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PORTFOLIO BUDGET STATEMENTS 2013-14

BUDGET RELATED PAPER NO. 1.11

IMMIGRATION AND CITIZENSHIP PORTFOLIO

BUDGET INITIATIVES AND EXPLANATIONS OF

APPROPRIATIONS SPECIFIED BY OUTCOMES

AND PROGRAMS BY AGENCY

© Commonwealth of Australia 2013

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The Hon Brendan O’Connor MP Minister for Immigration and Citizenship

President of the Senate Australian Senate Parliament House CANBERRA ACT 2600 Speaker House of Representatives Parliament House CANBERRA ACT 2600

Dear Mr President Dear Madam Speaker

I hereby submit Portfolio Budget Statements in support of the 2013-14 Budget for the Immigration and Citizenship Portfolio. These statements have been developed, and are submitted to the Parliament, as a statement on the outcomes for the portfolio.

I present these statements to provide accountability to the Parliament and, through it, the public. Yours sincerely

BRENDAN O’CONNOR

Parliament House Canberra ACT 2600 Telephone (02) 6277 7667 Fax (02) 6273 9395

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Abbreviations and conventions

The following notation may be used:

NEC/nec not elsewhere classified

- nil

.. not zero, but rounded to zero

na not applicable (unless otherwise specified)

nfp not for publication

$m $ million

$b $ billion

Figures in tables and in the text may be rounded. Figures in text are generally rounded to one decimal place, whereas figures in tables are generally rounded to the nearest thousand. Discrepancies in tables between totals and sums of components are due to rounding.

Enquiries

Should you have any enquiries regarding this publication please telephone Stephen Sheehan, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Immigration and Citizenship on (02) 6264 1235.

A copy of this document can be located on the Australian Government Budget website at: http://www.budget.gov.au.

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USER GUIDE TO THE

PORTFOLIO BUDGET STATEMENTS

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USER GUIDE

The purpose of the 2013-14 Portfolio Budget Statements (PB Statements) is to inform Senators and Members of Parliament of the proposed allocation of resources to Government outcomes by agencies within the portfolio. Agencies receive resources from the annual appropriations acts, special appropriations (including standing appropriations and special accounts), and revenue from other sources.

A key role of the PB Statements is to facilitate the understanding of proposed annual appropriations in Appropriation Bills No. 1 and No. 2 2013-14 (or Appropriation Bill [Parliamentary Departments] No. 1 2013-14 for the parliamentary departments). In this sense the PB Statements are Budget related papers and are declared by the Appropriation Acts to be ‘relevant documents’ to the interpretation of the Acts according to section 15AB of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.

The PB Statements provide information, explanation and justification to enable Parliament to understand the purpose of each outcome proposed in the Bills.

As required under section 12 of the Charter of Budget Honesty Act 1998, non-general government sector entities are not consolidated into the Commonwealth general government sector fiscal estimates and accordingly, these entities are not reported in the PB Statements.

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CONTENTS

Portfolio Overview......................................................................................................... 1

Immigration and Citizenship Portfolio Overview ............................................................. 3

Agency Resources and Planned Performance .......................................................... 7

Department of Immigration and Citizenship .................................................................... 9

Migration Review Tribunal and Refugee Review Tribunal .......................................... 103

Glossary ..................................................................................................................... 123

Acronyms ................................................................................................................... 125

PORTFOLIO OVERVIEW

Portfolio Overview

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IMMIGRATION AND CITIZENSHIP PORTFOLIO OVERVIEW

Minister and Portfolio Responsibilities

The portfolio has two Ministers, the Hon Brendan O’Connor MP, the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, and Senator, the Hon Kate Lundy, Minister for Multicultural Affairs. The portfolio also has a Parliamentary Secretary, the Parliamentary Secretary for Multicultural Affairs, Senator the Hon Matt Thistlethwaite.

The portfolio agencies—both of which are Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 (FMA Act) entities—are:

• the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC)—a department of state

• the Migration Review Tribunal and Refugee Review Tribunal (MRT–RRT)—a prescribed agency.

Department of Immigration and Citizenship

The Department’s purpose is: building Australia’s future through the well-managed entry and settlement of people.

The Department’s business is to:

• contribute to Australia’s future through managed migration

• protect refugees and contribute to humanitarian policy internationally

• contribute to Australia’s security through border management and traveller facilitation

• make fair and reasonable decisions for people entering or leaving Australia, ensuring compliance with Australia’s immigration laws and integrity in decision making

• support migrants and refugees to settle in the community and participate in Australian society

• promote Australian citizenship and a multicultural Australia.

Portfolio Overview

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Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority

The Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (MARA), a discrete office attached to the Department from 1 July 2009, regulates the activities of the Australian migration advice profession in order to provide consumers of migration advice services with appropriate protection and assurance.

The office is supported by an Advisory Body comprising a diverse range of stakeholders. Planned performance information is included in the DIAC Budget Statements, Section 2, and Contributions to Outcome 1.

Migration Review Tribunal and Refugee Review Tribunal

The Migration Review Tribunal and Refugee Review Tribunal provide an independent and final merits review of decisions made in relation to visas to travel to, enter or stay in Australia.

The Tribunals are established under the Migration Act 1958 (Migration Act), and the Tribunals’ jurisdiction and powers are set out in the Migration Act and in the Migration Regulations 1994. Both Tribunals operate as a single agency for the purposes of the FMA Act.

Portfolio Overview

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Figure 1: Immigration and Citizenship Portfolio Structure and Outcomes

Minister for Immigration and Citizenship

The Hon Brendan O’Connor MP

Minister for Multicultural Affairs

Senator the Hon Kate Lundy

Parliamentary Secretary for Multicultural Affairs

Senator the Hon Matt Thistlethwaite

Migration Review Tribunal and Refugee Review Tribunal

Principal Member: Ms Kay Ransome

Outcome 1 To provide correct and preferable decisions for visa applicants and sponsors through independent, fair, just, economical, informal and quick merits reviews of migration and refugee decisions.


Secretary: Mr Martin Bowles PSM

Outcome 1 Managed migration through visas granted for permanent settlement, work, study, tourism, working holidays or other specialised activities in Australia, regulation, research and migration policy advice and program design.

Outcome 2 Protection, resettlement and temporary safe haven for refugees and people in humanitarian need through partnering with international agencies; assessing humanitarian visa applications; and refugee and humanitarian policy advice and program design.

Outcome 3 Lawful entry of people to Australia through border management services involving bona fide traveller facilitation; identity management; document verification; intelligence analysis; partnerships with international and domestic agencies; and border policy advice and program design.

Outcome 4 Lawful stay of visa holders and access to citizenship rights for eligible people through promotion of visa compliance responsibilities, status resolution, citizenship acquisition integrity, case management, removal and detention, and policy advice and program design.

Outcome 5 Equitable economic and social participation of migrants and refugees, supported through settlement services, including English language training; refugee settlement; case coordination; translation services; and settlement policy advice and program design.

Outcome 6 A cohesive, multicultural Australian society through promotion of cultural diversity and a unifying citizenship, decisions on citizenship status, and multicultural and citizenship policy advice and program design.

Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority

Chief Executive Officer: Mr Stephen Wood

(Included in Outcome 1)

Portfolio Overview

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PORTFOLIO RESOURCES

Table 1 reports the total new resources provided to the portfolio in the 2013-14 budget year, by agency.

Table 1: Portfolio Resources 2013-14

Receipts Total

Bill No. 1 Bill No. 2 Special

$m $m $m $m $m

Department of Immigration and

Citizenship

Administered appropriations 3,074 127 - - 3,201

Departmental appropriations 1,482 11 - 55 1,548

Total: 4,556 138 - 55 4,748

MRT-RRT

Administered appropriations - - - - -

Departmental appropriations 68 - - - 68

Total: 68 - - - 68

Portfolio total 4,624 138 - 55 4,817

Less amounts transferred

w ithin portfolio - - - - -

Resources available w ithin portfolio: 4,817

Appropriation

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AGENCY RESOURCES AND PLANNED PERFORMANCE

Department of Immigration and Citizenship .............................................................. 9

Migration Review Tribunal and Refugee Review Tribunal .................................... 103

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Agency resources and planned performance

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DEPARTMENT OF IMMIGRATION AND CITIZENSHIP

Section 1: Agency overview and resources ............................................................. 12

1.1 Strategic Direction Statement ......................................................................... 12

1.2 Agency Resource Statement .......................................................................... 14

1.3 Budget Measures ............................................................................................ 16

Section 2: Outcomes and planned performance ..................................................... 19

2.1 Outcomes and performance information ........................................................ 19

Section 3: Explanatory tables and budgeted financial statements ....................... 85

3.1 Explanatory tables .......................................................................................... 85

3.2 Budgeted Financial Statements ...................................................................... 87

DIAC Budget Statements

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DEPARTMENT OF IMMIGRATION AND CITIZENSHIP

Section 1: Agency Overview and Resources

1.1 STRATEGIC DIRECTION STATEMENT

The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) is a policy, program and

service delivery agency that supports a prosperous and inclusive Australia through the

management of temporary and permanent movement of people into Australia,

promotion of Australian citizenship and the benefits of cultural diversity, and

provision of migrant settlement support services.

The department makes a significant contribution to Australian society, the economy

and national security. The functions of the department cover a range of government

priorities including managing our borders in partnership with other agencies, meeting

our obligations to help some of the world’s most vulnerable people, responding to the

demand for skilled migrants to develop the Australian economy, and enhancing our

global connections, particularly within our region.

The department continues to work in a complex environment and must maintain a

forward looking focus in order to respond to Australia’s future needs. Collaboration

with other government agencies as well as the private sector and community groups is

a priority in a department committed to the continuous improvement of its policies,

programs and services.

A number of reviews conducted during 2012-13 have given the department further

reference to improve and streamline operations and position ourselves to respond

innovatively to future challenges.

The strategic priorities for the department in 2013-14 are to:

contribute to Australia’s border management in relation to the entry and departure of non-citizens

improve the Humanitarian Program through resettlement and international cooperation

continue to contribute to enhancing bi-lateral relationships to assist with responding to global migration trends

enhance Australia’s Refugee Status Determination (RSD) system

continue to build Australia’s capacity to respond to increasing asylum and refugee demands as a result of global migration trends

continue to build the department’s organisational capability by focusing on the development of strong leadership, strategic planning and effective service delivery


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employ the most up-to-date thinking and approaches to deal with increasingly complex issues including demographic pressures, fiscal constraints and public expectations

enhance our stakeholder engagement so that internal, external and APS-wide relationships are harnessed to their full potential.


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1.2 AGENCY RESOURCE STATEMENT

Table 1.1 shows the total resources from all sources. The table summarises how resources will be applied by outcome and by administered and departmental classification.

Table 1.1: Agency Resource Statement — Budget Estimates for 2013-14 as at Budget May 2013

Estimate Proposed Total Total

of prior + at Budget = estimate available

year amounts appropriatio

available in

2013-14 2013-14 2013-14 2012-13

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Ordinary annual services 1

Departmental appropriation

Prior year departmental appropriation2 439,697 - 439,697 -

Departmental appropriation3 - 1,481,766 1,481,766 1,515,899

s31 Relevant agency receipts4 - 55,194 55,194 53,200

Total 439,697 1,536,960 1,976,657 1,569,099

Administered expenses

Outcome 1 - - - 50

Outcome 2 - 46,429 46,429 41,128

Outcome 3 - - - -

Outcome 45- 2,559,408 2,559,408 2,016,730

Outcome 5 - 456,613 456,613 391,115

Outcome 6 - 11,443 11,443 2,757

Total - 3,073,893 3,073,893 2,451,780

Total ordinary annual services A 439,697 4,610,853 5,050,550 4,020,879

Other services6

Departmental non-operating

Equity injections - 10,844 10,844 25,115

Total - 10,844 10,844 25,115

Administered non-operating

Administered assets and liabilities - 126,686 126,686 179,774

Total - 126,686 126,686 179,774

Total other services B - 137,530 137,530 204,889

Total available annual

appropriations 439,697 4,748,383 5,188,080 4,225,768

Special appropriations

Special appropriations limited

by criteria/entitlement

Migration Act 1958, section 332B - - - -

Total special appropriations C - - - -

Total appropriations excluding

Special Accounts 439,697 4,748,383 5,188,080 4,225,768


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Table 1.1: Agency Immigration and Citizenship Resource Statement — Budget Estimates for 2013-14 as at Budget May 2013 (continued)

Estimate Proposed Total Actual


year amounts appropriation

available in

2013-14 2013-14 2013-14 2012-13

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Special Accounts

Opening balance7 187 - 187 -

Appropriation receipts - - - -

Non-appropriation receipts to

Special Accounts - - - -

Total Special Account D 187 - 187 -- - - -

Total resourcing

A+B+C+D 439,884 4,748,383 5,188,267 4,225,768

Less appropriations draw n from

annual or special appropriations above

and credited to special accounts - - - -

Total net resourcing for DIAC 439,884 4,748,383 5,188,267 4,225,768

1. Appropriation Bill (No.1) 2013-14.

2. Estimated adjusted balance carried forward from previous year.

3. This item includes an amount of $81.3 million in 2013-14 for the Departmental Capital Budget (refer to table 3.2.5 for further details). For accounting purposes this amount has been designated as 'contributions by owners'.

4. s31 Relevant Agency receipts — estimate.

5. This item includes an amount of $18.6 million in 2013-14 for the Administered Capital Budget (refer to table 3.2.10 for further details). For accounting purposes this amount has been designated as 'contributions by

owners'.

6. Appropriation Bill (No.2) 2013-14.

7. Estimated opening balance for Special Accounts. For further details on special accounts see Table 3.1.2.

Note: All figures are GST exclusive.


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1.3 BUDGET MEASURES

Budget measures in Part 1 relating to agency Immigration and Citizenship are detailed in Budget Paper No. 2 and are summarised below.

Table 1.2: Agency 2013-14 Budget measures

Part 1: Measures announced since the 2012-13 MYEFO

Program 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Revenue measures

Migration Program - allocation of

places for 2013-141.1

Administered revenues - 3,103 3,178 4,143 4,246

Departmental revenues - - - - -

Total - 3,103 3,178 4,143 4,246

457 Visas - Increased application

charge1.1

Administered revenues - 46,824 52,777 50,423 48,023

Departmental revenues - - - - -

Total - 46,824 52,777 50,423 48,023

Total revenue measures

Administered - 49,927 55,955 54,566 52,269

Departmental - - - - -

Total - 49,927 55,955 54,566 52,269

Expense measures

Migration Program - allocation of

places for 2013-141.1 & 5.1

Administered expenses - 847 1,565 1,829 2,001

Departmental expenses - 27 49 492 516

Total - 874 1,614 2,321 2,517

Combatting people smuggling -

prevention and disruption activities1 4.5

Administered expenses - - - - -

Departmental expenses - 1,696 - - -

Total - 1,696 - - -


disruption activities4.5

Administered expenses - 1,050 - - -

Departmental expenses - 874 - - -

Total - 1,924 - - -

Refugee Status Determination

review4.1


Departmental expenses - 8,564 8,079 - -

Total - 8,564 8,079 - -

Nairobi Chancery - construction 1.1 & 2.1


Departmental expenses - - - - 33

Total - - - - 33


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Part 1: Measures announced since the 2012-13 MYEFO (continued)

Program 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Asylum Seeker Assistance

Scheme - continued 2.1

Administered expenses - 10,519 - - -

Departmental expenses - - - - -

Total - 10,519 - - -

Building Socially Inclusive

Communities 5.1 & 6.1

Administered expenses 1,050 13,356 - - -

Departmental expenses 38 462 - - -

Total 1,088 13,818 - - -

Integrated Service Delivery

Framew ork 2.1

Administered expenses - (33,778) (29,788) (21,550) (21,123)

Departmental expenses - 242 1,101 1,113 1,125

Total - (33,536) (28,687) (20,437) (19,998)


enhancing the regional response 2.1 & 4.5

Administered expenses - 11,020 9,904 8,090 8,296

Departmental expenses - 5,153 3,899 1,772 1,816

Total - 16,173 13,803 9,862 10,112

Total expense measures

Administered 1,050 3,014 (18,319) (11,631) (10,826)

Departmental 38 17,018 13,128 3,377 3,490

Total 1,088 20,032 (5,191) (8,254) (7,336)

Capital measures

Nairobi Chancery - construction 1.1 & 2.1

Administered capital - - - - -

Departmental capital - 9 47 37 28

Total - 9 47 37 28

Integrated Service Delivery

Framew ork 2.1

Administered capital - - - - -

Departmental capital - 5,000 - - -

Total - 5,000 - - -

Total capital measures

Administered - - - - -

Departmental - 5,009 47 37 28

Total - 5,009 47 37 28

Prepared on a Government Finance Statistics (fiscal) basis

1. This measure is part of the Australian Government’s response to people smuggling, and is in addition to

the $1.9 million provided under the measure “Border Security – counter people smuggling

communications campaign” in the DIAC 2012-13 Portfolio Additional Estimates.


