The Department leads Portfolio agencies in contributing to the well-being
of all Australians by:
The Department delivers a range of goods and services (outputs) to assist its
ministers achieve these outcomes. The relationship between the Department's
outcomes and outputs is illustrated in Figure 3.1.
In addition to delivering its outputs, the epartment administers a range of
programmes on behalf of the Australian Government. The relationship between
the Department's outcomes and administered expense programmes, and the
area(s) responsible for their delivery, are detailed in Figures 3.2 and 3.3
on the following pages.
The outcomes and outputs of the Department remain unchanged from those presented
in the 2006-07 Portfolio Budget Statements and Additional Estimates Statements.
In determining the price of its outputs, the Department requires business
divisions to allocate their indicative budget allocations across the relevant
outputs (direct cost attribution). Corporate overhead has been allocated on
the basis of average staffing level per business division.
Table 3.1.1 below details the total resources for the Department to contribute
to the achievement of Portfolio Outcome 1 in 2007-08, including administered
appropriations, revenue from government (appropriation), revenue from other
sources, and the total price of outputs.
Table 3.1.2 below details the total resources for the Department to contribute
to the achievement of portfolio Outcome 2 in 2007-08, including administered
appropriations, revenue from government (appropriation), revenue from other
sources, and the total price of outputs.
Transport infrastructure connects Australia with domestic markets and the
global economy and is a key determinant of our economic growth. With increasing
globalisation and reliance on international trade, Australia's prosperity
depends on having a transport system that is safe and secure, efficient, competitive
and sustainable.
In 2007-08, the Department will continue to advise on and lead national efforts
to address key transport issues, including:
The Department has identified performance information for Outcome 1 in terms
of the departmental outputs and administered expense programmes that contribute
to its achievement. Performance indicators for outputs and their related programmes
are detailed in Figure 3.4 with administered expense programmes shaded for differentiation.
| Output/Programme |
Performance Indicators |
1.1.1 Investigation
Australian Transport Safety Bureau |
Effectiveness:
- Stakeholders undertake safety action in response to critical and
significant safety issues identified through safety investigations
- Transport safety and public confidence in transport safety is maintained
or improved
Quality:
- Australia's transport safety investigation regime meets international
standards
- Investigations are completed, on average, within one year
- Staff required to appear as witnesses at coronial hearings are well
prepared
- Major accident investigation response capabilities are reviewed and
tested annually
- The benefits of the new Safety Investigation Information Management
System 'SIIMS', commissioned for aviation investigations
in April 2007, are extended to rail and marine
Quantity:
- More than 6 000 aviation, marine and rail safety accident and incident
reports are assessed and entered into the safety database
- Approximately 100 fatal accidents and other serious occurrences are
investigated to improve future safety
- Appropriate assistance is provided with major international investigations
upon request
Price: $23.0m |
1.1.2 Safety
Australian Transport Safety Bureau
Maritime and Land Transport |
Effectiveness:
- Stakeholders are assisted to evaluate and improve transport safety
interventions and outcomes
Quality:
- A best practice Novice Driver Programme Trial is implemented in NSW
and Victoria
- National road death statistics and on-line database are updated within
two weeks of the end of each month
- Statistical analyses and conclusions are accurate and robust
- Aviation safety research reports are timely and informative
- Australia's motor vehicle safety standards are aligned with
international standards
- 85% of vehicle and workshop processes are completed within target
timeframes
Quantity (approximate):
- 10 aviation and 25 road safety statistical and research publications
are released
- 50 vehicle production and/or test facilities are audited
- 3 400 vehicle types are approved for identification plates and supply
to the Australian market
- 50 Registered Automotive Workshops applications are assessed and
155 RAWS inspections are conducted
- 16 000 applications to import vehicles are assessed
Price: $16.8m |
1.2.1 Transport security
Office of Transport Security |
Effectiveness:
- Transport security is maintained and enhanced
