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LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF THE NORTHERN TERRITORY

2017 Estimates Committee

Associated Minutes of Proceedings

2017 Estimates Committee Report

June 2017

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Present:

Apologies:

Staff:

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF THE NORTHERN TERRITORY13th Assembly

2017 Estimates Committee

Minutes of Proceedings

Meeting No. 1

3.34 pm, Thursday, 18 May 2017Litchfield Room

Ms Sandra Nelson, MLA, Member for KatherineMs Ngaree Ah Kit MLA, Member for KaramaMs Selena Uibo MLA, Member for Arnhem (via telephone)Mr Chansey Paech MLA, Member for Namatjira (via telephone)Mr Gary Higgins MLA, Member for DalyMrs Robyn Lambley MLA, Member for Araluen (via telephone)

Mr Terry Mills MLA, Member for Blain

Russell Keith, First Clerk Assistant and Secretary of the CommitteeJulia Knight, Committee SecretaryElise Dyer, Senior Research OfficerAnnie McCall, Administration/Research Officer

1. MEETING

Mr Mills is an apology.

2. ELECTION OF THE CHAIR

The Secretary called for nominations for Chair.

Mr Paech nominated Ms Ah Kit to be Chair of the Committee. Ms Uibo seconded thenomination.

As there were no other nominations, the Secretary declared Ms Ah Kit to be elected Chair ofthe Committee.

3. ELECTION OF THE DEPUPf CHAIR

The Chair called for nominations for Deputy Chair.

Mrs Lambley nominated Mr Higgins to be Deputy Chair of the Committee. Ms Nelsonseconded the nomination.

As there were no other nominations, the Chair declared Mr Higgins to be elected Deputy Chairof the Committee.

4. MEDIA RELEASES

The Committee agreed:

That the Committee authorises the Chair of the Committee to issue media releasesfollowing circulation for comment to all Committee Members and to give briefings onmatters in relation to its inquiry.

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5. SCHEDULE OF MINISTERS' APPEARANCES

Mr Paech moved and Ms Nelson seconded

That the Committee adopt the Estimates Schedule 2017 outlined in Option A revised toprovide additional breaks for the Treasurer and the time for Minister Wakefield beingreduced to 3:30 hours to enable 30 minutes for each of the Government ownedcorporations.

Question - put and passed.

6. ELECTORAL COMMISSIONER

The Committee agreed to the request of the Electoral Commissioner to appear only once,during the Chief Minister's appearance, and any questions relating to his responsibilities underthe Local Government Act can be directed to him at that time.

7. OTHER INDEPENDENT OFFICERS

The Committee agreed that independent officers should be available to appear for questioningat the time of their respective Minister.

8. SCHEDULE OF CONSIDERATION OF OUTPUTS

The Committee agreed to adopt the schedule for consideration of outputs, subject toincorporating the changes to the schedule for the Ministers' appearances and any furthercorrections provided to the secretariat.

9. PROXY MEMBERS

The Committee agreed that:

(1) A Member of the Committee, or the Whip of that Member's party, may nominate inwriting to the Chair another Member of the same party to stand as proxy for theCommittee Member for a period.

(2) A Member of the Committee who is not a party-aligned Member may nominate inwriting to the Chair another Member to stand as proxy for the Committee Memberwith the consent, in writing, of that Member.

(3) A Member standing proxy for a Member has the rights of a Committee Memberunder the Standing Orders.

10. PROCEDURAL MATTERS

The Committee agreed to continue the practice of questions first being asked by ShadowMinisters, then Independent Members, then Committee Members, then other participatingMembers, with Members being given leave to ask intervening questions that follow a line ofquestioning commenced.

