PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEES
PROGRESS ON INVESTIGATIONS
To 1 February 2002
[Incorporating Ministerial Responses to Recommendations of Parliamentary Committees
for the period 1 July 2001 to 31 December 2001]
54th Parliament
Issued by Authority of the President of the Legislative Council
and the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
The Parliamentary Committees of the Victorian Parliament are appointed pursuant to the
Parliamentary Committees Act 1968.
The functions of the Joint Investigatory Committees are detailed in sections 4C to 4EF of the
Act which, by section 4F, also makes the following provisions regarding their role, sources of
references and priorities in considering references:
(1)
A Joint Investigatory Committee —
(a)
(b)
is required to inquire into, consider and report to the Parliament on any
proposal, matter or thing relevant to the functions of the Committee which
is referred to the Committee —
(i)
by resolution of the Council or the Assembly: or
(ii)
by Order of the Governor in Council published in the Government
Gazette; and
may inquire into, consider and report to the Parliament on any annual
report or other document relevant to the functions of the Committee which
is laid before either House of the Parliament pursuant to a requirement
imposed by or under an Act.
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(3) A resolution of the Council or the Assembly or an Order of the Governor in
Council referring a proposal, matter or thing to a Joint Investigatory Committee pursuant
to paragraph (a) of sub-section (1) may specify a period of time within which the
Committee is required to make a final report to the Parliament on the proposal matter or
thing.
(4)
In carrying out its functions a Joint Investigatory Committee is required —
(a)
to give priority —
(i)
(ii)
firstly, to all proposals, matters or things referred to it by resolution of
the Council or the Assembly; and
secondly, to all proposals, matters or things referred to it by Order of
the Governor in Council published in the Government Gazette —
before all other proposals, matters or things being inquired into or being
considered by the Committee; and
(b)
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to comply with any limitation of time specified pursuant to sub-section (3).
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In the 54th Parliament, the Economic Development Committee is established as a Select
Committee of the Legislative Council.
Its functions, role and term of appointment are detailed in sections 37 to 41 of the Parliamentary
Committees Act 1968. References may only be given to this Committee —
(a)
(b)
by resolution of the Council or
by Order of the Governor in Council published in the Government Gazette.
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DRUGS AND CRIME PREVENTION COMMITTEE
Level 8, 35 Spring Street, Melbourne 3000
Telephone: (03) 9651 3541
Facsimile: (03) 9651 3603
Email: dcpc@parliament.vic.gov.au
Website:http://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/dcpc
Members:
(Council)
The Hons B C Boardman and S M Nguyen.
(Assembly) Hon R R Cooper, Mr K Jasper, Mr H R Lupton, Mr B Mildenhall and
Mr R Wynne.
Chairman:
The Hon B C Boardman, MLC
Executive Officer: Ms Sandy Cook
INQUIRY INTO THE INCIDENCE OF CRIME
Reference from the Legislative Council on 1 March 2000 to inquire, consider and report on
the incidence of crime and to report every 6 months on the levels of crime, areas of
emerging concern and (where suitable) options for crime reduction or control.
Activity during December 2001/January 2002

Research for next report underway.
INQUIRY INTO VOLATILE SUBSTANCES FOR THE PURPOSE OF
INTOXICATION
Reference from the Governor in Council on 18 April 2001 to inquire into the issue of
inhalation of volatile substances for the purpose of intoxication and report to Parliament
by the first day of the Autumn 2002 sitting.
Activities during December 2001/January 2002

Discussion Paper completed, adopted and disseminated.

Meeting called for further submissions in light of questions posed in Discussion
Paper with staff and young people at Salvation Army and Westcare and Crossroads
regarding programs for young people who abuse inhalants.
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
On going liaison with key Indigenous groups, researchers, policy makers and
practitioners in Victoria, Northern Territory, Western Australia and South Australia
in relation to VSA.
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Ongoing scrutiny and analysis of relevant literature.
Future Activity
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Public Hearing dates scheduled for 9 April and 30 April 2002.
INQUIRY INTO PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS
Government response tabled in Parliament on 29 November 2001 on the
recommendations made in the Committee’s Final report on the Inquiry into Public
Drunkenness.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Level 8, 35 Spring Street, Melbourne 3000
Telephone: (03) 9651 3541
Facsimile: (03) 9651 3603
Email: edc@parliament.vic.gov.au
Website:http://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/edc
Members:
(Council) The Hons R A Best, A Coote, G R Craige, K Darveniza, N B Lucas, J M McQuilten
and T C Theophanous.
Chairman: The Hon N B Lucas, PSM MLC
Executive Officer: Mr R A Willis
INQUIRY INTO THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE GOODS AND SERVICES TAX
ON THE COMPETITIVENESS OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZED BUSINESSES
Terms of Reference received from the Governor in Council on 29 February 2000.
The Committee tabled its Final Report in Parliament on 12 June 2001.
Future Activity
Await Government Response, due November 2001.
INQUIRY INTO
INDUSTRIES
EXPORT
OPPORTUNITIES
FOR
VICTORIAN
RURAL
Terms of Reference received from Legislative Council on 1 March 2000.
Report due 31 December 2001.
Informal meeting held with exporters in Mildura.
Informal meetings held with Austrade and the Department of Natural Resources &
Environment, Agribusiness Section.
Strategy paper prepared outlining proposed inquiry direction and timetable.
Chairman and Executive Officer attended Agribusiness Forum Summit in Healesville on 28
March 2001.
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Regional Hearings held in Horsham and Nhill (27-28 August) and on-site visit to Wimmera
Grain Company in Rupanyup on 27 August.
Regional Hearings held in Lancefield and Heathcote (11-12 September). On-site visit to
Dalhousie Fine Foods (12 September)
Evidence received from Austrade in Melbourne on 24 September.
In-camera meeting with DNRE Agribusiness Division on 24 September.
Regional hearings and on-site visits in North-East Victoria (1-2 October).
Regional hearings held in Korumburra and Traralgon on 26 November 2001.
Activity during December 2001
Regional hearings held in Bendigo, Boort, Swan Hill and Kerang on 12 and 13 December
2001.
Future Activity
Further regional hearings to be held in early 2002.
INQUIRY INTO STRUCTURAL CHANGES IN THE VICTORIAN ECONOMY
Terms of Reference issued by Governor in Council on 29 February 2000.
Report due first sitting day of Spring 2001 sitting.
Terms of Reference advertised on 13 November seeking written submissions. Letters sent
out to over 350 organisations and individuals.
49 written submissions received to date.
Interim Report tabled in Legislative Council on 16 August 2001.
completed in Autumn 2002 Session.
Final report to be
Public hearings conducted on 13 August 2001. Evidence received from Australia Post,
Department of Infrastructure – Public Transport and Office of Local Government.
Public hearings conducted on 22 August 2001. Evidence received from Public Transport
Users Group and Department of Employment, Education and Training – Employment
Division.
Regional hearings conducted in Ararat, Horsham, Edenhope, Nhill, Warracknabeal and
Avoca from 27-29 August.
Regional hearings conducted in Lancefield (11 September), Rochester (12 September) and
Heathcote (12 September).
Regional public hearings held in Rutherglen on 1 October 2001.
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Evidence received from Victorian Local Governance Association on 24 October 2001.
Evidence received from Local Government Professionals Inc., City of Moreland and Telstra
Country Wide on 19 November 2001.
Regional hearings conducted in Korumburra on 26 November 2001.
Visit to Welshpool & District Rural Transaction Centre on 26 November 2001.
Activity during December 2001
Regional hearings held in Bendigo and Boort on 12 December 2001.
Future Activity
Final Report being drafted for Committee consideration early in 2002.
INQUIRY INTO YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT
Terms of Reference received from Legislative Council on 1 March 2000.
Report due 31 December 2001.
On 18 September 2001 the Legislative Council resolved that the reporting deadline for the
Youth Unemployment Inquiry be amended to now require the Committee to report by
the end of the 2002 Spring sitting.
Future Activities
Terms of Reference to be advertised in early 2002.
Background research and data collection continues.
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ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COMMITTEE
Level 8, 35 Spring Street, Melbourne, 3000
Telephone: (03) 9651 3541
Facsimile: (03) 9651 3603
Email: enrc@parliament.vic.gov.au
Website: http://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/enrc
Members:
(Council)
The Hons R F Smith and Graeme Stoney.
(Assembly) Mr H Delahunty, Ms J T Duncan, Mrs C A Fyffe, Ms J M Lindell and Mr G Seitz.
Chairman: Mr G Seitz, MP
Executive Officer: Mr B Miles
SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF THE VICTORIAN ABALONE AND ROCK
LOBSTER FISHERIES
Referred to the Committee by the Legislative Council on 1 March 2000 under section 4F (1)
(a) (i) of the Parliamentary Committees Act 1968.
The Committee has resolved to undertake the inquiry concurrently with its inquiry into
fisheries management across Victoria (see below).
FISHERIES MANAGEMENT
Referred to the Committee by Order of the Governor in Council published in the
Government Gazette (on 29 February 2000) under section 4F (1) (a) (ii) of the
Parliamentary Committees Act 1968.
Also referred to the Committee by the Legislative Assembly on 14 March 2000 under section
4F (1) (a) (i) of the Parliamentary Committees Act 1968.
The Committee resolved to undertake the inquiry concurrently with its inquiry into the
sustainable management of the Victorian abalone and rock lobster industries.
Briefing by Minister and Shadow Minister.
Advertisements placed in national and statewide press for research officer to assist the
inquiry.
Advertisements in metropolitan
commencement of the Inquiry.
and
country
Media release prepared and distributed.
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Victoria
newspapers
announcing
Discussions with senior representatives of Northern Territory fishing sector and agencies Amateur Fisherman’s Association, Northern Territory Seafood Council, Marine and
Fisheries Enforcement Unit, NT Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries. Also
briefing and inspection of the Darwin Aquaculture Centre.
