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Earth Resources Regulation BranchPART ASection 1 – Legislative FrameworkObjectivesTo provide a consistent, transparent and secure resource allocation (i.e. tenement administration) regime for the mineral, petroleum, extractive, geothermal and geo-sequestration industries.To provide public health and safety, and environmental requirements, monitoring and enforcement to ensure that industry operations meet community expectations.To ensure an efficient and effective regulatory regime.

Additional Administered Acts and RegulationsExtractive Industries (Lysterfield) Act 1986Geothermal Energy Resources Act 2005

Geothermal Energy Resources Regulations 2006Greenhouse Gas Geological Sequestration Act 2008

Greenhouse Gas Geological Sequestration Regulations 2009 Greenhouse Gas Geological Sequestration (Exemption) Regulations 2009

Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Act 1990 Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) (Extractive Industries) Regulations

2010 Mineral Resources Development Regulations 2002

Mines (Aluminium Agreement) Act 1961Petroleum Act 1998

Petroleum Regulations 2011Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2010

Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Regulations 2011Pipelines Act 2005

Pipelines Regulations 2007Underseas Mineral Resources Act 1963Total number of Acts 9Total number of Regulations 8

Statutory rules and other legislative instruments released for consultation in 2010-11 and 2011-12Instrument2010

Submissions receivedBusinesses and business

groupsIndividuals and

community groupsMineral Resources (Sustainable Development) (Extractive Industry) Regulations 2010

Not supplied Not supplied

Petroleum Regulations 2011 Not supplied Not supplied

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND PRIMARY INDUSTRIES – EARTH RESOURCES REGULATION BRANCH 131

Other regulatory instruments and guidance materials

Codes of Practice Legislated 2Not legislated 0

Guidance publications available to stakeholders

Number 59Form Hardcopy and electronic

Section 2 – Operational informationPublic reporting of key performance indicators ReportedOutcome measures for regulation NoOutcome measures integrated into internal planning processes YesFrequency of public reporting NoExternal data sources/audit NoTimeliness of regulatory processes NoNumber of key activities (e.g. returns processed, appeals considered etc.) NoAllocation of resources across regulatory functions NoUnit costs of key regulatory process NoMeasures of administrative burden on regulated entities (e.g. firms, professionals etc.) No

Client satisfaction with regulator activities NoIndicators compared with interstate or similar Victorian bodies NoQuantitative evaluation reported for regulatory initiatives/projects No

Enforcement strategyRelated administration or enforcement functions undertaken by other bodies No

Risk based enforcement strategy YesEnforcement strategy is published1 No2

Timeliness of regulatory process

Type of activity

Legally binding time

limit

Target time period for processing

applications

Actual time to process

applications3

Expected processing

time advised to business

Miner’s right No No Not available NoMineral exploration licence No 3 months 3 months No

Mining licence No 4 months 4 months NoRetention Licence No Not applicable Not available NoProspecting Licence No Not applicable Not available NoTourist fossicking authority No No Not available No

Work authority (extractives) No No Not available No

Petroleum exploration permit No 3 months 3 months No

Petroleum retention lease No 6 months 6 months No

132 VICTORIAN REGULATORY SYSTEM 2013


Type of activity


limit


applications


applications

Expected processing


Petroleum production licence No 8 months 8 months No

Special access authorisation No 6 weeks 6 weeks No

Special drilling authorisation No 6 weeks 6 weeks No

Gathering line No 6 weeks 6 weeks NoAccess authority No 6 weeks 6 weeks NoSpecial prospecting authority No 6 weeks 6 weeks No

Infrastructure licence No None granted Not applicable Not applicablePipeline licence No 16 months 16 months NoGeothermal exploration permit No 4 months 4 months No

Geothermal retention lease No 6 months 6 months No

Geothermal extraction licence No 6 months 6 months No

Geosequestration exploration permit No None granted Not applicable Not applicable

Geosequestration retention lease No None granted Not applicable Not applicable

Geosequestration injection and monitoring licence

No None granted Not applicable Not applicable

Greenhouse gas infrastructure line No None granted Not applicable Not applicable

Mineral or extractive work plan Yes 28 days 28 days Not applicable

On-line public access to informationOn-line access to licensing and/or registration information PartialOn-line change of address NoOn-line renewal of licences/permits etc. NoOn-line payment NoOn-line access to information on lodging complaints about regulated firms/ professionals No


Relationship with other agencies/regulatorsJoint Authority with another agency (consultation purposes) YesFormal agreement with other Victorian agency/regulator Yes4

Formal agreement with Commonwealth agency/regulator Yes5

Section 3 – StructureGovernance structure

Governing bodyInternal unit of the Department of State Development and Business and Innovation (DSDBI)

Method of appointment Not applicableNumber of members of governing body Not applicableResponsible Minister Minister for Energy and Resources

Department supporting Minister DSDBI

CompositionComposition of governing body legislated NoStakeholder representatives present on governing body No

Ministerial Statement of ExpectationsPublicly available ministerial statement of expectations Yes

Date of agreement 16 March 2012Most recent review/revision As above

Linkwww.dpi.vic.gov.au/about-us/legislation/ministerial-statements-of-expectations/soe-for-earth-resources

Public reporting of performance against statement of expectations No

Part B Section 4 – Operational dataEnforcement activitiesOperational activity 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12Complaints about regulated firms/ professionals

Mining/extractive 75 62 70 Petroleum 8 7 0

Mandatory industry reported incidents/accidents


Investigations6



Enforcement activitiesOperational activity 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12Disciplinary actions/prosecutions commenced7

Mining/extractive infringement notices 1 22 12

Prosecutions 0 0 0 Petroleum –audit notices 2 0 0 Directions 5 0 0 Prohibition/improvement notices 2 0 0 Prosecutions 0 0 0

Penalties imposed 0 0 0

Other operational information2009-10 2010-11 2011-12

No. of staff (EFT) 50.2 45.5 45.8No. of licensed/registered parties at financial year end 1731 1754 1716

Revenue from licences/registration ($ million) 45.1 45.5 65.2

Total expenditure ($ million) 9.63 9.29 9.18

Permits, licences, approvals, certification and registration activity

Type of activity

Duration/ frequency

Requirements

set byFees set

by

Number issued/

renewed (2011-12)

Proportion lodged

electronically

Miner’s rightUp to 10 years and not renewable

Act/ Regulations Regulations 4157 74.3%

Mineral exploration licence

Up to 5 years and renewable

Act/ Regulations Regulations 136 Not

available

Mining licenceUp to 20 years and renewable


available

Retention Licence


Act/ Regulation Regulation 0 Not

available

Prospecting Licence

Up to 5 years and not renewable

Act/ Regulation Regulation 1 Not

available

Tourist fossicking authority

2 years non-renewable


available

Work authority (extractives) Indefinite Act/

Regulations Regulations 19 Not available



Type of activity

Duration/ frequency

Requirements

set byFees set

by

Number issued/

renewed (2011-12)

Proportion lodged

electronically

Petroleum exploration permit

Offshore – 6 years and renewable for 5 Act/

Regulations Regulations

0 Not available

Onshore – 5 years and renewable for 5

0 Not available

Petroleum retention lease

Offshore – 5 years and renewable for 5 Act/

Regulations Regulations

1 Not available

Onshore – 15 years and not renewable

0 Not available

Petroleum production licence

Indefinite Act/ Regulations Regulations 0 Not

available

Special access authorisation

1 year and can be extended for 1 year


available

Special drilling authorisation

Not prescribed


available

Gathering line Not prescribed


availableSpecial prospecting authority

Up to 180 days


available

Access authority

As specified in authority and can be extended


available

Infrastructure licence Indefinite Act/

Regulations Regulations 0 Not available

Pipeline licence Indefinite Act/ Regulations Regulations 1 Not

availableGeothermal exploration permit



available

Geothermal retention lease

Up to 15 years


availableGeothermal extraction licence


available

Geosequestration exploration permit

5 years and renewable for 5


available



Type of activity

Duration/ frequency

Requirements

set byFees set

by

Number issued/

renewed (2011-12)

Proportion lodged

electronically

Geosequestration retention lease

5 years and renewable for 5


available

Geosequestration injection and monitoring licence


available

Greenhouse gas infrastructure line

Not prescribed


available

Total 4350

Contact details:Earth Resources Regulation Branch1 Spring StreetMELBOURNE VIC 3000Phone: 136 186Internet: www.dpi.vic.gov.au/earth-resources


Employment Information and Compliance Unit8

PART ASection 1 – Legislative FrameworkObjectivesTo regulate the employment of children under the age of 15 years.To administer workplace legislation in relation to long service leave.

