Agenda of Ordinary Council

Special Council 30 June 2008

Item 3.1

CITY LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

ITEM NUMBER 3.1

SUBJECT 2008/09 - 2011/12 Management Plan and Making of 2008/09 Rates and Annual Charges and 2008/09 Schedule of Fees and Charges.

REFERENCE F2007/02457 - D00966393

REPORT OF Group Manager Corporate Services

PURPOSE:

To adopt the 2008/09 – 2011/12 Management Plan, 2008/09 Schedule of Fees and Charges and to make the 2008/09 Rates and Annual Charges following consideration of submissions received as a result of the public exhibition of Council’s 2008/09 – 2011/12 Draft Management Plan.

RECOMMENDATION

(a) That Council adopt the 2008/09 – 2011/12 Management Plan (Attachment 1) which includes the 2008/09 Schedule of Fees and Charges (Attachment 2).

(b) That Council approve the income and expenditure shown in the Management Plan for the year commencing 1 July 2008 and vote the necessary funds.

(c) That Council borrow the sum of $2,022,000 in the 2008/09 financial year towards partly funding capital projects detailed in the Management Plan 2008/09 – 2011/12.

(d) That Council make the Rates and Charges for the 2008/09 rating year using Land Values with a valuation base date of 1 July 2007 as detailed in Attachment 3.

(e) That Council set the interest rate in 2008/09 for overdue rates and charges at 10% per annum simple interest in accordance with Section 566 of the Local Government Act, 1993.

(f) Further, that Council provide a $100 Voluntary Rate Rebate for Eligible Pensioners in accordance with s 582 of the Local Government Act, 1993, and Council’s Voluntary Pensioner Rate Rebate Policy, in addition to the Mandatory Eligible Pensioner Rebate under s 575 of the Local Government Act, 1993.

BACKGROUND

1. At the Council meeting of 26 May 2008, it was resolved to adopt the Draft Management Plan 2008/09 to 2011/12 for the purposes of public exhibition. The Draft Management Plan included the proposed Rates, Annual Charges and Schedule of Fees and Charges for 2008/09.

ISSUES/OPTIONS/CONSEQUENCES

MANAGEMENT PLAN

2. Attachment 1 is the Draft Management Plan as exhibited and includes the matters resolved by Council for inclusion when the Draft Plan was adopted at Council’s meeting on 26 May 2008.

RATES & ANNUAL CHARGES

3. The Rates and Annual Charges which are proposed for the 2008/09 rating year are detailed in Attachment 3. It should be noted that Waste Management Charges were listed in both the Draft Management Plan and the Draft Schedule of Fees and Charges with some very minor differences. In the latter document the charges were rounded to the nearest 5 or 10 cents as is the case for all fees and charges. The figures in the Draft Management Plan were calculated to the exact cent. The recommendation for making the Rates and Annual Charges (Attachment 3) includes these charges as exhibited within the Draft Schedule of Fees and Charges.

Interest on Overdue Rates

4. The Minister for Local Government has announced that the maximum interest rate allowable on overdue rates and charges for the 2008/09 rating year is 10%. Council charges the maximum allowable interest rate on overdue rates and charges as an incentive for ratepayers to meet their commitments as they fall due.

Pensioner Rebates

5. Eligible pensioners receive a statutory reduction of 50% of their ordinary rates and Domestic Waste Management Charge to a maximum of $250 in accordance with State Government legislation.

6. In addition Council provides a voluntary rebate of $100 to eligible ratepayers who have owned and resided on a property in the Parramatta local government area for at least 5 successive rating years.

FEES AND CHARGES

7. Fees and Charges which are proposed for adoption for the 2008/09 year are detailed in Attachment 2. It should be noted that at Page 8 of the Fees and Charges document the description of the Commercial Waste Management Recycling Charge has been re-worded to clarify that the charge applies to a fortnightly service with the provision of a 240 litre bin.

SUBMISSIONS RESULTING FROM PUBLIC EXHIBITION OF DRAFT MANAGEMENT PLAN

8. The Draft Management Plan was placed on public exhibition from 28 May to 25 June 2008 and submissions were invited from the community. As the exhibition period does not finish until after the distribution of this business paper, it is not possible to include details of all submissions received. Copies of submissions received up to 17 June have been included in Attachment 4. Copies of submissions received after that time will be provided separately when the exhibition period closes.

