Annual reports

Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities Annual Report 2011-12

Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities, 2012
ISSN 1441-9335

Appendices

Appendix 9—Expenses for Outcome

Expenses for Outcome 1
Outcome 1: The conservation and protection of Australia’s terrestrial and marine biodiversity and ecosystems through supporting research, developing information, supporting natural resource management, and establishing and managing Commonwealth protected areas. Budget* Actual Expenses Variation
2011–12 2011–12 2011–12
$’000 $’000 $’000
(a) (b) (a)–(b)
Program 1.1: Sustainable Management of Natural Resources and the Environment
Administered expenses
Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Bill No. 1) 68 518 68 444 74
Special accounts 191 378 191 249 129
Departmental expenses
Departmental appropriation1 79 147 81 125 (1978)
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 1383 892 491
Total for Program 1.1 340 426 341 710 (1284)
Program 1.2: Environmental Information and Research
Administered expenses
Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Bill No. 1) 25 564 25 139 425
Departmental expenses
Departmental appropriation1 58 617 53 244 53732
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 1849 1663 186
Total for Program 1.2 86 030 80 046 5984
Program 1.3: Carbon Pollution Reduction–Land Sector Initiatives
Administered expenses
Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Bill No. 1) 31 304 31 192 112
Departmental expenses
Departmental appropriation1 7660 6864 796
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 136 3 133
Total for Program 1.3 39 100 38 059 1041
Outcome 1 Totals by appropriation type
Administered expenses
Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Bill No. 1) 125 386 124 775 611
Special accounts 191 378 191 249 129
Departmental expenses
Departmental appropriation1 145 424 141 233 4191
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 3368 2558 810
Total expenses for Outcome 1 465 556 459 815 5741
      2011–12
Average staffing level (number)   521

* Full year budget, including any subsequent adjustment made to the 2011-2012 Budget.

1 Departmental appropriation combines Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Bill No. 1) and Revenue from independent sources (s31).

2 The variation is mainly due to lower expenditure in relation to environmental information and research activity.

Expenses for Outcome 2
Outcome 2: Improved sustainability of Australia’s population, communities and environment through coordination and development of sustainable population and communities policies, supporting affordable housing and the reduction and regulation of waste, pollutants and hazardous substances. Budget* Actual Expenses Variation
2011–12 2011–12 2011–12
$'000 $'000 $'000
(a)   (a)–(b)
Program 2.1: Management of Hazardous Wastes, Substances and Pollutants
Administered expenses
Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Bill No. 1) 2049 2036 13
Special accounts 13 628 8416 52122
Departmental expenses
Departmental appropriation1 45 732 42 821 2911
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 1927 1700 227
Total for Program 2.1 63 336 54 973 8363
Program 2.2: Affordable Housing
Administered expenses
Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Bill No. 1) 56 348 79 240 (22,892)3
Departmental expenses
Departmental appropriation1 7753 4002 3751
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 220 - 220
Total for Program 2.2 64 321 83 242 (18 921)
Program 2.3: Sustainable Communities
Departmental expenses
Departmental appropriation1 3911 2584 1327
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 139 42 97
Total for Program 2.3 4050 2626 1424
Outcome 2 Totals by appropriation type
Administered expenses
Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Bill No. 1) 58 397 81 276 (22,879)
Special accounts 13 628 8416 5212
Departmental expenses
Departmental appropriation1 57 396 49 407 7989
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 2286 1742 544
Total expenses for Outcome 2 131 707 140 841 (9134)
      2011–12
Average staffing level (number)   250

* Full year budget, including any subsequent adjustment made to the 2011-2012 Budget.

1 Departmental appropriation combines Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Bill No. 1) and “Revenue from independent sources (s31).

2 The variation is mainly due to lower expenditure compared to the budget from the Ozone & Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Special Account in relation to the management of hazardous wastes, substances and pollutants.

3 Increase under the Housing Affordability Fund program and the National Rental Affordability Scheme. These programs were transferred to the Department from the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA) following a restructuring of administrative arrangements on 14 September 2010. The programs were transferred back to FaHCSIA following a subsequent restructuring of administrative arrangements on 14 December 2011.

