{"id":"C2016A00069","name":"Appropriation Act (No. 1) 2016-2017","slug":"appropriation-act-no-1-2016-2017","collection":"act","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"repealed","isInForce":false,"actNumber":"69 of 2016","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":436288,"registerId":"C2016A00069-fast-fetch-1775953529359","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-12","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"Part 1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"Part 1—Preliminary\n\n \n\n","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Short title","content":"1  Short title\n\n  This Act is the Appropriation Act (No. 1) 2016‑2017.\n\n","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"2  Commencement\n\n (1) Each provision of this Act specified in column 1 of the table commences, or is taken to have commenced, in accordance with column 2 of the table. Any other statement in column 2 has effect according to its terms.\n\n \n\n- Commencement information\n- Column 1 Column 2 Column 3\n- Provisions Commencement Date/Details\n- 1. The whole of this Act The day this Act receives the Royal Assent. 10 November 2016\n\nNote: This table relates only to the provisions of this Act as originally enacted. It will not be amended to deal with any later amendments of this Act.\n\n (2) Any information in column 3 of the table is not part of this Act. Information may be inserted in this column, or information in it may be edited, in any published version of this Act.\n\n","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions","content":"3  Definitions\n\n  In this Act:\n\nadministered item means an amount set out in Schedule 1 opposite an outcome for a non‑corporate entity under the heading “Administered”.\n\ncorporate entity means:\n\n (a) a corporate Commonwealth entity within the meaning of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013; or\n\n (b) a Commonwealth company within the meaning of that Act.\n\ncorporate entity item means the total amount set out in Schedule 1 in relation to a corporate entity under the heading “Administered”.\n\nNote: The amounts set out opposite outcomes for corporate entities, under the heading “Administered”, are “notional”. They are not part of the item, and do not in any way restrict the scope of the expenditure authorised by the item.\n\ncurrent year means the financial year ending on 30 June 2017.\n\ndepartmental item means the total amount set out in Schedule 1 in relation to a non‑corporate entity under the heading “Departmental”.\n\nNote: The amounts set out opposite outcomes, under the heading “Departmental”, are “notional”. They are not part of the item, and do not in any way restrict the scope of the expenditure authorised by the item.\n\nexpenditure means payments for expenses, acquiring assets, making loans or paying liabilities.\n\nFinance Minister means the Minister administering this Act.\n\nitem means any of the following:\n\n (a) an administered item;\n\n (b) a corporate entity item;\n\n (c) a departmental item.\n\nnon‑corporate entity means:\n\n (a) a non‑corporate Commonwealth entity within the meaning of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013; or\n\n (b) the High Court.\n\nPortfolio Budget Statements means the Portfolio Budget Statements 2016‑17.\n\nportfolio statements means the Portfolio Budget Statements.\n\nspecial account has the same meaning as in the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013.\n\n","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Portfolio statements","content":"4  Portfolio statements\n\n  The portfolio statements are declared to be relevant documents for the purposes of section 15AB of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.\n\nNote: See paragraph 15AB(2)(g) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 which provides that the material that may be considered in the interpretation of a provision of an Act includes any document that is declared by the Act to be a relevant document.\n\n","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notional transactions between entities that are part of the Commonwealth","content":"5  Notional transactions between entities that are part of the Commonwealth\n\n  For the purposes of this Act, notional transactions between non‑corporate entities are to be treated as if they were real transactions.\n\nNote: This section applies, for example, to a “payment” between non‑corporate entities that are both part of the Commonwealth. One of the effects of this section is that the payment will be debited from an appropriation for the paying non‑corporate entity, even though no payment is actually made from the Consolidated Revenue Fund. This is consistent with section 76 of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013.\n\n","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"Part 2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Appropriation items","content":"Part 2—Appropriation items\n\n \n\n","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Summary of appropriations","content":"6  Summary of appropriations\n\n  The total of the items specified in Schedule 1 is $49,425,332,000.\n\nNote 1: Items in Schedule 1 can be adjusted under Part 3 of this Act.\n\nNote 2: Sections 74 to 75 of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 also provide for the adjustment of amounts appropriated by this Act.\n\n","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Departmental items","content":"7  Departmental items\n\n  The amount specified in a departmental item for a non‑corporate entity may be applied for the departmental expenditure of the entity.\n\n","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Administered items","content":"8  Administered items\n\n (1) The amount specified in an administered item for an outcome for a non‑corporate entity may be applied for expenditure for the purpose of contributing to achieving that outcome.\n\n (2) If the portfolio statements indicate that activities of a particular kind were intended to be treated as activities in respect of a particular outcome, then expenditure for the purpose of carrying out those activities is taken to be expenditure for the purpose of contributing to achieving the outcome.\n\n","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Corporate entity items","content":"9  Corporate entity items\n\n (1) The amount specified in a corporate entity item for a corporate entity may be paid to the entity to be applied for the purposes of the entity.\n\n (2) If:\n\n (a) an Act provides that a corporate entity must be paid amounts that are appropriated by the Parliament for the purposes of the entity; and\n\n (b) Schedule 1 contains a corporate entity item for that entity;\n\nthen the entity must be paid the full amount specified in the item.\n\n","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"Part 3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Advance to the Finance Minister","content":"Part 3—Advance to the Finance Minister\n\n \n\n","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Advance to the Finance Minister","content":"10  Advance to the Finance Minister\n\n (1) This section applies if the Finance Minister is satisfied that there is an urgent need for expenditure, in the current year, that is not provided for, or is insufficiently provided for, in Schedule 1:\n\n (a) because of an erroneous omission or understatement; or\n\n (b) because the expenditure was unforeseen until after the last day on which it was practicable to provide for it in the Bill for this Act before that Bill was introduced into the House of Representatives.\n\n (2) This Act has effect as if Schedule 1 were amended, in accordance with a determination of the Finance Minister, to make provision for so much (if any) of the expenditure as the Finance Minister determines.\n\n (3) The total of the amounts determined under subsection (2) of this section and subsection 10(2) of the Supply Act (No. 1) 2016‑2017 cannot be more than $295 million.\n\n (4) Subsection (3) of this section prevails over subsection 10(3) of the Supply Act (No. 1) 2016‑2017.\n\n (5) A determination made under subsection (2) is a legislative instrument, but neither section 42 (disallowance) nor Part 4 of Chapter 3 (sunsetting) of the Legislation Act 2003 applies to the determination.\n\n","sortOrder":12},{"sectionNumber":"Part 4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Miscellaneous","content":"Part 4—Miscellaneous\n\n \n\n","sortOrder":13},{"sectionNumber":"11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Crediting amounts to special accounts","content":"11  Crediting amounts to special accounts\n\n  If any of the purposes of a special account is a purpose that is covered by an item (whether or not the item expressly refers to the special account), then amounts may be debited against the appropriation for that item and credited to that special account.\n\n","sortOrder":14},{"sectionNumber":"12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Appropriation of the Consolidated Revenue Fund","content":"12  Appropriation of the Consolidated Revenue Fund\n\n  The Consolidated Revenue Fund is appropriated as necessary for the purposes of this Act, including the operation of this Act as affected by the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013.\n\n","sortOrder":15},{"sectionNumber":"13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Repeal of this Act","content":"13  Repeal of this Act\n\n  This Act is repealed at the start of 1 July 2019.\n\n","sortOrder":16},{"sectionNumber":"Sch 1","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Services for which money is appropriated","content":"Schedule 1—Services for which money is appropriated\n\nNote: See sections 6 and 12.