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DIBP Budget Statements Section 2: Outcomes and Planned Performance 2.1 OUTCOMES AND PERFORMANCE INFORMATION Government outcomes are the intended results, impacts or consequences of actions by the government on the Australian community. Commonwealth programmes are the primary vehicle by which government agencies achieve the intended results of their outcome statements. Agencies are required to identify the programmes which contribute to government outcomes over the Budget and forward years. Each outcome is described below together with its related programmes, specifying the performance indicators and targets used to assess and monitor the performance of DIBP in achieving government outcomes. Outcome 1: Support a prosperous and inclusive Australia through managing temporary and permanent migration, entry through Australia's borders, and Australian citizenship. Outcome 1 Strategy Outcome 1 contributes to Australia’s economic and social prosperity through the provision of visa services, inclusive and secure policy, programme development in relation to permanent migration and temporary entry, as well as a strong and cohesive Australian society through the promotion of a unifying citizenship. This will be achieved through: a cohesive, inclusive and secure policy framework that supports the effective delivery of the government’s expectations a targeted deregulation agenda that reduces impost to industry, business and clients policy development and programme accountability in line with the government’s migration and visa reform agendas migration and temporary entry that contributes to economic and social growth with enhanced integrity measures 24

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Section 2: Outcomes and Planned Performance

2.1 OUTCOMES AND PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

Government outcomes are the intended results, impacts or consequences of actions by the government on the Australian community. Commonwealth programmes are the primary vehicle by which government agencies achieve the intended results of their outcome statements. Agencies are required to identify the programmes which contribute to government outcomes over the Budget and forward years.Each outcome is described below together with its related programmes, specifying the performance indicators and targets used to assess and monitor the performance of DIBP in achieving government outcomes.Outcome 1: Support a prosperous and inclusive Australia through managing temporary and permanent migration, entry through Australia's borders, and Australian citizenship.

Outcome 1 StrategyOutcome 1 contributes to Australia’s economic and social prosperity through the provision of visa services, inclusive and secure policy, programme development in relation to permanent migration and temporary entry, as well as a strong and cohesive Australian society through the promotion of a unifying citizenship. This will be achieved through: a cohesive, inclusive and secure policy framework that supports the

effective delivery of the government’s expectations a targeted deregulation agenda that reduces impost to industry, business

and clients policy development and programme accountability in line with the

government’s migration and visa reform agendas migration and temporary entry that contributes to economic and social

growth with enhanced integrity measures effective delivery of client services through designated channels which

meet reasonable client expectations implementation of government policy supportive of the objectives of

Australia’s immigration and citizenship law maintaining the integrity of Australia’s citizenship programme while

promoting the acquisition, and recognition within the community, of the importance of acquiring Australian citizenship

enhanced ability to acquire and use identity information through the further development of international and inter-jurisdictional agreements and the wider use of biometric technology

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support of law enforcement and security agencies in preventing the entry of people who are a direct or indirect threat to the Australian community and to national security, and a contribution to the government’s efforts in relation to counter terrorism activities through the use of information, intelligence and technology

working with both national and international border agencies to develop new intelligence led, risk-based entry policies and procedures to detect and minimise identity and document fraud

contribution to whole of government initiatives to counter identity fraud, transnational organised crime and offshore emergencies.

DIBP’s progress is measured on the development and implementation of the government’s agenda including: effective skills-targeting within the permanent migration and temporary

entry programme to support industry and businesses continued enhancement of the student programme ongoing development of the working holiday, visitor and specialist entry

programmes a robust and sustainable family reunion programme a communication strategy that promotes the value and acquisition of

Australian citizenship.

DIBP’s performance will be measured by: effective deregulation of the current migration and temporary entry

programmes delivery of the 2014-15 Migration Programme within the parameters and

policy guidelines set by the Government evidence-based policy formation and decision making including relevant

research and evaluation, stakeholder input and expert opinions.

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Outcome 1 Expense Statement

Table 2.1.1 provides an overview of the total expenses for Outcome 1, by programme.Table 2.1.1 Budgeted Expenses for Outcome 1

1. Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2014-15. 2. Departmental Appropriation combines ‘Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Bill No. 1)’ and

‘Revenue from independent sources (s31)’.3. Expenses not requiring appropriation in the budget year consist of Depreciation and Amortisation

Expense.

