Appendices including disclosure index

The budget portfolio outcomes statements provide a comparison between the actual financial information of all general government entities within the portfolio and the forecast financial information published in the State Budget Papers by the Department of Treasury and Finance.

The budget portfolio outcomes statements comprise the comprehensive operating statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, statement of changes in equity and the administered items statement.

The budget portfolio outcomes statements have been prepared on a consolidated basis and include all general government entities within the portfolio. Consistent with the budget papers, financial transactions and balances are classified into either ‘controlled’ or ‘administered’.

The budget portfolio outcomes statements that follow are not subject to audit by the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office.

They are not prepared on the same basis as DPC’s financial statements because they also include the consolidated financial information of the following entities:

• Victorian Electoral Commission
• Victorian Public Sector Commission
• Cenitex.

From 2021–22 the operations of the Portable Long Service Authority and the Labour Hire Authority are separately reported as regulatory bodies and are no longer included in this report.

Comprehensive operating statement for the year ended 30 June 2022

Summary:

The net result from transactions for the DPC portfolio is a surplus of $30.3 million, which is primarily due to increased project and service delivery volumes in Cenitex and assets received free of charge by the Public Record Office Victoria. The comprehensive result for the portfolio was a surplus of $241.3 million, which includes a $207 million gain on the revaluation of assets.

Notes:

The notes below provide an explanation of the major variances between the 2021–22 comprehensive result compared with the budgeted comprehensive result.

(1) Higher output appropriations mainly relate to additional budget funding approved after the original budget publication.

(2) Higher sale of goods and services is driven by higher customer volume and additional services provided by Cenitex.

(3) The increase in grant revenue mainly relates to trust revenues.

(4) Employee benefits increase mainly relates to staffing requirements associated with budget initiatives approved after the original budget publication.

(5) The increase in grants expense relates to grant transfers to Breakthrough Victoria Pty Ltd. Funding is approved after original budget publication.

(6) Higher other expenses relate to professional services costs associated with budget initiatives approved after the original budget publication.

(7) The increase in revaluation reserve relates to land and buildings within the portfolio and cultural assets held by the Public Record Office Victoria.

Balance sheet as at 30 June 2022

Summary:

Net assets (or total equity) for the DPC portfolio at 30 June 2022 have increased by $217.6 million when compared with the budgeted balance sheet published in the State Budget Papers. This is mainly attributable to gains on the revaluation of assets within the portfolio.

Notes:

The notes below provide an explanation of the major variances in asset, liability and equity items.

(1) The decrease in receivables from government is due to machinery of government changes and timing of expense recoupment from other government departments. A budget update is made after the original budget publication.

(2) The increase in other financial assets is due to a higher level of debtors.

(3) The increase in property, plant and equipment relates to land and buildings within the portfolio and cultural assets held by the Public Record Office Victoria.

(4) The increase in revaluation reserve relates to land and buildings within the portfolio and cultural assets held by the Public Record Office Victoria.

Cash flow statement for the year ended 30 June 2022

Summary:

The net cash position for the DPC portfolio at 30 June 2022 is $91.3 million. This is $20.2 million lower than the original budgeted balance of $111.5 million.

Notes:

The notes below provide an explanation of the major variances in the 2021–22 cash flow statement.

(1) The variance in receipts from the government is mainly due to appropriations received for initiatives approved after the original budget publication.

(2) The variance in other receipts relates mainly to increased Cenitex services revenue.

(3) The variance in payments of grants primarily relates to the grants payments to Breakthrough Victoria Pty Ltd.

(4) The variance in payments to suppliers and employees relates to costs associated with initiatives approved after original budget publication.

Statement of changes in equity for the year ended 30 June 2022

Summary:

Total equity for the DPC portfolio is $217.4 million favourable when compared with the original budgeted balance sheet published in the State Budget Papers. This is mainly attributable to cultural asset revaluations.

Administered items statement for the year ended 30 June 2022

Summary:

Administered items for the DPC portfolio include receipts and payments made by the DPC portfolio on behalf of the state.

Financial performance

Significant factors that affected DPC’s performance in 2021–22 are summarised below.

DPC recorded a net profit result from operations of $20 million for 2021–22.

The profit result is primarily due to assets received free of charge from the Public Record Office Victoria and trust funds operation, where funds received during 2021–22 will be expended in future years.

Sources of income ($ million)

The above graph shows the sources of income available to DPC during the 2021–22 financial year.

DPC’s main source of income is from government appropriations, which account for 94% of income. The balance is derived from government grants and services.

