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Part 2

Agency Output Statements

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OverviewPart two of the Mini Budget book provides high level summary information for each budget sector agency and business division, including the new agencies formed following the Administrative Arrangements Order of 4 September 2012.

A profile for each agency and business division is provided, along with its key strategic issues. For agencies, output tables are presented setting out the original 2012-13 Budget and the revised 2012-13 Mini Budget. Where an agency has been restructured since the 2012-13 Budget, the Budget column has been back cast for comparative purposes and therefore presents the original budget position as though the new agency structure had been in place in May 2012.

Detailed information such as output and business line descriptions and performance measures have not been provided, however these details will be included in Budget Paper No. 3, when the 2013-14 Budget is released in May 2013.

The output tables include each agency’s current output groups and outputs, total expenses, total income and appropriation by purpose.

Following the output table, where relevant, key Government initiatives and major budget changes are also provided. The variations described are in regard to 2012-13, full descriptions relevant to 2013-14 will be incorporated in the 2013-14 Budget Papers.

For business divisions, business line information is presented for the 2012-13 Budget and the 2012-13 Mini Budget for income, expenses and the net surplus/deficit before income tax. An update on the business division’s performance for 2012-13 is also provided.

Where agencies and business divisions have capital works projects in 2012-13, an updated capital works table is also presented.

Auditor-General’s Office16

The Northern Territory Auditor-General’s Office provides support to the Auditor-General in the discharge of statutory obligations under various Acts of Parliament, such as the Audit Act and the Public Information Act, including:• the conduct of field work as part of examining financial information prepared

by the Treasurer, agencies, statutory bodies and other public sector entities that are controlled by the Northern Territory Government;

• the conduct of performance management and information system audits;• the conduct of reviews of public information issued by public authorities; and• operational support in areas such as financial, information technology

and records management.

Strategic Issues• Extension of the audit program for 2012-13, following recent Commonwealth

legislative changes, in order to assess the adequacy of Northern Territory agencies’ performance management systems in connection with national funding agreements.

• Reviewing and refining the performance management system methodology to ensure consistency with contemporary developments in this area.

Output Group/Output2012-13Budget

2012-13Mini

Budget$000 $000Audits and Reviews 3 772 3 772

Audits and Reviews 3 772 3 772

TOTAL EXPENSES 3 772 3 772

TOTAL INCOME 3 772 3 772

NET SURPLUS (+)/DEFICIT (-)

AppropriationOutput 3 090 3 090CapitalCommonwealth

Government Initiatives and Budget VariationsThe Auditor-General’s Office budget is not expected to change from that published in the 2012-13 Budget.

Northern Territory Electoral Commission

Agency Profile

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The Northern Territory Electoral Commission provides an independent electoral service to the people of the Northern Territory, the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly, municipal and shire councils and other organisations.

Strategic Issues• Analysing the operational experience and performance of the 2012 Legislative Assembly

and council general elections for the purpose of reporting to the Legislative Assembly and recommending legislative and operational improvements.

• Assessing and responding to the roll out of recent Commonwealth legislation related to enrolment, affecting the Territory and local government electoral rolls.

• Maintaining a state of preparedness to respond to local government and Legislative Assembly by-elections or any major, Territory-wide electoral events that may emerge.

• Continuing to enhance and increase the electoral education and public awareness program.


2012-13Mini Budget

$000 $000Electoral Services 3 149 3 149

Electoral Services 3 149 3 149



NET SURPLUS (+)/DEFICIT (-) - 23 - 23

Appropriation

Output 2 261 2 041Capital

Commonwealth

Government Initiatives and Budget VariationsThe Northern Territory Electoral Commission budget is not expected to change significantly from that published in the 2012-13 Budget.

Ombudsman’s Office

Agency Profile

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The Ombudsman’s role is to receive, investigate and resolve complaints made by members of the public about any administrative action to which the Ombudsman Act applies and to foster excellence in public sector services.

In addition to these responsibilities, the Ombudsman is required to inspect, audit and report on compliance by Northern Territory Police with the Telecommunications (Interception) Northern Territory Act, Commonwealth Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act and the Surveillance Devices Act 2007.

Strategic Issues• Contributing to a strong and vibrant democracy by investigating and reporting on

complaints of inappropriate administrative actions.

• Establishing a service to remote communities commensurate with that provided by the Commonwealth Ombudsman and in other states.

• Developing processes to monitor National Heavy Vehicle Haulage regulation.

• Training public officials to investigate skilfully, thoroughly and with fairness.

• Closing the gap in service to people outside cities from the Territory Ombudsman and the Commonwealth Ombudsman.

• Monitoring administrative practices and decision making of public authorities to ensure appropriate service delivery is maintained under new savings measures.


2012-13Mini Budget

$000 $000Ombudsman’s Office 2 178 2 217

Ombudsman for the Northern Territory 2 178 2 217




Appropriation


Commonwealth

Government Initiatives and Budget VariationsThe Ombudsman’s Office budget is not expected to change significantly from that published in the 2012-13 Budget.

Department of the Chief Minister19

The Department of the Chief Minister is responsible for ensuring that Government priorities are reflected in policy and implemented effectively by the public sector. It provideswhole of government policy advice and leadership in coordinating approaches to priority issues throughout the Northern Territory public sector. The agency’s primary contribution to the strategic direction of the Government is through the coordination of coherent, rigorous and evidence-based advice to the Chief Minister and Cabinet.

Strategic Issues• Maximising opportunities for the Northern Territory arising out of national and Territory

policy initiatives by proactively engaging in emerging issues through the Council of Australian Governments and other forums.

• Enhancing social development and participation by facilitating social inclusion and responsibility initiatives, advancing the interests of Territory women, youth and seniors, and coordinating multicultural programs and services.

• Building a safe, secure and resilient Northern Territory by aligning Northern Territory security arrangements with national frameworks, and facilitating whole of government emergency planning and response frameworks.

• Supporting the work of the Administrator of the Northern Territory and the conservation and maintenance of Government House.

• Supporting regional development including job creation initiatives by providing strong leadership and coordination through regional coordination committees.

• Supporting robust executive government frameworks by providing effective advice and support to Cabinet and Ministers, and legislative services.

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Department of the Chief Minister

Output Groups/Outputs2012-13Budget

2012-13Mini Budget

$000 $000Policy Advice and Public Sector Coordination 16 144 32 499

Policy Advice and Coordination 4 252 13 455

Multicultural, Women, Youth and Seniors Advancement 7 178 7 010

Alice Springs Transformation Plan 4 714 12 034

Government Business Support 31 460 32 177

Support to Ministers and Leader of the Opposition 24 515 25 249

Legislation Production 2 517 2 511

Support to Administrator and Government House 3 391 3 380

Community Support 1 037 1 037



NET SURPLUS(+)/DEFICIT(-)) - 5 118 - 21 654

Appropriation


Commonwealth

395 395

Government Initiatives and Budget VariationsThe Policy Advice and Public Sector Coordination output group increase is due to the revised timing of commitments related to Commonwealth Government-funded programs, including the Alice Springs Transformation Plan and Remote Indigenous Housing.

Department of the Legislative Assembly21

The Department of the Legislative Assembly provides operational support, services and professional advice to Northern Territory Legislative Assembly Members and other clients, and promotes community understanding of the work of the Legislative Assembly and its committees.

Strategic Issues• Promoting awareness and understanding in the community of representative parliamentary

democracy through the delivery of educational programs and promotional activities.

• Ongoing review of parliamentary practice and procedures to ensure effective operation of the Legislative Assembly and a timely and efficient legislative process.

• Ongoing asset management planning for the maintenance and upgrading of the Parliament House facility to ensure a consistently high standard of amenity and service.

• Ongoing improvements to the delivery of services to Members of Parliament to ensure prompt and responsive services that meet their needs.

• Ongoing procedural, research and administrative support to ensure that committees are able to operate effectively and fulfil their role in examining and reporting on a range of issues.

• Continuing development of a capable and engaged workforce to ensure a sustainable organisation.


2012-13Mini Budget

$000 $000Parliamentary Services 28 616 27 980

Assembly Services 4 827 4 156

Members and Client Services 14 242 14 242

Building Management Services 9 547 9 582



NET SURPLUS (+)/DEFICIT (-) - 4 020 - 4 020

Appropriation


Commonwealth

41 41

Government Initiatives and Budget VariationsThe department’s budget is largely unchanged from that published in the 2012-13 Budget.

Northern Territory Police, Fire and Emergency Services22

The Northern Territory Police, Fire and Emergency Services is a tri-service agency comprising the Northern Territory Police Force, the Northern Territory Fire and Rescue Service and the Northern Territory Emergency Service. The Commissioner of Police exercises chief executive officer authority over all three entities.

Strategic Issues• Keeping the community safe through:

– delivering highly visible frontline police services;

– tackling alcohol-related crime;

– targeting anti-social behaviour and public order issues;

– providing crime reduction initiatives focused on achieving a reduction in crime across assaults, theft, unlawful entry and property damage; and

– working with key stakeholders, including other government agencies, non-government organisations, the private sector and the public, to enhance community safety.