Contributions to Outcome 1 Programme Objectives for Programmes 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3Permanent migration and temporary entry are key contributors to Australia’s economic, demographic, cultural and social needs. Targeted migration and citizenship programmes which facilitate the lawful and orderly entry and stay of people in Australia and that respond to Australia’s changing economic, cultural and social needs, will be achieved by: delivery of the migration and citizenship programmes within the

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2013-14 2014-15Estimated Estimated

actual expensesexpenses

$'000 $'000Programme 1.1: Border ManagementAdministered expenses

Ordinary annual services 1 15,922 5,165

Total for Programme 1.1 15,922 5,165 Programme 1.2: Visa and CitizenshipAdministered expenses

Ordinary annual services 1 100 200

Total for Programme 1.2 100 200 Programme 1.3: Migration, Border Management and

CitizenshipDepartmental expenses

Departmental appropriation 2 775,159 790,154 Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 3 90,686 76,359

Total for Programme 1.3 865,845 866,513 Outcome 1 Totals by appropriation typeAdministered expenses

Ordinary annual services 1 16,022 5,365 Departmental expenses

Departmental appropriation 2 775,159 790,154 Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 3 90,686 76,359

Total expenses for Outcome 1 881,867 871,878 2013-14 2014-15

Average Staffing Level (number) 5,383 5,400

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parameters set by government

Programme Objective (continued) delivery of the permanent skilled migration programme that meets the

needs of industry, businesses and employers implementation of strategies to strengthen the economic, budgetary,

cultural and social benefits achieved from permanent migration and temporary entry

delivery of the permanent family migration programme that supports immediate family reunification

the protection of the Australian people and health system from potential health risks arising from migration

promote the value of Australian citizenship.Office of the MARA (OMARA)OMARA works collaboratively with its stakeholders to achieve the following objectives: consumers understand their rights and agents understand their

obligations under the regulatory framework only suitable persons are registered as migration agents, and

unsuitable persons are refused registration or re-registration registered migration agents maintain appropriate knowledge and skills

to enable them to provide accurate and timely advice to consumers registered migration agents are monitored to ensure the integrity of

their conduct and quality of the immigration assistance provided to consumers

consumers of the services of registered, or formerly registered, migration agents are provided with an efficient and effective complaints handling service.

Table 2.2.1: Programme Expenses for Outcome 1

1. Expenses not requiring appropriation in the budget year consist of Depreciation and Amortisation Expense.

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2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18Estimated Budget Forw ard Forw ard Forw ard

actual Estimate Estimate Estimate$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Annual Administered Expenses 16,022 5,365 4,346 200 200 Annual Departmental Expenses 775,159 790,154 845,458 846,066 861,603 Expenses not requiring appropriation

in the Budget year 1 90,686 76,359 74,265 74,265 74,265

Total programme expenses 881,867 871,878 924,069 920,531 936,068

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Table 2.3.1: Programme Component Expenses for Outcome 1

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2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18Estimated Budget Forw ard Forw ard Forw ard

actual Estimate Estimate Estimate$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Programme 1.1: Border ManagementAnnual administered expenses

Enhanced Border Management 15,922 5,165 4,146 - - Total administered expenses

Programme 1.1 15,922 5,165 4,146 - - - - - - - Programme 1.2: Visa and Citizenship

Annual administered expensesCitizenship Testing 100 200 200 200 200

Total administered expenses Programme 1.2 100 200 200 200 200

- - - - - Programme 1.3: Migration, Border Management and Citizenship

Annual departmental expensesEconomic Migration 118,738 115,435 122,013 122,321 133,063 Family Migration 121,039 121,876 132,572 136,256 136,040 Resident Return Visas, Former Resident

Visas, Australian Declaratory Visasand Certif icates of Evidence ofResident Status 25,228 24,298 25,153 25,237 25,138

Students 85,982 86,056 94,935 95,470 95,478 Temporary Residents (Economic) 85,443 86,349 90,592 90,956 90,654 Temporary Residents (Non–economic) 18,608 16,931 17,484 17,495 17,881 Visitors and Working Holiday Makers 114,154 118,453 121,094 121,594 121,516 Visitors and Working Holiday Makers - ETAs 28,255 26,996 28,252 28,274 28,033 Regulation of migration agents 6,140 6,040 5,996 6,015 6,076 Borders 106,885 108,402 111,963 104,113 105,581 Identity 50,301 47,426 53,469 53,838 54,066 Translating and Interpreting Service -

On-site Interpreting 33,078 36,263 39,814 41,775 43,906 Translating and Interpreting Service -

Telephone Interpreting 6,578 7,019 7,588 7,948 8,334 Decision on Citizenship Status 61,234 61,048 64,220 64,446 65,425 Promoting the Value of Australian Citizenship

