The Senate - Parliament of Australia
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The Senate - Parliament of Australia
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. ADDITIONAL ESTIMATES FOR 2014 – 15 # Public Hearings, Parliament House, Canberra http://www.aph.gov.au/News_and_Events/Watch_Parliament Updated Tuesday, 24 February 2015 _________________________________ GROUP A* Monday, 23 and Tuesday, 24 February 2015 + Senate Environment and Communications Legislation Committee (CR 2S3, Channel 111, Radio 91.1) (p 2) Senate Finance and Public Administration Legislation Committee (CR 2S1, Channel 112, Radio 90.3) (p 3) Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee (Main CR, Channel 110, Radio 92.7) (p 6) Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Legislation Committee (CR 2R1, Channel 109, Radio 98.3) (p 8) GROUP B* Wednesday, 25 and Thursday, 26 February 2015 + Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee (CR 2S1, Channel 112, Radio 90.3) (p 10, p 21) Senate Economics Legislation Committee (CR 2R1, Channel 109, Radio 98.3) (p 13, p 23) Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee (CR 2S3, Channel 111, Radio 91.1) (p 15, p 25) Senate Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Legislation Committee (Main CR, Channel 110, Radio 92.7) Friday, 27 February 2015 (p 17, p 27) + Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee (CR 2S1, Channel 112, Radio 90.3) (p 31) ^ Hearing on Cross-Portfolio Indigenous Matters Senate Finance and Public Administration Legislation Committee (CR 2S1, Channel 112, Radio 90.3) (p 32) # (Journals of the Senate: No. 76 – 10 February 2015, p2116-2117) + (Journals of the Senate: No. 76 – 10 February 2015, p2116-2117) *Groupings A and B agreed to on 10 February 2015 (Journals of the Senate: No. 76 – 10 February 2015, p2116-2117) ^ (Journals of the Senate: No. 22 – 26 August 2008, p683) Tuesday, 24 February 2015 SENATE ENVIRONMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS LEGISLATION COMMITTEE Communications Portfolio 9.00 am General questions of the Department 9.30 am Telecommunications Universal Service Management Agency 10.00 am Australia Post Morning Tea: 10.30 am to 10.45 am 10.45 am Australia Post (Continued) 11.30 am Australian Communications and Media Authority 12.00 pm Special Broadcasting Service Lunch: 12.30 pm to 1.30 pm 1.30 pm Special Broadcasting Service (continued) 2.00 pm Australian Broadcasting Corporation Afternoon Tea: 3.30 pm to 3.45 pm 3.45 pm NBN Co Limited Dinner 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm 7.30 pm NBN Co Limited (continued) Tea Break: 9.00 pm to 9.15 pm 9.15 pm Program 1.1: Digital Technologies and Communications Services 11.00 pm Proposed breaks Adjournment Morning tea Lunch Afternoon tea Dinner Tea Break 10.30am – 10.45am 12.30pm – 1.30pm 3.30pm – 3.45pm 6.30pm – 7.30pm 9.00pm – 9.15pm Committee Chair: Senator Anne Ruston Contact: Kirsty Cattanach (02) 6277 3528 Committee email: ec.sen@aph.gov.au Committee Room 2S3: Ph: (02) 6277 5853 Information on programs for individual estimates hearings can be found online at http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Senate_Estimates/Estimates_daily_programs 7/2015 Page 2/32 Tuesday, 24 February 2015 SENATE FINANCE AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION LEGISLATION COMMITTEE Prime Minister and Cabinet Portfolio (continued) 9.00am Office of the Official Secretary to the Governor-General Outcome 1: The performance of the Governor-General's role is facilitated through the organisation and management of official duties, management and maintenance of the official household and property and administration of the Australian Honours and Awards system Program 1.1—Support for the Governor-General and Official Functions Senator the Hon Mathias Cormann 9.30am Finance Portfolio 10.45am Department of Finance ASC Pty Ltd Outcome 1: Informed decisions on Government finances through: policy advice; implementing frameworks; and providing financial advice, guidance and assurance Program 1.1—Budget, Financial Management and Procurement Framework (excluding Government Campaign Advertising – to be examined at 8.15pm) 1.30pm ComSuper and Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation To be examined concurrently with: Department of Finance Program 1.2—Public Sector Superannuation ComSuper Outcome 1: To provide access to Australian Government superannuation benefits and information, through developing members' understanding of the schemes, processing contributions, supporting investment processes, paying benefits and managing member details, for current and former Australian Public Servants and members of the Australian Defence Force, on behalf of the Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation Program 1.1—Superannuation Administration Services Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation Outcome 1: Retirement benefits for past, present, and future Australian Government employees and members of the Australian Defence Force through investment and administration of their superannuation funds and schemes Program 1.1—Superannuation Scheme Governance 2.15pm Department of Finance Outcome 1 (continued) Outcome 2: Effective Government policy advice, administration and operations through: oversight of Government Business Enterprises; Information on programs for individual estimates hearings can be found online at http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Senate_Estimates/Estimates_daily_programs 7/2015 Page 3/32 Commonwealth property management and construction; risk management; and providing ICT services Program 2.1—Australian Government Business and ICT Program 2.2—Property and Construction Program 2.3—Insurance and Risk Management 5.45pm Future Fund Management Agency To be examined concurrently with: Department of Finance Program 1.3 – Australian Government Investment Funds Future Fund Management Agency Outcome 1: Make provision for the