Briefing given by the Executive Officer to the Fisheries Co-Management Council.
Briefing given by the Executive Officer to Seafood Industry Victoria
Appointment of consultant to assist preparation of Discussion Paper.
Publication and distribution of discussion paper.
Call for submissions.
Media release and advertisements placed advising of release of discussion paper and
inviting submissions.
Appointment of new research officer to assist with the Inquiry.
Submission period extended to 22 December 2000.
Second printing of the Discussion Paper and further distribution.
Study tour to New Zealand involving inspections and discussions held with representatives
of the New Zealand Recreational Fishing Council, NZ Marine Transport Association
(fishing and cruise charter operators), the Ministry of Fisheries, the Kaumatua and
Kaitiaki tribes (Maori customary fishing rights), Department of Conservation (marine
reserves), University of Auckland’s Leigh Marine Research Station, Fish and Game NZ
(freshwater fisheries), Sealord Group Ltd, Challenger Scallop Enhancement Company,
Port Nelson Ltd, Treaty of Waitangi Fisheries Commission, National Institute of Water
and Atmospheric Research (stock assessment), Rock Lobster and Paua (abalone)
commercial fisheries, and the NZ Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment.
Assessment of written submissions.
Inspections and discussions in South Gippsland and Western Port – with representatives of
the Shire of South Gippsland, Southern Shark and Gill Net Fisherman’s Association (fish
habitat), Port Franklin fishers (codes of practise), Lang Lang Coast Action Group
(seagrass beds), and the Kilcunda Abalone Farm (public water aquaculture).
Inspections and discussions in Melbourne - Melbourne Fish Market (managers and agents),
fish processing plants (Lonimar P/L and Australian Sea Urchins P/L) and restaurant
sector (John Rubira).
Inspections and discussions in Central Victoria – Snobs Creek Research Station and
Hatchery, Goulburn River Trout P/L (trout aquaculture), Goulburn Valley Fly-Fishing
Centre, and Australian Aquaculture Products (warm water recirculation-system
aquaculture).
Public Hearing in Alexandra – Nagambie Angling Club, Goulburn Valley Fly-Fishing
Centre Inc, Goulburn River Trout P/L, Goulburn Valley Association of Angling Clubs
Inc, Fisheries Co-management Council – research issues.
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Inspections and discussions in East Gippsland – estuarine fishery issues (Lake Tyers Beach
Sports Angling Club, East Gippsland Estuarine Fish Association, and Lake Tyers
Aboriginal Trust), eastern zone scallop boat (Scott Horden), processing and wholesale
sectors (Consol Fish), trawl boat (Chris Newman), fish charter boat (Peter Euman), local
compliance issues (Department of Natural Resources and Environment), water quality
and catchment issues (Gippsland Coastal Board), eel fishery (East Coast Eels P/L) and
goldfish aquaculture (Boolarra Fish Farms P/L).
Public Hearing at Lakes Entrance – Gippsland Lakes Bait Fishery Association, Mr Scott
Horton, East Gippsland Fishermans Association, Mr Roger Bilney, Mr Lyton Barr, Mr
Tom Davies, Gippsland Coastal Board, Lake Tyers Beach Sports Angling Club.
Inspections and discussions in western Victoria – live fish fishing (Rob Davies), western
zone rock lobster boat (Rod McDonald), processing plant (Sou-West Seafoods), abalone
boat (Len McCall) and abalone processing (South West Seafoods), native fish hatchery
(Wartook Native Fish Culture), and native fish angling (Wimmera Anglers Association).
Public Hearing in Portland – Portland Professional Fishermans Association, Western Zone
Wrasse Association, Mr Tony Crapper, Ms Robyn Curtis, Mr Dennis Jeffs, Mirimbiak
National Aboriginal Corporation, Mr David Johnston, Mr Rod McDonald, Portland
Angling Club, Framlingham Aboriginal Trust, Mr Andrew Levings, Mr Don Edmonson,
Mr Vincent Gannon, Mr Jamie Espie, Mr Rod Crowther, Fisheries Co-Management
Council (mainly consultation issues).
Public Hearing in Melbourne – Mr Anthony Amis, Mr Tony Hocking, Mr John Dougall,
Lonimar P/L, Mr Mark Nowak, Mr Peter Kidd, Goulburn-Murray Water, Mr David
Fitzpatrick, VRFish, Mr Nik Phizacklea, Mr Tim Mirabella, Victorian National Parks
Association, Victorian Aquaculture Council.
Second Public Hearing in Melbourne – Victorian Abalone Divers Association, Victorian
Abalone Processor’s Association, Eastern Zone Rock Lobster Association, Mr John
Barnett, Mr Brian Bolding, Ms Tia Navanteri, Victorian Fishing Charter Association,
Community and Public Sector Union, Seafood Industry Victoria, Mr Cyril Mitchell, Mr
Ron Lewis, Native Fish Australia, Corner Inlet Fisheries Habitat Association, Lang Lang
Coast Action Group, Fisheries Co-Management Council, Fisheries Victoria.
Confidential hearing – various witnesses regarding enforcement issues.
Additional public hearing – Mr John Hammond, Tasmanian Rock Lobster fisher and Prof
Tor Hundloe, Fisheries academic and economist.
Assessment of written submissions and public hearing evidence.
Discussions with Canberra based agencies: Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and
Forestry, Bureau of Rural Sciences, Australian Fisheries Management Authority, and
Environment Australia.
Consideration of issues arising from the written submissions and the hearings.
Preparation of consultancy brief for the assessment of evidence regarding rock lobster
stocks.
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Engagement of consultant to assist with the preparation of the draft report.
Preparation and consideration of draft report.
Adoption of First Report: Co-management
Activity during December 2001/January 2002
First Report tabled in the Legislative Council on 5 December 2001.
Future Activities
Await Government response to First Report, due June 2002.
Drafting of Second Report (to cover the remainder of the Terms of Reference).
ALLOCATION OF WATER
ENVIRONMENTAL PURPOSES
RESOURCES
FOR
AGRICULTURAL
AND
Referred to the Committee by the Legislative Council on 1 March 2000 under section 4F (1)
(a) (i) of the Parliamentary Committees Act 1968.
Interim Report tabled in Parliament (Legislative Council – 28 November 2000, Legislative
Assembly – 27 February 2001)
Inquiry Report tabled in Parliament on 21 November 2001.
Future Activity
Await Government response, due May 2002.
ADEQUACY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF VETERINARY PATHOLOGY SERVICES
Referred to the Committee by the Governor in Council on 20 March 2001 under section 4F
of the Parliamentary Committees Act 1968.
The Terms of Reference received and resolved to commence the Inquiry following
completion of the Committee’s Water Allocation Inquiry.
Activity during December 2001/January 2002
Inquiry commenced.
MANAGEMENT OF THE FISHING CHARTER INDUSTRY IN VICTORIA
Referred to the Committee by the Governor in Council on 5 June 2001 under section 4F of
the Parliamentary Committees Act 1968.
The Terms of Reference received; to commence at the completion of the Veterinary
Pathology Services Inquiry.
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Activity during December 2001/January 2002
Nil – Inquiry has not yet commenced.
IMPROVING THE PROCEDURES FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PRIVATE LAND
FOR USE AS A PARK
Referred to the Committee by the Legislative Council on 21 November 2001 under section
4F of the Parliamentary Committees Act 1968.
Activity during December 2001/January 2002
Nil – Inquiry has not yet commenced.
IMPACT, MANAGEMENT AND USE OF CARP
Referred to the Committee by the Legislative Assembly on 28 November 2001 under section
4F of the Parliamentary Committees Act 1968.
Activity during December 2001/January 2002
Nil – Inquiry has not yet commenced.
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FAMILY AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE
Level 8, 35 Spring Street, Melbourne 3000
Telephone: (03) 9651 3520
Facsimile: (03) 9651 3691
Email: fcdc@parliament.vic.gov.au
Website:http://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/fcdc
Members:
(Council)
The Hons E J Powell, G D Romanes and Dr J W G Ross
(Assembly)
Mr B P Hardman, Mr H Lim, Mr D A Nardella, and Mrs I Peulich
Chairman: Mr H Lim, MP
Executive Officer: Mr P L Bourke
MARKETPLACE DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN CONSUMERS AND ITS
EFFECTS ON THE ECONOMIC WELLBEING OF WOMEN
Referred by Governor in Council on 18 April 2000.
Witnesses appearing before the Committee
Representatives from Consumer and Business Affairs Victoria, Mr. Denis Fitzgerald,
Assistant Director, Policy and Information; Ms Dianne Bryans, Manager, Assessment
and Analysis Branch, Consumer Services and Compliance Division; Ms Kristen Murray,
Policy Officer.
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Representatives from the Equal Opportunity Commission, Dr Dianne Sisely, Chief
Executive and Mr. Ben Rice, Research Officer.
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Representatives from the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, Mr Michael
Levine, Deputy President, Civil Claims List and Ms Anne Coghlan, Deputy President,
Discrimination List.
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Ms Sandra Campitelli, General Manager, Hairdressing and Beauty Industry Association.
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Mr Timothy Piper, Executive Director and Ms Lisa Hurley, Marketing Officer ,
Australian Retailers Association.
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Site Visit with the Drycleaning Institute of Australia to Bancroft’s Dry Cleaner’s, South
Yarra.
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Ms Virginia Redding, Westpac Bank and Ms Amanda Ellis, Bank of Melbourne
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Mr Edward Beale and Ms Ursula Prendergast, Edward Beale Salons
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Witnesses appearing at Public Hearings

Mr Colin Neave, Australian Banking Industry Ombudsman
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Ms Jenny Lawton, Financial and Consumer Rights Council of Victoria
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Ms Sandra Campitelli, Hairdressing and Beauty Industry Association
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Ms Mary Crooks & Ms Gemma Morgan, Victorian Women’s Trust
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Mr Michael Meere, Dry Cleaning Institute of Victoria
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Ms Leyla Yilmaz, Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce
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Ms Allyson Foster & Ms Catriona Lowe, Women’s Legal Service & Consumer Law
Centre
Report tabled in Parliament on 28 November 2001.
