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Portfolio Budget Statements 2005-06

Environment and Heritage Portfolio

Budget Initiatives and Explanations of Appropriations 2005-06
Budget Related Paper No. 1.7
ISSN 1448-1219 (Online), 1448-1200 (Print)

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Agency Budget Statements (continued)
Director of National Parks (continued)

Tables in this section

Section 3: Agency Outcomes

This section explains how resources identified in Section 2 will be used to deliver outputs and to contribute to the outcome for the Director of National Parks (DNP).

3.1: SUMMARY OF OUTCOMES, OUTPUTS AND ADMINISTERED ITEMS

The relationship between activities of the DNP and the outcome is summarised in Figure 4.

FIGURE 4: OUTCOME AND OUTPUTS
Total
Price of
Outputs
$'000		 Departmental
Outputs
Appropriation
$'000
DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL PARKS 56,729 -
Outcome 1 –
Conservation and appreciation of Commonwealth Reserves
Output 1.1 Parks and Reserves 56,729 -
TOTAL OUTCOME 56,729 -
 
CHANGES TO OUTCOMES AND OUTPUTS

There have been no changes to the output structure for the DNP since the 2004–05 Budget.

OUTPUT COST ATTRIBUTION

Output pricing is based on the direct revenues of the DNP and a corporate services charge, received as resources free of charge from the Department of the Environment and Heritage (DEH) calculated under a Service Level Agreement on a full cost recovery basis.

3.2: OUTCOMES – DEPARTMENTAL AND ADMINISTERED

Departmental appropriations by outcome

There is only one outcome for the DNP.

Administered appropriations by outcome

There are no administered appropriations for the DNP.

3.3: OUTCOMES RESOURCING

Outcome 1 Resourcing

Table 3.1 shows how the 2005–06 Budget appropriations translate to total resourcing for Outcome 1, including administered expenses, revenue from government (appropriation), other resources available to be used (departmental) and the total price of outputs.

TABLE 3.1 – TOTAL RESOURCING FOR THE OUTCOME
Estimated
Actuals
2004–05
$'000		 Budget
Estimate
2005–06
$'000
ADMINISTERED APPROPRIATIONS - -
ADMINISTERED SPECIAL ACCOUNTS - -
DEPARTMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS
Output 1.1 – Parks and Reserves - -
TOTAL REVENUE FROM GOVERNMENT (Appropriations)* - -
  Contributing to Price of Departmental Output 0% 0%
REVENUE FROM OTHER SOURCES
Output 1.1 – Parks and Reserves 55,860 56,729
TOTAL REVENUE FROM OTHER SOURCES 55,860 56,729
TOTAL PRICE OF DEPARTMENTAL OUTPUTS 55,860 56,729
DEPARTMENTAL SPECIAL ACCOUNTS 0 0
TOTAL ESTIMATED RESOURCING FOR OUTCOME 1 55,860 56,729
     
2004–2005 2005–2006
  AVERAGE STAFFING LEVEL (NUMBER) 275.0 275.0
* There is no direct appropriation from government to the DNP. Funds of $40.808 million will be appropriated directly to the DEH and transferred to the DNP in 2005–06.
MEASURES AFFECTING OUTCOME 1

Measures affecting the DNP (as reflected in Budget Paper No. 2) Outcome 1 are listed below:

Efficiency dividend – increase in the rate from 1 per cent to 1.25 per cent*
2005–06
$'000		 2006–07
$'000		 2007–08
$'000		 2008–09
$'000
Director of National Parks (102) (209) (317) (317)
*This is a cross portfolio measure and impacts on all agencies within the Environment and Heritage Portfolio.  
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION FOR OUTCOME 1

The following table lists the performance information that the DNP will use to assess the level of its achievement of Outcome 1 during 2005–06. It comprises:

