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PORTFOLIO BUDGET STATEMENTS 2013-14
BUDGET RELATED PAPER NO. 1.11
IMMIGRATION AND CITIZENSHIP PORTFOLIO
BUDGET INITIATIVES AND EXPLANATIONS OF
APPROPRIATIONS SPECIFIED BY OUTCOMES
AND PROGRAMS BY AGENCY
© Commonwealth of Australia 2013
ISBN 978-1-920996-12-3
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The Hon Brendan O’Connor MP Minister for Immigration and Citizenship
President of the Senate Australian Senate Parliament House CANBERRA ACT 2600 Speaker House of Representatives Parliament House CANBERRA ACT 2600
Dear Mr President Dear Madam Speaker
I hereby submit Portfolio Budget Statements in support of the 2013-14 Budget for the Immigration and Citizenship Portfolio. These statements have been developed, and are submitted to the Parliament, as a statement on the outcomes for the portfolio.
I present these statements to provide accountability to the Parliament and, through it, the public. Yours sincerely
BRENDAN O’CONNOR
Parliament House Canberra ACT 2600 Telephone (02) 6277 7667 Fax (02) 6273 9395
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Abbreviations and conventions
The following notation may be used:
NEC/nec not elsewhere classified
- nil
.. not zero, but rounded to zero
na not applicable (unless otherwise specified)
nfp not for publication
$m $ million
$b $ billion
Figures in tables and in the text may be rounded. Figures in text are generally rounded to one decimal place, whereas figures in tables are generally rounded to the nearest thousand. Discrepancies in tables between totals and sums of components are due to rounding.
Enquiries
Should you have any enquiries regarding this publication please telephone Stephen Sheehan, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Immigration and Citizenship on (02) 6264 1235.
A copy of this document can be located on the Australian Government Budget website at: http://www.budget.gov.au.
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USER GUIDE
The purpose of the 2013-14 Portfolio Budget Statements (PB Statements) is to inform Senators and Members of Parliament of the proposed allocation of resources to Government outcomes by agencies within the portfolio. Agencies receive resources from the annual appropriations acts, special appropriations (including standing appropriations and special accounts), and revenue from other sources.
A key role of the PB Statements is to facilitate the understanding of proposed annual appropriations in Appropriation Bills No. 1 and No. 2 2013-14 (or Appropriation Bill [Parliamentary Departments] No. 1 2013-14 for the parliamentary departments). In this sense the PB Statements are Budget related papers and are declared by the Appropriation Acts to be ‘relevant documents’ to the interpretation of the Acts according to section 15AB of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.
The PB Statements provide information, explanation and justification to enable Parliament to understand the purpose of each outcome proposed in the Bills.
As required under section 12 of the Charter of Budget Honesty Act 1998, non-general government sector entities are not consolidated into the Commonwealth general government sector fiscal estimates and accordingly, these entities are not reported in the PB Statements.
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CONTENTS
Portfolio Overview......................................................................................................... 1
Immigration and Citizenship Portfolio Overview ............................................................. 3
Agency Resources and Planned Performance .......................................................... 7
Department of Immigration and Citizenship .................................................................... 9
Migration Review Tribunal and Refugee Review Tribunal .......................................... 103
Glossary ..................................................................................................................... 123
Acronyms ................................................................................................................... 125
Portfolio Overview
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IMMIGRATION AND CITIZENSHIP PORTFOLIO OVERVIEW
Minister and Portfolio Responsibilities
The portfolio has two Ministers, the Hon Brendan O’Connor MP, the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, and Senator, the Hon Kate Lundy, Minister for Multicultural Affairs. The portfolio also has a Parliamentary Secretary, the Parliamentary Secretary for Multicultural Affairs, Senator the Hon Matt Thistlethwaite.
The portfolio agencies—both of which are Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 (FMA Act) entities—are:
• the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC)—a department of state
• the Migration Review Tribunal and Refugee Review Tribunal (MRT–RRT)—a prescribed agency.
Department of Immigration and Citizenship
The Department’s purpose is: building Australia’s future through the well-managed entry and settlement of people.
The Department’s business is to:
• contribute to Australia’s future through managed migration
• protect refugees and contribute to humanitarian policy internationally
• contribute to Australia’s security through border management and traveller facilitation
• make fair and reasonable decisions for people entering or leaving Australia, ensuring compliance with Australia’s immigration laws and integrity in decision making
• support migrants and refugees to settle in the community and participate in Australian society
• promote Australian citizenship and a multicultural Australia.
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Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority
The Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (MARA), a discrete office attached to the Department from 1 July 2009, regulates the activities of the Australian migration advice profession in order to provide consumers of migration advice services with appropriate protection and assurance.
The office is supported by an Advisory Body comprising a diverse range of stakeholders. Planned performance information is included in the DIAC Budget Statements, Section 2, and Contributions to Outcome 1.
Migration Review Tribunal and Refugee Review Tribunal
The Migration Review Tribunal and Refugee Review Tribunal provide an independent and final merits review of decisions made in relation to visas to travel to, enter or stay in Australia.
The Tribunals are established under the Migration Act 1958 (Migration Act), and the Tribunals’ jurisdiction and powers are set out in the Migration Act and in the Migration Regulations 1994. Both Tribunals operate as a single agency for the purposes of the FMA Act.
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Figure 1: Immigration and Citizenship Portfolio Structure and Outcomes
Minister for Immigration and Citizenship
The Hon Brendan O’Connor MP
Minister for Multicultural Affairs
Senator the Hon Kate Lundy
Parliamentary Secretary for Multicultural Affairs
Senator the Hon Matt Thistlethwaite
Migration Review Tribunal and Refugee Review Tribunal
Principal Member: Ms Kay Ransome
Outcome 1 To provide correct and preferable decisions for visa applicants and sponsors through independent, fair, just, economical, informal and quick merits reviews of migration and refugee decisions.
Department of Immigration and Citizenship
Secretary: Mr Martin Bowles PSM
Outcome 1 Managed migration through visas granted for permanent settlement, work, study, tourism, working holidays or other specialised activities in Australia, regulation, research and migration policy advice and program design.
Outcome 2 Protection, resettlement and temporary safe haven for refugees and people in humanitarian need through partnering with international agencies; assessing humanitarian visa applications; and refugee and humanitarian policy advice and program design.
Outcome 3 Lawful entry of people to Australia through border management services involving bona fide traveller facilitation; identity management; document verification; intelligence analysis; partnerships with international and domestic agencies; and border policy advice and program design.
Outcome 4 Lawful stay of visa holders and access to citizenship rights for eligible people through promotion of visa compliance responsibilities, status resolution, citizenship acquisition integrity, case management, removal and detention, and policy advice and program design.
Outcome 5 Equitable economic and social participation of migrants and refugees, supported through settlement services, including English language training; refugee settlement; case coordination; translation services; and settlement policy advice and program design.
Outcome 6 A cohesive, multicultural Australian society through promotion of cultural diversity and a unifying citizenship, decisions on citizenship status, and multicultural and citizenship policy advice and program design.
Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority
Chief Executive Officer: Mr Stephen Wood
(Included in Outcome 1)
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PORTFOLIO RESOURCES
Table 1 reports the total new resources provided to the portfolio in the 2013-14 budget year, by agency.
Table 1: Portfolio Resources 2013-14
Receipts Total
Bill No. 1 Bill No. 2 Special
$m $m $m $m $m
Department of Immigration and
Citizenship
Administered appropriations 3,074 127 - - 3,201
Departmental appropriations 1,482 11 - 55 1,548
Total: 4,556 138 - 55 4,748
MRT-RRT
Administered appropriations - - - - -
Departmental appropriations 68 - - - 68
Total: 68 - - - 68
Portfolio total 4,624 138 - 55 4,817
Less amounts transferred
w ithin portfolio - - - - -
Resources available w ithin portfolio: 4,817
Appropriation
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AGENCY RESOURCES AND PLANNED PERFORMANCE
Department of Immigration and Citizenship .............................................................. 9
Migration Review Tribunal and Refugee Review Tribunal .................................... 103
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DEPARTMENT OF IMMIGRATION AND CITIZENSHIP
Section 1: Agency overview and resources ............................................................. 12
1.1 Strategic Direction Statement ......................................................................... 12
1.2 Agency Resource Statement .......................................................................... 14
1.3 Budget Measures ............................................................................................ 16
Section 2: Outcomes and planned performance ..................................................... 19
2.1 Outcomes and performance information ........................................................ 19
Section 3: Explanatory tables and budgeted financial statements ....................... 85
3.1 Explanatory tables .......................................................................................... 85
3.2 Budgeted Financial Statements ...................................................................... 87
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DEPARTMENT OF IMMIGRATION AND CITIZENSHIP
Section 1: Agency Overview and Resources
1.1 STRATEGIC DIRECTION STATEMENT
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) is a policy, program and
service delivery agency that supports a prosperous and inclusive Australia through the
management of temporary and permanent movement of people into Australia,
promotion of Australian citizenship and the benefits of cultural diversity, and
provision of migrant settlement support services.
The department makes a significant contribution to Australian society, the economy
and national security. The functions of the department cover a range of government
priorities including managing our borders in partnership with other agencies, meeting
our obligations to help some of the world’s most vulnerable people, responding to the
demand for skilled migrants to develop the Australian economy, and enhancing our
global connections, particularly within our region.
The department continues to work in a complex environment and must maintain a
forward looking focus in order to respond to Australia’s future needs. Collaboration
with other government agencies as well as the private sector and community groups is
a priority in a department committed to the continuous improvement of its policies,
programs and services.
A number of reviews conducted during 2012-13 have given the department further
reference to improve and streamline operations and position ourselves to respond
innovatively to future challenges.
The strategic priorities for the department in 2013-14 are to:
contribute to Australia’s border management in relation to the entry and departure of non-citizens
improve the Humanitarian Program through resettlement and international cooperation
continue to contribute to enhancing bi-lateral relationships to assist with responding to global migration trends
enhance Australia’s Refugee Status Determination (RSD) system
continue to build Australia’s capacity to respond to increasing asylum and refugee demands as a result of global migration trends
continue to build the department’s organisational capability by focusing on the development of strong leadership, strategic planning and effective service delivery
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employ the most up-to-date thinking and approaches to deal with increasingly complex issues including demographic pressures, fiscal constraints and public expectations
enhance our stakeholder engagement so that internal, external and APS-wide relationships are harnessed to their full potential.
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1.2 AGENCY RESOURCE STATEMENT
Table 1.1 shows the total resources from all sources. The table summarises how resources will be applied by outcome and by administered and departmental classification.
Table 1.1: Agency Resource Statement — Budget Estimates for 2013-14 as at Budget May 2013
Estimate Proposed Total Total
of prior + at Budget = estimate available
year amounts appropriatio
available in
2013-14 2013-14 2013-14 2012-13
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Ordinary annual services 1
Departmental appropriation
Prior year departmental appropriation2 439,697 - 439,697 -
Departmental appropriation3 - 1,481,766 1,481,766 1,515,899
s31 Relevant agency receipts4 - 55,194 55,194 53,200
Total 439,697 1,536,960 1,976,657 1,569,099
Administered expenses
Outcome 1 - - - 50
Outcome 2 - 46,429 46,429 41,128
Outcome 3 - - - -
Outcome 45- 2,559,408 2,559,408 2,016,730
Outcome 5 - 456,613 456,613 391,115
Outcome 6 - 11,443 11,443 2,757
Total - 3,073,893 3,073,893 2,451,780
Total ordinary annual services A 439,697 4,610,853 5,050,550 4,020,879
Other services6
Departmental non-operating
Equity injections - 10,844 10,844 25,115
Total - 10,844 10,844 25,115
Administered non-operating
Administered assets and liabilities - 126,686 126,686 179,774
Total - 126,686 126,686 179,774
Total other services B - 137,530 137,530 204,889
Total available annual
appropriations 439,697 4,748,383 5,188,080 4,225,768
Special appropriations
Special appropriations limited
by criteria/entitlement
Migration Act 1958, section 332B - - - -
Total special appropriations C - - - -
Total appropriations excluding
Special Accounts 439,697 4,748,383 5,188,080 4,225,768
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Table 1.1: Agency Immigration and Citizenship Resource Statement — Budget Estimates for 2013-14 as at Budget May 2013 (continued)
Estimate Proposed Total Actual
of prior + at Budget = estimate available
year amounts appropriation
available in
2013-14 2013-14 2013-14 2012-13
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Special Accounts
Opening balance7 187 - 187 -
Appropriation receipts - - - -
Non-appropriation receipts to
Special Accounts - - - -
Total Special Account D 187 - 187 -- - - -
Total resourcing
A+B+C+D 439,884 4,748,383 5,188,267 4,225,768
Less appropriations draw n from
annual or special appropriations above
and credited to special accounts - - - -
Total net resourcing for DIAC 439,884 4,748,383 5,188,267 4,225,768
1. Appropriation Bill (No.1) 2013-14.
2. Estimated adjusted balance carried forward from previous year.
3. This item includes an amount of $81.3 million in 2013-14 for the Departmental Capital Budget (refer to table 3.2.5 for further details). For accounting purposes this amount has been designated as 'contributions by owners'.
4. s31 Relevant Agency receipts — estimate.
5. This item includes an amount of $18.6 million in 2013-14 for the Administered Capital Budget (refer to table 3.2.10 for further details). For accounting purposes this amount has been designated as 'contributions by
owners'.
6. Appropriation Bill (No.2) 2013-14.
7. Estimated opening balance for Special Accounts. For further details on special accounts see Table 3.1.2.
Note: All figures are GST exclusive.
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1.3 BUDGET MEASURES
Budget measures in Part 1 relating to agency Immigration and Citizenship are detailed in Budget Paper No. 2 and are summarised below.
Table 1.2: Agency 2013-14 Budget measures
Part 1: Measures announced since the 2012-13 MYEFO
Program 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Revenue measures
Migration Program - allocation of
places for 2013-141.1
Administered revenues - 3,103 3,178 4,143 4,246
Departmental revenues - - - - -
Total - 3,103 3,178 4,143 4,246
457 Visas - Increased application
charge1.1
Administered revenues - 46,824 52,777 50,423 48,023
Departmental revenues - - - - -
Total - 46,824 52,777 50,423 48,023
Total revenue measures
Administered - 49,927 55,955 54,566 52,269
Departmental - - - - -
Total - 49,927 55,955 54,566 52,269
Expense measures
Migration Program - allocation of
places for 2013-141.1 & 5.1
Administered expenses - 847 1,565 1,829 2,001
Departmental expenses - 27 49 492 516
Total - 874 1,614 2,321 2,517
Combatting people smuggling -
prevention and disruption activities1 4.5
Administered expenses - - - - -
Departmental expenses - 1,696 - - -
Total - 1,696 - - -
Combatting people smuggling -
disruption activities4.5
Administered expenses - 1,050 - - -
Departmental expenses - 874 - - -
Total - 1,924 - - -
Refugee Status Determination
review4.1
Administered expenses - - - - -
Departmental expenses - 8,564 8,079 - -
Total - 8,564 8,079 - -
Nairobi Chancery - construction 1.1 & 2.1
Administered expenses - - - - -
Departmental expenses - - - - 33
Total - - - - 33
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Part 1: Measures announced since the 2012-13 MYEFO (continued)
Program 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Asylum Seeker Assistance
Scheme - continued 2.1
Administered expenses - 10,519 - - -
Departmental expenses - - - - -
Total - 10,519 - - -
Building Socially Inclusive
Communities 5.1 & 6.1
Administered expenses 1,050 13,356 - - -
Departmental expenses 38 462 - - -
Total 1,088 13,818 - - -
Integrated Service Delivery
Framew ork 2.1
Administered expenses - (33,778) (29,788) (21,550) (21,123)
Departmental expenses - 242 1,101 1,113 1,125
Total - (33,536) (28,687) (20,437) (19,998)
Combatting people smuggling -
enhancing the regional response 2.1 & 4.5
Administered expenses - 11,020 9,904 8,090 8,296
Departmental expenses - 5,153 3,899 1,772 1,816
Total - 16,173 13,803 9,862 10,112
Total expense measures
Administered 1,050 3,014 (18,319) (11,631) (10,826)
Departmental 38 17,018 13,128 3,377 3,490
Total 1,088 20,032 (5,191) (8,254) (7,336)
Capital measures
Nairobi Chancery - construction 1.1 & 2.1
Administered capital - - - - -
Departmental capital - 9 47 37 28
Total - 9 47 37 28
Integrated Service Delivery
Framew ork 2.1
Administered capital - - - - -
Departmental capital - 5,000 - - -
Total - 5,000 - - -
Total capital measures
Administered - - - - -
Departmental - 5,009 47 37 28
Total - 5,009 47 37 28
Prepared on a Government Finance Statistics (fiscal) basis
1. This measure is part of the Australian Government’s response to people smuggling, and is in addition to
the $1.9 million provided under the measure “Border Security – counter people smuggling
communications campaign” in the DIAC 2012-13 Portfolio Additional Estimates.
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Part 2: MYEFO measures not previously reported in a portfolio statement Program 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Measures
Targeted savings - public service
efficiencies All
Administered expenses - - - - -
Departmental expenses - (2,718) (2,663) (2,656) (2,165)
Total - (2,718) (2,663) (2,656) (2,165)
Total measures
Administered - - - - -
Departmental - (2,718) (2,663) (2,656) (2,165)
Total - (2,718) (2,663) (2,656) (2,165)
Prepared on a Government Finance Statistics (fiscal) basis
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Section 2: Outcomes and Planned Performance
2.1 OUTCOME AND PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
Government outcomes are the intended results, impacts or consequences of actions by the Government on the Australian community. Commonwealth programs are the primary vehicle by which Government agencies achieve the intended results of their outcome statements. Agencies are required to identify the programs which contribute to Government outcomes over the Budget and forward years.
Each outcome is described below together with its related programs, specifying the performance indicators and targets used to assess and monitor the performance of the Department of Immigration and Citizenship in achieving Government outcomes.
Outcome 1: Managed migration through visas granted for permanent settlement, work, study, tourism, working holidays or other specialised activities in Australia, regulation, research and migration policy advice and program design.
