentive to use LPG in motor vehicles. · To examine and recommend the roles of Government and the private sector in relation to any recommendations arising from the first term of reference. · To report to the Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure on the first two terms of reference. School Bus Task Force To report to the Minister on: · the preferred model to be adopted to determine the rate of remuneration for school bus contractors; · the preferred model for determining a fair and just conveyancing allowance for parents of mainstream students in non-public transport areas; · the integration of school buses into the Transperth system; and · the appropriateness of the Morrell and Special Education Reviews. (3) Title Cost LPG Task Force Salary costs are being met by the individual agencies/organisations represented on the Task Force. School Bus Task Force Salary costs are being met by the individual agencies/organisations represented on the Task Force. The cost of consultancy work is being met jointly by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure and the Department of Transport. To date, these services have cost $125,000. Minister for Planning and Infrastructure: Department for Planning and Infrastructure: (1) Eleven (2) and (3) see table below. (2) List of Inquiries, Taskforces, Committees, Summits and Reviews initiated since February 2001 (2) Established to Achieve? (3) How much money has been spent? Joint Department for Planning and Infrastructure/Fisheries Taskforce to implement MOG 30. A jointly agreed position report on the MOG 30 Recommendation and a strategy and program to address the requirements of the agreed position Not applicable. Existing Departmental resources utlilised. Review of Statement of Planning Policy No: 7 Leeuwin Naturalise Ridge (in relation to Smiths Beach). In response to widespread community concerns about the scale of proposed development at Smiths Beach, the review was undertaken to consider whether amendment of SPP7 was required, and if so, the form of such amendment. Following public advertising of the resulting proposed modifications to SPP7, the Western Australian Planning Commission has recently submitted its recommendations to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Given no Review body was established, the review has been largely undertaken through internal resources of the WA Planning Commission and the Department for Planning and Infrastructure. Newspaper advertising cost in the order of $3000. Mandurah CBD Redevelopment Taskforce. To oversee the future planning and redevelopment of the Central Business District of Mandurah Nil Rockingham City Centre Transit Study Taskforce To identify an appropriate transit infrastructure and service to link the Rockingham train station with the Rockingham City Centre, Murdoch University and the Waterfront Village area $82,475.65 as at 6 June 2002 Ministerial Task Force Investigating Structural Arrangements for Coastal Planning and Management To review the structural arrangements for Coastal Planning and Management in Western Australia. $79,000 Metropolitan Freight Network Review The Freight Network Review (FNR) is establishing a new policy and planning framework for freight movement in the Perth metropolitan area and its linkages to regional areas to ensure a long-term sustainable freight system. Approx. $50,000.00 Lower Great Southern Regional Planning Steering Committee (created by the Western Australian Planning Commission) To oversee the preparation of the Lower Great Southern Regional Strategy. Approximately $1,000 in travel expenses (air fares) Air Services Policy Review Review Intrastate Air Services and its relationship to the Transport Co-ordination Act Nil to date. Goldfields-Esperance Regional Planning and Infrastructure Coordinating Committee To oversee the implementation of the Goldfields-Esperance Regional Planning Strategy, Regional Transport Strategy and Roads 2020 program (and to replace two existing committees). The Committee is being established; first meeting likely to be in July 2002. Air Services Subsidy Review/Report Benchmark modelling report on assessing subsidies for remote air services $5,000.00 Lime Sands Route Option Review The purpose of this project is to determine the preferred option for transporting Agricultural Lime Sand from the coastal plain at Lancelin to Wheatbelt areas. The project is largely being developed using existing DPI and MRWA resources. Main Roads WA: (1) Insofar as Main Roads is concerned, four (4). (2)-(3) The purpose and expenditure of each review is as follows: Road Train Summit– a broad consultative review of Main Roads’ heavy vehicle permit system addressing community concerns over the operation of heavy vehicles on the road network and strategies for improving safety and operations. $35 800. Review of Main Roads Western Australia’s Term Contracts – to assess the impact of the privatisation of road construction and maintenance in Western Australia on Main Roads and the agency’s ability to manage the 10 year contracts. $280 326. Review of Main Roads Acquisition Process for Graham Farmer Freeway – Ken Pettit QC Report - an independent assessment of the land acquisition processes used by Main Roads in the acquisition of land for the Graham Farmer Freeway project. $31 954. Review of Statutory Authorities: Main Roads Western Australia – part of a review of statutory authorities within the Planning and Infrastructure portfolio to assess the justification for Main Roads remaining as a separate entity. $5 000. Landcorp: (1) 7. (2) Refer to below: Committee/Forum/Review Objective Hope Valley Wattleup Redevelopment Project – Community Reference Group Advise LandCorp on issues of concern and interest to residents within the redevelopment area, advise and contribute to preparation of the Master Plan and disseminate information to the community. Hope Valley Community Management Committee Provide advice on management of tenanted properties and acquisitions, identify issues relating to community infrastructure, provide input into the Master Plan process and communicate to the community. Wattleup Community Management Committee Leighton Beach Community Forum To determine the community views on the extent of future development and public amenity. Scarborough Redevelopment Community Forum To devise development options which were subsequently incorporated into a survey. Land Use Planning Review North Cockburn Land Use planning review assessing various options for future development of the area. LandCorp Statutory Authority Review To assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating the functions of the Western Australian Land Authority into a Department of the State. (3) Cost details follow: · Committees - Hope Valley and Wattleup Redevelopment Project committee members are paid $142 per half day and $215 per full day. · Summits – LandCorp did not incur a cost for the Leighton Beach summit. Scarborough Community Forum - The cost attributed to the staging of the forum (including venue and equipment hire, mailing, facilitation, printing, displays etc) was $42,965. · Reviews – LandCorp is not responsible for paying the cost of the Land Use Planning Review of North Cockburn. Consultant fees for the Statutory Authority Review are expected to be $19,200. Department of Land Administration (DOLA). (1) One. (2) Review of the Future of the Department of Land Administration (DOLA). Review the future of DOLA in response to Recommendation 39 of the Machinery of Government Report. (3) Support for the review has been provided from within existing DOLA staff resources and has not been separately costed. Western Australian Government Railways: (1) One. (2) Yes. Perth City Rail Advisory Committee (PCRAC). (3) As at 22 May 2002 total $225,351. This figure does not include costs incurred by DPI and WAGR which were necessary for PURD’s master planning process. Bunbury Port Authority: (1) One (2) Port Community Advisory Committee (3) Not applicable All other agencies: Office of the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure (Planning Appeals) East Perth Redevelopment Authority Subiaco Redevelopment Authority Midland Redevelopment Authority Fremantle Port Authority Dampier Port Authority Broome Port Authority Albany Port Authority Geraldton Port Authority Port Hedland Port Authority Esperance Port Authority (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Minister for State Development; Tourism; Small Business: Department of Industry and Technology (1) (a) Timber Industry Assistance Review Committee The committee was established 21 November 2001 to; Consider applications, which on initial assessment were deemed ineligible by Forest Products Commission and determine an independent assessment of the business should be undertaken; Consider the independent assessor’s report on the business and determine if the business should be invited to formally apply for a level of assistance determined by the independent assessor; Consider requests by applicants for a review of the assessment and for claims for additional funds assistance above the amount recommended by the independent assessor; and Consider and recommend suggested amendments to the guidelines. (b) Replacement Fremantle Class Patrol Boat Working Group The role of the Working Group is to develop and implement a WA Government facilitation strategy to better position the three WA bidders for the project. The strategy aims to market and promote Western Australian industry's substantial capabilities in shipbuilding to senior politicians and defence officials; to reinforce that the three of Western Australian bidders are internationally successful commercial shipbuilders and are in strong contention; and to minimise the impact of political considerations in the decision and to pressure Defence to focus on tender specific considerations. (c) Jervoise Bay Liaison Committee It is intended that the Jervoise Bay Liaison Committee acts as an informal forum within the context of the engineering fabrication and assembly industrial sector at the Australian Marine Industry Complex at Henderson in general and the Jervoise Bay Estate in particular. Its primary objectives are: - The promotion of the engineering fabrication industries - The international competitiveness of the Estate - The establishment and maintenance of a stable Industrial Relations climate (d) Ministerial Education Exports Advisory Committee The purpose of the committees is to: - increase the scale and capability of education providers, - produce increased trade through networks and the State's greater international profile, - bring more tourism, - increase the acquisition of international skills, - assist the retention of graduates, - produce more R&D, - create more investment opportunities, - increase AusAid student scholarships, - give WA greater access to multilateral Aid projects, and - increase public awareness that education can strengthen the State's economic foundation. (e) Inter-Agency Wine Advisory Group (IWAG) The purpose of the IWAG is to provide consultation on and co-ordination of Government activity in relation to development of the Western Australian wine industry. (f) The Intellectual Property Policy Review Sub Committee of the Government Intellectual Property Policy Council Established to review the Government Intellectual Property Policy 2000 to ensure that Government Policy meets the Government's broader economic and Industry Development objectives. (2) (a) Nil ( b) Nil (c) Nil (d) $1512 for the Inaugural meeting of key government, industry and community stakeholders. (e) Nil (f) Nil Department of Mineral & Petroleum Resources (1) For the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources - 4 (2) (i) Parliamentary Inquiry - 'Bellevue Hazardous Waste Fire Inquiry'. That the Committee examine, report and make recommendations on:- 1. The role of relevant government agencies and relevant Ministers of the Crown in: (a) approving the treatment and storage of waste at the site; and (b) regulating waste treatment at the site, including monitoring and enforcement measures; 2. The nature and quantities of non-compliant materials stored at the site; 3. The response of relevant government to the incident on 15 February 2001 and the post-crisis management; 4. The regulation, storage and disposal of hazardous waste in Western Australia, the extent of past and current operations and alternatives available; and 5. Any other matters deemed relevant by the Committee. (ii) Inquiry into the Carmel Fireworks Explosion – conducted by Mr Martin Whitely, Member for Roleystone. To report on; 1. The events of 6 March2002 leading to the incident (the explosion/s and subsequent bushfire); and 2. The response of the local and relevant State Government departments and authorities during and subsequent to the incident; and 3. The process of licensing and of regulation of the facility prior to 6 March 2002; and to make recommendations on; 1. The siting of similar facilities (fireworks manufacturing and explosive storage facilities and facilities which pose a similar danger) in appropriate locations; and 2. The licensing and regulation of similar facilities; and 3. Improving the response efforts of agencies involved in similar incidences. (iii) Review of the Project Development Approvals System To recommend to Government a system of government decision making which is coordinated and integrated, clear and unambiguous, which is balanced between community and developer needs and which will lead to Western Australia being the global location of choice for project development. (iv) Ministerial Inquiry to Identify Strategies to Increase Resources Exploration in Western Australia. To investigate the reasons for reduced levels of private investment in greenfields mineral exploration in western Australia and recommend actions that might be taken by the State and federal governments to achieve the level of expenditure necessary for a sustainable future for this important sector of the WA economy. (3) (i) Cost of the Bellevue Inquiry should be provided by the Committee Secretariat. (ii) The cost of the Whitely Inquiry to the end of April 2002 is less than $100. (iii) The cost of the Review of the Project Development Approvals System was $445 000 (iv) No expenditure to date Small Business Development Corporation (1) Since February 2001, the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) has established one review and one committee. (2) Review of the Small Business Development Corporation Act - a statutory review of the Small Business Development Corporation to assess its performance since 1995 and its appropriateness in meeting the future needs of small business development in Western Australia. The Small Business Development Corporation Act (1983) Review Steering Committee - An independent Steering Committee appointed to oversee the review of the Small Business Development Corporation Act. (3) Review - expenditure to 30 April 2002 - $15 000. Committee - expenditure to 30 April 2002 - $3 805. Rottnest Island Authority (1) One. (2) Effective and Efficiency Review. The intent of this review is to consider and ensure that the operations of the Rottnest Island Authority are effective and efficient. (3) Internal costs only. The review is being undertaken in conjunction with the development of the Rottnest Island Management Plan 2002-2007. Western Australian Tourism Commission (1) Since taking office in February 2001, the Gallop Labor Government has initiated two reviews within the tourism portfolio. (2) They were: · Review of the operations and structure of the Western Australian Tourism Commission. It was undertaken in August 2001 to assess whether the WATC’s structure (established in 1995) and operations were the most appropriate to meet the requirements of the Western Australian Tourism Commission Act 1993 and the Government’s Tourism Policy. · Review of the 5 year Tourism Industry Plan – Partnership 21. The review, which has just commenced, is intended to:- (a) Assess and report on progress made on the initiatives described in the document prepared in 2000; (b) Consider the relevancy of the principles it promotes and make improvements where necessary; and (c) Provide scope for input on significant tourism issues not originally included in the plan and update those requiring further emphasis or clarification. (3) The cost of the Review of the WATC was $12,463 (does not include GST) The cost of the Partnership 21 Review is expected to be approximately $90,000. Minister for Education; Sport and Recreation; Indigenous Affairs: Department of Education and Country High School Hostels Authority (1) A total of three reviews and one taskforce have been established since the election (not including the various groups established from time to time for routine operational purposes in schools, and district and central offices of the Department of Education). There have been no summits. (2) · Geraldton Secondary College Review . The purpose of the review was to identify issues affecting the ability of the College to maximize the educational outcomes of its students. · Review of Educational Services for Students with Disabilities in Government Schools . The purpose of the review is to ensure that the educational needs of students within this group are met through the provision of appropriate, effective and efficient services, resources and facilities. · Review of Behaviour in Government Schools . The review was established to examine and respond to the following specific behaviour management issues and contexts. · Taskforce on Structures, Services and Resources Supporting Government Schools . The report was tabled in Parliament on 27 August 2001. Response to be provided by Department of Education Services. (3) The following have been financed within existing resources by a reallocation of funds, taking into account staff time, at an estimated cost for each review as follows: · Geraldton Secondary College Review - $35 000 · Review of Educational Services for Students with Disabilities in Government Schools - $200 000 · Review of Behaviour in Government Schools - $30 000 · Taskforce on Structures, Services and Resources Supporting Government Schools - response to be provided by Department of Education Services. Department of Education Services & Curriculum Council (1) Four reviews. (2) – (3) List of Reviews Outline of Purpose $ Review of Fees and Charges in Secondary Schools To examine the implementation of the Government’s policy concerning voluntary contributions in years 8-10. There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Review of Ministerial Advisory Committees – Education Portfolio To review the role and functions of the Ministerial Advisory Councils (Aboriginal Education and Training Council, Rural & Remote Education Advisory Council, Early Childhood Education Council and WA Higher Education Council). There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Review of Statutory Authorities – Education Portfolio To review the functions of the three Statutory Authorities (Curriculum Council, Public Education Endowment Trust and Country High School Hostels Authority) to assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating these functions into departments of State. There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Research Consultancy on Distribution of State Government Funds to Non-Government Schools To provide the Government with technical advice on the calculation of Government school costs as the basis for allocating funds to non-Government schools, and a model for distributing the funds. Total Cost: $61,407 Department of Sport and Recreation (1) One. (2) Review undertaken of State Government owned and managed recreation camps with regard to management operations and the development of a capital investment plan for the Department of Sport and Recreation managed camps. (3) Review undertaken by an employee of the Department of Sport and Recreation and completed within existing resources. West Australian Sport Centre Trust (1) One (2) Review of the Western Australian Sports Centre Trust. Refer to Terms of Reference within Recommendation 43 of 'Government Structures for Better Results' (Machinery of Government Report). (3) Review undertaken by an employee of the Department of Premier and Cabinet. Western Australian Institute of Sport (1) Not relating to WAIS (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Department of Indigenous (1) One. (2) Indigenous Affairs Advisory Committee (IAAC). (3) There was no costs involved establishing the committee. The only costs involved relate to money spent on conducting regular meetings which are met from the normal operating budget of the Department of Indigenous Affairs. Minister for Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth; Disability Services; Culture and the Arts: Disability Services Commission: (1) 5 (2) (a) The Disability Services Act (1993) review. The review is being undertaken as part of the review of statutory authorities resulting from the Government Structures for Better Results report (released in June 2001). A review of the Act was also required in 2003 under section 57 (1) (b) of the Act. This review was brought forward to coincide with the review of statutory authorities. This will minimise the review costs. (b) The Review of Local Area Coordination. This review was a pre-election commitment made by the State Government. The review will be conducted in four stages and is designed to ensure that the role and purpose of this valued service is clearly understood by families and the community, and is achievable and cost effective. (c) The Partnerships Working Party. This working party was formed by representatives from government and non government agencies in the disability sector to suggest how partnerships between the two sectors might be enhanced. (d) Unmet Need Working Group. This group was commissioned to prepare a report to improve the level of transparency and openness about the current and future need for accommodation support for people with disabilities. (e) The Accommodation Support Funding Process Review Steering Committee was formed to oversee the identification of the best and fairest process for allocation of available accommodation support funding. (3) (a) A budget of $40,000 has been allocated for the Disability Services Act (1993). (b) A budget of $25,000 has been allocated for the review of Local Area Coordination (c) There were no specific costs associated with the Partnerships Working Party. Officers of the Disability Services Commission provided support within their normal duties. (d) The cost of the Unmet Need Working Group’s report was $10,000. (e) The cost of the Accommodation Support Funding Process Review report was $49,452. Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth: (1) Reviews: 2 Committees: 3 Taskforces: 2 – 1 of which is a joint Taskforce with the Minister for Housing and Works Convention: 1 In addition there were 3 reference groups: - Strengthening Women’s Policy: The Report of the Reference Group. - WA Volunteering Reference Group - Carers Act Reference Group (2) (a) The Inter Departmental Committee (IDC) on Sexual Assault was formed in June 2001. The final report is due to be presented to the Cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy in June 2002. Its purpose is to develop recommendations to address sexual assault and coordinate State input into national cooperation on sexual assault. (b) The report on Family and Children’s Services Accommodation Hostels which commenced in April 2002 and was publicly released on 5 July 2002. Its purpose was to examine the history and operations of metropolitan and country hostels, identify current services, type and location, other services complementary services, gaps in services, alternatives to hostel accommodation and recommend future directions. (c) The Active Ageing Taskforce commenced on the 20 February 2002 and the anticipated completion date is March 2003. Its purpose is to: · develop an innovative and relevant across-government 5-10 year policy framework which promotes the active and visible participation of older people in Western Australian communities · develop strategies, including partnerships with local authorities to ensure genuine consultation and participation on new active ageing initiatives so that informed discussion can be reflected in government decision making · recommend a range of programs and strategies based on the principles of coordination, inclusion, collaboration and flexibility · recommend an ongoing consultative process to ensure that emerging needs and issues for seniors are reflected within the policy framework and the strategies contained within it. (d) The State Homelessness Taskforce commenced on 23 July 2001 and was completed on 31 January 2002. Joint Taskforce with the Minister for Housing and Works. Its purpose was to: · develop a plan of action for the whole of government and the community · provide advice on identifying the causes of homelessness in the community · contribute to a better understanding of homelessness and the pathways through homelessness and identify gaps in service provision · provide advice on the development of benchmarks and social indicators · make recommendations to the cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy on the plan of action, implementation strategy and a plan to monitor the progress of the implementation strategy. (e) Steering Committee on the Proposed Corporate Strategy and Organisational Structure commenced in July 2001and was completed in December 2001. Its purpose was to make recommendations to the Minister for Community Development on the establishment of the Department for Community Development, in particular to recommend: · the corporate strategy best suited to achieving the goals set out by the Machinery of Government Taskforce and an organisational structure capable of giving effect to the corporate strategy. (f) The Interdepartmental Child Protection Coordination Committee commenced in February 2002 for an interim 12 month period, subject to review. Its purpose is to develop a strategic approach for ensuring coordination and collaboration in child protection across relevant government agencies. (g) The National Competition Policy – Review of Child Care Regulations commenced on the 5 March 002 and will be completed by June 2002. Its purpose is to review the Community Services Act 1972 and specifically existing Child Care Regulations to determine the extent and appropriate justification for restriction to competition contained within. The outcome of the review is required to satisfy State and Commonwealth Government requirements within the Competition Principles Agreement. (h) The Women’s Convention was held on the 7-8 March 2002. Its purpose was to consult with women in Western Australia in regard to their goals and aspirations for the future in the areas of health, safety, seniors, opportunity, workplace, family care and law. (3) The cost of each is as follows: a) The Inter Departmental Committee (IDC) on Sexual Assault - $11,000* b) Family and Children’s Services Accommodation Hostels - $14,321 c) Active Ageing Taskforce - $7131 to date* d) The State Homelessness Taskforce - $180,000# e) Steering Committee – Proposed Corporate Strategy and Organisational Structure - $62,480* f) Interdepartmental Child Protection Coordination Committee – nil* g) National Competition Policy – Review of Child Care Regulations – nil* h) Women’s Convention - $85,926 * * excludes salaries # shared between the Department of Housing and Works and the Department for Community Development (DCD). DCD's contribution was $90,000 in staff time and payment to facilitate a non-government member of the secretariat. Culture and the Arts (1) 2 (2) (a) Review of Statutory Authorities The Minister for Culture and the Arts initiated the review of Statutory Authorities in the Culture and the Arts portfolio as part of the Machinery of Government (MOG) Taskforce recommendations. The Statutory Authorities reviewed were the Art Gallery, Western Australian Museum, Library Board, Perth Theatre Trust and ScreenWest. The purpose of this review was to determine whether the functions of these statutory authorities could not be performed by the Department of Culture and the Arts or whether it would be inappropriate for them to be performed by the Department. (b) The Contemporary Music Taskforce The Contemporary Music Taskforce was established to assist in the development and promotion of Western Australian contemporary music talent. This includes undertaking an economic review of the current state and growth potential of the industry; implementing a State-wide All ages concert program; developing a touring support and skill development program for industry practitioners; and establishing a music industry website. (3) (a) $10,010 has been spent for the services of an independent Review Consultant. (b) Costs to date - $4909.62 Minister for Health: (1)-(3) This information is not readily available. Provision of this information would require considerable research which would divert staff away from their normal duties and I am not prepared to allocate the State's resources to provide a response. If the Member has a specific inquiry I will endeavour to provide a reply. Minister for Racing and Gaming; Government Enterprises; Goldfields-Esperance: Government Employees Superannuation Board (1) None. (2) & (3) Not applicable. Gold Corporation (1) Nil (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Insurance Commission Of Western Australia (1) None (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable Lotteries Commission (1) The Minister for Government Enterprises has only instituted one enquiry – ie. review of section 22(8) and (2) of the Lotteries Commission of Western Australia. Under the Lotteries Commission Act 1990 (as amended), the Minister is required to review this section in relation to the funding for the Perth International Arts Festival and the Film Industry every three years. All other Lotteries’ reviews, taskforces or committees have been management initiated as part of routine operational improvements. (2) See response to 1. (3) No expenditure other than management time has been incurred in the review of section 22(8) and (2) of the Lotteries Commission Act 1990 (as amended) or any operational reviews. Racing and Gaming Department Of DRGL, BPB, TAB and WAGRA (1) Nil (2 & 3) Not applicable. Water Corporation (1) None (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable
(2)&(3) (a) Review of Commonwealth-State Funding. The Review of Commonwealth-State Funding (which is being conducted by economists Ross Garnaut and Vince FitzGerald) was commissioned in 2001 by the governments of New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia to review the methods used to allocate Commonwealth grants between the States. It is expected to report around June 2002. Western Australia has so far paid $55,965.50 towards the cost of the review, out of an expected total contribution of $200,000. (b) Review of State Business Taxes The Review of State Business Taxes was established to make (revenue neutral) recommendations on how to improve the efficiency, equity and simplicity of the State’s tax system, with a particular focus on minimising compliance costs. This review was internally funded. (c) Consultative Group on Payroll Tax and Contractors The Consultative Group on Payroll Tax and Contractors was established in order to consult with tax professionals and relevant industry groups on the development of a set of tests designed to ensure that payments to 'employee-like' contractors are subject to payroll tax while payments to independent businesses would not be subject to payroll tax. This review was internally funded. (d) Economic Regulator Implementation Committee The Economic Regulator Implementation Committee has the objective of establishing an independent economic regulator, in accordance with the recommendations of the Machinery of Government Task Force report, that inspires public confidence through a transparent framework with clearly specified functions, responsibilities and powers. It has been proposed that the Economic Regulator will have responsibilities across the electricity, gas, rail and water industries for determining access arrangements for significant economic infrastructure, issuing and enforcing industrial licenses, and making recommendations to government about tariffs and charges for regulated industries. Funding for this committee is being met through existing portfolio resource allocations. Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries; the Midwest, Wheatbelt and Great Southern: Ministerial Office (1) Two (2) - (3) Potato Marketing Corporation – investigation into PMC’s disposition of complaint alleging improper conduct by grower - Cost - $56,770.28 Review of the Perth Market Authority – Cost $762.50 Department of Agriculture (1) Three (2) & (3) Multi-Peril Crop Insurance Task Force –assess the commercial feasibility of MPCI scheme for WA farmers – Cost $150,000 to develop feasibility report Total of $2.5 million has been allocated for project Salinity Review Taskforce – in a strategic context, advise on adequacy of State’s salinity program – Cost $110,000 CF from Dept of Agric, CALM & DEWCP with $30,000 from Agriculture Kimberley Chemical Use (1975-1985) Review –review concerns of former APB employees involved in chemical spraying in Kimberley region – Cost $178,000 Plus estimated $100,000 for investigation and remediation of sites if necessary Department of Fisheries (1) One (2) & (3) The Mackerel Independent Advisory Panel – advice to Executive Director on commercial sector of the mackerel fishery – Cost $30,000 approx Mid West Development Commission (1) None (2) & (3) Not applicable Wheatbelt Development Commission (1) None (2)& (3) Not applicable Great Southern Development Commission (1) None (2)& (3) Not applicable Minister for Housing and Works; Local Government and Regional Development; the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne: Department of Local Government and Regional Development (1) Six. This response does not include inquiries into Local Government authorities that are undertaken by the Department in its monitoring work. (2) (i) Working Group on State and Local Government Relations (WGSLGR) The Working Group on State and Local Government Relations was established to facilitate the development of partnership agreements between State and local governments. It comprises representatives from both State and local government. The Group’s work will be ongoing. (ii) Review of the Regional Development Commissions (Statutory Authority Status) To consider the status of the Regional Development Commissions in Western Australia and make recommendations on their future status. (iii) Review of the Operation of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 A review of this Act is required every five years. The review meets the Statutory Requirement and will determine whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. (iv) Review of Cemetery Boards (Statutory Authority Status) To review the Statutory Authority status of the Cemetery Boards and make recommendation on their future status. (v) Review of the Dog Act The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It is considered appropriate to review the Legislative Provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. (vi) Review of the Regional Headworks Development Scheme This review meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme including the adequacy of its funding, the application of the guidelines and the amount of Headwork charges levied by the Water Corporation and Western Power. (3) Response to Question 3 inclusive (i. ii. iii. iv. v. & vi.) All of the above are being undertaken by Departmental staff and only minor other administrative or financial expenditure in support of these has occurred. This is anticipated to be under $10,000 in total. Department of Housing and Works (1) Eight. (2) (i) Independent Review Committee to review the circumstances of ineligible tenants. (ii) The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Technical Committee was established to monitor the development of the Convention Centre, to ensure all established deadlines are met, and to work through statutory issues and departmental requirements. (iii) The State Homelessness Taskforce was established to develop a plan of action, for practical, across-government and community strategies to: prevent homelessness; provide effective support for those who are homeless; and provide support to people to maintain their accommodation after a period of homelessness. (iv) Review of ‘The Agreement for the Provision of Housing and Related Infrastructure for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People in Western Australia.’ The Review was conducted to evaluate the process and progress of the Agreement’s objectives and outcomes. (v) Review of ‘Parnpajinya Housing Development Project – Community Development Strategy’ Remote Area Development Group. RADG was employed to undertake a study to identify and address management and social issues which were restricting the progress and development of the Parnpajinya community. (vi) Halls Creek Housing Taskforce was set up in response to the Aboriginal community's concerns about housing stock generally within Halls Creek and the town camps. The Aboriginal community was concerned that little was being done in the way of a community based strategy to tackle the housing problems in Halls Creek. The Aboriginal community invited Larry Graham MLA and myself to examine their concerns and set up a framework for key agencies to work cooperatively with the Aboriginal community. (vii) Old Treasury Buildings Working Party was established to consider future uses for these significant heritage buildings. (viii) The Pyrton Working Party was set up to consider future uses for the Pyrton site in Eden Hill. (3) All taskforces, working parties and reviews have been funded out of the Department of Housing and Works’ general budget. To isolate the individual expenses of each taskforce, working party or review would require substantial resources and I am not prepared to allocate the resources required at this time. Should the Member have a specific concern about an individual taskforce, working party or review, I am prepared to provide further information. Kimberley Development Commission (1) 2 (2) (i) North West Air Services Taskforce Terms of reference previously sent (ii) Kimberley Aviation Tourism Development Committee Terms of reference To synchronise, in the Kimberley:- (a) regional tourism marketing; with (b) aviation route consolidation and development (3) (i) North West Airservices Taskforce - $5,577 (ii) Kimberley Aviation Tourism Development Committee - $3,121 Pilbara Development Commission (1) Three. (2) (i) The Nickol Bay Accommodation and Associated Issues Taskforce. The Nickol Bay Accommodation Taskforce was established in August 2001 to oversee accommodation and related issues associated with the expected influx of construction and permanent workforces into the Nickol Bay area. The Terms of Reference include the assessment, supply and demand of various forms of accommodation likely to be required in the Karratha area in the immediate and foreseeable future based on the expansion of existing projects and potential developments. (ii) Onslow Strategic Development Taskforce . During a visit to Onslow in April 2001, the Minister for Pilbara, Hon Tom Stephens made an offer to establish a strategic partnership between the local Onslow community, the Shire of Ashburton and the State Government to develop an action plan for the local community. The Pilbara Development Commission established a taskforce to develop a strategic approach to delivering agreed outcomes and tangible results expected to occur over the next four years. Taskforce members are representative of state and commonwealth government agencies and the Shire of Ashburton. (iii) Roebourne Enhancement Government Agency Interim Committee. The Committee first met on 6 November 2001, has a four year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. The Roebourne Enhancement Government Agency Interim Committee was established to bring a range of social and economic development outcomes as well as improve the co-ordination of the delivery of infrastructure and services to the Roebourne Community. The broad intent of the Scheme is to: - provide planning and implementation to improve the physical amenity of the town and in particular the village precinct; and, - the potential creation of youth and education precincts with possible consideration to be given to health and justice precincts. (3) (i) $1,686 (ii) $27.00 (iii) $815 These are funds spent on projects. Staff costs are not included in these figures. Gascoyne Development Commission (1) N/A (2) The Coral Bay Infrastructure Implementation Working Group was formed to oversee the development of infrastructure by government agencies in Coral Bay. (3) $852 State Supply Commission (1) Three (2) (i) Review of the Buy Local Policy The intent of this review is to strengthen the Buy Local Policy so that opportunities for local and small businesses in Western Australia are maximised through government buying. (ii) Review of Statutory Authorities (State Supply Commission) This review of the State Supply Commission is being undertaken as a part of the review of all statutory authorities that the Machinery of Government Taskforce recommended. The review of each statutory authority must proceed from the basis that a statutory authority should only exist if its functions cannot be performed by a department or it would be inappropriate for them to be performed by a department. (iii) Indemnity and Insurance Clauses Discussion Group The Discussion Group was established to co-ordinate discussions between the Master Cleaner’s Guild, RiskCover and the Crown Solicitor’s Office with a view to examining the usual indemnity and insurance clauses used by government agencies and assessing whether mutually agreeable clauses can be drafted. (3) (i) Review of the Buy Local Policy To date approximately $43,680 has been spent on this review, apart from staff salaries and administrative costs. (ii) Review of Statutory Authorities (State Supply Commission) This review was undertaken with in-house resources. No money has been spent on this review apart from staff salaries and minimal administrative costs. (iii) Indemnity and Insurance Clauses Discussion Group No money has been spent on this review apart from staff salaries and minimal administrative costs. Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection; Training: Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (1) Thirteen (2)-(3) Review/Committee/ Brief outline of what it How much Taskforce/Enquiry was established to achieve money has been spent on this to date Taskforce to Review Code To review the Code of $2,545.00 of Practice for the WA Practice with the aim of Building and Construction improving performance Industry within the building and construction industry by encouraging the parties to embrace a co-operative approach to efficiency and productivity and discourage unsatisfactory practices. The Code addresses the key areas of occupational health and safety, contract administration, training, tendering and industrial relations. Review of Consumer In accordance with the $5,515 Protection Boards and recommendations of the Committees Machinery of Government Taskforce, the functions of Consumer Protection boards and committees are being reviewed to assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating those functions into departments of State. Review of Construction To review the Construction $3,500 Industry Long Service Industry Long Service Leave Leave Payments Board Payments Board in line with the Machinery of Government Taskforce recommendations. Review of the Occupational To carry out a statutory $35,317.10 Safety and Health Act 1984 review of the Act pursuant to Section 61 of the Act. Petroleum Products Advisory Provides advice to the $3,825 Committee Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection and/or the Prices Commissioner on issues affecting the petroleum market in Western Australia as identified by the Minister or Prices Commissioner. Review of Auction Sales To examine additional $1,147.30 Act 1973 issues, which were not related to national competition policy, that arose during the course of the National Competition Policy Review of the Auction Sales Act 1973. Review of Fair Trading To determine whether Nil Act 1987 and Consumer existing consumer Affairs Act 1971 protection provisions under each Act remain relevant and effective in today’s marketplace. Committee established to Examine issues from Nil review Fair Trading community responses to a Amendment Bill – Green Bill and make Unconscionable Conduct recommendations to the Minister on the implementation of the Government’s election commitment to introduce legislation in its first term. Committee established to The development of a Nil review Fitness Industry mandatory code of Codes of Conduct practice for fitness industry members to improve consumer protection in the fitness industry. Committee established to The Motor Vehicle Sales Nil review Motor Vehicles Industry Reference Group Amendment Bill 2001 & has been formed to Regulations facilitate further consultation in relation to the Regulations that will need to be drafted once the Motor Vehicle Dealers Amendment Bill 2001 completes its passage through Parliament. Review of Residential To conduct a statutory $26,558.80 Tenancies Act 1987 review of the Act and Regulations pursuant to Section 90 of the Act. Committee/Review To obtain the views of all $4,262.40 established following key stakeholders on the collapse of HIH Insurance short-term and long-term and developments in the options for the future of Home Indemnity Insurance home indemnity insurance Market in Western Australia. Review of Consumer To review community $37,125 Protection Services through expectations and Zero Based Assessment requirements of consumer protection activities in Western Australia through consultation with consumers, business, Government agencies, stakeholders and the Minister. Note: DOCEP’s financial systems do not provide for the costing of specific projects, or the allocation of salaries and overheads. As a result, specific figures relate to direct costs such as printing and professional services incurred in respect to the project. The amounts identified are actual costs paid by DOCEP as at 13 May 2002. They are not the total budget for each project. Workcover Wa (1) Two (2) Report on the Implementation of the Labor Party Direction Statement in Relation to Workers’ Compensation (the Guthrie Review). Advice to the Government on implementing the Labor Party’s pre-election direction statement in relation to workers’ compensation and previous reviews into insurance arrangements and medical and associated costs. The purpose of this review is to identify and analyse options to improve the efficiency and fairness of the workers’ compensation system. Machinery of Government - Review of Statutory Authorities: Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Commission. Undertaken as a part of the Machinery of Government Review of Statutory Authorities and will provide advice to the Government on the most appropriate structure to achieve effective administration of the Western Australian workers' compensation system. (3) The total amount of money spent on the Guthrie Review is $38,335.65 (to 30 April 2002). As yet, no money has been spent on the Machinery of Government - Review of Statutory Authorities: Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Commission although the expected cost is approximately $15,000. Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (1) Nil (2)–(3) Not applicable Construction Industry Long Service Leave Payments Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable Department Of Training (1) Two (2) (i) Review of the Training Sector- undertaken to make recommendations on: an optimum structure for the TAFE college network; the role and responsibilities of the Department of Training in providing services to the colleges; and system wide issues which impact on the public training delivery structure. (ii) Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review- undertaken to meet the requirement in the Building and Construction Industry Training and Levy Collection Act 1990 for the Act to be investigated and reviewed and to meet the State Government requirement to review statutory authorities. (3) (i) Estimated to be $96,000 as at 10 May 2002. (ii) Estimated to be $25,000 as at 10 May 2002. Attorney General; Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs; Electoral Affairs; Peel and the South West: Department Of Justice (1) Four. (2) (a) Lower Courts Committee : The Committee was established to provide advice on the implementation of recommendations relating to lower courts, as contained in the Law Reform Commission’s Report No 92: Review of the Criminal and Civil Justice System in Western Australia . The aim of the implementation of recommendations is to improve access to justice for lower courts users through the deployment of legislation, rules and procedures within a single summary jurisdiction court, dealing with both civil and criminal matters. (b) Western Australian Civil and Administrative Review Taskforce : The Taskforce was established to develop a model of a Civil and Administrative Review Tribunal for consideration by Government. (c) Review of Family Court of Western Australia Resources : The Review is aimed at establishing the resource levels of the FCWA in comparison to the resources available within the Federal system through the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Magistrates Service . (d) Law Reform Commission –Judicial Review of Administrative Decisions: Inquiry into the inadequacies and deficiencies of the current law and procedures pertaining to the judicial review of administrative decisions. (3) (a) Within existing resources. (b) $19,000. (c) Within existing resources. (d) Within existing resources. Director of Public Prosecutions (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Electoral Commission (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Equal Opportunity Commission (1) One. (2) The Ministerial Committee on Gay and Lesbian Law Reform assisted identify laws that discriminated against gay men and lesbians. (3) $10,191.50. Legal Aid WA (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Office of the Information Commissioner (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Office of the Inspector of Custodial Services (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Peel Development Commission (1) Two. (2) (a) Mandurah CBD Taskforce - consult with residents and develop a master plan for Mandurah’s central business district. (b) Rail Heritage Foundation of Western Australia - Establish the Pinjarra Rail Heritage Centre in the Peel Region based at the Pinjarra Railway Yards, and the Pinjarra to Boddington Railway. (3) (a) Within existing resources. (b) Within existing resources. South West Development Commission (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Minister for the Environment and Heritage: Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority: (1) One. (2) Review of BGPA as a Statutory Authority under the Machinery of Government initiative. (3) $10,350. The Department of Conservation and Land Management: The Department routinely creates taskforces or committees to facilitate delivery of the outputs for which it has responsibility and may create ad hoc or ongoing consultative bodies to provide for stakeholder and public input into Departmental processes. The Department also has membership of a range of across Government bodies responsible for providing coordinated policy advice and policy implementation actions. (1) Six. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices and Fire Symposium To review the Department’s fire management practices. The fire symposium was held in April 2002 to provide a forum for the presentation and discussion of scientific and policy issues relating to fire management. (3) Approximately $35,000 (2) Chief Executive Officers’ Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy To coordinate implementation of the policy across agencies and support the Cabinet Sub Committee directing implementation of the policy. (3) The project office responsible for coordinating policy implementation has a budget of $250,000 in 2001/02 and $275,000 in 2002/03. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation To review the legislation in accordance with State/Commonwealth National Competition Policy arrangements. (3) Approximately $23,000 (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation of the Forest Management Plan (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines – collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the 'Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi ‘protectable areas’. (3) (i) No costs were recorded by the Department (ii) $59,250 (iii) $52,618 (iv) $10,108 (v) $35,970 (vi) $4,950 (vii) Nil (2) Tuart Response Group To coordinate agency action on the decline in tuart health and to devise a Tuart Conservation Strategy and Implementation Plan. (3) Approximately $70,000 including salaries. (2) Community Consultation Processes To facilitate the creation of the Walpole Wilderness Area and new national parks under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy. (3) Approximately $10,000 The Conservation Commission of WA: (1) Two. (2) (a) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (b) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) (a) $5,900.03 (b) $9505.45 Heritage Council of Western Australia: (1) The Heritage Council has been involved in 2 reviews since February 2001, at the direction of the Minister. (2) (a) A review of the Heritage Council’s assessment and registration procedures, completed in April 2001. (b) A review of the Heritage Council’s operations, as required of all agencies as a result of the 2001 Machinery of Government report. The results of the review were submitted to the Minister for consideration in February 2002. (3) Both reviews were conducted internally and did not incur any costs. The Office of Water Regulation: (1) Nil (2) Nil (3) Nil The Department of Environmental Protection and the Water and Rivers Commission: (1) Six. (2) (a) Carbon Right Taskforce: was to draft legislation to establish carbon rights, providing certainty and thereby promoting the environmental and economic benefits from plantations and land use changes for carbon sequestration. (b) Independent Committee on Watsons Foods Odour Issue: to facilitate the resolution of odour and noise problems being experienced by residents in the vicinity of Watsons Foods in Spearwood without the closure or relocation of the operation. (c) The Waste Management Board: was established following the recommendations of the WAste 2020 Taskforce. These recommendations included the amalgamation of existing bodies into one group and the adoption of a more strategic approach to waste management. (d) Swan River Trust Review: was established to achieve: · The effectiveness of the operations of the Trust. · The need for the continuation of the functions of the Trust. · The operation and the effectiveness of the Swan River Trust Act generally. · The effectiveness of Part 5 of the Act relating to development control and Section 30A of the Metropolitan Region Scheme Act which establishes a formal link between the Trust Act and the statutory planning process. (e) A review of the Waste Management and Recycling Fund: is required under the enabling legislation after three years of operation of the Fund. The former Advisory Council on Waste Management developed a review project for the grants program. The project was put out to tender and the review is currently under way. (f) Stream and River Logging Buffers in Western Australia: a review was initiated to ensure their adequacy in protecting waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity, and to incorporate these or new buffer prescriptions into future forest management plans. (3) (a) Carbon Rights Taskforce: costs were met from portfolio Budgets DEWCP and CALM. Total expenditure estimated at $5000. (b) Independent Committee on Watsons Foods Odour Issue: the committee has no budget and relies on the contribution of staff time and facilities of the Department of Environmental Protection, City of Cockburn and Watsons Foods. (c) Waste Management Board: effectively cost-neutral because the new body takes over from the previous Advisory Council on Waste Management, the State Recycling Advisory Committee and the WAste 2020 Taskforce. (d) Swan River Trust: the cost of this review was $33,000. (e) Waste Management and Recycling Fund: see answer to 2(e). (f) Stream and River Logging Buffers in Western Australia: estimated costs of salaries for Author, contributors, peer reviews and printing $31,150 plus external contributions from the Water Corporation and CALM. The Perth Zoological Gardens: (1) Since the election of the State Labor Government Perth Zoo has undertaken one internal review of itself as a Statutory Authority. This was consistent with recommendation nine of the Machinery of Government Report. (2) See answer to (1). (3) Perth Zoo undertook its review internally. The salary cost to the Zoo was $8200. Minister for Police and Emergency Services; Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure: Western Australia Police Service (1) One. PriceWaterhouseCoopers organisation was engaged to undertake an independent review over the DCAT and CADCOM projects. (2) The scope of the review covered the areas of: · The Management of the DCAT Program and CADCOM Project; · Benefits Delivery; · Program Funding; and · Functionality and Options. (3) The review was completed in November 2001 at a cost of $54,890. NOTE: WAPS has not included participation in inquiries and reviews instigated and or run by other agencies, or internal administrative reviews or operational matters, for example: Drug Summit; Reviews as part of the Machinery of Government recommendations; Administrative Functions Review; internal inquiries; Ombudsman’s Inquiries. Fire and Emergency Services (1) The Fire and Emergency Services Authority (FESA) has been responsible for one taskforce. (2) Taskforce: Interagency Taskforce for the consideration of rotary wing aircraft in the delivery of policing and emergency services to the community of Western Australia . The taskforce was chaired by a member of the staff of the Minister for Emergency Services and FESA provided executive services. It included representatives of FESA, the Department of Health and the Western Australia Police Service. The Minister for Emergency Services announced the taskforce’s findings on 11 May 2002. (3) Cost: Interagency Taskforce: FESA’s contribution $35,600 NOTE: FESA has not included participation in inquiries and reviews instigated and or run by other agencies: For example: Bellevue inquiry; Reviews as part of the Machinery of Government recommendations; ES CADCOM review. Department of Transport (1) Two – LPG Task Force & School Bus Task Force. (2) Title of Task Force Terms of Reference LPG Task Force · To consider the economic, fiscal and social viability of the current subsidy scheme and other subsidy options including low interest loan schemes that would be a financial incentive to use LPG in motor vehicles. · To examine and recommend the roles of Government and the private sector in relation to any recommendations arising from the first term of reference. · To report to the Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure on the first two terms of reference. School Bus Task Force To report to the Minister on: · the preferred model to be adopted to determine the rate of remuneration for school bus contractors; · the preferred model for determining a fair and just conveyancing allowance for parents of mainstream students in non-public transport areas; · the integration of school buses into the Transperth system; and · the appropriateness of the Morrell and Special Education Reviews. (3) Title Cost LPG Task Force Salary costs are being met by the individual agencies/organisations represented on the Task Force. School Bus Task Force Salary costs are being met by the individual agencies/organisations represented on the Task Force. The cost of consultancy work is being met jointly by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure and the Department of Transport. To date, these services have cost $125,000. Minister for Planning and Infrastructure: Department for Planning and Infrastructure: (1) Eleven (2) and (3) see table below. (2) List of Inquiries, Taskforces, Committees, Summits and Reviews initiated since February 2001 (2) Established to Achieve? (3) How much money has been spent? Joint Department for Planning and Infrastructure/Fisheries Taskforce to implement MOG 30. A jointly agreed position report on the MOG 30 Recommendation and a strategy and program to address the requirements of the agreed position Not applicable. Existing Departmental resources utlilised. Review of Statement of Planning Policy No: 7 Leeuwin Naturalise Ridge (in relation to Smiths Beach). In response to widespread community concerns about the scale of proposed development at Smiths Beach, the review was undertaken to consider whether amendment of SPP7 was required, and if so, the form of such amendment. Following public advertising of the resulting proposed modifications to SPP7, the Western Australian Planning Commission has recently submitted its recommendations to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Given no Review body was established, the review has been largely undertaken through internal resources of the WA Planning Commission and the Department for Planning and Infrastructure. Newspaper advertising cost in the order of $3000. Mandurah CBD Redevelopment Taskforce. To oversee the future planning and redevelopment of the Central Business District of Mandurah Nil Rockingham City Centre Transit Study Taskforce To identify an appropriate transit infrastructure and service to link the Rockingham train station with the Rockingham City Centre, Murdoch University and the Waterfront Village area $82,475.65 as at 6 June 2002 Ministerial Task Force Investigating Structural Arrangements for Coastal Planning and Management To review the structural arrangements for Coastal Planning and Management in Western Australia. $79,000 Metropolitan Freight Network Review The Freight Network Review (FNR) is establishing a new policy and planning framework for freight movement in the Perth metropolitan area and its linkages to regional areas to ensure a long-term sustainable freight system. Approx. $50,000.00 Lower Great Southern Regional Planning Steering Committee (created by the Western Australian Planning Commission) To oversee the preparation of the Lower Great Southern Regional Strategy. Approximately $1,000 in travel expenses (air fares) Air Services Policy Review Review Intrastate Air Services and its relationship to the Transport Co-ordination Act Nil to date. Goldfields-Esperance Regional Planning and Infrastructure Coordinating Committee To oversee the implementation of the Goldfields-Esperance Regional Planning Strategy, Regional Transport Strategy and Roads 2020 program (and to replace two existing committees). The Committee is being established; first meeting likely to be in July 2002. Air Services Subsidy Review/Report Benchmark modelling report on assessing subsidies for remote air services $5,000.00 Lime Sands Route Option Review The purpose of this project is to determine the preferred option for transporting Agricultural Lime Sand from the coastal plain at Lancelin to Wheatbelt areas. The project is largely being developed using existing DPI and MRWA resources. Main Roads WA: (1) Insofar as Main Roads is concerned, four (4). (2)-(3) The purpose and expenditure of each review is as follows: Road Train Summit– a broad consultative review of Main Roads’ heavy vehicle permit system addressing community concerns over the operation of heavy vehicles on the road network and strategies for improving safety and operations. $35 800. Review of Main Roads Western Australia’s Term Contracts – to assess the impact of the privatisation of road construction and maintenance in Western Australia on Main Roads and the agency’s ability to manage the 10 year contracts. $280 326. Review of Main Roads Acquisition Process for Graham Farmer Freeway – Ken Pettit QC Report - an independent assessment of the land acquisition processes used by Main Roads in the acquisition of land for the Graham Farmer Freeway project. $31 954. Review of Statutory Authorities: Main Roads Western Australia – part of a review of statutory authorities within the Planning and Infrastructure portfolio to assess the justification for Main Roads remaining as a separate entity. $5 000. Landcorp: (1) 7. (2) Refer to below: Committee/Forum/Review Objective Hope Valley Wattleup Redevelopment Project – Community Reference Group Advise LandCorp on issues of concern and interest to residents within the redevelopment area, advise and contribute to preparation of the Master Plan and disseminate information to the community. Hope Valley Community Management Committee Provide advice on management of tenanted properties and acquisitions, identify issues relating to community infrastructure, provide input into the Master Plan process and communicate to the community. Wattleup Community Management Committee Leighton Beach Community Forum To determine the community views on the extent of future development and public amenity. Scarborough Redevelopment Community Forum To devise development options which were subsequently incorporated into a survey. Land Use Planning Review North Cockburn Land Use planning review assessing various options for future development of the area. LandCorp Statutory Authority Review To assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating the functions of the Western Australian Land Authority into a Department of the State. (3) Cost details follow: · Committees - Hope Valley and Wattleup Redevelopment Project committee members are paid $142 per half day and $215 per full day. · Summits – LandCorp did not incur a cost for the Leighton Beach summit. Scarborough Community Forum - The cost attributed to the staging of the forum (including venue and equipment hire, mailing, facilitation, printing, displays etc) was $42,965. · Reviews – LandCorp is not responsible for paying the cost of the Land Use Planning Review of North Cockburn. Consultant fees for the Statutory Authority Review are expected to be $19,200. Department of Land Administration (DOLA). (1) One. (2) Review of the Future of the Department of Land Administration (DOLA). Review the future of DOLA in response to Recommendation 39 of the Machinery of Government Report. (3) Support for the review has been provided from within existing DOLA staff resources and has not been separately costed. Western Australian Government Railways: (1) One. (2) Yes. Perth City Rail Advisory Committee (PCRAC). (3) As at 22 May 2002 total $225,351. This figure does not include costs incurred by DPI and WAGR which were necessary for PURD’s master planning process. Bunbury Port Authority: (1) One (2) Port Community Advisory Committee (3) Not applicable All other agencies: Office of the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure (Planning Appeals) East Perth Redevelopment Authority Subiaco