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PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEESPROGRESS ON

INVESTIGATIONSTo 25 March 2003

[Incorporating Ministerial Responses to Recommendations of Parliamentary Committees for the period 1 July 2002 to 1 November

2002]

55th 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) 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(b) 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.

* * * * *(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) firstly, to all proposals, matters or things referred to it by

resolution of the Council or the Assembly; and(ii) 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) to comply with any limitation of time specified pursuant to sub-section (3).

* * * * *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) by resolution of the Council or(b) 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 3000Telephone: (03) 9651 3541 Facsimile

(03) 9651 3603

Email: [email protected]

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, MLCExecutive Officer: Sandy Cook

INQUIRIES INTO THE INCIDENCE OF CRIME

(i) 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; and

(ii) Reference from the Legislative Council on 15 May 2002 to inquire into, consider and report on the following:(a) The incidence of crime according to municipal districts for the year

ended 30 June 2002, compared with the previous four financial years, and to report to Parliament by the final sitting day of the Spring 2002 session as part of its 6 monthly report upon crime trends; and

(b) The report to include a breakdown of offences according to municipal district by crimes against persons, crimes against property, drug offences and other offences.

Activities during October 2002 Draft report ‘Inquiry into Crime Trends - Fifth Report’ written and

adopted. Report tabled in Parliament on 31 October 2002. Report circulated.

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INQUIRY INTO MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

Reference from the Legislative Council on Wednesday 21 November 2001, to inquire into, consider and report by 31 October 2002 on the causes for, and effect of, the significant increase in the rate of vehicle theft in Victoria, including the so-called “re-birthing” of stolen vehicles, and to make recommendations as to how vehicle theft may be addressed.

Activities during October 2002 The Final Report ‘Inquiry into Motor Vehicle Theft’ was completed

and adopted. Report was tabled in Parliament on 17 October 2002. A briefing conference was held on the findings and

recommendations of the Inquiry with key stakeholders. Report circulated.

INQUIRY INTO WHITE COLLAR CRIME

Received from the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday 28 November 2001, for inquiry, consideration and report by 30 September 2001 on: (a) The extent and nature of fraud and white-collar crime in Victoria;(b) The impact of new technology supporting e-commerce on the

opportunities for fraud;(c) The current and proposed state, commonwealth and international

strategies and initiatives in relation to dealing with fraud and white-collar crime, and

(d) The need for policy and legislative reform to combat fraud and white-collar crime in Victoria.

Activities during October 2002 Draft Discussion paper ‘Inquiry into Fraud and Electronic

Commerce’ completed, considered and adopted. Discussion paper circulated.

ISSUE OF AMPHETAMINE AND ‘PARTY DRUG’ USE IN VICTORIA

Reference from the Legislative Council on 15 May 2002 to inquire into and report to Parliament, by the first sitting day in 2003, on the issue of amphetamine and ‘party drug’ use in Victoria. In particular, the Committee is requested to:

1. examine the nature, extent and culture of amphetamine and ‘party drug’ use.

2. determine the demographic profile of users.

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3. examine the short and long term consequences of amphetamine and ‘party drug’ use.

4. examine the relationship of amphetamine and ‘party drug’ use to other forms of licit and illicit substance use.

5. review the adequacy of existing strategies for dealing with amphetamine and ‘party drug’ use.

6. consider best practice strategies to address the issue of amphetamine and ‘party drug’ use including regulatory, law enforcement, education and treatment responses.

Activity during October 2002 Research and review of literature continued.

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE


(03) 9651 3691


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 MLCExecutive Officer: Mr R A Willis

INQUIRY INTO EXPORT OPPORTUNITIES FOR VICTORIAN RURAL INDUSTRIES

Terms of Reference received from Legislative Council on 1 March 2000.Report due Spring Session 2002.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.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.Regional hearings held in Bendigo, Boort, Swan Hill and Kerang on 12 and 13 December 2001.Informal meetings and on-site visit to investigate the South Australian Government's success in marketing food exports on 22 and 23 May 2002.

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Activity during October 2002Drafting of final report.

Future ActivitiesIdentify further witnesses.

Continue drafting of final report.

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 (see below).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. Final

report to be completed in Autumn 2002 Session.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.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.Regional hearings held in Bendigo and Boort on 12 December 2001.

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Report adopted on 13 May 2002.Report tabled in Legislative Council on 29 May 2002.

Future ActivityAwait Government response, due November 2002.

INQUIRY INTO YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT

Terms of Reference received from Legislative Council on 1 March 2000.Report due 31 December 2002.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.

51 written submissions received to date.Advertisement placed in major daily newspapers on 6 April 2002 calling for

written submissions.Informal meeting with Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional

Development - Employment Programs Division on 3 June 2002.Informal meeting with South Australian Office of Employment and Youth on

23 May 2002.Study tour of Europe to investigate innovative youth unemployment policy

initiatives in various countries. Committee conducted meetings with government and other key organisations in Rome, Geneva, Paris, Brussels, Berlin, London and Dublin from 28th June to 18th July 2002.

Public hearings conducted in Melbourne on 5 August with Berry Street, Foundation for Young Australians and ATSIC.

Public hearings conducted in Melbourne on 12 August with Dusseldorp Skills Forum, Centrelink and Victorian Office for Youth.

Public hearings conducted in Dandenong on 19 August.Regional hearings conducted in Morwell and Sale on 21 August and

Bairnsdale on 22 August.

Public hearings conducted in Darebin on 2 September, Maribyrnong on 16 September, Shepparton on 18 September, Bendigo on 19 September and Melbourne on 23 September 2002. Witnesses included secondary schools, Local Learning and Employment Network officers, local employers, migrant and Koorie groups.

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Activities during October 2002A number of deliberative Committee meetings were held to consider the draft Report. Committee agreed to present a first Report to Parliament at the end of October and to further investigate some outstanding issues for inclusion in a second Report to be tabled in 2003.Committee adopted First Report on 21 October 2002.Report tabled on 30 October 2002 in Legislative Council.

Future ActivitiesMail out Report.Further research to proceed on outstanding matters for inclusion in

Second Report.

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EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMITTEELevel 8, 35 Spring Street, Melbourne, 3000Telephone: Facsimile:

Email:

Website:

Members:(Council)(Assembly)

Chairman:Executive Officer:The functions of the Education and Training Committee are to inquire into, consider and report to the Parliament on any proposal, matter or thing concerned with education or training if the Committee is required or permitted so to do or under this Act.

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ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE

Level 8, 35 Spring Street, Melbourne, 3000Telephone: (03) 9651 3533 Facsimile

(03) 9651 3537


Website: http://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/enrc

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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, MPExecutive 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.

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Advertisements placed in national and statewide press for research officer to assist the inquiry.

Advertisements in metropolitan and country Victoria newspapers announcing commencement of the Inquiry.

Media release prepared and distributed.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 VictoriaAppointment 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 practice), 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),

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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.

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.

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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.

Engagement of consultant to assist with the preparation of the draft report.Preparation and consideration of draft report.Adoption of First Report: Co-management.First Report tabled in the Legislative Council on 5 December 2001.First Report tabled in the Legislative Assembly on 26 February 2002.Preparation and consideration of Second Report.Adoption of Second Report.Second Report tabled in the Legislative Council on 12 June 2002.Government response to First Report tabled on 5 June 2002.Second Report tabled in the Legislative Assembly on 11 September 2002.

Future ActivityAwait Government response to Second Report, due December 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.

Work commenced on the Inquiry in January 2001.Research Officer appointed to assist with the Inquiry.Scoping paper and work plan prepared.Commencement of Inquiry advertised.

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Ministerial BriefingCommittee inspected the facilities at the Victorian Institute of Animal

Science at Attwood and at Gribbles Veterinary Pathology at Clayton.Discussion paper adopted and released.Media release prepared and distributed.Call for Submissions advertised.Market survey consultancy firm engaged to assist with design of survey of

the pathology needs of vets.Inspections in Central Victoria – Regional Laboratory Services (Dr David

Paynter, Ms Robin Paynter), Para-site Diagnostic Services (Ms Tricia Veale, Ms Fiona McKenzie, Ms Leanne Allen), the Department of Natural Resources and Environment’s Benalla post-mortem facility (Dr George Miller), Shepparton Veterinary Clinic (Dr Geoff Withers, Dr Angus Cunningham), Karalee – a dairy farm that experienced an anthrax outbreak (Mr Bill Ballantyne), Hazeldene Chicken Farm (Mr Dick Hazeldene), Bunge Meat Industries – intensive pig production (Mr Andrew Peake, Dr Trish Holyoake, Ms Evelyn Keetelaar).