Outcome 1 Strategy
Outcome 1 contributes to Australia’s economic and social prosperity through the provision of visa services and policy and program development in relation to permanent migration and temporary entry including:
developing policy in line with the Government’s expectations to implement migration and visa reform agendas including labour market initiatives, long term migration planning, reforms to temporary entry programs and visa simplification and deregulation
robust policy and sound research and evaluation to support efficient program delivery and to enhance the integrity of the program
promotion of client service delivery excellence. The Department’s progress is measured on the development and implementation of the Government’s reform agenda including the:
labour market policy framework
long term migration planning framework
skills targeting (permanent and temporary)
review of student programs
working holiday visitor and specialist entry programs
visa simplification and deregulation agenda
implementation of a fairer approach to migration for people with a disability.
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The Department’s performance will be measured by:
the delivery of the 2013-14 Migration Program within the parameters set by the Government
the Continuous Survey of Australia’s Migrants to monitor the integration of recent migrants, and rolling annual program for surveying the main groups of temporary migrants
the department’s responsiveness to Australian Government initiatives and reforms related to migration, the temporary entry program and sustainable population policies
progress in the development of the long term migration planning framework
the integration of research and evaluation programs, which support evidence-based policy formation and decision making including relevant stakeholder input and expert opinions.
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Outcome 1 Expense Statement Table 2.1.1 provides an overview of the total expenses for Outcome 1, by program. Table 2.1.1: Budgeted Expenses for Outcome 1
2012-13 2013-14
Estimated Estimated
actual expenses
expenses
$'000 $'000
Program 1.1: Visa and Migration
Administered expenses
Ordinary annual services 1 - -
Total for Program 1.1 - -
Program 1.1.1: Visa and Migration - Service Delivery
Departmental expenses
Departmental appropriation 2 459,222 470,195
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 3 49,120 48,643
Total for Program 1.1.1 508,342 518,838
Program 1.1.2: Visa and Migration -
Policy Advice and Program Design
Departmental expenses
Departmental appropriation 2 64,406 63,952
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 3 17,434 17,362
Total for Program 1.1.2 81,840 81,314
Program 1.1.3: Visa and Migration - Office of the MARA
Departmental appropriation 2 5,650 5,714
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 3 441 439
Total for Program 1.1.3 6,091 6,153
Outcome 1 Totals by appropriation type
Administered Expenses
Ordinary annual services 1 - -
Departmental expenses
Departmental appropriation 2 529,278 539,861
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 3 66,995 66,444
Total expenses for Outcome 1 596,273 606,305
2012-13 2013-14
Average Staffing Level (number) 3,908 3,960
1. Ordinary annual services include Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2013-14
2. Departmental Appropriation combines ‘Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Bill No. 1)’ and ‘Revenue from independent sources (s31)’.
3. Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year consist of Depreciation and Amortisation Expense.
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Contributions to Outcome 1
Program 1.1: Visa and Migration
Program Objective
Permanent migration and temporary entry is a key contributor to Australia’s economic, demographic, cultural and social needs. A targeted migration program which facilitates the lawful and orderly entry and stay of people in Australia and that responds to Australia’s changing economic, cultural and social needs, will be achieved by:
the delivery of the annual Migration program, within the parameters set by Government to respond to Australia’s labour and demographic needs whilst maintaining program integrity
the implementation of strategies to strengthen the economic, budgetary, cultural and social benefits from both permanent migration and temporary entry
the strengthening of the Government’s ability to develop evidence-based policy addressing population and migration issues
the ongoing review and improvement of Australia’s temporary entry arrangements to better meet the needs of business, education and tourism
the delivery of the permanent skilled migration program in a way that supports the Australian economy, business, and the education and training of Australians
a robust family migration program which brings benefits to individual families and the wider Australian community
the protection of Australian people and health system from potential health risks arising from migration
supporting the Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration’s capacity to provide advice to the government.
Office of the MARA
The Office of the MARA works collaboratively with its stakeholders to achieve the following objectives:
consumers understand their rights and agents understand their obligations under the regulatory framework
only suitable persons are registered as migration agents, and unsuitable persons are refused registration or re-registration
registered migration agents maintain appropriate knowledge and skills to enable them to provide accurate and timely advice to consumers
registered migration agents are monitored to ensure the integrity of their conduct and quality of the immigration assistance provided to consumers
consumers of the services of registered, or formerly registered, migration agents are provided with an efficient and effective complaints handling service.
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Table 2.2.1: Program Expenses for Outcome 1
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
Estimated Estimated Forw ard Forw ard Forw ard
actual expenses year 1 year 2 year 3
expenses
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Annual Administered Expenses - - - - -
Annual Departmental Expenses 529,278 539,861 559,283 609,552 624,096
Expenses not requiring appropriation
in the Budget year 1 66,995 66,444 55,458 53,518 53,518
Total program expenses 596,273 606,305 614,741 663,070 677,614
1. Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year consist of Depreciation and Amortisation Expense.
Program 1.1 Expenses
The increase in expenses is the result of new funding relating to the increase in places for the annual Migration Program, specifically in the Family Migration Program as a result of the Report of the Expert Panel on Asylum Seekers.
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Table 2.3.1: Program Component Expenses for Outcome 12012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
Revised Budget Forw ard Forw ard Forw ard
budget year 1 year 2 year 3
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Program 1.1: Visa and Migration
Annual administered expenses
Joint Commonw ealth, State and Territory
Research Program (for payment to the
Australian Population, Multicultural and
Immigration Research Program Account) - - - - -
Total administered expenses
Program 1.1 - - - - -
Annual departmental expenses
Program 1.1.1: Visa and
Migration - Service Delivery
Economic Migration 101,025 103,014 104,601 112,547 114,460
Family Migration 108,425 112,134 115,554 128,097 133,672
Resident Return Visas, Former Resident
Visas, Australian Declaratory Visas
and Certif icates of Evidence of
Resident Status 21,934 21,894 21,576 22,746 23,123
Students 73,434 74,799 76,445 86,066 87,558
Temporary Residents (Economic) 68,417 69,724 70,790 74,954 76,241
Temporary Residents (Non–economic) 15,182 14,527 13,485 14,246 14,481
Visitors and Working Holiday Makers 97,050 100,377 106,837 110,495 112,503
Visitors and Working Holiday Makers - ETAs 22,876 22,369 21,757 22,731 22,975
Total departmental expenses
Program 1.1.1 508,342 518,838 531,044 571,881 585,012
Program 1.1.2: Visa and Migration -
Policy Advice and Program Design
Economic Migration 15,481 15,341 14,734 16,214 16,471
Family Migration 9,754 9,598 9,093 9,935 10,085
Resident Return Visas, Former Resident
Visas, Australian Declaratory Visas
and Certif icates of Evidence of
Resident Status 3,184 3,176 2,870 2,997 3,028
Students 10,868 10,777 10,294 11,289 11,465
Temporary Residents (Economic) 16,631 16,590 15,996 17,655 17,951
Temporary Residents (Non–economic) 3,726 3,720 3,405 3,638 3,681
Visitors and Working Holiday Makers 13,288 13,245 12,708 14,003 14,223
Visitors and Working Holiday Makers - ETAs 8,908 8,867 8,477 9,288 9,428
Total departmental expenses
Program 1.1.2 81,840 81,314 77,577 85,019 86,332
Program 1.1.3: Visa and
Migration - Office of the MARA
Regulation of migration agents 6,091 6,153 6,120 6,170 6,270
Total departmental expenses
Program 1.1.3 6,091 6,153 6,120 6,170 6,270
0 0 0 0 0Total administered expenses - - - - -
Total departmental expenses 596,273 606,305 614,741 663,070 677,614
Total program expenses Outcome 1 596,273 606,305 614,741 663,070 677,614
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Program 1.1 Deliverables
The Visa and Migration Program will:
continue to develop and implement permanent migration and temporary entry
strategies which support government priorities, including social, economic,
budgetary and international
deliver the Migration Program within Government targets whilst maintaining
program integrity
process visa applications within service standards and according to applicable
priority processing directions
ensure temporary entry and permanent migration does not increase health risks
or costs to the Australian community
undertake high quality evidence-based analysis of the relationship between
migration, the economy, the labour market and the wider community to support
evidence-based migration policy development and program delivery
work closely with key stakeholders to increase the level of awareness of key
issues and concerns with the operation of visa programs and gain support for
necessary changes
provide secretariat support for the Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled
Migration to support them to advise the government on skilled migration policy
consolidate the new SkillSelect migrant selection model within the skilled
migration program delivery framework
implement visa pricing transformation to provide a more efficient and
sustainable visa processing system.
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Program 1.1 Key Performance Indicators
temporary and permanent migration programs actively contribute towards the government’s social, economic, budgetary and international imperatives
the permanent migration program, including skilled migration, family migration and special eligibility components is delivered within government targets
visa applications are finalised within service standards and according to applicable priority processing directions
data and analysis is regularly provided on the performance of visa programs in order to support evidence based policy development and implementation
temporary entry and permanent migration does not increase the incidence of health risks or costs to the Australian community
policy development and reform to visa programs are implemented effectively and in a timely and cost-effective manner while maintaining program integrity
high quality and timely support provided to key stakeholders through the provision of migration program policy advice via helpdesks, secretariats, briefings, speeches and presentations and replies to correspondence
provide effective support to the Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration with appropriate secretariat services
SkillSelect moves to become the main pathway for of independent skilled migrants
implement systematic visa pricing adjustments to provide a more efficient and sustainable visa processing regime.
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Program 1.1 Key Performance Indicators
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
Program 1.1 Estimated Revised Forw ard Forw ard Forw ard
Actual Target year 1 year 2 year 3
The permanent M igration
Program is delivered within
government targets
Visa applications are finalised
within service standards and
according to applicable priority
processing directions
Temporary and permanent migration
does not increase the incidence
of health risks or costs to
the Australian community
SkillSelect moves to becoming
the main source of independent
skilled migrants
Contribute to
maintaining
TB rates in
Australia at <6
cases per
100,000 people
75%75%
Contribute to
maintaining
TB rates in
Australia at <6
cases per
100,000 people
Contribute to
maintaining
TB rates in
Australia at <6
cases per
100,000 people
Contribute to
maintaining
TB rates in
Australia at <6
cases per
100,000 people
Contribute to
maintaining
TB rates in
Australia at <6
cases per
100,000 people
Register 100%
of applications
under all
categories
Register 100%
of applications
under all
categories
Register 100%
of applications
under all
categories
Register 100%
of applications
under all
categories
Register 100%
of applications
under all
categories
<190,000 <190,000 <190,000 <190,000 <190,000
75% 75%75%
Program 1.1 Deliverables - Office of the MARA
The Office of the MARA will:
pursue improvements to communications that increase consumers’
understanding of their rights and agents’ understanding of their obligations
under the regulatory framework
consider all applications for registration appropriately to ensure that only
suitable persons are registered as migration agents, and unsuitable persons are
refused registration or re-registration
pursue improvements to entry level qualifications and continuing professional
development
ensure the interests of persons using the services of registered migration agents
are effectively protected
ensure all complaints about the services of registered, or formerly registered,
migration agents are appropriately addressed in line with transparent complaint
handling criteria including referral to other relevant agencies.
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Program 1.1 Key Performance Indicators - Office of the MARA
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
Office of the MARA Estimated Revised Forw ard Forw ard Forw ard
Actual Target year 1 year 2 year 3
Percentage of complete registration
applicants f inalised w ithin service
standards
Percentage of registered migration
agents w ho participated in
Continuing Professional Development
activities and found them useful
Percentage of complete complaints
f inalised w ithin service standards
Percentage of migration agents
monitored10%
95%
>65% >65% >65%
80% 90% 95%
95%95%
5% 5%
95%95%
>65% >65%
95% 95%
15% 15%
Note: Service standards available at www.mara.gov.au. Administered item under Outcome 1 Program 1.1 Visa and Migration
Joint Commonwealth, State and Territory Research Program (for payment to the Australian Population, Multicultural and Immigration Research Program Account)
Item Objectives
The Australian Population, Multicultural Research Program was established jointly by the Australian Government and State and Territory Governments to undertake studies of migration settlement, multicultural affairs and population trends. Individual studies are designed to gather information not adequately covered by existing data and surveys.
Item Deliverables
Research contributes to and informs Government policy making. This program has been terminated and will not appear in future publications.
Program 1.1 Key Performance Indicators - Office of the MARA
new registration or re-registration applications finalised within service
standards
maintain a quality assurance framework for continuing professional
development activities offered to registered migration agents
efficient resolution of complaints about registered or formerly registered
migration agents
information about the Authority and the use of registered migration agents is
widely available to migrants and humanitarian entrants.
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Outcome 2: Protection, resettlement and temporary safe haven for refugees and people in humanitarian need through partnering with international agencies; assessing humanitarian visa applications; and refugee and humanitarian policy advice and program design.
Outcome 2 Strategy
Outcome 2 will be achieved through the following strategies and initiatives:
meet Australia’s international protection obligations and contribute to the resettlement of refugees and those in humanitarian need through the delivery of the Humanitarian Program, to a high level of integrity
through the offshore Humanitarian Program, continue to work with the office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to provide resettlement for refugees, focusing on those in protracted situations, in urban environments and others in critical need
work closely with UNHCR, the International Organization for Migration (IOM), other international agencies and partner countries to promote managed migration, enhance the functioning of the international protection system to more equitably meet the protection needs of refugees, make effective use of resettlement, reduce incentives for secondary movement and provide greater support for countries of origin, first asylum and transit
continue to develop policy, program design and procedures to improve the fairness, accountability and integrity of the Humanitarian Program.
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Outcome 2 Expense Statement
Table 2.1.2 provides an overview of the total expenses for Outcome 2, by program. Table 2.1.2: Budgeted Expenses for Outcome 2
2012-13 2013-14
Estimated Estimated
actual expenses
expenses
$'000 $'000
Program 2.1: Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance
Administered expenses
Ordinary annual services 1 41,128 46,429
Total for Program 2.1 41,128 46,429
Program 2.1.1: Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance -
Service Delivery
Departmental expenses
Departmental appropriation 2 50,621 50,191
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 3 2,766 2,877
Total for Program 2.1.1 53,387 53,068
Program 2.1.2: Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance -
Policy Advice and Program Design
Departmental expenses
Departmental appropriation 2 30,946 17,939
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 3 1,120 1,115
Total for Program 2.1.2 32,066 19,054
Outcome 2 Totals by appropriation type
Administered expenses
Ordinary annual services 1 41,128 46,429
Departmental expenses
Departmental appropriation 2 81,567 68,130
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 3 3,886 3,992
Total expenses for Outcome 2 126,581 118,551
2012-13 2013-14
Average Staffing Level (number) 459 460
1. Ordinary annual services include Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2013-14
2. Departmental Appropriation combines ‘Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Bill No. 1)’ and ‘Revenue from independent sources (s31)’.
3. Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year consist of Depreciation and Amortisation Expense.
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Contributions to Outcome 2
Program 2.1: Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance
Program Objective
The objectives of Program 2.1 are to:
meet Australia's international protection obligations under the 1951 Refugee Convention and other relevant conventions in relation to people claiming protection within Australia's jurisdiction
contribute to the resettlement of refugees and those in humanitarian need through the delivery of the Humanitarian Program set by the Government
advance Australia's interests in relation to migration and refugee issues internationally through a program of multilateral and bilateral activity, including capacity building with selected countries.
Program Expenses
The increase in expenses is primarily the result of new funding in response to the Report of the Expert Panel on Asylum Seekers, which recommended an increase in the Humanitarian Program to 20,000 places.
Table 2.2.2: Program Expenses Outcome 2
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
Estimated Estimated Forw ard Forw ard Forw ard
actual expenses year 1 year 2 year 3
expenses
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Annual Administered Expenses 41,128 46,429 34,396 35,274 35,627
Annual Departmental Expenses 81,567 68,130 69,595 78,992 98,708
Expenses not requiring appropriation
in the Budget year 1 3,886 3,992 3,539 3,595 3,595
Total program expenses 126,581 118,551 107,530 117,861 137,930
1. Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year consist of Depreciation and Amortisation Expense.
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Table 2.3.2: Program Component Expenses for Outcome 2 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
Revised Budget Forw ard Forw ard Forw ard
budget year 1 year 2 year 3
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Program 2.1: Refugee and Humanitarian
Assistance
Annual administered expenses
Allow ances for persons granted temporary
visas in the Humanitarian Program 52 53 54 55 55
Immigration Advice and Application
Assistance Scheme - onshore protection 3,241 3,296 3,452 3,539 3,592
Initiatives to address the situation of
displaced persons and promote
sustainable returns 10,238 10,110 7,425 7,544 7,640
International Organization for Migration -
contribution 762 762 762 762 762
Payments to the Australian Red Cross
Society for the Asylum Seeker
Assistance Scheme 10,929 15,808 5,441 5,472 5,478
Refugee and humanitarian passage,
associated costs and related
services 15,772 16,266 17,128 17,768 17,966
Secretariat for Inter-Governmental
Consultations on migration, asylum
and refugees - membership contribution 134 134 134 134 134 - - - -
Total administered expenses
Program 2.1 41,128 46,429 34,396 35,274 35,627
Annual departmental expenses
Program 2.1.1: Refugee and Humanitarian
Assistance - Service Delivery
Offshore Humanitarian Program 25,127 24,815 25,953 28,847 34,280
Protection visas (Onshore) 20,808 20,789 21,154 21,998 22,327
Litigation 7,452 7,464 7,392 8,084 8,230 - - - -
Total departmental expenses
Program 2.1.1 53,387 53,068 54,499 58,929 64,837
Program 2.1.2: Refugee and
Humanitarian Assistance -
Policy Advice and Program Design
Offshore Humanitarian Program 20,802 8,258 8,579 10,729 24,301
Protection visas (Onshore) 11,194 10,731 10,001 12,876 13,111
Litigation 70 65 55 53 54 - - - -
Total departmental expenses
Program 2.1.2 32,066 19,054 18,635 23,658 37,466
Total administered expenses 41,128 46,429 34,396 35,274 35,627
Total departmental expenses 85,453 72,122 73,134 82,587 102,303
Total program expenses Outcome 2 126,581 118,551 107,530 117,861 137,930
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Program 2.1 Deliverables
deliver a Humanitarian Program of 20,000 places (inclusive of onshore places)
deliver at least 12 per cent of offshore refugee grants through the Woman at Risk subclass.