  1. overall achievement – planned performance information for the outcome overall; and
  2. performance information for departmental Output – quantitative, qualitative and the price.
TABLE 3.2 – PERFORMANCE INFORMATION FOR THE OUTCOME
(A) Effectiveness – Overall Achievement of the Outcome
DNP has identified six key result areas (KRAs) against which achievements in relation to this outcome will be assessed.
KRA 1: Effective programmes are in place to identify, control and monitor threats to the natural values of Commonwealth reserves, including a co–ordinated approach to threatened species protection across the estate, with recovery plans being implemented for all species and communities listed as endangered or critically endangered.
KRA 2: Cultural heritage values, both indigenous and non–indigenous, for which the parks were declared and are recognised have been protected and conserved.the protected areas
KRA 3: In jointly–managed parks there has been an expansion in traditional owners and/or relevant indigenous enterprises providing park services and there is a greater representation of indigenous staff in management positions. We are seen as world leaders in integrating indigenous land ownership, indigenous knowledge and conservation, particularly in our World Heritage property management responsibilities.
KRA 4: Visitors to Commonwealth reserves will increasingly be rewarded with educational, enjoyable and safe experiences with high levels of visitor satisfaction. Understanding and appreciation of Australia’s protected areas and their natural and cultural heritage will be increased.
KRA 5: The range of public/private partnerships and volunteers and local communities involved in our management activities has been expanded. There will be increased engagement with and support from key stakeholders (eg the tourism industry) in park planning and management.
KRA 6: Leaders in financial management, valuing staff, service delivery of park management and providing value for money. Performance assessment strategies have been implemented to demonstrate our effectiveness in contributing to the conservation of natural and cultural heritage and community well–being.
Effectiveness in delivering the outcome Effectiveness Indicator: Commonwealth Reserves are protected
Reporting indicators Natural values for which Commonwealth reserves were declared and/or recognised have been maintained.

Populations of species listed in the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 and their habitats have been conserved.

Management of Commonwealth Reserves is based on best practice principles, measured through:
  • number of Park profiles completed and updated annually;
  • all fire management plans in place and implemented for relevant reserves;
  • all weed management plans in place and implemented;
  • feral species management plans in place and implemented; and
  • weed and feral species management plans reviewed.
Cultural heritage is protected, measured through:
  • completion and implementation of cultural heritage management plans;
  • completion of inventories of cultural places;
  • establishment of keeping places;
  • recording of oral histories; and
  • inclusion of appropriate questions relating to cultural heritage in visitor satisfaction surveys.
Indigenous land ownership, and indigenous knowledge and conservation is successfully integrated into Commonwealth Reserves management, measured through:
  • increasing indigenous park enterprises and indigenous employment in Commonwealth Reserves on indigenous lands;
  • consultation mechanisms, eg direct consultation and industry consultative committees, are effective in involving stakeholders in developing and implementing Commonwealth Reserve plans of management; and
  • visitors to Commonwealth Reserves enjoy a satisfying and safe experience.
(B) Performance Information for Departmental Outputs OUTPUT 1 3 – PARK PARKS AND RESERVES
Statutory administration Quantity Extent to which statutory requirements and timeframes are met under legislation.
Quantity Number of permits considered (granted and refused) under legislation.
Policy advising, ministerial and parliamentary Quality Parliamentary Secretary is satisfied with the timeliness and quality of briefs provided by the Director.
Quality Parliamentary Secretary is satisfied with the timeliness and quality of draft ministerial correspondence by the Director.
International Quantity Percentage of written pre–meeting objectives at international meetings achieved.
Quality Extent to which Australia’s strategic objectives is achieved through international fora.
Stakeholder awareness Quantity Information and education products distributed to stakeholders (measured by website hits, information material distributed).
Research, analysis and evaluation Quantity Number of research reports, articles and papers prepared and publicly released.
Price $56.729m

EVALUATIONS FOR OUTCOME 1

There are no evaluations planned for 2005–06 for the DNP.

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