The Department of Justice provides services that seek to achieve a fair, just and safe Tasmania by providing an accessible system of justice, protecting and respecting rights, improving laws, influencing positive behaviour and enforcing responsibilities.
The Department is responsible to the Attorney‑General and Minister for Justice, and the Minister for Corrections, Hon Dr Vanessa Goodwin MLC; the Treasurer and the Minister for Planning and Local Government, Hon Peter Gutwein MP.
The Department provides administrative support for the Supreme and Magistrates Courts; Tasmanian Industrial Commission; Legal Aid Commission of Tasmania; Tasmanian Electoral Commission; Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Tribunal; WorkCover Tasmania Board; Guardianship and Administration Board; Mental Health Tribunal; Parole Board of Tasmania; Poppy Advisory and Control Board; Resource Management and Planning Appeal Tribunal; and the Tasmanian Planning Commission. It also supports the statutory offices of the Solicitor‑General, Public Guardian and the Anti‑Discrimination Commissioner. Each of these areas is separately accountable to Parliament.
The Department comprises: Corrective Services; Crown Law; the Office of Consumer Affairs and Fair Trading; the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages; WorkSafe Tasmania; Building Standards and Occupational Licensing; Monetary Penalties Enforcement Service; Victims Support Services; Strategic Legislation and Policy; Corporate Support and Strategy; and the Office of the Secretary.
By working closely with the community, other parts of government and relevant statutory bodies, the Department aims to:
· support Ministers by providing honest, comprehensive, accurate and timely advice;
· administer and develop courts, tribunals, statutory and regulatory bodies that promote, protect and enforce laws;
· inform the community about laws, rights and responsibilities;
· undertake law and policy development;
· support the community to achieve effective outcomes in the justice system;
· provide a sustainable, safe, secure, humane and effective corrections system; and
· ensure all aspects of the Department's activities are conducted effectively, efficiently and safely.
This chapter provides the Department's financial information for 2015‑16 and over the Forward Estimates period (2016‑17 to 2018‑19). Further information on the Department is available at www.justice.tas.gov.au.
The Government has committed to a series of policies to combat crime, protect workplaces and make the community safer. The Department is working to implement this agenda.
Table 5.1 provides a summary of the Budget and Forward Estimate allocations for key deliverables.
Table 5.1: Key Deliverables Statement
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2015-16
Budget |
2016-17 Forward Estimate |
2017-18 Forward Estimate |
2018-19 Forward Estimate |
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$'000 |
$'000 |
$'000 |
$'000 |
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Additional funding for Crown Law |
250 |
250 |
250 |
250 |
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Additional funding for Victims Support Service |
100 |
100 |
100 |
100 |
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Investigation into the establishment of a Single Tribunal in Tasmania |
113 |
22 |
…. |
…. |
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Implement reforms to improve the effectiveness of the response to family violence |
180 |
180 |
180 |
180 |
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Jefferson Audio Video System (JAVS) Upgrade |
500 |
…. |
…. |
…. |
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Mental Health Support |
500 |
500 |
500 |
500 |
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Planning Reform1 |
1 300 |
445 |
.... |
…. |
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Note:
1. From 2017‑18 funding of $445 000 per annum will be reallocated from the Tasmanian Planning Commission to continue this initiative.
Additional funding of $250 000 per annum has been provided to the Office of the Crown Solicitor to provide increased capacity within the Office to meet the increasing demand for core Government legal work. This increase in capacity will enable the legal risks of Government to continue to be managed effectively within the public sector.
The Victims Support Service is a face to face counselling, support and referral service for self-identified victims of crime and provides a range of services to those affected by serious crime. The Victims Assistance Unit is responsible for the production and maintenance of the Eligible Persons Register and the provision of information to victims on that Register. Client contacts have increased by 66 per cent over the last five years. This additional funding of $100 000 per annum will assist in enabling the Victims Support Service to meet the increased level of demand.
The Government made an election commitment to make it compulsory for all sex offenders to receive appropriate treatment while they are in prison. Currently the Sentencing Advisory Council is examining sentencing options for sex offenders. This referral has been extended to include mandatory treatment and minimum mandatory sentences for serious child sex offenders.
The first tranche of work to give effect to the policy commitment will involve legislation that will provide for amendments to the Corrections Act 1997 and Corrections Regulations 2008 to insert new provisions in relation to convicted sex offenders, to ensure that participation in appropriate treatment must be taken into account by the Parole Board and to remove eligibility for remission for offenders who refuse to participate in treatment. Work has commenced to progress these reforms.
In April 2014, the Treasurer confirmed his commitment to review Tasmania's Building Regulatory Framework. The building industry represents a significant input into the State's economy. The quality, safety and cost of building work are heavily influenced by the State's building regulation framework and prescribed building standards. Reviewing this framework honours a key election commitment to reduce red tape.
Improvements will include streamlining the Building Act 2000 and speeding up residential building approvals. It is anticipated that legislative amendments will be introduced into Parliament in the first quarter of 2015‑16.
Legislation is being progressed to amend the Criminal Code Act 1924 to provide a right for a convicted person to appeal if fresh and compelling evidence becomes available or there is evidence of a tainted acquittal after normal appeal rights are exhausted. Consultation on the legislative reforms has been undertaken with key stakeholders such as the Judiciary, the Law Society, Director of Public Prosecutions, Civil Liberties Tasmania and other interested parties. Legislative amendments are in the process of being developed.
Tasmania is the only state that does not have a single administrative tribunal and appeals structure. The Department of Justice currently administers a variety of tribunals most of which are established under individual legislation, which specifies membership and functions. This investigation will look at the viability of amalgamating various tribunals into a single tribunal. The additional $135 000 will provide for a project officer to investigate the legislative framework, structure, leadership and tenure, of a single tribunal. This will involve consultation with relevant stakeholders. This preliminary review will be followed with an Options Paper to assess what efficiencies can be achieved and whether, on balance, there are benefits in proceeding to amalgamation.
Additional funding has been provided to the Safe at Home program within the Department of Justice to improve the Department's provision of services addressing family violence. This funding will primarily be utilised to support victims of family violence and will assist with the delivery of preventative and support programs.
The Government is strongly committed to addressing family violence and providing support to those that it impacts. In addition to the new funding of $800 000 provided in the 2015-16 Budget for additional support for the prevention of family violence (for Safe at Home and the support of Our Watch - through the Department of Premier and Cabinet), the Government currently provides estimated direct expenditure of over $16 million annually across the Departments of Health and Human Services; Police and Emergency Management; Justice; Education; and Premier and Cabinet to provide services directly aimed at dealing with family violence. Furthermore, estimated annual funding in excess of $24 million across the Departments of Health and Human Services and Education is made available to provide services that deal with family violence, such as social worker support in schools, the sexual assault service and family support services.
A major upgrade of the Magistrates Court's digital audio recording system is required. The Magistrates Court is required to record all court proceedings. This capital funding will upgrade the software and hardware for the current Jefferson Audio Video System (JAVS) to the latest versions, consistent with other Courts and Tribunals within the Department of Justice that use this system. Recording of evidence in court proceedings is an essential service for the Courts. Various stakeholders, including the Supreme Court, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODDP) and lawyers require accurate digital recordings from the Magistrates Court. This upgrade will ensure the continued stability of these systems within the Courts.
The commencement on 17 February 2014 of the Mental Health Act 2013 has resulted in a significant increase in the costs of operating the Mental Health Tribunal (Tribunal). Additional funding has been provided to allow the Tribunal to meet the increased demand pressures placed on it by the requirements of the new Act.
A key election commitment of the Government is to deliver a fairer, faster, cheaper and simpler planning system for Tasmania. Specific commitments include delivering a single statewide planning scheme, reforms to streamline approvals processes, major projects approvals, Ministerial call-in powers and third party appeals, as well as delivering new state policies for the planning system. The additional funding of $1.7 million over two years is to provide additional resources within the Department of Justice, to assist and accelerate the delivery of this planning reform agenda. This funding has been allocated under the Department's relevant planning output, Output 4.2.
Outputs of the Department of Justice are provided under the following Output Groups:
· Output Group 1 - Administration of Justice;
· Output Group 2 - Legal Services;
· Output Group 3 - Corrections, Enforcement and Consumer Protection; and
· Output Group 4 - Regulatory and Other Services.
Table 5.2 provides an Output Group Expense Summary for the Department.