Compared with 2020–21 the overall increase in DPC’s income is mainly due to new government initiatives delivered during the year, including digital vaccination certification, the business licensing initiative and development of the Digital Victoria Marketplace, along with an increase associated with 2022 State Election readiness. This resulted in higher government appropriations.

Expenses ($ million)

The above graph shows the distribution of expenses in delivering DPC’s services.

DPC’s total expenses have increased by $43 million compared with 2020–21. This is mainly due to delivering new government initiatives and increased expenditure to prepare for the 2022 State Election.

Financial position — balance sheet

DPC’s assets have increased due to the revaluation of property, plant and equipment. Liabilities have increased as a result of higher employee leave liabilities and provision for the early retirement packages announced during the year.

Cash flows

DPC had a net cash inflow from operating activities of $30 million. Compared with last year, this is a $6 million decrease. This decrease is mainly due to working capital movements including the timing of payment of liabilities.

Capital projects / asset investment

During 2021–22 DPC completed one capital project that met the disclosure threshold of $10 million or greater — Australian Quarantine Accommodation and Planning — with a total estimated investment of $15 million.

Consultancies and major contracts

Consultancies and major contracts

Details of consultancies

In 2021–22 there were 25 consultancies engaged with a total approved value at $10,000 or greater. The total expenditure incurred during 2021–22 in relation to these consultancies was $4.01 million (excluding GST). Details of individual consultancies can be viewed at www.vic.gov.au/dpc-annual-reports.

In 2021–22 there were two consultancies engaged with a total approved value less than $10,000. The total expenditure incurred during 2021–22 in relation to these consultancies was $10,200 (excluding GST).

Disclosure of major contracts

DPC is required to disclose, in accordance with the requirements of government policy and accompanying guidelines, all contracts greater than $10 million entered into during the financial year.

DPC did not enter into any new contracts greater than $10 million during the financial year ended 30 June 2022. Details of contracts that have been disclosed in the Victorian Government Contracts Publishing System can be viewed at www.tenders.vic.gov.au .

Contractual details have not been disclosed for those contracts for which disclosure is exempted under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 or government guidelines.

Direct costs attributable to machinery of government changes

There were no direct costs attributable to machinery of government changes that have been incurred by the entities that are consolidated into the department’s annual report pursuant to section 53(1)(b) of the Financial Management Act 1994.

Grant payments

Details of DPC grant payments in 2021–22 can be viewed at www.vic.gov.au/dpc-annual-reports .

Financial management compliance

Attestation for compliance with Ministerial Standing Direction 5.1.4

Department of Premier and Cabinet

I, Jeremi Moule, the Secretary of the Department of Premier and Cabinet, certify that Service Victoria has the following Material Compliance Deficiency with respect to the applicable Standing Directions under the Financial Management Act 1994 and Instructions in 2021–22.

Relevant Direction and Instruction

4.2 Contract management and performance

3.1 The Accountable Officer must ensure the Agency facilitates contract performance, including by:

1. establishing a sound governance framework for effectively managing contracts.

Reasons for Material Compliance Deficiency

In December 2021 controls in the DPC purchasing system identified a number of high-value invoices attached to Service Victoria contracts that were not fully compliant with the appropriate procurement governance framework.

Remedial actions

Service Victoria has collaborated with DPC Procurement to develop a remediation plan that includes appropriate level of management oversight of major procurements, and further staff education on procurement processes, compliance, and obligations.

Service Victoria’s Board of Management has communicated and will enforce zero tolerance for non-compliance with procurement policies.

Jeremi Moule
Secretary
Department of Premier and Cabinet
Melbourne

2 September 2022

Wage Inspectorate Victoria

I, Robert Hortle, the Commissioner of the Wage Inspectorate Victoria, certify that the Wage Inspectorate Victoria has no Material Compliance Deficiency with respect to the applicable Standing Directions under the Financial Management Act 1994 and Instructions.

Robert Hortle
Commissioner
Wage Inspectorate Victoria
Melbourne

8 July 2022

Government advertising expenditure

Details of government advertising expenditure in 2021–22

(Campaigns with a media spend of $100,000 or greater)

Information and communications technology expenditure

For the 2021–22 reporting period, DPC had a total ICT expenditure of $38.7 million, with details shown below.

ICT expenditure refers to DPC’s costs in providing business-enabling ICT services. It comprises BAU ICT expenditure and non-BAU ICT expenditure. Non-BAU ICT expenditure relates to extending or enhancing DPC’s current ICT capabilities. BAU ICT expenditure is all remaining ICT expenditure, which primarily relates to ongoing activities to operate and maintain the current ICT capability.