Additional Administered Acts and Regulations

Child Employment Act 2003 Child Employment Regulations 2004

Long Service Leave Act 1992Total number of Acts 2Total number of Regulations 1


Codes of Practice Legislated 19

Not legislated 0


Number 1010

Form Hardcopy 9Electronic 1

Section 2 – Operational informationPublic reporting of key performance indicators ReportedOutcome measures for regulation YesOutcome measures integrated into internal planning processes YesFrequency of public reporting NoExternal data sources/audit NoTimeliness of regulatory processes NoNumber of key activities (e.g. returns processed, appeals considered etc.) Yes11

Allocation of resources across regulatory functions NoUnit costs of key regulatory process NoMeasures of administrative burden on regulated entities (e.g. firms, professionals etc.) No

Client satisfaction with regulator activities YesIndicators compared with interstate or similar Victorian bodies NoQuantitative evaluation reported for regulatory initiatives/projects No


Enforcement strategyRelated administration or enforcement functions undertaken by other bodies Yes12

Risk based enforcement strategy YesEnforcement strategy is published No


Type of activity


limit


applications


applications

Expected processing


Child employment permit No No Varies13 Yes

On-line public access to informationOn-line access to licensing and/or registration information YesOn-line change of address NoOn-line renewal of licences/permits etc. Yes14

On-line payment NoOn-line access to information on lodging complaints about regulated firms/ professionals No

Relationship with other agencies/regulatorsActs/Regulations administered jointly with another agency Yes15

Formal agreement with other Victorian agency/regulator Yes16

Formal agreement with Commonwealth agency/regulator No


Governing body Internal unit of the Department of State Development, Business and Innovation

Method of appointment Not applicableNumber of members of governing body Not applicable

Responsible Minister

Minister for Employment and Trade has responsibility for the Child Employment Act 200317

Minister for Industrial Relations has responsibility for the Long Service Leave Act 1992

Department supporting Minister

Department of State Development, Business and Innovation supports the Minister For Employment and TradeDepartment of Treasury and Finance supports the Minister for Industrial Relations18

CompositionComposition of governing body legislated NoStakeholder representatives present on governing body No

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION AND COMPLIANCE UNIT 139

Ministerial Statement of ExpectationsPublicly available ministerial statement of expectations No

Part B Section 4 – Operational dataEnforcement activitiesOperational activity 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12Complaints about regulated firms/ professionals 81 86 113

Investigations 106 161 153Disciplinary actions/prosecutions commenced 7 5 2



No. of staff (EFT) 10.4 12 12No. of licensed/registered parties at financial year end 5696 7326 7965

Revenue from licences/registration ($ million) 0 0 0



Type of activity

Duration/ frequency

Requirements

set byFees set

by

Number issued/

renewed (2011-12)

Proportion lodged

electronically

(%)Child employment permit

Varies19 Act/ Regulations No fee20 7965 10

Contact details:Employment Information and Compliance UnitGPO Box 4509MELBOURNE VIC 3001Phone: 1800 287 287Internet: www.business.vic.gov.au


Energy Safe VictoriaPART ASection 1 – Legislative FrameworkObjectivesTo minimise injury, loss of life and damage to property due to electrical and gas causes.To promote the prevention and mitigation of bushfire danger arising from electric lines and electrical installations.To maximise compliance by all sectors of the electrical industry and other associated industries.To administer minimum energy performance standards and energy efficiency labelling of gas and electrical appliances.To administer gas and electricity safety standards.To oversee safety of gas supply, principally through the assessment and compliance auditing of safety cases from each gas company.To assess and accept gas appliances and electrical equipment.To conduct public education with respect to gas and electrical safety issues.To investigate events with implications for gas safety and electricity safety.

Enabling Acts and RegulationsEnergy Safe Victoria Act 2005

Additional Administered Acts and RegulationsElectricity Industry Act 2000 (Part 6 emergency provisions only)Electricity Safety Act 1998

Electricity Safety (Electric Line Clearance) Regulations 2010 Electricity Safety (Registration and Licensing) Regulations 2010 Electricity Safety (Equipment) Regulations 2009 Electricity Safety (Installations) Regulations 2009 Electricity Safety (Management) Regulations 2009 Electricity Safety (Cathodic Protection) Regulations 2009 Electricity Safety (Bushfire Mitigation) Regulations 200321

Gas Industry Act 2001 (Part 9 emergency provisions only)Gas Safety Act 1997

Gas Safety (Gas Quality) Regulations 2007 Gas Safety (Safety Case) Regulations 2008 Gas Safety (Gas Installation) Regulations 2008

Pipelines Act 2005 (Parts 8, 9 and 11) Pipelines Regulations 2007 (Parts 5, 6 and 7)

Total number of Acts 6Total number of Regulations 11


Statutory rules and other legislative instruments released for consultation in 2010-11 and 2011-12Instrument Submissions received

Businesses and business groups

Individuals and community groups

Electricity Safety (Bushfire Mitigation) Amendment Regulations 2011

1 0





Section 2 Operational informationPublic reporting of key performance indicators ReportedOutcome measures for regulation Yes23

Outcome measures integrated into internal planning processes YesFrequency of public reporting AnnuallyExternal data sources/audit LimitedTimeliness of regulatory processes YesNumber of key activities (e.g. returns processed, appeals considered etc.) Yes24

Allocation of resources across regulatory functions NoUnit costs of key regulatory process NoMeasures of administrative burden on regulated entities (e.g. firms, professionals etc.) No25

Client satisfaction with regulator activities Yes26

Indicators compared with interstate or similar Victorian bodies NoQuantitative evaluation reported for regulatory initiatives/projects No


Risk based enforcement strategy YesEnforcement strategy is published Yes

ENERGY SAFE VICTORIA 143


Type of activity


limit


applications


applications

Expected processing


Approval to Install and operate a cathodic protection system

No 2 days to 2 months28

Same as target time. If requested.

Approval to operate a safety management scheme

As expeditiously as possible

3 months Variable29. Yes

Certificate of approval/ compliance No 20 working

days5 working

days Yes

Electrician's licence No 7-10 working days 10 Yes

Supervised worker’s licence No 7-10 working

days 10 Yes

Disconnect/reconnect licence No 7-10 working

days30 10 Yes

Occupiers licences No 7-10 working days 10 Yes

Registration of electrical contractor No 7-10 working

days 10 Yes

Electrical inspectors licence No 7-10 working

days 10 Yes

Registration of equipment for energy efficiency

Yes31 28 calendar days32

5 working days Yes

Acceptance of complex gas installation applications

No 2 days 1-2 days Yes

Acceptance of Type B gas appliance applications

No 14 days 2-14 days Yes

On-line public access to informationOn-line access to licensing and/or registration information YesOn-line change of address YesOn-line renewal of licences/permits etc. YesOn-line payment YesOnline change/update requests in accordance with regulatory requirements Yes

Online access to purchase, lodge and request inspection for compliance activities Yes

On-line access to information on lodging complaints about regulated firms/ professionals Yes

Relationship with other agencies/regulatorsActs/Regulations administered jointly with another agency NoFormal agreement with other Victorian agency/regulator Yes33


Section 3 – Structure


Governance structureGoverning body Director of Energy Safety

Method of appointment By the Governor-in-Council on the recommendation of the Minister.

