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Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (continued)

Section 3 - Agency Outcomes

• 3.1: Summary of outcomes, outputs and administered items
• 3.2: Outcomes - departmental and administered
• 3.3: Outcomes resourcing

This section explains how resources identified in Section 2 will be used to deliver outputs to contribute to the outcome for the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA).

3.1: SUMMARY OF OUTCOMES, OUTPUTS AND ADMINISTERED ITEMS

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

FIGURE 4: OUTCOME AND OUTPUTS

		Total Price of Outputs $'000	Departmental Outputs Appropriation $'000
GREAT BARRIER REEF MARINE PARK AUTHORITY		38,045	22,844
Outcome 1 – Protection, wise use, understanding and enjoyment of the Great Barrier Reef
Output 1.1 Conservation, Heritage and Indigenous Partnerships		1,979	1,939
Output 1.2 Water Quality and Coastal Development		1,798	1,761
Output 1.3 Fisheries		1,262	1,234
Output 1.4 Tourism and Recreation		1,802	1,469
Output 1.5 Park Management		16,626	8,556
Output 1.6 Information for Park Management		7,887	5,738
Output 1.7 Reef Education and Communication		6,691	2,147
TOTAL OUTCOME		38,045	22,844

The structure above, and details on the following page, shows the relationship between the Government's planned outcome and contributing outputs for the GBRMPA, presented here as output groups. Financial details for this outcome by outputs and output groups appear in Table 3.1 while non-financial information for the outcome appears in Table 3.2.

CHANGES TO OUTCOMES AND OUTPUTS

Since the 2004-05 Budget, shipping outputs that were previously part of the Park Management Output Group have been included under Output 1.2, Water Quality and Coastal Development. Indigenous Liaison outputs that were previously part of the Park Management Output Group have been included under Output 1.1 Conservation, Heritage and Indigenous Partnerships. Community involvement in management outputs that were previously part of the Park Management Output Group have been allocated across all outputs.

OUTPUT COST ATTRIBUTION

Costs for corporate management and services, including property operating expenses and information technology, are predominately driven by staffing levels and are allocated to the output groups on this basis. Costs for community involvement in management have been allocated across all groups. Operational overheads for Townsville Aquarium Reef Headquarters are allocated to Output, 1.7 Reef Education and Communication.

3.2: OUTCOMES - DEPARTMENTAL AND ADMINISTERED

Departmental appropriations by outcome

There is only one outcome for the GBRMPA.

Administered appropriations by outcome

There are no administered appropriations for the GBRMPA.

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 RESOURCES FOR OUTCOME 1

		Estimated Actuals 2004–05 $'000	Budget Estimate 2005–06 $'000
ADMINISTERED APPROPRIATIONS		-	-
ADMINISTERED SPECIAL ACCOUNTS		-	-
DEPARTMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS
Output Group 1.1 – Conservation, Heritage and Indigenous Partnerships
Output 1.1.1	Natural and cultural values of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park protected and World Heritage obligations met	1,989		1,939
Output Group 1.2 – Water Quality and Coastal Development
Output 1.2.1	Protection of the Great Barrier Reef from the adverse effects of water pollution and coastal development	2,076		1,761
Output Group 1.3 – Fisheries
Output 1.3.1	Progress towards ecologically sustainable fisheries in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and World Heritage Area	1,167		1,234
Output Group 1.4 – Tourism and Recreation
Output 1.4.1	Ecologically sustainable tourism and recreation use of the Park provided for in partnership with the community and industry	1,454		1,469
Output Group 1.5 – Park Management
Output 1.5.1	Field Management of the Marine Park	4,536		5,202
Output 1.5.2	Planning and Impact Management of the Marine Park	3,362		3,354
Output Group 1.6 – Information for Park Management
Output 1.6.1	Scientific and technical information available for management	5,575		5,738
Output Group 1.7 – Reef Education and Communication
Output 1.7.1	Improved Australia–wide profile and understanding of Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and its management (includes Reef Headquarters)	3,635		2,147
TOTAL REVENUE FROM GOVERNMENT (Appropriations)		23,794	22,844
Contributing to Price of Departmental Output		60.5%	60.0%
REVENUE FROM OTHER SOURCES
Output 1.1.1	Natural and cultural values of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park protected and World Heritage obligations met	47	40
Output 1.2.1	Protection of the Great Barrier Reef from the adverse effects of water pollution and coastal development	45	37
Output 1.3.1	Progress towards ecologically sustainable fisheries in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and World Heritage Area	45	28
Output 1.4.1	Ecologically sustainable tourism and recreation use of the Park provided for in partnership with the community and industry	332	333
Output 1.5.1	Field Management of the Marine Park	7,938	7,762
Output 1.5.2	Planning and Impact Management of the Marine Park	294	308
Output 1.6.1	Scientific and technical information available for management	2,106	2,149
Output 1.7.1	Improved Australia–wide profile and community understanding of Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and its management (includes Reef Headquarters)	4,710	4,544
TOTAL REVENUE FROM OTHER SOURCES		15,517	15,201
TOTAL PRICE OF DEPARTMENTAL OUTPUTS		39,311	38,045
DEPARTMENTAL SPECIAL ACCOUNTS		-	-
TOTAL ESTIMATED RESOURCING FOR OUTCOME 1		39,311	38,045
		2004–2005	2005–2006
AVERAGE STAFFING LEVEL (NUMBER)		180.0	179.0

