Appendix A: Policy Decisions taken since the 2012-13 Budget (Continued)
Expense Measures (Continued)
Defence
Australia's Contribution to the Sustainment of the Afghan National Security Forces
| 2011-12 | 2012-13 | 2013-14 | 2014-15 | 2015-16 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Defence | ‑ | ‑ | ‑ | 76.8 | 77.5 |
| AusAID | ‑ | ‑ | ‑ | 19.2 | 19.4 |
| Total — Expense | ‑ | ‑ | ‑ | 96.0 | 96.9 |
The Government will provide US$100.0 million per year from 2014‑15 to 2016‑17 as part of the international contribution to the sustainment of the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF). This will be made up of US$80 million per annum from the Department of Defence and US$20 million per annum from the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID). The AusAID contribution will fund Official Development Assistance eligible activities.
Australia's contribution is part of international efforts to help sustain and support the ANSF beyond the transition process.
The Government is currently working with other contributors to establish internationally agreed governance arrangements. Australia's funding contribution is subject to appropriate governance arrangements being put in place.
Funding for the AusAID component of this measure will be offset from the provision for expanded aid funding held in the Contingency Reserve.
This measure forms part of the Government's commitment to increase Australia's official development assistance over the long term.
Further information can be found in the joint press release of 16 May 2012 issued by the Prime Minister and the Minister for Defence.
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