Table 5.2: Output Group Expense Summary
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Budget) |
Budget) |
Forward) Estimate) |
Forward) Estimate) |
Forward) Estimate) |
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$'000) |
$'000) |
$'000) |
$'000) |
$'000) |
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Treasurer |
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Output Group 1 - Administration of Justice |
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1.9 Tasmanian Industrial Commission |
1 300) |
1 301) |
1 333) |
1 364) |
1 392) |
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1.10 Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Tribunal1 |
1 184) |
1 689) |
1 712) |
1 736) |
1 760) |
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2 484) |
2 990) |
3 045) |
3 100) |
3 152) |
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Output Group 3 - Corrections, Enforcement and Consumer Protection |
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3.5 Building and Occupational Licensing Services2 |
3 796) |
4 527) |
4 525) |
4 524) |
4 524) |
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3 796) |
4 527) |
4 525) |
4 524) |
4 524) |
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Output Group 4 - Regulatory and Other Services |
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4.1 WorkSafe Tasmania2 |
12 805) |
12 576) |
12 883) |
13 161) |
13 415) |
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12 805) |
12 576) |
12 883) |
13 161) |
13 415) |
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Grants and Subsidies |
16 608) |
16 549) |
16 906) |
17 251) |
17 391) |
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Attorney-General and Minister for Justice |
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Output Group 1 - Administration of Justice |
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1.1 Supreme Court Services3 |
11 020) |
12 238) |
12 313) |
12 559) |
12 783) |
|
1.2 Magisterial Court Services |
15 029) |
15 090) |
15 230) |
15 549) |
15 832) |
|
1.3 Births, Deaths and Marriages |
1 518) |
1 589) |
1 614) |
1 639) |
1 662) |
|
1.4 Support and Compensation for Victims of Crime4 |
7 180) |
6 829) |
6 937) |
7 044) |
7 145) |
|
1.5 Legal Aid |
12 040) |
12 365) |
12 683) |
13 010) |
13 321) |
|
1.6 Protective Jurisdictions5 |
2 506) |
3 263) |
3 342) |
3 416) |
3 481) |
|
1.7 Anti-Discrimination Commissioner |
1 644) |
1 546) |
1 583) |
1 618) |
1 646) |
|
1.8 Elections and Referendums6 |
4 550) |
2 017) |
2 271) |
5 232) |
4 467) |
|
|
55 487) |
54 937) |
55 973) |
60 067) |
60 337) |
|
Output Group 2 - Legal Services |
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|
|
|
|
|
2.1 Crown Law7 |
4 006) |
4 656) |
4 741) |
4 850) |
4 945) |
|
2.2 Legislation Development and Review8 |
620) |
1 145) |
1 172) |
1 201) |
1 225) |
|
|
4 626) |
5 801) |
5 913) |
6 051) |
6 170) |
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Table 5.2: Output Group Expense Summary (continued)
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2014-15)
Budget) |
2015-16)
Budget) |
2016-17) Forward) Estimate) |
2017-18) Forward) Estimate) |
2018-19) Forward) Estimate) |
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$'000) |
$'000) |
$'000) |
$'000) |
$'000) |
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Output Group 3 - Corrections, Enforcement and Consumer Protection |
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3.3 Enforcement of Monetary Penalties9 |
8 117) |
7 046) |
7 145) |
7 238) |
7 328) |
|
3.4 Consumer Services10 |
3 548) |
2 699) |
2 755) |
2 841) |
2 926) |
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|
11 665) |
9 745) |
9 900) |
10 079) |
10 254) |
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Output Group 4 - Regulatory and Other Services |
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4.3 Supervision of Poppy and Hemp Crops |
737) |
742) |
752) |
768) |
784) |
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|
737) |
742) |
752) |
768) |
784) |
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Minister for Planning and Local Government |
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Output Group 1 - Administration of Justice |
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1.11 Resource Management and Planning Appeal Tribunal8 |
1 444) |
1 644) |
1 704) |
1 751) |
1 793) |
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|
1 444) |
1 644) |
1 704) |
1 751) |
1 793) |
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Output Group 4 - Regulatory and Other Services |
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4.2 Tasmanian Planning Commission11 |
4 762) |
6 215) |
5 352) |
5 015) |
5 111) |
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|
4 762) |
6 215) |
5 352) |
5 015) |
5 111) |
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Minister for Corrections |
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Output Group 3 - Corrections, Enforcement and Consumer Protection |
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3.1 Prison Services |
61 004) |
62 402) |
63 114) |
63 740) |
65 038) |
|
3.2 Community Corrective Services12 |
9 477) |
9 799) |
10 059) |
10 309) |
9 987) |
|
|
70 481) |
72 201) |
73 173) |
74 049) |
75 025) |
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|
|
184 895) |
187 927) |
190 126) |
195 816) |
197 956) |
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Notes:
1. The increase in Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Tribunal in 2015‑16 reflects the transfer of funding for the Anti-Discrimination Tribunal from the Magistrates Court and the realignment of Budget estimates with actual expenses of the Tribunal.
2. The increase in Building and Occupational Licensing Services and corresponding decrease in WorkSafe Tasmania in 2015‑16 reflects the transfer of responsibility for gas and electricity inspection services from WorkSafe Tasmania, and a reallocation of departmental overheads across Outputs due to internal restructuring and savings strategies implemented within the Department.
3. The increase in Supreme Court Services in 2015‑16 reflects the realignment of Budget estimates with actual expenses of the Supreme Court for expenditure incurred from retained revenues and Reserved By Law funding.
4. The decrease in Support and Compensation for Victims of Crime in 2015‑16 reflects a reallocation of departmental overheads across Outputs due to internal restructuring and savings strategies implemented within the Department, offset by additional funding for Victims Support Service.
5. The increase in Protective Jurisdictions in 2015‑16 reflects additional funding provided for the Mental Health Tribunal.
6. The movements in Elections and Referendums reflect the timing of funding provided for the various elections undertaken by the Tasmanian Electoral Office.
7. The increase in Crown Law in 2015‑16 reflects a reallocation of departmental overheads across Outputs due to internal restructuring, savings strategies implemented within the Department and additional funding provided to the Office of the Crown Solicitor.
8. The increases in Legislation Development and Review and Resource Management and Planning Appeal Tribunal in 2015‑16 reflect a reallocation of departmental overheads across Outputs due to internal restructuring and savings strategies implemented within the Department.
9. The decrease in Enforcement of Monetary Penalties in 2015‑16 reflects a reallocation of departmental overheads across Outputs due to internal restructuring and savings strategies implemented within the Department.
10. The decrease in Consumer Services in 2015‑16 reflects a reduction in staffing levels due to savings strategies required to be implemented as part of the 2014‑15 Budget.
11. The increase in Tasmanian Planning Commission in 2015‑16 reflects additional funding provided to the Department to progress the single statewide planning scheme and associated planning reforms. Funding has been allocated under the planning‑related output, namely Output 4.2.
12. The increase in Community Corrective Services in 2015‑16 reflects a reallocation of departmental overheads across Outputs due to internal restructuring and savings strategies implemented within the Department. The decrease in in 2018‑19 reflects the completion of funding for the Project U-Turn program.
This Output is responsible for the timely and just resolution of civil and criminal matters in the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court has unlimited jurisdiction in criminal and civil matters and acts as a court of review for the Magistrates Court and a range of other decision making bodies.
This Output is responsible for the operation of Tasmania's Magistrates Court in the Hobart, Launceston, Devonport and Burnie registries and several country courts in which Magistrates sit on a regular circuit basis.
This Output provides services involving the registration of a range of life events which legislation requires or enables to be registered. By the provision of these services, it aims to preserve the rights of individuals including the right to a unique identity.
This Output manages services provided by the Department to support victims in their recovery from the impacts of crime. The Output includes administration of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme.
This Output provides legal advice, education and representation on a means tested basis. It operates under State legislation with joint State and Australian Government funding and provides services in accordance with an Australian Government-State Government Agreement.
This Output includes:
· the Guardianship and Administration Board which determines applications and performs functions under the Guardianship and Administration Act 1995, the Disability Services Act 2011, the Wills Act 2008 and the Powers of Attorney Act 2000. These functions primarily relate to appointing guardians and administrators for persons with disabilities, registering and reviewing appointments of enduring guardians, reviewing enduring powers of attorney for persons with a disability under the Powers of Attorney Act and creating statutory wills;
· the Public Guardian who, when appointed by the Guardianship and Administration Board, acts as the guardian or administrator for persons with decision making disabilities, promotes and protects their interests and provides education on the operation of the Guardianship and Administration Act; and
· the Mental Health Tribunal which authorises and reviews the treatment of patients who are unable to provide informed consent under the Mental Health Act. The Tribunal also determines the appropriateness of patients remaining the subject of restriction or supervision orders, the treatment that can be given without their consent and the restrictions that can be placed upon their freedoms, in accordance with the Criminal Justice (Mental Impairment) Act 1999.
Operating under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1998, this Output supports the Anti‑Discrimination Commissioner's functions, including the investigation and conciliation of complaints regarding alleged discrimination and prohibited behaviour, advising government on compliance with the Act and education and promotion across Tasmania of equal opportunity, human rights and compliance with the Act. The Commissioner must refer unresolved complaints to the Anti‑Discrimination Tribunal and can also grant exemptions, or reject applications for exemption, from the Act.
This Output is responsible for the administration of State elections and referendums. Through such services, it contributes to the preservation of the State's parliamentary democracy. It is also responsible for the management and maintenance of electoral rolls for State and local governments, administration of electoral and enrolment policy and systems and the implementation of electoral boundary redistributions.
The Electoral Commissioner also has statutory responsibility for Aboriginal Land Council and local government elections. The latter are conducted on a cost recovery basis.
The Commission is an independent tribunal established under the Industrial Relations Act 1984. The Commission exercises jurisdiction over the Tasmanian State Service for which it is to:
· conciliate and arbitrate to resolve industrial disputes, including claims of unfair dismissal;
· fix wage rates and set terms and conditions of employment by making industrial awards; and
· approve enterprise and industrial agreements.
This Output resolves disputes as to the payment of workers compensation entitlements on matters referred by employers, employees and insurers. The Tribunal is funded from the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Fund. This Output also provides administrative support for the Motor Accidents Compensation Tribunal, the Asbestos Compensation Tribunal and the Health Practitioners Tribunal.
This Output provides for the hearing of appeals regarding heritage, planning, marine and environmental decisions and determines applications for orders under relevant legislation.