Number of members of governing body 1Responsible Minister Minister for Energy and Resources

Department supporting Minister Department of State Development, Business and Innovation

CompositionComposition of governing body legislated YesStakeholder representatives present on governing body NoMinisterial Statement of ExpectationsPublicly available ministerial statement of expectations Yes

Date of agreement 9 December 2011Most recent review/revision 9 December 2011

Linkwww.dpi.vic.gov.au/about-us/legislation/ministerial-statements-of-expectations/soe-for-energy-safe-victoria

Public reporting of performance against statement of expectations Yes (in Annual Report)


Investigations 123135 98836 132637

Disciplinary actions/prosecutions commenced 8138 8039 5340

Penalties imposed $133 96341 $185 20042 $106 85043


No. of staff (EFT) 92.2 99.0 114.6No. of licensed/ registered parties(at financial year end)

Electrician licences 28 675 30 072 31 511 Supervised workers licences 1524 1417 1419 Disconnect/reconnect licences 7698 7638 7425 Occupiers licences 31 31 29

Revenue from licences/registration ($ million) 2.78 3,91 3,45




Type of activity

Duration/ frequency

Requirements set by

Fees set by

Number issued/

renewed 2011-12)

Proportion lodged

electronically

Approval to Install and operate a cathodic protection system

Per installation Regulations Regulations 372 Not

available

Approval to operate a safety management scheme

Per installation/ supply network


available

Certificate of approval/compliance

Up to 5 years

Act/ Regulations/Australian Standard

Regulations 840 100%

Electrician's licence 5 years Act/

Regulations Regulations 7648 21%

Supervised worker’s licence

Up to 3 years

Act/ Regulations Regulations 237 0

Electrician (Supervised) 5 years Act/


Disconnect/reconnect licence

5 years Act/ Regulations Regulations 1363 3%

Occupiers licences 5 years Act/


Registration of electrical contractor


Electrical inspectors licence


Registration of equipment for energy efficiency

Up to 5 years

Act/ Regulations Regulations 1439 100%

Acceptance of complex gas installation and Type B gas appliance applications

Per installation/ appliance

Act/ Regulations

Not applicable 4387 Not

available

Total 20 490


Contact details:Energy Safe VictoriaPO Box 262COLLINS STREET WEST VIC 8007Phone: 9203 9700Email: [email protected]: www.esv.vic.gov.au


Environment Protection Authority VictoriaPART ASection 1 – Legislative FrameworkObjectivesEnvironment Protection Authority Victoria's vision is a healthy environment that supports a liveable and prosperous Victoria.

Enabling Acts and RegulationsEnvironment Protection Act 197044

Environment Protection (Distribution of Landfill Levy) Regulations 2010 Environment Protection (Fees) Regulations 2012 Environment Protection (Industrial Waste Resource) Regulations 2009 Environment Protection (Scheduled Premises and Exemptions) Regulations 2007 Environment Protection (Vehicle Emissions) Regulations 2003 Environment Protection (Residential Noise) Regulations 2008 Environment Protection (Ships’ Ballast Water) Regulations 2006 Environment Protection (Environment and Resource Efficiency Plans) Regulations

2007 State Environment Protection Policy (Air Quality Management) State Environment Protection Policy (Ambient Air Quality) State Environment Protection Policy (Control of Music Noise from Public Premises) State Environment Protection Policy (Control of Noise from Commerce, Industry and

Trade) State Environment Protection Policy (Groundwaters of Victoria) State Environment Protection Policy (Prevention and Management of Contaminated

Land) State Environment Protection Policy (Waters of Victoria) Industrial Waste Management Policy (Protection of the Ozone Layer) Waste Management Policy (National Pollutant Inventory) Industrial Waste Management Policy (Waste Acid Sulfate Soils) Waste Management Policy (Movement of Controlled Waste between States and

Territories) Waste Management Policy (Solid Fuel Heating) Waste Management Policy (Ships’ Ballast Water) Waste Management Policy (Siting, Design and Management of Landfills) Waste Management Policy (Used Packaging Materials)

Additional Administered Acts and RegulationsNational Environment Protection Council (Victoria) Act 1995Pollution of Waters by Oil and Noxious Substances Act 1986

Pollution of Waters by Oil and Noxious Substances Regulations 2012Total number of Acts 3Total number of Regulations 9





Environment Protection (Fees) Regulations 2012 6 0


Codes of Practice Legislated Many45

Not legislated ManyGuidance publications available to stakeholders

Number Many46

Form Hardcopy and electronic

Section 2 – Operational informationPublic reporting of key performance indicators ReportedOutcome measures for regulation YesOutcome measures integrated into internal planning processes YesFrequency of public reporting AnnualExternal data sources/audit YesTimeliness of regulatory processes Yes47

Number of key activities (e.g. returns processed, appeals considered etc.) YesAllocation of resources across regulatory functions NoUnit costs of key regulatory process NoMeasures of administrative burden on regulated entities (e.g. firms, professionals etc.) No


Indicators compared with interstate or similar Victorian bodies NoQuantitative evaluation reported for regulatory initiatives/projects Yes49


Risk based enforcement strategy YesEnforcement strategy is published Yes50


Type of activity


limit


applications


applications

Expected processing


Accredited licence -environmental management

No No Not recorded No

Approved tester (of motor vehicles) No No Not recorded No

Licence for scheduled premises 60 days Under 60 days Not recorded Up to 60 days

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY VICTORIA 149


Type of activity


limit


applications


applications

Expected processing


Permit to transport prescribed waste 21 days 14 days Less than

14 days 14 days

Research, development and demonstration approval

30 days Under 30 days Not recorded Up to 30 days

Works approval 4 months 2 months 3.8 months (2011-12)51

Up to 4 months52

Victorian domestic ballast water accreditation agreement

No No Not recorded No

On-line public access to informationOn-line access to licensing and/or registration information Yes53

On-line change of address Partial54

On-line renewal of licences/permits etc. NoOn-line payment NoOn-line access to information on lodging complaints about regulated firms/ professionals Yes

Relationship with other agencies/regulatorsActs/Regulations administered jointly with another agency YesFormal agreement with other Victorian agency/regulator YesFormal agreement with Commonwealth agency/regulator No

Section 3 StructureGovernance structureGoverning body Chairman55

Method of appointmentAppointed by the Governor-in-Council on the recommendation of the Minister for Environment

Number of members of governing body 1Responsible Minister Minister for Environment and Climate Change

Department supporting Minister Department of Environment and Primary Industries

CompositionComposition of governing body legislated YesStakeholder representatives present on governing body No



Date of agreement 26 March 2013Most recent review/revision 26 March 2013

Link www.epa.vic.gov.au/our-work/setting-standards/reduce-red-tape

Public reporting of performance against statement of expectations Yes (at end of 2013-14)

Part B Section 4 – Operational dataEnforcement activitiesOperational activity 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12Vehicle enforcement actions56 11 771 13 559 12 107Infringement notices57 15 463 14 572 14 954Pollution and clean up notices58 171 269 436Major prosecutions 13 2559 1360


No. of staff (EFT) 397.2 419.4 363.8No. of licensed/registered parties at financial year end61 619 531 491

Revenue from licences/registration ($ million)62 11.64 12.39 11.52



Type of activity

Duration/ frequency

Requirements set by

Fees set by

Number issued/

renewed (2011-12)

Proportion lodged

electronically

Accredited licence -environmental management

Ongoing (reviewed

after 5 years)

Act Regulations 0 Not

available

Approved tester (of motor vehicles)

