In 2010–11, the Natural Heritage Ministerial Board approved a number of multi-year projects. As a result, grantees can plan for and secure the resources they need to achieve agreed project outcomes. At 30 June 2011, the Natural Heritage Ministerial Board had approved projects to a total of $1 093 million, including forward year project commitments in 2010–11. Figure 1 shows the distribution of approved funds by Caring for our Country national priority area, including forward commitments made to 30 June 2013. The audited financial statements for the Natural Heritage Trust are presented in the Financial Statements section of the annual report.
Figure 1: Approved funds by Caring for our Country national priority area at 30 June 2011, including forward commitments to 30 June 2013.
Note: Regional base-level funding attributed against other National Priority Areas in 2008–09. Reduction in budget from 2009–10 due to transfer of budget for regional base-level funding to the Department of Treasury.
2009–10 Natural Heritage Trust expenditure5Total expenditure under the Natural Heritage Trust in 2009–10 was $217 million. The breakdown of this expenditure by Caring for our Country national priority area is presented in Table 3. A breakdown of Natural Heritage Trust expenditure in each state and territory is presented in Table 4.
Table 3: Natural Heritage Trust expenditure by Caring for our Country national priority area 2009–10
National priority areas and other budget items
|
Expenses (GST exclusive) $ million
|
National Reserve System
|
46.7
|
National Reserve System
|
7.8
|
Indigenous Protected Areas
|
38.9
|
Biodiversity and natural icons
|
32.2
|
Natural icons and World Heritage
|
17.2
|
Biodiversity protection
|
12
|
Tasmanian devils
|
2
|
Cane toads
|
1.1
|
Coastal environments and critical aquatic habitats
|
62.5
|
Reef Rescue
|
39.6
|
Coastcare
|
10.1
|
Aquatic habitats
|
2.2
|
Gippsland Lakes and Eastern Creek Wetlands
|
5.6
|
Tuggerah Lakes
|
5
|
Sustainable farm practices
|
10
|
Land management change
|
10
|
Community skills, knowledge and engagement
|
22.9
|
Caring for our Country facilitators
|
8.1
|
Indigenous rangers
|
6.9
|
Indigenous emissions trading scheme
|
4
|
Community Action Grants
|
3.9
|
Table 4: Natural Heritage Trust expenditure by state and territory 2009–10
State/territory
|
Expenses (GST exclusive) $ million
|
New South Wales
|
20.9
|
Victoria
|
10.1
|
Queensland
|
77.4
|
Western Australia
|
8.9
|
South Australia
|
5.8
|
Tasmania
|
13.6
|
Australian Capital Territory
|
0.1
|
Northern Territory
|
12.6
|
Non-state specific
|
67.6
|
TOTAL expenditure (GST exclusive)
|
217
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