annual report 2009-10 - Tourism NT

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Tourism Governance NT Matters
We have worked hard towards improving our compliance
rating against the Records Management component of
the Information Act.
Part 9 of the Information Act sets out our responsibilities
in regards to records and archives management. We
provide ongoing training for our staff to ensure a high
level of awareness and skill amongst employees, to
guarantee relevant information is captured into our
records management application, TRIM.
Our Records Unit is responsible for promoting, monitoring
and reviewing our records systems and processes, and
gives advice to staff on these matters.
During 2009-10 the Electronic Document Records
Management System functionality of TRIM was
implemented to facilitate the easier management and
capture of records. This has resulted in an increase in
the capture and cataloguing of official records. We will
be reviewing our functional thesaurus and disposal
schedule to ensure they accurately reflect information
collected and timelines for disposal.
Corporate
Communication
In times of economic uncertainty, undertaking activities
in partnership with trade and industry including local and
national operators is fundamental.
Corporate Communications facilitates the planning and
development of corporate communication strategies to
enhance our reputation. This is achieved through targeted
communication strategies and media opportunities
to advance the understanding and profile of our
achievements and activities, including news releases and
associated media interviews with the Chief Executive and/
or Minister for Tourism.
A key communication tool is our E-News which delivers
fortnightly news and research updates to industry
stakeholders.
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Our corporate website also provides a range of detailed
information on campaign activity, incentive programs,
branding and images, media releases, market trends and
consumer research. The website was enhanced to include
tools that will assist operators in their understanding of
markets, accreditation and sustainable tourism.
Secretariat
Our Secretariat area provides high level advice and
assistance to staff in the preparation of ministerial
correspondence, legislative assembly briefings, ministerial
statements/ reports, estimate committee briefings and
cabinet submissions. Our Secretariat coordinates input
to national tourism forums such as the Australian
Standing Committee on Tourism and the Tourism Ministers
Council, and manages the Tourism Advisory Board’s
secretariat function.
2009-10 2008-09 2007-08 2006-07
Ministerials 370 258 438 506
Legislative
Assembly
briefings
Estimates
Committee
briefings
Agency
Cabinet
Submissions
Comments
on Cabinet
Submissions
107 146 111 116
88 85 81 83
6 6 6 1
38 32 29 44
Leliyn (Edith Falls)