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Part 2: MYEFO measures not previously reported in a portfolio statement Program 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Measures

Targeted savings - public service

efficiencies All


Departmental expenses - (2,718) (2,663) (2,656) (2,165)

Total - (2,718) (2,663) (2,656) (2,165)

Total measures

Administered - - - - -

Departmental - (2,718) (2,663) (2,656) (2,165)

Total - (2,718) (2,663) (2,656) (2,165)

Prepared on a Government Finance Statistics (fiscal) basis


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Section 2: Outcomes and Planned Performance

2.1 OUTCOME AND PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

Government outcomes are the intended results, impacts or consequences of actions by the Government on the Australian community. Commonwealth programs are the primary vehicle by which Government agencies achieve the intended results of their outcome statements. Agencies are required to identify the programs which contribute to Government outcomes over the Budget and forward years.

Each outcome is described below together with its related programs, specifying the performance indicators and targets used to assess and monitor the performance of the Department of Immigration and Citizenship in achieving Government outcomes.

Outcome 1: Managed migration through visas granted for permanent settlement, work, study, tourism, working holidays or other specialised activities in Australia, regulation, research and migration policy advice and program design.

Outcome 1 Strategy

Outcome 1 contributes to Australia’s economic and social prosperity through the provision of visa services and policy and program development in relation to permanent migration and temporary entry including:

developing policy in line with the Government’s expectations to implement migration and visa reform agendas including labour market initiatives, long term migration planning, reforms to temporary entry programs and visa simplification and deregulation

robust policy and sound research and evaluation to support efficient program delivery and to enhance the integrity of the program

promotion of client service delivery excellence. The Department’s progress is measured on the development and implementation of the Government’s reform agenda including the:

labour market policy framework

long term migration planning framework

skills targeting (permanent and temporary)

review of student programs

working holiday visitor and specialist entry programs

visa simplification and deregulation agenda

implementation of a fairer approach to migration for people with a disability.


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The Department’s performance will be measured by:

the delivery of the 2013-14 Migration Program within the parameters set by the Government

the Continuous Survey of Australia’s Migrants to monitor the integration of recent migrants, and rolling annual program for surveying the main groups of temporary migrants

the department’s responsiveness to Australian Government initiatives and reforms related to migration, the temporary entry program and sustainable population policies

progress in the development of the long term migration planning framework

the integration of research and evaluation programs, which support evidence-based policy formation and decision making including relevant stakeholder input and expert opinions.


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Outcome 1 Expense Statement Table 2.1.1 provides an overview of the total expenses for Outcome 1, by program. Table 2.1.1: Budgeted Expenses for Outcome 1

2012-13 2013-14

Estimated Estimated

actual expenses

expenses

$'000 $'000

Program 1.1: Visa and Migration


Ordinary annual services 1 - -

Total for Program 1.1 - -

Program 1.1.1: Visa and Migration - Service Delivery

Departmental expenses

Departmental appropriation 2 459,222 470,195

Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 3 49,120 48,643

Total for Program 1.1.1 508,342 518,838

Program 1.1.2: Visa and Migration -

Policy Advice and Program Design





Program 1.1.3: Visa and Migration - Office of the MARA


Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 3 441 439


Outcome 1 Totals by appropriation type

Administered Expenses





Total expenses for Outcome 1 596,273 606,305

2012-13 2013-14

Average Staffing Level (number) 3,908 3,960

1. Ordinary annual services include Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2013-14

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

3. Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year consist of Depreciation and Amortisation Expense.


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Contributions to Outcome 1


Program Objective

Permanent migration and temporary entry is a key contributor to Australia’s economic, demographic, cultural and social needs. A targeted migration program which facilitates the lawful and orderly entry and stay of people in Australia and that responds to Australia’s changing economic, cultural and social needs, will be achieved by:

the delivery of the annual Migration program, within the parameters set by Government to respond to Australia’s labour and demographic needs whilst maintaining program integrity

the implementation of strategies to strengthen the economic, budgetary, cultural and social benefits from both permanent migration and temporary entry

the strengthening of the Government’s ability to develop evidence-based policy addressing population and migration issues

the ongoing review and improvement of Australia’s temporary entry arrangements to better meet the needs of business, education and tourism

the delivery of the permanent skilled migration program in a way that supports the Australian economy, business, and the education and training of Australians

a robust family migration program which brings benefits to individual families and the wider Australian community

the protection of Australian people and health system from potential health risks arising from migration

supporting the Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration’s capacity to provide advice to the government.

Office of the MARA

The Office of the MARA works collaboratively with its stakeholders to achieve the following objectives:

consumers understand their rights and agents understand their obligations under the regulatory framework

only suitable persons are registered as migration agents, and unsuitable persons are refused registration or re-registration

registered migration agents maintain appropriate knowledge and skills to enable them to provide accurate and timely advice to consumers

registered migration agents are monitored to ensure the integrity of their conduct and quality of the immigration assistance provided to consumers

consumers of the services of registered, or formerly registered, migration agents are provided with an efficient and effective complaints handling service.


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Table 2.2.1: Program Expenses for Outcome 1

2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17

Estimated Estimated Forw ard Forw ard Forw ard

actual expenses year 1 year 2 year 3

expenses

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Annual Administered Expenses - - - - -

Annual Departmental Expenses 529,278 539,861 559,283 609,552 624,096

Expenses not requiring appropriation

in the Budget year 1 66,995 66,444 55,458 53,518 53,518

Total program expenses 596,273 606,305 614,741 663,070 677,614


Program 1.1 Expenses

The increase in expenses is the result of new funding relating to the increase in places for the annual Migration Program, specifically in the Family Migration Program as a result of the Report of the Expert Panel on Asylum Seekers.


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Table 2.3.1: Program Component Expenses for Outcome 12012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17

Revised Budget Forw ard Forw ard Forw ard

budget year 1 year 2 year 3

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000


Annual administered expenses

Joint Commonw ealth, State and Territory

Research Program (for payment to the

Australian Population, Multicultural and

Immigration Research Program Account) - - - - -

Total administered expenses

Program 1.1 - - - - -

Annual departmental expenses

Program 1.1.1: Visa and

Migration - Service Delivery

Economic Migration 101,025 103,014 104,601 112,547 114,460

Family Migration 108,425 112,134 115,554 128,097 133,672

Resident Return Visas, Former Resident

Visas, Australian Declaratory Visas

and Certif icates of Evidence of

Resident Status 21,934 21,894 21,576 22,746 23,123

Students 73,434 74,799 76,445 86,066 87,558

Temporary Residents (Economic) 68,417 69,724 70,790 74,954 76,241

Temporary Residents (Non–economic) 15,182 14,527 13,485 14,246 14,481

Visitors and Working Holiday Makers 97,050 100,377 106,837 110,495 112,503

Visitors and Working Holiday Makers - ETAs 22,876 22,369 21,757 22,731 22,975

Total departmental expenses

Program 1.1.1 508,342 518,838 531,044 571,881 585,012

Program 1.1.2: Visa and Migration -


Economic Migration 15,481 15,341 14,734 16,214 16,471

Family Migration 9,754 9,598 9,093 9,935 10,085

Resident Return Visas, Former Resident

Visas, Australian Declaratory Visas

and Certif icates of Evidence of

Resident Status 3,184 3,176 2,870 2,997 3,028

Students 10,868 10,777 10,294 11,289 11,465

Temporary Residents (Economic) 16,631 16,590 15,996 17,655 17,951

Temporary Residents (Non–economic) 3,726 3,720 3,405 3,638 3,681

Visitors and Working Holiday Makers 13,288 13,245 12,708 14,003 14,223

Visitors and Working Holiday Makers - ETAs 8,908 8,867 8,477 9,288 9,428


Program 1.1.2 81,840 81,314 77,577 85,019 86,332

Program 1.1.3: Visa and

Migration - Office of the MARA

Regulation of migration agents 6,091 6,153 6,120 6,170 6,270


Program 1.1.3 6,091 6,153 6,120 6,170 6,270

0 0 0 0 0Total administered expenses - - - - -

Total departmental expenses 596,273 606,305 614,741 663,070 677,614

Total program expenses Outcome 1 596,273 606,305 614,741 663,070 677,614


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Program 1.1 Deliverables

The Visa and Migration Program will:

continue to develop and implement permanent migration and temporary entry

strategies which support government priorities, including social, economic,

budgetary and international

deliver the Migration Program within Government targets whilst maintaining

program integrity

process visa applications within service standards and according to applicable

priority processing directions

ensure temporary entry and permanent migration does not increase health risks

or costs to the Australian community

undertake high quality evidence-based analysis of the relationship between

migration, the economy, the labour market and the wider community to support

evidence-based migration policy development and program delivery

work closely with key stakeholders to increase the level of awareness of key

issues and concerns with the operation of visa programs and gain support for

necessary changes

provide secretariat support for the Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled

Migration to support them to advise the government on skilled migration policy

consolidate the new SkillSelect migrant selection model within the skilled

migration program delivery framework

implement visa pricing transformation to provide a more efficient and

sustainable visa processing system.


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Program 1.1 Key Performance Indicators

temporary and permanent migration programs actively contribute towards the government’s social, economic, budgetary and international imperatives

the permanent migration program, including skilled migration, family migration and special eligibility components is delivered within government targets

visa applications are finalised within service standards and according to applicable priority processing directions

data and analysis is regularly provided on the performance of visa programs in order to support evidence based policy development and implementation

temporary entry and permanent migration does not increase the incidence of health risks or costs to the Australian community

policy development and reform to visa programs are implemented effectively and in a timely and cost-effective manner while maintaining program integrity

high quality and timely support provided to key stakeholders through the provision of migration program policy advice via helpdesks, secretariats, briefings, speeches and presentations and replies to correspondence

provide effective support to the Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration with appropriate secretariat services

SkillSelect moves to become the main pathway for of independent skilled migrants

implement systematic visa pricing adjustments to provide a more efficient and sustainable visa processing regime.


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2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17

Program 1.1 Estimated Revised Forw ard Forw ard Forw ard

Actual Target year 1 year 2 year 3

The permanent M igration

Program is delivered within

government targets

Visa applications are finalised

within service standards and

according to applicable priority

processing directions

Temporary and permanent migration

does not increase the incidence

of health risks or costs to

the Australian community

SkillSelect moves to becoming

the main source of independent

skilled migrants

Contribute to

maintaining

TB rates in

Australia at <6

cases per

100,000 people

75%75%

Contribute to

maintaining

TB rates in

Australia at <6

cases per

100,000 people

Contribute to

maintaining

TB rates in

Australia at <6

cases per

100,000 people

Contribute to

maintaining

TB rates in

Australia at <6

cases per

100,000 people

Contribute to

maintaining

TB rates in

Australia at <6

cases per

100,000 people

Register 100%

of applications

under all

categories

Register 100%

of applications

under all

categories

Register 100%

of applications

under all

categories

Register 100%

of applications

under all

categories

Register 100%

of applications

under all

categories

<190,000 <190,000 <190,000 <190,000 <190,000

75% 75%75%

Program 1.1 Deliverables - Office of the MARA

The Office of the MARA will:

pursue improvements to communications that increase consumers’

understanding of their rights and agents’ understanding of their obligations

under the regulatory framework

consider all applications for registration appropriately to ensure that only

suitable persons are registered as migration agents, and unsuitable persons are

refused registration or re-registration

pursue improvements to entry level qualifications and continuing professional

development

ensure the interests of persons using the services of registered migration agents

are effectively protected

ensure all complaints about the services of registered, or formerly registered,

migration agents are appropriately addressed in line with transparent complaint

handling criteria including referral to other relevant agencies.


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Program 1.1 Key Performance Indicators - Office of the MARA

2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17

Office of the MARA Estimated Revised Forw ard Forw ard Forw ard


Percentage of complete registration

applicants f inalised w ithin service

standards

Percentage of registered migration

agents w ho participated in

Continuing Professional Development

activities and found them useful

Percentage of complete complaints

f inalised w ithin service standards

Percentage of migration agents

monitored10%

95%

>65% >65% >65%

80% 90% 95%

95%95%

5% 5%

95%95%

>65% >65%

95% 95%

15% 15%

Note: Service standards available at www.mara.gov.au. Administered item under Outcome 1 Program 1.1 Visa and Migration

Joint Commonwealth, State and Territory Research Program (for payment to the Australian Population, Multicultural and Immigration Research Program Account)

Item Objectives

The Australian Population, Multicultural Research Program was established jointly by the Australian Government and State and Territory Governments to undertake studies of migration settlement, multicultural affairs and population trends. Individual studies are designed to gather information not adequately covered by existing data and surveys.

Item Deliverables

Research contributes to and informs Government policy making. This program has been terminated and will not appear in future publications.

Program 1.1 Key Performance Indicators - Office of the MARA

new registration or re-registration applications finalised within service

standards

maintain a quality assurance framework for continuing professional

development activities offered to registered migration agents

efficient resolution of complaints about registered or formerly registered

migration agents

information about the Authority and the use of registered migration agents is

widely available to migrants and humanitarian entrants.

http://www.mara.gov.au/


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Outcome 2: Protection, resettlement and temporary safe haven for refugees and people in humanitarian need through partnering with international agencies; assessing humanitarian visa applications; and refugee and humanitarian policy advice and program design.

Outcome 2 Strategy

Outcome 2 will be achieved through the following strategies and initiatives:

meet Australia’s international protection obligations and contribute to the resettlement of refugees and those in humanitarian need through the delivery of the Humanitarian Program, to a high level of integrity

through the offshore Humanitarian Program, continue to work with the office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to provide resettlement for refugees, focusing on those in protracted situations, in urban environments and others in critical need

work closely with UNHCR, the International Organization for Migration (IOM), other international agencies and partner countries to promote managed migration, enhance the functioning of the international protection system to more equitably meet the protection needs of refugees, make effective use of resettlement, reduce incentives for secondary movement and provide greater support for countries of origin, first asylum and transit

continue to develop policy, program design and procedures to improve the fairness, accountability and integrity of the Humanitarian Program.


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Outcome 2 Expense Statement

Table 2.1.2 provides an overview of the total expenses for Outcome 2, by program. Table 2.1.2: Budgeted Expenses for Outcome 2

2012-13 2013-14

Estimated Estimated

actual expenses

expenses

$'000 $'000

Program 2.1: Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance


Ordinary annual services 1 41,128 46,429

Total for Program 2.1 41,128 46,429

Program 2.1.1: Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance -

Service Delivery





Program 2.1.2: Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance -













2012-13 2013-14

Average Staffing Level (number) 459 460





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Program 2.1: Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance

Program Objective

The objectives of Program 2.1 are to:

meet Australia's international protection obligations under the 1951 Refugee Convention and other relevant conventions in relation to people claiming protection within Australia's jurisdiction

contribute to the resettlement of refugees and those in humanitarian need through the delivery of the Humanitarian Program set by the Government

advance Australia's interests in relation to migration and refugee issues internationally through a program of multilateral and bilateral activity, including capacity building with selected countries.