• Improving safety on Territory roads through education and enforcement.

• Providing responsive and professional customer service that enhances community safety perceptions.

• Continuing to enhance the all-hazards emergency response capability.

• Focusing on developing proactive community safety.

• Providing fire education programs, building community resilience, to better cope with emergencies.

• Improving the delivery of services through ensuring the effective use and allocation of resources.

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Northern Territory Police, Fire and Emergency Services


2012-13Mini Budget

$000 $000Community Safety and Crime Prevention 97 410 104 690

Community Safety and Crime Prevention 97 410 104 690General Policing, Crime Detection, Investigation and Prosecution 179 792 188 615

Response and Recovery Services 57 741 60 574Investigations 78 633 82 492Services to Judicial Process 43 418 45 549

Road Safety Services 25 390 26 636Community Safety and Crime Prevention 25 390 26 636

Fire Prevention and Response Management 35 319 36 187

Fire Prevention and Response Management 35 319 36 187Emergency Services 4 750 5 123

Emergency Services 4 750 5 123


TOTAL INCOME 313 180 328 988


AppropriationOutput 268 422 283 491

Capital 11 404 13 272

Commonwealth 6 131 7 604

Government Initiatives and Budget Variations• $2.5 million in 2012-13 to commence recruitment to meet the Government’s commitment to

provide 120 additional police officers, including 20 for Alice Springs.

• $0.3 million in 2012-13 to conduct a Safe Streets Audit.

• $0.5 million for closed-circuit television cameras in Katherine.

• $1.79 million in 2012-13 for additional resources in Katherine and Alice Springs to be utilised as communications staff.

• $5.7 million ongoing from 2012-13 for police housing expenses.

• $2 million capital works project to upgrade Nightcliff Police Station.

• $2.5 million in 2012-13 for a grant to the Alice Springs Youth Centre to transition to a Police and Citizen Youth Club.

• $3.88 million in 2012-13 for key Information, Communication and Technology Systems.

$M2012-13 New Capital Works

Katherine Police and Fire Station air-conditioning replacement 2.0

Milikapiti police facilities and overnight accommodation 0.9

Nightcliff Police Station 2.0

Peter McAulay Centre TRG equipment and storage shed 0.6

Police overnight facilities – Mt Liebig, Areyonga and Robinson River 1.8

Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment

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The Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment has principal responsibility to Government in the areas of public sector management and industrial relations.

The Office supports the Commissioner for Public Employment’s statutory employer role as defined in the Public Sector Employment and Management Act (PSEMA). The Commissioner is also required to provide strategic and policy advice to support the Minister in undertaking his duties under PSEMA.

Strategic Issues• Providing guidance and support across the Northern Territory Public Sector (NTPS) on all

employment matters.

• Negotiating new NTPS workplace agreements in line with the NTPS Wages Policy.

• Developing a whole-of-NTPS training framework.

• Developing an executive mobility program to further develop NTPS leadership and management capacity.


2012-13Mini Budget

$000 $000Employment Services 7 642 6 637

Employee and Industrial Relations 3 059 3 059

Workforce Planning and Development 3 909 2 904

Promotion, Disciplinary and Inability Appeals and Grievance Reviews 674 674



NET SURPLUS (+)/DEFICIT (-) - 10 22

Appropriation


Commonwealth

Government Initiatives and Budget VariationsThe Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment’s budget is expected to reduce in line with operational efficiencies.

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Department of Lands, Planning and the Environment

Agency ProfileThe Department of Lands, Planning and the Environment leads land development forthe Northern Territory by providing Government with strategic plans and policies to meet current and emerging needs for land and infrastructure, while ensuring developmental and regulatory control.

The agency plays a central role in managing the Crown Estate, natural and cultural heritage assets and develops and maintains spatial information used to support long-term planning and land release. The agency balances decision making in relation to environmental sustainable development assessment, while facilitating the continued economic development of the Territory.

The Planning Commission is a statutory body supported by the agency that provides a strategic role to planning for the future development of the Territory, to facilitate long-term economic development by responding to forecasted demand and providing strategicand long-term integrated land use planning and infrastructure plans, including transport corridors, to achieve the best use of land.

The agency also provides support to other statutory bodies including the Darwin Waterfront Corporation, Northern Territory Environment Protection Authority (NTEPA) and NT Build.

Strategic Issues• Continuing strategic land release to meet market demands and drive economic

development.

• Reducing the cost of serviced land to the community.

• Supporting sustainable development by private enterprise.

• Assisting Indigenous custodians to have Indigenous place names and associated stories recognised as valuable cultural property.

• Developing, implementing and reviewing policy relating to building regulation including the certification process.

• Supporting the Planning Commission to:

– undertake strategic planning and investigation of future residential, commercial and industrial developments across the Territory; and

– develop town plans (Northern Territory Planning Scheme Area Plan and Zoning Maps) and town centre urban design plans for Growth Centre Aboriginal Communities.

• Developing and designing headworks and trunk infrastructure services to support future land and economic development.

• Managing infrastructure demand growth and facilitating opportunities associated with major private sector infrastructure projects.

• Designing and pursuing initiatives relating to spatially enabling government information.

• Progressing the implementation of a new model for delivering valuation services to the Territory Government.

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Department of Lands, Planning and the Environment


2012-13Mini Budget

$000 $000Economic Development 20 532 20 256

Land Administration 13 276 12 963

Land Development 7 256 7 293

Land Services 29 332 29 941

Building Advisory Services 4 322 4 057

Development Assessment Services 4 864 4 644

Heritage 3 037 2 951

Land Information 14 032 15 347Lands Planning 3 077 2 942

Statutory Bodies 27 221 28 437

NT Environment Protection Authority 8 095 8 511

NT Planning Commission 800

Darwin Waterfront Corporation 18 436 18 436

NT Build 690 690



NET SURPLUS (+)/DEFICIT (-) -1 536 -3 141

Appropriation


Commonwealth

582 582

Government Initiatives and Budget Variations• $0.8 million for the establishment of the Northern Territory Planning Commission to develop

strategic plans and planning policy, and provide advice on significant developments and other activities determined by the Planning Amendment Act.

• $0.5 million for the establishment of the NTEPA to provide advice on environmental issues, undertake environmental assessments and functions associated with the management of waste and pollution, including compliance and enforcement activities, and other functions conferred on the NTEPA by any other Act.

• $0.75 million to investigate flood mitigation options for Rapid Creek.

• $0.19 million for the secondment of a Charles Darwin University demographer/economist and additional research work.


Middle Arm Industrial Precinct – water 15.5

Palmerston East – headworks 12.8

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Land Development Corporation

Business Division ProfileThe Land Development Corporation underpins economic development in the greater Darwin region through the provision of strategic industrial land and projects at East Arm, the Darwin Business Park and Middle Arm.The corporation also facilitates the delivery of a range of innovative residential and mixed-use developments, with an emphasis on affordability, through a variety of partnership arrangements.

Strategic Issues• Investing in long-term growth through the ongoing development of the East

Arm Logistics Precinct incorporating the Darwin Business Park and the common user area, the Defence Support Hub, Middle Arm and Marine Industry Park.

• Supporting investment and infrastructure by investigating different land delivery models and facilitating new initiatives at the East Arm Logistics Precinct, Middle Arm Industrial Precinct and other locations to meet industry needs.

• Partnering with the private sector to deliver a range of residential projects including suburban subdivisions, medium density and mixed-use developments and integrated projects.

• Growing local industry through partnership opportunities and strategic alliances within Government, the private sector and other stakeholders.

Business Line2012-13Budget

2012-13Mini

Budget$000 $000Income 54 898 54 898

Residential Development 32 439 32 439Industrial Development 22 459 22 459

Expenses 45 005 44 895


NET SURPLUS (+)/DEFICIT (-) BEFORE INCOME TAX 9 893 10 003


PerformanceThe Land Development Corporation’s financial performance is not expected to change significantly from that published in the 2012-13 Budget.


Common user area – stage 3 3.2Defence Support Hub – RGM development 2.2Residential development including NRAS housing at Johnston, Maluka Drive and Zuccoli

47.6Wishart Road development 14.4

Department of Land Resource Management

Agency Profile

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The Department of Land Resource Management provides natural resource management services to landholders across the Northern Territory including the scientific assessment of vegetation, fauna, land and water assets and the allocation, management and monitoring of these resources to ensure their sustainable use.

Strategic Issues• Identifying opportunities for agricultural expansion through the strategic assessment and

identification of land with suitable soils and sufficient water.

• Monitoring key rivers to ensure early warning and notification of flood risk to communities and government assets and ensuring new developments on floodplains mitigate flood risk.

• Ensuring contemporary natural resource management legislation is applied to the allocation and use of the Territory’s land, water, fauna and flora resources.

• Developing an appropriate, sustainable and transparent process for rental of the Northern Territory’s estate for pastoral purposes.

• Assisting the Pastoral Land Board to meet its statutory obligations under thePastoral Land Act.