Program 2.1 Key Performance Indicators
Australia’s international protection obligations are reflected in policies and procedures relating to the assessment of protection claims
Australia continues to be a leading resettlement country in terms of numbers of people resettled
targeted consultations with clients and stakeholders are held to:
– provide feedback on effectiveness of humanitarian program delivery and pre departure services
– inform policy development and program innovation and design
productive working relations are maintained with international partner agencies with regard to Australia’s contribution to strengthening the international protection framework in countries other than Australia
Australia's bilateral and multilateral activity in relation to migration and refugee issues has a positive effect on managed migration and refugee issues internationally, as evidenced by internal evaluation and review outcomes.
Program 2.1 Key Performance Indicators
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
Estimated Revised Forw ard Forw ard Forw ard
Actual Target year 1 year 2 year 3
Outcome 2
Percentage of onshore protection
applications decided w ithin 90
days in accordance w ith
legislation
Australia’s ranking as a
resettlement country
100%100% 100%100% 100%
Within Top
3
Within Top
3
Within Top
3
Within Top
3
Within Top
3
Note: Service standards available on www.immi.gov.au.
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Administered items under Program 2.1: Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance
Allowances for persons granted temporary visas in the Humanitarian Program
Item Objectives
This provides for a one-off cash payment to cover the living expenses of holders of humanitarian visas after their release from detention or their arrival in Australia until their first Centrelink income-support payment is made.
Item Deliverables
All payments are made in accordance with eligibility criteria.
Immigration Advice and Application Assistance Scheme—onshore protection
Item Objectives
To provide funding to selected migration agents to help all onshore asylum seekers in immigration detention and disadvantaged protection and other visa applicants in the community with professionally qualified application assistance, including interpreters and being accompanied at visa interview.
To provide funding for more frequent or larger general information sessions and brief face-to-face or telephone advice.
Item Deliverables
Funding provided to selected migration agents for the provision of:
• application assistance to people in immigration detention and eligible clients in the community
• general immigration advice.
Initiatives to address the situation of displaced persons and promote sustainable returns
Item Objectives
The Department concentrates its efforts on assisting displaced populations in protracted situations and on responding to the humanitarian needs of those displaced by conflict.
Support is provided to the UNHCR, the IOM and other international organisations and non-government organisations with protection expertise overseas.
Item Deliverables
Australia’s contributions are made throughout the financial year and support the development and implementation of durable solutions for displaced populations as well as urgent humanitarian relief.
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Payments to the Australian Red Cross Society for the Asylum Seeker Assistance Scheme
Item Objectives
Consistent with Australia’s international obligations under the 1951 Refugee Convention, provide subsistence support for asylum seekers who are in financial hardship and who meet the criteria for support. The Asylum Seeker Assistance Scheme provides income support to cover food, shelter and basic health care. Income support is a proportion of the Centrelink Special Benefit payable to an equivalent Australian family.
Item Deliverables
All payments are made in accordance with eligibility criteria.
International Organization for Migration—contribution
Item Objectives
Australia contributes towards the administrative costs of the IOM, an international organisation based in Geneva that is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. As an inter-governmental body, the IOM acts with its partners in the international community to assist in meeting the operational challenges of migration, advancing understanding of migration issues, encouraging social and economic development through migration and upholding the human dignity and wellbeing of migrants.
Item Deliverables
Australia’s annual funding contribution is provided on time.
Australia’s contribution to the administrative costs of the IOM enables the Department to participate in the governance of the IOM and ensure that the IOM’s work continues to reflect Australia’s interests, in particular a state-driven approach to managing migration.
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Secretariat for Inter-Governmental Consultations on migration, asylum and refugees—membership contribution
Item Objectives
Australia contributes towards the administrative costs of the Inter-Governmental Consultations on migration, asylum and refugees (IGC), which is an informal, non-decision making forum for information exchange and policy debate on issues relevant to the management of international migratory flows. It provides an avenue for participating governments to benchmark national policies and to influence international standards and policies on a range of migration, asylum and refugee issues.
The IGC is one of the few multilateral consultation mechanisms through which Australia can engage regularly and directly with like-minded states on migration, asylum and border control issues from both a national and international perspective.
Item Deliverables
Australia’s annual funding contribution is provided on time.
Australia’s contribution to the IGC enables the Department to have relatively low cost and effective access to a secure forum comprising 17 participating countries, the UNHCR, IOM and the European Commission. IGC provides an opportunity for Australia to share best practice and to influence international standards and policies on a range of migration, asylum and refugee issues.
Refugee and humanitarian passage, associated costs and related services
Item Objectives
Provision under contract through IOM of health screening for all eligible applicants
under the offshore Humanitarian Program; and provision of assisted passage and
associated costs to people approved for entry to Australia under the refugee
categories of the offshore Humanitarian Program. The assistance provided under
this agreement covers the full cost of medical examinations, airfares and related
expenses for all eligible applicants.
Item Deliverables
Number of refugees moved to Australia: 10,000.
Number of refugee and humanitarian visa applicants medically screened for entry to Australia: 30,000.
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Outcome 3: Lawful entry of people to Australia through border management services involving bona fide traveller facilitation; identity management; document verification; intelligence analysis; partnerships with international and domestic agencies; and border policy advice and program design.
Outcome 3 Strategy
The key initiatives and major strategies contributing to Outcome 3 in 2013-14 are to:
enhance the Department’s ability, through international and inter-jurisdictional agreements, biometric technology and tools, to acquire (offshore and onshore) and use identity information
support law enforcement and security agencies in preventing the entry of people who are a direct or indirect threat to the Australian community and to national security and contribute to the Australian Government’s efforts in relation to counter terrorism activities
prevent and deter unauthorised and irregular entry to Australia by working closely with foreign governments, international organisations, airlines, shipping companies and other agencies through the use of information, intelligence and technology
maintain and develop new intelligence led, risk-based entry policies and procedures, which facilitate the orderly arrival and departure of travellers whilst maintaining integrity
maintain the integrity of the border by closely working with both national and international border agencies to maintain and improve effective screening, through initiatives and international fora that aim to strengthen border integrity within the Asia and Pacific regions
enhance the Department’s capability to detect and minimise identity and document fraud
contribute to whole of government initiatives to counter identity fraud and transnational organised crime
maintain a capacity to coordinate and contribute to engagement in whole of government responses to offshore emergencies.
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Outcome 3 Expense Statement Table 2.1.3 provides an overview of the total expenses for Outcome 3, by program. Table 2.1.3: Budgeted Expenses for Outcome 3
2012-13 2013-14
Estimated Estimated
actual expenses
expenses
$'000 $'000
Program 3.1: Border Management
Administered expenses
Ordinary annual services 1 - -
Total for Program 3.1 - -
Program 3.1.1: Border Management - Service Delivery
Departmental expenses
Departmental appropriation 2 85,363 92,871
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 3 6,909 6,881
Total for Program 3.1.1 92,272 99,752
Program 3.1.2: Border Management - Policy Advice
and Program Design
Departmental expenses
Departmental appropriation 2 36,761 36,069
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 3 10,628 10,788
Total for Program 3.1.2 47,389 46,857
Outcome 3 Totals by appropriation type
Administered expenses
Ordinary annual services 1 - -
Departmental expenses
Departmental appropriation 2 122,124 128,940
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 3 17,537 17,669
Total expenses for Outcome 3 139,661 146,609
2012-13 2013-14
Average Staffing Level (number) 693 708
1. Ordinary annual services include Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2013-14
2. Departmental Appropriation combines ‘Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Bill No. 1)’ and ‘Revenue from independent sources (s31)’.
3. Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year consist of Depreciation and Amortisation Expense.
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Contributions to Outcome 3
Program 3.1: Border Management
Program Objective
Effectively facilitate entry of genuine travellers to Australia while preventing entry of those likely to threaten the national interest, as achieved through a whole-of-government, layered approach to border management.
Linked to:
Australian Customs and Border Protection Service
Attorney-General’s Department.
Table 2.2.3: Program Expenses for Outcome 3 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
Estimated Estimated Forw ard Forw ard Forw ard
actual expenses year 1 year 2 year 3
expenses
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Annual Administered Expenses - - - - -
Annual Departmental Expenses 122,124 128,940 135,079 154,508 157,489
Expenses not requiring appropriation
in the Budget year 1 17,537 17,669 15,157 14,979 14,979
Total program expenses 139,661 146,609 150,236 169,487 172,468
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year consist of Depreciation and Amortisation Expense.
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Table 2.3.3: Program Component Expenses for Outcome 3
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
Revised Budget Forw ard Forw ard Forw ard
budget year 1 year 2 year 3
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Program 3.1: Border Management
Annual departmental expenses
Program 3.1.1: Border Management -
Service Delivery
Borders 62,862 67,664 71,791 80,778 82,182
Identity 29,410 32,088 33,447 38,607 39,247
Total departmental expenses
Program 3.1.1 92,272 99,752 105,238 119,385 121,429
Program 3.1.2: Border Management -
Policy Advice and Program Design
Borders 27,847 26,779 25,906 29,010 29,654
Identity 19,542 20,078 19,092 21,092 21,385
- - - - - Total departmental expenses
Program 3.1.2 47,389 46,857 44,998 50,102 51,039
Total departmental expenses 139,661 146,609 150,236 169,487 172,468
Total program expenses Outcome 3 139,661 146,609 150,236 169,487 172,468
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Program 3.1 Deliverables
continued increase in the use of biometrics and identity management services
facilitate the entry to Australia of genuine travellers
border integrity is maintained, including work to prevent the entry of those likely to threaten the national interest
a high level of confidence in the accurate identification of people entering and departing Australia
contribution to whole of government efforts to combat people smuggling.
Program 3.1 Key Performance Indicators
Ensure less than 0.015% of total passenger and crew arrivals are refused immigration clearance at airports and seaports.
Program 3.1 Key Performance Indicators
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
Estimated Revised Forw ard Forw ard Forw ard
Actual Target year 1 year 2 year 3
Outcome 3
The percentage of people refused
immigration clearance at airports
and seaports, as a proportion
of total passenger and crew
arrivals <0.015%<0.015% <0.015% <0.015% <0.015%
Note: Service standards are available on www.immi.gov.au
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Outcome 4 Strategy
To achieve this outcome, the Department will:
support the integrity of Australia's visa and citizenship programs by enabling staff within the Department and other agencies to identify and respond to breaches of immigration and citizenship law or other irregularities in an appropriate manner
maximise voluntary compliance by raising awareness of Australia's immigration and citizenship laws through a variety of media, education and training programs and communication with clients, and stakeholders through collaboration with other Government service providers
deter non-citizens from overstaying or breaching their visa conditions through prompt and effective enforcement of immigration and citizenship law
by undertaking reasonable actions, protect the interests of the Australian community by upholding the Migration Act
utilise an active compliance strategy to reduce the incidence of people working illegally in the Australian community, deter people smugglers, investigate offences under migration and citizenship law by migration agents, employers or intermediaries, and undertake employer awareness activities
administer the management of Irregular Maritime Arrivals (IMAs) and Offshore Entry Persons (OEPs) in accordance with the law and government policy
facilitate the continued use of residence determination (known as Community Detention) to enable clients with vulnerabilities to live in the community with appropriate support while their status is being resolved
manage IMAs who are granted Bridging Visas to achieve an immigration outcome through early intervention and provision of needs-based support and assistance
provide resources to support, manage and oversee agreed bilateral and multilateral arrangements under the Regional Cooperation Framework and other measures for harmonisation of treatment of asylum seekers across the region
Outcome 4: Lawful stay of visa holders and access to citizenship rights for eligible people through promotion of visa compliance responsibilities, status resolution, citizenship acquisition integrity, case management, removal and detention, and policy advice and program design.
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secure the removal of IMAs to whom Australia does not owe a protection obligation
strengthen the migration and border management capabilities of governments in the Asia-Pacific region and parts of South Asia and the Middle East
assist the facilitation of bona fide people movements while preventing and deterring irregular movements, including people smuggling and trafficking, in our region and in source/transit countries
support international organisations caring for irregular migrants intercepted en route to Australia
provide funding to the IOM to enhance Indonesian immigration detention and transit facilities
support and facilitate timely and efficient independent merits reviews and judicial reviews of refugee status determination for IMAs, and treat people fairly and reasonably within the law
commission a comprehensive review into Australia’s refugee status determination system.
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Outcome 4 Expense Statement Table 2.1.4 provides an overview of the total expenses for Outcome 4, by program. Table 2.1.4: Budgeted Expenses and Resources for Outcome 4
2012-13 2013-14
Estimated Estimated
actual expenses
expenses
$'000 $'000
Program 4.1: Visa Compliance and Status Resolution
Administered expenses
Ordinary annual services 1 9,289 9,448
Total for Program 4.1 9,289 9,448
Program 4.1.1: Visa Compliance and Status Resolution -
Service Delivery
Departmental expenses
Departmental appropriation 2 80,892 90,667
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 3 6,411 6,274
Total for Program 4.1.1 87,303 96,941
Program 4.1.2: Visa Compliance and Status Resolution -
Policy Advice and Program Design
Departmental expenses
Departmental appropriation 2 27,246 26,919
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 3 4,119 3,991
Total for Program 4.1.2 31,365 30,910
Program 4.2: Onshore Detention Network
Administered expenses
Ordinary annual services 1 55,422 56,363
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 3 7,566 7,749
Total for Program 4.2 62,988 64,112
Program 4.2.1: Onshore Detention Network - Service Delivery
Departmental expenses
Departmental appropriation 2 22,319 22,324
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 3 2,291 2,241
Total for Program 4.2.1 24,610 24,565
Program 4.2.2: Onshore Detention Network - Policy Advice
and Program Design
Departmental expenses
Departmental appropriation 2 2,269 2,175
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 3 66 57
Total for Program 4.2.2 2,335 2,232 Continued on next page
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Table 2.1.4: Budgeted Expenses and Resources for Outcome 4 (continued)
2012-13 2013-14
Estimated Estimated
actual expenses
expenses
$'000 $'000
Program 4.3: Offshore Asylum Seeker Management
Administered expenses
Ordinary annual services 1 1,681,283 2,429,830
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 3 28,256 28,311
Total for Program 4.3 1,709,539 2,458,141
Program 4.3.1: Offshore Asylum Seeker Management -
Service Delivery
Departmental expenses
Departmental appropriation 2 354,711 368,142
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 3 5,868 5,678
Total for Program 4.3.1 360,579 373,820
Program 4.3.2: Offshore Asylum Seeker Management -
Policy Advice and Program Design
Departmental expenses
Departmental appropriation 2 34,332 31,711
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 3 1,994 1,986
Total for Program 4.3.2 36,326 33,697
Program 4.4: Foreign Fishers
Administered expenses
Ordinary annual services 1 9,325 9,486
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 3 193 193
Total for Program 4.4 9,518 9,679
Program 4.4.1: Foreign Fishers - Service Delivery
Departmental expenses
Departmental appropriation 2 2,163 2,175
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 3 53 52
Total for Program 4.4.1 2,216 2,227
Program 4.4.2: Foreign Fishers - Policy Advice
and Program Design
Departmental expenses
Departmental appropriation 2 467 467
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 3 27 27
Total for Program 4.4.2 494 494
Program 4.5: Regional Cooperation and
Associated Activities
Administered expenses
Ordinary annual services 1 55,701 35,651
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 3 - -
Total for Program 4.5 55,701 35,651
Program 4.5.1: Regional Cooperation and
Associated Activities - Service Delivery
Departmental expenses
Departmental appropriation 2 3,571 303
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 3 - -
Total for Program 4.5.1 3,571 303 Continued on next page
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Table 2.1.4: Budgeted Expenses and Resources for Outcome 4 (continued)
2012-13 2013-14
Estimated Estimated
actual expenses
expenses
$'000 $'000
Program 4.5.2: Regional Cooperation and Associated
Activities - Policy Advice and Program Design
Departmental expenses
Departmental appropriation 2 9,076 23,567
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 3 - -
Total for Program 4.5.2 9,076 23,567
Program 4.6: Refugee Status Determinations
for Offshore Entry Persons
Administered expenses
Ordinary annual services 1 13,617 -
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 3 - -
Total for Program 4.6 13,617 -
Program 4.6.1: Refugee Status Determinations
for Offshore Entry Persons - Service Delivery
Departmental expenses
Departmental appropriation 2 12,731 -
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 3 - -
Total for Program 4.6.1 12,731 -
Outcome 4 Totals by appropriation type
Administered Expenses
Ordinary annual services 1 1,824,637 2,540,778
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 3 36,015 36,253
Departmental expenses
Departmental appropriation 2 549,777 561,582
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 3 20,829 20,306
Total expenses for Outcome 4 2,431,258 3,158,919
2012-13 2013-14
Average Staffing Level (number) 3,058 3,055
1. Ordinary annual services include Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2013-14
2. Departmental Appropriation combines ‘Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Bill No. 1)’ and ‘Revenue from independent sources (s31)’.
3. Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year consist of Depreciation and Amortisation Expense.
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Contributions to Outcome 4
Program 4.1: Visa Compliance and Status Resolution
Program Objective
To design, manage and undertake an effective program of prevention and deterrence with enforcement used as a last resort which seeks to:
achieve adherence to Australian entry and stay requirements
identify and respond to suspected breaches of immigration and citizenship law in Australia
detect and locate persons who have no lawful authority to be in Australia or are in breach of conditions that apply to their visa (for example, people working in breach of their conditions)
protect the public through the cancellation or refusal of visas to non-citizens who may be of concern to the public for reasons such as their involvement in serious criminal activity
obtain a substantive immigration outcome for unlawful non-citizens or Bridging Visa E holders in a lawful, timely, fair and reasonable manner.
Program 4.1 Expenses
There are no significant variations in respect of the estimate of expenses in relation to this program for 2013-14.
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Program 4.2: Onshore Detention Network
Program Objective
To advise on, develop and provide a range of support, health and detention services in community and detention environments which seeks to:
best suit the needs of individual people in immigration detention
treat people in immigration detention fairly and reasonably within the law
ensure the inherent dignity of people in immigration detention
ensure minors are only detained in Immigration Detention facilities as a measure of last resort and for the shortest practicable period
provide services that assist to resolve the immigration status resolution pathway to visa grant or removal from Australia
enable the management of risks to the community arising from unauthorised arrivals.
