Statutory Bodies & Non Statutory Bodies
Statutory Bodies
WorkCover Tasmania Board
The WorkCover Tasmania Board was established under Section 8 of the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (WR&CA). Its functions are described in Section 10 of the WR&CA and Section 6 of the Workplace Health and Safety Act 1995 (WH&SA).
S10 of the WR&CA nominates the Board's functions as:
(a) to make recommendations to the Minister on –
the policy and objectives of legislation relating to workers rehabilitation and compensation and workplace health and safety in this State; and
the amendment or replacement of that legislation;
(b) to monitor and report to the Minister on the operation and effectiveness of that legislation and on the performance of the systems to which the legislation relates;
(c) to monitor and review the Department in connection with the exercise of powers and the performance of functions under the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 and the Workplace Health and Safety Act 1995;
(d) to control and administer the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Fund;
(e) to promote the prevention of injury at the workplace and the development of healthy and safe workplaces;
(f) to promote and support the effective injury management of injured workers;
(g) to review and monitor the performance of licensed insurers and self-insurers and the operation of the Nominal Insurer;
(h) to review and monitor premium rates and, so far as is practicable, ensure insurance arrangements are efficient and competitive;
(i) to collect and publish statistics on any matter the Board considers necessary or relevant to the performance of its functions under, or the administration of, the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988;
(j) to promote understanding of the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 and the Workplace Health and Safety Act 1995 through education and any other appropriate means;
(k) to advise the Minister on any matter relating to the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 that the Minister refers to the Board;
(l) to issue guidelines for the assessment of permanent impairment under the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988;
(m) such other functions as may be prescribed.
S6 of the WH&SA nominates the following additional functions for the Board:
(a) to promote the prevention of injuries and disease at workplaces and the development of healthy and safe workplaces;
(b) to inquire into and report to the Minister on any matter relating to this Act referred to it by the Minister;
c) to make recommendations to the Secretary on any matter relating to this Act referred to it by the Secretary;
d) to make recommendations to the Minister or the Secretary with respect to such matters as it considers necessary for the purposes of this Act.
The WorkCover Tasmania Board members are:
| Chair | |
| Mr Mark Addis | Secretary of the Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources |
| Voting members: | |
| Mr Damon Thomas | |
| Mr Neale Buchanan | Nominated by the Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry |
| Ms Lynne Fitzgerald | |
| Mr Peter Tullgren | Nominated by Unions Tasmania |
| Non voting members (nominated by the Minister) | |
| Ms Leigh Mackey | Legal practitioner |
| Mr Dallas Booth | Insurance industry expert |
| Dr Robert Walters | Medical practitioner |
The Nominal Insurer
The Nominal Insurer is established under Division 5 Section 121 of the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988. Its functions are to manage claims under the Act where the employer does not hold a policy of workers compensation insurance, and to manage funding of the Nominal Insurer in the event of the insolvency of a licensed insurer.
Members are:
| Mr Robert Walker (Chairman) | Mr Philip Mussared |
| Mr Peter Donaldson | Mr Rod Lethborg |
| Ms Hilary Whiteley | Mr Brian Aherne (Secretary) |
| Mr Sonny Azzopardi |
Plumbers and Gas-fitters Registration Board
Established under Section 3 of the Plumbers and Gas-fitters Registration Act 1951, the Plumbers and Gas-fitters Registration Board consists of seven members and is responsible for:
ensuring that persons operating as plumbers and gas-fitters in Tasmania are qualified;
issuing certificates of registration; and
dealing with complaints.
Members of the Plumbers and Gas-fitters Registration Board are:
| Name | Nominated by |
| Mr John Palmer, Chairman | Local Government Association of Tasmania |
| Mr Antonius Helmich | Master Plumbers' Association of Tasmania |
| Mr Peter Lucas | Air Conditioning and Mechanical Contractors' Association of Tasmania |
| Mr Craig Radin | Hobart City Council and the Launceston City Council |
| Mr Peter Fraser | Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia |
| Mr Scott Burton | Secretary of the Department responsible in relation to the Public Health Act 1962 |
| Mr David Followes | Secretary of the Former Department of Vocational Education and Training |
Board of Architects of Tasmania
Established under Section 3 of the Architects Act 1929, the Board of Architects is responsible for registration of architects in Tasmania and consists of the following members:
| Name | Nominated by |
| Mr David Archer, Chairman | The Governor |
| Mr Timothy Penny | President of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects |
| Mr Mark Drury Mr Rodney King | The Council of the Institute |
One position on the Board is currently vacant. This member is to be nominated by the Governor.
Building Regulation Advisory Committee
The Building Regulation Advisory Committee (BRAC) was established under Section 9 of the Building Act 2000, and has the following functions:
advise the Minister on the administration of the Building Act 2000;
advise the Minister in relation to proposed regulations under the Building Act 2000;
investigate and report to the Minister on any matter related to the Building Act 2000 that is referred to it by the Minister;
any other function the Minister determines in relation to building and plumbing matters; and
advise the Minister in relation to matters relating to the Building Administration Fund.