\n\n  \n\n- Abstract\n- Portfolio Total\n- Agriculture and Water Resources 560,766\n- Attorney‑General’s 1,762,709\n- Communications and the Arts 1,405,327\n- Defence 18,047,727\n- Education and Training 1,333,716\n- Employment 1,235,196\n- Environment and Energy 901,853\n- Finance 422,269\n- Foreign Affairs and Trade 3,775,608\n- Health 6,193,565\n- Immigration and Border Protection 2,766,432\n- Industry, Innovation and Science 1,244,880\n- Infrastructure and Regional Development 883,556\n- Prime Minister and Cabinet 1,183,762\n- Social Services 5,065,326\n- Treasury 2,642,640\n- Total 49,425,332\n- APPROPRIATIONS\n- SummarySummary of Appropriations (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- Portfolio Departmental Administered Total\n- Agriculture and Water Resources 241,557 319,209 560,766\n- 370,126 356,653 726,779\n- Attorney‑General’s 1,478,759 283,950 1,762,709\n- 2,307,015 518,199 2,825,214\n- Communications and the Arts 114,486 1,290,841 1,405,327\n- 206,866 2,057,480 2,264,346\n- Defence 17,958,482 89,245 18,047,727\n- 29,479,248 127,023 29,606,271\n- Education and Training 239,509 1,094,207 1,333,716\n- 398,320 1,606,764 2,005,084\n- Employment 324,752 910,444 1,235,196\n- 565,777 1,552,411 2,118,188\n- Environment and Energy 463,230 438,623 901,853\n- 777,897 800,065 1,577,962\n- Finance 247,228 175,041 422,269\n- 403,048 291,980 695,028\n- Foreign Affairs and Trade 1,129,499 2,646,109 3,775,608\n- 1,919,421 3,969,970 5,889,391\n- Health 449,478 5,744,087 6,193,565\n- 740,245 8,171,297 8,911,542\n- Immigration and Border Protection 1,457,005 1,309,427 2,766,432\n- Industry, Innovation and Science 340,729 904,151 1,244,880\n- 556,302 1,543,875 2,100,177\n- Infrastructure and Regional Development 205,776 677,780 883,556\n- 351,762 912,267 1,264,029\n- Prime Minister and Cabinet 345,519 838,243 1,183,762\n- 587,150 1,354,006 1,941,156\n- Social Services 2,741,216 2,324,110 5,065,326\n- 4,863,036 3,220,487 8,083,523\n- Treasury 2,617,027 25,613 2,642,640\n- 4,463,798 46,172 4,509,970\n- Total: Bill 1 30,354,252 19,071,080 49,425,332\n- 50,624,310 28,951,449 79,575,759\n- Agriculture and Water Resources PORTFOLIOSummarySummary of Appropriations (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- Department of Agriculture and Water Resources 226,204 266,651 492,855\n- 348,460 279,542 628,002\n- Murray‑Darling Basin Authority 49,435 49,435\n- 71,736 71,736\n- Australian Fisheries Management Authority 12,117 3,123 15,240\n- Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority 3,236 ‑ 3,236\n- Total: Agriculture and Water Resources 241,557 319,209 560,766\n- 370,126 356,653 726,779\n- Agriculture and Water Resources PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND WATER RESOURCES\n- Outcome 1 ‑ More sustainable, productive, internationally competitive and profitable Australian agricultural, food and fibre industries through policies and initiatives that promote better resource management practices, innovation, self‑reliance and improved access to international markets\n- 78,170 62,249 140,419\n- 130,590 112,945 243,535\n- Outcome 2 ‑ Safeguard Australia’s animal and plant health status to maintain overseas markets and protect the economy and environment from the impact of exotic pests and diseases, through risk assessment, inspection and certification, and the implementation of emergency response arrangements for Australian agricultural, food and fibre industries\n- 131,671 18,116 149,787\n- 200,171 25,629 225,800\n- Outcome 3 ‑ Improve the health of rivers and freshwater ecosystems and water use efficiency through implementing water reforms, and ensuring enhanced sustainability, efficiency and productivity in the management and use of water resources\n- 16,363 186,286 202,649\n- 17,699 140,968 158,667\n- Total: Department of Agriculture and Water Resources 226,204 266,651 492,855\n- 348,460 279,542 628,002\n- Agriculture and Water Resources PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND WATER RESOURCES FOR PAYMENT TO MURRAY‑DARLING BASIN AUTHORITY\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Equitable and sustainable use of the Murray‑Darling Basin by governments and the community including through development and implementation of a Basin Plan, operation of the River Murray system, shared natural resource management programs, research, information and advice\n- 49,435\n- 71,736\n- Total: Murray‑Darling Basin Authority 49,435\n- 71,736\n- Agriculture and Water Resources PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- AUSTRALIAN FISHERIES MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Ecologically sustainable and economically efficient Commonwealth fisheries, through understanding and monitoring Australia’s marine living resources and regulating and monitoring commercial fishing, including domestic licensing and deterrence of illegal foreign fishing\n- 12,117 3,123 15,240\n- Total: Australian Fisheries Management Authority 12,117 3,123 15,240\n- Agriculture and Water Resources PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- AUSTRALIAN PESTICIDES AND VETERINARY MEDICINES AUTHORITY\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Protection of the health and safety of people, animals, the environment, and agricultural and livestock industries through regulation of pesticides and veterinary medicines\n- 3,236 ‑ 3,236\n- Total: Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority 3,236 ‑ 3,236\n- Attorney‑General’s PORTFOLIOSummarySummary of Appropriations (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- Attorney‑General’s Department 124,497 276,361 400,858\n- Administrative Appeals Tribunal 85,572 ‑ 85,572\n- Australian Commission for Law Enforcement Integrity 6,299 ‑ 6,299\n- Australian Crime Commission 56,258 ‑ 56,258\n- Australian Federal Police 610,422 7,068 617,490\n- Australian Financial Security Authority 31,317 ‑ 31,317\n- Australian Human Rights Commission 5,715 ‑ 5,715\n- Australian Institute of Criminology 2,977 ‑ 2,977\n- Australian Law Reform Commission 1,614 ‑ 1,614\n- Australian Security Intelligence Organisation 251,482 ‑ 251,482\n- Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre 35,390 ‑ 35,390\n- Federal Court of Australia 149,305 521 149,826\n- High Court of Australia 9,271 ‑ 9,271\n- National Archives of Australia 44,144 ‑ 44,144\n- Office of the Australian Information Commissioner 10,089 ‑ 10,089\n- Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions 46,191 ‑ 46,191\n- Office of Parliamentary Counsel 8,216 ‑ 8,216\n- Total: Attorney‑General’s 1,478,759 283,950 1,762,709\n- 2,307,015 518,199 2,825,214\n- Attorney‑General’s PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- ATTORNEY‑GENERAL’S DEPARTMENT\n- Outcome 1 ‑ A just and secure society through the maintenance and improvement of Australia’s law and justice framework and its national security and emergency management system\n- 124,497 276,361 400,858\n- Total: Attorney‑General’s Department 124,497 276,361 400,858\n- Attorney‑General’s PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS TRIBUNAL\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Provide correct or preferable decisions through a mechanism of independent review of administrative decisions that is accessible, fair, just, economical, informal, quick and proportionate\n- 85,572 ‑ 85,572\n- Total: Administrative Appeals Tribunal 85,572 ‑ 85,572\n- Attorney‑General’s PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- AUSTRALIAN COMMISSION FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT INTEGRITY\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Independent assurance to the Australian Government that Commonwealth law enforcement agencies and their staff act with integrity by detecting, investigating and preventing corruption\n- 6,299 ‑ 6,299\n- Total: Australian Commission for Law Enforcement Integrity 6,299 ‑ 6,299\n- Attorney‑General’s PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- AUSTRALIAN CRIME COMMISSION\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Reduced serious and organised crime threats of most harm to Australians and the national interest including through providing the ability to understand, discover and respond to such threats\n- 53,727 ‑ 53,727\n- Outcome 2 ‑ Access to information that supports law enforcement agencies through collaborative national information systems and services\n- 2,531 ‑ 2,531\n- Total: Australian Crime Commission 56,258 ‑ 56,258\n- Attorney‑General’s PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- AUSTRALIAN FEDERAL POLICE\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Reduced criminal and security threats to Australia’s collective economic and societal interests through co‑operative policing services\n- 610,422 7,068 617,490\n- Total: Australian Federal Police 610,422 7,068 617,490\n- Attorney‑General’s PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- AUSTRALIAN FINANCIAL SECURITY AUTHORITY\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Improved and equitable financial outcomes for consumers, business and the community through application of bankruptcy and personal property securities laws, regulation of personal insolvency practitioners, and trustee services\n- 31,317 ‑ 31,317\n- Total: Australian Financial Security Authority 31,317 ‑ 31,317\n- Attorney‑General’s PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- AUSTRALIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION\n- Outcome 1 ‑ An Australian society in which human rights are respected, protected and promoted through independent investigation and resolution of complaints, education and research to promote and eliminate discrimination, and monitoring, and reporting on human rights\n- 5,715 ‑ 5,715\n- Total: Australian Human Rights Commission 5,715 ‑ 5,715\n- Attorney‑General’s PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF CRIMINOLOGY\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Informed crime and justice policy and practice in Australia by undertaking, funding and disseminating policy‑relevant research of national significance; and through the generation of a crime and justice evidence base and national knowledge centre\n- 2,977 ‑ 2,977\n- Total: Australian Institute of Criminology 2,977 ‑ 2,977\n- Attorney‑General’s PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- AUSTRALIAN LAW REFORM COMMISSION\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Informed government decisions about the development, reform and harmonisation of Australian laws and related processes through research, analysis, reports and community consultation and education\n- 1,614 ‑ 1,614\n- Total: Australian Law Reform Commission 1,614 ‑ 1,614\n- Attorney‑General’s PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- AUSTRALIAN SECURITY INTELLIGENCE ORGANISATION\n- Outcome 1 ‑ To protect Australia, its people and its interests from threats to security through intelligence collection, assessment and advice to Government\n- 251,482 ‑ 251,482\n- Total: Australian Security Intelligence Organisation 251,482 ‑ 251,482\n- Attorney‑General’s PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- AUSTRALIAN TRANSACTION REPORTS AND ANALYSIS CENTRE\n- Outcome 1 ‑ The protection of the financial system from criminal abuse through actionable financial intelligence and collaboration with domestic and international partners\n- 35,390 ‑ 35,390\n- Total: Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre 35,390 ‑ 35,390\n- Attorney‑General’s PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Apply and uphold the rule of law for litigants in the Federal Court of Australia and parties in the National Native Title Tribunal through the resolution of matters according to law and through the effective management of the administrative affairs of the Court and Tribunal\n- 36,942 ‑ 36,942\n- Outcome 2 ‑ Apply and uphold the rule of law for litigants in the Family Court of Australia through the resolution of family law matters according to law, particularly more complex family law matters, and through the effective management of the administrative affairs of the Court\n- 17,577 ‑ 17,577\n- Outcome 3 ‑ Apply and uphold the rule of law for litigants in the Federal Circuit Court of Australia through more informal and streamlined resolution of family law and general federal law matters according to law, through the encouragement of appropriate dispute