Quality:
- Inquiries into major transport security incidents are undertaken
as directed by the Minister
- Advice to the Australian Government and industry reflects threat
and risk assessment
- Aviation and maritime security is regulated in line with relevant
legislation and is enforced appropriately
- The aviation and maritime industries are engaged in developing and
implementing transport security priorities
- State and territory governments and industry are assisted to further
enhance surface transport security
- Targeted countries in our region are assisted to improve their transport
security capabilities
- Other governments and international organisations are engaged, so
as to further Australian interests in the transport security sector
- Transport security support to special events and counter terrorism
exercises are coordinated
- Government policy decisions on transport security are implemented
on time and within budget
Quantity:
- Transport security, audit and compliance activity is conducted at/for
approximately:
- 412 aviation industry participants covering 188 airports across
Australia and 224 domestic and international airlines
- 10 000 general aviation aircraft on a risk assessed basis
- Approximately 850 Regulated Air Cargo Agents
- 264 maritime security plan holders covering 73 ports, 364 related
facilities and 59 Australian flagged vessels, and
- 22 offshore oil and gas security plans covering 76 offshore service
providers and offshore facilities
- More than 11 000 foreign ships are risk assessed and security inspections
targeted as appropriate
- Aviation Security Identification Card - management of background
checking of up to 93 000 aviation participants
- Maritime Security Identification Card - management of background
checking of up to 82 000 people in the maritime industry
Price: $81.2m |
| Aviation security enhancements - checked baggage screening
Office of Transport Security |
Effectiveness:
- Checked baggage on screened air services at non-designated screened
airports is subject to security screening
Quantity/Location:
- Explosive trace detection equipment is being used to screen 100%
of checked bags at 26 non-designated airports
Cost: $7.6m |
| Aviation security enhancements - improving international aviation
security
Office of Transport Security |
Effectiveness:
- Improved aviation security at Last Port of Call airports, consistent
with international standards
Location:
Cost: $0.9m |
| Aviation security enhancements - increased air cargo inspections
Office of Transport Security |
Effectiveness:
- Strengthened security measures for international and domestic passenger
aircraft through increased inspection of air cargo
- Enhanced air cargo inspection regime of international export air cargo
carried on passenger services
Location:
- Major Australian Airports and cargo facilities
Cost: $1.5m |
| Aviation security enhancements - regional passenger screening
Office of Transport Security
|
Effectiveness:
- Security is enhanced at regional airports handling regular public
transport services
Quantity/Location:
- Metal detection equipment and training is provided to 145 regional
airports
Cost: $1.0m |
| Aviation security enhancements - screening for liquids,
aerosols and gels
Office of Transport Security |
Effectiveness:
- Integration of technology in enhanced passenger screening processes
with minimal impact on passenger clearance rates
Quality:
- Improved aviation security consistent with international requirements
Location:
- 11 Counter Terrorism First Response airports and identified domestic
airports
Cost: $2.3m |
1.3.1 AusLink
AusLink |
Effectiveness:
- The Australian Government's national land transport plan (AusLink)
is implemented to maintain and improve the standard of national infrastructure
- Infrastructure planning and investment decision making processes
are improved in partnership with state and territory governments
Quality:
- Programmes are administered in line with relevant legislation
Price: $20.4m |
| AusLink Investment
AusLink |
Effectiveness:
- Road, rail and related infrastructure is maintained and enhanced
along designated transport corridors
- Infrastructure planning and investment decision making processes
are improved in partnership with state and territory governments
Quality:
- Transport corridor objectives, strategies and priorities reflect
national needs for future investment
- Projects are administered in line with relevant legislation
Cost: $1 819.5m |
| AusLink Black Spot Projects
AusLink |
Effectiveness:
- Road crashes are reduced at treated sites, along with trauma and
associated costs to the community
Quality:
- Priority is given to proposals for cost-effective treatment of sites
with a proven history of crashes (black spots)