Program Expenses

The increase in expenses is primarily the result of new funding in response to the Report of the Expert Panel on Asylum Seekers, which recommended an increase in the Humanitarian Program to 20,000 places.

Table 2.2.2: Program Expenses Outcome 2

2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17



expenses

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Annual Administered Expenses 41,128 46,429 34,396 35,274 35,627







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Table 2.3.2: Program Component Expenses for Outcome 2 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17



$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Program 2.1: Refugee and Humanitarian

Assistance


Allow ances for persons granted temporary

visas in the Humanitarian Program 52 53 54 55 55

Immigration Advice and Application

Assistance Scheme - onshore protection 3,241 3,296 3,452 3,539 3,592

Initiatives to address the situation of

displaced persons and promote

sustainable returns 10,238 10,110 7,425 7,544 7,640

International Organization for Migration -

contribution 762 762 762 762 762

Payments to the Australian Red Cross

Society for the Asylum Seeker

Assistance Scheme 10,929 15,808 5,441 5,472 5,478

Refugee and humanitarian passage,

associated costs and related

services 15,772 16,266 17,128 17,768 17,966

Secretariat for Inter-Governmental

Consultations on migration, asylum

and refugees - membership contribution 134 134 134 134 134 - - - -


Program 2.1 41,128 46,429 34,396 35,274 35,627


Program 2.1.1: Refugee and Humanitarian

Assistance - Service Delivery

Offshore Humanitarian Program 25,127 24,815 25,953 28,847 34,280

Protection visas (Onshore) 20,808 20,789 21,154 21,998 22,327

Litigation 7,452 7,464 7,392 8,084 8,230 - - - -


Program 2.1.1 53,387 53,068 54,499 58,929 64,837

Program 2.1.2: Refugee and

Humanitarian Assistance -


Offshore Humanitarian Program 20,802 8,258 8,579 10,729 24,301

Protection visas (Onshore) 11,194 10,731 10,001 12,876 13,111

Litigation 70 65 55 53 54 - - - -


Program 2.1.2 32,066 19,054 18,635 23,658 37,466

Total administered expenses 41,128 46,429 34,396 35,274 35,627




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deliver a Humanitarian Program of 20,000 places (inclusive of onshore places)

deliver at least 12 per cent of offshore refugee grants through the Woman at Risk subclass.


Australia’s international protection obligations are reflected in policies and procedures relating to the assessment of protection claims

Australia continues to be a leading resettlement country in terms of numbers of people resettled

targeted consultations with clients and stakeholders are held to:

– provide feedback on effectiveness of humanitarian program delivery and pre departure services

– inform policy development and program innovation and design

productive working relations are maintained with international partner agencies with regard to Australia’s contribution to strengthening the international protection framework in countries other than Australia

Australia's bilateral and multilateral activity in relation to migration and refugee issues has a positive effect on managed migration and refugee issues internationally, as evidenced by internal evaluation and review outcomes.


2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17

Estimated Revised Forw ard Forw ard Forw ard


Outcome 2

Percentage of onshore protection

applications decided w ithin 90

days in accordance w ith

legislation

Australia’s ranking as a

resettlement country

100%100% 100%100% 100%

Within Top

3

Within Top

3

Within Top

3

Within Top

3

Within Top

3

Note: Service standards available on www.immi.gov.au.


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Administered items under Program 2.1: Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance

Allowances for persons granted temporary visas in the Humanitarian Program

Item Objectives

This provides for a one-off cash payment to cover the living expenses of holders of humanitarian visas after their release from detention or their arrival in Australia until their first Centrelink income-support payment is made.

Item Deliverables

All payments are made in accordance with eligibility criteria.

Immigration Advice and Application Assistance Scheme—onshore protection

Item Objectives

To provide funding to selected migration agents to help all onshore asylum seekers in immigration detention and disadvantaged protection and other visa applicants in the community with professionally qualified application assistance, including interpreters and being accompanied at visa interview.

To provide funding for more frequent or larger general information sessions and brief face-to-face or telephone advice.

Item Deliverables

Funding provided to selected migration agents for the provision of:

• application assistance to people in immigration detention and eligible clients in the community

• general immigration advice.

Initiatives to address the situation of displaced persons and promote sustainable returns

Item Objectives

The Department concentrates its efforts on assisting displaced populations in protracted situations and on responding to the humanitarian needs of those displaced by conflict.

Support is provided to the UNHCR, the IOM and other international organisations and non-government organisations with protection expertise overseas.

Item Deliverables

Australia’s contributions are made throughout the financial year and support the development and implementation of durable solutions for displaced populations as well as urgent humanitarian relief.


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Payments to the Australian Red Cross Society for the Asylum Seeker Assistance Scheme

Item Objectives

Consistent with Australia’s international obligations under the 1951 Refugee Convention, provide subsistence support for asylum seekers who are in financial hardship and who meet the criteria for support. The Asylum Seeker Assistance Scheme provides income support to cover food, shelter and basic health care. Income support is a proportion of the Centrelink Special Benefit payable to an equivalent Australian family.

Item Deliverables

All payments are made in accordance with eligibility criteria.

International Organization for Migration—contribution

Item Objectives

Australia contributes towards the administrative costs of the IOM, an international organisation based in Geneva that is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. As an inter-governmental body, the IOM acts with its partners in the international community to assist in meeting the operational challenges of migration, advancing understanding of migration issues, encouraging social and economic development through migration and upholding the human dignity and wellbeing of migrants.

Item Deliverables

Australia’s annual funding contribution is provided on time.

Australia’s contribution to the administrative costs of the IOM enables the Department to participate in the governance of the IOM and ensure that the IOM’s work continues to reflect Australia’s interests, in particular a state-driven approach to managing migration.


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Secretariat for Inter-Governmental Consultations on migration, asylum and refugees—membership contribution

Item Objectives

Australia contributes towards the administrative costs of the Inter-Governmental Consultations on migration, asylum and refugees (IGC), which is an informal, non-decision making forum for information exchange and policy debate on issues relevant to the management of international migratory flows. It provides an avenue for participating governments to benchmark national policies and to influence international standards and policies on a range of migration, asylum and refugee issues.

The IGC is one of the few multilateral consultation mechanisms through which Australia can engage regularly and directly with like-minded states on migration, asylum and border control issues from both a national and international perspective.

Item Deliverables

Australia’s annual funding contribution is provided on time.

Australia’s contribution to the IGC enables the Department to have relatively low cost and effective access to a secure forum comprising 17 participating countries, the UNHCR, IOM and the European Commission. IGC provides an opportunity for Australia to share best practice and to influence international standards and policies on a range of migration, asylum and refugee issues.

Refugee and humanitarian passage, associated costs and related services

Item Objectives

Provision under contract through IOM of health screening for all eligible applicants

under the offshore Humanitarian Program; and provision of assisted passage and

associated costs to people approved for entry to Australia under the refugee

categories of the offshore Humanitarian Program. The assistance provided under

this agreement covers the full cost of medical examinations, airfares and related

expenses for all eligible applicants.

Item Deliverables

Number of refugees moved to Australia: 10,000.

Number of refugee and humanitarian visa applicants medically screened for entry to Australia: 30,000.


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Outcome 3: Lawful entry of people to Australia through border management services involving bona fide traveller facilitation; identity management; document verification; intelligence analysis; partnerships with international and domestic agencies; and border policy advice and program design.

Outcome 3 Strategy

The key initiatives and major strategies contributing to Outcome 3 in 2013-14 are to:

enhance the Department’s ability, through international and inter-jurisdictional agreements, biometric technology and tools, to acquire (offshore and onshore) and use identity information

support law enforcement and security agencies in preventing the entry of people who are a direct or indirect threat to the Australian community and to national security and contribute to the Australian Government’s efforts in relation to counter terrorism activities

prevent and deter unauthorised and irregular entry to Australia by working closely with foreign governments, international organisations, airlines, shipping companies and other agencies through the use of information, intelligence and technology

maintain and develop new intelligence led, risk-based entry policies and procedures, which facilitate the orderly arrival and departure of travellers whilst maintaining integrity

maintain the integrity of the border by closely working with both national and international border agencies to maintain and improve effective screening, through initiatives and international fora that aim to strengthen border integrity within the Asia and Pacific regions

enhance the Department’s capability to detect and minimise identity and document fraud

contribute to whole of government initiatives to counter identity fraud and transnational organised crime

maintain a capacity to coordinate and contribute to engagement in whole of government responses to offshore emergencies.


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Outcome 3 Expense Statement Table 2.1.3 provides an overview of the total expenses for Outcome 3, by program. Table 2.1.3: Budgeted Expenses for Outcome 3

2012-13 2013-14

Estimated Estimated

actual expenses

expenses

$'000 $'000

Program 3.1: Border Management



Total for Program 3.1 - -

Program 3.1.1: Border Management - Service Delivery





Program 3.1.2: Border Management - Policy Advice

and Program Design












2012-13 2013-14






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Program Objective

Effectively facilitate entry of genuine travellers to Australia while preventing entry of those likely to threaten the national interest, as achieved through a whole-of-government, layered approach to border management.

Linked to:

Australian Customs and Border Protection Service

Attorney-General’s Department.

Table 2.2.3: Program Expenses for Outcome 3 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17



expenses

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Annual Administered Expenses - - - - -





Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year consist of Depreciation and Amortisation Expense.


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Table 2.3.3: Program Component Expenses for Outcome 3

2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17



$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000



Program 3.1.1: Border Management -

Service Delivery

Borders 62,862 67,664 71,791 80,778 82,182

Identity 29,410 32,088 33,447 38,607 39,247


Program 3.1.1 92,272 99,752 105,238 119,385 121,429

Program 3.1.2: Border Management -


Borders 27,847 26,779 25,906 29,010 29,654

Identity 19,542 20,078 19,092 21,092 21,385

- - - - - Total departmental expenses

Program 3.1.2 47,389 46,857 44,998 50,102 51,039




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continued increase in the use of biometrics and identity management services

facilitate the entry to Australia of genuine travellers

border integrity is maintained, including work to prevent the entry of those likely to threaten the national interest

a high level of confidence in the accurate identification of people entering and departing Australia

contribution to whole of government efforts to combat people smuggling.


Ensure less than 0.015% of total passenger and crew arrivals are refused immigration clearance at airports and seaports.


2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17



Outcome 3

The percentage of people refused

immigration clearance at airports

and seaports, as a proportion

of total passenger and crew

arrivals <0.015%<0.015% <0.015% <0.015% <0.015%

Note: Service standards are available on www.immi.gov.au


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Outcome 4 Strategy

To achieve this outcome, the Department will:

support the integrity of Australia's visa and citizenship programs by enabling staff within the Department and other agencies to identify and respond to breaches of immigration and citizenship law or other irregularities in an appropriate manner

maximise voluntary compliance by raising awareness of Australia's immigration and citizenship laws through a variety of media, education and training programs and communication with clients, and stakeholders through collaboration with other Government service providers

deter non-citizens from overstaying or breaching their visa conditions through prompt and effective enforcement of immigration and citizenship law

by undertaking reasonable actions, protect the interests of the Australian community by upholding the Migration Act

utilise an active compliance strategy to reduce the incidence of people working illegally in the Australian community, deter people smugglers, investigate offences under migration and citizenship law by migration agents, employers or intermediaries, and undertake employer awareness activities

administer the management of Irregular Maritime Arrivals (IMAs) and Offshore Entry Persons (OEPs) in accordance with the law and government policy

facilitate the continued use of residence determination (known as Community Detention) to enable clients with vulnerabilities to live in the community with appropriate support while their status is being resolved

manage IMAs who are granted Bridging Visas to achieve an immigration outcome through early intervention and provision of needs-based support and assistance

provide resources to support, manage and oversee agreed bilateral and multilateral arrangements under the Regional Cooperation Framework and other measures for harmonisation of treatment of asylum seekers across the region

Outcome 4: Lawful stay of visa holders and access to citizenship rights for eligible people through promotion of visa compliance responsibilities, status resolution, citizenship acquisition integrity, case management, removal and detention, and policy advice and program design.


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secure the removal of IMAs to whom Australia does not owe a protection obligation

strengthen the migration and border management capabilities of governments in the Asia-Pacific region and parts of South Asia and the Middle East

assist the facilitation of bona fide people movements while preventing and deterring irregular movements, including people smuggling and trafficking, in our region and in source/transit countries

support international organisations caring for irregular migrants intercepted en route to Australia

provide funding to the IOM to enhance Indonesian immigration detention and transit facilities

support and facilitate timely and efficient independent merits reviews and judicial reviews of refugee status determination for IMAs, and treat people fairly and reasonably within the law

commission a comprehensive review into Australia’s refugee status determination system.


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Outcome 4 Expense Statement Table 2.1.4 provides an overview of the total expenses for Outcome 4, by program. Table 2.1.4: Budgeted Expenses and Resources for Outcome 4

2012-13 2013-14

Estimated Estimated

actual expenses

expenses

$'000 $'000

Program 4.1: Visa Compliance and Status Resolution




Program 4.1.1: Visa Compliance and Status Resolution -

Service Delivery





Program 4.1.2: Visa Compliance and Status Resolution -






Program 4.2: Onshore Detention Network





Program 4.2.1: Onshore Detention Network - Service Delivery





Program 4.2.2: Onshore Detention Network - Policy Advice

and Program Design




Total for Program 4.2.2 2,335 2,232 Continued on next page


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Table 2.1.4: Budgeted Expenses and Resources for Outcome 4 (continued)

2012-13 2013-14

Estimated Estimated

actual expenses

expenses

$'000 $'000

Program 4.3: Offshore Asylum Seeker Management


Ordinary annual services 1 1,681,283 2,429,830


Total for Program 4.3 1,709,539 2,458,141

Program 4.3.1: Offshore Asylum Seeker Management -

Service Delivery





Program 4.3.2: Offshore Asylum Seeker Management -






Program 4.4: Foreign Fishers





Program 4.4.1: Foreign Fishers - Service Delivery





Program 4.4.2: Foreign Fishers - Policy Advice

and Program Design


Departmental appropriation 2 467 467


Total for Program 4.4.2 494 494

Program 4.5: Regional Cooperation and

Associated Activities



Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 3 - -


Program 4.5.1: Regional Cooperation and

Associated Activities - Service Delivery


Departmental appropriation 2 3,571 303


Total for Program 4.5.1 3,571 303 Continued on next page


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Table 2.1.4: Budgeted Expenses and Resources for Outcome 4 (continued)

2012-13 2013-14

Estimated Estimated

actual expenses

expenses

$'000 $'000

Program 4.5.2: Regional Cooperation and Associated

Activities - Policy Advice and Program Design





Program 4.6: Refugee Status Determinations

for Offshore Entry Persons


Ordinary annual services 1 13,617 -


Total for Program 4.6 13,617 -

Program 4.6.1: Refugee Status Determinations

for Offshore Entry Persons - Service Delivery


Departmental appropriation 2 12,731 -


Total for Program 4.6.1 12,731 -


Administered Expenses

Ordinary annual services 1 1,824,637 2,540,778





Total expenses for Outcome 4 2,431,258 3,158,919

2012-13 2013-14

Average Staffing Level (number) 3,058 3,055





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Program Objective

To design, manage and undertake an effective program of prevention and deterrence with enforcement used as a last resort which seeks to:

achieve adherence to Australian entry and stay requirements

identify and respond to suspected breaches of immigration and citizenship law in Australia

detect and locate persons who have no lawful authority to be in Australia or are in breach of conditions that apply to their visa (for example, people working in breach of their conditions)

protect the public through the cancellation or refusal of visas to non-citizens who may be of concern to the public for reasons such as their involvement in serious criminal activity

obtain a substantive immigration outcome for unlawful non-citizens or Bridging Visa E holders in a lawful, timely, fair and reasonable manner.