Commonwealth's unfunded superannuation liabilities, payments for the creation and development of infrastructure, and payments from the DisabilityCare Australia Fund by managing the investment activities of the Future Fund, Nation-building Funds and DisabilityCare Australia Fund, in line with the Government's investment mandates. Program 1.1—Management of the investment of the Future Fund Program 1.2—Management of the investment of the Building Australia Fund, Education Investment Fund and Health and Hospitals Fund and DisabilityCare Australia Fund Department of Finance Program 1.3—Australian Government Investment Funds DisabilityCare Australia Fund Asset Recycling Fund* Medical Research Future Fund* Building Australia Fund# Education Investment Fund# Health and Hospitals Fund# * Subject to the passage of legislation # To be closed by 1 January 2015, subject to the passage of legislation Senator the Hon Michael Ronaldson 8.00pm Government Campaign Advertising (Outcome 1 – Program 1.1 - Budget, Financial Management and Procurement Framework) 8.45pm Outcome 3: Support for Parliamentarians, others with entitlements and organisations as approved by Government through the delivery of entitlements and targeted assistance Program 3.1—Ministerial and Parliamentary Services 10.00pm Australian Electoral Commission Outcome 1: Maintain an impartial and independent electoral system for eligible voters through active electoral roll management, efficient delivery of polling services and targeted education and public awareness programs. Program 1.1—Electoral Roll Management Program 1.2—Election Management and Support Services Program 1.3—Education and Communication Information on programs for individual estimates hearings can be found online at http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Senate_Estimates/Estimates_daily_programs 7/2015 Page 4/32 Proposed breaks Morning tea Lunch Afternoon tea Dinner Tea Break 10.30am – 10.45am 12.30pm – 1.30pm 3.45pm – 4.00pm 6.30pm – 8.00pm 9.15pm – 9.30pm Committee Chair: Senator Cory Bernardi Contact: Margaret Cahill (02) 6277 3534 Committee email: fpa.sen@aph.gov.au Committee Room 2S1: Ph: (02) 6277 5843 Information on programs for individual estimates hearings can be found online at http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Senate_Estimates/Estimates_daily_programs 7/2015 Page 5/32 Tuesday, 24 February 2015 SENATE LEGAL AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS LEGISLATION COMMITTEE Attorney-General's Portfolio *Interstate agencies 9.00 am – 11.00 am Australian Human Rights Commission* 11.00 am – 11.15 am Morning tea 11.15 am – 12.30 pm Attorney-General's Department Outcome 1: A just and secure society through the maintenance and improvement of Australia's law and justice framework and its national security and emergency management system. GROUP 1 Corporate/cross-portfolio/general Strategic Policy and Coordination Group – encompassing Corporate Division, Information Division, Strategy and Delivering Division and the Office of Corporate Counsel; and Programme 1.8: Royal Commissions* (Royal Commission into Home Insulation Program, Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse and Royal Commission into Trade Union Governance and Corruption) Defence Abuse Response Taskforce 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm Lunch 1.30 pm – 2.45 pm Attorney-General's Department Outcome 1: A just and secure society through the maintenance and improvement of Australia's law and justice framework and its national security and emergency management system. GROUP 2 Programme 1.1: Attorney-General's Department Operating Expenses – Civil Justice and Legal Services – encompassing Access to Justice Division, Civil Law Division, International Law and Human Rights Division, General Counsel (International Law) and Office of Constitutional Law; and Programme 1.3: Justice Services Programme 1.4: Family Relationships Programme 1.5: Indigenous Law and Justice 2.45 pm – 4.00 pm Attorney-General's Department Outcome 1: A just and secure society through the maintenance and improvement of Australia's law and justice framework and its national security and emergency management system. GROUP 3 Programme 1.2: National Security and Criminal Justice Group – encompassing National Security Resilience Policy Division, Information on programs for individual estimates hearings can be found online at http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Senate_Estimates/Estimates_daily_programs 7/2015 Page 6/32 Emergency Management Australia, National Security Law and Policy Division, Criminal Justice Division and International Crime Cooperation Division; and Programme 1.6: National Security and Criminal Justice Programme 1.7: Australian Government Disaster Financial Support Payments 4.00 pm – 4.15 pm Afternoon tea 4.15 pm – 4.45 pm CrimTrac Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions 4.45 pm - 5.30 pm Administrative Appeals Tribunal Family Court of Australia Federal Circuit Court of Australia 5.30 pm – 6.00 pm Office of the Australian Information Commissioner* 6.00 pm – 7.00 pm Dinner 7.00 pm – 8.15 pm Australian Federal Police 8.15 pm – 9.30 pm Australian Security Intelligence Organisation 9.30 pm – 9.45 pm Tea break 9.45 pm – 10.30 pm Attorney-General's Department Outcome 2: Participate in, and access to, Australia's arts and culture through developing and supporting cultural expression GROUP 1 Civil Justice and Legal Services Group — Ministry of the Arts only. 10.30 pm – 11.00 pm Australia Council* Screen Australia* 11.00 pm Adjournment Proposed breaks Morning tea Lunch Afternoon tea Dinner Tea Break 11.00am – 11.15am 12.30pm – 1.30pm 4.00pm – 4.15pm 6.00pm – 7.00pm 9.30pm – 9.45pm Committee Chair: Senator the Hon Ian Macdonald Contact: Joshua Wrest (02) 6277 3498 Committee email: legcon.sen@aph.gov.au Main Committee Room: Ph: (02) 6277 4440 Information on programs for individual estimates hearings can be found online at http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Senate_Estimates/Estimates_daily_programs 7/2015 Page 7/32 Tuesday, 24 February 2015 SENATE RURAL AND REGIONAL AFFAIRS AND TRANSPORT LEGISLATION COMMITTEE 9.00 am Infrastructure and Regional Development Portfolio Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development 9.00–10.00 am 1. Corporate Services Division 10.00–11.00 am 2. Infrastructure Investment Division 11.00–11.15 am [Morning Tea] 11.15–11.45 am Infrastructure Investment Division (cont.) 11.45–1.00 pm 3. Infrastructure Australia 1.00–2.00 pm [Lunch] 2.00–2.25 pm 4. Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) 2.25–2.50 pm 5. Western Sydney Unit 2.50–3.35 pm 6. National Capital Authority 3.35–4.30 pm 7. Local Government and Territories Division 4.30–4.45 pm [Afternoon Tea] 4.45–5.00 pm Local Government and Territories Division (cont.) 5.00–5.30 pm 8. Policy and Research Division 5.30–6.00 pm 9. Office of Transport Security 6.00–6.30 pm 10. National Transport Commission 6.30–7.30 pm [Dinner] 7.30–8.15 pm 11. Surface Transport Policy Division 8.15–8.40 pm 12. Australian Maritime Safety Authority 8.40–9.00 pm 13. Aviation and Airports Division Information on programs for individual estimates hearings can be found online at http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Senate_Estimates/Estimates_daily_programs 7/2015 Page 8/32 9.00–9.15 pm [Tea Break] 9.15–9.30 pm Aviation and Airports Division (cont.) 9.30–10.00 pm 14. Airservices Australia 10.00–10.30 pm 15. Australian Transport Safety Bureau 10.30–11.00 pm 16. Civil Aviation Safety Authority 11.00 pm Proposed breaks Adjournment Morning tea Lunch Afternoon tea Dinner Tea Break 11.00am – 11.15am 1.00pm – 2.00pm 4.30pm – 4.45pm 6.30pm – 7.30pm 9.00pm – 9.15pm Committee Chair: Senator the Hon Bill Heffernan Contact: Kate Campbell (02) 6277 3514 Committee email: rrat.sen@aph.gov.au Committee Room 2R1: Ph: (02) 6277 2272 Information on programs for individual estimates hearings can be found online at http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Senate_Estimates/Estimates_daily_programs 7/2015 Page 9/32 Wednesday, 25 February 2015 SENATE COMMUNITY AFFAIRS LEGISLATION COMMITTEE DRAFT PROGRAM HEALTH PORTFOLIO Department of Health (DoH) 9:00am – 10:00am (60 mins) Whole of Portfolio/ Corporate Matters 10:00am – 11:00am (60 mins) Outcome 4: Acute Care Programme 4.1: Public Hospitals and Information Independent Hospital Pricing Authority 11:00am – 11:15am (15 mins) Break 11:15am – 12:55pm (100 mins) Outcome 5: Primary Health Care Programme 5.1: Primary Care Financing Quality and Access Programme 5.2: Primary Care Practice Incentives Programme 5.4: Mental Health Programme 5.5: Rural Health Services National Mental Health Commission (NMHC) Medicare Locals GP SuperClinics 12:55pm – 1:55pm (60 mins) Lunch 1:55 pm – 3:10pm (105 mins) Outcome 3: Access to Medical and Dental Services Programme 3.1: Medicare Services Programme 3.2: Targeted Assistance—Medical Programme 3.3: Pathology and Diagnostic Imaging Services and Radiation Oncology Programme 3.4: Medical Indemnity Programme 3.5: Hearing Services Programme 3.6: Dental Services Information on programs for individual estimates hearings can be found online at http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Senate_Estimates/Estimates_daily_programs 7/2015 Page 10/32 3:10pm – 4.10pm (60 mins) Outcome 6: Private Health Programme 6.1: Private Health Insurance Private Health Insurance Ombudsman (PHIO) 4:10pm – 4:25pm (15 mins) Break 4:25pm - 4:55pm (30 mins) Outcome 2: Access to Pharmaceutical Services Programme 2.1: Community Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Awareness Programme 2.2: Pharmaceuticals and Pharmaceutical Services Programme 2.3: Targeted Assistance—Pharmaceuticals Programme 2.4: Targeted Assistance—Aids and Appliances 4:55pm – 5:45pm (50 mins) Outcome 7: Health System Capacity and Quality Programme 7.1: e-Health Implementation Programme 7.2: Health Information Programme 7.3: International Policy Engagement Programme 7.4: Research Capacity and Quality Programme 7.5: Health Infrastructure Programme 7.6: Blood and Organ Donation Programme 7.7: Regulatory Policy Australian Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation Authority Therapeutic Goods Administration National Blood Authority National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) 5:45pm – 6:45pm (60 mins) Outcome 8: Healthcare Workforce Capacity Programme 8.1: Workforce and Rural Distribution Programme 8.2: Workforce Development and Innovation 6:45pm – 7:45pm (60 mins) Dinner 7:45pm – 9.15pm (90 mins) Outcome 1: Population Health Programme 1.1: Public Health, Chronic Disease and Palliative Care Programme 1.2: Drug Strategy Programme 1.3: Immunisation National Health and Medical Research Council Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) 9:15pm – 9:30pm (15 mins) Break Information on programs for individual estimates hearings can be found online at http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Senate_Estimates/Estimates_daily_programs 7/2015 Page 11/32 9:30pm – 10:30pm (60 mins) Outcome 9: Biosecurity and Emergency Response Programme 9.1: Health Emergency Planning and Response 10:30pm – 11:00pm (30 mins) Outcome 10: Sport and Recreation Programme 10.1: Sports and Recreation Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) Australian Sports Commission (ASC) Proposed breaks Morning tea Lunch Afternoon tea Dinner Evening Break 11:00am 12:55pm 4:10pm 6:45pm 9:15pm 11:15am 1:55pm 4:25pm 7:45pm 9:30pm Committee Chair: Senator Zed Seselja Contact: Tasman Larnach (02) 6277 3517 Committee email: community.affairs.sen@aph.gov.au Committee Room 2S1: Ph: (02) 6277 5843 Information on programs for individual estimates hearings can be found online at http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Senate_Estimates/Estimates_daily_programs 7/2015 Page 12/32 Wednesday, 25 February 2015 SENATE ECONOMICS LEGISLATON COMMITTEE *Interstate agencies/programs Treasury Portfolio Department of Treasury †Treasury has one outcome and five main groups 9.00-11.00am 11.00-11.15am #Session to commence with CEFC. Department of the Treasury–Macroeconomic Group (with Corporate Strategy and Services Group) Outcome 1: Informed decisions on the development and implementation of policies to improve the wellbeing of the Australian people, including by achieving strong, sustainable economic growth, through the provision of advice to government and the efficient administration of federal financial relations.