• Providing developers and users of the Northern Territory’s natural resources with consistent scientific advice that promotes economic development without compromising the overall health of resources.

• Building community capacity and resilience to bushfire through increasing community involvement in fire awareness and mitigation programs, and shared responsibility and improved compliance with fire prevention and mitigation legislation by landholders.

• Progressing a strategic approach to managing increased risk of bushfire and bushfire intensity in the rural urban interface as a result of closer subdivision and weed infestation.

• Delivering policy, strategy and management advice relating to the conservation of the Northern Territory’s unique wildlife and ecosystems, for the ongoing sustainable development of the Northern Territory.

• Working with Indigenous elders and communities to preserve and utilise Indigenous biocultural knowledge for the conservation of the Northern Territory’s flora and fauna.

• Implementing robust monitoring systems to track the health of the Territory’s biodiversity and inform adaptive management.

• Increasing our understanding of the Territory’s biodiversity assets and assisting landholders and the community to protect threatened species.

• Promoting economic opportunities through the sustainable use of wildlife.

Department of Land Resource Management

2012-13Budget

$000

2012-13Mini Budget

$000

Output Group/Output

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Land Resource Management 51 948 54 044

Flora and Fauna 9 622 9 622

Rangelands 13 175 14 069

Water Resources 14 490 14 510

Bushfires 7 625 8 825

Multi Agency Services 7 036 7 018



NET SURPLUS (+)/DEFICIT(-) - 2 186 - 2 186

Appropriation

Output 34 817 36 317Capital 345 345


Government Initiatives and Budget Variations• $1 million ongoing from 2012-13 for wildfire activities.

• $0.5 million ongoing from 2012-13 to support the Pastoral Land Board and rangeland monitoring program.

Department of Treasury and Finance

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The Department of Treasury and Finance contributes to the achievement of the Northern Territory Government’s economic, fiscal and social policies by providing analysis and advice on sustainable Government finances, strategic positioning and effective risk management of the Government’s economic, commercial and revenue activities.

The department also provides shared corporate services for government agencies, including financial and human resource administration, procurement services, information and communication technology (ICT) services and office leasing.

Strategic IssuesIssues that will influence the Territory’s economic and fiscal circumstances include:

• the outcome of the review into the distribution of goods and services tax (GST) revenue between states;

• assisting government agencies to maximise key fiscal strategies to improve the Government’s financial position;

• the increased complexity of Commonwealth/state intergovernmental financial arrangements, particularly the requirements of National Partnership Agreements and associated performance targets and achievements in a range of areas including health reform and Stronger Futures;

• the continued constraints on commercial finance following the impacts of the European debt crises on investment markets; and

• national economic conditions leading to lower Territory revenues and a more constrained fiscal outlook.

The Department of Treasury and Finance continues to enhance the provision of shared corporate services by:

• providing support to the Northern Territory public sector through cost-effective shared financial and human resource administration, procurement, information technology management and office leasing services to Government.

Department of Treasury and Finance

2012-13Budget

$000

2012-13Mini Budget

$000

Output Group/Output

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Financial Management

Financial Management

Economic

6 382 6 059

6 382 6 059

77 216 76 844

Economic Services 6 859 6 487

Payments on Behalf of Government 70 357 70 357

Territory Revenue 17 066 22 161

Territory Revenue 7 006 6 822

Tax-related Subsidies 10 060 15 339

Superannuation 3 699 3 509

Superannuation 3 699 3 509Economic Regulation 1 303 1 273

Utilities Commission 1 303 1 273

Shared Services 143 975 144 716

Finance Services 18 590 18 574

Human Resource Services 30 619 30 619

Procurement Policy and Services 2 701 2 880

Information and Communication Technology Services 21 633 21 677

Office Leasing Management 70 432 70 966


TOTAL INCOME 247 547 252 088


Appropriation


Commonwealth

2 029 2 029

Government Initiatives and Budget Variations• An increase of $4 million in first home owner grants due to the grant increasing from

$7000 to:

– $25 000 for new homes in the greater Darwin/Palmerston and Darwin rural area and new and existing homes in other areas of the Northern Territory; and

– $12 000 for existing homes in the greater Darwin/Palmerston and Darwin rural area.

• $1.3 million for the BuildBonus Scheme.

Northern Territory Treasury Corporation

Business Division Profile

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The Northern Territory Treasury Corporation is the central financing authority for the Northern Territory Government. The Corporation undertakes borrowing and investment activities on behalf of Government and provides cost-efficient loans to its public sector clients.

Strategic Issues• Managing the Territory Government’s investments efficiently.

• Securing cost-effective refinancing of maturing debt and financing of additional borrowings.

• Continuous development of the Corporation’s business continuity planning and corporate governance framework.

2012-13 2012-13Business Line Budget Mini Budget

$000 $000Income 261 232 267 048

Government Loans and Investments 261 232 267 048

Expenses 223 806 222 394

Government Loans and Investments 223 806 222 394

SURPLUS (+)/DEFICIT (-) BEFORE INCOME TAX 37 426 44 654

PerformanceInterest revenue for 2012-13 is forecast to increase due to higher levels of cash balances, which are expected to be maintained through the 2012-13 financial year. This resulted from the prefunding of borrowings of $492 million undertaken in 2011-12.

NT Fleet


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NT Fleet is responsible for the management of the Northern Territory Government vehicle fleet, except police, fire and emergency services vehicles.

Strategic Issues• Working with agencies to improve the cost-effective utilisation of government-owned

vehicles including four-wheel-drives across the fleet.

• Working with agencies to achieve more cost-effective options for vehicle requirements based on business or functional needs of agencies.

• Continuing implementation of the Vehicle Booking system across government to facilitate improved vehicle utilisation, greater transparency and reporting of vehicle usage.


2012-13Mini Budget

$000 $000Income 53 922 53 922

Fleet Services 53 922 53 922

Expenses 38 544 38 544

Fleet Services 38 544 38 544

NET SURPLUS (+)/DEFICIT(-) BEFORE INCOME TAX 15 378 15 378

PerformanceNT Fleet’s financial performance is not expected to change from that published in the 2012-13 Budget.

Government Printing Office

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The Government Printing Office provides printing and publication services to Northern Territory Government agencies.

Strategic Issues• Deliver cost-effective printing services and identify innovative delivery methods that meet

customer expectations in an industry where technology is evolving rapidly.


2012-13Mini Budget

$000 $000Income 5 979 5 959

Printing Services 5 979 5 959

Expenses 5 824 5 804

Printing Services 5 824 5 804

NET SURPLUS (+)/DEFICIT (-) BEFORE INCOME TAX 155 155

PerformanceThe Government Printing Office’s financial performance is not expected to change from that published in the 2012-13 Budget.

Data Centre Services


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Data Centre Services delivers a range of information and communications technology services to Northern Territory Government agencies.

Strategic Issues• Limiting growth in the number of physical servers through extension of the virtual server

environment and reducing the unit cost of data centre hosting.

• Continue investigating options to improve the disaster recovery capability for critical business systems.

• Modernising information technology systems in the mainframe environment and delivering improved value for money from this technology platform.

• Implementing a utility computing service allowing agencies to access capacity on demand to meet their business needs without the need to acquire their own ICT infrastructure.


2012-13Mini Budget

$000 $000Income 24 462 24 462

Data Centre Management 24 462 24 462

Expenses 20 185 20 185

Data Centre Management 20 185 20 185


PerformanceData Centre Services’ financial performance is not expected to change from that published in the 2012-13 Budget.

Department of Education and Children’s Services

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The role of the Department of Education and Children’s Services is to improve the educational outcomes, safety and wellbeing of Territory children from their early years through to senior years.

Strategic Issues• Providing quality, evidence-based early years education and care programs for the best

possible start in life.

• Improving services through an integrated approach to support better outcomes for children and families.

• Improving student attendance at school.

• Further improving levels of achievement in national testing for years 3, 5, 7 and 9, with particular attention to closing the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous students.

• Implementing a cohesive and rigorous school improvement program.

• Providing quality learning experiences at all stages of schooling through implementation of the Australian Curriculum.

• Providing robust, innovative and flexible options, including virtual delivery models, for senior years students to ensure students are maximising access to, and participation in, future education, training and employment pathways.

• Embedding and sustaining recruitment, retention and development of quality teachers and school leaders with a particular emphasis on our Indigenous workforce.

• Using existing government infrastructure and resources, particularly in remote communities, to maximise outcomes for Territory children.

• Enhancing cohesion of innovative, integrated place-based service delivery, particularly in remote towns.

Department of Education and Children’s Services

2012-13Budget

$000

2012-13Mini Budget

$000

Output Group/Output

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Government Education 667 431 681 539

Preschool Education 47 806 47 482

Primary Education 349 839 363 151

Middle Years Education 124 482 128 021

Senior Years Education 127 370 129 073

International Education 759 524

Tertiary Education 17 175 13 288

Non-Government Education 163 890 161 750

Primary Education 76 902 76 790

Middle Years Education 52 546 51 656

Senior Years Education 34 442 33 304


TOTAL INCOME 786 688 792 556


Appropriation



Government Initiatives and Budget Variations• An additional $3.3 million ongoing from 2012-13 to increase the Back to School Voucher

from $75 to $150 for students in Territory schools from January 2013.