Public hearing at Bendigo – Dr Judith Wilkie, Dr Richard Miller, Dr David Paynter (Regional Laboratory Services), Dr Bruce McIntyre (Benalla Veterinary Clinic).

Inspections at Werribee and Geelong – School of Veterinary Science, Melbourne University (Prof Ivan Caple, Prof Ron Slocombe, Dr Ian Beveridge, Assoc. Prof Kevin Whithear, Assoc. Prof. Bruce Parry), Australian Animal Health Laboratory (Dr Stephen Prowse, Dr Peter Daniels, Dr Marion Andrews, Ms Emma Homes).

Pilot survey of veterinary practitioners undertaken.Submission period closed 22 May 2002.Public hearing at Melbourne – Dr W. Darmody and Dr J. Browning

(Gippsland Veterinary Pathology Service), Mr C. Manners, Mr S. Price and Mr L. Napolitano (Victorian Farmers Federation), Mr R. Boness and Dr R. Badman (Community and Public Sector Union), Professor I. W. Caple (University of Melbourne), Mr D. Lawson (Australian Johne’s Alliance), Dr J. Slocombe and Dr G. Braniff (Gribbles Veterinary Pathology), Dr R. Miller (Idexx Laboratories Pty Ltd), Dr B. Kefford and Dr J. Galvin (Department of Natural Resources and Environment) and Dr M. Makin (Australian Veterinary Association).

Survey of veterinary practitioners undertaken.Inspection at Gippsland – Gippsland Veterinary Pathology Service.

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Public hearing at Traralgon – Dr Jamie McNeil (Korumburra Veterinary Clinic and South Gippsland Branch of the Australian Veterinary Association), Dr Andrew Dunn (Moe Vet Centre), Dr Robert Barton (Main Street Veterinary Clinic), Dr Jakob Malmo (Maffra Vet Centre), Mr Nick Barton (former parasitologist) and Dr Sue Hides (veterinarian).

Analysis of written submissions and hearing evidence.Analysis of survey results by TQA Research Pty Ltd.

Activity during October 2002Preparation of draft report.

Future ActivitiesAdoption of report.Tabling of report.

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.

Inquiry commenced March 2002.Research Officer appointed to assist with the Inquiry.Scoping paper and work plan prepared.Tabling date revised to the last week of the Spring 2002 Parliamentary

Sittings.Background research.Preparation of discussion paper.Adoption of discussion paper.Publication of discussion paper and call for submissions.Planning for regional hearings and inspections and for a study tour to New

South Wales continued.Inspections at Eildon and district – boat charter activities (Eildon Boat Club,

Eildon Lake Charters), fly fishing guide activity (Goulburn Valley Fly Fishing Centre and Flytrek Australia), tourism aspects (Murrundindi Regional Tourism Association).

Public hearing at Alexandra – Mr Rod Barford (Professional Fishing Guides and Instructors Association), Mr Geoff Lacey (Fishing Guide), Mr Ivor Bumbers (Eildon Lake Charters), Mr Geoff Hall and Mr David Pickering (Goulburn Valley Fly Fishing Centre).

Inspections at Port Fairy and surrounding districts – fishing and dive charter operation (Port Campbell Boat Charters Pth Ltd), fishing and whale

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watching operation (Southern Right Charters), and fishing charter operator (Port Fairy Boat Charter).

Public hearing at Port Fairy – Mr Phillip Rees (Port Campbell Boat Charters), Mr Gary Roberts, Mr Kevin Treloar , Mr Russell Williams (Port Fairy Boat Charter), Mr Max Robbins (Apollo Bay Fishing and Adventure Tours).

Public hearing at Bairnsdale – Mr Mark Bryant (Tidal Princess Charters), Mr Mark Radon (Sharon E Charters), Mr Bill Knibbs (Marney D Charters),

Mr Geoff Boyd (Prom Adventure Fishing Tours), Mr Anthony Heath (Mulloway Charters), Mr Neale Blunden (SeaPride Charters) and Mr Don Cunningham (Cosy-Nook Flats).

Inspection at Western Port – bay fishing charter operation (Peninsula Fishing Charters).

Public hearing at Hastings – Mr Rob Harrison (Profishing), Mr Don Smart (Mornington Fishing Charters), Mr Ross Andrews (St Kilda Charters), Mr Peter Cincotta (Mornington Charters), Mr Ian Campbell (Calypso Charters) and Mr David Wakefield (Albatross Boat Charters).

Study tour to New South Wales – discussions, briefings and inspections with: Fisheries NSW [Mr Steve Dunn and Ms Wendy Stamp), NSW Charter Boat Owners Association [Mr Russel Kennedy and Ms Ann Garrard), offshore fishing charter (Mr Paul Minto and Mr Scott Dorrington, Central Coast Fishing Charters), estuary fishing guide (Mr Craig McGill, FishAbout Tours), Nature Conservation Council of NSW (Dr Maria Schreider and Ms Roberta Dickson), dual commercial fishing/charter operator (Mr Tony Davis), recreational fishing representative (Mr Doug Joyner, Recreational Fishing Advisory Council), Charter Vessel Association (Mr David Cribb and Mr Peter Sayre), Professional Fishing Instructors and Guides Association (Mr Ted Taylor), and the Charter Fishing Management Advisory Council (Dr Michael Sargent, Chairman).

Submission period closed 24 July 2002. August 2002Public hearing at Melbourne – Mr David Myers (Reel’N’Dive Fishing

Charters), Mr David Golightly (Impulse Charters), Mr Doug Phayer (Reelmen Fishing Charters), Mr David Donda (Profishermans Holdings P/L), VRFish (Mr Patrick Washington), Marine Safety Victoria (Mr Mark Hughes), Tourism Victoria (Mr Damian Ryan and Mr Paul Albone), Victorian Tour Operators Association (Mr Simon von Saldern), Seafood Industry Victoria (Mr Ross McGowan), Fisheries Victoria (Mr Richard McLoughlin), Victorian Fishing Charter Association (Mr Robin Gray, Mr Rob Harrison, Mr Greg Duncan).

Analysis of written submissions and hearing evidence.Preparation of an issues and directions paper.

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Activities during October 2002Preparation and consideration of draft report.Report tabled in Parliament on 31 October 2002.

Future ActivityAwait Government response to report, due April 2003.

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.

Background work undertaken.Research Officer appointed.Activity during October 2002Scoping paper prepared.

Future ActivityCall for submissions.

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.

Background work undertaken.

Activity during October 2002.Nil - inquiry has not yet commenced.

POSSESSION AND TRADE OF EXOTIC VERTEBRATE ANIMALS


Activity during October 2002Nil - inquiry has not yet commenced.FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT IN REGIONAL VICTORIA


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Activity during October 2002Nil - inquiry has not yet commenced.

URBAN CAT CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT IN VICTORIA

Referred to the Committee by the Governor in Council on 15 October 2002 under section 4F of the Parliamentary Committees Act 1968.

Activity during October 2002Nil - inquiry has not yet commenced.

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FAMILY AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEELevel 8, 35 Spring Street, Melbourne 3000Telephone: (03) 9651 3520 Facsimile

(03) 9651 3691


Website: http://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/fcdc Members:

(Council) The Hons E J Powell, G D Romanes and B N Atkinson(Assembly) Mr B P Hardman, Mr H Lim, Mr D A Nardella, and Mrs I

PeulichChairman: Mr H Lim, MPExecutive Officer: Mr P L Bourke

OUTWORKERS IN THE CLOTHING INDUSTRY

Referred by the Legislative Assembly on 28 November 2001Witnesses appearing at Public Hearings Dr. Christina Cregan, Senior Lecturer, Department of Management,

University of Melbourne. Michele O’Neil, State Secretary, Annie Delaney, Outwork Coordinator,

Textile, Clothing and Footwear Union of Australia. Tony McDonald, Acting Executive Director, Council of Textile and

Fashion Industries of Australia Limited. Dr Mike Nahan, Executive Director, Ken Phillips, Senior Officer, Institute

of Public Affairs. Vanthida Lao, Officer, Khmer Community of Victoria. Pamela Curr, Director, Fairwear Campaign Victoria. Mr. Bill Mountford, Chief Executive, Victorian Workcover Authority. Mr Peter Rea, Director, Victorian Office of Manufacturing. Mr Maverick Spiteri, Operations Manager Australian Defence Apparel. Mr David Gregory, General Manager, Workplace Relations, Victorian

Employers Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Ms Leigh Brooks, Advocate, Australian Business Limited.

