Marine and Safety Tasmania seeks to be widely recognised as a proactive, approachable and knowledgeable organisation that performs the functions required under the Marine and Safety Authority Act 1997. These functions are to:
· ensure the safe operation of vessels;
· provide and manage marine facilities;
· manage environmental issues relating to vessels; and
· perform the functions delegated to the Authority by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority.
The responsible Minister is the Minister for Infrastructure, Hon Jeremy Rockliff MP, and the supporting agency is the Department of State Growth.
This chapter provides MAST’s financial information for 2018‑19 and over the Forward Estimates period (2019‑20 to 2021‑22). Further information on MAST is provided at www.mast.tas.gov.au.
Table 23.1 provides a summary of the Budget and Forward Estimate allocations for key deliverables within the Authority.
Table 23.1: Key Deliverables Statement
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2018-19 |
2019-20 |
2020-21 |
2021-22 |
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Budget |
Forward Estimate |
Forward Estimate |
Forward Estimate |
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$'000 |
$'000 |
$'000 |
$'000 |
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Marine Infrastructure Maintenance |
989 |
929 |
929 |
992 |
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Recreational Boating Fund - Facilities and Services |
1 897 |
1 600 |
1 703 |
1 906 |
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Taking Recreational Boating and Fishing to the Next Level |
1 010 |
790 |
1 460 |
1 520 |
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Woodbridge Jetty Infrastructure |
600 |
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A comprehensive preventative maintenance program will continue on important marine infrastructure including navigation aids, jetties and breakwaters.
The funding of community projects under the Recreational Boating Fund will continue during 2018‑19 with $1.9 million being made available for the upgrade of recreational boating facilities and continuation of safety initiatives and services. Projects are funded from revenue received from the registration of recreational vessels and licensing of operators.
Funding of $4.8 million over four years for the Government’s commitment Taking Recreational Boating and Fishing to the Next Level.
Funding of $175 000 over four years will develop a one‑stop‑shop to promote and support recreational fishing and boating across Tasmania. A new web portal and social media platform will provide recreational fishers with access to all boat registrations, boat operator licences; specialist fishing licences including nets; rock lobster; abalone and scallop licences. The information will include links to MAST, weather information, recreational fishing clubs and organisations and provide up to date advice on local catches, best fishing spots and shark sightings.
The Government has allocated $1 million over two years to construct two artificial reef structures in coastal Tasmanian waters. These types of structures are used world‑wide to improve catch opportunities. The structures will be located in Bass Strait, off the North‑West Coast and in Storm Bay, in the south of the State.
The Government is committed to providing land-based recreational fishing opportunities to all Tasmanians. Funding of $700 000 over four years will improve access to jetties. An additional provision of $685 000 over three years will replace derelict jetties around the very popular Georges Bay area and will provide safer access and facilities for children, seniors and Tasmanians with a disability.
The Government has also allocated $250 000 for a community led masterplan on future infrastructure upgrades for the Bridport foreshore that supports the growing number of recreational fishers and boaters.
The Government has allocated additional funding to Tasmania’s Volunteer Marine Rescue Unit to ensure ongoing volunteer response coverage. Funding of $440 000 over four years will be provided to Surf Life Saving Tasmania as the peak body for Volunteer Marine Rescue units. A further $350 000 will be provided over three years for vessel replacement and $130 000 to expand the St Helens Volunteer Marine Rescue base.
To provide protection to boat owners in southerly weather, the Government has committed $500 000 over two years to extend the rock breakwater at Coles Bay. Additional funding of $100 000 has also been allocated to finalise arrangements for a breakwater at the Binalong Bay gulch to provide safer launch and retrieval conditions.
The Government has committed funding of $200 000 over two years to extend the Nubeena Jetty to address access needs for both recreational and commercial vessels and $250 000 over two years to provide upgraded facilities on the Scamander River.
The Woodbridge Jetty will be replaced in 2018‑19 at a total cost of $600 000. The main users of the jetty are the tourism and education sectors. Commercial fisherman also use the jetty to offload catch and the structure is widely used by the general community.
Table 23.2: Statement of Comprehensive Income1
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Notes:
1. Authority estimates do not include the indexation impact of any variations to Authority expenditure that have been made since the finalisation of the Revised Estimates Report 2017-18 (including December Quarterly Report). For further information see chapter 1 of this Budget Paper.
2. The variation in Grants across the Budget and Forward Estimates reflects additional grant funding as part of the Government’s commitment, Taking Recreational Boating and Fishing to the Next Level.
3. The decreases in Sales of goods and services in 2018‑19 and 2019‑20 and subsequent increase in 2020‑21 reflect the timing of recreational boating licence renewals which occur every three years.
Table 23.3: Statement of Financial Position as at 30 June
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Notes:
1. The increase in Cash and deposits in 2019 reflects revised estimates based on 30 June 2017 actuals. The increase in 2021 primarily reflects the receipt of triennial licence renewal income during June 2021.
2. The decrease in Property, plant and equipment in 2019 largely reflects the depreciation of office fit-out costs over the life of the lease.
3. The variation in Infrastructure across the Budget and Forward Estimates reflects additional infrastructure investment as part of the Government’s commitment, Taking Recreational Boating and Fishing to the Next Level.
4. The decrease in Payables in 2019 reflects revised estimates based on 30 June 2017 actuals.
Table 23.4: Statement of Cash Flows
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Notes:
1. The variation in Grants across the Budget and Forward Estimates reflects additional grant funding as part of the Government’s commitment, Taking Recreational Boating and Fishing to the Next Level.
2. The decreases in Sales of goods and services in 2018‑19 and 2019‑20 and subsequent increase in 2020‑21 reflect the timing of recreational boating licence renewals which occur every three years.
3. The increase in Supplies and consumables in 2018‑19 reflects revised estimates based on 30 June 2017 actuals.
4. The variation in Payments for acquisition of non-financial assets between 2018‑19 and 2021‑22 relate to the Government’s commitment, Taking Recreational Boating and Fishing to the Next Level.