Table 5.3: Performance Information - Output Group 1
|
Performance Measure |
Unit of Measure |
2012‑13 Actual |
2013‑14 Actual |
2014‑15 Target |
2015‑16 Target |
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Supreme Court - Criminal Jurisdiction |
|
|
|
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|
|
Pending cases older than 12 months |
% |
25.0 |
26.4 |
10.0 |
15.0 |
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|
Real net recurrent expenditure per finalisation1 |
$ |
13 706 |
18 849 |
13 700 |
14 000 |
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Supreme Court - Civil Jurisdiction |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pending cases older than 12 months |
% |
28.2 |
31.6 |
30.0 |
30.0 |
|
|
Real net recurrent expenditure per finalisation |
$ |
3 858 |
3 259 |
3 900 |
3 500 |
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|
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|
|
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Magistrates Court - Criminal Jurisdiction |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pending cases older than six months |
% |
27.8 |
26.9 |
30.0 |
30.0 |
|
|
Real net recurrent expenditure per finalisation |
$ |
526 |
631 |
550 |
550 |
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Magistrates Court - Youth Justice Division |
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|
|
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|
|
Pending cases older than six months |
% |
29.0 |
22.1 |
20.0 |
20.0 |
|
|
Real net recurrent expenditure per finalisation |
$ |
631 |
856 |
650 |
650 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Magistrates Court - Civil Division |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pending cases older than six months |
% |
39.0 |
42.7 |
30.0 |
30.0 |
|
|
Real net recurrent expenditure per finalisation |
$ |
90 |
141 |
90 |
90 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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Magistrates Court - Coronial Division |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pending cases older than 12 months |
% |
25.0 |
36.4 |
20.0 |
20.0 |
|
|
Real net recurrent expenditure per finalisation |
$ |
878 |
763 |
900 |
900 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Births, Deaths and Marriages |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unit Cost per Transaction |
$ |
13.90 |
13.97 |
14.50 |
14.50 |
|
|
Registration within seven days of receipt |
% |
>80 |
70 |
80 |
80 |
|
|
Certificates within seven days of receipt |
% |
70 |
65 |
60 |
65 |
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|
Table 5.3: Performance Information ‑ Output Group 1 (continued)
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Performance Measure |
Unit of Measure |
2012‑13 Actual |
2013‑14 Actual |
2014‑15 Target |
2015‑16 Target |
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|
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Legal Aid2 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Duty Lawyer Services |
Number |
2 348 |
2 582 |
2 700 |
2 900 |
|
Legal Advice to Clients |
Number |
6 827 |
6 637 |
5 500 |
5 700 |
|
Applications for Legal Aid Approved |
Number |
6 295 |
5 645 |
5 900 |
6 200 |
|
Telephone Advice Line Calls |
Number |
18 386 |
20 027 |
22 100 |
23 200 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Protective Jurisdictions - Guardianship and Administration Board |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Matters determined within statutory time frame |
% |
78.0 |
79.0 |
100.0 |
100.0 |
|
Number of hearings per sitting |
Number |
4.5 |
4.7 |
4.0 |
5.2 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Anti-Discrimination Commissioner3 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Complaints received |
Number |
159 |
181 |
180 |
190 |
|
Complaint assessment decisions made |
Number |
156 |
173 |
175 |
185 |
|
Complaints accepted for investigation |
Number |
123 |
126 |
140 |
148 |
|
|
% |
78.8 |
72.8 |
80 |
80 |
|
Accepted complaints resolved by the parties reaching agreement facilitated by the Tasmanian Anti‑Discrimination Commissioner |
Number |
59 |
72 |
100 |
100 |
|
|
% |
48 |
57 |
67 |
70 |
|
Number of complaints finalised |
Number |
147 |
175 |
180 |
190 |
|
Complaints received and finalised within 6 months |
% |
44 |
46 |
50 |
60 |
|
Complaints received and finalised within 9 months |
% |
61 |
61 |
75 |
80 |
|
Complaints received and finalised within 12 months |
% |
72 |
74 |
95 |
98 |
|
Training/education sessions delivered |
Number |
265 |
273 |
280 |
290 |
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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Legislative Council Elections |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Legislative Council Election Participation Rate |
% |
84.9 |
83.3 |
85.0 |
85.0 |
|
Legislative Council Rate of Informal Votes |
% |
4.2 |
3.9 |
3.5 |
3.5 |
|
Legislative Council ‑ Election Cost Per Enrolled Elector |
$ |
7.6 |
9.3 |
8.0 |
8.0 |
|
Roll Maintenance Cost per Elector |
$ |
0.67 |
0.75 |
0.77 |
0.77 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tasmanian Industrial Commission |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Clearance Rate4 |
% |
100 |
76.8 |
100 |
100 |
|
Proportion of matters finalised within three months4 |
% |
60 |
65 |
75 |
75 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Resource Management and Planning Appeal Tribunal |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proportion of substantive decisions of Resource Management Planning Appeal Tribunal resolved by mediation (consent) |
% |
82.5 |
72.9 |
78.0 |
78.0 |
Table 5.3: Performance Information ‑ Output Group 1 (continued)
|
Performance Measure |
Unit of Measure |
2010 Actual |
2014 Actual |
2018 |
2022 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
House of Assembly Elections |
|
|
|
|
|
|
House of Assembly Election Participation Rate |
% |
93.9 |
93.5 |
94.0 |
94.0 |
|
House of Assembly Rate of Informal Votes |
% |
4.4 |
4.8 |
4.4 |
4.4 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Notes:
1. The 2013‑14 real net recurrent expenditure per finalisation for the Supreme Court criminal jurisdiction increased significantly from the previous year due to a 25 per cent reduction in the number of cases finalised.
2. In 2015‑16 new performance measures have been included for Legal Aid.
3. Revised performance measures have been included to more accurately reflect the operations of the Anti‑Discrimination Commissioner.
4. The Clearance Rate is the proportion of matters finalised during a reporting period expressed as a percentage of those lodged during the same period.
Table 5.3 reports actual and target data for efficiency and effectiveness indicators for the Administration of Justice Output Group. Indicators for court services are taken from chapter 7 (Court Administration) of the Productivity Commission's Report on Government Services 2015. The indicators are:
· a backlog indicator or pending cases older than a given time period, as an indicator of the timeliness of case processing. It is derived by comparing the age (in elapsed time) of a court's pending caseload against time standards. The indicator recognises that case processing must take some time and that this time does not necessarily equal delay. Timeliness is often affected by delays caused by factors outside the direct control of the Court such as the preparedness and availability of the parties, prosecutors, legal representatives and witnesses; and
· cost per finalisation or real net recurrent expenditure per finalisation, as an indicator of efficiency. This indicator is not a measure of the actual cost per case. It is derived by dividing the total net recurrent expenditure within each Court for the financial year by the total number of finalisations for the same period (net recurrent expenditure refers to expenditure minus income, where income is derived from court fees and other revenue but excludes revenue from fines).
The Court continues to aim to better the national standard of no more than 10 per cent of pending cases being older than 12 months. It should be noted that a relatively small number of cases can have a significant impact on Court indicators.
The age of pending cases is partially due to the Court's active case management process which focuses on ensuring cases are ready for trial. Once cases are ready for trial, there is a minimal delay in listing them before a judge. It should be noted that a relatively small number of cases can have a significant impact on Court indicators.
The Magistrates Court is continuing to implement a number of initiatives aimed at reducing the proportion of cases in excess of 12 months old. It is anticipated these initiatives will lead to a modest improvement in the pending cases indicator.
The net recurrent expenditure per finalisation in the Coronial Division is particularly sensitive to the number of significant coronial hearings held in a year.
The performance assessment for this Output focuses on efficiency and timeliness of this Output's service delivery.
Unit cost per transaction represents the aggregation of a wide range of transaction types. These transaction types include: the registration and provision of certificates for births, deaths and marriages; changes of name; changes of sex; paternity acknowledgment; adoptions; and the registration of significant and caring relationships.
The cost of each type of transaction may vary significantly from the aggregate measure. The unit cost per transaction measure is sensitive to variations in demand, as the Output has a high proportion of fixed costs.
The Commission provides duty lawyer services on a daily basis at the Courts in Burnie, Devonport, Launceston and Hobart to assist anyone appearing for the first time. This service ensures the efficient processing of unrepresented defendants through the court process. The Duty Lawyer will explain the options for a first appearance and represent the person in any bails application or assist with a plea if required. This indicator reflects the volume of work undertaken by the Commission.
The Commission runs free legal advice sessions in all four of its offices around the State. Lawyers provide face to face advice to clients in the Launceston and Hobart offices during advertised times and advice via video services to clients visiting the Burnie and Devonport offices. The lawyers providing this advice work in the Commission's telephone advice service in either the Launceston or Hobart office. This indicator reflects the volume of work undertaken by the Commission.
The Commission, through its Grants Section, assesses requests by lawyers from the private profession and its in-house lawyers for legal aid grants to represent clients in various matters. These grants of aid are subject to a means and merit test. The request process is online via the Commission's Internet site. The Commission publishes guidelines relating to the types of matters where aid is granted. This indicator reflects the volume of work undertaken by the Commission.
The Commission operates a free telephone advice service five days a week during business hours. A 1300 number allows any member of the Tasmanian community to access this service. The staff providing this service are lawyers and are located in either Hobart or Launceston. Call centre technology provides the mechanism to queue and process these calls. The service deals with 22 000 calls on average per year. This indicator reflects the volume of work undertaken by the Commission.
The Protective Jurisdictions are responsible for reviewing orders and hearing applications relating to rights of, and protections for, persons with decision making disabilities. Because of the nature of the decisions, there are statutory requirements to perform the functions within a defined timeframe.
The percentage of matters determined within the statutory timeframe is an indicator of the effectiveness of jurisdictions in managing caseloads within the defined timeframe.
One of the significant costs of these jurisdictions is the payment of Board members to preside over hearings. The number of hearings per sitting (or session) is an indicator of the efficiency of the hearing processes adopted by the Guardianship and Administration Board. However, too many hearings per sitting (i.e. less time for consideration) may undermine the quality of decision making by Board members.
Complaints received and assessment decisions made indicates the level of complaint assessment work undertaken by the Commissioner's office and to some extent reflects levels of awareness of the Anti‑Discrimination Act 1998 as a means to deal with discrimination complaints.
The number of complaints accepted indicates the level of complaints that the Commissioner has determined allege conduct that is within the scope of the Act.