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Mr John Brown, Proprietor, Motto Fashions. Mr Andrew Edgar, Managing Director, Yakka Pty Ltd.

Witnesses appearing at Sydney Hearings Dr. Michael Quinlan, Professor of Industrial Relations and Organisational

Behaviour, University of New South Wales. Mr I. Nossar, Chief Advocate, Textile Clothing and Footwear Union of

Australia. Mr B. Tubner, National President, Textile Clothing and Footwear Union

of Australia. Mr A. Woolgar, National Secretary, Textile Clothing and Footwear Union

of Australia. Mr H. Nguyen, Senior Community Liaison Officer, Textile Clothing and

Footwear Union of Australia. Ms P. Manser, Deputy Director-General, New South Wales Department of

Industrial Relations. Mr J. Tucker, Manager, Behind the Label Unit, New South Wales

Department of Industrial Relations. Ms S. Ashby, Senior Project Officer, Behind the Label Unit, New South

Wales Department of Industrial Relations. Ms N. Carl, Industrial Officer, Labor Council of New South Wales. Ms D. Carstens, Coordinator, Asian Women at Work. Ms Q. F. Huang, Chinese Community Worker. Ms B. T. Pham, Vietnamese Community Worker. Ms P. Pao, Community Development Officer, Cambodian–Australian

Welfare Council of New South Wales. Mr R. Walsh, Assistant Commissioner, Small Business Line, Australian

Taxation Office. Mr S. Marsh, Compliance Manager, Australian Taxation Office. Mr P. Naylor, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Retailers Association. Mr S. Moore, Policy Director, Australian Retailers Association. Site Visits Outworkers in the Noble Park, and Springvale areas. Asian Women at Work Mr Stephen Brenda, Managing Director, DPK. Mr Barry Aoud, Managing Director, Aboud Fashions.

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Activity during October 2002Government response tabled in Parliament on 8 October 2002.

QUALITY OF CARE AND EFFICIENT SEPARATION OF PATIENTS IN VICTORIAN HOSPITALS

Referred by the Legislative Council on 21 November 2001

Activities during October 2002Mail out to interested parties.Discussion of report timetable.Preparation of list of witnesses.

Future ActivitiesOrganisation of Public Hearings.Drafting of Discussion Paper.

CURRENT FORMS OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT BY VICTORIAN COUNCILS

Referred by the Legislative Assembly 28 November 2001

Activities during October 2002Mail out to interested parties.Discussion of report timetable.Preparation of list of witnesses.

Witnesses appearing at Public Hearings in October 2002. Ms S. Isaac, Policy and Development Officer, Victorian Local

Governance Association. Mr. M. Salvaris, Director, Citizenship Research, Institute for

Social Research, Swinburne University of Technology.

Ms L. Burke, MLA, Shadow Minister for Local Government. Mr. Neil Armstrong, Executive Officer, Local Government

Professionals Inc.

Future ActivitiesOrganisation of Public Hearings.

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Drafting of Discussion Paper.

NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSES AND THEIR ROLE IN REALISING ONE COMMUNITY

Referred by Governor in Council on 20 November 2001Inquiry has not yet commenced.

THE CAUSES OF FATALITY AND INJURY ON VICTORIAN FARMS

Referred by Governor in Council on 18 June 2002Inquiry has not yet commenced.

EXAMINATION OF THE PORTRAYAL OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE MEDIA


IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF URBAN DESIGN AND THE OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC ART IN VICTORIA


ROLES OF COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEES OF METROPOLITAN HEALTH SERVICES

Referred by Governor in Council on 13 August 2002Inquiry has not yet commenced.

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RECENT TOBACCO REFORMS AND FUTURE STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS FOR FUTURE HEALTH IMPROVEMENT

Referred by Governor in Council on 22 August 2002Inquiry has not yet commenced.

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LAW REFORM COMMITTEE


(03) 9651 3674


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, MPExecutive Officer: Ms M L Mason

REVIEW OF THE POWERS OF ENTRY, SEARCH, SEIZURE AND QUESTIONING BY AUTHORISED PERSONS

Referred by the Governor in Council on 18 April 2001.Report tabled in Parliament on 30 May 2002.

Future Activity

Await Government response, due November 2002.

INQUIRY INTO FORENSIC SAMPLING AND THE USE OF DNA DATABASES IN CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS

Referred by the Legislative Council on 21 November 2001.Consultant appointed to prepare a background paper on the legal and

ethical issues relating to DNA DatabasesSecond consultant appointed to prepare background paper on the practical

and technical aspects of DNA databases.

Discussion paper prepared and printed.

Call for submissions advertised 14 June 2002.

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Discussion Paper distributed with initial contact letter to stakeholders requesting submissions. Also available on Committee website.

Receipt of two expert papers, which have been placed on Committee website:

Legal and ethical issues – prepared by Barrister Dr Ian Freckelton

Practical and technical issues – prepared by the Victorian Forensic Science Centre

Members of the Committee and staff attended Law Asia Seminar on DNA related legal issues.

Public hearings were held on 22 and 23 July 2002.Witness Affiliation

Commander P. HornbuckleActing Inspector A. O’ConnorDetective Inspector D. Cowlishaw

Dr J. Gans

Mr D. Hoenig

Ms L. Weathered

Ms K. Edwards

Mr P. Chadwick

Acting Prof. D. Wells

Ms A. RadonikMs S. Nicholson

Mr R. Punshon SCMr R. Nankivell

Mr D. Faram Ms A. Palk

Corporate Policy;Legislative Review and ProposalsDNA Implementation Unit,Victoria Police.

Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Law, Melbourne University.

Executive Officer, New South Wales Innocence Panel, and Senior Policy Analyst, New South Wales Ministry for Police.

Director,Griffith University Innocence Project.

Co-ordinator, Innocence Project,University of Technology Sydney.

Privacy Commissioner.

Head, Division of Clinical Medicine, Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine.

Case WorkerDirector Youth Law.

ChairMemberCriminal Bar Association of Victoria.

PresidentAssistant

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Mr D. Laschko;Mr J. SchefferDr P. Stringer,

Mr N. McNamaraMr N. Halvagas

Mr J. Magill

Ms M. Parsell

Mr P. Coghlan QCMs R. Sharp

Mr V. StojcevskiMr J. McLoughlin

Father P. Norden

Ms E. Hunt

Mr D. Meagher

Mr G. Connellan

Law Institute of VictoriaBiology Division, Victoria Forensic Science Centre.

Crime Victims Support Association.

Private Citizen.

Manager, Forensic Science Laboratory Accreditation Program,National Association of Testing Authorities.

Director of Public ProsecutionsSolicitor, Office of Public Prosecutions.

Victoria Legal Aid.

Director, Jesuit Social Services.

Co-Executive Director,Public Interest Law Clearing House.

Lecturer in Law, Deakin University.

Vice-President,Victorian Council for Civil Liberties (Liberty Victoria).

Committee and staff visited the Victorian Forensic Science Centre in August 2002 to inspect the laboratory and be briefed on the Centre’s activities.

Committee travelled to Brisbane, Sydney and Adelaide for meetings during September 2002.

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Brisbane 19 September 2002 Queensland Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Mr Paul

Rutledge, Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions.

Australian Council for Civil Liberties, Mr Terry O’Gorman, President.

Queensland Police Service, Chief Superintendent David Melville,Senior Sergeant, Gary Pettiford, Officer in Charge, DNA Unit, Sergeant Michael Briody, Senior Sergeant Michael Ede.

Queensland Department of Health Scientific Services Laboratory, Associate Professor Leo Freeney, Senior Scientist.

Sydney 20 September 2002 NSW Police Service, Dr Peter Gunn, Manager, Scientific Support,

Forensic Services Group, Mr Wayne Tosh, Manager, Procedures Implementation Team DNA, Ms Natalie Dugandzic, Solicitor, Court and Legal Services Unit.

NSW Public Defenders’ Office, Mr Peter Zahra, Senior Public Defender, Mr Andrew Haesler, Public Defender, Member of the ALRC Working Group on Law Enforcement and Evidence for the Protection of Human Genetic Information Inquiry.

NSW Legislative Council Standing Committee on Law and Justice, Hon Ron Dyer, Chairman, Hon John Ryan, Deputy Chair.

NSW Ombudsman, Mr Stephen Kinmond, Assistant Ombudsman (Police).

Adelaide 25 September 2002 South Australia Police, Inspector England, Head DNA Project Team.

Forensic Science Centre, Dr Hilton Kobus, Director, Mr Robert Locan, Assistant Director, Operations.

