21Annual reports

21 Annual reports

(1)  The Implementation Monitor is to submit a report to the Minister and the Secretary, by 30 September in each calendar year, that relates to the 12-month period ending on 30 June in that calendar year.

(2)  A report submitted under subsection (1) is to include or specify each of the following in respect of the period to which the report relates:

(a) any progress made in implementing each monitored recommendation and each Agency that has taken one or more implementation actions in respect of each recommendation;

(b) any progress made by an Agency in completing an implementation action;

(c) information on –

(i) the compliance by an Agency with the timelines specified in the relevant reform reports and the Implementation Framework; and

(ii) any method or process developed by an Agency, in carrying out an implementation action, that the Implementation Monitor considers best practice;

(d) any corrective action that the Implementation Monitor considers necessary to address a concern of the Implementation Monitor in relation to –

(i) an Agency carrying out an implementation action; or

(ii) the implementation of monitored recommendations generally;

(e) any compliance notices given by the Implementation Monitor, including the following details:

(i) the Agency to whom the notice was given;

(ii) whether the notice was complied with or whether the Implementation Monitor is satisfied that the Agency is unable to comply with the notice;

(f) such other matters as the Implementation Monitor considers relevant in respect of –

(i) the functions and powers of that office; and

(ii) the operation of this Act.

(3)  A report submitted under subsection (1) is to be –