DIMA Annual Report 1998-99
Sub-program 1.2 : Migration Program
Objective
To contribute to Australia's economic and social interests by advising the Government on formulating the Migration Program and managing planning levels according to policy priorities.
Description
This sub-program is primarily responsible for the Government's Migration (non-humanitarian) Program. This involves processing migration applications for permanent residence (other than business-related migration applications – see Sub-program 1.3) at overseas posts as well as at departmental offices within Australia.
Performance information
Outcomes are measured by the extent to which:
- the Migration Program is delivered on target;
- the Minister's community consultations are managed effectively;
- policy and processing integrity is achieved;
- State-specific migration mechanisms are developed and successfully implemented;
- a positive economic and budgetary impact is achieved, and population and environment matters are properly considered; and
- the Minister is satisfied with the advice provided.
Financial and staffing resources summary
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1998-99 |
1998-99 |
1997-98 |
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Budget & AE's |
Actual |
Actual |
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($'000) |
($'000) |
($'000) |
Budgetary (Cash) basis |
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Components of appropriations |
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Annual appropriations |
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Running Costs |
17 059 |
17 011 |
12 243 |
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Other Program Appropriations |
80 |
10 |
1 559 |
Total appropriations |
17 139 |
17 020 |
13 802 |
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Less adjustments |
453 |
651 |
967 |
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Total Outlays |
16 686 |
16 369 |
12 835 |
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Total Revenue |
121 016 |
152 763 |
125 184 |
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Staffing |
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Staff years (actual) |
246 |
253 |
200 |
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