DIMA Annual Report 1998-99
Sub-program 3.1: Humanitarian
Objective
To resettle refugees and others in humanitarian need who are outside Australia.
Description
This sub-program is responsible for:
- policy development in relation to the overseas component of the Humanitarian Program, comprising Refugees, Special Humanitarian Program and Special Assistance Category; and
- planning and managing the efficient delivery of the overseas component of the Humanitarian Program.
The sub-program is delivered primarily through 16 overseas posts.The Humanitarian Branch in Central Office is responsible for the sub-program.
Performance information
Outcomes are measured by the extent to which:
- the Humanitarian Program is delivered on target;
- the program is focused on those in greatest need of resettlement;
- priority cases, in particular Emergency Rescue, Woman at Risk and split families, are identified and processed quickly;
- the program is responsive to humanitarian crises where resettlement is one of the appropriate solutions; and
- the Department has worked with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, other international and regional bodies, and community stakeholders to ensure the effective planning and delivery of the program.
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 |
2 181 |
2 145 |
2 426 |
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Other Program Appropriations |
6 592 |
6 130 |
5 695 |
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Total appropriations |
8 773 |
8 275 |
8 121 |
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Less adjustments |
0 |
294 |
0 |
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Total Outlays |
8 773 |
7 981 |
8 121 |
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Total Revenue |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Staffing |
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Staff years (actual) |
28 |
23 |
25 |
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