Future Activity
Await Government response, due May 2002.
OUTWORKERS IN THE CLOTHING INDUSTRY
Referred by the Legislative Assembly on 28 November 2001
Activities during December 2001/January 2002
Drafting of Briefing Papers.
Drafting of Discussion Paper.
Organisation of Public Hearings.
Future Activities
Literature Search.
Drafting of Discussion Paper.
Organisation of Public Hearings.
QUALITY OF CARE AND EFFICIENT SEPARATION OF PATIENTS IN
VICTORIAN HOSPITALS
Referred by the Legislative Council on 21 November 2001
Inquiry has not yet commenced.
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NEIGHBOURHOOD
COMMUNITY
HOUSES
AND
THEIR
ROLE
IN
REALISING
Referred by Governor in Council on 20 November 2001
Inquiry has not yet commenced.
CURRENT FORMS OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT BY VICTORIAN
COUNCILS
Referred by Legislative Assembly 28 November 2001
Inquiry has not yet commenced.
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FRANKSTON CENTRAL ACTIVITY DISTRICT
DEVELOPMENT SELECT COMMITTEE
Parliament House, Spring Street, Melbourne 3002
Telephone: (03) 9651 8671
Facsimile: (03) 9650 5253
Website:http://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/committees
Members:
(Council) The Hons A R Brideson, G R Craige and R M Hallam
Chairman: The Hon A R Brideson, MLC
Secretary: Mr M Tricarico
INQUIRY INTO
DEVELOPMENT
THE
FRANKSTON
CENTRAL
ACTIVITY
DISTRICT
Terms of Reference agreed to by the Legislative Council on 17 October 2001 as follows:
(a)
That a Select Committee of five members be appointed to enquire into and report
upon the process followed by the Frankston City Council in its consideration of the
proposed construction and development of a multi-million dollar commercial facility
in the Frankston Central Activity District, including allegations made in both
newspaper reports and the Victorian Parliament on matters related to this issue.
(b)
That the Committee shall consist of two members nominated by the Leader of the
Government, two members nominated by the Leader of the Opposition and one
member nominated by the Leader of the National Party.
(c)
That the members shall be appointed by lodgement of the names with the President
by the Leaders no later than 4.00 pm on Thursday, 18 October 2001.
(d)
That the first meeting of the Committee shall be held at 10.30 am on Friday, 19
October 2001.
(e)
That the Committee may proceed to the despatch of business not withstanding that all
members have not been appointed and notwithstanding any vacancy.
(f)
That the Committee shall elect a Deputy Chairman to act as chairman at any time
when the Chairman is not present at a meeting of the Committee.
(g)
That three members of the committee shall constitute a quorum.
(h)
That the Committee may send for persons, papers and records.
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(i)
That the Committee may authorise the publication of any evidence taken by it in
public and any documents presented to it.
(j)
That reports of the Committee may be presented to the Council from time to time and
that the Committee present its final report to the Council on or before 1 March 2002.
(k)
That the presentation of a report or an interim report of the Committee shall not be
deemed to terminate the Committee’s appointment, powers or functions.
(l)
That the committee shall, unless it otherwise resolves, take all evidence in public and
may otherwise sit in public at anytime if it so decides.
(m) That the foregoing provisions of this resolution, so far as they are inconsistent with
the Standing Orders and practice of the Council, shall have effect notwithstanding
anything contained in the Standing Orders.
Activity during December 2001/January 2002
Public Hearing held on 7 December 2001:
Witness:
Mr Rogan Ward
Managing Director
Commercial Property Services Pty. Ltd.
Future Activity
To be determined.
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LAW REFORM COMMITTEE
Level 8, 35 Spring Street, Melbourne 3000
Telephone: (03) 9651 3644
Facsimile: (03) 9651 3674
Email: VPLRC@parliament.vic.gov.au
Website: http://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/lawreform
Members:
(Council)
The Hons R H Bowden, D G Hadden and P A Katsambanis.
(Assembly)
Mr T Languiller, Ms A L McCall, Mr R E Stensholt and Mr M H Thompson.
Chairman: Mr M H Thompson, MP
Executive Officer: Ms M L Mason
REVIEW OF LEGAL SERVICES IN REGIONAL AND RURAL VICTORIA
Referred by Governor in Council on 29 February 2000 and by the Legislative Assembly on
14 March 2000.
REVIEW OF COURT-BASED SERVICES IN REGIONAL AND RURAL VICTORIA
Referred by the Legislative Council on 1 March 2000.
[Because of the similarity of these references, the Committee has decided to combine and
conduct the inquiries concurrently]
The Final Report was tabled in the Legislative Assembly on 31 May 2001 and in the
Legislative Council on 5 June 2001.
Future Activity
Await Government response, due November 2001.
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REVIEW OF THE POWERS OF ENTRY, SEARCH, SEIZURE AND QUESTIONING
BY AUTHORISED PERSONS
Referred by the Governor in Council on 18 April 2001.
Activities during December 2001/January 2002
Public hearings held in Melbourne on 12 and 13 December 2001.
Overseas study tour in January/February 2002.
Drafting of report commenced.
Part-time Research Officer appointed.
Future Activity
Further public hearings to be held in February.
INQUIRY INTO FORENSIC SAMPLING AND THE USE OF DNA DATABASES IN
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS
Referred by the Legislative Council on 21 November 2001.
Inquiry has not yet commenced.
INQUIRY INTO POSSIBLE MANDATORY CODES FOR CONSUMER PROTECTION
IN CERTAIN INDUSTRIES
Referred by the Legislative Assembly on 28 November 2001.
Inquiry has not yet commenced.
INQUIRY INTO THE ADMINISTRATION AND PROBATE ACT 1958
Referred by the Legislative Assembly on 28 November 2001.
Inquiry has not yet commenced.
INQUIRY INTO THE SYSTEM OF OATHS AND OATH TAKING AND THE MAKING
OF STATUTORY DECLARATIONS AND AFFIDAVITS WITH REFERENCE TO THE
MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITY
Referred by the Legislative Assembly on 28 November 2001.
Inquiry has not yet commenced.
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PUBLIC ACCOUNTS AND ESTIMATES COMMITTEE
Level 8, 35 Spring Street, Melbourne 3000
Telephone: (03) 9651 3551
Facsimile: (03) 9651 3552
Email: paec@parliament.vic.gov.au
Website: http://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/paec/default.htm
Members:
(Council)
The Hons D M Davis, R M Hallam (Deputy Chairman), G K Rich-Phillips
and T C Theophanous
(Assembly) Ms A P Barker, Mr R W Clark, Ms S M Davies, Mr T J Holding, Mr P J Loney
and Mrs J M Maddigan.
Chairman:
Mr P J Loney, MP
Executive Officer: Ms M Cornwell
UNFUNDED SUPERANNUATION LIABILITIES IN VICTORIAN UNIVERSITIES
Source of reference: Parliamentary Committees Act 1968, section 4F(1)(b).
Report No. 39 tabled in the Parliament on 22 March 2001.
Report distributed on 23 March 2001.
On 23 March 2001 Chairman wrote to the Chairman of the Australasian Council of
Auditors-General seeking comments on issues raised in the report.
On 30 July 2001, response received from the Convenor of the Australasian Council of
Auditors-General.
On 2 November 2001, the Secretary of the Department of Treasury and Finance advised that
an issue proposal was being prepared to the Urgent Issues Group of the Australian
Accounting Standards Board to resolve the matters raised in the Committee’s report.
2001-2002 BUDGET ESTIMATES
Source of reference: Parliamentary Committees Act 1968, section 4F(1)(b)
Draft report considered by the full Committee on 13 and 14 November 2001.
Report adopted with amendments.
Report No. 43 tabled in Parliament on 27 November 2001.
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The full text of the report is on the PAEC Homepage.
On 29 November 2001, report distributed to all Ministers and Departments.
Future Activity
Await the Government's response to the report, due 27 May 2002.
2000-2001 BUDGET OUTCOMES
Source of reference: Parliamentary Committees Act 1968, section 4F(1)(b).
Review of departmental annual reports commenced.
Draft questions for Departments of Premier and Cabinet; Human Services; Education; and
Infrastructure prepared and forwarded to Chairman to review.
Activities during December 2001/January 2002
On 11 January 2002, questions relating to 2000-2001 Budget Outcomes forwarded to
Departments, the Presiding Officers of the Parliament and the Victorian AuditorGeneral’s Office.
Work commenced on preparing chapters 1 and 2 of the draft report.
Future Activities
Responses due 28 February 2002.
When responses received, draft report to be completed.
Draft report to be considered by the full Committee in late March 2002.
REVIEW OF AUDITOR-GENERAL’S REPORTS
Source of reference: Parliamentary Committees Act 1968, section 4F(1)(b).
On 28 November 2001, Report No. 44 relating to the Review of the Auditor-General’s Report
No. 43 (Protecting Victoria’s Children: the role of the Department of Human Services)
tabled in the Parliament.
The full text of the report is on the PAEC Homepage.
On 29 November 2001, report distributed to relevant Ministers and Departments.
Activity during December 2001/January 2002
Briefing papers being prepared on Performance Audit Reports No. 51 (Victorian Rural
Ambulance Services) and No. 65 (Reducing Landfill – Waste Management by
Municipal Councils).
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Future Activities
Await Government response to Committee’s Report No. 44, due 28 May 2002.
Full Committee to consider briefing papers on the review of two Auditor-General’s
reports.
ENVIRONMENTAL ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING
Source of reference: Parliamentary Committees Act 1968, section 4F(1)(b).