Complaints resolved provides a measure of the extent to which the Commissioner is successful in assisting the parties to complaints to reach a mutually acceptable resolution. Resolution of complaints through alternative dispute resolution is a key objective of the legislation and is of benefit not only to the parties, but to the legal system and community more broadly as it avoids disputes escalating and having to be litigated.
The number of complaints finalised indicates the net increase or decrease in the number of open complaints. Increased finalisation numbers indicate improved timeliness and management of complaints.
The time taken to finalise complaints is important as delays in complaints being finalised can result in parties dropping out of the process. Improvement in the numbers of complaints being finalised within 12 months is an indication of improved focus on timely complaint management and resolution.
Training and education sessions delivered provides a measure of the extent to which the Commissioner is disseminating information about discrimination and prohibited conduct and the effects of discrimination and prohibited conduct, and promoting acceptable attitudes, acts and practices relating to discrimination and prohibited conduct (functions under section 6(b) and (d) of the Anti Discrimination Act). Training and education are key functions of the Commissioner and are of benefit through promoting compliance and assisting people and organisations to avoid engaging in conduct that may be in breach of the Act, thereby avoiding the risk of being the subject of a complaint under the Act.
The performance indicators for this Output focus on the effectiveness and efficiency of the electoral process and maintenance of the electoral roll.
The Electoral Commission reports on participation rate (i.e. proportion of enrolled electors who voted), and whether voters cast their votes correctly (i.e. informal votes as a proportion of the total votes cast).
The clearance rate is a measure of the efficiency of the Tasmanian Industrial Commission and indicates whether the Commission is keeping up with its work load.
The proportion of matters finalised within three months is an indicator of timeliness of the resolution of disputes. Performance against this indicator is a measure of the effectiveness of the Commission's case management, together with the preparation of the parties to the dispute. In the majority of cases where matters take longer than three months to settle, the delay is at the instigation of the parties.
The settlement of disputes through mediation (consent) provides a fair and cost effective way of resolving disputes. The Tribunal is committed to the continued use of mediation to resolve disputes. The targets have been set to increase the proportion of disputes resolved through mediation.
This Output aims to protect the interests of the Crown by providing legal services and advice.
This Output provides advice to assist the Attorney‑General with the formation of strategic policy and development of legislation which the Department administers. It also provides support to the Attorney‑General in the discharge of parliamentary, legal and Ministerial duties, including participation in the Law Crime Community and Safety Council.
Table 5.4: Performance Information - Output Group 2
|
Performance Measure |
Unit of Measure |
2012‑13 Actual |
2013‑14 Actual |
2014‑15 Target |
2015‑16 Target |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Crown Law1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Notionally chargeable time |
% |
68 |
70 |
60 |
60 |
|
Number of new matters |
File |
1 583 |
1 843 |
1 600 |
1 700 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note:
1. Revised performance measures have been included to more accurately reflect the operations of Crown Law.
This Output aims to provide a safer Tasmania by ensuring the secure containment of inmates and offering them opportunities for rehabilitation and personal development. It maintains facilities that provide care and custody, at various levels of security, for inmates and persons detained in custody. It also provides safe, secure transport between prison and courts.
This Output supports a variety of non‑custodial sentencing options. It is responsible for pre‑parole reporting to the Parole Board, pre‑sentence reporting to the Courts, community service orders, probation and parole supervision. It provides these services in accordance with the Sentencing Act 1997, the Corrections Act 1997 and various other Acts that include sentencing provisions.
This Output is responsible for the collection and enforcement of monetary penalties imposed by courts and other authorities. It ensures that the integrity of orders for payment of fines is maintained and maximises the collection of revenue by utilising Service Tasmania shops, telephone systems and the Internet to provide avenues of payment for clients.
The Office of Consumer Affairs and Fair Trading is the principal advisor to the Government on matters affecting the interests of consumers. Supporting the Australian Consumer Law, it regulates consumer markets, administers consumer laws and provides support to the Rental Deposit Authority and the Residential Tenancy Commissioner.
This Output has oversight of the regulatory scheme for building in Tasmania, including the issuing of instructions, the mandating of forms, the provision of advice, and monitoring of compliance with the Building Act and the National Construction Code, by way of audits.
It also has oversight of the licensing and accreditation of defined occupations, which are currently, electricians, plumbers and gasfitters, and building practitioners. This includes undertaking licensing audits and, in the case of electricians, the inspection of the work undertaken.
The Director, Building Control is the Security of Payments Official and is responsible for the appointment of nominating authorities in the scheme under the legislation.
Table 5.5: Performance Information - Output Group 3
|
Performance Measure |
Unit of Measure |
2012‑13 Actual |
2013‑14 Actual |
2014‑15 Target |
2015‑16 Target |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Prison Services |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Percentage of prisoners returning to corrective services within two years of release1 |
% |
50.6 |
49.4 |
48 |
48 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Prison Escape Rate - Secure Perimeter |
Number per 100 prisoner years |
0.21 |
.... |
.... |
.... |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Prison Escape Rate - Open Perimeter |
Number per 100 prisoner years |
.... |
.... |
<2 |
<2 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost per Prisoner Day2 |
$ |
321.24 |
332.36 |
300 |
350 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Community Corrective Services |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Completion rate for community supervision orders |
% |
85.5 |
87.1 |
90 |
90 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost per Community Supervised Offender per day |
$ |
10.73 |
11.77 |
12 |
12 |
|
|
|
|
|
||
|
Percentage of Community Corrections offenders returning to corrective services within two years of discharge1 |
% |
24.8 |
22.9 |
25 |
22 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Enforcement of Monetary Penalties |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fine Collection Rate3 |
% |
109 |
87 |
95 |
95 |
|
|
|
|
|
||
Consumer Services |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Consumer complaints resolved within 60 days |
% |
92 |
90 |
80 |
90 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rental bond claims paid within 30 days |
% |
82 |
87 |
90 |
90 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Notes:
1. The performance measure relates to prisoners and community corrections offenders who completed their justice order two years before the reference period.
2. Historical financial data is adjusted to 2013‑14 dollars using the General Government Final Consumption Expenditure (GGFCE) chain price deflator (2013‑14 = 100). The Cost per prisoner per day includes costs borne by other Departments on behalf of Corrective Services, primarily, the Department of Health and Human Services. These costs are not within the control of the Department of Justice and represent approximately 11 per cent of the total operating expenditure. The 2015‑16 target has been increased to reflect increases in general salary and non‑salary costs incurred by the Tasmanian Prison Service to accommodate prisoners, in addition to further costs associated with delivering improved education and rehabilitation programs to prisoners funded as part of the Prison Infrastructure Redevelopment Program - Stage D operational costs.
3. The significant variance in the Fine Collection Rate in 2013‑14 was due to the effect of the Monetary Penalties Enforcement Service assuming responsibility for the collection and enforcement of $1.8 million in Pecuniary Penalty Orders from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and the imposition of two high value compensation orders by the courts totalling $750 000.
Table 5.5 reports actual and target data for efficiency and effectiveness indicators as reported annually in the Productivity Commission's Report on Government Services 2015 chapter 8 (Corrective Services) and the Justice Sector Overview.
Corrective Services agencies administer services and programs which aim to reduce prisoners' and offenders' risk of re‑offending. Two indicators are provided, which show the return to corrections figures for prisoners and offenders released from prison or discharged from community corrections. These are drawn from the Report on Government Services 2015 and refer to offenders released from prison or completing sentences with Community Corrections in 2011‑12. Repeat offender data is difficult to interpret. A low proportion of repeat offenders may indicate an effective justice system discouraging repeat offending. However, a high proportion of repeat offenders may indicate more effective policing. The indicators are:
· the effectiveness of the Outputs in ensuring the containment of prisoners and the compliance of offenders with community based orders; and
· the efficiency of the corrections system.
The fine collection rate is an indicator of the effectiveness of the enforcement of monetary penalties. The commencement of the Monetary Penalties Enforcement Act 2005 in April 2008 provided a wider range of tools for enforcing monetary penalties and consequently improving the fine collection rate.
These tools have enabled the Monetary Penalties Enforcement Service to achieve a high fine collection rate by effectively targeting and collecting fines that have been outstanding for long periods.
The performance measure for this Output focuses on the disposition rate of complaints and rental bond claims.
This Output aims to improve and administer:
· health and safety at work;
· the safety with which dangerous goods are transported, handled and stored;
· Tasmania's workers' compensation scheme;
· poppy regulation; and
· legislation, standards and codes of practice to ensure an appropriate level of regulation.
This Output also provides strategic policy advice to the Treasurer, the Attorney‑General and the WorkCover Tasmania Board.
This Output has a range of statutory and strategic planning responsibilities prescribed in the Resource Management and Planning System legislation as well as other roles assigned by the Minister for Planning and Local Government including:
· assessments of interim planning schemes, planning scheme amendments, projects of regional significance and draft planning directives under the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993;
· implementation of Tasmania's digital planning system, including establishing and maintaining the electronic version of planning schemes under the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act;
· implementation of amendments to the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act;
· assessments of Projects of State Significance and draft State Policies under the State Policies and Projects Act 1993;
· preparation of the Tasmanian State of the Environment report under the State Policies and Projects Act; and
· conduct of inquiries and reviews under other legislation.
This Output provides advice to the Minister and local government on land use and development planning in Tasmania. This Output also includes funding provided to the Department to undertake planning reform tasks assigned by the Minister for Planning and Local Government.
This Output aims to maintain a securely regulated poppy industry through responsibility for the licensing, inspection, supervision and management of the poppy industry from the growth stage through to manufacture and export from Australia. It ensures that the cultivation of the poppy crop is performed in accordance with the Poisons Act 1971. It provides policy coordination and preparation of advice to the Government, whilst liaising with private enterprise, government agencies, growers and other stakeholder bodies.