- Payments are made in line with the AusLink legislation
Quantity:
- Approximately 300 ‘black spots' are approved for funding
Cost: $44.5m |
| AusLink Roads to Recovery
AusLink |
Effectiveness:
- Local councils use funds to maintain and improve land transport infrastructure
Quality:
- Payments are made in line with AusLink legislation
Quantity:
- Approximately 700 councils are eligible for funding
Cost: $307.5m |
AusLink Strategic Regional
AusLink |
Effectiveness:
- Local councils use funds to develop regional land transport infrastructure
supporting industry, tourism and economic development
Quality:
- Projects satisfy eligibility criteria
Quantity:
- Approximately 700 councils are eligible for funding
Cost: $100.7m |
AusLink improving local roads
AusLink |
Effectiveness:
- Local councils use funds to accelerate works to maintain and improve
the local road network
Quality:
- Funds are paid to local councils and for unincorporated areas and
are used for the construction or maintenance of roads
Quantity:
- Approximately 700 councils are eligible for funding
Cost: $153.8m |
AusLink improving the National Network
AusLink |
Effectiveness:
- Roads and related infrastructure is enhanced along designated transport
corridors
Quality:
- Projects are administered in line with relevant legislation and agreements
between jurisdictions and the Australian Government
Cost: $524.0m |
Management of residual issues of former Australian National
Railways Commission (AN)
AusLink |
Effectiveness:
- The future of the former AN plans is resolved, along with any other
residual issues which may emerge
Quality:
- Public access to plans of heritage value is maintained
Cost: $0.4m |
| Murray River Bridges - Federation Fund Project
AusLink |
Effectiveness:
- New regional infrastructure improves access
Quality:
- Payments are made in line with the Australian Governments obligations
Location:
- A new bridge is constructed over the Murray River at Echuca-Moama
Cost: $15.0m |
| Upgrade of the Mainline Interstate Railway Track (removal
of the interstate rail track from Wodonga CBD)
AusLink |
Effectiveness:
- The project improves interstate rail track efficiency and amenity
of the Wodonga town centre
Quality:
- The interstate mainline rail track through the Wodonga CBD is replaced
with a rail bypass
- Payments are made in line with the Australian Governments obligations
Cost: $20.0m |
| Whitehorse Road and Springvale Road intersection upgrade
AusLink |
Effectiveness:
- A detailed assessment of options to address transport and other problems
at the intersection of Whitehorse and Springvale roads is produced
Quality:
- A preferred option for addressing the problems is agreed
Cost: $3.0m |
1.4.1 Maritime and land transport
Maritime and Land Transport |
Effectiveness:
- The maritime and land transport industries operate in a robust and
stable regulatory environment
- The COAG national reform agenda for transport is actively progressed
in conjunction with all Australian governments
Price: $13.0m |
| Bass Strait Passenger Vehicle Equalisation Scheme
Maritime and Land Transport |
Effectiveness:
- The cost of sea travel across Bass Strait is alleviated for passengers
accompanying a vehicle
Quality:
- Eligible passengers receive a rebate on their fare within 30 working
days of submitting a claim
Cost: $32.0m |
| International Maritime Organization contribution
Maritime and Land Transport |
Effectiveness:
- Australia is able to participate in international discussions on
maritime transport
Quality:
- Payment is made in line with Australias international obligations
Cost: $0.3m |
| Interstate Road Transport Fees
Maritime and Land Transport |
Effectiveness:
- The Interstate Road Transport Fees programme establishes a registration
scheme that provides a viable alternative to State and Territory based
registration schemes for heavy vehicles
Quality:
- Fees are collected and dispersed to States and Territories in an
efficient manner that meets audit requirements in line with an agreed
formula based on meeting the cost of damage to roads caused by heavy
vehicles
Cost: $53.2m |
| National Transport Commission (NTC)
Maritime and Land Transport |
Effectiveness:
- The NTC is able to assist governments to increase transport productivity
and sustainability through consistent and effective road and rail regulation
Quality:
- Payments are made in line with the Australian Governments obligations
under the National Transport Commission Act 2003
Cost: $2.7m |
| Oil Pollution Compensation Fund
Maritime and Land Transport |
Effectiveness:
- Compensation is available for the costs of an oil spill in the event
that these costs exceed the tanker owners ability to pay
Quality:
- All persons (including oil companies) that receive more than 150
000 tonnes of crude or heavy oil by sea make contributions to the International