Redevelopment Authority Midland Redevelopment Authority Fremantle Port Authority Dampier Port Authority Broome Port Authority Albany Port Authority Geraldton Port Authority Port Hedland Port Authority Esperance Port Authority (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Minister for State Development; Tourism; Small Business: Department of Industry and Technology (1) (a) Timber Industry Assistance Review Committee The committee was established 21 November 2001 to; Consider applications, which on initial assessment were deemed ineligible by Forest Products Commission and determine an independent assessment of the business should be undertaken; Consider the independent assessor’s report on the business and determine if the business should be invited to formally apply for a level of assistance determined by the independent assessor; Consider requests by applicants for a review of the assessment and for claims for additional funds assistance above the amount recommended by the independent assessor; and Consider and recommend suggested amendments to the guidelines. (b) Replacement Fremantle Class Patrol Boat Working Group The role of the Working Group is to develop and implement a WA Government facilitation strategy to better position the three WA bidders for the project. The strategy aims to market and promote Western Australian industry's substantial capabilities in shipbuilding to senior politicians and defence officials; to reinforce that the three of Western Australian bidders are internationally successful commercial shipbuilders and are in strong contention; and to minimise the impact of political considerations in the decision and to pressure Defence to focus on tender specific considerations. (c) Jervoise Bay Liaison Committee It is intended that the Jervoise Bay Liaison Committee acts as an informal forum within the context of the engineering fabrication and assembly industrial sector at the Australian Marine Industry Complex at Henderson in general and the Jervoise Bay Estate in particular. Its primary objectives are: - The promotion of the engineering fabrication industries - The international competitiveness of the Estate - The establishment and maintenance of a stable Industrial Relations climate (d) Ministerial Education Exports Advisory Committee The purpose of the committees is to: - increase the scale and capability of education providers, - produce increased trade through networks and the State's greater international profile, - bring more tourism, - increase the acquisition of international skills, - assist the retention of graduates, - produce more R&D, - create more investment opportunities, - increase AusAid student scholarships, - give WA greater access to multilateral Aid projects, and - increase public awareness that education can strengthen the State's economic foundation. (e) Inter-Agency Wine Advisory Group (IWAG) The purpose of the IWAG is to provide consultation on and co-ordination of Government activity in relation to development of the Western Australian wine industry. (f) The Intellectual Property Policy Review Sub Committee of the Government Intellectual Property Policy Council Established to review the Government Intellectual Property Policy 2000 to ensure that Government Policy meets the Government's broader economic and Industry Development objectives. (2) (a) Nil ( b) Nil (c) Nil (d) $1512 for the Inaugural meeting of key government, industry and community stakeholders. (e) Nil (f) Nil Department of Mineral & Petroleum Resources (1) For the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources - 4 (2) (i) Parliamentary Inquiry - 'Bellevue Hazardous Waste Fire Inquiry'. That the Committee examine, report and make recommendations on:- 1. The role of relevant government agencies and relevant Ministers of the Crown in: (a) approving the treatment and storage of waste at the site; and (b) regulating waste treatment at the site, including monitoring and enforcement measures; 2. The nature and quantities of non-compliant materials stored at the site; 3. The response of relevant government to the incident on 15 February 2001 and the post-crisis management; 4. The regulation, storage and disposal of hazardous waste in Western Australia, the extent of past and current operations and alternatives available; and 5. Any other matters deemed relevant by the Committee. (ii) Inquiry into the Carmel Fireworks Explosion – conducted by Mr Martin Whitely, Member for Roleystone. To report on; 1. The events of 6 March2002 leading to the incident (the explosion/s and subsequent bushfire); and 2. The response of the local and relevant State Government departments and authorities during and subsequent to the incident; and 3. The process of licensing and of regulation of the facility prior to 6 March 2002; and to make recommendations on; 1. The siting of similar facilities (fireworks manufacturing and explosive storage facilities and facilities which pose a similar danger) in appropriate locations; and 2. The licensing and regulation of similar facilities; and 3. Improving the response efforts of agencies involved in similar incidences. (iii) Review of the Project Development Approvals System To recommend to Government a system of government decision making which is coordinated and integrated, clear and unambiguous, which is balanced between community and developer needs and which will lead to Western Australia being the global location of choice for project development. (iv) Ministerial Inquiry to Identify Strategies to Increase Resources Exploration in Western Australia. To investigate the reasons for reduced levels of private investment in greenfields mineral exploration in western Australia and recommend actions that might be taken by the State and federal governments to achieve the level of expenditure necessary for a sustainable future for this important sector of the WA economy. (3) (i) Cost of the Bellevue Inquiry should be provided by the Committee Secretariat. (ii) The cost of the Whitely Inquiry to the end of April 2002 is less than $100. (iii) The cost of the Review of the Project Development Approvals System was $445 000 (iv) No expenditure to date Small Business Development Corporation (1) Since February 2001, the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) has established one review and one committee. (2) Review of the Small Business Development Corporation Act - a statutory review of the Small Business Development Corporation to assess its performance since 1995 and its appropriateness in meeting the future needs of small business development in Western Australia. The Small Business Development Corporation Act (1983) Review Steering Committee - An independent Steering Committee appointed to oversee the review of the Small Business Development Corporation Act. (3) Review - expenditure to 30 April 2002 - $15 000. Committee - expenditure to 30 April 2002 - $3 805. Rottnest Island Authority (1) One. (2) Effective and Efficiency Review. The intent of this review is to consider and ensure that the operations of the Rottnest Island Authority are effective and efficient. (3) Internal costs only. The review is being undertaken in conjunction with the development of the Rottnest Island Management Plan 2002-2007. Western Australian Tourism Commission (1) Since taking office in February 2001, the Gallop Labor Government has initiated two reviews within the tourism portfolio. (2) They were: · Review of the operations and structure of the Western Australian Tourism Commission. It was undertaken in August 2001 to assess whether the WATC’s structure (established in 1995) and operations were the most appropriate to meet the requirements of the Western Australian Tourism Commission Act 1993 and the Government’s Tourism Policy. · Review of the 5 year Tourism Industry Plan – Partnership 21. The review, which has just commenced, is intended to:- (a) Assess and report on progress made on the initiatives described in the document prepared in 2000; (b) Consider the relevancy of the principles it promotes and make improvements where necessary; and (c) Provide scope for input on significant tourism issues not originally included in the plan and update those requiring further emphasis or clarification. (3) The cost of the Review of the WATC was $12,463 (does not include GST) The cost of the Partnership 21 Review is expected to be approximately $90,000. Minister for Education; Sport and Recreation; Indigenous Affairs: Department of Education and Country High School Hostels Authority (1) A total of three reviews and one taskforce have been established since the election (not including the various groups established from time to time for routine operational purposes in schools, and district and central offices of the Department of Education). There have been no summits. (2) · Geraldton Secondary College Review . The purpose of the review was to identify issues affecting the ability of the College to maximize the educational outcomes of its students. · Review of Educational Services for Students with Disabilities in Government Schools . The purpose of the review is to ensure that the educational needs of students within this group are met through the provision of appropriate, effective and efficient services, resources and facilities. · Review of Behaviour in Government Schools . The review was established to examine and respond to the following specific behaviour management issues and contexts. · Taskforce on Structures, Services and Resources Supporting Government Schools . The report was tabled in Parliament on 27 August 2001. Response to be provided by Department of Education Services. (3) The following have been financed within existing resources by a reallocation of funds, taking into account staff time, at an estimated cost for each review as follows: · Geraldton Secondary College Review - $35 000 · Review of Educational Services for Students with Disabilities in Government Schools - $200 000 · Review of Behaviour in Government Schools - $30 000 · Taskforce on Structures, Services and Resources Supporting Government Schools - response to be provided by Department of Education Services. Department of Education Services & Curriculum Council (1) Four reviews. (2) – (3) List of Reviews Outline of Purpose $ Review of Fees and Charges in Secondary Schools To examine the implementation of the Government’s policy concerning voluntary contributions in years 8-10. There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Review of Ministerial Advisory Committees – Education Portfolio To review the role and functions of the Ministerial Advisory Councils (Aboriginal Education and Training Council, Rural & Remote Education Advisory Council, Early Childhood Education Council and WA Higher Education Council). There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Review of Statutory Authorities – Education Portfolio To review the functions of the three Statutory Authorities (Curriculum Council, Public Education Endowment Trust and Country High School Hostels Authority) to assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating these functions into departments of State. There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Research Consultancy on Distribution of State Government Funds to Non-Government Schools To provide the Government with technical advice on the calculation of Government school costs as the basis for allocating funds to non-Government schools, and a model for distributing the funds. Total Cost: $61,407 Department of Sport and Recreation (1) One. (2) Review undertaken of State Government owned and managed recreation camps with regard to management operations and the development of a capital investment plan for the Department of Sport and Recreation managed camps. (3) Review undertaken by an employee of the Department of Sport and Recreation and completed within existing resources. West Australian Sport Centre Trust (1) One (2) Review of the Western Australian Sports Centre Trust. Refer to Terms of Reference within Recommendation 43 of 'Government Structures for Better Results' (Machinery of Government Report). (3) Review undertaken by an employee of the Department of Premier and Cabinet. Western Australian Institute of Sport (1) Not relating to WAIS (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Department of Indigenous (1) One. (2) Indigenous Affairs Advisory Committee (IAAC). (3) There was no costs involved establishing the committee. The only costs involved relate to money spent on conducting regular meetings which are met from the normal operating budget of the Department of Indigenous Affairs. Minister for Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth; Disability Services; Culture and the Arts: Disability Services Commission: (1) 5 (2) (a) The Disability Services Act (1993) review. The review is being undertaken as part of the review of statutory authorities resulting from the Government Structures for Better Results report (released in June 2001). A review of the Act was also required in 2003 under section 57 (1) (b) of the Act. This review was brought forward to coincide with the review of statutory authorities. This will minimise the review costs. (b) The Review of Local Area Coordination. This review was a pre-election commitment made by the State Government. The review will be conducted in four stages and is designed to ensure that the role and purpose of this valued service is clearly understood by families and the community, and is achievable and cost effective. (c) The Partnerships Working Party. This working party was formed by representatives from government and non government agencies in the disability sector to suggest how partnerships between the two sectors might be enhanced. (d) Unmet Need Working Group. This group was commissioned to prepare a report to improve the level of transparency and openness about the current and future need for accommodation support for people with disabilities. (e) The Accommodation Support Funding Process Review Steering Committee was formed to oversee the identification of the best and fairest process for allocation of available accommodation support funding. (3) (a) A budget of $40,000 has been allocated for the Disability Services Act (1993). (b) A budget of $25,000 has been allocated for the review of Local Area Coordination (c) There were no specific costs associated with the Partnerships Working Party. Officers of the Disability Services Commission provided support within their normal duties. (d) The cost of the Unmet Need Working Group’s report was $10,000. (e) The cost of the Accommodation Support Funding Process Review report was $49,452. Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth: (1) Reviews: 2 Committees: 3 Taskforces: 2 – 1 of which is a joint Taskforce with the Minister for Housing and Works Convention: 1 In addition there were 3 reference groups: - Strengthening Women’s Policy: The Report of the Reference Group. - WA Volunteering Reference Group - Carers Act Reference Group (2) (a) The Inter Departmental Committee (IDC) on Sexual Assault was formed in June 2001. The final report is due to be presented to the Cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy in June 2002. Its purpose is to develop recommendations to address sexual assault and coordinate State input into national cooperation on sexual assault. (b) The report on Family and Children’s Services Accommodation Hostels which commenced in April 2002 and was publicly released on 5 July 2002. Its purpose was to examine the history and operations of metropolitan and country hostels, identify current services, type and location, other services complementary services, gaps in services, alternatives to hostel accommodation and recommend future directions. (c) The Active Ageing Taskforce commenced on the 20 February 2002 and the anticipated completion date is March 2003. Its purpose is to: · develop an innovative and relevant across-government 5-10 year policy framework which promotes the active and visible participation of older people in Western Australian communities · develop strategies, including partnerships with local authorities to ensure genuine consultation and participation on new active ageing initiatives so that informed discussion can be reflected in government decision making · recommend a range of programs and strategies based on the principles of coordination, inclusion, collaboration and flexibility · recommend an ongoing consultative process to ensure that emerging needs and issues for seniors are reflected within the policy framework and the strategies contained within it. (d) The State Homelessness Taskforce commenced on 23 July 2001 and was completed on 31 January 2002. Joint Taskforce with the Minister for Housing and Works. Its purpose was to: · develop a plan of action for the whole of government and the community · provide advice on identifying the causes of homelessness in the community · contribute to a better understanding of homelessness and the pathways through homelessness and identify gaps in service provision · provide advice on the development of benchmarks and social indicators · make recommendations to the cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy on the plan of action, implementation strategy and a plan to monitor the progress of the implementation strategy. (e) Steering Committee on the Proposed Corporate Strategy and Organisational Structure commenced in July 2001and was completed in December 2001. Its purpose was to make recommendations to the Minister for Community Development on the establishment of the Department for Community Development, in particular to recommend: · the corporate strategy best suited to achieving the goals set out by the Machinery of Government Taskforce and an organisational structure capable of giving effect to the corporate strategy. (f) The Interdepartmental Child Protection Coordination Committee commenced in February 2002 for an interim 12 month period, subject to review. Its purpose is to develop a strategic approach for ensuring coordination and collaboration in child protection across relevant government agencies. (g) The National Competition Policy – Review of Child Care Regulations commenced on the 5 March 002 and will be completed by June 2002. Its purpose is to review the Community Services Act 1972 and specifically existing Child Care Regulations to determine the extent and appropriate justification for restriction to competition contained within. The outcome of the review is required to satisfy State and Commonwealth Government requirements within the Competition Principles Agreement. (h) The Women’s Convention was held on the 7-8 March 2002. Its purpose was to consult with women in Western Australia in regard to their goals and aspirations for the future in the areas of health, safety, seniors, opportunity, workplace, family care and law. (3) The cost of each is as follows: a) The Inter Departmental Committee (IDC) on Sexual Assault - $11,000* b) Family and Children’s Services Accommodation Hostels - $14,321 c) Active Ageing Taskforce - $7131 to date* d) The State Homelessness Taskforce - $180,000# e) Steering Committee – Proposed Corporate Strategy and Organisational Structure - $62,480* f) Interdepartmental Child Protection Coordination Committee – nil* g) National Competition Policy – Review of Child Care Regulations – nil* h) Women’s Convention - $85,926 * * excludes salaries # shared between the Department of Housing and Works and the Department for Community Development (DCD). DCD's contribution was $90,000 in staff time and payment to facilitate a non-government member of the secretariat. Culture and the Arts (1) 2 (2) (a) Review of Statutory Authorities The Minister for Culture and the Arts initiated the review of Statutory Authorities in the Culture and the Arts portfolio as part of the Machinery of Government (MOG) Taskforce recommendations. The Statutory Authorities reviewed were the Art Gallery, Western Australian Museum, Library Board, Perth Theatre Trust and ScreenWest. The purpose of this review was to determine whether the functions of these statutory authorities could not be performed by the Department of Culture and the Arts or whether it would be inappropriate for them to be performed by the Department. (b) The Contemporary Music Taskforce The Contemporary Music Taskforce was established to assist in the development and promotion of Western Australian contemporary music talent. This includes undertaking an economic review of the current state and growth potential of the industry; implementing a State-wide All ages concert program; developing a touring support and skill development program for industry practitioners; and establishing a music industry website. (3) (a) $10,010 has been spent for the services of an independent Review Consultant. (b) Costs to date - $4909.62 Minister for Health: (1)-(3) This information is not readily available. Provision of this information would require considerable research which would divert staff away from their normal duties and I am not prepared to allocate the State's resources to provide a response. If the Member has a specific inquiry I will endeavour to provide a reply. Minister for Racing and Gaming; Government Enterprises; Goldfields-Esperance: Government Employees Superannuation Board (1) None. (2) & (3) Not applicable. Gold Corporation (1) Nil (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Insurance Commission Of Western Australia (1) None (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable Lotteries Commission (1) The Minister for Government Enterprises has only instituted one enquiry – ie. review of section 22(8) and (2) of the Lotteries Commission of Western Australia. Under the Lotteries Commission Act 1990 (as amended), the Minister is required to review this section in relation to the funding for the Perth International Arts Festival and the Film Industry every three years. All other Lotteries’ reviews, taskforces or committees have been management initiated as part of routine operational improvements. (2) See response to 1. (3) No expenditure other than management time has been incurred in the review of section 22(8) and (2) of the Lotteries Commission Act 1990 (as amended) or any operational reviews. Racing and Gaming Department Of DRGL, BPB, TAB and WAGRA (1) Nil (2 & 3) Not applicable. Water Corporation (1) None (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable
(2) (i) Working Group on State and Local Government Relations (WGSLGR) The Working Group on State and Local Government Relations was established to facilitate the development of partnership agreements between State and local governments. It comprises representatives from both State and local government. The Group’s work will be ongoing. (ii) Review of the Regional Development Commissions (Statutory Authority Status) To consider the status of the Regional Development Commissions in Western Australia and make recommendations on their future status. (iii) Review of the Operation of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 A review of this Act is required every five years. The review meets the Statutory Requirement and will determine whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. (iv) Review of Cemetery Boards (Statutory Authority Status) To review the Statutory Authority status of the Cemetery Boards and make recommendation on their future status. (v) Review of the Dog Act The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It is considered appropriate to review the Legislative Provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. (vi) Review of the Regional Headworks Development Scheme This review meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme including the adequacy of its funding, the application of the guidelines and the amount of Headwork charges levied by the Water Corporation and Western Power. (3) Response to Question 3 inclusive (i. ii. iii. iv. v. & vi.) All of the above are being undertaken by Departmental staff and only minor other administrative or financial expenditure in support of these has occurred. This is anticipated to be under $10,000 in total. Department of Housing and Works (1) Eight. (2) (i) Independent Review Committee to review the circumstances of ineligible tenants. (ii) The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Technical Committee was established to monitor the development of the Convention Centre, to ensure all established deadlines are met, and to work through statutory issues and departmental requirements. (iii) The State Homelessness Taskforce was established to develop a plan of action, for practical, across-government and community strategies to: prevent homelessness; provide effective support for those who are homeless; and provide support to people to maintain their accommodation after a period of homelessness. (iv) Review of ‘The Agreement for the Provision of Housing and Related Infrastructure for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People in Western Australia.’ The Review was conducted to evaluate the process and progress of the Agreement’s objectives and outcomes. (v) Review of ‘Parnpajinya Housing Development Project – Community Development Strategy’ Remote Area Development Group. RADG was employed to undertake a study to identify and address management and social issues which were restricting the progress and development of the Parnpajinya community. (vi) Halls Creek Housing Taskforce was set up in response to the Aboriginal community's concerns about housing stock generally within Halls Creek and the town camps. The Aboriginal community was concerned that little was being done in the way of a community based strategy to tackle the housing problems in Halls Creek. The Aboriginal community invited Larry Graham MLA and myself to examine their concerns and set up a framework for key agencies to work cooperatively with the Aboriginal community. (vii) Old Treasury Buildings Working Party was established to consider future uses for these significant heritage buildings. (viii) The Pyrton Working Party was set up to consider future uses for the Pyrton site in Eden Hill. (3) All taskforces, working parties and reviews have been funded out of the Department of Housing and Works’ general budget. To isolate the individual expenses of each taskforce, working party or review would require substantial resources and I am not prepared to allocate the resources required at this time. Should the Member have a specific concern about an individual taskforce, working party or review, I am prepared to provide further information. Kimberley Development Commission (1) 2 (2) (i) North West Air Services Taskforce Terms of reference previously sent (ii) Kimberley Aviation Tourism Development Committee Terms of reference To synchronise, in the Kimberley:- (a) regional tourism marketing; with (b) aviation route consolidation and development (3) (i) North West Airservices Taskforce - $5,577 (ii) Kimberley Aviation Tourism Development Committee - $3,121 Pilbara Development Commission (1) Three. (2) (i) The Nickol Bay Accommodation and Associated Issues Taskforce. The Nickol Bay Accommodation Taskforce was established in August 2001 to oversee accommodation and related issues associated with the expected influx of construction and permanent workforces into the Nickol Bay area. The Terms of Reference include the assessment, supply and demand of various forms of accommodation likely to be required in the Karratha area in the immediate and foreseeable future based on the expansion of existing projects and potential developments. (ii) Onslow Strategic Development Taskforce . During a visit to Onslow in April 2001, the Minister for Pilbara, Hon Tom Stephens made an offer to establish a strategic partnership between the local Onslow community, the Shire of Ashburton and the State Government to develop an action plan for the local community. The Pilbara Development Commission established a taskforce to develop a strategic approach to delivering agreed outcomes and tangible results expected to occur over the next four years. Taskforce members are representative of state and commonwealth government agencies and the Shire of Ashburton. (iii) Roebourne Enhancement Government Agency Interim Committee. The Committee first met on 6 November 2001, has a four year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. The Roebourne Enhancement Government Agency Interim Committee was established to bring a range of social and economic development outcomes as well as improve the co-ordination of the delivery of infrastructure and services to the Roebourne Community. The broad intent of the Scheme is to: - provide planning and implementation to improve the physical amenity of the town and in particular the village precinct; and, - the potential creation of youth and education precincts with possible consideration to be given to health and justice precincts. (3) (i) $1,686 (ii) $27.00 (iii) $815 These are funds spent on projects. Staff costs are not included in these figures. Gascoyne Development Commission (1) N/A (2) The Coral Bay Infrastructure Implementation Working Group was formed to oversee the development of infrastructure by government agencies in Coral Bay. (3) $852 State Supply Commission (1) Three (2) (i) Review of the Buy Local Policy The intent of this review is to strengthen the Buy Local Policy so that opportunities for local and small businesses in Western Australia are maximised through government buying. (ii) Review of Statutory Authorities (State Supply Commission) This review of the State Supply Commission is being undertaken as a part of the review of all statutory authorities that the Machinery of Government Taskforce recommended. The review of each statutory authority must proceed from the basis that a statutory authority should only exist if its functions cannot be performed by a department or it would be inappropriate for them to be performed by a department. (iii) Indemnity and Insurance Clauses Discussion Group The Discussion Group was established to co-ordinate discussions between the Master Cleaner’s Guild, RiskCover and the Crown Solicitor’s Office with a view to examining the usual indemnity and insurance clauses used by government agencies and assessing whether mutually agreeable clauses can be drafted. (3) (i) Review of the Buy Local Policy To date approximately $43,680 has been spent on this review, apart from staff salaries and administrative costs. (ii) Review of Statutory Authorities (State Supply Commission) This review was undertaken with in-house resources. No money has been spent on this review apart from staff salaries and minimal administrative costs. (iii) Indemnity and Insurance Clauses Discussion Group No money has been spent on this review apart from staff salaries and minimal administrative costs. Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection; Training: Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (1) Thirteen (2)-(3) Review/Committee/ Brief outline of what it How much Taskforce/Enquiry was established to achieve money has been spent on this to date Taskforce to Review Code To review the Code of $2,545.00 of Practice for the WA Practice with the aim of Building and Construction improving performance Industry within the building and construction industry by encouraging the parties to embrace a co-operative approach to efficiency and productivity and discourage unsatisfactory practices. The Code addresses the key areas of occupational health and safety, contract administration, training, tendering and industrial relations. Review of Consumer In accordance with the $5,515 Protection Boards and recommendations of the Committees Machinery of Government Taskforce, the functions of Consumer Protection boards and committees are being reviewed to assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating those functions into departments of State. Review of Construction To review the Construction $3,500 Industry Long Service Industry Long Service Leave Leave Payments Board Payments Board in line with the Machinery of Government Taskforce recommendations. Review of the Occupational To carry out a statutory $35,317.10 Safety and Health Act 1984 review of the Act pursuant to Section 61 of the Act. Petroleum Products Advisory Provides advice to the $3,825 Committee Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection and/or the Prices Commissioner on issues affecting the petroleum market in Western Australia as identified by the Minister or Prices Commissioner. Review of Auction Sales To examine additional $1,147.30 Act 1973 issues, which were not related to national competition policy, that arose during the course of the National Competition Policy Review of the Auction Sales Act 1973. Review of Fair Trading To determine whether Nil Act 1987 and Consumer existing consumer Affairs Act 1971 protection provisions under each Act remain relevant and effective in today’s marketplace. Committee established to Examine issues from Nil review Fair Trading community responses to a Amendment Bill – Green Bill and make Unconscionable Conduct recommendations to the Minister on the implementation of the Government’s election commitment to introduce legislation in its first term. Committee established to The development of a Nil review Fitness Industry mandatory code of Codes of Conduct practice for fitness industry members to improve consumer protection in the fitness industry. Committee established to The Motor Vehicle Sales Nil review Motor Vehicles Industry Reference Group Amendment Bill 2001 & has been formed to Regulations facilitate further consultation in relation to the Regulations that will need to be drafted once the Motor Vehicle Dealers Amendment Bill 2001 completes its passage through Parliament. Review of Residential To conduct a statutory $26,558.80 Tenancies Act 1987 review of the Act and Regulations pursuant to Section 90 of the Act. Committee/Review To obtain the views of all $4,262.40 established following key stakeholders on the collapse of HIH Insurance short-term and long-term and developments in the options for the future of Home Indemnity Insurance home indemnity insurance Market in Western Australia. Review of Consumer To review community $37,125 Protection Services through expectations and Zero Based Assessment requirements of consumer protection activities in Western Australia through consultation with consumers, business, Government agencies, stakeholders and the Minister. Note: DOCEP’s financial systems do not provide for the costing of specific projects, or the allocation of salaries and overheads. As a result, specific figures relate to direct costs such as printing and professional services incurred in respect to the project. The amounts identified are actual costs paid by DOCEP as at 13 May 2002. They are not the total budget for each project. Workcover Wa (1) Two (2) Report on the Implementation of the Labor Party Direction Statement in Relation to Workers’ Compensation (the Guthrie Review). Advice to the Government on implementing the Labor Party’s pre-election direction statement in relation to workers’ compensation and previous reviews into insurance arrangements and medical and associated costs. The purpose of this review is to identify and analyse options to improve the efficiency and fairness of the workers’ compensation system. Machinery of Government - Review of Statutory Authorities: Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Commission. Undertaken as a part of the Machinery of Government Review of Statutory Authorities and will provide advice to the Government on the most appropriate structure to achieve effective administration of the Western Australian workers' compensation system. (3) The total amount of money spent on the Guthrie Review is $38,335.65 (to 30 April 2002). As yet, no money has been spent on the Machinery of Government - Review of Statutory Authorities: Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Commission although the expected cost is approximately $15,000. Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (1) Nil (2)–(3) Not applicable Construction Industry Long Service Leave Payments Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable Department Of Training (1) Two (2) (i) Review of the Training Sector- undertaken to make recommendations on: an optimum structure for the TAFE college network; the role and responsibilities of the Department of Training in providing services to the colleges; and system wide issues which impact on the public training delivery structure. (ii) Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review- undertaken to meet the requirement in the Building and Construction Industry Training and Levy Collection Act 1990 for the Act to be investigated and reviewed and to meet the State Government requirement to review statutory authorities. (3) (i) Estimated to be $96,000 as at 10 May 2002. (ii) Estimated to be $25,000 as at 10 May 2002. Attorney General; Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs; Electoral Affairs; Peel and the South West: Department Of Justice (1) Four. (2) (a) Lower Courts Committee : The Committee was established to provide advice on the implementation of recommendations relating to lower courts, as contained in the Law Reform Commission’s Report No 92: Review of the Criminal and Civil Justice System in Western Australia . The aim of the implementation of recommendations is to improve access to justice for lower courts users through the deployment of legislation, rules and procedures within a single summary jurisdiction court, dealing with both civil and criminal matters. (b) Western Australian Civil and Administrative Review Taskforce : The Taskforce was established to develop a model of a Civil and Administrative Review Tribunal for consideration by Government. (c) Review of Family Court of Western Australia Resources : The Review is aimed at establishing the resource levels of the FCWA in comparison to the resources available within the Federal system through the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Magistrates Service . (d) Law Reform Commission –Judicial Review of Administrative Decisions: Inquiry into the inadequacies and deficiencies of the current law and procedures pertaining to the judicial review of administrative decisions. (3) (a) Within existing resources. (b) $19,000. (c) Within existing resources. (d) Within existing resources. Director of Public Prosecutions (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Electoral Commission (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Equal Opportunity Commission (1) One. (2) The Ministerial Committee on Gay and Lesbian Law Reform assisted identify laws that discriminated against gay men and lesbians. (3) $10,191.50. Legal Aid WA (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Office of the Information Commissioner (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Office of the Inspector of Custodial Services (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Peel Development Commission (1) Two. (2) (a) Mandurah CBD Taskforce - consult with residents and develop a master plan for Mandurah’s central business district. (b) Rail Heritage Foundation of Western Australia - Establish the Pinjarra Rail Heritage Centre in the Peel Region based at the Pinjarra Railway Yards, and the Pinjarra to Boddington Railway. (3) (a) Within existing resources. (b) Within existing resources. South West Development Commission (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Minister for the Environment and Heritage: Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority: (1) One. (2) Review of BGPA as a Statutory Authority under the Machinery of Government initiative. (3) $10,350. The Department of Conservation and Land Management: The Department routinely creates taskforces or committees to facilitate delivery of the outputs for which it has responsibility and may create ad hoc or ongoing consultative bodies to provide for stakeholder and public input into Departmental processes. The Department also has membership of a range of across Government bodies responsible for providing coordinated policy advice and policy implementation actions. (1) Six. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices and Fire Symposium To review the Department’s fire management practices. The fire symposium was held in April 2002 to provide a forum for the presentation and discussion of scientific and policy issues relating to fire management. (3) Approximately $35,000 (2) Chief Executive Officers’ Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy To coordinate implementation of the policy across agencies and support the Cabinet Sub Committee directing implementation of the policy. (3) The project office responsible for coordinating policy implementation has a budget of $250,000 in 2001/02 and $275,000 in 2002/03. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation To review the legislation in accordance with State/Commonwealth National Competition Policy arrangements. (3) Approximately $23,000 (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation of the Forest Management Plan (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines – collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the 'Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi ‘protectable areas’. (3) (i) No costs were recorded by the Department (ii) $59,250 (iii) $52,618 (iv) $10,108 (v) $35,970 (vi) $4,950 (vii) Nil (2) Tuart Response Group To coordinate agency action on the decline in tuart health and to devise a Tuart Conservation Strategy and Implementation Plan. (3) Approximately $70,000 including salaries. (2) Community Consultation Processes To facilitate the creation of the Walpole Wilderness Area and new national parks under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy. (3) Approximately $10,000 The Conservation Commission of WA: (1) Two. (2) (a) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (b) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) (a) $5,900.03 (b) $9505.45 Heritage Council of Western Australia: (1) The Heritage Council has been involved in 2 reviews since February 2001, at the direction of the Minister. (2) (a) A review of the Heritage Council’s assessment and registration procedures, completed in April 2001. (b) A review of the Heritage Council’s operations, as required of all agencies as a result of the 2001 Machinery of Government report. The results of the review were submitted to the Minister for consideration in February 2002. (3) Both reviews were conducted internally and did not incur any costs. The Office of Water Regulation: (1) Nil (2) Nil (3) Nil The Department of Environmental Protection and the Water and Rivers Commission: (1) Six. (2) (a) Carbon Right Taskforce: was to draft legislation to establish carbon rights, providing certainty and thereby promoting the environmental and economic benefits from plantations and land use changes for carbon sequestration. (b) Independent Committee on Watsons Foods Odour Issue: to facilitate the resolution of odour and noise problems being experienced by residents in the vicinity of Watsons Foods in Spearwood without the closure or relocation of the operation. (c) The Waste Management Board: was established following the recommendations of the WAste 2020 Taskforce. These recommendations included the amalgamation of existing bodies into one group and the adoption of a more strategic approach to waste management. (d) Swan River Trust Review: was established to achieve: · The effectiveness of the operations of the Trust. · The need for the continuation of the functions of the Trust. · The operation and the effectiveness of the Swan River Trust Act generally. · The effectiveness of Part 5 of the Act relating to development control and Section 30A of the Metropolitan Region Scheme Act which establishes a formal link between the Trust Act and the statutory planning process. (e) A review of the Waste Management and Recycling Fund: is required under the enabling legislation after three years of operation of the Fund. The former Advisory Council on Waste Management developed a review project for the grants program. The project was put out to tender and the review is currently under way. (f) Stream and River Logging Buffers in Western Australia: a review was initiated to ensure their adequacy in protecting waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity, and to incorporate these or new buffer prescriptions into future forest management plans. (3) (a) Carbon Rights Taskforce: costs were met from portfolio Budgets DEWCP and CALM. Total expenditure estimated at $5000. (b) Independent Committee on Watsons Foods Odour Issue: the committee has no budget and relies on the contribution of staff time and facilities of the Department of Environmental Protection, City of Cockburn and Watsons Foods. (c) Waste Management Board: effectively cost-neutral because the new body takes over from the previous Advisory Council on Waste Management, the State Recycling Advisory Committee and the WAste 2020 Taskforce. (d) Swan River Trust: the cost of this review was $33,000. (e) Waste Management and Recycling Fund: see answer to 2(e). (f) Stream and River Logging Buffers in Western Australia: estimated costs of salaries for Author, contributors, peer reviews and printing $31,150 plus external contributions from the Water Corporation and CALM. The Perth Zoological Gardens: (1) Since the election of the State Labor Government Perth Zoo has undertaken one internal review of itself as a Statutory Authority. This was consistent with recommendation nine of the Machinery of Government Report. (2) See answer to (1). (3) Perth Zoo undertook its review internally. The salary cost to the Zoo was $8200. Minister for Police and Emergency Services; Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure: Western Australia Police Service (1) One. PriceWaterhouseCoopers organisation was engaged to undertake an independent review over the DCAT and CADCOM projects. (2) The scope of the review covered the areas of: · The Management of the DCAT Program and CADCOM Project; · Benefits Delivery; · Program Funding; and · Functionality and Options. (3) The review was completed in November 2001 at a cost of $54,890. NOTE: WAPS has not included participation in inquiries and reviews instigated and or run by other agencies, or internal administrative reviews or operational matters, for example: Drug Summit; Reviews as part of the Machinery of Government recommendations; Administrative Functions Review; internal inquiries; Ombudsman’s Inquiries. Fire and Emergency Services (1) The Fire and Emergency Services Authority (FESA) has been responsible for one taskforce. (2) Taskforce: Interagency Taskforce for the consideration of rotary wing aircraft in the delivery of policing and emergency services to the community of Western Australia . The taskforce was chaired by a member of the staff of the Minister for Emergency Services and FESA provided executive services. It included representatives of FESA, the Department of Health and the Western Australia Police Service. The Minister for Emergency Services announced the taskforce’s findings on 11 May 2002. (3) Cost: Interagency Taskforce: FESA’s contribution $35,600 NOTE: FESA has not included participation in inquiries and reviews instigated and or run by other agencies: For example: Bellevue inquiry; Reviews as part of the Machinery of Government recommendations; ES CADCOM review. Department of Transport (1) Two – LPG Task Force & School Bus Task Force. (2) Title of Task Force Terms of Reference LPG Task Force · To consider the economic, fiscal and social viability of the current subsidy scheme and other subsidy options including low interest loan schemes that would be a financial incentive to use LPG in motor vehicles. · To examine and recommend the roles of Government and the private sector in relation to any recommendations arising from the first term of reference. · To report to the Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure on the first two terms of reference. School Bus Task Force To report to the Minister on: · the preferred model to be adopted to determine the rate of remuneration for school bus contractors; · the preferred model for determining a fair and just conveyancing allowance for parents of mainstream students in non-public transport areas; · the integration of school buses into the Transperth system; and · the appropriateness of the Morrell and Special Education Reviews. (3) Title Cost LPG Task Force Salary costs are being met by the individual agencies/organisations represented on the Task Force. School Bus Task Force Salary costs are being met by the individual agencies/organisations represented on the Task Force. The cost of consultancy work is being met jointly by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure and the Department of Transport. To date, these services have cost $125,000. Minister for Planning and Infrastructure: Department for Planning and Infrastructure: (1) Eleven (2) and (3) see table below. (2) List of Inquiries, Taskforces, Committees, Summits and Reviews initiated since February 2001 (2) Established to Achieve? (3) How much money has been spent? Joint Department for Planning and Infrastructure/Fisheries Taskforce to implement MOG 30. A jointly agreed position report on the MOG 30 Recommendation and a strategy and program to address the requirements of the agreed position Not applicable. Existing Departmental resources utlilised. Review of Statement of Planning Policy No: 7 Leeuwin Naturalise Ridge (in relation to Smiths Beach). In response to widespread community concerns about the scale of proposed development at Smiths Beach, the review was undertaken to consider whether amendment of SPP7 was required, and if so, the form of such amendment. Following public advertising of the resulting proposed modifications to SPP7, the Western Australian Planning Commission has recently submitted its recommendations to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Given no Review body was established, the review has been largely undertaken through internal resources of the WA Planning Commission and the Department for Planning and Infrastructure. Newspaper advertising cost in the order of $3000. Mandurah CBD Redevelopment Taskforce. To oversee the future planning and redevelopment of the Central Business District of Mandurah Nil Rockingham City Centre Transit Study Taskforce To identify an appropriate transit infrastructure and service to link the Rockingham train station with the Rockingham City Centre, Murdoch University and the Waterfront Village area $82,475.65 as at 6 June 2002 Ministerial Task Force Investigating Structural Arrangements for Coastal Planning and Management To review the structural arrangements for Coastal Planning and Management in Western Australia. $79,000 Metropolitan Freight Network Review The Freight Network Review (FNR) is establishing a new policy and planning framework for freight movement in the Perth metropolitan area and its linkages to regional areas to ensure a long-term sustainable freight system. Approx. $50,000.00 Lower Great Southern Regional Planning Steering Committee (created by the Western Australian Planning Commission) To oversee the preparation of the Lower Great Southern Regional Strategy. Approximately $1,000 in travel expenses (air fares) Air Services Policy Review Review Intrastate Air Services and its relationship to the Transport Co-ordination Act Nil to date. Goldfields-Esperance Regional Planning and Infrastructure Coordinating Committee To oversee the implementation of the Goldfields-Esperance Regional Planning Strategy, Regional Transport Strategy and Roads 2020 program (and to replace two existing committees). The Committee is being established; first meeting likely to be in July 2002. Air Services Subsidy Review/Report Benchmark modelling report on assessing subsidies for remote air services $5,000.00 Lime Sands Route Option Review The purpose of this project is to determine the preferred option for transporting Agricultural Lime Sand from the coastal plain at Lancelin to Wheatbelt areas. The project is largely being developed using existing DPI and MRWA resources. Main Roads WA: (1) Insofar as Main Roads is concerned, four (4). (2)-(3) The purpose and expenditure of each review is as follows: Road Train Summit– a broad consultative review of Main Roads’ heavy vehicle permit system addressing community concerns over the operation of heavy vehicles on the road network and strategies for improving safety and operations. $35 800. Review of Main Roads Western Australia’s Term Contracts – to assess the impact of the privatisation of road construction and maintenance in Western Australia on Main Roads and the agency’s ability to manage the 10 year contracts. $280 326. Review of Main Roads Acquisition Process for Graham Farmer Freeway – Ken Pettit QC Report - an independent assessment of the land acquisition processes used by Main Roads in the acquisition of land for the Graham Farmer Freeway project. $31 954. Review of Statutory Authorities: Main Roads Western Australia – part of a review of statutory authorities within the Planning and Infrastructure portfolio to assess the justification for Main Roads remaining as a separate entity. $5 000. Landcorp: (1) 7. (2) Refer to below: Committee/Forum/Review Objective Hope Valley Wattleup Redevelopment Project – Community Reference Group Advise LandCorp on issues of concern and interest to residents within the redevelopment area, advise and contribute to preparation of the Master Plan and disseminate information to the community. Hope Valley Community Management Committee Provide advice on management of tenanted properties and acquisitions, identify issues relating to community infrastructure, provide input into the Master Plan process and communicate to the community. Wattleup Community Management Committee Leighton Beach Community Forum To determine the community views on the extent of future development and public amenity. Scarborough Redevelopment Community Forum To devise development options which were subsequently incorporated into a survey. Land Use Planning Review North Cockburn Land Use planning review assessing various options for future development of the area. LandCorp Statutory Authority Review To assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating the functions of the Western Australian Land Authority into a Department of the State. (3) Cost details follow: · Committees - Hope Valley and Wattleup Redevelopment Project committee members are paid $142 per half day and $215 per full day. · Summits – LandCorp did not incur a cost for the Leighton Beach summit. Scarborough Community Forum - The cost attributed to the staging of the forum (including venue and equipment hire, mailing, facilitation, printing, displays etc) was $42,965. · Reviews – LandCorp is not responsible for paying the cost of the Land Use Planning Review of North Cockburn. Consultant fees for the Statutory Authority Review are expected to be $19,200. Department of Land Administration (DOLA). (1) One. (2) Review of the Future of the Department of Land Administration (DOLA). Review the future of DOLA in response to Recommendation 39 of the Machinery of Government Report. (3) Support for the review has been provided from within existing DOLA staff resources and has not been separately costed. Western Australian Government Railways: (1) One. (2) Yes. Perth City Rail Advisory Committee (PCRAC). (3) As at 22 May 2002 total $225,351. This figure does not include costs incurred by DPI and WAGR which were necessary for PURD’s master planning process. Bunbury Port Authority: (1) One (2) Port Community Advisory Committee (3) Not applicable All other agencies: Office of the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure (Planning Appeals) East Perth Redevelopment Authority Subiaco Redevelopment Authority Midland Redevelopment Authority Fremantle Port Authority Dampier Port Authority Broome Port Authority Albany Port Authority Geraldton Port Authority Port Hedland Port Authority Esperance Port Authority (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Minister for State Development; Tourism; Small Business: Department of Industry and Technology (1) (a) Timber Industry Assistance Review Committee The committee was established 21 November 2001 to; Consider applications, which on initial assessment were deemed ineligible by Forest Products Commission and determine an independent assessment of the business should be undertaken; Consider the independent assessor’s report on the business and determine if the business should be invited to formally apply for a level of assistance determined by the independent assessor; Consider requests by applicants for a review of the assessment and for claims for additional funds assistance above the amount recommended by the independent assessor; and Consider and recommend suggested amendments to the guidelines. (b) Replacement Fremantle Class Patrol Boat Working Group The role of the Working Group is to develop and implement a WA Government facilitation strategy to better position the three WA bidders for the project. The strategy aims to market and promote Western Australian industry's substantial capabilities in shipbuilding to senior politicians and defence officials; to reinforce that the three of Western Australian bidders are internationally successful commercial shipbuilders and are in strong contention; and to minimise the impact of political considerations in the decision and to pressure Defence to focus on tender specific considerations. (c) Jervoise Bay Liaison Committee It is intended that the Jervoise Bay Liaison Committee acts as an informal forum within the context of the engineering fabrication and assembly industrial sector at the Australian Marine Industry Complex at Henderson in general and the Jervoise Bay Estate in particular. Its primary objectives are: - The promotion of the engineering fabrication industries - The international competitiveness of the Estate - The establishment and maintenance of a stable Industrial Relations climate (d) Ministerial Education Exports Advisory Committee The purpose of the committees is to: - increase the scale and capability of education providers, - produce increased trade through networks and the State's greater international profile, - bring more tourism, - increase the acquisition of international skills, - assist the retention of graduates, - produce more R&D, - create more investment opportunities, - increase AusAid student scholarships, - give WA greater access to multilateral Aid projects, and - increase public awareness that education can strengthen the State's economic foundation. (e) Inter-Agency Wine Advisory Group (IWAG) The purpose of the IWAG is to provide consultation on and co-ordination of Government activity in relation to development of the Western Australian wine industry. (f) The Intellectual Property Policy Review Sub Committee of the Government Intellectual Property Policy Council Established to review the Government Intellectual Property Policy 2000 to ensure that Government Policy meets the Government's broader economic and Industry Development objectives. (2) (a) Nil ( b) Nil (c) Nil (d) $1512 for the Inaugural meeting of key government, industry and community stakeholders. (e) Nil (f) Nil Department of Mineral & Petroleum Resources (1) For the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources - 4 (2) (i) Parliamentary Inquiry - 'Bellevue Hazardous Waste Fire Inquiry'. That the Committee examine, report and make recommendations on:- 1. The role of relevant government agencies and relevant Ministers of the Crown in: (a) approving the treatment and storage of waste at the site; and (b) regulating waste treatment at the site, including monitoring and enforcement measures; 2. The nature and quantities of non-compliant materials stored at the site; 3. The response of relevant government to the incident on 15 February 2001 and the post-crisis management; 4. The regulation, storage and disposal of hazardous waste in Western Australia, the extent of past and current operations and alternatives available; and 5. Any other matters deemed relevant by the Committee. (ii) Inquiry into the Carmel Fireworks Explosion – conducted by Mr Martin Whitely, Member for Roleystone. To report on; 1. The events of 6 March2002 leading to the incident (the explosion/s and subsequent bushfire); and 2. The response of the local and relevant State Government departments and authorities during and subsequent to the incident; and 3. The process of licensing and of regulation of the facility prior to 6 March 2002; and to make recommendations on; 1. The siting of similar facilities (fireworks manufacturing and explosive storage facilities and facilities which pose a similar danger) in appropriate locations; and 2. The licensing and regulation of similar facilities; and 3. Improving the response efforts of agencies involved in similar incidences. (iii) Review of the Project Development Approvals System To recommend to Government a system of government decision making which is coordinated and integrated, clear and unambiguous, which is balanced between community and developer needs and which will lead to Western Australia being the global location of choice for project development. (iv) Ministerial Inquiry to Identify Strategies to Increase Resources Exploration in Western Australia. To investigate the reasons for reduced levels of private investment in greenfields mineral exploration in western Australia and recommend actions that might be taken by the State and federal governments to achieve the level of expenditure necessary for a sustainable future for this important sector of the WA economy. (3) (i) Cost of the Bellevue Inquiry should be provided by the Committee Secretariat. (ii) The cost of the Whitely Inquiry to the end of April 2002 is less than $100. (iii) The cost of the Review of the Project Development Approvals System was $445 000 (iv) No expenditure to date Small Business Development Corporation (1) Since February 2001, the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) has established one review and one committee. (2) Review of the Small Business Development Corporation Act - a statutory review of the Small Business Development Corporation to assess its performance since 1995 and its appropriateness in meeting the future needs of small business development in Western Australia. The Small Business Development Corporation Act (1983) Review Steering Committee - An independent Steering Committee appointed to oversee the review of the Small Business Development Corporation Act. (3) Review - expenditure to 30 April 2002 - $15 000. Committee - expenditure to 30 April 2002 - $3 805. Rottnest Island Authority (1) One. (2) Effective and Efficiency Review. The intent of this review is to consider and ensure that the operations of the Rottnest Island Authority are effective and efficient. (3) Internal costs only. The review is being undertaken in conjunction with the development of the Rottnest Island Management Plan 2002-2007. Western Australian Tourism Commission (1) Since taking office in February 2001, the Gallop Labor Government has initiated two reviews within the tourism portfolio. (2) They were: · Review of the operations and structure of the Western Australian Tourism Commission. It was undertaken in August 2001 to assess whether the WATC’s structure (established in 1995) and operations were the most appropriate to meet the requirements of the Western Australian Tourism Commission Act 1993 and the Government’s Tourism Policy. · Review of the 5 year Tourism Industry Plan – Partnership 21. The review, which has just commenced, is intended to:- (a) Assess and report on progress made on the initiatives described in the document prepared in 2000; (b) Consider the relevancy of the principles it promotes and make improvements where necessary; and (c) Provide scope for input on significant tourism issues not originally included in the plan and update those requiring further emphasis or clarification. (3) The cost of the Review of the WATC was $12,463 (does not include GST) The cost of the Partnership 21 Review is expected to be approximately $90,000. Minister for Education; Sport and Recreation; Indigenous Affairs: Department of Education and Country High School Hostels Authority (1) A total of three reviews and one taskforce have been established since the election (not including the various groups established from time to time for routine operational purposes in schools, and district and central offices of the Department of Education). There have been no summits. (2) · Geraldton Secondary College Review . The purpose of the review was to identify issues affecting the ability of the College to maximize the educational outcomes of its students. · Review of Educational Services for Students with Disabilities in Government Schools . The purpose of the review is to ensure that the educational needs of students within this group are met through the provision of appropriate, effective and efficient services, resources and facilities. · Review of Behaviour in Government Schools . The review was established to examine and respond to the following specific behaviour management issues and contexts. · Taskforce on Structures, Services and Resources Supporting Government Schools . The report was tabled in Parliament on 27 August 2001. Response to be provided by Department of Education Services. (3) The following have been financed within existing resources by a reallocation of funds, taking into account staff time, at an estimated cost for each review as follows: · Geraldton Secondary College Review - $35 000 · Review of Educational Services for Students with Disabilities in Government Schools - $200 000 · Review of Behaviour in Government Schools - $30 000 · Taskforce on Structures, Services and Resources Supporting Government Schools - response to be provided by Department of Education Services. Department of Education Services & Curriculum Council (1) Four reviews. (2) – (3) List of Reviews Outline of Purpose $ Review of Fees and Charges in Secondary Schools To examine the implementation of the Government’s policy concerning voluntary contributions in years 8-10. There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Review of Ministerial Advisory Committees – Education Portfolio To review the role and functions of the Ministerial Advisory Councils (Aboriginal Education and Training Council, Rural & Remote Education Advisory Council, Early Childhood Education Council and WA Higher Education Council). There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Review of Statutory Authorities – Education Portfolio To review the functions of the three Statutory Authorities (Curriculum Council, Public Education Endowment Trust and Country High School Hostels Authority) to assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating these functions into departments of State. There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Research Consultancy on Distribution of State Government Funds to Non-Government Schools To provide the Government with technical advice on the calculation of Government school costs as the basis for allocating funds to non-Government schools, and a model for distributing the funds. Total Cost: $61,407 Department of Sport and Recreation (1) One. (2) Review undertaken of State Government owned and managed recreation camps with regard to management operations and the development of a capital investment plan for the Department of Sport and Recreation managed camps. (3) Review undertaken by an employee of the Department of Sport and Recreation and completed within existing resources. West Australian Sport Centre Trust (1) One (2) Review of the Western Australian Sports Centre Trust. Refer to Terms of Reference within Recommendation 43 of 'Government Structures for Better Results' (Machinery of Government Report). (3) Review undertaken by an employee of the Department of Premier and Cabinet. Western Australian Institute of Sport (1) Not relating to WAIS (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Department of Indigenous (1) One. (2) Indigenous Affairs Advisory Committee (IAAC). (3) There was no costs involved establishing the committee. The only costs involved relate to money spent on conducting regular meetings which are met from the normal operating budget of the Department of Indigenous Affairs. Minister for Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth; Disability Services; Culture and the Arts: Disability Services Commission: (1) 5 (2) (a) The Disability Services Act (1993) review. The review is being undertaken as part of the review of statutory authorities resulting from the Government Structures for Better Results report (released in June 2001). A review of the Act was also required in 2003 under section 57 (1) (b) of the Act. This review was brought forward to coincide with the review of statutory authorities. This will minimise the review costs. (b) The Review of Local Area Coordination. This review was a pre-election commitment made by the State Government. The review will be conducted in four stages and is designed to ensure that the role and purpose of this valued service is clearly understood by families and the community, and is achievable and cost effective. (c) The Partnerships Working Party. This working party was formed by representatives from government and non government agencies in the disability sector to suggest how partnerships between the two sectors might be enhanced. (d) Unmet Need Working Group. This group was commissioned to prepare a report to improve the level of transparency and openness about the current and future need for accommodation support for people with disabilities. (e) The Accommodation Support Funding Process Review Steering Committee was formed to oversee the identification of the best and fairest process for allocation of available accommodation support funding. (3) (a) A budget of $40,000 has been allocated for the Disability Services Act (1993). (b) A budget of $25,000 has been allocated for the review of Local Area Coordination (c) There were no specific costs associated with the Partnerships Working Party. Officers of the Disability Services Commission provided support within their normal duties. (d) The cost of the Unmet Need Working Group’s report was $10,000. (e) The cost of the Accommodation Support Funding Process Review report was $49,452. Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth: (1) Reviews: 2 Committees: 3 Taskforces: 2 – 1 of which is a joint Taskforce with the Minister for Housing and Works Convention: 1 In addition there were 3 reference groups: - Strengthening Women’s Policy: The Report of the Reference Group. - WA Volunteering Reference Group - Carers Act Reference Group (2) (a) The Inter Departmental Committee (IDC) on Sexual Assault was formed in June 2001. The final report is due to be presented to the Cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy in June 2002. Its purpose is to develop recommendations to address sexual assault and coordinate State input into national cooperation on sexual assault. (b) The report on Family and Children’s Services Accommodation Hostels which commenced in April 2002 and was publicly released on 5 July 2002. Its purpose was to examine the history and operations of metropolitan and country hostels, identify current services, type and location, other services complementary services, gaps in services, alternatives to hostel accommodation and recommend future directions. (c) The Active Ageing Taskforce commenced on the 20 February 2002 and the anticipated completion date is March 2003. Its purpose is to: · develop an innovative and relevant across-government 5-10 year policy framework which promotes the active and visible participation of older people in Western Australian communities · develop strategies, including partnerships with local authorities to ensure genuine consultation and participation on new active ageing initiatives so that informed discussion can be reflected in government decision making · recommend a range of programs and strategies based on the principles of coordination, inclusion, collaboration and flexibility · recommend an ongoing consultative process to ensure that emerging needs and issues for seniors are reflected within the policy framework and the strategies contained within it. (d) The State Homelessness Taskforce commenced on 23 July 2001 and was completed on 31 January 2002. Joint Taskforce with the Minister for Housing and Works. Its purpose was to: · develop a plan of action for the whole of government and the community · provide advice on identifying the causes of homelessness in the community · contribute to a better understanding of homelessness and the pathways through homelessness and identify gaps in service provision · provide advice on the development of benchmarks and social indicators · make recommendations to the cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy on the plan of action, implementation strategy and a plan to monitor the progress of the implementation strategy. (e) Steering Committee on the Proposed Corporate Strategy and Organisational Structure commenced in July 2001and was completed in December 2001. Its purpose was to make recommendations to the Minister for Community Development on the establishment of the Department for Community Development, in particular to recommend: · the corporate strategy best suited to achieving the goals set out by the Machinery of Government Taskforce and an organisational structure capable of giving effect to the corporate strategy. (f) The Interdepartmental Child Protection Coordination Committee commenced in February 2002 for an interim 12 month period, subject to review. Its purpose is to develop a strategic approach for ensuring coordination and collaboration in child protection across relevant government agencies. (g) The National Competition Policy – Review of Child Care Regulations commenced on the 5 March 002 and will be completed by June 2002. Its purpose is to review the Community Services Act 1972 and specifically existing Child Care Regulations to determine the extent and appropriate justification for restriction to competition contained within. The outcome of the review is required to satisfy State and Commonwealth Government requirements within the Competition Principles Agreement. (h) The Women’s Convention was held on the 7-8 March 2002. Its purpose was to consult with women in Western Australia in regard to their goals and aspirations for the future in the areas of health, safety, seniors, opportunity, workplace, family care and law. (3) The cost of each is as follows: a) The Inter Departmental Committee (IDC) on Sexual Assault - $11,000* b) Family and Children’s Services Accommodation Hostels - $14,321 c) Active Ageing Taskforce - $7131 to date* d) The State Homelessness Taskforce - $180,000# e) Steering Committee – Proposed Corporate Strategy and Organisational Structure - $62,480* f) Interdepartmental Child Protection Coordination Committee – nil* g) National Competition Policy – Review of Child Care Regulations – nil* h) Women’s Convention - $85,926 * * excludes salaries # shared between the Department of Housing and Works and the Department for Community Development (DCD). DCD's contribution was $90,000 in staff time and payment to facilitate a non-government member of the secretariat. Culture and the Arts (1) 2 (2) (a) Review of Statutory Authorities The Minister for Culture and the Arts initiated the review of Statutory Authorities in the Culture and the Arts portfolio as part of the Machinery of Government (MOG) Taskforce recommendations. The Statutory Authorities reviewed were the Art Gallery, Western Australian Museum, Library Board, Perth Theatre Trust and ScreenWest. The purpose of this review was to determine whether the functions of these statutory authorities could not be performed by the Department of Culture and the Arts or whether it would be inappropriate for them to be performed by the Department. (b) The Contemporary Music Taskforce The Contemporary Music Taskforce was established to assist in the development and promotion of Western Australian contemporary music talent. This includes undertaking an economic review of the current state and growth potential of the industry; implementing a State-wide All ages concert program; developing a touring support and skill development program for industry practitioners; and establishing a music industry website. (3) (a) $10,010 has been spent for the services of an independent Review Consultant. (b) Costs to date - $4909.62 Minister for Health: (1)-(3) This information is not readily available. Provision of this information would require considerable research which would divert staff away from their normal duties and I am not prepared to allocate the State's resources to provide a response. If the Member has a specific inquiry I will endeavour to provide a reply. Minister for Racing and Gaming; Government Enterprises; Goldfields-Esperance: Government Employees Superannuation Board (1) None. (2) & (3) Not applicable. Gold Corporation (1) Nil (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Insurance Commission Of Western Australia (1) None (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable Lotteries Commission (1) The Minister for Government Enterprises has only instituted one enquiry – ie. review of section 22(8) and (2) of the Lotteries Commission of Western Australia. Under the Lotteries Commission Act 1990 (as amended), the Minister is required to review this section in relation to the funding for the Perth International Arts Festival and the Film Industry every three years. All other Lotteries’ reviews, taskforces or committees have been management initiated as part of routine operational improvements. (2) See response to 1. (3) No expenditure other than management time has been incurred in the review of section 22(8) and (2) of the Lotteries Commission Act 1990 (as amended) or any operational reviews. Racing and Gaming Department Of DRGL, BPB, TAB and WAGRA (1) Nil (2 & 3) Not applicable. Water Corporation (1) None (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable
(2) (i) Working Group on State and Local Government Relations (WGSLGR) The Working Group on State and Local Government Relations was established to facilitate the development of partnership agreements between State and local governments. It comprises representatives from both State and local government. The Group’s work will be ongoing. (ii) Review of the Regional Development Commissions (Statutory Authority Status) To consider the status of the Regional Development Commissions in Western Australia and make recommendations on their future status. (iii) Review of the Operation of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 A review of this Act is required every five years. The review meets the Statutory Requirement and will determine whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. (iv) Review of Cemetery Boards (Statutory Authority Status) To review the Statutory Authority status of the Cemetery Boards and make recommendation on their future status. (v) Review of the Dog Act The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It is considered appropriate to review the Legislative Provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. (vi) Review of the Regional Headworks Development Scheme This review meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme including the adequacy of its funding, the application of the guidelines and the amount of Headwork charges levied by the Water Corporation and Western Power. (3) Response to Question 3 inclusive (i. ii. iii. iv. v. & vi.) All of the above are being undertaken by Departmental staff and only minor other administrative or financial expenditure in support of these has occurred. This is anticipated to be under $10,000 in total. Department of Housing and Works (1) Eight. (2) (i) Independent Review Committee to review the circumstances of ineligible tenants. (ii) The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Technical Committee was established to monitor the development of the Convention Centre, to ensure all established deadlines are met, and to work through statutory issues and departmental requirements. (iii) The State Homelessness Taskforce was established to develop a plan of action, for practical, across-government and community strategies to: prevent homelessness; provide effective support for those who are homeless; and provide support to people to maintain their accommodation after a period of homelessness. (iv) Review of ‘The Agreement for the Provision of Housing and Related Infrastructure for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People in Western Australia.’ The Review was conducted to evaluate the process and progress of the Agreement’s objectives and outcomes. (v) Review of ‘Parnpajinya Housing Development Project – Community Development Strategy’ Remote Area Development Group. RADG was employed to undertake a study to identify and address management and social issues which were restricting the progress and development of the Parnpajinya community. (vi) Halls Creek Housing Taskforce was set up in response to the Aboriginal community's concerns about housing stock generally within Halls Creek and the town camps. The Aboriginal community was concerned that little was being done in the way of a community based strategy to tackle the housing problems in Halls Creek. The Aboriginal community invited Larry Graham MLA and myself to examine their concerns and set up a framework for key agencies to work cooperatively with the Aboriginal community. (vii) Old Treasury Buildings Working Party was established to consider future uses for these significant heritage buildings. (viii) The Pyrton Working Party was set up to consider future uses for the Pyrton site in Eden Hill. (3) All taskforces, working parties and reviews have been funded out of the Department of Housing and Works’ general budget. To isolate the individual expenses of each taskforce, working party or review would require substantial resources and I am not prepared to allocate the resources required at this time. Should the Member have a specific concern about an individual taskforce, working party or review, I am prepared to provide further information. Kimberley Development Commission (1) 2 (2) (i) North West Air Services Taskforce Terms of reference previously sent (ii) Kimberley Aviation Tourism Development Committee Terms of reference To synchronise, in the Kimberley:- (a) regional tourism marketing; with (b) aviation route consolidation and development (3) (i) North West Airservices Taskforce - $5,577 (ii) Kimberley Aviation Tourism Development Committee - $3,121 Pilbara Development Commission (1) Three. (2) (i) The Nickol Bay Accommodation and Associated Issues Taskforce. The Nickol Bay Accommodation Taskforce was established in August 2001 to oversee accommodation and related issues associated with the expected influx of construction and permanent workforces into the Nickol Bay area. The Terms of Reference include the assessment, supply and demand of various forms of accommodation likely to be required in the Karratha area in the immediate and foreseeable future based on the expansion of existing projects and potential developments. (ii) Onslow Strategic Development Taskforce . During a visit to Onslow in April 2001, the Minister for Pilbara, Hon Tom Stephens made an offer to establish a strategic partnership between the local Onslow community, the Shire of Ashburton and the State Government to develop an action plan for the local community. The Pilbara Development Commission established a taskforce to develop a strategic approach to delivering agreed outcomes and tangible results expected to occur over the next four years. Taskforce members are representative of state and commonwealth government agencies and the Shire of Ashburton. (iii) Roebourne Enhancement Government Agency Interim Committee. The Committee first met on 6 November 2001, has a four year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. The Roebourne Enhancement Government Agency Interim Committee was established to bring a range of social and economic development outcomes as well as improve the co-ordination of the delivery of infrastructure and services to the Roebourne Community. The broad intent of the Scheme is to: - provide planning and implementation to improve the physical amenity of the town and in particular the village precinct; and, - the potential creation of youth and education precincts with possible consideration to be given to health and justice precincts. (3) (i) $1,686 (ii) $27.00 (iii) $815 These are funds spent on projects. Staff costs are not included in these figures. Gascoyne Development Commission (1) N/A (2) The Coral Bay Infrastructure Implementation Working Group was formed to oversee the development of infrastructure by government agencies in Coral Bay. (3) $852 State Supply Commission (1) Three (2) (i) Review of the Buy Local Policy The intent of this review is to strengthen the Buy Local Policy so that opportunities for local and small businesses in Western Australia are maximised through government buying. (ii) Review of Statutory Authorities (State Supply Commission) This review of the State Supply Commission is being undertaken as a part of the review of all statutory authorities that the Machinery of Government Taskforce recommended. The review of each statutory authority must proceed from the basis that a statutory authority should only exist if its functions cannot be performed by a department or it would be inappropriate for them to be performed by a department. (iii) Indemnity and Insurance Clauses Discussion Group The Discussion Group was established to co-ordinate discussions between the Master Cleaner’s Guild, RiskCover and the Crown Solicitor’s Office with a view to examining the usual indemnity and insurance clauses used by government agencies and assessing whether mutually agreeable clauses can be drafted. (3) (i) Review of the Buy Local Policy To date approximately $43,680 has been spent on this review, apart from staff salaries and administrative costs. (ii) Review of Statutory Authorities (State Supply Commission) This review was undertaken with in-house resources. No money has been spent on this review apart from staff salaries and minimal administrative costs. (iii) Indemnity and Insurance Clauses Discussion Group No money has been spent on this review apart from staff salaries and minimal administrative costs. Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection; Training: Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (1) Thirteen (2)-(3) Review/Committee/ Brief outline of what it How much Taskforce/Enquiry was established to achieve money has been spent on this to date Taskforce to Review Code To review the Code of $2,545.00 of Practice for the WA Practice with the aim of Building and Construction improving performance Industry within the building and construction industry by encouraging the parties to embrace a co-operative approach to efficiency and productivity and discourage unsatisfactory practices. The Code addresses the key areas of occupational health and safety, contract administration, training, tendering and industrial relations. Review of Consumer In accordance with the $5,515 Protection Boards and recommendations of the Committees Machinery of Government Taskforce, the functions of Consumer Protection boards and committees are being reviewed to assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating those functions into departments of State. Review of Construction To review the Construction $3,500 Industry Long Service Industry Long Service Leave Leave Payments Board Payments Board in line with the Machinery of Government Taskforce recommendations. Review of the Occupational To carry out a statutory $35,317.10 Safety and Health Act 1984 review of the Act pursuant to Section 61 of the Act. Petroleum Products Advisory Provides advice to the $3,825 Committee Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection and/or the Prices Commissioner on issues affecting the petroleum market in Western Australia as identified by the Minister or Prices Commissioner. Review of Auction Sales To examine additional $1,147.30 Act 1973 issues, which were not related to national competition policy, that arose during the course of the National Competition Policy Review of the Auction Sales Act 1973. Review of Fair Trading To determine whether Nil Act 1987 and Consumer existing consumer Affairs Act 1971 protection provisions under each Act remain relevant and effective in today’s marketplace. Committee established to Examine issues from Nil review Fair Trading community responses to a Amendment Bill – Green Bill and make Unconscionable Conduct recommendations to the Minister on the implementation of the Government’s election commitment to introduce legislation in its first term. Committee established to The development of a Nil review Fitness Industry mandatory code of Codes of Conduct practice for fitness industry members to improve consumer protection in the fitness industry. Committee established to The Motor Vehicle Sales Nil review Motor Vehicles Industry Reference Group Amendment Bill 2001 & has been formed to Regulations facilitate further consultation in relation to the Regulations that will need to be drafted once the Motor Vehicle Dealers Amendment Bill 2001 completes its passage through Parliament. Review of Residential To conduct a statutory $26,558.80 Tenancies Act 1987 review of the Act and Regulations pursuant to Section 90 of the Act. Committee/Review To obtain the views of all $4,262.40 established following key stakeholders on the collapse of HIH Insurance short-term and long-term and developments in the options for the future of Home Indemnity Insurance home indemnity insurance Market in Western Australia. Review of Consumer To review community $37,125 Protection Services through expectations and Zero Based Assessment requirements of consumer protection activities in Western Australia through consultation with consumers, business, Government agencies, stakeholders and the Minister. Note: DOCEP’s financial systems do not provide for the costing of specific projects, or the allocation of salaries and overheads. As a result, specific figures relate to direct costs such as printing and professional services incurred in respect to the project. The amounts identified are actual costs paid by DOCEP as at 13 May 2002. They are not the total budget for each project. Workcover Wa (1) Two (2) Report on the Implementation of the Labor Party Direction Statement in Relation to Workers’ Compensation (the Guthrie Review). Advice to the Government on implementing the Labor Party’s pre-election direction statement in relation to workers’ compensation and previous reviews into insurance arrangements and medical and associated costs. The purpose of this review is to identify and analyse options to improve the efficiency and fairness of the workers’ compensation system. Machinery of Government - Review of Statutory Authorities: Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Commission. Undertaken as a part of the Machinery of Government Review of Statutory Authorities and will provide advice to the Government on the most appropriate structure to achieve effective administration of the Western Australian workers' compensation system. (3) The total amount of money spent on the Guthrie Review is $38,335.65 (to 30 April 2002). As yet, no money has been spent on the Machinery of Government - Review of Statutory Authorities: Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Commission although the expected cost is approximately $15,000. Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (1) Nil (2)–(3) Not applicable Construction Industry Long Service Leave Payments Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable Department Of Training (1) Two (2) (i) Review of the Training Sector- undertaken to make recommendations on: an optimum structure for the TAFE college network; the role and responsibilities of the Department of Training in providing services to the colleges; and system wide issues which impact on the public training delivery structure. (ii) Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review- undertaken to meet the requirement in the Building and Construction Industry Training and Levy Collection Act 1990 for the Act to be investigated and reviewed and to meet the State Government requirement to review statutory authorities. (3) (i) Estimated to be $96,000 as at 10 May 2002. (ii) Estimated to be $25,000 as at 10 May 2002. Attorney General; Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs; Electoral Affairs; Peel and the South West: Department Of Justice (1) Four. (2) (a) Lower Courts Committee : The Committee was established to provide advice on the implementation of recommendations relating to lower courts, as contained in the Law Reform Commission’s Report No 92: Review of the Criminal and Civil Justice System in Western Australia . The aim of the implementation of recommendations is to improve access to justice for lower courts users through the deployment of legislation, rules and procedures within a single summary jurisdiction court, dealing with both civil and criminal matters. (b) Western Australian Civil and Administrative Review Taskforce : The Taskforce was established to develop a model of a Civil and Administrative Review Tribunal for consideration by Government. (c) Review of Family Court of Western Australia Resources : The Review is aimed at establishing the resource levels of the FCWA in comparison to the resources available within the Federal system through the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Magistrates Service . (d) Law Reform Commission –Judicial Review of Administrative Decisions: Inquiry into the inadequacies and deficiencies of the current law and procedures pertaining to the judicial review of administrative decisions. (3) (a) Within existing resources. (b) $19,000. (c) Within existing resources. (d) Within existing resources. Director of Public Prosecutions (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Electoral Commission (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Equal Opportunity Commission (1) One. (2) The Ministerial Committee on Gay and Lesbian Law Reform assisted identify laws that discriminated against gay men and lesbians. (3) $10,191.50. Legal Aid WA (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Office of the Information Commissioner (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Office of the Inspector of Custodial Services (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Peel Development Commission (1) Two. (2) (a) Mandurah CBD Taskforce - consult with residents and develop a master plan for Mandurah’s central business district. (b) Rail Heritage Foundation of Western Australia - Establish the Pinjarra Rail Heritage Centre in the Peel Region based at the Pinjarra Railway Yards, and the Pinjarra to Boddington Railway. (3) (a) Within existing resources. (b) Within existing resources. South West Development Commission (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Minister for the Environment and Heritage: Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority: (1) One. (2) Review of BGPA as a Statutory Authority under the Machinery of Government initiative. (3) $10,350. The Department of Conservation and Land Management: The Department routinely creates taskforces or committees to facilitate delivery of the outputs for which it has responsibility and may create ad hoc or ongoing consultative bodies to provide for stakeholder and public input into Departmental processes. The Department also has membership of a range of across Government bodies responsible for providing coordinated policy advice and policy implementation actions. (1) Six. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices and Fire Symposium To review the Department’s fire management practices. The fire symposium was held in April 2002 to provide a forum for the presentation and discussion of scientific and policy issues relating to fire management. (3) Approximately $35,000 (2) Chief Executive Officers’ Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy To coordinate implementation of the policy across agencies and support the Cabinet Sub Committee directing implementation of the policy. (3) The project office responsible for coordinating policy implementation has a budget of $250,000 in 2001/02 and $275,000 in 2002/03. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation To review the legislation in accordance with State/Commonwealth National Competition Policy arrangements. (3) Approximately $23,000 (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation of the Forest Management Plan (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines – collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the 'Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi ‘protectable areas’. (3) (i) No costs were recorded by the Department (ii) $59,250 (iii) $52,618 (iv) $10,108 (v) $35,970 (vi) $4,950 (vii) Nil (2) Tuart Response Group To coordinate agency action on the decline in tuart health and to devise a Tuart Conservation Strategy and Implementation Plan. (3) Approximately $70,000 including salaries. (2) Community Consultation Processes To facilitate the creation of the Walpole Wilderness Area and new national parks under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy. (3) Approximately $10,000 The Conservation Commission of WA: (1) Two. (2) (a) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (b) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) (a) $5,900.03 (b) $9505.45 Heritage Council of Western Australia: (1) The Heritage Council has been involved in 2 reviews since February 2001, at the direction of the Minister. (2) (a) A review of the Heritage Council’s assessment and registration procedures, completed in April 2001. (b) A review of the Heritage Council’s operations, as required of all agencies as a result of the 2001 Machinery of Government report. The results of the review were submitted to the Minister for consideration in February 2002. (3) Both reviews were conducted internally and did not incur any costs. The Office of Water Regulation: (1) Nil (2) Nil (3) Nil The Department of Environmental Protection and the Water and Rivers Commission: (1) Six. (2) (a) Carbon Right Taskforce: was to draft legislation to establish carbon rights, providing certainty and thereby promoting the environmental and economic benefits from plantations and land use changes for carbon sequestration. (b) Independent Committee on Watsons Foods Odour Issue: to facilitate the resolution of odour and noise problems being experienced by residents in the vicinity of Watsons Foods in Spearwood without the closure or relocation of the operation. (c) The Waste Management Board: was established following the recommendations of the WAste 2020 Taskforce. These recommendations included the amalgamation of existing bodies into one group and the adoption of a more strategic approach to waste management. (d) Swan River Trust Review: was established to achieve: · The effectiveness of the operations of the Trust. · The need for the continuation of the functions of the Trust. · The operation and the effectiveness of the Swan River Trust Act generally. · The effectiveness of Part 5 of the Act relating to development control and Section 30A of the Metropolitan Region Scheme Act which establishes a formal link between the Trust Act and the statutory planning process. (e) A review of the Waste Management and Recycling Fund: is required under the enabling legislation after three years of operation of the Fund. The former Advisory Council on Waste Management developed a review project for the grants program. The project was put out to tender and the review is currently under way. (f) Stream and River Logging Buffers in Western Australia: a review was initiated to ensure their adequacy in protecting waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity, and to incorporate these or new buffer prescriptions into future forest management plans. (3) (a) Carbon Rights Taskforce: costs were met from portfolio Budgets DEWCP and CALM. Total expenditure estimated at $5000. (b) Independent Committee on Watsons Foods Odour Issue: the committee has no budget and relies on the contribution of staff time and facilities of the Department of Environmental Protection, City of Cockburn and Watsons Foods. (c) Waste Management Board: effectively cost-neutral because the new body takes over from the previous Advisory Council on Waste Management, the State Recycling Advisory Committee and the WAste 2020 Taskforce. (d) Swan River Trust: the cost of this review was $33,000. (e) Waste Management and Recycling Fund: see answer to 2(e). (f) Stream and River Logging Buffers in Western Australia: estimated costs of salaries for Author, contributors, peer reviews and printing $31,150 plus external contributions from the Water Corporation and CALM. The Perth Zoological Gardens: (1) Since the election of the State Labor Government Perth Zoo has undertaken one internal review of itself as a Statutory Authority. This was consistent with recommendation nine of the Machinery of Government Report. (2) See answer to (1). (3) Perth Zoo undertook its review internally. The salary cost to the Zoo was $8200. Minister for Police and Emergency Services; Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure: Western Australia Police Service (1) One. PriceWaterhouseCoopers organisation was engaged to undertake an independent review over the DCAT and CADCOM projects. (2) The scope of the review covered the areas of: · The Management of the DCAT Program and CADCOM Project; · Benefits Delivery; · Program Funding; and · Functionality and Options. (3) The review was completed in November 2001 at a cost of $54,890. NOTE: WAPS has not included participation in inquiries and reviews instigated and or run by other agencies, or internal administrative reviews or operational matters, for example: Drug Summit; Reviews as part of the Machinery of Government recommendations; Administrative Functions Review; internal inquiries; Ombudsman’s Inquiries. Fire and Emergency Services (1) The Fire and Emergency Services Authority (FESA) has been responsible for one taskforce. (2) Taskforce: Interagency Taskforce for the consideration of rotary wing aircraft in the delivery of policing and emergency services to the community of Western Australia . The taskforce was chaired by a member of the staff of the Minister for Emergency Services and FESA provided executive services. It included representatives of FESA, the Department of Health and the Western Australia Police Service. The Minister for Emergency Services announced the taskforce’s findings on 11 May 2002. (3) Cost: Interagency Taskforce: FESA’s contribution $35,600 NOTE: FESA has not included participation in inquiries and reviews instigated and or run by other agencies: For example: Bellevue inquiry; Reviews as part of the Machinery of Government recommendations; ES CADCOM review. Department of Transport (1) Two – LPG Task Force & School Bus Task Force. (2) Title of Task Force Terms of Reference LPG Task Force · To consider the economic, fiscal and social viability of the current subsidy scheme and other subsidy options including low interest loan schemes that would be a financial incentive to use LPG in motor vehicles. · To examine and recommend the roles of Government and the private sector in relation to any recommendations arising from the first term of reference. · To report to the Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure on the first two terms of reference. School Bus Task Force To report to the Minister on: · the preferred model to be adopted to determine the rate of remuneration for school bus contractors; · the preferred model for determining a fair and just conveyancing allowance for parents of mainstream students in non-public transport areas; · the integration of school buses into the Transperth system; and · the appropriateness of the Morrell and Special Education Reviews. (3) Title Cost LPG Task Force Salary costs are being met by the individual agencies/organisations represented on the Task Force. School Bus Task Force Salary costs are being met by the individual agencies/organisations represented on the Task Force. The cost of consultancy work is being met jointly by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure and the Department of Transport. To date, these services have cost $125,000. Minister for Planning and Infrastructure: Department for Planning and Infrastructure: (1) Eleven (2) and (3) see table below. (2) List of Inquiries, Taskforces, Committees, Summits and Reviews initiated since February 2001 (2) Established to Achieve? (3) How much money has been spent? Joint Department for Planning and Infrastructure/Fisheries Taskforce to implement MOG 30. A jointly agreed position report on the MOG 30 Recommendation and a strategy and program to address the requirements of the agreed position Not applicable. Existing Departmental resources utlilised. Review of Statement of Planning Policy No: 7 Leeuwin Naturalise Ridge (in relation to Smiths Beach). In response to widespread community concerns about the scale of proposed development at Smiths Beach, the review was undertaken to consider whether amendment of SPP7 was required, and if so, the form of such amendment. Following public advertising of the resulting proposed modifications to SPP7, the Western Australian Planning Commission has recently submitted its recommendations to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Given no Review body was established, the review has been largely undertaken through internal resources of the WA Planning Commission and the Department for Planning and Infrastructure. Newspaper advertising cost in the order of $3000. Mandurah CBD Redevelopment Taskforce. To oversee the future planning and redevelopment of the Central Business District of Mandurah Nil Rockingham City Centre Transit Study Taskforce To identify an appropriate transit infrastructure and service to link the Rockingham train station with the Rockingham City Centre, Murdoch University and the Waterfront Village area $82,475.65 as at 6 June 2002 Ministerial Task Force Investigating Structural Arrangements for Coastal Planning and Management To review the structural arrangements for Coastal Planning and Management in Western Australia. $79,000 Metropolitan Freight Network Review The Freight Network Review (FNR) is establishing a new policy and planning framework for freight movement in the Perth metropolitan area and its linkages to regional areas to ensure a long-term sustainable freight system. Approx. $50,000.00 Lower Great Southern Regional Planning Steering Committee (created by the Western Australian Planning Commission) To oversee the preparation of the Lower Great Southern Regional Strategy. Approximately $1,000 in travel expenses (air fares) Air Services Policy Review Review Intrastate Air Services and its relationship to the Transport Co-ordination Act Nil to date. Goldfields-Esperance Regional Planning and Infrastructure Coordinating Committee To oversee the implementation of the Goldfields-Esperance Regional Planning Strategy, Regional Transport Strategy and Roads 2020 program (and to replace two existing committees). The Committee is being established; first meeting likely to be in July 2002. Air Services Subsidy Review/Report Benchmark modelling report on assessing subsidies for remote air services $5,000.00 Lime Sands Route Option Review The purpose of this project is to determine the preferred option for transporting Agricultural Lime Sand from the coastal plain at Lancelin to Wheatbelt areas. The project is largely being developed using existing DPI and MRWA resources. Main Roads WA: (1) Insofar as Main Roads is concerned, four (4). (2)-(3) The purpose and expenditure of each review is as follows: Road Train Summit– a broad consultative review of Main Roads’ heavy vehicle permit system addressing community concerns over the operation of heavy vehicles on the road network and strategies for improving safety and operations. $35 800. Review of Main Roads Western Australia’s Term Contracts – to assess the impact of the privatisation of road construction and maintenance in Western Australia on Main Roads and the agency’s ability to manage the 10 year contracts. $280 326. Review of Main Roads Acquisition Process for Graham Farmer Freeway – Ken Pettit QC Report - an independent assessment of the land acquisition processes used by Main Roads in the acquisition of land for the Graham Farmer Freeway project. $31 954. Review of Statutory Authorities: Main Roads Western Australia – part of a review of statutory authorities within the Planning and Infrastructure portfolio to assess the justification for Main Roads remaining as a separate entity. $5 000. Landcorp: (1) 7. (2) Refer to below: Committee/Forum/Review Objective Hope Valley Wattleup Redevelopment Project – Community Reference Group Advise LandCorp on issues of concern and interest to residents within the redevelopment area, advise and contribute to preparation of the Master Plan and disseminate information to the community. Hope Valley Community Management Committee Provide advice on management of tenanted properties and acquisitions, identify issues relating to community infrastructure, provide input into the Master Plan process and communicate to the community. Wattleup Community Management Committee Leighton Beach Community Forum To determine the community views on the extent of future development and public amenity. Scarborough Redevelopment Community Forum To devise development options which were subsequently incorporated into a survey. Land Use Planning Review North Cockburn Land Use planning review assessing various options for future development of the area. LandCorp Statutory Authority Review To assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating the functions of the Western Australian Land Authority into a Department of the State. (3) Cost details follow: · Committees - Hope Valley and Wattleup Redevelopment Project committee members are paid $142 per half day and $215 per full day. · Summits – LandCorp did not incur a cost for the Leighton Beach summit. Scarborough Community Forum - The cost attributed to the staging of the forum (including venue and equipment hire, mailing, facilitation, printing, displays etc) was $42,965. · Reviews – LandCorp is not responsible for paying the cost of the Land Use Planning Review of North Cockburn. Consultant fees for the Statutory Authority Review are expected to be $19,200. Department of Land Administration (DOLA). (1) One. (2) Review of the Future of the Department of Land Administration (DOLA). Review the future of DOLA in response to Recommendation 39 of the Machinery of Government Report. (3) Support for the review has been provided from within existing DOLA staff resources and has not been separately costed. Western Australian Government Railways: (1) One. (2) Yes. Perth City Rail Advisory Committee (PCRAC). (3) As at 22 May 2002 total $225,351. This figure does not include costs incurred by DPI and WAGR which were necessary for PURD’s master planning process. Bunbury Port Authority: (1) One (2) Port Community Advisory Committee (3) Not applicable All other agencies: Office of the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure (Planning Appeals) East Perth Redevelopment Authority Subiaco Redevelopment Authority Midland Redevelopment Authority Fremantle Port Authority Dampier Port Authority Broome Port Authority Albany Port Authority Geraldton Port Authority Port Hedland Port Authority Esperance Port Authority (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Minister for State Development; Tourism; Small Business: Department of Industry and Technology (1) (a) Timber Industry Assistance Review Committee The committee was established 21 November 2001 to; Consider applications, which on initial assessment were deemed ineligible by Forest Products Commission and determine an independent assessment of the business should be undertaken; Consider the independent assessor’s report on the business and determine if the business should be invited to formally apply for a level of assistance determined by the independent assessor; Consider requests by applicants for a review of the assessment and for claims for additional funds assistance above the amount recommended by the independent assessor; and Consider and recommend suggested amendments to the guidelines. (b) Replacement Fremantle Class Patrol Boat Working Group The role of the Working Group is to develop and implement a WA Government facilitation strategy to better position the three WA bidders for the project. The strategy aims to market and promote Western Australian industry's substantial capabilities in shipbuilding to senior politicians and defence officials; to reinforce that the three of Western Australian bidders are internationally successful commercial shipbuilders and are in strong contention; and to minimise the impact of political considerations in the decision and to pressure Defence to focus on tender specific considerations. (c) Jervoise Bay Liaison Committee It is intended that the Jervoise Bay Liaison Committee acts as an informal forum within the context of the engineering fabrication and assembly industrial sector at the Australian Marine Industry Complex at Henderson in general and the Jervoise Bay Estate in particular. Its primary objectives are: - The promotion of the engineering fabrication industries - The international competitiveness of the Estate - The establishment and maintenance of a stable Industrial Relations climate (d) Ministerial Education Exports Advisory Committee The purpose of the committees is to: - increase the scale and capability of education providers, - produce increased trade through networks and the State's greater international profile, - bring more tourism, - increase the acquisition of international skills, - assist the retention of graduates, - produce more R&D, - create more investment opportunities, - increase AusAid student scholarships, - give WA greater access to multilateral Aid projects, and - increase public awareness that education can strengthen the State's economic foundation. (e) Inter-Agency Wine Advisory Group (IWAG) The purpose of the IWAG is to provide consultation on and co-ordination of Government activity in relation to development of the Western Australian wine industry. (f) The Intellectual Property Policy Review Sub Committee of the Government Intellectual Property Policy Council Established to review the Government Intellectual Property Policy 2000 to ensure that Government Policy meets the Government's broader economic and Industry Development objectives. (2) (a) Nil ( b) Nil (c) Nil (d) $1512 for the Inaugural meeting of key government, industry and community stakeholders. (e) Nil (f) Nil Department of Mineral & Petroleum Resources (1) For the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources - 4 (2) (i) Parliamentary Inquiry - 'Bellevue Hazardous Waste Fire Inquiry'. That the Committee examine, report and make recommendations on:- 1. The role of relevant government agencies and relevant Ministers of the Crown in: (a) approving the treatment and storage of waste at the site; and (b) regulating waste treatment at the site, including monitoring and enforcement measures; 2. The nature and quantities of non-compliant materials stored at the site; 3. The response of relevant government to the incident on 15 February 2001 and the post-crisis management; 4. The regulation, storage and disposal of hazardous waste in Western Australia, the extent of past and current operations and alternatives available; and 5. Any other matters deemed relevant by the Committee. (ii) Inquiry into the Carmel Fireworks Explosion – conducted by Mr Martin Whitely, Member for Roleystone. To report on; 1. The events of 6 March2002 leading to the incident (the explosion/s and subsequent bushfire); and 2. The response of the local and relevant State Government departments and authorities during and subsequent to the incident; and 3. The process of licensing and of regulation of the facility prior to 6 March 2002; and to make recommendations on; 1. The siting of similar facilities (fireworks manufacturing and explosive storage facilities and facilities which pose a similar danger) in appropriate locations; and 2. The licensing and regulation of similar facilities; and 3. Improving the response efforts of agencies involved in similar incidences. (iii) Review of the Project Development Approvals System To recommend to Government a system of government decision making which is coordinated and integrated, clear and unambiguous, which is balanced between community and developer needs and which will lead to Western Australia being the global location of choice for project development. (iv) Ministerial Inquiry to Identify Strategies to Increase Resources Exploration in Western Australia. To investigate the reasons for reduced levels of private investment in greenfields mineral exploration in western Australia and recommend actions that might be taken by the State and federal governments to achieve the level of expenditure necessary for a sustainable future for this important sector of the WA economy. (3) (i) Cost of the Bellevue Inquiry should be provided by the Committee Secretariat. (ii) The cost of the Whitely Inquiry to the end of April 2002 is less than $100. (iii) The cost of the Review of the Project Development Approvals System was $445 000 (iv) No expenditure to date Small Business Development Corporation (1) Since February 2001, the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) has established one review and one committee. (2) Review of the Small Business Development Corporation Act - a statutory review of the Small Business Development Corporation to assess its performance since 1995 and its appropriateness in meeting the future needs of small business development in Western Australia. The Small Business Development Corporation Act (1983) Review Steering Committee - An independent Steering Committee appointed to oversee the review of the Small Business Development Corporation Act. (3) Review - expenditure to 30 April 2002 - $15 000. Committee - expenditure to 30 April 2002 - $3 805. Rottnest Island Authority (1) One. (2) Effective and Efficiency Review. The intent of this review is to consider and ensure that the operations of the Rottnest Island Authority are effective and efficient. (3) Internal costs only. The review is being undertaken in conjunction with the development of the Rottnest Island Management Plan 2002-2007. Western Australian Tourism Commission (1) Since taking office in February 2001, the Gallop Labor Government has initiated two reviews within the tourism portfolio. (2) They were: · Review of the operations and structure of the Western Australian Tourism Commission. It was undertaken in August 2001 to assess whether the WATC’s structure (established in 1995) and operations were the most appropriate to meet the requirements of the Western Australian Tourism Commission Act 1993 and the Government’s Tourism Policy. · Review of the 5 year Tourism Industry Plan – Partnership 21. The review, which has just commenced, is intended to:- (a) Assess and report on progress made on the initiatives described in the document prepared in 2000; (b) Consider the relevancy of the principles it promotes and make improvements where necessary; and (c) Provide scope for input on significant tourism issues not originally included in the plan and update those requiring further emphasis or clarification. (3) The cost of the Review of the WATC was $12,463 (does not include GST) The cost of the Partnership 21 Review is expected to be approximately $90,000. Minister for Education; Sport and Recreation; Indigenous Affairs: Department of Education and Country High School Hostels Authority (1) A total of three reviews and one taskforce have been established since the election (not including the various groups established from time to time for routine operational purposes in schools, and district and central offices of the Department of Education). There have been no summits. (2) · Geraldton Secondary College Review . The purpose of the review was to identify issues affecting the ability of the College to maximize the educational outcomes of its students. · Review of Educational Services for Students with Disabilities in Government Schools . The purpose of the review is to ensure that the educational needs of students within this group are met through the provision of appropriate, effective and efficient services, resources and facilities. · Review of Behaviour in Government Schools . The review was established to examine and respond to the following specific behaviour management issues and contexts. · Taskforce on Structures, Services and Resources Supporting Government Schools . The report was tabled in Parliament on 27 August 2001. Response to be provided by Department of Education Services. (3) The following have been financed within existing resources by a reallocation of funds, taking into account staff time, at an estimated cost for each review as follows: · Geraldton Secondary College Review - $35 000 · Review of Educational Services for Students with Disabilities in Government Schools - $200 000 · Review of Behaviour in Government Schools - $30 000 · Taskforce on Structures, Services and Resources Supporting Government Schools - response to be provided by Department of Education Services. Department of Education Services & Curriculum Council (1) Four reviews. (2) – (3) List of Reviews Outline of Purpose $ Review of Fees and Charges in Secondary Schools To examine the implementation of the Government’s policy concerning voluntary contributions in years 8-10. There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Review of Ministerial Advisory Committees – Education Portfolio To review the role and functions of the Ministerial Advisory Councils (Aboriginal Education and Training Council, Rural & Remote Education Advisory Council, Early Childhood Education Council and WA Higher Education Council). There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Review of Statutory Authorities – Education Portfolio To review the functions of the three Statutory Authorities (Curriculum Council, Public Education Endowment Trust and Country High School Hostels Authority) to assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating these functions into departments of State. There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Research Consultancy on Distribution of State Government Funds to Non-Government Schools To provide the Government with technical advice on the calculation of Government school costs as the basis for allocating funds to non-Government schools, and a model for distributing the funds. Total Cost: $61,407 Department of Sport and Recreation (1) One. (2) Review undertaken of State Government owned and managed recreation camps with regard to management operations and the development of a capital investment plan for the Department of Sport and Recreation managed camps. (3) Review undertaken by an employee of the Department of Sport and Recreation and completed within existing resources. West Australian Sport Centre Trust (1) One (2) Review of the Western Australian Sports Centre Trust. Refer to Terms of Reference within Recommendation 43 of 'Government Structures for Better Results' (Machinery of Government Report). (3) Review undertaken by an employee of the Department of Premier and Cabinet. Western Australian Institute of Sport (1) Not relating to WAIS (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Department of Indigenous (1) One. (2) Indigenous Affairs Advisory Committee (IAAC). (3) There was no costs involved establishing the committee. The only costs involved relate to money spent on conducting regular meetings which are met from the normal operating budget of the Department of Indigenous Affairs. Minister for Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth; Disability Services; Culture and the Arts: Disability Services Commission: (1) 5 (2) (a) The Disability Services Act (1993) review. The review is being undertaken as part of the review of statutory authorities resulting from the Government Structures for Better Results report (released in June 2001). A review of the Act was also required in 2003 under section 57 (1) (b) of the Act. This review was brought forward to coincide with the review of statutory authorities. This will minimise the review costs. (b) The Review of Local Area Coordination. This review was a pre-election commitment made by the State Government. The review will be conducted in four stages and is designed to ensure that the role and purpose of this valued service is clearly understood by families and the community, and is achievable and cost effective. (c) The Partnerships Working Party. This working party was formed by representatives from government and non government agencies in the disability sector to suggest how partnerships between the two sectors might be enhanced. (d) Unmet Need Working Group. This group was commissioned to prepare a report to improve the level of transparency and openness about the current and future need for accommodation support for people with disabilities. (e) The Accommodation Support Funding Process Review Steering Committee was formed to oversee the identification of the best and fairest process for allocation of available accommodation support funding. (3) (a) A budget of $40,000 has been allocated for the Disability Services Act (1993). (b) A budget of $25,000 has been allocated for the review of Local Area Coordination (c) There were no specific costs associated with the Partnerships Working Party. Officers of the Disability Services Commission provided support within their normal duties. (d) The cost of the Unmet Need Working Group’s report was $10,000. (e) The cost of the Accommodation Support Funding Process Review report was $49,452. Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth: (1) Reviews: 2 Committees: 3 Taskforces: 2 – 1 of which is a joint Taskforce with the Minister for Housing and Works Convention: 1 In addition there were 3 reference groups: - Strengthening Women’s Policy: The Report of the Reference Group. - WA Volunteering Reference Group - Carers Act Reference Group (2) (a) The Inter Departmental Committee (IDC) on Sexual Assault was formed in June 2001. The final report is due to be presented to the Cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy in June 2002. Its purpose is to develop recommendations to address sexual assault and coordinate State input into national cooperation on sexual assault. (b) The report on Family and Children’s Services Accommodation Hostels which commenced in April 2002 and was publicly released on 5 July 2002. Its purpose was to examine the history and operations of metropolitan and country hostels, identify current services, type and location, other services complementary services, gaps in services, alternatives to hostel accommodation and recommend future directions. (c) The Active Ageing Taskforce commenced on the 20 February 2002 and the anticipated completion date is March 2003. Its purpose is to: · develop an innovative and relevant across-government 5-10 year policy framework which promotes the active and visible participation of older people in Western Australian communities · develop strategies, including partnerships with local authorities to ensure genuine consultation and participation on new active ageing initiatives so that informed discussion can be reflected in government decision making · recommend a range of programs and strategies based on the principles of coordination, inclusion, collaboration and flexibility · recommend an ongoing consultative process to ensure that emerging needs and issues for seniors are reflected within the policy framework and the strategies contained within it. (d) The State Homelessness Taskforce commenced on 23 July 2001 and was completed on 31 January 2002. Joint Taskforce with the Minister for Housing and Works. Its purpose was to: · develop a plan of action for the whole of government and the community · provide advice on identifying the causes of homelessness in the community · contribute to a better understanding of homelessness and the pathways through homelessness and identify gaps in service provision · provide advice on the development of benchmarks and social indicators · make recommendations to the cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy on the plan of action, implementation strategy and a plan to monitor the progress of the implementation strategy. (e) Steering Committee on the Proposed Corporate Strategy and Organisational Structure commenced in July 2001and was completed in December 2001. Its purpose was to make recommendations to the Minister for Community Development on the establishment of the Department for Community Development, in particular to recommend: · the corporate strategy best suited to achieving the goals set out by the Machinery of Government Taskforce and an organisational structure capable of giving effect to the corporate strategy. (f) The Interdepartmental Child Protection Coordination Committee commenced in February 2002 for an interim 12 month period, subject to review. Its purpose is to develop a strategic approach for ensuring coordination and collaboration in child protection across relevant government agencies. (g) The National Competition Policy – Review of Child Care Regulations commenced on the 5 March 002 and will be completed by June 2002. Its purpose is to review the Community Services Act 1972 and specifically existing Child Care Regulations to determine the extent and appropriate justification for restriction to competition contained within. The outcome of the review is required to satisfy State and Commonwealth Government requirements within the Competition Principles Agreement. (h) The Women’s Convention was held on the 7-8 March 2002. Its purpose was to consult with women in Western Australia in regard to their goals and aspirations for the future in the areas of health, safety, seniors, opportunity, workplace, family care and law. (3) The cost of each is as follows: a) The Inter Departmental Committee (IDC) on Sexual Assault - $11,000* b) Family and Children’s Services Accommodation Hostels - $14,321 c) Active Ageing Taskforce - $7131 to date* d) The State Homelessness Taskforce - $180,000# e) Steering Committee – Proposed Corporate Strategy and Organisational Structure - $62,480* f) Interdepartmental Child Protection Coordination Committee – nil* g) National Competition Policy – Review of Child Care Regulations – nil* h) Women’s Convention - $85,926 * * excludes salaries # shared between the Department of Housing and Works and the Department for Community Development (DCD). DCD's contribution was $90,000 in staff time and payment to facilitate a non-government member of the secretariat. Culture and the Arts (1) 2 (2) (a) Review of Statutory Authorities The Minister for Culture and the Arts initiated the review of Statutory Authorities in the Culture and the Arts portfolio as part of the Machinery of Government (MOG) Taskforce recommendations. The Statutory Authorities reviewed were the Art Gallery, Western Australian Museum, Library Board, Perth Theatre Trust and ScreenWest. The purpose of this review was to determine whether the functions of these statutory authorities could not be performed by the Department of Culture and the Arts or whether it would be inappropriate for them to be performed by the Department. (b) The Contemporary Music Taskforce The Contemporary Music Taskforce was established to assist in the development and promotion of Western Australian contemporary music talent. This includes undertaking an economic review of the current state and growth potential of the industry; implementing a State-wide All ages concert program; developing a touring support and skill development program for industry practitioners; and establishing a music industry website. (3) (a) $10,010 has been spent for the services of an independent Review Consultant. (b) Costs to date - $4909.62 Minister for Health: (1)-(3) This information is not readily available. Provision of this information would require considerable research which would divert staff away from their normal duties and I am not prepared to allocate the State's resources to provide a response. If the Member has a specific inquiry I will endeavour to provide a reply. Minister for Racing and Gaming; Government Enterprises; Goldfields-Esperance: Government Employees Superannuation Board (1) None. (2) & (3) Not applicable. Gold Corporation (1) Nil (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Insurance Commission Of Western Australia (1) None (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable Lotteries Commission (1) The Minister for Government Enterprises has only instituted one enquiry – ie. review of section 22(8) and (2) of the Lotteries Commission of Western Australia. Under the Lotteries Commission Act 1990 (as amended), the Minister is required to review this section in relation to the funding for the Perth International Arts Festival and the Film Industry every three years. All other Lotteries’ reviews, taskforces or committees have been management initiated as part of routine operational improvements. (2) See response to 1. (3) No expenditure other than management time has been incurred in the review of section 22(8) and (2) of the Lotteries Commission Act 1990 (as amended) or any operational reviews. Racing and Gaming Department Of DRGL, BPB, TAB and WAGRA (1) Nil (2 & 3) Not applicable. Water Corporation (1) None (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable
To consider the status of the Regional Development Commissions in Western Australia and make recommendations on their future status. (iii) Review of the Operation of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 A review of this Act is required every five years. The review meets the Statutory Requirement and will determine whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment.
To consider the status of the Regional Development Commissions in Western Australia and make recommendations on their future status. (iii) Review of the Operation of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 A review of this Act is required every five years. The review meets the Statutory Requirement and will determine whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment.
(iii) Review of the Operation of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 A review of this Act is required every five years. The review meets the Statutory Requirement and will determine whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment.
A review of this Act is required every five years. The review meets the Statutory Requirement and will determine whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment.
(2) The Coral Bay Infrastructure Implementation Working Group was formed to oversee the development of infrastructure by government agencies in Coral Bay.