Citizenship 4,182 3,921 4,578 4,594 4,678 Total departmental expenses

Programme 1.3 865,845 866,513 919,723 920,331 935,868 - - - - - Total administered expenses 16,022 5,365 4,346 200 200

Total departmental expenses 865,845 866,513 919,723 920,331 935,868

Total Programme expenses Outcome 1 881,867 871,878 924,069 920,531 936,068

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Programme DeliverablesThe Visa, Migration, Borders and Citizenship Programmes will: continue to develop and implement, through evidence-based

permanent migration and temporary entry analysis, strategies to support government priorities, including social, economic, budgetary and international imperatives, to better meet the needs of business, education and tourism

deliver the Migration Programme within government targets whilst maintaining programme integrity and intention

finalise visa applications within standards and according to applicable priority processing directions

ensure temporary entry and permanent migration do not increase health risks or costs to the Australian community

increase the use of biometrics and identity management services to facilitate the entry of genuine travelers and to detect and deter those who pose a risk

promote a high level of confidence in the accurate identification of people entering and departing Australia and those likely to threaten the national interest

contribute to whole of government efforts to combat people smuggling

continue to provide a communication strategy that promotes the value of Australian citizenship and encourages eligible non-citizens to become Australian citizens.

Programme Deliverables - OMARAOMARA will: ensure only suitable persons are registered as migration agents, and

unsuitable persons are refused registration or re-registration maintain a quality assistance and monitoring framework for

registered migration agents and continuing professional development of providers

ensure all complaints about service of registered, or formally registered migration agents are appropriately addressed in line with transparent complaint handling criteria including referral to other relevant agencies

pursue improvements to communications that increase consumers’ understanding of their rights and agents’ understanding of their obligations under the regulatory framework.

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Programme 1.1 Border Management Key Performance Indicators ensure less than 0.015% of total passenger and crew arrivals are

refused immigration clearance at airports and seaports.

Programme 1.2 Migration and Citizenship Key Performance Indicators migration programme supports the government’s social agenda and

industry and business needs the student visa programme supports sustainable growth in the

international education sector in line with government priorities visitor visa policy and services continue to support global tourism and

the domestic economy Working Holiday Maker negotiations are targeted towards government

priorities temporary visa programmes support the government’s international

priorities and obligations finalise visa applications and deliver the permanent migration

programmes within government targets and according to applicable priority processing directions

data and analysis is regularly provided on the performance of visa programmes in order to support evidence based policy development and implementation

temporary entry and permanent migration does not increase the incidence of health risks or costs to the Australian community

policy development and deregulatory reform to visa programmes are implemented effectively and in a timely and cost-effective manner while supporting programme delivery and integrity

provision of high quality and timely support to key stakeholders on migration programme policy advice

our clients are able to access information about our products and services and are kept informed during the application process

percentage of refusal decisions for Australian citizenship overturned through an appeal process is less than 1%

percentage of client conferral applications decided within service delivery standards is 80%

increased awareness of, and interest in, Australian citizenship – measured through visits to the Citizenship Wizard reach 300,000.

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Programme Key Performance Indicators

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2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17Actual Revised Forw ard Forw ard Forw ard

year 1 year 2 year 3The permanent Migration

P rogram is delivered withingovernment targets

Temporary and permanent migration does not increase the incidence of health risks or costs to the Australian community

SkillSelect moves to becoming the main source of independentskilled migrants

<190,000 <190,000 <190,000 <190,000 <190,000

Register 100%of applications

under all categories

Register 100%of applications

under all categories

Register 100%of applications

under all categories

Register 100%of applications

under all categories

Register 100%of applications

under all categories

Contribute to maintaining TB rates in

Australia at <6 cases per

100,000 people

Contribute to maintaining TB rates in

Australia at <6 cases per

100,000 people

Contribute to maintaining TB rates in

Australia at <6 cases per

100,000 people

Contribute to maintaining TB rates in

Australia at <6 cases per

100,000 people

Contribute to maintaining TB rates in

Australia at <6 cases per

100,000 people

Programme Key Performance Indicators - OMARA new registration or re-registration applications finalised within service

standards quality assurance and monitoring activities are conducted for

registering migration agents and continuing professional development providers efficient resolution of complaints about registered or formerly registered migration agents

information about the Authority and the use of registered migration agents is widely available to consumers.

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Outcome 2: Support Australia's international and humanitarian obligations by providing protection, resettlement and assistance to refugees and those in humanitarian need, including through arrangements with other countries.