MEASURES AFFECTING OUTCOME 1

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

Townsville Aquarium Reef Headquarters - continuation*

	2005–06 $'000	2006–07 $'000	2007–08 $'000	2008–09 $'000
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority	-	-	-	-
* The cost of this measure is being fully absorbed within existing resources of the GBRMPA.

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
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority	(39)	(78)	(117)	(117)
** 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 3.2 lists the performance information that the GBRMPA will use to assess the level of its achievement of the planned outcome during 2005-06. It comprises:

1. overall achievement - planned performance information for the outcome overall; and
2. performance information for departmental outputs - quantitative, qualitative and price for each output

TABLE 3.2 – PERFORMANCE INFORMATION FOR OUTCOME 1

(A) Effectiveness – Overall Achievement of the Outcome
The GBRMPA has identified seven key performance indicators against which achievements in relation to this outcome will be assessed. KPI 1: The relative numbers of reefs that are ‘healthy’ compared to’ not healthy’ as assessed by the Australian Institute of Marine Science Long–term Monitoring Programme. KPI 2: Trends in end of river pollution loads for key Great Barrier Reef catchments. KPI 3: The proportion of fisheries [total fisheries vs well managed fisheries] with management plans and arrangements that comply with the Commonwealth’s guidelines for ecologically sustainable fisheries. KPI 4: Trends in number of tourists to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and their satisfaction with their experience. KPI 5: The number of bioregions with adequate levels of protection. KPI 6: The number of technical and scientific publications published about the Great Barrier Reef by the GBRMPA and the Reef Cooperative Research Centre. KPI 7: Public understanding of the main threats to the Great Barrier Reef.
(B) Performance Information for Departmental Outputs
OUTPUT GROUP 1.1 – CONSERVATION, HERITAGE AND INDIGENOUS PARTNERSHIPS
1.1.1	Natural and cultural values of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park protected and World Heritage obligations are met	Quality	Key species and habitats identified and protected whilst minimising any social–economic–cultural impacts. World Heritage values/obligations understood and appreciated. Participation by indigenous people in the development of key management strategies.
		Quantity	Improved management for key threatened species by implementation of arrangements to manage take of protected species. Development of a Heritage Strategy for the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Representative areas programme implemented through the new Zoning Plan with continued involvement of stakeholders and high level of community engagement. Arrangements on traditional use of marine resources developed for four Traditional Owner groups.
		Price	$1.979m
1.2.1	Protection of the Great Barrier Reef from the adverse effects of water pollution and coastal development	Quality	Sound scientific methods used to manage impacts of pollutants and develop management standards. Quality technical input into environmental assessment and cooperative arrangements in the management of water quality and coastal development, especially in accordance with the Reef Water Quality Protection Plan. Quality input into the cooperative management of shipping in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.
		Quantity	Provide input into six Natural Resource Management Plans. Review 50 development projects which may potentially affect the Great Barrier Reef and provide advice to relevant authorities. Coordinate and implement the GBRMPA’s responsibilities under the nine actions in the Reef Water Quality Protection Plan.
		Price	$1.798m
OUTPUT GROUP 1.3 – FISHERIES
1.3.1	Progress towards ecologically sustainable fisheries in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and World Heritage Area	Quality	Management arrangements for fisheries in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park are based on the best available scientific information and meet, as a minimum, the principles and objectives set down in the Commonwealth Government’s "Guidelines for the Ecologically Sustainable Management of Fisheries" and allow performance to be assessed.
		Quantity	The GBRMPA working with fisheries managers and stakeholders to review and improve management arrangements for the reef fin–fish, trawl, crab and inshore net (particularly shark) and line fisheries and the dive–based fisheries for tropical rock lobster, sea cucumber and coral. Provide key input to the Department of Environment and Heritage assessments of fisheries, which occur in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, as required under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.
		Price	$1.262m
OUTPUT GROUP 1.4 – TOURISM AND RECREATION