Child Care Centre Fees

9. At the time of compiling this report Council had received 29 submissions in relation to the proposed Child Care Centre fees. These submissions have expressed objections to the extent of the increase proposed for fees in 2008/09. Following the close of the exhibition period on 25 June 2008, a further report will be distributed addressing the issues raised in the submissions and making further recommendations as appropriate.

Rivercat Service

10. One submission was received objecting to proposals to cease or reduce the Rivercat service. This submission outlined the great benefits and convenience of the service particularly for older and disabled members of the community. This correspondent was contacted and advised that the Rivercat service was a State Government responsibility and that Council has made and will continue to make, the strongest possible representations to the Government for the retention of the Rivercat service.

CONSULTATION & TIMING

11. Council’s Draft Management Plan is a statutory requirement to explain to residents the services and projects intended to be delivered for the forthcoming year, the proposed rates, fees, charges and budget for the forthcoming year and Council’s financial forecasts for the following three years.

12. The Draft Management Plan was developed through collaboration between Councillors, management and staff in a series of planning workshops. Community consultation was achieved from the on going input of the Residents’ Panel and the holding of an “Expo” on 20 May 2008 which was open to all members of the public.

13. The Draft Management Plan was placed on public exhibition from 28 May to 25 June 2008 and written submissions were invited from interested parties. Notice of the exhibition period was given in local newspapers and the Sydney Morning Herald. During the exhibition period the Draft Management Plan was on display at the Council Offices, Council Libraries, Parramatta Heritage & Visitor Information Centres and Riverside Theatres Parramatta. It was also placed on Council’s website. Submissions could be made by mail, fax or email.

14. In deciding on the final plan to be adopted, Council must take into consideration any submissions that have been made concerning the Draft Management Plan.

15. Section 406 of the Local Government Act requires Council to adopt the 2008/9 – 2011/12 Management Plan by 30 June 2008.

CONCLUSION

16. The draft 2007/08 – 2010/11 Management Plan, has been exhibited as required by the Local Government Act and is now submitted for adoption after Council has considered the submissions received.

Stephen Kerr

Group Manager Corporate Services

Attachments:

1View	2008/09 – 2011/12 Management Plan	110 Pages
2View	2008/09 Schedule of Fees and Charges	107 Pages
3View	2008/09 Rates and Annual Charges	6 Pages
4View	Submissions received – provided to Councillors ONLY	35 Pages

REFERENCE MATERIAL

Special Council 30 June 2008

Item 3.2

CITY LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

ITEM NUMBER 3.2

SUBJECT Draft Management Plan 2008/09 - 2011/12

REFERENCE F2007/02457 - D00972258

REPORT OF Group Manager Corporate Services

PURPOSE:

1. To advise Councillors of further submissions in relation to the 2008/09 – 2011/12 Draft Management Plan and to provide comments on all submissions received.

2. To advise of some proposed changes to fees included in the Draft Schedule of Fees and Charges.

3. To advise of a proposed change to the Projects Budget with the addition of a project for the provision of handheld devices for Rangers

RECOMMENDATION

(a) That Council consider this report in conjunction with the Group Manager Corporate Services’ report to the Special Council meeting 30 June 2008 - 2008/09 - 2011/12 Management Plan and Making of 2008/09 Rates and Annual Charges and 2008/09 Schedule of Fees and Charges.

(b) That Council adopt the 2008/09 – 2011/12 Management Plan (Attachment 1) which includes the 2008/09 Schedule of Fees and Charges (Attachment 2) subject to the amendments to the Swimming Pool charges as detailed within this report and the inclusion of the Project involving the provision of hand held devices to Rangers as detailed within this report.

(b) That Council approve the income and expenditure shown in the Management Plan (Attachment 1) for the year commencing 1 July 2008 and vote the necessary funds subject to the inclusion of the income and expenditure related to the additional Project involving the provision of hand held devices to Rangers as detailed within this report.

(c) That Council borrow the sum of $2,022,000 in the 2008/09 financial year towards partly funding capital projects detailed in the Management Plan 2008/09 – 2011/12.

(d) That Council make the Rates and Charges for the 2008/09 rating year using Land Values with a valuation base date of 1 July 2007 as detailed in Attachment 3.