Program 4.2 Expenses
There are no significant variations in respect of the estimate of expenses in relation to this program for 2013-14.
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Program 4.3: Offshore Asylum-Seeker Management
Program Objective
To advise on, develop and provide a range of individual management, facilities and health care services for the management of Irregular Maritime Arrivals (IMAs) and Offshore Entry Persons (OEPs) which seeks to:
best suit the needs of individuals
ensure the inherent dignity of individuals
ensure minors are only detained in Immigration Detention facilities as a measure of last resort and for the shortest practicable period
provide services that assist to resolve the immigration status resolution pathway or the removal of people under applicable law
protect the Australian community from IMAs who present an unacceptable risk to the community
assist regional processing countries to best meet the needs, and ensure the inherent dignity of, people transferred to Regional Processing Centres.
Program 4.3 Expenses
The increase in estimated expenditure for this program reflects the increase in arrivals of IMAs and the response to the Report of the Expert Panel on Asylum Seekers. With the implementation of the recommendations in relation to Regional Processing Centres, appropriations have increased through the Appropriation (Implementation of the Report of the Expert Panel on Asylum Seekers) Act (no.1) 2012-13 and the Appropriation (Implementation of the Report of the Expert Panel on Asylum Seekers) Act (no.2) 2012-13 to enable these facilities to become established and commence taking transferees. This Appropriation also included additional funding required to cover the increased expenditure in relation to the increase in arrivals.
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Program 4.4: Foreign Fishers
Program Objective
To advise on, develop and provide a range of support, health and other services for foreign fishers apprehended and detained in Australian territorial waters, which seeks to:
best suit the needs of individual people in immigration detention
treat people in immigration detention fairly and reasonably within the law
ensure the inherent dignity of people in immigration detention
ensure minors are only detained in Immigration Detention facilities as a measure of last resort and for the shortest practicable period
ensure the availability for immigration processing, legal proceedings, or removal, of foreign fishers detained under the Migration Act
protect the Australian community from foreign fishers who present unacceptable risks to the community
enable the management of health, identity and security risks to the community arising from foreign fishers
remove foreign fishers who have no legal right to remain in Australia.
Program 4.4 Expenses
There are no significant variations in respect of the estimate of expenses in relation to this program for 2013-14.
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Program 4.5: Regional Cooperation & Associated Activities
Program Objective
To strengthen the migration and border management capabilities of partner governments by providing advice on the development and provision of a range of support and other services in respect of regional cooperation and associated activities, which seeks to:
• assist the facilitation of bona fide people movements while preventing and deterring irregular movements, including people smuggling and trafficking, in countries of origin, first asylum and transit
• support international organisations for the care of irregular migrants intercepted en route to Australia
• provide assistance, training and resources to support, manage and oversee agreed bilateral and multilateral arrangements under the Regional Cooperation Framework and other measures for the effective management and harmonisation of treatment of asylum seekers across the region.
Program 4.5 Expenses
The increase in this program is due to recommendations from the Report of the Expert Panel on Asylum Seekers. Enhancing Protection in the Region is a budget measure which encompasses these recommendations and provides for an increase in Regional Capacity Building initiatives over the next four years.
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Table 2.2.4: Program Expenses Outcome 4
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
Estimated Estimated Forw ard Forw ard Forw ard
actual expenses year 1 year 2 year 3
expenses
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Annual Administered Expenses 1,824,637 2,540,778 1,553,571 1,334,487 1,303,595
Annual Departmental Expenses 549,777 561,582 422,181 363,992 364,568
Expenses not requiring appropriation
in the Budget year 1 56,844 56,559 52,869 51,841 51,840
Total program expenses 2,431,258 3,158,919 2,028,621 1,750,320 1,720,003
1. Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year consist of Depreciation and Amortisation Expense.
Program 4.6: Refugee Status Determination for Offshore Entry Persons
Program Objective
To provide a range of support and other services in respect of refugee status determination for IMAs, which seeks to:
facilitate independent merits reviews by the Independent Protection Assessment Office to be carried out and concluded as expeditiously and efficiently as possible
support the courts and administrative tribunals to ensure the delivery of timely and efficient judicial reviews
treat people fairly and reasonably within the law.
Program 4.6 Expenses
The estimates for this program are expected to cease due to the Government decision to transfer the Independent Protection Assessment Office (IPAO) to the Migration Review Tribunal and the Refugee Review Tribunal (MRTRRT). DIAC will not receive any further funding for this function.
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Table 2.3.4: Program Component Expenses for Outcome 4
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
Revised Budget Forw ard Forw ard Forw ard
budget year 1 year 2 year 3
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Program 4.1: Visa Compliance and
Status Resolution
Annual administered expenses
Compliance Resolution, Community
Care and Assistance 9,289 9,448 9,921 10,190 10,341
Total administered expenses
Program 4.1 9,289 9,448 9,921 10,190 10,341
Annual departmental expenses
Program 4.1.1: Visa Compliance
Status Resolution - Service Delivery
Detection Onshore 52,485 53,816 55,625 57,489 58,551
Removals 16,874 16,939 16,911 17,060 17,368
Status Resolution 17,944 26,186 25,447 17,487 17,814
Total departmental expenses
Program 4.1.1 87,303 96,941 97,983 92,036 93,733
Program 4.1.2: Visa Compliance &
Status Resolution - Policy Advice
and Program Design
Detection Onshore 20,236 19,869 19,745 19,746 20,089
Removals 4,979 4,954 4,803 4,816 4,894
Status Resolution 6,150 6,087 6,052 6,101 6,216
Total departmental expenses
Program 4.1.2 31,365 30,910 30,600 30,663 31,199
Total departmental expenses
Program 4.1 118,668 127,851 128,583 122,699 124,932
Total expenses Program 4.1 127,957 137,299 138,504 132,889 135,273
Program 4.2: Onshore Detention
Network
Annual administered expenses
Community and Detention Services 59,222 60,163 63,117 64,698 65,696
Payments under Section 33 (FMA Act ) -
Act of Grace Payments 100 100 100 100 100
Recovery of Removal Charges and
Detention Costs 3,666 3,849 4,042 4,042 4,042
Total administered expenses
Program 4.2 62,988 64,112 67,259 68,840 69,838
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Table 2.3.4: Program Component Expenses for Outcome 4 (continued)
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
Revised Budget Forw ard Forw ard Forw ard
budget year 1 year 2 year 3
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Annual departmental expenses
Program 4.2.1: Onshore Detention
Network - Service Delivery
Community and Detention Services 24,610 24,565 24,033 25,694 26,143
Total departmental expenses
Program 4.2.1 24,610 24,565 24,033 25,694 26,143
Program 4.2.2: Onshore Detention
Network - Policy Advice and
Program Design
Community and Detention Services 2,335 2,232 1,815 2,915 2,968
Total departmental expenses
Program 4.2.2 2,335 2,232 1,815 2,915 2,968
Total departmental expenses
Program 4.2 26,945 26,797 25,848 28,609 29,111
Total expenses Program 4.2 89,933 90,909 93,107 97,449 98,949
Program 4.3: Offshore Asylum
Seeker Management
Annual administered expenses
Community and Detention Services 1,709,539 2,458,141 1,467,835 1,249,284 1,216,568
Total administered expenses
Program 4.3 1,709,539 2,458,141 1,467,835 1,249,284 1,216,568
Annual departmental expenses
Program 4.3.1: Offshore Asylum Seeker
Management - Service Delivery
Offshore Asylum Seeker Management 360,579 373,820 239,708 188,554 206,987
Total departmental expenses
Program 4.3.1 360,579 373,820 239,708 188,554 206,987
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Table 2.3.4: Program Component Expenses for Outcome 4 (continued)
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
Revised Budget Forw ard Forw ard Forw ard
budget year 1 year 2 year 3
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Program 4.3.2: Offshore Asylum
Seeker Management - Policy Advice
and Program Design
Offshore Asylum Seeker Management 36,326 35,393 28,440 25,431 4,417 - - - - -
Total departmental expenses
Program 4.3.2 36,326 35,393 28,440 25,431 4,417
Total departmental expenses
Program 4.3 396,905 409,213 268,148 213,985 211,404
Total expenses Program 4.3 2,106,444 2,867,354 1,735,983 1,463,269 1,427,972
Program 4.4: Foreign Fishers
Annual administered expenses
Community and Detention Services 9,518 9,679 10,331 10,584 10,737
Total administered expenses
Program 4.4 9,518 9,679 10,331 10,584 10,737
Annual departmental expenses:
Program 4.4.1: Foreign Fishers -
Service Delivery
Foreign Fishers 2,216 2,227 2,289 2,307 2,350
Total departmental expenses
Program 4.4.1 2,216 2,227 2,289 2,307 2,350
Program 4.4.2: Foreign Fishers -
Policy Advice and Program Design
Foreign Fishers 494 494 495 500 509
Total departmental expenses
Program 4.4.2 494 494 495 500 509 - - - - -
Total departmental expenses
Program 4.4 2,710 2,721 2,784 2,807 2,859 - - - - -
Total expenses Program 4.4 12,228 12,400 13,115 13,391 13,596
Program 4.5: Regional Cooperation
and Associated Activities
Management and Care of Irregular
Immigrants in Indonesia 7,891 - - - -
Regional Cooperation and Capacity
Building 42,493 28,472 28,333 27,262 27,717
Returns and Reintegration Assistance
packages 1,726 4,375 4,554 4,774 4,840
Regional Support Office 1,471 1,753 1,784 - -
Combatting People Smuggling-
Address irregular migration in region 2,120 1,051 - - -
Total administered expenses
Program 4.5 55,701 35,651 34,671 32,036 32,557
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Table 2.3.4: Program Component Expenses for Outcome 4 (continued) 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
Revised Budget Forw ard Forw ard Forw ard
budget year 1 year 2 year 3
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Annual departmental expenses
Program 4.5.1: Regional Cooperation
& Associated Activities - Service
Delivery
Regional Cooperation and Associated
Activities 3,571 303 302 303 310
Total departmental expenses
Program 4.5.1 3,571 303 302 303 310
Program 4.5.2: Regional Cooperation
& Associated Activities - Policy
Advice and Program Design
Regional Cooperation and Associated
Activities 9,076 16,699 12,939 10,983 11,346
Total departmental expenses
Program 4.5.2 9,076 16,699 12,939 10,983 11,346
Total departmental expenses
Program 4.5 12,647 17,002 13,241 11,286 11,656 - - - - -
Total expenses Program 4.5 68,348 52,653 47,912 43,322 44,213
Program 4.6: Refugee Status
Determinations for Offshore
Entry Persons
Refugee Status Determinations for
Offshore Entry Persons 13,617 - - - -
Total administered expenses
Program 4.6 13,617 - - - -
Program 4.6.1: Refugee Status
Determinations for Offshore
Entry Persons - Service Delivery
Refugee Status Determinations for
Offshore Entry Persons 12,731 - - - -
Total departmental expenses
Program 4.6.1 12,731 - - - -
Total departmental expenses
Program 4.6 12,731 - - - -
Total expenses Program 4.6 26,348 - - - -
Total administered expenses 1,860,652 2,577,031 1,590,017 1,370,934 1,340,041
Total departmental expenses 570,606 581,888 438,604 379,386 379,962
Total program expenses
Outcome 4 2,431,258 3,158,919 2,028,621 1,750,320 1,720,003
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Program 4.1: Visa Compliance and Status Resolution
Program 4.1 Deliverables
Visa compliance and status resolution programs will:
undertake general compliance activities including targeted communication strategies, promotion of visa obligations and awareness to clients, employers, unions, education institutions and other stakeholders
undertake compliance field activities to conduct awareness and integrity verification visits and locate unlawful non-citizens
investigate suspected breaches of immigration and citizenship law and where appropriate impose prompt sanctions and prosecute individuals and third parties involved in the abuse of the immigration and citizenship systems/programs
refuse or cancel visas for individuals who are in breach of their visa conditions or present a risk to the Australian community
initiate and manage immigration detention of non-citizens in accordance with the law and government policy
provide resolution services that establish clear immigration pathways for clients in the community or immigration detention
remove people who have no right to remain in Australia
provide policy advice and service design to enable such service provision.
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Program 4.1 Key Performance Indicators
prevention and deterrence strategies which increase voluntary compliance with visa conditions
effective engagement of peak employment bodies, employers, unions and labour suppliers, the provision of employment status information to employers through Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO), and where appropriate the application of sanctions to limit the opportunity for illegal work in Australia
impose enforcement strategies which maintain the integrity of the Department’s programs by prosecuting serious breaches of immigration law
effective screening of visa applications offshore to prevent people of character concern from travelling to Australia through the maintenance of effective relationships with law enforcement and security partners both on and offshore, and enhanced application of identity technology
people held in immigration detention who are not IMAs or on a rapid removal pathway are to have their case reviewed by a Detention Review Manager
effective management of lawful non-citizens and resolution of their immigration status while they are in the community on a Bridging Visa E
people who have no right to remain in Australia are removed by the Department at the earliest practicable opportunity.
Program 4.1 Key Performance Indicators
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
Program 4.1 Estimated Revised Forw ard Forw ard Forw ard
Actual Target year 1 year 2 year 3
Percentage of people held in
immigration detention w hose
ongoing detention and placement
is review ed w ithin service
standards 98% 98% 98% 98%98%
Note: Service standards are available on www.immi.gov.au
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Program 4.2: Onshore Detention Network
Program 4.2 Key Performance Indicators
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
Program 4.2 Estimated Revised Forw ard Forw ard Forw ard
Actual Target year 1 year 2 year 3
Clients receive individual
management, health care,
facilities and detention services
through contracted providers,
consistent w ith the contractual
requirements.
100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Note: Service standards available on www.immi.gov.au
Program 4.2 Deliverables
provision of support, health and detention services to people in immigration detention, in both community and detention environments, in accordance with the objectives and KPI targets for this program
provide policy advice and service design to enable such service provision.
Program 4.2 Key Performance Indicators
individuals receive individual management, facilities and health care services through contracted providers consistent with contractual requirements
only people who are not known to be, or are not reasonably suspected of being, minors are detained in Immigration Detention facilities
people held in immigration detention will have the length and conditions of their detention subject to regular review to ensure that it is lawful and appropriate.
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Program 4.3: Offshore Asylum Seeker Management
Program 4.3 Key Performance Indicators
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
Program 4.3 Estimated Revised Forw ard Forw ard Forw ard
Actual Target year 1 year 2 year 3
Individuals receive individual
management, facilities and health
care services through contracted
providers, consistent w ith
contractual requirements
Percentage of IMA's in IDCs that
are not know n to be, or are not
reasonably suspected of being,
a minor
Percentage of people held in
immigration detention w hose
ongoing detention and placement
is review ed w ithin service
standards
Mandatory reporting to the
Commonw ealth Ombudsman is
completed in accordance w ith
the Migration Act 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
98% 98%98%
100%
98% 98%
100% 100% 100%100%
Note: Service standards available on www.immi.gov.au
Program 4.3 Deliverables
provision of individual management, facilities and health care services to IMAs and OEPs in accordance with the objectives and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for this program.
Program 4.3 Key Performance Indicators
individuals receive individual management, facilities and health care services through contracted providers consistent with contractual requirements.
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Program 4.4: Foreign Fishers
Program 4.4 Key Performance Indicators
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
Program 4.4 Estimated Revised Forw ard Forw ard Forw ard
Actual Target year 1 year 2 year 3
Percentage of persons in IDCs
that are not know n to be or are not
reasonably suspected to be a minor 100% 100%100%100% 100%
Note: Service standards available on www.immi.gov.au
Program 4.4 Deliverables
provision of support, health and detention services to foreign fishers in immigration detention, in both community and detention environments, in accordance with the objectives and KPI targets for this program
provision of policy advice and service design that enables service delivery
services to develop, implement and undertake the removal of foreign fishers from Australia.
Program 4.4 Key Performance Indicators
only people who are not known to be, or are not reasonably suspected of being, minors are detained in Immigration Detention facilities
foreign fishers, who have no right to remain in Australia, are to be removed by the Department at the earliest practicable opportunity.
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Program 4.5: Regional Cooperation & Associated Activities
Program 4.5 Deliverables
work collaboratively with international organisations to enhance the capacity of foreign governments to manage migration including through enhancements to legislation, governance and organisational structures, business processes, returns and reintegration assistance, cross-agency coordination mechanisms and policy frameworks, identity management, immigration intelligence initiatives and support for regional fora
support the Regional Support Office to implement a range of practical initiatives under the auspices of the Regional Cooperation Framework
work collaboratively with international organisations to develop policy and services for support and care of irregular migrants intercepted en route to Australia.
Program 4.5 Key Performance Indicators
the capacity of states to manage irregular migration through the region, including that of asylum seekers is enhanced
the Regional Support Office is effectively acting as a focal point and coordination point for migration management and increased protection capacity in the region.
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Program 4.6: Refugee Status Determination for Offshore Entry Persons
Program 4.6 Deliverables
provision of support and other services to enable independent merits review and judicial review of Refugee Status Determination for IMAs to be carried out and concluded as expeditiously and efficiently as possible
policy advice and service design to enable such service provision.
Program 4.6 Key Performance Indicators
the conduct of lawful, fair and efficient independent merits reviews (IMRs) and independent protection assessments (IPAs) are prioritised for IMAs
IMRs and IPAs are required to be conducted in accordance with the rules of natural justice and require a fresh assessment of the refugee or complementary protection claims of IMAs
hearings with IMAs are conducted by reviewers to ascertain whether refugee or complementary protection is owed by Australia
oral evidence at hearings is provided by the IMAs and witnesses
written and oral representations are made by Immigration Advice and Application Assistance Scheme providers, who support and represent IMAs in the presentation of their merits review requests
case management and support staff provide administrative and country advice support to reviewers.
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Administered items under Program 4.1: Visa Compliance and Status Resolution
Compliance Resolution, Community Care and Assistance
Item Objectives
To actively, efficiently and effectively manage unlawful non-citizens and Bridging Visa E holders in the community to an immigration outcome through early intervention and provision of needs-based support and assistance.
Item Deliverables
health, welfare and income support.
national assisted voluntary return service.
immigration advice and application assistance.