Director of Public Prosecutions, Mr Paul Rofe QC, Ms Wendy Abraham QC, Associate DPP, Ms Geraldine Davidson, Senior Solicitor.

Activity during October 2002

Report redrafted and final draft distributed to Committee.

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Future Activities

Final adoption and tabling of Report.

Prepare three expert papers for publication as a companion volume to the Report.

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.

Issues paper prepared and printed.

Issues paper translated into 10 community languages.

Issues paper in English and 10 community languages available on Committee website.

Call for submissions advertised 14 June 2002.

Issues Paper distributed with initial contact letter to stakeholders requesting submissions.

Public Hearings were held on 1 and 2 August 2002.Witness Affiliation

Mr P. Armstrong

Mrs B. Polzin

Ms M. Postma

Mr M. Hodder

Ms R. IvesMr R. Dahlitz

Dr K. Laster

Mr G. Laher,

Chief Executive OfficerMelbourne Magistrates Court.

Yearly Meeting SecretaryReligious Society of Friends.

General SecretaryVictorian Council of Churches.

ManagerSpecial Prosecutions Unit, Environment Protection Authority.

PresidentOrganiser of SpeakersHumanist Society.

Associate ProfessorLa Trobe University.

Legal Adviser

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Mr P. Knight,

Justice Kellam, Mr J. ArdlieMr G. Small

Mr J. Saltalamacchia, Ms S. Loo, Mr T. Peters

Mr V. Borg, Ms J. Klepner, Mr T. Hazou

Mr R. Lloyd.

Justice N. Mushin

Mr B. AshenVenerable T. P. Tan

Ms D. Cousens

Mr H. Dellal

Ms D. Sisely

Mr J. Kakos

Mr L. Taig, JPMr K. Frampton, JP

Mr G. Lekakis

Executive OfficerIslamic Council of Victoria.

President;Chief Executive OfficerTipstaffVictorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.Prothonotary;Judge’s AssociateSenior Tipstaff Supreme Court of Victoria.

Former Chairman;Policy OfficerExecutive OfficerEthnic Communities Council of Victoria.

Private Citizen.

JudgeFamily Court of Australia.

ChairMemberManagement Committee, Buddhist Council of Victoria;

Melbourne Sakya Centre.

Executive DirectorAustralian Multicultural Foundation.

Chief Executive Equal Opportunity Commission Victoria.

RegistrarJustices of the Peace and Bail Justices RegistryDepartment of Justice.

PresidentImmediate Past PresidentRoyal Victorian Association of Honorary Justices.

ChairpersonVictorian Multicultural Commission.

The Committee attended a community forum in August organised by the Victorian Multicultural Commission. Approximately 40 community

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members attended from a diverse range of ethnic and religious backgrounds

Activities during October 2002

Report adopted on 21 October 2002.

Report tabled on 30 October 2002 in the Legislative Assembly and on 31 October in the Legislative Council.

Future Activity

Await Government response, due April 2003.

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


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OUTER SUBURBAN/INTERFACE SERVICES AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Level 8, 35 Spring Street, Melbourne 3000Telephone: (03) 9651 3551 Facsimile:

(03) 9651 3552

Email:

Website:

Members:(Council)

(Assembly)

Chairman:Executive Officer:

The functions of the Outer Suburban/Interface Services and Development Committee are to inquire into, consider and report to the Parliament on any proposal, matter or thing concerned with the provision of services to, or the development or expansion of, new urban regions if the Committee is required or permitted so to do by or under this Act.

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PUBLIC ACCOUNTS AND ESTIMATES COMMITTEE

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Level 8, 35 Spring Street, Melbourne 3000Telephone: (03) 9651 3551 Facsimile:

(03) 9651 3552


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, MPExecutive 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.

On 8 July 2002, letter sent to the Chairman – Urgent Issues Group of the Australian Accounting Standards Board requesting information about the status of the review of unfunded superannuation liabilities.

On 31 July 2002, response received advising that the Urgent Issues Group (UIA) Agenda Committee has agreed to include a project on the underfunded superannuation liabilities in the financial statements of Australian universities on the UIA’s work program.

2001-2002 BUDGET ESTIMATES

Source of reference: Parliamentary Committees Act 1968, section 4F(1)(b)

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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.The full text of the report is on the PAEC Homepage.On 29 November 2001, report distributed to all Ministers and Departments.Government's response tabled in Parliament on 28 May 2002.

Future ActivityBriefing paper to be prepared and considered at the next meeting of

the full Committee.

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.

On 11 January 2002, questions relating to 2000-2001 Budget Outcomes forwarded to Departments, the Presiding Officers of the Parliament and the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office.

Chapters 1 and 2 of the draft report prepared.Responses due 28 February 2002.Responses to questionnaire received during March 2002 from the

Departments of Human Services; Natural Resources and Environment; Premier and Cabinet; State and Regional Development; and Treasury and Finance; the Parliamentary Departments; and the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office.

Responses to Committee’s questionnaire received from the Department of Education, Employment and Training on 23 April 2002; the Department of Infrastructure on 22 April 2002; and the Department of Justice on 16 April 2002.

On 31 May 2002 outstanding material received from Department of Infrastructure.

Further work undertaken on draft report.On 19 September 2002, Chapters 1 to 5 of the draft report forwarded to the Chairman to review.

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On 20 September 2002, Chapters 6 to 13 sent to the Chairman to review.

Activities during October 2002On 30 October 2002, Chairman returned Chapters 1 to 5 and on 31 October 2002, Chapters 6 to 13.Draft report revised.

Future ActivityDraft report to be reviewed when the Committee is re-appointed by the 55th Parliament.

2002-2003 BUDGET ESTIMATES

Source of reference: Parliamentary Committees Act 1968, section 4F(1)(b).On 12 February 2002, estimates questionnaire distributed to all

departments and the Environment Protection Authority.On 26 February 2002, estimates questionnaire distributed to the newly

created Department of Tourism, Sport and the Commonwealth Games.Responses to the Committee’s estimates questionnaire were received on the

following dates:

Date Department

14 May 2002 Environment Protection Authority; Department of Natural Resources and Environment; Parliamentary Departments; Department of Premier and Cabinet

15 May 2002 Department of Tourism, Sport and the Commonwealth Games

16 May 2002 Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional Development

17 May 2002 Department of Treasury and Finance

23 May 2002 Department of Justice

05 June 2002 Department of Education

14 June 2002 Department of Infrastructure

A briefing for Members of Parliament on the Budget Papers for 2002-03 held on 9 May 2002.

Background briefing papers for the estimates hearings prepared.

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Estimates hearings held on the following dates:17 May 2002 Premier and Minister for Multicultural Affairs22 May 2002 Treasurer, Minister for State and Regional

Development and Minister for Innovation; Minister for Small Business and Minister for Information and Communication Technology

23 May 2002 Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Minister for AgricultureMinister for Finance and Minister for Industrial Relations;

24 May 2002 Minister for Gaming; Minister for Tourism and Minister for Employment; Minister for Consumer Affairs and Minister for Senior Victorians

Tuesday, 18 June 2002 Minister for Planning, Minister for the Arts and Minister for Women’s Affairs

Thursday, 20 June 2002 Attorney-General, Minister for Manufacturing Industry and Minister for RacingMinister for Education and Training and Minister for Education Services

Friday, 21 June 2002 Minister for Health Minister for Ports and Minister for Energy and Resources

Tuesday, 25 June 2002 Minister for WorkCover and Minister for Local GovernmentMinister for Environment and Conservation

Wednesday, 26 June Minister for Sport and Recreation and Minister for the Commonwealth GamesPresiding Officers of the Parliament

Thursday, 27 June 2002 Minister for Community Services, Minister for Housing and Minister for Community Building

Friday, 28 June 2002 Minister for Youth AffairsTuesday, 2 July 2002 Minister for Police and Emergency Services

and Minister for Corrections

Friday, 5 July 2002 Minister for Transport and Minister for Major Projects

Briefing papers prepared on these portfolios.

Follow-up questions forwarded to the Presiding Officers of Parliament and all Ministers.