11. NEXT MEETING

Estimates Hearings 19 June 2017 unless earlier meeting convened by the Chair

Meeting closed at 4.15 pm

S^nMs Ngaree Ah Kit, M LA

Chair

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LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF THE NORTHERN TERRITORY13th Assembly

2017 Estimates Committee

Minutes of Proceedings

Meeting No. 2

3.02 pm, Tuesday, 30 May 2017Ormiston Room

Present: Ms Ngaree Ah Kit MLA, Member for KaramaMs Sandra Nelson, MLA, Member for Katherine (via telephone)Ms Selena Uibo MLA, Member for Arnhem (via telephone)Mr Chansey Paech MLA, Member for Namatjira (via telephone)Mr Gary Higgins MLA, Member for DalyMrs Robyn Lambley MLA, Member for Araluen (via telephone)Mr Terry Mills MLA, Member for Blain

Staff: Russell Keith, First Clerk Assistant and Secretary of the CommitteeJulia Knight, Committee SecretaryElise Dyer, Senior Research OfficerAnnie McCall, Administration/Research Officer

1. MEETING

2. MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING

Mr Paech moved and Mlr Higgins seconded that:

That the Minutes of Meeting Number 1 be confirmed.

Question put and passed.

3. SCHEDULE OF MINISTERS' APPEARANCES

Mr Paech moved and Ms Uibo seconded

That the Committee adopt the revised Schedule of Ministers' Appearances in place ofthat agreed at the previous meeting,

Question put. The Committee divided.

Ayes: Ms Ah Kit, Ms Nelson, Mr Paech and Ms Uibo

Noes: Mr Higgins, Mrs Lambley and Mr Mills

Motion passed.

4. SCHEDULE OF CONSIDERATION OF OUTPUTS

The Committee agreed that the Schedule for the Consideration of Outputs be revised to reflectthe timing changes and any further corrections advised by Agencies and be circulated.

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5. NEXT MEETING

Estimates Hearings at Sam on 19 June 2017 unless earlier meeting convened by the Chair

Meeting closed at 3.20 pm

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LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF THE NORTHERN TERRITORY13th Assembly

2017 ESTIMATES COMIVIITTEE

MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

Meeting No. 3

Day No.1 of Estimates Hearings7.50 am, Monday, 19 June 2017

Litchfield Room

Committee Members

Ms Ngaree Ah Kit, MLA, Member for Karama (Chair)Ms Sandra Nelson, MLA, Member for Katherine

Mr Chansey Paech, MLA, Member for Namatjira

Ms Sejena Uibo, MLA, Member for Amhem (Deputy Chair)

Apologies

Mr Terry Mills, MLA, Member for Blain

Participating Members

MrYingiya MarkGuyuia, MLA, Member for Nhulunbuy

1. Election of Deputy Chair

The Committee met In private in the Ormiston Room.

Chair called for nominations for Deputy Chair.

Ms Nelson nominated Ms Uibo to be Deputy Chair of the Committee. Mr Paech seconded the

nomination.

As there were no other nominations, the Chair declared Ms Uibo to be elected Deputy Chair of the

Committee.

The Committee moved to the Litchfield Room for the public hearing.

2. Hon Nicole IWanison, MLA: Treasurer

Witnesses

Name Position Agency

Craig Graham Under Treasurer Treasury and Finance

David Braines-Mead Deputy Under Treasurer, Policy Treasury and FinanceCatherine Weber Deputy Under Treasurer, Corporate Treasury and FinanceTim McManus Acting Assistant Under Treasurer, Finance Treasury and FinanceMichael Butler Assistant Under Treasurer, Revenue Treasury and Finance

Sarah Rummery Assistant Under Treasurer, Economics Treasury and Finance

Hearing commenced.

Suspension of Hearing: The hearing of the Estimate Committee was suspended between 10.00 and10.30.

Hearing resumed.

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Hearing concluded.

3. Hon Nicole Manison, 1WLA: IVlinisterfor Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics

Witnesses

NameAndrew Kirkman

Fotis PapadakisBrett Brogan

Louise McCormick

Leah CliffordNicholas Papandonakjs

Simon Saunders

Sarah TempleTony StubbinAndrew WilliamsDavid Gomez

Hearing commenced.

PositionChief Executive

Chief Financial OfficerGeneral Manager infrastructure,Investment and Contracts

General Manager Transport and CivilServices

General Manager Lands and PlanningExecutive Director Strategy, Policy andLegislation

Executive Director Transport Safety andServices

Executive Director Corporate ServicesChief Executive Officer

General ManagerChief Financial Officer

AgencyInfrastructure, Planning and LogisticsInfrastructure, Planning and LogisticsInfrastructure, Planning and Logistics

Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics

Infrastructure, Planning and LogisticsInfrastructure, Planning and Logistics

Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics

Infrastructure, Planning and LogisticsLand Development CorporationLand Development CorporationLand Development Corporation

Questions Taken on Notice

No. Output From Subject1-1 9-1 Mr Guyula MLA Infrastructure Funding, Homeland Schools

1-2 10-1 Mr Paech MLA Flood Water Notification

AnsweredYes

Yes

Suspension of Hearing: The hearing of the Estimate Committee was suspended between 12.30 and13.00.

Hearing resumed.

Hearing concluded.

4. Hon Michael Gunner: Chief Minister

Witnesses

NameJulie Crisp

Hearing commenced.

Hearing concluded.

Witnesses

Namelain Loganathan

Hearing commenced.

Hearing concluded.

Position

Auditor-General

Position

Electoral Commissioner

AgencyAuditor-GeneraFs Office

AgencyNT Electoral Commission

Witnesses

NamePeter Shoyer

Position

OmbudsmanAgencyOmbudsman NT

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Hearing commenced.

Hearing concluded.

Witnesses

NameJodie RyanDr Rachel Bacon

Andrew CowanRobert Csar

Hearing commenced.

PositionChief Executive OfficerDeputy Chief Executive OfficerDeputy Chief Executive OfficerA/Executlve Director Corporate Services

AgencyDept of the Chief MinisterDept of the Chief MinisterDept of the Chief MinisterDept of the Chief Minister

Questions Taken on Notice

No. Output From

2-1 Opening Statement Mr Paech MLA2-2 Opening Statement Mr Paech MLA

Subject Answered

Travel Expenditure - Chief Executive NoTravel Expenditure - Public Servants No

Tabled Papers

No. Output Title

2-1 7-2 Local Decision Making - Influence Model

Hearing concluded

5. Hon Michael Gunner, MLA: h/Iinister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services

Witnesses

PositionCommissioner for Police and CEO of Fireand Emergency ServicesDeputy Commissioner of Police, Operations

NameReece P Kershaw APM

Katherina Vanderlaan

Grant Nicholis

Michael Wiiiis

David Rose

Jennifer Reilly

Paul Kelly

Hearing commenced.

Deputy commissioner of Police, Capabilityand Specialist Services

Executive Director, Operational SupportDirectorate

Executive Director, Office of theCommissioner of Police and CEO of Fire andEmergency Services

Executive Director, Northern Territory Fire,Rescue and Emergency ServicesDirector, Finance Branch

AgencyNT Police, Fire and EmergencyServicesNT Police, Fire and EmergencyServices

NT Police, Fire and EmergencyServices

NT Police, Fire and EmergencyServices

NT Police, Fire and EmergencyServices

NT Police, Fire and EmergencyServices

NT Police, Fire and EmergencyServices

Questions Taken on Notice

No.

2-3

2-4

2-5

2-6

OutputOpening StatementOpening StatementOpening Statement12-1

Hearing concluded.

FromMs UiboMs UiboMs UlboMs Uibo

M LAMLAM LAMLA

SubjectExpenditure on Legal Fees

Workers Compensation

Workers Compensation PayoutsBreaches of Bail

Answered

NoNoNoNo

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6. Hon Michael Gunner, MLA: Minister for Trade, Business and Innovation

Witnesses

NameMichael Tennant

Sibylle BrautigamGail HumbleLisa StrohfeldtLuke Bowen

Anne Tan

Hearing commenced.

Position

Chief Executive OfficerDeputy Chief Executive OfficerExecutive Director Strategic ServicesChief Financial OfficerGeneral Manager, Northern AustraliaDevelopment and Trade

General Manager, Strategic Infrastructureand Projects

AgencyTrade. Business and

Trade, Business andTrade. Business andTrade, Business andTrade, Business and

InnovationInnovationInnovationInnovationInnovation

Trade. Business and Innovation

Questions Taken on Notice

No. Output From2-7 Opening Statement Ms Nelson, MLA

SubjectTravel Expenditure

Answered

No

Tabled Papers

No. Output Title2-2 Opening Statement Answer to Written Question No.57 - Trade, Business and Innovation

Hearing concluded.