• An additional $2.3 million in 2012-13 to assist schools with rising utility rates.

• An additional $5.8 million in 2012-13 for repairs and maintenance for government schools.

• An additional $1.0 million for Commonwealth programs in government schools, including Empowering Local Schools, Investing in Focus Schools and Reward for Great Teachers.

• An additional $0.7 million for the Edmund Rice Foundation program.

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2012-13 New Capital Works

Child and family centres – Gunbalanya, Maningrida, Ngukurr and Yuendumu 16.1

Child care centres – Ntaria and Umbakumba 1.9

Kalkarindji School – new classroom block and ablutions 1.8

Kintore Street School – new double classroom early learning centre 1.8

National Solar Schools Program 1.0

Palmerston Senior College – special education upgrade, stage 2 0.8

Taminmin College – canteen facility 1.0

Walungurru School – replace administration block 0.9

Office of Children and Families

Agency Profile

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The Office of Children and Families, part of the Education and Children’s Services portfolio, provides assistance to children and young people, families and communities to ensure the wellbeing, care and protection of children and young people and their families.

Strategic Issues• Working with families and carers to build parenting capacity and increase engagement

with early years learning programs.

• Integration of early years learning, family support and preventative child protection functions.

• Developing and maintaining a quality out-of-home care system to meet the safety and stability needs of children in care.

• Expanding and supporting an enhanced child and family service system, particularly in remote communities.

• Reforming the child protection and out-of-home care system to better respond to the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families and communities.

• Strengthening the child protection and family support systems through improved compliance with legislation and policy, streamlined reporting and changes to court practices.

• Working in partnership across agencies and with the non-government sector to build a better connected and coordinated child protection and family support system.

• Supporting specialist and generalist services to provide integrated responses in meeting the needs of adults and children affected by family violence, and break the cycle of violence.

• Investing in the training, development and supervision of staff, and introducing new quality and accountability mechanisms, to improve skills and provide high quality practice.

Office of Children and Families

2012-13Budget

$000

2012-13Mini Budget

$000

Output Group/Output

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Children and Families 176 269 188 505

Family and Parent Support Services 53 259 40 894

Child Protection Services 52 217 57 972

Out-of-Home Care Services 52 507 70 263

Early Years 18 286 19 376


TOTAL INCOME 164 624 173 993


Appropriation



Government Initiatives and Budget Variations• An additional $10 million in 2012-13 to meet demand pressures in child protection

and out-of-home care.

• An additional $2 million in 2012-13 to provide a grant to support Somerville Community Services in Palmerston.

• The remaining variations in the outputs represent a refocusing of the office’s budget to frontline child protection and out-of-home care services.

Department of the Attorney-General and Justice

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The role of the Department of the Attorney-General and Justice is to provide strategic legal and justice policy advice to the Northern Territory Government and independent court, prosecution, registration and advocacy services for Territorians in an effective, efficient and ethical manner.

The department’s role is delivered by:

• providing civil litigation, commercial, native title and policy services to government;

• oversighting the provision of financial assistance and support to victims of crime;

• providing support services to enable courts and tribunals to administer justice for the community;

• enabling statutory independent office holders to protect the community’s legal rights and property; and

• coordinating research and statistical data to assist the implementation of justice-related government policies.

Strategic Issues• Implementing Government’s legislative reform agenda relating to sentencing and bail,

victims of crime, court orders for persons taken into protective custody and assault-related offences including ‘one punch’ legislation.

• Developing the Safe Homes policy to provide assistance to those impacted by violent property crime.

• Ensuring equitable access to financial assistance and support for victims of crime.

• Coordinating quality criminal justice research and statistical information and analysis to support the government’s legislative reform program.

• Enhancing services and support for all courts, tribunals and coronials across the Territory.

• Providing advocacy, awareness, training and advice to stakeholders on issues that affect the rights of the vulnerable and disadvantaged across the range of justice services.

• Ensuring criminal matters are dealt with efficiently throughout the criminal justice process.

• Providing an independent, professional and effective criminal prosecution service.

• Maintaining Government’s focus on native title and other Aboriginal land issues.

• Assisting with strategies and policies to reduce Indigenous over-representation in the justice system.

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Legal Services 28 976 29 550

Solicitor for the Northern Territory 15 131 15 131

Policy Coordination 13 845 14 419

Court Support 47 703 49 013

Higher Courts 12 440 13 312

Lower Courts 25 476 25 785

Fines Recovery Unit 1 793 1 922

Integrated Justice Information System 7 994 7 994

Independent Offices 19 661 20 326

Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions 9 609 10 259

Consumer Affairs 2 151 2 151

Anti-Discrimination Commission 1 163 1 178

Information Commissioner 478 478

Public Interest Disclosures 341 341

Registrar-General 2 249 2 249

Public Trustee 1 107 1 107

Health and Community Services Complaints Commission 1 151 1 151

Children’s Commissioner 1 412 1 412




Appropriation


Commonwealth

Government Initiatives and Budget Variations• $0.17 million ongoing from 2012-13 to support Domestic Violence Legal Services to

provide advice and assistance for people in need of protection and people accused of crimes relating to domestic violence.

• $1.29 million ongoing from 2012-13 to provide increased administrative and other support services to enable Northern Territory courts and tribunals to function efficiently and effectively.

• $0.65 million ongoing from 2012-13 to provide increased support to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions to undertake independent criminal prosecution services on behalf of Government.

Department of Correctional Services

Agency Profile

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The Department of Correctional Services provides a safe, secure and humane correctional system. It provides a custodial service to adult prisoners and juvenile detainees including access to therapeutic interventions, reintegration services, counselling and other programs. It provides assessment, monitoring and supervision services to community-based adult and juvenile clients in line with orders issued by the courts and the Parole Board.

Strategic Issues• Developing work-ready skills and increasing employment opportunities for offenders in

custody through education and industrial training programs.

• Providing programs, therapeutic interventions and services to assist offenders to break the cycle of re-offending and actively promoting pre-release employment opportunities.

• Implementing the smoke-free initiative as part of the Healthy Lifestyles Strategy for all staff and prisoners working or residing in adult and juvenile facilities, with a focus on addressing some risk factors associated with endemic chronic diseases, particularly suffered by Indigenous prisoners.

• Provide a coordinated, seamless delivery of services for youth justice through amalgamating the focus on youth detention, family support centres and the youth justice strategy.


2012-13Mini Budget

$000 $000Correctional Services 139 319 144 130

Custodial Services 100 030 103 247

Community Corrections 24 881 25 117

Juvenile Detention 8 333 8 939

Youth Justice 6 075 6 827


TOTAL INCOME 129 985 133 489


Appropriation

Output 121 992 125 460Capital 626 656

Commonwealth 280 280

Department of Correctional Services

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Government Initiatives and Budget Variations• $0.45 million in 2012-13 to allow for two additional work crews, with one each in

Alice Springs Correctional Centre and Darwin Correctional Centre to operate in the regional areas.

• $1 million in 2012-13 for early intervention programs and residential boot camps for juvenile offenders.

• $0.67 million ongoing from 2012-13 to meet operational expenses of the Alice Springs Juvenile Detention Centre.

• $0.46 million in 2012-13 for employment of key personnel crucial to the commissioning of the Darwin Correctional Precinct.

• $1.8 million in 2012-13 to manage increased prisoner numbers at the Darwin Correctional Centre.

• $0.12 million in 2012-13 to restructure Darwin Correctional Centre kitchen facilities to accommodate increased prisoner capacity.

• $0.41 million in 2012-13 to meet costs associated with increased sitting days of the Parole Board.


Additional beds to support alcohol and drugs services 1.6

Alice Springs Correctional Centre – new and upgraded infrastructure to support an 4.6 additional 50 prisoners

Department of Health

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The role of the Department of Health is to improve the health and wellbeing of all Territorians and their families by:

• providing individual, family and community health and public health services;

• working with communities in the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of health and family services;

• promoting changes in attitudes and behaviours that are harmful to health; and

• promoting independence and self management.

Strategic Issues• Implementing the ‘New Service Framework for Health and Hospital Services in the

Northern Territory’.

• Responding to growing demand and cost of services, consistent with the position of other health systems nationwide.

• Implementing a System Performance Framework providing for robust and transparent information against financial, activity, and safety and quality performance indicators.This is a requirement under the National Health Reform Agreement, and the main tool for supporting devolved accountability and responsibility.

• Developing financially and clinically sustainable services that respond to expected demand.

• Ensuring timely access to emergency and acute hospital care.

• Implementing key initiatives to provide a financially sustainable service system that meets best practice clinical and other performance indicators, in response to system pressures from the increasing cost of health services, the ageing Northern Territory population and improvements to life expectancy, including:

– clinical redesign, with a focus on attaining national emergency department and elective surgery performance targets; and

– activity-based funding across hospital services as required under the National Health Reform Agreement.