Table 5.6: Performance Information - Output Group 4
|
Performance Measure |
Unit of Measure |
2012‑13 Actual |
2013‑14 Actual |
2014‑15 Target |
2015‑16 Target |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
WorkSafe Tasmania |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Safety of Workers - rates of serious injury1 |
Claims per 1 000 employees |
12 |
8.6 |
8.3 |
8.3 |
|
All Claims Frequency Rate - all industries2 |
Rate |
26.6 |
24.4 |
25.1 |
25.1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supervision of Poppy and Hemp Crops |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost of Poppy Advisory Control Board per hectare sown |
$ |
19 |
22 |
26 |
23 |
|
|
Notes:
1. The Safety of Workers measure reflects the incidence rates of claims with lost time (time off work) of five days or more per 1 000 workers. One of the targets of the National OHS Strategy was to reduce the incidence of workplace injury by at least 40 per cent by 30 June 2012. Using 2001‑02 as the base period and WorkCover data, the target incidence rate for Tasmania was 8.3 claims per 1 000 workers by 30 June 2012. This target has been extended.
2. The All Claims Frequency Rate is a measure of the frequency of occurrence of all workplace injuries and illnesses, relative to the amount of time workers are exposed to risk. It is derived by dividing the number of workers' compensation claims lodged over a particular period by the number of hours worked by employees exposed to risk during the same period, multiplied by 1 million.
WorkSafe Tasmania aims to reduce the rate of claims for serious injury through the administration of a range of legislation which aims to protect the safety of workers and other persons.
WorkSafe conducts accident and incident investigations, undertakes audits of compliance with legislation and delivers awareness and educational programs. It also assesses and processes licences and permits for key occupations.
The performance indicator for this Output focuses on the efficiency of the Poppy Advisory and Control Board's supervision and protection activities. As a high proportion of the Board's costs are fixed, the cost per hectare varies mostly in accordance with the extent of sowing in each year.
Table 5.7 provides financial information for the Department's Capital Investment Program. Further information on the Capital Investment Program is provided in chapter 6 of The Budget Budget Paper No 1.
Table 5.7: Capital Investment Program
|
|
Estimated) Total) Cost) |
2015-16)
Budget) |
2016-17) Forward) Estimate) |
2017-18) Forward) Estimate) |
2018-19) Forward) Estimate) |
|
|
$'000) |
$'000) |
$'000) |
$'000) |
$'000) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Jefferson Audio Video System (JAVS) Upgrade |
500) |
500) |
....) |
....) |
....) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Minister for Corrections |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Prisons Infrastructure Redevelopment Program |
20 170) |
700) |
....) |
....) |
....) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
) |
1 200) |
....) |
....) |
....) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
A major upgrade of the Magistrates Court's digital audio recording system is required. The Magistrates Court is required to record all court proceedings. This capital funding will upgrade the software and hardware for the current Jefferson Audio Video System (JAVS) to the latest versions, consistent with other Courts and Tribunals within the Department of Justice that use this system.
Recording of evidence in court proceedings is an essential service for the Courts. Various stakeholders, including the Supreme Court, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and lawyers require accurate digital recordings from the Magistrates Court. This upgrade will ensure the continued stability of these systems within the Courts. This upgrade will be undertaken during 2015‑16.
Construction of the facilities associated with the Prison Infrastructure Redevelopment Program - Stage D commenced in 2012‑13. Construction is expected to be completed during 2015. The following new facilities at the Risdon Prison Complex have been completed:
· a new activities and education centre for both maximum and medium‑security prisoners;
· a new trade training centre;
· a new secure drug testing facility and an additional multi-purpose interview room;
· a new purpose-built Tactical Response Group (TRG) Unit;
· other facility changes including larger exercise areas, a new vehicle lock and a new incident management facility; and
· a new 10-bed maximum security accommodation unit.
Funding for the Prison Infrastructure Redevelopment Program - Stage D has been carried forward to 2015‑16 to complete the project. The major outstanding work to be completed is the major upgrades to the electronic security systems to allow the connection of these facilities and address critical stability and obsolescence issues.
Table 5.8: Statement of Comprehensive Income
|
|
2014-15)
Budget) |
2015-16)
Budget) |
2016-17) Forward) Estimate) |
2017-18) Forward) Estimate) |
2018-19) Forward) Estimate) |
|
|
$'000) |
$'000) |
$'000) |
$'000) |
$'000) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenue and other income from transactions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Appropriation revenue - recurrent1 |
131 998) |
140 343) |
138 860) |
143 934) |
143 361) |
|
Appropriation revenue - works & services2 |
6 000) |
500) |
....) |
....) |
....) |
|
Other revenue from government3 |
2 610) |
900) |
....) |
....) |
....) |
|
Grants |
6 100) |
6 200) |
6 300) |
6 400) |
6 500) |
|
Sales of goods and services4 |
3 912) |
3 070) |
3 137) |
3 207) |
3 278) |
|
Fees and fines |
9 173) |
9 203) |
9 941) |
9 986) |
10 031) |
|
Interest5 |
1 091) |
961) |
996) |
1 032) |
1 069) |
|
Other revenue6 |
6 177) |
4 749) |
4 769) |
4 789) |
7 109) |
|
Total revenue and other income from transactions |
167 061) |
165 926) |
164 003) |
169 348) |
171 348) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expenses from transactions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Employee benefits7 |
95 363) |
99 650) |
100 491) |
104 439) |
104 432) |
|
Depreciation and amortisation |
5 585) |
5 585) |
5 585) |
5 585) |
5 585) |
|
Supplies and consumables |
35 222) |
35 973) |
36 650) |
37 428) |
39 214) |
|
Grants and subsidies |
12 848) |
13 179) |
13 497) |
13 824) |
14 135) |
|
Other expenses8 |
16 769) |
14 491) |
14 497) |
14 789) |
14 699) |
|
Total expenses from transactions |
165 787) |
168 878) |
170 720) |
176 065) |
178 065) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net result from transactions (net operating balance) |
1 274) |
(2 952) |
(6 717) |
(6 717) |
(6 717) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net result |
1 274) |
(2 952) |
(6 717) |
(6 717) |
(6 717) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 274) |
(2 952) |
(6 717) |
(6 717) |
(6 717) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Notes:
1. The increase in Appropriation revenue - recurrent in 2015‑16 reflects additional funding for the 27th Pay, additional operational funding for the Prison as a result of the completion of the Prison Infrastructure Redevelopment Program facilities, and additional funding for Mental Health Services, family violence, victims support services, legal services and planning reform. The movements in the Forward Estimates reflect completion of funding of some initiatives such as planning reform, decreases in prison operational funding, the return to 26 pays, the timing of elections undertaken by the Tasmanian Electoral Commission and salary and non-salary indexation.
2. The decrease in Appropriation revenue - works & services in 2015‑16 reflects the completion of the funding for the Prison Infrastructure Redevelopment Program Stage D.
3. The Other revenue from government in 2015‑16 reflects the final committed expenditure for the Prison Infrastructure Redevelopment Program Stage D and funding for the development of a case management system for the Poppy Advisory and Control Board carried forward under Section 8A(2) of the Public Account Act 1986.
4. The decrease in Sales of goods and services in 2015‑16 reflects the decrease in produce sales as a result of the closure and sale of the Hayes Prison Farm.
5. The decrease in Interest in 2015‑16 reflects the reduction in interest earned on rental deposit bonds due to the decrease in interest rates payable on those bonds.
6. The movement in Other revenue in 2015‑16 and 2018‑19 reflects the timing of local government elections being on a four year cycle.
7. The increase in Employee benefits in 2015‑16 reflects additional funding for planning reform, the Mental Health Tribunal and operational funding for the Prison due to the completion of the Prison Infrastructure Redevelopment Program.
8. The decrease in Other expenses in 2015‑16 reflects the realignment of Budget estimates with actual expenditure from agency retained revenues.
Table 5.9: Statement of Comprehensive Income - Administered
|
|
2014-15)
Budget) |
2015-16)
Budget) |
2016-17) Forward) Estimate) |
2017-18) Forward) Estimate) |
2018-19) Forward) Estimate) |
|
|
$'000) |
$'000) |
$'000) |
$'000) |
$'000) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenue and other income from transactions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sales of goods and services1 |
27) |
17) |
17) |
17) |
17) |
|
Fees and fines2 |
31 557) |
25 482) |
25 482) |
25 482) |
25 482) |
|
Interest3 |
100) |
309) |
313) |
317) |
321) |
|
Other revenue2 |
9 329) |
17 256) |
17 789) |
18 343) |
18 818) |
|
Total revenue and other income from transactions |
41 013) |
43 064) |
43 601) |
44 159) |
44 638) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expenses from transactions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Employee benefits4 |
2 654) |
3 240) |
3 304) |
3 369) |
3 437) |
|
Depreciation and amortisation5 |
....) |
100) |
100) |
100) |
100) |
|
Supplies and consumables6 |
3 894) |
2 890) |
2 999) |
3 127) |
3 229) |
|
Grants and subsidies |
232) |
239) |
246) |
253) |
259) |
|
Transfers to the Consolidated Fund7 |
20 884) |
22 979) |
22 979) |
22 979) |
22 979) |
|
Other expenses |
12 328) |
12 580) |
12 757) |
12 902) |
12 866) |
|
Total expenses from transactions |
39 992) |
42 028) |
42 385) |
42 730) |
42 870) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net result from transactions (net operating balance) |
1 021) |
1 036) |
1 216) |
1 429) |
1 768) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net result |
1 021) |
1 036) |
1 216) |
1 429) |
1 768) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 021) |
1 036) |
1 216) |
1 429) |
1 768) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Notes:
1. The decrease in Sales of goods and services in 2015‑16 reflects more accurate estimates of these revenues generated by the WorkCover Board.
