Appendix A: Expense Measures (Continued)
Foreign Affairs and Trade
Bali Peace Park — contribution
| 2010‑11 | 2011‑12 | 2012‑13 | 2013‑14 | 2014-15 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade |
- | 0.5 | - | - | - |
The Government will contribute $450,000 in 2011‑12 to the Bali Peace Park Association to assist with the purchase of the Sari Club site in Bali. The site will be used as a memorial for the victims of terrorist attacks, with a park and museum to be constructed on the site.
Ex gratia payments — Families of the victims of September 11 terrorist attacks
| 2010‑11 | 2011‑12 | 2012‑13 | 2013‑14 | 2014-15 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade |
- | - | - | - | - |
The Government provided $9,600 in ex gratia payments in 2011‑12 to support the families of Australian victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks. The funding assisted the families of the victims who travelled to the United States to attend the 10th anniversary memorial ceremonies.
The cost of this measure has been met from within the existing resources of the Foreign Affairs and Trade portfolio.
Ex gratia payments — families of the victims of the 2009 Kokoda plane crash
| 2010‑11 | 2011‑12 | 2012‑13 | 2013‑14 | 2014-15 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade |
- | - | - | - | - |
The Government provided $27,000 in ex gratia payments in 2011‑12 to support the families of Australian victims of the August 2009 Kokoda plane crash. The funding assisted the families of the victims to travel to Port Moresby to attend a ceremony which marked the second anniversary of the crash.
The cost of this measure has been met from within the existing resources of the Foreign Affairs and Trade portfolio.
Expo 2012 Yeosu Korea — Australian participation
| 2010‑11 | 2011‑12 | 2012‑13 | 2013‑14 | 2014-15 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade |
- | 8.5 | 1.5 | - | - |
The Government will provide up to $10 million over two years as a contribution towards Australia's participation in the World Expo 2012 in Yeosu, Korea. The funding will contribute to the operation of the Australian pavilion and the management of associated programs.
Further information can be found in the press release of 20 June 2011 issued by the Minister for Foreign Affairs.
Official development assistance — Australian Civilian Corps — deployments to Afghanistan
| 2010‑11 | 2011‑12 | 2012‑13 | 2013‑14 | 2014-15 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AusAID | - | 3.6 | 3.8 | 3.6 | - |
| Related revenue ($m) | |||||
| AusAID | - | - | - | - | - |
| Australian Taxation Office | - | -0.2 | -0.2 | -0.2 | .. |
| Total - Revenue | - | -0.2 | -0.2 | -0.2 | .. |
The Government will provide $11.0 million over three years to deploy Australian Civilian Corps (ACC) advisers to Afghanistan. These deployments will assist in identifying development priorities in Uruzgan Province where Australia has its largest presence and assist in building the capacity of Afghanistan's legal and law enforcement professionals.
The ACC was established in 2009 as an initiative to deploy civilian specialists to support stabilisation and recovery efforts to countries experiencing or emerging from natural disasters or conflicts.
Funding for this measure will be offset from the provision for expanded aid funding held in the Contingency Reserve and therefore has no net impact on the budget position.
This measure is also expected to lead to a reduction of revenue of $1.7 million over four years as ACC personnel are taxed concessionally while on deployment. This includes a reduction in revenue of $1.0 million over four years for a 'decision taken but not yet announced' in the 2011‑12 Budget.
This measure is part of the Government's commitment to increase Australia's official development assistance over the long term.
Official development assistance — Australia's Contribution to the Global Partnership for Education
| 2010‑11 | 2011‑12 | 2012‑13 | 2013‑14 | 2014-15 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AusAID | - | 5.0 | 10.0 | 60.0 | 95.0 |
The Government will provide $270.0 million over four years as part of Australia's contribution to the Global Partnership for Education (GPE). The GPE was formerly known as the Education for All Fast Track Initiative, which was launched by the World Bank in 2002, and aims to improve education outcomes in developing countries.
Funding for this measure includes $170.0 million to be offset from the provision for expanded aid funding held in the Contingency Reserve and $100.0 million from within existing resources of AusAID and therefore has no net impact on the budget position.
This measure is part of the Government's commitment to increase Australia's official development assistance over the long term.
