DIMA Annual Report 1998-99
Sub-program 3.4: Migration Agents and Assistance
Objective
To assist the migration advice industry achieve improved standards of service and competency, and to enhance clients' access to migration advice.
Description
This sub-program provides support for the regulation of the migration advice industry and administers the Immigration Advice and Application Assistance Scheme. It is delivered by the Migration Agents and Assistance Section in the Onshore Protection and Review Branch.
Performance information
Outcomes are measured by the extent to which:
- the regulatory processes for the migration advice industry are effectively supported; and
- applicants in need have access to cost-effective advice.
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 |
923 |
762 |
1 546 |
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Other Program Appropriations |
4 671 |
4 478 |
2 529 |
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Total appropriations |
5 594 |
5 239 |
4 075 |
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Less adjustments |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Total Outlays |
5 594 |
5 239 |
4 075 |
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Total Revenue |
1 955 |
1 692 |
1 212 |
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Staffing |
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Staff years (actual) |
4 |
8 |
12 |
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