Interim Report (No 31) tabled on 3 June 1999. Report also available on the Internet.
Submissions received concerning the recommendations contained in the Interim report.
Government response tabled on 2 December 1999.
Committee considered a briefing paper on 23 March 2000 which proposed terms of
reference for the follow-up Inquiry.
Terms of reference adopted by the Committee on 23 March 2000.
Researching and writing issues paper continued.
Sub-Committee appointed on 12 April 2000.
Issues paper completed.
Mailing lists compiled.
On 23 May 2000, the Executive Officer and Research Officer attended a seminar on
environmental reporting organised by the Institution of Engineers.
Issues paper and work plan for the Inquiry considered by the Sub-Committee on 8 June and
adopted.
Inquiry advertised on 10 June 2000.
Issues paper and request for submissions sent to government agencies, business and
community groups and interested individuals on 27 June 2000.
42 submissions received.
Deadline for receipt of submissions extended to 21 August 2000.
On 4 August 2000, the Chairman met with the New Zealand Parliamentary Commissioner
for the Environment to discuss matters raised in the Issues Paper.
On 14 August 2000, the Sub-Committee was briefed by officers of the Department of
Natural Resources and Environment and the Environment Protection Authority.
Public hearing held on 25 August 2000 with:
Mr Claudio Senese, Group Manager Corporate Environment Group, Telstra and Ms
Joanne Saleeba, Environmental Analyst, Telstra and Ms Anne Learmonth,
Government Relations Group, Telstra;
Dr David Bowman, Senior Environment Adviser, The Shell Company of Australia;
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Mr Chris Davey, Associate Director, Project and Structured Finance, National Australia
Bank;
Dr Jean Raar, Lecturer in Accounting, Faculty of Business and Law, Deakin University;
Ms Toni McCormack, Chief Executive Officer, and Mr Andrew Clooney, Industry
Officer, Victorian Water Industry Association Inc;
Public hearings held on 11 and 12 September 2000 with the following witnesses:
David Sinclair, Group Manager, Environment, Pasminco;
Mr Deane Belfield, Team Leader – Global Environmental Solutions, and Ms Corinne
Proske, PricewaterhouseCoopers;
Dr Fiona Solomon, Research Fellow CSIRO Minerals;
Mr Keith Wiltshire and Dr Ross Ulman, Save Albert Park;
Mr Peter Christoff, Lecturer - Department of Geography and Environmental Sciences,
University of Melbourne;
Mr Simon Molesworth, AM, QC President, Environment Institute of Australia;
Dr Neil Byron, Productivity Commissioner, and Mr Robert Kerr, Head of Office,
Productivity Commission;
Ms Libby Chaplin, Co-convenor, and Mr Trevor Thornton, Victorian Network
Environment Management Industry Association of Australia;
Dr Phillip Johnstone, Manager Environmental Policy, Bayside City Council, and
representing the Metropolitan Environment Forum of the International Council for
Local Environmental Initiatives;
Professor David Yencken, Environment Liaison Office (Victorian National Parks
Association, Australian Conservation Foundation, Friends of the Earth, Environment
Victoria, and The Wilderness Society Victoria);
Cr. L. Johnstone, and Mr Peter Lyon, Senior Policy Advisor – Environment, Municipal
Association of Victoria;
Mr Terence Jeyaretnam, Manager, Corporate Environmental Services, and Mr Ken Fung,
Manager, Planning and Environment, Snowy Mountains Engineering Corporation
On 9 October 2000, public hearing held with the following witnesses:
Ms Michonne Van Rees - Executive Director, Parks Flora and Fauna, Department of
Natural Resources and Environment (DNRE);
Mr Peter Sutherland - Executive Director, Catchment and Water, DNRE;
Mr Steve Jacoby - Director, Land Information Group, DNRE; and
Mr David Parkes, Policy Analyst, DNRE;
Cr. Julie Hanson, President, Victorian Local Governance Association;
Cr. Don Chambers, Vice-President, Victorian Local Governance Association;
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Mr Bernie Potter and Mr Stephen Ray, Environs Australia;
Ms Louise Hicks, Lawyer, Maddock, Lonie and Chisholm;
Mr Phillip Sutton, Green Innovations Inc;
Mr Rob Joy - Executive Director, and Mr Terry A’Hearn - Manager, Policy Co-ordination
Branch, Environment Protection Authority;
Mr Stan Neild, Manager, Legislation Review, Mr Gerard Meade, Chairman, Legislative
Review Board, Mr Colin Parker, Director-Accounting and Audit, CPA Australia, and
Mr Ian Nash, The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia;
Sub-Committee met with the following witnesses in Sydney on 17 October and in Canberra
on 18 October 2000:
Mr Drew Collins - Executive Director, Economics and Environmental Reporting, and Mr
Peter Maganov, NSW Environment Protection Authority;
Ms Vivienne Filling - General Manager, Environment and Energy Services and Mr David
Bell - Public Environmental Reporting Extension Officer, Australian Industry Group;
Ms Jan Lee-Martin – Director, The Futures Foundation;
Ms Myra Craig - Manager, Policy and Research Branch, NSW Department of Local
Government;
Mr Robert Verhey, NSW Local Government and Shires Associations;
Mr Marc Newson - Principal Consultant on Environmental Accounting,
PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Member of the Environmental Accounting Taskforce,
Institute of Chartered Accountants;
Associate Professor Gregory Rose - Faculty of Law, University of Wollongong;
Associate Professor Ronnie Harding - Director, Institute of Environmental Studies,
University of New South Wales; and Dr Stephen Dovers - Fellow, Centre for Resource
and Environmental Studies, Australian National University;
Dr Steve Hatfield-Dodds - Director, and Ms T. Brierly, Environmental Economics Unit,
Environment Australia;
Dr Helen Sims - Office Manager, Office of the Commissioner for the Environment,
Australian Capital Territory;
Mr Con Boekel - Head, Environment and Technology Strategies Branch; and Ms Jenny
Boshier - Director, State of Environment Reporting Section, Environment Australia;
Ms Judith Kendrick, Director, Financial Sector Projects Branch, Mr David Pinch, Assistant
Director, Sustainable Industries Branch, Environment Australia;
Mr Duncan Paterson – Researcher, Corporate Ethics, Australian Ethical Investment Ltd;
Mr Dick Osborn - Principal, Green Measures;
Mr Bob Harrison - Director, Environment Statistics Section; and Mr Zia Abbasi - Regional
Director, Victoria, Australian Bureau of Statistics;
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Dr Clive Hamilton - Executive Director, The Australia Institute Ltd;
Mr Rob Bastian - Chief Executive, Council of Small Business Organisations of Australia;
Ms Molly Harriss Olson and Mr Phillip Toyne, Directors, EcoFutures.
In February 2001, draft report prepared and forwarded to the Chairman of the SubCommittee to review.
In March 2001, draft report further revised and forwarded to the Chairman of the SubCommittee to review.
On 12 April 2001, third version of the draft report forwarded to the Chairman of the SubCommittee to review.
Await advice from Chairman of the Sub-Committee, Hon. Gordon Rich-Phillips, MLC,
about the revised draft report.
On 28 June 2001, revised draft report forwarded to the Chairman of the Committee to
review.
Activities during December 2001/January 2002
Draft report updated.
On 22 January 2002, draft report forwarded to Members of the Committee.
Draft report considered at a Committee meeting on 31 January 2002.
Future Activity
Adoption, tabling and distribution of report.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT REFORM PROGRAM
Source of reference: Parliamentary Committees Act 1968, section 4F(1)(b).
On 15 February 2001, Chairman gave a presentation on “Examining Government Reporting
Requirements” to an IIR Conference in Canberra.
On 5 April 2001, the Committee met with Dr Sahala Benny Pasaribu from the Indonesian
Parliament to discuss governance and accountability issues relating to the financial
management reform program.
On 4 May 2001, the Chairman briefed senior Indonesian public officials on the work of the
Public Accounts and Estimates Committee.
On 29 and 30 May 2001, the Executive Officer attended a conference on Performance
Measures for State and Local Government.
On 1 June 2001, the Chairman met with Mr Martin Peck, MP, Chairman of the New Zealand
Finance and Expenditure Select Committee to discuss financial management issues.
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On 18 July 2001, a Member of the Committee, Mrs Maddigan, and the Committee’s
Executive Officer briefed a Member and an Officer of the Gautent Provincial Legislature,
South Africa, on the work of the Committee in relation to financial management issues.
On 15 August 2001, Executive Officer of the Committee participated in a briefing of
Malaysian Government evaluators.
On 6 September 2001, the Chairman briefed Members of a delegation visiting from
Mongolia.
On 17 September 2001, the Chairman and Executive Officer briefed Members of the
Vietnamese Parliamentary Committee on Economic and Budget Affairs.
On 4 October 2001, the Chairman-elect of the Northern Territory Public Accounts
Committee attended a Committee meeting as an observer.
On 29 October 2001, the Executive Officer of the Committee briefed senior Indonesian
government officials on the role and functions of the Committee.
On 20 November 2001, the Chairman gave a paper on risk management from a governance
perspective at a CPA Government Business Symposium.
On 29 November 2001, the Committee considered and adopted its annual report for 20002001.
Activity during December 2001
On 3 December 2001, the Committee's annual report for 2000-2001 tabled in the
Legislative Council.
Future Activities
On 21 February 2002, the Chairman to give a paper on a parliamentary perspective of
performance measures for Government at a conference in Canberra.
On 26 February 2002, the Committee’s annual report for 2000-2001 to be tabled in the
Legislative Assembly.
AUSTRALASIAN COUNCIL OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEES (ACPAC)
Mr Loney, MP appointed Chairman of the Australasian Council of Public Accounts
Committees (ACPAC).