Oil Pollution Compensation Fund
- Payments are passed on to the Fund in line with Australias obligations
under the International Convention for the Establishment of an International
Fund for Compensation for Oil Pollution Damage
Cost: $0.5m |
| Payments to the Maritime Industry Finance Company Limited
(MIFCo)
Maritime and Land Transport |
Effectiveness:
- Successful windup of MIFCo and return of excess stevedoring levy
to industry
Quality:
- Payments are made in line with the Australian Governments obligations
Cost: $0.6m |
| Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme
Maritime and Land Transport |
Effectiveness:
- Costs are alleviated for businesses shipping containers of goods
from Tasmania to the mainland for use or sale, or to Tasmania as an
input to a production process
Quality:
- 95% of claims from eligible shippers are processed within 30 days
Location:
Cost: $97.0m |
| Tasmanian Wheat Freight Scheme
Maritime and Land Transport |
Effectiveness:
- Costs are alleviated for businesses shipping bulk wheat to Tasmania
Quality:
- 95% of claims from eligible shippers are processed within 30 days
Location:
Cost: $1.1m |
| OECD Road Transport contribution
Bureau of Transport and Regional Economics |
Effectiveness:
- Australia is able to participate in international discussions on
road, rail and intermodal transport
Quality:
- Payment is made in line with Australias international obligations
Cost: $0.04m |
1.4.2 Aviation and airports
Aviation and Airports |
Effectiveness:
- Industry operates in a robust and stable regulatory environment
- Businesses and consumers have access to competitive international
and domestic air services
- Airspace is managed efficiently within international standards
- Australian Government investments in transport infrastructure are
managed responsibly
- Community exposure to aircraft noise is minimised with attention
to the needs of specific communities
Price: $36.9m |
| Airport Lessee Companies reimbursement of parking fines
Aviation and Airports |
Quality:
- Revenue is passed on to airport lessees in line with a formula set
by the Minister for Finance and Administration
Location:
- Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Gold Coast, Townsville, Hobart
and Launceston Airports
Cost: $1.5m |
| Compensation for the sale of airport land
Aviation and Airports |
Quality:
- Airport lessees receive appropriate compensation for the sale of
small portions of airport land not essential for airport operation
Location:
- Tugun Bypass, Gold Coast Airport
Cost: $9.8m |
| Implementation of noise amelioration
- Adelaide Airport
- Sydney Airport
Aviation and Airports |
Effectiveness:
- Community exposure to aircraft noise is ameliorated in eligible buildings
Quality:
- Work is carried out by qualified professionals and is rated as good
or better by 80% of building owners
Quantity:
- Approximately 4 755 eligible homes and 102 eligible public buildings
are insulated from aircraft noise
Location:
Cost: $1.6m |
| International Civil Aviation Organization contribution
Aviation and Airports |
Effectiveness:
- Australia is able to participate in international discussions on
civil aviation
Quality:
- Payment is made in line with Australias international obligations
Cost: $1.2m |
| Payment scheme for Airservices Australias en route charges
Aviation and Airports |
Effectiveness:
- Costs are reduced for airlines providing eligible regular public
transport and/or aeromedical services
Quality:
- Claims from airlines are processed efficiently and accurately
Quantity:
- Approximately 36 operators are reimbursed for Airservices Australias
en route air traffic control charges
Cost: $6.0m |
| Regional and Remote Airstrips Funding Scheme
Aviation and Airports |
Effectiveness:
- Access to essential services for remote communities is improved
- Aviation safety at remote airstrips is improved
- The capacity of the Royal Flying Doctor Service to provide its services
is enhanced
Quality:
- Grants are provided for projects that meet programme guidelines
Location:
- Eligible communities and airstrips across remote Australia
Cost: $1.0m |
| Sydney West Airport rental properties
Aviation and Airports |
Effectiveness:
- The Australian Government meets its obligations as a landlord
Quantity/Location:
- Approximately 254 commercial and residential properties are maintained
at the Sydney West Airport site (Badgerys Creek)
Cost: $2.8m |
Regional, rural and remote Australia accounts for over one third of the population
and two thirds of Australia's export income. Australia's regions
have made, and continue to make, a major contribution to Australia's economy
and way of life. Australia's future prosperity and well-being depends
to a significant degree on the strength of its regions.