State Supply Commission (1) Three (2) (i) Review of the Buy Local Policy The intent of this review is to strengthen the Buy Local Policy so that opportunities for local and small businesses in Western Australia are maximised through government buying. (ii) Review of Statutory Authorities (State Supply Commission) This review of the State Supply Commission is being undertaken as a part of the review of all statutory authorities that the Machinery of Government Taskforce recommended. The review of each statutory authority must proceed from the basis that a statutory authority should only exist if its functions cannot be performed by a department or it would be inappropriate for them to be performed by a department. (iii) Indemnity and Insurance Clauses Discussion Group The Discussion Group was established to co-ordinate discussions between the Master Cleaner’s Guild, RiskCover and the Crown Solicitor’s Office with a view to examining the usual indemnity and insurance clauses used by government agencies and assessing whether mutually agreeable clauses can be drafted. (3) (i) Review of the Buy Local Policy To date approximately $43,680 has been spent on this review, apart from staff salaries and administrative costs. (ii) Review of Statutory Authorities (State Supply Commission) This review was undertaken with in-house resources. No money has been spent on this review apart from staff salaries and minimal administrative costs. (iii) Indemnity and Insurance Clauses Discussion Group No money has been spent on this review apart from staff salaries and minimal administrative costs. Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection; Training: Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (1) Thirteen (2)-(3) Review/Committee/ Brief outline of what it How much Taskforce/Enquiry was established to achieve money has been spent on this to date Taskforce to Review Code To review the Code of $2,545.00 of Practice for the WA Practice with the aim of Building and Construction improving performance Industry within the building and construction industry by encouraging the parties to embrace a co-operative approach to efficiency and productivity and discourage unsatisfactory practices. The Code addresses the key areas of occupational health and safety, contract administration, training, tendering and industrial relations. Review of Consumer In accordance with the $5,515 Protection Boards and recommendations of the Committees Machinery of Government Taskforce, the functions of Consumer Protection boards and committees are being reviewed to assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating those functions into departments of State. Review of Construction To review the Construction $3,500 Industry Long Service Industry Long Service Leave Leave Payments Board Payments Board in line with the Machinery of Government Taskforce recommendations. Review of the Occupational To carry out a statutory $35,317.10 Safety and Health Act 1984 review of the Act pursuant to Section 61 of the Act. Petroleum Products Advisory Provides advice to the $3,825 Committee Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection and/or the Prices Commissioner on issues affecting the petroleum market in Western Australia as identified by the Minister or Prices Commissioner. Review of Auction Sales To examine additional $1,147.30 Act 1973 issues, which were not related to national competition policy, that arose during the course of the National Competition Policy Review of the Auction Sales Act 1973. Review of Fair Trading To determine whether Nil Act 1987 and Consumer existing consumer Affairs Act 1971 protection provisions under each Act remain relevant and effective in today’s marketplace. Committee established to Examine issues from Nil review Fair Trading community responses to a Amendment Bill – Green Bill and make Unconscionable Conduct recommendations to the Minister on the implementation of the Government’s election commitment to introduce legislation in its first term. Committee established to The development of a Nil review Fitness Industry mandatory code of Codes of Conduct practice for fitness industry members to improve consumer protection in the fitness industry. Committee established to The Motor Vehicle Sales Nil review Motor Vehicles Industry Reference Group Amendment Bill 2001 & has been formed to Regulations facilitate further consultation in relation to the Regulations that will need to be drafted once the Motor Vehicle Dealers Amendment Bill 2001 completes its passage through Parliament. Review of Residential To conduct a statutory $26,558.80 Tenancies Act 1987 review of the Act and Regulations pursuant to Section 90 of the Act. Committee/Review To obtain the views of all $4,262.40 established following key stakeholders on the collapse of HIH Insurance short-term and long-term and developments in the options for the future of Home Indemnity Insurance home indemnity insurance Market in Western Australia. Review of Consumer To review community $37,125 Protection Services through expectations and Zero Based Assessment requirements of consumer protection activities in Western Australia through consultation with consumers, business, Government agencies, stakeholders and the Minister. Note: DOCEP’s financial systems do not provide for the costing of specific projects, or the allocation of salaries and overheads. As a result, specific figures relate to direct costs such as printing and professional services incurred in respect to the project. The amounts identified are actual costs paid by DOCEP as at 13 May 2002. They are not the total budget for each project. Workcover Wa (1) Two (2) Report on the Implementation of the Labor Party Direction Statement in Relation to Workers’ Compensation (the Guthrie Review). Advice to the Government on implementing the Labor Party’s pre-election direction statement in relation to workers’ compensation and previous reviews into insurance arrangements and medical and associated costs. The purpose of this review is to identify and analyse options to improve the efficiency and fairness of the workers’ compensation system. Machinery of Government - Review of Statutory Authorities: Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Commission. Undertaken as a part of the Machinery of Government Review of Statutory Authorities and will provide advice to the Government on the most appropriate structure to achieve effective administration of the Western Australian workers' compensation system. (3) The total amount of money spent on the Guthrie Review is $38,335.65 (to 30 April 2002). As yet, no money has been spent on the Machinery of Government - Review of Statutory Authorities: Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Commission although the expected cost is approximately $15,000. Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (1) Nil (2)–(3) Not applicable Construction Industry Long Service Leave Payments Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable Department Of Training (1) Two (2) (i) Review of the Training Sector- undertaken to make recommendations on: an optimum structure for the TAFE college network; the role and responsibilities of the Department of Training in providing services to the colleges; and system wide issues which impact on the public training delivery structure. (ii) Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review- undertaken to meet the requirement in the Building and Construction Industry Training and Levy Collection Act 1990 for the Act to be investigated and reviewed and to meet the State Government requirement to review statutory authorities. (3) (i) Estimated to be $96,000 as at 10 May 2002. (ii) Estimated to be $25,000 as at 10 May 2002. Attorney General; Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs; Electoral Affairs; Peel and the South West: Department Of Justice (1) Four. (2) (a) Lower Courts Committee : The Committee was established to provide advice on the implementation of recommendations relating to lower courts, as contained in the Law Reform Commission’s Report No 92: Review of the Criminal and Civil Justice System in Western Australia . The aim of the implementation of recommendations is to improve access to justice for lower courts users through the deployment of legislation, rules and procedures within a single summary jurisdiction court, dealing with both civil and criminal matters. (b) Western Australian Civil and Administrative Review Taskforce : The Taskforce was established to develop a model of a Civil and Administrative Review Tribunal for consideration by Government. (c) Review of Family Court of Western Australia Resources : The Review is aimed at establishing the resource levels of the FCWA in comparison to the resources available within the Federal system through the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Magistrates Service . (d) Law Reform Commission –Judicial Review of Administrative Decisions: Inquiry into the inadequacies and deficiencies of the current law and procedures pertaining to the judicial review of administrative decisions. (3) (a) Within existing resources. (b) $19,000. (c) Within existing resources. (d) Within existing resources. Director of Public Prosecutions (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Electoral Commission (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Equal Opportunity Commission (1) One. (2) The Ministerial Committee on Gay and Lesbian Law Reform assisted identify laws that discriminated against gay men and lesbians. (3) $10,191.50. Legal Aid WA (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Office of the Information Commissioner (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Office of the Inspector of Custodial Services (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Peel Development Commission (1) Two. (2) (a) Mandurah CBD Taskforce - consult with residents and develop a master plan for Mandurah’s central business district. (b) Rail Heritage Foundation of Western Australia - Establish the Pinjarra Rail Heritage Centre in the Peel Region based at the Pinjarra Railway Yards, and the Pinjarra to Boddington Railway. (3) (a) Within existing resources. (b) Within existing resources. South West Development Commission (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Minister for the Environment and Heritage: Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority: (1) One. (2) Review of BGPA as a Statutory Authority under the Machinery of Government initiative. (3) $10,350. The Department of Conservation and Land Management: The Department routinely creates taskforces or committees to facilitate delivery of the outputs for which it has responsibility and may create ad hoc or ongoing consultative bodies to provide for stakeholder and public input into Departmental processes. The Department also has membership of a range of across Government bodies responsible for providing coordinated policy advice and policy implementation actions. (1) Six. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices and Fire Symposium To review the Department’s fire management practices. The fire symposium was held in April 2002 to provide a forum for the presentation and discussion of scientific and policy issues relating to fire management. (3) Approximately $35,000 (2) Chief Executive Officers’ Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy To coordinate implementation of the policy across agencies and support the Cabinet Sub Committee directing implementation of the policy. (3) The project office responsible for coordinating policy implementation has a budget of $250,000 in 2001/02 and $275,000 in 2002/03. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation To review the legislation in accordance with State/Commonwealth National Competition Policy arrangements. (3) Approximately $23,000 (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation of the Forest Management Plan (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines – collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the 'Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi ‘protectable areas’. (3) (i) No costs were recorded by the Department (ii) $59,250 (iii) $52,618 (iv) $10,108 (v) $35,970 (vi) $4,950 (vii) Nil (2) Tuart Response Group To coordinate agency action on the decline in tuart health and to devise a Tuart Conservation Strategy and Implementation Plan. (3) Approximately $70,000 including salaries. (2) Community Consultation Processes To facilitate the creation of the Walpole Wilderness Area and new national parks under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy. (3) Approximately $10,000 The Conservation Commission of WA: (1) Two. (2) (a) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (b) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) (a) $5,900.03 (b) $9505.45 Heritage Council of Western Australia: (1) The Heritage Council has been involved in 2 reviews since February 2001, at the direction of the Minister. (2) (a) A review of the Heritage Council’s assessment and registration procedures, completed in April 2001. (b) A review of the Heritage Council’s operations, as required of all agencies as a result of the 2001 Machinery of Government report. The results of the review were submitted to the Minister for consideration in February 2002. (3) Both reviews were conducted internally and did not incur any costs. The Office of Water Regulation: (1) Nil (2) Nil (3) Nil The Department of Environmental Protection and the Water and Rivers Commission: (1) Six. (2) (a) Carbon Right Taskforce: was to draft legislation to establish carbon rights, providing certainty and thereby promoting the environmental and economic benefits from plantations and land use changes for carbon sequestration. (b) Independent Committee on Watsons Foods Odour Issue: to facilitate the resolution of odour and noise problems being experienced by residents in the vicinity of Watsons Foods in Spearwood without the closure or relocation of the operation. (c) The Waste Management Board: was established following the recommendations of the WAste 2020 Taskforce. These recommendations included the amalgamation of existing bodies into one group and the adoption of a more strategic approach to waste management. (d) Swan River Trust Review: was established to achieve: · The effectiveness of the operations of the Trust. · The need for the continuation of the functions of the Trust. · The operation and the effectiveness of the Swan River Trust Act generally. · The effectiveness of Part 5 of the Act relating to development control and Section 30A of the Metropolitan Region Scheme Act which establishes a formal link between the Trust Act and the statutory planning process. (e) A review of the Waste Management and Recycling Fund: is required under the enabling legislation after three years of operation of the Fund. The former Advisory Council on Waste Management developed a review project for the grants program. The project was put out to tender and the review is currently under way. (f) Stream and River Logging Buffers in Western Australia: a review was initiated to ensure their adequacy in protecting waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity, and to incorporate these or new buffer prescriptions into future forest management plans. (3) (a) Carbon Rights Taskforce: costs were met from portfolio Budgets DEWCP and CALM. Total expenditure estimated at $5000. (b) Independent Committee on Watsons Foods Odour Issue: the committee has no budget and relies on the contribution of staff time and facilities of the Department of Environmental Protection, City of Cockburn and Watsons Foods. (c) Waste Management Board: effectively cost-neutral because the new body takes over from the previous Advisory Council on Waste Management, the State Recycling Advisory Committee and the WAste 2020 Taskforce. (d) Swan River Trust: the cost of this review was $33,000. (e) Waste Management and Recycling Fund: see answer to 2(e). (f) Stream and River Logging Buffers in Western Australia: estimated costs of salaries for Author, contributors, peer reviews and printing $31,150 plus external contributions from the Water Corporation and CALM. The Perth Zoological Gardens: (1) Since the election of the State Labor Government Perth Zoo has undertaken one internal review of itself as a Statutory Authority. This was consistent with recommendation nine of the Machinery of Government Report. (2) See answer to (1). (3) Perth Zoo undertook its review internally. The salary cost to the Zoo was $8200. Minister for Police and Emergency Services; Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure: Western Australia Police Service (1) One. PriceWaterhouseCoopers organisation was engaged to undertake an independent review over the DCAT and CADCOM projects. (2) The scope of the review covered the areas of: · The Management of the DCAT Program and CADCOM Project; · Benefits Delivery; · Program Funding; and · Functionality and Options. (3) The review was completed in November 2001 at a cost of $54,890. NOTE: WAPS has not included participation in inquiries and reviews instigated and or run by other agencies, or internal administrative reviews or operational matters, for example: Drug Summit; Reviews as part of the Machinery of Government recommendations; Administrative Functions Review; internal inquiries; Ombudsman’s Inquiries. Fire and Emergency Services (1) The Fire and Emergency Services Authority (FESA) has been responsible for one taskforce. (2) Taskforce: Interagency Taskforce for the consideration of rotary wing aircraft in the delivery of policing and emergency services to the community of Western Australia . The taskforce was chaired by a member of the staff of the Minister for Emergency Services and FESA provided executive services. It included representatives of FESA, the Department of Health and the Western Australia Police Service. The Minister for Emergency Services announced the taskforce’s findings on 11 May 2002. (3) Cost: Interagency Taskforce: FESA’s contribution $35,600 NOTE: FESA has not included participation in inquiries and reviews instigated and or run by other agencies: For example: Bellevue inquiry; Reviews as part of the Machinery of Government recommendations; ES CADCOM review. Department of Transport (1) Two – LPG Task Force & School Bus Task Force. (2) Title of Task Force Terms of Reference LPG Task Force · To consider the economic, fiscal and social viability of the current subsidy scheme and other subsidy options including low interest loan schemes that would be a financial incentive to use LPG in motor vehicles. · To examine and recommend the roles of Government and the private sector in relation to any recommendations arising from the first term of reference. · To report to the Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure on the first two terms of reference. School Bus Task Force To report to the Minister on: · the preferred model to be adopted to determine the rate of remuneration for school bus contractors; · the preferred model for determining a fair and just conveyancing allowance for parents of mainstream students in non-public transport areas; · the integration of school buses into the Transperth system; and · the appropriateness of the Morrell and Special Education Reviews. (3) Title Cost LPG Task Force Salary costs are being met by the individual agencies/organisations represented on the Task Force. School Bus Task Force Salary costs are being met by the individual agencies/organisations represented on the Task Force. The cost of consultancy work is being met jointly by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure and the Department of Transport. To date, these services have cost $125,000. Minister for Planning and Infrastructure: Department for Planning and Infrastructure: (1) Eleven (2) and (3) see table below. (2) List of Inquiries, Taskforces, Committees, Summits and Reviews initiated since February 2001 (2) Established to Achieve? (3) How much money has been spent? Joint Department for Planning and Infrastructure/Fisheries Taskforce to implement MOG 30. A jointly agreed position report on the MOG 30 Recommendation and a strategy and program to address the requirements of the agreed position Not applicable. Existing Departmental resources utlilised. Review of Statement of Planning Policy No: 7 Leeuwin Naturalise Ridge (in relation to Smiths Beach). In response to widespread community concerns about the scale of proposed development at Smiths Beach, the review was undertaken to consider whether amendment of SPP7 was required, and if so, the form of such amendment. Following public advertising of the resulting proposed modifications to SPP7, the Western Australian Planning Commission has recently submitted its recommendations to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Given no Review body was established, the review has been largely undertaken through internal resources of the WA Planning Commission and the Department for Planning and Infrastructure. Newspaper advertising cost in the order of $3000. Mandurah CBD Redevelopment Taskforce. To oversee the future planning and redevelopment of the Central Business District of Mandurah Nil Rockingham City Centre Transit Study Taskforce To identify an appropriate transit infrastructure and service to link the Rockingham train station with the Rockingham City Centre, Murdoch University and the Waterfront Village area $82,475.65 as at 6 June 2002 Ministerial Task Force Investigating Structural Arrangements for Coastal Planning and Management To review the structural arrangements for Coastal Planning and Management in Western Australia. $79,000 Metropolitan Freight Network Review The Freight Network Review (FNR) is establishing a new policy and planning framework for freight movement in the Perth metropolitan area and its linkages to regional areas to ensure a long-term sustainable freight system. Approx. $50,000.00 Lower Great Southern Regional Planning Steering Committee (created by the Western Australian Planning Commission) To oversee the preparation of the Lower Great Southern Regional Strategy. Approximately $1,000 in travel expenses (air fares) Air Services Policy Review Review Intrastate Air Services and its relationship to the Transport Co-ordination Act Nil to date. Goldfields-Esperance Regional Planning and Infrastructure Coordinating Committee To oversee the implementation of the Goldfields-Esperance Regional Planning Strategy, Regional Transport Strategy and Roads 2020 program (and to replace two existing committees). The Committee is being established; first meeting likely to be in July 2002. Air Services Subsidy Review/Report Benchmark modelling report on assessing subsidies for remote air services $5,000.00 Lime Sands Route Option Review The purpose of this project is to determine the preferred option for transporting Agricultural Lime Sand from the coastal plain at Lancelin to Wheatbelt areas. The project is largely being developed using existing DPI and MRWA resources. Main Roads WA: (1) Insofar as Main Roads is concerned, four (4). (2)-(3) The purpose and expenditure of each review is as follows: Road Train Summit– a broad consultative review of Main Roads’ heavy vehicle permit system addressing community concerns over the operation of heavy vehicles on the road network and strategies for improving safety and operations. $35 800. Review of Main Roads Western Australia’s Term Contracts – to assess the impact of the privatisation of road construction and maintenance in Western Australia on Main Roads and the agency’s ability to manage the 10 year contracts. $280 326. Review of Main Roads Acquisition Process for Graham Farmer Freeway – Ken Pettit QC Report - an independent assessment of the land acquisition processes used by Main Roads in the acquisition of land for the Graham Farmer Freeway project. $31 954. Review of Statutory Authorities: Main Roads Western Australia – part of a review of statutory authorities within the Planning and Infrastructure portfolio to assess the justification for Main Roads remaining as a separate entity. $5 000. Landcorp: (1) 7. (2) Refer to below: Committee/Forum/Review Objective Hope Valley Wattleup Redevelopment Project – Community Reference Group Advise LandCorp on issues of concern and interest to residents within the redevelopment area, advise and contribute to preparation of the Master Plan and disseminate information to the community. Hope Valley Community Management Committee Provide advice on management of tenanted properties and acquisitions, identify issues relating to community infrastructure, provide input into the Master Plan process and communicate to the community. Wattleup Community Management Committee Leighton Beach Community Forum To determine the community views on the extent of future development and public amenity. Scarborough Redevelopment Community Forum To devise development options which were subsequently incorporated into a survey. Land Use Planning Review North Cockburn Land Use planning review assessing various options for future development of the area. LandCorp Statutory Authority Review To assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating the functions of the Western Australian Land Authority into a Department of the State. (3) Cost details follow: · Committees - Hope Valley and Wattleup Redevelopment Project committee members are paid $142 per half day and $215 per full day. · Summits – LandCorp did not incur a cost for the Leighton Beach summit. Scarborough Community Forum - The cost attributed to the staging of the forum (including venue and equipment hire, mailing, facilitation, printing, displays etc) was $42,965. · Reviews – LandCorp is not responsible for paying the cost of the Land Use Planning Review of North Cockburn. Consultant fees for the Statutory Authority Review are expected to be $19,200. Department of Land Administration (DOLA). (1) One. (2) Review of the Future of the Department of Land Administration (DOLA). Review the future of DOLA in response to Recommendation 39 of the Machinery of Government Report. (3) Support for the review has been provided from within existing DOLA staff resources and has not been separately costed. Western Australian Government Railways: (1) One. (2) Yes. Perth City Rail Advisory Committee (PCRAC). (3) As at 22 May 2002 total $225,351. This figure does not include costs incurred by DPI and WAGR which were necessary for PURD’s master planning process. Bunbury Port Authority: (1) One (2) Port Community Advisory Committee (3) Not applicable All other agencies: Office of the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure (Planning Appeals) East Perth Redevelopment Authority Subiaco Redevelopment Authority Midland Redevelopment Authority Fremantle Port Authority Dampier Port Authority Broome Port Authority Albany Port Authority Geraldton Port Authority Port Hedland Port Authority Esperance Port Authority (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Minister for State Development; Tourism; Small Business: Department of Industry and Technology (1) (a) Timber Industry Assistance Review Committee The committee was established 21 November 2001 to; Consider applications, which on initial assessment were deemed ineligible by Forest Products Commission and determine an independent assessment of the business should be undertaken; Consider the independent assessor’s report on the business and determine if the business should be invited to formally apply for a level of assistance determined by the independent assessor; Consider requests by applicants for a review of the assessment and for claims for additional funds assistance above the amount recommended by the independent assessor; and Consider and recommend suggested amendments to the guidelines. (b) Replacement Fremantle Class Patrol Boat Working Group The role of the Working Group is to develop and implement a WA Government facilitation strategy to better position the three WA bidders for the project. The strategy aims to market and promote Western Australian industry's substantial capabilities in shipbuilding to senior politicians and defence officials; to reinforce that the three of Western Australian bidders are internationally successful commercial shipbuilders and are in strong contention; and to minimise the impact of political considerations in the decision and to pressure Defence to focus on tender specific considerations. (c) Jervoise Bay Liaison Committee It is intended that the Jervoise Bay Liaison Committee acts as an informal forum within the context of the engineering fabrication and assembly industrial sector at the Australian Marine Industry Complex at Henderson in general and the Jervoise Bay Estate in particular. Its primary objectives are: - The promotion of the engineering fabrication industries - The international competitiveness of the Estate - The establishment and maintenance of a stable Industrial Relations climate (d) Ministerial Education Exports Advisory Committee The purpose of the committees is to: - increase the scale and capability of education providers, - produce increased trade through networks and the State's greater international profile, - bring more tourism, - increase the acquisition of international skills, - assist the retention of graduates, - produce more R&D, - create more investment opportunities, - increase AusAid student scholarships, - give WA greater access to multilateral Aid projects, and - increase public awareness that education can strengthen the State's economic foundation. (e) Inter-Agency Wine Advisory Group (IWAG) The purpose of the IWAG is to provide consultation on and co-ordination of Government activity in relation to development of the Western Australian wine industry. (f) The Intellectual Property Policy Review Sub Committee of the Government Intellectual Property Policy Council Established to review the Government Intellectual Property Policy 2000 to ensure that Government Policy meets the Government's broader economic and Industry Development objectives. (2) (a) Nil ( b) Nil (c) Nil (d) $1512 for the Inaugural meeting of key government, industry and community stakeholders. (e) Nil (f) Nil Department of Mineral & Petroleum Resources (1) For the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources - 4 (2) (i) Parliamentary Inquiry - 'Bellevue Hazardous Waste Fire Inquiry'. That the Committee examine, report and make recommendations on:- 1. The role of relevant government agencies and relevant Ministers of the Crown in: (a) approving the treatment and storage of waste at the site; and (b) regulating waste treatment at the site, including monitoring and enforcement measures; 2. The nature and quantities of non-compliant materials stored at the site; 3. The response of relevant government to the incident on 15 February 2001 and the post-crisis management; 4. The regulation, storage and disposal of hazardous waste in Western Australia, the extent of past and current operations and alternatives available; and 5. Any other matters deemed relevant by the Committee. (ii) Inquiry into the Carmel Fireworks Explosion – conducted by Mr Martin Whitely, Member for Roleystone. To report on; 1. The events of 6 March2002 leading to the incident (the explosion/s and subsequent bushfire); and 2. The response of the local and relevant State Government departments and authorities during and subsequent to the incident; and 3. The process of licensing and of regulation of the facility prior to 6 March 2002; and to make recommendations on; 1. The siting of similar facilities (fireworks manufacturing and explosive storage facilities and facilities which pose a similar danger) in appropriate locations; and 2. The licensing and regulation of similar facilities; and 3. Improving the response efforts of agencies involved in similar incidences. (iii) Review of the Project Development Approvals System To recommend to Government a system of government decision making which is coordinated and integrated, clear and unambiguous, which is balanced between community and developer needs and which will lead to Western Australia being the global location of choice for project development. (iv) Ministerial Inquiry to Identify Strategies to Increase Resources Exploration in Western Australia. To investigate the reasons for reduced levels of private investment in greenfields mineral exploration in western Australia and recommend actions that might be taken by the State and federal governments to achieve the level of expenditure necessary for a sustainable future for this important sector of the WA economy. (3) (i) Cost of the Bellevue Inquiry should be provided by the Committee Secretariat. (ii) The cost of the Whitely Inquiry to the end of April 2002 is less than $100. (iii) The cost of the Review of the Project Development Approvals System was $445 000 (iv) No expenditure to date Small Business Development Corporation (1) Since February 2001, the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) has established one review and one committee. (2) Review of the Small Business Development Corporation Act - a statutory review of the Small Business Development Corporation to assess its performance since 1995 and its appropriateness in meeting the future needs of small business development in Western Australia. The Small Business Development Corporation Act (1983) Review Steering Committee - An independent Steering Committee appointed to oversee the review of the Small Business Development Corporation Act. (3) Review - expenditure to 30 April 2002 - $15 000. Committee - expenditure to 30 April 2002 - $3 805. Rottnest Island Authority (1) One. (2) Effective and Efficiency Review. The intent of this review is to consider and ensure that the operations of the Rottnest Island Authority are effective and efficient. (3) Internal costs only. The review is being undertaken in conjunction with the development of the Rottnest Island Management Plan 2002-2007. Western Australian Tourism Commission (1) Since taking office in February 2001, the Gallop Labor Government has initiated two reviews within the tourism portfolio. (2) They were: · Review of the operations and structure of the Western Australian Tourism Commission. It was undertaken in August 2001 to assess whether the WATC’s structure (established in 1995) and operations were the most appropriate to meet the requirements of the Western Australian Tourism Commission Act 1993 and the Government’s Tourism Policy. · Review of the 5 year Tourism Industry Plan – Partnership 21. The review, which has just commenced, is intended to:- (a) Assess and report on progress made on the initiatives described in the document prepared in 2000; (b) Consider the relevancy of the principles it promotes and make improvements where necessary; and (c) Provide scope for input on significant tourism issues not originally included in the plan and update those requiring further emphasis or clarification. (3) The cost of the Review of the WATC was $12,463 (does not include GST) The cost of the Partnership 21 Review is expected to be approximately $90,000. Minister for Education; Sport and Recreation; Indigenous Affairs: Department of Education and Country High School Hostels Authority (1) A total of three reviews and one taskforce have been established since the election (not including the various groups established from time to time for routine operational purposes in schools, and district and central offices of the Department of Education). There have been no summits. (2) · Geraldton Secondary College Review . The purpose of the review was to identify issues affecting the ability of the College to maximize the educational outcomes of its students. · Review of Educational Services for Students with Disabilities in Government Schools . The purpose of the review is to ensure that the educational needs of students within this group are met through the provision of appropriate, effective and efficient services, resources and facilities. · Review of Behaviour in Government Schools . The review was established to examine and respond to the following specific behaviour management issues and contexts. · Taskforce on Structures, Services and Resources Supporting Government Schools . The report was tabled in Parliament on 27 August 2001. Response to be provided by Department of Education Services. (3) The following have been financed within existing resources by a reallocation of funds, taking into account staff time, at an estimated cost for each review as follows: · Geraldton Secondary College Review - $35 000 · Review of Educational Services for Students with Disabilities in Government Schools - $200 000 · Review of Behaviour in Government Schools - $30 000 · Taskforce on Structures, Services and Resources Supporting Government Schools - response to be provided by Department of Education Services. Department of Education Services & Curriculum Council (1) Four reviews. (2) – (3) List of Reviews Outline of Purpose $ Review of Fees and Charges in Secondary Schools To examine the implementation of the Government’s policy concerning voluntary contributions in years 8-10. There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Review of Ministerial Advisory Committees – Education Portfolio To review the role and functions of the Ministerial Advisory Councils (Aboriginal Education and Training Council, Rural & Remote Education Advisory Council, Early Childhood Education Council and WA Higher Education Council). There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Review of Statutory Authorities – Education Portfolio To review the functions of the three Statutory Authorities (Curriculum Council, Public Education Endowment Trust and Country High School Hostels Authority) to assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating these functions into departments of State. There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Research Consultancy on Distribution of State Government Funds to Non-Government Schools To provide the Government with technical advice on the calculation of Government school costs as the basis for allocating funds to non-Government schools, and a model for distributing the funds. Total Cost: $61,407 Department of Sport and Recreation (1) One. (2) Review undertaken of State Government owned and managed recreation camps with regard to management operations and the development of a capital investment plan for the Department of Sport and Recreation managed camps. (3) Review undertaken by an employee of the Department of Sport and Recreation and completed within existing resources. West Australian Sport Centre Trust (1) One (2) Review of the Western Australian Sports Centre Trust. Refer to Terms of Reference within Recommendation 43 of 'Government Structures for Better Results' (Machinery of Government Report). (3) Review undertaken by an employee of the Department of Premier and Cabinet. Western Australian Institute of Sport (1) Not relating to WAIS (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Department of Indigenous (1) One. (2) Indigenous Affairs Advisory Committee (IAAC). (3) There was no costs involved establishing the committee. The only costs involved relate to money spent on conducting regular meetings which are met from the normal operating budget of the Department of Indigenous Affairs. Minister for Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth; Disability Services; Culture and the Arts: Disability Services Commission: (1) 5 (2) (a) The Disability Services Act (1993) review. The review is being undertaken as part of the review of statutory authorities resulting from the Government Structures for Better Results report (released in June 2001). A review of the Act was also required in 2003 under section 57 (1) (b) of the Act. This review was brought forward to coincide with the review of statutory authorities. This will minimise the review costs. (b) The Review of Local Area Coordination. This review was a pre-election commitment made by the State Government. The review will be conducted in four stages and is designed to ensure that the role and purpose of this valued service is clearly understood by families and the community, and is achievable and cost effective. (c) The Partnerships Working Party. This working party was formed by representatives from government and non government agencies in the disability sector to suggest how partnerships between the two sectors might be enhanced. (d) Unmet Need Working Group. This group was commissioned to prepare a report to improve the level of transparency and openness about the current and future need for accommodation support for people with disabilities. (e) The Accommodation Support Funding Process Review Steering Committee was formed to oversee the identification of the best and fairest process for allocation of available accommodation support funding. (3) (a) A budget of $40,000 has been allocated for the Disability Services Act (1993). (b) A budget of $25,000 has been allocated for the review of Local Area Coordination (c) There were no specific costs associated with the Partnerships Working Party. Officers of the Disability Services Commission provided support within their normal duties. (d) The cost of the Unmet Need Working Group’s report was $10,000. (e) The cost of the Accommodation Support Funding Process Review report was $49,452. Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth: (1) Reviews: 2 Committees: 3 Taskforces: 2 – 1 of which is a joint Taskforce with the Minister for Housing and Works Convention: 1 In addition there were 3 reference groups: - Strengthening Women’s Policy: The Report of the Reference Group. - WA Volunteering Reference Group - Carers Act Reference Group (2) (a) The Inter Departmental Committee (IDC) on Sexual Assault was formed in June 2001. The final report is due to be presented to the Cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy in June 2002. Its purpose is to develop recommendations to address sexual assault and coordinate State input into national cooperation on sexual assault. (b) The report on Family and Children’s Services Accommodation Hostels which commenced in April 2002 and was publicly released on 5 July 2002. Its purpose was to examine the history and operations of metropolitan and country hostels, identify current services, type and location, other services complementary services, gaps in services, alternatives to hostel accommodation and recommend future directions. (c) The Active Ageing Taskforce commenced on the 20 February 2002 and the anticipated completion date is March 2003. Its purpose is to: · develop an innovative and relevant across-government 5-10 year policy framework which promotes the active and visible participation of older people in Western Australian communities · develop strategies, including partnerships with local authorities to ensure genuine consultation and participation on new active ageing initiatives so that informed discussion can be reflected in government decision making · recommend a range of programs and strategies based on the principles of coordination, inclusion, collaboration and flexibility · recommend an ongoing consultative process to ensure that emerging needs and issues for seniors are reflected within the policy framework and the strategies contained within it. (d) The State Homelessness Taskforce commenced on 23 July 2001 and was completed on 31 January 2002. Joint Taskforce with the Minister for Housing and Works. Its purpose was to: · develop a plan of action for the whole of government and the community · provide advice on identifying the causes of homelessness in the community · contribute to a better understanding of homelessness and the pathways through homelessness and identify gaps in service provision · provide advice on the development of benchmarks and social indicators · make recommendations to the cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy on the plan of action, implementation strategy and a plan to monitor the progress of the implementation strategy. (e) Steering Committee on the Proposed Corporate Strategy and Organisational Structure commenced in July 2001and was completed in December 2001. Its purpose was to make recommendations to the Minister for Community Development on the establishment of the Department for Community Development, in particular to recommend: · the corporate strategy best suited to achieving the goals set out by the Machinery of Government Taskforce and an organisational structure capable of giving effect to the corporate strategy. (f) The Interdepartmental Child Protection Coordination Committee commenced in February 2002 for an interim 12 month period, subject to review. Its purpose is to develop a strategic approach for ensuring coordination and collaboration in child protection across relevant government agencies. (g) The National Competition Policy – Review of Child Care Regulations commenced on the 5 March 002 and will be completed by June 2002. Its purpose is to review the Community Services Act 1972 and specifically existing Child Care Regulations to determine the extent and appropriate justification for restriction to competition contained within. The outcome of the review is required to satisfy State and Commonwealth Government requirements within the Competition Principles Agreement. (h) The Women’s Convention was held on the 7-8 March 2002. Its purpose was to consult with women in Western Australia in regard to their goals and aspirations for the future in the areas of health, safety, seniors, opportunity, workplace, family care and law. (3) The cost of each is as follows: a) The Inter Departmental Committee (IDC) on Sexual Assault - $11,000* b) Family and Children’s Services Accommodation Hostels - $14,321 c) Active Ageing Taskforce - $7131 to date* d) The State Homelessness Taskforce - $180,000# e) Steering Committee – Proposed Corporate Strategy and Organisational Structure - $62,480* f) Interdepartmental Child Protection Coordination Committee – nil* g) National Competition Policy – Review of Child Care Regulations – nil* h) Women’s Convention - $85,926 * * excludes salaries # shared between the Department of Housing and Works and the Department for Community Development (DCD). DCD's contribution was $90,000 in staff time and payment to facilitate a non-government member of the secretariat. Culture and the Arts (1) 2 (2) (a) Review of Statutory Authorities The Minister for Culture and the Arts initiated the review of Statutory Authorities in the Culture and the Arts portfolio as part of the Machinery of Government (MOG) Taskforce recommendations. The Statutory Authorities reviewed were the Art Gallery, Western Australian Museum, Library Board, Perth Theatre Trust and ScreenWest. The purpose of this review was to determine whether the functions of these statutory authorities could not be performed by the Department of Culture and the Arts or whether it would be inappropriate for them to be performed by the Department. (b) The Contemporary Music Taskforce The Contemporary Music Taskforce was established to assist in the development and promotion of Western Australian contemporary music talent. This includes undertaking an economic review of the current state and growth potential of the industry; implementing a State-wide All ages concert program; developing a touring support and skill development program for industry practitioners; and establishing a music industry website. (3) (a) $10,010 has been spent for the services of an independent Review Consultant. (b) Costs to date - $4909.62 Minister for Health: (1)-(3) This information is not readily available. Provision of this information would require considerable research which would divert staff away from their normal duties and I am not prepared to allocate the State's resources to provide a response. If the Member has a specific inquiry I will endeavour to provide a reply. Minister for Racing and Gaming; Government Enterprises; Goldfields-Esperance: Government Employees Superannuation Board (1) None. (2) & (3) Not applicable. Gold Corporation (1) Nil (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Insurance Commission Of Western Australia (1) None (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable Lotteries Commission (1) The Minister for Government Enterprises has only instituted one enquiry – ie. review of section 22(8) and (2) of the Lotteries Commission of Western Australia. Under the Lotteries Commission Act 1990 (as amended), the Minister is required to review this section in relation to the funding for the Perth International Arts Festival and the Film Industry every three years. All other Lotteries’ reviews, taskforces or committees have been management initiated as part of routine operational improvements. (2) See response to 1. (3) No expenditure other than management time has been incurred in the review of section 22(8) and (2) of the Lotteries Commission Act 1990 (as amended) or any operational reviews. Racing and Gaming Department Of DRGL, BPB, TAB and WAGRA (1) Nil (2 & 3) Not applicable. Water Corporation (1) None (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable
(2) (i) Review of the Buy Local Policy The intent of this review is to strengthen the Buy Local Policy so that opportunities for local and small businesses in Western Australia are maximised through government buying. (ii) Review of Statutory Authorities (State Supply Commission) This review of the State Supply Commission is being undertaken as a part of the review of all statutory authorities that the Machinery of Government Taskforce recommended. The review of each statutory authority must proceed from the basis that a statutory authority should only exist if its functions cannot be performed by a department or it would be inappropriate for them to be performed by a department. (iii) Indemnity and Insurance Clauses Discussion Group The Discussion Group was established to co-ordinate discussions between the Master Cleaner’s Guild, RiskCover and the Crown Solicitor’s Office with a view to examining the usual indemnity and insurance clauses used by government agencies and assessing whether mutually agreeable clauses can be drafted. (3) (i) Review of the Buy Local Policy To date approximately $43,680 has been spent on this review, apart from staff salaries and administrative costs. (ii) Review of Statutory Authorities (State Supply Commission) This review was undertaken with in-house resources. No money has been spent on this review apart from staff salaries and minimal administrative costs. (iii) Indemnity and Insurance Clauses Discussion Group No money has been spent on this review apart from staff salaries and minimal administrative costs. Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection; Training: Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (1) Thirteen (2)-(3) Review/Committee/ Brief outline of what it How much Taskforce/Enquiry was established to achieve money has been spent on this to date Taskforce to Review Code To review the Code of $2,545.00 of Practice for the WA Practice with the aim of Building and Construction improving performance Industry within the building and construction industry by encouraging the parties to embrace a co-operative approach to efficiency and productivity and discourage unsatisfactory practices. The Code addresses the key areas of occupational health and safety, contract administration, training, tendering and industrial relations. Review of Consumer In accordance with the $5,515 Protection Boards and recommendations of the Committees Machinery of Government Taskforce, the functions of Consumer Protection boards and committees are being reviewed to assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating those functions into departments of State. Review of Construction To review the Construction $3,500 Industry Long Service Industry Long Service Leave Leave Payments Board Payments Board in line with the Machinery of Government Taskforce recommendations. Review of the Occupational To carry out a statutory $35,317.10 Safety and Health Act 1984 review of the Act pursuant to Section 61 of the Act. Petroleum Products Advisory Provides advice to the $3,825 Committee Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection and/or the Prices Commissioner on issues affecting the petroleum market in Western Australia as identified by the Minister or Prices Commissioner. Review of Auction Sales To examine additional $1,147.30 Act 1973 issues, which were not related to national competition policy, that arose during the course of the National Competition Policy Review of the Auction Sales Act 1973. Review of Fair Trading To determine whether Nil Act 1987 and Consumer existing consumer Affairs Act 1971 protection provisions under each Act remain relevant and effective in today’s marketplace. Committee established to Examine issues from Nil review Fair Trading community responses to a Amendment Bill – Green Bill and make Unconscionable Conduct recommendations to the Minister on the implementation of the Government’s election commitment to introduce legislation in its first term. Committee established to The development of a Nil review Fitness Industry mandatory code of Codes of Conduct practice for fitness industry members to improve consumer protection in the fitness industry. Committee established to The Motor Vehicle Sales Nil review Motor Vehicles Industry Reference Group Amendment Bill 2001 & has been formed to Regulations facilitate further consultation in relation to the Regulations that will need to be drafted once the Motor Vehicle Dealers Amendment Bill 2001 completes its passage through Parliament. Review of Residential To conduct a statutory $26,558.80 Tenancies Act 1987 review of the Act and Regulations pursuant to Section 90 of the Act. Committee/Review To obtain the views of all $4,262.40 established following key stakeholders on the collapse of HIH Insurance short-term and long-term and developments in the options for the future of Home Indemnity Insurance home indemnity insurance Market in Western Australia. Review of Consumer To review community $37,125 Protection Services through expectations and Zero Based Assessment requirements of consumer protection activities in Western Australia through consultation with consumers, business, Government agencies, stakeholders and the Minister. Note: DOCEP’s financial systems do not provide for the costing of specific projects, or the allocation of salaries and overheads. As a result, specific figures relate to direct costs such as printing and professional services incurred in respect to the project. The amounts identified are actual costs paid by DOCEP as at 13 May 2002. They are not the total budget for each project. Workcover Wa (1) Two (2) Report on the Implementation of the Labor Party Direction Statement in Relation to Workers’ Compensation (the Guthrie Review). Advice to the Government on implementing the Labor Party’s pre-election direction statement in relation to workers’ compensation and previous reviews into insurance arrangements and medical and associated costs. The purpose of this review is to identify and analyse options to improve the efficiency and fairness of the workers’ compensation system. Machinery of Government - Review of Statutory Authorities: Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Commission. Undertaken as a part of the Machinery of Government Review of Statutory Authorities and will provide advice to the Government on the most appropriate structure to achieve effective administration of the Western Australian workers' compensation system. (3) The total amount of money spent on the Guthrie Review is $38,335.65 (to 30 April 2002). As yet, no money has been spent on the Machinery of Government - Review of Statutory Authorities: Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Commission although the expected cost is approximately $15,000. Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (1) Nil (2)–(3) Not applicable Construction Industry Long Service Leave Payments Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable Department Of Training (1) Two (2) (i) Review of the Training Sector- undertaken to make recommendations on: an optimum structure for the TAFE college network; the role and responsibilities of the Department of Training in providing services to the colleges; and system wide issues which impact on the public training delivery structure. (ii) Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review- undertaken to meet the requirement in the Building and Construction Industry Training and Levy Collection Act 1990 for the Act to be investigated and reviewed and to meet the State Government requirement to review statutory authorities. (3) (i) Estimated to be $96,000 as at 10 May 2002. (ii) Estimated to be $25,000 as at 10 May 2002. Attorney General; Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs; Electoral Affairs; Peel and the South West: Department Of Justice (1) Four. (2) (a) Lower Courts Committee : The Committee was established to provide advice on the implementation of recommendations relating to lower courts, as contained in the Law Reform Commission’s Report No 92: Review of the Criminal and Civil Justice System in Western Australia . The aim of the implementation of recommendations is to improve access to justice for lower courts users through the deployment of legislation, rules and procedures within a single summary jurisdiction court, dealing with both civil and criminal matters. (b) Western Australian Civil and Administrative Review Taskforce : The Taskforce was established to develop a model of a Civil and Administrative Review Tribunal for consideration by Government. (c) Review of Family Court of Western Australia Resources : The Review is aimed at establishing the resource levels of the FCWA in comparison to the resources available within the Federal system through the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Magistrates Service . (d) Law Reform Commission –Judicial Review of Administrative Decisions: Inquiry into the inadequacies and deficiencies of the current law and procedures pertaining to the judicial review of administrative decisions. (3) (a) Within existing resources. (b) $19,000. (c) Within existing resources. (d) Within existing resources. Director of Public Prosecutions (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Electoral Commission (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Equal Opportunity Commission (1) One. (2) The Ministerial Committee on Gay and Lesbian Law Reform assisted identify laws that discriminated against gay men and lesbians. (3) $10,191.50. Legal Aid WA (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Office of the Information Commissioner (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Office of the Inspector of Custodial Services (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Peel Development Commission (1) Two. (2) (a) Mandurah CBD Taskforce - consult with residents and develop a master plan for Mandurah’s central business district. (b) Rail Heritage Foundation of Western Australia - Establish the Pinjarra Rail Heritage Centre in the Peel Region based at the Pinjarra Railway Yards, and the Pinjarra to Boddington Railway. (3) (a) Within existing resources. (b) Within existing resources. South West Development Commission (1) Nil. (2) Not Applicable. (3) Not Applicable. Minister for the Environment and Heritage: Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority: (1) One. (2) Review of BGPA as a Statutory Authority under the Machinery of Government initiative. (3) $10,350. The Department of Conservation and Land Management: The Department routinely creates taskforces or committees to facilitate delivery of the outputs for which it has responsibility and may create ad hoc or ongoing consultative bodies to provide for stakeholder and public input into Departmental processes. The Department also has membership of a range of across Government bodies responsible for providing coordinated policy advice and policy implementation actions. (1) Six. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices and Fire Symposium To review the Department’s fire management practices. The fire symposium was held in April 2002 to provide a forum for the presentation and discussion of scientific and policy issues relating to fire management. (3) Approximately $35,000 (2) Chief Executive Officers’ Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy To coordinate implementation of the policy across agencies and support the Cabinet Sub Committee directing implementation of the policy. (3) The project office responsible for coordinating policy implementation has a budget of $250,000 in 2001/02 and $275,000 in 2002/03. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation To review the legislation in accordance with State/Commonwealth National Competition Policy arrangements. (3) Approximately $23,000 (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation of the Forest Management Plan (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines – collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the 'Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi ‘protectable areas’. (3) (i) No costs were recorded by the Department (ii) $59,250 (iii) $52,618 (iv) $10,108 (v) $35,970 (vi) $4,950 (vii) Nil (2) Tuart Response Group To coordinate agency action on the decline in tuart health and to devise a Tuart Conservation Strategy and Implementation Plan. (3) Approximately $70,000 including salaries. (2) Community Consultation Processes To facilitate the creation of the Walpole Wilderness Area and new national parks under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy. (3) Approximately $10,000 The Conservation Commission of WA: (1) Two. (2) (a) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (b) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) (a) $5,900.03 (b) $9505.45 Heritage Council of Western Australia: (1) The Heritage Council has been involved in 2 reviews since February 2001, at the direction of the Minister. (2) (a) A review of the Heritage Council’s assessment and registration procedures, completed in April 2001. (b) A review of the Heritage Council’s operations, as required of all agencies as a result of the 2001 Machinery of Government report. The results of the review were submitted to the Minister for consideration in February 2002. (3) Both reviews were conducted internally and did not incur any costs. The Office of Water Regulation: (1) Nil (2) Nil (3) Nil The Department of Environmental Protection and the Water and Rivers Commission: (1) Six. (2) (a) Carbon Right Taskforce: was to draft legislation to establish carbon rights, providing certainty and thereby promoting the environmental and economic benefits from plantations and land use changes for carbon sequestration. (b) Independent Committee on Watsons Foods Odour Issue: to facilitate the resolution of odour and noise problems being experienced by residents in the vicinity of Watsons Foods in Spearwood without the closure or relocation of the operation. (c) The Waste Management Board: was established following the recommendations of the WAste 2020 Taskforce. These recommendations included the amalgamation of existing bodies into one group and the adoption of a more strategic approach to waste management. (d) Swan River Trust Review: was established to achieve: · The effectiveness of the operations of the Trust. · The need for the continuation of the functions of the Trust. · The operation and the effectiveness of the Swan River Trust Act generally. · The effectiveness of Part 5 of the Act relating to development control and Section 30A of the Metropolitan Region Scheme Act which establishes a formal link between the Trust Act and the statutory planning process. (e) A review of the Waste Management and Recycling Fund: is required under the enabling legislation after three years of operation of the Fund. The former Advisory Council on Waste Management developed a review project for the grants program. The project was put out to tender and the review is currently under way. (f) Stream and River Logging Buffers in Western Australia: a review was initiated to ensure their adequacy in protecting waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity, and to incorporate these or new buffer prescriptions into future forest management plans. (3) (a) Carbon Rights Taskforce: costs were met from portfolio Budgets DEWCP and CALM. Total expenditure estimated at $5000. (b) Independent Committee on Watsons Foods Odour Issue: the committee has no budget and relies on the contribution of staff time and facilities of the Department of Environmental Protection, City of Cockburn and Watsons Foods. (c) Waste Management Board: effectively cost-neutral because the new body takes over from the previous Advisory Council on Waste Management, the State Recycling Advisory Committee and the WAste 2020 Taskforce. (d) Swan River Trust: the cost of this review was $33,000. (e) Waste Management and Recycling Fund: see answer to 2(e). (f) Stream and River Logging Buffers in Western Australia: estimated costs of salaries for Author, contributors, peer reviews and printing $31,150 plus external contributions from the Water Corporation and CALM. The Perth Zoological Gardens: (1) Since the election of the State Labor Government Perth Zoo has undertaken one internal review of itself as a Statutory Authority. This was consistent with recommendation nine of the Machinery of Government Report. (2) See answer to (1). (3) Perth Zoo undertook its review internally. The salary cost to the Zoo was $8200. Minister for Police and Emergency Services; Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure: Western Australia Police Service (1) One. PriceWaterhouseCoopers organisation was engaged to undertake an independent review over the DCAT and CADCOM projects. (2) The scope of the review covered the areas of: · The Management of the DCAT Program and CADCOM Project; · Benefits Delivery; · Program Funding; and · Functionality and Options. (3) The review was completed in November 2001 at a cost of $54,890. NOTE: WAPS has not included participation in inquiries and reviews instigated and or run by other agencies, or internal administrative reviews or operational matters, for example: Drug Summit; Reviews as part of the Machinery of Government recommendations; Administrative Functions Review; internal inquiries; Ombudsman’s Inquiries. Fire and Emergency Services (1) The Fire and Emergency Services Authority (FESA) has been responsible for one taskforce. (2) Taskforce: Interagency Taskforce for the consideration of rotary wing aircraft in the delivery of policing and emergency services to the community of Western Australia . The taskforce was chaired by a member of the staff of the Minister for Emergency Services and FESA provided executive services. It included representatives of FESA, the Department of Health and the Western Australia Police Service. The Minister for Emergency Services announced the taskforce’s findings on 11 May 2002. (3) Cost: Interagency Taskforce: FESA’s contribution $35,600 NOTE: FESA has not included participation in inquiries and reviews instigated and or run by other agencies: For example: Bellevue inquiry; Reviews as part of the Machinery of Government recommendations; ES CADCOM review. Department of Transport (1) Two – LPG Task Force & School Bus Task Force. (2) Title of Task Force Terms of Reference LPG Task Force · To consider the economic, fiscal and social viability of the current subsidy scheme and other subsidy options including low interest loan schemes that would be a financial incentive to use LPG in motor vehicles. · To examine and recommend the roles of Government and the private sector in relation to any recommendations arising from the first term of reference. · To report to the Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure on the first two terms of reference. School Bus Task Force To report to the Minister on: · the preferred model to be adopted to determine the rate of remuneration for school bus contractors; · the preferred model for determining a fair and just conveyancing allowance for parents of mainstream students in non-public transport areas; · the integration of school buses into the Transperth system; and · the appropriateness of the Morrell and Special Education Reviews. (3) Title Cost LPG Task Force Salary costs are being met by the individual agencies/organisations represented on the Task Force. School Bus Task Force Salary costs are being met by the individual agencies/organisations represented on the Task Force. The cost of consultancy work is being met jointly by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure and the Department of Transport. To date, these services have cost $125,000. Minister for Planning and Infrastructure: Department for Planning and Infrastructure: (1) Eleven (2) and (3) see table below. (2) List of Inquiries, Taskforces, Committees, Summits and Reviews initiated since February 2001 (2) Established to Achieve? (3) How much money has been spent? Joint Department for Planning and Infrastructure/Fisheries Taskforce to implement MOG 30. A jointly agreed position report on the MOG 30 Recommendation and a strategy and program to address the requirements of the agreed position Not applicable. Existing Departmental resources utlilised. Review of Statement of Planning Policy No: 7 Leeuwin Naturalise Ridge (in relation to Smiths Beach). In response to widespread community concerns about the scale of proposed development at Smiths Beach, the review was undertaken to consider whether amendment of SPP7 was required, and if so, the form of such amendment. Following public advertising of the resulting proposed modifications to SPP7, the Western Australian Planning Commission has recently submitted its recommendations to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Given no Review body was established, the review has been largely undertaken through internal resources of the WA Planning Commission and the Department for Planning and Infrastructure. Newspaper advertising cost in the order of $3000. Mandurah CBD Redevelopment Taskforce. To oversee the future planning and redevelopment of the Central Business District of Mandurah Nil Rockingham City Centre Transit Study Taskforce To identify an appropriate transit infrastructure and service to link the Rockingham train station with the Rockingham City Centre, Murdoch University and the Waterfront Village area $82,475.65 as at 6 June 2002 Ministerial Task Force Investigating Structural Arrangements for Coastal Planning and Management To review the structural arrangements for Coastal Planning and Management in Western Australia. $79,000 Metropolitan Freight Network Review The Freight Network Review (FNR) is establishing a new policy and planning framework for freight movement in the Perth metropolitan area and its linkages to regional areas to ensure a long-term sustainable freight system. Approx. $50,000.00 Lower Great Southern Regional Planning Steering Committee (created by the Western Australian Planning Commission) To oversee the preparation of the Lower Great Southern Regional Strategy. Approximately $1,000 in travel expenses (air fares) Air Services Policy Review Review Intrastate Air Services and its relationship to the Transport Co-ordination Act Nil to date. Goldfields-Esperance Regional Planning and Infrastructure Coordinating Committee To oversee the implementation of the Goldfields-Esperance Regional Planning Strategy, Regional Transport Strategy and Roads 2020 program (and to replace two existing committees). The Committee is being established; first meeting likely to be in July 2002. Air Services Subsidy Review/Report Benchmark modelling report on assessing subsidies for remote air services $5,000.00 Lime Sands Route Option Review The purpose of this project is to determine the preferred option for transporting Agricultural Lime Sand from the coastal plain at Lancelin to Wheatbelt areas. The project is largely being developed using existing DPI and MRWA resources. Main Roads WA: (1) Insofar as Main Roads is concerned, four (4). (2)-(3) The purpose and expenditure of each review is as follows: Road Train Summit– a broad consultative review of Main Roads’ heavy vehicle permit system addressing community concerns over the operation of heavy vehicles on the road network and strategies for improving safety and operations. $35 800. Review of Main Roads Western Australia’s Term Contracts – to assess the impact of the privatisation of road construction and maintenance in Western Australia on Main Roads and the agency’s ability to manage the 10 year contracts. $280 326. Review of Main Roads Acquisition Process for Graham Farmer Freeway – Ken Pettit QC Report - an independent assessment of the land acquisition processes used by Main Roads in the acquisition of land for the Graham Farmer Freeway project. $31 954. Review of Statutory Authorities: Main Roads Western Australia – part of a review of statutory authorities within the Planning and Infrastructure portfolio to assess the justification for Main Roads remaining as a separate entity. $5 000. Landcorp: (1) 7. (2) Refer to below: Committee/Forum/Review Objective Hope Valley Wattleup Redevelopment Project – Community Reference Group Advise LandCorp on issues of concern and interest to residents within the redevelopment area, advise and contribute to preparation of the Master Plan and disseminate information to the community. Hope Valley Community Management Committee Provide advice on management of tenanted properties and acquisitions, identify issues relating to community infrastructure, provide input into the Master Plan process and communicate to the community. Wattleup Community Management Committee Leighton Beach Community Forum To determine the community views on the extent of future development and public amenity. Scarborough Redevelopment Community Forum To devise development options which were subsequently incorporated into a survey. Land Use Planning Review North Cockburn Land Use planning review assessing various options for future development of the area. LandCorp Statutory Authority Review To assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating the functions of the Western Australian Land Authority into a Department of the State. (3) Cost details follow: · Committees - Hope Valley and Wattleup Redevelopment Project committee members are paid $142 per half day and $215 per full day. · Summits – LandCorp did not incur a cost for the Leighton Beach summit. Scarborough Community Forum - The cost attributed to the staging of the forum (including venue and equipment hire, mailing, facilitation, printing, displays etc) was $42,965. · Reviews – LandCorp is not responsible for paying the cost of the Land Use Planning Review of North Cockburn. Consultant fees for the Statutory Authority Review are expected to be $19,200. Department of Land Administration (DOLA). (1) One. (2) Review of the Future of the Department of Land Administration (DOLA). Review the future of DOLA in response to Recommendation 39 of the Machinery of Government Report. (3) Support for the review has been provided from within existing DOLA staff resources and has not been separately costed. Western Australian Government Railways: (1) One. (2) Yes. Perth City Rail Advisory Committee (PCRAC). (3) As at 22 May 2002 total $225,351. This figure does not include costs incurred by DPI and WAGR which were necessary for PURD’s master planning process. Bunbury Port Authority: (1) One (2) Port Community Advisory Committee (3) Not applicable All other agencies: Office of the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure (Planning Appeals) East Perth Redevelopment Authority Subiaco Redevelopment Authority Midland Redevelopment Authority Fremantle Port Authority Dampier Port Authority Broome Port Authority Albany Port Authority Geraldton Port Authority Port Hedland Port Authority Esperance Port Authority (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Minister for State Development; Tourism; Small Business: Department of Industry and Technology (1) (a) Timber Industry Assistance Review Committee The committee was established 21 November 2001 to; Consider applications, which on initial assessment were deemed ineligible by Forest Products Commission and determine an independent assessment of the business should be undertaken; Consider the independent assessor’s report on the business and determine if the business should be invited to formally apply for a level of assistance determined by the independent assessor; Consider requests by applicants for a review of the assessment and for claims for additional funds assistance above the amount recommended by the independent assessor; and Consider and recommend suggested amendments to the guidelines. (b) Replacement Fremantle Class Patrol Boat Working Group The role of the Working Group is to develop and implement a WA Government facilitation strategy to better position the three WA bidders for the project. The strategy aims to market and promote Western Australian industry's substantial capabilities in shipbuilding to senior politicians and defence officials; to reinforce that the three of Western Australian bidders are internationally successful commercial shipbuilders and are in strong contention; and to minimise the impact of political considerations in the decision and to pressure Defence to focus on tender specific considerations. (c) Jervoise Bay Liaison Committee It is intended that the Jervoise Bay Liaison Committee acts as an informal forum within the context of the engineering fabrication and assembly industrial sector at the Australian Marine Industry Complex at Henderson in general and the Jervoise Bay Estate in particular. Its primary objectives are: - The promotion of the engineering fabrication industries - The international competitiveness of the Estate - The establishment and maintenance of a stable Industrial Relations climate (d) Ministerial Education Exports Advisory Committee The purpose of the committees is to: - increase the scale and capability of education providers, - produce increased trade through networks and the State's greater international profile, - bring more tourism, - increase the acquisition of international skills, - assist the retention of graduates, - produce more R&D, - create more investment opportunities, - increase AusAid student scholarships, - give WA greater access to multilateral Aid projects, and - increase public awareness that education can strengthen the State's economic foundation. (e) Inter-Agency Wine Advisory Group (IWAG) The purpose of the IWAG is to provide consultation on and co-ordination of Government activity in relation to development of the Western Australian wine industry. (f) The Intellectual Property Policy Review Sub Committee of the Government Intellectual Property Policy Council Established to review the Government Intellectual Property Policy 2000 to ensure that Government Policy meets the Government's broader economic and Industry Development objectives. (2) (a) Nil ( b) Nil (c) Nil (d) $1512 for the Inaugural meeting of key government, industry and community stakeholders. (e) Nil (f) Nil Department of Mineral & Petroleum Resources (1) For the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources - 4 (2) (i) Parliamentary Inquiry - 'Bellevue Hazardous Waste Fire Inquiry'. That the Committee examine, report and make recommendations on:- 1. The role of relevant government agencies and relevant Ministers of the Crown in: (a) approving the treatment and storage of waste at the site; and (b) regulating waste treatment at the site, including monitoring and enforcement measures; 2. The nature and quantities of non-compliant materials stored at the site; 3. The response of relevant government to the incident on 15 February 2001 and the post-crisis management; 4. The regulation, storage and disposal of hazardous waste in Western Australia, the extent of past and current operations and alternatives available; and 5. Any other matters deemed relevant by the Committee. (ii) Inquiry into the Carmel Fireworks Explosion – conducted by Mr Martin Whitely, Member for Roleystone. To report on; 1. The events of 6 March2002 leading to the incident (the explosion/s and subsequent bushfire); and 2. The response of the local and relevant State Government departments and authorities during and subsequent to the incident; and 3. The process of licensing and of regulation of the facility prior to 6 March 2002; and to make recommendations on; 1. The siting of similar facilities (fireworks manufacturing and explosive storage facilities and facilities which pose a similar danger) in appropriate locations; and 2. The licensing and regulation of similar facilities; and 3. Improving the response efforts of agencies involved in similar incidences. (iii) Review of the Project Development Approvals System To recommend to Government a system of government decision making which is coordinated and integrated, clear and unambiguous, which is balanced between community and developer needs and which will lead to Western Australia being the global location of choice for project development. (iv) Ministerial Inquiry to Identify Strategies to Increase Resources Exploration in Western Australia. To investigate the reasons for reduced levels of private investment in greenfields mineral exploration in western Australia and recommend actions that might be taken by the State and federal governments to achieve the level of expenditure necessary for a sustainable future for this important sector of the WA economy. (3) (i) Cost of the Bellevue Inquiry should be provided by the Committee Secretariat. (ii) The cost of the Whitely Inquiry to the end of April 2002 is less than $100. (iii) The cost of the Review of the Project Development Approvals System was $445 000 (iv) No expenditure to date Small Business Development Corporation (1) Since February 2001, the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) has established one review and one committee. (2) Review of the Small Business Development Corporation Act - a statutory review of the Small Business Development Corporation to assess its performance since 1995 and its appropriateness in meeting the future needs of small business development in Western Australia. The Small Business Development Corporation Act (1983) Review Steering Committee - An independent Steering Committee appointed to oversee the review of the Small Business Development Corporation Act. (3) Review - expenditure to 30 April 2002 - $15 000. Committee - expenditure to 30 April 2002 - $3 805. Rottnest Island Authority (1) One. (2) Effective and Efficiency Review. The intent of this review is to consider and ensure that the operations of the Rottnest Island Authority are effective and efficient. (3) Internal costs only. The review is being undertaken in conjunction with the development of the Rottnest Island Management Plan 2002-2007. Western Australian Tourism Commission (1) Since taking office in February 2001, the Gallop Labor Government has initiated two reviews within the tourism portfolio. (2) They were: · Review of the operations and structure of the Western Australian Tourism Commission. It was undertaken in August 2001 to assess whether the WATC’s structure (established in 1995) and operations were the most appropriate to meet the requirements of the Western Australian Tourism Commission Act 1993 and the Government’s Tourism Policy. · Review of the 5 year Tourism Industry Plan – Partnership 21. The review, which has just commenced, is intended to:- (a) Assess and report on progress made on the initiatives described in the document prepared in 2000; (b) Consider the relevancy of the principles it promotes and make improvements where necessary; and (c) Provide scope for input on significant tourism issues not originally included in the plan and update those requiring further emphasis or clarification. (3) The cost of the Review of the WATC was $12,463 (does not include GST) The cost of the Partnership 21 Review is expected to be approximately $90,000. Minister for Education; Sport and Recreation; Indigenous Affairs: Department of Education and Country High School Hostels Authority (1) A total of three reviews and one taskforce have been established since the election (not including the various groups established from time to time for routine operational purposes in schools, and district and central offices of the Department of Education). There have been no summits. (2) · Geraldton Secondary College Review . The purpose of the review was to identify issues affecting the ability of the College to maximize the educational outcomes of its students. · Review of Educational Services for Students with Disabilities in Government Schools . The purpose of the review is to ensure that the educational needs of students within this group are met through the provision of appropriate, effective and efficient services, resources and facilities. · Review of Behaviour in Government Schools . The review was established to examine and respond to the following specific behaviour management issues and contexts. · Taskforce on Structures, Services and Resources Supporting Government Schools . The report was tabled in Parliament on 27 August 2001. Response to be provided by Department of Education Services. (3) The following have been financed within existing resources by a reallocation of funds, taking into account staff time, at an estimated cost for each review as follows: · Geraldton Secondary College Review - $35 000 · Review of Educational Services for Students with Disabilities in Government Schools - $200 000 · Review of Behaviour in Government Schools - $30 000 · Taskforce on Structures, Services and Resources Supporting Government Schools - response to be provided by Department of Education Services. Department of Education Services & Curriculum Council (1) Four reviews. (2) – (3) List of Reviews Outline of Purpose $ Review of Fees and Charges in Secondary Schools To examine the implementation of the Government’s policy concerning voluntary contributions in years 8-10. There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Review of Ministerial Advisory Committees – Education Portfolio To review the role and functions of the Ministerial Advisory Councils (Aboriginal Education and Training Council, Rural & Remote Education Advisory Council, Early Childhood Education Council and WA Higher Education Council). There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Review of Statutory Authorities – Education Portfolio To review the functions of the three Statutory Authorities (Curriculum Council, Public Education Endowment Trust and Country High School Hostels Authority) to assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating these functions into departments of State. There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Research Consultancy on Distribution of State Government Funds to Non-Government Schools To provide the Government with technical advice on the calculation of Government school costs as the basis for allocating funds to non-Government schools, and a model for distributing the funds. Total Cost: $61,407 Department of Sport and Recreation (1) One. (2) Review undertaken of State Government owned and managed recreation camps with regard to management operations and the development of a capital investment plan for the Department of Sport and Recreation managed camps. (3) Review undertaken by an employee of the Department of Sport and Recreation and completed within existing resources. West Australian Sport Centre Trust (1) One (2) Review of the Western Australian Sports Centre Trust. Refer to Terms of Reference within Recommendation 43 of 'Government Structures for Better Results' (Machinery of Government Report). (3) Review undertaken by an employee of the Department of Premier and Cabinet. Western Australian Institute of Sport (1) Not relating to WAIS (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Department of Indigenous (1) One. (2) Indigenous Affairs Advisory Committee (IAAC). (3) There was no costs involved establishing the committee. The only costs involved relate to money spent on conducting regular meetings which are met from the normal operating budget of the Department of Indigenous Affairs. Minister for Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth; Disability Services; Culture and the Arts: Disability Services Commission: (1) 5 (2) (a) The Disability Services Act (1993) review. The review is being undertaken as part of the review of statutory authorities resulting from the Government Structures for Better Results report (released in June 2001). A review of the Act was also required in 2003 under section 57 (1) (b) of the Act. This review was brought forward to coincide with the review of statutory authorities. This will minimise the review costs. (b) The Review of Local Area Coordination. This review was a pre-election commitment made by the State Government. The review will be conducted in four stages and is designed to ensure that the role and purpose of this valued service is clearly understood by families and the community, and is achievable and cost effective. (c) The Partnerships Working Party. This working party was formed by representatives from government and non government agencies in the disability sector to suggest how partnerships between the two sectors might be enhanced. (d) Unmet Need Working Group. This group was commissioned to prepare a report to improve the level of transparency and openness about the current and future need for accommodation support for people with disabilities. (e) The Accommodation Support Funding Process Review Steering Committee was formed to oversee the identification of the best and fairest process for allocation of available accommodation support funding. (3) (a) A budget of $40,000 has been allocated for the Disability Services Act (1993). (b) A budget of $25,000 has been allocated for the review of Local Area Coordination (c) There were no specific costs associated with the Partnerships Working Party. Officers of the Disability Services Commission provided support within their normal duties. (d) The cost of the Unmet Need Working Group’s report was $10,000. (e) The cost of the Accommodation Support Funding Process Review report was $49,452. Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth: (1) Reviews: 2 Committees: 3 Taskforces: 2 – 1 of which is a joint Taskforce with the Minister for Housing and Works Convention: 1 In addition there were 3 reference groups: - Strengthening Women’s Policy: The Report of the Reference Group. - WA Volunteering Reference Group - Carers Act Reference Group (2) (a) The Inter Departmental Committee (IDC) on Sexual Assault was formed in June 2001. The final report is due to be presented to the Cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy in June 2002. Its purpose is to develop recommendations to address sexual assault and coordinate State input into national cooperation on sexual assault. (b) The report on Family and Children’s Services Accommodation Hostels which commenced in April 2002 and was publicly released on 5 July 2002. Its purpose was to examine the history and operations of metropolitan and country hostels, identify current services, type and location, other services complementary services, gaps in services, alternatives to hostel accommodation and recommend future directions. (c) The Active Ageing Taskforce commenced on the 20 February 2002 and the anticipated completion date is March 2003. Its purpose is to: · develop an innovative and relevant across-government 5-10 year policy framework which promotes the active and visible participation of older people in Western Australian communities · develop strategies, including partnerships with local authorities to ensure genuine consultation and participation on new active ageing initiatives so that informed discussion can be reflected in government decision making · recommend a range of programs and strategies based on the principles of coordination, inclusion, collaboration and flexibility · recommend an ongoing consultative process to ensure that emerging needs and issues for seniors are reflected within the policy framework and the strategies contained within it. (d) The State Homelessness Taskforce commenced on 23 July 2001 and was completed on 31 January 2002. Joint Taskforce with the Minister for Housing and Works. Its purpose was to: · develop a plan of action for the whole of government and the community · provide advice on identifying the causes of homelessness in the community · contribute to a better understanding of homelessness and the pathways through homelessness and identify gaps in service provision · provide advice on the development of benchmarks and social indicators · make recommendations to the cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy on the plan of action, implementation strategy and a plan to monitor the progress of the implementation strategy. (e) Steering Committee on the Proposed Corporate Strategy and Organisational Structure commenced in July 2001and was completed in December 2001. Its purpose was to make recommendations to the Minister for Community Development on the establishment of the Department for Community Development, in particular to recommend: · the corporate strategy best suited to achieving the goals set out by the Machinery of Government Taskforce and an organisational structure capable of giving effect to the corporate strategy. (f) The Interdepartmental Child Protection Coordination Committee commenced in February 2002 for an interim 12 month period, subject to review. Its purpose is to develop a strategic approach for ensuring coordination and collaboration in child protection across relevant government agencies. (g) The National Competition Policy – Review of Child Care Regulations commenced on the 5 March 002 and will be completed by June 2002. Its purpose is to review the Community Services Act 1972 and specifically existing Child Care Regulations to determine the extent and appropriate justification for restriction to competition contained within. The outcome of the review is required to satisfy State and Commonwealth Government requirements within the Competition Principles Agreement. (h) The Women’s Convention was held on the 7-8 March 2002. Its purpose was to consult with women in Western Australia in regard to their goals and aspirations for the future in the areas of health, safety, seniors, opportunity, workplace, family care and law. (3) The cost of each is as follows: a) The Inter Departmental Committee (IDC) on Sexual Assault - $11,000* b) Family and Children’s Services Accommodation Hostels - $14,321 c) Active Ageing Taskforce - $7131 to date* d) The State Homelessness Taskforce - $180,000# e) Steering Committee – Proposed Corporate Strategy and Organisational Structure - $62,480* f) Interdepartmental Child Protection Coordination Committee – nil* g) National Competition Policy – Review of Child Care Regulations – nil* h) Women’s Convention - $85,926 * * excludes salaries # shared between the Department of Housing and Works and the Department for Community Development (DCD). DCD's contribution was $90,000 in staff time and payment to facilitate a non-government member of the secretariat. Culture and the Arts (1) 2 (2) (a) Review of Statutory Authorities The Minister for Culture and the Arts initiated the review of Statutory Authorities in the Culture and the Arts portfolio as part of the Machinery of Government (MOG) Taskforce recommendations. The Statutory Authorities reviewed were the Art Gallery, Western Australian Museum, Library Board, Perth Theatre Trust and ScreenWest. The purpose of this review was to determine whether the functions of these statutory authorities could not be performed by the Department of Culture and the Arts or whether it would be inappropriate for them to be performed by the Department. (b) The Contemporary Music Taskforce The Contemporary Music Taskforce was established to assist in the development and promotion of Western Australian contemporary music talent. This includes undertaking an economic review of the current state and growth potential of the industry; implementing a State-wide All ages concert program; developing a touring support and skill development program for industry practitioners; and establishing a music industry website. (3) (a) $10,010 has been spent for the services of an independent Review Consultant. (b) Costs to date - $4909.62 Minister for Health: (1)-(3) This information is not readily available. Provision of this information would require considerable research which would divert staff away from their normal duties and I am not prepared to allocate the State's resources to provide a response. If the Member has a specific inquiry I will endeavour to provide a reply. Minister for Racing and Gaming; Government Enterprises; Goldfields-Esperance: Government Employees Superannuation Board (1) None. (2) & (3) Not applicable. Gold Corporation (1) Nil (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Insurance Commission Of Western Australia (1) None (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable Lotteries Commission (1) The Minister for Government Enterprises has only instituted one enquiry – ie. review of section 22(8) and (2) of the Lotteries Commission of Western Australia. Under the Lotteries Commission Act 1990 (as amended), the Minister is required to review this section in relation to the funding for the Perth International Arts Festival and the Film Industry every three years. All other Lotteries’ reviews, taskforces or committees have been management initiated as part of routine operational improvements. (2) See response to 1. (3) No expenditure other than management time has been incurred in the review of section 22(8) and (2) of the Lotteries Commission Act 1990 (as amended) or any operational reviews. Racing and Gaming Department Of DRGL, BPB, TAB and WAGRA (1) Nil (2 & 3) Not applicable. Water Corporation (1) None (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable
The Department of Conservation and Land Management: The Department routinely creates taskforces or committees to facilitate delivery of the outputs for which it has responsibility and may create ad hoc or ongoing consultative bodies to provide for stakeholder and public input into Departmental processes. The Department also has membership of a range of across Government bodies responsible for providing coordinated policy advice and policy implementation actions. (1) Six. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices and Fire Symposium To review the Department’s fire management practices. The fire symposium was held in April 2002 to provide a forum for the presentation and discussion of scientific and policy issues relating to fire management. (3) Approximately $35,000 (2) Chief Executive Officers’ Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy To coordinate implementation of the policy across agencies and support the Cabinet Sub Committee directing implementation of the policy. (3) The project office responsible for coordinating policy implementation has a budget of $250,000 in 2001/02 and $275,000 in 2002/03. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation To review the legislation in accordance with State/Commonwealth National Competition Policy arrangements. (3) Approximately $23,000 (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation of the Forest Management Plan (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines – collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the 'Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi ‘protectable areas’. (3) (i) No costs were recorded by the Department (ii) $59,250 (iii) $52,618 (iv) $10,108 (v) $35,970 (vi) $4,950 (vii) Nil (2) Tuart Response Group To coordinate agency action on the decline in tuart health and to devise a Tuart Conservation Strategy and Implementation Plan. (3) Approximately $70,000 including salaries. (2) Community Consultation Processes To facilitate the creation of the Walpole Wilderness Area and new national parks under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy. (3) Approximately $10,000 The Conservation Commission of WA: (1) Two. (2) (a) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (b) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) (a) $5,900.03 (b) $9505.45 Heritage Council of Western Australia: (1) The Heritage Council has been involved in 2 reviews since February 2001, at the direction of the Minister. (2) (a) A review of the Heritage Council’s assessment and registration procedures, completed in April 2001. (b) A review of the Heritage Council’s operations, as required of all agencies as a result of the 2001 Machinery of Government report. The results of the review were submitted to the Minister for consideration in February 2002. (3) Both reviews were conducted internally and did not incur any costs. The Office of Water Regulation: (1) Nil (2) Nil (3) Nil The Department of Environmental Protection and the Water and Rivers Commission: (1) Six. (2) (a) Carbon Right Taskforce: was to draft legislation to establish carbon rights, providing certainty and thereby promoting the environmental and economic benefits from plantations and land use changes for carbon sequestration. (b) Independent Committee on Watsons Foods Odour Issue: to facilitate the resolution of odour and noise problems being experienced by residents in the vicinity of Watsons Foods in Spearwood without the closure or relocation of the operation. (c) The Waste Management Board: was established following the recommendations of the WAste 2020 Taskforce. These recommendations included the amalgamation of existing bodies into one group and the adoption of a more strategic approach to waste management. (d) Swan River Trust Review: was established to achieve: · The effectiveness of the operations of the Trust. · The need for the continuation of the functions of the Trust. · The operation and the effectiveness of the Swan River Trust Act generally. · The effectiveness of Part 5 of the Act relating to development control and Section 30A of the Metropolitan Region Scheme Act which establishes a formal link between the Trust Act and the statutory planning process. (e) A review of the Waste Management and Recycling Fund: is required under the enabling legislation after three years of operation of the Fund. The former Advisory Council on Waste Management developed a review project for the grants program. The project was put out to tender and the review is currently under way. (f) Stream and River Logging Buffers in Western Australia: a review was initiated to ensure their adequacy in protecting waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity, and to incorporate these or new buffer prescriptions into future forest management plans. (3) (a) Carbon Rights Taskforce: costs were met from portfolio Budgets DEWCP and CALM. Total expenditure estimated at $5000. (b) Independent Committee on Watsons Foods Odour Issue: the committee has no budget and relies on the contribution of staff time and facilities of the Department of Environmental Protection, City of Cockburn and Watsons Foods. (c) Waste Management Board: effectively cost-neutral because the new body takes over from the previous Advisory Council on Waste Management, the State Recycling Advisory Committee and the WAste 2020 Taskforce. (d) Swan River Trust: the cost of this review was $33,000. (e) Waste Management and Recycling Fund: see answer to 2(e). (f) Stream and River Logging Buffers in Western Australia: estimated costs of salaries for Author, contributors, peer reviews and printing $31,150 plus external contributions from the Water Corporation and CALM. The Perth Zoological Gardens: (1) Since the election of the State Labor Government Perth Zoo has undertaken one internal review of itself as a Statutory Authority. This was consistent with recommendation nine of the Machinery of Government Report. (2) See answer to (1). (3) Perth Zoo undertook its review internally. The salary cost to the Zoo was $8200. Minister for Police and Emergency Services; Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure: Western Australia Police Service (1) One. PriceWaterhouseCoopers organisation was engaged to undertake an independent review over the DCAT and CADCOM projects. (2) The scope of the review covered the areas of: · The Management of the DCAT Program and CADCOM Project; · Benefits Delivery; · Program Funding; and · Functionality and Options. (3) The review was completed in November 2001 at a cost of $54,890. NOTE: WAPS has not included participation in inquiries and reviews instigated and or run by other agencies, or internal administrative reviews or operational matters, for example: Drug Summit; Reviews as part of the Machinery of Government recommendations; Administrative Functions Review; internal inquiries; Ombudsman’s Inquiries. Fire and Emergency Services (1) The Fire and Emergency Services Authority (FESA) has been responsible for one taskforce. (2) Taskforce: Interagency Taskforce for the consideration of rotary wing aircraft in the delivery of policing and emergency services to the community of Western Australia . The taskforce was chaired by a member of the staff of the Minister for Emergency Services and FESA provided executive services. It included representatives of FESA, the Department of Health and the Western Australia Police Service. The Minister for Emergency Services announced the taskforce’s findings on 11 May 2002. (3) Cost: Interagency Taskforce: FESA’s contribution $35,600 NOTE: FESA has not included participation in inquiries and reviews instigated and or run by other agencies: For example: Bellevue inquiry; Reviews as part of the Machinery of Government recommendations; ES CADCOM review. Department of Transport (1) Two – LPG Task Force & School Bus Task Force. (2) Title of Task Force Terms of Reference LPG Task Force · To consider the economic, fiscal and social viability of the current subsidy scheme and other subsidy options including low interest loan schemes that would be a financial incentive to use LPG in motor vehicles. · To examine and recommend the roles of Government and the private sector in relation to any recommendations arising from the first term of reference. · To report to the Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure on the first two terms of reference. School Bus Task Force To report to the Minister on: · the preferred model to be adopted to determine the rate of remuneration for school bus contractors; · the preferred model for determining a fair and just conveyancing allowance for parents of mainstream students in non-public transport areas; · the integration of school buses into the Transperth system; and · the appropriateness of the Morrell and Special Education Reviews. (3) Title Cost LPG Task Force Salary costs are being met by the individual agencies/organisations represented on the Task Force. School Bus Task Force Salary costs are being met by the individual agencies/organisations represented on the Task Force. The cost of consultancy work is being met jointly by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure and the Department of Transport. To date, these services have cost $125,000. Minister for Planning and Infrastructure: Department for Planning and Infrastructure: (1) Eleven (2) and (3) see table below. (2) List of Inquiries, Taskforces, Committees, Summits and Reviews initiated since February 2001 (2) Established to Achieve? (3) How much money has been spent? Joint Department for Planning and Infrastructure/Fisheries Taskforce to implement MOG 30. A jointly agreed position report on the MOG 30 Recommendation and a strategy and program to address the requirements of the agreed position Not applicable. Existing Departmental resources utlilised. Review of Statement of Planning Policy No: 7 Leeuwin Naturalise Ridge (in relation to Smiths Beach). In response to widespread community concerns about the scale of proposed development at Smiths Beach, the review was undertaken to consider whether amendment of SPP7 was required, and if so, the form of such amendment. Following public advertising of the resulting proposed modifications to SPP7, the Western Australian Planning Commission has recently submitted its recommendations to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Given no Review body was established, the review has been largely undertaken through internal resources of the WA Planning Commission and the Department for Planning and Infrastructure. Newspaper advertising cost in the order of $3000. Mandurah CBD Redevelopment Taskforce. To oversee the future planning and redevelopment of the Central Business District of Mandurah Nil Rockingham City Centre Transit Study Taskforce To identify an appropriate transit infrastructure and service to link the Rockingham train station with the Rockingham City Centre, Murdoch University and the Waterfront Village area $82,475.65 as at 6 June 2002 Ministerial Task Force Investigating Structural Arrangements for Coastal Planning and Management To review the structural arrangements for Coastal Planning and Management in Western Australia. $79,000 Metropolitan Freight Network Review The Freight Network Review (FNR) is establishing a new policy and planning framework for freight movement in the Perth metropolitan area and its linkages to regional areas to ensure a long-term sustainable freight system. Approx. $50,000.00 Lower Great Southern Regional Planning Steering Committee (created by the Western Australian Planning Commission) To oversee the preparation of the Lower Great Southern Regional Strategy. Approximately $1,000 in travel expenses (air fares) Air Services Policy Review Review Intrastate Air Services and its relationship to the Transport Co-ordination Act Nil to date. Goldfields-Esperance Regional Planning and Infrastructure Coordinating Committee To oversee the implementation of the Goldfields-Esperance Regional Planning Strategy, Regional Transport Strategy and Roads 2020 program (and to replace two existing committees). The Committee is being established; first meeting likely to be in July 2002. Air Services Subsidy Review/Report Benchmark modelling report on assessing subsidies for remote air services $5,000.00 Lime Sands Route Option Review The purpose of this project is to determine the preferred option for transporting Agricultural Lime Sand from the coastal plain at Lancelin to Wheatbelt areas. The project is largely being developed using existing DPI and MRWA resources. Main Roads WA: (1) Insofar as Main Roads is concerned, four (4). (2)-(3) The purpose and expenditure of each review is as follows: Road Train Summit– a broad consultative review of Main Roads’ heavy vehicle permit system addressing community concerns over the operation of heavy vehicles on the road network and strategies for improving safety and operations. $35 800. Review of Main Roads Western Australia’s Term Contracts – to assess the impact of the privatisation of road construction and maintenance in Western Australia on Main Roads and the agency’s ability to manage the 10 year contracts. $280 326. Review of Main Roads Acquisition Process for Graham Farmer Freeway – Ken Pettit QC Report - an independent assessment of the land acquisition processes used by Main Roads in the acquisition of land for the Graham Farmer Freeway project. $31 954. Review of Statutory Authorities: Main Roads Western Australia – part of a review of statutory authorities within the Planning and Infrastructure portfolio to assess the justification for Main Roads remaining as a separate entity. $5 000. Landcorp: (1) 7. (2) Refer to below: Committee/Forum/Review Objective Hope Valley Wattleup Redevelopment Project – Community Reference Group Advise LandCorp on issues of concern and interest to residents within the redevelopment area, advise and contribute to preparation of the Master Plan and disseminate information to the community. Hope Valley Community Management Committee Provide advice on management of tenanted properties and acquisitions, identify issues relating to community infrastructure, provide input into the Master Plan process and communicate to the community. Wattleup Community Management Committee Leighton Beach Community Forum To determine the community views on the extent of future development and public amenity. Scarborough Redevelopment Community Forum To devise development options which were subsequently incorporated into a survey. Land Use Planning Review North Cockburn Land Use planning review assessing various options for future development of the area. LandCorp Statutory Authority Review To assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating the functions of the Western Australian Land Authority into a Department of the State. (3) Cost details follow: · Committees - Hope Valley and Wattleup Redevelopment Project committee members are paid $142 per half day and $215 per full day. · Summits – LandCorp did not incur a cost for the Leighton Beach summit. Scarborough Community Forum - The cost attributed to the staging of the forum (including venue and equipment hire, mailing, facilitation, printing, displays etc) was $42,965. · Reviews – LandCorp is not responsible for paying the cost of the Land Use Planning Review of North Cockburn. Consultant fees for the Statutory Authority Review are expected to be $19,200. Department of Land Administration (DOLA). (1) One. (2) Review of the Future of the Department of Land Administration (DOLA). Review the future of DOLA in response to Recommendation 39 of the Machinery of Government Report. (3) Support for the review has been provided from within existing DOLA staff resources and has not been separately costed. Western Australian Government Railways: (1) One. (2) Yes. Perth City Rail Advisory Committee (PCRAC). (3) As at 22 May 2002 total $225,351. This figure does not include costs incurred by DPI and WAGR which were necessary for PURD’s master planning process. Bunbury Port Authority: (1) One (2) Port Community Advisory Committee (3) Not applicable All other agencies: Office of the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure (Planning Appeals) East Perth Redevelopment Authority Subiaco Redevelopment Authority Midland Redevelopment Authority Fremantle Port Authority Dampier Port Authority Broome Port Authority Albany Port Authority Geraldton Port Authority Port Hedland Port Authority Esperance Port Authority (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Minister for State Development; Tourism; Small Business: Department of Industry and Technology (1) (a) Timber Industry Assistance Review Committee The committee was established 21 November 2001 to; Consider applications, which on initial assessment were deemed ineligible by Forest Products Commission and determine an independent assessment of the business should be undertaken; Consider the independent assessor’s report on the business and determine if the business should be invited to formally apply for a level of assistance determined by the independent assessor; Consider requests by applicants for a review of the assessment and for claims for additional funds assistance above the amount recommended by the independent assessor; and Consider and recommend suggested amendments to the guidelines. (b) Replacement Fremantle Class Patrol Boat Working Group The role of the Working Group is to develop and implement a WA Government facilitation strategy to better position the three WA bidders for the project. The strategy aims to market and promote Western Australian industry's substantial capabilities in shipbuilding to senior politicians and defence officials; to reinforce that the three of Western Australian bidders are internationally successful commercial shipbuilders and are in strong contention; and to minimise the impact of political considerations in the decision and to pressure Defence to focus on tender specific considerations. (c) Jervoise Bay Liaison Committee It is intended that the Jervoise Bay Liaison Committee acts as an informal forum within the context of the engineering fabrication and assembly industrial sector at the Australian Marine Industry Complex at Henderson in general and the Jervoise Bay Estate in particular. Its primary objectives are: - The promotion of the engineering fabrication industries - The international competitiveness of the Estate - The establishment and maintenance of a stable Industrial Relations climate (d) Ministerial Education Exports Advisory Committee The purpose of the committees is to: - increase the scale and capability of education providers, - produce increased trade through networks and the State's greater international profile, - bring more tourism, - increase the acquisition of international skills, - assist the retention of graduates, - produce more R&D, - create more investment opportunities, - increase AusAid student scholarships, - give WA greater access to multilateral Aid projects, and - increase public awareness that education can strengthen the State's economic foundation. (e) Inter-Agency Wine Advisory Group (IWAG) The purpose of the IWAG is to provide consultation on and co-ordination of Government activity in relation to development of the Western Australian wine industry. (f) The Intellectual Property Policy Review Sub Committee of the Government Intellectual Property Policy Council Established to review the Government Intellectual Property Policy 2000 to ensure that Government Policy meets the Government's broader economic and Industry Development objectives. (2) (a) Nil ( b) Nil (c) Nil (d) $1512 for the Inaugural meeting of key government, industry and community stakeholders. (e) Nil (f) Nil Department of Mineral & Petroleum Resources (1) For the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources - 4 (2) (i) Parliamentary Inquiry - 'Bellevue Hazardous Waste Fire Inquiry'. That the Committee examine, report and make recommendations on:- 1. The role of relevant government agencies and relevant Ministers of the Crown in: (a) approving the treatment and storage of waste at the site; and (b) regulating waste treatment at the site, including monitoring and enforcement measures; 2. The nature and quantities of non-compliant materials stored at the site; 3. The response of relevant government to the incident on 15 February 2001 and the post-crisis management; 4. The regulation, storage and disposal of hazardous waste in Western Australia, the extent of past and current operations and alternatives available; and 5. Any other matters deemed relevant by the Committee. (ii) Inquiry into the Carmel Fireworks Explosion – conducted by Mr Martin Whitely, Member for Roleystone. To report on; 1. The events of 6 March2002 leading to the incident (the explosion/s and subsequent bushfire); and 2. The response of the local and relevant State Government departments and authorities during and subsequent to the incident; and 3. The process of licensing and of regulation of the facility prior to 6 March 2002; and to make recommendations on; 1. The siting of similar facilities (fireworks manufacturing and explosive storage facilities and facilities which pose a similar danger) in appropriate locations; and 2. The licensing and regulation of similar facilities; and 3. Improving the response efforts of agencies involved in similar incidences. (iii) Review of the Project Development Approvals System To recommend to Government a system of government decision making which is coordinated and integrated, clear and unambiguous, which is balanced between community and developer needs and which will lead to Western Australia being the global location of choice for project development. (iv) Ministerial Inquiry to Identify Strategies to Increase Resources Exploration in Western Australia. To investigate the reasons for reduced levels of private investment in greenfields mineral exploration in western Australia and recommend actions that might be taken by the State and federal governments to achieve the level of expenditure necessary for a sustainable future for this important sector of the WA economy. (3) (i) Cost of the Bellevue Inquiry should be provided by the Committee Secretariat. (ii) The cost of the Whitely Inquiry to the end of April 2002 is less than $100. (iii) The cost of the Review of the Project Development Approvals System was $445 000 (iv) No expenditure to date Small Business Development Corporation (1) Since February 2001, the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) has established one review and one committee. (2) Review of the Small Business Development Corporation Act - a statutory review of the Small Business Development Corporation to assess its performance since 1995 and its appropriateness in meeting the future needs of small business development in Western Australia. The Small Business Development Corporation Act (1983) Review Steering Committee - An independent Steering Committee appointed to oversee the review of the Small Business Development Corporation Act. (3) Review - expenditure to 30 April 2002 - $15 000. Committee - expenditure to 30 April 2002 - $3 805. Rottnest Island Authority (1) One. (2) Effective and Efficiency Review. The intent of this review is to consider and ensure that the operations of the Rottnest Island Authority are effective and efficient. (3) Internal costs only. The review is being undertaken in conjunction with the development of the Rottnest Island Management Plan 2002-2007. Western Australian Tourism Commission (1) Since taking office in February 2001, the Gallop Labor Government has initiated two reviews within the tourism portfolio. (2) They were: · Review of the operations and structure of the Western Australian Tourism Commission. It was undertaken in August 2001 to assess whether the WATC’s structure (established in 1995) and operations were the most appropriate to meet the requirements of the Western Australian Tourism Commission Act 1993 and the Government’s Tourism Policy. · Review of the 5 year Tourism Industry Plan – Partnership 21. The review, which has just commenced, is intended to:- (a) Assess and report on progress made on the initiatives described in the document prepared in 2000; (b) Consider the relevancy of the principles it promotes and make improvements where necessary; and (c) Provide scope for input on significant tourism issues not originally included in the plan and update those requiring further emphasis or clarification. (3) The cost of the Review of the WATC was $12,463 (does not include GST) The cost of the Partnership 21 Review is expected to be approximately $90,000. Minister for Education; Sport and Recreation; Indigenous Affairs: Department of Education and Country High School Hostels Authority (1) A total of three reviews and one taskforce have been established since the election (not including the various groups established from time to time for routine operational purposes in schools, and district and central offices of the Department of Education). There have been no summits. (2) · Geraldton Secondary College Review . The purpose of the review was to identify issues affecting the ability of the College to maximize the educational outcomes of its students. · Review of Educational Services for Students with Disabilities in Government Schools . The purpose of the review is to ensure that the educational needs of students within this group are met through the provision of appropriate, effective and efficient services, resources and facilities. · Review of Behaviour in Government Schools . The review was established to examine and respond to the following specific behaviour management issues and contexts. · Taskforce on Structures, Services and Resources Supporting Government Schools . The report was tabled in Parliament on 27 August 2001. Response to be provided by Department of Education Services. (3) The following have been financed within existing resources by a reallocation of funds, taking into account staff time, at an estimated cost for each review as follows: · Geraldton Secondary College Review - $35 000 · Review of Educational Services for Students with Disabilities in Government Schools - $200 000 · Review of Behaviour in Government Schools - $30 000 · Taskforce on Structures, Services and Resources Supporting Government Schools - response to be provided by Department of Education Services. Department of Education Services & Curriculum Council (1) Four reviews. (2) – (3) List of Reviews Outline of Purpose $ Review of Fees and Charges in Secondary Schools To examine the implementation of the Government’s policy concerning voluntary contributions in years 8-10. There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Review of Ministerial Advisory Committees – Education Portfolio To review the role and functions of the Ministerial Advisory Councils (Aboriginal Education and Training Council, Rural & Remote Education Advisory Council, Early Childhood Education Council and WA Higher Education Council). There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Review of Statutory Authorities – Education Portfolio To review the functions of the three Statutory Authorities (Curriculum Council, Public Education Endowment Trust and Country High School Hostels Authority) to assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating these functions into departments of State. There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Research Consultancy on Distribution of State Government Funds to Non-Government Schools To provide the Government with technical advice on the calculation of Government school costs as the basis for allocating funds to non-Government schools, and a model for distributing the funds. Total Cost: $61,407 Department of Sport and Recreation (1) One. (2) Review undertaken of State Government owned and managed recreation camps with regard to management operations and the development of a capital investment plan for the Department of Sport and Recreation managed camps. (3) Review undertaken by an employee of the Department of Sport and Recreation and completed within existing resources. West Australian Sport Centre Trust (1) One (2) Review of the Western Australian Sports Centre Trust. Refer to Terms of Reference within Recommendation 43 of 'Government Structures for Better Results' (Machinery of Government Report). (3) Review undertaken by an employee of the Department of Premier and Cabinet. Western Australian Institute of Sport (1) Not relating to WAIS (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Department of Indigenous (1) One. (2) Indigenous Affairs Advisory Committee (IAAC). (3) There was no costs involved establishing the committee. The only costs involved relate to money spent on conducting regular meetings which are met from the normal operating budget of the Department of Indigenous Affairs. Minister for Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth; Disability Services; Culture and the Arts: Disability Services Commission: (1) 5 (2) (a) The Disability Services Act (1993) review. The review is being undertaken as part of the review of statutory authorities resulting from the Government Structures for Better Results report (released in June 2001). A review of the Act was also required in 2003 under section 57 (1) (b) of the Act. This review was brought forward to coincide with the review of statutory authorities. This will minimise the review costs. (b) The Review of Local Area Coordination. This review was a pre-election commitment made by the State Government. The review will be conducted in four stages and is designed to ensure that the role and purpose of this valued service is clearly understood by families and the community, and is achievable and cost effective. (c) The Partnerships Working Party. This working party was formed by representatives from government and non government agencies in the disability sector to suggest how partnerships between the two sectors might be enhanced. (d) Unmet Need Working Group. This group was commissioned to prepare a report to improve the level of transparency and openness about the current and future need for accommodation support for people with disabilities. (e) The Accommodation Support Funding Process Review Steering Committee was formed to oversee the identification of the best and fairest process for allocation of available accommodation support funding. (3) (a) A budget of $40,000 has been allocated for the Disability Services Act (1993). (b) A budget of $25,000 has been allocated for the review of Local Area Coordination (c) There were no specific costs associated with the Partnerships Working Party. Officers of the Disability Services Commission provided support within their normal duties. (d) The cost of the Unmet Need Working Group’s report was $10,000. (e) The cost of the Accommodation Support Funding Process Review report was $49,452. Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth: (1) Reviews: 2 Committees: 3 Taskforces: 2 – 1 of which is a joint Taskforce with the Minister for Housing and Works Convention: 1 In addition there were 3 reference groups: - Strengthening Women’s Policy: The Report of the Reference Group. - WA Volunteering Reference Group - Carers Act Reference Group (2) (a) The Inter Departmental Committee (IDC) on Sexual Assault was formed in June 2001. The final report is due to be presented to the Cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy in June 2002. Its purpose is to develop recommendations to address sexual assault and coordinate State input into national cooperation on sexual assault. (b) The report on Family and Children’s Services Accommodation Hostels which commenced in April 2002 and was publicly released on 5 July 2002. Its purpose was to examine the history and operations of metropolitan and country hostels, identify current services, type and location, other services complementary services, gaps in services, alternatives to hostel accommodation and recommend future directions. (c) The Active Ageing Taskforce commenced on the 20 February 2002 and the anticipated completion date is March 2003. Its purpose is to: · develop an innovative and relevant across-government 5-10 year policy framework which promotes the active and visible participation of older people in Western Australian communities · develop strategies, including partnerships with local authorities to ensure genuine consultation and participation on new active ageing initiatives so that informed discussion can be reflected in government decision making · recommend a range of programs and strategies based on the principles of coordination, inclusion, collaboration and flexibility · recommend an ongoing consultative process to ensure that emerging needs and issues for seniors are reflected within the policy framework and the strategies contained within it. (d) The State Homelessness Taskforce commenced on 23 July 2001 and was completed on 31 January 2002. Joint Taskforce with the Minister for Housing and Works. Its purpose was to: · develop a plan of action for the whole of government and the community · provide advice on identifying the causes of homelessness in the community · contribute to a better understanding of homelessness and the pathways through homelessness and identify gaps in service provision · provide advice on the development of benchmarks and social indicators · make recommendations to the cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy on the plan of action, implementation strategy and a plan to monitor the progress of the implementation strategy. (e) Steering Committee on the Proposed Corporate Strategy and Organisational Structure commenced in July 2001and was completed in December 2001. Its purpose was to make recommendations to the Minister for Community Development on the establishment of the Department for Community Development, in particular to recommend: · the corporate strategy best suited to achieving the goals set out by the Machinery of Government Taskforce and an organisational structure capable of giving effect to the corporate strategy. (f) The Interdepartmental Child Protection Coordination Committee commenced in February 2002 for an interim 12 month period, subject to review. Its purpose is to develop a strategic approach for ensuring coordination and collaboration in child protection across relevant government agencies. (g) The National Competition Policy – Review of Child Care Regulations commenced on the 5 March 002 and will be completed by June 2002. Its purpose is to review the Community Services Act 1972 and specifically existing Child Care Regulations to determine the extent and appropriate justification for restriction to competition contained within. The outcome of the review is required to satisfy State and Commonwealth Government requirements within the Competition Principles Agreement. (h) The Women’s Convention was held on the 7-8 March 2002. Its purpose was to consult with women in Western Australia in regard to their goals and aspirations for the future in the areas of health, safety, seniors, opportunity, workplace, family care and law. (3) The cost of each is as follows: a) The Inter Departmental Committee (IDC) on Sexual Assault - $11,000* b) Family and Children’s Services Accommodation Hostels - $14,321 c) Active Ageing Taskforce - $7131 to date* d) The State Homelessness Taskforce - $180,000# e) Steering Committee – Proposed Corporate Strategy and Organisational Structure - $62,480* f) Interdepartmental Child Protection Coordination Committee – nil* g) National Competition Policy – Review of Child Care Regulations – nil* h) Women’s Convention - $85,926 * * excludes salaries # shared between the Department of Housing and Works and the Department for Community Development (DCD). DCD's contribution was $90,000 in staff time and payment to facilitate a non-government member of the secretariat. Culture and the Arts (1) 2 (2) (a) Review of Statutory Authorities The Minister for Culture and the Arts initiated the review of Statutory Authorities in the Culture and the Arts portfolio as part of the Machinery of Government (MOG) Taskforce recommendations. The Statutory Authorities reviewed were the Art Gallery, Western Australian Museum, Library Board, Perth Theatre Trust and ScreenWest. The purpose of this review was to determine whether the functions of these statutory authorities could not be performed by the Department of Culture and the Arts or whether it would be inappropriate for them to be performed by the Department. (b) The Contemporary Music Taskforce The Contemporary Music Taskforce was established to assist in the development and promotion of Western Australian contemporary music talent. This includes undertaking an economic review of the current state and growth potential of the industry; implementing a State-wide All ages concert program; developing a touring support and skill development program for industry practitioners; and establishing a music industry website. (3) (a) $10,010 has been spent for the services of an independent Review Consultant. (b) Costs to date - $4909.62 Minister for Health: (1)-(3) This information is not readily available. Provision of this information would require considerable research which would divert staff away from their normal duties and I am not prepared to allocate the State's resources to provide a response. If the Member has a specific inquiry I will endeavour to provide a reply. Minister for Racing and Gaming; Government Enterprises; Goldfields-Esperance: Government Employees Superannuation Board (1) None. (2) & (3) Not applicable. Gold Corporation (1) Nil (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Insurance Commission Of Western Australia (1) None (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable Lotteries Commission (1) The Minister for Government Enterprises has only instituted one enquiry – ie. review of section 22(8) and (2) of the Lotteries Commission of Western Australia. Under the Lotteries Commission Act 1990 (as amended), the Minister is required to review this section in relation to the funding for the Perth International Arts Festival and the Film Industry every three years. All other Lotteries’ reviews, taskforces or committees have been management initiated as part of routine operational improvements. (2) See response to 1. (3) No expenditure other than management time has been incurred in the review of section 22(8) and (2) of the Lotteries Commission Act 1990 (as amended) or any operational reviews. Racing and Gaming Department Of DRGL, BPB, TAB and WAGRA (1) Nil (2 & 3) Not applicable. Water Corporation (1) None (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable
Heritage Council of Western Australia: (1) The Heritage Council has been involved in 2 reviews since February 2001, at the direction of the Minister. (2) (a) A review of the Heritage Council’s assessment and registration procedures, completed in April 2001. (b) A review of the Heritage Council’s operations, as required of all agencies as a result of the 2001 Machinery of Government report. The results of the review were submitted to the Minister for consideration in February 2002. (3) Both reviews were conducted internally and did not incur any costs. The Office of Water Regulation: (1) Nil (2) Nil (3) Nil The Department of Environmental Protection and the Water and Rivers Commission: (1) Six. (2) (a) Carbon Right Taskforce: was to draft legislation to establish carbon rights, providing certainty and thereby promoting the environmental and economic benefits from plantations and land use changes for carbon sequestration. (b) Independent Committee on Watsons Foods Odour Issue: to facilitate the resolution of odour and noise problems being experienced by residents in the vicinity of Watsons Foods in Spearwood without the closure or relocation of the operation. (c) The Waste Management Board: was established following the recommendations of the WAste 2020 Taskforce. These recommendations included the amalgamation of existing bodies into one group and the adoption of a more strategic approach to waste management. (d) Swan River Trust Review: was established to achieve: · The effectiveness of the operations of the Trust. · The need for the continuation of the functions of the Trust. · The operation and the effectiveness of the Swan River Trust Act generally. · The effectiveness of Part 5 of the Act relating to development control and Section 30A of the Metropolitan Region Scheme Act which establishes a formal link between the Trust Act and the statutory planning process. (e) A review of the Waste Management and Recycling Fund: is required under the enabling legislation after three years of operation of the Fund. The former Advisory Council on Waste Management developed a review project for the grants program. The project was put out to tender and the review is currently under way. (f) Stream and River Logging Buffers in Western Australia: a review was initiated to ensure their adequacy in protecting waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity, and to incorporate these or new buffer prescriptions into future forest management plans. (3) (a) Carbon Rights Taskforce: costs were met from portfolio Budgets DEWCP and CALM. Total expenditure estimated at $5000. (b) Independent Committee on Watsons Foods Odour Issue: the committee has no budget and relies on the contribution of staff time and facilities of the Department of Environmental Protection, City of Cockburn and Watsons Foods. (c) Waste Management Board: effectively cost-neutral because the new body takes over from the previous Advisory Council on Waste Management, the State Recycling Advisory Committee and the WAste 2020 Taskforce. (d) Swan River Trust: the cost of this review was $33,000. (e) Waste Management and Recycling Fund: see answer to 2(e). (f) Stream and River Logging Buffers in Western Australia: estimated costs of salaries for Author, contributors, peer reviews and printing $31,150 plus external contributions from the Water Corporation and CALM. The Perth Zoological Gardens: (1) Since the election of the State Labor Government Perth Zoo has undertaken one internal review of itself as a Statutory Authority. This was consistent with recommendation nine of the Machinery of Government Report. (2) See answer to (1). (3) Perth Zoo undertook its review internally. The salary cost to the Zoo was $8200. Minister for Police and Emergency Services; Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure: Western Australia Police Service (1) One. PriceWaterhouseCoopers organisation was engaged to undertake an independent review over the DCAT and CADCOM projects. (2) The scope of the review covered the areas of: · The Management of the DCAT Program and CADCOM Project; · Benefits Delivery; · Program Funding; and · Functionality and Options. (3) The review was completed in November 2001 at a cost of $54,890. NOTE: WAPS has not included participation in inquiries and reviews instigated and or run by other agencies, or internal administrative reviews or operational matters, for example: Drug Summit; Reviews as part of the Machinery of Government recommendations; Administrative Functions Review; internal inquiries; Ombudsman’s Inquiries. Fire and Emergency Services (1) The Fire and Emergency Services Authority (FESA) has been responsible for one taskforce. (2) Taskforce: Interagency Taskforce for the consideration of rotary wing aircraft in the delivery of policing and emergency services to the community of Western Australia . The taskforce was chaired by a member of the staff of the Minister for Emergency Services and FESA provided executive services. It included representatives of FESA, the Department of Health and the Western Australia Police Service. The Minister for Emergency Services announced the taskforce’s findings on 11 May 2002. (3) Cost: Interagency Taskforce: FESA’s contribution $35,600 NOTE: FESA has not included participation in inquiries and reviews instigated and or run by other agencies: For example: Bellevue inquiry; Reviews as part of the Machinery of Government recommendations; ES CADCOM review. Department of Transport (1) Two – LPG Task Force & School Bus Task Force. (2) Title of Task Force Terms of Reference LPG Task Force · To consider the economic, fiscal and social viability of the current subsidy scheme and other subsidy options including low interest loan schemes that would be a financial incentive to use LPG in motor vehicles. · To examine and recommend the roles of Government and the private sector in relation to any recommendations arising from the first term of reference. · To report to the Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure on the first two terms of reference. School Bus Task Force To report to the Minister on: · the preferred model to be adopted to determine the rate of remuneration for school bus contractors; · the preferred model for determining a fair and just conveyancing allowance for parents of mainstream students in non-public transport areas; · the integration of school buses into the Transperth system; and · the appropriateness of the Morrell and Special Education Reviews. (3) Title Cost LPG Task Force Salary costs are being met by the individual agencies/organisations represented on the Task Force. School Bus Task Force Salary costs are being met by the individual agencies/organisations represented on the Task Force. The cost of consultancy work is being met jointly by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure and the Department of Transport. To date, these services have cost $125,000. Minister for Planning and Infrastructure: Department for Planning and Infrastructure: (1) Eleven (2) and (3) see table below. (2) List of Inquiries, Taskforces, Committees, Summits and Reviews initiated since February 2001 (2) Established to Achieve? (3) How much money has been spent? Joint Department for Planning and Infrastructure/Fisheries Taskforce to implement MOG 30. A jointly agreed position report on the MOG 30 Recommendation and a strategy and program to address the requirements of the agreed position Not applicable. Existing Departmental resources utlilised. Review of Statement of Planning Policy No: 7 Leeuwin Naturalise Ridge (in relation to Smiths Beach). In response to widespread community concerns about the scale of proposed development at Smiths Beach, the review was undertaken to consider whether amendment of SPP7 was required, and if so, the form of such amendment. Following public advertising of the resulting proposed modifications to SPP7, the Western Australian Planning Commission has recently submitted its recommendations to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Given no Review body was established, the review has been largely undertaken through internal resources of the WA Planning Commission and the Department for Planning and Infrastructure. Newspaper advertising cost in the order of $3000. Mandurah CBD Redevelopment Taskforce. To oversee the future planning and redevelopment of the Central Business District of Mandurah Nil Rockingham City Centre Transit Study Taskforce To identify an appropriate transit infrastructure and service to link the Rockingham train station with the Rockingham City Centre, Murdoch University and the Waterfront Village area $82,475.65 as at 6 June 2002 Ministerial Task Force Investigating Structural Arrangements for Coastal Planning and Management To review the structural arrangements for Coastal Planning and Management in Western Australia. $79,000 Metropolitan Freight Network Review The Freight Network Review (FNR) is establishing a new policy and planning framework for freight movement in the Perth metropolitan area and its linkages to regional areas to ensure a long-term sustainable freight system. Approx. $50,000.00 Lower Great Southern Regional Planning Steering Committee (created by the Western Australian Planning Commission) To oversee the preparation of the Lower Great Southern Regional Strategy. Approximately $1,000 in travel expenses (air fares) Air Services Policy Review Review Intrastate Air Services and its relationship to the Transport Co-ordination Act Nil to date. Goldfields-Esperance Regional Planning and Infrastructure Coordinating Committee To oversee the implementation of the Goldfields-Esperance Regional Planning Strategy, Regional Transport Strategy and Roads 2020 program (and to replace two existing committees). The Committee is being established; first meeting likely to be in July 2002. Air Services Subsidy Review/Report Benchmark modelling report on assessing subsidies for remote air services $5,000.00 Lime Sands Route Option Review The purpose of this project is to determine the preferred option for transporting Agricultural Lime Sand from the coastal plain at Lancelin to Wheatbelt areas. The project is largely being developed using existing DPI and MRWA resources. Main Roads WA: (1) Insofar as Main Roads is concerned, four (4). (2)-(3) The purpose and expenditure of each review is as follows: Road Train Summit– a broad consultative review of Main Roads’ heavy vehicle permit system addressing community concerns over the operation of heavy vehicles on the road network and strategies for improving safety and operations. $35 800. Review of Main Roads Western Australia’s Term Contracts – to assess the impact of the privatisation of road construction and maintenance in Western Australia on Main Roads and the agency’s ability to manage the 10 year contracts. $280 326. Review of Main Roads Acquisition Process for Graham Farmer Freeway – Ken Pettit QC Report - an independent assessment of the land acquisition processes used by Main Roads in the acquisition of land for the Graham Farmer Freeway project. $31 954. Review of Statutory Authorities: Main Roads Western Australia – part of a review of statutory authorities within the Planning and Infrastructure portfolio to assess the justification for Main Roads remaining as a separate entity. $5 000. Landcorp: (1) 7. (2) Refer to below: Committee/Forum/Review Objective Hope Valley Wattleup Redevelopment Project – Community Reference Group Advise LandCorp on issues of concern and interest to residents within the redevelopment area, advise and contribute to preparation of the Master Plan and disseminate information to the community. Hope Valley Community Management Committee Provide advice on management of tenanted properties and acquisitions, identify issues relating to community infrastructure, provide input into the Master Plan process and communicate to the community. Wattleup Community Management Committee Leighton Beach Community Forum To determine the community views on the extent of future development and public amenity. Scarborough Redevelopment Community Forum To devise development options which were subsequently incorporated into a survey. Land Use Planning Review North Cockburn Land Use planning review assessing various options for future development of the area. LandCorp Statutory Authority Review To assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating the functions of the Western Australian Land Authority into a Department of the State. (3) Cost details follow: · Committees - Hope Valley and Wattleup Redevelopment Project committee members are paid $142 per half day and $215 per full day. · Summits – LandCorp did not incur a cost for the Leighton Beach summit. Scarborough Community Forum - The cost attributed to the staging of the forum (including venue and equipment hire, mailing, facilitation, printing, displays etc) was $42,965. · Reviews – LandCorp is not responsible for paying the cost of the Land Use Planning Review of North Cockburn. Consultant fees for the Statutory Authority Review are expected to be $19,200. Department of Land Administration (DOLA). (1) One. (2) Review of the Future of the Department of Land Administration (DOLA). Review the future of DOLA in response to Recommendation 39 of the Machinery of Government Report. (3) Support for the review has been provided from within existing DOLA staff resources and has not been separately costed. Western Australian Government Railways: (1) One. (2) Yes. Perth City Rail Advisory Committee (PCRAC). (3) As at 22 May 2002 total $225,351. This figure does not include costs incurred by DPI and WAGR which were necessary for PURD’s master planning process. Bunbury Port Authority: (1) One (2) Port Community Advisory Committee (3) Not applicable All other agencies: Office of the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure (Planning Appeals) East Perth Redevelopment Authority Subiaco Redevelopment Authority Midland Redevelopment Authority Fremantle Port Authority Dampier Port Authority Broome Port Authority Albany Port Authority Geraldton Port Authority Port Hedland Port Authority Esperance Port Authority (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Minister for State Development; Tourism; Small Business: Department of Industry and Technology (1) (a) Timber Industry Assistance Review Committee The committee was established 21 November 2001 to; Consider applications, which on initial assessment were deemed ineligible by Forest Products Commission and determine an independent assessment of the business should be undertaken; Consider the independent assessor’s report on the business and determine if the business should be invited to formally apply for a level of assistance determined by the independent assessor; Consider requests by applicants for a review of the assessment and for claims for additional funds assistance above the amount recommended by the independent assessor; and Consider and recommend suggested amendments to the guidelines. (b) Replacement Fremantle Class Patrol Boat Working Group The role of the Working Group is to develop and implement a WA Government facilitation strategy to better position the three WA bidders for the project. The strategy aims to market and promote Western Australian industry's substantial capabilities in shipbuilding to senior politicians and defence officials; to reinforce that the three of Western Australian bidders are internationally successful commercial shipbuilders and are in strong contention; and to minimise the impact of political considerations in the decision and to pressure Defence to focus on tender specific considerations. (c) Jervoise Bay Liaison Committee It is intended that the Jervoise Bay Liaison Committee acts as an informal forum within the context of the engineering fabrication and assembly industrial sector at the Australian Marine Industry Complex at Henderson in general and the Jervoise Bay Estate in particular. Its primary objectives are: - The promotion of the engineering fabrication industries - The international competitiveness of the Estate - The establishment and maintenance of a stable Industrial Relations climate (d) Ministerial Education Exports Advisory Committee The purpose of the committees is to: - increase the scale and capability of education providers, - produce increased trade through networks and the State's greater international profile, - bring more tourism, - increase the acquisition of international skills, - assist the retention of graduates, - produce more R&D, - create more investment opportunities, - increase AusAid student scholarships, - give WA greater access to multilateral Aid projects, and - increase public awareness that education can strengthen the State's economic foundation. (e) Inter-Agency Wine Advisory Group (IWAG) The purpose of the IWAG is to provide consultation on and co-ordination of Government activity in relation to development of the Western Australian wine industry. (f) The Intellectual Property Policy Review Sub Committee of the Government Intellectual Property Policy Council Established to review the Government Intellectual Property Policy 2000 to ensure that Government Policy meets the Government's broader economic and Industry Development objectives. (2) (a) Nil ( b) Nil (c) Nil (d) $1512 for the Inaugural meeting of key government, industry and community stakeholders. (e) Nil (f) Nil Department of Mineral & Petroleum Resources (1) For the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources - 4 (2) (i) Parliamentary Inquiry - 'Bellevue Hazardous Waste Fire Inquiry'. That the Committee examine, report and make recommendations on:- 1. The role of relevant government agencies and relevant Ministers of the Crown in: (a) approving the treatment and storage of waste at the site; and (b) regulating waste treatment at the site, including monitoring and enforcement measures; 2. The nature and quantities of non-compliant materials stored at the site; 3. The response of relevant government to the incident on 15 February 2001 and the post-crisis management; 4. The regulation, storage and disposal of hazardous waste in Western Australia, the extent of past and current operations and alternatives available; and 5. Any other matters deemed relevant by the Committee. (ii) Inquiry into the Carmel Fireworks Explosion – conducted by Mr Martin Whitely, Member for Roleystone. To report on; 1. The events of 6 March2002 leading to the incident (the explosion/s and subsequent bushfire); and 2. The response of the local and relevant State Government departments and authorities during and subsequent to the incident; and 3. The process of licensing and of regulation of the facility prior to 6 March 2002; and to make recommendations on; 1. The siting of similar facilities (fireworks manufacturing and explosive storage facilities and facilities which pose a similar danger) in appropriate locations; and 2. The licensing and regulation of similar facilities; and 3. Improving the response efforts of agencies involved in similar incidences. (iii) Review of the Project Development Approvals System To recommend to Government a system of government decision making which is coordinated and integrated, clear and unambiguous, which is balanced between community and developer needs and which will lead to Western Australia being the global location of choice for project development. (iv) Ministerial Inquiry to Identify Strategies to Increase Resources Exploration in Western Australia. To investigate the reasons for reduced levels of private investment in greenfields mineral exploration in western Australia and recommend actions that might be taken by the State and federal governments to achieve the level of expenditure necessary for a sustainable future for this important sector of the WA economy. (3) (i) Cost of the Bellevue Inquiry should be provided by the Committee Secretariat. (ii) The cost of the Whitely Inquiry to the end of April 2002 is less than $100. (iii) The cost of the Review of the Project Development Approvals System was $445 000 (iv) No expenditure to date Small Business Development Corporation (1) Since February 2001, the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) has established one review and one committee. (2) Review of the Small Business Development Corporation Act - a statutory review of the Small Business Development Corporation to assess its performance since 1995 and its appropriateness in meeting the future needs of small business development in Western Australia. The Small Business Development Corporation Act (1983) Review Steering Committee - An independent Steering Committee appointed to oversee the review of the Small Business Development Corporation Act. (3) Review - expenditure to 30 April 2002 - $15 000. Committee - expenditure to 30 April 2002 - $3 805. Rottnest Island Authority (1) One. (2) Effective and Efficiency Review. The intent of this review is to consider and ensure that the operations of the Rottnest Island Authority are effective and efficient. (3) Internal costs only. The review is being undertaken in conjunction with the development of the Rottnest Island Management Plan 2002-2007. Western Australian Tourism Commission (1) Since taking office in February 2001, the Gallop Labor Government has initiated two reviews within the tourism portfolio. (2) They were: · Review of the operations and structure of the Western Australian Tourism Commission. It was undertaken in August 2001 to assess whether the WATC’s structure (established in 1995) and operations were the most appropriate to meet the requirements of the Western Australian Tourism Commission Act 1993 and the Government’s Tourism Policy. · Review of the 5 year Tourism Industry Plan – Partnership 21. The review, which has just commenced, is intended to:- (a) Assess and report on progress made on the initiatives described in the document prepared in 2000; (b) Consider the relevancy of the principles it promotes and make improvements where necessary; and (c) Provide scope for input on significant tourism issues not originally included in the plan and update those requiring further emphasis or clarification. (3) The cost of the Review of the WATC was $12,463 (does not include GST) The cost of the Partnership 21 Review is expected to be approximately $90,000. Minister for Education; Sport and Recreation; Indigenous Affairs: Department of Education and Country High School Hostels Authority (1) A total of three reviews and one taskforce have been established since the election (not including the various groups established from time to time for routine operational purposes in schools, and district and central offices of the Department of Education). There have been no summits. (2) · Geraldton Secondary College Review . The purpose of the review was to identify issues affecting the ability of the College to maximize the educational outcomes of its students. · Review of Educational Services for Students with Disabilities in Government Schools . The purpose of the review is to ensure that the educational needs of students within this group are met through the provision of appropriate, effective and efficient services, resources and facilities. · Review of Behaviour in Government Schools . The review was established to examine and respond to the following specific behaviour management issues and contexts. · Taskforce on Structures, Services and Resources Supporting Government Schools . The report was tabled in Parliament on 27 August 2001. Response to be provided by Department of Education Services. (3) The following have been financed within existing resources by a reallocation of funds, taking into account staff time, at an estimated cost for each review as follows: · Geraldton Secondary College Review - $35 000 · Review of Educational Services for Students with Disabilities in Government Schools - $200 000 · Review of Behaviour in Government Schools - $30 000 · Taskforce on Structures, Services and Resources Supporting Government Schools - response to be provided by Department of Education Services. Department of Education Services & Curriculum Council (1) Four reviews. (2) – (3) List of Reviews Outline of Purpose $ Review of Fees and Charges in Secondary Schools To examine the implementation of the Government’s policy concerning voluntary contributions in years 8-10. There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Review of Ministerial Advisory Committees – Education Portfolio To review the role and functions of the Ministerial Advisory Councils (Aboriginal Education and Training Council, Rural & Remote Education Advisory Council, Early Childhood Education Council and WA Higher Education Council). There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Review of Statutory Authorities – Education Portfolio To review the functions of the three Statutory Authorities (Curriculum Council, Public Education Endowment Trust and Country High School Hostels Authority) to assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating these functions into departments of State. There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Research Consultancy on Distribution of State Government Funds to Non-Government Schools To provide the Government with technical advice on the calculation of Government school costs as the basis for allocating funds to non-Government schools, and a model for distributing the funds. Total Cost: $61,407 Department of Sport and Recreation (1) One. (2) Review undertaken of State Government owned and managed recreation camps with regard to management operations and the development of a capital investment plan for the Department of Sport and Recreation managed camps. (3) Review undertaken by an employee of the Department of Sport and Recreation and completed within existing resources. West Australian Sport Centre Trust (1) One (2) Review of the Western Australian Sports Centre Trust. Refer to Terms of Reference within Recommendation 43 of 'Government Structures for Better Results' (Machinery of Government Report). (3) Review undertaken by an employee of the Department of Premier and Cabinet. Western Australian Institute of Sport (1) Not relating to WAIS (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Department of Indigenous (1) One. (2) Indigenous Affairs Advisory Committee (IAAC). (3) There was no costs involved establishing the committee. The only costs involved relate to money spent on conducting regular meetings which are met from the normal operating budget of the Department of Indigenous Affairs. Minister for Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth; Disability Services; Culture and the Arts: Disability Services Commission: (1) 5 (2) (a) The Disability Services Act (1993) review. The review is being undertaken as part of the review of statutory authorities resulting from the Government Structures for Better Results report (released in June 2001). A review of the Act was also required in 2003 under section 57 (1) (b) of the Act. This review was brought forward to coincide with the review of statutory authorities. This will minimise the review costs. (b) The Review of Local Area Coordination. This review was a pre-election commitment made by the State Government. The review will be conducted in four stages and is designed to ensure that the role and purpose of this valued service is clearly understood by families and the community, and is achievable and cost effective. (c) The Partnerships Working Party. This working party was formed by representatives from government and non government agencies in the disability sector to suggest how partnerships between the two sectors might be enhanced. (d) Unmet Need Working Group. This group was commissioned to prepare a report to improve the level of transparency and openness about the current and future need for accommodation support for people with disabilities. (e) The Accommodation Support Funding Process Review Steering Committee was formed to oversee the identification of the best and fairest process for allocation of available accommodation support funding. (3) (a) A budget of $40,000 has been allocated for the Disability Services Act (1993). (b) A budget of $25,000 has been allocated for the review of Local Area Coordination (c) There were no specific costs associated with the Partnerships Working Party. Officers of the Disability Services Commission provided support within their normal duties. (d) The cost of the Unmet Need Working Group’s report was $10,000. (e) The cost of the Accommodation Support Funding Process Review report was $49,452. Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth: (1) Reviews: 2 Committees: 3 Taskforces: 2 – 1 of which is a joint Taskforce with the Minister for Housing and Works Convention: 1 In addition there were 3 reference groups: - Strengthening Women’s Policy: The Report of the Reference Group. - WA Volunteering Reference Group - Carers Act Reference Group (2) (a) The Inter Departmental Committee (IDC) on Sexual Assault was formed in June 2001. The final report is due to be presented to the Cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy in June 2002. Its purpose is to develop recommendations to address sexual assault and coordinate State input into national cooperation on sexual assault. (b) The report on Family and Children’s Services Accommodation Hostels which commenced in April 2002 and was publicly released on 5 July 2002. Its purpose was to examine the history and operations of metropolitan and country hostels, identify current services, type and location, other services complementary services, gaps in services, alternatives to hostel accommodation and recommend future directions. (c) The Active Ageing Taskforce commenced on the 20 February 2002 and the anticipated completion date is March 2003. Its purpose is to: · develop an innovative and relevant across-government 5-10 year policy framework which promotes the active and visible participation of older people in Western Australian communities · develop strategies, including partnerships with local authorities to ensure genuine consultation and participation on new active ageing initiatives so that informed discussion can be reflected in government decision making · recommend a range of programs and strategies based on the principles of coordination, inclusion, collaboration and flexibility · recommend an ongoing consultative process to ensure that emerging needs and issues for seniors are reflected within the policy framework and the strategies contained within it. (d) The State Homelessness Taskforce commenced on 23 July 2001 and was completed on 31 January 2002. Joint Taskforce with the Minister for Housing and Works. Its purpose was to: · develop a plan of action for the whole of government and the community · provide advice on identifying the causes of homelessness in the community · contribute to a better understanding of homelessness and the pathways through homelessness and identify gaps in service provision · provide advice on the development of benchmarks and social indicators · make recommendations to the cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy on the plan of action, implementation strategy and a plan to monitor the progress of the implementation strategy. (e) Steering Committee on the Proposed Corporate Strategy and Organisational Structure commenced in July 2001and was completed in December 2001. Its purpose was to make recommendations to the Minister for Community Development on the establishment of the Department for Community Development, in particular to recommend: · the corporate strategy best suited to achieving the goals set out by the Machinery of Government Taskforce and an organisational structure capable of giving effect to the corporate strategy. (f) The Interdepartmental Child Protection Coordination Committee commenced in February 2002 for an interim 12 month period, subject to review. Its purpose is to develop a strategic approach for ensuring coordination and collaboration in child protection across relevant government agencies. (g) The National Competition Policy – Review of Child Care Regulations commenced on the 5 March 002 and will be completed by June 2002. Its purpose is to review the Community Services Act 1972 and specifically existing Child Care Regulations to determine the extent and appropriate justification for restriction to competition contained within. The outcome of the review is required to satisfy State and Commonwealth Government requirements within the Competition Principles Agreement. (h) The Women’s Convention was held on the 7-8 March 2002. Its purpose was to consult with women in Western Australia in regard to their goals and aspirations for the future in the areas of health, safety, seniors, opportunity, workplace, family care and law. (3) The cost of each is as follows: a) The Inter Departmental Committee (IDC) on Sexual Assault - $11,000* b) Family and Children’s Services Accommodation Hostels - $14,321 c) Active Ageing Taskforce - $7131 to date* d) The State Homelessness Taskforce - $180,000# e) Steering Committee – Proposed Corporate Strategy and Organisational Structure - $62,480* f) Interdepartmental Child Protection Coordination Committee – nil* g) National Competition Policy – Review of Child Care Regulations – nil* h) Women’s Convention - $85,926 * * excludes salaries # shared between the Department of Housing and Works and the Department for Community Development (DCD). DCD's contribution was $90,000 in staff time and payment to facilitate a non-government member of the secretariat. Culture and the Arts (1) 2 (2) (a) Review of Statutory Authorities The Minister for Culture and the Arts initiated the review of Statutory Authorities in the Culture and the Arts portfolio as part of the Machinery of Government (MOG) Taskforce recommendations. The Statutory Authorities reviewed were the Art Gallery, Western Australian Museum, Library Board, Perth Theatre Trust and ScreenWest. The purpose of this review was to determine whether the functions of these statutory authorities could not be performed by the Department of Culture and the Arts or whether it would be inappropriate for them to be performed by the Department. (b) The Contemporary Music Taskforce The Contemporary Music Taskforce was established to assist in the development and promotion of Western Australian contemporary music talent. This includes undertaking an economic review of the current state and growth potential of the industry; implementing a State-wide All ages concert program; developing a touring support and skill development program for industry practitioners; and establishing a music industry website. (3) (a) $10,010 has been spent for the services of an independent Review Consultant. (b) Costs to date - $4909.62 Minister for Health: (1)-(3) This information is not readily available. Provision of this information would require considerable research which would divert staff away from their normal duties and I am not prepared to allocate the State's resources to provide a response. If the Member has a specific inquiry I will endeavour to provide a reply. Minister for Racing and Gaming; Government Enterprises; Goldfields-Esperance: Government Employees Superannuation Board (1) None. (2) & (3) Not applicable. Gold Corporation (1) Nil (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Insurance Commission Of Western Australia (1) None (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable Lotteries Commission (1) The Minister for Government Enterprises has only instituted one enquiry – ie. review of section 22(8) and (2) of the Lotteries Commission of Western Australia. Under the Lotteries Commission Act 1990 (as amended), the Minister is required to review this section in relation to the funding for the Perth International Arts Festival and the Film Industry every three years. All other Lotteries’ reviews, taskforces or committees have been management initiated as part of routine operational improvements. (2) See response to 1. (3) No expenditure other than management time has been incurred in the review of section 22(8) and (2) of the Lotteries Commission Act 1990 (as amended) or any operational reviews. Racing and Gaming Department Of DRGL, BPB, TAB and WAGRA (1) Nil (2 & 3) Not applicable. Water Corporation (1) None (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable
(c) The Waste Management Board: was established following the recommendations of the WAste 2020 Taskforce. These recommendations included the amalgamation of existing bodies into one group and the adoption of a more strategic approach to waste management. (d) Swan River Trust Review: was established to achieve:
(f) Stream and River Logging Buffers in Western Australia: a review was initiated to ensure their adequacy in protecting waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity, and to incorporate these or new buffer prescriptions into future forest management plans. (3) (a) Carbon Rights Taskforce: costs were met from portfolio Budgets DEWCP and CALM. Total expenditure estimated at $5000. (b) Independent Committee on Watsons Foods Odour Issue: the committee has no budget and relies on the contribution of staff time and facilities of the Department of Environmental Protection, City of Cockburn and Watsons Foods. (c) Waste Management Board: effectively cost-neutral because the new body takes over from the previous Advisory Council on Waste Management, the State Recycling Advisory Committee and the WAste 2020 Taskforce. (d) Swan River Trust: the cost of this review was $33,000. (e) Waste Management and Recycling Fund: see answer to 2(e). (f) Stream and River Logging Buffers in Western Australia: estimated costs of salaries for Author, contributors, peer reviews and printing $31,150 plus external contributions from the Water Corporation and CALM. The Perth Zoological Gardens: (1) Since the election of the State Labor Government Perth Zoo has undertaken one internal review of itself as a Statutory Authority. This was consistent with recommendation nine of the Machinery of Government Report. (2) See answer to (1). (3) Perth Zoo undertook its review internally. The salary cost to the Zoo was $8200. Minister for Police and Emergency Services; Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure: Western Australia Police Service (1) One. PriceWaterhouseCoopers organisation was engaged to undertake an independent review over the DCAT and CADCOM projects. (2) The scope of the review covered the areas of: · The Management of the DCAT Program and CADCOM Project; · Benefits Delivery; · Program Funding; and · Functionality and Options. (3) The review was completed in November 2001 at a cost of $54,890. NOTE: WAPS has not included participation in inquiries and reviews instigated and or run by other agencies, or internal administrative reviews or operational matters, for example: Drug Summit; Reviews as part of the Machinery of Government recommendations; Administrative Functions Review; internal inquiries; Ombudsman’s Inquiries. Fire and Emergency Services (1) The Fire and Emergency Services Authority (FESA) has been responsible for one taskforce. (2) Taskforce: Interagency Taskforce for the consideration of rotary wing aircraft in the delivery of policing and emergency services to the community of Western Australia . The taskforce was chaired by a member of the staff of the Minister for Emergency Services and FESA provided executive services. It included representatives of FESA, the Department of Health and the Western Australia Police Service. The Minister for Emergency Services announced the taskforce’s findings on 11 May 2002. (3) Cost: Interagency Taskforce: FESA’s contribution $35,600 NOTE: FESA has not included participation in inquiries and reviews instigated and or run by other agencies: For example: Bellevue inquiry; Reviews as part of the Machinery of Government recommendations; ES CADCOM review. Department of Transport (1) Two – LPG Task Force & School Bus Task Force. (2) Title of Task Force Terms of Reference LPG Task Force · To consider the economic, fiscal and social viability of the current subsidy scheme and other subsidy options including low interest loan schemes that would be a financial incentive to use LPG in motor vehicles. · To examine and recommend the roles of Government and the private sector in relation to any recommendations arising from the first term of reference. · To report to the Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure on the first two terms of reference. School Bus Task Force To report to the Minister on: · the preferred model to be adopted to determine the rate of remuneration for school bus contractors; · the preferred model for determining a fair and just conveyancing allowance for parents of mainstream students in non-public transport areas; · the integration of school buses into the Transperth system; and · the appropriateness of the Morrell and Special Education Reviews. (3) Title Cost LPG Task Force Salary costs are being met by the individual agencies/organisations represented on the Task Force. School Bus Task Force Salary costs are being met by the individual agencies/organisations represented on the Task Force. The cost of consultancy work is being met jointly by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure and the Department of Transport. To date, these services have cost $125,000. Minister for Planning and Infrastructure: Department for Planning and Infrastructure: (1) Eleven (2) and (3) see table below. (2) List of Inquiries, Taskforces, Committees, Summits and Reviews initiated since February 2001 (2) Established to Achieve? (3) How much money has been spent? Joint Department for Planning and Infrastructure/Fisheries Taskforce to implement MOG 30. A jointly agreed position report on the MOG 30 Recommendation and a strategy and program to address the requirements of the agreed position Not applicable. Existing Departmental resources utlilised. Review of Statement of Planning Policy No: 7 Leeuwin Naturalise Ridge (in relation to Smiths Beach). In response to widespread community concerns about the scale of proposed development at Smiths Beach, the review was undertaken to consider whether amendment of SPP7 was required, and if so, the form of such amendment. Following public advertising of the resulting proposed modifications to SPP7, the Western Australian Planning Commission has recently submitted its recommendations to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Given no Review body was established, the review has been largely undertaken through internal resources of the WA Planning Commission and the Department for Planning and Infrastructure. Newspaper advertising cost in the order of $3000. Mandurah CBD Redevelopment Taskforce. To oversee the future planning and redevelopment of the Central Business District of Mandurah Nil Rockingham City Centre Transit Study Taskforce To identify an appropriate transit infrastructure and service to link the Rockingham train station with the Rockingham City Centre, Murdoch University and the Waterfront Village area $82,475.65 as at 6 June 2002 Ministerial Task Force Investigating Structural Arrangements for Coastal Planning and Management To review the structural arrangements for Coastal Planning and Management in Western Australia. $79,000 Metropolitan Freight Network Review The Freight Network Review (FNR) is establishing a new policy and planning framework for freight movement in the Perth metropolitan area and its linkages to regional areas to ensure a long-term sustainable freight system. Approx. $50,000.00 Lower Great Southern Regional Planning Steering Committee (created by the Western Australian Planning Commission) To oversee the preparation of the Lower Great Southern Regional Strategy. Approximately $1,000 in travel expenses (air fares) Air Services Policy Review Review Intrastate Air Services and its relationship to the Transport Co-ordination Act Nil to date. Goldfields-Esperance Regional Planning and Infrastructure Coordinating Committee To oversee the implementation of the Goldfields-Esperance Regional Planning Strategy, Regional Transport Strategy and Roads 2020 program (and to replace two existing committees). The Committee is being established; first meeting likely to be in July 2002. Air Services Subsidy Review/Report Benchmark modelling report on assessing subsidies for remote air services $5,000.00 Lime Sands Route Option Review The purpose of this project is to determine the preferred option for transporting Agricultural Lime Sand from the coastal plain at Lancelin to Wheatbelt areas. The project is largely being developed using existing DPI and MRWA resources. Main Roads WA: (1) Insofar as Main Roads is concerned, four (4). (2)-(3) The purpose and expenditure of each review is as follows: Road Train Summit– a broad consultative review of Main Roads’ heavy vehicle permit system addressing community concerns over the operation of heavy vehicles on the road network and strategies for improving safety and operations. $35 800. Review of Main Roads Western Australia’s Term Contracts – to assess the impact of the privatisation of road construction and maintenance in Western Australia on Main Roads and the agency’s ability to manage the 10 year contracts. $280 326. Review of Main Roads Acquisition Process for Graham Farmer Freeway – Ken Pettit QC Report - an independent assessment of the land acquisition processes used by Main Roads in the acquisition of land for the Graham Farmer Freeway project. $31 954. Review of Statutory Authorities: Main Roads Western Australia – part of a review of statutory authorities within the Planning and Infrastructure portfolio to assess the justification for Main Roads remaining as a separate entity. $5 000. Landcorp: (1) 7. (2) Refer to below: Committee/Forum/Review Objective Hope Valley Wattleup Redevelopment Project – Community Reference Group Advise LandCorp on issues of concern and interest to residents within the redevelopment area, advise and contribute to preparation of the Master Plan and disseminate information to the community. Hope Valley Community Management Committee Provide advice on management of tenanted properties and acquisitions, identify issues relating to community infrastructure, provide input into the Master Plan process and communicate to the community. Wattleup Community Management Committee Leighton Beach Community Forum To determine the community views on the extent of future development and public amenity. Scarborough Redevelopment Community Forum To devise development options which were subsequently incorporated into a survey. Land Use Planning Review North Cockburn Land Use planning review assessing various options for future development of the area. LandCorp Statutory Authority Review To assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating the functions of the Western Australian Land Authority into a Department of the State. (3) Cost details follow: · Committees - Hope Valley and Wattleup Redevelopment Project committee members are paid $142 per half day and $215 per full day. · Summits – LandCorp did not incur a cost for the Leighton Beach summit. Scarborough Community Forum - The cost attributed to the staging of the forum (including venue and equipment hire, mailing, facilitation, printing, displays etc) was $42,965. · Reviews – LandCorp is not responsible for paying the cost of the Land Use Planning Review of North Cockburn. Consultant fees for the Statutory Authority Review are expected to be $19,200. Department of Land Administration (DOLA). (1) One. (2) Review of the Future of the Department of Land Administration (DOLA). Review the future of DOLA in response to Recommendation 39 of the Machinery of Government Report. (3) Support for the review has been provided from within existing DOLA staff resources and has not been separately costed. Western Australian Government Railways: (1) One. (2) Yes. Perth City Rail Advisory Committee (PCRAC). (3) As at 22 May 2002 total $225,351. This figure does not include costs incurred by DPI and WAGR which were necessary for PURD’s master planning process. Bunbury Port Authority: (1) One (2) Port Community Advisory Committee (3) Not applicable All other agencies: Office of the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure (Planning Appeals) East Perth Redevelopment Authority Subiaco Redevelopment Authority Midland Redevelopment Authority Fremantle Port Authority Dampier Port Authority Broome Port Authority Albany Port Authority Geraldton Port Authority Port Hedland Port Authority Esperance Port Authority (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Minister for State Development; Tourism; Small Business: Department of Industry and Technology (1) (a) Timber Industry Assistance Review Committee The committee was established 21 November 2001 to; Consider applications, which on initial assessment were deemed ineligible by Forest Products Commission and determine an independent assessment of the business should be undertaken; Consider the independent assessor’s report on the business and determine if the business should be invited to formally apply for a level of assistance determined by the independent assessor; Consider requests by applicants for a review of the assessment and for claims for additional funds assistance above the amount recommended by the independent assessor; and Consider and recommend suggested amendments to the guidelines. (b) Replacement Fremantle Class Patrol Boat Working Group The role of the Working Group is to develop and implement a WA Government facilitation strategy to better position the three WA bidders for the project. The strategy aims to market and promote Western Australian industry's substantial capabilities in shipbuilding to senior politicians and defence officials; to reinforce that the three of Western Australian bidders are internationally successful commercial shipbuilders and are in strong contention; and to minimise the impact of political considerations in the decision and to pressure Defence to focus on tender specific considerations. (c) Jervoise Bay Liaison Committee It is intended that the Jervoise Bay Liaison Committee acts as an informal forum within the context of the engineering fabrication and assembly industrial sector at the Australian Marine Industry Complex at Henderson in general and the Jervoise Bay Estate in particular. Its primary objectives are: - The promotion of the engineering fabrication industries - The international competitiveness of the Estate - The establishment and maintenance of a stable Industrial Relations climate (d) Ministerial Education Exports Advisory Committee The purpose of the committees is to: - increase the scale and capability of education providers, - produce increased trade through networks and the State's greater international profile, - bring more tourism, - increase the acquisition of international skills, - assist the retention of graduates, - produce more R&D, - create more investment opportunities, - increase AusAid student scholarships, - give WA greater access to multilateral Aid projects, and - increase public awareness that education can strengthen the State's economic foundation. (e) Inter-Agency Wine Advisory Group (IWAG) The purpose of the IWAG is to provide consultation on and co-ordination of Government activity in relation to development of the Western Australian wine industry. (f) The Intellectual Property Policy Review Sub Committee of the Government Intellectual Property Policy Council Established to review the Government Intellectual Property Policy 2000 to ensure that Government Policy meets the Government's broader economic and Industry Development objectives. (2) (a) Nil ( b) Nil (c) Nil (d) $1512 for the Inaugural meeting of key government, industry and community stakeholders. (e) Nil (f) Nil Department of Mineral & Petroleum Resources (1) For the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources - 4 (2) (i) Parliamentary Inquiry - 'Bellevue Hazardous Waste Fire Inquiry'. That the Committee examine, report and make recommendations on:- 1. The role of relevant government agencies and relevant Ministers of the Crown in: (a) approving the treatment and storage of waste at the site; and (b) regulating waste treatment at the site, including monitoring and enforcement measures; 2. The nature and quantities of non-compliant materials stored at the site; 3. The response of relevant government to the incident on 15 February 2001 and the post-crisis management; 4. The regulation, storage and disposal of hazardous waste in Western Australia, the extent of past and current operations and alternatives available; and 5. Any other matters deemed relevant by the Committee. (ii) Inquiry into the Carmel Fireworks Explosion – conducted by Mr Martin Whitely, Member for Roleystone. To report on; 1. The events of 6 March2002 leading to the incident (the explosion/s and subsequent bushfire); and 2. The response of the local and relevant State Government departments and authorities during and subsequent to the incident; and 3. The process of licensing and of regulation of the facility prior to 6 March 2002; and to make recommendations on; 1. The siting of similar facilities (fireworks manufacturing and explosive storage facilities and facilities which pose a similar danger) in appropriate locations; and 2. The licensing and regulation of similar facilities; and 3. Improving the response efforts of agencies involved in similar incidences. (iii) Review of the Project Development Approvals System To recommend to Government a system of government decision making which is coordinated and integrated, clear and unambiguous, which is balanced between community and developer needs and which will lead to Western Australia being the global location of choice for project development. (iv) Ministerial Inquiry to Identify Strategies to Increase Resources Exploration in Western Australia. To investigate the reasons for reduced levels of private investment in greenfields mineral exploration in western Australia and recommend actions that might be taken by the State and federal governments to achieve the level of expenditure necessary for a sustainable future for this important sector of the WA economy. (3) (i) Cost of the Bellevue Inquiry should be provided by the Committee Secretariat. (ii) The cost of the Whitely Inquiry to the end of April 2002 is less than $100. (iii) The cost of the Review of the Project Development Approvals System was $445 000 (iv) No expenditure to date Small Business Development Corporation (1) Since February 2001, the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) has established one review and one committee. (2) Review of the Small Business Development Corporation Act - a statutory review of the Small Business Development Corporation to assess its performance since 1995 and its appropriateness in meeting the future needs of small business development in Western Australia. The Small Business Development Corporation Act (1983) Review Steering Committee - An independent Steering Committee appointed to oversee the review of the Small Business Development Corporation Act. (3) Review - expenditure to 30 April 2002 - $15 000. Committee - expenditure to 30 April 2002 - $3 805. Rottnest Island Authority (1) One. (2) Effective and Efficiency Review. The intent of this review is to consider and ensure that the operations of the Rottnest Island Authority are effective and efficient. (3) Internal costs only. The review is being undertaken in conjunction with the development of the Rottnest Island Management Plan 2002-2007. Western Australian Tourism Commission (1) Since taking office in February 2001, the Gallop Labor Government has initiated two reviews within the tourism portfolio. (2) They were: · Review of the operations and structure of the Western Australian Tourism Commission. It was undertaken in August 2001 to assess whether the WATC’s structure (established in 1995) and operations were the most appropriate to meet the requirements of the Western Australian Tourism Commission Act 1993 and the Government’s Tourism Policy. · Review of the 5 year Tourism Industry Plan – Partnership 21. The review, which has just commenced, is intended to:- (a) Assess and report on progress made on the initiatives described in the document prepared in 2000; (b) Consider the relevancy of the principles it promotes and make improvements where necessary; and (c) Provide scope for input on significant tourism issues not originally included in the plan and update those requiring further emphasis or clarification. (3) The cost of the Review of the WATC was $12,463 (does not include GST) The cost of the Partnership 21 Review is expected to be approximately $90,000. Minister for Education; Sport and Recreation; Indigenous Affairs: Department of Education and Country High School Hostels Authority (1) A total of three reviews and one taskforce have been established since the election (not including the various groups established from time to time for routine operational purposes in schools, and district and central offices of the Department of Education). There have been no summits. (2) · Geraldton Secondary College Review . The purpose of the review was to identify issues affecting the ability of the College to maximize the educational outcomes of its students. · Review of Educational Services for Students with Disabilities in Government Schools . The purpose of the review is to ensure that the educational needs of students within this group are met through the provision of appropriate, effective and efficient services, resources and facilities. · Review of Behaviour in Government Schools . The review was established to examine and respond to the following specific behaviour management issues and contexts. · Taskforce on Structures, Services and Resources Supporting Government Schools . The report was tabled in Parliament on 27 August 2001. Response to be provided by Department of Education Services. (3) The following have been financed within existing resources by a reallocation of funds, taking into account staff time, at an estimated cost for each review as follows: · Geraldton Secondary College Review - $35 000 · Review of Educational Services for Students with Disabilities in Government Schools - $200 000 · Review of Behaviour in Government Schools - $30 000 · Taskforce on Structures, Services and Resources Supporting Government Schools - response to be provided by Department of Education Services. Department of Education Services & Curriculum Council (1) Four reviews. (2) – (3) List of Reviews Outline of Purpose $ Review of Fees and Charges in Secondary Schools To examine the implementation of the Government’s policy concerning voluntary contributions in years 8-10. There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Review of Ministerial Advisory Committees – Education Portfolio To review the role and functions of the Ministerial Advisory Councils (Aboriginal Education and Training Council, Rural & Remote Education Advisory Council, Early Childhood Education Council and WA Higher Education Council). There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Review of Statutory Authorities – Education Portfolio To review the functions of the three Statutory Authorities (Curriculum Council, Public Education Endowment Trust and Country High School Hostels Authority) to assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating these functions into departments of State. There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Research Consultancy on Distribution of State Government Funds to Non-Government Schools To provide the Government with technical advice on the calculation of Government school costs as the basis for allocating funds to non-Government schools, and a model for distributing the funds. Total Cost: $61,407 Department of Sport and Recreation (1) One. (2) Review undertaken of State Government owned and managed recreation camps with regard to management operations and the development of a capital investment plan for the Department of Sport and Recreation managed camps. (3) Review undertaken by an employee of the Department of Sport and Recreation and completed within existing resources. West Australian Sport Centre Trust (1) One (2) Review of the Western Australian Sports Centre Trust. Refer to Terms of Reference within Recommendation 43 of 'Government Structures for Better Results' (Machinery of Government Report). (3) Review undertaken by an employee of the Department of Premier and Cabinet. Western Australian Institute of Sport (1) Not relating to WAIS (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Department of Indigenous (1) One. (2) Indigenous Affairs Advisory Committee (IAAC). (3) There was no costs involved establishing the committee. The only costs involved relate to money spent on conducting regular meetings which are met from the normal operating budget of the Department of Indigenous Affairs. Minister for Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth; Disability Services; Culture and the Arts: Disability Services Commission: (1) 5 (2) (a) The Disability Services Act (1993) review. The review is being undertaken as part of the review of statutory authorities resulting from the Government Structures for Better Results report (released in June 2001). A review of the Act was also required in 2003 under section 57 (1) (b) of the Act. This review was brought forward to coincide with the review of statutory authorities. This will minimise the review costs. (b) The Review of Local Area Coordination. This review was a pre-election commitment made by the State Government. The review will be conducted in four stages and is designed to ensure that the role and purpose of this valued service is clearly understood by families and the community, and is achievable and cost effective. (c) The Partnerships Working Party. This working party was formed by representatives from government and non government agencies in the disability sector to suggest how partnerships between the two sectors might be enhanced. (d) Unmet Need Working Group. This group was commissioned to prepare a report to improve the level of transparency and openness about the current and future need for accommodation support for people with disabilities. (e) The Accommodation Support Funding Process Review Steering Committee was formed to oversee the identification of the best and fairest process for allocation of available accommodation support funding. (3) (a) A budget of $40,000 has been allocated for the Disability Services Act (1993). (b) A budget of $25,000 has been allocated for the review of Local Area Coordination (c) There were no specific costs associated with the Partnerships Working Party. Officers of the Disability Services Commission provided support within their normal duties. (d) The cost of the Unmet Need Working Group’s report was $10,000. (e) The cost of the Accommodation Support Funding Process Review report was $49,452. Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth: (1) Reviews: 2 Committees: 3 Taskforces: 2 – 1 of which is a joint Taskforce with the Minister for Housing and Works Convention: 1 In addition there were 3 reference groups: - Strengthening Women’s Policy: The Report of the Reference Group. - WA Volunteering Reference Group - Carers Act Reference Group (2) (a) The Inter Departmental Committee (IDC) on Sexual Assault was formed in June 2001. The final report is due to be presented to the Cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy in June 2002. Its purpose is to develop recommendations to address sexual assault and coordinate State input into national cooperation on sexual assault. (b) The report on Family and Children’s Services Accommodation Hostels which commenced in April 2002 and was publicly released on 5 July 2002. Its purpose was to examine the history and operations of metropolitan and country hostels, identify current services, type and location, other services complementary services, gaps in services, alternatives to hostel accommodation and recommend future directions. (c) The Active Ageing Taskforce commenced on the 20 February 2002 and the anticipated completion date is March 2003. Its purpose is to: · develop an innovative and relevant across-government 5-10 year policy framework which promotes the active and visible participation of older people in Western Australian communities · develop strategies, including partnerships with local authorities to ensure genuine consultation and participation on new active ageing initiatives so that informed discussion can be reflected in government decision making · recommend a range of programs and strategies based on the principles of coordination, inclusion, collaboration and flexibility · recommend an ongoing consultative process to ensure that emerging needs and issues for seniors are reflected within the policy framework and the strategies contained within it. (d) The State Homelessness Taskforce commenced on 23 July 2001 and was completed on 31 January 2002. Joint Taskforce with the Minister for Housing and Works. Its purpose was to: · develop a plan of action for the whole of government and the community · provide advice on identifying the causes of homelessness in the community · contribute to a better understanding of homelessness and the pathways through homelessness and identify gaps in service provision · provide advice on the development of benchmarks and social indicators · make recommendations to the cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy on the plan of action, implementation strategy and a plan to monitor the progress of the implementation strategy. (e) Steering Committee on the Proposed Corporate Strategy and Organisational Structure commenced in July 2001and was completed in December 2001. Its purpose was to make recommendations to the Minister for Community Development on the establishment of the Department for Community Development, in particular to recommend: · the corporate strategy best suited to achieving the goals set out by the Machinery of Government Taskforce and an organisational structure capable of giving effect to the corporate strategy. (f) The Interdepartmental Child Protection Coordination Committee commenced in February 2002 for an interim 12 month period, subject to review. Its purpose is to develop a strategic approach for ensuring coordination and collaboration in child protection across relevant government agencies. (g) The National Competition Policy – Review of Child Care Regulations commenced on the 5 March 002 and will be completed by June 2002. Its purpose is to review the Community Services Act 1972 and specifically existing Child Care Regulations to determine the extent and appropriate justification for restriction to competition contained within. The outcome of the review is required to satisfy State and Commonwealth Government requirements within the Competition Principles Agreement. (h) The Women’s Convention was held on the 7-8 March 2002. Its purpose was to consult with women in Western Australia in regard to their goals and aspirations for the future in the areas of health, safety, seniors, opportunity, workplace, family care and law. (3) The cost of each is as follows: a) The Inter Departmental Committee (IDC) on Sexual Assault - $11,000* b) Family and Children’s Services Accommodation Hostels - $14,321 c) Active Ageing Taskforce - $7131 to date* d) The State Homelessness Taskforce - $180,000# e) Steering Committee – Proposed Corporate Strategy and Organisational Structure - $62,480* f) Interdepartmental Child Protection Coordination Committee – nil* g) National Competition Policy – Review of Child Care Regulations – nil* h) Women’s Convention - $85,926 * * excludes salaries # shared between the Department of Housing and Works and the Department for Community Development (DCD). DCD's contribution was $90,000 in staff time and payment to facilitate a non-government member of the secretariat. Culture and the Arts (1) 2 (2) (a) Review of Statutory Authorities The Minister for Culture and the Arts initiated the review of Statutory Authorities in the Culture and the Arts portfolio as part of the Machinery of Government (MOG) Taskforce recommendations. The Statutory Authorities reviewed were the Art Gallery, Western Australian Museum, Library Board, Perth Theatre Trust and ScreenWest. The purpose of this review was to determine whether the functions of these statutory authorities could not be performed by the Department of Culture and the Arts or whether it would be inappropriate for them to be performed by the Department. (b) The Contemporary Music Taskforce The Contemporary Music Taskforce was established to assist in the development and promotion of Western Australian contemporary music talent. This includes undertaking an economic review of the current state and growth potential of the industry; implementing a State-wide All ages concert program; developing a touring support and skill development program for industry practitioners; and establishing a music industry website. (3) (a) $10,010 has been spent for the services of an independent Review Consultant. (b) Costs to date - $4909.62 Minister for Health: (1)-(3) This information is not readily available. Provision of this information would require considerable research which would divert staff away from their normal duties and I am not prepared to allocate the State's resources to provide a response. If the Member has a specific inquiry I will endeavour to provide a reply. Minister for Racing and Gaming; Government Enterprises; Goldfields-Esperance: Government Employees Superannuation Board (1) None. (2) & (3) Not applicable. Gold Corporation (1) Nil (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Insurance Commission Of Western Australia (1) None (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable Lotteries Commission (1) The Minister for Government Enterprises has only instituted one enquiry – ie. review of section 22(8) and (2) of the Lotteries Commission of Western Australia. Under the Lotteries Commission Act 1990 (as amended), the Minister is required to review this section in relation to the funding for the Perth International Arts Festival and the Film Industry every three years. All other Lotteries’ reviews, taskforces or committees have been management initiated as part of routine operational improvements. (2) See response to 1. (3) No expenditure other than management time has been incurred in the review of section 22(8) and (2) of the Lotteries Commission Act 1990 (as amended) or any operational reviews. Racing and Gaming Department Of DRGL, BPB, TAB and WAGRA (1) Nil (2 & 3) Not applicable. Water Corporation (1) None (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable
(2) Title of Task Force Terms of Reference LPG Task Force · To consider the economic, fiscal and social viability of the current subsidy scheme and other subsidy options including low interest loan schemes that would be a financial incentive to use LPG in motor vehicles. · To examine and recommend the roles of Government and the private sector in relation to any recommendations arising from the first term of reference. · To report to the Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure on the first two terms of reference. School Bus Task Force To report to the Minister on: · the preferred model to be adopted to determine the rate of remuneration for school bus contractors; · the preferred model for determining a fair and just conveyancing allowance for parents of mainstream students in non-public transport areas; · the integration of school buses into the Transperth system; and · the appropriateness of the Morrell and Special Education Reviews.