Administered items under Program 4.2: Onshore Detention Network
Community and Detention Services
Item Objectives
To fund the provision of a range of support, health and detention services to people in the immigration detention environments, including community detention that seek to:
best suit the needs of individual people in immigration detention
treat people in detention fairly and reasonably within the law
ensure the inherent dignity of people in immigration detention
ensure minors are only detained in Immigration Detention facilities as a measure of last resort and for the shortest practicable period
ensure the availability for immigration processing, or otherwise the removal of, people detained under the Migration Act
enable the management of health, identity and security risks to the community arising from unauthorised arrivals.
Item Deliverables
Provision of support, health and detention services to people in the immigration detention environments, including community detention, in accordance with the objectives and KPI targets for this program.
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Administered items under Program 4.3: Offshore Asylum Seeker Management
Payments under Section 33 (FMA Act)—Act of Grace Payments
Item Objectives
Payments made under Section 33 (FMA Act) are special discretionary compensatory payments (acts of grace) made in circumstances where there is no other viable avenue of redress available and the Minister for Finance and Deregulation considers the payment is appropriate because of ‘special circumstances’.
Item Deliverables
Payments are made in accordance with legislative requirements and guidelines.
Community and Detention Services
Item Objectives
To fund the provision of a range of support, health and detention services to IMAs seeking asylum who are in an immigration detention environment, including community detention, as well as those in the community on Bridging Visa E’s, that seek to:
best suit the needs of individual people in immigration detention or on a Bridging Visa E
treat people in immigration detention, or on a Bridging Visa E, fairly and reasonably within the law
ensure the inherent dignity of people in immigration detention or on a Bridging Visa E
ensure minors are only detained in Immigration Detention facilities as a measure of last resort and for the shortest practicable period
provide IMAs in immigration detention, or on a Bridging Visa E, who are seeking asylum, with professionally qualified immigration advice and assistance
ensure the availability for immigration processing, or otherwise the removal of, people detained under the Migration Act
enable the management of health, identity and security risks to the community arising from IMAs.
Item Deliverables
Provision of support, health and detention services to IMAs in immigration detention environments, including community detention, as well as those in the community on Bridging Visa E’s in accordance with the objectives and KPI targets for this program.
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Administered items under Program 4.4: Foreign Fishers
Community and Detention Services
Item Objectives
To fund the provision of a range of support, health and detention services in the immigration detention environments that seek to:
best suit the needs of individual people in immigration detention
treat people in immigration detention fairly and reasonably within the law
ensure the inherent dignity of people in immigration detention facilities
ensure minors are only detained in Immigration Detention facilities as a measure of last resort and for the shortest practicable period
ensure the availability for immigration processing, or removal, of people detained under the Migration Act
enable the management of health, identity and security risks to the community arising from foreign fishers.
Item Deliverables
Provision of support, health and detention services to foreign fishers in immigration detention environments, in accordance with the objectives and KPI targets for this program.
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Administered items under Program 4.5: Regional Cooperation and Associated Activities
Regional Cooperation and Capacity Building
Item Objectives
to strengthen the migration and border management capabilities of partner governments
to assist the facilitation of bona fide people movements while preventing and deterring irregular movements, including people smuggling and trafficking, in our region and in source/transit countries
to support international organisations for asylum seekers intercepted en route to Australia.
Item Deliverables
provide assistance with a strong focus on working in partnership with international organisations to enhance migration management (enhancements to legislation, governance and organisational structures, business processes, cross-agency coordination mechanisms and policy frameworks), identity management and document examination, immigration intelligence initiatives, support for regional fora and English language training
provide support to international organisations for asylum seekers intercepted en route to Australia.
Management and Care of Irregular Immigrants in Indonesia
Item Objectives
strengthen regional cooperation arrangements in Indonesia to support international organisations to provide for asylum seekers who are intercepted in Indonesia en route to Australia
provide training and support to Indonesian immigration officials, in particular on the management of intercepted asylum seekers in line with international human rights standards.
Item Deliverables
asylum seekers are provided with appropriate support
training sessions conducted for Indonesian immigration officials.
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Returns and Reintegration Assistance Packages
Item Objectives
The primary objective is to provide support for the returnee to rebuild their life in the country of return and to reduce the risk of further irregular migration.
Item Deliverables
IOM will develop and deliver reintegration assistance tailored to the needs of the individual.
Administered items under Program 4.6: Refugee Status Determination for Offshore Entry Persons
Refugee Status Determination for Offshore Entry Persons
Item Objectives
To streamline the process for the determination of refugee status for offshore entry persons.
Item Deliverables
Refugee status assessments under the Protection Obligation Determination (POD) process will be made efficiently and lawfully.
The backlog of requests for independent merits review of negative decisions under the previous process will be determined expeditiously and concurrently with POD assessments being finalised.
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Outcome 5: Equitable economic and social participation of migrants and refugees, supported through settlement services, including English language training; refugee settlement; case coordination; translation services; and settlement policy advice and program design.
Outcome 5 Strategy
To achieve this outcome, the Department ensures high quality settlement services are available and accessible for humanitarian settlers and other eligible migrants as soon as possible after arrival. These services support clients in their transition to life in Australia by helping to build self-reliance, developing English language skills and fostering links with mainstream services.
This outcome will be achieved through:
providing a planning framework for the delivery of settlement services that complements other services the Government directs to the Australian community
providing demographic data and other information to assist service providers across the three levels of Government to plan to meet the needs of newly arrived migrants and humanitarian settlers, including improving connections to support services
supporting initial settlement services delivered through the Humanitarian Settlement Services (HSS), managed through contracted service providers
supporting the Settlement Grants Program (SGP) by helping funded organisations manage work programs, service agreements and reporting and financial accountability requirements
supporting the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) managed by the Department through contracts for English training and ancillary services
providing translating and interpreting services.
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The administered expenses supporting this outcome are:
the AMEP, providing settlement-focused English training to eligible humanitarian settlers and migrants
the SGP, where eligible organisations are funded to provide settlement services, including information, referral and casework services for new arrivals, community capacity building, service planning, participation and integration services
a project to enhance social inclusion and improve connections to support services
the HSS, where funded organisations provide initial settlement services to humanitarian entrants, including case coordination, cultural orientation, referrals and accommodation services
the financial contribution to the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters Ltd (NAATI)
the grant to the Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA) for advice on the views of the refugee and humanitarian non-government sector on the Australian Humanitarian Program and its related impact on settlement processes
supervision and settlement of Unaccompanied Humanitarian Minors (UHMs).
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Outcome 5 Expense Statement
Table 2.1.5 provides an overview of the total expenses for Outcome 5, by program. Table 2.1.5: Budgeted Expenses and Resources for Outcome 5
2012-13 2013-14
Estimated Estimated
actual expenses
expenses
$'000 $'000
Program 5.1: Settlement Services for Migrants and
Refugees
Administered expenses
Ordinary annual services 1 391,865 456,613
Total for Program 5.1 391,865 456,613
Program 5.1.1: Settlement Services for Migrants and
Refugees - Service Delivery
Departmental expenses
Departmental appropriation 2 69,558 77,752
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 3 2,018 2,150
Total for Program 5.1.1 71,576 79,902
Program 5.1.2: Settlement Services for Migrants and
Refugees - Policy Advice and Program Design
Departmental expenses
Departmental appropriation 2 14,827 14,631
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 3 1,241 1,328
Total for Program 5.1.2 16,068 15,959
Outcome 5 Totals by appropriation type
Administered expenses
Ordinary annual services 1 391,865 456,613
Departmental expenses
Departmental appropriation 2 84,385 92,383
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 3 3,259 3,478
Total expenses for Outcome 5 479,510 552,474
2012-13 2013-14
Average Staffing Level (number) 409 422
1. Ordinary annual services include Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2013-14
2. Departmental Appropriation combines ‘Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Bill No. 1)’ and ‘Revenue from independent sources (s31)’.
3. Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year consist of Depreciation and Amortisation Expense.
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Contributions to Outcome 5
Program 5.1: Settlement Services for Migrants and Refugees
Program Objective
Provide settlement services designed to support migrants and humanitarian entrants to settle and participate as fully as possible in Australian society.
Provide demographic data and information to help service providers across the three levels of Government and in the community sector plan to meet the needs of newly arrived migrants and humanitarian entrants.
Ensure that services are responsive and accessible, and eligible client groups are able to access services as appropriate.
Program Expenses
The increase in administered expenses in 2013-14 is the result of an increase in funding for the Adult Migrant English Program and Humanitarian Settlement Services primarily as a result of the implementation of the recommendations from the Report of the Expert Panel on Asylum Seekers. The increase in departmental expenses is primarily as a result of an increase in Translating and Interpreting Services of approximately $7.0 million. The budget for the Free Translating and Interpreting Service was increased in 2012-13 and 2013-14 to reflect the increased intake in the Humanitarian program. An increase in expenditure for the Free Translating and Interpreting Service is expected. In April 2013, the Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Senator the Hon Kate Lundy, announced a $15 million package of measures to empower local communities to embrace the benefits of multiculturalism and maintain cohesive and socially inclusive neighbourhoods. The funding will be provided over two years starting in 2012-13.
Table 2.2.5: Program Expenses for Outcome 5
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
Estimated Estimated Forw ard Forw ard Forw ard
actual expenses year 1 year 2 year 3
expenses
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Annual Administered Expenses 391,865 456,613 440,360 450,036 468,000
Annual Departmental Expenses 84,385 92,383 92,841 111,225 125,141
Expenses not requiring appropriation
in the Budget year 1 3,259 3,478 3,265 3,465 3,465
Total program expenses 479,510 552,474 536,466 564,726 596,606 1. Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year consist of Depreciation and Amortisation
Expense.
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Table 2.3.5: Program Component Expenses Outcome 5 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
Revised Budget Forw ard Forw ard Forw ard
budget year 1 year 2 year 3
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Program 5.1: Settlement Services
for Migrants and Refugees
Annual administered expenses
Adult Migrant English Program 238,847 264,475 277,877 284,035 298,609
Grant to Refugees Council of Australia 140 140 140 140 140
Grants for Community Settlement 40,688 45,537 44,448 46,376 48,925
Humanitarian Settlement Services 87,702 134,252 113,485 114,965 115,739
National Accreditation Authority for
Translators and Interpreters Ltd -
contribution 612 623 652 669 679
Supervision and w elfare
for unaccompanied humanitarian
minors 23,876 11,586 3,758 3,851 3,908
Total administered expenses
Program 5.1 391,865 456,613 440,360 450,036 468,000
Annual departmental expenses
Program 5.1.1: Settlement Services
Migrants and Refugees - Service
AMEP Administration 2,406 2,413 2,272 2,761 2,810
Free Translating and Interpreting Services 13,716 14,810 14,799 17,676 21,620
Humanitarian Settlement Services 11,064 11,045 10,484 12,741 12,968
Settlement Planning and Information
Delivery 8,844 8,994 8,766 10,300 12,777
Support for Community Services 6,881 6,884 6,508 7,891 8,030
Translating and Interpreting Service -
Document Translating - - - - -
TIS-On-site Interpreting 7,204 8,986 9,829 10,774 11,485
TIS-Telephone Interpreting 21,461 26,770 29,285 32,107 34,224
Total departmental expenses
Program 5.1.1 71,576 79,902 81,943 94,250 103,914
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Table 2.3.5: Program Component Expenses Outcome 5 (continued)
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
Revised Budget Forw ard Forw ard Forw ard
budget year 1 year 2 year 3
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Program 5.1.2: Settlement Services
for Migrants and Refugees - Policy
Advice and Program Design
AMEP Administration 3,100 3,008 2,455 3,933 4,004
Free Translating and Interpreting Services 2,357 3,092 3,228 3,729 6,883
Humanitarian Settlement Services 4,845 4,716 4,054 6,401 6,515
Settlement Planning and Information
Delivery 4,007 3,444 2,986 4,112 4,983
Support for Community Services 1,732 1,674 1,419 2,244 2,287
TIS - On-site Interpreting 2 2 2 2 2
TIS - Telephone Interpreting 25 23 19 19 18
Total departmental expenses
Program 5.1.2 16,068 15,959 14,163 20,440 24,692
Total administered expenses 391,865 456,613 440,360 450,036 468,000
Total departmental expenses 87,644 95,861 96,106 114,690 128,606
Total program expenses Outcome 5 479,510 552,474 536,466 564,726 596,606
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Program 5.1 Key Performance Indicators
settlement information and services are available to eligible migrants and humanitarian entrants nationwide
Humanitarian Settlement Services and Complex Case Support services are available and being delivered across Australia
NAATI provide a high quality credentialing service supported by Members
administer the payment for the provision of fee free language services for eligible clients.
Program 5.1 Deliverables
evidence-based policy advice to the Government on settlement services for migrants and humanitarian entrants
settlement planning information to support community organisations, migrants and humanitarian entrants
administration of the AMEP
administration of the SGP
support for humanitarian entrants by effective management of the HSS and Complex Case Support programs
support the NAATI in the provision of an effective credentialing framework for translators and interpreters
supervision and settlement of UHMs
translating and interpreting services for eligible clients.
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Administered items under Program 5.1: Settlement Services for Migrants and Refugees
Adult Migrant English Program
Item Objectives
Provide access to settlement focussed English language training to eligible migrants and humanitarian entrants.
Item Deliverables
Settlement focussed English language training is made available to all eligible humanitarian entrants and migrants through contracted service providers.
Humanitarian Settlement Services
Item Objectives
To provide intensive settlement services for newly arrived refugees and special humanitarian entrants through contracted providers.
Item Deliverables
Contracted settlement service for:
on arrival reception and assistance
case coordination and cultural orientation
accommodation services
Complex Case Support services.
Grants for Settlement Services
Item Objectives
Provide grants to community based organisations under the SGP for the delivery of settlement services including:
assistance to new arrivals to acquire and develop the knowledge and skills to settle in Australia
assistance to new communities to grow and develop in a self-sustaining manner
promotion of social participation and integration.
Item Deliverables
grant funding is allocated according to SGP eligibility criteria
grant recipients provide services in line with grant agreements.
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National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters Ltd – contribution
Item Objectives
Provide financial support to the NAATI as specified in the funding agreement.
Item Deliverables
Funding paid to NAATI according to funding agreement.
Refugee Council of Australia
Item Objectives
Provide a grant to the RCOA for advice on the views of the refugee and humanitarian non-government sector on the Humanitarian Program, including resettlement and onshore protection, and humanitarian settlement issues.
Item Deliverables
Funding agreement meets Government objectives.
Supervision and welfare for Unaccompanied Humanitarian Minors (UHMs)
Item Objectives
To have in place guardianship, monitoring and settlement support arrangements for UHMs until they reach 18 years of age or otherwise exit the program.
Item Deliverables
Supervision and settlement of UHMs.
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Outcome 6: A cohesive, multicultural Australian society through promotion of cultural diversity and a unifying citizenship, decisions on citizenship status, and multicultural and citizenship policy advice and program design.
Outcome 6 Strategy
To achieve this outcome, the Department promotes the importance of respect, fairness, inclusion and a sense of belonging in a culturally diverse society and the value of Australian citizenship. The Department will:
promote the benefits of a united and diverse Australia
ensure that citizenship policies and procedures support the objectives of Australia’s citizenship law
implement Government policy in relation to settlement and Australian citizenship
encourage the community to value citizenship
promote the acquisition of Australian citizenship.
This outcome will be achieved through:
implementing the People of Australia, Australia’s Multicultural Policy and its initiatives
a Diversity and Social Cohesion Program, which addresses issues of cultural, racial and religious intolerance by delivering grants to community-based organisations
an Australian Government Multicultural Access and Equity Policy and Multicultural language Services Guidelines for Australian Government Agencies, which promotes the importance of Australian Government agencies being responsive to Australia's cultural diversity
the Department's nationwide network of community liaison officers, which monitors community relations through extensive contacts with community groups and individuals
provision of funding to eligible community organisations to conduct community-based projects that build on social cohesion, harmony and security
provision of research, evidence-based policy advice and support for both Ministers
providing secretariat support for the Australian Multicultural Council, a ministerially-appointed body that provides advice on social cohesion, the inclusion of migrants into Australian society, overcoming racism and intolerance and communicating the benefits of Australia’s cultural diversity to the community
a communication strategy that promotes the value of Australian citizenship
lawful decision making in accordance with Australian citizenship legislation.
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The administered expenses supporting this outcome are:
grants for the Diversity and Social Cohesion Program, which provides funding to eligible community organisations to address issues affecting community relations and to conduct community-based projects
the grant to the Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia (FECCA) for the FECCA to provide advice to the Government on the views and needs of ethnic communities in Australia
grants to improve infrastructure, create meeting places that bring people together, enhance social inclusion and build resilience in particular communities
contributing towards the cost of developing a multicultural centre in Mirrabooka, Western Australia
translation services for Australian government agencies.
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Outcome 6 Expense Statement
Table 2.1.6 provides an overview of the total expenses for Outcome 6, by program. Table 2.1.6: Budgeted Expenses and Resources for Outcome 6
2012-13 2013-14
Estimated Estimated
actual expenses
expenses
$'000 $'000
Program 6.1: Multicultural and Citizenship Services
Administered expenses
Ordinary annual services 1 3,057 11,443
Total for Program 6.1 3,057 11,443
Program 6.1.1: Multicultural and Citizenship Services -
Service Delivery
Departmental expenses
Departmental appropriation 2 52,394 53,360
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 3 4,698 4,826
Total for Program 6.1.1 57,092 58,186
Program 6.1.2: Multicultural and Citizenship Services -
Policy Advice and Program Design
Departmental expenses
Departmental appropriation 2 17,708 18,018
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 3 1,153 1,148
Total for Program 6.1.2 18,861 19,166
Outcome 6 Totals by appropriation type
Administered expenses
Ordinary annual services 1 3,057 11,443
Departmental expenses
Departmental appropriation 2 70,102 71,378
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 3 5,851 5,974
Total expenses for Outcome 6 79,010 88,795
2012-13 2013-14
Average Staffing Level (number) 470 475
1. Ordinary annual services include Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2013-14
2. Departmental Appropriation combines ‘Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Bill No. 1)’ and ‘Revenue from independent sources (s31)’.
3. Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year consist of Depreciation and Amortisation Expense.