† (The Secretary of the Treasury appears with the Macroeconomic Group.) Morning tea break Department of the Treasury–Fiscal Group #Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC)* CEFC is appearing with the Fiscal Group. 11.15am-12.30pm 12.30-1.30pm Lunch break 1.30-2.00pm Inspector-General of Taxation (IGT)* 2.00-4.00pm 4.00-4.15pm Australian Securities (ASIC)* Afternoon tea break 4.15-4.30pm Commonwealth Grants Commission (CGC) 4.30-5.15pm Productivity Commission (PC)* 5.15-6.30pm Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA)* 6.30-7.30pm Dinner break 7.30-8.50pm Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)* Tea break 8.50-9.05pm and Investments Commission Information on programs for individual estimates hearings can be found online at http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Senate_Estimates/Estimates_daily_programs 7/2015 Page 13/32 9.05-9.50pm Australian Bureau of Statistics Department of the Treasury–Markets Group FIRB appearing with Markets Group Corporations and Markets Advisory Committee appearing with Markets Group (Foreign Investment Review Board appearing with the Markets Group) 9.50-11.00pm (Corporations and Markets Advisory Committee appearing with the Markets Group) 11.00pm Adjournment Proposed breaks Morning tea Lunch Afternoon tea Dinner Tea Break 11.00am – 11.15am 12.30pm – 1.30pm 4.00pm – 4.15pm 6.30pm – 7.30pm 8.50pm – 9.05pm Committee Chair: Senator Sean Edwards Contact: Leonie Lam (02) 6277 3532 Committee email: economics.sen@aph.gov.au Committee Room 2R1: Ph: (02) 6277 2272 Information on programs for individual estimates hearings can be found online at http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Senate_Estimates/Estimates_daily_programs 7/2015 Page 14/32 Wednesday, 25 February 2015 SENATE EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT LEGISLATION COMMITTEE DRAFT PROGRAM EDUCATION AND TRAINING PORTFOLIO 9.00am – 9.30am Cross Portfolio Department of Education and Training1 9.30am – 10.15am Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) 10.15am – 11.00am Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) 11.00am – 11.15am Break 11.15am – 12.00pm Australian Research Council (ARC) 12.00pm – 12.45pm Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) 12.45pm – 1.45pm Lunch 1.45pm – 2.30pm Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) 2.30pm – 3.30pm Outcome 1: Improved access to quality services that support early childhood learning and care for children through a national quality framework, agreed national standards, investment in infrastructure, and support for parents, carers, services and the workforce Programme 1.1: Support for the Child Care System Programme 1.4: Early Childhood Education 3.30pm – 3.45pm Break 3.45pm – 6.15pm Outcome 2: Improved learning, and literacy, numeracy and educational attainment for school students, through funding for quality teaching and learning environments, workplace learning and career advice Programme 2.1: Government Schools National Support Programme 2.2: Non-Government Schools National Support Programme 2.3: Schools Support Programme 2.4: Trade Training Centres in Schools Programme Programme 2.5: Digital Education Programme 2.6: More Support for Students with Disabilities Programme 2.7: Youth Support 1 Questions relating to the Office for Learning and Teaching should be addressed to the Department of Education and Training Information on programs for individual estimates hearings can be found online at http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Senate_Estimates/Estimates_daily_programs 7/2015 Page 15/32 6.15pm – 7.15pm Break 7.15pm – 11.00pm (includes tea break 9.30pm – 9.45pm) Outcome 3: Promote growth in economic productivity and social wellbeing through access to quality higher education, international education and international quality research, skills and training Programme 3.1: Commonwealth Grant Scheme Programme 3.2: Higher Education Superannuation Programme Programme 3.3: Higher Education Support Programme 3.4: Higher Education Loan Programme Programme 3.5: Investment in Higher Education Research Programme 3.6: Research Capacity Programme 3.7: International Education Support Programme 3.8: Building Skills and Capability Proposed breaks Morning tea Lunch Afternoon tea Dinner Tea Break 11.00am – 11.15am 12.45pm – 1.45pm 3.30pm – 3.45pm 6.15pm – 7.15pm 9.30pm – 9.45pm Committee Chair: Senator Bridget McKenzie Contact: Chiara Edwards (02) 6277 3524 Committee email: eec.sen@aph.gov.au Committee Room 2S3: Ph: (02) 6277 3305 Information on programs for individual estimates hearings can be found online at http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Senate_Estimates/Estimates_daily_programs 7/2015 Page 16/32 Wednesday, 25 February 2015 SENATE FOREIGN AFFAIRS, DEFENCE AND TRADE LEGISLATION COMMITTEE DEFENCE PORTFOLIO Department of Defence and Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) 9.00 am 30 mins 9.30 am 1 hr 10.30 am 15 mins Morning Tea Break 10.45 am 11.30 am 12.15 pm 1.75 hr Program 1.2: Navy Capabilities Program 1.3: Army Capabilities Program 1.4: Air Force Capabilities 12.30 pm 1 hr Lunch Break 1.30 pm 2.00 pm 2 hrs Program 1.4: Air Force Capabilities (continued) Program 1.5: Intelligence Capabilities Program 1.6: Chief Operating Officer—Defence Support and Reform Program 1.7: Chief Operating Officer—Chief Information Officer Program 1.8: Chief Operating Officer—Defence People Program 1.9: Defence Science and Technology Program 1.10: Vice-Chief of the Defence Force Program 1.11: Joint Operations Command Program 1.12: Capability Development Program 1.13: Chief Finance Officer Program 1.14: Defence Force Superannuation Benefits Program 1.15: Defence Force Superannuation Nominal Interest Program 1.16: Housing Assistance Program 1.17: Other administered 3.30 pm 15 mins Afternoon Tea Break 3.45 pm 2.25 hr Portfolio and Budget overview and questions arising from opening statements Outcome 1 The protection and advancement of Australia’s national interests through the provision of military capabilities and promotion of security and stability. Program 1.1: Office of the Secretary and Chief of the Defence Force Defence Materiel Organisation Outcome 1 Contributing to the preparedness of the Australian Defence Organisation through acquisition and through-life support of military equipment and supplies. Program 1.1: Management of Capability Acquisition Program 1.2: Management of Capability Sustainment Program 1.3: Provision of Policy Advice and Management Services Information on programs for individual estimates hearings can be found online at http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Senate_Estimates/Estimates_daily_programs 7/2015 Page 17/32 6.00pm 15 mins Outcome 2 The advancement of Australia’s strategic interests through the conduct of military operations and other tasks as directed by Government. Program 2.1: Operations contributing to the security of the immediate neighbourhood Program 2.2: Operations supporting wider interests 6.15 pm 15 mins Outcome 3 Support to the Australian community and civilian authorities as requested by Government. Program 3.1: Defence contribution to National Support Tasks in Australia 6.30 pm 1 hr Dinner Break 7.30pm 30 mins Department of Veterans' Affairs Portfolio overview Corporate and general matters 8.00 pm 1 hr Outcome 1 Maintain and enhance the financial wellbeing and self-sufficiency of eligible persons and their dependants through access to income support, compensation, and other support services, including advice and information about entitlements. Programme 1.1: Veterans’ Income Support and Allowances. Programme 1.2: Veterans’ Disability Support. Programme 1.3: Assistance to Defence Widow/ers and Dependants. Programme 1.4: Assistance and Other Compensation for Veterans and Dependants. Programme 1.5: Veterans’ Children Education Scheme. Programme 1.6: Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Acts— Income Support and Compensation Programme 1.7: Adjustments to Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Acts Liability Provision—Income Support and Compensation. 9.00 pm 30 mins Evening break Information on programs for individual estimates hearings can be found online at http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Senate_Estimates/Estimates_daily_programs 7/2015 Page 18/32 9.30 pm 30 mins Outcome 2 Maintain and enhance the physical wellbeing and quality of life of eligible persons and their dependants through health and other care services that promote early intervention, prevention and treatment, including advice and information about health service entitlements. Programme 2.1: General Medical Consultations and Services. Programme 2.2: Veterans’ Hospital Services. Programme 2.3: Veterans’ Pharmaceutical Benefits. Programme 2.4: Veterans’ Community Care and Support. Programme 2.5: Veterans’ Counselling and Other Health Services. Programme 2.6: Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Acts— Health and Other Care Services. Programme 2.7: Adjustment to the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Acts Liability Provision—Health and Other Care Services. 10.00 pm 30 mins Outcome 3 Acknowledgement and commemoration of those who served Australia and its allies in wars, conflicts and peace operations through promoting recognition of service and sacrifice, preservation of Australia’s wartime heritage, and official commemorations. Programme 3.1: War Graves and Commemorations Programme 3.2: Gallipoli-related Activities 10.30 pm 30 mins Australian War Memorial Outcome 1 Australians remembering, interpreting and understanding the Australian experience of war and its enduring impact through maintaining and developing the National Memorial, its collection and exhibition of historical material, commemorative ceremonies and research. Program 1.1: Commemorative ceremonies Program 1.2: National memorial and grounds Program 1.3: National collection Program 1.4: Exhibitions Program 1.5: Interpretive services Program 1.6: Promotion and community services Program 1.7: Research and information dissemination Program 1.8: Visitor services 11.00 pm Adjournment Information on programs for individual estimates hearings can be found online at http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Senate_Estimates/Estimates_daily_programs 7/2015 Page 19/32 Proposed breaks Morning tea Lunch Afternoon tea Dinner Tea Break 10.30am – 10.45am 12.30pm – 1.30pm 3.30pm – 3.45pm 6.30pm – 7.30pm 9.00pm – 9.30pm Committee Chair: Senator Chris Back Contact: Kimberley Balaga (02) 6277 3536 Committee email: fadt.sen@aph.gov.au Main Committee Room: Ph: (02) 6277 5840 Information on programs for individual estimates hearings can be found online at http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Senate_Estimates/Estimates_daily_programs 7/2015 Page 20/32 Thursday, 26 February 2015 SENATE COMMUNITY AFFAIRS LEGISLATION COMMITTEE DRAFT PROGRAM HUMAN SERVICES PORTFOLIO Department of Human Services (DHS) 9:00am – 9:30am (30 mins) Australian Hearing 9:30am – 10:30am (60 mins) Whole of Department—Corporate Matters 10:30am – 10:45am (15 mins) Break 10:45am – 12:30pm (105 mins) Outcome 1: Informed government decisions on, and access to social, health and child support services Programme 1.1: Services to the Community - Social Security and Welfare Programme 1.2: Services to the Community - Health Programme 1.3: Child Support 12:30pm – 1:30pm Lunch SOCIAL SERVICES PORTFOLIO Department of Social Services (DSS) 1:30pm – 3.30pm (120 mins) Cross Outcomes/ Corporate Matters Grant Programs 3:30pm – 4:25pm (55 mins) Outcome 4: Housing Programme 4.1: Housing and Homelessness Programme 4.2: Affordable Housing 4:25pm – 4:35pm (10 mins) Break 4:35pm – 5:30pm (55 mins) Outcome 3: Ageing and Aged Care Programme 3.1: Access and Information Programme 3.2: Home Support Programme 3.3: Home Care Programme 3.4: Residential and Flexible Care Programme 3.5: Workforce and Quality Information on programs for individual estimates hearings can be found online at http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Senate_Estimates/Estimates_daily_programs 7/2015 Page 21/32 Programme 3.6: Ageing and Service Improvement Aged Care Quality Agency 5:30pm – 7:00pm (90 mins) Outcome 5: Disability and Carers Programme 5.1: Disability, Mental Health and Carers Scheme Programme 5.2: National Disability Insurance Scheme National Disability Insurance Agency 7:00pm – 8:00pm (60 mins) Dinner 8:00pm – 9:25pm (85 mins) Outcome 2: Families and Communities Programme 2.1: Families and Communities Programme 2.2: Paid Parental Leave Programme 2.3: Social and Community Services 9:25pm – 9:35pm (10 mins) Break 9:35pm – 11:00pm (85 mins) Outcome 1: Social Security Programme 1.1: Family Tax Benefit Programme 1.2: Child Payments Programme 1.3: Income Support for Vulnerable People Programme 1.4: Income Support for People in Special Circumstances Programme 1.5: Supplementary Payments and Support for Income Support Recipients Programme 1.6: Income Support for Seniors Programme 1.7: Allowances and Concessions for Seniors Programme 1.8: Income Support for People with Disability Programme 1.9: Income Support for Carers Programme 1.10: Working Age Payments Programme 1.11: Student Payments Proposed breaks Morning tea Lunch Afternoon tea Dinner Evening Break 10:30am 12:30pm 4:25pm 7:00pm 9:25pm 10:45am 1:30pm 4:35pm 8:00pm 9:35pm Committee Chair: Senator Zed Seselja Contact: Tasman Larnach (02) 6277 3517 Committee email: community.affairs.sen@aph.gov.au Committee Room 2S1: Ph: (02) 6277 5843 Information on programs for individual estimates hearings can be found online at http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Senate_Estimates/Estimates_daily_programs 7/2015 Page 22/32 Thursday, 26 February 2015 SENATE ECONOMICS LEGISLATON COMMITTEE *Interstate agencies/programs #Session to commence with ACNC. ATO and Revenue Group appearing together. Treasury Portfolio (continued) Department of the Treasury–Revenue Group Australian Taxation Office (ATO) #Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission (ACNC)* 9.00-11.00am 11.00-11.15am Morning tea break *Interstate agencies/programs 11.15am-12.30pm Industry Portfolio 12.30-1.30pm Lunch break 1.30-1.50pm Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) (via teleconference) 1.50-2.35pm Office of the Chief Scientist 2.35-4.30pm Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Afternoon tea break 4.30-4.45pm Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO)* 4.45-5.45pm Cross-portfolio/Corporate/Programme 4: Programme support 4.1 Improving Regulation 4.2 Building a High Performance Organisation †The department Department of Industry and Science—Programme 2: has one outcome Supporting Science and Innovation and 3 programmes. Outcome 1: Enabling growth and productivity for globally competitive industries through building skills and capability, supporting science and innovation, encouraging investment and improving regulation. † 2.1 Science Awareness, Infrastructure and International Engagement 5.45-6.45pm 2.2 Business Research, Development and Commercialisation 6.45-7.45pm Dinner break Information on programs for individual estimates hearings can be found online at http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Senate_Estimates/Estimates_daily_programs 7/2015 Page 23/32 7.45-8.30pm Anti-Dumping Commission appearing with Programme 3, 3.1 Competitive Marketplace ARENA appearing with Programme 3, 3.5 Energy 8.30-9.30pm 9.30-9.45pm 9.45-10.30pm Department of Industry and Science—Programme 2: Supporting Science and Innovation (continued) Department of Industry and Science—Programme 3: Encouraging Investment 3.1 Competitive Marketplace† 3.2 Business and Market Development 3.3 Economic Transition 3.4 Resources 3.5 Energy (Anti-Dumping Commission appears with Programme 3, 3.1 Competitive Marketplace) (Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) appears with Programme 3, 3.5 Energy) Tea break 10.30-11.00pm Department of Industry and Science—Programme 3: Encouraging Investment (continued) Geoscience Australia 11.00pm Adjournment Proposed breaks Morning tea Lunch Afternoon tea Dinner Tea Break 11.00am -11.15am 12.30pm - 1.30pm 4.30pm - 4.45pm 6.45pm - 7.45pm 9.30pm - 9.45pm Committee Chair: Senator Sean Edwards Contact: Leonie Lam (02) 6277 3532 Committee email: economics.sen@aph.gov.au Committee Room 2R1: Ph: (02) 6277 2272 Information on programs for individual estimates hearings can be found online at http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Senate_Estimates/Estimates_daily_programs 7/2015 Page 24/32 Thursday, 26 February 2015 SENATE EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT LEGISLATION COMMITTEE DRAFT PROGRAM EMPLOYMENT PORTFOLIO 9.00am – 9.30am Cross Portfolio Department of Employment 9.30am – 10.30am Fair Work Commission2 10.30am – 10.45am Break 10.45am – 12.00pm Fair Work Ombudsman 12.00pm – 12.45pm Safe Work Australia 12.45pm – 1.45pm Lunch 1.45pm – 2.15pm Comcare, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission, and the Seafarers’ Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Authority 2.15pm – 3.45pm Office of the Fair Work Building Industry Inspectorate (Fair Work Building and Construction) 3.45pm – 4.15pm Asbestos Safety Eradication Agency 4.15pm – 4.30pm Break 