Adjournment: The Estimates Committee adjourned at 19.00 until 20 June 2017 at 8.00.

Ms^garee Ah Kit, MLAChair

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2017 ESTIMATES COMMITTEE

MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

Meeting No- 4

Day No.2 of Estimates Hearings8.00 am, Tuesday, 20 June 2017

Litchfielcf Room

Committee Members

Ms Ngaree Ah Kit, MLA, Member for Karama (Chair)Ms Sandra Nelson, MLA, Member for Katherine

Mr Chansey Paech, MLA, Member for NamatjiraMs Selena Uibo, MLA, Member for Arnhem (Deputy Chair)

Apologies

Mr Terry Mills, MLA, Member for BIain

Participating Members

Mr Ymgiya Mark Guyula, MLA, Member for Nhuiunbuy

1. Hon Natasha Fyles, MLA: Attorney-General and Justice

Witnesses

Name

Greg ShanahanMeredith DayJacqueline Dowlmg

Mark Payne

Chris CoxSandy OttoSally Sievers

Position

Chief Executive OfficerDeputy Chief Executive OfficerChief Finance OfficerCommissioner, Northern TerritoryCorrectional Services

Director, Courts and TribunalsDeputy CommissionerCommissioner

Brenda IVIonaghan Commissioner

Wendy EndenburgLeonie Smith

Colleen GwynneAndrew JonesCindy Bravos

Stephen GeldingAfecia Brimson

Hearing commenced.

Senior Deputy Registrar-General

Deputy Public Trustee

CommissionerChief Parliamentary Counsel

Director-General of Licensing, Licensing NTExecutive Director, NT WorkSafe

Director, Corporate and Strategic Services

Questions Taken on Notice

No. Output From

3-1 Opening Statement Mr Paech MLA3-2 Opening Statement Ms Uibo MLA

AgencyAttorney-General and Justice

Attomey-General and JusticeAttomey-General and Justice

Attorney-General and Justice

Attorney-General and JusticeNorthern Territory Consumer AffairsNorthern Territory AntJ-DiscriminationCommission

Information and Public interestDisclosures CommissionRegistrar-Generaf's Office

Public Trustee for the NorthernTerritoryOffice of the Children's Commissioner

Office of the Parliamentary CounselAttomey-General and Justice

Attorney-GeneraI and Justice

Attorney-General and Justice

Subject AnsweredPublic Servants Travel NoAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff No

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Questions Taken on Notice

No. Output

3-3

3-4

2-1

3-1

From

Mr Guyuia MLAMr Guyula MLA

Subjectnumbers

Indigenous Incarceration RatesNational Partnership Funding for LegalServices

Answered

NoNo

Hearing concluded.

2. Hon Natasha Fyles, MLA: Minister for Health

Witnesses

NameCatherine Stoddart

Janet AndersonTamara Biro

Hugh HeggieProfessor Len Notaras

Michael Kalimnios

Sue KornerBeth Walker

Hearing commenced.

PositionChief Executive OfficerDeputy Chief Executive OfficerChief Financial OfficerChief Medical OfficerExecutive Director National Critical Care andTrauma Response CentreChief Operating OfficerChief Operating OfficerPublic Guardian

AgencyHealthHealthHealthHealthHealth

Top End Health ServiceCentral Australia Health ServiceOffice of the Public Guardian

Questions Taken on Notice

No. Output3-5 Opening Statement

3-6

3-7

3-8

8-1

8-1

8-1

FromMs Ah Kit

Mr GuyulaMr GuyulaMr Guyuia

M LA

MLAMLAM LA

SubjectInternational Travel by ChiefOfficerIndigenous Suicide RatesIndigenous Life Expectancy

Indigenous Chronic Disease

Executive

Rates

AnsweredNo

NoNoNo

Hearing concluded.

Suspension of Hearing: The hearing of the Estimate Committee was suspended between 12.00 and12.30.

3. Hon Kezia Purick, MLA: Speaker

Witnesses

NameMichael TathamMarianne Conaty

Diem Tang

Hearing commenced.