resolution processes and through the effective management of the administrative affairs of the Court\n- 49,559 521 50,080\n- Outcome 4 ‑ Improved administration and support of the resolution of matters according to law for litigants in the Federal Court of Australia, the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia and parties in the National Native Title Tribunal through efficient and effective provision of shared corporate services\n- 45,227 ‑ 45,227\n- Total: Federal Court of Australia 149,305 521 149,826\n- Attorney‑General’s PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- HIGH COURT OF AUSTRALIA\n- Outcome 1 ‑ To interpret and uphold the Australian Constitution and perform the functions of the ultimate appellate Court in Australia\n- 9,271 ‑ 9,271\n- Total: High Court of Australia 9,271 ‑ 9,271\n- Attorney‑General’s PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA\n- Outcome 1 ‑ To promote the creation, management and preservation of authentic, reliable and usable Commonwealth records and to facilitate Australians’ access to the archival resources of the Commonwealth\n- 44,144 ‑ 44,144\n- Total: National Archives of Australia 44,144 ‑ 44,144\n- Attorney‑General’s PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- OFFICE OF THE AUSTRALIAN INFORMATION COMMISSIONER\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Provision of public access to Commonwealth Government information, protection of individuals’ personal information, and performance of information commissioner, freedom of information and privacy functions\n- 10,089 ‑ 10,089\n- Total: Office of the Australian Information Commissioner 10,089 ‑ 10,089\n- Attorney‑General’s PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Contribute to a fair, safe and just society by delivering an effective, independent prosecution service in accordance with the Prosecution Policy of the Commonwealth\n- 46,191 ‑ 46,191\n- Total: Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions 46,191 ‑ 46,191\n- Attorney‑General’s PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- OFFICE OF PARLIAMENTARY COUNSEL\n- Outcome 1 ‑ A body of Commonwealth laws and instruments that give effect to intended policy, and that are coherent, readable and readily accessible, through the drafting and publication of those laws and instruments\n- 8,216 ‑ 8,216\n- Total: Office of Parliamentary Counsel 8,216 ‑ 8,216\n- Communications and the Arts PORTFOLIOSummarySummary of Appropriations (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- Department of Communications and the Arts 63,088 266,634 329,722\n- 104,142 298,804 402,946\n- Australia Council 106,997 106,997\n- 184,526 184,526\n- Australian Broadcasting Corporation 610,026 610,026\n- 1,064,413 1,064,413\n- Australian Film, Television and Radio School 13,408 13,408\n- 23,697 23,697\n- Australian National Maritime Museum 12,294 12,294\n- 21,878 21,878\n- National Film and Sound Archive of Australia 14,184 14,184\n- 25,508 25,508\n- National Gallery of Australia 18,250 18,250\n- 32,589 32,589\n- National Library of Australia 27,962 27,962\n- 48,470 48,470\n- National Museum of Australia 22,941 22,941\n- 40,867 40,867\n- National Portrait Gallery of Australia 6,392 6,392\n- 11,332 11,332\n- Old Parliament House 15,310 15,310\n- 15,835 15,835\n- Screen Australia 8,157 8,157\n- 15,725 15,725\n- Special Broadcasting Service Corporation 168,286 168,286\n- 287,370 287,370\n- Australian Communications and Media Authority 51,398 ‑ 51,398\n- Total: Communications and the Arts 114,486 1,290,841 1,405,327\n- 193,062 2,071,284 2,264,346\n- Communications and the Arts PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS AND THE ARTS\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Promote an innovative and competitive communications sector, through policy development, advice and program delivery, so all Australians can realise the full potential of digital technologies and communications services\n- 52,998 123,948 176,946\n- 92,383 181,663 274,046\n- Outcome 2 ‑ Participation in, and access to, Australia’s arts and culture through developing and supporting cultural expression\n- 10,090 142,686 152,776\n- 11,759 117,141 128,900\n- Total: Department of Communications and the Arts 63,088 266,634 329,722\n- 104,142 298,804 402,946\n- Communications and the Arts PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS AND THE ARTS FOR PAYMENT TO AUSTRALIA COUNCIL\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Supporting Australian artists and arts organisations to create and present excellent art that is accessed by audiences across Australia and abroad\n- 106,997\n- 184,526\n- Total: Australia Council 106,997\n- 184,526\n- Communications and the Arts PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS AND THE ARTS FOR PAYMENT TO AUSTRALIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Informed, educated and entertained audiences ‑ throughout Australia and overseas ‑ through innovative and comprehensive media and related services\n- 610,026\n- 1,064,413\n- Total: Australian Broadcasting Corporation 610,026\n- 1,064,413\n- Communications and the Arts PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS AND THE ARTS FOR PAYMENT TO AUSTRALIAN FILM, TELEVISION AND RADIO SCHOOL\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Support the development of a professional screen arts and broadcast culture in Australia including through the provision of specialist industry‑focused education, training, and research\n- 13,408\n- 23,697\n- Total: Australian Film, Television and Radio School 13,408\n- 23,697\n- Communications and the Arts PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS AND THE ARTS FOR PAYMENT TO AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Increased knowledge, appreciation and enjoyment of Australia’s maritime heritage by managing the National Maritime Collection and staging programs, exhibitions and events\n- 12,294\n- 21,878\n- Total: Australian National Maritime Museum 12,294\n- 21,878\n- Communications and the Arts PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS AND THE ARTS FOR PAYMENT TO NATIONAL FILM AND SOUND ARCHIVE OF AUSTRALIA\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Increased engagement with Australia’s audiovisual culture past and present through developing, preserving, maintaining and promoting the national audiovisual collection of historic and cultural significance\n- 14,184\n- 25,508\n- Total: National Film and Sound Archive of Australia 14,184\n- 25,508\n- Communications and the Arts PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS AND THE ARTS FOR PAYMENT TO NATIONAL GALLERY OF AUSTRALIA\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Increased understanding, knowledge and enjoyment of the visual arts by providing access to, and information about, works of art locally, nationally and internationally\n- 18,250\n- 32,589\n- Total: National Gallery of Australia 18,250\n- 32,589\n- Communications and the Arts PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS AND THE ARTS FOR PAYMENT TO NATIONAL LIBRARY OF AUSTRALIA\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Enhanced learning, knowledge creation, enjoyment and understanding of Australian life and society by providing access to a national collection of library material\n- 27,962\n- 48,740\n- Total: National Library of Australia 27,962\n- 48,740\n- Communications and the Arts PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS AND THE ARTS FOR PAYMENT TO NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AUSTRALIA\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Increased awareness and understanding of Australia’s history and culture by managing the National Museum’s collections and providing access through public programs and exhibitions\n- 22,941\n- 40,867\n- Total: National Museum of Australia 22,941\n- 40,867\n- Communications and the Arts PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS AND THE ARTS FOR PAYMENT TO NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY OF AUSTRALIA\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Enhanced understanding and appreciation of Australian identity, culture and diversity through portraiture by engaging the public in education programs and exhibitions, and by developing and preserving the national portrait collection\n- 6,392\n- 11,332\n- Total: National Portrait Gallery of Australia 6,392\n- 11,332\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n- Communications and the Arts PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS AND THE ARTS FOR PAYMENT TO OLD PARLIAMENT HOUSE\n- Outcome 1 ‑ An enhanced appreciation and understanding of the political and social heritage of Australia for members of the public, through activities including the conservation and upkeep of, and the provision of access to, Old Parliament House and the development of its collections, exhibitions and educational programs\n- 15,310\n- 15,835\n- Total: Old Parliament House 15,310\n- 15,835\n\n| Communications and the Arts PORTFOLIO<br>Appropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017<br>Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016 |\n| --- |\n|  |\n\n- DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS AND THE ARTS FOR PAYMENT TO SCREEN AUSTRALIA\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Promote engaged audiences and support a creative, innovative and commercially sustainable screen industry through the funding and promotion of diverse Australian screen product\n- 8,157\n- 15,725\n- Total: Screen Australia 8,157\n- 15,725\n\n- Communications and the Arts PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS AND THE ARTS FOR PAYMENT TO SPECIAL BROADCASTING SERVICE CORPORATION\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Provide multilingual and multicultural services that inform, educate and entertain all Australians and in so doing reflect Australia’s multicultural society\n- 168,286\n- 287,370\n- Total: Special Broadcasting Service Corporation 168,286\n- 287,370\n- Communications and the Arts PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- AUSTRALIAN COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA AUTHORITY\n- Outcome 1 ‑ A communications and media environment that balances the needs of the industry and the Australian community through regulation, education and advice\n- 51,398 ‑ 51,398\n- Total: Australian Communications and Media Authority 51,398 ‑ 51,398\n- Defence PORTFOLIOSummarySummary of Appropriations (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- Department of Defence 17,761,546 ‑ 17,761,546\n- 29,162,834 ‑ 29,162,834\n- Department of Veterans’ Affairs 196,936 64,325 261,261\n- 316,414 84,550 400,964\n- Australian War Memorial 24,920 24,920\n- 42,473 42,473\n- Total: Defence 17,958,482 89,245 18,047,727\n- 29,479,248 127,023 29,606,271\n- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE\n- Outcome 1 ‑ The protection and advancement of Australia’s national interests through the provision of military capabilities and the promotion of security and stability\n- 17,061,386 ‑ 17,061,386\n- 28,250,281 ‑ 28,250,281\n- Outcome 2 ‑ The advancement of Australia’s strategic interests through the conduct of military operations and other tasks as directed by Government\n- 680,068 ‑ 680,068\n- 863,852 ‑ 863,852\n- Outcome 3 ‑ Support for the Australian community and civilian authorities as requested by Government\n- 20,092 ‑ 20,092\n- 48,701 ‑ 48,701\n- Total: Department of Defence 17,761,546 ‑ 17,761,546\n- 29,162,834 ‑ 29,162,834\n- DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Maintain and enhance the financial wellbeing and self‑sufficiency of eligible persons and their dependants through access to income support, compensation, and other support services, including advice and information about entitlements\n- 116,466 25,443 141,909\n- 169,939 42,082 212,021\n- Outcome 2 ‑ Maintain and enhance the physical wellbeing and quality of life of eligible persons and their dependants through health and other care services that promote early intervention, prevention and treatment, including advice and information about health service entitlements\n- 64,635 4,624 69,259\n- 117,226 7,080 124,306\n- Outcome 3 ‑ Acknowledgement and commemoration of those who served Australia and its allies in wars, conflicts and peace operations through promoting recognition of service and sacrifice, preservation of Australia’s wartime heritage, and official commemorations\n- 15,835 34,258 50,093\n- 29,249 35,388 64,637\n- Total: Department of Veterans’ Affairs 196,936 64,325 261,261\n- 316,414 84,550 400,964\n- DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS FOR PAYMENT TO AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Australians remembering, interpreting and understanding the Australian experience of war and its enduring impact through maintaining and developing the national memorial, its collection and exhibition of historical material, commemorative ceremonies and research\n- 24,920\n- 42,473\n- Total: Australian War Memorial 24,920\n- 42,473\n- Education and Training PORTFOLIOSummarySummary of Appropriations (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- Department of Education and Training 197,296 1,074,461 1,271,757\n- 325,108 1,586,122 1,911,230\n- Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies 15,712 15,712\n- 14,935 14,935\n- Australian Research Council 13,469 4,034 17,503\n- Australian Skills Quality Authority 20,562 ‑ 20,562\n- Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency 8,182 ‑ 8,182\n- Total: Education and Training 239,509 1,094,207 1,333,716\n- 398,320 1,606,764 2,005,084\n- Education and Training PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Improved early learning, schooling, student educational outcomes and transitions to and from school through access to quality child care, support, parent engagement, quality teaching and learning environments\n- 101,438 304,257 405,695\n- 137,060 268,204 405,264\n- Outcome 2 ‑ Promote growth in economic productivity and social wellbeing through access to quality higher education, international education, and international quality research, skills and training\n- 95,858 770,204 866,062\n- 188,048 1,317,918 1,505,966\n- Total: Department of Education and Training 197,296 1,074,461 1,271,757\n- 325,108 1,586,122 1,911,230\n- Education and Training PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR PAYMENT TO AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER STUDIES\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Further understanding of Australian Indigenous cultures, past and present through undertaking and publishing research, and providing access to print and audiovisual collections\n- 15,712\n- 14,935\n- Total: Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies 15,712\n- 14,935\n- Education and Training PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- AUSTRALIAN RESEARCH COUNCIL\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Growth of knowledge and innovation through managing research funding schemes, measuring research excellence and providing advice\n- 13,469 4,034 17,503\n- Total: Australian Research Council 13,469 4,034 17,503\n- Education and Training PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- AUSTRALIAN SKILLS QUALITY AUTHORITY\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Contribute to a high quality vocational education and training sector, including through streamlined and nationally consistent regulation of training providers and courses, and the communication of advice to the sector on improvements to the quality of vocational education and training\n- 20,562 ‑ 20,562\n- Total: Australian Skills Quality Authority 20,562 ‑ 20,562\n- Education and Training PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- TERTIARY EDUCATION QUALITY AND STANDARDS AGENCY\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Contribute to a high quality higher education sector through streamlined and nationally consistent higher education regulatory arrangements; registration of higher education providers; accreditation of higher education courses; and investigation, quality assurance and dissemination of higher education standards and performance\n- 8,182 ‑ 8,182\n- Total: Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency 8,182 ‑ 8,182\n- Employment PORTFOLIOSummarySummary of Appropriations (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- Department of Employment 184,141 906,875 1,091,016\n- 312,749 1,544,684 1,857,433\n- Comcare 3,569 3,569\n- 7,727 7,727\n- Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency 3,553 ‑ 3,553\n- Fair Work Commission 44,761 ‑ 44,761\n- Office of the Fair Work Building Industry Inspectorate 19,534 ‑ 19,534\n- Office of the Fair Work Ombudsman 64,068 ‑ 64,068\n- Safe Work Australia 5,729 ‑ 5,729\n- Workplace Gender Equality Agency 2,966 ‑ 2,966\n- Total: Employment 324,752 910,444 1,235,196\n- 565,777 1,552,411 2,118,188\n- DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Foster a productive and competitive labour market through employment policies and programmes that assist job seekers into work, meet employer needs and increase Australia’s workforce participation\n- 140,536 895,490 1,036,026\n- 270,482 1,523,012 1,793,494\n- Outcome 2 ‑ Facilitate jobs growth through policies that promote fair, productive and safe workplaces\n- 43,605 11,385 54,990\n- 42,267 21,672 63,939\n- Total: Department of Employment 184,141 906,875 1,091,016\n- 312,749 1,544,684 1,857,433\n- DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT FOR PAYMENT TO COMCARE\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Support participation and productivity through healthy and safe workplaces that minimise the impact of harm in workplaces covered by Comcare\n- 3,569\n- 7,727\n- Total: Comcare 3,569\n- 7,727\n- ASBESTOS SAFETY AND ERADICATION AGENCY\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Assist in the prevention of exposure to asbestos fibres and the elimination of asbestos‑related disease in Australia through implementing the National Strategic Plan for Asbestos Awareness and Management in Australia\n- 3,553 ‑ 3,553\n- Total: Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency 3,553 ‑ 3,553\n- FAIR WORK COMMISSION\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Simple, fair and flexible workplace relations for employees and employers through the exercise of powers to set and vary minimum wages and modern awards, facilitate collective bargaining, approve agreements and deal with disputes\n- 44,761 ‑ 44,761\n- Total: Fair Work Commission 44,761 ‑ 44,761\n- OFFICE OF THE FAIR WORK BUILDING INDUSTRY INSPECTORATE\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Enforce workplace relations laws in the building and construction industry and ensure compliance with those laws by all participants in the building and construction industry through the provision of education, assistance and advice\n- 19,534 ‑ 19,534\n- Total: Office of the Fair Work Building Industry Inspectorate 19,534 ‑ 19,534\n- OFFICE OF THE FAIR WORK OMBUDSMAN\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Compliance with workplace relations legislation by employees and employers through advice, education and where necessary enforcement\n- 64,068 ‑ 64,068\n- Total: Office of the Fair Work Ombudsman 64,068 ‑ 64,068\n- SAFE WORK AUSTRALIA\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Healthier, safer and more productive workplaces through improvements to Australian work health and safety and workers’ compensation arrangements\n- 5,729 ‑ 5,729\n- Total: Safe Work Australia 5,729 ‑ 5,729\n- WORKPLACE GENDER EQUALITY AGENCY\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Promote and improve gender equality in Australian workplaces including through the provision of advice and assistance to employers and the assessment and measurement of workplace gender data\n- 2,966 ‑ 2,966\n- Total: Workplace Gender Equality Agency 2,966 ‑ 2,966\n- Environment AND ENERGY PORTFOLIOSummarySummary of Appropriations (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- Department of the Environment and Energy 251,733 274,416 526,149\n- 424,014 495,387 919,401\n- Australian Renewable Energy Agency 1,221 1,221\n- ‑ ‑\n- Bureau of Meteorology 157,487 ‑ 157,487\n- Clean Energy Regulator 42,096 162,986 205,082\n- Climate Change Authority 1,495 ‑ 1,495\n- Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority 10,419 ‑ 10,419\n- Total: Environment and Energy 463,230 438,623 901,853\n- 777,897 800,065 1,577,962\n- Environment AND ENERGY PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Conserve, protect and sustainably manage Australia’s biodiversity, ecosystems, environment and heritage through research, information management, supporting natural resource management, establishing and managing Commonwealth protected areas, and reducing and regulating the use of pollutants and hazardous substances\n- 126,301 266,897 393,198\n- 216,629 443,070 659,699\n- Outcome 2 ‑ Reduce Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions, adapt to the impacts of climate change, contribute to effective global action on climate change, and support technological innovation in clean and renewable energy, through developing and implementing a national response to climate change\n- 27,012 1,859 28,871\n- 46,691 6,589 53,280\n- Outcome 3 ‑ Advance Australia’s strategic, scientific, environmental and economic interests in the Antarctic region by protecting, administering and researching the region\n- 81,603 ‑ 81,603\n- 109,163 ‑ 109,163\n- Outcome 4 ‑ Improve the health of freshwater ecosystems (rivers, wetlands, flood plains) through research, education and environmental watering and strengthen the water resources knowledge base\n- 16,817 1,896 18,713\n- 51,531 45,728 97,259\n- Outcome 5 ‑ Support the reliable, sustainable and secure operations of energy markets through improving Australia’s energy efficiency, performance and productivity for the community\n- ‑ 3,764 3,764\n- Total: Department of the Environment and Energy 251,733 274,416 526,149\n- 424,014 495,387 919,401\n- Environment AND