Expenses for Outcome 3
Outcome 3: Advancement of Australia’s strategic, scientific, environmental and economic interests in the Antarctic by protecting, administering and researching the region. Budget* Actual Expenses Variation
2011–12 2011–12 2011–12
$'000 $'000 $'000
(a) (b) (a)–(b)
Program 3.1: Antarctica: Science, Policy and Presence
Administered expenses
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year - 12 (12)
Departmental expenses
Departmental appropriation1 112 845 141 636 (28 791)2
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 48 368 104 369 (56 001)3
Total for Program 3.1 161 213 246 017 (84 804)
Outcome 3 Totals by appropriation type
Administered expenses
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year - 12 (12)
Departmental expenses
Departmental appropriation1 112 845 141 636 (28 791)
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 48 368 104 369 (56 001)
Total expenses for Outcome 3 161 213 246 017 (84 804)
      2011–12
Average staffing level (number)     410

* Full year budget, including any subsequent adjustment made to the 2011-12 Budget.

1 Departmental appropriation combines Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Bill No. 1) and Revenue from independent sources (s31).

2 Increased operational activity.

3 Increase in the Antarctic make good provision and base restitution liability, primarily resulting from the reduction in the Australian Government bond rate used in the long term forecast.

Expenses for Outcome 4
Outcome 4: Adaptation to climate change, water wise use, secure water supplies and improved health of rivers, waterways and freshwater ecosystems by supporting research, and reforming the management and use of water resources. Budget* Actual Expenses Variation
2011–12 2011–12 2011–12
$'000 $'000 $'000
(a) (b) (a)–(b)
Program 4.1: Water Reform
Administered expenses
Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Bill No. 1) 452 495 431 821 20 6742
Other services (Appropriation Bill No. 2) 10 054 9130 924
Special accounts 23 130 12 098 11 0323
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year - 16 909 (16 909)4
Departmental expenses
Departmental appropriation1 121 114 133 287 (12 173)5
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 3649 3169 480
Total for Program 4.1 610 442 606 414 4028
Outcome 4 Totals by appropriation type
Administered expenses
Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Bill No. 1) 452 495 431 821 20 674
Other services (Appropriation Bill No. 2) 10 054 9130 924
Special accounts 23 130 12 098 11 032
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year - 16 909 (16 909)
Departmental expenses
Departmental appropriation1 121 114 133 287 (12 173)
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 3649 3169 480
Total expenses for Outcome 4 610 442 606 414 4028
      2011–2012
Average staffing level (number)     465

* Full year budget, including any subsequent adjustment made to the 2011-12 Budget.

1 Departmental appropriation combines Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Bill No. 1) and Revenue from independent sources (s31).

2 The variation is mainly due to Water Smart Australia projects being finalised below budget in 2011-12.

3 The variation is mainly due to lower expenditure from the Environmental Water Holdings Special Account in relation to environmental water delivery.

4 Expenses not requiring appropriation include the adjustments for impairment on water entitlements, partially offset by the acquisition of water entitlements from the Sustainable Rural Water Use and Infrastructure Program.

5 Expenses not requiring appropriation include the adjustments for impairment on water entitlements, partially offset by the acquisition of water entitlements from the Sustainable Rural Water Use and Infrastructure Program.

Expenses for Outcome 5
Outcome 5: Increased protection, awareness and appreciation of Australia’s environment and heritage through regulating matters of national environmental significance and the identification, conservation and celebration of natural, indigenous and historic places of national and World Heritage significance. Budget* Actual Expenses Variation
2011–12 2011–12 2011–12
$'000 $'000 $'000
(a) (b) (a)–(b)
Program 5.1: Conservation of Australia's Heritage and Environment
Administered expenses
Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Bill No. 1) 12 607 12 612 (5)
Departmental expenses
Departmental appropriation1 48 480 47 490 990
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 2079 1522 557
Total for Program 5.1 63 166 61 624 1542
Program 5.2: Environmental Regulation
Administered expenses
Other services (Appropriation Bill No. 2) 800 - 800
Departmental expenses
Departmental appropriation1 56 238 56 972 (734)
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 3235 2935 300
Total for Program 5.2 60 273 59 907 366
Outcome 5 Totals by appropriation type
Administered expenses
Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Bill No. 1) 12 607 12 612 (5)
Other services (Appropriation Bill No. 2) 800 - 800
Departmental expenses
Departmental appropriation1 104 718 104 462 256
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 5314 4457 857
Total expenses for Outcome 5 123 439 121 531 1908
      2011–12
Average staffing level (number)     587

* Full year budget, including any subsequent adjustment made to the 2011-2012 Budget.

1 Departmental appropriation combines Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Bill No. 1) and Revenue from independent sources (s31).