Appendix 1

Appendix 1

Agenda 

The Senate

BUSINESS OF COMMITTEES

This document is issued as a guide to Senators
Business listed is subject to change

It should be noted that times allocated for the consideration of outcomes, items and agencies within portfolios are indicative only.

Senators, staff and departments should liaise with secretariats on the progress of portfolios during the estimates process.

SENATE ENVIRONMENT, COMMUNICATIONS AND THE ARTS LEGISLATION COMMITTEE

Public Hearings:

Budget Estimates 2009–2010
Monday, 25 to Thursday, 28 May 2009
and if required, Friday, 29 May 2009

Committee Room 2S3
Parliament House
Canberra  ACT

To be televised on Channel 11 and broadcast on Radio 91.1
http://webcast.aph.gov.au

AGENDA

MONDAY, 25 May 2009

Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy Portfolio

Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy (DBCDE)

9:00am

Outcome 1—Develop a vibrant, sustainable and internationally competitive broadband, broadcasting and communications sector, through policy development, advice and program delivery, which promotes the digital economy for all Australians

Australia Post
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Special Broadcasting Service
Australian Communications and Media Authority

Program 1.1:  Broadband and Communications Infrastructure

Program 1.2:  Telecommunications, Online and Postal Services

Program 1.3: Broadcasting and Digital Television

11:00pm

Adjournment

TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2009

Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy Portfolio

Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy (DBCDE)

9:00am

Outcome 1—Develop a vibrant, sustainable and internationally competitive broadband, broadcasting and communications sector, through policy development, advice and program delivery, which promotes the digital economy for all Australians

OUTCOME 1 IN CONTINUATION FROM MONDAY
 
agency / program not called on Monday

11:00pm

Adjournment

WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2009

Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts Portfolio

Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts (DEWHA)

9:00am

Outcome 5: Participation in, and access to, Australia's culture and heritage through developing and supporting cultural expression, and protecting and conserving Australia's heritage

National Film and Sound Archive
National Gallery of Australia
National Library of Australia
National Museum of Australia
Australia Council
Screen Australia
Australian Film, Television and Radio School
Australian National Maritime Museum

Program 5.1:  Arts and Cultural Development, including

National Portrait Gallery
Australia Business Arts Foundation Ltd
Bundanon Trust

Program 5.2:  Conservation and Protection of Australia's Heritage

Outcome 3—Advancement of Australia's strategic, scientific, environmental and economic interests in the Antarctic by protecting, administering and researching the region

Program 3.1:  Antarctic Science, Policy & Presence

Outcome 1: The conservation and protection of Australia's terrestrial and marine biodiversity and ecosystems through supporting research, developing information, supporting natural resource management, regulating matters of national environmental significance and managing Commonwealth protected areas

Bureau of Meteorology
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
Sydney Harbour Federation Trust
Office of Supervising Scientist
Director of National Parks

Program 1.1:  Caring for Country – Sustainable Management of Natural Resources

Program 1.2:  Environmental Regulation, Information & Research

11:00pm

Adjournment

THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2009

Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts Portfolio

Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts (DEWHA)

9:00am

OUTCOME 1 IN CONTINUATION FROM WEDNESDAY, IF REQUIRED

Outcome 2:Improved capacity of Australian communities and industry to protect the environment by promoting energy efficiency, reducing carbon emissions, and regulating hazardous substances, wastes, pollutants, ozone depleting substances and synthetic

Program 2.1:  Energy Efficiency & Climate Change
Program 2.2:  Management of Hazardous Wastes, Substances& Pollutants

4:00pm

Outcome 4: Adaptation to climate change, wise water use, secure water supplies and improved health of rivers, waterways and freshwater ecosystems by supporting research, and reforming the management and use of water resources

Murray-Darling Basin Authority
National Water Commission
Program 4.1:  Water Reform

11:00pm

Adjournment

BREAKS

Morning tea

10:45am approx.

 

 

Lunch

1:00pm

2:00pm

 

Afternoon tea

3:45pm approx.

 

 

Dinner

6:00pm

7:00pm

 

Tea break

9:30pm approx.

 

Committee Chair: Senator Ann McEwen
Contact: Jacquie Hawkins (02) 6277 3528
Committee Room 2S3; Ph: (02) 6277 5853

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