Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts annual report 2008-09
Volume one
Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts, 2009
ISSN 1441-9335
Executive summary (continued)
Outcomes and Outputs structure
The department's outcomes and outputs structure, as set out in the 2008-09 Portfolio Budget Statements, is as follows:
| Outcomes | Outputs |
|---|---|
| Outcome 1 The environment, especially those aspects that are matters of national environmental significance, is protected and conserved |
1.1: Energy Efficiency and Climate Change Action |
| 1.2: Conservation of the land and inland waters | |
| 1.3: Conservation of the coasts and oceans | |
| 1.4: Conservation of natural, Indigenous and historic heritage | |
| 1.5: Response to the impacts of human settlements | |
| Outcome 2 Australia's interests in Antarctica are advanced |
2.1: Antarctic policy |
| 2.2: Antarctic science | |
| Outcome 3 More efficient and sustainable use of Australia's water resources |
3.1: Sustainable management of water resources |
| 3.2: Achieving efficiencies in water use | |
| Outcome 4 Development of a rich and stimulating cultural sector for all Australians |
4.1: Policy advice, program management and agency support which promotes excellence in, preservation and maintenance of, and access to Australia's cultural activities, national cultural collections and buildings, and Indigenous languages |
Changes since the 2008-09 Budget
There were no changes to the department's outcomes and outputs structure during 2008-09 since the 2008-09 Budget. For the 2009-10 financial year the department has moved to a new Outcome Statement structure, based on programs and sub-programs, continuing the government's reform agenda for increased budget accountability and transparency. Outcome statements are legal statements that outline the activities we will undertake and why. The department's primary roles are captured in the new outcomes including an overarching corporate outcome:
- Outcome 1: Conserving our natural assets
- Outcome 2: Living and working sustainably
- Outcome 3: Protecting Antarctica
- Outcome 4: Adapting to a future with less water
- Outcome 5: Protecting and enhancing Australia's culture and heritage
- Corporate Outcome: Improving Organisational effectiveness.
Summary of financial performance
During the 2008-09 financial year, the department administered a total expense budget of $2.032 billion to support the Australian Government in delivering its objectives within the department's portfolio.
The department performed strongly against this budget in 2008-09 with variances attributable to the water and energy efficiency programs.
| Budget $ million | Actual $ million | Variation $ million | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Departmental | 586.896 | 583.534 | (3.362) |
| Administered | 1,445.118 | 1,513.472 | 68.354 |
| Total | 2,032.014 | 2,097.006 | 64.992 |
| Outcome 1 | 1,211.037 | 1,360.236 | 149.199 |
| Outcome 2 | 151.217 | 151.254 | 0.037 |
| Outcome 3 | 414.986 | 329.897 | (85.089) |
| Outcome 4 | 254.774 | 255.619 | 0.845 |
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