• Closing the gap in life expectancy for Indigenous and non Indigenous Territorians.

• Reducing alcohol attributable hospitalisation rates.

• Reducing health risk factors for Territorians by focussing on chronic disease prevention, early identification and management.

• Actively engaging and advocating for Northern Territory design and funding requirements to be considered as part of the national response to the National Disability Insurance Scheme.


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2012-13Mini Budget

$000 $000Hospitals 775 035 799 067

Admitted Patient Services 613 295 621 143Non-admitted Patient Services 161 740 177 924

Health and Well Being Services 374 839 379 106

Community Health Services 199 810 198 176

Mental Health Services 52 983 53 849

Community Support Services for Frail and Aged and People with 98 017 100 086Disabilities

Support for Senior Territorians 24 029 26 995Public Health Services 78 795 80 434

Environmental Health 6 661 6 459

Disease Control Services 22 396 24 064

Alcohol and Other Drug Services 41 937 41 771

Health Research 7 801 8 140

TOTAL EXPENSES 1 228 669 1 258 607

TOTAL INCOME 1 187 369 1 208 270


Appropriation

Output 827 709 841 912Capital 4 445 4 445


Government Initiatives and Budget Variations• $6.5 million ongoing from 2012-13 to enhance the Cardiac Outreach Service and

Cardiac Rehabilitation Service, and the commencement of low-risk angioplasty services.

• $2 million in 2012-13 for a review of the Patient Assistance Travel Scheme.

• $4.46 million ongoing from 2012-13 to provide 400 additional elective surgeries per year.

• $2.36 million in 2012-13 to meet the operational expenses of the Alice Springs Hospital Emergency Department.

• $0.57 million in 2012-13 to provide a grant to the BushMob Youth Residential Rehabilitation Service.

• $0.5 million ongoing from 2012-13 to meet operational costs associated with supported accommodation for clients under court orders.

• $2 million in 2012-13 to meet the operational expenses of the 100-bed Medi-Hotel at Royal Darwin Hospital.

• $1.6 million in 2012-13 to meet operational costs of Secure Care facilities.

• $0.33 million ongoing from 2012-13 to implement Youth Suicide Report recommendations.

• An additional $2.6 million in 2012-13 for repairs and maintenance for health facilities.

• An additional $3.9 million in 2012-13 for the Pensioner Concession Scheme to assist with rising utility rates.


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Alice Springs Hospital – fire protection, air-conditioning and remediation works 5.0

Borroloola Health Clinic upgrade 0.8

Gove District Hospital – fire upgrades 0.7

Milingimbi Health Centre – construct new health centre 4.5

Palmerston Hospital 10.0

Rehabilitation Centres 35.0

Remote Health Clinic – Elliott 6.2

Remote Health Clinic – Galiwinku 6.4

Remote Health Clinic – Ngukurr 5.9

Remote Health Clinic – Ntaria 6.4

Remote Health Clinic upgrade – Papunya 1.8

Royal Darwin Hospital – smoke detection system upgrade 1.6

Tennant Creek Hospital – emergency department redevelopment 3.7

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Department of Transport

Agency ProfileThe Department of Transport provides safe and effective transport systems and services to meet current and emerging community and Government needs.

The agency plays a central role in the sustainable development of the Territory by forecasting demand and providing:

• roads, transport and infrastructure planning to develop and connect communities across the Territory;

• safe, accessible and effective public transport services; and

• regulatory services covering road transport, marine and rail safety.

Darwin Bus Service is a government business division of the department and is reported separately to the agency for Budget purposes.

Strategic Issues• Implementing initiatives of the three key planning strategies for the Territory:

– 10-year Transport Strategy;

– 10-year Infrastructure Strategy; and

– 10-year Road Strategy.

• Undertaking strategic planning and program development of road and transport infrastructure works programs for future Commonwealth-funded infrastructure.

• Improving regional air and land transport services to support access to services, including continuing the remote bus trials and facilitating reporting officer functions for registered airstrips.

• Continuing to partner with the Commonwealth to respond to challenges presented by access to remote areas, in particular identifying transport infrastructure submissions for works to improve access to remote and regional areas.

• Contributing to the reform agenda for single national regulators for heavy vehicles, rail and marine transport.

• Assessing the impact of the Council of Australian Governments National Road Pricing Arrangements.

• Finalising a Darwin Region Transport Study and associated Darwin Transport Plan and Public Transport Strategy.

• Implementing the NT Road Safety Action Plan’s key actions, initiatives and programs including DriveSafe NT Urban and Remote programs.

• Managing transport infrastructure demand growth and opportunities and contributing to the development of transport management plans associated with major private sector infrastructure projects.

• Developing and delivering sustainable and active transport initiatives.


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2012-13Mini Budget

$000 $000Transport 211 056 214 215

Public Transport 45 265 44 924

Road Transport 22 185 23 269

Transport Safety 4 038 4 360

Road Network Management 123 293 123 293

Transport Assets 12 404 13 814

Transport Policy (including NT Railway) 3 871 4 555


TOTAL INCOME 174 917 177 482


Appropriation

Output 142 126 143 149Capital 25 950 49 950Commonwealth 78 769 78 769

Government Initiatives and Budget Variations• $33 million to deliver duplication works to Tiger Brennan Drive in Darwin.

• $0.35 million to extend Parap Motor Vehicle Registry hours of trading to include Saturday.

• $0.44 million to meet growth in Motor Vehicle Registry frontline service demand.

• $1.5 million for third party management, adjudication and processing of infringement notices from red light and speed cameras.

• $0.32 million to meet increased frontline service demand associated with the introduction of the National Maritime Safety Regulator.

• $0.32 million to meet increased demand for on-road heavy vehicle enforcement.

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Arnhem Highway – upgrade 4.0

Black Spot Program 1.0

Central Arnhem Road – passing opportunities 1.5

Howard Springs Road 12.0

National Network flood immunity improvements 6.0

National Network infrastructure road safety initiatives 11.0

National Network strengthening and widening 10.0

Red Centre Way (Mereenie) 5.0

Roads to Recovery Program 4.6

Secondary and local roads – pavement strengthening 1.0

Stuart Highway – Darwin to Katherine overtaking opportunities 1.0

Tanami Road – upgrade and seal 2.0

Tiger Brennan Drive duplication – Dinah Beach Road to Woolner Road 9.0

Upgrade barge landing at Wurrumiyanga (Nguiu) 2.0

Urban arterials – strengthen deficient pavement sections 2.0

Urban arterials – traffic management improvements 3.0

Utopia airstrip – upgrade and seal 2.5

Yarralin airstrip – upgrade and seal 2.5

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Darwin Bus Service

Business Division ProfileThe primary function of Darwin Bus Service is to provide an efficient, safe and reliable urban bus service to meet the needs of the Darwin and Palmerston communities.Darwin Bus Service operates under a service level agreement with the Public Transport Division of the Department of Transport. Bus services are also provided for special events and school travel in Darwin and Palmerston.

Strategic Issues• Enhancing urban public transport by providing a safe, comfortable,

reliable and cost-effective bus service.• Improving safety for drivers and passengers.• Reducing the impact on the environment from the use of private motor

vehicles by providing bus services as an alternative means of transportation.

• Continuing refinement of Darwin Bus Service’s commercial business operations as a government business division.


2012-13Mini

Budget$000 $000Income 8 904 8 934

Urban Public Bus Service 8 904 8 934Expenses 8 436 8 436

Urban Public Bus Service 8 436 8 436

NET SURPLUS (+)/DEFICIT (-) BEFORE INCOME TAX 468 498

PerformanceDarwin Bus Service’s financial performance is not expected to change significantly from that published in the 2012-13 Budget.

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Darwin Port Corporation

Business Division ProfileThe Darwin Port Corporation provides port infrastructure and has a key role in the facilitation of trade through the Port of Darwin.

The Darwin Port Corporation’s East Arm and City wharves facilities principally serve the following shipping and cargo markets:

• petroleum and other bulk liquids imports and exports;

• dry bulk imports and exports including mining consumables;

• offshore oil and gas rig services;

• livestock exports;

• container and general cargo including vehicles;

• commercial fishing industry; and

• cruise and naval vessels.

Strategic Issues• Identifying key economic opportunities through industry awareness and participation with

an improved focus on understanding cost drivers and a more commercially driven pricing strategy.

• Managing the projected increased service demands relating to the INPEX project with staged increases in pilotage capability and modern maritime management information systems.

• Increasing commercial focus on existing community service obligation activities and costs, with staged implementation of commercial strategies to improve financial performance.

• Managing the development and maintenance of assets to meet customer needs, with a focus on improving operational efficiencies.

• Continuing to deliver the East Arm facility as an export gateway for new and existing mining projects by improving service delivery for bulk product and container export markets.

• Continuing to improve environmental practices and exploration of alternate bulk loading options with stakeholders to stimulate growth and develop Darwin as the port of choice for bulk minerals exports.