The Chairman and staff of the Public Accounts and Estimates Committee secretariat met
with officials from the Commonwealth Joint Committee on Public Accounts and Audit
for a briefing on the arrangements for the previous ACPAC conference.
Letters sent to all Members of ACPAC seeking information about their meeting
arrangements for February 2002.
Responses received from Members of ACPAC on the preferred date for the mid-term
meeting.
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Delegates advised that the mid-term meeting will be held on 7 February 2002.
Briefing paper prepared on suggested topics for the ACPAC conference and workshops.
Activities during December 2001/January 2002
On 14 December 2001, options paper forwarded to delegates for consideration at the midterm meeting.
Administrative arrangements finalised for mid-term meeting.
Future Activities
Mid-term meeting of ACPAC to be held on 7 February 2002.
Plan 7th Biennial Conference of ACPAC for February 2003.
PERFORMANCE AUDIT PROGRAM
Source of reference: Audit Act 1994, section 16(2).
On 23 January 2001, the Sub-Committee met with the Victorian Chief Commissioner of
Police to take further evidence in connection with the performance audit of Local Priority
Policing.
Auditor-General’s Reports on Grants to Non-Government Organisations; Non-Metropolitan
Water Authorities; and Intellectual Disability Services discussed at Committee meeting
on 8 March 2001.
On 8 March 2001, discussions held with the Auditor-General concerning the performance
audit program for 2001-2002.
On 26 April 2001, meeting held with the Auditor-General and senior officers of the Victorian
Auditor-General’s Office to discuss the performance audit reports on Grants to NGOs;
Non-Metropolitan Water Authorities and Intellectual Disability Services.
On 8 June 2001, meeting held with officers from the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office to
discuss the scope of two performance audits on Departmental Performance Management
and Reporting; and Teacher Workforce Planning.
On 26 June 2001, Sub-Committee suggested changes to the specifications for these audits.
On 26 June 2001, Sub-Committee meeting held to discuss the scope of performance audits of
Mental Health Services: Crisis Prevention and Response for Adults and Adolescents;
International Students in Victorian Universities; and Investment Attraction and
Facilitation in Victoria.
On 27 June 2001, Sub-Committee proposed changes to the scope of the performance audit of
International Students in Victorian Universities and requested a briefing from the
Victorian Auditor-General’s Office on the other two audits.
On 19 July 2001, the Auditor-General responded to the Sub-Committee’s suggested changes
to various performance audits.
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On 7 August 2001, meeting of the Sub-Committee held with officers of the Victorian
Auditor-General’s Office for a briefing on the audits of mental health services; and
investment attraction and facilitation in Victoria.
Briefing papers prepared on performance audit reports on Salinity; and Teaching
Equipment in the TAFE sector.
On 30 November 2001, draft specifications received for the performance audits on nursing
workforce planning; road infrastructure and management in Local Government; and
Environment Protection Authority – Air Quality Review.
Briefing papers on these specifications prepared and circulated to Members of the SubCommittee.
Activities during December 2001/January 2002
On 11 December 2001, the Committee was briefed by officers of the Victorian AuditorGeneral’s Office on performance audit reports tabled during the 2001 spring session of
Parliament.
On 11 December 2001, the Sub-Committee on Performance Audits met with officers of
the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office for a briefing on the proposed performance
audits on nursing workforce planning; road infrastructure and management in Local
Government; and Environment Protection Authority – Review of Air Quality.
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES – SERVICE AGREEMENTS FOR
COMMUNITY, HEALTH AND WELFARE SERVICES
Source of reference: Parliamentary Committees Act 1968, section 4F(1)(b).
On 23 March 2000, the Committee considered a briefing paper and adopted terms of
reference for the Inquiry.
On 3 April 2000, the Executive Officer and Research Officer met with Mr Brian Joyce,
Assistant Director, Business Development Branch, Department of Human Services, to
discuss the present arrangements for service agreements.
Inquiry advertised in metropolitan and national newspapers on 15 April 2000.
Requests for submissions forwarded to various Ministers, organisations with Department of
Human Services service agreements, peak community, health and welfare organisations
and other interested individuals.
Sub-Committee appointed on 12 April 2000.
On 25 May 2000, the Executive Officer and Research Officer met with Mr Shane Solomon,
Director, Policy Development and Planning, Department of Human Services to discuss
the strategy for the Inquiry.
Work plan for the Inquiry adopted.
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On 9 June 2000, the Sub-Committee met with Members of the New Zealand Social Affairs
Committee to discuss the funding arrangements for community, health and welfare
services in New Zealand.
On 16 June 2000, the Chairman and Members of the Sub-Committee attended a forum for
agencies under the auspice of Catholic Social Services to discuss DHS service agreements.
One hundred and sixty-one submissions received.
Submissions analysed and key issues identified.
On 24 August 2000, the Sub-Committee was briefed by Mr S. Solomon, Director of Policy
Development and Planning Division and Mr L. Wallace, Director of Resources Division,
Department of Human Services and by Mr A. McCallum, President, Ms D. Fifer, Chief
Executive Officer and Ms M. Webster, a Board Member of the Victorian Council of Social
Service.
Sub-Committee sought further information from Department of Human Services on a
number of issues raised in the Department’s submission.
Public hearings held in regional areas with the following witnesses:
Bendigo (19 September 2000):
Ms Anne McLennan, - Manager Community Services, Macedon Ranges Shire Council
Mr Alan Taylor - Chief Executive Officer, Cobaw Community Health Service
Mr Geoff Fawkner - Chief Executive Officer, Wattle Human Services
Ms Jan Snell - Manager, Partnerships and Service Planning. DHS Loddon Mallee Region
Office, Bendigo
Ms Kathy Byrne - Chief Executive, Bendigo Health Care Group
Mr Andrew McCallum, - Chief Executive Officer, St Lukes Anglicare, Bendigo
Echuca (20 September 2000):
Ms Maxine Brockfield – Manager, Community Health Services, Kyabram and District
Memorial Community Hospital
Ms Pam Whipp - Acting Business Manager, Kyabram Community and Learning Centre
Mr Colin Jones – Nurse Manager, Lockington and District Bush Nursing Centre
Ms Jean Andrews - General Manager, Community and Culture, Shire of Campaspe
Ms J. Hope Black - Hon. President, Northern Disability Services Inc.
Wodonga (21 September 2000):
Mr Luke Rumbold – Director, Upper Murray Family Care
Mrs Nancy Wright – Chairperson, Yarrawonga Neighbourhood House
Mr Mike Jarrett – Coordinator, Disability Advocacy and Information Service
Ms Ruth Tai – Manager, Community Services, Indigo Shire Council, Beechworth
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Ms Christine Giles - Director of Nursing, Wangaratta District Base Hospital
Public hearing held in Melbourne on 26 September with the following witnesses:
Ms Margaret Wagstaff - Director, Community Care, Department of Human Services
Mr Malcolm Cooke - Freehill Hollingdale and Page
Ms Margaret Hamley – Director, Social Program Consultancy Unit, The Salvation Army
Mr Dan Romanis - Chief Executive Officer, Mr Richard Alderson – Director, Asset
Management, and Ms Pat McPherson - Policy and Planning Officer,Royal District
Nursing Service.
Private meeting held in Brisbane on 27 September 2000 with the following witnesses:
Ms Helen Gadsden - Senior Policy Officer, Community Services Strategy Secretariat,
Department of Premier and Cabinet
Ms Helen Gadsden, Community Services Strategy Co-ordinating Group
Ms Shirley Watters, Queensland Council of Social Service
Catherine McDonald and Ms Di Zetlin, The University of Queensland
Associate Professor Neal Ryan - Queensland University of Technology.
Public hearing held in Melbourne on 28 September 2000 with the following witnesses:
Mr Chris Pearson - Director of Services, Centacare Catholic Family Services
Ms Annette Coy - Executive Officer, South East Palliative Care Ltd; and
Ms Judie Hind-Roff - Acting Executive Officer, Peninsula Hospice Service
Ms Mavis Smith - Executive Director, Victorian Healthcare Association
Mr Mark Grant - Infoxchange
Public hearing held in Melbourne on 11 October 2000 with the following witnesses:
Ms Sandra de Wolf, Chief Executive Officer, Berry Street Inc.
Ms Marilyn Webster, Catholic Social Services
Ms Clare Hargreaves, Senior Policy Adviser, Municipal Association of Victoria
Ms Carol Blair, Director, Council Services, Bass Coast Shire Council
Mr Sauro Antonelli, Director, Community Programs, Banyule City Council
Reverend R. Cleary, Melbourne Citymission
Mr J. Fendyk, Director, Aged Care and Disability Services; and
Mr R. Nicholls, Social Policy Officer, Wesley Central Mission.
Public hearing held in Melbourne on 19 October 2000 with the following witnesses:
Ms Dimity Fifer, Chief Executive Officer, Victorian Council of Social Service
Ms Marilyn Webster, Board Member, Victorian Council of Social Service
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Ms Angela Were, Operations Manager, Anglicare Victoria
Ms Merial Clark, Executive Officer, Association of Neighbourhood Houses and Learning
Centres
Ms Marilyn Beaumont, Executive Director, Women’s Health Victoria
Ms Licia Kokocinski, Executive Director, Action on Disability within Ethnic
Communities
Ms Hanna Kaiser, Coordinator, Women’s Liberation Halfway House
Ms Zwlle Thlebane, Group Worker, Women’s Liberation Halfway House
Ms Mignon Mant, Chief Executive Officer, O’Connell Family Centre (Grey Sisters) Inc.