Ongoing Act/ Regulations No fee 463 Not

available

Licence for scheduled premises

Ongoing Act/ Regulations

Regulations 9064 Not

available

Permit to transport prescribed waste

Specified period

Act/ Regulations

Regulations

216 new/1381 renewed65

Not recorded66

Research, development and demonstration approval

Specified period Act Act 10 Not

available

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY VICTORIA 151


Type of activity

Duration/ frequency

Requirements set by

Fees set by

Number issued/

renewed (2011-12)

Proportion lodged

electronically

Works approval Per works Act/ Regulations

Regulations 35 Not

availableVictorian domestic ballast water accreditation agreement

Ongoing Act/ Regulations

Regulations 6 Not

available

Total 361/1381

Contact Details:EPA VictoriaGPO Box 4395Melbourne Vic 3001Phone: 9695 2722Email: [email protected]: www.epa.vic.gov.au


Essential Services CommissionPART ASection 1 – Legislative FrameworkObjectivesTo promote the long-term interests of Victorian consumers with regard to the price, quality and reliability of essential services (objective under the Essential Services Commission Act 2001 (Vic)).In seeking to achieve the objective, the Commission must have regard to the following matters to the extend they are relevant in any particular case: efficiency in regulated industries and incentives for long term investment; financial viability of the industry; relevant health, safety, environmental and social legislation; benefit and costs of regulation; and consistency in regulation between States and on a national basis.

Enabling Acts and Regulations67

Essential Services Commission Act 2001 Essential Services Commission Regulations 2011

Additional Administered Acts and RegulationsAccident Towing Services Act 2007Electricity Industry Act 2000Gas Industry Act 2001National Electricity (Victoria) Act 2005National Gas (Victoria) Act 2008Port Management Act 1995Rail Management Act 1996Transport (Compliance and Miscellaneous) Act 1983Victorian Energy Efficiency Target Act 2007

Victorian Energy Efficiency Target Regulations 2008Water Act 1989Water Industry Act 1994

Water Industry Regulations 2006Total number of Acts 12Total number of Regulations 3






Section 2 – Operational informationPublic reporting of key performance indicators ReportedOutcome measures for regulation Yes69

Outcome measures integrated into internal planning processes YesFrequency of public reporting AnnualExternal data sources/audit YesTimeliness of regulatory processes Yes70

Number of key activities (e.g. returns processed, appeals considered etc.) Yes71

Allocation of resources across regulatory functions Yes72

Unit costs of key regulatory process Yes73

Measures of administrative burden on regulated entities (e.g. firms, professionals etc.) Yes74


Indicators compared with interstate or similar Victorian bodies Yes76

Quantitative evaluation reported for regulatory initiatives/projects Yes77




Type of activity


limit


applications


applications

Expected processing


Electricity industry licences No No 90 days 90 daysGas industry licences No No 90 days 90 daysApproval of Accredited Person Yes 20 business

days40 business

days40 business

days

On-line public access to informationOn-line access to licensing and/or registration information YesOn-line change of address Yes79

On-line renewal of licences/permits etc. Not applicableOn-line payment Not applicableOn-line access to information on lodging complaints about regulated firms/ professionals Yes

Relationship with other agencies/regulatorsActs/Regulations administered jointly with another agency NoFormal agreement with other Victorian agency/regulator Yes80


Section 3 – Structure

ESSENTIAL SERVICES COMMISSION 155

Governance structureGoverning body CommissionMethod of appointment StatutoryNumber of members of governing body 3Responsible Minister Minister for FinanceDepartment supporting Minister Department of Treasury and Finance







No. of staff (EFT) 68.84 64.64 66.84No. of licensed/registered parties at financial year end 158 160 191





Type of activity

Duration/ frequency

Requirements

set byFees set

by

Number issued/

renewed (2011-12)

Proportion lodged

electronically (%)

Electricity industry licences

PermanentESC, Electricity Industry Act 2000

Minister for Finance in consultation with Minister for Energy and Resources

5 Not available

Gas industry licences Permanent

ESC, Gas Industry Act 2001

Minister for Finance in consultation with Minister for Energy and Resources

1 Not available

Approval of Accredited Persons

Permanent

Victorian Energy Efficiency Target Act 2007

Minister for Energy and Resources

25 22

Total 31

Contact details:Essential Services CommissionLevel 372 Lonsdale StreetMELBOURNE VIC 3000Phone: 9032 1300Internet: www.esc.vic.gov.au

ESSENTIAL SERVICES COMMISSION 157

Fisheries Victoria82

PART ASection 1 – Legislative FrameworkObjectivesTo provide for the management, development and use of Victoria’s fisheries, aquaculture industries and associated aquatic biological resources in an efficient, effective and ecologically sustainable manner.To protect and conserve fisheries resources, habitats and ecosystems including the maintenance of aquatic ecological processes and genetic diversity.To promote sustainable commercial fishing and viable aquaculture industries and quality recreational fishing opportunities for the benefit of present and future generations.To facilitate access to fisheries resources for commercial, recreational, traditional and non-consumptive uses.To promote the commercial fishing industry and to facilitate the rationalisation and restructuring of the industry.To encourage the participation of resource users and the community in fisheries management.

Enabling Acts and RegulationsFisheries Act 1995

Fisheries Regulations 200983

Fisheries (Fees, Royalties and Levies) Regulations 2008


National Parks Act 197584





Number 23Form Hardcopy85 and electronic

Section 2 – Operational informationPublic reporting of key performance indicators ReportedOutcome measures for regulation Yes86

Outcome measures integrated into internal planning processes Yes87

Frequency of public reporting

Annual (DPI Annual Report)Biennial (Fisheries Status Report)

External data sources/audit YesTimeliness of regulatory processes Yes88

Number of key activities (e.g. returns processed, appeals considered etc.) Yes89

Allocation of resources across regulatory functions No

FISHERIES VICTORIA 159

Public reporting of key performance indicators ReportedUnit costs of key regulatory process No90

Measures of administrative burden on regulated entities (e.g. firms, professionals etc.) No91

Client satisfaction with regulator activitiesNo quantitative assessments

Indicators compared with interstate or similar Victorian bodies No92

Quantitative evaluation reported for regulatory initiatives/ projects None




Type of activity


limit


applications


applications

Expected processing


Recreational fishing licence No No Not recorded No

Aquaculture licences No No 20 working days

20 working days

Commercial fishing licence No No Not recorded No

Boat registrations No No 1 day 2 daysFish receivers licences No No 15 days 20 daysPermits No No 15 days 20 days


On-line change of address NoOn-line renewal of licences/permits etc. NoOn-line payment Yes94

On-line access to information on lodging complaints about regulated firms/ professionals Yes95

Relationship with other agencies/regulatorsActs/Regulations administered jointly with another agency Yes96

Formal agreement with other Victorian agency/regulator Yes97




Governing body Internal unit of the Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI)

Method of appointment Not applicableNumber of members of governing body Not applicableResponsible Minister Minister for Agriculture and Food SecurityDepartment supporting Minister DEPI

CompositionComposition of governing body legislated No

Stakeholder representatives present on governing body Not applicable

Ministerial Statement of ExpectationsPublicly available ministerial statement of expectations Yes

Date of agreement 1 June 2012Most recent review/revision 1 June 2012

Linkwww.dpi.vic.gov.au/about-us/legislation/ministerial-statements-of-expectations/soe-for-fisheries-and-aquaculture

Public reporting of performance against statement of expectations DEPI Annual Report

Part B Section 4 – Operational dataEnforcement activitiesOperational activity 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12Complaints about regulated firms/ professionals99 2069 1653 1555

Investigations100 121 75 82Files101 102 93 84Offenders102 158 155 110Charges 628 851 481

FISHERIES VICTORIA 161


No. of staff (EFT)103

Head office Regional

58.6157.4

No. of licensed/registered parties (at financial year end

Recreational 270 795 268 484 300 411 Commercial 485 466 461 Aquaculture 112 108 107 Boat registrations 451 448 441 Fish receivers 15 11 11 Permits 253 268 261




Type of activity

Duration/ frequency

Requirements set by

Fees set by

Number issued/

renewed (2011-12)

Proportion lodged

electronic-ally(%)

Recreational fishing licence

48 hours28 days1 year3 years

Act/ Regulations Regulation 300 411 27

Aquaculture licences Annually Act/

Regulations Regulation 107 Not available

Commercial fishing licence Annually Act/


Boat registrations Annually Act/


Fish receivers licences Annually Act/


Permits 1 or3 years Act Regulation 261 Not available

Total 301 692

Contact details:Fisheries VictoriaGPO Box 4440MELBOURNE VIC 3001Phone: 136 186Internet: www.dpi.vic.gov.au/fishing


Greyhound Racing VictoriaPART ASection 1 – Legislative FrameworkObjectivesTo effectively manage, promote and develop a vibrant greyhound racing industry.To manage, promote and develop the requisite administrative behaviours required to enable agreed standards of industry sustainability.

Enabling Acts and RegulationsRacing Act 1958


Domestic Animals Act 1994 Domestic Animals Regulations 2005

Gambling Regulations Act 2003Total number of Acts 3Total number of Regulations 1




Number 4105

Form On-line

Section 2 – Operational informationPublic reporting of key performance indicators ReportedOutcome measures for regulation NoOutcome measures integrated into internal planning processes NoFrequency of public reporting AnnualExternal data sources/audit NoTimeliness of regulatory processes No

Number of key activities (e.g. returns processed, appeals considered etc.)

Yes (race meeting data is included in the Annual report)





Risk based enforcement strategy YesEnforcement strategy is published No


Type of activity


limit


applications


applications

Expected processing


Owner registration No 2-3 days Not reported Not suppliedPartnership registration No 2-3 days Not reported Not suppliedSyndicate registration No 2-3 days Not reported Not suppliedAttendants registration No 2-3 days Not reported Not suppliedRacing greyhound registration No 7 days Not reported Not supplied

Litters Registered No 2-3 days Not reported Not suppliedStud greyhound registration No 2-3 days Not reported Not supplied

Trainer’s registration No 2-3 days Not reported Not suppliedCatcher registration No 2-3 days Not reported Not supplied

On-line public access to informationOn-line access to licensing and/or registration information YesOn-line change of address YesOn-line renewal of licences/permits etc. YesOn-line payment YesOn-line access to information on lodging complaints about regulated firms/ professionals Yes

Relationship with other agencies/regulatorsActs/Regulations administered jointly with another agency NoFormal agreement with other Victorian agency/regulator NoFormal agreement with Commonwealth agency/regulator No

Section 3 – StructureGovernance structureGoverning body BoardMethod of appointment By MinisterNumber of members of governing body 5Responsible Minister Minister for RacingDepartment supporting Minister Department of Justice

GREYHOUND RACING VICTORIA 165

CompositionComposition of governing body legislated YesStakeholder representatives present on governing body Yes


Part B Section 4 – Operational dataEnforcement activitiesOperational activity 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12Complaints about regulated firms/ professionals Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable

Investigations 169 145 182Disciplinary actions/prosecutions commenced107 118 107 135

Penalties imposed108 49 38 47


No. of staff (EFT) 51.3 54.4 63.7No. of licensed/registered parties at financial year end 13,234 13,656 13,082




Type of activity

Duration/ frequency

Requirements set by

Tax or duty rates

are

Number issued/

renewed (2011-12)

Proportion lodged

electronically

Owner registration 5 years Act/Board Board 945 Not

applicablePartnership registration Ongoing Act/Board Board Included in

syndicateNot

applicableSyndicate registration Ongoing Act/Board Board 316 Not

applicableAttendants registration 1 or 3 years Act/Board Board 379 Not

applicable

Racing greyhound registration

Ongoing (until ownership changes)

Act/Board Board 2512 Not applicable

Litters Registered Per action Act/Board Board 837 Not

applicable

Stud greyhound registration

Lifetime(per stud) Act/Board Board

Now done by National body

Not applicable



Type of activity

Duration/ frequency

Requirements set by

Tax or duty rates

are

Number issued/

renewed (2011-12)

Proportion lodged

electronically

Trainer’s registration 1 or 3 years Act/Board Board 1624 Not

applicableCatcher registration 1 or 3 years Act/Board Board 137 Not

applicableTotal 6750

Contact details:Greyhound Racing Victoria46-50 Chetwynd StreetWEST MELBOURNE VIC 3003Phone: 8329 1100Email: [email protected]: www.grv.org.au

GREYHOUND RACING VICTORIA 167

Harness Racing VictoriaPART ASection 1 – Legislative FrameworkObjectivesTo develop a vibrant Harness Racing Industry that promotes participation, integrity and racing excellence, grows wagering and maximises returns to its stakeholders.

Enabling Acts and RegulationsRacing Act 1958

Additional Administered Acts and RegulationsGambling Regulation ActTotal number of Acts 2Total number of Regulations 0




Number 2Form Hardcopy110

Section 2 – Operational informationPublic reporting of key performance indicators ReportedOutcome measures for regulation NoOutcome measures integrated into internal planning processes YesFrequency of public reporting AnnualExternal data sources/audit YesTimeliness of regulatory processes NoNumber of key activities (e.g. returns processed, appeals considered etc.) YesAllocation of resources across regulatory functions NoUnit costs of key regulatory process NoMeasures of administrative burden on regulated entities (e.g. firms, professionals etc.) No




Risk based enforcement strategy YesEnforcement strategy is published Yes112


Type of activity


limit


applications


applications

Expected processing


Driver’s licences No No 5 mins 2 to 3business days

Trainer’s licence No No 5 mins 2 to 3business days

Stablehand’s licence No No 5 mins 2 to 3business days

Service certification and foal registration No No 5 mins No

Stud stallion registration No No 10 mins No

Horse registration No No 5 mins NoWagering Service Providers No Yes Within a

monthAt next Board

Meeting


On-line change of address NoOn-line renewal of licences/permits etc. NoOn-line payment YesOn-line access to information on lodging complaints about regulated firms/ professionals No


Section 3 – StructureGovernance structureGoverning body BoardMethod of appointment Appointed by the Racing MinisterNumber of members of governing body 7Responsible Minister Minister for RacingDepartment supporting Minister Department of Justice

HARNESS RACING VICTORIA 169



Part BSection 4 – Operational dataEnforcement activitiesOperational activity 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12Complaints about regulated firms/ professionals 50 4 13

Investigations Not supplied 120 130Disciplinary actions/prosecutions commenced Not supplied 57 68



No. of staff (EFT) 71 71 62No. of licensed/registered parties at financial year end114 4098 3951 3564


Total expenditure ($ million)115 33.76 40.47 43.37


Type of activity

Duration/ frequency

Requirements set by

Fees set by

Number issued/

renewed (2011-12)

Proportion lodged

electronically

Driver’s licences Annually Act/Board Board 854 Not

available

Trainer’s licence Annually Act/Board Board 1368 Not available

Stablehand’s licence Annually Act/Board Board 1342 Not

availableService certification and foal registration

Ongoing(Per horse) Act/Board Board 6410 Not

available

Stud stallion registration

Annually(per horse) Act/Board Board 88 Not

availableHorse race registration

Ongoing(per horse) Act/Board Board 4340 Not

availableWagering service provider approval

Ongoing Act/Board Board 24 Not available

Total 14 426


Contact details:Harness Racing VictoriaPO Box 184 MOONEE PONDS VIC 3039Phone: 8378 0200Email: [email protected]: www.hrv.org.au

HARNESS RACING VICTORIA 171

Health Services CommissionerPART ASection 1 – Legislative FrameworkObjectivesTo enable users of Victorian health services to have their complaints about those services resolved by an independent and accessible mechanism.To encourage health service providers to follow the guiding principles.To lead to improvements in the quality of health care and in the extent to which the guiding principles of providers and users are followed.

Enabling Acts and RegulationsHealth Services (Conciliation and Review) Act 1987


Health Records Act 2001Total number of Acts 2Total number of Regulations 0




Health Records Regulations 2012 8 0





Section 2 Operational informationPublic reporting of key performance indicators ReportedOutcome measures for regulation NoOutcome measures integrated into internal planning processes Yes

Frequency of public reporting Quarterly/Annual

External data sources/audit NoTimeliness of regulatory processes NoNumber of key activities (e.g. returns processed, appeals considered etc.) Yes


Client satisfaction with regulator activities Yes172 VICTORIAN REGULATORY SYSTEM 2013

Public reporting of key performance indicators Reported

Indicators compared with interstate or similar Victorian bodies NoQuantitative evaluation reported for regulatory initiatives/projects No


Risk based enforcement strategy NoEnforcement strategy is published No

On-line public access to informationOn-line access to licensing and/or registration information Not applicableOn-line change of address Not applicableOn-line renewal of licences/permits etc. Not applicableOn-line payment Not applicableOn-line access to information on lodging complaints about regulated firms/ professionals Yes


Section 3 – StructureGovernance structureGoverning body CommissionerMethod of appointment Governor-in-CouncilNumber of members of governing body 1Responsible Minister Minister for HealthDepartment supporting Minister Department of Health



HEALTH SERVICES COMMISSIONER 173





No. of staff (EFT) 20.9 21.7 21.4No. of licensed/registered parties at financial year end Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable

Revenue from licences/registration ($ million) Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable


Contact details:Health Services CommissionLevel 30570 Bourke StreetMELBOURNE VIC 3000Phone: 8601 5222Email: [email protected]: www.health.vic.gov.au/hsc


Heritage Victoria andHeritage Council of VictoriaPART ASection 1 – Legislative FrameworkObjectivesExecutive DirectorTo recommend places and objects for inclusion in the Victorian Heritage Register as part of the assessment and registration processes.To determine permits to alter or make other changes to heritage places and objects.To manage enforcement functions under the Heritage Act 1995 (Vic).To manage historic shipwrecks and relics and historic archaeological sites and relics.Heritage Council VictoriaTo advise the Minister of Planning, Local Government and government departments and agencies on heritage issues.To determine which heritage places and objects are added to the Victorian Heritage Register.To hear appeals on permit applications determined by the Executive Director.To initiate and undertake programs related to the identification, conservation and interpretation of Victoria’s cultural heritage.

Enabling Acts and RegulationsHeritage Act 1995

Heritage (General) Regulations 2005 Heritage (Historic Shipwrecks) Regulations 2007 Heritage (Infringement Notice) Regulations 2012



Codes of Practice Legislated NoneNot legislated None


Number ManyForm Hardcopy and electronic

Section 2 – Operational informationPublic reporting of key performance indicators ReportedOutcome measures for regulation YesOutcome measures integrated into internal planning processes Yes

Frequency of public reporting

Annual for Heritage CouncilQuarterly for Heritage Victoria

External data sources/audit NoTimeliness of regulatory processes YesNumber of key activities (e.g. returns processed, appeals considered etc.) YesAllocation of resources across regulatory functions No

HERITAGE VICTORIA AND HERITAGE COUNCIL OF VICTORIA 175

Public reporting of key performance indicators ReportedUnit costs of key regulatory process NoMeasures of administrative burden on regulated entities (e.g. firms, professionals etc.) No

Client satisfaction with regulator activities NoIndicators compared with interstate or similar Victorian bodies NoQuantitative evaluation reported for regulatory initiatives/projects Yes




Type of activity


limit


applications


applications

Expected processing


Registrations of properties into the Victorian Heritage Register

No No Not supplied Not supplied

Consent to undertake activities with respect to archaeological relics

No 30 days Not supplied Not supplied

Heritage certificate No 10 days Not supplied Not suppliedPermit for activities and works to registered places and objects

60 days No Not supplied Not supplied

Permit for exploration or recovery of historic shipwrecks and historic shipwrecks' relics


Permit for use of archaeological relics No 14 days Not supplied Not supplied

Permits relating to historic shipwrecks, relics and protected zones



On-line public access to informationOn-line access to licensing and/or registration information YesOn-line change of address NoOn-line renewal of licences/permits etc. NoOn-line payment NoOn-line access to information on lodging complaints about regulated firms/ professionals Yes

Relationship with other agencies/regulatorsActs/Regulations administered jointly with another agency NoFormal agreement with other Victorian agency/regulator NoFormal agreement with Commonwealth agency/regulator Yes117


Governing body

Heritage Council of Victoria (s.6 of Heritage Act).Executive Director (s14 Heritage Act). Heritage Victoria is an internal unit of the Department Transport Planning and Local Infrastructure.

Method of appointment

Heritage Council: appointment process set out at s.7 of the Heritage Act 1995.Executive Director: Standard Departmen of Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure (DTPLI) recruitment process

Number of members of governing body10 Heritage Council members and 10 alternate Heritage Council members.1 Executive Director

Responsible Minister Minister for Planning

Department supporting Minister Department of Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure

CompositionComposition of governing body legislated Yes (Heritage Council)

Stakeholder representatives present on governing body

Yes – various professions represented plus a representative of the National Trust (Heritage Council)



Part B Section 4 – Operational dataOther operational information

2009-10 2010-11 2011-12No. of staff (EFT)

Heritage Victoria Heritage Council of Victoria

470

420

380

No. of licensed/registered parties (at financial year end)118 2235 2273 2300


Total expenditure ($ million) Heritage Victoria Heritage Council of Victoria

8.92.3

6.23.0

5.72.2


Type of activity

Duration/ frequency

Requirements set by

Fees set by

Number issued/

renewed (2011-12)

Proportion lodged

electronically (%)

Registrations of properties into the Victorian Heritage Register

Ongoing Act No fees 27 Not available

Consent to undertake activities with respect to archaeological relics

Ongoing ActHeritage (General) Regulations

48 Not available

Heritage certificate Ongoing Act

Heritage (General) Regulations

6070 95

Permit for activities and works to registered places and objects


232 15

Approvals by means of specific permit exemptions

Ongoing Act No fee 500 Not available

Permit for exploration or recovery of historic shipwrecks and historic shipwrecks' relics.

Ongoing ActHeritage (Historic Shipwreck) Regulations

0 Not available

Permit for use of archaeological relics


0 Not available



Type of activity

Duration/ frequency

Requirements set by

Fees set by

Number issued/

renewed (2011-12)

Proportion lodged

electronically (%)

Permits relating to historic shipwrecks, relics and protected zones

Ongoing ActHeritage (Historic Shipwreck) Regulations

12 Not available

Total 6889

Contact details:Heritage Victoria and Heritage Council of VictoriaGPO Box 2392Melbourne VIC 3001Phone: 8644 8800Email: [email protected]: www.DTPLI.vic.gov.au/heritage


Housing Registrar119

PART ASection 1 Legislative FrameworkObjectivesEnsure that all housing agencies are viable, well governed and properly managed.Protect and ensure accountable use of government assets managed by the affordable housing sector .Build confidence in the public and private sector to invest in and grow affordable housing.Ensure quality and continuous improvement in service delivery and outcomes for tenants.

Enabling Acts and RegulationsName of ActHousing Act 1983Total number of Acts 1Total number of Regulations 0





Section 2 – Operational informationPublic reporting of key performance indicators ReportedOutcome measures for regulation YesOutcome measures integrated into internal planning processes NoFrequency of public reporting AnnualExternal data sources/audit YesTimeliness of regulatory processes NoNumber of key activities (e.g. returns processed, appeals considered etc.) YesAllocation of resources across regulatory functions YesUnit costs of key regulatory process NoMeasures of administrative burden on regulated entities (e.g. firms, professionals etc.) No






Type of activity


limit


applications


applications

Expected processing


Registration of Housing Associations and Housing Providers

Not applicable No121 3-6 months Yes

Review of compliance and performance Not applicable

Within 3 months of

agency reporting

1-3 months Yes

Complaints review/ investigation No 30 days 5-30 days Yes – to

complainant

On-line public access to informationOn-line access to licensing and/or registration information YesOn-line change of address YesOn-line renewal of licences/permits etc. Not applicableOn-line payment Not applicableOn-line access to information on lodging complaints about regulated firms/ professionals Yes

Relationship with other agencies/regulatorsActs/Regulations administered jointly with another agency No

Formal agreement with other Victorian agency/regulator

Communication and information sharing protocols signed with Director of Housing and DHS Performance, Regulation and Reporting

Formal agreement with Commonwealth agency/regulator No


Governing body Registrar of Housing Agencies: Statutory Body Corporate

Method of appointment Governor-in-CouncilNumber of members of governing body Not applicableResponsible Minister Assistant TreasurerDepartment supporting Minister Department of Treasury and Finance

CompositionComposition of governing body legislated Yes

HOUSING REGISTRAR 181

Stakeholder representatives present on governing body Not applicable






No. of staff (EFT) 12 11.6 12No. of licensed/registered parties at financial year end 40 40 41

Revenue from licences/registration ($ million) Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable



Type of activity

Duration/ frequency

Requirements

set byFees set

by

Number issued/

renewed (2011-12)

Proportion lodged

electronically

(%)Registration of Housing Associations and Housing providers

Ongoing Act No fee 2 100

Review of compliance and performance of registered agencies

Annual Act No fee 41 100

Total 43


Contact details:Housing RegistrarLevel 2450 Lonsdale StreetMELBOURNE VIC 3000Phone: 9096 9830Email: [email protected]: www.housingregistrar.vic.gov.au

HOUSING REGISTRAR 183

1 Internal document – A-whole-departmental policy2 http://new.dpi.vic.gov.au/earth-resources3 There may be delays to actual time to processing due to crown land consents, Native title negotiations, asking

for further information4 Memoranda of Understanding: Department of Sustainability and Environment (2011), Energy Safe Victoria

(2007), Victorian WorkCover Authority (2011)5 Memorandum of Understanding: National Offshore Petroleum Safety Authority (2008)6 Investigations shown are formal investigations of incidents/accidents that may have been initially notified by

complaint or by mandatory industry reporting.7 Petroleum sites are subject to a full system audit regime and ‘directions’ are lower level enforcement than

Improvement Notices and result mostly from investigations.8 The Employment Information and Compliance Unit is part of the Small Business and Programs Branch in the

Trade and Industry Division of the Department of State Development, Business and Innovation.9 The Mandatory Code of Practice for the Employment of Children in Entertainment is made under the Child

Employment Act 2003,and published by the Minister in the gazette.10 This includes the online long service leave calculator, fact sheets on the Child Employment Act 2003 and other

guidance materials. All hardcopy publications are also available online.11 Responses to general workplace inquiries.12 Child employment: WorkSafe Victoria (child employee safety), the Department of Education and Early

Childhood Development )DEECD) (the interaction between employment and education) and the Department of Justice (working with children checks). The Office of the Small Business Commissioner and the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) have jurisdiction over disputes between owner drivers/forestry contractors and their hirers.

13 The time taken to process a permit varies from case to case depending on complexity.14 An application for a Child Employment Permit can be made online if the employment will be in the

entertainment industry.15 As a result of Machinery of Government changes in 2013, the Department of State Development, Business and

Innovation (DSDBI) carries out enforcement and compliance functions in relation to the Long Service Leave Act 1992 and the Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) provides policy and legislative advice related to the Act.

16 Memorandum of Understanding: WorkSafe (re child employment)17 Due to Machinery of Government changes, responsibility for the Child Employment Act 2003 transferred from

the former Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations to the Minister for Employment and Trade effective 20 March 2013.

18 As a result of Machinery of Government changes in 2013, DTF undertakes legislative and policy functions in relation to the Long Service Leave Act 1992 and DSDBI has responsibility for enforcement and compliance functions related to this Act.

19 A permit is issued for the length of a child’s engagement to a maximum of 12 months. In a small number of cases a permit may be issued for up to 24 months, provided the employment will not occur during school hours and is not in the entertainment industry.

20 No fee is payable for the child employment permit, however, a fee is payable for the conduct of a working with children check under the Working with Children Act 2005

21 These regulations will sunset in June 2013. The commencement date of the proposed new regulations is June 20 2013.

22 Not including guidelines and guidance notes published on ESV’s website.23 For example gas and electricity-related fatalities/injuries.24 For example breaches investigated, retail outlets audited.25 Except where administrative burdens are assessed and a Standard Cost Model report prepared in relation to

legislative amendments, new regulations or more streamlined business processes.26 Percentage of industry and community satisfied with service.27 In addition to ESV gas inspectors, the Plumbing Industry Commission has the power to issue infringement

notices for certain offences under the Gas Safety Act 1997.28 Depending on the output of the cathodic protection system and the timing of the submission to ESV of the

application for registration.

29 Depending on the scope and complexity of the safety management scheme and whether the scheme is being submitted for ESV acceptance for the first time or after being revised.

30 May be longer depending on the complexity of the application and the number of enquiries required to be made by ESV.

31 As a contracted service provider to the Commonwealth Government’s Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Regulator, ESV is required to process a quota of applications for registration.

32 Quota of 80% of applications assessed within 28 calendar days.33 Memoranda of Understanding: State Services Authority (June 2006), Energy & Water Ombudsman (Victoria) (4

August 2006), Environment Protection Authority (29 June 2007), Department of Primary Industries (30 July 2007), VENCorp (8 April 2008)Victorian WorkCover Authority (31 March 2008), Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (26 May 2008), Australian Energy Regulator (December 2009), Plumbing Industry Commission (March 2010), Dial Before You Dig Vic/Tas Inc (June 2010), Essential Services Commission (June 2010)

34 Memorandum of Understanding: National Offshore Petroleum Safety Authority (27 September 2005)35 Comprises investigations relating to electrical installation safety and electrical equipment/appliance safety.36 Comprising 868 investigations relating to electrical installation safety and 120 relating to electrical equipment

safety.37 Comprising 1,047 investigations relating to electrical installation safety and 279 relating to electrical equipment

safety.38 Comprising 53 court prosecutions and 28 infringement notices.39 Comprising 53 court prosecutions and 27 infringement notices.40 Comprising 36 court prosecutions and 17 infringement notices.41 Comprising $114,800 in fines and contributions to the court fund/nominated charities, and $19,163 in

infringement penalties. Excludes costs orders in favour of ESV.42 Comprising fines and payments ordered to the court fund or nominated charities. Excludes costs orders in

favour of ESV.43 Comprising fines and payments ordered to the court fund. Excludes costs orders in favour of ESV.44 In addition to regulations, the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is responsible for administering

subordinate legislation under the Environment Protection Act 1970 in the form of State environment protection policies and Waste management policies.

45 EPA implements numerous Codes of Practice and other similar documents. All are accessible through the EPA website under the ‘Our work > Publications’ link.

46 In addition to documents incorporated with legislation and subordinate legislation administered by EPA, EPA prepares additional guidance materials to assist stakeholders to understand environmental issues and statutory obligations. These are available on the EPA website under the ‘Our work > Publications’ link.

47 Partly reported in the EPA Annual Report.48 In 2011 EPA began a five year social research program. The early results were published in EPA’s 2011-12

Annual Report (at page13).49 Hazwaste Fund results, number of compliance inspections, notices, and prosecutions reported in the EPA

Annual Report.50 EPA has a publicly available enforcement policy that details the different enforcement tools available under

legislation, the powers of authorised officers and the criteria used by the Authority when making decisions regarding appropriate forms of enforcement action.

