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 2012–13 Monday, 21 to Thursday, 24 May 2012 and, if required, Friday, 25 May 2012
	Committee Room 2S3 Parliament House Canberra ACT
	To be televised on Channel 11 and broadcast on Radio 91.1 http://www.aph.gov.au/News_and_Events/Watch_Parliament

AGENDA

Monday, 21 May 2012
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
	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
10.00 am	*Program 1.1: Reducing Australia's greenhouse gas emissions*
	Clean Energy Regulator
	Morning Tea: 10.45–11.00 am
	Lunch: 1.00–2.00 pm
	Afternoon Tea: 3.45–4.00 pm
5.00 pm	Low Carbon Australia Limited
	Dinner: 6.00–7.00 pm
7.00 pm	*Program 1.2: Improving Australia's Energy Efficiency*
	Tea break: 9.00–9.15 pm
9.15 pm	*Program 1.3: Adapting to Climate Change*
10.00 pm	*Program 1.4: Helping to shape a global climate change solution*
11.00 pm	Adjournment

Tuesday, 22 May 2012
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
9.45 am	Bureau of Meteorology
	Morning Tea: 10.45–11.00 am
11.00 am	Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
12.00 pm	Director of National Parks
	Lunch: 1.00–2.00 pm
2.00 pm	*Program 1.1: Sustainable Management of Natural Resources and the Environment*
	Afternoon Tea: 3.45–4.00 pm
5.00 pm	*Program 1.2: Environmental Information and Research*
	Dinner: 6.00–7.00 pm
7.00 pm	Program 1.3: Carbon Pollution Reduction – Land Sector Initiatives
	Land Sector Taskforce
8.15 pm	Outcome 2: Improved sustainability of Australia's population, communities and environment through coordination and development of sustainable population and communities policies, and the reduction and regulation of waste, pollutants and hazardous substances
8.15 pm	*Program 2.1: Management of Hazardous Wastes, Substances and Pollutants*
	Tea break: 9.00–9.15 pm
9.15 pm	*Program 2.2: Sustainable Communities*
10.00 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

Wednesday, 23 May 2012
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 and Environment*
10.00 am	Office of Supervising Scientist
	Morning Tea: 10.45–11.00 am
11.00 am	*Program 5.2: Environmental Regulation*
	Lunch: 1.00–2.00 pm
2.00 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
	*Program 4.1: Water Reform*
	National Water Commission
	Afternoon Tea: 3.45–4.00 pm
5.15 pm	Outcome 6: Protection and restoration of environmental assets through the management and use of Commonwealth environmental water
	Commonwealth Environmental Water Office
	*Program 6.1: Commonwealth Environmental Water*
	Dinner: 6.00–7.00 pm
7.00 pm	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
7.00 pm	Special Broadcasting Service
8:00 pm	Australian Broadcasting Corporation
	Tea break: 9.00–9.15 pm
10.00 pm	Australian Communications and Media Authority
11.00 pm	Adjournment

Thursday, 24 May 2012
9.00 am	Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy Portfolio
	Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy (DBCDE)
9.00 am	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
10.00 am	Australia Post
	Morning Tea: 10.45–11.00 am
12.00 pm	*Program 1.2: Digital Economy and Postal Services*
	Lunch: 1.00–2.00 pm
2.00 pm	*Program 1.3: Broadcasting and Digital Television*
	Afternoon Tea: 3.45–4.00 pm
4.00 pm	*Program 1.1: Broadband and Communications Infrastructure*
	Dinner: 6.00–7.00 pm
7.00 pm	NBN Co
	Tea break: 9.00–9.15 pm
11.00 pm	Adjournment

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