Appendix 1

Appendix 1

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 AND COMMUNICATIONS LEGISLATION COMMITTEE

Public Hearings:  Budget Estimates 2011–12
Monday, 23 to Thursday, 26 May 2011
and if required, Friday, 27 May 2011
  Committee Room 2S3
Parliament House
Canberra  ACT
  To be televised on Channel 11 and broadcast on Radio 91.1
http://webcast.aph.gov.au/livebroadcasting/

AGENDA

Monday, 23 May 2011

9.00 am

Climate Change and Energy Efficiency Portfolio

 

Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency (DCCEE)

9.00 am

General questions of the Department

 

 

10.00 am

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

 

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

Program 1.2: Improving Australia's Energy Efficiency

 

 

10.00 pm

Program 1.3: Adapting to Climate Change

 

 

10.30 pm

Program 1.4: Helping to shape a global climate change solution

 

 

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

 

 

Tuesday, 24 May 2011

9.00 am

Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities Portfolio

 

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

9.00 am

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, and establishing and managing Commonwealth protected areas

10.00 am

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

10.15 am

Bureau of Meteorology
Outcome 1: Informed safety, security, and the 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

11.20 am

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

12.10 pm

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
Program1.1: Parks and Reserves

 

 

2.00 pm

Program 1.1: Sustainable Management of Natural Resources and the Environment

 

 

7.00 pm

Program 1.2: Environmental Information and Research

 

 

 

Outcome 2: Improved sustainability of Australia's population, communities and environment through coordination and development of sustainable population and communities policies, supporting affordable housing and the reduction and regulation of waste, pollutants and hazardous substances

8.00 pm

Program 2.1:  Management of Hazardous Wastes, Substances and Pollutants

 

 

8.30 pm

Program 2.2:  Affordable Housing

 

 

9.45 pm

Program 2.3:  Sustainable Communities

 

 

10.30 pm

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:  Antarctica: Science, Policy and Presence

 

 

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

 

 

Wednesday, 25 May 2011

9.00 am

Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities Portfolio

 

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

 

Outcome 5: Increased protection, awareness and appreciation of Australia's environment and heritage through regulating matters of national environmental significance and the identification, conservation and celebration of natural, Indigenous and historic places of national and World Heritage significance

 9.00 am

Program 5.1: Conservation of Australia's Heritage

 

 

10.30 am

Office of Supervising Scientist

 

 

12.00 pm

Program 5.2: Environmental Regulation

 

 

3.00 pm

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

 

 

9.15 pm

Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy Portfolio[1]

 

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

 

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

9.15 pm

Australia Post

 

 

10.15 pm

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

 

 

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

Thursday, 26 May 2011

9.00 am

Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy Portfolio

 

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

 

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

9.00 am

Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Outcome 1: Informed, educated and entertained audiences–throughout Australia and overseas–through innovative and comprehensive media and related services
Program 1.1: 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
Outcome 3: 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

 

 

11.00 am

General questions of the department

 

 

12.00 pm

Program 1.3: Broadcasting and Digital Television

 

 

2.30 pm

Program 1.2: Digital Economy and Postal Services

 

 

4.00 pm

Program 1.1: Broadband and Communications Infrastructure

 

 

6.00 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


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 AND COMMUNICATIONS LEGISLATION COMMITTEE

Public Hearings:

Budget Estimates 2011–12
16 June 2011

Committee Room 2S3
Parliament House
Canberra  ACT

To be televised on Channel 10 and broadcast on Radio 91.1

http://webcast.aph.gov.au/livebroadcasting/

 

AGENDA

Thursday, 16 June 2011

 

Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy Portfolio

4.00 pm

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

 

 

6.00 pm

Dinner break

 

 

7.00 pm

NBN Co

 

 

11.00 pm

Adjournment

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