Position

ClerkDeputy ClerkChief Financial Officer

AgencyDept of the Legislative AssemblyDept of the Legislative AssemblyDept of the Legislative Assembly

Questions Taken on Notice

No- Output From4-1 1-2 Ms Uibo MLA

SubjectTravel Reports

AnsweredNo

Tabled Papers

No. Output Title

4-1 1 -2 Email from Christopher Walsh re Questions for Speaker and Clerk on Travel Costs4-2 1 "2 Text Message from Christopher Walsh re Questions for Speaker and Clerk on Travel Costs4-3 1 -2 Email from Clerk - Information for all Staff - Whistleblowers and the Correct Process for

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Tabled Papers

No. Output TitlePublic Interest Disclosure

4-4 1-2 Email from Christopher Walsh re Questions on Members interests Forms Error4-5 1-2 Answer to Written Questions Nos. 38 and 39

Hearing concluded.

4. Hon Gerald Mccarthy: Minister for Housing and Community Development

Witnesses

NameJamie ChalkerKen TinkhamJim Bamber

Karen EIIigett

Hearing commenced.

Position

Chief Executive OfficerChief Financial OfficerDeputy Chief Executive OfficerExecutive Director, Corporate Services

AgencyHousing and Community Development

Housing and Community DevelopmentHousing and Community DevelopmentHousing and Community Development

Questions Taken on Notice

No.

5-1

5-2

5-3

5-4

5-5

5-6

OutputOpening StatementOpening Statement

Opening Statement1-1

1-4

1-4

From

MrGuyulaMLAMr Guyula MLAMr Paech MLAMs Uibo MLAMr Paech M LAMr Paech MLA

SubjectFunding for Solar Batteries

Shire Indigenous Employment

Employment StatisticsHousing Maintenance OfficerLocal Government Road ResponsibilitiesTown Camps Municipal Rates

Answered

NoNoNo

No

NoNo

Tabled Papers

No. Output Title

5-1 Opening Statement Travel Expenditure Chief Executive Officer - Department of Housing &Community Development

5-2 Opening Statement Travel Expenditure Public Servants - Department of Housing & CommunityDevelopment

Hearing concluded

5. Hon Gerald Mccarthy, MLA: IVIinister for Public Employment

Witnesses

Name

Craig Alien

Robert Csar

Hearing commenced.

Position

Commissioner for Public Employment

Acting Chief Financial Officer

AgencyOffice of the Commissioner forPublic EmploymentOffice of the Commissioner forPublic Employment

Tabled Papers

No. Output Title

5-3 7-2 Public Servant Intrastate Travel - Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment5-4 7-2 CEO Intrastate Travel - Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment

Hearing concluded

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6. Hon Ken Voles, MLA: IVIinister for Primary Industry and Resources

Witnesses

NameAIister TrierRod Applegatelan Curnow

Tracey Rogers

Karen Simpson

Hearing commenced.

Position

Chief ExecutiveDeputy Chief Executive, ResourcesGeneral Manger Fisheries and ProductIntegrityActing Executive Director, NT GeologicalSurveyChief Finance Officer

AgencyPrimary Industry and ResourcesPrimary Industry and ResourcesPrimary Industry and Resources

Primary Industry and Resources

Primary Industry and Resources

Questions Taken on Notice

No. Output From Subject

6-1 Opening Statement Ms Nelson MLA International Travel by Public Servants

Tabled Papers

No. Output Title6-1 Opening Statement Travel Reports - Department of Primary Industry and Resources6-2 Opening Statement Travel Expenditure - Department of Primary Industry and Resources

Hearing concluded.

Adjournment: The Estimates Committee adjourned at 18.30 until 21 June 2017 at 8.00.

