DIMA Annual Report 1998-99
Sub-program 3.2: Onshore Protection
Objective
To provide asylum for people in Australia who engage Australia's international protection obligations.
Description
The Onshore Protection sub-program is responsible for the primary decision-making process for determining applications for Protection Visa applications lodged in Australia and managing the Asylum Seeker Assistance Scheme.
Applications are processed by staff in the Sydney, Melbourne and Perth State offices. The Onshore Protection and Review Branch in Canberra provides policy and program support.
Performance information
Outcomes are determined by the extent to which:
- refugees are protected;
- decision-making processes are fair, just and informal; and
- decision-making processes are economical and quick.
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 |
12 836 |
10 663 |
12 275 |
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Other Program Appropriations |
9 990 |
8 759 |
9 915 |
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Total appropriations |
22 826 |
19 421 |
22 190 |
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Less adjustments |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Total Outlays |
22 826 |
19 421 |
22 190 |
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Total Revenue |
55 |
377 |
0 |
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Staffing |
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Staff years (actual) |
233 |
157 |
187 |
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