Climate Change and Energy Efficiency Portfolio

Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency (DCCEE)

9.00 am

General questions of the Department

Outcome 1: Reduction of Australia's greenhouse gas emissions, adaptation to the impacts of climate change, and negotiation of an effective global solution, through the development and implementation of a national response to climate change; and bilateral, regional and multilateral engagement internationally

Program 1.1: Reducing Australia's greenhouse gas emissions

Program 1.2: Improving Australia's Energy Efficiency

Program 1.3: Adapting to Climate Change

Program 1.4: Helping to shape a global climate change solution

Office of the Renewable Energy Regulator

Outcome 1: Administer and regulate the national Renewable Energy Target scheme to encourage increased renewable electricity generation

Program 1.1: Renewable Energy Certificate Management

Program 1.2: Managing Compliance with Legislation

7.00 pm
approx

Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities Portfolio

Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities (DSEWPaC)

General questions of the Department

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

Office of Supervising Scientist

Director of National Parks

Outcome 1: Conservation and appreciation of Commonwealth reserves through the provision of safe visitor access, the control of invasive species and working with stakeholders and neighbours

Program: Parks and Reserves

Bureau of Meteorology

Outcome 1: Informed safety, security, and economic decisions by Governments, industry, and the community through the provision of information, forecasts, services and research relating to weather, climate and water

Program 1.1: Bureau of Meteorology

Program 1.2: Modernisation and Extension of Hydrological Monitoring Systems

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority

Outcome 1: The long-term protection, ecologically sustainable use, understanding and enjoyment of the Great Barrier Reef for all Australians and the international community, through the care and development of the Marine Park

Program 1.1: Improving the outlook for the Great Barrier Reef

Sydney Harbour Federation Trust

Outcome 1: Enhanced appreciation and understanding of the natural and cultural values of Sydney for all visitors, through the remediation, conservation and adaptive re-use of, and access to, Trust lands on Sydney Harbour

Program 1.1: Sydney Harbour Federation Trust Business

Program 1.1: Sustainable Management of Natural Resources

Program 1.2: Environmental Regulation, Information and Research

Outcome 2: Improved capacity of Australian communities and industry to protect the environment by promoting waste reduction and regulating hazardous substances, wastes, pollutants, ozone depleting substances and synthetic greenhouse gases

Program 2.1:  Reduction and management of wastes, hazardous substances, pollutants, ozone depleting substances and synthetic greenhouse gases

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 and Presence

Outcome 6: Advance the sustainability of Australia's population, communities and environment through coordination and development of sustainable population and communities policies and supporting affordable housing[1]

Program 6.1:  Affordable Housing

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[2]

Outcome 7: Increase protection, awareness and appreciation of Australia's  heritage through the identification, conservation and celebration of natural, indigenous and historic places of national and World Heritage significance

Program 5.2:  Conservation and Protection of Australia's Heritage

Program 7.1:  Conservation and Protection of Australia's Heritage

TUESDAY, 22 FEBRUARY 2011

In continuation

Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities Portfolio (SEWPaC)

9.00 am

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

Outcome 1: Equitable and sustainable use of the Murray-Darling Basin by governments and the community including through development and implementation of a Basin Plan, operation of the River Murray system, shared natural resource management programs, research, information and advice

Program 1.1: Equitable and sustainable use of the Murray-Darling Basin

Program 4.1:  Water Reform

National Water Commission

Outcome 1: Informed decisions by governments on national water issues, and improved management of Australia's water resources, through advocacy, facilitation and independent advice

Program 1.1: Water Reform

2.00 pm approx

Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy Portfolio

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

General questions of the department

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

Outcome 1: Informed, educated and entertained audiences–throughout Australia and overseas–through innovative and comprehensive media and related services

Program1.1: ABC Radio

Program 1.2: ABC Television

Program 1.3: Online

Outcome 2: Audience access to ABC satellite and analog terrestrial radio and television transmission services is, at a minimum, maintained year-on-year through the management of Transmission Service Agreements

Program 2.1: ABC Analog Transmission

Outcome3: Audience access to ABC digital television services is provided, in accordance with Government approved implementation policy, through the roll-out and maintenance of the associated distribution and transmission infrastructure

Program 3.1: Access to Digital Television Services

Outcome 4: Audience access to ABC digital radio services is provided, in accordance with Government approved implementation policy, through the rollout and maintenance of the associated distribution and transmission infrastructure

Program 4.1: Access to Digital Radio Services

Special Broadcasting Service 

Outcome 1: Provide multilingual and multicultural services that inform, educate and entertain all Australians and in so doing reflect Australia's multicultural society

Program 1.1: Television

Program 1.2: Radio

Program 1.3: Analogue Transmission and Distribution

Program 1.4: Digital Television Transmission and Distribution

Program 1.5: Digital Radio Transmission and Distribution

Australian Communications and Media Authority

Outcome 1: A communications and media environment that balances the needs of the industry and the Australian community through regulation, education and advice

Program 1.1: Communications regulation, planning and licensing

Program 1.2: Consumer safeguards, education and information

Program 1.2: Telecommunications, Online and Postal Services

Program 1.3: Broadcasting and Digital Television

NBN Co

Program 1.1: Broadband and Communications infrastructure

11.00 pm

Adjournment

BREAKS

Morning tea

10.45 am approx

Lunch

1.00 pm

2.00 pm

Afternoon tea

3.45 pm approx

Dinner

6.00 pm

7.00 pm

Tea break

9.00 pm approx