There are no significant variations in respect of the estimate of expenses in relation to this program for 2013-14.


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Program Objective

To advise on, develop and provide a range of support, health and detention services in community and detention environments which seeks to:

best suit the needs of individual people in immigration detention

treat people in immigration detention fairly and reasonably within the law

ensure the inherent dignity of people in immigration detention

ensure minors are only detained in Immigration Detention facilities as a measure of last resort and for the shortest practicable period

provide services that assist to resolve the immigration status resolution pathway to visa grant or removal from Australia

enable the management of risks to the community arising from unauthorised arrivals.




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Program 4.3: Offshore Asylum-Seeker Management

Program Objective

To advise on, develop and provide a range of individual management, facilities and health care services for the management of Irregular Maritime Arrivals (IMAs) and Offshore Entry Persons (OEPs) which seeks to:

best suit the needs of individuals

ensure the inherent dignity of individuals


provide services that assist to resolve the immigration status resolution pathway or the removal of people under applicable law

protect the Australian community from IMAs who present an unacceptable risk to the community

assist regional processing countries to best meet the needs, and ensure the inherent dignity of, people transferred to Regional Processing Centres.


The increase in estimated expenditure for this program reflects the increase in arrivals of IMAs and the response to the Report of the Expert Panel on Asylum Seekers. With the implementation of the recommendations in relation to Regional Processing Centres, appropriations have increased through the Appropriation (Implementation of the Report of the Expert Panel on Asylum Seekers) Act (no.1) 2012-13 and the Appropriation (Implementation of the Report of the Expert Panel on Asylum Seekers) Act (no.2) 2012-13 to enable these facilities to become established and commence taking transferees. This Appropriation also included additional funding required to cover the increased expenditure in relation to the increase in arrivals.


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Program Objective

To advise on, develop and provide a range of support, health and other services for foreign fishers apprehended and detained in Australian territorial waters, which seeks to:





ensure the availability for immigration processing, legal proceedings, or removal, of foreign fishers detained under the Migration Act

protect the Australian community from foreign fishers who present unacceptable risks to the community

enable the management of health, identity and security risks to the community arising from foreign fishers

remove foreign fishers who have no legal right to remain in Australia.




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Program 4.5: Regional Cooperation & Associated Activities

Program Objective

To strengthen the migration and border management capabilities of partner governments by providing advice on the development and provision of a range of support and other services in respect of regional cooperation and associated activities, which seeks to:

• assist the facilitation of bona fide people movements while preventing and deterring irregular movements, including people smuggling and trafficking, in countries of origin, first asylum and transit

• support international organisations for the care of irregular migrants intercepted en route to Australia

• provide assistance, training and resources to support, manage and oversee agreed bilateral and multilateral arrangements under the Regional Cooperation Framework and other measures for the effective management and harmonisation of treatment of asylum seekers across the region.


The increase in this program is due to recommendations from the Report of the Expert Panel on Asylum Seekers. Enhancing Protection in the Region is a budget measure which encompasses these recommendations and provides for an increase in Regional Capacity Building initiatives over the next four years.


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Table 2.2.4: Program Expenses Outcome 4

2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17



expenses

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Annual Administered Expenses 1,824,637 2,540,778 1,553,571 1,334,487 1,303,595




Total program expenses 2,431,258 3,158,919 2,028,621 1,750,320 1,720,003


Program 4.6: Refugee Status Determination for Offshore Entry Persons

Program Objective

To provide a range of support and other services in respect of refugee status determination for IMAs, which seeks to:

facilitate independent merits reviews by the Independent Protection Assessment Office to be carried out and concluded as expeditiously and efficiently as possible

support the courts and administrative tribunals to ensure the delivery of timely and efficient judicial reviews

treat people fairly and reasonably within the law.


The estimates for this program are expected to cease due to the Government decision to transfer the Independent Protection Assessment Office (IPAO) to the Migration Review Tribunal and the Refugee Review Tribunal (MRTRRT). DIAC will not receive any further funding for this function.


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Table 2.3.4: Program Component Expenses for Outcome 4

2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17



$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Program 4.1: Visa Compliance and

Status Resolution


Compliance Resolution, Community

Care and Assistance 9,289 9,448 9,921 10,190 10,341


Program 4.1 9,289 9,448 9,921 10,190 10,341


Program 4.1.1: Visa Compliance

Status Resolution - Service Delivery

Detection Onshore 52,485 53,816 55,625 57,489 58,551

Removals 16,874 16,939 16,911 17,060 17,368

Status Resolution 17,944 26,186 25,447 17,487 17,814


Program 4.1.1 87,303 96,941 97,983 92,036 93,733

Program 4.1.2: Visa Compliance &

Status Resolution - Policy Advice

and Program Design

Detection Onshore 20,236 19,869 19,745 19,746 20,089

Removals 4,979 4,954 4,803 4,816 4,894

Status Resolution 6,150 6,087 6,052 6,101 6,216


Program 4.1.2 31,365 30,910 30,600 30,663 31,199


Program 4.1 118,668 127,851 128,583 122,699 124,932

Total expenses Program 4.1 127,957 137,299 138,504 132,889 135,273

Program 4.2: Onshore Detention

Network


Community and Detention Services 59,222 60,163 63,117 64,698 65,696

Payments under Section 33 (FMA Act ) -

Act of Grace Payments 100 100 100 100 100

Recovery of Removal Charges and

Detention Costs 3,666 3,849 4,042 4,042 4,042


Program 4.2 62,988 64,112 67,259 68,840 69,838

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Table 2.3.4: Program Component Expenses for Outcome 4 (continued)

2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17



$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000


Program 4.2.1: Onshore Detention

Network - Service Delivery



Program 4.2.1 24,610 24,565 24,033 25,694 26,143

Program 4.2.2: Onshore Detention

Network - Policy Advice and

Program Design



Program 4.2.2 2,335 2,232 1,815 2,915 2,968


Program 4.2 26,945 26,797 25,848 28,609 29,111


Program 4.3: Offshore Asylum

Seeker Management


Community and Detention Services 1,709,539 2,458,141 1,467,835 1,249,284 1,216,568


Program 4.3 1,709,539 2,458,141 1,467,835 1,249,284 1,216,568


Program 4.3.1: Offshore Asylum Seeker

Management - Service Delivery

Offshore Asylum Seeker Management 360,579 373,820 239,708 188,554 206,987


Program 4.3.1 360,579 373,820 239,708 188,554 206,987



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Table 2.3.4: Program Component Expenses for Outcome 4 (continued)

2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17



$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Program 4.3.2: Offshore Asylum

Seeker Management - Policy Advice

and Program Design

Offshore Asylum Seeker Management 36,326 35,393 28,440 25,431 4,417 - - - - -


Program 4.3.2 36,326 35,393 28,440 25,431 4,417


Program 4.3 396,905 409,213 268,148 213,985 211,404

Total expenses Program 4.3 2,106,444 2,867,354 1,735,983 1,463,269 1,427,972





Program 4.4 9,518 9,679 10,331 10,584 10,737

Annual departmental expenses:

Program 4.4.1: Foreign Fishers -

Service Delivery

Foreign Fishers 2,216 2,227 2,289 2,307 2,350


Program 4.4.1 2,216 2,227 2,289 2,307 2,350

Program 4.4.2: Foreign Fishers -


Foreign Fishers 494 494 495 500 509


Program 4.4.2 494 494 495 500 509 - - - - -


Program 4.4 2,710 2,721 2,784 2,807 2,859 - - - - -


Program 4.5: Regional Cooperation

and Associated Activities

Management and Care of Irregular

Immigrants in Indonesia 7,891 - - - -

Regional Cooperation and Capacity

Building 42,493 28,472 28,333 27,262 27,717

Returns and Reintegration Assistance

packages 1,726 4,375 4,554 4,774 4,840

Regional Support Office 1,471 1,753 1,784 - -

Combatting People Smuggling-

Address irregular migration in region 2,120 1,051 - - -


Program 4.5 55,701 35,651 34,671 32,036 32,557



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Table 2.3.4: Program Component Expenses for Outcome 4 (continued) 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17



$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000


Program 4.5.1: Regional Cooperation

& Associated Activities - Service

Delivery

Regional Cooperation and Associated

Activities 3,571 303 302 303 310


Program 4.5.1 3,571 303 302 303 310

Program 4.5.2: Regional Cooperation

& Associated Activities - Policy

Advice and Program Design

Regional Cooperation and Associated

Activities 9,076 16,699 12,939 10,983 11,346


Program 4.5.2 9,076 16,699 12,939 10,983 11,346


Program 4.5 12,647 17,002 13,241 11,286 11,656 - - - - -


Program 4.6: Refugee Status

Determinations for Offshore

Entry Persons

Refugee Status Determinations for

Offshore Entry Persons 13,617 - - - -


Program 4.6 13,617 - - - -

Program 4.6.1: Refugee Status

Determinations for Offshore

Entry Persons - Service Delivery

Refugee Status Determinations for

Offshore Entry Persons 12,731 - - - -


Program 4.6.1 12,731 - - - -


Program 4.6 12,731 - - - -

Total expenses Program 4.6 26,348 - - - -

Total administered expenses 1,860,652 2,577,031 1,590,017 1,370,934 1,340,041


Total program expenses

Outcome 4 2,431,258 3,158,919 2,028,621 1,750,320 1,720,003


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Visa compliance and status resolution programs will:

undertake general compliance activities including targeted communication strategies, promotion of visa obligations and awareness to clients, employers, unions, education institutions and other stakeholders

undertake compliance field activities to conduct awareness and integrity verification visits and locate unlawful non-citizens

investigate suspected breaches of immigration and citizenship law and where appropriate impose prompt sanctions and prosecute individuals and third parties involved in the abuse of the immigration and citizenship systems/programs

refuse or cancel visas for individuals who are in breach of their visa conditions or present a risk to the Australian community

initiate and manage immigration detention of non-citizens in accordance with the law and government policy

provide resolution services that establish clear immigration pathways for clients in the community or immigration detention

remove people who have no right to remain in Australia

provide policy advice and service design to enable such service provision.


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prevention and deterrence strategies which increase voluntary compliance with visa conditions

effective engagement of peak employment bodies, employers, unions and labour suppliers, the provision of employment status information to employers through Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO), and where appropriate the application of sanctions to limit the opportunity for illegal work in Australia

impose enforcement strategies which maintain the integrity of the Department’s programs by prosecuting serious breaches of immigration law

effective screening of visa applications offshore to prevent people of character concern from travelling to Australia through the maintenance of effective relationships with law enforcement and security partners both on and offshore, and enhanced application of identity technology

people held in immigration detention who are not IMAs or on a rapid removal pathway are to have their case reviewed by a Detention Review Manager

effective management of lawful non-citizens and resolution of their immigration status while they are in the community on a Bridging Visa E

people who have no right to remain in Australia are removed by the Department at the earliest practicable opportunity.


2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17



Percentage of people held in

immigration detention w hose

ongoing detention and placement

is review ed w ithin service

standards 98% 98% 98% 98%98%

Note: Service standards are available on www.immi.gov.au


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2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17



Clients receive individual

management, health care,

facilities and detention services

through contracted providers,

consistent w ith the contractual

requirements.

100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Note: Service standards available on www.immi.gov.au


provision of support, health and detention services to people in immigration detention, in both community and detention environments, in accordance with the objectives and KPI targets for this program

provide policy advice and service design to enable such service provision.


individuals receive individual management, facilities and health care services through contracted providers consistent with contractual requirements

only people who are not known to be, or are not reasonably suspected of being, minors are detained in Immigration Detention facilities

people held in immigration detention will have the length and conditions of their detention subject to regular review to ensure that it is lawful and appropriate.


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Program 4.3: Offshore Asylum Seeker Management


2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17



Individuals receive individual

management, facilities and health

care services through contracted

providers, consistent w ith

contractual requirements

Percentage of IMA's in IDCs that

are not know n to be, or are not

reasonably suspected of being,

a minor

Percentage of people held in

immigration detention w hose

ongoing detention and placement

is review ed w ithin service

standards

Mandatory reporting to the

Commonw ealth Ombudsman is

completed in accordance w ith

the Migration Act 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

98% 98%98%

100%

98% 98%

100% 100% 100%100%



provision of individual management, facilities and health care services to IMAs and OEPs in accordance with the objectives and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for this program.


individuals receive individual management, facilities and health care services through contracted providers consistent with contractual requirements.


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2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17



Percentage of persons in IDCs

that are not know n to be or are not

reasonably suspected to be a minor 100% 100%100%100% 100%



provision of support, health and detention services to foreign fishers in immigration detention, in both community and detention environments, in accordance with the objectives and KPI targets for this program

provision of policy advice and service design that enables service delivery

services to develop, implement and undertake the removal of foreign fishers from Australia.


only people who are not known to be, or are not reasonably suspected of being, minors are detained in Immigration Detention facilities

foreign fishers, who have no right to remain in Australia, are to be removed by the Department at the earliest practicable opportunity.


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Program 4.5: Regional Cooperation & Associated Activities


work collaboratively with international organisations to enhance the capacity of foreign governments to manage migration including through enhancements to legislation, governance and organisational structures, business processes, returns and reintegration assistance, cross-agency coordination mechanisms and policy frameworks, identity management, immigration intelligence initiatives and support for regional fora

support the Regional Support Office to implement a range of practical initiatives under the auspices of the Regional Cooperation Framework

work collaboratively with international organisations to develop policy and services for support and care of irregular migrants intercepted en route to Australia.


the capacity of states to manage irregular migration through the region, including that of asylum seekers is enhanced

the Regional Support Office is effectively acting as a focal point and coordination point for migration management and increased protection capacity in the region.


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Program 4.6: Refugee Status Determination for Offshore Entry Persons


provision of support and other services to enable independent merits review and judicial review of Refugee Status Determination for IMAs to be carried out and concluded as expeditiously and efficiently as possible

policy advice and service design to enable such service provision.


the conduct of lawful, fair and efficient independent merits reviews (IMRs) and independent protection assessments (IPAs) are prioritised for IMAs

IMRs and IPAs are required to be conducted in accordance with the rules of natural justice and require a fresh assessment of the refugee or complementary protection claims of IMAs

hearings with IMAs are conducted by reviewers to ascertain whether refugee or complementary protection is owed by Australia

oral evidence at hearings is provided by the IMAs and witnesses

written and oral representations are made by Immigration Advice and Application Assistance Scheme providers, who support and represent IMAs in the presentation of their merits review requests

case management and support staff provide administrative and country advice support to reviewers.


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Administered items under Program 4.1: Visa Compliance and Status Resolution

Compliance Resolution, Community Care and Assistance

Item Objectives

To actively, efficiently and effectively manage unlawful non-citizens and Bridging Visa E holders in the community to an immigration outcome through early intervention and provision of needs-based support and assistance.

Item Deliverables

health, welfare and income support.

national assisted voluntary return service.

immigration advice and application assistance.

Administered items under Program 4.2: Onshore Detention Network

Community and Detention Services

Item Objectives

To fund the provision of a range of support, health and detention services to people in the immigration detention environments, including community detention that seek to:


treat people in detention fairly and reasonably within the law



ensure the availability for immigration processing, or otherwise the removal of, people detained under the Migration Act

enable the management of health, identity and security risks to the community arising from unauthorised arrivals.

Item Deliverables

Provision of support, health and detention services to people in the immigration detention environments, including community detention, in accordance with the objectives and KPI targets for this program.