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Contributions to Outcome 6
Program 6.1: Multicultural and Citizenship Services
Program Objective
promote mutual respect, fairness, inclusion and a sense of belonging and addressing issues of cultural, racial and religious intolerance.
efficient and effective delivery of the Australian citizenship program in line with Australia’s citizenship law and Government policies.
promote the value of Australian citizenship.
Program Expenses
In April 2013, the Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Senator the Hon Kate Lundy, announced a $15 million package of measures to empower local communities to embrace the benefits of multiculturalism and maintain cohesive and socially inclusive neighbourhoods. The funding will be provided over two years starting in 2012-13.
Table 2.2.6: Program Expenses for Outcome 6
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
Estimated Estimated Forw ard Forw ard Forw ard
actual expenses year 1 year 2 year 3
expenses
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Annual Administered Expenses 3,057 11,443 2,450 2,506 2,534
Annual Departmental Expenses 70,102 71,378 71,685 79,225 80,715
Expenses not requiring appropriation
in the Budget year 1 5,851 5,974 5,241 5,278 5,278
Total program expenses 79,010 88,795 79,376 87,009 88,527 1. Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year consist of Depreciation and Amortisation
Expense.
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Table 2.3.6: Program Component Expenses Outcome 6
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
Revised Budget Forw ard Forw ard Forw ard
budget year 1 year 2 year 3
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Program 6.1: Multicultural and
Citizenship Services
Annual administered expenses
Diversity and Social Cohesion 1,906 1,900 1,996 2,042 2,065
Grants for Multicultural Affairs 732 9,543 454 464 469
Mirrabooka Multicultural Centre - contribution 419 - - - -
Total administered expenses
Program 6.1 3,057 11,443 2,450 2,506 2,534
Annual departmental expenses
Program 6.1.1: Multicultural and
Citizenship Services - Service Delivery
Decision on Citizenship Status 49,186 50,414 51,396 54,327 55,273
Promoting the Value of Australian Citizenship 2,184 2,151 2,029 2,530 2,579
Promoting the Benefits of a United
and Diverse Society 5,722 5,621 5,374 6,827 6,951
Total departmental expenses
Program 6.1.1 57,092 58,186 58,799 63,684 64,803
Program 6.1.2: Multicultural and
Citizenship Services - Policy
Advice and Program Design
Decision on Citizenship Status 10,579 10,524 10,185 11,649 11,855
Promoting the Value of Australian Citizenship 1,997 1,985 1,899 2,153 2,188
Promoting the Benefits of a United
and Diverse Society 6,285 6,657 6,043 7,017 7,147
- - - - - Total departmental expenses
Program 6.1.2 18,861 19,166 18,127 20,819 21,190
Total administered expenses 3,057 11,443 2,450 2,506 2,534
Total departmental expenses 75,953 77,352 76,926 84,503 85,993
Total program expenses Outcome 6 79,010 88,795 79,376 87,009 88,527
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Program 6.1 Deliverables
provide research, evidence-based policy advice and support services to both Ministers
administer the grants for community relations and for multicultural affairs
manage the Diversity and Social Cohesion Program
provide support services to the Australian Multicultural Council
encourage Australian Government agency responsiveness to cultural and linguistic diversity through implementing the Multicultural Access and Equity Policy and Multicultural Language Services Guidelines for Australian Government Agencies
deliver lawful citizenship decisions under Australian citizenship legislation
continue to provide a communication strategy that promotes the value of Australian citizenship and encourages eligible non-citizens to become Australian citizens.
Program 6.1 Key Performance Indicators
milestones and timelines specified in funding agreements for grants are met
government agencies report increased client satisfaction with the delivery of government services
government services available and accessible nationwide
percentage of refusal decisions for Australian citizenship overturned through an appeal process is less than 1%
percentage of client conferral applications decided within service delivery standards is 80%
increased awareness of, and interest in, Australian citizenship – visits to the Citizenship Wizard reaches 300,000.
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Administered items under Program 6.1: Multicultural and Citizenship Services
Diversity and Social Cohesion Program
Item Objectives
provide grants to community organisations to build social cohesion through stronger community relations
provide grants to priority community groups to build capacity and develop leadership skills to assist them to fully participate in Australian society.
Item Deliverables
grants awarded according to Diversity and Social Cohesion policy guidelines
projects achieve agreed objectives/milestones.
Grants for Multicultural Affairs
Item Objectives
provide a grant to the FECCA to provide advice on behalf of ethnic communities in Australia to Government and the wider community
provide grants to community organisations that improve infrastructure, create meeting places that bring people together, enhance social inclusion and build resilience in particular communities.
Item Deliverables
Funding agreements meet Government objectives.
Mirrabooka Multicultural Centre—contribution
Item Objectives
Contribute towards the cost of developing a multicultural centre in Mirrabooka, Western Australia.
Item Deliverables
Funding enables the establishment of a multicultural centre.
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Section 3: Explanatory tables and budgeted financial statements
Section 3 presents explanatory tables and budgeted financial statements which provide a comprehensive snapshot of agency finances for the 2013-14 budget year. It explains how budget plans are incorporated into the financial statements and provides further details of the reconciliation between appropriations and program expenses, movements in administered funds, special accounts and government indigenous expenditure.
3.1 EXPLANATORY TABLES
3.1.1 Movement of administered funds between years
Administered funds can be provided for a specified period, for example under annual Appropriation Acts. Funds not used in the specified period with the agreement of the Finance Minister may be moved to a future year. Table 3.1.1 shows the movement of administered funds approved between years.
Table 3.1.1: Movement of Administered Funds between years1
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Outcome 4:
Offshore Asylum Seeker
Management
(Administered Capital)
(120,000) 120,000 - - -
Outcome 5:
Settlement Service for Migrants and
Refugees (Administered)(25,000) 25,000 - - -
Total Movement of Funds (145,000) 145,000 - - -
1. Figures displayed as a negative (-) represent a decrease in funds and a positive reflect an increase in funds.
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3.1.2 Special Accounts
Special Accounts provide a means to set aside and record amounts used for specified purposes. Special Accounts can be created by a Finance Minister’s Determination under the FMA Act or under separate enabling legislation. Table 3.1.2 shows the expected additions (receipts) and reductions (payments) for each account used by DIAC.
Table 3.1.2: Estimates of Special Account Flows and Balances
Opening Closing
balance Receipts Payments Adjustments balance
2013-14 2013-14 2013-14 2013-14 2013-14
2012-13 2012-13 2012-13 2012-13 2012-13
Outcome $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Australian Population
Multicultural and Immigration
Research Program Account 1 187 - 187 - -
- Section 20 FMA Act (A) 235 - 48 - 187
Total Special Accounts
2013-14 Budget estimate 187 - 187 - -
Total Special Accounts
2012-13 estimate actual 235 - 48 - 187
(A) = Administered
Australian Population, Multicultural and Immigration Research Program Account
This special account was established to finance research into migration, migration settlement, multicultural affairs and population trends, in accordance with approval from the responsible minister in consultation with relevant state and territory ministers.
The program has now terminated and the remaining funds available in the account will be used to pay invoices. The special account will be closed once the balance has been extinguished early in 2013-14.
3.1.3 Australian Government Indigenous Expenditure
The Department has no specific Australian Government Indigenous Expenditure in 2013-14.
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3.2 BUDGETED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
3.2.1 Analysis of budgeted financial statements
An analysis of the primary source of movements between the financial statements published in the Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements 2012-13 (PAES) and the Portfolio Budget Statements 2013-14 is provided below.
Budgeted departmental comprehensive income statement
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship is budgeting for a break-even departmental operating result, adjusted for depreciation and amortisation expense, in 2013-14.
This statement presents the expected financial result for DIAC and identifies expenses and revenues on a full accrual basis.
Expenses
In 2013-14, total departmental expenses are expected to increase from $1,451.5 million (as published in the 2012-13 PAES) to $1,580.1 million, an increase of $128.6 million. This movement reflects the net impact of $14.3 million increase due to new measures since Additional Estimates and increased expenses of $114.3 million for Management of Irregular Maritime Arrivals and other departmental activities across all Outcomes.
Full details of the additional funding for 2013-14 for new measures and other variations are provided in the tables presented in Section 1 of this document.
Income
In 2013-14, total departmental revenue is expected to increase from $1,333.7 million (as published in the 2012-13 PAES) to $1,462.3 million. The movement is primarily due to an increase in Revenue from Government (appropriation revenue) of $126.7 million and an increase in DIAC’s own source revenue of $1.9 million.
Budgeted departmental balance sheet
This statement reports the financial position of the Department, its assets, liabilities and equity.
In 2013-14, total departmental assets are expected to increase from $746.0 million (as published in the 2012-13 PAES) to $755.5 million. Equity is also expected to increase from $344.6 million (as published in the 2012-13 PAES) to $354.2 million. The increase of $9.5 million in departmental assets and equity reflects the change in economic parameters based on the current economic climate, and a small increase in capital expenditure.
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Budgeted departmental statement of cash flows
The cash flow statement reports the extent and nature of cash flows, grouped according to operating, investing and financing activities.
The budgeted cash flows largely mirror the trends and impacts of the measures reported above for the income statement and balance sheet.
Capital budget statement—departmental
This statement reports the forward plan for capital expenditure.
Statement of asset movements
This statement reports the budgeted movements by asset class of the Department’s non-financial assets during the current financial year.
Schedule of budgeted income and expenses administered on behalf of government
This schedule identifies the main revenue and expense items administered by the Department on behalf of the Government.
Expenses
In 2013-14, administered expenses are expected to increase from $1,582.1 million (as published in the 2012-13 PAES) to $3091.5 million, an increase of $1,509.5 million. The change in administered expenses reflects an increase in government decisions of $3.0 million, a movement of administered funds of $25.0 million from 2012-13, a decrease of $1.1 million reflecting the changes in economic parameters, and an increase of $1,482.6 million for the Management of Irregular Maritime Arrivals and other administered activities across all Outcomes.
Income
In 2013-14, the Department will administer the collection of revenue on behalf of the Government of $1,544.1 million, which is a decrease of $211.1 million in the administered revenue estimate published in the 2012-13 PAES.
The key contributing factor to the write down in forecast revenue is rebasing following from lower than anticipated growth in several key visa categories which may be linked to the sustained high value of the Australian dollar. Forecasts have also been reduced due to less revenue received from the Visa Evidence Charge (VEC), with increased temporary visa holders relying on the department’s Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) system and lower revenue assumptions from the non-elodgement and onshore surcharges.
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Schedule of budgeted assets and liabilities administered on behalf of government
This schedule reports assets and liabilities administered by the Department on behalf of the Government.
Schedule of budgeted administered cash flows
This schedule shows the cash flows administered on behalf of the Government. The cash flows largely reflect the transactions of the schedule of income and expenses.
Schedule for administered capital budget
This statement reports the forward plan for capital expenditure.
Statement of administered asset movements
This statement reports the budgeted movements by asset class of Administered non-financial assets during the current financial year.
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3.2.3 BUDGETED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TABLES Table 3.2.1 Comprehensive Income Statement (Showing Net Cost of Services) (for the period ended 30 June)
Estimated Budget Forw ard Forw ard Forw ard
actual estimates estimate estimate estimate
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
EXPENSES
Employee benefits 846,266 870,459 781,340 840,971 825,782
Supplier expenses 581,977 582,863 560,389 547,139 615,746
Depreciation and amortisation 118,357 117,863 99,083 96,229 96,229
Finance costs 3,436 3,424 3,417 3,873 3,776
Bad and Doubtful Debts 5,547 5,528 5,518 5,511 5,413
Write-dow n & impairment of assets - - - - -
Other Expenses 7 - - - -
Total expenses 1,555,590 1,580,137 1,449,747 1,493,723 1,546,946 - - - -
LESS:
OWN-SOURCE INCOME
Own-source revenue
Sale of goods and rendering of
services 30,052 37,150 40,870 44,872 47,872
Rental income 1,887 1,959 2,023 2,013 1,597
Other 27,524 20,745 19,647 19,353 19,444
Total own-source revenue 59,463 59,854 62,540 66,238 68,913 - - - - -
Gains
Other 2,000 1,920 1,920 1,920 1,920
Total gains 2,205 1,960 1,960 1,960 1,960
Total own-source income 61,668 61,814 64,500 68,198 70,873 - - - - -
Net cost of (contribution by)
services 1,493,922 1,518,323 1,385,247 1,425,525 1,476,073 - - - - -
Revenue from Government 1,375,565 1,400,460 1,286,164 1,329,296 1,379,844
Surplus (Deficit) attributable to
the Australian Government (118,357) (117,863) (99,083) (96,229) (96,229) - - - - -
Total comprehensive
income (loss) (118,357) (117,863) (99,083) (96,229) (96,229)
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Changes in asset revaluation surplus - - - - - - -
- - -
Total other comprehensive - - - - -
Total comprehensive income (loss)
attributable to the Australian
Government (118,357) (117,863) (99,083) (96,229) (96,229)
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Note: Reconciliation of comprehensive income attributable to the agency
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Total Comprehensive Income
(loss) less depreciation/amortisation
expenses previously funded
through revenue
appropriations (118,357) (117,863) (99,083) (96,229) (96,229)
plus depreciation/amortisation
expenses previously funded 118,357 117,863 99,083 96,229 96,229
through revenue appropriations1
Total Comprehensive Income
(loss) - as per the Statement of
Comprehensive Income - - - - -
1. From 2010-11, the Government introduced net cash appropriation arrangements where Bill 1 revenue appropriations for the depreciation/amortisation expenses of FMA Act agencies were replaced with a separate capital budget (the Departmental Capital Budget, or DCB) provided through Bill 1 equity appropriations. For information regarding DCBs, please refer to Table 3.2.5 Departmental Capital Budget Statement.
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Table 3.2.2: Budgeted Departmental Balance Sheet (as at 30 June)
Estimated Budget Forw ard Forw ard Forw ard
actual estimates estimate estimate estimate
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
ASSETS
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents 53,883 53,883 53,883 53,883 53,883
Trade and other receivables 315,773 303,508 310,666 319,501 319,501
Other f inancial assets 2,069 2,069 2,069 2,069 2,069
Total financial assets 371,725 359,460 366,618 375,453 375,453
Non-financial assets
Land and buildings 63,287 65,165 65,105 244,596 254,616
Property, plant and equipment 58,929 107,390 116,188 123,265 117,435
Intangibles 285,166 209,114 187,752 168,484 157,264
Other non-financial assets 14,407 14,407 14,407 14,407 14,407
Total non-financial assets 421,789 396,076 383,452 550,752 543,722
Total assets 793,514 755,536 750,070 926,205 919,175
LIABILITIES
Payables
Suppliers 25,649 25,649 25,649 25,649 25,649
Other payables 129,375 110,875 111,725 111,909 111,909
Total payables 155,024 136,524 137,374 137,558 137,558
Interest bearing liabilities
Leases 2,241 1,034 184 - -
Total interest bearing liabilities 2,241 1,034 184 - -
Provisions
Employee provisions 234,767 234,767 234,767 234,767 234,767
Other 29,023 29,021 29,021 29,021 29,021
Total provisions 263,790 263,788 263,788 263,788 263,788
Total liabilities 421,055 401,346 401,346 401,346 401,346
Net assets 372,459 354,190 348,724 524,859 517,829
EQUITY1
Parent entity interest
Contributed equity 580,041 672,191 758,647 1,022,175 1,111,374
Reserves 116,094 116,366 116,369 116,369 116,369
Retained surplus
(accumulated deficit) (323,676) (434,367) (526,292) (613,685) (709,914)
Total parent entity interest 372,459 354,190 348,724 524,859 517,829
Total Equity 372,459 354,190 348,724 524,859 517,829
1. Equity is the residual interest in assets after deduction of liabilities.
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Table 3.2.3: Departmental Statement of Changes in Equity — Summary of Movement (Budget year 2013-14)
Retained Asset Other Contributed Total
earnings revaluation reserves equity/ equity
reserve capital
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Opening balance as at 1 July 2013
Balance carried forw ard from
previous period (323,676) 116,094 - 580,041 372,459
Adjustment for changes in
accounting policies - - - - -
Adjusted opening balance (323,676) 116,094 - 580,041 372,459
Comprehensive income
Other comprehensive income - - - - -
Surplus (deficit) for the period (117,863) - - - (117,863)
Other 7,172 272 - - 7,444
Total comprehensive income (110,691) 272 - - (110,419)
of w hich:
Attributable to the Australian
Government(110,691) 272 - - (110,419)
Transactions with owners
Contributions by owners
Equity Injection - - - - -
Equity Injection - Appropriation - - - 10,844 10,844
Departmental Capital Budget (DCBs) - - - 81,306 81,306
Sub-total transactions with owners - - - 92,150 92,150
Estimated closing balance
as at 30 June 2014 (434,367) 116,366 - 672,191 354,190
Closing balance attributable to the
Australian Government (434,367) 116,366 - 672,191 354,190
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Table 3.2.4: Budgeted Departmental Statement of Cash Flows (for the period ended 30 June)
Estimated Budget Forw ard Forw ard Forw ard
actual estimates estimate estimate estimate
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Cash received
Sale of goods and rendering
of services 27,192 31,148 35,036 37,421 49,029
Appropriations 1,434,633 1,420,703 1,306,665 1,353,322 1,379,844
Net GST received 70,688 61,588 59,814 66,691 60,453
Other 21,316 11,371 10,192 9,811 9,811
Total cash received 1,553,829 1,524,810 1,411,707 1,467,245 1,499,137
Cash used
Employees 849,315 876,360 787,216 840,971 825,782
Suppliers 620,660 616,099 607,709 610,025 670,566
Borrow ing costs 3,436 3,427 3,421 2,858 2,789
Other 15,560 15,563 - - -
Total cash used 1,488,971 1,511,449 1,398,346 1,453,854 1,499,137
Net cash from (used by)
operating activities 64,858 13,361 13,361 13,391 -
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Cash received
Proceeds from sales of property,
plant and equipment and intangibles 30 30 30 - -
Total cash received 30 30 30 - -
Cash used
Purchase of property, plant,
equipment and intangibles 101,302 92,150 86,460 88,539 89,199
Total cash used 101,302 92,150 86,460 88,539 89,199
Net cash from (used by)
investing activities (101,272) (92,120) (86,430) (88,539) (89,199)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Cash received
Contributed equity 101,302 92,150 86,460 88,539 89,199
Total cash received 101,302 92,150 86,460 88,539 89,199
Cash used
Repayments of borrow ings 13,391 13,391 13,391 13,391 -
Other - - - - -
Total cash used 13,391 13,391 13,391 13,391 -
Net cash from (used by)
financing activities 87,911 78,759 73,069 75,148 89,199
Net increase (decrease)
in cash held 51,497 - - - -
Cash and cash equivalents at the
beginning of the reporting period 2,386 53,883 53,883 53,883 53,883
Cash and cash equivalents at the
end of the reporting period53,883 53,883 53,883 53,883 53,883
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Table 3.2.5: Departmental Capital Budget Statement
Estimated Budget Forw ard Forw ard Forw ard
actual estimates estimate estimate estimate
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
CAPITAL APPROPRIATIONS
Capital budget - Act No. 1 (DCB) 76,187 81,306 85,648 87,728 89,171
Equity injections - Act No. 2 25,115 10,844 812 811 28
Total new capital appropriations 101,302 92,150 86,460 88,539 89,199
Provided for:
Purchase of non-financial assets 101,302 92,150 86,460 88,539 89,199
Annual finance lease costs - - - - -
Total Items 101,302 92,150 86,460 88,539 89,199
PURCHASE OF NON-FINANCIAL
ASSETS
Funded by capital appropriations 1 25,115 10,844 812 811 28
Funded by capital appropriation - DCB 2 76,187 81,306 85,648 87,728 89,171
TOTAL AMOUNT SPENT 101,302 92,150 86,460 88,539 89,199
RECONCILIATION OF CASH
USED TO ACQUIRE ASSETS
TO ASSET MOVEMENT TABLE
Total purchases 101,302 92,150 86,460 88,539 89,199
Total cash used to
acquire assets 101,302 92,150 86,460 88,539 89,199
1. Includes both current and prior Bill 2 appropriations and special capital appropriations. 2. Does not include annual finance lease costs. Includes purchase from current and previous years’
Departmental Capital Budgets (DCBs).
