Part 1: Expense Measures (Continued)
Defence
Looking after our troops — specialist medical care
| 2009‑10 | 2010‑11 | 2011‑12 | 2012‑13 | 2013‑14 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Defence | - | - | - | - | - |
The Government will provide $12.1 million over four years to ensure that Defence personnel have access to a permanent Australian Defence Force (ADF) specialist medical capability. This measure will enhance ADF capability through the ability to deploy specialists at short notice in support of broader Defence operations.
This measure is part of the Looking after our troops package to improve Defence health services.
The cost of this measure will be met from within the existing resourcing of the Department of Defence.
This measure delivers on the Government's election commitment.
Looking after our troops — strategic health alliances
| 2009‑10 | 2010‑11 | 2011‑12 | 2012‑13 | 2013‑14 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Defence | - | - | - | - | - |
The Government will provide $11.4 million over four years to expand and establish a network of Strategic Health Alliances across Australia. This program will deliver treatment and training opportunities for Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel and help ensure efficient and effective health support to non-deployed ADF members.
This measure is part of the Looking after our troops package to improve Defence health services.
The cost of this measure will be met from within the existing resourcing of the Department of Defence.
This measure delivers on the Government's election commitment.
Looking after our troops — The Simpson Program for wounded ADF members
| 2009‑10 | 2010‑11 | 2011‑12 | 2012‑13 | 2013‑14 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Defence | - | - | - | - | - |
The Government will provide $21.3 million over four years for a range of tailored recovery programs that will support the health needs of wounded service personnel and their families. The program will also offer support for financial disadvantage, comprehensive re-training and re-skilling, access to specialist rehabilitation, and awards that recognise wounded and injured Australian Defence Force members.
This measure is part of the Looking after our troops package to improve Defence health services.
The cost of this measure will be met from within the existing resourcing of the Department of Defence.
This measure delivers on the Government's election commitment.
Re-invigorating the Reserves
| 2009‑10 | 2010‑11 | 2011‑12 | 2012‑13 | 2013‑14 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Defence | - | - | - | - | - |
The Government will examine progress in integrating reservists with regular forces consistent with recommendations from the 'Rebalancing the Army' review.
The cost of this measure will be met from within the existing resourcing of the Department of Defence.
This measure delivers on the Government's election commitment.
Reserve Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster relief capability
| 2009‑10 | 2010‑11 | 2011‑12 | 2012‑13 | 2013‑14 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Defence | - | - | - | - | - |
| Related revenue ($m) | |||||
| Australian Taxation Office | - | - | -0.4 | -0.6 | -0.6 |
The Government will provide $9.0 million over four years to establish a Civil-Military Co-operation Company to complement and co-ordinate the Army Reserve's humanitarian assistance and disaster relief capabilities. This commitment will provide a deployable capability of personnel with specialist backgrounds who will work and train closely with civilian authorities.
The cost of $9.0 million will be met from within the existing resourcing of the Department of Defence.
The measure is also expected to lead to a reduction in revenue of $1.6 million over three years as Australian Defence Force Reservists will be taxed concessionally on the pay and allowances they earn while on deployment.
This measure delivers on the Government's election commitment.
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