Board of Management

The Board of Management comprises DPC’s senior-level executive officers who:

• provide organisation oversight
• provide strategic direction
• ensure DPC is operating in a fiscally and environmentally sustainable manner
• ensure DPC is meeting changing community needs and government priorities.

As of June 2022 DPC’s Board of Management members are:

• Jeremi Moule, Secretary
• Toby Hemming, Deputy Secretary, Legal, Legislation and Governance, and General Counsel
• Michael McNamara, Chief Executive Officer, Digital Victoria
• Vivien Allimonos, Deputy Secretary, Cabinet, Communications and Corporate
• Kate Houghton, PSM, Deputy Secretary, Social Policy and Intergovernmental Relations
• Tim Ada, Deputy Secretary, Economic Policy and State Productivity
• Elly Patira, Deputy Secretary, First Peoples–State Relations
• Matt O’Connor, Deputy Secretary, Industrial Relations Victoria
• Sandy Pitcher, Deputy Secretary, Social Services Workforce Reform.

Audit and Risk Management Committee

The Audit and Risk Management Committee provides independent assurance and advice on the effectiveness of DPC’s financial management systems and controls, performance, stability, compliance with laws and regulations and risk management.

The committee reports to DPC’s Secretary and is established in accordance with the Financial Management Act.

All members of the committee are independent.

As of 30 June 2022, the committee comprised the following members:

• Geoff Harry (chair)
• Claire Filson
• Andrew Whittaker.

Internal audit

In 2021–22 PricewaterhouseCoopers provided DPC’s internal audit services.

DPC’s internal audit program includes reviews into the department’s state of governance, risk management practices and internal controls.

Audit results and follow-up actions are reported to the Audit and Risk Management Committee.

Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee

The Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee is a consultative committee made up of DPC’s health and safety representatives and may also include first aid officers.

The committee has been established in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 to:

• facilitate cooperation between the employer and employees in instigating, developing and carrying out measures designed to ensure the health and safety of employees in the workplace
• assist formulation, review and dissemination to employees of policies and procedures relating to health and safety that are to be implemented and complied with at DPC
• investigate any matter that may be a risk to the health and safety of persons at DPC
• review reported accidents and incidents, and DPC’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Risk Register, including risk ratings and controls
• attempt to resolve any matter or request for DPC to conduct a review of the matter where no resolution can be determined
• establish designated working groups to reflect the DPC working environment
• ensure elections are conducted to fulfil the health and safety representative requirement across the department.

The committee members have met quarterly to ensure any emerging issues were identified early to enable a timely and proactive response.

Procurement Governance Committee

The DPC Procurement Governance Committee members as of 30 June 2022 were:

• Genevieve Dolan, Executive Director Corporate Services (chair)
• Bernard Baudoin, Director Digital Strategy and Enterprise Architecture
• Anthony Bale, Chief Financial Officer
• Kylie Callander, Chief Procurement Officer
• Carolynne Hamilton, Director Product Management and Development
• Nicola Ramsay, Chief Operating Officer.

The main responsibilities of the Procurement Governance Committee are to:

• ensure strategic direction of procurement activities at DPC
• provide governance and assurance to the Secretary and Board of Management through its oversight of procurement strategies, policies, procedures, practices and probity
• ensure compliance with Victorian Government Purchasing Board supply policies and the Financial Management Act.

Comparative data

Executive officer data

• For a department, a member of the Senior Executive Service (SES) is defined as a person employed as an executive under Part 3 of the Public Administration Act 2004 (PAA).
• For a portfolio entity, an executive is defined as a person employed as an executive under Part 3 of the PAA or a person to whom the Victorian Government’s Public Entity Executive Remuneration Policy applies.
• All figures in the following tables reflect employment levels at the last full pay period in June of the current and corresponding previous reporting year.
• The definition of an SES does not include a statutory office holder, an Accountable Officer or an Administrative Office Head.

Table 8: DPC Senior Executive Service numbers for 2022 and 2021

Table 9: DPC portfolio entity Senior Executive Service numbers for 2022 and 2021

Note: Executive numbers for the Office of the Governor reflect employment levels as at 17 June 2022. The total number of substantive executives employed is two.

Table 10: Reconciliation of DPC Senior Executive Service numbers

Note:

(1) Excludes DPC portfolio entity executive officers.