In 2007-08, the Department will continue to advise on and lead national efforts
to tackle regional issues, including:
The Department has identified performance information for Outcome 2 in terms
of the departmental outputs and administered expense programmes that contribute
to its achievement. Performance indicators for outputs and their related programmes
are detailed in Figure 3.5, with administered expense programmes shaded for
differentiation.
| Output/Programme |
Performance Indicators |
2.1.1 Regional services
Regional Services |
Effectiveness:
- Regions are assisted to manage their own futures
- Other agencies/governments are assisted to evaluate and improve services
to regional and Indigenous Australians
Quality:
- Information on Australian Government programmes and services is available
to all Australians
- Regional and indigenous communities have opportunities to establish
and advance local priorities and partnerships
- Grants are administered for projects that maintain or improve regional
well-being and sustainability
- Other agencies/governments work with us on issues affecting regions
Price: $40.0m |
|
Area Consultative Committees
Regional Services |
Effectiveness:
- ACCs develop strong links between governments, the community and
the private sector to support regional growth
Quality:
- ACCs facilitate whole of government solutions to local problems
- Number and value of Regional Partnership applications
- ACCs deliver services in accordance with their funding and reporting
obligations under the Operational Funding Contracts
Cost: $17.4m |
|
Construction of the Bert Hinkler Hall of Aviation Museum
Regional Services |
Effectiveness:
- The Bert Hinkler Hall of Aviation Museum is able to be constructed
Quality:
- Payments are made in line with project progress and funding agreements
Location:
Cost: $1.5m |
|
Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal
Regional Services |
Effectiveness:
- Additional funds are generated for rural and regional renewal
Quality:
- Payments are made in line with the Australian Governments obligations
Location:
- Regional, rural and remote Australia
Cost: $0.5m |
|
Improving regional womens representation in decision making
Regional Services |
Effectiveness:
- Increase the number of women on regional boards and bodies of influence
Quality:
- An information strategy and mentoring programme within regional areas
has commenced
Location:
- The programme has a regional focus
Cost: $0.6m |
|
Regional and Rural Research and Development Grants
Regional Services |
Effectiveness:
- Issues affecting Australia's regions are researched and communicated
to national and regional decision makers
Cost: $0.2m |
|
Regional Partnerships
Regional Services |
Effectiveness:
- Funded projects improve regional growth and opportunities, access
to services, planning and structural adjustment
Quality:
- 90% of applications for funding are assessed within 12 weeks of submission
- Grants are provided for projects which meet programme guidelines,
including consistency with ACC regional priorities and partnership funding
- Payments are made in line with project progress and funding agreements
Quantity/Location:
- Projects are established in every region of Australia (56 regions)
Cost: $72.4m |
|
Remote Air Services Subsidy Scheme
Regional Services |
Effectiveness:
- Remote and isolated communities have access to passenger transport,
goods delivery and other services
Quality:
- Weekly air services are provided to communities who would otherwise
have no regular access to transport
Quantity/Location:
- Air services are provided to approximately 235 isolated communities
in remote parts of Queensland, NT, WA, SA and Tasmania
Cost: $4.4m |
|
Sustainable Regions
Regional Services |
Effectiveness:
- Funded projects improve economic, social and/or environmental well-being
in the sustainable region
Quality:
- Grants are provided for projects which meet programme guidelines,
including consistency with the Strategic Regions Advisory Committee
regional priorities and partnership funding
- Payments are made in line with project progress and funding agreements
Quantity/Location:
- Projects are established in ten sustainable regions in Campbelltown-Camden,
Far North East New South Wales, Gippsland, the Atherton Tablelands,
Wide Bay Burnett, Playford-Salisbury, the Kimberley, North West and
West Coast of Tasmania, Darling Matilda Way and Northern Rivers North
Coast NSW
Cost: $15.4m |
2.2.1 Services to territories
Territories and Local Government |
Effectiveness:
- Territories are assisted to manage their own futures
Quality:
- Australian Government interests in all territories are managed
- In the absence of a state or territory government,
- non-self governing territories are provided with a range of infrastructure
and services:
- at a reasonable standard and cost compared to similar mainland
communities
- in a way which recognises the cultural and linguistic diversity
of territory residents