(e) That Council set the interest rate in 2008/09 for overdue rates and charges at 10% per annum simple interest in accordance with Section 566 of the Local Government Act, 1993.

BACKGROUND

Submissions

Council has previously been provided with the report referred to above on the 2008/09 – 2011/12 Draft Management Plan for consideration at the Special Council meeting on 30 June 2008. This report noted that the Draft Management Plan was placed on public exhibition from 28 May to 25 June 2008 and submissions were invited from the community. As the exhibition period did not finish until after the distribution of that report, it was not possible to include details of all submissions received. Copies of submissions received up to 17 June were included with the previous report. Further submissions were received and this report now details these and provides comments on the issues raised within the submissions.

Copies have been provided separately to Councillors.

Fees and Charges

The Draft Schedule of Fees and Charges forms part of the Draft Management Plan and was also on public exhibition. Following a further review of the exhibited charges in relation to Council’s swimming pools, some amendments to fee descriptions and one fee reduction are proposed for Council’s adoption.

Proposed change to the Projects Budget

An additional project, the provision of handheld devices for Rangers to significantly reduce administration costs and to increase efficiency, is proposed for inclusion in the 2008/09 Management Plan projects Budget. Full details are included in this report.

ISSUES/OPTIONS/CONSEQUENCES

Submissions received

During the exhibition period of the Draft Management Plan, 103 submissions were received in relation to the following issues. Copies of the submissions not previously provided to Councillors have been provided separately.

Reduction in Rivercat services 1 submission

Proposed increase in childcare fees 100 submissions

Improved access for older or disabled community members 1 submission

Frequency of kerbside cleanup service 1 submission

Submission Issue 1 - Rivercat services

Comments on the Rivercat service submission were included in the earlier report to Council.

Submission Issue 2 - Proposed increase in childcare fees

The Manager Community, Library and Social Services Unit has provided the following comments on this matter -

100 submissions have been received by Council in response to the Draft Management Plan and the proposal to increase the childcare fees from an average of $58.10 per child per day, to a fee of $75.16 per day child per day (29.36%).

The overwhelming view common to all the submissions made in relation to the fee increase was that the proposed increase would place significant stress on families already struggling to meet the basic costs of living due to increases in fuel, interest rates, rent and food; and that Council reconsider its position and reduce the level of increase to a more reasonable and affordable level or keep it at it’s current rate.

Background

1. As discussed at the Fees and Charges Workshop in March 2008, the fee increase is significant by any measure. An average of $17.16 (29.53%) per child per day is not a minor matter for any family.

2. The increase reflects the real cost to Council of providing child care. In addition to costs that are not currently recognised in the pricing of child care, the childcare centres additionally returned a deficit of $302,000 in 2006/2007 financial year, and are forecasting a deficit of approximately $260,000 for the 2007/08 financial year. As the deficit result is neither a desirable nor sustainable position, a review of the service was commenced in October 2007 to determine what was driving the deficit result. The review found that the main drivers of the increase have been:

§ Child Care Benefit Scheme (CDBS)

The Childcare Benefit Scheme (CCBS) is administered by the Commonwealth. Approximately two and a half years ago the Commonwealth changed the way in which the CCBS was applied, and this resulted in a number of families receiving less subsidy, and the impact of that change was directly felt in the utilisation rates of childcare centres

§ Changes to Utilisation

Until now the fees and charges, and operating cost calculations for Council’s childcare centres have been based on the pre 2006 utilisation rate of 95%. This utilisation rate was appropriate pre 2006 for the childcare service to maintain both a good standard of care, fill the LGA wide gap for 0-2 year old care, and achieve cost neutrality for Council. Even though utilisation rates have decreased, Council’s childcare costs have not decreased to the same level, as the majority of costs are in staffing, and the majority of staff are permanent employees. We are therefore not easily able to offset costs through a decrease in staffing and resourcing, when utilisation rates decrease. Our only alternative is to base forward budgets on current experience, take full account of the real ‘current’ utilisation rates for the past year (90%), and take account of the full costs involved in operating with 90% of childcare places occupied, including full staffing costs, to achieve Council’s stated position of cost neutrality.

