DIMA Annual Report 1998-99
Sub-program 2.4: Border Control
Objective
To maintain effective border integrity.
Description
This sub-program is responsible for ensuring that Australia's immigration border is an effective barrier to the entry of people who have no legal entitlement to enter.
It also has responsibility to prevent the travel to Australia and entry of those whose presence in Australia is not in the national or public interest, as defined in the Migration Act 1958 and the Migration Regulations.
In conjunction with the Australian Customs Service, the sub-program provides an immigration clearance service to international passengers at Australia's borders. The processes adopted by both agencies assist in identifying passengers of concern to the Australian community.
Policy and procedures for the sub-program were formulated and monitored by the Border Control Branch in Central Office. The sub-program's functions were delivered in the states and territories by DIMA staff as well as staff of the Australian Customs Service. Outside Australia, departmental officers on postings or short-term missions delivered these functions.
Performance information
Outcomes are measured by the extent to which:
- travellers of concern are detected and prevented from entering Australia;
- the Movement Alert List continues to be improved;
- the effectiveness of character requirements for entry and stay in Australia are administered and enforced;
- visa issue improvements and initiatives are implemented;
- passenger processing delays are minimised at points of entry; and
- effective movement records are maintained.
Financial and staffing resources summary
1998-99 |
1998-99 |
1997-98 |
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Budget & AE's |
Actual |
Actual |
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($'000) |
($'000) |
($'000) |
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Budgetary (Cash) basis |
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Components of appropriations |
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Annual appropriations |
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Running Costs |
18 818 |
22 763 |
25 056 |
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Other Program Appropriations |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Total appropriations |
18 818 |
22 763 |
25 056 |
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Less adjustments |
0 |
1 021 |
0 |
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Total Outlays |
18 818 |
21 741 |
25 056 |
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Total Revenue |
5 800 |
9 289 |
6 665 |
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Staffing |
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Staff years (actual) |
206 |
199 |
182 |
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