• Continuing development work on the management of stormwater drainage at East Arm Wharf.

• Reviewing safety management systems to ensure new requirements are met under occupational health and safety legislation.

• Ensuring appropriate resourcing to deliver safety initiatives and best practice approaches.

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Business Line Budget Mini Budget

$000 $000Income 43 059 43 463

East Arm Wharf 29 385 29 789

Navigation and Pilotage 8 452 8 452

City Wharves 5 222 5 222

Expenses 38 738 36 249


Navigation and Pilotage 8 120 7 626

City Wharves 8 280 7 768



Navigation and Pilotage 332 826

City Wharves - 3 058 - 2 546

PerformanceDarwin Port Corporation’s financial performance is expected to improve in line with operational efficiencies.

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Department of Infrastructure

Agency ProfileThe Department of Infrastructure provides professional project management services for the design, procurement and construction supervision of the Northern Territory Government’s infrastructure program.

The agency provides strategic advice and policy interpretation on a whole of government basis for infrastructure planning and capital works project definition to ensure that built assets are fit for purpose and that life cycle costs are minimised.

The agency is also responsible for the Construction Division, a government business division that is responsible for the procurement and delivery of the Government’s capital works,minor new works and repairs and maintenance programs.

Strategic Issues• Managing and delivering the Territory infrastructure program, including procurement

methodologies that best ensure value for money, transparency and local industry engagement.

• Ensuring best practice in project delivery and a commitment to the ongoing training of agency personnel.

• Developing initiatives for sustainable growth through fostering strong relationships with client agencies and facilitating industry engagement.

• Working with contractors to promote employment, apprenticeships and other training opportunities in the infrastructure sector.

• Ensuring the construction industry has the capacity to respond effectively to Government’s needs across the Territory.

• Working with industry to ensure government contracts deliver quality, occupational health and safety and environmental outcomes that meet client expectations, comply with industry standards and satisfy legislative requirements.

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Output Group/Output Budget Mini Budget

$000 $000Infrastructure Services 24 671 29 987

Asset Management Services 8 415 12 880

Infrastructure Development 3 341 3 307

Technical Specifications 3 426 3 441

Program Management 9 489 10 359




Appropriation

Output 13 105 17 170Capital 207 208 226 964


Government Initiatives and Budget Variations$6.2 million in 2012-13 for the recovery of the new Asset Management System.

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Construction Division

Business Division ProfileThe Construction Division works collaboratively with client agencies across the Northern Territory Government to identify infrastructure requirements and design. The divisionalso procures and manages construction projects across the Territory and oversees the maintenance of government assets.

Strategic Issues• Ensuring that appropriate resource requirements and models are in place to enable

effective delivery of the Territory Government’s infrastructure program.

• Continuing to support industry engagement through sharing information and training opportunities, and working collaboratively to attract employees to the construction industry.

• Working with clients and core agencies to ensure the appropriateness and effectiveness of procurement methodologies for the delivery of government infrastructure.


2012-13Mini Budget

$000 $000Income 56 001 57 782

Project Management and Delivery 56 001 57 782

Expenses 55 611 55 517

Project Management and Delivery 55 611 55 517

NET SURPLUS (+)/DEFICIT (-) BEFORE INCOME TAX 390 2 265

PerformanceConstruction Division’s performance is expected to improve as a result of operating efficiencies.

Department of Local Government

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The primary role of the Department of Local Government is to build stronger regions and communities through sustainable economic development and effective local governments and animal welfare programs.

Strategic Issues• Supporting the local government sector to strengthen governance, management capability

and sustainable delivery of services and build capable workforces.• Improving animal welfare awareness and ensuring legislative compliance.


2012-13Mini Budget

$000 $000Local Government 73 440 60 015

Local Government 72 515 59 090

Animal Welfare 925 925




Appropriation


Commonwealth 200

Government Initiatives and Budget Variations• $0.25 million ongoing from 2012-13, to establish the Family Safe Environment Fund to

assist councils improve the safety of public parks.

• $1 million in 2012-13 to support local government reform.

• The reduction in the Local Government output from the 2012-13 Budget is primarily due to the revised timing of Commonwealth receipts and payments of financial assistance grants that occurred in 2011-12.

Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries

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The Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries is responsible for the development and management of primary industry and fisheries according to Government priorities and works closely with resource-based industry partners to deliver programs focused onsustainable and productive farming and fishing. The agency supports Government priorities around regional and Indigenous economic development and developing food-based market opportunities for the industry.

Strategic Issues• Sustainably increasing the production and value of Northern Territory pastoral,

horticultural, fishing and aquaculture industries.

• Supporting economic development in regional areas, specifically Indigenous development opportunities and capacity building.

• Facilitating strategic and innovative utilisation of land and water resources.

• Targeting scientific research and extension services to support industry development, productivity and profitability.

• Protecting Northern Territory primary industries from exotic pests and diseases and maintaining or enhancing these industries’ interstate market access.

• Providing modern and credible regulator services, including compliance, to Government and the public across all relevant areas of business.

• Developing frameworks to support strategic resource planning.


2012-13Mini Budget

$000 $000Resource Industry Development 49 780 50 864

Primary Industry 38 627 39 541

Fisheries 11 153 11 323




Appropriation


Commonwealth

251 151

Government Initiatives and Budget Variations• $0.4 million ongoing from 2012-13 for the Ord Development Project.

• Carry forward of $0.85 million of unspent funds from 2011-12 relating to externally funded projects.

Department of Mines and Energy

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The Department of Mines and Energy is responsible for implementing the Northern Territory Government’s priorities for the development and management of the Territory’s mineral and petroleum resources.

In working with its resource-based industry partners, the agency aims to stimulate and sustain economic development across the Territory.

Strategic Issues• Capturing and disseminating geological information to encourage the responsible

development of the Northern Territory’s minerals and petroleum resources.

• Attracting local and international business investment partnerships.

• Administration and granting of tenure and facilitating land access for mining, petroleum and geothermal exploration and development.

• Supporting economic development and participation for Indigenous people.

• Regulating the exploration, mining and production of minerals and petroleum.• Managing the residual risks associated with legacy mine sites.


2012-13Mini Budget

$000 $000Resource Industry Development 21 802 24 512

Minerals and Energy 21 802 24 512



NET SURPLUS (+)/DEFICIT (-) - 679 - 1 679

Appropriation



Government Initiatives and Budget Variations• $0.68 million ongoing from 2012-13 for the regulation of onshore energy activity.

• $0.45 million ongoing from 2012-13 for the environmental regulation of mining activity.

• $0.28 million ongoing from 2012-13 for mining titles management.

• $0.15 million ongoing from 2012-13 to the International Investment Attraction Program to assist investment from key Asian markets into the Territory’s mining industry.

• $0.15 million ongoing from 2012-13 to the Pre-Competitive Geoscience initiative under the Bringing Forward Discoveries initiative to stimulate mineral and petroleum exploration.

• Carry forward of $1 million of unspent Commonwealth funds from 2011-12 for site maintenance activities at Rum Jungle mine site.

Tourism NT

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Tourism NT is a statutory authority established under the Tourism NT Act that markets the Northern Territory as a desirable visitor destination and encourages and facilitates the sustainable growth of the tourism industry in the Territory.

Strategic Issues• Refining investment mix and in-market activities to target the best prospects for travel to

the Territory in response to economic factors, particularly the high Australian dollar, and Tourism Australia’s marketing refocus on eastern markets.

• Working with airlines in a highly competitive and dynamic operating environment to build sustainable services to the Northern Territory through cooperative marketing campaigns and engaging with Asian markets that have strong air linkages to Darwin.

• Assisting local tourism operators address supply-side constraints on tourism growth such as access to a skilled labour force, investment attraction and product development in accordance with the national Tourism 2020 strategy.

• Working with professional conference organisers and other nontraditional partners to broaden the Territory’s tourism appeal beyond leisure markets through additional focus on business events, incentive travel, education and youth markets.

• Refining marketing activities due to the proliferation of consumer touch-points including social media platforms and other digital channels.


2012-13Mini Budget

$000 $000Tourism 41 462 41 712

Marketing 30 888 31 074

Destination Development 10 574 10 638

Northern Territory Major Events 6 347 6 347

Northern Territory Major Events 6 347 6 347




Appropriation


Commonwealth

Government Initiatives and Budget Variations$0.25 million in 2012-13 for the establishment of the Northern Territory Tourism Commission Board.

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Business Division ProfileTerritory Discoveries contributes to the Territory’s economic growth by developing tourism products for sale to customers in the domestic and selected international marketplaces. The core performance objective of Territory Discoveries is to increase the distribution and sale of the Territory’s tourism product, particularly that of small to medium-sized businesses.

Strategic Issues• Adjusting marketing initiatives in response to the effect of current economic conditions on

consumers’ travel purchases.

• Responding to changes in the way that consumers are engaging with the travel distribution network including increased consumer-direct purchasing and new market entrants such as online travel agents and online tourism aggregators.

• Engaging in social media networks and other digital distribution channels in response to the rapid uptake of technology by consumers in planning and booking travel.


