Industry, tourism and resources portfolio
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- National Measurement Institute — co-location
- Administered appropriations Bill 1
- Subtotal Bill 1 145,428 306,367
- Subtotal Bill 2 37,904 30,226
- Subtotal Special Appropriations 497,993 504,028
- Table 2.1.1 (continued): Total resources for outcome 1 ($’000)
- Departmental appropriations
- Average staffing level (number)
- Program Management Services
- Table 2.2.1: Performance information for outcome 1
- PERFORMANCE INFORMATION FOR
- Output 1.1 Program Management Services
- Output 1.2 Policy Advice
- Price
- Backing Australia’s Ability — extend support for National Stem Cell Centre
- Backing Australia’s Ability — RD Start reprioritisation
- Backing Australia’s Ability — Commercial Ready Programme
- Backing Australia’s Ability — Innovation Access Programme reprioritisation
- Backing Australia’s Ability — Commercialising Emerging Technologies Programme
- Budget estimates — enhanced quality and timeliness
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(a) A negative number for revenue indicates a decrease in the fiscal balance. Note: The DITR component of this measure is shown in Table 1.2 (Summary of measures disclosed in the 2004-05 Budget) The Government will provide a package of assistance totalling $272.5 million over four years from 2003-04 to 2006-07 to contribute to the staging of the Melbourne Commonwealth Games (M2006) to be held from 15-26 March 2006. The assistance package includes $139.8 million (including $40 million in 2003-04) in new funding over the four years as a contribution to meeting the costs of the Games. The Government will also provide $132.7 million in services and support which will be absorbed within existing resources. Funding includes a grant of $102.9 million to the Victorian Government for specific M2006 initiatives. These include $40 million for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, $15 million for the Queen’s Baton Relay, $18.2 million for the M2006 Volunteer Programme, $10 million for the Elite Athletes with a Disability Programme, $7.5 million to provide airfare subsidies for athletes from developing countries participating in M2006, and $6 million towards the costs of the M2006 Cultural Programme. Funding of $84.8 million will be provided over three years to provide security services and support to ensure a safe and secure M2006. Of this, $56.5 million will be funded from existing resources. Funding of $27.1 million (including capital of $0.2 million) over three years will be provided for non-security related services associated with staging M2006, of which $18.5 million will be provided from existing resources. Activities involved include pre-event drug testing of international athletes, sporting programmes for people with disabilities, provision of aviation safety information and increased trade and investment promotion activities. The Australian Sports Commission will provide an estimated $55.3 million in direct assistance for M2006 sports through existing programmes over two years from 2004-05. Significant indirect assistance is also provided to support athletes, coaches and support staff of M2006 sports. Visa application costs will be waived for Commonwealth Games Family Members, resulting in revenue forgone of $1.4 million. Exemptions from Income and Witholding Tax for the Commonwealth Games Federation, estimated at $1 million, were recorded as a measure, Income tax exemption for the Commonwealth Games Federation, in the 2002-03 Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook. National Measurement Institute — co-location Expense ($m) 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources 4.0 --- The Government will provide funding of $4.0 million in 2004-05 to relocate the National Standards Commission from North Ryde, Sydney, to the site of the new National Measurement Institute in West Lindfield, Sydney. Funding will meet relocation costs including the dismantling and reconstruction of sensitive scientific laboratory equipment. The North Ryde property will be sold with proceeds returning to the Budget. The Government announced the establishment of the National Measurement Institute in the 2003-04 Budget, merging the National Standards Commission, the National Measurement Laboratory and the Australian Government Analytical Laboratories into a single organisation. Part C: Agency Budget Statements ⎯ DITR OUTCOME 1 — RESOURCING Table 2.1.1 shows how the 2004-05 Budget appropriations translate to total resourcing for outcome 1, including administered expenses, revenue from government (appropriation), revenue from other sources, and the total price of outputs. Cell references C1, E1 and I1 show the links back to Table 1.1 (Appropriations and Other Revenue).