4.30pm – 5.30pm Workplace Gender Equality Agency 5.30pm – 7.00pm Outcome 1: Foster a productive and competitive labour market through employment policies and programmes that assist job seekers into work, meet employer needs and increase Australia’s workforce participation. Programme 1.1: Employment Services 7.00pm – 8.00pm Dinner 2 Questions relating to the Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal should be addressed to the Fair Work Commission Information on programs for individual estimates hearings can be found online at http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Senate_Estimates/Estimates_daily_programs 7/2015 Page 25/32 8.00pm – 11.00pm (includes tea break from 9.30pm – 9.45pm) Outcome 2: Facilitate jobs growth through policies that promote fair, productive and safe workplaces. Programme 2.1: Employee Assistance Programme 2.2: Workplace Assistance3 Programme 2.3: Workers Compensation Payments Proposed breaks Morning tea Lunch Afternoon tea Dinner Tea Break 10.30am – 10.45am 12.45pm – 1.45pm 4.15pm – 4.30pm 7.00pm – 8.00pm 9.30pm – 9.45pm Committee Chair: Senator Bridget McKenzie Contact: Chiara Edwards (02) 6277 3524 Committee email: eec.sen@aph.gov.au Committee Room 2S3: Ph: (02) 6277 3305 3 Questions relating to the Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner should be addressed to the Department of Employment. Information on programs for individual estimates hearings can be found online at http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Senate_Estimates/Estimates_daily_programs 7/2015 Page 26/32 Thursday, 26 February 2015 SENATE FOREIGN AFFAIRS, DEFENCE AND TRADE LEGISLATION COMMITTEE Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Note: the program has been organised to reflect the integration of DFAT and AusAid FOREIGN AFFAIRS PORTFOLIO 9.00 am 1.5 hr Portfolio and Budget Overview including Development Assistance and Corporate 10.30 am 15 mins Morning Tea Break 10.45 am 15 mins Portfolio and Budget Overview including Development Assistance and Corporate (continued) 11.00 am 30 mins Outcome 1 The advancement of Australia’s international strategic, security and economic interests including through bilateral, regional and multilateral engagement on Australian Government foreign, trade and international development policy priorities. North Asia Program 1.1: Foreign Affairs and Trade Operations Program 1.7: Official Development Assistance – East Asia South-East Asia Program 1.1: Foreign Affairs and Trade Operations Program 1.7: Official Development Assistance – East Asia Program 1.8: Official Development Assistance – East Asia (AustraliaIndonesia Partnership for Reconstruction and Development) 11.30 am 15 mins Americas Program 1.1: Foreign Affairs and Trade Operations Program 1.9: Official Development Assistance – Africa, South and Central Asia, Middle East and Other Europe Program 1.1: Foreign Affairs and Trade Operations 11.45 am 45 mins South, Central and West Asia Program 1.1: Foreign Affairs and Trade Operations Program 1.9: Official Development Assistance – Africa, South and Central Asia, Middle East and Other Middle East and Africa Program 1.1: Foreign Affairs and Trade Operations Program 1.9: Official Development Assistance – Africa, South and Central Asia, Middle East and Other Information on programs for individual estimates hearings can be found online at http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Senate_Estimates/Estimates_daily_programs 7/2015 Page 27/32 12.30 pm 1 hr Lunch Break 1.30 pm 15 mins South, Central and West Asia (continued) Program 1.1: Foreign Affairs and Trade Operations Program 1.9: Official Development Assistance – Africa, South and Central Asia, Middle East and Other Middle East and Africa (continued) Program 1.1: Foreign Affairs and Trade Operations Program 1.9: Official Development Assistance – Africa, South and Central Asia, Middle East and Other 1.45 pm 45 mins 2.30pm 30 mins 3.00 pm 30 mins Pacific Program 1.1: Foreign Affairs and Trade Operations Program 1.6: Official Development Assistance – PNG and Pacific International Security, Nuclear Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Program 1.1: Foreign Affairs and Trade Operations Program 1.10: Official Development Assistance – Emergency, Humanitarian and Refugee Program (De-Mining) Multilateral Policy, Legal and Environment Program 1.1: Foreign Affairs and Trade Operations Program 1.2: Payments to International Organisations (Administered Items) Program 1.4: International Climate Change Engagement Program 1.12: Official Development Assistance – UN, Commonwealth and Other International Organisations 3.30 pm 3.45 pm 15 mins 30 mins Afternoon Tea Multilateral Banks and Funds and Global Partnerships Program 1.2: Payments to international organisations (administered items) Program 1.11: Official Development Assistance – Multilateral Replenishments Program 1.12: Official Development Assistance – UN, Commonwealth and Other International Organisations Program 1.13:Official Development Assistance – NGO, Volunteer and Community Programs 4.15 pm 15 mins 4.30 pm 30 mins Humanitarian Program 1.10: Official Development Assistance – Emergency, Humanitarian and Refugee Program Public Diplomacy and Communications; Awards Program 1.1: Foreign Affairs and Trade Operations Program 1.3: Public Information Services and Public Diplomacy (Administered) Program 1.9: Official Development Assistance – Africa, South and Central Asia, Middle East and Other (Australia Awards) Information on programs for individual estimates hearings can be found online at http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Senate_Estimates/Estimates_daily_programs 7/2015 Page 28/32 5.00pm 30 mins New Colombo Plan Program 1.5: New Colombo Plan—Transforming Regional Relationships 5.30 pm 15 mins Services to Other Agencies in Australia and Overseas Program 1.1: Foreign Affairs and Trade Operations 5.45 pm 15 mins 6.00pm 15 mins Outcome 2 The protection and welfare