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Administered items under Program 4.3: Offshore Asylum Seeker Management

Payments under Section 33 (FMA Act)—Act of Grace Payments

Item Objectives

Payments made under Section 33 (FMA Act) are special discretionary compensatory payments (acts of grace) made in circumstances where there is no other viable avenue of redress available and the Minister for Finance and Deregulation considers the payment is appropriate because of ‘special circumstances’.

Item Deliverables

Payments are made in accordance with legislative requirements and guidelines.


Item Objectives

To fund the provision of a range of support, health and detention services to IMAs seeking asylum who are in an immigration detention environment, including community detention, as well as those in the community on Bridging Visa E’s, that seek to:

best suit the needs of individual people in immigration detention or on a Bridging Visa E

treat people in immigration detention, or on a Bridging Visa E, fairly and reasonably within the law

ensure the inherent dignity of people in immigration detention or on a Bridging Visa E


provide IMAs in immigration detention, or on a Bridging Visa E, who are seeking asylum, with professionally qualified immigration advice and assistance

ensure the availability for immigration processing, or otherwise the removal of, people detained under the Migration Act

enable the management of health, identity and security risks to the community arising from IMAs.

Item Deliverables

Provision of support, health and detention services to IMAs in immigration detention environments, including community detention, as well as those in the community on Bridging Visa E’s in accordance with the objectives and KPI targets for this program.


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Administered items under Program 4.4: Foreign Fishers


Item Objectives

To fund the provision of a range of support, health and detention services in the immigration detention environments that seek to:



ensure the inherent dignity of people in immigration detention facilities


ensure the availability for immigration processing, or removal, of people detained under the Migration Act

enable the management of health, identity and security risks to the community arising from foreign fishers.

Item Deliverables

Provision of support, health and detention services to foreign fishers in immigration detention environments, in accordance with the objectives and KPI targets for this program.


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Administered items under Program 4.5: Regional Cooperation and Associated Activities

Regional Cooperation and Capacity Building

Item Objectives

to strengthen the migration and border management capabilities of partner governments

to assist the facilitation of bona fide people movements while preventing and deterring irregular movements, including people smuggling and trafficking, in our region and in source/transit countries

to support international organisations for asylum seekers intercepted en route to Australia.

Item Deliverables

provide assistance with a strong focus on working in partnership with international organisations to enhance migration management (enhancements to legislation, governance and organisational structures, business processes, cross-agency coordination mechanisms and policy frameworks), identity management and document examination, immigration intelligence initiatives, support for regional fora and English language training

provide support to international organisations for asylum seekers intercepted en route to Australia.

Management and Care of Irregular Immigrants in Indonesia

Item Objectives

strengthen regional cooperation arrangements in Indonesia to support international organisations to provide for asylum seekers who are intercepted in Indonesia en route to Australia

provide training and support to Indonesian immigration officials, in particular on the management of intercepted asylum seekers in line with international human rights standards.

Item Deliverables

asylum seekers are provided with appropriate support

training sessions conducted for Indonesian immigration officials.


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Returns and Reintegration Assistance Packages

Item Objectives

The primary objective is to provide support for the returnee to rebuild their life in the country of return and to reduce the risk of further irregular migration.

Item Deliverables

IOM will develop and deliver reintegration assistance tailored to the needs of the individual.

Administered items under Program 4.6: Refugee Status Determination for Offshore Entry Persons

Refugee Status Determination for Offshore Entry Persons

Item Objectives

To streamline the process for the determination of refugee status for offshore entry persons.

Item Deliverables

Refugee status assessments under the Protection Obligation Determination (POD) process will be made efficiently and lawfully.

The backlog of requests for independent merits review of negative decisions under the previous process will be determined expeditiously and concurrently with POD assessments being finalised.


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Outcome 5: Equitable economic and social participation of migrants and refugees, supported through settlement services, including English language training; refugee settlement; case coordination; translation services; and settlement policy advice and program design.

Outcome 5 Strategy

To achieve this outcome, the Department ensures high quality settlement services are available and accessible for humanitarian settlers and other eligible migrants as soon as possible after arrival. These services support clients in their transition to life in Australia by helping to build self-reliance, developing English language skills and fostering links with mainstream services.

This outcome will be achieved through:

providing a planning framework for the delivery of settlement services that complements other services the Government directs to the Australian community

providing demographic data and other information to assist service providers across the three levels of Government to plan to meet the needs of newly arrived migrants and humanitarian settlers, including improving connections to support services

supporting initial settlement services delivered through the Humanitarian Settlement Services (HSS), managed through contracted service providers

supporting the Settlement Grants Program (SGP) by helping funded organisations manage work programs, service agreements and reporting and financial accountability requirements

supporting the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) managed by the Department through contracts for English training and ancillary services

providing translating and interpreting services.


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The administered expenses supporting this outcome are:

the AMEP, providing settlement-focused English training to eligible humanitarian settlers and migrants

the SGP, where eligible organisations are funded to provide settlement services, including information, referral and casework services for new arrivals, community capacity building, service planning, participation and integration services

a project to enhance social inclusion and improve connections to support services

the HSS, where funded organisations provide initial settlement services to humanitarian entrants, including case coordination, cultural orientation, referrals and accommodation services

the financial contribution to the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters Ltd (NAATI)

the grant to the Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA) for advice on the views of the refugee and humanitarian non-government sector on the Australian Humanitarian Program and its related impact on settlement processes

supervision and settlement of Unaccompanied Humanitarian Minors (UHMs).


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Table 2.1.5 provides an overview of the total expenses for Outcome 5, by program. Table 2.1.5: Budgeted Expenses and Resources for Outcome 5

2012-13 2013-14

Estimated Estimated

actual expenses

expenses

$'000 $'000

Program 5.1: Settlement Services for Migrants and

Refugees




Program 5.1.1: Settlement Services for Migrants and

Refugees - Service Delivery





Program 5.1.2: Settlement Services for Migrants and

Refugees - Policy Advice and Program Design












2012-13 2013-14






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Program 5.1: Settlement Services for Migrants and Refugees

Program Objective

Provide settlement services designed to support migrants and humanitarian entrants to settle and participate as fully as possible in Australian society.

Provide demographic data and information to help service providers across the three levels of Government and in the community sector plan to meet the needs of newly arrived migrants and humanitarian entrants.

Ensure that services are responsive and accessible, and eligible client groups are able to access services as appropriate.

Program Expenses

The increase in administered expenses in 2013-14 is the result of an increase in funding for the Adult Migrant English Program and Humanitarian Settlement Services primarily as a result of the implementation of the recommendations from the Report of the Expert Panel on Asylum Seekers. The increase in departmental expenses is primarily as a result of an increase in Translating and Interpreting Services of approximately $7.0 million. The budget for the Free Translating and Interpreting Service was increased in 2012-13 and 2013-14 to reflect the increased intake in the Humanitarian program. An increase in expenditure for the Free Translating and Interpreting Service is expected. In April 2013, the Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Senator the Hon Kate Lundy, announced a $15 million package of measures to empower local communities to embrace the benefits of multiculturalism and maintain cohesive and socially inclusive neighbourhoods. The funding will be provided over two years starting in 2012-13.


2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17



expenses

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000





Total program expenses 479,510 552,474 536,466 564,726 596,606 1. Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year consist of Depreciation and Amortisation

Expense.


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Table 2.3.5: Program Component Expenses Outcome 5 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17



$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Program 5.1: Settlement Services

for Migrants and Refugees


Adult Migrant English Program 238,847 264,475 277,877 284,035 298,609

Grant to Refugees Council of Australia 140 140 140 140 140

Grants for Community Settlement 40,688 45,537 44,448 46,376 48,925

Humanitarian Settlement Services 87,702 134,252 113,485 114,965 115,739

National Accreditation Authority for

Translators and Interpreters Ltd -

contribution 612 623 652 669 679

Supervision and w elfare

for unaccompanied humanitarian

minors 23,876 11,586 3,758 3,851 3,908


Program 5.1 391,865 456,613 440,360 450,036 468,000


Program 5.1.1: Settlement Services

Migrants and Refugees - Service

AMEP Administration 2,406 2,413 2,272 2,761 2,810

Free Translating and Interpreting Services 13,716 14,810 14,799 17,676 21,620


Settlement Planning and Information

Delivery 8,844 8,994 8,766 10,300 12,777

Support for Community Services 6,881 6,884 6,508 7,891 8,030

Translating and Interpreting Service -

Document Translating - - - - -

TIS-On-site Interpreting 7,204 8,986 9,829 10,774 11,485

TIS-Telephone Interpreting 21,461 26,770 29,285 32,107 34,224


Program 5.1.1 71,576 79,902 81,943 94,250 103,914



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Table 2.3.5: Program Component Expenses Outcome 5 (continued)

2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17



$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Program 5.1.2: Settlement Services

for Migrants and Refugees - Policy


AMEP Administration 3,100 3,008 2,455 3,933 4,004

Free Translating and Interpreting Services 2,357 3,092 3,228 3,729 6,883


Settlement Planning and Information

Delivery 4,007 3,444 2,986 4,112 4,983

Support for Community Services 1,732 1,674 1,419 2,244 2,287

TIS - On-site Interpreting 2 2 2 2 2

TIS - Telephone Interpreting 25 23 19 19 18


Program 5.1.2 16,068 15,959 14,163 20,440 24,692





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settlement information and services are available to eligible migrants and humanitarian entrants nationwide

Humanitarian Settlement Services and Complex Case Support services are available and being delivered across Australia

NAATI provide a high quality credentialing service supported by Members

administer the payment for the provision of fee free language services for eligible clients.


evidence-based policy advice to the Government on settlement services for migrants and humanitarian entrants

settlement planning information to support community organisations, migrants and humanitarian entrants

administration of the AMEP

administration of the SGP

support for humanitarian entrants by effective management of the HSS and Complex Case Support programs

support the NAATI in the provision of an effective credentialing framework for translators and interpreters

supervision and settlement of UHMs

translating and interpreting services for eligible clients.


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Administered items under Program 5.1: Settlement Services for Migrants and Refugees

Adult Migrant English Program

Item Objectives

Provide access to settlement focussed English language training to eligible migrants and humanitarian entrants.

Item Deliverables

Settlement focussed English language training is made available to all eligible humanitarian entrants and migrants through contracted service providers.

Humanitarian Settlement Services

Item Objectives

To provide intensive settlement services for newly arrived refugees and special humanitarian entrants through contracted providers.

Item Deliverables

Contracted settlement service for:

on arrival reception and assistance

case coordination and cultural orientation

accommodation services

Complex Case Support services.

Grants for Settlement Services

Item Objectives

Provide grants to community based organisations under the SGP for the delivery of settlement services including:

assistance to new arrivals to acquire and develop the knowledge and skills to settle in Australia

assistance to new communities to grow and develop in a self-sustaining manner

promotion of social participation and integration.

Item Deliverables

grant funding is allocated according to SGP eligibility criteria

grant recipients provide services in line with grant agreements.


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National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters Ltd – contribution

Item Objectives

Provide financial support to the NAATI as specified in the funding agreement.

Item Deliverables

Funding paid to NAATI according to funding agreement.

Refugee Council of Australia

Item Objectives

Provide a grant to the RCOA for advice on the views of the refugee and humanitarian non-government sector on the Humanitarian Program, including resettlement and onshore protection, and humanitarian settlement issues.

Item Deliverables

Funding agreement meets Government objectives.

Supervision and welfare for Unaccompanied Humanitarian Minors (UHMs)

Item Objectives

To have in place guardianship, monitoring and settlement support arrangements for UHMs until they reach 18 years of age or otherwise exit the program.

Item Deliverables

Supervision and settlement of UHMs.


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Outcome 6: A cohesive, multicultural Australian society through promotion of cultural diversity and a unifying citizenship, decisions on citizenship status, and multicultural and citizenship policy advice and program design.

Outcome 6 Strategy

To achieve this outcome, the Department promotes the importance of respect, fairness, inclusion and a sense of belonging in a culturally diverse society and the value of Australian citizenship. The Department will:

promote the benefits of a united and diverse Australia

ensure that citizenship policies and procedures support the objectives of Australia’s citizenship law

implement Government policy in relation to settlement and Australian citizenship

encourage the community to value citizenship

promote the acquisition of Australian citizenship.

This outcome will be achieved through:

implementing the People of Australia, Australia’s Multicultural Policy and its initiatives

a Diversity and Social Cohesion Program, which addresses issues of cultural, racial and religious intolerance by delivering grants to community-based organisations

an Australian Government Multicultural Access and Equity Policy and Multicultural language Services Guidelines for Australian Government Agencies, which promotes the importance of Australian Government agencies being responsive to Australia's cultural diversity

the Department's nationwide network of community liaison officers, which monitors community relations through extensive contacts with community groups and individuals

provision of funding to eligible community organisations to conduct community-based projects that build on social cohesion, harmony and security

provision of research, evidence-based policy advice and support for both Ministers

providing secretariat support for the Australian Multicultural Council, a ministerially-appointed body that provides advice on social cohesion, the inclusion of migrants into Australian society, overcoming racism and intolerance and communicating the benefits of Australia’s cultural diversity to the community

a communication strategy that promotes the value of Australian citizenship

lawful decision making in accordance with Australian citizenship legislation.


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The administered expenses supporting this outcome are:

grants for the Diversity and Social Cohesion Program, which provides funding to eligible community organisations to address issues affecting community relations and to conduct community-based projects

the grant to the Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia (FECCA) for the FECCA to provide advice to the Government on the views and needs of ethnic communities in Australia

grants to improve infrastructure, create meeting places that bring people together, enhance social inclusion and build resilience in particular communities

contributing towards the cost of developing a multicultural centre in Mirrabooka, Western Australia

translation services for Australian government agencies.


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Table 2.1.6 provides an overview of the total expenses for Outcome 6, by program. Table 2.1.6: Budgeted Expenses and Resources for Outcome 6

2012-13 2013-14

Estimated Estimated

actual expenses

expenses

$'000 $'000

Program 6.1: Multicultural and Citizenship Services




Program 6.1.1: Multicultural and Citizenship Services -

Service Delivery





Program 6.1.2: Multicultural and Citizenship Services -













2012-13 2013-14






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Program 6.1: Multicultural and Citizenship Services

Program Objective

promote mutual respect, fairness, inclusion and a sense of belonging and addressing issues of cultural, racial and religious intolerance.

efficient and effective delivery of the Australian citizenship program in line with Australia’s citizenship law and Government policies.

promote the value of Australian citizenship.

Program Expenses

In April 2013, the Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Senator the Hon Kate Lundy, announced a $15 million package of measures to empower local communities to embrace the benefits of multiculturalism and maintain cohesive and socially inclusive neighbourhoods. The funding will be provided over two years starting in 2012-13.


2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17



expenses

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000





Total program expenses 79,010 88,795 79,376 87,009 88,527 1. Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year consist of Depreciation and Amortisation

Expense.


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Table 2.3.6: Program Component Expenses Outcome 6

2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17



$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Program 6.1: Multicultural and

Citizenship Services


Diversity and Social Cohesion 1,906 1,900 1,996 2,042 2,065

Grants for Multicultural Affairs 732 9,543 454 464 469

Mirrabooka Multicultural Centre - contribution 419 - - - -


Program 6.1 3,057 11,443 2,450 2,506 2,534


Program 6.1.1: Multicultural and

Citizenship Services - Service Delivery

Decision on Citizenship Status 49,186 50,414 51,396 54,327 55,273

Promoting the Value of Australian Citizenship 2,184 2,151 2,029 2,530 2,579

Promoting the Benefits of a United

and Diverse Society 5,722 5,621 5,374 6,827 6,951


Program 6.1.1 57,092 58,186 58,799 63,684 64,803

Program 6.1.2: Multicultural and

Citizenship Services - Policy


Decision on Citizenship Status 10,579 10,524 10,185 11,649 11,855

Promoting the Value of Australian Citizenship 1,997 1,985 1,899 2,153 2,188

Promoting the Benefits of a United

and Diverse Society 6,285 6,657 6,043 7,017 7,147

- - - - - Total departmental expenses

Program 6.1.2 18,861 19,166 18,127 20,819 21,190





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provide research, evidence-based policy advice and support services to both Ministers

administer the grants for community relations and for multicultural affairs

manage the Diversity and Social Cohesion Program

provide support services to the Australian Multicultural Council

encourage Australian Government agency responsiveness to cultural and linguistic diversity through implementing the Multicultural Access and Equity Policy and Multicultural Language Services Guidelines for Australian Government Agencies

deliver lawful citizenship decisions under Australian citizenship legislation

continue to provide a communication strategy that promotes the value of Australian citizenship and encourages eligible non-citizens to become Australian citizens.


milestones and timelines specified in funding agreements for grants are met

government agencies report increased client satisfaction with the delivery of government services

government services available and accessible nationwide

percentage of refusal decisions for Australian citizenship overturned through an appeal process is less than 1%

percentage of client conferral applications decided within service delivery standards is 80%

increased awareness of, and interest in, Australian citizenship – visits to the Citizenship Wizard reaches 300,000.