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Responses received in July from the following Ministers:Minister for Consumer AffairsMinister for Industrial RelationsMinister for Multicultural AffairsMinister for Senior VictoriansMinister for Small BusinessesMinister for Tourism

Activities during August 2002Responses to follow-up questions received from the Presiding Officers of Parliament and the following Ministers:

Minister for Aboriginal AffairsMinister for AgricultureMinister for ArtsAttorney-GeneralMinister for the Commonwealth GamesMinister for Community ServicesMinister for CorrectionsMinister for Education and TrainingMinister for Education ServicesMinister for EmploymentMinister for Energy and ResourcesMinister for Environment and ConservationMinister for FinanceMinister for GamingMinister for HealthMinister for HousingMinister for Information, Communication and TechnologyMinister for InnovationMinister for Local GovernmentMinister for Major ProjectsMinister for ManufacturingMinister for PlanningMinister for Police and Emergency ServicesMinister for PortsThe PremierMinister for RacingMinister for Sports and RecreationMinister for State and Regional DevelopmentMinister for TransportThe TreasurerMinister for Women’s AffairsMinister for WorkCoverMinister for Youth Affairs

During the period 23 to 27 September 2002 a delegation from the Public Accounts Committee of the Zambian Parliament was on attachment to the Public Accounts and Estimates Committee secretariat to learn about the Committee’s role in reviewing the State’s budget.

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On 25 September 2002, Chapters 1, 3, 4, and 7 of the draft estimates report sent to the Chairman to review.

Activities during October 2002On 2 October 2002 a delegation from the Public Accounts Committee

of the Penang State Legislative Assembly was on attachment to the Public Accounts and Estimates Committee secretariat to learn about the Committee’s role in scrutinising financial and budgetary matters.

On 10 October 2002, the remaining chapters of the draft report were forwarded to the Chairman to review.

Future ActivityDraft report to be reviewed when the Committee is re-appointed by

the 55th Parliament.

REVIEW OF AUDITOR-GENERAL’S REPORTS

Source of reference: Parliamentary Committees Act 1968, section 4F(1)(b).On 28 November 2001, PAEC 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.On 7 March 2002, the Auditor-General was requested to provide an update

on progress made with implementing recommendations contained in Performance Audit Reports Nos. 51 Victorian Rural Ambulance Services and 65 Reducing Landfill – Waste Management by Municipal Councils.

Government response to Committee’s Report No. 44, tabled in the Parliament on 28 May 2002.

On 25 June 2002, advice received from the Auditor-General on Performance Audit Report No. 51

On 3 July 2002, advice received from the Auditor-General on Performance Audit Report No. 65

Briefing paper prepared on the Government’s Response to Committee Report No. 44.

Briefing paper prepared on the Follow-up Review of Performance Audit Report No. 51 and circulated to the Committee.

On 26 September 2002, the full Committee considered a briefing paper on the Government’s response to the Committee’s report on the follow-up review of the Auditor-General’s special report No. 43 – Protecting

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Victoria’s Children – The role of the Department of Human Services, and adopted the recommendations contained in the briefing paper.

On 26 September 2002, the full Committee considered a briefing paper on the follow-up review of the Auditor-General’s report No. 51 and resolved that the Auditor-General and Rural Ambulance Victoria be invited to brief the Committee at a meeting to be held at a later date. Written questions to be forwarded to Rural Ambulance Victoria for a response.

Activities during October 2002On 31 October 2002, a list of questions relating to the Auditor-

General’s Report No. 51 was forwarded to the Minister for Health.

Future ActivitiesBriefing paper to be prepared on Performance Audit Report No. 65.Follow-up response from the Minister for Health.

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.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.On 27 March 2002, Report No. 46 on the follow-up Inquiry was tabled in the

Parliament.On 17 July 2002, the Chairman gave a presentation at a meeting of the

South Pacific Group of Audit Institutions Regional Working Group on Environmental Auditing.

On 12 September 2002, the Government’s response to PAEC report No. 46 was tabled in the Parliament.

Future ActivityBriefing paper to be prepared on the Government’s response to the

Committee’s report and considered when the Committee is re-appointed by the 55th Parliament.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT REFORM PROGRAM

Source of reference: Parliamentary Committees Act 1968, section 4F(1)(b).

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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.

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 2000-2001.

On 3 December 2001, the Committee's annual report for 2000-2001 tabled in the Legislative Council.

On 21 February 2002, the Chairman gave a paper on a parliamentary perspective of performance measures for Government at a conference in Canberra.

On 25 February 2002, the Chairman met with officials from the United States General Accounting Office to discuss issues relating to the Victorian financial management reform program.

On 26 February 2002, the Committee’s annual report for 2000-2001 tabled in the Legislative Assembly.

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On 14 May 2002, the Executive Officer of the Committee briefed Mr David Clark, Audit Manager with the UK National Audit Office on the work of the Public Accounts and Estimates Committee.

On 1 August 2002, the Executive Officer of the Committee briefed Mr Steve Bender, on the budget staff of the Legislature of the State of Oregon, USA on the Committee’s work on financial and budgetary matters.

Work continued on preparing the Committee’s annual report for 2001-02.

Activities during October 2002The Committee’s annual report for 2001-02 was completed.Executive Officer reviewed and provided comments on the Best

Practice Model for Public Accounts Committees in South Africa.

Future Activity Annual report to be considered when the Committee is re-appointed

by the 55th Parliament.

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AUSTRALASIAN COUNCIL OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEES (ACPAC)

In February 2001, 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.

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.On 14 December 2001, options paper forwarded to delegates for

consideration at the mid-term meeting.Administrative arrangements finalised for mid-term meeting.Mid-term meeting of ACPAC held in Melbourne on 7 February 2002.Letters sent to the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), the

President of the World Bank, the Premier, the Governor of Victoria and the Speaker of the Victorian Legislative Assembly inviting them to participate in the Biennial Conference of ACPAC.

Responses received from CPA; The World Bank and the Governor of Victoria and the Speaker of the Victorian Legislative Assembly.

On 27 May 2002, the Chairman gave a paper at the conference of the South African Association of Public Accounts Committees in Kimberley, South Africa.

Letter sent to the President of the Legislative Council.Submission forwarded to Mr Speaker seeking assistance with the funding of

the ACPAC Conference.Work continued on preparing the program for the Conference.ACPAC newsletter formatted and updated.Legal opinion on the process for changing ACPAC’s constitution sought.Briefing material prepared for the Canadian Council of Public Accounts

Committees conference.Chairman attended the Canadian Council of Public Accounts Committees

conference in St John’s, Newfoundland from 26 – 28 August 2002.Venue for ACPAC 2003 conference selected.

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Quotes obtained for the provision of various services for the ACPAC 2003 conference.

Work commenced on preparing a database for the mailing list for delegates to the ACPAC 2003 conference.

Draft ACPAC 2003 conference program prepared.Preliminary advice about the ACPAC biennial conference was forwarded to all Members of ACPAC and to Auditors-General in Australasia.

Further work undertaken in connection with the conference.

Members of ACPAC advised that a meeting of the Council will be held on 3 October 2002.

Activity during October 2002Meeting of ACPAC held on 3 October 2002 to consider proposed changes to the constitution.

Future ActivitiesConference program to be distributed to all PACs and Auditors-

General.Distribute newsletter to all Members of ACPAC.Confirm details of the 7th Biennial Conference of ACPAC in

Melbourne for 2 - 5 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.

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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.

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 Sub-Committee.

On 11 December 2001, the Committee was briefed by officers of the Victorian Auditor-General’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.

On 6 February 2002, the Committee was briefed by the Auditor-General on the proposed performance audit plan for 2002.

On 14 March 2002, the Sub-Committee on Performance Audits was briefed by the Auditor-General on the proposed performance audits of dental health and food safety.

Draft response to the Auditor-General’s proposed audit program for 2002-2003 considered at a meeting of the full Committee on 2 May 2002.

On 6 May 2002 response forwarded to the Auditor-General.On 18 June 2002, 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 risk management; fire prevention and medical equipment.

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On 6 August 2002, the Sub-Committee on Performance Audits met with officers of the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office to discuss the draft specifications for the proposed performance audits on drug education in Victorian government schools; and performance management and reporting. The Sub-Committee was also briefed on the Performance Audit reports on the management of claims by the Victorian WorkCover Authority and the management of major inquiry claims by the Transport Accident Commission.

Briefing papers on the specifications for the two performance audits were prepared and distributed to Members of the Sub-Committee.

Activities during October 2002Final specifications for the performance audits on drug education in

Victoria’s schools and quality performance management and reporting were received from the Auditor-General’s Office and circulated to Members of the Sub-Committee.

On 22 October 2002, the Sub-Committee on Performance Audits met with officers of the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office to discuss the draft specifications for proposed performance audits on literacy in Victoria’s schools; electronic commerce for procurement; and risk and needs assessment in Victorian prisons.

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 18 April 2002, PAEC Report No. 47 tabled in the Parliament.Report distributed to all interested parties.

Activities during October 2002Government response to report was tabled on 17 October 2002.On 21 October 2002, the Chairman of the Sub-Committee (Ms

Barker) gave a paper at the Queensland University of Technology conference on Recent Developments in Government Community Sector Relations.