Total administered appropriations 681,325 (I1) 840,621
Section 2: Outcomes and outputs information Average staffing level (number) 1,198 1,412 1. The “Estimated actual 2003-04” for Outcome 1 Bill 1 is $14m lower than the 2003-04 “Actual Available Appropriation” shown in Budget Paper 4 for DITR. This is because although DITR has revised its estimate for Ethanol Production down by $14m, these funds are still available to draw upon should circumstances change before the end of the financial year. 2: These initiatives include the Australian Tourism Development Program, Indigenous Tourism Business Ready Program, and National Tourism Accreditation Framework as well as 2004-05 funding for the Regional Tourism Program. 3: Special Account outflows are shown in the payments column of Table 1.6 (Special Accounts). The estimated payments from special account balances are provided by way of note only and do not form part of the total estimated resourcing. 4: FMA Act = Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997. Note (I1): The 2004-05 Administered Appropriation figure refers to Table 1.1. Note (C1): The 2004-05 Departmental Appropriation figure refers to Table 1.1 Note (E1): The 2004-05 Departmental Price of Outputs figure refers to Table 1.1. OUTCOME 1 — CONTRIBUTION OF OUTPUTS The Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources delivers the following outputs which contribute to achieving outcome 1. Program Management Services The Department administers and implements a number of programs which are aimed at achieving policy objectives. Policy Advice The Department aims to develop policy having regard to the specified areas of priority (refer to priorities outlined in the Corporate Plan 2003-05, and Part B overview of key objectives at pages 14 -17) in order to achieve industry efficiency, international competitiveness and overcome market impediments. Business Services Business Services contributes to the achievement of outcome 1 by facilitating economic activity through the provision of the following services: Measurement Services National Measurement Institute The National Measurement Institute will:
Space Weather Services (IPS – Ionospheric Prediction Services) The Ionospheric Prediction Service monitors space weather phenomena through a network of national and regional observatories to provide radio propagation and space weather services. These services support defence and surveillance, emergency services and public safety, radio communications, and the communication, transport and geophysical industries. Business Entry Point The Business Entry Point (BEP) is an initiative supported by three levels of government, comprising the BEP website (www.business.gov.au), associated websites and a range of online activities. The BEP:
Invest Australia Invest Australia’s mission is to attract productive foreign direct investment (FDI) into Australia to support sustainable industry growth and development. It is driving a highly strategic, targeted and nationally coordinated approach to attracting FDI as articulated in the national investment framework, Global Returns. This includes promoting Australia as a competitive investment destination and providing a range of services to facilitate productive investment. PERFORMANCE INFORMATION FOR OUTCOME 1 Table 2.2.1 below outlines the performance information framework for outcome 1. This framework includes key performance indicators which provide the basis for measuring the overall achievement of the outcome. There are also indicators to measure efficiency achieved in delivering outputs (quality, quantity, price), and where appropriate, administered items. The Department will report on overall performance against this framework in its 2004-05 Annual Report. Table 2.2.1: Performance information for outcome 1 OUTCOME PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION FOR ADMINISTERED ITEMS (Including third party outputs) Output 1.1 Program Management Services Quality
Quantity
Price
Output 1.1 Program Management Services Quality • Stakeholder satisfaction Quantity • Number of programs managed Price • Total cost of programs managed Output 1.2 Policy Advice Quality
Quantity
Price • Cost of services Output 1.3 Business Services Quality National Measurement Institute
• Assessment of research by publication numbers and citations Ionospheric Prediction Service
Quantity National Measurement Institute
Price National Measurement Institute • Total costs
• Ratio of administration costs to value of investment successes OUTCOME 2 — DESCRIPTION Enhanced economic and social benefits through a strengthened national system of innovation Achievement of this outcome will be through the following:
MEASURES AFFECTING OUTCOME 21 Backing Australia’s Ability — extend funding for the National Biotechnology Strategy and Biotechnology Australia Expense ($m) 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 The Government will provide funding of $20 million over four years to continue the National Biotechnology Strategy and Biotechnology Australia. The Strategy was launched in 2000 to provide a national framework for the development and implementation of biotechnology policy. Biotechnology Australia coordinates non-regulatory biotechnology policy development across Australian government agencies. Continuing activities include Biotechnology Australia’s Public Awareness Programme to inform the public about biotechnology and consultation with the States on a national approach to biotechnology issues. Ongoing work will also focus on research into the environmental risks and supply chain management of genetically modified crops, and arrangements for access to native genetic resources. 1 This relates to measures disclosed in the 2004-05 Budget context (that is, measures agreed since the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO)). Backing Australia’s Ability — extend support for National Stem Cell Centre Expense ($m) 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources --7.0 6.5 The Government will provide funding of $30.4 million over five years from 2006-07 for the National Stem Cell Centre. The Government established the Centre in May 2003 as part of the Backing Australia’s Ability package. It undertakes research in the four key areas of embryonic stem cells, adult stem cells, tissue repair and immune systems, with a view to the development of products to treat human diseases and injuries. The Centre will also receive $27.5 million through the Australian Research Council’s National Competitive Grants Programme in the years 2006-07 to 2010-11 bringing the total level of Government assistance over the five years to 2010-11 to $57.9 million. See also the related expense measure titled Backing Australia’s Ability — National Competitive Grants Programme in the Education, Science and Training portfolio. Backing Australia’s Ability — R&D Start reprioritisation Expense ($m) 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources -16.2 -3.1 - The Government will reduce funding for R&D Start grants by $16.2 million in 2004-05 and $3.1 million in 2005-06. These funds will be redirected to contribute to the establishment of the new Commercial Ready Programme, the expansion of the Commercialising Emerging Technologies Programme, and the continuation of the National Biotechnology Strategy. See also the related expense measures titled Backing Australia’s Ability — Innovation Access Programme reprioritisation, Backing Australia’s Ability — Commercial Ready Programme, Backing Australia’s Ability — Commercialising Emerging Technologies Programme and the Backing Australia’s Ability — extend funding for the National Biotechnology Strategy and Biotechnology Australia in the Education, Science and Training portfolio. Backing Australia’s Ability — Commercial Ready Programme Expense ($m) 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources 5.5 16.7 144.1 200.0 The Government will provide funding of $1 billion over seven years for a Commercial Ready Programme, which will bring together R&D Start, the Biotechnology Innovation Fund and elements of the Innovation Access Programme into a streamlined product for the business community. The new Commercial Ready Programme will provide grants for research and development, technology diffusion and early stage commercialisation, with an increased focus on small to medium enterprises and proof of concept activity. Backing Australia’s Ability — Innovation Access Programme reprioritisation Expense ($m) 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources -2.0 -6.0 - The Government will reduce funding for the Innovation Access Programme by $2 million in 2004-05 and $6 million in 2005-06. These funds will be redirected to contribute to the establishment of the new Commercial Ready Programme, the expansion of the Commercialising Emerging Technologies Programme, and the continuation of the National Biotechnology Strategy. See also the related expense measures titled Backing Australia’s Ability — R&D Start reprioritisation, Backing Australia’s Ability — Commercial Ready Programme, Backing Australia’s Ability — Commercialising Emerging Technologies Programme and the Backing Australia’s Ability — extend funding for the National Biotechnology Strategy and Biotechnology Australia in the Education, Science and Training portfolio. Backing Australia’s Ability — Commercialising Emerging Technologies Programme Expense ($m) 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources 3.8 13.3 17.4 17.8 The Government will provide funding of $100 million over seven years to continue and expand the Commercialising Emerging Technologies (COMET) Programme. This programme assists companies to commercialise innovative technology through a tailored package of services in areas such as management skills training, market research, and the development of business plans and intellectual property strategies. Increased funding will support the engagement of additional business advisers to assist more companies, including university start-up companies. Budget estimates — enhanced quality and timeliness Expense ($m) 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08
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