- Territories funding is administered in line with relevant legislation,
policies and agreements
Location:
- Self-governing territories: the ACT, NT and Norfolk Island
- Non-self-governing territories: Christmas Island, and Cocos (Keeling)
Islands (Indian Ocean Territories), and Jervis Bay Territory
- Uninhabited territories: Ashmore-Cartier Island and Coral Sea Islands
Price: $10.8m |
|
Christmas Island phosphate mining rehabilitation
Territories and Local Government |
Effectiveness/Location:
- · A robust rehabilitation programme targeting high conservation
areas within the Christmas Island National Park
Quality:
- · Rehabilitation of old mine sites on Christmas Island to an
agreed standard
Cost: $1.0m |
|
Norfolk Island - preservation and maintenance of Kingston and
Arthurs Vale Historic Area (KAVHA)
Territories and Local Government |
Effectiveness:
- Australian Government-owned assets and land within the KAVHA precinct
preserved and maintained in accordance with its heritage values
Quality:
- Australian Government funding is managed in accordance with the Memorandum
of Understanding with the Norfolk Island Government
Cost: $0.6m |
|
Norfolk Island refurbishment of Kingston Pier
Territories and Local Government |
Effectiveness:
- The safety and functionality of the pier is restored in keeping with
its heritage values
Quality:
- Payments are administered in line with project progress
Location:
Cost: $0.01m |
|
Norfolk Island Memorial for Minister Buffet (environmental
trust fund)
Territories and Local Government |
Effectiveness/Location:
- Community groups and individuals are assisted to improve environmental
and land management on Norfolk Island
Quality:
- Payments are administered in line with project progress
Cost: $0.01m |
|
Office of Administrator in Northern Territory
Territories and Local Government |
Effectiveness/Location:
- Australian Government funding meets the Administrators salary entitlements
and relevant travel costs
Quality:
- Salary paid in accordance with relevant Remuneration Tribunal Determination
- Travel costs associated with Australian Government requirements are
paid
Cost: $0.2m |
|
Office of Administrator on Norfolk Island
Territories and Local Government |
Effectiveness/Location:
- Australian Government funding meets the Administrators salary entitlements,
office, relevant travel and other costs
Quality:
- Salary paid in accordance with relevant Remuneration Tribunal Determination
- Other costs managed within budget
Cost: $0.5m |
|
Payment to the ACT assistance for National Capital type functions
Territories and Local Government |
Effectiveness/Location:
- The ACT Government provides specialised services on behalf of the
Australian Government in the ACT
Quality:
- Payments are made in line with the agreed schedule
Cost: $1.3m |
|
Payment to the ACT assistance for water and sewerage services
Territories and Local Government |
Effectiveness/Location:
- The ACT Government is compensated for extra costs resulting from
national capital influences on the provision of water and sewerage services
Quality:
- Payments are made in line with the agreed schedule
Cost: $9.6m |
|
Payment to the ACT compensation for the effects of National
Capital influence on the cost of providing municipal services
Territories and Local Government |
Effectiveness/Location:
- The national capital influence on the cost of ACT municipal services
is ameliorated
Quality:
- Payments are made in line with the agreed schedule
Cost: $24.0m |
|
Services to Indian Ocean Territories (IOTs)
Territories and Local Government |
Effectiveness:
- Territories are assisted to manage their own futures
Quality:
- In the absence of a state or territory government,
- IOTs residents and visitors are provided with a range of infrastructure
and services:
- at a reasonable standard and cost compared to similar mainland
communities
- in a way which recognises the cultural and linguistic diversity
of residents and visitors
Quantity/Location:
- Approximately 2 100 people live in the IOTs, namely on Christmas
Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Cost: $84.3m |
|
Services to Jervis Bay Territory (JBT)
Territories and Local Government |
Effectiveness:
- Accountable governance, administration and provision of services
in the Territory
Quality:
- In the absence of a state or territory government,
- JBT residents and visitors are provided with a range of infrastructure
and services:
- at a reasonable standard and cost compared to similar communities
- in a way which recognises the cultural diversity of residents
and visitors
Quantity/Location:
- Approximately 611 people live in the JBT
Cost: $5.1m |
2.2.2 Local government
Territories and Local Government |
Effectiveness:
- Local governments are assisted to serve their communities
Quality:
- Grants are allocated and distributed to local governments in line
with national principles
- Better practice in local government is recognised and promoted (eg.