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Table 3.2.6: Statement of Asset Movements (2013-14)
Asset Category (as appropriate)
Land Buildings Other Computer Total
property, softw are
plant and and
equipment Intangibles
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
As at 1 July 2013
Gross book value 400 101,518 86,281 648,050 836,249
Accumulated
depreciation/amortisation
and impairment - (38,631) (27,352) (362,884) (428,867)
Opening net book balance 400 62,887 58,929 285,166 407,382 - - - - -
CAPITAL ASSET ADDITIONS
Estimated expenditure on
new or replacement assets
By purchase - appropriation quity 1- 21,048 17,723 53,379 92,150
By f inance lease - - - - -
Total additions - 21,048 17,723 53,379 92,150 - - - - -
Other movements
Depreciation/amortisation expense - (19,170) (18,224) (80,469) (117,863)
Other - - 48,962 (48,962) -
Total other movements - (19,170) 30,738 (129,431) (117,863) - - - - -
As at 30 June 2014
Gross book value 400 122,566 152,966 652,467 928,399
Accumulated
depreciation/amortisation
and impairment - (57,801) (45,576) (443,353) (546,730)
Closing net book balance 400 64,765 107,390 209,114 381,669
1. "Appropriation equity" refers to equity injections or Administered Assets and Liabilities appropriations
provided through Appropriation Bill No. 1 2013-14, including CDABs.
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Table 3.2.7: Schedule of Budgeted Income and Expenses Administered on behalf of Government (for the period ended 30 June)
Estimated Budget Forw ard Forw ard Forw ard
actual estimates estimate estimate estimate
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
EXPENSES ADMINISTERED ON
BEHALF OF GOVERNMENT
Suppliers 2,148,078 2,935,672 1,946,008 1,734,084 1,715,808
Subsidies 11,031 11,054 8,263 8,470 7,640
Personal benefits 34,648 39,462 29,865 30,163 34,033
Grants 66,930 69,075 46,641 49,587 52,275
Depreciation and amortisation 32,349 32,404 32,404 32,404 32,404
Write-dow n and impairment of assets 3,666 3,849 4,042 4,042 4,042
Other expenses - - - - -
Total expenses administered
on behalf of Government 2,296,702 3,091,516 2,067,223 1,858,750 1,846,202
LESS:
OWN-SOURCE INCOME
Non-taxation revenue
Sale of goods and rendering
of services - - - - -
Fees and f ines 1,228,329 1,534,133 1,562,993 1,587,219 1,607,872
Other revenue 10,051 10,018 10,179 10,193 10,198
Total non-taxation revenue 1,238,380 1,544,151 1,573,172 1,597,412 1,618,070
Total own-source revenues
administered on behalf of
Government 1,238,380 1,544,151 1,573,172 1,597,412 1,618,070
Gains
Foreign exchange 468 - - - -
Reversal of previous asset
w rite-dow ns and impairments - - - - -
Total gains administered
on behalf of Government 468 - - - -
Total own-sourced income
administered on behalf of
Government 1,238,848 1,544,151 1,573,172 1,597,412 1,618,070
Net Cost of (contribution by)
services (1,057,854) (1,547,365) (494,051) (261,338) (228,132)
Surplus (Deficit) (1,057,854) (1,547,365) (494,051) (261,338) (228,132)
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Changes in asset revaluation surplus - - - - -
Total other comprehensive income - - - - -
Total comprehensive income (loss) (1,057,854) (1,547,365) (494,051) (261,338) (228,132)
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Table 3.2.8: Schedule of Budgeted Assets and Liabilities Administered on behalf of Government (as at 30 June)
Estimated Budget Forw ard Forw ard Forw ard
actual estimates estimate estimate estimate
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
ASSETS ADMINISTERED ON
BEHALF OF GOVERNMENT
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents 24,708 24,708 24,708 24,708 24,708
Trade and other receivables 18,076 18,105 18,696 18,696 18,696
Other f inancial assets 22,192 22,192 22,192 22,192 22,192
Total financial assets 64,976 65,005 65,596 65,596 65,596
Non-financial assets
Land and buildings 1,086,337 1,311,411 1,295,034 1,279,081 1,268,544
Property, plant and equipment 21,990 29,828 32,493 34,831 31,821
Other non-financial assets 73 73 73 73 73
Total non-financial assets 1,108,400 1,341,312 1,327,600 1,313,985 1,300,438
Total assets administered
on behalf of Government 1,173,376 1,406,317 1,393,196 1,379,581 1,366,034
LIABILITIES ADMINISTERED ON
BEHALF OF GOVERNMENT
Payables
Suppliers 59,137 59,137 59,137 59,137 59,137
Subsidies 6,675 6,675 6,675 6,675 6,675
Personal benefits 13,732 13,732 13,732 13,732 13,732
Grants 984 984 984 984 984
Other payables 134,213 134,213 134,213 134,213 134,213
Total payables 214,741 214,741 214,741 214,741 214,741
Provisions
Other provisions 13,157 13,157 13,157 13,157 13,157
Total provisions 13,157 13,157 13,157 13,157 13,157
Total liabilities administered
on behalf of Government 227,898 227,898 227,898 227,898 227,898
Net assets/(liabilities) 945,478 1,178,419 1,165,298 1,151,683 1,138,136
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Table 3.2.9: Schedule of Budgeted Administered Cash Flows (for the period ended 30 June)
Estimated Budget Forw ard Forw ard Forw ard
actual estimates estimate estimate estimate
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Cash received
Sales of goods and rendering
of services 1,226,330 1,531,883 1,560,743 1,585,019 1,605,622
Net GST received 87,156 67,837 67,543 65,511 30,668
Other 8,635 8,419 8,387 16,132 8,406
Total cash received 1,322,121 1,608,139 1,636,673 1,666,662 1,644,696
Cash used
Grant 66,926 69,072 46,615 49,487 52,275
Subsidies paid 13,155 14,189 8,263 8,470 7,640
Personal benefits 34,648 39,462 33,365 33,663 34,033
Suppliers 2,420,788 3,004,054 2,011,770 1,797,248 1,746,476
Other - - - - -
Total cash used 2,535,517 3,126,777 2,100,013 1,888,868 1,840,424
Net cash from (used by)
operating activities (1,213,396) (1,518,638) (463,340) (222,206) (195,728)
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Cash used
Purchase of property, plant
and equipment 240,299 265,316 18,692 18,789 18,857
Total cash used 240,299 265,316 18,692 18,789 18,857
Net cash from (used by)
investing activities (240,299) (265,316) (18,692) (18,789) (18,857)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Cash received
Capital injections 240,299 265,316 18,692 18,789 18,857
Total cash received 240,299 265,316 18,692 18,789 18,857
Net cash from (used by)
financing activities 240,299 265,316 18,692 18,789 18,857
Net increase (decrease) in
cash held (1,213,396) (1,518,638) (463,340) (222,206) (195,728)
Cash and cash equivalents at
beginning of reporting period 24,708 24,708 24,708 24,708 24,708
Cash from Official Public
- Appropriations 2,533,866 3,124,922 2,097,885 1,888,868 1,813,798
Total 2,558,574 3,149,630 2,122,593 1,913,576 1,838,506
Cash to Official Public
- Appropriations 1,320,470 1,606,284 1,634,545 1,666,662 1,618,070
Total 1,320,470 1,606,284 1,634,545 1,666,662 1,618,070
Cash and cash equivalents at end
of reporting period 24,708 24,708 24,708 24,708 24,708
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Table 3.2.10: Schedule of Administered Capital Budget
Estimated Budget Forw ard Forw ard Forw ard
actual estimates estimate estimate estimate
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
CAPITAL APPROPRIATIONS
Capital budget - Act 1 (ACB) 15,525 18,630 18,692 18,789 18,857
Administered assets and
Liabilities - Act 2 344,774 126,686 - - -
Total new capital appropriations 360,299 145,316 18,692 18,789 18,857
Provided for:
Purchase of non-financial assets 92,919 145,316 18,692 18,789 18,857
Other Items 267,380 - - - -
Total Items 360,299 145,316 18,692 18,789 18,857
PURCHASE OF NON-FINANCIAL
ASSETS
Funded by capital appropriations1224,774 246,686 - - -
Funded by capital appropriation - ACB215,525 18,630 18,692 18,789 18,857
TOTAL AMOUNT SPENT 240,299 265,316 18,692 18,789 18,857
RECONCILIATION OF CASH
USED TO ACQUIRE ASSETS
TO ASSET MOVEMENT TABLE
Total purchases 240,299 265,316 18,692 18,789 18,857
Total cash used to
acquire assets 240,299 265,316 18,692 18,789 18,857
1. Includes both current and prior Bill 2 appropriations and special capital appropriations. 2. Does not include annual finance lease costs. Includes purchase from current and previous years’
Administered Capital Budgets (ACBs).
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Table 3.2.11: Schedule of Asset Movements — Administered
Land Buildings Other Computer Total
property, softw are
plant and and
equipment Intangibles
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
As at 1 July 2013
Gross book value 66,513 1,077,762 33,781 - 1,178,056
Accumulated
depreciation/amortisation
and impairment - (57,938) (11,791) - (69,729)
Opening net book balance 66,513 1,019,824 21,990 - 1,108,327 - - - - -
CAPITAL ASSET ADDITIONS
Estimated expenditure on
new or replacement assets
By purchase - appropriation equity 167 248,385 16,864 - 265,316
Total additions 67 248,385 16,864 - 265,316 - - - - -
Other movements
Depreciation/amortisation expense - (23,378) (9,026) - (32,404)
Total other movements - (23,378) (9,026) - (32,404) - - - - -
As at 30 June 2014
Gross book value 66,580 1,326,147 50,645 - 1,443,372
Accumulated depreciation/amortisation
and impairment - (81,316) (20,817) - (102,133)
Closing net book balance 66,580 1,244,831 29,828 - 1,341,239
1. "Appropriation equity" refers to equity injections or Administered Assets and Liabilities appropriations
provided through Appropriation Bills (No.2) 2013-14, including CDABs.
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MIGRATION REVIEW TRIBUNAL AND REFUGEE REVIEW
TRIBUNAL
Section 1: Agency overview and resources ........................................................... 107
1.1 Strategic direction statement ........................................................................ 107
1.2 Agency resource statement .......................................................................... 108
1.3 Budget measures .......................................................................................... 109
Section 2: Outcomes and planned performance ................................................... 110
2.1 Outcomes and performance information ...................................................... 110
Section 3: Explanatory tables and budgeted financial statements ..................... 114
3.1 Explanatory tables ........................................................................................ 114
3.2 Budgeted financial statements...................................................................... 114
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MIGRATION REVIEW TRIBUNAL AND
REFUGEE REVIEW TRIBUNAL
Section 1: Agency overview and resources
The Migration Review Tribunal (the MRT) and the Refugee Review Tribunal (the RRT) are statutory bodies providing a final, independent merits review of visa and visa-related decisions made by the Minister or delegates of the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship.
The MRT and the RRT (the tribunals) are established and operate under the Migration Act 1958 (Migration Act). The tribunals' jurisdictions, powers and procedures are set out in the Migration Act and the Migration Regulations 1994. The tribunals comprise members (appointed by the Governor-General under the Migration Act for fixed terms) and staff (appointed under the Migration Act and employed under the Public Service Act 1999). The tribunals operate as a single agency for the purposes of the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997.
1.1 STRATEGIC DIRECTION STATEMENT
The key strategic priorities for the tribunals are to deliver independent and timely reviews and lawful decisions.
Each review has to be conducted in a way that ensures, as far as practicable, that an applicant understands the issues and has a fair opportunity to respond to any matters which might lead to an adverse outcome. These priorities are reflected in the Tribunals’ Plan.
The number of reviews conducted during a year depends on the types of applications that are made, the availability of members, staff resources and impacts that case law and legislative changes may have on the conduct of reviews.
In 2013-14, the tribunals expect to receive around 23,000 applications for review. The resourcing for the tribunals has been reviewed, and the 2013-14 estimates are based on an increased volume of decisions.
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1.2 AGENCY RESOURCE STATEMENT
Table 1.1 shows the total resources from all sources. The table summarises how
resources will be applied by outcome and by administered and departmental
classification.
Table 1.1: Agency Resource Statement — Budget Estimates for 2012-13 as at Budget May 2012
Estimate Proposed Total Actual
of prior + at Budget = estimate available
year amounts appropriation
available in
2013-14 2013-14 2013-14 2012-13
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Ordinary annual services 1
Departmental appropriation
Prior year departmental appropriation21,500 - 1,500 -
Departmental appropriation3 68,110 68,110 73,284
s31 Relevant agency receipts4- 200 200 200
Total ordinary annual services 1,500 68,310 69,810 73,484
Other services
Departmental non-operating
Equity injections - - - 41
Total - - - 41
Total other services - - - 41
Total available annual
appropriations 1,500 68,310 69,810 73,525
Total appropriations excluding
Special Accounts 1,500 68,310 69,810 73,525 1. Appropriation Bill (No.1) 2013-14. 2. Estimated adjusted balance carried forward from previous year. 3. Includes an amount of $2.367 million in 2012-13 for the Departmental Capital Budget (refer to table 3.2.5
for further details). For accounting purposes this amount has been designated as 'contributions by owners'.
4. s31 Relevant Agency receipts — estimate. Reader note: All figures are GST exclusive
Third party payments from and on behalf of other agencies
There are no third party payments from and on behalf of other agencies.
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1.3 BUDGET MEASURES
Budget measures relating to the MRT-RRT are detailed in Budget Paper No. 2 and are summarised below.
Table 1.2: Agency 2012-13 Budget measures
Program 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Expense measures
Revised Demand-Driven Funding Model 1.1
Departmental expenses - 2,900 300 (1,500) (3,000)
Total - 2,900 300 (1,500) (3,000)
Capital measures
Revised Demand-Driven Funding Model
Departmental capital - 300 - 300 500
Total - 300 - 300 500
Prepared on a Government Finance Statistics (fiscal) basis.
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Section 2: Outcomes and planned performance
2.1 OUTCOMES AND PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
Government outcomes are the intended results, impacts or consequences of actions by the Government on the Australian community. Commonwealth programs are the primary vehicle by which government agencies achieve the intended results of their outcome statements. Agencies are required to identify the programs which contribute to Government outcomes over the Budget and forward years.
The MRT-RRT has only one outcome and one program described in this section, specifying the performance indicators and targets used to assess and monitor the performance of MRT-RRT in achieving Government outcomes.
Outcome 1: To provide correct and preferable decisions for visa applicants and sponsors through independent, fair, just, economical, informal and quick merits reviews of migration and refugee decisions.
Outcome 1 Strategy
The tribunals operate in a high-volume decision-making environment where the case law and legislation are complex and technical. In this context, fair and lawful reviews are dependent on a number of factors, including adequate numbers of skilled member and staff resources, and the success of strategies to respond to a substantial growth in caseloads.
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Outcome Expense Statement
Table 2.1 provides an overview of the total expenses for Outcome 1.
Table 2.1 Budgeted Expenses and Resources for Outcome 1 2012-13 2013-14
Estimated Estimated
actual expenses
expenses
$'000 $'000
Program 1.1: Final independent merits review of decisions
concerning refugee status and the refusal or cancellation
of migration and refugee visas.
Administered expenses
Write-dow n of assets - bad debts 2,600 2,600
Refund of application fees 5,700 5,700
Departmental expenses
Departmental appropriation 1 73,484 68,310
Total for Program 1.1 81,784 76,610
2012-13 2013-14
Average Staffing Level (number) 365 420
Outcome 1: To provide correct and preferable decisions for
visa applicants and sponsors through independent, fair,
just, economical, informal and quick merits reviews of
migration and refugee decisions.
1. Departmental Appropriation combines ‘Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Bill No. 1)’ and ‘Revenue from independent sources (s31)’.
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Contributions to Outcome 1
Program 1.1: Final independent merits review of decisions concerning refugee status and the refusal or cancellation of migration and refugee visas.
Program Expenses
The tribunals’ expenses are directly related to the conduct of reviews. The tribunals’ caseload is determined by the level and outcome of visa and related decisions made within the Department. Changes in visa criteria, the demand for visas and to the tribunals’ jurisdictions may affect the number of persons who may apply to the tribunals for a review of a decision made by delegates of the Minister.