2. The decrease in Fees and fines and the increase in Other revenue in 2015‑16 reflects the reclassification of the revenue generated by the Asbestos Compensation Fund between these two items to better align with audited financial statements.
3. The increase in Interest in 2015‑16 reflects the recognition of the interest being earned on the funds held within the Asbestos Compensation Scheme.
4. The increase in Employee benefits in 2015‑16 reflects more accurate estimates of the expenditure by the WorkCover Board.
5. The increase in Depreciation and amortisation in 2015‑16 reflects the amortisation of newly commissioned software by the WorkCover Board.
6. The decrease in Supplies and consumables in 2015‑16 reflects more accurate estimates of the expenditure by the WorkCover Board and the Asbestos Compensation Fund.
7. The increase in Transfers to the Consolidated Fund in 2015‑16 reflects the transfer of additional fines collected by the Department.
Table 5.10: Revenue from Appropriation by Output
|
|
2014-15)
Budget) |
2015-16)
Budget) |
2016-17) Forward) Estimate) |
2017-18) Forward) Estimate) |
2018-19) Forward) Estimate) |
|
|
$'000) |
$'000) |
$'000) |
$'000) |
$'000) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Treasurer |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Output Group 1 - Administration of Justice |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1.9 Tasmanian Industrial Commission |
1 156) |
1 187) |
1 189) |
1 220) |
1 248) |
|
1.10 Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Tribunal1 |
107) |
178) |
179) |
183) |
187) |
|
|
1 263) |
1 365) |
1 368) |
1 403) |
1 435) |
|
Output Group 3 - Corrections, Enforcement and Consumer Protection |
|
|
|
|
|
|
3.5 Building and Occupational Licensing Services2 |
200) |
931) |
929) |
928) |
928) |
|
|
200) |
931) |
929) |
928) |
928) |
|
Output Group 4 - Regulatory and Other Services |
|
|
|
|
|
|
4.1 WorkSafe Tasmania |
8 971) |
9 072) |
9 019) |
9 267) |
9 491) |
|
|
8 971) |
9 072) |
9 019) |
9 267) |
9 491) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Recurrent Services |
10 434) |
11 368) |
11 316) |
11 598) |
11 854) |
|
|
10 434) |
11 368) |
11 316) |
11 598) |
11 854) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Output Group 1 - Administration of Justice |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1.1 Supreme Court Services3 |
5 572) |
6 161) |
6 138) |
6 295) |
6 444) |
|
1.2 Magisterial Court Services |
7 172) |
6 915) |
6 935) |
7 120) |
7 289) |
|
1.3 Births, Deaths and Marriages4 |
907) |
997) |
1 003) |
1 028) |
1 051) |
|
1.4 Support and Compensation for Victims of Crime |
5 342) |
5 048) |
5 099) |
5 206) |
5 307) |
|
1.5 Legal Aid |
5 938) |
6 163) |
6 381) |
6 608) |
6 819) |
|
1.6 Protective Jurisdictions5 |
2 301) |
2 940) |
2 971) |
3 045) |
3 110) |
|
1.7 Anti-Discrimination Commissioner |
1 437) |
1 372) |
1 376) |
1 411) |
1 439) |
|
1.8 Elections and Referendums6 |
807) |
653) |
651) |
669) |
685) |
|
|
29 476) |
30 249) |
30 554) |
31 382) |
32 144) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Table 5.10: Revenue from Appropriation by Output (continued)
|
|
2014-15)
Budget) |
2015-16)
Budget) |
2016-17) Forward) Estimate) |
2017-18) Forward) Estimate) |
2018-19) Forward) Estimate) |
|
|
$'000) |
$'000) |
$'000) |
$'000) |
$'000) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Output Group 2 - Legal Services |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2.1 Crown Law7 |
3 405) |
4 020) |
4 096) |
4 191) |
4 274) |
|
2.2 Legislation Development and Review4 |
567) |
1 109) |
1 119) |
1 148) |
1 172) |
|
|
3 972) |
5 129) |
5 215) |
5 339) |
5 446) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Output Group 3 - Corrections, Enforcement and Consumer Protection |
|
|
|
|
|
|
3.3 Enforcement of Monetary Penalties8 |
4 487) |
3 802) |
3 835) |
3 928) |
4 018) |
|
3.4 Consumer Services6 |
2 210) |
1 904) |
1 887) |
1 937) |
1 985) |
|
|
6 697) |
5 706) |
5 722) |
5 865) |
6 003) |
|
Output Group 4 - Regulatory and Other Services |
|
|
|
|
|
|
4.3 Supervision of Poppy and Hemp Crops9 |
733) |
739) |
40) |
41) |
42) |
|
|
733) |
739) |
40) |
41) |
42) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital Investment Program |
....) |
500) |
....) |
....) |
....) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Recurrent Services |
40 878) |
41 823) |
41 531) |
42 627) |
43 635) |
|
Works and Services10 |
....) |
500) |
....) |
....) |
....) |
|
|
40 878) |
42 323) |
41 531) |
42 627) |
43 635) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Minister for Planning and Local Government |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Output Group 1 - Administration of Justice |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1.11 Resource Management and Planning Appeal Tribunal4 |
1 341) |
1 640) |
1 601) |
1 648) |
1 690) |
|
|
1 341) |
1 640) |
1 601) |
1 648) |
1 690) |
|
Output Group 4 - Regulatory and Other Services |
|
|
|
|
|
|
4.2 Tasmanian Planning Commission11 |
4 156) |
5 653) |
4 746) |
4 409) |
4 505) |
|
|
4 156) |
5 653) |
4 746) |
4 409) |
4 505) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Recurrent Services |
5 497) |
7 293) |
6 347) |
6 057) |
6 195) |
|
|
5 497) |
7 293) |
6 347) |
6 057) |
6 195) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Table 5.10: Revenue from Appropriation by Output (continued)
|
|
2014-15)
Budget) |
2015-16)
Budget) |
2016-17) Forward) Estimate) |
2017-18) Forward) Estimate) |
2018-19) Forward) Estimate) |
|
|
$'000) |
$'000) |
$'000) |
$'000) |
$'000) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Minister for Corrections |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Output Group 3 - Corrections, Enforcement and Consumer Protection |
|
|
|
|
|
|
3.1 Prison Services |
52 538) |
55 915) |
55 481) |
56 037) |
57 264) |
|
3.2 Community Corrective Services12 |
9 451) |
9 941) |
10 033) |
10 283) |
9 961) |
|
|
61 989) |
65 856) |
65 514) |
66 320) |
67 225) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital Investment Program13 |
6 000) |
....) |
....) |
....) |
....) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Recurrent Services |
61 989) |
65 856) |
65 514) |
66 320) |
67 225) |
|
Works and Services |
6 000) |
....) |
....) |
....) |
....) |
|
|
67 989) |
65 856) |
65 514) |
66 320) |
67 225) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Department of Justice |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Recurrent Services |
118 798) |
126 340) |
124 708) |
126 602) |
128 909) |
|
Total Works and Services |
6 000) |
500) |
....) |
....) |
....) |
|
|
124 798) |
126 840) |
124 708) |
126 602) |
128 909) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reserved by Law |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expenses of Aboriginal Land Council of Tasmania Elections (Aboriginal Lands Act 1995, Section 17)14 |
26) |
5) |
5) |
5) |
5) |
|
Expenses of Parliamentary Elections and Referendums (Electoral Act 2004 and Referendum Procedures Act 2004)14 |
1 203) |
1 163) |
1 222) |
4 344) |
1 263) |
|
Expenses under the Legislative Council Electoral Boundaries Act 1995 |
5) |
5) |
184) |
5) |
5) |
|
Salaries of Judges (Supreme Court Act 1887) |
3 471) |
3 757) |
3 727) |
3 805) |
3 871) |
|
Salaries of Magistrates (Magistrates Court Act 1987) |
5 918) |
6 406) |
6 356) |
6 490) |
6 604) |
|
Salary and Travel Allowances, Solicitor-General (Solicitor-General Act 1983) |
594) |
644) |
638) |
652) |
664) |
|
Salary and Travelling Allowance, Associate Judge of the Supreme Court (Supreme Court Act 1959) |
483) |
523) |
520) |
531) |
540) |
|
Victims of Crime Assistance Act 1976 |
1 500) |
1 500) |
1 500) |
1 500) |
1 500) |
|
|
13 200) |
14 003) |
14 152) |
17 332) |
14 452) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Table 5.10: Revenue from Appropriation by Output (continued)
|
|
2014-15)
Budget) |
2015-16)
Budget) |
2016-17) Forward) Estimate) |
2017-18) Forward) Estimate) |
2018-19) Forward) Estimate) |
|
|
$'000) |
$'000) |
$'000) |
$'000) |
$'000) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Appropriation Carried Forward15 |
2 610) |
900) |
....) |
....) |
....) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Revenue from Appropriation |
140 608) |
141 743) |
138 860) |
143 934) |
143 361) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Controlled Revenue from Appropriation |
140 608) |
141 743) |
138 860) |
143 934) |
143 361) |
|
|
140 608) |
141 743) |
138 860) |
143 934) |
143 361) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Notes:
1. The increase in Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Tribunal in 2015‑16 reflects the transfer of funding for the Anti-Discrimination Tribunal from the Magistrates Court.
2. The increase in Building and Occupational Licensing Services in 2015‑16 reflects the transfer of responsibility for gas and electricity inspection services from WorkSafe Tasmania.
3. The increase in Supreme Court Services in 2015‑16 reflects salary increases as a result of the 27th Pay.
4. The increases in Births, Deaths and Marriages, Legislation Development and Review, and Resource Management and Planning Appeal Tribunal in 2015‑16 reflect additional salaries for the 27th Pay, and a reallocation of departmental overheads across Outputs due to internal restructuring and savings strategies implemented within the Department.