through a national awards process)
- Local governments are assisted to improve their land use planning
and development assessment systems
Quantity:
- Funding and information are provided to some 700 local governing
bodies across Australia
Price: $2.3m |
|
Local Government Financial Assistance Grants
Territories and Local Government |
Effectiveness:
- Local governments are assisted to provide essential services at the
community level
Quality:
- Grants are administered in line with the Local Government (Financial
Assistance) Grants Act 1995
- An annual report on the operation of the Act is tabled as soon as
practicable after 30 June each year
- Grants paid quarterly: 15 August, 15 November, 15 February and 15
May
Quantity:
- Grants are distributed to some 700 local governments
Cost: $1 749.4m |
|
Supplementary funding to South Australian councils for local
roads
Territories and Local Government |
Effectiveness:
- Local governments have equitable access to Australian Government
funding for local roads
Quality:
- Grants are distributed in line with the local roads grants component
of financial assistance grant
- Grants paid quarterly: 15 August, 15 November, 15 February and 15
May
Quantity/Location:
- Supplementary funding is distributed to 74 local governments in South
Australia
Cost: $13.5m |
2.2.3 Natural disaster relief
Territories and Local Government |
Effectiveness:
- Communities are assisted in recovering from the cost and social impact
of natural disasters
Quality:
- Information on natural disaster events and risks is collected systematically
for Australian communitie
- Other agencies and governments are assisted to evaluate and improve
bushfire and natural disaster managemen
- Grants and loans are administered which assist communities to mitigate
against and recover from disasters
Price: $3.7m |
|
Bushfire mitigation
Territories and Local Government |
Effectiveness:
- Fire trail networks are enhanced
Quality:
- Payments are made in line with project progress
Cost: $5.0m |
|
National Aerial Firefighting
Territories and Local Government |
Effectiveness:
- The National Aerial Firefighting Centre is able to acquire and deploy
firefighting aircraft around Australia
Quality:
- Payments are made in line with the Australian Governments obligations
Cost: $10.0m |
|
Natural Disaster Mitigation
Territories and Local Government |
Effectiveness:
- Communities are assisted to identify and treat natural disaster risks
Quality:
- Priority is given to proposals for research on or treatment of regions
with a risk of natural disaster
- Payments are made in line with project progress
Cost: $43.6m |
|
Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements
Territories and Local Government |
Effectiveness:
- The cost of disaster relief and recovery measures to state and territory
governments is reduced
Quality:
- Funding is available in respect of all major rapid onset natural
disasters
- State and territory governments are reimbursed for eligible expenses
within 21 days of submitting a claim
Cost: $89.5m |
The Department manages a programme of internal audits and programme reviews
to measure and evaluate the quality of internal controls and processes as well
as the impact of its activities on the broader community. For more information
about evaluations and how we use them to improve our processes and outcomes,
please see our annual report.