Mr Ian Goldsmith, Mercy Health and Aged Care Group
Mr Ross Buscemi, Program Manager, South Central Region Migrant Resource Centre
Reverend David Pargeter, Director, Justice and World Mission, UnitingCare Victoria;
and
Ms Mandy Leveratt, Policy Officer, UnitingCare Victoria
Public hearing held in Melbourne on 8 November 2000 with the following witnesses:
Mr Nick Foa, Director, City Services, City of Maroondah
Ms Terry Wilkinson, Manager, Community Services, City of Maroondah
Mr Doug Dalton, Chief Executive Officer, UnitingCare Connections
Ms Lesley Oakley, Director, Outer Southern Region, UnitingCare Connections
Ms Sue Kirkegard, Executive Officer, ACROD
Ms Vici Funnell, Spastic Society of Victoria
Mr Brendan Lillywhite, Vision Australia
Ms Sharon Moore, RMIT University School of Management
Ms Sue Jackson, Executive Officer, Council of Intellectual Disability Agencies
Mr Paul Linossier, Chief Executive Officer, Mackillop Family Services
Public hearing held in Melbourne on 20 November 2000 with the following witnesses:
Mr S. Capp, Chief Executive Officer, Southern Health
Mr C. Putt, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Southern Health
Mr M. Sammells, Chief Finance Officer, Southern Health
Mr R. Hermanus, President, Volunteering Victoria
Mr M. Yore, Director, Good Shepherd Youth and Family Service
Ms M. Kenny, Assistant Director and Youth Coordinator, Good Shepherd Youth and
Family Service
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Ms V. Ayres-Wearne, Social Policy Research Worker, Good Shepherd Youth and Family
Service
Ms C. Clare, Chief Executive Officer, Children’s Welfare Association of Victoria
Mr K. Patterson, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Children’s Welfare Association of
Victoria
Mr C. Marshall, Policy Development Officer, Children’s Welfare Association of Victoria
Mr A. Stripp, Regional Director, Southern Metropolitan Office, Department of Human
Services
Ms F. Milsom, Programs Officer, Aboriginal Affairs Victoria
Professor J. Carter, Deakin University.
Public hearings held in Melbourne on 6 December 2000 with the following witnesses:
Mr Tony Nicholson, Chief Executive Officer, Hanover
Mr David Murray, Policy Director, Jesuit Social Services
Mr Rob Cavanaugh, Manager-Finance and Administration, Jesuit Social Services
Professor Stephen Duckett, Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, LaTrobe University
Ms Maria Bohan, Executive Director, Carers Association Victoria
Mr Boris Struk, Executive Director, Muscular Dystrophy Association
Public hearing held in Sale on 7 December 2000 with the following witnesses:
Ms Thelma Kingwill, Secretary, Headway Gippsland
Mr Peter Craighead, Chair, Central Gippsland Regional Youth Committee
Mr N. Smith, Small Rural Health Group and Lakes Entrance Community Health Centre
Mr Ian Fraser, Chief Executive Officer, Central Gippsland Health Service
Mr John Lau, Director-Corporate Services, Central Gippsland Health Service
Ms Leona Mann, Director-Community Care Services, Central Gippsland Health Service
Mr Bruce Graham, Director-Strategic Development, Wellington Shire Council
Ms Glenys Butler, Social Planner, Wellington Shire Council
Mr Laurie Harkin, Regional Director, DHS Gippsland Region Office
Ms Dorothy Wee, Partnerships and Service Planning Manager, DHS Gippsland Region
Office
Public hearing held in Geelong on 8 December 2000 with the following witnesses:
Ms Moyneen Curtis, Chief Executive Officer, Bellarine Peninsula Community Health
Service
Ms Anne Condon, Regional Director, MacKillop Family Services (Barwon), Bethany
Family Support Inc.
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Mr S. Murphy, Executive Officer, Barwon Association of Youth Support and
Accommodation
Ms Penny Cash and Ms Carol Adams, Zena Collective
Dr John Gallichio, Acting Chief Executive Officer, Barwon Health
Mr John Linke, Chief Financial Officer, Barwon Health
Mr David Dillon, Senior Financial Officer, Barwon Health
Ms Anna Fletcher, General Manager - Community and Mental Health Services, Barwon
Health
Mr Neil Klemm, Community Services Manager, Golden Plains Shire
In March 2001, work commenced on preparing draft report.
Final hearing held on 6 March 2001 with Vice-President and Chief Executive Officer of the
Victorian Council of Social Services.
Chapters 1 to 5 of the draft report prepared.
Chapters 6 to 10 of the draft report prepared.
Chapters 11, 12 and 13 of the draft report prepared.
On 30 August 2001, draft report forwarded to the Sub-Committee Chairperson to review.
Executive Summary and Key Findings of draft report prepared and forwarded to SubCommittee Chairperson to review.
On 18 October 2001, discussions held with Sub-Committee Chairperson about the structure
of the draft report.
On 2 November 2001, additional material for Chapter 3 prepared and forwarded to SubCommittee Chairperson to review.
On 2 November 2001, structure of draft report revised.
On 14 November 2001, draft report forwarded to Members of the Committee.
Future Activities
Draft report to be considered at a full Committee meeting on 6 February 2002.
Adoption, tabling and distribution of report.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE IN THE VICTORIAN PUBLIC SECTOR
Source of reference: Parliamentary Committees Act 1968, section 4F(1)(b).
Briefing paper considered by the Committee on 23 March 2000 and terms of reference for the
Inquiry adopted.
Draft issues paper further revised.
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On 26 September 2001, the Executive Officer, on behalf of the Chairman, presented a paper
on “Assessing the implications that outsourcing and contracting has on corporate
governance within government departments” at a conference in Sydney.
Activities during December 2001/January 2002
Issues paper updated.
On 22 January 2002, draft issues paper forwarded to the Chairman of the Committee and
Chairman of the Sub-Committee to review.
Draft issues paper to be distributed to all Members in late January 2002.
Future Activities
Issues paper to be considered by the Committee at a meeting on 6 February 2002.
Inquiry to be advertised.
Sub-Committee to be appointed.
VALUATION AND REPORTING OF HERITAGE AND INFRASTRUCTURE
ASSETS
Source of reference: Parliamentary Committees Act 1968, section 4F(1)(b).
Briefing paper considered by the Committee on 23 March 2000 and terms of reference for the
Inquiry adopted.
Inquiry advertised in major metropolitan newspapers on 1 April 2000.
Sub-Committee appointed on 12 April 2000.
Requests for submissions forwarded to the Treasurer, some government agencies, councils,
accounting organisations and interested individuals.
Thirty-two submissions received.
Submissions analysed and key issues identified.
On 12 October 2000 a public hearing was held with the following witnesses:
Mr Ian Langfield-Smith, Specialist Adviser to the Inquiry
Mr Greg Pound, Assistant Auditor-General, Accounting and Auditing Policy, Victorian
Auditor-General’s Office
Mr Erik Hopp, Director, Accounting and Auditing Policy, Victorian Auditor-General’s
Office
Mr Martin Hallett, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Museum Victoria
Mr Tim Stranks, Executive Projects Officer, Museum Victoria
Mr Doug Thompson, Director of Finance, VicRoads.
Public hearing held in Melbourne on 10 November 2000 with the following witnesses:
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Mr G. Newcombe, General Manager, National Gallery of Victoria
Professor J. Ross, Chief Botanist of Victoria
Ms L. McAllister, Research Officer, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne
Professor G. Carnegie, Head of School of Accounting and Finance, Deakin University
Mr K. Alfredson, Chairman, Australian Accounting Standards Board
Mr J. Paul, Senior Project Manager, Australian Accounting Standards Board
Mr F. Micallef, General Manager — Accounting, North Limited
Public hearing held in Canberra on 13 December 2000 with the following witnesses:
Professor Alan Barton, Department of Commerce, Faculty of Economics and Commerce,
Australian National University
Mr Brett Kaufmann, Head of the Commonwealth Accounting Centre of Excellence Team,
Commonwealth Department of Finance and Administration
Ms Margaret Baird, Head of Finance, National Gallery of Australia
Mr Mark Dawes, Head of Corporate Services, Australian War Memorial
Mr Mark Whitmore, Assistant Director - National Collections, Australian War Memorial
Ms Leanne Patterson, Assistant Director – Finance, Australian War Memorial.
Public hearing held in Sydney on 14 December 2000 with the following witnesses:
Professor Peter Wolnizer, Dean, Faculty of Economics and Business, University of
Sydney
Professor Bob Walker, Professor of Accounting, School of Accounting, University of NSW
and Chairman of the Board, Superannuation Administration Corporation of NSW
Mr Martin Smith, Senior Policy Adviser, NSW Treasury
Mr Andrew Waddington, Finance Manager, Crown Transactions, NSW Treasury
Professor Des Griffin, Former Director, Australian Museum
Mr Richard Llewellyn, Manager, Collection Valuation Project for Australian Museum,
Powerhouse Museum, State Library, Royal Botanic Gardens and NSW Parliamentary
Library
Mr Bob Sendt, NSW Auditor-General
Ms Maria Spriggins, Director of Audit; Audit Office of NSW
Mr Sam Kalagurgevic, Director of Audit, Audit Office of NSW.
Public hearing held on 7 March 2001 with the following witnesses:
Mr Steve Gurr, Acting Director, Financial Policy and Compliance; Department of
Treasury and Finance;
Mr Warren McGregor, Stevenson McGregor (Consultants);
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Mr Graeme Addicott, Regional Manager, Darwin Region, Australian Valuation Office;
Mr Allan Molland, School of Accounting and Law, RMIT University; and
Ms Carmel Capitanio, Lecturer, Department of Accounting and Management, School of
Business, LaTrobe University.
Further public hearing held on 10 April 2001 with the following witnesses:
Mr Robert Marsh, City of Melbourne;
Mr Bill Forrester and Mr Anthony Connelly, Melbourne Water Corporation;
Mr Andrew Bainbridge and Mr Keith Caldwell, Moorabool Shire Council;
Mr Jack Dunham, Valuer-General of Victoria, and Mr Graeme Balfour, Office of the
Valuer-General of Victoria; and
Mrs Ruth Picker, Partner and Business Unit Director, National Accounting and Auditing
Standards, Ernst & Young.