5. The increase in Protective Jurisdictions in 2015‑16 reflects additional funding provided for the Mental Health Tribunal.
6. The decreases in Elections and Referendums and Consumer Services in 2015‑16 reflect a reduction in staffing levels due to savings strategies required to be implemented as part of the 2014‑15 Budget.
7. The increase in Crown Law in 2015‑16 reflects additional salaries for the 27th Pay, a reallocation of departmental overheads across Outputs due to internal restructuring and savings strategies implemented within the Department and the provision of additional funding.
8. The decrease in Enforcement of Monetary Penalties in 2015‑16 reflects a reallocation of departmental overheads across Outputs due to internal restructuring and savings strategies implemented within the Department.
9. The decrease in Supervision of Poppy and Hemp Crops in 2015‑16 reflects the change in the funding arrangements for the Poppy Advisory and Control Board from 2016‑17. It is proposed that an industry levy to fund the costs of the Board will commence from 1 July 2016.
10. The increase in works and services funding in 2015‑16 reflects funding provided for the upgrade of the Jefferson Audio Video System (JAVS) in the Magistrates Court.
11. The increase in Tasmanian Planning Commission in 2015‑16 reflects additional funding provided to the Department to progress the single statewide planning scheme and associated planning reforms. Funding has been allocated under the planning‑related output, namely Output 4.2.
12. The increase in Community Corrective Services in 2015‑16 reflects a reallocation of departmental overheads across Outputs due to internal restructuring and savings strategies implemented within the Department. The decrease in in 2018‑19 reflects the completion of funding for the Project U-Turn program.
13. The decrease in the Capital Investment Program in 2015‑16 reflects the completion of the funding for the Prison Infrastructure Redevelopment Program Stage D.
14. The movements in these Reserved By Law items reflect the anticipated timing of elections undertaken by the Tasmanian Electoral Office.
15. The Appropriation Carried Forward in 2015‑16 reflects the final committed expenditure for the Prison Infrastructure Redevelopment Program Stage D and for the development of a case management system for the Poppy Advisory and Control Board.
Table 5.11: Administered Revenue
|
|
2014-15)
Budget) |
2015-16)
Budget) |
2016-17) Forward) Estimate) |
2017-18) Forward) Estimate) |
2018-19) Forward) Estimate) |
|
|
$'000) |
$'000) |
$'000) |
$'000) |
$'000) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenue Collected on Behalf of the Consolidated Fund |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Certificate of Competency Fees1 |
152) |
....) |
....) |
....) |
....) |
|
Consumer Affairs Office Regulatory Fees |
223) |
221) |
221) |
221) |
221) |
|
Fines2 |
16 625) |
18 875) |
18 875) |
18 875) |
18 875) |
|
Magisterial Courts Regulatory Fees |
571) |
570) |
570) |
570) |
570) |
|
Other Revenue |
40) |
40) |
40) |
40) |
40) |
|
Other Sales of Services |
7) |
7) |
7) |
7) |
7) |
|
Registrar-General Regulatory Fees |
1 904) |
1 904) |
1 904) |
1 904) |
1 904) |
|
Regulatory Fees |
693) |
693) |
693) |
693) |
693) |
|
Supreme Court Regulatory Fees |
669) |
669) |
669) |
669) |
669) |
|
|
20 884) |
22 979) |
22 979) |
22 979) |
22 979) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other Revenue |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fines |
2 500) |
2 550) |
2 550) |
2 550) |
2 550) |
|
Interest income3 |
100) |
309) |
313) |
317) |
321) |
|
Other Revenue4 |
9 289) |
17 216) |
17 749) |
18 303) |
18 778) |
|
Other Sales of Services |
20) |
10) |
10) |
10) |
10) |
|
Regulatory Fees4 |
8 220) |
....) |
....) |
....) |
....) |
|
|
20 129) |
20 085) |
20 622) |
21 180) |
21 659) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Administered Revenue |
41 013) |
43 064) |
43 601) |
44 159) |
44 638) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Notes:
1. The decrease in Certificate of Competency Fees in 2015‑16 reflects that these fees are no longer remitted to the Consolidated Fund.
2. The increase in Fines in 2015‑16 reflects the increase in the value of fines imposed by the Courts and other government entities.
3. The increase in Interest income in 2015‑16 reflects the recognition of the interest being earned on the funds held within the Asbestos Compensation Scheme for the first time.
4. The movements in Other Revenue and Regulatory Fees reflect the reclassification of the revenue generated by the Asbestos Compensation Fund between these two items to better align with audited financial statements.
Table 5.12: Administered Expenses
|
|
2014-15] ) Budget) |
2015-16] ) Budget) |
2016-17] Forward) Estimate) |
2017-18] Forward) Estimate) |
2018-19] Forward) Estimate) |
|
|
$'000) |
$'000) |
$'000) |
$'000) |
$'000) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Grants and Subsidies |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Asbestos Compensation Fund |
7 189) |
7 573) |
7 780) |
7 972) |
8 055) |
|
WorkCover Tasmania Board1 |
9 419) |
8 976) |
9 126) |
9 279) |
9 336) |
|
|
16 608) |
16 549) |
16 906) |
17 251) |
17 391) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Transfer to the Consolidated Fund2 |
20 884) |
22 979) |
22 979) |
22 979) |
22 979) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other Administered Expenses |
2 500) |
2 500) |
2 500) |
2 500) |
2 500) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Administered Expenses |
39 992) |
42 028) |
42 385) |
42 730) |
42 870) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Notes:
1. The increase in WorkCover Tasmania Board in 2015‑16 reflects the realignment of Budget estimates with actual expenditure.
2. The increase in Transfer to the Consolidated Fund in 2015‑16 reflects the transfer of additional fines collected by the Department.
The Asbestos Compensation Fund was established in accordance with the Asbestos‑Related Diseases (Occupational Exposure) Compensation Act 2011. The Fund is established for the payment of compensation and certain other expenses, related to the contraction of asbestos related diseases by workers who are exposed to asbestos in the course of their employment. The Fund is overseen by the Asbestos Compensation Commissioner, who is responsible for making determinations regarding a worker's application for compensation and managing all monies in relation to the Fund.
The WorkCover Tasmania Board oversees, promotes, reviews, and ensures the efficient operation of workers' rehabilitation and compensation procedures in accordance with the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988. Integral to this role is advising the Minister on matters relating to workers' rehabilitation and compensation in this State. Other major functions include reviewing the performance of licensed insurers and self‑insurers and the operation of the Nominal Insurer, and managing the Workers' Rehabilitation and Compensation Fund.
Table 5.13: Statement of Financial Position as at 30 June
|
|
2015)
Budget) |
2016)
Budget) |
2017) Forward) Estimate) |
2018) Forward) Estimate) |
2019) Forward) Estimate) |
|
|
$'000) |
$'000) |
$'000) |
$'000) |
$'000) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financial assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and deposits1 |
16 270) |
19 467) |
18 864) |
18 261) |
17 658) |
|
Receivables2 |
852) |
1 392) |
1 417) |
1 442) |
1 467) |
|
|
17 122) |
20 859) |
20 281) |
19 703) |
19 125) |
|
Non-financial assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Inventories |
431) |
454) |
454) |
454) |
454) |
|
Property, plant and equipment3 |
133 655) |
128 611) |
123 451) |
118 291) |
113 131) |
|
Intangibles |
2 621) |
2 516) |
2 091) |
1 666) |
1 241) |
|
Other assets4 |
2 754) |
3 813) |
3 813) |
3 813) |
3 813) |
|
|
139 461) |
135 394) |
129 809) |
124 224) |
118 639) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets |
156 583) |
156 253) |
150 090) |
143 927) |
137 764) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Payables2 |
2 460) |
1 806) |
1 906) |
2 006) |
2 106) |
|
Employee benefits5 |
25 614) |
23 614) |
24 031) |
24 448) |
24 865) |
|
Other liabilities2 |
97) |
218) |
255) |
292) |
329) |
|
Total liabilities |
28 171) |
25 638) |
26 192) |
26 746) |
27 300) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net assets (liabilities) |
128 412) |
130 615) |
123 898) |
117 181) |
110 464) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reserves |
31 517) |
31 517) |
31 517) |
31 517) |
31 517) |
|
Accumulated funds |
96 895) |
99 098) |
92 381) |
85 664) |
78 947) |
|
Total equity |
128 412) |
130 615) |
123 898) |
117 181) |
110 464) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Notes:
1. The increase in Cash and deposits in 2016 reflects the transfer of funding from the Nominal Insurer to WorkSafe Tasmania for the promotion of workplace safety.
2. The increases in Receivables and Other liabilities, and the decrease in Payables in 2016 reflect revised estimates based on 30 June 2014 actuals.
3. The decrease in Property, plant and equipment in 2016 reflects annual depreciation charges.
4. The increase in Other assets in 2016 reflects revised estimates based on 30 June 2014 actuals and the capitalisation of the upgrade of the Jefferson Audio Video System (JAVS) in the Magistrates Court.
5. The decrease in Employee benefits in 2016 reflects the reversal of accrued salaries as a result of the 27th pay in 2015-16. The increases in the Forward Estimates reflect the recommencement of that accrual process for salaries.