Outcome 2 Strategy To achieve this outcome, DIBP will work collaboratively with all levels of government, internationally and with stakeholders to: contribute to the resettlement of refugees and those in humanitarian

need through the delivery of the Humanitarian Programme

resettle humanitarian entrants living in protracted or refugee like situations who are in need of protection

provide visa pathways to those seeking Australia’s protection, including through the use of temporary visas for those who sought protection in Australia after arriving in an illegal manner

continue to develop policy, programme design and procedures to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, accountability and integrity of the Humanitarian Programme

strengthen the migration and border management capabilities of governments in the Asia-Pacific region and parts of South Asia and the Middle East

support international organisations providing services for irregular migrants intercepted en route to Australia.

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Outcome 2 Expense Statement

Table 2.1.2 provides an overview of the total expenses for Outcome 2, by programme.

Table 2.1.2: Budgeted Expenses for Outcome 2

1. Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2014-15.2. Departmental Appropriation combines ‘Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Bill No.1)’ and ‘Revenue

from independent sources (s31)’.3. Expenses not requiring appropriation in the budget year consist of Depreciation and Amortisation

Expense.

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2013-14 2014-15Estimated Estimated

actual expensesexpenses

$'000 $'000Programme 2.1: Refugee and Humanitarian AssistanceAdministered expenses

Ordinary annual services 1 61,086 69,320

Total for Programme 2.1 61,086 69,320 Programme 2.2: Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance Departmental expenses

Departmental appropriation 2 62,251 63,023 Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 3 3,992 3,539

Total for Programme 2.2 66,243 66,562 Total Programme Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance 127,329 135,882 Programme 2.3: Regional CooperationAdministered expenses

Ordinary annual services 1 75,953 80,566

Total for Programme 2.3 75,953 80,566 Programme 2.4: Regional CooperationDepartmental expenses

Departmental appropriation 2 18,100 13,156

Total for Programme 2.4 18,100 13,156 Total Programme Regional Cooperation 94,053 93,722 Outcome 2 Totals by appropriation typeAdministered expenses

Ordinary annual services 1 137,039 149,886 Departmental expenses

Departmental appropriation 2 80,351 76,179 Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 3 3,992 3,539

Total expenses for Outcome 2 221,382 229,604 2013-14 2014-15

Average Staffing Level (number) 754 647

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Contributions to Outcome 2

Programme 2.1 and 2.2: Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance – (administered and departmental)

Programme Objective deliver programmes consistent with Australia's international protection

obligations in relation to people claiming protection within Australia's jurisdiction

contribute to the resettlement of humanitarian entrants through the delivery of the annual offshore component of the Humanitarian Programme

manage an effective onshore protection framework that is consistent with government priorities and reflects Australia’s international protection obligations

ensure that the visa pathway provided to persons requiring protection is in line with government priorities

affirm Australia’s commitment to the resettlement of refugees and advance Australia’s interests on migration and refugee issues internationally

support for Unaccompanied Humanitarian Minors (UHMs) through the UHM Programme

support the Minister to fulfil his guardianship responsibilities under the Immigration Guardianship of Children Act 1946.

Programme 2.3 and 2.4: Regional Cooperation – (administered and departmental)

Programme ObjectiveTo strengthen the migration and border management capabilities of partner governments through regional cooperation and associated activities, which seek to: assist the facilitation of bona fide people movements while preventing

and deterring irregular movements, including people smuggling and trafficking, in our region and in source and transit countries

support the effective management and harmonisation of treatment of asylum seekers across the region

support international organisations providing services for irregular migrants intercepted en route to Australia.

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Table 2.2.2: Programme Expenses Outcome 2

1. Expenses not requiring appropriation in the budget year consist of Depreciation and Amortisation Expense.

Table 2.3.2: Programme Component Expenses for Outcome 2

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2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18Estimated Budget Forw ard Forw ard Forw ard

actual Estimate Estimate Estimate$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Annual Administered Expenses 137,039 149,886 119,147 58,631 57,703 Annual Departmental Expenses 80,351 76,179 81,258 99,224 100,721 Expenses not requiring appropriation

in the Budget year 1 3,992 3,539 3,595 3,595 3,595

Total programme expenses 221,382 229,604 204,000 161,450 162,019

2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18Estimated Budget Forw ard Forw ard Forw ard

actual Estimate Estimate Estimate$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Programme 2.1: Refugee and HumanitarianAssistance

Annual administered expensesAllow ances for persons granted temporary

visas in the Humanitarian Programme 53 53 53 53 51 Payments for the Asylum Seeker

Assistance Scheme 15,808 29,278 5,336 5,295 5,175 Application Assistance Scheme - onshore

protection 3,296 2,955 3,039 3,093 3,044 Initiatives to address the situation of

displaced persons and promote sustainable returns 700 249 - - -

International Organisation for Migration -contribution 762 762 762 762 762

Refugee and humanitarian passage,associated costs and related services 18,966 16,778 17,323 17,368 16,968

