Part 1: Expense Measures (Continued)
Resources, Energy and Tourism
Connecting Renewables — Connecting to the Grid
| 2009‑10 | 2010‑11 | 2011‑12 | 2012‑13 | 2013‑14 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism | - | - | - | - | - |
The Government will provide $1.0 billion over ten years (including $1.0 million in 2010‑11, $2.0 million in 2011‑12, $48.0 million in 2012‑13, $49.0 million in 2013‑14 and $900.0 million beyond the forward estimates) to support the connection of remote renewable energy sources to the electricity network.
The program will support major transmission infrastructure projects, and includes funding for a conditional commitment to provide up to $185.0 million from 2012 to 2017 (including $25.0 million in 2013‑14, $50.0 million in 2014-15, $55.0 million in 2015-16 and $55.0 million in 2016-17) towards a transmission line between Mt Isa and Townsville.
The Government will provide additional funding from the program (not before the end of 2017 and not beyond the end of 2020, and not more than $50.0 million per year and $150.0 million across three years) if the project takes longer than anticipated to achieve market load growth.
These commitments to fund the project are subject to the following conditions: successful completion of the feasibility studies, consideration of the project by Infrastructure Australia, and determination by the region's energy users that the transmission line is the preferred option for meeting future energy needs.
The cost of this measure in the forward estimates period will be met from the existing funding provision for the Renewable Energy Future Fund.
This measure delivers on the Government's election commitment and its agreement with the Member for Kennedy, the Hon Bob Katter MP.
Encouraging visitors to Australia to stay longer and spend more — National Long Term Tourism Strategy — additional funding
| 2009‑10 | 2010‑11 | 2011‑12 | 2012‑13 | 2013‑14 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism | - | - | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 |
The Government will provide $6.0 million over four years (including $1.8 million in 2014-15) to support implementation of the National Long-Term Tourism Strategy.
The Strategy establishes the framework and principles for a competitive and sustainable tourism industry into the future.
This measure delivers on the Government's election commitment.
Encouraging visitors to Australia to stay longer and spend more — TQUAL Grants — extension
| 2009‑10 | 2010‑11 | 2011‑12 | 2012‑13 | 2013‑14 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism | - | - | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 |
The Government will provide $40.0 million over four years (including $10.0 million in 2014-15) to extend the TQUAL Grants program. The program will be refocused to provide individual grants of up to $1.0 million for a small number of large projects to support Indigenous economic development and tourism employment. It will also continue to provide grants of up to $100,000 for smaller projects to support collaborative community tourism industry development projects, particularly those which stimulate private sector investment.
This measure delivers on the Government's election commitment.
Low Emissions Technology Demonstration Fund — reduction in funding
| 2009‑10 | 2010‑11 | 2011‑12 | 2012‑13 | 2013‑14 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism | - | -30.5 | -4.0 | -2.5 | -10.0 |
The Government will reduce funding for the Low Emissions Technology Demonstration Fund by $47.0 million over four years as funds available exceed existing commitments.
The Low Emissions Technology Demonstration Fund helps Australian firms to demonstrate the commercial potential of low emissions technologies. The program will now provide funding of $234.1 million over four years from 2010‑11.
This measure delivers on the Government's election commitment.
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