Future ActivityBriefing paper on the Government’s response to be prepared and

considered when the Committee is re-appointed by the 55th

Parliament.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE IN THE VICTORIAN PUBLIC SECTOR

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Source of reference: Parliamentary Committees Act 1968, section 4F(1)(b).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.

On 12 February 2002, draft issues paper forwarded to the Chairperson of the Sub-Committee to review.

On 20 February 2002, comments received from Sub-Committee Chairperson.

Issues paper revised.On 14 March 2002 the draft Issues Paper was considered by the full

Committee and adopted with amendments. Terms of reference amended.Sub-Committee appointed.Inquiry advertised on 6 April 2002.Issues paper distributed to all government entities and other interested

parties.On 1 May 2002, public hearing held with representatives from the Municipal

Association of Victoria; the Auditor-General’s Office; Victorian Council of Social Service; Energy Action Group; and Professor Graeme Hodge.

Letters sent to all interstate Audit Offices; Public Accounts Committees and Public Service Commissioners seeking information about developments with corporate governance.

Closing date for submissions is 30 May 2002.Executive Officer and Research Officer attended National Institute for

Governance seminar. Research Officer attended seminar on corporate governance.51 submissions received.On 5 July 2002, a briefing paper on the strategy for undertaking the Inquiry

forwarded to the Sub-Committee Chairman to review.Submissions analysed and briefing paper prepared.

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On 13 August 2002 the Chairman wrote to the Premier concerning the status of the whole of the Government’s submission and requesting a briefing on corporate governance arrangements in the public sector.

On 10 September 2002 a briefing paper on the key issues identified in submissions forwarded to the Chairperson to review.

On 25 September 2002, advice received from the Secretary of the Department of Premier and Cabinet advising that a whole of government submission will be provided after a review is undertaken.

Activity during October 2002On 24 October 2002, a whole of government submission was received

from the Premier.

Future ActivityBriefing paper to be distributed when the Committee is re-appointed

by the 55th Parliament.

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 InquiryMr Greg Pound, Assistant Auditor-General, Accounting and Auditing

Policy, Victorian Auditor-General’s OfficeMr Erik Hopp, Director, Accounting and Auditing Policy, Victorian

Auditor-General’s OfficeMr Martin Hallett, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Museum VictoriaMr Tim Stranks, Executive Projects Officer, Museum VictoriaMr 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 VictoriaProfessor J. Ross, Chief Botanist of VictoriaMs L. McAllister, Research Officer, Royal Botanic Gardens MelbourneProfessor G. Carnegie, Head of School of Accounting and Finance, Deakin

UniversityMr K. Alfredson, Chairman, Australian Accounting Standards BoardMr J. Paul, Senior Project Manager, Australian Accounting Standards

BoardMr 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 UniversityMr 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 AustraliaMr Mark Dawes, Head of Corporate Services, Australian War MemorialMr Mark Whitmore, Assistant Director - National Collections, Australian

War MemorialMs 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 SydneyProfessor 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 TreasuryMr Andrew Waddington, Finance Manager, Crown Transactions, NSW

TreasuryProfessor Des Griffin, Former Director, Australian MuseumMr 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-GeneralMs Maria Spriggins, Director of Audit; Audit Office of NSWMr Sam Kalagurgevic, Director of Audit, Audit Office of NSW.

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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);Mr Graeme Addicott, Regional Manager, Darwin Region, Australian

Valuation Office;Mr Allan Molland, School of Accounting and Law, RMIT University; andMs 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; andMrs Ruth Picker, Partner and Business Unit Director, National Accounting

and Auditing Standards, Ernst & Young.Options paper prepared.Options paper reviewed.Work continued on preparing draft report.On 27 March 2002, chapters 1 to 6 of the draft report forwarded to the

Chairman and Sub-Committee Chairman to review.On 5 April 2002, chapter 7 forwarded to the Chairman and Sub-Committee

Chairman to review.Draft report considered by the Sub-Committee on 11 April 2002 and

amended.Draft report revised and forwarded to the Sub-Committee.On 5 September 2002, the Sub-Committee considered a revised version of

the draft report. Amendments proposed.Draft report to be further revised.

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Activities during October 2002On 7 October 2002, revised draft report was distributed to the Sub-Committee.On 11 October 2002, the Sub-Committee considered and adopted the revised draft report.Draft report was considered by the full Committee on 17 October 2002 and adopted.Report was tabled in Parliament on 30 October 2002.Future ActivityAwait Government response to the report which is due to be tabled on 30 April 2003.

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.Draft terms of reference and briefing paper revised.Draft terms of reference and briefing paper re-considered and adopted by

the Committee on 6 February 2002.On 27 February 2002, letter sent to the Treasurer requesting a submission

to the Inquiry.On 2 March 2002, Inquiry advertised in various metropolitan and national

newspapers.Requests for submissions sent to a number of organisations.Submission prepared seeking approval for some Members of the Committee

to undertake an overseas study program to review developments with partnership arrangements.

On 30 April 2002, the Sub-Committee was briefed by representatives from the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office, Department of Treasury and Finance; Tasman Economics; Institution of Engineers; Transfield; PricewaterhouseCoopers; and Professor Graeme Hodge and Dr Raphael Arndt.

31 submissions received to date.Extensions of time given to various organisations for forwarding

submissions.Approval given for overseas study program.

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Draft Report prepared on the overseas study program and circulated to Members on 31 May 2002.

Draft Report on the proposed overseas visit scheduled for consideration at a committee meeting on 4 June 2002.

Overseas study tour cancelled.34 submissions analysed and briefing paper prepared.Draft briefing paper forwarded to Chairman to review.Proposal for Inquiry Strategy prepared and forwarded to Chairman.Background briefing papers forwarded to the Sub-Committee.On 8 August 2002, the Chairman gave a presentation to the Property

Council’s Planning and Infrastructure Committee.On 15 August 2002 a public hearing was held with the following witnesses:

Mr T. Cave, General Manager, Major Projects Delivery and Mr J. Charleson, Deputy Secretary, Corporate Services, Department of Justice; and

Mr G. Campbell, Partner, Maddocks.

On 20 August 2002 a public hearing was held with the following witnesses:Mr G. Joyce, Graeme Joyce Pty Ltd;Dr A. Smith, Director and Ms M. Baker, Melbourne City Link; and Ms C. Hilder, Director, Policy, Australian Council for Infrastructure

Development.

Public hearing held on 24 September 2002 with the following witnesses:Mr J. Myers, Head of Business Strategy and Ms S. Gandur, Head of

Communications, National Express Group; Mr Paul Kennelly, Research Officer, Australian Education Union –

Victorian Branch;Ms Cath Smith, Chief Executive Officer, VCOSS, and Ms C. Atkins, Policy

Analyst, VCOSS;Mr Don Johnson, General Manager – Victoria, Thiess.

Activities during October 2002Public hearings held in Brisbane, Sydney and Canberra with the

following individuals and organisations: Infrastructure Partnerships Taskforce, Department of State

Development, QueenslandQueensland Audit OfficeQueensland Council of UnionsDepartment of Health, QueenslandQueensland Transport and Main RoadsTreasury NSWNSW Auditor-General

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Professor Sheil, academic, University of New South WalesTony Harris, Australian Financial ReviewMacquarie BankNSW Public Accounts and Estimates CommitteeRobert Opiat, Director PPPs, Baulderstone HornibrookCommonwealth Auditor-GeneralMr John Quiggin, academic, Australian National University.Mr Kenneth Davidson – media commentator

Future ActivitiesDraft report to be prepared.Report to be considered when the Committee is re-appointed by the

55th Parliament.

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 EmploymentDr Wayne Chamley, Management Group, The Purple Sage ProjectProfessor 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

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On 10 October 2000, a public hearing was held in Canberra with the following witnesses:Mr Harry Evans, Clerk of the SenateMr John Parkinson, Convenor of the Australasian Council of Auditors-

General and A.C.T. Auditor-GeneralMr Ron McLeod, Commonwealth OmbudsmanMr Oliver Winder, Deputy Commonwealth OmbudsmanMr Bob Charles, MP, Chairman of the Commonwealth Joint Committee of

Public Accounts and AuditDr Margot Kerley, Secretary to the Commonwealth Joint Committee of

Public Accounts and AuditDr John Uhr, Research School of Social Sciences, Australian National

UniversityProfessor 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; andDr Barry Perry, The Ombudsman Victoria.

Work commenced on preparing draft report.Further research undertaken on developments overseas.