Secretariat for Inter-GovernmentalConsultations on migration, asylumand refugees - membership contribution 134 134 134 134 134

Grant to Refugees Council of Australia 140 140 140 140 140 Supervision and w elfare for

Unaccompanied Humanitarian Minors 21,227 18,971 15,933 3,929 3,884

Total administered expensesProgramme 2.1 61,086 69,320 42,720 30,774 30,158

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Table 2.3.2: Programme Component Expenses for Outcome 2 (continued)

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2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18Estimated Budget Forw ard Forw ard Forw ard

actual Estimate Estimate Estimate$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Programme 2.2: Refugee and HumanitarianAssistance

Annual departmental expensesRefugee and Humanitarian Assistance 34,896 36,024 40,277 57,963 58,693 Temporary Protection and Protection

Visas on-shore 31,347 30,539 33,564 33,632 34,202

Total departmental expensesProgramme 2.2 66,243 66,562 73,840 91,594 92,894

Total Programme Refugee and HumanitarianAssistance 127,329 135,882 116,560 122,368 123,052

Programme 2.3: Regional CooperationAnnual administered expenses

Regional Cooperation and Capacity Building 73,149 78,775 76,427 27,857 27,545

Regional Support Off ice 1,753 1,791 - - - Combatting People Smuggling- Address

irregular migration in region 1,051 - - - -

Total administered expensesProgramme 2.3 75,953 80,566 76,427 27,857 27,545

Programme 2.4: Regional CooperationAnnual departmental expenses

Regional Cooperation 18,100 13,156 11,013 11,225 11,422

Total departmental expensesProgramme 2.4 18,100 13,156 11,013 11,225 11,422

Total Programme Regional Cooperation 94,053 93,722 87,440 39,082 38,967 Total administered expenses 137,039 149,886 119,147 58,631 57,703 Total departmental expenses 84,343 79,718 84,853 102,819 104,316 Total Programme expenses Outcome 2 221,382 229,604 204,000 161,450 162,019

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Programme 2.1 and 2.2 Deliverables deliver a Humanitarian Programme of 13,750 places deliver at least 1,000 visas through the Women at Risk subclass the onshore component of the Humanitarian Programme is delivered in

line with agreed planning levels legislation and policy changes that strengthen the integrity of

Australia’s onshore protection framework legislation to implement a Temporary Protection Visa for those

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ensure that the onshore protection framework is appropriately managed

care and supervision services for eligible UHMs.

Programme 2.1 and 2.2 Key Performance Indicators Australia continues to be a leading resettlement country in terms of

numbers of people resettled Australia’s international protection obligations are reflected in an

effective onshore protection framework including articulated policies and procedures relating to the assessment of protection claims

productive working relations are maintained with international partner agencies with regard to Australia’s contribution to strengthening the international protection framework in countries other than Australia

Australia's bilateral and multilateral activity in relation to migration and refugee issues has a positive effect on managed migration and refugee issues internationally, as evidenced by internal evaluation and review outcomes.

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Programme 2.3 and 2.4 Deliverables work collaboratively with international organisations to enhance the

migration, identity, immigration intelligence and border management capabilities of partner governments

provide assistance, training and resources to support, manage and oversee agreed bilateral and multilateral arrangements under the Regional Cooperation Framework and other measures

support for the Regional Support Office to implement a range of practical initiatives to combat people smuggling, human trafficking and transnational crime

work collaboratively with international organisations to develop policy and services for irregular migrants intercepted en route to Australia.

Programme 2.3 and 2.4 Key Performance Indicators the capacity of states to manage irregular migration through the region,

including that of asylum seekers is enhanced the Regional Support Office is effectively acting as a key coordination

point for migration management and increased protection capacity in the region.

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Outcome 3: Support Australia's border protection through managing the stay and departure of all non-citizens.

Outcome 3 Strategy To achieve this outcome, DIBP will work collaboratively with all levels of government, internationally and with stakeholders to: support Operation Sovereign Borders, the Joint Agency Task Force and

Regional Processing Countries in the management of IMAs

resolve the status of the legacy cohort of IMAs

maximise cooperation and voluntary compliance with visa obligations and encourage timely resolution of immigration status

support the management of Australia’s borders and the integrity of Australia’s migration, humanitarian and citizenship programmes by identifying and addressing breaches of immigration and citizenship law or other irregularities

identify risks and address non-compliance through enforcement strategies including visa cancellation, detention of non-citizens and departure from Australia

identify and apply enforcement action against serious and organised crime, and non-citizens who pose a risk to the Australian community.

