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 2013–14
Monday, 27 to Thursday, 30 May 2013
and, if required, Friday, 31 May 2013

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, 27 May 2013

9.00 am

Climate Change
(part of the Industry, Innovation, Climate Change, Science, Research and Tertiary Education Portfolio)

 

Department of Industry, Innovation, Climate Change, Science, Research and Tertiary Education (DIICCSRTE)

9.00 am

General questions

9.30 am

Outcome 4: 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.

9.30 am

Program 4.1 Reducing Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions

 

                     Morning Tea: 10.45–11.00 am

11.45 am

Clean Energy Regulator

 

                         Lunch: 1.00–2.00 pm

2.00 pm

Program 4.2 Adapting to climate change

3.15 pm

Climate Change Authority

 

                     Afternoon Tea: 3.45–4.00 pm

5.15 pm

Program 4.3 Helping to shape a global climate change solution

 

                         Dinner: 6.00–7.00 pm

7.30 pm

Program 4.4 Program Support

 

                       Tea break: 9.00–9.15 pm

11.00 pm

Adjournment

 

 

Tuesday, 28 May 2013

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

9.30 am

Bureau of Meteorology

 

                     Morning Tea: 10.45–11.00 am

11.00 am

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority

12 noon

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, 29 May 2013

9.00 am

Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities Portfolio

 

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

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

 

Program 4.1: Water Reform

 

National Water Commission

 

                     Morning Tea: 10.45–11.00 am

12.15 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

 

                         Lunch: 1.00–2.00 pm

2.00 pm

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

2.00 pm

Program 5.1: Conservation of Australia's Heritage and Environment

3.00 pm

Office of Supervising Scientist

 

                     Afternoon Tea: 3.45–4.00 pm

4.00 pm

Program 5.2: Environmental Regulation

 

                         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

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

 

                       Tea break: 9.00–9.15 pm

9.15 pm

Telecommunications Universal Service Management Authority

9.45 pm

Australian Communications and Media Authority

11.00 pm

Adjournment

 

 

Thursday, 30 May 2013

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

Special Broadcasting Service 

 

                     Morning Tea: 10.45–11.00 am

11.30 am

Program 1.3: Broadcasting and Digital Television

12.30 pm

Australia Post

 

                         Lunch: 1.00–2.00 pm

2 00 pm

Australia Post

2.45 pm

Program 1.2: Digital Economy and Postal Services

 

                     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

Committee Chair: Senator Doug Cameron
Contact:  Jacquie Hawkins 02 6277 3528; jacquie.hawkins@aph.gov.au
Committee Room 2S3; Ph: 02 6277 5853

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