Activity during October 2002Chapters 1 to 4 of draft report completed.

Future ActivityDraft report to be considered when the Committee is re-appointed by

the 55th Parliament.

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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.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.

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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.

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.

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.On 6 February 2002, the Auditor-General briefed the Committee on the

Victorian Auditor-General’s Office proposed budget and annual plan for 2002-2003.

The Committee sought advice from the Department of Treasury and Finance on the proposed 2002-2003 budget of the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office.

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Responses received from the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office and the Secretary of the Department of Treasury and Finance concerning the Alford Report.

On 7 March 2002, briefing paper and responses received from the Auditor-General and the Secretary, Department of Treasury and Finance on the Alford Report reviewed by the Sub-Committee.

On 14 March 2002, the Committee forwarded a response concerning the Auditor-General’s budget estimates for 2002-2003 to the Treasurer and the Presiding Officers.

On 14 March 2002, draft response to the Auditor-General’s draft annual plan for 2002-2003 discussed at a meeting of the full Committee.

Draft report prepared on the Alford Report.Draft report on the Alford Report and the response to the Auditor-General’s

draft annual plan considered by the full Committee on 2 May 2002.Report No 48 tabled in the Parliament on 29 May 2002.On 6 May 2002, the Committee’s response to the Draft Annual Plan

forwarded to the Auditor-General.On 20 May 2002, Auditor-General’s comments on proposed changes to the

VAGO annual plan received.On 27 May 2002, suggested statement of protocols between the Committee

and the Auditor-General received.Auditor-General advised the Committee about a legal problem with tabling

his annual plan.A copy of the Auditor-General’s annual plan for 2002-03 received.Protocol statement discussed at the Committee’s meeting on 26 September

2002 and revised.

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Activity during October 2002The revised statement forwarded to all Members of the Committee

for final comments.

Future ActivityProposed changes to the protocol statement to be forwarded to the

Auditor-General on 4 November 2002.

CHANGES TO THE VICTORIAN PUBLIC SERVICE

Source of reference: Referred by the Legislative Council on 21 November 2001.

Briefing paper prepared on the proposed terms of reference and strategy for undertaking the Inquiry.

Briefing paper considered at Committee meeting on 6 February 2002, and Sub-Committee appointed to undertake the Inquiry.

On 7 March 2002, Sub-Committee considered a briefing paper outlining the proposed strategy for undertaking the Inquiry. Strategy adopted by the Sub-Committee.

Inquiry advertised on 16 March 2002.On 4 April 2002, Sub-Committee reviewed and amended the draft

questionnaire on workforce planning.On 12 April 2002, questionnaire distributed to all Government Departments.Closing date for receipt of submissions was 30 June 2002.

11 submissions received and analysed.

Briefing paper for the Inquiry Strategy prepared and considered by the Sub-Committee on 20 August 2002.

Work commenced on preparing draft report.

Activities during October 2002Draft report prepared.Sub-Committee reviewed draft report on 25 October 2002 and

adopted it with amendments.On 29 October 2002, the draft report was considered by the

Committee and adopted.Report was tabled in the Parliament on 31 October 2002.Report distributed to all interested parties.

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Future ActivityAwait Government response to the report due to be tabled by 1 May

2003.

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ROAD SAFETY COMMITTEELevel 8, 35 Spring Street, Melbourne 3000Telephone: (03) 9651 3634 Facsimile

(03) 9651 3691


Website: http://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: The Hon Andrew Brideson, MLCExecutive Officer: Ms A Douglas

IMPROVING SAFETY FOR OLDER ROAD USERS

Terms of Reference issued by Governor in Council on 22 May 2001.Activities during October 2002The Committee has begun deliberating on recommendations for the

draft report. The transcript of presentations from the Mobility and Safety of Older

People conference is being printed and will be distributed to all who attended the conference and to individuals and organisations who made a submission to the inquiry.

THE ESCALATION IN VICTORIA’S ROAD TOLL DURING 2000 – 2001

Referred by the Legislative Council on 21 November 2001.Submissions to the inquiry closed on 4 October. A number of key

organisations have contacted the Committee seeking an extension. Seventy-five submissions have been received to date.

The inquiry reporting date is now 31 May 2003.

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ROAD CRASHES INVOLVING VEHICLES LEAVING THE ROAD AND COLLIDING WITH ROADSIDE OBJECTS


FLUCTUATIONS IN THE NUMBER AND SEVERITY OF CRASHES ON VICTORIAN ROADS FROM 1988 UNTIL THE PRESENT

Referred by the Legislative Assembly on 28 November 2001.Submissions to the inquiry closed on 4 October. A number of key

organisations have contacted the Committee seeking an extension. Seventy-five submissions have been received to date.

The inquiry reporting date is now 31 May 2003.

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RURAL AND REGIONAL SERVICES AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Level 8, 35 Spring Street, Melbourne 3000Telephone: Facsimile:

Website:

Email:

Members:(Council)

(Assembly)

Chair:Executive Officer:The functions of the Rural and Regional Services and Development Committee are to inquire into, consider and report to the Parliament on any proposal, matter or thing concerned with the provision of services to or the development of, regional Victoria if the Committee is required or permitted so to do by or under this Act.

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SCRUTINY OF ACTS AND REGULATIONS COMMITTEELevel 8, 35 Spring Street, Melbourne 3000Telephone: (03) 9651 4008 Facsimile:

(03) 9651 3674

Website: www.parliament.vic.gov.au/sarc

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Email: [email protected] (Scrutiny of Bills)[email protected] (Scrutiny of Regulations)[email protected] (E- Democracy inquiry)[email protected] (Administration)

Members:(Council) The Hons. M A Birrell, J Mikakos, A P Olexander (Deputy

Chair)and C A Strong.

(Assembly) Mrs E Beattie, Mr C Carli, Ms M J Gillett (Chair),Hon R R C Maclellan and Mr T Robinson.

Chair: Ms M Gillett MPExecutive Officer: Andrew HomerSUBCOMMITTEES

Anzac Day SubcommitteeMs Mary Gillett MP (Chair),Mrs E. Beattie MP,Hon. Mark Birrell MLC, Hon. Andrew Olexander MLC, andMr Tony Robinson MP.

Redundant Legislation SubcommitteeHon. Chris Strong MLC (Chair),Mrs Liz Beattie MP,Mr Carlo Carli MP,Hon. R R C Maclellan MP, andHon. A P Olexander MLC.

Regulation Review SubcommitteeHon. Jenny Mikakos MLC (Chair), Ms Mary Gillett MP, Hon. R R C Maclellan MP,Hon. A P Olexander MLC, andMr Tony Robinson MP.

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CURRENT COMMITTEE REFERENCES

Review of Anzac Day Laws — [Anzac Day Subcommittee]; and Electronic (E) Democracy – [Full Committee].

FULL COMMITTEE

Activitivies during October 2002The Full Committee met on 7 and 28 October 2002 to consider

respectively Alert Digests Nos. 8 and 9 of 2002, concerning the Bills listed below.

The Committee also met on 21 October 2002 to consider the Review of ANZAC Day Laws report.

Alert Digest No. 8 of 2002Commissioner for Ecologically Sustainable Development BillConstitution (Parliamentary Reform) BillConstitution (Water Authorities) BillControl of Weapons and Firearms Acts (Search Powers) BillCrimes (Property Damage and Computer Offences) BillFederal Awards (Uniform System) BillHealth Legislation (Research Involving Embryos and Prohibition of Human Cloning) BillMurray-Darling Basin (Amendment) BillNational Parks (Box-Ironbark and Other Parks) BillRegional Development Victoria BillRoad Safety (Responsible Driving) BillSentencing (Further Amendment) BillWrongs and Other Acts (Public Liability Insurance Reform) Bill

Alert Digest No. 9 of 2002Child Employment Bill Country Fire Authority (Volunteer Protection and Community Safety) BillCourts Legislation (Judicial Pensions) BillCrimes (Stalking and Family Violence) BillDandenong Development BillEducation and Training Legislation (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill

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Estate Agents and Sale of Land Acts (Amendment) BillGas Industry (Residual Provisions) (Amendment) BillMajor Events (Crown Management) BillMelbourne Cricket Ground (Amendment) BillOutworkers (Improved Protection) BillPlanning and Environment (Metropolitan Green Wedge Protection) BillRetail Leases BillTransport (Highway Rule) BillTransport (Taxi Driver Standards and Ombudsman) Bill Victims of Crime Assistance (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill

ANZAC DAY SUBCOMMITTEE

Activity during October 2002The Committee met on 21 October 2002 to consider the Final Report.