It should be noted that all Council’s childcare centres, still have a waiting list for places. However, it is the number of days per week of care the majority of families are seeking that has changed - in that where once the majority of families were seeking full time care, the majority are now seeking 3 to 4 days per week of care, mainly on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

§ Maintenance Costs

Council’s childcare centres are ageing and the maintenance costs are increasing which is impacting on the reactive maintenance costs across the services.

§ Recruitment

Recent changes to the career paths for Early Childhood Teachers have resulted in increased competition between the education system and childcare services to attract and retain staff. Early Childhood Teachers are now able to work in the education sector and it is difficult to compete with the perceived or real benefits of the education sector’s conditions when compared to Council’s. There is also a high turnover of childcare staff across the sector, and recruitment costs are much higher than has been previously anticipated, and these increases need to be factored in when setting future operating budgets. The result to date has been higher recruitment costs and an increased use of casual staff to fill vacancies for longer periods of time.

National Competition Policy and Cost Neutrality

In the advice circulated to Councillors on the 12^th March 2008 it was stated that ‘Council’s childcare centres are subject to the National Competition Policy, and operate on the basis of ‘cost neutrality’. This advice was and remains correct however, the advice went on to say that the childcare centres are registered ‘as a Category 1 Business under the NCP guidelines’, this part of the advice was incorrect. On the 28^th April 2003, Council determined to change the classification of some of its services. The resolution reads as follows:

‘(c) Further, that Child Care Centres, Parramatta Riverside Theatre, Parramatta & Granville Swimming Pools, the hire of Council’s Rooms and Halls and Woodville golf Course be clarified as Council service based units’

The resolution essentially changes reporting requirements of Council, and how Council views its services; however the principles of the National Competition Policy (NCP) still apply. Council differs to private childcare operators in that it is subject to the NCP, and while Council has discretion as to whether to treat an activity as a business, Council has to justify any decision if requested by the community or if a complaint is made in relation to unfair competition, more often referred to as anti-competitive behaviour.

In the report to Council by the Finance Manager (G/0026 – April 2003) it was noted that Council had previously received legal advice from Gadens Lawyers in respect to the applicability of NCP and childcare where they advise that in their opinion the childcare operations are a business for the purposes of NCP because:

(a) it charges for services

(b) we understand that it might be seen as competing substantially with private enterprise childcare

(c) we assume it would be seen as significant to parents who use it

(d) we assume it would have an impact on the local community

(e) it is regular and ongoing

In their advice Gadens Lawyers noted that the local government community generally seems to have taken the view that childcare is properly to be regarded as a business and there is a likelihood that if the Council determines the Centres are not Category 1 or decides not to proceed with competitive neutrality, then this will be the subject of a complaint.

The risk to Council of choosing not to operate its child care centres on a cost neutral basis is that a private child care operator could argue to the ACCC that they are unable to compete with the subsidised service provided by Council. A remedy available to the ACCC is to require Council to provide an equivalent subsidy to the operators of private child care centres.

4. To achieve cost neutrality, childcare centre budgets need to be based on the current utilisation rates and the environment in which we are operating. In March 2008, two options were put to Council:

Option 1 was the rate that is on exhibition of $75.16 per child per day and is based on what it costs to achieve cost neutrality for the Long Day Care Centres in one year.

Option 2 was to spread the increase in fees over a 2-year period, in order to minimise the impact on families and achieve cost neutrality in 2 years.

The fee in year 1 would be $69.00 (an increase of $10.90 or 18.76% per day per child on the current fee);

And, in year 2 (2009/10) the fee would be $77.51 per day per child (an increase on the 08/09 fee of $8.51 or 12.3%) However, option 2 requires Council to cover the deficit that would result in the first year of approximately, $280,000.

Issues

The key issues and themes apparent in the submissions received by Council in relation to childcare fees can be summarised as follows.

1. The overwhelming majority of submissions implored Council to recognise the serious impact that the proposed fee increase of $17.16 would have on families and their ability to survive given the stress they are already experiencing due to the costs of childcare and the increases in fuel, transport, interest rates, rent and daily living.

Comment: Please refer to the background information provided above.

2. If the proposed fee increase is introduced many families will have no other option but to either look for cheaper childcare elsewhere, or reconsider working arrangements and withdraw from work altogether, and therefore withdraw from childcare services.