ENERGY PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY FOR PAYMENT TO AUSTRALIAN RENEWABLE ENERGY AGENCY\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Support improvements in the competitiveness of renewable energy and related technologies and the supply of renewable energy by administering financial assistance, developing analysis and advice about, and sharing information and knowledge with regard to, renewable energy and related technologies\n- 1,221\n- ‑\n- Total: Australian Renewable Energy Agency 1,221\n- ‑\n- Environment AND ENERGY PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Informed safety, security and economic decisions by governments, industry and the community through the provision of information, forecasts, services and research relating to weather, climate and water\n- 157,487 ‑ 157,487\n- Total: Bureau of Meteorology 157,487 ‑ 157,487\n- Environment AND ENERGY PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- CLEAN ENERGY REGULATOR\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Contribute to a reduction in Australia’s net greenhouse gas emissions, including through the administration of market based mechanisms that incentivise reduction in emissions and the promotion of additional renewable electricity generation\n- 42,096 162,986 205,082\n- Total: Clean Energy Regulator 42,096 162,986 205,082\n- Environment AND ENERGY PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- CLIMATE CHANGE AUTHORITY\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Provide expert advice to the Australian Government on climate change mitigation initiatives, including through conducting regular and specifically commissioned reviews and through undertaking climate change research\n- 1,495 ‑ 1,495\n- Total: Climate Change Authority 1,495 ‑ 1,495\n- Environment AND ENERGY PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- GREAT BARRIER REEF MARINE PARK AUTHORITY\n- Outcome 1 ‑ The long‑term protection, ecologically sustainable use, understanding and enjoyment of the Great Barrier Reef for all Australians and the international community, through the care and development of the Marine Park\n- 10,419 ‑ 10,419\n- Total: Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority 10,419 ‑ 10,419\n- Finance PORTFOLIOSummarySummary of Appropriations (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- Department of Finance 171,155 175,041 346,196\n- 270,315 291,980 562,295\n- Australian Electoral Commission 76,073 ‑ 76,073\n- Total: Finance 247,228 175,041 422,269\n- 403,048 291,980 695,028\n- Finance PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Support sustainable Australian Government finances through providing high quality policy advice and operational support to the government and Commonwealth entities to maintain effective and efficient use of public resources\n- 66,102 ‑ 66,102\n- 112,385 ‑ 112,385\n- Outcome 2 ‑ Support an efficient and high‑performing public sector through providing leadership to Commonwealth entities in ongoing improvements to public sector governance, including through systems, frameworks, policy, advice and service delivery\n- 85,552 9,764 95,316\n- 122,933 14,052 136,985\n- Outcome 3 ‑ Support for Parliamentarians and others as required by the Australian Government through the delivery of, and advice on, entitlements and targeted assistance\n- 19,501 165,277 184,778\n- 34,997 277,928 312,925\n- Total: Department of Finance 171,155 175,041 346,196\n- 270,315 291,980 562,295\n- Finance PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- AUSTRALIAN ELECTORAL COMMISSION\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Maintain an impartial and independent electoral system for eligible voters through active electoral roll management, efficient delivery of polling services, and targeted education and public awareness programs\n- 76,073 ‑ 76,073\n- Total: Australian Electoral Commission 76,073 ‑ 76,073\n- Foreign Affairs and Trade PORTFOLIOSummarySummary of Appropriations (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 851,456 2,427,375 3,278,831\n- 1,421,086 3,603,426 5,024,512\n- Tourism Australia 81,822 81,822\n- 144,018 144,018\n- Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research 5,682 54,829 60,511\n- Australian Secret Intelligence Service 151,098 ‑ 151,098\n- Australian Trade and Investment Commission 121,263 82,083 203,346\n- 231,521 140,897 372,418\n- Total: Foreign Affairs and Trade 1,129,499 2,646,109 3,775,608\n- 1,919,421 3,969,970 5,889,391\n- Foreign Affairs and Trade PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TRADE\n- Outcome 1 ‑ The advancement of Australia’s international strategic, security and economic interests including through bilateral, regional and multilateral engagement on Australian Government foreign, trade and international development policy priorities\n- 520,300 2,426,938 2,947,238\n- 881,745 3,602,676 4,484,421\n- Outcome 2 ‑ The protection and welfare of Australians abroad and access to secure international travel documentation through timely and responsive travel advice and consular and passport services in Australia and overseas\n- 212,735 437 213,172\n- 335,393 750 336,143\n- Outcome 3 ‑ A secure Australian Government presence overseas through the provision of security services and information and communications technology infrastructure, and the management of the Commonwealth’s overseas property estate\n- 118,421 ‑ 118,421\n- 203,948 ‑ 203,948\n- Total: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 851,456 2,427,375 3,278,831\n- 1,421,086 3,603,426 5,024,512\n- Foreign Affairs and Trade PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TRADE FOR PAYMENT TO TOURISM AUSTRALIA\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Grow demand and foster a competitive and sustainable Australian tourism industry through partnership marketing to targeted global consumers in key markets\n- 81,822\n- 144,018\n- Total: Tourism Australia 81,822\n- 144,018\n- Foreign Affairs and Trade PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH\n- Outcome 1 ‑ To achieve more productive and sustainable agricultural systems for the benefit of developing countries and Australia through international agricultural research and training partnerships\n- 5,682 54,829 60,511\n- Total: Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research 5,682 54,829 60,511\n- Foreign Affairs and Trade PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- AUSTRALIAN SECRET INTELLIGENCE SERVICE\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Enhanced understanding for the Government of the overseas environment affecting Australia’s interests through the provision of covert intelligence services about the capabilities, intentions or activities of people or organisations outside Australia\n- 151,098 ‑ 151,098\n- Total: Australian Secret Intelligence Service 151,098 ‑ 151,098\n- Foreign Affairs and Trade PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- AUSTRALIAN TRADE AND INVESTMENT COMMISSION\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Contribute to Australia’s economic prosperity by promoting Australia’s export and other international economic interests through the provision of information, advice and services to business, associations, institutions and government\n- 115,597 82,083 197,680\n- 222,024 140,897 362,921\n- Outcome 2 ‑ The protection and welfare of Australians abroad through timely and responsive consular and passport services in specific locations overseas\n- 5,666 ‑ 5,666\n- 9,497 ‑ 9,497\n- Total: Australian Trade and Investment Commission 121,263 82,083 203,346\n- 231,521 140,897 372,418\n- Health PORTFOLIOSummarySummary of Appropriations (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- Department of Health 368,998 4,969,816 5,338,814\n- 602,618 6,909,683 7,512,301\n- Australian Digital Health Agency 64,343 64,343\n- ‑ ‑\n- Australian Institute of Health and Welfare 15,702 15,702\n- 15,625 15,625\n- Australian Sports Commission 146,224 146,224\n- 253,646 253,646\n- Food Standards Australia New Zealand 10,024 10,024\n- 17,257 17,257\n- Independent Hospital Pricing Authority ‑ ‑\n- 25,877 25,877\n- National Health Performance Authority ‑ ‑\n- 34,097 34,097\n- Australian Aged Care Quality Agency 21,425 ‑ 21,425\n- Australian Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation Authority 3,374 25,530 28,904\n- Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency 8,913 ‑ 8,913\n- Australian Sports Anti‑Doping Authority 7,329 ‑ 7,329\n- Cancer Australia 6,624 10,004 16,628\n- National Blood Authority 3,658 3,027 6,685\n- National Health Funding Body 2,512 ‑ 2,512\n- National Health and Medical Research Council 21,946 497,267 519,213\n\n- National Mental Health Commission 1,620 2,150 3,770\n- Professional Services Review 3,079 ‑ 3,079\n- Total: Health 449,478 5,744,087 6,193,565\n- 740,245 8,171,297 8,911,542\n- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Australia’s health system is better equipped to meet current and future health needs by applying research, evaluation, innovation, and use of data to develop and implement integrated, evidence‑based health policies, and through support for sustainable funding for health infrastructure\n- 18,459 46,536 64,995\n- 44,790 207,962 252,752\n- Outcome 2 ‑ Support for sustainable funding for public hospital services and improved access to high quality, comprehensive and coordinated preventive, primary and mental health care for all Australians, with a focus on those with complex health care needs and those living in regional, rural and remote areas, including through access to a skilled health workforce\n- 121,175 2,344,382 2,465,557\n- 208,844 3,842,223 4,051,067\n- Outcome 3 ‑ Improved opportunities for community participation in sport and recreation, excellence in high‑performance athletes, and protecting the integrity of sport through investment in sport infrastructure, coordination of Commonwealth involvement in major sporting events, and research and international cooperation on sport issues\n- 4,998 9,319 14,317\n- 9,850 21,948 31,798\n- Outcome 4 ‑ Access to cost‑effective medicines, medical, dental and hearing services, and improved choice in health services, including through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, Medicare, targeted assistance strategies and private health insurance\n- 95,561 798,680 894,241\n- 168,026 1,272,273 1,440,299\n- Outcome 5 ‑ Protection of the health and safety of the Australian community and preparedness to respond to national health emergencies and risks, including through immunisation, initiatives, and regulation of therapeutic goods, chemicals, gene technology, and blood and organ products\n- 19,900 107,449 127,349\n- 31,891 133,647 165,538\n- Outcome 6 ‑ Improved wellbeing for older Australians through targeted support, access to quality care and related information services\n- 108,905 1,663,450 1,772,355\n- 139,217 1,431,630 1,570,847\n- Total: Department of Health 368,998 4,969,816 5,338,814\n- 602,618 6,909,683 7,512,301\n- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR PAYMENT TO