Table 11: Annualised total salary, by $20,000 bands, for executives and other senior non-executive staff

Table 11 discloses the annualised total salary for senior employees of DPC categorised by classification. The salary amount is reported as the full-time annualised salary.

^ Includes employees on part-time arrangements, which cover the following FTE: 0.60, 0.70, 0.80 and 0.90.

Executives’ remuneration includes superannuation.

Legend: FTE: full-time equivalent; STS: senior technical specialists; PS: principal scientists; SMA: senior medical advisers; SRA: senior regulatory analysts.

Workforce inclusion policy

DPC values the diversity of our workforce and is committed to the principles of diversity, inclusion and equality, to ensure all staff are treated with dignity and respect; have equitable access to employment opportunities and outcomes; have the ability to participate in all aspects of work life; and can achieve their full potential. Table 12 outlines the progress DPC has made against key workforce inclusion targets relating to gender profiles at the executive level, people with disability and employees who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

Gender profile at the executive levels

DPC acknowledges gender diversity within our workforce and is committed to developing strategies to ensure everyone at DPC, including women and gender diverse staff, has safe and equal access to resources, opportunities and leadership roles and is always treated with dignity, respect and fairness.

Consistent with Safe and Strong: A Victorian Gender Equality Strategy, DPC has a target to ensure at least 50% of women are represented in executive-level officer roles. The representation of women in executive level roles at DPC was 63% in 2021–22, an increase from 61% in 2020–21.

Under the Gender Equality Act 2020, DPC has developed a new Gender Equality Action Plan 2021–2025 that outlines the department’s commitment to taking positive action towards achieving workplace gender equality including strategies and measures for promoting gender equality in the workplace over the next four years. The plan identifies six key areas of focus for improving gender equality at DPC including reducing the gender pay gap.

People with disability

DPC’s target rate of 12% employment of people with disability by 2025 is outlined in our Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2021–2025. The DPC Enablers Network supports the goals of the plan and continues to advocate for issues affecting employees with disability. DPC has a dedicated position of Senior Adviser, Disability Access and Inclusion to oversee the improvements to attracting and supporting people with disability through inclusive recruitment, retention and promotion practices.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff

DPC is committed to improving the recruitment and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff by creating a culturally safe workplace, strengthening cultural capability and providing flexible and progressive career opportunities.

Barring Djinang is the Victorian public sector’s five-year Aboriginal employment strategy. The strategy adopts an Aboriginal employment target of 2% for the Victorian public sector. DPC met this target in 2021–22, with 2.3% of staff identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander over the past 12 months. However, this represents a decrease compared with 2.8% in 2020–21.

Under the Victorian Government Self-Determination Reform Framework, DPC began developing a new Aboriginal workforce strategy in 2021–22, which is expected to be finalised in October 2022. The strategy aims to create a culturally safe workplace and support the recruitment and retention of Aboriginal staff across the department.

Table 12: Workforce inclusion policy

Note:

(1) Headcount is based on payroll system data.

Note that DPC’s 2022 People Matter Survey results indicate that 8% of DPC’s survey respondents have a disability.

Note that DPC’s 2022 People Matter Survey results indicate that 3% of DPC’s survey respondents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

Occupational health and safety management

DPC is committed to the health and safety of our staff and has developed an OHS strategy that promotes physical and psychosocial safety within the workplace. DPC’s safety strategy features support activities that will embed improved safety systems, develop leadership capability and support a proactive approach to fostering the positive mental health of our employees.

Vision: A workforce that demonstrates both physical and psychosocially safe practices in all aspects of our work.

Mission: To develop a holistic, values aligned, integrated approach to health, safety and wellbeing.

During 2021–22 DPC continued to review and implement measures that would ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of all staff is well maintained. DPC’s health, safety and wellbeing team developed a system of OHS tools that would equip staff with crucial OHS information to support the return to the office environment. These policies, procedures and guidelines equip staff to work safely in a hybrid environment, with updates made to the e-learning OHS module, COVID-19 protocols, and Return to Office FAQ. In addition, quarterly reports were provided to DPC’s Board of Management, relaying performance indicator data developed from the Victorian Government’s Leading the Way strategy, with the aim of providing transparent information to improve health and safety performance.

Incident management

Reported incidents across DPC decreased by 0.43% per 100 FTE staff in 2021–22, with five incidents reported. This decrease equates to five fewer incidents reported compared with the previous year. Incidents include injuries, detected hazards and ‘near misses’.