Official development assistance — Australia's Contribution to the Horn of Africa Drought and Famine
| 2010‑11 | 2011‑12 | 2012‑13 | 2013‑14 | 2014-15 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AusAID | - | 30.0 | - | - | - |
The Government has provided an additional $30.0 million in immediate assistance to the humanitarian crisis in the Horn of Africa, taking support to $98.2 million in 2011‑12.
This funding will assist in addressing needs arising from the drought and famine in the Horn of Africa. The Government's assistance will be provided through contributions to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the World Food Programme and Non‑Government Organisations, and is predominantly for food rations and shelter.
Funding for this measure includes $30.0 million to be offset from the provision for expanded aid funding held in the Contingency Reserve and $68.2 million from within existing resources of AusAID and therefore has no net impact on the budget position.
This measure is part of the Government's commitment to increase Australia's official development assistance over the long term.
Further information can be found in the press releases of 20 July and 3 September 2011 issued by the Prime Minister.
Official development assistance — Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting — Australia Africa Food Security Initiative
| 2010‑11 | 2011‑12 | 2012‑13 | 2013‑14 | 2014-15 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research |
- | 3.8 | 9.6 | 10.1 | 13.1 |
| AusAID | - | - | 2.0 | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Total - Expense | - | 3.8 | 11.6 | 13.1 | 17.1 |
| Related capital ($m) | |||||
| Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research |
- | 0.2 | - | - | - |
The Government will provide $46.8 million over four years to strengthen food security in Africa. The measure will establish the Australian International Centre for Food Security, develop an Agricultural Entrepreneurs program and provide funding for an international conference on food security in Africa.
Funding for this measure includes $45.8 million to be offset from the provision for expanded aid funding held in the Contingency Reserve and $1.0 million in 2011‑12 to be met from within the existing resources of AusAID and therefore has no net impact on the budget position.
This measure is part of the Government's commitment to increase Australia's official development assistance over the long term.
Further information can be found in the press release of 28 October 2011 issued by the Prime Minister.
Official development assistance — Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting — Australian Mining for Development
| 2010‑11 | 2011‑12 | 2012‑13 | 2013‑14 | 2014-15 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AusAID | - | 10.4 | 17.3 | 30.3 | 33.3 |
The Government will provide $127.2 million over four years to fund the establishment of an International Mining for Development Centre, provide scholarships through the Australian Mining Awards program and build regulatory and administrative capacity in Africa.
Funding for this measure includes $91.2 million to be offset from the provision for expanded aid funding held in the Contingency Reserve and $36.0 million to be met from within the existing resources of AusAID and therefore has no net impact on the budget position.
This measure is part of the Government's commitment to increase Australia's official development assistance over the long term.
Further information can be found in the press release of 25 October 2011 issued by the Prime Minister and the joint press release of 27 October 2011 issued by the Foreign Minister and the Minister for Resources and Energy.
Official development assistance — Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting — Global Polio Eradication Initiative
| 2010‑11 | 2011‑12 | 2012‑13 | 2013‑14 | 2014-15 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AusAID | - | 4.0 | 10.0 | 15.0 | 20.0 |
The Government will provide $50.0 million over four years to support the eradication of polio through a contribution to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. Australia's contribution will support activities including procuring vaccines, supporting mass vaccination campaigns, undertaking surveillance and responding to outbreaks.
Funding for this measure includes $49.0 million to be offset from the provision for expanded aid funding held in the Contingency Reserve and $1.0 million in 2011‑12 to be met from within the existing resources of AusAID and therefore has no net impact on the budget position.
This measure is part of the Government's commitment to increase Australia's official development assistance over the long term.
Further information can be found in the press release of 29 October 2011 issued by the Prime Minister.
Official development assistance — Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting — Support of Commonwealth Democracy and Development
| 2010‑11 | 2011‑12 | 2012‑13 | 2013‑14 | 2014-15 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AusAID | - | - | - | - | - |
The Government will provide $16.4 million over three years to support the effectiveness of Commonwealth democracy and development initiatives; strengthening Commonwealth election monitoring; and enhancing the coordination of Commonwealth national human rights institutions. In addition, this measure will provide a contribution to support civil society, education, economic and development outcomes in Commonwealth countries.
The cost of this measure will be met from within the existing resources of AusAID.
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