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Public service—departmental reviews
(Question No 492)

Mr Seselja asked the Minister for Planning, on 10 December 2009:

(1) What reviews are currently being undertaken by the Minister’s department.

(2) When will each review report.

(3) What is the total cost of each review.

(4) How much is being spent on consultants from outside the public service for each review.

(5) How is the community being consulted for each review.

Mr Barr: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:

(1) Fees and Charges Review Project.

(2) March 2010.

(3) $40,000 (approximately).

(4) Nil.

(5) Fees and charges administered by the ACT Planning and Land Authority typically affect the development industry. The industry would be notified about any proposed new fees and charges in advance of their implementation and invited to comment. Comments received would be discussed direct with Industry Associations, or through ACTPLA’s Industry Monitoring Group. Should any unforseen consequences arise as a result of these discussions, advice will be provided to the Planning Minister on a recommended approach.

Public service—departmental reviews
(Question No 493)

Mr Seselja asked the Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs, on 10 December 2009: