Structure of this Report
The Authority has three outputs against which it reports:
• Output 1: Canberra and the Australian Capital Territory are planned and developed in accordance with their national significance.
• Output 2: Promotion and awareness of the significance of Canberra as the national capital.
• Output 3: Advocacy, enhancement and management of the national capital estate.
The structure of this annual report addresses the outputs and other reporting requirements.
Chapter 1 describes the Authority’s enabling legislation and the Authority’s relationship to the Parliament and to the Minister for Local Government, Territories and Roads. It also provides an overview of the Authority’s management structure, outcome and output structure, resources and assets; and meets the Authority’s performance reporting requirements.
Chapter 2 describes the review, amendment and administration of the National Capital Plan (Output 1) including strategic initiatives in the Authority’s implementation of The Griffin Legacy.
Chapter 3 describes the Authority’s activities in the area of culture, commemoration and awareness (Output 2) that includes staging events, managing venues, and promoting Canberra as Australia’s national capital both nationally and internationally.
Chapter 4 describes the Authority’s asset and land management, capital enhancement services (Output 3) and the administration of National Land (Output 1).
Chapter 5 describes the Authority’s role in asset and land management and capital enhancement services (Output 3).
Chapters 6–9 report on governance, corporate, competitive tendering and contracts and other reporting including social justice and equity, diversity and employment and the certificate of compliance.
Chapters generally start with an overview and snapshot of the most significant activities followed by more detailed reporting for that area of performance.
Financial statements for the year appear at Appendix 1. Additional mandatory reporting is at Appendix 2. The Authority’s resources for outcomes report is at Appendix 3. A glossary, references and compliance and alphabetical indexes appear at the end of the report.
Further information about this report or about the Authority may be obtained from the Authority by:
Telephone: +61 2 6271 2888
Facsimile: +61 2 6273 4427
Email: natcap@natcap.gov.au
The Authority’s contact officer for this report is Alison Walker-Kaye on telephone +61 2 6271 2888.
The Authority’s website is at <www.nationalcapital.gov.au>.
The Authority’s Freedom of Information contact point is <foi.officer@natcap.gov.au> or telephone +61 2 6271 2888.
The Authority’s Library is located at the Royal Australian Institute of Architects ACT Chapter Office 2A Mugga Way, Red Hill.
Open Monday to Wednesday between 10.00 am and 2.00 pm.
Information about the national capital is available from the National Capital Exhibition at Regatta Point, Commonwealth Park, Canberra, open daily (except Christmas Day) 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.