Invitation for Submissions: Inquiry into the Crimes (Bill Posting) Amendment Bill 2008

The ACT Legislative Assembly Standing Committee on Planning, Public Works and Territory and Municipal Services is seeking public submissions for their Inquiry the Crimes (Bill Posting) Amendment Bill 2008. Bill posting refers to the act of putting up posters, notices or placards on any public property like light poles, walls, trees, bus shelters, fences etc and on private property without permission of the owner. The bill proposes to amend the Crimes Act 1900 (s120) so that strict liability  applies to bill posting. A strict liability offence is one without a fault element, so  there is no need to prove intent, …

Invitation for Submissions: Inquiry into ACT Government Procurement

The ACT Legislative Assembly Standing Committee on Public Accounts is seeking public submissions for their Inquiry into ACT Government Procurement. The Legislative Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee has resolved, on its own motion, to conduct an inquiry into ACT Government procurement. Government procurement comprises a significant part of the economy and in the case of the Australian Capital Territory, constitutes a significant part of the ACT Government’s expenditure. The Committee’s inquiry, amongst other things, will examine: the pursuit by ACT Government agencies of the procurement principle—value for money; the integration of sustainability considerations that encompass environmental, economic and social aspects throughout procurement processes; and the effectiveness of recent reforms, including amendments to the Government Procurement Act 2001 in 2007.

Invitation for public comment – Canberra Airport Infrastructure Upgrades and Construction (Closing 3 June 2009)

The following is reproduced from the Canberra Airport Website: Invitation for public comment – Publication of Preliminary Documentation under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 The following notice is published pursuant to Section 93 of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). The Infrastructure Upgrade and Construction at Canberra Airport, ACT, is to be undertaken by Canberra Airport, to improve aeronautical infrastructure, construction of a new traffic control tower and upgrades of roads.

Invitation for Submissions: Inquiry Into Administrative Processes Used For Strategic Projects In The Territory (closing 31 July 2009)

The ACT Legislative Assembly Standing Committee on Public Accounts is seeking public submissions for their Inquiry Into Administrative Processes Used For Strategic Projects In The Territory. The administrative processes used by ACT Government for the consideration and facilitation of strategic projects in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) will come under examination in an inquiry as a result of the Auditor-General’s Report No.7 of 2008 “Proposal for a gas fired power station and data centre site selection process”

Invitation for Submissions: Inquiry Into Access To Primary Health Care Services (closing 26 June 2009)

The ACT Legislative Assembly Standing Committee on Health, Community and Social Services is seeking public submissions for their Inquiry Into Access To Primary Health Care Sevices. With the recent closure of the Kippax Family Practice and growing concern over the shortage of practicing general practitioners in the ACT, the Legislative Assembly, on 25 March 2009, referred the matter to the Standing Committee on Health, Community and Social Services for inquiry.

Invitation for Submissions: ACTPLA – Energy rating discusssion paper

ACT Planning and Land Authority is inviting interested parties to make written submissions on proposed changes to the ACT House Energy Rating Scheme and reforms to the regulation of building energy assessors. Should the proposals discussed in this discussion paper be adopted there will be a direct impact for ALL individuals intending to buy, sell, rent or lease properties in the ACT due to changed legislative and regulatory requirements. The discussion paper addresses two major issues relating to energy efficiency assessment in the ACT, one being the requirements for obtaining and generating energy assessments (ACTHERS) which will affect all individuals …

Public Meeting: The Future of Canberra Airport and Impacts for the Community (30 April 2009)

Shane Rattenbury, ACT Greens MLA for Molonglo, invites members of the public to attend a community forum to hear about the recently released 2009 Preliminary Draft Master Plan for the airport and discuss issues raised by the community about the plan. When: Thursday, April 30th 2009, Time: 6.00 -8.00pm Where: Reception Room, ACT Legislative Assembly, Civic Square

Invitation for Submissions: ACT Budget 2009-2010

The ACT Legislative Assembly Select Committee on Estimates 2009-2010 is seeking public submissions on the Appropriation Bill 2009-2010, and any revenue estimates proposed by the ACT Government in the 2009-2010 budget The Committee welcomes submissions from all interested parties and members of the public. The Committee would like to receive any submission by 12 May 2009.

Public Consultation: Family and Community Day

Public consultation has opened and will run until 29 May 2009 on the future of the Family & Community Day public holiday. At the time of the original consultation in 2007, community feedback to the Government indicated a range of options including a family orientated public holiday associated with the Melbourne Cup as well as a similar focus for the Territory’s great spring festival, Floriade. The ACT Government is now looking to the future, and to assist in its decision making the would like to know people’s views.