‘Slips, trips and bumps’ were the most commonly reported incident (80%). This differs from 2020–21, where ‘psychological injury’ was the most common incident. These changes reflect the increased number of staff returning to the workplace since the lifting of pandemic orders.

There were no notifiable incidents across DPC in 2021–22. Notifiable incidents are those that require the OHS Regulator (WorkSafe) to be notified if they occur.

Figure 1: Number of incidents and rate per 100 FTE

The number of standard claims received during 2021–22 decreased from six in 2020–21 to two. The rate per 100 FTE also decreased by 0.44. One claim was a minor claim (medical costs only) and one claim was for psychological injuries.

The total number of WorkCover claims lodged in 2021–22 has decreased compared with the previous year (Figure 2), with one of the two accepted claims exceeding 13 weeks (Figure 4).

Similarly, the number of lost-time claims has decreased in comparison with the previous year (Figure 3). The average cost per claim has continued to decrease from $30,365 in 2020–21 to $12,692 in 2021–22.

Figure 2: Number of standard claims and rate per 100 FTE

Figure 3: Lost time claims and rate per 100 FTE

Figure 4: Claims exceeding 13 weeks and rate per 100 FTE

DPC’s WorkCover premium rate decreased by 0.02% for 2021–22 (Figure 5). DPC is performing 27.27% better than industry average, which contributed to the reduction in DPC’s WorkCover premium for 2021–22.

Figure 5: Department of Premier and Cabinet premium rate

DPC’s performance against occupational health and safety management measures

This information only incorporates the core groups of DPC.

Notes:

(1) Number of incidents reported for 2019–20 do not include detectable hazards or near misses.

(2) Newly introduced measures that were not reported in 2019–20.

(3) Workplace inspections were on hold from July 2021 to October 2021 due to COVID-19.

(4) Due to COVID-19 only urgent contractors and temps were used.

(5) All HSRs are given the opportunity to register for WorkSafe-approved optional HSR training, which all HSRs are encouraged to attend. Further information and reminders are provided in quarterly OHS Committee meetings.

DPC maintains a strong focus on sustainability through a range of operational activities and the ongoing management of our workspaces.

DPC continued to commit to the below sustainable practices:

• environmental considerations in tender specifications for all tender documents
• three streams of waste disposal: landfill, commingled and organics
• energy-efficient appliances and sensor lighting
• sustainably made furniture and, where possible, locally produced furniture
• sustainable relocation practices, whereby relocating work areas undertake significant clean-up activities and all waste is sustainably disposed of
• recycling any usable furniture or equipment to other government departments during refurbishments or relocations
• development of more digital solutions to reduce paper-based activities.

Office-based environmental impacts

Over the past 12 months, DPC further consolidated our real estate portfolio in the Melbourne central business district, which has enabled the department to further minimise our environmental footprint.

The ongoing effects of COVID-19 has led to a significant reduction in all environmental measures, primarily due to DPC staff working remotely over the past 12 months.

The environmental indicators presented on the following pages are based on Financial Reporting Direction 24.

Energy

DPC’s energy consumption covers tenancies at 1 Macarthur Street, 1 Treasury Place, 3 Treasury Place, 1 Spring Street and 35 Collins Street.

(See the glossary at the end of this section for an explanation of the abbreviations used.)

Electricity

DPC’s gas consumption covers tenancies at 1 Macarthur Street, 1 Treasury Place, 3 Treasury Place and 35 Collins Street.

Gas

Note: Where billing is unavailable, consumption was estimated using average consumption from the previous period. This is the third year that DPC has been able to report our gas usage.

Result

• Electricity consumption decreased by 12%.
• Gas consumption decreased by 11%.

Explanatory notes

• Improved reporting from our service providers has resulted in a more accurate result for gas and electricity consumption.

Paper

DPC’s paper use covers tenancies at 1 Macarthur Street, 1 Treasury Place, 3 Treasury Place, 1 Spring Street and 35 Collins Street.

Result

• Paper use decreased by 69%.

Explanatory notes

• The introduction of systems such as ABC (electronic briefing system) has contributed to the reduction of paper usage.

Water

DPC’s water consumption covers tenancies at 1 Macarthur Street, 1 Treasury Place, 1 Spring Street and 35 Collins Street.

Note: Where billing data is unavailable, consumption was estimated using average consumption from the previous period.

Result

• Water consumption decreased by 29%.

Explanatory notes

• Improved reporting from our service providers resulted in a more accurate result for water consumption.

Transport

DPC uses vehicles from the Shared Service Provider vehicle pool for operational car travel.

Result

• Motor vehicle use decreased by 89%.
• Air travel increased by 600%.

