Appendix A: Policy Decisions taken since the 2012-13 Budget (Continued)
Expense Measures (Continued)
Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities
Australia‑Antarctica shipping capability — second stage business case
| 2011-12 | 2012-13 | 2013-14 | 2014-15 | 2015-16 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities | ‑ | ‑ | ‑ | ‑ | ‑ |
The Government will provide $1.7 million in 2012‑13 for the development of a detailed business case for a new shipping capability, including essential associated infrastructure and support, to replace the Australian Antarctic Division's existing icebreaker, the 'Aurora Australis', which is nearing the end of its useful life.
The cost of this measure will be met from within the existing resourcing of the Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities.
World Parks Congress 2014
| 2011-12 | 2012-13 | 2013-14 | 2014-15 | 2015-16 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of National Parks | ‑ | ‑ | ‑ | ‑ | ‑ |
| Related revenue ($m) | |||||
| Director of National Parks | ‑ | ‑ | ‑ | ‑ | ‑ |
The Government will provide $2.7 million over three years ($0.1 million in 2012‑13 and $1.3 million per annum in 2013‑14 and 2014‑15) to support the International Union for Conservation of Nature World Parks Congress to be held in Sydney in 2014.
The cost of this measure will be met from congress related revenues, including sponsorships. Any shortfall will be met from within the existing resourcing of the Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities portfolio.
Funding and revenue for this measure were included as a 'decision taken but not yet announced' in the 2012‑13 Budget.
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