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Administered items under Program 6.1: Multicultural and Citizenship Services

Diversity and Social Cohesion Program

Item Objectives

provide grants to community organisations to build social cohesion through stronger community relations

provide grants to priority community groups to build capacity and develop leadership skills to assist them to fully participate in Australian society.

Item Deliverables

grants awarded according to Diversity and Social Cohesion policy guidelines

projects achieve agreed objectives/milestones.

Grants for Multicultural Affairs

Item Objectives

provide a grant to the FECCA to provide advice on behalf of ethnic communities in Australia to Government and the wider community

provide grants to community organisations that improve infrastructure, create meeting places that bring people together, enhance social inclusion and build resilience in particular communities.

Item Deliverables

Funding agreements meet Government objectives.

Mirrabooka Multicultural Centre—contribution

Item Objectives

Contribute towards the cost of developing a multicultural centre in Mirrabooka, Western Australia.

Item Deliverables

Funding enables the establishment of a multicultural centre.


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Section 3: Explanatory tables and budgeted financial statements

Section 3 presents explanatory tables and budgeted financial statements which provide a comprehensive snapshot of agency finances for the 2013-14 budget year. It explains how budget plans are incorporated into the financial statements and provides further details of the reconciliation between appropriations and program expenses, movements in administered funds, special accounts and government indigenous expenditure.

3.1 EXPLANATORY TABLES

3.1.1 Movement of administered funds between years

Administered funds can be provided for a specified period, for example under annual Appropriation Acts. Funds not used in the specified period with the agreement of the Finance Minister may be moved to a future year. Table 3.1.1 shows the movement of administered funds approved between years.

Table 3.1.1: Movement of Administered Funds between years1

2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Outcome 4:

Offshore Asylum Seeker

Management

(Administered Capital)

(120,000) 120,000 - - -

Outcome 5:

Settlement Service for Migrants and

Refugees (Administered)(25,000) 25,000 - - -

Total Movement of Funds (145,000) 145,000 - - -

1. Figures displayed as a negative (-) represent a decrease in funds and a positive reflect an increase in funds.


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3.1.2 Special Accounts

Special Accounts provide a means to set aside and record amounts used for specified purposes. Special Accounts can be created by a Finance Minister’s Determination under the FMA Act or under separate enabling legislation. Table 3.1.2 shows the expected additions (receipts) and reductions (payments) for each account used by DIAC.

Table 3.1.2: Estimates of Special Account Flows and Balances

Opening Closing

balance Receipts Payments Adjustments balance

2013-14 2013-14 2013-14 2013-14 2013-14

2012-13 2012-13 2012-13 2012-13 2012-13

Outcome $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Australian Population

Multicultural and Immigration

Research Program Account 1 187 - 187 - -

- Section 20 FMA Act (A) 235 - 48 - 187

Total Special Accounts

2013-14 Budget estimate 187 - 187 - -

Total Special Accounts

2012-13 estimate actual 235 - 48 - 187

(A) = Administered

Australian Population, Multicultural and Immigration Research Program Account

This special account was established to finance research into migration, migration settlement, multicultural affairs and population trends, in accordance with approval from the responsible minister in consultation with relevant state and territory ministers.

The program has now terminated and the remaining funds available in the account will be used to pay invoices. The special account will be closed once the balance has been extinguished early in 2013-14.

3.1.3 Australian Government Indigenous Expenditure

The Department has no specific Australian Government Indigenous Expenditure in 2013-14.


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3.2 BUDGETED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

3.2.1 Analysis of budgeted financial statements

An analysis of the primary source of movements between the financial statements published in the Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements 2012-13 (PAES) and the Portfolio Budget Statements 2013-14 is provided below.

Budgeted departmental comprehensive income statement

The Department of Immigration and Citizenship is budgeting for a break-even departmental operating result, adjusted for depreciation and amortisation expense, in 2013-14.

This statement presents the expected financial result for DIAC and identifies expenses and revenues on a full accrual basis.

Expenses

In 2013-14, total departmental expenses are expected to increase from $1,451.5 million (as published in the 2012-13 PAES) to $1,580.1 million, an increase of $128.6 million. This movement reflects the net impact of $14.3 million increase due to new measures since Additional Estimates and increased expenses of $114.3 million for Management of Irregular Maritime Arrivals and other departmental activities across all Outcomes.

Full details of the additional funding for 2013-14 for new measures and other variations are provided in the tables presented in Section 1 of this document.

Income

In 2013-14, total departmental revenue is expected to increase from $1,333.7 million (as published in the 2012-13 PAES) to $1,462.3 million. The movement is primarily due to an increase in Revenue from Government (appropriation revenue) of $126.7 million and an increase in DIAC’s own source revenue of $1.9 million.

Budgeted departmental balance sheet

This statement reports the financial position of the Department, its assets, liabilities and equity.

In 2013-14, total departmental assets are expected to increase from $746.0 million (as published in the 2012-13 PAES) to $755.5 million. Equity is also expected to increase from $344.6 million (as published in the 2012-13 PAES) to $354.2 million. The increase of $9.5 million in departmental assets and equity reflects the change in economic parameters based on the current economic climate, and a small increase in capital expenditure.


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Budgeted departmental statement of cash flows

The cash flow statement reports the extent and nature of cash flows, grouped according to operating, investing and financing activities.

The budgeted cash flows largely mirror the trends and impacts of the measures reported above for the income statement and balance sheet.

Capital budget statement—departmental

This statement reports the forward plan for capital expenditure.

Statement of asset movements

This statement reports the budgeted movements by asset class of the Department’s non-financial assets during the current financial year.

Schedule of budgeted income and expenses administered on behalf of government

This schedule identifies the main revenue and expense items administered by the Department on behalf of the Government.

Expenses

In 2013-14, administered expenses are expected to increase from $1,582.1 million (as published in the 2012-13 PAES) to $3091.5 million, an increase of $1,509.5 million. The change in administered expenses reflects an increase in government decisions of $3.0 million, a movement of administered funds of $25.0 million from 2012-13, a decrease of $1.1 million reflecting the changes in economic parameters, and an increase of $1,482.6 million for the Management of Irregular Maritime Arrivals and other administered activities across all Outcomes.

Income

In 2013-14, the Department will administer the collection of revenue on behalf of the Government of $1,544.1 million, which is a decrease of $211.1 million in the administered revenue estimate published in the 2012-13 PAES.

The key contributing factor to the write down in forecast revenue is rebasing following from lower than anticipated growth in several key visa categories which may be linked to the sustained high value of the Australian dollar. Forecasts have also been reduced due to less revenue received from the Visa Evidence Charge (VEC), with increased temporary visa holders relying on the department’s Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) system and lower revenue assumptions from the non-elodgement and onshore surcharges.


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Schedule of budgeted assets and liabilities administered on behalf of government

This schedule reports assets and liabilities administered by the Department on behalf of the Government.

Schedule of budgeted administered cash flows

This schedule shows the cash flows administered on behalf of the Government. The cash flows largely reflect the transactions of the schedule of income and expenses.

Schedule for administered capital budget

This statement reports the forward plan for capital expenditure.

Statement of administered asset movements

This statement reports the budgeted movements by asset class of Administered non-financial assets during the current financial year.


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3.2.3 BUDGETED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TABLES Table 3.2.1 Comprehensive Income Statement (Showing Net Cost of Services) (for the period ended 30 June)

Estimated Budget Forw ard Forw ard Forw ard

actual estimates estimate estimate estimate

2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

EXPENSES

Employee benefits 846,266 870,459 781,340 840,971 825,782

Supplier expenses 581,977 582,863 560,389 547,139 615,746

Depreciation and amortisation 118,357 117,863 99,083 96,229 96,229

Finance costs 3,436 3,424 3,417 3,873 3,776

Bad and Doubtful Debts 5,547 5,528 5,518 5,511 5,413

Write-dow n & impairment of assets - - - - -

Other Expenses 7 - - - -

Total expenses 1,555,590 1,580,137 1,449,747 1,493,723 1,546,946 - - - -

LESS:

OWN-SOURCE INCOME

Own-source revenue

Sale of goods and rendering of

services 30,052 37,150 40,870 44,872 47,872

Rental income 1,887 1,959 2,023 2,013 1,597

Other 27,524 20,745 19,647 19,353 19,444

Total own-source revenue 59,463 59,854 62,540 66,238 68,913 - - - - -

Gains

Other 2,000 1,920 1,920 1,920 1,920

Total gains 2,205 1,960 1,960 1,960 1,960

Total own-source income 61,668 61,814 64,500 68,198 70,873 - - - - -

Net cost of (contribution by)

services 1,493,922 1,518,323 1,385,247 1,425,525 1,476,073 - - - - -

Revenue from Government 1,375,565 1,400,460 1,286,164 1,329,296 1,379,844

Surplus (Deficit) attributable to

the Australian Government (118,357) (117,863) (99,083) (96,229) (96,229) - - - - -

Total comprehensive

income (loss) (118,357) (117,863) (99,083) (96,229) (96,229)

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Changes in asset revaluation surplus - - - - - - -

- - -

Total other comprehensive - - - - -

Total comprehensive income (loss)

attributable to the Australian

Government (118,357) (117,863) (99,083) (96,229) (96,229)

Continued on the next page


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Note: Reconciliation of comprehensive income attributable to the agency

2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Total Comprehensive Income

(loss) less depreciation/amortisation

expenses previously funded

through revenue

appropriations (118,357) (117,863) (99,083) (96,229) (96,229)

plus depreciation/amortisation

expenses previously funded 118,357 117,863 99,083 96,229 96,229

through revenue appropriations1


(loss) - as per the Statement of

Comprehensive Income - - - - -

1. From 2010-11, the Government introduced net cash appropriation arrangements where Bill 1 revenue appropriations for the depreciation/amortisation expenses of FMA Act agencies were replaced with a separate capital budget (the Departmental Capital Budget, or DCB) provided through Bill 1 equity appropriations. For information regarding DCBs, please refer to Table 3.2.5 Departmental Capital Budget Statement.


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Table 3.2.2: Budgeted Departmental Balance Sheet (as at 30 June)



2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

ASSETS

Financial assets

Cash and cash equivalents 53,883 53,883 53,883 53,883 53,883

Trade and other receivables 315,773 303,508 310,666 319,501 319,501

Other f inancial assets 2,069 2,069 2,069 2,069 2,069

Total financial assets 371,725 359,460 366,618 375,453 375,453

Non-financial assets

Land and buildings 63,287 65,165 65,105 244,596 254,616

Property, plant and equipment 58,929 107,390 116,188 123,265 117,435

Intangibles 285,166 209,114 187,752 168,484 157,264

Other non-financial assets 14,407 14,407 14,407 14,407 14,407

Total non-financial assets 421,789 396,076 383,452 550,752 543,722

Total assets 793,514 755,536 750,070 926,205 919,175

LIABILITIES

Payables

Suppliers 25,649 25,649 25,649 25,649 25,649

Other payables 129,375 110,875 111,725 111,909 111,909

Total payables 155,024 136,524 137,374 137,558 137,558

Interest bearing liabilities

Leases 2,241 1,034 184 - -

Total interest bearing liabilities 2,241 1,034 184 - -

Provisions

Employee provisions 234,767 234,767 234,767 234,767 234,767

Other 29,023 29,021 29,021 29,021 29,021

Total provisions 263,790 263,788 263,788 263,788 263,788

Total liabilities 421,055 401,346 401,346 401,346 401,346

Net assets 372,459 354,190 348,724 524,859 517,829

EQUITY1

Parent entity interest

Contributed equity 580,041 672,191 758,647 1,022,175 1,111,374

Reserves 116,094 116,366 116,369 116,369 116,369

Retained surplus

(accumulated deficit) (323,676) (434,367) (526,292) (613,685) (709,914)

Total parent entity interest 372,459 354,190 348,724 524,859 517,829

Total Equity 372,459 354,190 348,724 524,859 517,829

1. Equity is the residual interest in assets after deduction of liabilities.


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Table 3.2.3: Departmental Statement of Changes in Equity — Summary of Movement (Budget year 2013-14)

Retained Asset Other Contributed Total

earnings revaluation reserves equity/ equity

reserve capital

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Opening balance as at 1 July 2013

Balance carried forw ard from

previous period (323,676) 116,094 - 580,041 372,459

Adjustment for changes in

accounting policies - - - - -

Adjusted opening balance (323,676) 116,094 - 580,041 372,459

Comprehensive income

Other comprehensive income - - - - -

Surplus (deficit) for the period (117,863) - - - (117,863)

Other 7,172 272 - - 7,444

Total comprehensive income (110,691) 272 - - (110,419)

of w hich:

Attributable to the Australian

Government(110,691) 272 - - (110,419)

Transactions with owners

Contributions by owners

Equity Injection - - - - -

Equity Injection - Appropriation - - - 10,844 10,844

Departmental Capital Budget (DCBs) - - - 81,306 81,306

Sub-total transactions with owners - - - 92,150 92,150

Estimated closing balance

as at 30 June 2014 (434,367) 116,366 - 672,191 354,190

Closing balance attributable to the

Australian Government (434,367) 116,366 - 672,191 354,190


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Table 3.2.4: Budgeted Departmental Statement of Cash Flows (for the period ended 30 June)



2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Cash received

Sale of goods and rendering

of services 27,192 31,148 35,036 37,421 49,029

Appropriations 1,434,633 1,420,703 1,306,665 1,353,322 1,379,844

Net GST received 70,688 61,588 59,814 66,691 60,453

Other 21,316 11,371 10,192 9,811 9,811

Total cash received 1,553,829 1,524,810 1,411,707 1,467,245 1,499,137

Cash used

Employees 849,315 876,360 787,216 840,971 825,782

Suppliers 620,660 616,099 607,709 610,025 670,566

Borrow ing costs 3,436 3,427 3,421 2,858 2,789

Other 15,560 15,563 - - -

Total cash used 1,488,971 1,511,449 1,398,346 1,453,854 1,499,137

Net cash from (used by)

operating activities 64,858 13,361 13,361 13,391 -

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Cash received

Proceeds from sales of property,

plant and equipment and intangibles 30 30 30 - -

Total cash received 30 30 30 - -

Cash used

Purchase of property, plant,

equipment and intangibles 101,302 92,150 86,460 88,539 89,199

Total cash used 101,302 92,150 86,460 88,539 89,199


investing activities (101,272) (92,120) (86,430) (88,539) (89,199)

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Cash received

Contributed equity 101,302 92,150 86,460 88,539 89,199

Total cash received 101,302 92,150 86,460 88,539 89,199

Cash used

Repayments of borrow ings 13,391 13,391 13,391 13,391 -

Other - - - - -

Total cash used 13,391 13,391 13,391 13,391 -


financing activities 87,911 78,759 73,069 75,148 89,199

Net increase (decrease)

in cash held 51,497 - - - -

Cash and cash equivalents at the

beginning of the reporting period 2,386 53,883 53,883 53,883 53,883


end of the reporting period53,883 53,883 53,883 53,883 53,883


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Table 3.2.5: Departmental Capital Budget Statement



2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

CAPITAL APPROPRIATIONS

Capital budget - Act No. 1 (DCB) 76,187 81,306 85,648 87,728 89,171

Equity injections - Act No. 2 25,115 10,844 812 811 28

Total new capital appropriations 101,302 92,150 86,460 88,539 89,199

Provided for:

Purchase of non-financial assets 101,302 92,150 86,460 88,539 89,199

Annual finance lease costs - - - - -

Total Items 101,302 92,150 86,460 88,539 89,199

PURCHASE OF NON-FINANCIAL

ASSETS

Funded by capital appropriations 1 25,115 10,844 812 811 28

Funded by capital appropriation - DCB 2 76,187 81,306 85,648 87,728 89,171

TOTAL AMOUNT SPENT 101,302 92,150 86,460 88,539 89,199

RECONCILIATION OF CASH

USED TO ACQUIRE ASSETS

TO ASSET MOVEMENT TABLE

Total purchases 101,302 92,150 86,460 88,539 89,199

Total cash used to

acquire assets 101,302 92,150 86,460 88,539 89,199

1. Includes both current and prior Bill 2 appropriations and special capital appropriations. 2. Does not include annual finance lease costs. Includes purchase from current and previous years’

Departmental Capital Budgets (DCBs).