51 EPA Annual Report 2011-12, page 64.52 EPA has recently reviewed its approvals process and committed to implementing reforms to reduce the

average time taken to assess works approval applications; EPA Approvals Review Final Report (publication 1521, April 2013).

53 The EPA website offers a wide range of resources, including online access to licensing information, as well as access to information on lodging pollution complaints. The website also includes a list of the works approvals and licences that are currently open for comment and the application document for each where available. There is also information on how to access the priority sites register (which lists identified contaminated land sites) as well as a complete list of accredited environmental auditors for both contaminated land and industrial facilities.

54 Individuals (e.g. litter reporters) can update their address details via EPA’s Interaction Portal (https://portal.epa.vic.gov.au/irj/portal). Business users (e.g. licensees) cannot.

55 The Chairman is responsible for the governance of EPA. Via an Instrument of Delegation, the Chairman has

delegated all of her statutory powers and functions under relevant laws to EPA’s Chief Executive Officer (and specific powers and functions to persons in other positions). The Environment Protection Board is established under section 8 of the Environment Protection Act 1970. The Environment Protection Act 1970 establishes the Board to advise the Minister and the Authority on the administration, functions, policies and strategic directions of the Authority, the Authority’s corporate plan and national and international trends in environment protection. The Board does not have direct management, regulatory or governance functions. The Board consists of three people, one of whom is appointed as President. Members are appointed on a part-time basis for up to three years and are eligible for reappointment.

56 EPA Annual Report 2011-12, page 21 ‘Infringement Notices Total’. The vast majority are litter fines.57 EPA Annual Report 2011-12, page 20 ‘Infringement Notices Total’. The vast majority are litter fines.58 EPA Annual Report 2011-12, page 2059 EPA Annual Report 2010-11, pages 17-1860 EPA Annual Report 2011-12, page 2561 Figures relate only to licences for scheduled premises62 Figures relate only to licences for scheduled premises63 In 2011-12, there were 3 approved tester appointments, 1 approved tester amendment and 2 approved tester

revocations.64 Licences amended/transferred; EPA Annual Report 2011-12, page 2065 1597 issued in total66 Since March 2013, waste transport certificates have been able to be created and submitted via the EPA

Interaction Portal on EPA’s website.

67 The Essential Services Commission (ESC) has only partial responsibility for administering some of these Acts and Regulations. The primary administering responsibility falls to other regulators.

68 These Codes have been established by the Commission in accordance with its legislative functions. The Commission has also developed a Charter of Consultation and Regulatory Practice, as required under the Essential Services Commission Act 2001.

69 Reported in the annual report and to the Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) as part of quarterly reporting.

70 Proposed process and timelines published in the Charter of Consultation, Regulatory Practice and in the Annual Work Plan; reported again in the annual report and to DTF as part of quarterly reporting.

71 Outlined in the Annual Work Plan and reported in the annual report. Includes price reviews, industry performance reports, compliance audits, new or revised regulatory codes and guidelines, annual tariff approvals.

72 Distribution of expenditure across industries is reported in the annual report.73 The Essential Services Commission Act 2001 requires information to be published in the annual report on the

costs of regulatory activity by industry.74 Costs of regulation are required to be taken into account in decision making. Costs of administering regulatory

functions (recovered through licence fees) are reported in the ESC Annual Report.75 Stakeholder survey undertaken—generally every 2–3 years.76 Where available.77 Quantitative evaluation undertaken where possible.78 Consumer Affairs Victoria, Energy Safe Victoria, Australian Consumer and Competition Commission,

Department for Human Services, Department of Environment and Primary Industry, Department of State Development, Business and Innovation, Department of Treasury & Finance and Department of Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure.

79 For Victorian Energy Efficiency Target scheme.80 Memoranda of Understanding with: Consumer Affairs Victoria (2010), the Department of Human Services

(2007), the Emergency Services Commissioner (2010), the Energy and Water Ombudsman (2010), Environmental Protection Authority (2007), Energy Safe Victoria (2010), Marine Safety Victoria (2010), the Port of Melbourne Corporation (2010), Sustainability Victoria (2007), the Victorian Channels Authority (2010), the Victorian WorkCover Authority (2010), Department of Health (2012), VCEC (2012).

81 Memoranda of Understanding with: Australian Energy Market Commission (2013).

82 Fisheries Victoria is a part of the Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI).83 These regulations were made on 2 March 2009, replacing the Fisheries Regulations 1998 (Vic).84 Fisheries Victoria is responsible for enforcing Division 2 of Part 5 of the National Parks Act 1975 (Marine

National Parks and Marine Sanctuaries).85 Most publications are available in hardcopy and some are placed on the Department of Primary Industries

website, for example, the Victorian Recreational Fishing Guide.86 Fisheries Status Reports87 Fisheries Status Reports88 For example stock assessment and quota setting reports.89 For example management plans and assessment reports completed.90 However, this is addressed with commercial industry representatives through the cost recovery process.91 However, this was considered in the making of the Fisheries Regulations 2009.92 However, informal comparisons of cost recovery process, nationally and internationally.93 For Recreational Fishery Licences and some commercial fishery licences.94 For Recreational Fishery Licences only.95 13 FISH offence reporting line96 Department of Sustainability and Environment: Order in Council under the Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act

1988.97 Guidelines for Assessing Translocation of Live Aquatic Organisms in Victoria: Department of Sustainability and

Environment (2003); Memorandum of Understanding: Department of Sustainability and Environment (2007).98 Off-shore Constitutional Settlement Agreements (1997).99 Figures reported in this edition include matters related to individuals who were not regulated firms or

professionals, this includes recreational fishers and organised criminals engaged in unlicensed commercial fishing. Complaint data relates to calls made by the public to the fisheries offence reporting line (13FISH).

100 Figures only include investigations commenced during the reporting period and do not include matters dealt with during patrol activity.

101 Figures only include court prosecution files created with an offence date during the period and do not include cases where infringement notices or warnings were issued.

102 Figures only include offenders prosecuted in court and do not include cases where infringement notices or warnings were issued.

103 Staff numbers include staff engaged in activities other than regulation (e.g. policy services, industry development services and enhanced recreational fishing projects); approximately half of the staff is directly involved in the regulatory function though the Field Services Branch of Fisheries Victoria. Other general support (e.g. legal services, legislative service, personnel services, etc.) is drawn from other areas of DPI.

104 Greyhound Industry Code of Practice, Australian Greyhound Racing Rules, Local Racing Rules, Plumpton Coursing Rules, Bookmakers Licence Levy Rules

105 Policies on, Greyhound Transportation, Stewards, Swabbing, Trialling106 Racing Victoria and Harness Racing Victoria107 Warnings given108 Fines and suspensions109 Rules of Harness Racing and the Australian Handicapping rules.110 Harness Racing Victoria produces a monthly harness racing publication that provides general guidance on

various issues and a licence directory every year which contains the rules.111 Racing Victoria Limited, Greyhound Racing Victoria.112 www.harness.org.au/vic/domappeals113 HarnessWeb facility is available for licensed persons only.114 Includes drivers, trainers and stablehands (note an individual can be a driver and a trainer in which case the

individual is counted twice.

115 This amount represents ‘total expenses from ordinary activities’ minus ‘stakeholder expense’.116 Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, Ombudsman, Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal,

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, Consumer Affairs Victoria, Medicare, Australian Health Care Entities.

117 Commonwealth Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities: administration of the Commonwealth Shipwrecks Act 1976 (the Commonwealth Shipwrecks Act 1976 delegates responsibility for the administration of this Act to the to the Executive Director Heritage Victoria).

118 Number of registrations on the Victorian Heritage Register119 Legal entity (Registrar of Housing Agencies) reports directly to the Minister for Housing. The administrative arm

(Housing Registrar) is an internal unit of the Department of Human Services (Housing and Community Building division).

120 The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) and the Supreme Court.121 The time frame to process an application depends on the applicant.

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