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Outcome 3 Expense Statement

Table 2.1.3 provides an overview of the total expenses for Outcome 3, by programme.

Table 2.1.3: Budgeted Expenses for Outcome 3

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2013-14 2014-15Estimated Estimated

actual expensesexpenses

$'000 $'000Programme 3.1: Compliance, Detention and Status

ResolutionAdministered expenses

Ordinary annual services 1 75,297 83,544 Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 3 7,942 8,135

Total for Programme 3.1 83,239 91,679

Programme 3.2: Compliance, Detention and Status Resolution

Departmental expensesDepartmental appropriation 2 187,143 186,228

Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 3 12,642 10,224

Total for Programme 3.2 199,785 196,452 Total Programme Compliance, Detention and Status

Resolution 283,024 288,131

Programme 3.3: IMA Onshore ManagementAdministered expenses

Ordinary annual services 1 1,939,240 1,448,650 Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 3 17,323 17,323

Total for Programme 3.3 1,956,563 1,465,973 Programme 3.4: IMA Onshore ManagementDepartmental expenses

Departmental appropriation 2 381,674 375,425 Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 3 6,359 7,383

Total for Programme 3.4 388,033 382,808 Total Programme IMA Onshore Management 2,344,596 1,848,781

Programme 3.5: IMA Offshore ManagementAdministered expenses

Ordinary annual services 1 646,693 756,908 Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 3 10,988 10,988

Total for Programme 3.5 657,681 767,896 Programme 3.6: IMA Offshore ManagementDepartmental expenses

Departmental appropriation 2 62,030 57,239 Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 3 1,305 1,578

Total for Programme 3.6 63,335 58,817 Total Programme IMA Offshore Management 721,016 826,713

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Table 2.1.3: Budgeted Expenses for Outcome 3 (continued)

1. Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2014-15 2. Departmental Appropriation combines ‘Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Bill No. 1)’ and

‘Revenue from independent sources (s31)’.3. Expenses not requiring appropriation in the budget year consist of Depreciation and Amortisation

Expense.

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2013-14 2014-15Estimated Estimated

actual expensesexpenses

$'000 $'000Outcome 3 Totals by appropriation typeAdministered expenses

Ordinary annual services 1 2,661,230 2,289,102 Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 3 36,253 36,446 Departmental expenses

Departmental appropriation 2 630,847 618,892 Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 3 20,306 19,185

Total expenses for Outcome 3 3,348,636 2,963,625 2013-14 2014-15

Average Staffing Level (number) 3,167 2,857

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Contributions to Outcome 3

Programme 3.1 and 3.2: Compliance, Detention and Status Resolution

Programme ObjectiveActively resolve the status of non-citizens through mechanisms to facilitate voluntary and involuntary outcomes, including departures where appropriate.Administer an effective programme of prevention, deterrence and enforcement that maximises adherence to Australian entry and stay requirements and protects the public through: targeted education, information and engagement about visa

obligations and requirements identification and response to suspected breaches of immigration and

citizenship law in Australia detection and location of persons who have no lawful authority to be in

Australia or are in breach of conditions that apply to their visa cancellation or refusal of visas to non-citizens who may present a

public risk for reasons such as their involvement in serious criminal activity or matters that relate to national security

facilitation of a substantive immigration outcome in a lawful, timely, fair and reasonable manner including through visa grant or departure from Australia.

Administer programmes and services in community and detention environments in Australia that: support the management of risks to the integrity of the migration,

humanitarian and citizenship programmes support the management of character and national security risks to the

community presented by certain non-citizens treat unlawful non-citizens with dignity and respect meet the health and other care needs of unlawful non-citizens to an

appropriate standard.

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Programme 3.3 and 3.4: Illegal Maritime Arrival (IMA) Onshore Management

Programme ObjectiveActively resolve the status of IMAs through appropriate mechanisms to facilitate voluntary and involuntary outcomes, including departures.Administer effective programmes and strategies that support the integrity of the Australian border and advance the objectives of Operation Sovereign Borders through: transfer of eligible IMAs to an Offshore Processing Centre (OPC) facilitation of a substantive immigration outcome for IMAs in a lawful,

timely, fair and reasonable manner, including through departure from Australia.

Administer programmes and services in community and detention environments in Australia that: manage health, identity and security risks to the Australian community

relating to IMAs treat IMAs with dignity and respect provide advice to IMAs on their responsibilities under the Code of

Behaviour meet the health and other care needs of IMAs to an appropriate

standard.