Table 5.14: Statement of Financial Position as at 30 June - Administered
|
|
2015)
Budget) |
2016)
Budget) |
2017) Forward) Estimate) |
2018) Forward) Estimate) |
2019) Forward) Estimate) |
|
|
$'000) |
$'000) |
$'000) |
$'000) |
$'000) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financial assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and deposits1 |
8 506) |
7 531) |
8 857) |
10 396) |
12 274) |
|
Receivables2 |
164 183) |
154 221) |
149 379) |
144 490) |
139 504) |
|
|
172 689) |
161 752) |
158 236) |
154 886) |
151 778) |
|
Non-Financial Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property, plant and equipment |
2) |
....) |
....) |
....) |
....) |
|
Intangibles3 |
958) |
704) |
604) |
504) |
404) |
|
|
960) |
704) |
604) |
504) |
404) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Assets |
173 649) |
162 456) |
158 840) |
155 390) |
152 182) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Payables4 |
2 600) |
2 388) |
2 391) |
2 394) |
2 397) |
|
Provisions2 |
117 640) |
110 598) |
105 756) |
100 867) |
95 881) |
|
Employee benefits5 |
630) |
795) |
801) |
807) |
813) |
|
Other liabilities |
2) |
2) |
3) |
4) |
5) |
|
Total Liabilities |
120 872) |
113 783) |
108 951) |
104 072) |
99 096) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Assets (liabilities) |
52 777) |
48 673) |
49 889) |
51 318) |
53 086) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated funds |
52 777) |
48 673) |
49 889) |
51 318) |
53 086) |
|
Total Equity |
52 777) |
48 673) |
49 889) |
51 318) |
53 086) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Notes:
1. The movements in Cash and deposits reflect the net movement in transactions associated with the Asbestos Compensation Fund and the WorkCover Board.
2. The decreases in Receivables and Provisions in 2016 reflect the recognition of future fees receivable and future compensation payable from the Asbestos Compensation Fund in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards. These amounts have been based on actuarial advice.
3. The decrease in Intangibles in 2015‑16 reflects annual amortisation charges on the WorkCover Board's software applications.
4. The decrease in Payables in 2016 reflects revised estimates based on 30 June 2014 actuals.
5. The increase in Employee Benefits in 2016 reflects revised estimates based on 30 June 2014 actuals and also reflects the transfer of salary related benefits between WorkSafe Tasmania and the WorkCover Board as a result of internal restructuring.
Table 5.15: Statement of Cash Flows
|
|
2014-15)
Budget) |
2015-16)
Budget) |
2016-17) Forward) Estimate) |
2017-18) Forward) Estimate) |
2018-19) Forward) Estimate) |
|
|
$'000) |
$'000) |
$'000) |
$'000) |
$'000) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from operating activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash inflows |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Appropriation receipts - recurrent1 |
131 998) |
140 343) |
138 860) |
143 934) |
143 361) |
|
Appropriation receipts - capital2 |
6 000) |
500) |
....) |
....) |
....) |
|
Grants |
6 100) |
6 200) |
6 300) |
6 400) |
6 500) |
|
Sales of goods and services3 |
3 887) |
3 045) |
3 112) |
3 182) |
3 253) |
|
Fees and fines |
9 173) |
9 203) |
9 941) |
9 986) |
10 031) |
|
GST receipts |
5 700) |
5 700) |
5 700) |
5 700) |
5 700) |
|
Interest received4 |
1 091) |
961) |
996) |
1 032) |
1 069) |
|
Other cash receipts5 |
6 177) |
4 749) |
4 769) |
4 789) |
7 109) |
|
Total cash inflows |
170 126) |
170 701) |
169 678) |
175 023) |
177 023) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash outflows |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Employee benefits6 |
(84 430) |
(90 281) |
(88 903) |
(92 454) |
(92 488) |
|
Superannuation |
(10 479) |
(11 315) |
(11 134) |
(11 531) |
(11 490) |
|
GST payments |
(5 700) |
(5 700) |
(5 700) |
(5 700) |
(5 700) |
|
Grants and subsidies |
(12 848) |
(13 179) |
(13 497) |
(13 824) |
(14 135) |
|
Supplies and consumables |
(35 122) |
(35 873) |
(36 550) |
(37 328) |
(39 114) |
|
Other cash payments7 |
(16 769) |
(14 491) |
(14 497) |
(14 789) |
(14 699) |
|
Total cash outflows |
(165 348) |
(170 839) |
(170 281) |
(175 626) |
(177 626) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash from (used by) operating activities |
4 778) |
(138) |
(603) |
(603) |
(603) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from investing activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Payments for acquisition of non-financial assets8 |
(8 610) |
(1 400) |
....) |
....) |
....) |
|
Proceeds from the disposal of non-financial assets9 |
3 706) |
....) |
....) |
....) |
....) |
|
Net cash from (used by) investing activities |
(4 904) |
(1 400) |
....) |
....) |
....) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents held |
(126) |
(1 538) |
(603) |
(603) |
(603) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and deposits at the beginning of the reporting period |
16 396) |
21 005) |
19 467) |
18 864) |
18 261) |
|
Cash and deposits at the end of the reporting period |
16 270) |
19 467) |
18 864) |
18 261) |
17 658) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Notes:
1. The increase in Appropriation revenue - receipts in 2015‑16 reflects additional funding for the 27th Pay, additional operational funding for the Prison as a result of the completion of the Prison Infrastructure Redevelopment Program facilities, and additional funding for Mental Health Services, family violence, victims support services, legal services and planning reform. The movements in the Forward Estimates reflect completion of funding of some initiatives such as planning reform, decreases in prison operational funding, the return to 26 pays, the timing of elections undertaken by the Tasmanian Electoral Commission and salary and non-salary indexation.
2. The decrease in Appropriation receipts - capital in 2015‑16 reflects the completion of the funding for the Prison Infrastructure Redevelopment Program Stage D.
3. The decrease in Sales of goods and services in 2015‑16 reflects the decrease in produce sales as a result of the closure and sale of the Hayes Prison Farm.
4. The decrease in Interest received in 2015‑16 reflects the reduction in interest earned on rental deposit bonds due to the decrease in interest rates payable on those bonds.
5. The movements in Other cash receipts in 2015‑16 and 2018‑19 reflect the timing of local government elections being on a four year cycle.
6. The increase in Employee benefits expenditure in 2015‑16 reflects additional funding for the 27th Pay, planning reform and the Mental Health Tribunal, and additional operational funding for the Prison due to the completion of the Prison Infrastructure Redevelopment Program
7. The decrease in Other cash payments in 2015‑16 reflects the realignment of Budget estimates with actual expenditure from agency retained revenues.
8. The Payments for acquisition of non-financial assets in 2015‑16 reflects the final committed expenditure for the Prison Infrastructure Redevelopment Program Stage D and funding for the development of a case management system for the Poppy Advisory and Control Board transferred under Section 8A(2) of the Public Account Act 1986.
9. The decrease in Proceeds from the disposal of non-financial assets in 2015‑16 reflects the sale of the Hayes prison Farm in 2014‑15.
Table 5.16: Statement of Cash Flows - Administered
|
|
2014-15)
Budget) |
2015-16)
Budget) |
2016-17) Forward) Estimate) |
2017-18) Forward) Estimate) |
2018-19) Forward) Estimate) |
|
|
$'000) |
$'000) |
$'000) |
$'000) |
$'000) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from operating activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash inflows |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sales of goods and services1 |
27) |
17) |
17) |
17) |
17) |
|
Fees and fines2 |
31 557) |
25 482) |
25 482) |
25 482) |
25 482) |
|
Interest received3 |
100) |
309) |
313) |
317) |
321) |
|
Other cash receipts2 |
9 329) |
17 256) |
17 789) |
18 343) |
18 818) |
|
Total cash inflows |
41 013) |
43 064) |
43 601) |
44 159) |
44 638) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Table 5.16: Statement of Cash Flows - Administered (continued)
|
|
2014-15)
Budget) |
2015-16)
Budget) |
2016-17) Forward) Estimate) |
2017-18) Forward) Estimate) |
2018-19) Forward) Estimate) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash outflows |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Employee benefits4 |
(2 362) |
(2 918) |
(2 976) |
(3 035) |
(3 096) |
|
Superannuation4 |
(286) |
(316) |
(322) |
(328) |
(335) |
|
Grants and subsidies |
(232) |
(239) |
(246) |
(253) |
(259) |
|
Transfers to the Consolidated Fund5 |
(20 884) |
(22 979) |
(22 979) |
(22 979) |
(22 979) |
|
Supplies and consumables6 |
(3 891) |
(2 887) |
(2 996) |
(3 124) |
(3 226) |
|
Other cash payments |
(12 327) |
(12 579) |
(12 756) |
(12 901) |
(12 865) |
|
Total cash outflows |
(39 982) |
(41 918) |
(42 275) |
(42 620) |
(42 760) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash from (used by) operating activities |
1 031) |
1 146) |
1 326) |
1 539) |
1 878) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents held |
1 031) |
1 146) |
1 326) |
1 539) |
1 878) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and deposits at the beginning of the reporting period |
7 475) |
6 385) |
7 531) |
8 857) |
10 396) |
|
Cash and deposits at the end of the reporting period |
8 506) |
7 531) |
8 857) |
10 396) |
12 274) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Notes:
1. The decrease in Sales of goods and services in 2015‑16 reflects more accurate estimates of these revenues generated by the WorkCover Board and the Asbestos Compensation Fund.
2. The decrease in Fees and fines and the increase in Other cash receipts in 2015‑16 reflects the reclassification of the revenue generated by the Asbestos Compensation Fund between these two items to better align with audited financial statements.
3. The increase in Interest received in 2015‑16 reflects the recognition of the interest being earned on the funds held within the Asbestos Compensation Scheme.
4. The increase in Employee benefits and Superannuation in 2015‑16 reflect more accurate estimates of the expenditure by the WorkCover Board.
5. The increase in Transfers to the Consolidated Fund in 2015‑16 reflects the transfer of additional fines collected by the Department.
6. The decrease in Supplies and consumables in 2015‑16 reflects more accurate estimates of the expenditure by the WorkCover Board and the Asbestos Compensation Fund.