The Committee’s Report on the Review of ANZAC Day Laws was tabled in Parliament on 31 October 2002.

E-DEMOCRACY SUBCOMMITTEE

The Subcommittee did not meet in October.

REDUNDANT LEGISLATION SUBCOMMITTEE


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SEAL ROCKS PROJECT SELECT COMMITTEE

Parliament House, Spring Street, Melbourne 3002Telephone: (03) 9651 8857 Facsimile:

(03) 9651 8973

Website: http://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/committees

Members:(Council) The Hons A Coote, G W Jennings, G K Rich-Phillips, C A

Strong and T C TheophanousChairman: The Hon C A Strong, MLCSecretary: Dr S Redenbach

SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE SEAL ROCKS PROJECT

Terms of Reference agreed to by the Legislative Council on 9 October 2002 as follows:(a) a Select Committee of five members be appointed to inquire into and

(i) report on the involvement of the Victorian Government, its various agents and agencies or any person or persons in the development and management of the Seal Rocks project and of all matters leading up to and culminating in the Notice of Termination dated 9 August 2002 and the transfer of the Seal Rocks Centre to the Victorian Government on 19 August 2002, including its effect on staff employed at Seal Rocks; and

(ii) the circumstances surrounding the break-in at the Seal Rocks Centre on 5 July 1998 and the subsequent investigation of that event.

(b) the Committee shall consist of two members nominated by the Leader of the Government, and three members nominated by the Leader of the Opposition.

(c) 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, 10 October 2002.

(d) the first meeting of the Committee shall be held at 2.00 p.m. on Friday, 11 October 2002.

(e) the Committee may proceed to the despatch of business notwithstanding that all members have not been appointed and notwithstanding any vacancy.

(f) 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.

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(g) three members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum.(h) the Committee may send for persons, papers and records.(i) the Committee shall, unless it otherwise resolves, take all evidence in

public and may otherwise sit in public at any time if it so decides.(j) the Committee may authorise the publication of any evidence taken by it

in public and any documents presented to it.(k) 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 May 2003.

(l) the presentation of a report or interim report of the Committee shall not be deemed to terminate the Committee’s appointment, powers or functions.

(m) the Committee shall include with any of its reports to the Council minority reports submitted to it by a member or members of the Committee.

(n) 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.

Activities during October 2002

First Committee meeting held on 11 October 2002.Summonses for information sent to private and public sector

organisations, and private individuals, with a final submission date of 21 October 2002.

On 15 October 2002, a public hearing was held with the following witness:

Mr Ken Armstrong, Managing Director, Seal Rocks Victoria (Australia) Pty Ltd

On 22 October 2002, a public hearing was held with the following witness:

Mr Fortunato Forte, Senior Technical Analyst, Department of Treasury and Finance

On 28 October 2002, a public hearing was held with the following witnesses: Mr Nick Tamburro, Assistant Director, Project Risk Management

Department of Treasury and Finance Mr Mark Stone, Chief Executive, Parks Victoria, Department of

Natural Resources and Environment Mr Kevin Love, Director, Resources and Infrastructure Branch,

Department of Premier and CabinetOn 29 October 2002, a public hearing was held with the following witness: Mr Peter Keage, General Manager, Investment & Aviation

Department of Tourism, Sport and the Commonwealth Games.

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Future Activity

Acquisition and analysis of documents and other information.

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URBAN AND REGIONAL LAND CORPORATION MANAGING DIRECTOR SELECT COMMITTEE

Parliament House, Spring Street, Melbourne 3002Telephone: (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 TheophanousChairman: The Hon N B Lucas, MLCSecretary: Dr R Wright

SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE URBAN AND REGIONAL LAND CORPORATION MANAGING DIRECTOR

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 notwithstanding 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) 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.

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.On 11 February 2002, the Committee considered the submissions received and

resolved to obtain additional information from public sector organisations.On 20 February 2002, a public hearing was held with the following witnesses: Mr Geoff Tabe, Manager, Governance, Department of Treasury and Finance Mr Alan Hawkes, Director, Commercial Management, Department of

Treasury and Finance Mr Desmond Glynn, former Chief Executive Officer, Urban and Regional

Land Corporation Mr Rohan Carr, Heidrick and Struggles Ms Karen Spinley, Heidrick and StrugglesOn 21 February 2002, a public hearing was held with the following witnesses: Mr Frank Davis, Board Member, Urban and Regional Land Corporation Ms Angie Dickschen, Partner, Freehills Mr Marek Petrovs, Chairman, Urban and Regional Land CorporationOn 22 February 2002, a public hearing was held with the following witnesses: Mr Paul Jerome, Executive Director, Planning, Heritage and Building

Division, Department of Infrastructure Mr Bryce Moore, Acting Chief Executive Officer, Urban and Regional Land

Corporation Mr Terry Moran, Secretary, Department of Premier and CabinetOn 6 March 2002, a public hearing was held with the following witnesses: Mr Owen Lennie, Board Member, Urban and Regional Land Corporation Mr Ray O'Halloran, Cabinet Liaison Officer, Department of Infrastructure Mr Gary Hesketh, Financial Analyst — Governance, Department of Treasury

and Finance Mr Bill Heywood, Secretary, Government Sector Executive Remuneration

Board, Department of Premier and Cabinet

On 15 March 2002, a public hearing was held with the following witnesses:

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Mr Grant Hehir, Deputy Secretary, Department of Treasury and Finance Professor Lyndsay Neilson, Secretary, Department of InfrastructureOn 19 March 2002, the Committee met and adopted the First Interim Report.On 19 March 2002, the Committee's Terms of Reference were amended by the

insertion of a new paragraph to follow paragraph (m), namely —(n) The Committee shall include with any of its reports to the Council,

minority reports submitted to it by a member or members of the Committee.

On 20 March 2002, the Chairman tabled the First Interim Report in the Legislative Council.

On 20 March 2002, the Legislative Council debated the following motion —That this House requests the Legislative Assembly to grant leave to the Honourable S P Bracks MP, Premier of Victoria, the Honourable J W Thwaites MP, Deputy Premier of Victoria and Minister for Health, and the Honourable J M Brumby MP, Treasurer, to appear before the Select Committee of the Legislative Council on the Urban and Regional Land Corporation Managing Director to give evidence and answer questions in relation to the Committee's terms of reference.

After a division, the motion was agreed to. The message was subsequently debated in the Assembly, which in turn sent a message to the Council declining the request.

On 22 March 2002, a public hearing was held with the following witness: Professor Lyndsay Neilson, Secretary, Department of InfrastructureOn 19 April 2002, a public hearing was held with the following witness: Mr Jack Reilly, Board Member, Urban and Regional Land Corporation.

Information continued to be acquired by the Committee.Preliminary work commenced on preparing the Draft Report.On 1 May 2002, a public hearing was held with the following witnesses: Professor Lyndsay Neilson, Secretary, Department of Infrastructure. Ms Jenny Singleton, Director of Human Resources, Department of Natural

Resources and Environment.Mr Marek Petrovs, Chairman, Urban and Regional Land Corporation Board;

On 14 and 15 May 2002, the Committee held deliberative meetings.On 15 May 2002, the Chairman tabled the Committee's Second Interim Report

in the Legislative Council.On 29 May 2002, Paragraph (j) of the Committee's Terms of Reference was

amended to require the Committee to present its final report on or before 30 September 2002.

The Committee further met on 10, 11 and 16 September to consider and adopt the draft report; report adopted 16 September 2002.

Activity during October 2002Report tabled on 8 October 2002.

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MINISTERIAL RESPONSES TORECOMMENDATIONS OF PARLIAMENTARY

COMMITTEES[Pursuant to section 4 0 of the Parliamentary Committees Act 1968]

PROGRESS REPORT NO. 32[Incorporating responses in the period 1 July 2002 to 1 November 2002]

FAMILY AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Inquiry into the Conditions of Clothing Outworkers in Victoria

Report tabled on 11 September 2002 in the Legislative Assembly and on 8 October 2002 in the Legislative Council — Response tabled on 8 October 2002.

PUBLIC ACCOUNTS AND ESTIMATES COMMITTEE Final Report on Environmental Accounting and Reporting

Report tabled on 27 March 2002 — Response tabled on 12 September 2002 in the Legislative Assembly and on 8 October 2002 in the Legislative Council.

Report on Department of Human Services – Service Agreements for Community, Health and Welfare Services

Report tabled on 18 April 2002 — Response tabled on 17 October 2002.

ROAD SAFETY COMMITTEE Inquiry into Rural Road Safety and Infrastructure

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