(3) Title Cost LPG Task Force Salary costs are being met by the individual agencies/organisations represented on the Task Force. School Bus Task Force Salary costs are being met by the individual agencies/organisations represented on the Task Force. The cost of consultancy work is being met jointly by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure and the Department of Transport. To date, these services have cost $125,000. Minister for Planning and Infrastructure: Department for Planning and Infrastructure: (1) Eleven (2) and (3) see table below. (2) List of Inquiries, Taskforces, Committees, Summits and Reviews initiated since February 2001 (2) Established to Achieve? (3) How much money has been spent? Joint Department for Planning and Infrastructure/Fisheries Taskforce to implement MOG 30. A jointly agreed position report on the MOG 30 Recommendation and a strategy and program to address the requirements of the agreed position Not applicable. Existing Departmental resources utlilised. Review of Statement of Planning Policy No: 7 Leeuwin Naturalise Ridge (in relation to Smiths Beach). In response to widespread community concerns about the scale of proposed development at Smiths Beach, the review was undertaken to consider whether amendment of SPP7 was required, and if so, the form of such amendment. Following public advertising of the resulting proposed modifications to SPP7, the Western Australian Planning Commission has recently submitted its recommendations to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Given no Review body was established, the review has been largely undertaken through internal resources of the WA Planning Commission and the Department for Planning and Infrastructure. Newspaper advertising cost in the order of $3000. Mandurah CBD Redevelopment Taskforce. To oversee the future planning and redevelopment of the Central Business District of Mandurah Nil Rockingham City Centre Transit Study Taskforce To identify an appropriate transit infrastructure and service to link the Rockingham train station with the Rockingham City Centre, Murdoch University and the Waterfront Village area $82,475.65 as at 6 June 2002 Ministerial Task Force Investigating Structural Arrangements for Coastal Planning and Management To review the structural arrangements for Coastal Planning and Management in Western Australia. $79,000 Metropolitan Freight Network Review The Freight Network Review (FNR) is establishing a new policy and planning framework for freight movement in the Perth metropolitan area and its linkages to regional areas to ensure a long-term sustainable freight system. Approx. $50,000.00 Lower Great Southern Regional Planning Steering Committee (created by the Western Australian Planning Commission) To oversee the preparation of the Lower Great Southern Regional Strategy. Approximately $1,000 in travel expenses (air fares) Air Services Policy Review Review Intrastate Air Services and its relationship to the Transport Co-ordination Act Nil to date. Goldfields-Esperance Regional Planning and Infrastructure Coordinating Committee To oversee the implementation of the Goldfields-Esperance Regional Planning Strategy, Regional Transport Strategy and Roads 2020 program (and to replace two existing committees). The Committee is being established; first meeting likely to be in July 2002. Air Services Subsidy Review/Report Benchmark modelling report on assessing subsidies for remote air services $5,000.00 Lime Sands Route Option Review The purpose of this project is to determine the preferred option for transporting Agricultural Lime Sand from the coastal plain at Lancelin to Wheatbelt areas. The project is largely being developed using existing DPI and MRWA resources. Main Roads WA: (1) Insofar as Main Roads is concerned, four (4). (2)-(3) The purpose and expenditure of each review is as follows: Road Train Summit– a broad consultative review of Main Roads’ heavy vehicle permit system addressing community concerns over the operation of heavy vehicles on the road network and strategies for improving safety and operations. $35 800. Review of Main Roads Western Australia’s Term Contracts – to assess the impact of the privatisation of road construction and maintenance in Western Australia on Main Roads and the agency’s ability to manage the 10 year contracts. $280 326. Review of Main Roads Acquisition Process for Graham Farmer Freeway – Ken Pettit QC Report - an independent assessment of the land acquisition processes used by Main Roads in the acquisition of land for the Graham Farmer Freeway project. $31 954. Review of Statutory Authorities: Main Roads Western Australia – part of a review of statutory authorities within the Planning and Infrastructure portfolio to assess the justification for Main Roads remaining as a separate entity. $5 000. Landcorp: (1) 7. (2) Refer to below: Committee/Forum/Review Objective Hope Valley Wattleup Redevelopment Project – Community Reference Group Advise LandCorp on issues of concern and interest to residents within the redevelopment area, advise and contribute to preparation of the Master Plan and disseminate information to the community. Hope Valley Community Management Committee Provide advice on management of tenanted properties and acquisitions, identify issues relating to community infrastructure, provide input into the Master Plan process and communicate to the community. Wattleup Community Management Committee Leighton Beach Community Forum To determine the community views on the extent of future development and public amenity. Scarborough Redevelopment Community Forum To devise development options which were subsequently incorporated into a survey. Land Use Planning Review North Cockburn Land Use planning review assessing various options for future development of the area. LandCorp Statutory Authority Review To assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating the functions of the Western Australian Land Authority into a Department of the State. (3) Cost details follow: · Committees - Hope Valley and Wattleup Redevelopment Project committee members are paid $142 per half day and $215 per full day. · Summits – LandCorp did not incur a cost for the Leighton Beach summit. Scarborough Community Forum - The cost attributed to the staging of the forum (including venue and equipment hire, mailing, facilitation, printing, displays etc) was $42,965. · Reviews – LandCorp is not responsible for paying the cost of the Land Use Planning Review of North Cockburn. Consultant fees for the Statutory Authority Review are expected to be $19,200. Department of Land Administration (DOLA). (1) One. (2) Review of the Future of the Department of Land Administration (DOLA). Review the future of DOLA in response to Recommendation 39 of the Machinery of Government Report. (3) Support for the review has been provided from within existing DOLA staff resources and has not been separately costed. Western Australian Government Railways: (1) One. (2) Yes. Perth City Rail Advisory Committee (PCRAC). (3) As at 22 May 2002 total $225,351. This figure does not include costs incurred by DPI and WAGR which were necessary for PURD’s master planning process. Bunbury Port Authority: (1) One (2) Port Community Advisory Committee (3) Not applicable All other agencies: Office of the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure (Planning Appeals) East Perth Redevelopment Authority Subiaco Redevelopment Authority Midland Redevelopment Authority Fremantle Port Authority Dampier Port Authority Broome Port Authority Albany Port Authority Geraldton Port Authority Port Hedland Port Authority Esperance Port Authority (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Minister for State Development; Tourism; Small Business: Department of Industry and Technology (1) (a) Timber Industry Assistance Review Committee The committee was established 21 November 2001 to; Consider applications, which on initial assessment were deemed ineligible by Forest Products Commission and determine an independent assessment of the business should be undertaken; Consider the independent assessor’s report on the business and determine if the business should be invited to formally apply for a level of assistance determined by the independent assessor; Consider requests by applicants for a review of the assessment and for claims for additional funds assistance above the amount recommended by the independent assessor; and Consider and recommend suggested amendments to the guidelines. (b) Replacement Fremantle Class Patrol Boat Working Group The role of the Working Group is to develop and implement a WA Government facilitation strategy to better position the three WA bidders for the project. The strategy aims to market and promote Western Australian industry's substantial capabilities in shipbuilding to senior politicians and defence officials; to reinforce that the three of Western Australian bidders are internationally successful commercial shipbuilders and are in strong contention; and to minimise the impact of political considerations in the decision and to pressure Defence to focus on tender specific considerations. (c) Jervoise Bay Liaison Committee It is intended that the Jervoise Bay Liaison Committee acts as an informal forum within the context of the engineering fabrication and assembly industrial sector at the Australian Marine Industry Complex at Henderson in general and the Jervoise Bay Estate in particular. Its primary objectives are: - The promotion of the engineering fabrication industries - The international competitiveness of the Estate - The establishment and maintenance of a stable Industrial Relations climate (d) Ministerial Education Exports Advisory Committee The purpose of the committees is to: - increase the scale and capability of education providers, - produce increased trade through networks and the State's greater international profile, - bring more tourism, - increase the acquisition of international skills, - assist the retention of graduates, - produce more R&D, - create more investment opportunities, - increase AusAid student scholarships, - give WA greater access to multilateral Aid projects, and - increase public awareness that education can strengthen the State's economic foundation. (e) Inter-Agency Wine Advisory Group (IWAG) The purpose of the IWAG is to provide consultation on and co-ordination of Government activity in relation to development of the Western Australian wine industry. (f) The Intellectual Property Policy Review Sub Committee of the Government Intellectual Property Policy Council Established to review the Government Intellectual Property Policy 2000 to ensure that Government Policy meets the Government's broader economic and Industry Development objectives. (2) (a) Nil ( b) Nil (c) Nil (d) $1512 for the Inaugural meeting of key government, industry and community stakeholders. (e) Nil (f) Nil Department of Mineral & Petroleum Resources (1) For the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources - 4 (2) (i) Parliamentary Inquiry - 'Bellevue Hazardous Waste Fire Inquiry'. That the Committee examine, report and make recommendations on:- 1. The role of relevant government agencies and relevant Ministers of the Crown in: (a) approving the treatment and storage of waste at the site; and (b) regulating waste treatment at the site, including monitoring and enforcement measures; 2. The nature and quantities of non-compliant materials stored at the site; 3. The response of relevant government to the incident on 15 February 2001 and the post-crisis management; 4. The regulation, storage and disposal of hazardous waste in Western Australia, the extent of past and current operations and alternatives available; and 5. Any other matters deemed relevant by the Committee. (ii) Inquiry into the Carmel Fireworks Explosion – conducted by Mr Martin Whitely, Member for Roleystone. To report on; 1. The events of 6 March2002 leading to the incident (the explosion/s and subsequent bushfire); and 2. The response of the local and relevant State Government departments and authorities during and subsequent to the incident; and 3. The process of licensing and of regulation of the facility prior to 6 March 2002; and to make recommendations on; 1. The siting of similar facilities (fireworks manufacturing and explosive storage facilities and facilities which pose a similar danger) in appropriate locations; and 2. The licensing and regulation of similar facilities; and 3. Improving the response efforts of agencies involved in similar incidences. (iii) Review of the Project Development Approvals System To recommend to Government a system of government decision making which is coordinated and integrated, clear and unambiguous, which is balanced between community and developer needs and which will lead to Western Australia being the global location of choice for project development. (iv) Ministerial Inquiry to Identify Strategies to Increase Resources Exploration in Western Australia. To investigate the reasons for reduced levels of private investment in greenfields mineral exploration in western Australia and recommend actions that might be taken by the State and federal governments to achieve the level of expenditure necessary for a sustainable future for this important sector of the WA economy. (3) (i) Cost of the Bellevue Inquiry should be provided by the Committee Secretariat. (ii) The cost of the Whitely Inquiry to the end of April 2002 is less than $100. (iii) The cost of the Review of the Project Development Approvals System was $445 000 (iv) No expenditure to date Small Business Development Corporation (1) Since February 2001, the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) has established one review and one committee. (2) Review of the Small Business Development Corporation Act - a statutory review of the Small Business Development Corporation to assess its performance since 1995 and its appropriateness in meeting the future needs of small business development in Western Australia. The Small Business Development Corporation Act (1983) Review Steering Committee - An independent Steering Committee appointed to oversee the review of the Small Business Development Corporation Act. (3) Review - expenditure to 30 April 2002 - $15 000. Committee - expenditure to 30 April 2002 - $3 805. Rottnest Island Authority (1) One. (2) Effective and Efficiency Review. The intent of this review is to consider and ensure that the operations of the Rottnest Island Authority are effective and efficient. (3) Internal costs only. The review is being undertaken in conjunction with the development of the Rottnest Island Management Plan 2002-2007. Western Australian Tourism Commission (1) Since taking office in February 2001, the Gallop Labor Government has initiated two reviews within the tourism portfolio. (2) They were: · Review of the operations and structure of the Western Australian Tourism Commission. It was undertaken in August 2001 to assess whether the WATC’s structure (established in 1995) and operations were the most appropriate to meet the requirements of the Western Australian Tourism Commission Act 1993 and the Government’s Tourism Policy. · Review of the 5 year Tourism Industry Plan – Partnership 21. The review, which has just commenced, is intended to:- (a) Assess and report on progress made on the initiatives described in the document prepared in 2000; (b) Consider the relevancy of the principles it promotes and make improvements where necessary; and (c) Provide scope for input on significant tourism issues not originally included in the plan and update those requiring further emphasis or clarification. (3) The cost of the Review of the WATC was $12,463 (does not include GST) The cost of the Partnership 21 Review is expected to be approximately $90,000. Minister for Education; Sport and Recreation; Indigenous Affairs: Department of Education and Country High School Hostels Authority (1) A total of three reviews and one taskforce have been established since the election (not including the various groups established from time to time for routine operational purposes in schools, and district and central offices of the Department of Education). There have been no summits. (2) · Geraldton Secondary College Review . The purpose of the review was to identify issues affecting the ability of the College to maximize the educational outcomes of its students. · Review of Educational Services for Students with Disabilities in Government Schools . The purpose of the review is to ensure that the educational needs of students within this group are met through the provision of appropriate, effective and efficient services, resources and facilities. · Review of Behaviour in Government Schools . The review was established to examine and respond to the following specific behaviour management issues and contexts. · Taskforce on Structures, Services and Resources Supporting Government Schools . The report was tabled in Parliament on 27 August 2001. Response to be provided by Department of Education Services. (3) The following have been financed within existing resources by a reallocation of funds, taking into account staff time, at an estimated cost for each review as follows: · Geraldton Secondary College Review - $35 000 · Review of Educational Services for Students with Disabilities in Government Schools - $200 000 · Review of Behaviour in Government Schools - $30 000 · Taskforce on Structures, Services and Resources Supporting Government Schools - response to be provided by Department of Education Services. Department of Education Services & Curriculum Council (1) Four reviews. (2) – (3) List of Reviews Outline of Purpose $ Review of Fees and Charges in Secondary Schools To examine the implementation of the Government’s policy concerning voluntary contributions in years 8-10. There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Review of Ministerial Advisory Committees – Education Portfolio To review the role and functions of the Ministerial Advisory Councils (Aboriginal Education and Training Council, Rural & Remote Education Advisory Council, Early Childhood Education Council and WA Higher Education Council). There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Review of Statutory Authorities – Education Portfolio To review the functions of the three Statutory Authorities (Curriculum Council, Public Education Endowment Trust and Country High School Hostels Authority) to assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating these functions into departments of State. There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Research Consultancy on Distribution of State Government Funds to Non-Government Schools To provide the Government with technical advice on the calculation of Government school costs as the basis for allocating funds to non-Government schools, and a model for distributing the funds. Total Cost: $61,407 Department of Sport and Recreation (1) One. (2) Review undertaken of State Government owned and managed recreation camps with regard to management operations and the development of a capital investment plan for the Department of Sport and Recreation managed camps. (3) Review undertaken by an employee of the Department of Sport and Recreation and completed within existing resources. West Australian Sport Centre Trust (1) One (2) Review of the Western Australian Sports Centre Trust. Refer to Terms of Reference within Recommendation 43 of 'Government Structures for Better Results' (Machinery of Government Report). (3) Review undertaken by an employee of the Department of Premier and Cabinet. Western Australian Institute of Sport (1) Not relating to WAIS (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Department of Indigenous (1) One. (2) Indigenous Affairs Advisory Committee (IAAC). (3) There was no costs involved establishing the committee. The only costs involved relate to money spent on conducting regular meetings which are met from the normal operating budget of the Department of Indigenous Affairs. Minister for Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth; Disability Services; Culture and the Arts: Disability Services Commission: (1) 5 (2) (a) The Disability Services Act (1993) review. The review is being undertaken as part of the review of statutory authorities resulting from the Government Structures for Better Results report (released in June 2001). A review of the Act was also required in 2003 under section 57 (1) (b) of the Act. This review was brought forward to coincide with the review of statutory authorities. This will minimise the review costs. (b) The Review of Local Area Coordination. This review was a pre-election commitment made by the State Government. The review will be conducted in four stages and is designed to ensure that the role and purpose of this valued service is clearly understood by families and the community, and is achievable and cost effective. (c) The Partnerships Working Party. This working party was formed by representatives from government and non government agencies in the disability sector to suggest how partnerships between the two sectors might be enhanced. (d) Unmet Need Working Group. This group was commissioned to prepare a report to improve the level of transparency and openness about the current and future need for accommodation support for people with disabilities. (e) The Accommodation Support Funding Process Review Steering Committee was formed to oversee the identification of the best and fairest process for allocation of available accommodation support funding. (3) (a) A budget of $40,000 has been allocated for the Disability Services Act (1993). (b) A budget of $25,000 has been allocated for the review of Local Area Coordination (c) There were no specific costs associated with the Partnerships Working Party. Officers of the Disability Services Commission provided support within their normal duties. (d) The cost of the Unmet Need Working Group’s report was $10,000. (e) The cost of the Accommodation Support Funding Process Review report was $49,452. Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth: (1) Reviews: 2 Committees: 3 Taskforces: 2 – 1 of which is a joint Taskforce with the Minister for Housing and Works Convention: 1 In addition there were 3 reference groups: - Strengthening Women’s Policy: The Report of the Reference Group. - WA Volunteering Reference Group - Carers Act Reference Group (2) (a) The Inter Departmental Committee (IDC) on Sexual Assault was formed in June 2001. The final report is due to be presented to the Cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy in June 2002. Its purpose is to develop recommendations to address sexual assault and coordinate State input into national cooperation on sexual assault. (b) The report on Family and Children’s Services Accommodation Hostels which commenced in April 2002 and was publicly released on 5 July 2002. Its purpose was to examine the history and operations of metropolitan and country hostels, identify current services, type and location, other services complementary services, gaps in services, alternatives to hostel accommodation and recommend future directions. (c) The Active Ageing Taskforce commenced on the 20 February 2002 and the anticipated completion date is March 2003. Its purpose is to: · develop an innovative and relevant across-government 5-10 year policy framework which promotes the active and visible participation of older people in Western Australian communities · develop strategies, including partnerships with local authorities to ensure genuine consultation and participation on new active ageing initiatives so that informed discussion can be reflected in government decision making · recommend a range of programs and strategies based on the principles of coordination, inclusion, collaboration and flexibility · recommend an ongoing consultative process to ensure that emerging needs and issues for seniors are reflected within the policy framework and the strategies contained within it. (d) The State Homelessness Taskforce commenced on 23 July 2001 and was completed on 31 January 2002. Joint Taskforce with the Minister for Housing and Works. Its purpose was to: · develop a plan of action for the whole of government and the community · provide advice on identifying the causes of homelessness in the community · contribute to a better understanding of homelessness and the pathways through homelessness and identify gaps in service provision · provide advice on the development of benchmarks and social indicators · make recommendations to the cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy on the plan of action, implementation strategy and a plan to monitor the progress of the implementation strategy. (e) Steering Committee on the Proposed Corporate Strategy and Organisational Structure commenced in July 2001and was completed in December 2001. Its purpose was to make recommendations to the Minister for Community Development on the establishment of the Department for Community Development, in particular to recommend: · the corporate strategy best suited to achieving the goals set out by the Machinery of Government Taskforce and an organisational structure capable of giving effect to the corporate strategy. (f) The Interdepartmental Child Protection Coordination Committee commenced in February 2002 for an interim 12 month period, subject to review. Its purpose is to develop a strategic approach for ensuring coordination and collaboration in child protection across relevant government agencies. (g) The National Competition Policy – Review of Child Care Regulations commenced on the 5 March 002 and will be completed by June 2002. Its purpose is to review the Community Services Act 1972 and specifically existing Child Care Regulations to determine the extent and appropriate justification for restriction to competition contained within. The outcome of the review is required to satisfy State and Commonwealth Government requirements within the Competition Principles Agreement. (h) The Women’s Convention was held on the 7-8 March 2002. Its purpose was to consult with women in Western Australia in regard to their goals and aspirations for the future in the areas of health, safety, seniors, opportunity, workplace, family care and law. (3) The cost of each is as follows: a) The Inter Departmental Committee (IDC) on Sexual Assault - $11,000* b) Family and Children’s Services Accommodation Hostels - $14,321 c) Active Ageing Taskforce - $7131 to date* d) The State Homelessness Taskforce - $180,000# e) Steering Committee – Proposed Corporate Strategy and Organisational Structure - $62,480* f) Interdepartmental Child Protection Coordination Committee – nil* g) National Competition Policy – Review of Child Care Regulations – nil* h) Women’s Convention - $85,926 * * excludes salaries # shared between the Department of Housing and Works and the Department for Community Development (DCD). DCD's contribution was $90,000 in staff time and payment to facilitate a non-government member of the secretariat. Culture and the Arts (1) 2 (2) (a) Review of Statutory Authorities The Minister for Culture and the Arts initiated the review of Statutory Authorities in the Culture and the Arts portfolio as part of the Machinery of Government (MOG) Taskforce recommendations. The Statutory Authorities reviewed were the Art Gallery, Western Australian Museum, Library Board, Perth Theatre Trust and ScreenWest. The purpose of this review was to determine whether the functions of these statutory authorities could not be performed by the Department of Culture and the Arts or whether it would be inappropriate for them to be performed by the Department. (b) The Contemporary Music Taskforce The Contemporary Music Taskforce was established to assist in the development and promotion of Western Australian contemporary music talent. This includes undertaking an economic review of the current state and growth potential of the industry; implementing a State-wide All ages concert program; developing a touring support and skill development program for industry practitioners; and establishing a music industry website. (3) (a) $10,010 has been spent for the services of an independent Review Consultant. (b) Costs to date - $4909.62 Minister for Health: (1)-(3) This information is not readily available. Provision of this information would require considerable research which would divert staff away from their normal duties and I am not prepared to allocate the State's resources to provide a response. If the Member has a specific inquiry I will endeavour to provide a reply. Minister for Racing and Gaming; Government Enterprises; Goldfields-Esperance: Government Employees Superannuation Board (1) None. (2) & (3) Not applicable. Gold Corporation (1) Nil (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Insurance Commission Of Western Australia (1) None (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable Lotteries Commission (1) The Minister for Government Enterprises has only instituted one enquiry – ie. review of section 22(8) and (2) of the Lotteries Commission of Western Australia. Under the Lotteries Commission Act 1990 (as amended), the Minister is required to review this section in relation to the funding for the Perth International Arts Festival and the Film Industry every three years. All other Lotteries’ reviews, taskforces or committees have been management initiated as part of routine operational improvements. (2) See response to 1. (3) No expenditure other than management time has been incurred in the review of section 22(8) and (2) of the Lotteries Commission Act 1990 (as amended) or any operational reviews. Racing and Gaming Department Of DRGL, BPB, TAB and WAGRA (1) Nil (2 & 3) Not applicable. Water Corporation (1) None (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable
(1) Eleven (2) and (3) see table below. (2) List of Inquiries, Taskforces, Committees, Summits and Reviews initiated since February 2001 (2) Established to Achieve? (3) How much money has been spent? Joint Department for Planning and Infrastructure/Fisheries Taskforce to implement MOG 30. A jointly agreed position report on the MOG 30 Recommendation and a strategy and program to address the requirements of the agreed position Not applicable. Existing Departmental resources utlilised. Review of Statement of Planning Policy No: 7 Leeuwin Naturalise Ridge (in relation to Smiths Beach). In response to widespread community concerns about the scale of proposed development at Smiths Beach, the review was undertaken to consider whether amendment of SPP7 was required, and if so, the form of such amendment. Following public advertising of the resulting proposed modifications to SPP7, the Western Australian Planning Commission has recently submitted its recommendations to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Given no Review body was established, the review has been largely undertaken through internal resources of the WA Planning Commission and the Department for Planning and Infrastructure. Newspaper advertising cost in the order of $3000. Mandurah CBD Redevelopment Taskforce. To oversee the future planning and redevelopment of the Central Business District of Mandurah Nil Rockingham City Centre Transit Study Taskforce To identify an appropriate transit infrastructure and service to link the Rockingham train station with the Rockingham City Centre, Murdoch University and the Waterfront Village area $82,475.65 as at 6 June 2002 Ministerial Task Force Investigating Structural Arrangements for Coastal Planning and Management To review the structural arrangements for Coastal Planning and Management in Western Australia. $79,000 Metropolitan Freight Network Review The Freight Network Review (FNR) is establishing a new policy and planning framework for freight movement in the Perth metropolitan area and its linkages to regional areas to ensure a long-term sustainable freight system. Approx. $50,000.00 Lower Great Southern Regional Planning Steering Committee (created by the Western Australian Planning Commission) To oversee the preparation of the Lower Great Southern Regional Strategy. Approximately $1,000 in travel expenses (air fares) Air Services Policy Review Review Intrastate Air Services and its relationship to the Transport Co-ordination Act Nil to date. Goldfields-Esperance Regional Planning and Infrastructure Coordinating Committee To oversee the implementation of the Goldfields-Esperance Regional Planning Strategy, Regional Transport Strategy and Roads 2020 program (and to replace two existing committees). The Committee is being established; first meeting likely to be in July 2002. Air Services Subsidy Review/Report Benchmark modelling report on assessing subsidies for remote air services $5,000.00 Lime Sands Route Option Review The purpose of this project is to determine the preferred option for transporting Agricultural Lime Sand from the coastal plain at Lancelin to Wheatbelt areas. The project is largely being developed using existing DPI and MRWA resources.
(2) and (3) see table below. (2) List of Inquiries, Taskforces, Committees, Summits and Reviews initiated since February 2001 (2) Established to Achieve? (3) How much money has been spent? Joint Department for Planning and Infrastructure/Fisheries Taskforce to implement MOG 30. A jointly agreed position report on the MOG 30 Recommendation and a strategy and program to address the requirements of the agreed position Not applicable. Existing Departmental resources utlilised. Review of Statement of Planning Policy No: 7 Leeuwin Naturalise Ridge (in relation to Smiths Beach). In response to widespread community concerns about the scale of proposed development at Smiths Beach, the review was undertaken to consider whether amendment of SPP7 was required, and if so, the form of such amendment. Following public advertising of the resulting proposed modifications to SPP7, the Western Australian Planning Commission has recently submitted its recommendations to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Given no Review body was established, the review has been largely undertaken through internal resources of the WA Planning Commission and the Department for Planning and Infrastructure. Newspaper advertising cost in the order of $3000. Mandurah CBD Redevelopment Taskforce. To oversee the future planning and redevelopment of the Central Business District of Mandurah Nil Rockingham City Centre Transit Study Taskforce To identify an appropriate transit infrastructure and service to link the Rockingham train station with the Rockingham City Centre, Murdoch University and the Waterfront Village area $82,475.65 as at 6 June 2002 Ministerial Task Force Investigating Structural Arrangements for Coastal Planning and Management To review the structural arrangements for Coastal Planning and Management in Western Australia. $79,000 Metropolitan Freight Network Review The Freight Network Review (FNR) is establishing a new policy and planning framework for freight movement in the Perth metropolitan area and its linkages to regional areas to ensure a long-term sustainable freight system. Approx. $50,000.00 Lower Great Southern Regional Planning Steering Committee (created by the Western Australian Planning Commission) To oversee the preparation of the Lower Great Southern Regional Strategy. Approximately $1,000 in travel expenses (air fares) Air Services Policy Review Review Intrastate Air Services and its relationship to the Transport Co-ordination Act Nil to date. Goldfields-Esperance Regional Planning and Infrastructure Coordinating Committee To oversee the implementation of the Goldfields-Esperance Regional Planning Strategy, Regional Transport Strategy and Roads 2020 program (and to replace two existing committees). The Committee is being established; first meeting likely to be in July 2002. Air Services Subsidy Review/Report Benchmark modelling report on assessing subsidies for remote air services $5,000.00 Lime Sands Route Option Review The purpose of this project is to determine the preferred option for transporting Agricultural Lime Sand from the coastal plain at Lancelin to Wheatbelt areas. The project is largely being developed using existing DPI and MRWA resources.
List of Inquiries, Taskforces, Committees, Summits and Reviews initiated since February 2001
List of Inquiries, Taskforces, Committees, Summits and Reviews initiated since February 2001
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(1) Insofar as Main Roads is concerned, four (4). (2)-(3) The purpose and expenditure of each review is as follows: Road Train Summit– a broad consultative review of Main Roads’ heavy vehicle permit system addressing community concerns over the operation of heavy vehicles on the road network and strategies for improving safety and operations. $35 800. Review of Main Roads Western Australia’s Term Contracts – to assess the impact of the privatisation of road construction and maintenance in Western Australia on Main Roads and the agency’s ability to manage the 10 year contracts. $280 326. Review of Main Roads Acquisition Process for Graham Farmer Freeway – Ken Pettit QC Report - an independent assessment of the land acquisition processes used by Main Roads in the acquisition of land for the Graham Farmer Freeway project. $31 954. Review of Statutory Authorities: Main Roads Western Australia – part of a review of statutory authorities within the Planning and Infrastructure portfolio to assess the justification for Main Roads remaining as a separate entity. $5 000. Landcorp: (1) 7. (2) Refer to below: Committee/Forum/Review Objective Hope Valley Wattleup Redevelopment Project – Community Reference Group Advise LandCorp on issues of concern and interest to residents within the redevelopment area, advise and contribute to preparation of the Master Plan and disseminate information to the community. Hope Valley Community Management Committee Provide advice on management of tenanted properties and acquisitions, identify issues relating to community infrastructure, provide input into the Master Plan process and communicate to the community. Wattleup Community Management Committee Leighton Beach Community Forum To determine the community views on the extent of future development and public amenity. Scarborough Redevelopment Community Forum To devise development options which were subsequently incorporated into a survey. Land Use Planning Review North Cockburn Land Use planning review assessing various options for future development of the area. LandCorp Statutory Authority Review To assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating the functions of the Western Australian Land Authority into a Department of the State. (3) Cost details follow: · Committees - Hope Valley and Wattleup Redevelopment Project committee members are paid $142 per half day and $215 per full day. · Summits – LandCorp did not incur a cost for the Leighton Beach summit. Scarborough Community Forum - The cost attributed to the staging of the forum (including venue and equipment hire, mailing, facilitation, printing, displays etc) was $42,965. · Reviews – LandCorp is not responsible for paying the cost of the Land Use Planning Review of North Cockburn. Consultant fees for the Statutory Authority Review are expected to be $19,200. Department of Land Administration (DOLA). (1) One. (2) Review of the Future of the Department of Land Administration (DOLA). Review the future of DOLA in response to Recommendation 39 of the Machinery of Government Report. (3) Support for the review has been provided from within existing DOLA staff resources and has not been separately costed. Western Australian Government Railways: (1) One. (2) Yes. Perth City Rail Advisory Committee (PCRAC). (3) As at 22 May 2002 total $225,351. This figure does not include costs incurred by DPI and WAGR which were necessary for PURD’s master planning process. Bunbury Port Authority: (1) One (2) Port Community Advisory Committee (3) Not applicable All other agencies: Office of the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure (Planning Appeals) East Perth Redevelopment Authority Subiaco Redevelopment Authority Midland Redevelopment Authority Fremantle Port Authority Dampier Port Authority Broome Port Authority Albany Port Authority Geraldton Port Authority Port Hedland Port Authority Esperance Port Authority (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Minister for State Development; Tourism; Small Business: Department of Industry and Technology (1) (a) Timber Industry Assistance Review Committee The committee was established 21 November 2001 to; Consider applications, which on initial assessment were deemed ineligible by Forest Products Commission and determine an independent assessment of the business should be undertaken; Consider the independent assessor’s report on the business and determine if the business should be invited to formally apply for a level of assistance determined by the independent assessor; Consider requests by applicants for a review of the assessment and for claims for additional funds assistance above the amount recommended by the independent assessor; and Consider and recommend suggested amendments to the guidelines. (b) Replacement Fremantle Class Patrol Boat Working Group The role of the Working Group is to develop and implement a WA Government facilitation strategy to better position the three WA bidders for the project. The strategy aims to market and promote Western Australian industry's substantial capabilities in shipbuilding to senior politicians and defence officials; to reinforce that the three of Western Australian bidders are internationally successful commercial shipbuilders and are in strong contention; and to minimise the impact of political considerations in the decision and to pressure Defence to focus on tender specific considerations. (c) Jervoise Bay Liaison Committee It is intended that the Jervoise Bay Liaison Committee acts as an informal forum within the context of the engineering fabrication and assembly industrial sector at the Australian Marine Industry Complex at Henderson in general and the Jervoise Bay Estate in particular. Its primary objectives are: - The promotion of the engineering fabrication industries - The international competitiveness of the Estate - The establishment and maintenance of a stable Industrial Relations climate (d) Ministerial Education Exports Advisory Committee The purpose of the committees is to: - increase the scale and capability of education providers, - produce increased trade through networks and the State's greater international profile, - bring more tourism, - increase the acquisition of international skills, - assist the retention of graduates, - produce more R&D, - create more investment opportunities, - increase AusAid student scholarships, - give WA greater access to multilateral Aid projects, and - increase public awareness that education can strengthen the State's economic foundation. (e) Inter-Agency Wine Advisory Group (IWAG) The purpose of the IWAG is to provide consultation on and co-ordination of Government activity in relation to development of the Western Australian wine industry. (f) The Intellectual Property Policy Review Sub Committee of the Government Intellectual Property Policy Council Established to review the Government Intellectual Property Policy 2000 to ensure that Government Policy meets the Government's broader economic and Industry Development objectives. (2) (a) Nil ( b) Nil (c) Nil (d) $1512 for the Inaugural meeting of key government, industry and community stakeholders. (e) Nil (f) Nil Department of Mineral & Petroleum Resources (1) For the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources - 4 (2) (i) Parliamentary Inquiry - 'Bellevue Hazardous Waste Fire Inquiry'. That the Committee examine, report and make recommendations on:- 1. The role of relevant government agencies and relevant Ministers of the Crown in: (a) approving the treatment and storage of waste at the site; and (b) regulating waste treatment at the site, including monitoring and enforcement measures; 2. The nature and quantities of non-compliant materials stored at the site; 3. The response of relevant government to the incident on 15 February 2001 and the post-crisis management; 4. The regulation, storage and disposal of hazardous waste in Western Australia, the extent of past and current operations and alternatives available; and 5. Any other matters deemed relevant by the Committee. (ii) Inquiry into the Carmel Fireworks Explosion – conducted by Mr Martin Whitely, Member for Roleystone. To report on; 1. The events of 6 March2002 leading to the incident (the explosion/s and subsequent bushfire); and 2. The response of the local and relevant State Government departments and authorities during and subsequent to the incident; and 3. The process of licensing and of regulation of the facility prior to 6 March 2002; and to make recommendations on; 1. The siting of similar facilities (fireworks manufacturing and explosive storage facilities and facilities which pose a similar danger) in appropriate locations; and 2. The licensing and regulation of similar facilities; and 3. Improving the response efforts of agencies involved in similar incidences. (iii) Review of the Project Development Approvals System To recommend to Government a system of government decision making which is coordinated and integrated, clear and unambiguous, which is balanced between community and developer needs and which will lead to Western Australia being the global location of choice for project development. (iv) Ministerial Inquiry to Identify Strategies to Increase Resources Exploration in Western Australia. To investigate the reasons for reduced levels of private investment in greenfields mineral exploration in western Australia and recommend actions that might be taken by the State and federal governments to achieve the level of expenditure necessary for a sustainable future for this important sector of the WA economy. (3) (i) Cost of the Bellevue Inquiry should be provided by the Committee Secretariat. (ii) The cost of the Whitely Inquiry to the end of April 2002 is less than $100. (iii) The cost of the Review of the Project Development Approvals System was $445 000 (iv) No expenditure to date Small Business Development Corporation (1) Since February 2001, the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) has established one review and one committee. (2) Review of the Small Business Development Corporation Act - a statutory review of the Small Business Development Corporation to assess its performance since 1995 and its appropriateness in meeting the future needs of small business development in Western Australia. The Small Business Development Corporation Act (1983) Review Steering Committee - An independent Steering Committee appointed to oversee the review of the Small Business Development Corporation Act. (3) Review - expenditure to 30 April 2002 - $15 000. Committee - expenditure to 30 April 2002 - $3 805. Rottnest Island Authority (1) One. (2) Effective and Efficiency Review. The intent of this review is to consider and ensure that the operations of the Rottnest Island Authority are effective and efficient. (3) Internal costs only. The review is being undertaken in conjunction with the development of the Rottnest Island Management Plan 2002-2007. Western Australian Tourism Commission (1) Since taking office in February 2001, the Gallop Labor Government has initiated two reviews within the tourism portfolio. (2) They were: · Review of the operations and structure of the Western Australian Tourism Commission. It was undertaken in August 2001 to assess whether the WATC’s structure (established in 1995) and operations were the most appropriate to meet the requirements of the Western Australian Tourism Commission Act 1993 and the Government’s Tourism Policy. · Review of the 5 year Tourism Industry Plan – Partnership 21. The review, which has just commenced, is intended to:- (a) Assess and report on progress made on the initiatives described in the document prepared in 2000; (b) Consider the relevancy of the principles it promotes and make improvements where necessary; and (c) Provide scope for input on significant tourism issues not originally included in the plan and update those requiring further emphasis or clarification. (3) The cost of the Review of the WATC was $12,463 (does not include GST) The cost of the Partnership 21 Review is expected to be approximately $90,000. Minister for Education; Sport and Recreation; Indigenous Affairs: Department of Education and Country High School Hostels Authority (1) A total of three reviews and one taskforce have been established since the election (not including the various groups established from time to time for routine operational purposes in schools, and district and central offices of the Department of Education). There have been no summits. (2) · Geraldton Secondary College Review . The purpose of the review was to identify issues affecting the ability of the College to maximize the educational outcomes of its students. · Review of Educational Services for Students with Disabilities in Government Schools . The purpose of the review is to ensure that the educational needs of students within this group are met through the provision of appropriate, effective and efficient services, resources and facilities. · Review of Behaviour in Government Schools . The review was established to examine and respond to the following specific behaviour management issues and contexts. · Taskforce on Structures, Services and Resources Supporting Government Schools . The report was tabled in Parliament on 27 August 2001. Response to be provided by Department of Education Services. (3) The following have been financed within existing resources by a reallocation of funds, taking into account staff time, at an estimated cost for each review as follows: · Geraldton Secondary College Review - $35 000 · Review of Educational Services for Students with Disabilities in Government Schools - $200 000 · Review of Behaviour in Government Schools - $30 000 · Taskforce on Structures, Services and Resources Supporting Government Schools - response to be provided by Department of Education Services. Department of Education Services & Curriculum Council (1) Four reviews. (2) – (3) List of Reviews Outline of Purpose $ Review of Fees and Charges in Secondary Schools To examine the implementation of the Government’s policy concerning voluntary contributions in years 8-10. There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Review of Ministerial Advisory Committees – Education Portfolio To review the role and functions of the Ministerial Advisory Councils (Aboriginal Education and Training Council, Rural & Remote Education Advisory Council, Early Childhood Education Council and WA Higher Education Council). There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Review of Statutory Authorities – Education Portfolio To review the functions of the three Statutory Authorities (Curriculum Council, Public Education Endowment Trust and Country High School Hostels Authority) to assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating these functions into departments of State. There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Research Consultancy on Distribution of State Government Funds to Non-Government Schools To provide the Government with technical advice on the calculation of Government school costs as the basis for allocating funds to non-Government schools, and a model for distributing the funds. Total Cost: $61,407 Department of Sport and Recreation (1) One. (2) Review undertaken of State Government owned and managed recreation camps with regard to management operations and the development of a capital investment plan for the Department of Sport and Recreation managed camps. (3) Review undertaken by an employee of the Department of Sport and Recreation and completed within existing resources. West Australian Sport Centre Trust (1) One (2) Review of the Western Australian Sports Centre Trust. Refer to Terms of Reference within Recommendation 43 of 'Government Structures for Better Results' (Machinery of Government Report). (3) Review undertaken by an employee of the Department of Premier and Cabinet. Western Australian Institute of Sport (1) Not relating to WAIS (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Department of Indigenous (1) One. (2) Indigenous Affairs Advisory Committee (IAAC). (3) There was no costs involved establishing the committee. The only costs involved relate to money spent on conducting regular meetings which are met from the normal operating budget of the Department of Indigenous Affairs. Minister for Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth; Disability Services; Culture and the Arts: Disability Services Commission: (1) 5 (2) (a) The Disability Services Act (1993) review. The review is being undertaken as part of the review of statutory authorities resulting from the Government Structures for Better Results report (released in June 2001). A review of the Act was also required in 2003 under section 57 (1) (b) of the Act. This review was brought forward to coincide with the review of statutory authorities. This will minimise the review costs. (b) The Review of Local Area Coordination. This review was a pre-election commitment made by the State Government. The review will be conducted in four stages and is designed to ensure that the role and purpose of this valued service is clearly understood by families and the community, and is achievable and cost effective. (c) The Partnerships Working Party. This working party was formed by representatives from government and non government agencies in the disability sector to suggest how partnerships between the two sectors might be enhanced. (d) Unmet Need Working Group. This group was commissioned to prepare a report to improve the level of transparency and openness about the current and future need for accommodation support for people with disabilities. (e) The Accommodation Support Funding Process Review Steering Committee was formed to oversee the identification of the best and fairest process for allocation of available accommodation support funding. (3) (a) A budget of $40,000 has been allocated for the Disability Services Act (1993). (b) A budget of $25,000 has been allocated for the review of Local Area Coordination (c) There were no specific costs associated with the Partnerships Working Party. Officers of the Disability Services Commission provided support within their normal duties. (d) The cost of the Unmet Need Working Group’s report was $10,000. (e) The cost of the Accommodation Support Funding Process Review report was $49,452. Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth: (1) Reviews: 2 Committees: 3 Taskforces: 2 – 1 of which is a joint Taskforce with the Minister for Housing and Works Convention: 1 In addition there were 3 reference groups: - Strengthening Women’s Policy: The Report of the Reference Group. - WA Volunteering Reference Group - Carers Act Reference Group (2) (a) The Inter Departmental Committee (IDC) on Sexual Assault was formed in June 2001. The final report is due to be presented to the Cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy in June 2002. Its purpose is to develop recommendations to address sexual assault and coordinate State input into national cooperation on sexual assault. (b) The report on Family and Children’s Services Accommodation Hostels which commenced in April 2002 and was publicly released on 5 July 2002. Its purpose was to examine the history and operations of metropolitan and country hostels, identify current services, type and location, other services complementary services, gaps in services, alternatives to hostel accommodation and recommend future directions. (c) The Active Ageing Taskforce commenced on the 20 February 2002 and the anticipated completion date is March 2003. Its purpose is to: · develop an innovative and relevant across-government 5-10 year policy framework which promotes the active and visible participation of older people in Western Australian communities · develop strategies, including partnerships with local authorities to ensure genuine consultation and participation on new active ageing initiatives so that informed discussion can be reflected in government decision making · recommend a range of programs and strategies based on the principles of coordination, inclusion, collaboration and flexibility · recommend an ongoing consultative process to ensure that emerging needs and issues for seniors are reflected within the policy framework and the strategies contained within it. (d) The State Homelessness Taskforce commenced on 23 July 2001 and was completed on 31 January 2002. Joint Taskforce with the Minister for Housing and Works. Its purpose was to: · develop a plan of action for the whole of government and the community · provide advice on identifying the causes of homelessness in the community · contribute to a better understanding of homelessness and the pathways through homelessness and identify gaps in service provision · provide advice on the development of benchmarks and social indicators · make recommendations to the cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy on the plan of action, implementation strategy and a plan to monitor the progress of the implementation strategy. (e) Steering Committee on the Proposed Corporate Strategy and Organisational Structure commenced in July 2001and was completed in December 2001. Its purpose was to make recommendations to the Minister for Community Development on the establishment of the Department for Community Development, in particular to recommend: · the corporate strategy best suited to achieving the goals set out by the Machinery of Government Taskforce and an organisational structure capable of giving effect to the corporate strategy. (f) The Interdepartmental Child Protection Coordination Committee commenced in February 2002 for an interim 12 month period, subject to review. Its purpose is to develop a strategic approach for ensuring coordination and collaboration in child protection across relevant government agencies. (g) The National Competition Policy – Review of Child Care Regulations commenced on the 5 March 002 and will be completed by June 2002. Its purpose is to review the Community Services Act 1972 and specifically existing Child Care Regulations to determine the extent and appropriate justification for restriction to competition contained within. The outcome of the review is required to satisfy State and Commonwealth Government requirements within the Competition Principles Agreement. (h) The Women’s Convention was held on the 7-8 March 2002. Its purpose was to consult with women in Western Australia in regard to their goals and aspirations for the future in the areas of health, safety, seniors, opportunity, workplace, family care and law. (3) The cost of each is as follows: a) The Inter Departmental Committee (IDC) on Sexual Assault - $11,000* b) Family and Children’s Services Accommodation Hostels - $14,321 c) Active Ageing Taskforce - $7131 to date* d) The State Homelessness Taskforce - $180,000# e) Steering Committee – Proposed Corporate Strategy and Organisational Structure - $62,480* f) Interdepartmental Child Protection Coordination Committee – nil* g) National Competition Policy – Review of Child Care Regulations – nil* h) Women’s Convention - $85,926 * * excludes salaries # shared between the Department of Housing and Works and the Department for Community Development (DCD). DCD's contribution was $90,000 in staff time and payment to facilitate a non-government member of the secretariat. Culture and the Arts (1) 2 (2) (a) Review of Statutory Authorities The Minister for Culture and the Arts initiated the review of Statutory Authorities in the Culture and the Arts portfolio as part of the Machinery of Government (MOG) Taskforce recommendations. The Statutory Authorities reviewed were the Art Gallery, Western Australian Museum, Library Board, Perth Theatre Trust and ScreenWest. The purpose of this review was to determine whether the functions of these statutory authorities could not be performed by the Department of Culture and the Arts or whether it would be inappropriate for them to be performed by the Department. (b) The Contemporary Music Taskforce The Contemporary Music Taskforce was established to assist in the development and promotion of Western Australian contemporary music talent. This includes undertaking an economic review of the current state and growth potential of the industry; implementing a State-wide All ages concert program; developing a touring support and skill development program for industry practitioners; and establishing a music industry website. (3) (a) $10,010 has been spent for the services of an independent Review Consultant. (b) Costs to date - $4909.62 Minister for Health: (1)-(3) This information is not readily available. Provision of this information would require considerable research which would divert staff away from their normal duties and I am not prepared to allocate the State's resources to provide a response. If the Member has a specific inquiry I will endeavour to provide a reply. Minister for Racing and Gaming; Government Enterprises; Goldfields-Esperance: Government Employees Superannuation Board (1) None. (2) & (3) Not applicable. Gold Corporation (1) Nil (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Insurance Commission Of Western Australia (1) None (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable Lotteries Commission (1) The Minister for Government Enterprises has only instituted one enquiry – ie. review of section 22(8) and (2) of the Lotteries Commission of Western Australia. Under the Lotteries Commission Act 1990 (as amended), the Minister is required to review this section in relation to the funding for the Perth International Arts Festival and the Film Industry every three years. All other Lotteries’ reviews, taskforces or committees have been management initiated as part of routine operational improvements. (2) See response to 1. (3) No expenditure other than management time has been incurred in the review of section 22(8) and (2) of the Lotteries Commission Act 1990 (as amended) or any operational reviews. Racing and Gaming Department Of DRGL, BPB, TAB and WAGRA (1) Nil (2 & 3) Not applicable. Water Corporation (1) None (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable
(1) One. (2) Review of the Future of the Department of Land Administration (DOLA). Review the future of DOLA in response to Recommendation 39 of the Machinery of Government Report.