Options paper prepared.
Options paper reviewed.
Activity during December 2001/January 2002
Work commenced on preparing draft report.
Future Activities
Options paper to be considered by Sub-Committee.
Draft report to be finalised and considered by the Sub-Committee in March 2002.
Adoption, tabling and distribution of report.
PRIVATE SECTOR INVESTMENT IN PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE
Source of reference: Parliamentary Committees Act 1968, section 4F(1)(b).
Briefing paper and draft terms of reference considered by the Committee on 27 April 2000.
Sub-Committee appointed on 12 April 2000.
Executive Officer of the Committee/Research Officer attended seminar on Public/Private
Partnerships.
Activities during January 2002
Draft terms of reference and briefing paper revised.
Draft terms of reference and briefing paper re-considered by the Committee on 31
January 2002.
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Future Activities
Issues paper to be prepared.
Inquiry to be advertised.
STATUTORY INDEPENDENT OFFICERS OF PARLIAMENT LEGISLATION
Source of reference: Parliamentary Committees Act 1968, section 4F(1)(b).
Terms of reference adopted by the Committee on 12 April 2000.
Terms of reference advertised and submissions called for in metropolitan and national press
on 4 April 2000.
Sub-Committee appointed on 12 April 2000.
Requests for submissions sent to a number of statutory office-holders on 18 April 2000.
Ten submissions received.
Submissions analysed and key issues identified.
On 3 and 4 August 2000, Sub-Committee met with New Zealand statutory Officers of
Parliament, the Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives, the Officers of
Parliament Committee and officials from the New Zealand Treasury.
On 22 August 2000, the Sub-Committee met with the Victorian Auditor-General, Mr W.
Cameron, and the Assistant Auditor-General, Mr J. Manders.
Further research undertaken.
On 9 October 2000, a public hearing was held in Melbourne with the following witnesses:
Mr Peter Salway, Commissioner for Public Employment
Dr Wayne Chamley, Management Group, The Purple Sage Project
Professor Colin Clark, Deputy Dean, Faculty of Business and Law and Head of the
Public Sector Research Unit, Victoria University of Technology
Mr Michael De Martinis, Lecturer, School of Accounting and Finance, Victoria University
of Technology
On 10 October 2000, a public hearing was held in Canberra with the following witnesses:
Mr Harry Evans, Clerk of the Senate
Mr John Parkinson, Convenor of the Australasian Council of Auditors-General and
A.C.T. Auditor-General
Mr Ron McLeod, Commonwealth Ombudsman
Mr Oliver Winder, Deputy Commonwealth Ombudsman
Mr Bob Charles, MP, Chairman of the Commonwealth Joint Committee of Public
Accounts and Audit
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Dr Margot Kerley, Secretary to the Commonwealth Joint Committee of Public Accounts
and Audit
Dr John Uhr, Research School of Social Sciences, Australian National University
Professor Roger Wettenhall, Visiting Fellow, Research School of Public Sector
Management, University of Canberra.
On 29 March 2001 the following witnesses gave evidence:
Dr John Tamblyn, Victorian Regulator-General; and
Dr Barry Perry, The Ombudsman Victoria.
Work commenced on preparing draft report.
Activity during January 2002
Further research undertaken on developments overseas.
Future Activities
Draft report to be considered by the Committee at a meeting in February 2002.
Adoption, tabling and distribution of report.
AUDITOR-GENERAL’S OFFICE
Source of reference: Audit Act 1994, sections 7A(2) and 7D(2).
On 8 March 2001, the Committee discussed the draft specifications for the independent
financial and performance audits of the Victorian Auditor-General's Office.
Draft specifications forwarded to the Auditor-General for comment.
Auditor-General's comments on the draft specifications considered by the Committee on
15 March 2001.
Specifications for the performance and financial audits adopted by the Committee on 15
March 2001.
Tenders called for on 17 March 2001. Closing date for receipt of submissions was 6
April 2001.
Specifications forwarded to a number of consulting and auditing organisations.
Sub-Committee appointed to review all tender proposals.
Chairman discussed the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office's budget with officials from
Department of Treasury and Finance.
Committee's response to the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office's Draft Annual Plan
prepared and forwarded to the Auditor-General.
On 23 April 2001, Sub-Committee met with short-listed tenderers for the performance and
financial audits of the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office.
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Draft report prepared recommending the appointment of the financial and performance
auditors.
Draft report considered, amended and adopted at Committee meeting on 26 April 2001.
Report tabled on 2 May 2001.
Contracts for the appointment of the auditors prepared and finalised.
On 16 May 2001, preliminary meeting held with independent performance auditor.
On 25 May 2001, Chairman met with Auditor-General and Assistant Auditor-General.
On 5 June 2001, Chairman and Deputy Chairman met with independent performance
auditor.
Proposed audit plan for the performance audit received and reviewed by the Members of
the Sub-Committee.
On 27 June 2001, the Sub-Committee endorsed the audit plan.
Advice received that the independent financial auditor, Mr Christopher Lewis, had
resigned; Sub-Committee sought probity advice on arrangements for appointing a
replacement.
Probity advice received.
On 2 August 2001, Committee met with Mr Stuart Alford, independent performance
auditor.
On 7 August 2001, Sub-Committee interviewed a tenderer for the financial audit of the
Victorian Auditor-General’s Office.
On 14 August 2001, the Chairman and Deputy Chairman interviewed another tenderer for
the financial audit.
On 22 August 2001, the Committee adopted a report recommending the appointment of a
replacement auditor to undertake the financial audit of the Victorian Auditor-General’s
Office.
On 23 August 2001, Report No. 42 tabled in the Legislative Assembly.
On 24 August 2001, the Committee with Mr Stuart Alford, the independent performance
audit, for a briefing on his preliminary findings.
On 6 September 2001, the Committee continued discussions with Mr Stuart Alford on the
preliminary findings of the performance audit.
On 18 September 2001, the Committee’s report no. 42 tabled in the Legislative Council
recommending Mr Graeme Ross be appointed as the financial auditor of the Victorian
Auditor-General’s Office.
On 26 September 2001, the appointment of the auditor was endorsed by both Houses of
Parliament.
Contract for replacement financial auditor prepared and forwarded to Mr Ross.
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On 3 October 2001, the Auditor-General briefed the Committee on proposed changes to the
Audit Act.
On 4 October 2001, officers from the Department of Treasury and Finance briefed the
Committee on proposed changes to the Audit Act.
On 30 October 2001, the report on the Performance Audit of the Victorian Auditor-General’s
Office was tabled in the Parliament.
Activities during December 2001/January 2002
On 11 December 2001, the Committee resolved to undertake a review of the Report on the
2001 Performance Audit of the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office (Alford Report).
Sub-Committee appointed to undertake the review.
On 11 December 2001, letters sent to the Auditor-General and the Secretary of the
Department of Treasury and Finance seeking their views on the
recommendations/suggestions contained in the Alford Report.
Briefing paper prepared on the Alford Report.
Future Activity
Briefing paper and responses received from the Auditor-General and the Secretary,
Department of Treasury and Finance to be reviewed by the Sub-Committee.
CHANGES TO THE VICTORIAN PUBLIC SECTOR
Source of reference: Referred by the Legislative Council on 21 November 2001.
Activities during January 2002
Briefing paper prepared on the proposed terms of reference and strategy for undertaking
the Inquiry.
Briefing paper considered at Committee meeting on 31 January 2002.
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ROAD SAFETY COMMITTEE
Level 8, 35 Spring Street, Melbourne 3000
Telephone: (03) 9651 3632
Facsimile: (03) 9651 3691
Email: www.parliament.vic.gov.au/parlrsc
Members:
(Council)
The Hons Andrew Brideson and Elaine Carbines MLC.
(Assembly) Mr. Don Kilgour, Mr. C A C Langdon Mr. Tony Plowman, Mr. Garry Spry and
Mr. Ian Trezise, MP.
Chairman: Hon Andrew Brideson, MLC
Acting Executive Officer: Ms. A Douglas
RURAL ROAD SAFETY AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Reference from Legislative Council on 1 March 2000.
Submissions received up to October 2000.
The Committee has sought a reporting date of late 2001. The purpose is to allow further
comparative evidence to be sought.
Activities during December 2001/January 2002
Writing of the draft report continues.
The Committee has begun deliberation of chapters of the draft report.
IMPROVING SAFETY FOR OLDER ROAD USERS
Terms of Reference issued by Governor in Council on 22 May 2001.
Activities during December 2001/January 2002
Favourable response to the Discussion Paper has been received. Calls requesting a copy
of the paper have been received from all over the country.
The closing date for submissions is 8 March 2002.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
The Committee’s website has been updated. All Committee reports from the last decade
are now available online, including the Government response to the Inquiry on
Vehicle Roadworthiness.
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SCRUTINY OF ACTS AND REGULATIONS
COMMITTEE
Level 8, 35 Spring Street, Melbourne 3000
Telephone:
(03) 9651 4008
Facsimile:
(03) 9651 3674
Website:
www.parliament.vic.gov.au/sarc
Email:
andrew.homer@parliament.gov.au(Scrutiny of Bills)
jenny.baker@parliament.gov.au(Scrutiny of Regulations)
Members:
(Council)
The Hons. M A Birrell, (Deputy Chair), J Mikakos,
A P Olexander (Deputy Chair) and C A Strong.
(Assembly) Mrs E Beattie, Mr C Carli, Ms
Hon R R C Maclellan and Mr T Robinson.
Chair:
Ms M Gillett MP
M
J
Gillett
Executive Officer: Mr A J Homer
SUBCOMMITTEES
Regulation Review Subcommittee
Hon. Jenny Mikakos MLC (Chair)
Ms Mary Gillett MP
Hon. R R C Maclellan MP
Hon. A P Olexander MLC
Mr Tony Robinson MP.