Answered

No

Ms Ngaree Ah Kit, MLAChair

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LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF THE NORTHERN TERRITORY13th Assembly

2017 ESTIMATES COMMITTEEMINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

Meeting No. 5

Day No.3 of Estimates Hearings

8.00 am, Wednesday, 21 June 2017Litchfield Room

Committee Members

Ms Ngaree Ah Kit, MLA, Member for Karama (Chair)Ms Sandra Nelson, MLA, Member for Katherine

MrChansey Paech, MLA, Member for Namatjira

Ms Selena Uibo, MLA, Member for Arnhem (Deputy Chair)

Apologies

Mr Terry Mills, MLA, Member for Blain

Participating Members

MrYingiya Mark Guyula, MLA, Member for Nhulunbuy

1. Hon Lauren Moss, MLA: Minister for Environment and Natural Resources

Witnesses

Name

Joanne Townsend

Vicki HighlandKaren Avery

Paul Purdon

Christine Long

DrAlaric Fisher

Collene Bremner

Hearing commenced.

PositionActing Chief Executive OfficerExecutive Director, Corporate Services

Executive Director, Environment Policyand Support, Environment Division

Executive Director, EnvironmentProtection, Environment Division

Acting Executive Director, RangelandsDivisionExecutive Director, Flora and FaunaDivisionActing Executive Director, Bushfires NT

AgencyEnvironment and Natural Resources

Environment and Natural Resources

Environment and Natural Resources

Environment and Natural Resources

Environment and Natural Resources

Environment and Natural Resources

Environment and Natural Resources

Questions Taken on Notice

No. Output From7-1 2-1 MrGuyulaMLA

SubjectPollution of Homelands by Fishermen

Answered

No

Tabled Papers

No. Output

7-1 Opening Statement7-2 Opening Statement7-3 Opening Statement

Hearing concluded.

TitleChief Executive Travel - Department of Environment and Natural Resources

Travel Expenditure - Department of Environment and Natural Resources

Travel Reports ~ Department of Environment and Natural Resources

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Witnesses

Name

Dr Benedict ScambaryAlan Buckingham

Hearing commenced.

PositionChief Executive OfficerDirector Corporate Services/ChiefFinancial Officer

AgencyAboriginal Areas Protection AuthorityAboriginal Areas Protection Authority

Questions Taken on Notice

No. Output From

7-2 Opening Statement Mr Paech MLA

Hearing concluded.

SubjectTravel Expenditure

Answered

No

2. Hon Lauren Moss, MLA: Minister for Tourism and Culture

Witnesses

Name

Alastair ShieldsJoanna Frankenfeld

Susan Kirkman

Hugo Leschen

Phillip LeslieAngela CollardAndrew Hopper

Hearing commenced.

PositionChief Executive OfficerChief Financial OfficerExecutive Director, Infrastructure and CorporateServices

Executive Director, Arts and Museums

Executive Director, Sport and Recreation

Executive Director, Tourism

General Manager, Northern Territory Major EventsCompany

AgencyTourism and CultureTourism and Culture

Tourism and Culture

Tourism and Culture

Tourism and Culture

Tourism and Culture

Tourism and Culture

Questions Taken on Notice

No.

7-3

7-4

7-5

7-6

7-7

OutputOpening StatementOpening Statement

Opening StatementOpening Statement

Statement

From

Mr Paech M LAMrPaech M LA

MrPaech M LAMr Paech M LAMr Paech MLA

SubjectTravel Expenditure

Outcomes and performance indicators forSport and Recreation

Sports Vouchers

Sports Voucher StatisticsArafura Games

Answered

NoNo

NoNoNo

Tabled Papers

No. Output Title7-4 Opening Statement Travel Report - Department of Tourism and Culture

Hearing concluded.

3. Hon Eva Lawler: Minister for Education

Witnesses

Name

Vicki BaylisMarion GuppyJasmin Aldenhoven

Shaun O'Brien

Susan Bowden

Dr Kevin GillianLeanne Taylor

Anna King

PositionChief ExecutiveDeputy Chief Executive School EducationExecutive Director corporate Services

Acting Chief Financial OfficerGeneral Manager Early Childhood and Education CareExecutive Director Education Partnerships

Senior Director Planning and Infrastructure

General Manager Strategic Services

AgencyEducationEducationEducationEducationEducationEducation

EducationEducation

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Witnesses

Name

Leanne Cull

Maree Gam'gan

Hearing commenced.