(2) Review of the Future of the Department of Land Administration (DOLA). Review the future of DOLA in response to Recommendation 39 of the Machinery of Government Report.
East Perth Redevelopment Authority Subiaco Redevelopment Authority Midland Redevelopment Authority Fremantle Port Authority Dampier Port Authority Broome Port Authority Albany Port Authority Geraldton Port Authority Port Hedland Port Authority Esperance Port Authority (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable
Subiaco Redevelopment Authority Midland Redevelopment Authority Fremantle Port Authority Dampier Port Authority Broome Port Authority Albany Port Authority Geraldton Port Authority Port Hedland Port Authority Esperance Port Authority (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable
Midland Redevelopment Authority Fremantle Port Authority Dampier Port Authority Broome Port Authority Albany Port Authority Geraldton Port Authority Port Hedland Port Authority Esperance Port Authority (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable
Fremantle Port Authority Dampier Port Authority Broome Port Authority Albany Port Authority Geraldton Port Authority Port Hedland Port Authority Esperance Port Authority (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable
Dampier Port Authority Broome Port Authority Albany Port Authority Geraldton Port Authority Port Hedland Port Authority Esperance Port Authority (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable
Broome Port Authority Albany Port Authority Geraldton Port Authority Port Hedland Port Authority Esperance Port Authority (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable
Albany Port Authority Geraldton Port Authority Port Hedland Port Authority Esperance Port Authority (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable
Geraldton Port Authority Port Hedland Port Authority Esperance Port Authority (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable
Port Hedland Port Authority Esperance Port Authority (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable
Esperance Port Authority (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable
(2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable
(3) Not Applicable
Department of Industry and Technology (1) (a) Timber Industry Assistance Review Committee The committee was established 21 November 2001 to; Consider applications, which on initial assessment were deemed ineligible by Forest Products Commission and determine an independent assessment of the business should be undertaken; Consider the independent assessor’s report on the business and determine if the business should be invited to formally apply for a level of assistance determined by the independent assessor; Consider requests by applicants for a review of the assessment and for claims for additional funds assistance above the amount recommended by the independent assessor; and Consider and recommend suggested amendments to the guidelines. (b) Replacement Fremantle Class Patrol Boat Working Group The role of the Working Group is to develop and implement a WA Government facilitation strategy to better position the three WA bidders for the project. The strategy aims to market and promote Western Australian industry's substantial capabilities in shipbuilding to senior politicians and defence officials; to reinforce that the three of Western Australian bidders are internationally successful commercial shipbuilders and are in strong contention; and to minimise the impact of political considerations in the decision and to pressure Defence to focus on tender specific considerations. (c) Jervoise Bay Liaison Committee It is intended that the Jervoise Bay Liaison Committee acts as an informal forum within the context of the engineering fabrication and assembly industrial sector at the Australian Marine Industry Complex at Henderson in general and the Jervoise Bay Estate in particular. Its primary objectives are: - The promotion of the engineering fabrication industries - The international competitiveness of the Estate - The establishment and maintenance of a stable Industrial Relations climate (d) Ministerial Education Exports Advisory Committee The purpose of the committees is to: - increase the scale and capability of education providers, - produce increased trade through networks and the State's greater international profile, - bring more tourism, - increase the acquisition of international skills, - assist the retention of graduates, - produce more R&D, - create more investment opportunities, - increase AusAid student scholarships, - give WA greater access to multilateral Aid projects, and - increase public awareness that education can strengthen the State's economic foundation. (e) Inter-Agency Wine Advisory Group (IWAG) The purpose of the IWAG is to provide consultation on and co-ordination of Government activity in relation to development of the Western Australian wine industry. (f) The Intellectual Property Policy Review Sub Committee of the Government Intellectual Property Policy Council Established to review the Government Intellectual Property Policy 2000 to ensure that Government Policy meets the Government's broader economic and Industry Development objectives. (2) (a) Nil ( b) Nil (c) Nil (d) $1512 for the Inaugural meeting of key government, industry and community stakeholders. (e) Nil (f) Nil Department of Mineral & Petroleum Resources (1) For the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources - 4 (2) (i) Parliamentary Inquiry - 'Bellevue Hazardous Waste Fire Inquiry'. That the Committee examine, report and make recommendations on:- 1. The role of relevant government agencies and relevant Ministers of the Crown in: (a) approving the treatment and storage of waste at the site; and (b) regulating waste treatment at the site, including monitoring and enforcement measures; 2. The nature and quantities of non-compliant materials stored at the site; 3. The response of relevant government to the incident on 15 February 2001 and the post-crisis management; 4. The regulation, storage and disposal of hazardous waste in Western Australia, the extent of past and current operations and alternatives available; and 5. Any other matters deemed relevant by the Committee. (ii) Inquiry into the Carmel Fireworks Explosion – conducted by Mr Martin Whitely, Member for Roleystone. To report on; 1. The events of 6 March2002 leading to the incident (the explosion/s and subsequent bushfire); and 2. The response of the local and relevant State Government departments and authorities during and subsequent to the incident; and 3. The process of licensing and of regulation of the facility prior to 6 March 2002; and to make recommendations on; 1. The siting of similar facilities (fireworks manufacturing and explosive storage facilities and facilities which pose a similar danger) in appropriate locations; and 2. The licensing and regulation of similar facilities; and 3. Improving the response efforts of agencies involved in similar incidences. (iii) Review of the Project Development Approvals System To recommend to Government a system of government decision making which is coordinated and integrated, clear and unambiguous, which is balanced between community and developer needs and which will lead to Western Australia being the global location of choice for project development. (iv) Ministerial Inquiry to Identify Strategies to Increase Resources Exploration in Western Australia. To investigate the reasons for reduced levels of private investment in greenfields mineral exploration in western Australia and recommend actions that might be taken by the State and federal governments to achieve the level of expenditure necessary for a sustainable future for this important sector of the WA economy. (3) (i) Cost of the Bellevue Inquiry should be provided by the Committee Secretariat. (ii) The cost of the Whitely Inquiry to the end of April 2002 is less than $100. (iii) The cost of the Review of the Project Development Approvals System was $445 000 (iv) No expenditure to date Small Business Development Corporation (1) Since February 2001, the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) has established one review and one committee. (2) Review of the Small Business Development Corporation Act - a statutory review of the Small Business Development Corporation to assess its performance since 1995 and its appropriateness in meeting the future needs of small business development in Western Australia. The Small Business Development Corporation Act (1983) Review Steering Committee - An independent Steering Committee appointed to oversee the review of the Small Business Development Corporation Act. (3) Review - expenditure to 30 April 2002 - $15 000. Committee - expenditure to 30 April 2002 - $3 805. Rottnest Island Authority (1) One. (2) Effective and Efficiency Review. The intent of this review is to consider and ensure that the operations of the Rottnest Island Authority are effective and efficient. (3) Internal costs only. The review is being undertaken in conjunction with the development of the Rottnest Island Management Plan 2002-2007. Western Australian Tourism Commission (1) Since taking office in February 2001, the Gallop Labor Government has initiated two reviews within the tourism portfolio. (2) They were: · Review of the operations and structure of the Western Australian Tourism Commission. It was undertaken in August 2001 to assess whether the WATC’s structure (established in 1995) and operations were the most appropriate to meet the requirements of the Western Australian Tourism Commission Act 1993 and the Government’s Tourism Policy. · Review of the 5 year Tourism Industry Plan – Partnership 21. The review, which has just commenced, is intended to:- (a) Assess and report on progress made on the initiatives described in the document prepared in 2000; (b) Consider the relevancy of the principles it promotes and make improvements where necessary; and (c) Provide scope for input on significant tourism issues not originally included in the plan and update those requiring further emphasis or clarification. (3) The cost of the Review of the WATC was $12,463 (does not include GST) The cost of the Partnership 21 Review is expected to be approximately $90,000. Minister for Education; Sport and Recreation; Indigenous Affairs: Department of Education and Country High School Hostels Authority (1) A total of three reviews and one taskforce have been established since the election (not including the various groups established from time to time for routine operational purposes in schools, and district and central offices of the Department of Education). There have been no summits. (2) · Geraldton Secondary College Review . The purpose of the review was to identify issues affecting the ability of the College to maximize the educational outcomes of its students. · Review of Educational Services for Students with Disabilities in Government Schools . The purpose of the review is to ensure that the educational needs of students within this group are met through the provision of appropriate, effective and efficient services, resources and facilities. · Review of Behaviour in Government Schools . The review was established to examine and respond to the following specific behaviour management issues and contexts. · Taskforce on Structures, Services and Resources Supporting Government Schools . The report was tabled in Parliament on 27 August 2001. Response to be provided by Department of Education Services. (3) The following have been financed within existing resources by a reallocation of funds, taking into account staff time, at an estimated cost for each review as follows: · Geraldton Secondary College Review - $35 000 · Review of Educational Services for Students with Disabilities in Government Schools - $200 000 · Review of Behaviour in Government Schools - $30 000 · Taskforce on Structures, Services and Resources Supporting Government Schools - response to be provided by Department of Education Services. Department of Education Services & Curriculum Council (1) Four reviews. (2) – (3) List of Reviews Outline of Purpose $ Review of Fees and Charges in Secondary Schools To examine the implementation of the Government’s policy concerning voluntary contributions in years 8-10. There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Review of Ministerial Advisory Committees – Education Portfolio To review the role and functions of the Ministerial Advisory Councils (Aboriginal Education and Training Council, Rural & Remote Education Advisory Council, Early Childhood Education Council and WA Higher Education Council). There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Review of Statutory Authorities – Education Portfolio To review the functions of the three Statutory Authorities (Curriculum Council, Public Education Endowment Trust and Country High School Hostels Authority) to assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating these functions into departments of State. There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Research Consultancy on Distribution of State Government Funds to Non-Government Schools To provide the Government with technical advice on the calculation of Government school costs as the basis for allocating funds to non-Government schools, and a model for distributing the funds. Total Cost: $61,407 Department of Sport and Recreation (1) One. (2) Review undertaken of State Government owned and managed recreation camps with regard to management operations and the development of a capital investment plan for the Department of Sport and Recreation managed camps. (3) Review undertaken by an employee of the Department of Sport and Recreation and completed within existing resources. West Australian Sport Centre Trust (1) One (2) Review of the Western Australian Sports Centre Trust. Refer to Terms of Reference within Recommendation 43 of 'Government Structures for Better Results' (Machinery of Government Report). (3) Review undertaken by an employee of the Department of Premier and Cabinet. Western Australian Institute of Sport (1) Not relating to WAIS (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Department of Indigenous (1) One. (2) Indigenous Affairs Advisory Committee (IAAC). (3) There was no costs involved establishing the committee. The only costs involved relate to money spent on conducting regular meetings which are met from the normal operating budget of the Department of Indigenous Affairs. Minister for Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth; Disability Services; Culture and the Arts: Disability Services Commission: (1) 5 (2) (a) The Disability Services Act (1993) review. The review is being undertaken as part of the review of statutory authorities resulting from the Government Structures for Better Results report (released in June 2001). A review of the Act was also required in 2003 under section 57 (1) (b) of the Act. This review was brought forward to coincide with the review of statutory authorities. This will minimise the review costs. (b) The Review of Local Area Coordination. This review was a pre-election commitment made by the State Government. The review will be conducted in four stages and is designed to ensure that the role and purpose of this valued service is clearly understood by families and the community, and is achievable and cost effective. (c) The Partnerships Working Party. This working party was formed by representatives from government and non government agencies in the disability sector to suggest how partnerships between the two sectors might be enhanced. (d) Unmet Need Working Group. This group was commissioned to prepare a report to improve the level of transparency and openness about the current and future need for accommodation support for people with disabilities. (e) The Accommodation Support Funding Process Review Steering Committee was formed to oversee the identification of the best and fairest process for allocation of available accommodation support funding. (3) (a) A budget of $40,000 has been allocated for the Disability Services Act (1993). (b) A budget of $25,000 has been allocated for the review of Local Area Coordination (c) There were no specific costs associated with the Partnerships Working Party. Officers of the Disability Services Commission provided support within their normal duties. (d) The cost of the Unmet Need Working Group’s report was $10,000. (e) The cost of the Accommodation Support Funding Process Review report was $49,452. Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth: (1) Reviews: 2 Committees: 3 Taskforces: 2 – 1 of which is a joint Taskforce with the Minister for Housing and Works Convention: 1 In addition there were 3 reference groups: - Strengthening Women’s Policy: The Report of the Reference Group. - WA Volunteering Reference Group - Carers Act Reference Group (2) (a) The Inter Departmental Committee (IDC) on Sexual Assault was formed in June 2001. The final report is due to be presented to the Cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy in June 2002. Its purpose is to develop recommendations to address sexual assault and coordinate State input into national cooperation on sexual assault. (b) The report on Family and Children’s Services Accommodation Hostels which commenced in April 2002 and was publicly released on 5 July 2002. Its purpose was to examine the history and operations of metropolitan and country hostels, identify current services, type and location, other services complementary services, gaps in services, alternatives to hostel accommodation and recommend future directions. (c) The Active Ageing Taskforce commenced on the 20 February 2002 and the anticipated completion date is March 2003. Its purpose is to: · develop an innovative and relevant across-government 5-10 year policy framework which promotes the active and visible participation of older people in Western Australian communities · develop strategies, including partnerships with local authorities to ensure genuine consultation and participation on new active ageing initiatives so that informed discussion can be reflected in government decision making · recommend a range of programs and strategies based on the principles of coordination, inclusion, collaboration and flexibility · recommend an ongoing consultative process to ensure that emerging needs and issues for seniors are reflected within the policy framework and the strategies contained within it. (d) The State Homelessness Taskforce commenced on 23 July 2001 and was completed on 31 January 2002. Joint Taskforce with the Minister for Housing and Works. Its purpose was to: · develop a plan of action for the whole of government and the community · provide advice on identifying the causes of homelessness in the community · contribute to a better understanding of homelessness and the pathways through homelessness and identify gaps in service provision · provide advice on the development of benchmarks and social indicators · make recommendations to the cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy on the plan of action, implementation strategy and a plan to monitor the progress of the implementation strategy. (e) Steering Committee on the Proposed Corporate Strategy and Organisational Structure commenced in July 2001and was completed in December 2001. Its purpose was to make recommendations to the Minister for Community Development on the establishment of the Department for Community Development, in particular to recommend: · the corporate strategy best suited to achieving the goals set out by the Machinery of Government Taskforce and an organisational structure capable of giving effect to the corporate strategy. (f) The Interdepartmental Child Protection Coordination Committee commenced in February 2002 for an interim 12 month period, subject to review. Its purpose is to develop a strategic approach for ensuring coordination and collaboration in child protection across relevant government agencies. (g) The National Competition Policy – Review of Child Care Regulations commenced on the 5 March 002 and will be completed by June 2002. Its purpose is to review the Community Services Act 1972 and specifically existing Child Care Regulations to determine the extent and appropriate justification for restriction to competition contained within. The outcome of the review is required to satisfy State and Commonwealth Government requirements within the Competition Principles Agreement. (h) The Women’s Convention was held on the 7-8 March 2002. Its purpose was to consult with women in Western Australia in regard to their goals and aspirations for the future in the areas of health, safety, seniors, opportunity, workplace, family care and law. (3) The cost of each is as follows: a) The Inter Departmental Committee (IDC) on Sexual Assault - $11,000* b) Family and Children’s Services Accommodation Hostels - $14,321 c) Active Ageing Taskforce - $7131 to date* d) The State Homelessness Taskforce - $180,000# e) Steering Committee – Proposed Corporate Strategy and Organisational Structure - $62,480* f) Interdepartmental Child Protection Coordination Committee – nil* g) National Competition Policy – Review of Child Care Regulations – nil* h) Women’s Convention - $85,926 * * excludes salaries # shared between the Department of Housing and Works and the Department for Community Development (DCD). DCD's contribution was $90,000 in staff time and payment to facilitate a non-government member of the secretariat. Culture and the Arts (1) 2 (2) (a) Review of Statutory Authorities The Minister for Culture and the Arts initiated the review of Statutory Authorities in the Culture and the Arts portfolio as part of the Machinery of Government (MOG) Taskforce recommendations. The Statutory Authorities reviewed were the Art Gallery, Western Australian Museum, Library Board, Perth Theatre Trust and ScreenWest. The purpose of this review was to determine whether the functions of these statutory authorities could not be performed by the Department of Culture and the Arts or whether it would be inappropriate for them to be performed by the Department. (b) The Contemporary Music Taskforce The Contemporary Music Taskforce was established to assist in the development and promotion of Western Australian contemporary music talent. This includes undertaking an economic review of the current state and growth potential of the industry; implementing a State-wide All ages concert program; developing a touring support and skill development program for industry practitioners; and establishing a music industry website. (3) (a) $10,010 has been spent for the services of an independent Review Consultant. (b) Costs to date - $4909.62 Minister for Health: (1)-(3) This information is not readily available. Provision of this information would require considerable research which would divert staff away from their normal duties and I am not prepared to allocate the State's resources to provide a response. If the Member has a specific inquiry I will endeavour to provide a reply. Minister for Racing and Gaming; Government Enterprises; Goldfields-Esperance: Government Employees Superannuation Board (1) None. (2) & (3) Not applicable. Gold Corporation (1) Nil (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Insurance Commission Of Western Australia (1) None (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable Lotteries Commission (1) The Minister for Government Enterprises has only instituted one enquiry – ie. review of section 22(8) and (2) of the Lotteries Commission of Western Australia. Under the Lotteries Commission Act 1990 (as amended), the Minister is required to review this section in relation to the funding for the Perth International Arts Festival and the Film Industry every three years. All other Lotteries’ reviews, taskforces or committees have been management initiated as part of routine operational improvements. (2) See response to 1. (3) No expenditure other than management time has been incurred in the review of section 22(8) and (2) of the Lotteries Commission Act 1990 (as amended) or any operational reviews. Racing and Gaming Department Of DRGL, BPB, TAB and WAGRA (1) Nil (2 & 3) Not applicable. Water Corporation (1) None (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable
(1) (a) Timber Industry Assistance Review Committee The committee was established 21 November 2001 to; Consider applications, which on initial assessment were deemed ineligible by Forest Products Commission and determine an independent assessment of the business should be undertaken; Consider the independent assessor’s report on the business and determine if the business should be invited to formally apply for a level of assistance determined by the independent assessor; Consider requests by applicants for a review of the assessment and for claims for additional funds assistance above the amount recommended by the independent assessor; and Consider and recommend suggested amendments to the guidelines. (b) Replacement Fremantle Class Patrol Boat Working Group The role of the Working Group is to develop and implement a WA Government facilitation strategy to better position the three WA bidders for the project. The strategy aims to market and promote Western Australian industry's substantial capabilities in shipbuilding to senior politicians and defence officials; to reinforce that the three of Western Australian bidders are internationally successful commercial shipbuilders and are in strong contention; and to minimise the impact of political considerations in the decision and to pressure Defence to focus on tender specific considerations. (c) Jervoise Bay Liaison Committee It is intended that the Jervoise Bay Liaison Committee acts as an informal forum within the context of the engineering fabrication and assembly industrial sector at the Australian Marine Industry Complex at Henderson in general and the Jervoise Bay Estate in particular. Its primary objectives are: - The promotion of the engineering fabrication industries - The international competitiveness of the Estate - The establishment and maintenance of a stable Industrial Relations climate (d) Ministerial Education Exports Advisory Committee The purpose of the committees is to: - increase the scale and capability of education providers, - produce increased trade through networks and the State's greater international profile, - bring more tourism, - increase the acquisition of international skills, - assist the retention of graduates, - produce more R&D, - create more investment opportunities, - increase AusAid student scholarships, - give WA greater access to multilateral Aid projects, and - increase public awareness that education can strengthen the State's economic foundation. (e) Inter-Agency Wine Advisory Group (IWAG) The purpose of the IWAG is to provide consultation on and co-ordination of Government activity in relation to development of the Western Australian wine industry. (f) The Intellectual Property Policy Review Sub Committee of the Government Intellectual Property Policy Council Established to review the Government Intellectual Property Policy 2000 to ensure that Government Policy meets the Government's broader economic and Industry Development objectives. (2) (a) Nil ( b) Nil (c) Nil (d) $1512 for the Inaugural meeting of key government, industry and community stakeholders. (e) Nil (f) Nil Department of Mineral & Petroleum Resources (1) For the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources - 4 (2) (i) Parliamentary Inquiry - 'Bellevue Hazardous Waste Fire Inquiry'. That the Committee examine, report and make recommendations on:- 1. The role of relevant government agencies and relevant Ministers of the Crown in: (a) approving the treatment and storage of waste at the site; and (b) regulating waste treatment at the site, including monitoring and enforcement measures; 2. The nature and quantities of non-compliant materials stored at the site; 3. The response of relevant government to the incident on 15 February 2001 and the post-crisis management; 4. The regulation, storage and disposal of hazardous waste in Western Australia, the extent of past and current operations and alternatives available; and 5. Any other matters deemed relevant by the Committee. (ii) Inquiry into the Carmel Fireworks Explosion – conducted by Mr Martin Whitely, Member for Roleystone. To report on; 1. The events of 6 March2002 leading to the incident (the explosion/s and subsequent bushfire); and 2. The response of the local and relevant State Government departments and authorities during and subsequent to the incident; and 3. The process of licensing and of regulation of the facility prior to 6 March 2002; and to make recommendations on; 1. The siting of similar facilities (fireworks manufacturing and explosive storage facilities and facilities which pose a similar danger) in appropriate locations; and 2. The licensing and regulation of similar facilities; and 3. Improving the response efforts of agencies involved in similar incidences. (iii) Review of the Project Development Approvals System To recommend to Government a system of government decision making which is coordinated and integrated, clear and unambiguous, which is balanced between community and developer needs and which will lead to Western Australia being the global location of choice for project development. (iv) Ministerial Inquiry to Identify Strategies to Increase Resources Exploration in Western Australia. To investigate the reasons for reduced levels of private investment in greenfields mineral exploration in western Australia and recommend actions that might be taken by the State and federal governments to achieve the level of expenditure necessary for a sustainable future for this important sector of the WA economy. (3) (i) Cost of the Bellevue Inquiry should be provided by the Committee Secretariat. (ii) The cost of the Whitely Inquiry to the end of April 2002 is less than $100. (iii) The cost of the Review of the Project Development Approvals System was $445 000 (iv) No expenditure to date Small Business Development Corporation (1) Since February 2001, the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) has established one review and one committee. (2) Review of the Small Business Development Corporation Act - a statutory review of the Small Business Development Corporation to assess its performance since 1995 and its appropriateness in meeting the future needs of small business development in Western Australia. The Small Business Development Corporation Act (1983) Review Steering Committee - An independent Steering Committee appointed to oversee the review of the Small Business Development Corporation Act. (3) Review - expenditure to 30 April 2002 - $15 000. Committee - expenditure to 30 April 2002 - $3 805. Rottnest Island Authority (1) One. (2) Effective and Efficiency Review. The intent of this review is to consider and ensure that the operations of the Rottnest Island Authority are effective and efficient. (3) Internal costs only. The review is being undertaken in conjunction with the development of the Rottnest Island Management Plan 2002-2007. Western Australian Tourism Commission (1) Since taking office in February 2001, the Gallop Labor Government has initiated two reviews within the tourism portfolio. (2) They were: · Review of the operations and structure of the Western Australian Tourism Commission. It was undertaken in August 2001 to assess whether the WATC’s structure (established in 1995) and operations were the most appropriate to meet the requirements of the Western Australian Tourism Commission Act 1993 and the Government’s Tourism Policy. · Review of the 5 year Tourism Industry Plan – Partnership 21. The review, which has just commenced, is intended to:- (a) Assess and report on progress made on the initiatives described in the document prepared in 2000; (b) Consider the relevancy of the principles it promotes and make improvements where necessary; and (c) Provide scope for input on significant tourism issues not originally included in the plan and update those requiring further emphasis or clarification. (3) The cost of the Review of the WATC was $12,463 (does not include GST) The cost of the Partnership 21 Review is expected to be approximately $90,000. Minister for Education; Sport and Recreation; Indigenous Affairs: Department of Education and Country High School Hostels Authority (1) A total of three reviews and one taskforce have been established since the election (not including the various groups established from time to time for routine operational purposes in schools, and district and central offices of the Department of Education). There have been no summits. (2) · Geraldton Secondary College Review . The purpose of the review was to identify issues affecting the ability of the College to maximize the educational outcomes of its students. · Review of Educational Services for Students with Disabilities in Government Schools . The purpose of the review is to ensure that the educational needs of students within this group are met through the provision of appropriate, effective and efficient services, resources and facilities. · Review of Behaviour in Government Schools . The review was established to examine and respond to the following specific behaviour management issues and contexts. · Taskforce on Structures, Services and Resources Supporting Government Schools . The report was tabled in Parliament on 27 August 2001. Response to be provided by Department of Education Services. (3) The following have been financed within existing resources by a reallocation of funds, taking into account staff time, at an estimated cost for each review as follows: · Geraldton Secondary College Review - $35 000 · Review of Educational Services for Students with Disabilities in Government Schools - $200 000 · Review of Behaviour in Government Schools - $30 000 · Taskforce on Structures, Services and Resources Supporting Government Schools - response to be provided by Department of Education Services. Department of Education Services & Curriculum Council (1) Four reviews. (2) – (3) List of Reviews Outline of Purpose $ Review of Fees and Charges in Secondary Schools To examine the implementation of the Government’s policy concerning voluntary contributions in years 8-10. There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Review of Ministerial Advisory Committees – Education Portfolio To review the role and functions of the Ministerial Advisory Councils (Aboriginal Education and Training Council, Rural & Remote Education Advisory Council, Early Childhood Education Council and WA Higher Education Council). There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Review of Statutory Authorities – Education Portfolio To review the functions of the three Statutory Authorities (Curriculum Council, Public Education Endowment Trust and Country High School Hostels Authority) to assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating these functions into departments of State. There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Research Consultancy on Distribution of State Government Funds to Non-Government Schools To provide the Government with technical advice on the calculation of Government school costs as the basis for allocating funds to non-Government schools, and a model for distributing the funds. Total Cost: $61,407 Department of Sport and Recreation (1) One. (2) Review undertaken of State Government owned and managed recreation camps with regard to management operations and the development of a capital investment plan for the Department of Sport and Recreation managed camps. (3) Review undertaken by an employee of the Department of Sport and Recreation and completed within existing resources. West Australian Sport Centre Trust (1) One (2) Review of the Western Australian Sports Centre Trust. Refer to Terms of Reference within Recommendation 43 of 'Government Structures for Better Results' (Machinery of Government Report). (3) Review undertaken by an employee of the Department of Premier and Cabinet. Western Australian Institute of Sport (1) Not relating to WAIS (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Department of Indigenous (1) One. (2) Indigenous Affairs Advisory Committee (IAAC). (3) There was no costs involved establishing the committee. The only costs involved relate to money spent on conducting regular meetings which are met from the normal operating budget of the Department of Indigenous Affairs. Minister for Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth; Disability Services; Culture and the Arts: Disability Services Commission: (1) 5 (2) (a) The Disability Services Act (1993) review. The review is being undertaken as part of the review of statutory authorities resulting from the Government Structures for Better Results report (released in June 2001). A review of the Act was also required in 2003 under section 57 (1) (b) of the Act. This review was brought forward to coincide with the review of statutory authorities. This will minimise the review costs. (b) The Review of Local Area Coordination. This review was a pre-election commitment made by the State Government. The review will be conducted in four stages and is designed to ensure that the role and purpose of this valued service is clearly understood by families and the community, and is achievable and cost effective. (c) The Partnerships Working Party. This working party was formed by representatives from government and non government agencies in the disability sector to suggest how partnerships between the two sectors might be enhanced. (d) Unmet Need Working Group. This group was commissioned to prepare a report to improve the level of transparency and openness about the current and future need for accommodation support for people with disabilities. (e) The Accommodation Support Funding Process Review Steering Committee was formed to oversee the identification of the best and fairest process for allocation of available accommodation support funding. (3) (a) A budget of $40,000 has been allocated for the Disability Services Act (1993). (b) A budget of $25,000 has been allocated for the review of Local Area Coordination (c) There were no specific costs associated with the Partnerships Working Party. Officers of the Disability Services Commission provided support within their normal duties. (d) The cost of the Unmet Need Working Group’s report was $10,000. (e) The cost of the Accommodation Support Funding Process Review report was $49,452. Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth: (1) Reviews: 2 Committees: 3 Taskforces: 2 – 1 of which is a joint Taskforce with the Minister for Housing and Works Convention: 1 In addition there were 3 reference groups: - Strengthening Women’s Policy: The Report of the Reference Group. - WA Volunteering Reference Group - Carers Act Reference Group (2) (a) The Inter Departmental Committee (IDC) on Sexual Assault was formed in June 2001. The final report is due to be presented to the Cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy in June 2002. Its purpose is to develop recommendations to address sexual assault and coordinate State input into national cooperation on sexual assault. (b) The report on Family and Children’s Services Accommodation Hostels which commenced in April 2002 and was publicly released on 5 July 2002. Its purpose was to examine the history and operations of metropolitan and country hostels, identify current services, type and location, other services complementary services, gaps in services, alternatives to hostel accommodation and recommend future directions. (c) The Active Ageing Taskforce commenced on the 20 February 2002 and the anticipated completion date is March 2003. Its purpose is to: · develop an innovative and relevant across-government 5-10 year policy framework which promotes the active and visible participation of older people in Western Australian communities · develop strategies, including partnerships with local authorities to ensure genuine consultation and participation on new active ageing initiatives so that informed discussion can be reflected in government decision making · recommend a range of programs and strategies based on the principles of coordination, inclusion, collaboration and flexibility · recommend an ongoing consultative process to ensure that emerging needs and issues for seniors are reflected within the policy framework and the strategies contained within it. (d) The State Homelessness Taskforce commenced on 23 July 2001 and was completed on 31 January 2002. Joint Taskforce with the Minister for Housing and Works. Its purpose was to: · develop a plan of action for the whole of government and the community · provide advice on identifying the causes of homelessness in the community · contribute to a better understanding of homelessness and the pathways through homelessness and identify gaps in service provision · provide advice on the development of benchmarks and social indicators · make recommendations to the cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy on the plan of action, implementation strategy and a plan to monitor the progress of the implementation strategy. (e) Steering Committee on the Proposed Corporate Strategy and Organisational Structure commenced in July 2001and was completed in December 2001. Its purpose was to make recommendations to the Minister for Community Development on the establishment of the Department for Community Development, in particular to recommend: · the corporate strategy best suited to achieving the goals set out by the Machinery of Government Taskforce and an organisational structure capable of giving effect to the corporate strategy. (f) The Interdepartmental Child Protection Coordination Committee commenced in February 2002 for an interim 12 month period, subject to review. Its purpose is to develop a strategic approach for ensuring coordination and collaboration in child protection across relevant government agencies. (g) The National Competition Policy – Review of Child Care Regulations commenced on the 5 March 002 and will be completed by June 2002. Its purpose is to review the Community Services Act 1972 and specifically existing Child Care Regulations to determine the extent and appropriate justification for restriction to competition contained within. The outcome of the review is required to satisfy State and Commonwealth Government requirements within the Competition Principles Agreement. (h) The Women’s Convention was held on the 7-8 March 2002. Its purpose was to consult with women in Western Australia in regard to their goals and aspirations for the future in the areas of health, safety, seniors, opportunity, workplace, family care and law. (3) The cost of each is as follows: a) The Inter Departmental Committee (IDC) on Sexual Assault - $11,000* b) Family and Children’s Services Accommodation Hostels - $14,321 c) Active Ageing Taskforce - $7131 to date* d) The State Homelessness Taskforce - $180,000# e) Steering Committee – Proposed Corporate Strategy and Organisational Structure - $62,480* f) Interdepartmental Child Protection Coordination Committee – nil* g) National Competition Policy – Review of Child Care Regulations – nil* h) Women’s Convention - $85,926 * * excludes salaries # shared between the Department of Housing and Works and the Department for Community Development (DCD). DCD's contribution was $90,000 in staff time and payment to facilitate a non-government member of the secretariat. Culture and the Arts (1) 2 (2) (a) Review of Statutory Authorities The Minister for Culture and the Arts initiated the review of Statutory Authorities in the Culture and the Arts portfolio as part of the Machinery of Government (MOG) Taskforce recommendations. The Statutory Authorities reviewed were the Art Gallery, Western Australian Museum, Library Board, Perth Theatre Trust and ScreenWest. The purpose of this review was to determine whether the functions of these statutory authorities could not be performed by the Department of Culture and the Arts or whether it would be inappropriate for them to be performed by the Department. (b) The Contemporary Music Taskforce The Contemporary Music Taskforce was established to assist in the development and promotion of Western Australian contemporary music talent. This includes undertaking an economic review of the current state and growth potential of the industry; implementing a State-wide All ages concert program; developing a touring support and skill development program for industry practitioners; and establishing a music industry website. (3) (a) $10,010 has been spent for the services of an independent Review Consultant. (b) Costs to date - $4909.62 Minister for Health: (1)-(3) This information is not readily available. Provision of this information would require considerable research which would divert staff away from their normal duties and I am not prepared to allocate the State's resources to provide a response. If the Member has a specific inquiry I will endeavour to provide a reply. Minister for Racing and Gaming; Government Enterprises; Goldfields-Esperance: Government Employees Superannuation Board (1) None. (2) & (3) Not applicable. Gold Corporation (1) Nil (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Insurance Commission Of Western Australia (1) None (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable Lotteries Commission (1) The Minister for Government Enterprises has only instituted one enquiry – ie. review of section 22(8) and (2) of the Lotteries Commission of Western Australia. Under the Lotteries Commission Act 1990 (as amended), the Minister is required to review this section in relation to the funding for the Perth International Arts Festival and the Film Industry every three years. All other Lotteries’ reviews, taskforces or committees have been management initiated as part of routine operational improvements. (2) See response to 1. (3) No expenditure other than management time has been incurred in the review of section 22(8) and (2) of the Lotteries Commission Act 1990 (as amended) or any operational reviews. Racing and Gaming Department Of DRGL, BPB, TAB and WAGRA (1) Nil (2 & 3) Not applicable. Water Corporation (1) None (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable
( b) Nil (c) Nil (d) $1512 for the Inaugural meeting of key government, industry and community stakeholders. (e) Nil
(c) Nil (d) $1512 for the Inaugural meeting of key government, industry and community stakeholders. (e) Nil
(d) $1512 for the Inaugural meeting of key government, industry and community stakeholders. (e) Nil
(e) Nil
Department of Mineral & Petroleum Resources (1) For the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources - 4 (2) (i) Parliamentary Inquiry - 'Bellevue Hazardous Waste Fire Inquiry'. That the Committee examine, report and make recommendations on:- 1. The role of relevant government agencies and relevant Ministers of the Crown in: (a) approving the treatment and storage of waste at the site; and (b) regulating waste treatment at the site, including monitoring and enforcement measures; 2. The nature and quantities of non-compliant materials stored at the site; 3. The response of relevant government to the incident on 15 February 2001 and the post-crisis management; 4. The regulation, storage and disposal of hazardous waste in Western Australia, the extent of past and current operations and alternatives available; and 5. Any other matters deemed relevant by the Committee. (ii) Inquiry into the Carmel Fireworks Explosion – conducted by Mr Martin Whitely, Member for Roleystone. To report on; 1. The events of 6 March2002 leading to the incident (the explosion/s and subsequent bushfire); and 2. The response of the local and relevant State Government departments and authorities during and subsequent to the incident; and 3. The process of licensing and of regulation of the facility prior to 6 March 2002; and to make recommendations on; 1. The siting of similar facilities (fireworks manufacturing and explosive storage facilities and facilities which pose a similar danger) in appropriate locations; and 2. The licensing and regulation of similar facilities; and 3. Improving the response efforts of agencies involved in similar incidences. (iii) Review of the Project Development Approvals System To recommend to Government a system of government decision making which is coordinated and integrated, clear and unambiguous, which is balanced between community and developer needs and which will lead to Western Australia being the global location of choice for project development. (iv) Ministerial Inquiry to Identify Strategies to Increase Resources Exploration in Western Australia. To investigate the reasons for reduced levels of private investment in greenfields mineral exploration in western Australia and recommend actions that might be taken by the State and federal governments to achieve the level of expenditure necessary for a sustainable future for this important sector of the WA economy. (3) (i) Cost of the Bellevue Inquiry should be provided by the Committee Secretariat. (ii) The cost of the Whitely Inquiry to the end of April 2002 is less than $100. (iii) The cost of the Review of the Project Development Approvals System was $445 000 (iv) No expenditure to date Small Business Development Corporation (1) Since February 2001, the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) has established one review and one committee. (2) Review of the Small Business Development Corporation Act - a statutory review of the Small Business Development Corporation to assess its performance since 1995 and its appropriateness in meeting the future needs of small business development in Western Australia. The Small Business Development Corporation Act (1983) Review Steering Committee - An independent Steering Committee appointed to oversee the review of the Small Business Development Corporation Act. (3) Review - expenditure to 30 April 2002 - $15 000. Committee - expenditure to 30 April 2002 - $3 805. Rottnest Island Authority (1) One. (2) Effective and Efficiency Review. The intent of this review is to consider and ensure that the operations of the Rottnest Island Authority are effective and efficient. (3) Internal costs only. The review is being undertaken in conjunction with the development of the Rottnest Island Management Plan 2002-2007. Western Australian Tourism Commission (1) Since taking office in February 2001, the Gallop Labor Government has initiated two reviews within the tourism portfolio. (2) They were: · Review of the operations and structure of the Western Australian Tourism Commission. It was undertaken in August 2001 to assess whether the WATC’s structure (established in 1995) and operations were the most appropriate to meet the requirements of the Western Australian Tourism Commission Act 1993 and the Government’s Tourism Policy. · Review of the 5 year Tourism Industry Plan – Partnership 21. The review, which has just commenced, is intended to:- (a) Assess and report on progress made on the initiatives described in the document prepared in 2000; (b) Consider the relevancy of the principles it promotes and make improvements where necessary; and (c) Provide scope for input on significant tourism issues not originally included in the plan and update those requiring further emphasis or clarification. (3) The cost of the Review of the WATC was $12,463 (does not include GST) The cost of the Partnership 21 Review is expected to be approximately $90,000. Minister for Education; Sport and Recreation; Indigenous Affairs: Department of Education and Country High School Hostels Authority (1) A total of three reviews and one taskforce have been established since the election (not including the various groups established from time to time for routine operational purposes in schools, and district and central offices of the Department of Education). There have been no summits. (2) · Geraldton Secondary College Review . The purpose of the review was to identify issues affecting the ability of the College to maximize the educational outcomes of its students. · Review of Educational Services for Students with Disabilities in Government Schools . The purpose of the review is to ensure that the educational needs of students within this group are met through the provision of appropriate, effective and efficient services, resources and facilities. · Review of Behaviour in Government Schools . The review was established to examine and respond to the following specific behaviour management issues and contexts. · Taskforce on Structures, Services and Resources Supporting Government Schools . The report was tabled in Parliament on 27 August 2001. Response to be provided by Department of Education Services. (3) The following have been financed within existing resources by a reallocation of funds, taking into account staff time, at an estimated cost for each review as follows: · Geraldton Secondary College Review - $35 000 · Review of Educational Services for Students with Disabilities in Government Schools - $200 000 · Review of Behaviour in Government Schools - $30 000 · Taskforce on Structures, Services and Resources Supporting Government Schools - response to be provided by Department of Education Services. Department of Education Services & Curriculum Council (1) Four reviews. (2) – (3) List of Reviews Outline of Purpose $ Review of Fees and Charges in Secondary Schools To examine the implementation of the Government’s policy concerning voluntary contributions in years 8-10. There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Review of Ministerial Advisory Committees – Education Portfolio To review the role and functions of the Ministerial Advisory Councils (Aboriginal Education and Training Council, Rural & Remote Education Advisory Council, Early Childhood Education Council and WA Higher Education Council). There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Review of Statutory Authorities – Education Portfolio To review the functions of the three Statutory Authorities (Curriculum Council, Public Education Endowment Trust and Country High School Hostels Authority) to assess the appropriateness and feasibility of incorporating these functions into departments of State. There were no additional costs beyond officer time. Research Consultancy on Distribution of State Government Funds to Non-Government Schools To provide the Government with technical advice on the calculation of Government school costs as the basis for allocating funds to non-Government schools, and a model for distributing the funds. Total Cost: $61,407 Department of Sport and Recreation (1) One. (2) Review undertaken of State Government owned and managed recreation camps with regard to management operations and the development of a capital investment plan for the Department of Sport and Recreation managed camps. (3) Review undertaken by an employee of the Department of Sport and Recreation and completed within existing resources. West Australian Sport Centre Trust (1) One (2) Review of the Western Australian Sports Centre Trust. Refer to Terms of Reference within Recommendation 43 of 'Government Structures for Better Results' (Machinery of Government Report). (3) Review undertaken by an employee of the Department of Premier and Cabinet. Western Australian Institute of Sport (1) Not relating to WAIS (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Department of Indigenous (1) One. (2) Indigenous Affairs Advisory Committee (IAAC). (3) There was no costs involved establishing the committee. The only costs involved relate to money spent on conducting regular meetings which are met from the normal operating budget of the Department of Indigenous Affairs. Minister for Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth; Disability Services; Culture and the Arts: Disability Services Commission: (1) 5 (2) (a) The Disability Services Act (1993) review. The review is being undertaken as part of the review of statutory authorities resulting from the Government Structures for Better Results report (released in June 2001). A review of the Act was also required in 2003 under section 57 (1) (b) of the Act. This review was brought forward to coincide with the review of statutory authorities. This will minimise the review costs. (b) The Review of Local Area Coordination. This review was a pre-election commitment made by the State Government. The review will be conducted in four stages and is designed to ensure that the role and purpose of this valued service is clearly understood by families and the community, and is achievable and cost effective. (c) The Partnerships Working Party. This working party was formed by representatives from government and non government agencies in the disability sector to suggest how partnerships between the two sectors might be enhanced. (d) Unmet Need Working Group. This group was commissioned to prepare a report to improve the level of transparency and openness about the current and future need for accommodation support for people with disabilities. (e) The Accommodation Support Funding Process Review Steering Committee was formed to oversee the identification of the best and fairest process for allocation of available accommodation support funding. (3) (a) A budget of $40,000 has been allocated for the Disability Services Act (1993). (b) A budget of $25,000 has been allocated for the review of Local Area Coordination (c) There were no specific costs associated with the Partnerships Working Party. Officers of the Disability Services Commission provided support within their normal duties. (d) The cost of the Unmet Need Working Group’s report was $10,000. (e) The cost of the Accommodation Support Funding Process Review report was $49,452. Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth: (1) Reviews: 2 Committees: 3 Taskforces: 2 – 1 of which is a joint Taskforce with the Minister for Housing and Works Convention: 1 In addition there were 3 reference groups: - Strengthening Women’s Policy: The Report of the Reference Group. - WA Volunteering Reference Group - Carers Act Reference Group (2) (a) The Inter Departmental Committee (IDC) on Sexual Assault was formed in June 2001. The final report is due to be presented to the Cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy in June 2002. Its purpose is to develop recommendations to address sexual assault and coordinate State input into national cooperation on sexual assault. (b) The report on Family and Children’s Services Accommodation Hostels which commenced in April 2002 and was publicly released on 5 July 2002. Its purpose was to examine the history and operations of metropolitan and country hostels, identify current services, type and location, other services complementary services, gaps in services, alternatives to hostel accommodation and recommend future directions. (c) The Active Ageing Taskforce commenced on the 20 February 2002 and the anticipated completion date is March 2003. Its purpose is to: · develop an innovative and relevant across-government 5-10 year policy framework which promotes the active and visible participation of older people in Western Australian communities · develop strategies, including partnerships with local authorities to ensure genuine consultation and participation on new active ageing initiatives so that informed discussion can be reflected in government decision making · recommend a range of programs and strategies based on the principles of coordination, inclusion, collaboration and flexibility · recommend an ongoing consultative process to ensure that emerging needs and issues for seniors are reflected within the policy framework and the strategies contained within it. (d) The State Homelessness Taskforce commenced on 23 July 2001 and was completed on 31 January 2002. Joint Taskforce with the Minister for Housing and Works. Its purpose was to: · develop a plan of action for the whole of government and the community · provide advice on identifying the causes of homelessness in the community · contribute to a better understanding of homelessness and the pathways through homelessness and identify gaps in service provision · provide advice on the development of benchmarks and social indicators · make recommendations to the cabinet Standing Committee on Social Policy on the plan of action, implementation strategy and a plan to monitor the progress of the implementation strategy. (e) Steering Committee on the Proposed Corporate Strategy and Organisational Structure commenced in July 2001and was completed in December 2001. Its purpose was to make recommendations to the Minister for Community Development on the establishment of the Department for Community Development, in particular to recommend: · the corporate strategy best suited to achieving the goals set out by the Machinery of Government Taskforce and an organisational structure capable of giving effect to the corporate strategy. (f) The Interdepartmental Child Protection Coordination Committee commenced in February 2002 for an interim 12 month period, subject to review. Its purpose is to develop a strategic approach for ensuring coordination and collaboration in child protection across relevant government agencies. (g) The National Competition Policy – Review of Child Care Regulations commenced on the 5 March 002 and will be completed by June 2002. Its purpose is to review the Community Services Act 1972 and specifically existing Child Care Regulations to determine the extent and appropriate justification for restriction to competition contained within. The outcome of the review is required to satisfy State and Commonwealth Government requirements within the Competition Principles Agreement. (h) The Women’s Convention was held on the 7-8 March 2002. Its purpose was to consult with women in Western Australia in regard to their goals and aspirations for the future in the areas of health, safety, seniors, opportunity, workplace, family care and law. (3) The cost of each is as follows: a) The Inter Departmental Committee (IDC) on Sexual Assault - $11,000* b) Family and Children’s Services Accommodation Hostels - $14,321 c) Active Ageing Taskforce - $7131 to date* d) The State Homelessness Taskforce - $180,000# e) Steering Committee – Proposed Corporate Strategy and Organisational Structure - $62,480* f) Interdepartmental Child Protection Coordination Committee – nil* g) National Competition Policy – Review of Child Care Regulations – nil* h) Women’s Convention - $85,926 * * excludes salaries # shared between the Department of Housing and Works and the Department for Community Development (DCD). DCD's contribution was $90,000 in staff time and payment to facilitate a non-government member of the secretariat. Culture and the Arts (1) 2 (2) (a) Review of Statutory Authorities The Minister for Culture and the Arts initiated the review of Statutory Authorities in the Culture and the Arts portfolio as part of the Machinery of Government (MOG) Taskforce recommendations. The Statutory Authorities reviewed were the Art Gallery, Western Australian Museum, Library Board, Perth Theatre Trust and ScreenWest. The purpose of this review was to determine whether the functions of these statutory authorities could not be performed by the Department of Culture and the Arts or whether it would be inappropriate for them to be performed by the Department. (b) The Contemporary Music Taskforce The Contemporary Music Taskforce was established to assist in the development and promotion of Western Australian contemporary music talent. This includes undertaking an economic review of the current state and growth potential of the industry; implementing a State-wide All ages concert program; developing a touring support and skill development program for industry practitioners; and establishing a music industry website. (3) (a) $10,010 has been spent for the services of an independent Review Consultant. (b) Costs to date - $4909.62 Minister for Health: (1)-(3) This information is not readily available. Provision of this information would require considerable research which would divert staff away from their normal duties and I am not prepared to allocate the State's resources to provide a response. If the Member has a specific inquiry I will endeavour to provide a reply. Minister for Racing and Gaming; Government Enterprises; Goldfields-Esperance: Government Employees Superannuation Board (1) None. (2) & (3) Not applicable. Gold Corporation (1) Nil (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission (1) Nil (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable Insurance Commission Of Western Australia (1) None (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable Lotteries Commission (1) The Minister for Government Enterprises has only instituted one enquiry – ie. review of section 22(8) and (2) of the Lotteries Commission of Western Australia. Under the Lotteries Commission Act 1990 (as amended), the Minister is required to review this section in relation to the funding for the Perth International Arts Festival and the Film Industry every three years. All other Lotteries’ reviews, taskforces or committees have been management initiated as part of routine operational improvements. (2) See response to 1. (3) No expenditure other than management time has been incurred in the review of section 22(8) and (2) of the Lotteries Commission Act 1990 (as amended) or any operational reviews. Racing and Gaming Department Of DRGL, BPB, TAB and WAGRA (1) Nil (2 & 3) Not applicable. Water Corporation (1) None (2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable
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