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Table 3.2.6: Statement of Asset Movements (2013-14)

Asset Category (as appropriate)

Land Buildings Other Computer Total

property, softw are

plant and and

equipment Intangibles

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

As at 1 July 2013

Gross book value 400 101,518 86,281 648,050 836,249

Accumulated

depreciation/amortisation

and impairment - (38,631) (27,352) (362,884) (428,867)

Opening net book balance 400 62,887 58,929 285,166 407,382 - - - - -

CAPITAL ASSET ADDITIONS

Estimated expenditure on

new or replacement assets

By purchase - appropriation quity 1- 21,048 17,723 53,379 92,150

By f inance lease - - - - -

Total additions - 21,048 17,723 53,379 92,150 - - - - -

Other movements

Depreciation/amortisation expense - (19,170) (18,224) (80,469) (117,863)

Other - - 48,962 (48,962) -

Total other movements - (19,170) 30,738 (129,431) (117,863) - - - - -

As at 30 June 2014

Gross book value 400 122,566 152,966 652,467 928,399

Accumulated


and impairment - (57,801) (45,576) (443,353) (546,730)

Closing net book balance 400 64,765 107,390 209,114 381,669

1. "Appropriation equity" refers to equity injections or Administered Assets and Liabilities appropriations

provided through Appropriation Bill No. 1 2013-14, including CDABs.


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Table 3.2.7: Schedule of Budgeted Income and Expenses Administered on behalf of Government (for the period ended 30 June)



2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

EXPENSES ADMINISTERED ON

BEHALF OF GOVERNMENT

Suppliers 2,148,078 2,935,672 1,946,008 1,734,084 1,715,808

Subsidies 11,031 11,054 8,263 8,470 7,640

Personal benefits 34,648 39,462 29,865 30,163 34,033

Grants 66,930 69,075 46,641 49,587 52,275


Write-dow n and impairment of assets 3,666 3,849 4,042 4,042 4,042

Other expenses - - - - -

Total expenses administered

on behalf of Government 2,296,702 3,091,516 2,067,223 1,858,750 1,846,202

LESS:

OWN-SOURCE INCOME

Non-taxation revenue

Sale of goods and rendering

of services - - - - -

Fees and f ines 1,228,329 1,534,133 1,562,993 1,587,219 1,607,872

Other revenue 10,051 10,018 10,179 10,193 10,198

Total non-taxation revenue 1,238,380 1,544,151 1,573,172 1,597,412 1,618,070

Total own-source revenues

administered on behalf of

Government 1,238,380 1,544,151 1,573,172 1,597,412 1,618,070

Gains

Foreign exchange 468 - - - -

Reversal of previous asset

w rite-dow ns and impairments - - - - -

Total gains administered

on behalf of Government 468 - - - -

Total own-sourced income

administered on behalf of

Government 1,238,848 1,544,151 1,573,172 1,597,412 1,618,070

Net Cost of (contribution by)

services (1,057,854) (1,547,365) (494,051) (261,338) (228,132)

Surplus (Deficit) (1,057,854) (1,547,365) (494,051) (261,338) (228,132)

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Changes in asset revaluation surplus - - - - -

Total other comprehensive income - - - - -

Total comprehensive income (loss) (1,057,854) (1,547,365) (494,051) (261,338) (228,132)


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Table 3.2.8: Schedule of Budgeted Assets and Liabilities Administered on behalf of Government (as at 30 June)



2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

ASSETS ADMINISTERED ON


Financial assets

Cash and cash equivalents 24,708 24,708 24,708 24,708 24,708


Other f inancial assets 22,192 22,192 22,192 22,192 22,192



Land and buildings 1,086,337 1,311,411 1,295,034 1,279,081 1,268,544


Other non-financial assets 73 73 73 73 73

Total non-financial assets 1,108,400 1,341,312 1,327,600 1,313,985 1,300,438

Total assets administered

on behalf of Government 1,173,376 1,406,317 1,393,196 1,379,581 1,366,034

LIABILITIES ADMINISTERED ON


Payables

Suppliers 59,137 59,137 59,137 59,137 59,137

Subsidies 6,675 6,675 6,675 6,675 6,675


Grants 984 984 984 984 984

Other payables 134,213 134,213 134,213 134,213 134,213

Total payables 214,741 214,741 214,741 214,741 214,741

Provisions

Other provisions 13,157 13,157 13,157 13,157 13,157


Total liabilities administered

on behalf of Government 227,898 227,898 227,898 227,898 227,898

Net assets/(liabilities) 945,478 1,178,419 1,165,298 1,151,683 1,138,136


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Table 3.2.9: Schedule of Budgeted Administered Cash Flows (for the period ended 30 June)



2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000


Cash received

Sales of goods and rendering

of services 1,226,330 1,531,883 1,560,743 1,585,019 1,605,622

Net GST received 87,156 67,837 67,543 65,511 30,668

Other 8,635 8,419 8,387 16,132 8,406

Total cash received 1,322,121 1,608,139 1,636,673 1,666,662 1,644,696

Cash used

Grant 66,926 69,072 46,615 49,487 52,275

Subsidies paid 13,155 14,189 8,263 8,470 7,640


Suppliers 2,420,788 3,004,054 2,011,770 1,797,248 1,746,476

Other - - - - -

Total cash used 2,535,517 3,126,777 2,100,013 1,888,868 1,840,424


operating activities (1,213,396) (1,518,638) (463,340) (222,206) (195,728)


Cash used

Purchase of property, plant

and equipment 240,299 265,316 18,692 18,789 18,857

Total cash used 240,299 265,316 18,692 18,789 18,857




Cash received

Capital injections 240,299 265,316 18,692 18,789 18,857




Net increase (decrease) in

cash held (1,213,396) (1,518,638) (463,340) (222,206) (195,728)

Cash and cash equivalents at

beginning of reporting period 24,708 24,708 24,708 24,708 24,708

Cash from Official Public

- Appropriations 2,533,866 3,124,922 2,097,885 1,888,868 1,813,798

Total 2,558,574 3,149,630 2,122,593 1,913,576 1,838,506

Cash to Official Public

- Appropriations 1,320,470 1,606,284 1,634,545 1,666,662 1,618,070

Total 1,320,470 1,606,284 1,634,545 1,666,662 1,618,070

Cash and cash equivalents at end

of reporting period 24,708 24,708 24,708 24,708 24,708


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Table 3.2.10: Schedule of Administered Capital Budget



2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000


Capital budget - Act 1 (ACB) 15,525 18,630 18,692 18,789 18,857

Administered assets and

Liabilities - Act 2 344,774 126,686 - - -

Total new capital appropriations 360,299 145,316 18,692 18,789 18,857

Provided for:


Other Items 267,380 - - - -

Total Items 360,299 145,316 18,692 18,789 18,857


ASSETS

Funded by capital appropriations1224,774 246,686 - - -

Funded by capital appropriation - ACB215,525 18,630 18,692 18,789 18,857

TOTAL AMOUNT SPENT 240,299 265,316 18,692 18,789 18,857




Total purchases 240,299 265,316 18,692 18,789 18,857

Total cash used to

acquire assets 240,299 265,316 18,692 18,789 18,857

1. Includes both current and prior Bill 2 appropriations and special capital appropriations. 2. Does not include annual finance lease costs. Includes purchase from current and previous years’

Administered Capital Budgets (ACBs).


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Table 3.2.11: Schedule of Asset Movements — Administered

Land Buildings Other Computer Total

property, softw are

plant and and

equipment Intangibles

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

As at 1 July 2013

Gross book value 66,513 1,077,762 33,781 - 1,178,056

Accumulated


and impairment - (57,938) (11,791) - (69,729)

Opening net book balance 66,513 1,019,824 21,990 - 1,108,327 - - - - -




By purchase - appropriation equity 167 248,385 16,864 - 265,316

Total additions 67 248,385 16,864 - 265,316 - - - - -

Other movements

Depreciation/amortisation expense - (23,378) (9,026) - (32,404)

Total other movements - (23,378) (9,026) - (32,404) - - - - -

As at 30 June 2014

Gross book value 66,580 1,326,147 50,645 - 1,443,372

Accumulated depreciation/amortisation

and impairment - (81,316) (20,817) - (102,133)

Closing net book balance 66,580 1,244,831 29,828 - 1,341,239

1. "Appropriation equity" refers to equity injections or Administered Assets and Liabilities appropriations

provided through Appropriation Bills (No.2) 2013-14, including CDABs.

Migration Review Tribunal and

Refugee Review Tribunal

Agency resources and planned performance

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MIGRATION REVIEW TRIBUNAL AND REFUGEE REVIEW

TRIBUNAL

Section 1: Agency overview and resources ........................................................... 107

1.1 Strategic direction statement ........................................................................ 107

1.2 Agency resource statement .......................................................................... 108

1.3 Budget measures .......................................................................................... 109

Section 2: Outcomes and planned performance ................................................... 110

2.1 Outcomes and performance information ...................................................... 110

Section 3: Explanatory tables and budgeted financial statements ..................... 114

3.1 Explanatory tables ........................................................................................ 114

3.2 Budgeted financial statements...................................................................... 114

Statements

MRT-RRT Budget Statements

107

MIGRATION REVIEW TRIBUNAL AND

REFUGEE REVIEW TRIBUNAL

Section 1: Agency overview and resources

The Migration Review Tribunal (the MRT) and the Refugee Review Tribunal (the RRT) are statutory bodies providing a final, independent merits review of visa and visa-related decisions made by the Minister or delegates of the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship.

The MRT and the RRT (the tribunals) are established and operate under the Migration Act 1958 (Migration Act). The tribunals' jurisdictions, powers and procedures are set out in the Migration Act and the Migration Regulations 1994. The tribunals comprise members (appointed by the Governor-General under the Migration Act for fixed terms) and staff (appointed under the Migration Act and employed under the Public Service Act 1999). The tribunals operate as a single agency for the purposes of the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997.

1.1 STRATEGIC DIRECTION STATEMENT

The key strategic priorities for the tribunals are to deliver independent and timely reviews and lawful decisions.

Each review has to be conducted in a way that ensures, as far as practicable, that an applicant understands the issues and has a fair opportunity to respond to any matters which might lead to an adverse outcome. These priorities are reflected in the Tribunals’ Plan.

The number of reviews conducted during a year depends on the types of applications that are made, the availability of members, staff resources and impacts that case law and legislative changes may have on the conduct of reviews.

In 2013-14, the tribunals expect to receive around 23,000 applications for review. The resourcing for the tribunals has been reviewed, and the 2013-14 estimates are based on an increased volume of decisions.


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1.2 AGENCY RESOURCE STATEMENT

Table 1.1 shows the total resources from all sources. The table summarises how

resources will be applied by outcome and by administered and departmental

classification.

Table 1.1: Agency Resource Statement — Budget Estimates for 2012-13 as at Budget May 2012

Estimate Proposed Total Actual


year amounts appropriation

available in

2013-14 2013-14 2013-14 2012-13

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Ordinary annual services 1

Departmental appropriation

Prior year departmental appropriation21,500 - 1,500 -

Departmental appropriation3 68,110 68,110 73,284

s31 Relevant agency receipts4- 200 200 200

Total ordinary annual services 1,500 68,310 69,810 73,484

Other services

Departmental non-operating

Equity injections - - - 41

Total - - - 41

Total other services - - - 41

Total available annual

appropriations 1,500 68,310 69,810 73,525

Total appropriations excluding

Special Accounts 1,500 68,310 69,810 73,525 1. Appropriation Bill (No.1) 2013-14. 2. Estimated adjusted balance carried forward from previous year. 3. Includes an amount of $2.367 million in 2012-13 for the Departmental Capital Budget (refer to table 3.2.5

for further details). For accounting purposes this amount has been designated as 'contributions by owners'.

4. s31 Relevant Agency receipts — estimate. Reader note: All figures are GST exclusive

Third party payments from and on behalf of other agencies

There are no third party payments from and on behalf of other agencies.


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1.3 BUDGET MEASURES

Budget measures relating to the MRT-RRT are detailed in Budget Paper No. 2 and are summarised below.

Table 1.2: Agency 2012-13 Budget measures

Program 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Expense measures

Revised Demand-Driven Funding Model 1.1

Departmental expenses - 2,900 300 (1,500) (3,000)

Total - 2,900 300 (1,500) (3,000)

Capital measures

Revised Demand-Driven Funding Model

Departmental capital - 300 - 300 500

Total - 300 - 300 500

Prepared on a Government Finance Statistics (fiscal) basis.


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Section 2: Outcomes and planned performance

2.1 OUTCOMES AND PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

Government outcomes are the intended results, impacts or consequences of actions by the Government on the Australian community. Commonwealth programs are the primary vehicle by which government agencies achieve the intended results of their outcome statements. Agencies are required to identify the programs which contribute to Government outcomes over the Budget and forward years.

The MRT-RRT has only one outcome and one program described in this section, specifying the performance indicators and targets used to assess and monitor the performance of MRT-RRT in achieving Government outcomes.

Outcome 1: To provide correct and preferable decisions for visa applicants and sponsors through independent, fair, just, economical, informal and quick merits reviews of migration and refugee decisions.

Outcome 1 Strategy

The tribunals operate in a high-volume decision-making environment where the case law and legislation are complex and technical. In this context, fair and lawful reviews are dependent on a number of factors, including adequate numbers of skilled member and staff resources, and the success of strategies to respond to a substantial growth in caseloads.


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Outcome Expense Statement

Table 2.1 provides an overview of the total expenses for Outcome 1.

Table 2.1 Budgeted Expenses and Resources for Outcome 1 2012-13 2013-14

Estimated Estimated

actual expenses

expenses

$'000 $'000

Program 1.1: Final independent merits review of decisions

concerning refugee status and the refusal or cancellation

of migration and refugee visas.


Write-dow n of assets - bad debts 2,600 2,600

Refund of application fees 5,700 5,700




2012-13 2013-14


Outcome 1: To provide correct and preferable decisions for

visa applicants and sponsors through independent, fair,

just, economical, informal and quick merits reviews of

migration and refugee decisions.



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Program 1.1: Final independent merits review of decisions concerning refugee status and the refusal or cancellation of migration and refugee visas.

Program Expenses

The tribunals’ expenses are directly related to the conduct of reviews. The tribunals’ caseload is determined by the level and outcome of visa and related decisions made within the Department. Changes in visa criteria, the demand for visas and to the tribunals’ jurisdictions may affect the number of persons who may apply to the tribunals for a review of a decision made by delegates of the Minister.


