Exemptions in relation to confidential provisions

The Treasurer's Instruction 1401 provides that in any contract between the Crown and any other party, confidentiality requirements in relation to the provisions of the contract are not to be included unless an exemption has been approved as being in the public interest.

The following table provides details of the five exemptions from this requirement approved during 2007–08. (Note: only contracts that have been executed are reported.)

Associated entities and statutory authorities

We provide administrative support to four associated entities.

Government Prices Oversight Commission

The Government Prices Oversight Commission is an independent body established under the Government Prices Oversight Act 1995. It is responsible for investigating and making recommendations on maximum prices for government businesses that are monopoly suppliers of goods and services; undertaking investigations in accordance with terms of reference issued by the relevant Minister from time to time; and investigating competitive neutrality complaints against both State and Local Government, as required under the National Competition Policy.

Mr Andrew Reeves - Commissioner

The Tasmanian Energy Regulator

The Tasmanian Energy Regulator is responsible for setting maximum prices for the sale and supply of 'declared' electricity services (retail and distribution); issuing licences for electricity generation, and licences for the distribution, transmission and retail operations of both gas and electricity; ensuring that energy industry participants comply with strict service and supply standards; promoting efficiency and competition in the energy supply industry; administering the Tasmanian electricity and gas codes; and protecting the interests of consumers of electricity and gas.

Mr Andrew Reeves - Regulator

Licensing Board of Tasmania

The Licensing Board, an independent body established under the Liquor Licensing Act 1990, is responsible for hearing applications for new liquor licences and, in accordance with the Act, making decisions that are in the best interests of the community; deciding on applications by the Commissioner for Licensing to cancel or suspend licences; and hearing appeals made against decisions of the Commissioner.