of Australians abroad and access to secure international travel documentation through timely and responsive travel advice and consular and passport services in Australia and overseas. Program 2.1: Consular Services Program 2.2: Passport Services 6.15 pm 15 mins Outcome 3 A secure Australian Government presence overseas through the provision of security services and information and communications technology infrastructure, and the management of the Commonwealth’s overseas property estate. Services to Diplomatic and Consular Representatives in Australia Program 1.1: Foreign Affairs and Trade Operations Security, ICT and overseas property Program 3.1: Foreign Affairs and Trade Operations Program 3.2: Overseas Property 6.30 pm 1 hr Dinner Break TRADE PORTFOLIO 7.30pm 1.5 hr Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Bilateral, regional and multilateral trade negotiations Program 1.1: Foreign Affairs and Trade Operations Trade development and policy coordination, tourism promotion Program 1.1: Foreign Affairs and Trade Operations Program 1.9: Official Development Assistance – Africa, South and Central Asia, Middle East and Other (Mining for Development) 9.00 pm 15 mins 9.15 pm 15 mins Evening Tea Break Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (Efic) Outcome 1 Facilitate and encourage Australian export trade by providing financial solutions to Australian companies involved in such trade. Information on programs for individual estimates hearings can be found online at http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Senate_Estimates/Estimates_daily_programs 7/2015 Page 29/32 9.30 pm 30 mins Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) Outcome 1 Contribute to Australia’s economic prosperity by promoting Australia’s export and other international economic interests through the provision of information, advice and services to business, associations, institutions and government. Program 1.1: Promotion of Australia’s export and other international economic interest (includes Tourism division) Program 1.2: Programmes to promote Australia’s export and other international economic interests (Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) Scheme and Asian Business Engagement (ABE) Plan) Outcome 2 The protection and welfare of Australians abroad through timely and responsive consular and passport services in specific locations overseas. Program 2.1: Consular and passport services Program 1.14: (DFAT outcome) Programs to Promote Australia's International Tourism Interests (NB: new program in 2014-2015) 10.00 pm 1 hr Tourism Australia Outcome 1 Grow demand and foster a competitive and sustainable Australian tourism industry through partnership marketing to targeted global consumers in key markets. Program 1.1: Supporting Outcome 1 Component 1.1: Grow demand Component 1.2: Industry Development 11.00 pm Adjournment Proposed breaks Morning tea Lunch Afternoon tea Dinner Tea Break 10.30am – 10.45am 12.30pm – 1.30pm 3.30pm – 3.45pm 6.30pm – 7.30pm 9.00pm – 9.15pm Committee Chair: Senator Chris Back Contact: Kimberley Balaga (02) 6277 3536 Committee email: fadt.sen@aph.gov.au Main Committee Room: Ph: (02) 6277 5840 Information on programs for individual estimates hearings can be found online at http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Senate_Estimates/Estimates_daily_programs 7/2015 Page 30/32 Friday, 27 February 2015 SENATE COMMUNITY AFFAIRS LEGISLATION COMMITTEE DRAFT PROGRAM SOCIAL SERVICES PORTFOLIO Department of Social Services (DSS) 9:00am – 10:30am (90 mins) Outcome 2: Families and Communities Programme 2.4: Support for Child Care System Programme 2.5: Child Care Benefit Programme 2.6: Child Care Rebate 10:30am – 10:45am (15 mins) Break 10:45am – 1:00pm (135 mins) Outcome 2: Families and Communities (cont) Programme 2.4: Support for Child Care System Programme 2.5: Child Care Benefit Programme 2.6: Child Care Rebate Proposed breaks Morning tea 10:30am – 10:45am Committee Chair: Senator Zed Seselja Contact: Tasman Larnach (02) 6277 3517 Committee email: community.affairs.sen@aph.gov.au Committee Room 2S1: Ph: (02) 6277 5843 Information on programs for individual estimates hearings can be found online at http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Senate_Estimates/Estimates_daily_programs 7/2015 Page 31/32 Friday, 27 February 2015 SENATE FINANCE AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION LEGISLATION COMMITTEE HEARING ON CROSS-PORTFOLIO INDIGENOUS MATTERS AGENDA Senator the Hon Nigel Scullion 9.00am11.30am (Break 10.30am10.45am) 11.30am2.00pm (Lunch break 12.45pm1.30pm) 2.00-3.00pm 3.00pm Themes/Issues Department(s)/Agencies Agencies Northern Land Council Office of Township Leasing Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations Indigenous Business Australia Indigenous Land Corporation Agencies Outcome 2: Indigenous – Improve results for Indigenous Australians including in relation to school attendance, employment and community safety, through delivering services and programs, and through measures that recognise the special place that Indigenous people hold in this Nation. Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Indigenous Advancement Strategy Program 2.1—Jobs, land and economy Program 2.2—Children and schooling Program 2.3—Safety and wellbeing Program 2.4—Culture and capability Program 2.5—Remote Australia strategies Program 2.6—Program support Health issues Renal Dialysis Eye Petrol sniffing Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Department of Health Adjournment Proposed breaks Morning tea 10.30am – 10.45am Lunch 12.45pm - 1.30pm Committee Chair: Senator Cory Bernardi Contact: Margaret Cahill (02) 6277 3534 Committee email: fpa.sen@aph.gov.au Committee Room 2S1: Ph: (02) 6277 5843 Information on programs for individual estimates hearings can be found online at http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Senate_Estimates/Estimates_daily_programs 7/2015 Page 32/32