Redundant Legislation Subcommittee
Hon. Chris Strong MLC (Chair)
Ms Liz Beattie MP
Mr Carlo Carli MP
Hon. R R C Maclellan MP
Hon. A P Olexander MLC
Parliamentary Committees Act Subcommittee
Ms Mary Gillett MP (Chair),
Hon. Mark Birrell MLC,
Mr Tony Robinson MP
Hon. Chris Strong MLC
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(Chair),
Information Privacy Subcommittee
Mr Carlo Carli MP (Chair)
Ms Liz Beattie MP
Hon. R R C Maclellan MP
Hon. Chris Strong MLC
Anzac Day Subcommittee
Ms Mary Gillett MP (Chair),
Ms E. Beattie MP
The Hon. Mark Birrell MLC,
The Hon. Andrew Olexander MLC, and
Mr Tony Robinson MP.
CURRENT COMMITTEE REFERENCES

Parliamentary Committees Act 1968 – [Parliamentary Committees Act Subcommittee];

Summary Offences Act 1966 – [Redundant Legislation Subcommittee];

Vagrancy Act 1966 – [Redundant Legislation Subcommittee]; and the

Subordinate Legislation Act 1994 – [Regulation Review Subcommittee].

Privacy Code of Conduct for Members of the Victorian Parliament – [Information Privacy
Subcommittee]

Anzac Day Inquiry.
Activities during December 2001/January 2002
FULL COMMITTEE
The Full Committee met on 13 December to consider the draft final report on the Privacy
Code of Conduct for Members of the Victorian Parliament and other matters.
REGULATION REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE
The Subcommittee met on 14 December 2001 to consider the following regulations and
policies:
SR No 98
Petroleum (Submerged Lands) Regulations 2001
SR No 118
Fisheries (Rock Lobster and Giant Crab) Regulations 2001
SR No 119
Environment Protection (Fees) Regulations 2001
SR No 95
Road Safety (Vehicles) (Fees) Regulations 2001
SR No. 107
Motor Car Traders (Fees) Regulations 2001
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SR No. 108
Pharmacists (Fees) Regulations 2001
SR No 92
Courts (Case Transfer) Rules 2001
SR No. 97
Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (Amendment No. 8) Rules 2001
SR No 111
Supreme Court (Chapter I Amendment No. 8) Rules 2001
SR No 112
Supreme Court (Chapter IV Amendment No. 3) Rules 2001
SR No 113
Supreme Court (Chapter III Amendment No. 5) Rules 2001
SR No 96
Subordinate Legislation (Water (Lake Eildon Recreational Area)
(Houseboats) Regulations 1991 – Extension of Operation) Regulations 2001
SR No 99
Subordinate Legislation (Mineral Resources (Titles) Regulations 1991 –
Extension of Operation) Regulations 2001
SR No 100
Subordinate Legislation (Mineral Resources (Health & Safety) Regulations
1991 – Extension of Operation) Regulations 2001
SR No 101
Subordinate Legislation (Mineral Resources (Royalties) Regulations 1991 –
Extension of Operation) Regulations 2001
SR No 102
Subordinate Legislation (Mineral Resources (Infringements) Regulations
1991 – Extension of Operation) Regulations 2001
SR No 103
Subordinate Legislation (Mineral Resources (Disclosure of Interest)
Regulations 1991 – Extension of Operation) Regulations 2001
SR No 115
Subordinate Legislation (Supreme Court (Fees) Regulations 1991 –
Extension of Operation) Regulations 2001
SR No 104
Victorian Relief Committee Regulations 2001
SR No. 106
Magistrates’ Court General (Further Infringements) Regulations 2001
SR No. 114
Agricultural Industry Development (Polls) Regulations 2001
SR No 93
Electricity Safety (Equipment Efficiency) (Amendment) Regulations 2001
SR No 110
Discharged Servicemen’s Preference Regulations 2001
SR No. 117
Credit (Administration) (Committee) (Amendment) Regulations 2001
SR No 94
Road Safety (Drivers) (Fees) Regulations 2001
SR No 109
Cemeteries (Incorporation of Trusts) (Further Amendment) Regulations
2001
SR No 116
Adoption (Amendment) Regulations 2001
SR No 120
Patriotic Funds Regulations 2001
Industrial Waste Management Policy
IWMP (Protection of the Ozone Layer) November 2001
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State Environment Protection Policy
Variation of SEPP (Control of Noise from Commerce, Industry and Trade) No. N-1
October 2001
Variation of SEPP (Waters of Victoria) – Insertion of Schedule F8 – 2 November 2001
REDUNDANT LEGISLATION SUBCOMMITTEE
The Subcommittee did not meet in December 2001 or January 2002. The next meeting in
early February will consider a draft discussion paper concerning the inquiry into the
Vagrancy Act 1966.
PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEES ACT SUBCOMMITTEE
The Subcommittee met on 10 December 2001 to consider further drafting instructions for an
improved Parliamentary Committees Act. The next meeting is scheduled for 11 February
2002.
INFORMATION PRIVACY SUBCOMMITTEE
There was no meeting of the Subcommittee during December 2001. The Full Committee met
to consider the Subcommittees report on 13 December 2001.
ANZAC DAY SUBCOMMITTEE
The Committee was formed on 13 December 2001. The Subcommittee will explore the
desirability of appointing an external consultant to lead this inquiry in January 2002. The
Subcommittee is scheduled to meet for its inaugural session on 11 February 2002.
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URBAN AND REGIONAL LAND CORPORATION
MANAGING DIRECTOR SELECT COMMITTEE
Parliament House, Spring Street, Melbourne 3002
Telephone: (03) 9651 8672
Facsimile: (03) 9650 5253
Website:http://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/committees
Members:
(Council) The Hons R M Hallam, G W Jennings, N B Lucas, G K Rich-Phillips and T C
Theophanous
Chairman: The Hon N B Lucas, MLC
Secretary: Dr R Wright
INQUIRY INTO THE SELECTION, APPOINTMENT AND RESIGNATION OF THE
MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE URBAN AND REGIONAL LAND
CORPORATION
Terms of Reference agreed to by the Legislative Council on 5 December 2001 as follows:
(a)
That a Select Committee of five members be appointed to enquire into and report
upon any matters relating to the selection, appointment and resignation of Mr. Jim
Reeves as Managing Director of the Urban and Regional Land Corporation, together
with any involvement of external agencies and consultants.
(b)
That the Committee shall consist of two members nominated by the Leader of the
Government, two members nominated by the Leader of the Opposition and one
member nominated by the Leader of the National Party.
(c)
That the members shall be appointed by lodgement of the names with the President
by the Leaders no later than 4.00 p.m. on Thursday, 6 December 2001.
(d)
That the first meeting of the Committee shall be held at 10.30 a.m. on Friday,
7 December 2001.
(e)
That the Committee may proceed to the despatch of business not withstanding that all
members have not been appointed and notwithstanding any vacancy.
(f)
That the Committee shall elect a Deputy Chairman to act as Chairman at any time
when the Chairman is not present at a meeting of the Committee.
(g)
That three members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum.
(h)
That the Committee may send for persons, papers and records.
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(i)
That the Committee may authorise the publication of any evidence taken by it in
public and any documents presented to it.
(j)
That reports of the Committee may be presented to the Council from time to time and
that the Committee present its final report to the Council on or before 31 May 2002.
(k)
That the presentation of a report or an interim report of the Committee shall not be
deemed to terminate the Committee’s appointment, powers or functions.
(l)
That the Committee shall, unless it otherwise resolves, take all evidence in public and
may otherwise sit in public at anytime if it so decides.
(m) The Standing Orders and practice of the Council, shall have effect notwithstanding
anything contained in the Standing Orders.
Activities during December 2001/January 2002
First Committee meeting held on 7 December 2001.
Requests for information sent to private and public sector organisations, and private
individuals, with a final submission date of 18 January 2002.
Committee meeting on 29 January 2002.
Future Activities
Information analysis of submissions received.
Public hearings to be determined.
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MINISTERIAL RESPONSES TO
RECOMMENDATIONS OF PARLIAMENTARY
COMMITTEES
[Pursuant to section 4 0 of the Parliamentary Committees Act 1968]
PROGRESS REPORT NO. 30
[Incorporating responses in the period 1 July 2001 to 31 December 2001]
DRUGS AND CRIME PREVENTION COMMITTEE

Inquiry into Public Drunkenness
Report tabled on 13 June 2001 — Response tabled on 29 November 2001.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

WorkCover Premiums for 2000-2001
Report tabled on 20 June 2001 in the Legislative Council — Response tabled on 22
November 2001.
FAMILY AND COMMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

The effects of television and multimedia on children and families in Victoria
Report tabled on 14 November 2000 — Response tabled on 29 November 2001.
LAW REFORM COMMITTEE

Review of the Theatres Act 1958
Report tabled on 31 May 2001 in the Legislative Assembly and on 5 June 2001 in the
Legislative Council — Response tabled on 20 November 2001.
PUBLIC ACCOUNTS AND ESTIMATES COMMITTEE
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 2000-2001 Budget Estimates
Report tabled on 30 November 2000 in the Legislative Council and on 27 February 2001 in
the Legislative Assembly — Response tabled on 21 August 2001 in the Legislative
Assembly and on 18 September 2001 in the Legislative Council.
 1999-2000 Budget Outcome
Report tabled on 2 May 2001 in the Legislative Assembly and on 3 May 2001 in the
Legislative Council — Response tabled on 20 November 2001 in the Legislative Council
and on 22 November in the Legislative Assembly.
ROAD SAFETY COMMITTEE
 Inquiry into Victoria’s vehicle roadworthiness system
Report tabled on 20 March 2001 — Response tabled on 29 November 2001.
Date of Tabling applies to both Houses, unless otherwise stated
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