Explanatory notes

• Air travel greenhouse gas emissions were offset by procuring carbon offsets through our service provider.
• Amended methodology has resulted in an increase from previous years.

Waste

DPC’s waste reporting covers tenancies at 1 Macarthur Street and 1 Treasury Place.

Explanatory notes

• A waste audit was not carried out during 2021–22 due to low office attendance rates resulting from COVID-19 settings.

Greenhouse gas emissions

The emissions disclosed in the table below are taken from the previous sections to show DPC’s greenhouse footprint.

Green procurement

• Environmental considerations are included in the specifications for all tender documents.
• DPC complied with Green Purchasing Guidelines where applicable.

Environmental performance trend charts

DPC annual energy consumption

DPC annual paper use

DPC annual water use

DPC annual car travel

Glossary

• DSL: diesel
• FTE: full-time equivalent employee
• kg: kilogram
• kL: kilolitre
• km: kilometre
• L: litre
• m²: square metre
• MJ: megajoule
• ream: 500 sheets of A4 paper
• t CO₂ e: tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent
• ULP: unleaded petrol

Acts of Parliament

Acts of Parliament administered by the Premier

• Administrative Arrangements Act 1983
• Australia (Acts) Request Act 1985
• Climate Change Act 2017 — sections 7, 8, 10, 14, 16, 41, 42, 50, 54 and 55 (these sections are jointly administered with the Minister for Environment and Climate Change)
  (The Act is otherwise administered by the Minister for Environment and Climate Change and the Minister for Solar Homes)
• Commonwealth Arrangements Act 1958
• Constitution Act 1975 — except:
  • section 72 (this section is administered by the Minister for Government Services)
  • Part III (this Part is administered by the Attorney-General)
  • Division 1 of Part IIIAA (this Division is jointly administered with the Attorney-General)
  • Divisions 3 to 6 of Part IIIAA (these Divisions are administered by the Attorney-General)
  • section 88 in so far as it relates to the appointment of Crown Counsel and Crown Counsel (Advisings) (this section is administered by the Attorney-General)
  • section 88 in so far as it relates to the appointment of the Commissioner for Better Regulation (this section is administered by the Minister for Regulatory Reform)
• Constitution (Appointments) Act 2009
• COVID-19 Omnibus (Emergency Measures) Act 2020 — except:
  • Part 2.1 (this Part is jointly and severally administered by the Attorney-General, the Minister for Corrections, the Minister for Police, the Minister for Victim Support and the Minister for Youth Justice)
  • Part 2.2 (except section 16) (this Part is administered by the Minister for Small Business)
  • section 16 (this section is administered by the Minister for Industry Support and Recovery)
  • Part 6.1 in so far as it relates to the making of regulations relating to the repeal of provisions inserted into an Act by Chapter 3 before the repeal of Chapter 3 (in so far as it does relate to those matters, this Part is jointly and severally administered by the Attorney-General, the Minister for Corrections, the Minister for Police, the Minister for Victim Support and the Minister for Youth Justice)
  • Part 6.1 in so far as it relates to the making of regulations relating to the repeal of provisions inserted into an Act by Chapter 4 before the repeal of Chapter 4 (in so far as it does relate to those matters, this Part is jointly and severally administered by the Minister for Consumer Affairs, Gaming and Liquor Regulation, the Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers and the Minister for Housing)
  • Part 6.1 in so far as it relates to the making of regulations relating to the repeal of provisions inserted into the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 by Part 5.1 before the repeal of Part 5.1 (in so far as it does relate to those matters, this Part is jointly and severally administered by the Minister for Early Childhood and Pre-Prep, the Minister for Education and the Minister for Training and Skills)
  • Part 6.1 in so far as it relates to the making of regulations relating to the repeal of provisions inserted into an Act by Part 5.2 before the repeal of Part 5.2 (in so far as it does relate to those matters, this Part is administered by the Minister for Environment and Climate Change)
  • Part 6.1 in so far as it relates to the making of regulations relating to the repeal of provisions inserted into an Act by Part 5.3 before the repeal of Part 5.3 (in so far as it does relate to those matters, this Part is administered by the Minister for Local Government)
  • Part 6.1 in so far as it relates to the making of regulations relating to the repeal of provisions inserted into an Act by Part 5.5 before the repeal of Part 5.5 (this Part is administered by the Minister for Planning, except in so far as this Part relates to decisions relating to the activities or interests of the Director of Housing or the Minister for Housing [in so far as it does relate to those matters, these provisions are jointly and severally administered with the Minister for Environment and Climate Change])
