6.
Reports Presented to the Board
6.1
Classification Unit Report Tabled
Classification Unit monthly report for September 2021 was tabled. The following
specific matters were discussed:
Prior month figures have been added to Classification reports
The was a drop in the number of submissions in August, however this has
increased in September, particularly driven by film festivals submissions
A number of number of game play videos have been received from the Crown.
Supplementary actions –
o
s 9(2)(a) will be asked to check back with Police regarding next steps
in relation to these submissions.
o Julia and Tania to discuss what mediums will best capture this material
and facilitate future reporting needs.
o David will look to pul together one pager in relation to Games (for
consideration under the Content Review)
A supplementary report was tabled with report to cover CVOD activities and
reporting figures.
6.2
Information Unit Report Tabled
Not tabled
6.3
Corporate Services Unit Report Tabled
Corporate Services report for September 2021 was tabled and the following specific
matters were discussed:
It was noted that there is a significant budget variance related to the
presentation of the CVOD Levy – the budget assumes Levy revenue is spread
evenly over the year however most providers are electing to pay the ful levy
upfront.
Label ing Body revenue for September was significantly less than budget (just
$8K received).
The number of grouping requests for the year to date is significantly lower than
prior years as fewer boxsets are submitted for classification.
The Board noted that, with the changing patterns of submissions and work of
the Office, the reporting of FVLB and Levy revenue wil need to change to better
reflect their relative significance.
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Capital Expenditure for the Month
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The following capital items have been approved:
2021/22-05 Spectrum 3 Chair
$569
2021/22-05 Samsung Galaxy s20
$849
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Annual Leave Liability
The Office's annual leave liability as at 12 ‘Oct 21 was tabled and reviewed.
Total liability is currently $210K and is increasing due to the low levels of leave usage
caused by COVID-19 disruption.
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Legislative Compliance Framework
The Board held a general discussion on process and responsibility in relation to
legislative compliance.
Urgent Interim Classification Bill –
The Bill has had its first reading and is being amended at cabinet direction. DIA have
engaged with the Office about the takedown notice they intend to use.
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Risk Management Framework risk register
No changes to issues in register.
Risk Items from the CVOD Risk & Issues Register will be discussed at the next CVOD
steering committee meeting, with a view to transferring any outstanding Risk and
Issues to the Office register.
The Board held a general discussion about the Risk Management framework. It was
confirmed that a detailed review and refresh of the register was due and is usually
held at the beginning of the calendar year.
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Review Board Calendar
Outstanding - Calendar is reviewed every six months and requires updating.
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Other New Business
No other business
Signed:
Chair:
Date:
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