AUSTRALIAN DIGITAL HEALTH AGENCY\n- Outcome 1 ‑ To deliver national digital healthcare systems to enable and support improvement in health outcomes for Australians\n- 64,343\n- ‑\n- Total: Australian Digital Health Agency 64,343\n- ‑\n- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR PAYMENT TO AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF HEALTH AND WELFARE\n- Outcome 1 ‑ A robust evidence‑base for the health, housing and community sectors, including through developing and disseminating comparable health and welfare information and statistics\n- 15,702\n- 15,625\n- Total: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare 15,702\n- 15,625\n- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR PAYMENT TO AUSTRALIAN SPORTS COMMISSION\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Increased participation in organised sport and continued international sporting success including through leadership and development of a cohesive and effective sports sector, provision of targeted financial support, and the operation of the Australian Institute of Sport\n- 146,224\n- 253,646\n- Total: Australian Sports Commission 146,224\n- 253,646\n- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR PAYMENT TO FOOD STANDARDS AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND\n- Outcome 1 ‑ A safe food supply and well‑informed consumers in Australia and New Zealand, including through the development of food regulatory measures and the promotion of their consistent implementation, coordination of food recall activities and the monitoring of consumer and industry food practices\n- 10,024\n- 17,257\n- Total: Food Standards Australia New Zealand 10,024\n- 17,257\n- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR PAYMENT TO INDEPENDENT HOSPITAL PRICING AUTHORITY\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Promote improved efficiency in, and access to, public hospital services primarily through setting efficient national prices and levels of block funding for hospital activities\n- ‑\n- 25,877\n- Total: Independent Hospital Pricing Authority ‑\n- 25,877\n- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR PAYMENT TO NATIONAL HEALTH PERFORMANCE AUTHORITY\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Contribute to transparent and accountable health care services in Australia, including through the provision of independent performance monitoring and reporting; the formulation of performance indicators; and conducting and evaluating research\n- ‑\n- 34,097\n- Total: National Health Performance Authority ‑\n- 34,097\n- AUSTRALIAN AGED CARE QUALITY AGENCY\n- Outcome 1 ‑ High‑quality care for persons receiving Australian Government subsidised residential aged care and aged care in the community through the accreditation of residential aged care services, the quality review of aged care services including services provided in the community, and the provision of information, education and training to the aged care sector\n- 21,425 ‑ 21,425\n- Total: Australian Aged Care Quality Agency 21,425 ‑ 21,425\n- AUSTRALIAN ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION AND TRANSPLANTATION AUTHORITY\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Improved access to organ and tissue transplants, including through a nationally coordinated and consistent approach and system\n- 3,374 25,530 28,904\n- Total: Australian Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation Authority 3,374 25,530 28,904\n- AUSTRALIAN RADIATION PROTECTION AND NUCLEAR SAFETY AGENCY\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Protection of people and the environment through radiation protection and nuclear safety research, policy, advice, codes, standards, services and regulation\n- 8,913 ‑ 8,913\n- Total: Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency 8,913 ‑ 8,913\n- AUSTRALIAN SPORTS ANTI‑DOPING AUTHORITY\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Protection of the health of athletes and the integrity of Australian sport including through engagement, deterrence, detection and enforcement to minimise the risk of doping\n- 7,329 ‑ 7,329\n- Total: Australian Sports Anti‑Doping Authority 7,329 ‑ 7,329\n- CANCER AUSTRALIA\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Minimised impacts of cancer, including through national leadership in cancer control, with targeted research, cancer service development, education and consumer support\n- 6,624 10,004 16,628\n- Total: Cancer Australia 6,624 10,004 16,628\n- NATIONAL BLOOD AUTHORITY\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Access to a secure supply of safe and affordable blood products, including through national supply arrangements and coordination of best practice standards within agreed funding policies under the national blood arrangements\n- 3,658 3,027 6,685\n- Total: National Blood Authority 3,658 3,027 6,685\n- NATIONAL HEALTH FUNDING BODY\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Provide transparent and efficient administration of Commonwealth, state and territory funding of the Australian public hospital system, and support the obligations and responsibilities of the Administrator of the National Health Funding Pool\n- 2,512 ‑ 2,512\n- Total: National Health Funding Body 2,512 ‑ 2,512\n- NATIONAL HEALTH AND MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Improved health and medical knowledge, including through funding research, translating research findings into evidence‑based clinical practice, administering legislation governing research, issuing guidelines and advice for ethics in health and the promotion of public health\n- 21,946 497,267 519,213\n- Total: National Health and Medical Research Council 21,946 497,267 519,213\n- NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Provide expert advice to the Australian Government and cross‑sectoral leadership on the policy, programs, services and systems that support mental health in Australia, including through administering the Annual National Report Card on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, undertaking performance monitoring and reporting, and engaging consumers and carers\n- 1,620 2,150 3,770\n- Total: National Mental Health Commission 1,620 2,150 3,770\n- PROFESSIONAL SERVICES REVIEW\n- Outcome 1 ‑ A reduction of the risks to patients and costs to the Australian Government of inappropriate clinical practice, including through investigating health services claimed under the Medicare and Pharmaceutical benefits schemes\n- 3,079 ‑ 3,079\n- Total: Professional Services Review 3,079 ‑ 3,079\n- Immigration and Border Protection PORTFOLIOSummarySummary of Appropriations (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- Department of Immigration and Border Protection 1,457,005 1,309,427 2,766,432\n- Total: Immigration and Border Protection 1,457,005 1,309,427 2,766,432\n- Immigration and Border Protection PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- DEPARTMENT OF IMMIGRATION AND BORDER PROTECTION\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Protect Australia’s sovereignty, security and safety by managing its border, including through managing the stay and departure of all non‑citizens\n- 980,402 1,276,285 2,256,687\n- 1,804,023 2,333,353 4,137,376\n- Outcome 2 ‑ Support a prosperous and inclusive society, and advance Australia’s economic interests through the effective management of the visa and citizenship programmes and provision of refugee and humanitarian assistance\n- 434,633 33,142 467,775\n- 771,697 89,447 861,144\n- Outcome 3 ‑ Advance Australia’s economic interests through the facilitation of the trade of goods to and from Australia and the collection of border revenue\n- 41,970 ‑ 41,970\n- 58,579 ‑ 58,579\n- Total: Department of Immigration and Border Protection 1,457,005 1,309,427 2,766,432\n- Industry, Innovation and Science PORTFOLIOSummarySummary of Appropriations (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- Department of Industry, Innovation and Science 246,782 313,716 560,498\n- Australian Institute of Marine Science 24,239 24,239\n- 40,483 40,483\n- Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation 106,945 106,945\n- 156,700 156,700\n- Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation 459,239 459,239\n- 750,281 750,281\n- Geoscience Australia 92,902 12 92,914\n- IP Australia 1,045 ‑ 1,045\n- Total: Industry, Innovation and Science 340,729 904,151 1,244,880\n- 556,302 1,543,875 2,100,177\n- Industry, Innovation and Science PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND SCIENCE\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Enabling growth and productivity for globally competitive industries through supporting science and commercialisation, growing business investment and improving business capability and streamlining regulation\n- 246,782 313,716 560,498\n- Total: Department of Industry, Innovation and Science 246,782 313,716 560,498\n- Industry, Innovation and Science PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND SCIENCE FOR PAYMENT TO AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF MARINE SCIENCE\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Growth of knowledge to support protection and sustainable development of Australia’s marine resources through innovative marine science and technology\n- 24,239\n- 40,483\n- Total: Australian Institute of Marine Science 24,239\n- 40,483\n- Industry, Innovation and Science PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND SCIENCE FOR PAYMENT TO AUSTRALIAN NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ORGANISATION\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Improved knowledge, innovative capacity and healthcare through nuclear‑based facilities, research, training, products, services and advice to Government, industry, the education sector and the Australian population\n- 106,945\n- 156,700\n- Total: Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation 106,945\n- 156,700\n- Industry, Innovation and Science PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND SCIENCE FOR PAYMENT TO COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH ORGANISATION\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Innovative scientific and technology solutions to national challenges and opportunities to benefit industry, the environment and the community, through scientific research and capability development, services and advice\n- 459,239\n- 750,281\n- Total: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation 459,239\n- 750,281\n- Industry, Innovation and Science PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Informed government, industry and community decisions on the economic, social and environmental management of the nation’s natural resources through enabling access to geoscientific and spatial information\n- 92,902 12 92,914\n- Total: Geoscience Australia 92,902 12 92,914\n- Industry, Innovation and Science PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- IP AUSTRALIA\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Increased innovation, investment and trade in