Program 1.1 Deliverables
Merits review is an administrative reconsideration of a case. The principal objective of merits review is to ensure that the correct or preferable decision is reached in each case on the facts before the review body. The decisions of the review body should also improve the general quality and consistency of decision-making, and enhance openness and accountability.
The program deliverables are essentially the decisions that the tribunals make on individual applications for review. The tribunals may set aside or vary decisions under review, substitute another decision, or remit cases to the Department for consideration with directions. The tribunals are required to provide written statements of decision, which must set out the reasons for the decision, set out the findings on any material questions of fact, and refer to the evidence or any other material on which findings of fact were based.
The tribunals are required by law to conduct hearings at which applicants can give oral evidence and present arguments, and where other persons can give oral evidence. The tribunals are required by law to invite an applicant to comment on or respond to information or issues that may lead to a decision under review being affirmed.
The Tribunals publish decisions of particular interest.
Program Objective
The MRT and the RRT are established and operate under the Migration Act. Sections 353 and 420 respectively state:
• The Tribunal shall, in carrying out its functions under this Act, pursue the objective of providing a mechanism of review that is fair, just, economical, informal and quick.
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Program Deliverables
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
Revised Budget Forw ard Forw ard Forw ard
Deliverables budget year 1 year 2 year 3
Cases decided 9,065 18,000 18,000 18,000 18,000
Program 1.1 Key Performance Indicators
The key performance indicators demonstrate aspects of performance of the program in achieving its objectives and contributing to the outcome.
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
Estimated Revised Forw ard Forw ard Forw ard
Actual Target year 1 year 2 year 3
MRT-RRT
Tribunal decisions set aside by
judicial review
Bridging visa (detention cases)
decided w ithin 7 w orking days
RRT cases decided w ithin 90
calendar days
MRT visa cancellation or revocation
cases decided w ithin 150
calendar days
MRT cases decided w ithin 350 days 70% 70% 70% 70%
Complaints received per 1,000 cases <5 <5 <5 <5
Decisions published 40% 40% 40% 40%
<5%
70%
70%
70%
<5%
70%
70%
70%
<5%
70%
70%
70%
70%
70%
<5%
70%
Note: The performance indicator for decisions published was previously 40% of decisions. The tribunal aims to publish at least 4,500 decisions each year, which is above the level of decisions published in 2011-12.
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Section 3: Explanatory tables and budgeted financial statements
Section 3 presents explanatory tables and budgeted financial statements which provide a comprehensive snapshot of agency finances for the 2013-14 budget year. It provides further details of the reconciliation between appropriations and program expenses and movements in administered funds.
3.1 EXPLANATORY TABLES
3.1.1 Movement of administered funds between years
There was no movement of administered funds between years.
3.1.2 Special Accounts
The MRT-RRT has no special accounts.
3.1.3 Australian Government Indigenous Expenditure
The MRT-RRT has no indigenous expenditure.
3.2 BUDGETED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
3.2.1 Analysis of budgeted financial statements
There are no significant movements in the MRT-RRT’s financial statements between budget periods.
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3.2.3 Budgeted financial statements tables
Table 3.2.1 Comprehensive Income Statement (Showing Net Cost of Services) (for the period ended 30 June)
Estimated Budget Forw ard Forw ard Forw ard
actual estimate estimate estimate estimate
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
EXPENSES
Employee benefits 58,461 56,358 54,378 55,419 56,226
Supplier expenses 10,174 9,358 9,375 9,485 9,582
Depreciation and amortisation 1,231 1,231 1,231 1,231 1,850
Finance costs 80 80 - - -
Total expenses 69,946 67,027 64,984 66,135 67,658
LESS:
OWN-SOURCE INCOME
Own-source revenue
Sale of goods and rendering of services 200 - - - -
Total own-source revenue 200 - - - -
Gains
Other 60 60 56 60 60
Total gains 60 60 56 60 60
Total own-source income 260 60 56 60 60
Net cost of (contribution by)
services 69,686 66,967 64,928 66,075 67,598
Revenue from Government 68,455 65,736 63,697 64,844 65,748 * * * *
(Deficit) attributable to
the Australian Government (1,231) (1,231) (1,231) (1,231) (1,850)
Note: Reconciliation of comprehensive income attributable to the agency
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Total Comprehensive (loss)
excluding depreciation/amortisation
expenses previously funded through
revenue appropriations. (1,231) (1,231) (1,231) (1,231) (1,850)
less depreciation/amortisation expenses
previously funded through revenue
appropriations1 1,231 1,231 1,231 1,231 1,850
Total Comprehensive Income
(loss) - as per the Statement of
Comprehensive Income - - - - -
1. From 2010-11, the Government introduced net cash appropriation arrangements where Bill 1 revenue appropriations for the depreciation/amortisation expenses of FMA Act agencies were replaced with a separate capital budget (the Departmental Capital Budget, or DCB) provided through Bill 1 equity appropriations. For information regarding DCBs, please refer to Table 3.2.5 Departmental Capital Budget Statement.
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Table 3.2.2: Budgeted departmental balance sheet (as at 30 June)
Estimated Budget Forw ard Forw ard Forw ard
actual estimate estimate estimate estimate
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
ASSETS
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents 307 259 282 157 157
Trade and other receivables 6,297 6,265 6,165 4,665 4,665
Total financial assets 6,604 6,524 6,447 4,822 4,822
Non-financial assets
Land and buildings 3,443 3,359 3,288 3,588 3,738
Property, plant and equipment 2,157 3,031 3,562 3,801 4,339
Intangibles 2,547 2,500 2,095 1,888 1,188
Other 30 30 30 30 30
Total non-financial assets 8,177 8,920 8,975 9,307 9,295
Total assets 14,781 15,444 15,422 14,129 14,117
LIABILITIES
Payables
Suppliers 1,612 1,612 1,612 1,612 1,612
Total payables 1,612 1,612 1,612 1,612 1,612
Interest bearing liabilities
Leases 263 101 25 25 25
Total interest bearing liabilities 263 101 25 25 25
Provisions
Employee provisions 9,026 9,026 9,026 9,026 9,026
Total provisions 9,026 9,026 9,026 9,026 9,026
Total liabilities 10,901 10,739 10,663 10,663 10,663
Net assets 3,880 4,705 4,759 3,466 3,454
EQUITY1
Parent entity interest
Contributed equity 19,643 21,699 22,984 22,922 24,760
Reserves 384 384 384 384 384
Retained surplus
(accumulated deficit) (16,147) (17,378) (18,609) (19,840) (21,690)
Total equity 3,880 4,705 4,759 3,466 3,454
1. Equity is the residual interest in assets after deduction of liabilities.
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Table 3.2.3: Departmental statement of changes in equity — summary of movement (Budget year 2011-12)
Retained Asset Contributed Total
earnings revaluation equity/ equity
reserve capital
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Opening balance as at 1 July 2013 (16,147) 384 19,643 3,880
Surplus (deficit) for the period (1,231) - - (1,231)
Total comprehensive income (17,378) 384 19,643 2,649
Transactions with owners
Contributions by owners
Appropriation (departmental
capital budget) - - 2,056 2,056
Sub-total transactions with owners - - 2,056 2,056
Estimated closing balance
as at 30 June 2014 (17,378) 384 21,699 4,705
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Table 3.2.4: Budgeted departmental statement of cash flows (for the period ended 30 June)
Estimated Budget Forw ard Forw ard Forw ard
actual estimate estimate estimate estimate
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Cash received
Goods and services 200 - - - -
Appropriations 68,987 65,768 63,797 64,844 65,748
Total cash received 69,187 65,768 63,797 64,844 65,748
Cash used
Employees 58,461 56,358 54,378 55,419 56,226
Suppliers 10,114 9,298 9,319 9,425 9,522
Borrow ing costs 80 80 - - -
Total cash used 68,655 65,736 63,697 64,844 65,748
Net cash from (used by)
operating activities 532 32 100 - -
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Cash used
Purchase of property, plant
and equipment 3,574 1,974 1,286 1,563 1,838
Total cash used 3,574 1,974 1,286 1,563 1,838
Net cash from (used by)
investing activities (3,574) (1,974) (1,286) (1,563) (1,838)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Cash received
Contributed equity 3,809 2,056 1,285 1,438 1,838
Total cash received 3,809 2,056 1,285 1,438 1,838
Cash used
Repayments of borrow ings 585 162 76 - -
Total cash used 585 162 76 - -
Net cash from (used by)
financing activities 3,224 1,894 1,209 1,438 1,838
Net increase (decrease)
in cash held 182 (48) 23 (125) -
Cash and cash equivalents at the
beginning of the reporting period 125 307 259 282 157
Cash and cash equivalents at the
end of the reporting period 307 259 282 157 157
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Table 3.2.5: Departmental Capital Budget Statement
Estimated Budget Forw ard Forw ard Forw ard
actual estimate estimate estimate estimate
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
CAPITAL APPROPRIATIONS
Capital budget - Bill 1 (DCB) 4,829 2,367 1,295 1,898 2,338
Equity injections - Bill 2 41 - - - -
Total capital appropriations 4,870 2,367 1,295 1,898 2,338
Total new capital appropriations
Represented by:
Purchase of non-financial assets 4,870 2,367 1,295 1,898 2,338
Other Items
Total Items 4,870 2,367 1,295 1,898 2,338
PURCHASE OF NON-FINANCIAL
ASSETS
Funded by capital appropriation141 - - - -
Funded by capital appropriation - DCB24,829 2,367 1,295 1,898 2,338
TOTAL 4,870 2,367 1,295 1,898 2,338
RECONCILIATION OF CASH
USED TO ACQUIRE ASSETS
TO ASSET MOVEMENT TABLE
Total purchases 4,870 2,367 1,295 1,898 2,338
Total cash used to
acquire assets 4,870 2,367 1,295 1,898 2,338
1. Includes both current and prior Bill 2 appropriations and special capital appropriations.
2. Does not include annual finance lease costs. Includes purchase from current and previous years’ Departmental Capital Budgets (DCBs).
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Table 3.2.6: Statement of Asset Movements (2011-12)
Asset Category (as appropriate)
Buildings Other property, Intangibles Total
plant and
equipment
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
As at 1 July 2013
Gross book value 4,905 2,603 7,181 14,689
Accumulated depreciation/amortisation
and impairment (1,462) (446) (4,634) (6,542)
Opening net book balance 3,443 2,157 2,547 8,147
CAPITAL ASSET ADDITIONS
Estimated expenditure on
new or replacement assets
By purchase - appropriation ordinary
annual services 1 300 1,320 354 1,974
Total additions 300 1,320 354 1,974
Other movements
Assets held for sale or in a disposal
group held for sale
Depreciation/amortisation expense 384 446 401 1,231
As at 30 June 2014
Gross book value 5,205 3,923 7,535 16,663
Accumulated depreciation/amortisation
and impairment (1,846) (892) (5,035) (7,773)
Closing net book balance 3,359 3,031 2,500 8,890 1. "Appropriation ordinary annual services" refers to funding provided through Appropriation Bill (No.1)
2013-14 for depreciation / amortisation expenses, DCBs or other operational expenses.
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Table 3.2.7: Schedule of budgeted income and expenses administered on behalf of Government (for the period ended 30 June)
Estimated Budget Forw ard Forw ard Forw ard
actual estimate estimate estimate estimate
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
INCOME ADMINISTERED ON
BEHALF OF GOVERNMENT
Revenue
Non-taxation revenue
Fees 27,788 28,431 26,431 26,431 26,400
Total non-taxation revenue 27,788 28,431 26,431 26,431 26,400
Total income administered
on behalf of Government 27,788 28,431 26,431 26,431 26,400
EXPENSES ADMINISTERED ON
BEHALF OF GOVERNMENT
Bad Debts - RRT Post Decision Fees 2,600 2,600 2,600 2,600 2,600
Refunds - MRT Application Fees 5,700 5,700 5,700 5,700 5,700
Total expenses administered
on behalf of Government 8,300 8,300 8,300 8,300 8,300
Total comprehensive income 19,488 20,131 18,131 18,131 18,100 Table 3.2.8: Schedule of budgeted assets and liabilities administered on behalf of Government (as at 30 June)
Estimated Budget Forw ard Forw ard Forw ard
actual estimate estimate estimate estimate
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
ASSETS ADMINISTERED ON
BEHALF OF GOVERNMENT
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents 71 71 71 71 71
Receivables 1,782 1,782 1,782 1,782 1,782
Total financial assets 1,853 1,853 1,853 1,853 1,853
Total assets administered
on behalf of Government 1,853 1,853 1,853 1,853 1,853
LIABILITIES ADMINISTERED ON
BEHALF OF GOVERNMENT
Total liabilities administered
on behalf of Government - - - - -
Net assets/(liabilities) 1,853 1,853 1,853 1,853 1,853
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Table 3.2.9: Schedule of budgeted administered cash flows (for the period ended 30 June)
Estimated Budget Forw ard Forw ard Forw ard
actual estimate estimate estimate estimate
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Cash received
Rendering of services 25,188 25,831 23,831 23,831 23,800
Total cash received 25,188 25,831 23,831 23,831 23,800
Cash used
Refunds 5,700 5,700 5,700 5,700 5,700
Total cash used 5,700 5,700 5,700 5,700 5,700
Net cash from (used by)
operating activities 19,488 20,131 18,131 18,131 18,100
Net increase (decrease) in
cash held
Cash and cash equivalents at
beginning of reporting period 71 71 71 71 71
Cash from Official Public Account for:
- Special Appropriations 5,700 5,700 5,700 5,700 5,700
Total 5,771 5,771 5,771 5,771 5,771
Cash to Official Public Account for:
- Transfers to other entities
(Finance - Whole of Government) 25,188 25,831 23,831 23,831 23,800
Total 25,188 25,831 23,831 23,831 23,800
Cash and cash equivalents at end
of reporting period 71 71 71 71 71
Table 3.2.10: Schedule of Administered Capital Budget
The MRT-RRT does not have an administered capital budget. Table 3.2.11: Schedule of Asset Movements — Administered
The MRT-RRT does not have an administered capital budget.
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Portfolio glossary
Term Meaning
Administered items
Expenses, revenues, assets or liabilities managed by agencies on behalf of the Commonwealth. Agencies do not control administered items. Administered expenses include grants, subsidies and benefits. In many case, administered expenses fund the delivery of third party agencies.
Additional estimates
Where amounts appropriated at Budget time are insufficient, Parliament may appropriate more funds to portfolios through the Additional Estimates Acts.
Appropriation An authorisation by Parliament to spend monies from the Consolidated Revenue Fund, for a particular purpose.
Annual appropriation
Two appropriation Bills are introduced into Parliament in May and comprise the Budget for the financial year beginning 1 July. Further Bills are introduced later in the financial year as part of the Additional Estimates. Parliamentary Departments have their own appropriations.
Consolidated Revenue Fund
Section 81 of the Constitution stipulates that all revenue raised or money received by the Commonwealth forms the one Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF). The CRF is not a bank account. The Official Public Accounts reflects most of the operations of the CRF.
Departmental items
Assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses that are controlled by the agency in providing program outputs. Departmental items would generally include computers, plant and equipment assets used by agencies in providing goods and services and most employee expenses, supplier costs and other administrative expenses incurred.
Depreciation Apportionment of an asset’s capital value as an expense over its estimated useful life to take account of normal usage, obsolescence, or the passage of time.
Equity or net assets
Residual interest in the assets of an entity after deduction of its liabilities.
Expense Total value of all of the resources consumed in producing goods and services or the loss of future economic benefits in the form of reductions in assets or increases in liabilities of an entity.
FMA Act Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997.
Migration Act Migration Act 1958.
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Outcomes The Government’s objectives in each portfolio area. Outcomes are desired results, impacts or consequences for the Australian community as influenced by the action of the Australian Government. Actual outcomes are assessments of the end-results or impacts actually achieved.
Prescribed agency
As per section 5 of the FMA Act, a prescribed agency means: a body, organisation or group of persons prescribed by the Regulations for the purposes of this definition. Prescribed agencies are made by the Governor-General by Regulation under the FMA Act. Prescribed legal authority and responsibility to manage their financial affairs.
Programs A logical aggregation of agency outcomes based on homogeneity, type of product, business line or beneficiary target group. Aggregation of programs may also be needed for the provision of adequate information for performance monitoring, or based on a materiality test.
Quality One of the three key efficiency indicators. Relates to the characteristics by which customers or stakeholders judge an organisation, product or service. Assessment of quality involves use of information gathered from interested parties to identify differences between user’s expectations and experiences.
Quantity One of the three key efficiency indicators. Examples include: size of an output; count or volume measures; how many or how much.
Revenue Total value of resources earned or received to cover production of goods and services.
Section 31 (FMA) revenue
Section 31 of the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997, which identifies revenue items where cash will be received that the Department is permitted to spend.
Service centre Service Centres are multi-channelled contact centres, aimed at providing low to medium risk general information to the public.
Special account Balances existing within the CRF that are supported by standing appropriations (FMA Act section 20 and 21). Special Accounts allow money in the CRF to be acknowledged as set-aside (hypothecated) for a particular purpose. Amounts credited to a Special Account may only be spent for the purposes of the Special Account. Special Accounts can only be established by a written determination of the Finance Minister (section 20 FMA Act) or through an Act of Parliament (referred to in section 21 of the FMA Act).
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ACRONYMS
Acronym Description
AMEP Adult Migrant English Program
CRF Consolidated Revenue Fund
DCB Departmental Capital Budget
DIAC Department of Immigration and Citizenship
FECCA Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia
FMA Act Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997
GST Goods and Services Tax
HSS Humanitarian Settlement Services
ICT Information and Communication Technology
IDC Immigration Detention Centre
IGC Inter-Governmental Consultations on migration, asylum and refugees
IMA Irregular Maritime Arrival
IOM International Organization for Migration
KPI Key Performance Indicator
MARA Migration Agents Registration Authority
Migration Act Migration Act 1958
MP Member of Parliament
MRT Migration Review Tribunal
NAATI National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters Ltd
RCOA Refugee Council of Australia
RRT Refugee Review Tribunal
SGP Settlement Grants Program
TIS Translating and Interpreting Service
UHM Unaccompanied Humanitarian Minor
UNHCR United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
VEVO Visa Entitlement Verification Online.