2012-13Mini Budget

$000 $000Income 5 326 5 326

Holiday Sales 5 326 5 326Expenses 5 458 5 458

Holiday Sales 5 458 5 458

NET SURPLUS (+)/DEFICIT (-) BEFORE INCOME TAX - 132 - 132

PerformanceTerritory Discoveries’ financial performance is not expected to change from that published in the 2012-13 Budget.

Department of Arts and Museums

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The Department of Arts and Museums is responsible for assisting and facilitating Territorians to tell their stories and understand their history through arts and culture. The department supports, develops and promotes the creative arts and screen sector and is responsible for protecting and providing access to the Territory’s major cultural and scientific assets and collections. It also assists the community to care for and make best use of these assets for tourism, research, educational, recreational and commercial opportunities.

Strategic Issues• Fostering community capacity and participation in developing sustainable cultural

activities, centres and services at the regional level.

• Supporting and promoting the development of cultural activities, centres and services to meet 21st century audience expectations and needs with regard to tourism, research, educational, recreational and commercial opportunities and activities.

• Supporting professional development, training and employment pathways in the creative industries, especially in the not-for-profit arts and culture sector.

• Developing and enhancing strategic partnerships with the community, Commonwealth, business and philanthropic sectors to diversify the funding mix and improve access to and engagement with the Territory’s cultural assets and collections.


2012-13Mini Budget

$000 $000Arts and Culture 41 681 43 441

Scientific and Cultural Collections 31 615 32 807

Arts and Screen Sector 10 066 10 634




Appropriation

Output 33 632 34 332Capital 38 38

Commonwealth 696

Government Initiatives and Budget Variations• $0.2 million ongoing from 2012-13 for the operation of the Defence of Darwin Experience.

• $1.25 million over three years from 2012-13 to support the Katherine Regional Cultural Precinct.

Department of Sport and Recreation

Agency Profile

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The Department of Sport and Recreation’s primary responsibility is to facilitate and promote involvement by all Territorians in sport and active recreation, promote water safety and facilitate a strong and vibrant racing industry.

Strategic Issues• Increasing the participation of Territorians in sport and active recreation through

community engagement, sports events, pathway development and access to key sporting facilities.

• Developing and implementing the Sport Voucher scheme.

• Addressing water safety by providing a pool safety compliance program and educational campaigns through the Northern Territory Water Safety Plan.

• Providing policy advice and administration of racing industry funding and supporting development of the thoroughbred racing industry and Darwin Greyhound Association.

• Progressing the commitment to partnering in the development of the Michael Long Centre.


2012-13Mini Budget

$000 $000Sport and Recreation 44 973 50 878

Sports Biz 10 719 15 805

Northern Territory Institute of Sport 3 472 3 496

Facilities 11 158 14 953

Events 5 434 2 434

Water Safety 1 613 1 613

Racing 12 577 12 577




Appropriation


Commonwealth

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Department of Sport and Recreation

Government Initiatives and Budget Variations• Additional grant funding of $1.74 million ongoing from 2012-13 to peak sporting bodies

and active recreation organisations.

• $4 million ongoing from 2012-13 to implement the Sport Voucher scheme.

• $2 million in 2012-13 to upgrade the Anzac Oval in Alice Springs.

• $0.3 million in 2012-13 for Satellite City BMX to upgrade its Palmerston facility.

• $0.3 million in 2012-13 for the Northern Territory BMX Association to upgrade the Jingili facility.

• $45 000 in 2012-13 to Alice Springs Karting Club to upgrade its facilities to host the 2013 Australian Karting Titles.

• Additional funding of $1.2 million ongoing from 2012-13 for operation of Lake Leanyer Recreation Park.

• $0.25 million in 2012-13 for capital improvements to the Alice Springs Golf Club.

• One-off reduction in 2012-13 of $3 million associated with the cancellation of the 2013 Arafura Games.

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The primary responsibility of the Parks and Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory (PWCNT) is to manage and develop the Territory’s parks and reserves for the benefit ofthe community. It does this by providing high quality nature-based tourism and recreational experiences and opportunities in a manner that also protects the intrinsic natural and cultural values of the parks.

Strategic Issues• Reviewing the joint management of parks in conjunction with land councils to

improve outcomes for both traditional owners and the wider community.

• Increasing tourism and business investment opportunities in parks and reserves, and streamlining the process for the issue and regulation of permits.

• Protecting the public from dangerous and nuisance wildlife, particularly saltwater crocodiles.


2012-13Mini Budget

$000 $000Protected Areas and Conservation 51 099 53 705

Parks Visitor Management Programs 25 391 27 201

Parks Conservation Management Programs 25 708 26 504




Appropriation


Commonwealth

382 382

Government Initiatives and Budget Variations• $0.2 million ongoing from 2012-13 for the removal of asbestos in public areas under

PWCNT management.

• $2.6 million in 2012-13 and $1.85 million ongoing from 2013-14 for staff requirements.

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Territory Wildlife Parks

Business Division ProfileTerritory Wildlife Parks is responsible for managing the Territory Wildlife Park at Berry Springs and the Alice Springs Desert Park.

A key responsibility of both parks is to showcase the Northern Territory’s unique flora and fauna in a natural environment that is educational, interactive and interesting for the visiting public. The park experience enables people to understand, respect and enjoy the Territory’s natural environments.

Strategic Issues• Continuing to build the education, conservation and interactive capacity of the parks and

measuring the effectiveness of the education and experiential programs.

• Increasing the number of visitors to the parks and enhancing visitor satisfaction.

• Continuing to implement captive breeding of endangered, rare and threatened species of native fauna, and seed banking of native flora.


2012-13Mini Budget

$000 $000Income 10 253 10 253

Territory Wildlife Park 5 088 5 088

Alice Springs Desert Park 5 165 5 165

Expenses 12 057 12 057

Territory Wildlife Park 6 202 6 202

Alice Springs Desert Park 5 855 5 855

NET SURPLUS (+)/DEFICIT (-) BEFORE INCOME TAX - 1 804 - 1 804

Territory Wildlife Park - 1 114 - 1 114

Alice Springs Desert Park - 690 - 690

PerformanceTerritory Wildlife Parks’ financial performance is not expected to change from that published in the 2012-13 Budget.

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The Department of Business provides:

• strategic programs to develop and broaden the Territory’s economy, in particular, support to industry and individual businesses to grow industry capability and business competitiveness, and investment attraction, promotion and facilitation services;

• research and innovation facilitation through grants and advisory services;

• advice and information to the public and private sectors on government procurement policy issues, tendering and contract processes and practices;

• funds and administers the provision of an Australian standard adult vocational education and training (VET) system in the Territory;

• coordination of training, employment and workforce growth initiatives to respond to occupational skill shortages in the emerging economic conditions;

• facilitation of skilled migration programs that meet industry and employer needs, and support for Territorians to gain and retain employment;

• facilitation of major economic, resource development and other projects of strategic interest to the Territory, including onshore gas industry developments, major mineral developments and marine supply base facilities;

• promotion of international trade and investment opportunities in the Territory and relationships with countries of strategic interest in the wider Asian region;

• regulation of liquor and gaming licensing and regulation to build a fairer and safer community; and

• Territory-wide regulation of work health and safety, dangerous goods, electrical safety and rehabilitation and workers compensation.

Strategic Issues• Investment attraction and project facilitation to drive economic growth and business

development across the Territory.

• Broadening the Territory’s industry base with a particular focus on oil and gas-based activities.

• Reforming government procurement policy and practices to improve transparency and user-friendliness while delivering cost-efficient, effective, value for money procurement outcomes.

• Implementing a Territory-wide employment strategy to maximise employment opportunities for Territorians and assist in meeting business and employer workforce needs.

• Continuing partnerships with industry and other stakeholders to attract a skilled workforce to the Territory to meet the needs of employers and major projects.

• Working with the Commonwealth to implement a Regional Migration Agreement to assist businesses impacted by major projects with their workforce needs.

• Improving Indigenous employment outcomes through strategic policy initiatives and leveraging Government’s position as the Territory’s largest employer.

• Identifying key economic opportunities for the Territory by coordinating a whole of government approach to major projects including implementation of the Ichthys LNG project and strategies to cater for growth.


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• Attracting investment and new trade opportunities through developing Darwin as an onshore gas-based processing hub, establishing the Marine Supply Base, leveraging opportunities from the Ichthys LNG project, promoting local industry capacity to national and international markets and developing and maintaining strong international relationships with priority countries and markets.

• Providing effective alcohol management and regulation for all Territorians with the intent of minimising incidents of harm, alcohol-related crime and anti-social behaviour associated with alcohol misuse.

• Setting workplace safety standards and ensuring that organisations are meeting their obligations in providing safe workplaces.

• Ensuring community engagement and buy-in is obtained in relation to community safety throughout the Territory.

• Targeting compliance frameworks and tools for industry, business and community organisations to facilitate regulatory compliance, supported through education and inspections.

• Supporting apprentices and trainees, commencing and in training, in occupations experiencing skill shortages in the Territory.