Members of BRAC are:
| Name | Knowledge and Expertise |
| Mr Peter Angus | Architecture/building surveying |
| Mr David Archer | Architecture |
| Mr Michael Woolley | Engineering |
| Mr Richard Bloomfield | Building |
| Mr Ken Greig | Plumbing |
| Mr Stewart Wardlaw | Local government |
| Mr Ken Hammond | Fire fighting and fire safety |
| Ald Margot Smart | Community representative |
| Mr Greg Robertson | Environmental health |
Building Appeal Board
The Building Appeal Board was established under Section 203 of the Building Act 2000. Its functions are to hear and determine:
appeals and applications under the Building Act 2000;
disputes relating to any matter in the Building Regulations or the Plumbing Regulations; and
appeals against a decision of an Authorised Body relating to the accreditation of building practitioners.
Members of the Building Appeal Board are:
| Name | Knowledge and Expertise |
| Mr Patrick Toomey, Chairperson | Building |
| Mr Peter Cripps, Deputy Chairperson | Architecture |
| Mr Ross Murphy | Building surveying |
| Mr Roger Locke | Engineering |
| Mr Graham Keating | Building |
| Mr Hans Verdouw | Plumbing |
| Ms Deirdre Flint | Local government |
| Ms Adele Gliddon | Environmental and public health |
| Mr Kerry Whittle | Access for people with disabilities |
Building Appeal Board
The Building Appeal Board was established under Section 67 of the Local Government (Building and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1993. It hears building and plumbing appeals and applications seeking modifications to the Regulations. Members are:
| Name | Nominee of |
| Mr Peter Cripps | Royal Australian Institute of Architects, Tasmanian Chapter |
| Mr Roger Locke | Institution of Engineers, Australia, Tasmanian Division |
| Mr Hans Verdouw | Master Plumbers Association of Tasmania and the Institute of Plumbing, Australia, Tasmanian Chapter |
| Mr Patrick Toomey | Australian Institute of Building, Tasmanian Chapter |
| Mayor Deirdre Flint | Local Government Association of Tasmania |
Building Appeal Board Panel
The Building Appeal Board Panel was established under Section 70 of the Local Government (Building and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1993. Members of the Panel may act as Building Appeal Board members when the appointed member is unavailable. Members are:
| Name | Nominee of |
| Ms Carol Smith Mr John Howard Mr Damian Rogers | Royal Australian Institute of Architects, Tasmanian Chapter |
| Mr Chester Bullock Mr Willem Enkelaar Mr Nick Marstrand | Institution of Engineers, Australia, Tasmanian Division |
| Mr Adrian Cowie Mr Tom Helmich Mr Garry Drew | Master Plumbers Association of Tasmania and the Institute of Plumbing Australia, Tasmanian Chapter |
| Mr John Rosevear Mr Ross Murphy Mr Dennis Silver | Australian Institute of Building, Tasmanian Chapter |
| Alderman John Munro Alderman Margo Smart Alderman Mary Guy Alderman Jeff Briscoe | Local Government Association of Tasmania |
Building and Plumbing Regulations Board
Established under Section 8 of the Local Government (Building and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1993, the Building and Plumbing Regulations Board reviews and initiates amendments to the Building Regulations and Plumbing Regulations. Members are:
| Name | Nominee of |
| Mr Peter Martin | Local Government Association of Tasmania |
| Mr Cornelis Wegman | Royal Australian Institute of Architects, Tasmanian Chapter |
| Mr Barry Neilsen | Institution of Engineers, Australia, Tasmanian Division |
| Mr John Rosevear | Master Builders Association of Tasmania and the Australian Institute of Building, Tasmanian Chapter |
| Mr Tom Helmich | Institute of Plumbing, Australia and the Master Plumbers Association of Tasmania |
| Mr Jeffery Knight | State Fire Commission |
| Mrs Lyndall Scott | Minister for Local Government |
Electrical Licensing Board
Established under Section 7 of the Electricity Industry Safety and Administration Act 1997, the functions of the Electrical Licensing Board are to assist the regulator in the administration of the licensing scheme for electrical contractors and electrical technicians. It members are:
| Name | Organisation |
| Mr Wim de Puit (Chair) | Aurora Energy |
| Mr Allan Kenny | Skills Development SDS |
| Mr Mac Russell | Electrical Contractor |
| Mr Bill Eldridge | Electrical Contractor |
| Mr Brian Aherne | Insurance Council of Australia |
| Mr Kevin Hawkins | Electrical Trade Union |
| Ms Kim Backhouse | Office of the Ombudsman |
| Mrs. Sonia Weidenbach | Office of Consumer Affairs |
Tasmanian Racing Appeal Board
| Established under Section 25 of the Racing Act 1983 | The Board comprises eight members appointed by the Governor, and a secretary appointed by the Secretary of the Department. Mr Robert Pearce (Chairman) Mr Geoffrey [Leigh] Sealy (Deputy Chairman) |
Mr Graham Elliott Mrs Julie Hannon-Barclay (Secretary) |
NOTE: Private Forests Tasmania and the Forest Practices Board submit separate Annual Reports.