Programme 3.5 and 3.6: Illegal Maritime Arrival (IMA) Offshore Management

Programme ObjectiveAdminister arrangements that assist Regional Processing Countries (RPCs) to implement the Memoranda of Understanding and Administrative Arrangements agreed with Australia, including building RPC capabilities to: manage IMAs transferred to an OPC determine the refugee status of transferees return and remove transferees settle refugees.

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Table 2.2.3: Programme Expenses for Outcome 3

1. Expenses not requiring appropriation in the budget year consist of Depreciation and Amortisation Expense.

Table 2.3.3: Programme Component Expenses for Outcome 3

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2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18Estimated Budget Forw ard Forw ard Forw ard

actual Estimate Estimate Estimate$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Annual Administered Expenses 2,661,230 2,289,102 1,787,354 1,146,692 878,527 Annual Departmental Expenses 630,847 618,892 607,581 482,964 406,266 Expenses not requiring appropriation

in the Budget year 1 56,559 55,631 54,816 54,815 54,815 Total programme expenses 3,348,636 2,963,625 2,449,751 1,684,471 1,339,608

2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18Estimated Budget Forw ard Forw ard Forw ard

actual Estimate Estimate Estimate$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Programme 3.1: Compliance, Detention Status Resolution

Annual administered expensesCompliance Resolution Community

Care and Assistance 9,448 13,815 10,242 10,393 10,277 Community Placement and Detention

Services 60,163 63,351 65,003 66,009 69,187 Payments under section 33 (FMA Act ) -

Act of Grace Payments 100 100 100 100 100 Recovery of Removal Charges and

Detention Costs 3,849 4,042 4,042 4,042 4,042 Foreign Fishers 9,679 10,371 10,636 10,790 10,672 - - - - -

Total administered expensesProgramme 3.1 83,239 91,679 90,023 91,334 94,278

Programme 3.2: Compliance, Detention Status Resolution

Annual departmental expensesCompliance 73,941 74,578 74,984 75,281 76,595 Community Placement and Detention

Services 26,836 25,580 27,748 27,845 28,281 Status Resolution 52,647 51,117 53,093 51,694 58,150 Returns and Removals 43,642 42,432 38,721 38,981 39,817 Foreign Fishers 2,719 2,745 2,715 2,722 2,815

Total departmental expensesProgramme 3.2 199,785 196,452 197,261 196,523 205,658

Total Programme Compliance, Detention and Status Resolution 283,024 288,131 287,284 287,857 299,936

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Table 2.3.3: Programme Component Expenses for Outcome 3 (continued)

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2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18Estimated Budget Forw ard Forw ard Forw ard

actual Estimate Estimate Estimate$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Programme 3.3: IMA OnshoreManagement

Annual administered expensesCommunity Placements and Detention

Services - Onshore 1,954,375 1,463,696 1,160,887 726,820 461,053 Returns, Removals and Reintegration

Assistance Packages - Onshore 2,188 2,277 2,387 2,420 2,420 - - - - - Total administered expenses

Programme 3.3 1,956,563 1,465,973 1,163,274 729,240 463,473 Programme 3.4: IMA Onshore

ManagementAnnual departmental expenses

IMA Onshore Management 388,033 382,808 385,031 267,530 186,406 - - - - - Total departmental expenses

Programme 3.4 388,033 382,808 385,031 267,530 186,406 Total Programme IMA Onshore

Management 2,344,596 1,848,781 1,548,305 996,770 649,879Programme 3.5: IMA Offshore

ManagementAnnual administered expenses

Offshore Processing Services 655,494 765,619 568,117 360,144 354,802 Returns, Removals and Reintegration

Assistance Packages - offshore 2,187 2,277 2,387 2,420 2,420 - - - - - Total administered expenses

Programme 3.5 657,681 767,896 570,504 362,564 357,222 - - - - - Programme 3.6: IMA Offshore

ManagementAnnual departmental expenses

IMA Offshore Management 63,335 58,817 43,658 37,280 32,571 - - - - - Total departmental expenses

Programme 3.6 63,335 58,817 43,658 37,280 32,571 Total Programme IMA Offshore

Management 721,016 826,713 614,162 399,844 389,793Total administered expenses 2,697,483 2,325,548 1,823,801 1,183,138 914,973 Total departmental expenses 651,153 638,077 625,950 501,333 424,635

Total Programme expenses Outcome 3 3,348,636 2,963,625 2,449,751 1,684,471 1,339,608

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Programme 3.1 and 3.2 Deliverables targeted information and engagement activities that deter non-citizens

from overstaying or breaching their visa conditions risk-based response to non-citizens who have breached immigration

law or pose a character or national security risk, including through visa cancellations and refusal where appropriate

health and other support services for unlawful non-citizens in immigration detention

support services for non-citizens in the community services that facilitate status resolution for unlawful non-citizens,

including voluntary return to the person’s country of origin and, where appropriate, reintegration assistance packages.