  • Part 6.1 in so far as it relates to the making of regulations relating to the repeal of provisions inserted into an Act by Part 5.6 before the repeal of Part 5.6 (in so far as it does relate to those matters, this Part is administered by the Minister for Health)
  • Part 6.1 in so far as it relates to the making of regulations relating to the repeal of provisions inserted into an Act by Part 5.7 before the repeal of Part 5.7 (in so far as it does relate to those matters, this Part is administered by the Minister for Workplace Safety)
• Crown Land (Reserves) Act 1978 —
  • in so far as it relates to the land shown as Crown Allotment 2036, City of Melbourne, Parish of Melbourne South (Parish Plan No. 5514D) reserved for Public Purposes (Government House and Grounds)
    (The Act is otherwise administered by the Assistant Treasurer, the Minister for Business Precincts, the Minister for Corrections, the Minister for Environment and Climate Change, the Minister for Health, the Minister for Ports and Freight and the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events)
• Electoral Act 2002 — Division 1 of Part 5 and Part 9A
  (The Act is otherwise administered by the Attorney-General and the Minister for Government Services)
• Essential Services Act 1958
• Family Violence Reform Implementation Monitor Act 2016
• Inquiries Act 2014
• Melbourne Cricket Ground Act 2009
  (The Act is jointly and severally administered with the Minister for Business Precincts and the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events)
• Melbourne and Olympic Parks Act 1985
  (The Act is jointly and severally administered with the Minister for Business Precincts and the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events — except:
  • sections 24–28 [these sections are administered by the Minister for Environment and Climate Change])
• Ombudsman Act 1973 — sections 3–6
  (The Act is otherwise administered by the Attorney-General)
• Parliamentary Administration Act 2005 —
  • Part 2 and sections 14–17
  • Part 5 (this Part is jointly and severally administered with the Minister for Government Services)
    (The Act is otherwise administered by the Minister for Government Services)
• Parliamentary Committees Act 2003 — except:
  • sections 7, 7A and 52 (in so far as these sections relate to public interest disclosures about conduct by or in the Victorian Inspectorate [these sections are jointly and severally administered with the Attorney-General])
• Project Development and Construction Management Act 1994 — except:
  • section 11 in so far as it relates to a project nominated under section 6 for which the Secretary referred to in Part 5A is the facilitating agency (in so far as it does relate to those matters, this section is jointly and severally administered with the Minister for Business Precincts and the Minister for Transport Infrastructure)
  • Part 4 (this Part is administered by the Assistant Treasurer)
  • Part 5A (this Part is jointly and severally administered by the Minister for Business Precincts and the Minister for Transport Infrastructure, except to the extent that it relates to the exercise of powers and functions under Part 9A of the Planning and Environment Act 1987, in so far as it relates to those powers and functions this Part is administered by the Minister for Planning)
  • section 46 (this section is administered by the Minister for Planning)
  • Part 7 (this Part is administered by the Minister for Planning)
  • Parts 8, 9 and 10 (these Parts are jointly and severally administered by the Minister for Business Precincts and the Minister for Transport Infrastructure)
• Public Administration Act 2004 —
  • Parts 1, 2 and 8, section 67(3)(d) and Divisions 2 and 3 of Part 6 (these provisions are jointly and severally administered with the Minister for Government Services)
  • Part 3
  • Part 5A
  • sections 66(3), 98 and 98A
  • Part 7A
    (The Act is otherwise administered by the Minister for Government Services)
• Public Records Act 1973 — in so far as the Act relates to public records in the possession of, transferred from or to be transferred from the Cabinet Office
  (The Act is otherwise administered by the Minister for Government Services)
• Public Safety Preservation Act 1958
• Public Sector (Union Fees) Act 1992
• Senate Elections Act 1958
• Statute Law Revision Acts
• Subordinate Legislation Act 1994 — sections 5A, 9 and 12G
  (The Act is otherwise administered by the Minister for Government Services)
• Succession to the Crown (Request) Act 2013
• Superannuation (Public Sector) Act 1992
• Vital State Industries (Works and Services) Act 1992
• Vital State Projects Act 1976 — except:
  • sections 5–16 (these sections are administered by the Attorney-General)
• Wrongs (Public Contracts) Act 1981

Acts of Parliament administered by the Minister for Treaty and First Peoples*

• Advancing the Treaty Process with Aboriginal Victorians Act 2018
• Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006
• Aboriginal Lands Act 1970
• Aboriginal Lands Act 1991, which is jointly and severally administered with the Minister for Environment and Climate Change

* The Minister for Treaty and First Peoples was formerly known as the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs until 27 June 2022.