Comment: This is a very real consideration for the childcare service. From a community service point of view we would not wish to cause harm or make life harder for those already under a great deal of pressure. Increasing the fees to such an extent could also drive utilisation even lower than the current rate, generating more challenges for the centres to return a cost neutral budget, so it is a real concern for families and Council alike.

3. That Council justify such a significant fee increase

Comment: Please refer to the background information provided above.

4. That childcare should be seen as a genuine community service, and available to all at affordable rates.

Comment: The proposed fee increase arises from escalating costs, declining utilisation and the need to calculate budgets to achieve cost neutrality. For the fees to be reduced to a lower, more affordable level, Council would need to change its position in relation to the service needing to be cost neutral to Council and to actively subsidise some of the costs in providing the service; and this would have to be considered in light of the advice received to date in relation to the National Competition Policy.

5. That Council is being opportunistic in increasing the fees to take advantage of the recent increase in the Child Care Benefit Scheme (CCBS)

Comment: It is understandable that many parents would feel that Council is being opportunistic when within days of being informed of an increase in the CCBS they are notified of a significant increase in Council’s childcare fees. However, as outlined above, work began on reviewing the budget issues within the service in October 2007, and options were put to Council back in March 2008, parents were notified of the proposed fee increase contained in the draft Management Plan as soon as it was approved to place on exhibition, which coincided closely with the announcement of the recent increase in the CCBS by the Federal Government.

6. If access to affordable childcare is made harder there will be further stress placed on grandparents to take on more of the childcare responsibilities.

Comment: We accept the statement, and appreciate that there are a number of roll on affects beyond those on the immediate family.

7. Will it increase resources or the quality of care provided at the childcare centres?

Comment: The increase in fees is not intended to increase resources or the quality of care provided. All the childcare centres are accredited to the highest level. The fee increase is based on achieving cost neutrality, in that the fees charged cover the full costs of operating the centres as per Council’s commitment to cost neutrality

Submission Issue 3 - Provision of improved access for the physically non ambulatory disabled

This submission contained additional comments on the Rivercat service and comments generally on improving access for older and disabled members of the community. The suggestions refer specifically to lack of wheelchair access to buses, the limited usefulness of train services for local access and a request for access ramps to be provided by shopkeepers.

Noting that the suggestions relate to services provided by organisations other than Council, the Manager City Assets and Environment has commented that Council considers access for people with disabilties when designing public infrastructure, and has recently resolved to undertake an audit of accessibilty at bus stops in 2009/10.

Disability access issues were a consideration when prioritising projects under the PAMP (Pavement Access and Mobility Plan). PAMP provides for the physical upgrade work to footpaths, roads, etc. to improve access. It is a 4 year rolling program of works that is critical to disability access across the City.

Council is required to undertake access planning for people with mobility issues and other disabilities in order to make the city easily accessible for the whole community.

The Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA) proscribes discrimination against people with a disability in a wide range of contexts, including employment, education, access to premises, the provision of transport, goods, service and facilities, and the provision of accommodation.

The Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA) seeks to eliminate discrimination against people with disability as far as possible. The Disability Standards for accessible Public Transport provide transport operators and providers with certainty about their obligations under the DDA. Compliance with the relevant requirements will provide operators with protection from a complaint of unlawful discrimination.

Access to public transport is crucial to the ability of people with disability, and their families and carers, to participate fully in community life. The Standards also benefit many older Australians and parents with infants in prams who use public transport services.

Council convenes an Access Advisory Committee to advise on all matters relating to physical and disability access across the LGA. The Committee meets bi-monthly.

Submission Issue 4 - Frequency of kerbside cleanup service

This submission suggested reducing the number of annual kerbside cleanups from four to two as a way of reducing Council expenditure.

The Manager City Assets and Environment has provided the following comments on this matter -

The kerbside cleanup service has enjoyed widespread support from residents and the volume of material collected has remained consistent over the two years the service has run in the current form, suggesting that demand for the quarterly collection remains strong.

Proposed changes to fees included in the Draft Schedule of Fees and Charges.

Amendment to Pools Fees and Charges 2008/09

Following a review of the Terms and Conditions for the Hire of Council’s Aquatic Facilities and consultation with key user groups, a number of minor changes to the Pools’ fees and charges are proposed. In most instances the changes are to clarify the use of the pool and the facilities offered and will be cost neutral to Council. In one instance a reduction of the proposed 2008/09 fee has been proposed for school group bookings.

