Better reporting on our investments in regional Australia
For the first time, the 2011‑12 Budget provides greater visibility of government expenditure and service delivery across Australia.
It provides an initial breakdown of expenditure between regional and non regional areas for significant expenditure in regional Australia.
The Australian Government is committed to providing better information on regional expenditure across Australia.
The 2011‑12 Budget represents the first instalment in providing enhanced information on Government spending and service delivery in regional Australia.
For the first time, the 2011‑12 Budget includes information on Commonwealth spending in regional Australia by including spatial reporting on where funding is delivered.
Over time, spatial reporting will provide greater visibility of government spending and service delivery in regional areas.
The Ministerial Statement, Investing in Regional Australia, provides an initial breakdown of the expenditure for material programs between regional and non‑regional for government transfer payments and grants.