Australia, and by Australians overseas, through the administration of the registrable intellectual property rights system, promoting public awareness and industry engagement, and advising government\n- 1,045 ‑ 1,045\n- Total: IP Australia 1,045 ‑ 1,045\n- Infrastructure and Regional Development PORTFOLIOSummarySummary of Appropriations (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development 184,488 596,441 780,929\n- 264,892 779,399 1,044,291\n- Australian Maritime Safety Authority 38,215 38,215\n- 58,650 58,650\n- Civil Aviation Safety Authority 24,704 24,704\n- 42,461 42,461\n- Infrastructure Australia 6,756 6,756\n- 11,768 11,768\n- National Transport Commission 1,959 1,959\n- 3,301 3,301\n- Australian Transport Safety Bureau 10,806 ‑ 10,806\n- National Capital Authority 10,482 9,705 20,187\n- Total: Infrastructure and Regional Development 205,776 677,780 883,556\n- 351,762 912,267 1,264,029\n- Infrastructure and Regional Development PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- DEPARTMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Improved infrastructure across Australia through investment in and coordination of transport and other infrastructure\n- 20,519 117,404 137,923\n- 32,896 155,198 188,094\n- Outcome 2 ‑ An efficient, sustainable, competitive, safe and secure transport system for all transport users through regulation, financial assistance and safety investigations\n- 138,018 170,332 308,350\n- 187,317 231,146 418,463\n- Outcome 3 ‑ Strengthening the sustainability, capacity and diversity of regional economies including through facilitating local partnerships between all levels of government and local communities; and providing grants and financial assistance\n- 15,595 228,121 243,716\n- 26,300 253,215 279,515\n- Outcome 4 ‑ Good governance in the Australian Territories through the maintenance and improvement of the overarching legislative framework for self‑governing territories, and laws and services for non‑self‑governing territories\n- 10,356 80,584 90,940\n- 18,379 139,840 158,219\n- Total: Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development 184,488 596,441 780,929\n- 264,892 779,399 1,044,291\n- Infrastructure and Regional Development PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- DEPARTMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR PAYMENT TO AUSTRALIAN MARITIME SAFETY AUTHORITY\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Minimise the risk of shipping incidents and pollution in Australian waters through ship safety and environment protection regulation and services and maximise people saved from maritime and aviation incidents through search and rescue coordination\n- 38,215\n- 58,650\n- Total: Australian Maritime Safety Authority 38,215\n- 58,650\n- Infrastructure and Regional Development PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- DEPARTMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR PAYMENT TO CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Maximise aviation safety through a regulatory regime, detailed technical material on safety standards, comprehensive aviation industry oversight, risk analysis, industry consultation, education and training\n- 24,704\n- 42,461\n- Total: Civil Aviation Safety Authority 24,704\n- 42,461\n- Infrastructure and Regional Development PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- DEPARTMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR PAYMENT TO INFRASTRUCTURE AUSTRALIA\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Improve decision‑making on matters relating to infrastructure; advise governments and others on matters relating to infrastructure, including better assessment of infrastructure needs and prioritisation of infrastructure projects; and promote best practice infrastructure planning, financing, delivery and operation\n- 6,756\n- 11,768\n- Total: Infrastructure Australia 6,756\n- 11,768\n- Infrastructure and Regional Development PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- DEPARTMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR PAYMENT TO NATIONAL TRANSPORT COMMISSION\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Improved transport productivity, efficiency, safety and environmental performance and regulatory efficiency in Australia through developing, monitoring and maintaining nationally consistent regulatory and operational arrangements relating to road, rail and intermodal transport\n- 1,959\n- 3,301\n- Total: National Transport Commission 1,959\n- 3,301\n- Infrastructure and Regional Development PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- AUSTRALIAN TRANSPORT SAFETY BUREAU\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Improved transport safety in Australia including through: independent ’no blame’ investigation of transport accidents and other safety occurrences; safety data recording, analysis and research; and fostering safety awareness, knowledge and action\n- 10,806 ‑ 10,806\n- Total: Australian Transport Safety Bureau 10,806 ‑ 10,806\n- Infrastructure and Regional Development PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- NATIONAL CAPITAL AUTHORITY\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Manage the strategic planning, promotion and enhancement of Canberra as the National Capital for all Australians through the development and administration of the National Capital Plan, operation of the National Capital Exhibition, delivery of education and awareness programs and works to enhance the character of the National Capital\n- 10,482 9,705 20,187\n- Total: National Capital Authority 10,482 9,705 20,187\n- Prime Minister and Cabinet PORTFOLIOSummarySummary of Appropriations (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet 224,454 787,775 1,012,229\n- 389,443 1,229,525 1,618,968\n- Aboriginal Hostels Limited 21,627 21,627\n- 37,582 37,582\n- Indigenous Business Australia ‑ ‑\n- 34,258 34,258\n- Indigenous Land Corporation 5,341 5,341\n- 9,389 9,389\n- Torres Strait Regional Authority 20,953 20,953\n- 39,498 39,498\n- Australian National Audit Office 42,661 ‑ 42,661\n- Australian Public Service Commission 12,259 ‑ 12,259\n- Digital Transformation Office 24,786 ‑ 24,786\n- Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman 12,211 ‑ 12,211\n- Office of the Inspector‑General of Intelligence and Security 1,833 ‑ 1,833\n- Office of National Assessments 20,621 ‑ 20,621\n- Office of the Official Secretary to the Governor‑General 6,694 2,547 9,241\n- Total: Prime Minister and Cabinet 345,519 838,243 1,183,762\n- 587,150 1,354,006 1,941,156\n- Prime Minister and Cabinet PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- DEPARTMENT OF THE PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Provide high‑quality policy advice and support to the Prime Minister, the Cabinet, Portfolio Ministers and Parliamentary Secretaries including through the coordination of government activities, policy development and program delivery\n- 68,057 13,642 81,699\n- 119,114 19,494 138,608\n- Outcome 2 ‑ Improve results for Indigenous Australians including in relation to school attendance, employment and community safety, through delivering services and programmes, and through measures that recognise the special place that Indigenous people hold in this Nation\n- 156,397 774,133 930,530\n- 270,329 1,210,031 1,480,360\n- Total: Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet 224,454 787,775 1,012,229\n- 389,443 1,229,525 1,618,968\n- Prime Minister and Cabinet PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- DEPARTMENT OF THE PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET FOR PAYMENT TO ABORIGINAL HOSTELS LIMITED\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Improved access to education, employment, health and other services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people travelling or relocating through the operation of temporary hostel accommodation services\n- 21,627\n- 37,582\n- Total: Aboriginal Hostels Limited 21,627\n- 37,582\n- Prime Minister and Cabinet PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- DEPARTMENT OF THE PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET FOR PAYMENT TO INDIGENOUS BUSINESS AUSTRALIA\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Improved wealth acquisition to support the economic independence of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through commercial enterprise, asset acquisition, construction and access to concessional home and business loans\n- ‑\n- 34,258\n- Total: Indigenous Business Australia ‑\n- 34,258\n- Prime Minister and Cabinet PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- DEPARTMENT OF THE PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET FOR PAYMENT TO INDIGENOUS LAND CORPORATION\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Enhanced socio‑economic development, maintenance of cultural identity and protection of the environment by Indigenous Australians through land acquisition and management\n- 5,341\n- 9,389\n- Total: Indigenous Land Corporation 5,341\n- 9,389\n- Prime Minister and Cabinet PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- DEPARTMENT OF THE PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET FOR PAYMENT TO TORRES STRAIT REGIONAL AUTHORITY\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Progress towards closing the gap for Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal people living in the Torres Strait Region through development planning, coordination, sustainable resource management, and preservation and promotion of Indigenous culture\n- 20,953\n- 39,498\n- Total: Torres Strait Regional Authority 20,953\n- 39,498\n- Prime Minister and Cabinet PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE\n- Outcome 1 ‑ To improve public sector performance and accountability through independent reporting on Australian Government administration to Parliament, the Executive and the public\n- 42,661 ‑ 42,661\n- Total: Australian National Audit Office 42,661 ‑ 42,661\n- Prime Minister and Cabinet PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- AUSTRALIAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Increased awareness and adoption of best practice public administration by the public service through leadership, promotion, advice and professional development, drawing on research and evaluation\n- 12,259 ‑ 12,259\n- Total: Australian Public Service Commission 12,259 ‑ 12,259\n- Prime Minister and Cabinet PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OFFICE\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Improve the user experience for all Australians accessing government information and services by leading the design, development and continual enhancement of whole‑of‑government service delivery policies and standards, platforms and joined‑up services\n- 24,786 ‑ 24,786\n- Total: Digital Transformation Office 24,786 ‑ 24,786\n- Prime Minister and Cabinet PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- OFFICE OF THE COMMONWEALTH OMBUDSMAN\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Fair and accountable administrative