1. Change the description for the Dive Board Hire fee on Page 39 to:

Full Dive Pool - (1) includes dive boards; (2) per hour; (3) subject to official booking – PLUS normal Pool Entry

This change will streamline the bookings process for water polo and diving club users and is cost neutral.

2. Add the same conditions for the Half Dive Pool Page 39 as for the Full Dive Pool.

This change standardises conditions for use of the dive pool.

3. Reduce the proposed 08/09 School Group fee at Page 38 from $2.73 (ex GST) to $2.36 (ex GST) so that it is a standard 3% increase on the 07/08 rate.

This reduction is recommended to better align the pricing structure and maintain the value for school group bookings.

4. Add a new description under Lane Hire at Parramatta and Granville Pools, Pages 39 and 42, to cover evening use of the pool.

Pool Hire – after 6pm

The combination of pool hire and participant entry fees must allow for the recovery of additional staff costs, otherwise a surcharge to cover the difference will be incurred. Bookings at discretion of Aquatic Operations Manager

This description formalises existing arrangements for use of the pool outside of Councils standard hours of operation and ensures that Council can continue to offer facilities to users on an ongoing basis.

5. Add a new line for room hire at Parramatta Pool:

Program Room – Community Hire $22.73 (ex GST)

Program Room – Corporate Hire $31.82 (ex GST)

Both fees are classified as C & N (Shared Benefit and Market) under the Council Pricing Principles.

This addition is proposed with the new program room becoming available following works to Parramatta Pool. The rate is the same as the facility at Granville Pool.

6. Add a new line for programs offered through the Parramatta and Granville Pools:

Aqua/Dry Programs

Fee subject to program characteristics such as duration and equipment provided.

This fee is classified as C & N (Shared Benefit and Market) under the Council Pricing Principles.

This service is offered in accordance with market demands, with costs varying depending on the nature of the program on offer. This description will give Council scope to provide a range of activities such as aquarobics and other fitness and wellbeing programs.

Proposed change to the Projects Budget for the inclusion of handheld devices for Rangers

Following a review of work practices in Ranger Services, Council is requested to consider including within the Management Plan and Budget a Project involving the provision of Personal Digital Assistants (PDA) to Ranger Services officers. The capital cost of the project would be $260,000 offset by savings in the fee charged by the Infringement Processing Bureau of $100,000 per annum, less depreciation of the devices and the cost of software maintenance. Council would fund this project from internal borrowing from Council’s working funds which will be repaid over a period of three (3) to four (4) years from operating savings.

CONSULTATION & TIMING

The relevant Managers were consulted and have provided comments in relation to the issues raised in submissions.

Stephen Kerr

Group Manager Corporate Services

Attachments:

View	Submissions not distributed previously- provided to Councillors Only	64 Pages
View	Submissions not distributed previously – Provide to Councillors Only	49 Pages

Note: Attachment 1 – 4 previously issued with Group Manager Corporate Report issued on 20 June 2008.

REFERENCE MATERIAL

Sue Coleman – Group Manager City Services			Assistant Minutes Clerk – Michael Wearne
Stephen Kerr – Group Manager Corporate			Minutes Clerk – Grant Davies
Marcelo Occhuizzi –Acting Group Manager Outcomes & Development

Clr Omar Jamal – Arthur Philip Ward			Clr Lorraine Wearne - Lachlan Macquarie Ward
Clr Anita Brown – Elizabeth Macarthur Ward			Clr John Chedid – Elizabeth Macarthur Ward
Clr David Borger – Macarthur Ward Elizabeth			Clr Andrew Wilson – Lachlan Macquarie Ward
Clr Paul Garrard – Woodville Ward			Clr Tony Issa, OAM – Woodville Ward
Clr Julia Finn – Arthur Philip Ward			Clr Brian Prudames – Caroline Chisholm Ward
Clr Chris Worthington – Caroline Chisholm Ward	Clr Pierre Esber, Deputy Lord Mayor – Lachlan Macquarie Ward	Clr Maureen Walsh – Wooville Ward	Clr Chiang Lim – Arthur Phillip Ward

SpECIAL Council	30 June 2008