Merits review is an administrative reconsideration of a case. The principal objective of merits review is to ensure that the correct or preferable decision is reached in each case on the facts before the review body. The decisions of the review body should also improve the general quality and consistency of decision-making, and enhance openness and accountability.

The program deliverables are essentially the decisions that the tribunals make on individual applications for review. The tribunals may set aside or vary decisions under review, substitute another decision, or remit cases to the Department for consideration with directions. The tribunals are required to provide written statements of decision, which must set out the reasons for the decision, set out the findings on any material questions of fact, and refer to the evidence or any other material on which findings of fact were based.

The tribunals are required by law to conduct hearings at which applicants can give oral evidence and present arguments, and where other persons can give oral evidence. The tribunals are required by law to invite an applicant to comment on or respond to information or issues that may lead to a decision under review being affirmed.

The Tribunals publish decisions of particular interest.

Program Objective

The MRT and the RRT are established and operate under the Migration Act. Sections 353 and 420 respectively state:

• The Tribunal shall, in carrying out its functions under this Act, pursue the objective of providing a mechanism of review that is fair, just, economical, informal and quick.


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Program Deliverables

2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17


Deliverables budget year 1 year 2 year 3

Cases decided 9,065 18,000 18,000 18,000 18,000


The key performance indicators demonstrate aspects of performance of the program in achieving its objectives and contributing to the outcome.

2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17



MRT-RRT

Tribunal decisions set aside by

judicial review

Bridging visa (detention cases)

decided w ithin 7 w orking days

RRT cases decided w ithin 90

calendar days

MRT visa cancellation or revocation

cases decided w ithin 150

calendar days

MRT cases decided w ithin 350 days 70% 70% 70% 70%

Complaints received per 1,000 cases <5 <5 <5 <5

Decisions published 40% 40% 40% 40%

<5%

70%

70%

70%

<5%

70%

70%

70%

<5%

70%

70%

70%

70%

70%

<5%

70%

Note: The performance indicator for decisions published was previously 40% of decisions. The tribunal aims to publish at least 4,500 decisions each year, which is above the level of decisions published in 2011-12.


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Section 3: Explanatory tables and budgeted financial statements

Section 3 presents explanatory tables and budgeted financial statements which provide a comprehensive snapshot of agency finances for the 2013-14 budget year. It provides further details of the reconciliation between appropriations and program expenses and movements in administered funds.

3.1 EXPLANATORY TABLES

3.1.1 Movement of administered funds between years

There was no movement of administered funds between years.

3.1.2 Special Accounts

The MRT-RRT has no special accounts.

3.1.3 Australian Government Indigenous Expenditure

The MRT-RRT has no indigenous expenditure.

3.2 BUDGETED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

3.2.1 Analysis of budgeted financial statements

There are no significant movements in the MRT-RRT’s financial statements between budget periods.


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3.2.3 Budgeted financial statements tables

Table 3.2.1 Comprehensive Income Statement (Showing Net Cost of Services) (for the period ended 30 June)


actual estimate estimate estimate estimate

2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

EXPENSES

Employee benefits 58,461 56,358 54,378 55,419 56,226

Supplier expenses 10,174 9,358 9,375 9,485 9,582


Finance costs 80 80 - - -

Total expenses 69,946 67,027 64,984 66,135 67,658

LESS:

OWN-SOURCE INCOME

Own-source revenue

Sale of goods and rendering of services 200 - - - -

Total own-source revenue 200 - - - -

Gains

Other 60 60 56 60 60

Total gains 60 60 56 60 60

Total own-source income 260 60 56 60 60

Net cost of (contribution by)

services 69,686 66,967 64,928 66,075 67,598

Revenue from Government 68,455 65,736 63,697 64,844 65,748 * * * *

(Deficit) attributable to

the Australian Government (1,231) (1,231) (1,231) (1,231) (1,850)

Note: Reconciliation of comprehensive income attributable to the agency

2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Total Comprehensive (loss)

excluding depreciation/amortisation

expenses previously funded through

revenue appropriations. (1,231) (1,231) (1,231) (1,231) (1,850)

less depreciation/amortisation expenses

previously funded through revenue

appropriations1 1,231 1,231 1,231 1,231 1,850


(loss) - as per the Statement of

Comprehensive Income - - - - -

1. From 2010-11, the Government introduced net cash appropriation arrangements where Bill 1 revenue appropriations for the depreciation/amortisation expenses of FMA Act agencies were replaced with a separate capital budget (the Departmental Capital Budget, or DCB) provided through Bill 1 equity appropriations. For information regarding DCBs, please refer to Table 3.2.5 Departmental Capital Budget Statement.


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Table 3.2.2: Budgeted departmental balance sheet (as at 30 June)



2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

ASSETS

Financial assets

Cash and cash equivalents 307 259 282 157 157




Land and buildings 3,443 3,359 3,288 3,588 3,738


Intangibles 2,547 2,500 2,095 1,888 1,188

Other 30 30 30 30 30

Total non-financial assets 8,177 8,920 8,975 9,307 9,295

Total assets 14,781 15,444 15,422 14,129 14,117

LIABILITIES

Payables

Suppliers 1,612 1,612 1,612 1,612 1,612

Total payables 1,612 1,612 1,612 1,612 1,612

Interest bearing liabilities

Leases 263 101 25 25 25

Total interest bearing liabilities 263 101 25 25 25

Provisions

Employee provisions 9,026 9,026 9,026 9,026 9,026


Total liabilities 10,901 10,739 10,663 10,663 10,663

Net assets 3,880 4,705 4,759 3,466 3,454

EQUITY1

Parent entity interest


Reserves 384 384 384 384 384

Retained surplus

(accumulated deficit) (16,147) (17,378) (18,609) (19,840) (21,690)

Total equity 3,880 4,705 4,759 3,466 3,454

1. Equity is the residual interest in assets after deduction of liabilities.


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Table 3.2.3: Departmental statement of changes in equity — summary of movement (Budget year 2011-12)

Retained Asset Contributed Total

earnings revaluation equity/ equity

reserve capital

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Opening balance as at 1 July 2013 (16,147) 384 19,643 3,880

Surplus (deficit) for the period (1,231) - - (1,231)

Total comprehensive income (17,378) 384 19,643 2,649

Transactions with owners

Contributions by owners

Appropriation (departmental

capital budget) - - 2,056 2,056

Sub-total transactions with owners - - 2,056 2,056

Estimated closing balance

as at 30 June 2014 (17,378) 384 21,699 4,705


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Table 3.2.4: Budgeted departmental statement of cash flows (for the period ended 30 June)



2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000


Cash received

Goods and services 200 - - - -

Appropriations 68,987 65,768 63,797 64,844 65,748


Cash used

Employees 58,461 56,358 54,378 55,419 56,226

Suppliers 10,114 9,298 9,319 9,425 9,522

Borrow ing costs 80 80 - - -

Total cash used 68,655 65,736 63,697 64,844 65,748


operating activities 532 32 100 - -


Cash used

Purchase of property, plant

and equipment 3,574 1,974 1,286 1,563 1,838

Total cash used 3,574 1,974 1,286 1,563 1,838




Cash received



Cash used

Repayments of borrow ings 585 162 76 - -

Total cash used 585 162 76 - -



Net increase (decrease)

in cash held 182 (48) 23 (125) -


beginning of the reporting period 125 307 259 282 157


end of the reporting period 307 259 282 157 157


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Table 3.2.5: Departmental Capital Budget Statement



2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000


Capital budget - Bill 1 (DCB) 4,829 2,367 1,295 1,898 2,338

Equity injections - Bill 2 41 - - - -

Total capital appropriations 4,870 2,367 1,295 1,898 2,338

Total new capital appropriations

Represented by:


Other Items

Total Items 4,870 2,367 1,295 1,898 2,338


ASSETS

Funded by capital appropriation141 - - - -

Funded by capital appropriation - DCB24,829 2,367 1,295 1,898 2,338

TOTAL 4,870 2,367 1,295 1,898 2,338




Total purchases 4,870 2,367 1,295 1,898 2,338

Total cash used to

acquire assets 4,870 2,367 1,295 1,898 2,338

1. Includes both current and prior Bill 2 appropriations and special capital appropriations.

2. Does not include annual finance lease costs. Includes purchase from current and previous years’ Departmental Capital Budgets (DCBs).


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Table 3.2.6: Statement of Asset Movements (2011-12)

Asset Category (as appropriate)

Buildings Other property, Intangibles Total

plant and

equipment

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

As at 1 July 2013

Gross book value 4,905 2,603 7,181 14,689


and impairment (1,462) (446) (4,634) (6,542)

Opening net book balance 3,443 2,157 2,547 8,147




By purchase - appropriation ordinary

annual services 1 300 1,320 354 1,974

Total additions 300 1,320 354 1,974

Other movements

Assets held for sale or in a disposal

group held for sale

Depreciation/amortisation expense 384 446 401 1,231

As at 30 June 2014

Gross book value 5,205 3,923 7,535 16,663


and impairment (1,846) (892) (5,035) (7,773)

Closing net book balance 3,359 3,031 2,500 8,890 1. "Appropriation ordinary annual services" refers to funding provided through Appropriation Bill (No.1)

2013-14 for depreciation / amortisation expenses, DCBs or other operational expenses.


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Table 3.2.7: Schedule of budgeted income and expenses administered on behalf of Government (for the period ended 30 June)



2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

INCOME ADMINISTERED ON


Revenue

Non-taxation revenue

Fees 27,788 28,431 26,431 26,431 26,400

Total non-taxation revenue 27,788 28,431 26,431 26,431 26,400

Total income administered


EXPENSES ADMINISTERED ON


Bad Debts - RRT Post Decision Fees 2,600 2,600 2,600 2,600 2,600

Refunds - MRT Application Fees 5,700 5,700 5,700 5,700 5,700

Total expenses administered


Total comprehensive income 19,488 20,131 18,131 18,131 18,100 Table 3.2.8: Schedule of budgeted assets and liabilities administered on behalf of Government (as at 30 June)



2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

ASSETS ADMINISTERED ON


Financial assets

Cash and cash equivalents 71 71 71 71 71

Receivables 1,782 1,782 1,782 1,782 1,782


Total assets administered


LIABILITIES ADMINISTERED ON


Total liabilities administered

on behalf of Government - - - - -

Net assets/(liabilities) 1,853 1,853 1,853 1,853 1,853


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Table 3.2.9: Schedule of budgeted administered cash flows (for the period ended 30 June)



2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000


Cash received

Rendering of services 25,188 25,831 23,831 23,831 23,800


Cash used

Refunds 5,700 5,700 5,700 5,700 5,700

Total cash used 5,700 5,700 5,700 5,700 5,700


operating activities 19,488 20,131 18,131 18,131 18,100

Net increase (decrease) in

cash held

Cash and cash equivalents at

beginning of reporting period 71 71 71 71 71

Cash from Official Public Account for:

- Special Appropriations 5,700 5,700 5,700 5,700 5,700

Total 5,771 5,771 5,771 5,771 5,771

Cash to Official Public Account for:

- Transfers to other entities

(Finance - Whole of Government) 25,188 25,831 23,831 23,831 23,800

Total 25,188 25,831 23,831 23,831 23,800

Cash and cash equivalents at end

of reporting period 71 71 71 71 71

Table 3.2.10: Schedule of Administered Capital Budget

The MRT-RRT does not have an administered capital budget. Table 3.2.11: Schedule of Asset Movements — Administered

The MRT-RRT does not have an administered capital budget.

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Portfolio glossary

Term Meaning

Administered items

Expenses, revenues, assets or liabilities managed by agencies on behalf of the Commonwealth. Agencies do not control administered items. Administered expenses include grants, subsidies and benefits. In many case, administered expenses fund the delivery of third party agencies.

Additional estimates

Where amounts appropriated at Budget time are insufficient, Parliament may appropriate more funds to portfolios through the Additional Estimates Acts.

Appropriation An authorisation by Parliament to spend monies from the Consolidated Revenue Fund, for a particular purpose.

Annual appropriation

Two appropriation Bills are introduced into Parliament in May and comprise the Budget for the financial year beginning 1 July. Further Bills are introduced later in the financial year as part of the Additional Estimates. Parliamentary Departments have their own appropriations.

Consolidated Revenue Fund

Section 81 of the Constitution stipulates that all revenue raised or money received by the Commonwealth forms the one Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF). The CRF is not a bank account. The Official Public Accounts reflects most of the operations of the CRF.

Departmental items

Assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses that are controlled by the agency in providing program outputs. Departmental items would generally include computers, plant and equipment assets used by agencies in providing goods and services and most employee expenses, supplier costs and other administrative expenses incurred.

Depreciation Apportionment of an asset’s capital value as an expense over its estimated useful life to take account of normal usage, obsolescence, or the passage of time.

Equity or net assets

Residual interest in the assets of an entity after deduction of its liabilities.

Expense Total value of all of the resources consumed in producing goods and services or the loss of future economic benefits in the form of reductions in assets or increases in liabilities of an entity.

FMA Act Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997.

Migration Act Migration Act 1958.

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Outcomes The Government’s objectives in each portfolio area. Outcomes are desired results, impacts or consequences for the Australian community as influenced by the action of the Australian Government. Actual outcomes are assessments of the end-results or impacts actually achieved.

Prescribed agency

As per section 5 of the FMA Act, a prescribed agency means: a body, organisation or group of persons prescribed by the Regulations for the purposes of this definition. Prescribed agencies are made by the Governor-General by Regulation under the FMA Act. Prescribed legal authority and responsibility to manage their financial affairs.

Programs A logical aggregation of agency outcomes based on homogeneity, type of product, business line or beneficiary target group. Aggregation of programs may also be needed for the provision of adequate information for performance monitoring, or based on a materiality test.

Quality One of the three key efficiency indicators. Relates to the characteristics by which customers or stakeholders judge an organisation, product or service. Assessment of quality involves use of information gathered from interested parties to identify differences between user’s expectations and experiences.

Quantity One of the three key efficiency indicators. Examples include: size of an output; count or volume measures; how many or how much.

Revenue Total value of resources earned or received to cover production of goods and services.

Section 31 (FMA) revenue

Section 31 of the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997, which identifies revenue items where cash will be received that the Department is permitted to spend.

Service centre Service Centres are multi-channelled contact centres, aimed at providing low to medium risk general information to the public.

Special account Balances existing within the CRF that are supported by standing appropriations (FMA Act section 20 and 21). Special Accounts allow money in the CRF to be acknowledged as set-aside (hypothecated) for a particular purpose. Amounts credited to a Special Account may only be spent for the purposes of the Special Account. Special Accounts can only be established by a written determination of the Finance Minister (section 20 FMA Act) or through an Act of Parliament (referred to in section 21 of the FMA Act).

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ACRONYMS

Acronym Description

AMEP Adult Migrant English Program

CRF Consolidated Revenue Fund

DCB Departmental Capital Budget

DIAC Department of Immigration and Citizenship

FECCA Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia

FMA Act Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997

GST Goods and Services Tax

HSS Humanitarian Settlement Services

ICT Information and Communication Technology

IDC Immigration Detention Centre

IGC Inter-Governmental Consultations on migration, asylum and refugees

IMA Irregular Maritime Arrival

IOM International Organization for Migration

KPI Key Performance Indicator

MARA Migration Agents Registration Authority

Migration Act Migration Act 1958

MP Member of Parliament

MRT Migration Review Tribunal

NAATI National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters Ltd

RCOA Refugee Council of Australia

RRT Refugee Review Tribunal

SGP Settlement Grants Program

TIS Translating and Interpreting Service

UHM Unaccompanied Humanitarian Minor

UNHCR United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

VEVO Visa Entitlement Verification Online.

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