action by Australian Government entities and prescribed private sector organisations, by investigating complaints, reviewing administrative action and statutory compliance inspections and reporting\n- 12,211 ‑ 12,211\n- Total: Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman 12,211 ‑ 12,211\n- Prime Minister and Cabinet PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR‑GENERAL OF INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Independent assurance for the Prime Minister, senior ministers and Parliament as to whether Australia’s intelligence and security agencies act legally and with propriety by inspecting, inquiring into and reporting on their activities\n- 1,833 ‑ 1,833\n- Total: Office of the Inspector‑General of Intelligence and Security 1,833 ‑ 1,833\n- Prime Minister and Cabinet PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- OFFICE OF NATIONAL ASSESSMENTS\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Advancement of Australia’s national interests through increased government awareness of international developments affecting Australia\n- 20,621 ‑ 20,621\n- Total: Office of National Assessments 20,621 ‑ 20,621\n- Prime Minister and Cabinet PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- OFFICE OF THE OFFICIAL SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNOR‑GENERAL\n- Outcome 1 ‑ The performance of the Governor‑General’s role is facilitated through organisation and management of official duties, management and maintenance of the official household and property and administration of the Australian Honours and Awards system\n- 6,694 2,547 9,241\n- Total: Office of the Official Secretary to the Governor‑General 6,694 2,547 9,241\n- Social Services PORTFOLIOSummarySummary of Appropriations (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- Department of Social Services 241,601 1,479,464 1,721,065\n- 418,644 2,637,165 3,055,809\n- National Disability Insurance Scheme Launch Transition Agency 843,733 843,733\n- 581,070 581,070\n- Australian Institute of Family Studies 2,707 ‑ 2,707\n- Department of Human Services 2,496,908 913 2,497,821\n- Total: Social Services 2,741,216 2,324,110 5,065,326\n- 4,863,036 3,220,487 8,083,523\n- Social Services PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Financial support for individuals and families who are unable to fully support themselves by providing a sustainable payments and concessions system\n- 65,554 29,375 94,929\n- 131,216 13,564 144,780\n- Outcome 2 ‑ Stronger families and more resilient communities by developing civil society and by providing family and community services\n- 108,612 461,935 570,547\n- 176,125 781,564 957,689\n- Outcome 3 ‑ Improved independence of, and participation by, people with disability, including improved support for carers, by providing targeted support and services\n- 55,891 937,741 993,632\n- 98,940 1,768,466 1,867,406\n- Outcome 4 ‑ Increased housing supply, improved community housing and assisting individuals experiencing homelessness through targeted support and services\n- 11,544 50,413 61,957\n- 12,363 73,571 85,934\n- Total: Department of Social Services 241,601 1,479,464 1,721,065\n- 418,644 2,637,165 3,055,809\n- Social Services PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES FOR PAYMENT TO NATIONAL DISABILITY INSURANCE SCHEME LAUNCH TRANSITION AGENCY\n- Outcome 1 ‑ To implement a National Disability Insurance Scheme that provides individual control and choice in the delivery of reasonable and necessary care and supports to improve the independence, social and economic participation of eligible people with disability, their families and carers, and associated referral services and activities\n- 843,733\n- 581,070\n- Total: National Disability Insurance Scheme Launch Transition Agency 843,733\n- 581,070\n- Social Services PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF FAMILY STUDIES\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Increased understanding of factors affecting how families function by conducting research and communicating findings to policy makers, service providers, and the broader community\n- 2,707 ‑ 2,707\n- Total: Australian Institute of Family Studies 2,707 ‑ 2,707\n- Social Services PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Support individuals, families and communities to achieve greater self‑sufficiency; through the delivery of policy advice and high quality accessible social, health and child support services and other payments; and support providers and businesses through convenient and efficient service delivery\n- 2,496,908 913 2,497,821\n- Total: Department of Human Services 2,496,908 913 2,497,821\n- Treasury PORTFOLIOSummarySummary of Appropriations (plain figures)—2016‑2017Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2015‑2016\n- Department of the Treasury 101,643 19,094 120,737\n- Australian Bureau of Statistics 190,903 ‑ 190,903\n- Australian Competition and Consumer Commission 105,586 ‑ 105,586\n- Australian Office of Financial Management 6,952 6 6,958\n- Australian Prudential Regulation Authority 900 ‑ 900\n- Australian Securities and Investments Commission 228,493 3,420 231,913\n- Australian Taxation Office 1,950,664 3,093 1,953,757\n- Commonwealth Grants Commission 3,657 ‑ 3,657\n- Inspector General of Taxation 3,846 ‑ 3,846\n- National Competition Council 1,007 ‑ 1,007\n- Office of the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board 1,262 ‑ 1,262\n- Office of the Australian Accounting Standards Board 2,145 ‑ 2,145\n- Productivity Commission 19,969 ‑ 19,969\n- Total: Treasury 2,617,027 25,613 2,642,640\n- 4,463,798 46,172 4,509,970\n- DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Informed decisions on the development and implementation of policies to improve the wellbeing of the Australian people, including by achieving strong, sustainable economic growth, through the provision of advice to government and the efficient administration of federal financial relations\n- 101,643 19,094 120,737\n- Total: Department of the Treasury 101,643 19,094 120,737\n- AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF STATISTICS\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Informed decisions, research and discussion within governments and the community by leading the collection, analysis and provision of high quality, objective and relevant statistical information\n- 190,903 ‑ 190,903\n- Total: Australian Bureau of Statistics 190,903 ‑ 190,903\n- AUSTRALIAN COMPETITION AND CONSUMER COMMISSION\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Lawful competition, consumer protection, and regulated national infrastructure markets and services through regulation, including enforcement, education, price monitoring and determining the terms of access to infrastructure services\n- 105,586 ‑ 105,586\n- Total: Australian Competition and Consumer Commission 105,586 ‑ 105,586\n- AUSTRALIAN OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT\n- Outcome 1 ‑ The advancement of macroeconomic growth and stability, and the effective operation of financial markets, through issuing debt, investing in financial assets and managing debt, investments and cash for the Australian Government\n- 6,952 6 6,958\n- Total: Australian Office of Financial Management 6,952 6 6,958\n- AUSTRALIAN PRUDENTIAL REGULATION AUTHORITY\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Enhanced public confidence in Australia’s financial institutions through a framework of prudential regulation which balances financial safety and efficiency, competition, contestability and competitive neutrality\n- 900 ‑ 900\n- Total: Australian Prudential Regulation Authority 900 ‑ 900\n- AUSTRALIAN SECURITIES AND INVESTMENTS COMMISSION\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Improved confidence in Australia’s financial markets through promoting informed investors and financial consumers, facilitating fair and efficient markets and delivering efficient registry systems\n- 228,493 3,420 231,913\n- Total: Australian Securities and Investments Commission 228,493 3,420 231,913\n- AUSTRALIAN TAXATION OFFICE\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Confidence in the administration of aspects of Australia’s taxation and superannuation systems through helping people understand their rights and obligations, improving ease of compliance and access to benefits, and managing non‑compliance with the law\n- 1,950,664 3,093 1,953,757\n- Total: Australian Taxation Office 1,950,664 3,093 1,953,757\n- COMMONWEALTH GRANTS COMMISSION\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Informed Government decisions on fiscal equalisation between the States and Territories through advice and recommendations on the distribution of GST revenue and health care grants\n- 3,657 ‑ 3,657\n- Total: Commonwealth Grants Commission 3,657 ‑ 3,657\n- INSPECTOR GENERAL OF TAXATION\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Improved tax administration through investigation of complaints, conducting reviews, public reporting and independent advice to Government and its relevant entities\n- 3,846 ‑ 3,846\n- Total: Inspector General of Taxation 3,846 ‑ 3,846\n- NATIONAL COMPETITION COUNCIL\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Competition in markets that are dependent on access to nationally significant monopoly infrastructure, through recommendations and decisions promoting the efficient operation of, use of and investment in infrastructure\n- 1,007 ‑ 1,007\n- Total: National Competition Council 1,007 ‑ 1,007\n- OFFICE OF THE AUDITING AND ASSURANCE STANDARDS BOARD\n- Outcome 1 ‑ The formulation and making of auditing and assurance standards that are used by auditors of Australian entity financial reports or for other auditing and assurance engagements\n- 1,262 ‑ 1,262\n- Total: Office of the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board 1,262 ‑ 1,262\n- OFFICE OF THE AUSTRALIAN ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD\n- Outcome 1 ‑ The formulation and making of accounting standards that are used by Australian entities to prepare financial reports and enable users of these reports to make informed decisions\n- 2,145 ‑ 2,145\n- Total: Office of the Australian Accounting Standards Board 2,145 ‑ 2,145\n- PRODUCTIVITY COMMISSION\n- Outcome 1 ‑ Well‑informed policy decision‑making and public understanding on matters relating to Australia’s productivity and living standards, based on independent and transparent analysis from a community‑wide perspective\n- 19,969 ‑ 19,969\n- Total: Productivity Commission 19,969 ‑ 19,969\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n[Minister’s second reading speech made in—\n\nHouse of Representatives on 31 August 2016\n\nSenate on 7 November 2016]\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n(102/16)\n","sortOrder":17}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"model":"kimi-k2.5","source":"moonshot-realtime","completionTokens":1639},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The legislation remains within its 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