Non-Statutory Bodies
Transport
AUSTROADS
ARRB Transport Research
Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia
National ITS Architecture Working Group
Australian Bicycle Council
Australian Road Rules Maintenance Group
Australian Transport Council Working Group on Scooters
Level Crossing Warning Committee
Parking Control Committee
School Crossing Safety Committee
Standards Australia
State Bicycle Advisory Committee
Tasmanian Bicycle Council
Tasmanian Black Spot Consultative Panel
Tasmanian Skating Committee
Accreditation Board
Tasmanian Transport Industry Safety Group
Log Truck Safety Group
Rail Consultative Forum
Rail Safety Regulators Panel
Rail Safety Consultative Forum
Review of Australian Standard - Rail Safety Management Committee (ME79)
Tasmanian Association of Tourist Railways
Level Crossing Warning Committee
National Transport Commission
Road Safety Task Force
Tasmanian Road Safety Council
Austroads Registration and Licensing Project Task Force
Austroads National Exchange of Vehicle and Driver Information System (NEVDIS)
National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council
NTC Review of Medical Examination for Commercial Vehicle Drivers
NTC Review of Administrative Arrangements for Exchange of Demerit Points
Commonwealth Cross Government Proof of Identity Working Group
Motorcycle Liaison Advisory Group
AusLink Assessment Guidelines Working Group
AusLink Data Working Group
Australian Maritime Group
Energy Infrastructure Assurance Advisory Group
Heavy Vehicle Charges Determination/Road Pricing Reference Group
Introduced Marine Pests Management Steering Committee
King Island Shipping High Level Working Group
National Oceans Policy Inter-departmental Committee
National Ticketing and Tolling Working Group
Accessible Passenger Transport National Advisory Committee
Rail Consultative Forum
Standing Committee on Transport Aviation Working Group
Standing Committee on Transport Rail Group
Standing Committee on Transport Public Transport Modal Group
State Security Advisory Group
Tasmanian Freight Logistics Council
Transport Security Working Group
Taxi Advisory Group
Passenger Transport Reference Group
Workplace Standards
WorkCover Audit Committee
WorkCover Working Group to examine the issues surrounding the accreditation of Rehabilitation Providers
Australian Building Codes Board plus Committees
Advisory Committee on the Transport of Dangerous Goods
Aurora Energy, Electrical Contractors and Electricity Standards and Safety Liaison Committee
Competent Authorities Panel
Conference of Chief Inspectors of Mines
Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council
Department of Workplace Relations Advisory Committee – Federal
Gas Technical Regulators Committee
Heads of Workers Compensation Authorities
Heads of Workplace Safety Authorities
Communication Managers Committee
Mines Rescue/Emergency Services Committee
Mining Industry Code of Practice Committee
National Certification Working Group
National Inspector Training Working Group
National Medical Services Group
National Occupational Health and Safety Commission and Committees
National Plumbing Regulators Forum
Partnership HCC – Energy Efficiency Working Group
Plumbing Advisory Committee
Rural Industry Occupational Health and Safety Committee
Industrial Relations Committee
Shearing Industry Working Group
Standards Australia Committees
Tasmanian Minerals Council Occupational Health and Safety Committee
WorkCover Legislative Review Advisory Committee
WorkCover Permit and Licence Conditions Review Committee
Workplace Relation Ministers’ Council
Workplace Safe Steering Committee
Workplace Safe Project Team
Workplace Standards Tasmania Investigations Review Committee
Workplace Standards Tasmania Safety Health and Environment Committee
Workplace Standards Tasmania Staff Consultative Forum Committee
Mineral Resources
Ministerial Council for Mineral and Petroleum Resources (MCMPR) and associated Standing Committee of Officials Task Forces and Working Groups
ABS Mining Statistics User Advisory Group
Australian Society of Exploration Geophysicists Data Standards Committee
Australian Urban Regional Information Systems Association (AURISA)
Chief Government Geologists Committee
CODES-SRC Advisory Board
DPIWE Application Assessment Panel
Evaluation of Geoscience Australia’s Geoscience Survey and Research Activities
Government Geoscience Information Policy Advisory Committee and assosciated Working Group
Crown Land Assessment Working Group
Groundwater Coordination Committee
Inter-Departmental Oceans Policy Working Group
Land Information Coordination Committee (LICC)
LICC Sub-committee — The List Management Advisory Group
Mineral Exploration Working Group
Mineral Resources Industry Advisory Panel
Mining Heritage Committee
National Groundwater Committee
Tasmanian Statistical Advisory Committee
Forestry
Forests and Forest Industry Council
Primary Industries Ministerial Council Standing Committee
Natural Resource Management Ministerial Council Standing Committee
Forestry Local Government Consultative Committee
Racing Services Tasmania
Racing Training Tasmania