Acts of Parliament administered by the Minister for Industrial Relations

• Child Employment Act 2003
• Construction Industry Long Service Leave Act 1997
• Fair Work (Commonwealth Powers) Act 2009
• Labour Hire Licensing Act 2018
• Long Service Leave Act 2018
• Long Service Benefits Portability Act 2018
• Outworkers (Improved Protection) Act 2003
• Owner Drivers and Forestry Contractors Act 2005
• Public Sector Employment (Award Entitlements) Act 2006
• Trade Unions Act 1958
• Wage Theft Act 2020

Acts of Parliament administered by the Minister for Government Services

• Constitution Act 1975, section 72
  (The Act is otherwise administered by the Attorney-General, the Minister for Regulatory Reform and the Premier)
• Electoral Act 2002 — except:
  • Division 1 of Part 5 and Part 9A, which are administered by the Premier and Part 8, which is administered by the Attorney-General
• Electoral Boundaries Commission Act 1982
• Land Act 1958, subdivisions 1 and 2 of Division 9 of Part 1, in so far as they relate to the exercise of powers in respect of the land described as Crown Allotment 13A of section 92 at North Melbourne in the Parish of Jika, being the site of the Public Record Office Victoria; the Act is otherwise administered by the Assistant Treasurer, the Attorney-General, the Minister for Corrections, the Minister for Creative Industries, the Minister for Environment and Climate Change, the Minister for Health, the Minister for Ports and Freight and the Minister for Roads and Road Safety
• Members of Parliament (Standards) Act 1978
• Parliamentary Administration Act 2005 — except:
  • Part 2 and sections 14–17 (these provisions are administered by the Premier)
  • and Part 5 (Part 5 is jointly and severally administered with the Premier)
• Parliamentary Precincts Act 2001
• Parliamentary Salaries and Superannuation Act 1968 — except:
  • sections 6(6), 9K(3), 9K(5), 9L and Part 3, which are administered by the Assistant Treasurer
• Public Administration Act 2004 — except:
  • Parts 1, 2 and 8, section 67(3)(d) and Divisions 2 and 3 of Part 6 (these provisions are jointly and severally administered with the Premier)
  • Part 3 (this Part is administered by the Premier)
  • Part 5A (this Part is administered by the Premier)
  • sections 66(3), 98 and 98A (these sections are administered by the Premier)
  • Part 7A (this Part is administered by the Premier)
• Public Records Act 1973 — except:
  • in so far as the Act relates to public records in the possession of, transferred from or to be transferred from the Cabinet Office (in so far as the Act does relate to those matters, the Act is administered by the Premier)
• Service Victoria Act 2018
• State Owned Enterprises Act 1992 —Division 2 of Part 2 in so far as it relates to Cenitex
  (The Act is otherwise administered by the Minister for Environment and Climate Change, the Minister for Multicultural Affairs, the Minister for Water and the Treasurer)
• Subordinate Legislation Act 1994 — except:
  • sections 5A, 9 and 12G (these sections are administered by the Premier)
• Victorian Data Sharing Act 2017
• Victorian Independent Remuneration Tribunal and Improving Parliamentary Standards Act 2019.

Aboriginal Heritage Act

Compliance with the Aboriginal Heritage Act

Under section 192 of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006, the Secretary must report on the operation of the Act including:

• the exercise and performance by authorised officers of their powers, functions and duties under the Act
• any complaints received in relation to authorised officers
• actions taken to address those complaints.

The Act establishes the role of authorised officers and makes provision for appointing authorised officers. The key functions to be carried out by an authorised officer include:

• monitoring compliance with the Act
• investigating suspected offences against the Act
• directing the conduct of a cultural heritage audit to assess the impact of an activity on Aboriginal cultural heritage
• issuing and delivering stop orders without formal approval if there are reasonable grounds for believing that Aboriginal cultural heritage is under threat from an activity.

On 30 June 2022:

• 27 authorised officers, all DPC employees, are appointed under the Act
• 13 Aboriginal heritage officers, all employees of a Registered Aboriginal Party, are also appointed under the Act.

All appointees have successfully completed a Certificate IV in Government Investigations within the past five years and receive ongoing training about the operation of the Act. There were no complaints made about authorised officers during this period.

In 2021–22 authorised officers exercised their powers, functions and duties as set out on the following page.