PositionGeneral Manager Human Resources

Acting Executive Director School Support Services

AgencyEducation

Education

Questions Taken on Notice

From Subject AnsweredMs Uibo MLA Teacher Training Scholarships YesMs Uibo MLA Chief Executive Travel Expenditure NoMs Uibo MLA Public Servant International Travel NoMs Uibo MLA Number of Direct Instruction Coaches Yes

TitleTravel Expenditure - Department of Education

Travel Expenditure - Types and Costs - Department of Education

$20M by Priorities Area Summary - Department of EducationAnswer to QON 8.1 - Department of Education

Answer to QON 8.4 - Department of Education

Suspension of Hearing: The hearing of the Estimate Committee was suspended between 13.00 and13.30.

4. Hon Dale Wakefield, MLA: Minister for Territory Families

Witnesses

No.

8-1

8-2

8-3

8-4

OutputOpening StatementOpening StatementOpening Statement1-0

Tabled Papers

No.

8-1

8-2

8-3

8-4

8-5

OutputOpening StatementOpening StatementOpening StatementOpening StatementOpening Statement

Hearing concluded

Name

Ken Davies

Jeanette Kerr

Nicole Hurwood

Kim CharlesBronwyn Thompson

Luke TwyfordDanyelle Jarvis

Hearing commenced.

PositionChief Executive OfficerDeputy Chief Executive Officer OperationsDeputy Chief Executive Officer Organisational ServicesChief Financial OfficerGeneral Manager Operational Services

Executive Director Strategy and PolicySenior Director Programs and Engagement

AgencyTerritoryTerritoryTerritoryTerritoryTerritoryTerritoryTerritory

FamiliesFamiliesFamiliesFamiliesFamiliesFamiliesFamilies

Questions Taken on Notice

No.

9-1

9-2

Output1-4

4-2

From

Ms Nelson

SubjectMLA Youth Officer Recruitment

Ms Uibo MLA Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in Senior

Tabled Papers

No.

9-1

9-2

OutputOpeningOpening

StatementStatement

Hearing concluded

Management Roles

TitleEIYBC Program Implementation Review (2013-2016) and FutureSummary of Meetings held with the Commissioners while in NewDepartment of Education

Answered

No

Directions

Zealand -

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5. Power and Water Corporation

Witnesses

Name

John LangoulantAOMichael ThomsonNeil SifordJohn PudleyDavid CoucillMalcolm Conway

Antoni MurphyDjuna Pollard

Hearing commenced.

Hearing concluded.

6. Jacana Energy

Witnesses

Name

Clare MilikinsVictor Browner

Michael HoareWilliam OliverElise VervetjesDanny Moore

Hearing commenced.

Hearing concluded.

7. Territory Generation

PositionBoard ChairChief ExecutiveChief Financial OfficerGeneral Manager Water Services

Acting General Manager Regions and Remote

General Manager System Control

General Manager Gas

Executive General Manager Power Networks

AgencyPower and Water

Power and Water

Power and Water

Power and Water

Power and Water

Power and Water

Power and Water

Power and Water

Corporation

Corporation

Corporation

Corporation

Corporation

Corporation

Corporation

Corporation

PositionDeputy Board ChairChief Executive OfficerChief Financial OfficerGeneral Counsel and Company Secretary

Executive Manager Operations

Executive Manager Sales and Strategy

AgencyJacana Energy

Jacana Energy

Jacana Energy

Jacana Energy

Jacana Energy

Jacana Energy

PositionBoard ChairChief Executive OfficerChief Financial Officer

AgencyTerritory Generation

Territory Generation

Territory Generation

Witnesses

Name

David De SilvaTim DuignanSteve Bartlett

Hearing commenced.

Hearing concluded.

Adjournment of Hearing: The Estimates Committee adjourned at 18.30 until 28 November 2017 at a timeto be advised.

The Committee met in private in the Ormiston Room

8. Minutes from Previous Meetings

Mr Paech moved and Ms Uibo seconded that:

the Minutes of Meetings 2, 3 and 4 be confirmed.

Question put and passed.

9. Correspondence

Noted

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10. Consideration of Draft Report

Mr Paech moved and Ms Uibo seconded that:

The Committee adopt the 2017 Estimates Committee Report

Question put and passed.

11. Next Meeting

To be advised

Meeting closed at 6.40 pm

Ms Ngaree Ah Kit, MLAChair