1.4.1	Ecologically sustainable tourism and recreation use of the Park provided for in partnership with the community and industry	Quality	Management initiatives for tourism and recreation developed and implemented in partnership with the tourism industry, recreational users and other key stakeholders, with partnership arrangements recognised as very high standard. Planning and regulatory systems provide transparency and certainty. Tourism and recreation opportunities in the Marine Park provided in an efficient and equitable manner as rated by Industry satisfaction measures.
		Quantity	Numbers of tourists visiting the Marine Park and their levels of satisfaction maintained or increased. All expiring permits for limited opportunities reviewed for latency. System in place to recognise and reward high standard tourism operators. Information and training for industry and other stakeholders provided.
		Price	$1.802m
OUTPUT GROUP 1.5 – PARK MANAGEMENT
1.5.1	Field management of the Marine Park	Quality	A risk based compliance programme prevents serious environmental harm. Field programme contributes to the protection of key vulnerable species ecosystems, their habitats and key ecological sites. Visitor facilities maintained to relevant standards for health and safety and to ensure protection of the environment. Indigenous communities engaged in park management.
		Quantity	Compliance deterrent impact indicated by a change in risk profiles. Key vulnerable species field protection works completed. Indigenous staff employment programme maintained.
		Price	$12.964m
1.5.2	Planning and Impact Management of the Marine Park	Quality	All plans effectively maintain or enhance natural and cultural values while providing for wise use. All significant proposals for use of the Marine Park undergo impact assessment.
		Quantity	Local area site plans and mooring allocation in place for high use areas. Approximately 700 assessments conducted and decisions made, including 30 major projects.
		Price	$3.662m
	Total Price Output Group	1.5	$16.626m
OUTPUT GROUP 1.6 – INFORMATION FOR PARK MANAGEMENT
1.6.1	Coordination and delivery of scientific and technical information for management	Quality	High quality delivery of scientific information for park management. High quality monitoring and reporting programme for Great Barrier Reef health and water quality established. High quality delivery of information technology systems and services for park management. High quality delivery of library and image based information services for park management. High quality delivery of storage, analysis and presentation of spatial information for park management.
		Quantity	A network availability of over 98% with over 0.5 million unique external web visits per year. Same working day response for all image requests, inter–library loan requests and all reference inquiries with 24 hour access to all online services. 250 requests for spatial data analysis and mapping products met. Level of community involvement in monitoring of the new Zoning Plan.
		Price	$7.887m (including a $1.9m contribution to the Cooperative Research Centre for the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area)
OUTPUT GROUP 1.7 – REEF EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION
1.7.1	Effective communications, education and marketing programmes	Quality	Public understanding of the values of and main threats to the Great Barrier Reef is increasing.
		Quantity	100% of all new GBRMPA initiatives supported by an appropriate communications strategy. 25% increase in Reef Guardian School programme participation. New reef related education modules developed. Increased usage of the GBRMPA and Reef websites.
		Price	$3.412m
	Provide a readily accessible onshore reef environment and interpretive programmes (Reef Headquarters)	Quality	85% of visitors surveyed rate their visit as a satisfactory experience. 85% of visitors surveyed rate an improved understanding of reef related issues.
		Quantity	10 % increase in visitor attendances. Increased community penetration of memberships.
		Price	$3.279m
	Total Price Output Group	1.7	$6.691m

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

The GBRMPA has an annual Strategic Work Programme for each output group which clearly sets out, at a more detailed level, objectives, strategies, outputs and relevant performance indicators and targets. The GBRMPA will use the Strategic Work Programme to assess and report on the level of achievement of its overall outcome. Information shown in Table 3.2 is both quantitative and qualitative. Targets for effectiveness have been included where they are applicable and appropriate for performance information for the GBRPMA outcome.

Over a short time frame (one financial year) it is difficult to objectively assess the GBRMPA's effectiveness in protecting the Great Barrier Reef. Therefore, a number of performance measures are listed which indicate milestones in the progress towards achieving the GBRMPA's long-term goal.

Achievement of planned performance will be reported in the GBRMPA's 2005-06 Annual Report.

EVALUATIONS FOR OUTCOME 1

There are no significant evaluations planned for the GBRMPA in 2005-06.

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