• Continuing targeted skill development programs and initiatives to respond to occupational skill shortages and emerging industry needs.

• Assisting businesses to improve their energy efficiency through the delivery of the ecoBiz NT program.

• Assisting Territory industry and business to respond to growth opportunities and challenges by taking up new knowledge and technologies to improve competitiveness and productivity.

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2012-13Mini Budget

$000 $000Business Development 13 196 13 866

Business and Industry Development Support 13 196 13 866

Procurement, Economic Policy and Commercial Services 8 150 7 835

Procurement and Economic Policy 5 499 5 234Commercial Services 2 651 2 601

Territory Development 4 512 6 461

Project Implementation and Coordination 869 2 001

Project, Trade and Investment Attraction 3 643 4 460

Employment and Training 99 242 102 520

Workforce Growth 6 210 8 147

Training 93 032 94 373

Gambling and Licensing Services 16 142 15 727

Licensing, Regulation and Alcohol Strategy 16 142 15 727

WorkSafe 8 487 8 123

Regulation of Work Health and Safety 8 487 8 123


TOTAL INCOME 142 788 147 215


Appropriation

Output 115 204 116 008Capital 220 220


Government Initiatives and Budget Variations• $1 million increase in grant funding to support business and industry development

including the Trade Support Scheme, industry development and support grants and industry sponsorships.

• $1.13 million increase for Marine Supply Base environmental consultancies and contractual commitments, including Marine Ranger Program, Migratory Bird management plan, legal services and engineering advice.

• $0.50 million increase to establish the AusIndo Forum to build and strengthen relationships between Australia and Indonesia.

• $0.23 million increase for the establishment of the new Office of Asian Engagement.

• $3 million increase in Commonwealth funding for Stronger Futures in the Northern Territory Jobs Package to develop and deliver up to 100 employment-based traineeships in the Northern Territory.

• $0.70 million reduction to the Commonwealth funding for the National Partnership Agreement on Skills Reform.

• $1.42 million additional funding for the Australian Apprenticeships Support Services Contract to allow engagement of additional trainees and apprentices and to cater for increased apprentice travel and accommodation allowances.


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• $50 000 increase for the Alice Springs Golf Club to support business planning activities.


Marine Supply Base – headworks 6.0

Marine Supply Base – stage 1 59.5

Department of Housing

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The primary role of the Department of Housing is to deliver social and affordable housing programs across the Territory.

Strategic Issues• Continuing to implement key social housing initiatives, in partnership with the

Commonwealth, under the National Affordable Housing Agreement and national partnership agreements on Homelessness, Social Housing and Remote Indigenous Housing.

• Addressing homelessness by increasing social housing supply, improving transitionaland supported accommodation options, and building capacity within the non-government sector.

• Supporting Venture Housing to provide additional affordable rental housing options for eligible Territorians.

• Developing and implementing affordable housing strategies to attract and retain key workers in the Territory, including delivery of the Real Housing for Growth plan.

• Improving safety and security for public housing tenants and their neighbours through public housing safety officers in Darwin and Alice Springs to address antisocial behaviour of tenants, visitors and itinerants in and around public housing.

• Developing an integrated public housing framework that is consistent across urban and remote communities.

• Providing and improving access to public housing assistance and support to Indigenous people in remote communities and town camps.

• Supporting the transition of town camps and urban living areas to normalised living and service arrangements.

• Implementing a strategic and coordinated approach to the construction, maintenance and management of housing and housing-related infrastructure in Indigenous communities.


2012-13Mini Budget

$000 $000Territory Housing Services 264 092 263 763

Urban Public and Affordable Housing 133 750 132 689

Remote Public Housing 106 985 106 039

Government Employee Housing 23 357 25 035


TOTAL INCOME 207 937 214 789


Appropriation

Output 60 231 57 960Capital 55 517 55 517


Department of Housing

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Government Initiatives and Budget VariationsThe decrease in expenses is primarily due to a reduction in the community service obligation payment and operational efficiencies.


Government Employee Housing

Construct additional housing in remote locations 3.0

Land servicing in remote locations 1.0

Remote teacher housing 6.9

Upgrade priority housing in remote locations 3.0

Public Housing

Homelessness NP – A Place to Call Home – Bellamack 4.6

Homelessness NP – A Place to Call Home – Zuccoli 6.0

Redevelop unit complexes across all regions 4.0

Rosebery – construct 7 x 2 bedroom units 2.4

Indigenous Housing and Infrastructure

National Partnership Agreement on Remote Indigenous Housing 111.5

NT Home Ownership

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NT Home Ownership provides housing assistance products to Territorians, including loans, grants and subsidies, to increase home ownership opportunities for low to middle-income earners.

Strategic Issues• Increasing home ownership among low to middle-income earners in the Territory through

appropriately targeted affordable NT Home Ownership products.

• Developing home loan assistance initiatives aimed at increasing the supply of affordable new housing in the Territory.

• Growing the number of Indigenous clients who access home ownership opportunities through NT Home Ownership.


2012-13Mini Budget

$000 $000Income 14 565 18 036

NT Home Ownership 14 565 18 036

Expenses 12 458 16 414

NT Home Ownership 12 458 16 414


Government Initiatives and Budget VariationsThe new HomeBuild Access assistance package will commence on 1 January 2013 to increase new housing supply at the affordable end of the housing market. HomeBuild Access replaces the former Government’s My New Home and HOMESTART EXTRA schemes.

PerformanceNT Home Ownership operating performance in the 2012-13 Mini Budget is expected to be lower than the 2012-13 Budget due to the reduction in interest margins between borrowing and lending profiles.

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Department of Regional Development and Indigenous Advancement

Agency ProfileThe primary role of the Department of Regional Development and Indigenous Advancement is to build stronger regions and communities through coordination of remote infrastructure across the Territory, sustainable economic development, interpreter and translator services, and improved social wellbeing and living conditions for Indigenous Territorians, especially those living in remote communities.

Strategic Issues• Continuing to improve access to an appropriate range and standard of government

services for remote residents.

• Working in partnership with the Commonwealth, local governments and local people to deliver commitments under the Remote Service Delivery National Partnership Agreement and under the Stronger Futures partnership with the Commonwealth.

• Strengthening the capacity and capability of the Aboriginal Interpreter Services to improve access for Territorians to government services.

• Coordinating, reporting and monitoring outcomes of the nationally agreed Closing the Gap targets specified in the National Indigenous Reform Agreement.

• Leading and coordinating whole of government Indigenous policies.

• Contributing to economic development and job creation in regional areas by facilitating investment and developing business and job opportunities.

• Securing land tenure to establish and maintain government infrastructure and support private sector development on Aboriginal land.

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Department of Regional Development and Indigenous Advancement


2012-13Mini Budget

$000 $000Regional Services 104 198 140 710

Indigenous Essential Services 102 337 131 481

Remote Infrastructure Coordination 1 861 9 229

Regional Development 7 309 7 931

Regional Development 7 309 7 931

Indigenous Advancement 11 200 11 770

Indigenous Policy 1 430 1 280

Interpreter and Translator Services 7 074 8 381

Remote Service Delivery Coordination 2 696 2 109


TOTAL INCOME 119 859 142 633


Appropriation



Government Initiatives and Budget Variations• $14 million across four years, including an additional $2 million in 2012-13, for the

Homelands initiative to improve existing housing in homelands and outstations.

• The increase in the Indigenous Essential Services output of $29.1 million relates to$14 million in Commonwealth funding for the Critical Infrastructure Project in Remote Service Delivery communities, $5.5 million for the final years’ funding of the NT Jobs Package, $0.3 million for a water and energy efficiency program and $9.3 million in Territory and Commonwealth government funding for property and tenancy management within homelands.

• The Remote Infrastructure Coordination output increase of $7.4 million includescarried-forward funds for fencing within remote communities and for a Cadastral Survey commenced in 2011-12.

• The Interpreter and Translator Service output increase of $1.3 million represents additional Commonwealth funding.

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Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority

Agency ProfileThe Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority’s purpose and objectives, contained in the Northern Territory Aboriginal Sacred Sites Act, are to protect sacred sites and the traditional interests in sacred sites of Indigenous custodians.

The Authority’s documents hold a secure record of the traditional information on whichlegal recognition of these interests depends and provides authoritative advice so that these interests are incorporated in decisions about land use.

Strategic Issues• Protecting Aboriginal sacred sites in the Northern Territory in accordance with Aboriginal

tradition and in the context of development.

• Identifying and protecting sites at risk due to increased development activity.

• Compiling high level anthropological and other research to support certainty in the identification and protection of Aboriginal sacred sites and development.

• Highlighting the legislative responsibilities of the Aboriginal Sacred Sites Act and increased awareness of sacred site protection.


2012-13Mini Budget

$000 $000Protection of Sacred Sites 4 892 4 747

Protection of Sacred Sites 4 892 4 747




Appropriation


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Government Initiatives and Budget VariationsThe Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority budget is expected to reduce in line with operational efficiencies.

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