Programme 3.1 and 3.2 Key Performance Indicators voluntary compliance is maintained as the primary approach to

resolving the immigration status of non-citizens the management of lawful non-citizens and resolution of their

immigration status while they are in the community, does not lead to an unacceptable increase in non-compliance

the immigration status of the majority of non-citizens located in the Australian community for breach of immigration law is resolved in a timely way

the immigration detention network meets operational requirements and is maintained to a standard that supports the health, safety and security of detainees and staff

non-citizens in immigration detention have access to services consistent with relevant laws and standards

eligible non-citizens have appropriate access to services that supports timely return to their country of origin.

Programme 3.3 and 3.4 Deliverables transfer of eligible IMAs to an OPC) health and other support services for IMAs in immigration detention support services for IMAs in the community on Bridging Visas services that facilitate status resolution for IMAs, including voluntary

return to the person’s country of origin and, where appropriate, reintegration assistance packages.

Programme 3.5 and 3.6 Key Performance Indicators services delivered are consistent with the Memorandum of

Understanding and Administrative Arrangements agreed with Australia and relevant local standards

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OPCs facilities are constructed and maintained in a manner that meets operational requirements and relevant local standards.

Programme 3.3 and 3.4 Key Performance Indicators eligible IMAs are transferred to an OPC in a safe and timely manner a network of immigration detention facilities that meets operational

requirements is available and maintained to a standard that supports the health, safety and security of detainees and staff

IMAs in immigration detention and in the community receive services consistent with relevant laws and government standards

breaches of the Code of Behaviour by IMAs residing in the community are actioned in a timely manner

IMAs have appropriate access to services that support timely return to their country of origin.

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Programme 3.5 and 3.6 Deliverables capability development support for RPCs in relation to matters covered

by the Memorandum of Understanding and Administrative Arrangements agreed with Australia

construction and maintenance of facilitates that support RPCs to manage and accommodate transferees

services that support RPCs to manage the health and welfare of transferees

services that support RPCs to ensure the safety and security of people accommodated and working within OPCs

services that support RPCs to determine the refugee status of transferees

services that assist RPCs to return or remove transferees to their country of origin

services that assist RPCs to manage settlement of transferees found to be refugees.

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Table 2.1.4: Budgeted Expenses for Programmes Transferred as part of Machinery of Government change1

1. As a part of the Machinery of Government changes announced in September 2013, Settlement and Multicultural Affairs functions transferred from DIBP to Department of Social Services, and Adult Migrant English Program transferred to Department of Industry.

2. Values for 2013-14 represent the costs for DIBP of the transferred functions for part of 2013-14 until the finalisation of the transfer.

3. Ordinary annual services include Appropriation Act (No. 1) 2013-14 & Appropriation Bill (No. 3) 2013-14.

4. Departmental Appropriation combines ‘Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Act. 1 and Bill No. 3)’ and ‘Revenue from independent sources (s31)’.

5. Expenses not requiring appropriation in the budget year consist of Depreciation and Amortisation Expense

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actual expensesexpenses

$'0002 $'000Programme 5.1: Settlement Services for Migrants and RefugeesAdministered expenses

Ordinary annual services 3 95,461 -

Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 4 - -

Total for Programme 5.1 - Administered 95,461 -

Programme 5.1: Settlement Services for Migrants andRefugees

Departmental expensesDepartmental appropriation 5 32,257 -

Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 4 2,526 -

Total for Programme 5.1 - Departmental 34,783 - Total Programme Settlement Services for Migrants -

and Refugees 130,244 -

Program 6.1: Multicultural and Citizenship ServicesAdministered expenses

Ordinary annual services 3 489 -

Total for Programme 6.1 - Administered 489 - Program 6.1: Multicultural and Citizenship ServicesDepartmental expenses

Departmental appropriation 5 7,693 - Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 4 353 -

Total for Programme 6.1 - Departmental 8,046 - Total Programme Multicultural and Citizenship Services 8,535 - Totals by appropriation typeAdministered expenses

Ordinary annual services 3 95,950 - Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 4 - - Departmental expenses

Departmental appropriation 5 39,950 - Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year 4 2,879 -

Total expenses for Programmes Transferred 138,779 -

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