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APPROPRIATION MINISTER(S): Minister of Justice (M42)
APPROPRIATION ADMINISTRATOR: Ministry of Justice
RESPONSIBLE MINISTER FOR MINISTRY OF JUSTICE: Minister of Justice
Overview of the Vote#
The Minister of Justice is responsible for appropriations in Vote Justice for the 2017/18 financial year covering the following:
Services provided directly by the Ministry of Justice:
- a total of nearly $32 million on the administration of legal services
- a total of nearly $23 million on the Justice and Emergency Agencies Property and Shared Services
- a total of nearly $32 million on providing public defence services
- a total of nearly $10 million on providing sector leadership and support
- a total of over $30 million on providing justice policy advice, and
- a total of over $7 million on legal and ministerial services.
Capital Expenditure:
- a total of over $78 million on the purchase or development of assets by and for the use of the Ministry of Justice as authorised by section 24(1) of the Public Finance Act 1989.
Services purchased from other providers:
- a total of nearly $173 million on legal aid services and Community Law Centre funding
- a total of nearly $18 million on purchasing programmes to prevent and reduce crime and harm
- a total of nearly $58 million on purchasing services from the Electoral Commission
- a total of over $23 million on purchasing justice advocacy, advice and promotion services from the Human Rights Commission, the Independent Police Conduct Authority, the Law Commission, the Privacy Commissioner and the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security
- a total of over $16 million on purchasing support for victims, protective fiduciary services and family dispute resolution services, and
- a total of nearly $4 million for provision of services from Electoral Commission - Broadcasting.
A total of over $16 million for other expenses to be incurred by the Crown.
The Ministry of Justice expects to receive a total of over $22 million in legal aid revenue, including interest, and over $8 million in revenue from the Lawyers and Conveyancers Special Fund.
Details of these appropriations are set out in Parts 2-4.
Details of Appropriations and Capital Injections#
Annual and Permanent Appropriations#
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Titles and Scopes of Appropriations by Appropriation Type | Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 |
Departmental Output Expenses | |||
Administration of Legal Services (M42)This appropriation is limited to the administration of community, legal and related services; and the management and collection of related debt. | 34,158 | 34,158 | 31,768 |
Justice and Emergency Agencies Property and Shared Services (M42)This appropriation is limited to the provision of property and shared services to other agencies in Christchurch. | 21,718 | 21,718 | 22,982 |
Public Defence Service (M42)This appropriation is limited to the provision of legal services by the Public Defence Service. | 31,121 | 31,121 | 31,905 |
Sector Leadership and Support (M42)This appropriation is limited to advice and services focused on the Ministry's leadership role in the justice sector. This covers enhancing the Ministry's coordination with other sector and Government agencies, advice and information about judicial and statutory appointments and monitoring specific crown entities. | 9,420 | 9,420 | 9,952 |
Total Departmental Output Expenses | 96,417 | 96,417 | 96,607 |
Departmental Capital Expenditure | |||
Ministry of Justice - Capital Expenditure PLA (M42)This appropriation is limited to the purchase or development of assets by and for the use of the Ministry of Justice, as authorised by section 24(1) of the Public Finance Act 1989. | 186,417 | 186,417 | 78,214 |
Total Departmental Capital Expenditure | 186,417 | 186,417 | 78,214 |
Non-Departmental Output Expenses | |||
Community Law Centres (M42)This appropriation is limited to funding programmes to support Community Law Centres. | 10,970 | 10,970 | 10,970 |
Crime Prevention and Community Safety Programmes (M42)This appropriation is limited to the funding of programmes to prevent and reduce crime and harm. | 13,475 | 12,516 | 17,787 |
Electoral Services (M42)This appropriation is limited to funding services relating to the administration of parliamentary elections and referenda; services relating to the maintenance of electoral rolls, including all activities required to register electors and produce electoral rolls as required by law; servicing the work of the Representation Commission; and the provision of advice, reports and public education on electoral matters. | 33,928 | 33,928 | 57,749 |
Family Dispute Resolution Services (M42)This appropriation is limited to approved family dispute resolution services. | 7,360 | 7,360 | 7,360 |
Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security (M42)This appropriation is limited to the administrative costs associated with the work of the Inspector General of Intelligence and Security. | - | - | 897 |
Legal Aid (M42)This appropriation is limited to the payments of legal aid to approved providers. | 152,729 | 151,007 | 161,670 |
Provision of Protective Fiduciary Services (M42)This appropriation is limited to the purchase of fiduciary services provided by the Public Trust as specified by statute where charges to the recipient, if any, will not meet the costs of the service. | 2,627 | 2,627 | 2,627 |
Provision of Services from the Electoral Commission - Broadcasting PLA (M42)This appropriation is limited to funding to enable political parties to meet all or part of the cost of broadcasting election programmes. The appropriation for election broadcasting is a permanent legislative authority established under section 74 of the Broadcasting Act 1989. | - | - | 3,605 |
Services from the Human Rights Commission (M42)This appropriation is limited to advocating and promoting respect for, and an understanding and appreciation of, human rights in New Zealand. | - | - | 9,396 |
Services from the Independent Police Conduct Authority (M42)This appropriation is limited to investigating incidents and investigating and resolving complaints against the Police, and to upholding the rights of persons in Police detention. | - | - | 4,111 |
Services from the Law Commission (M42)This appropriation is limited to advice on the review, reform and development of all aspects of the law in New Zealand. | - | - | 3,993 |
Services from the Privacy Commissioner (M42)This appropriation is limited to privacy issues relating to the collection and disclosure of personal information and the privacy of individuals. | - | - | 4,970 |
Support and Assistance provided by Victim Support to Victims of Crime (M42)This appropriation is limited to the purchase of services from the New Zealand Council of Victim Support Groups ("Victim Support") for the provision of services to victims of crime and trauma. This covers personalised support services (covering 24 hour emergency support and follow up support through the criminal justice system) and the administration of victim assistance schemes (covering counselling for families of homicide victims, and financial assistance to help victims). | 6,032 | 6,032 | 6,032 |
Equity Promotion and Protection Services - Inspector General PLA (M42)This appropriation is limited to funding the Inspector-General as per the provisions of the Permanent Legislative Authority contained in section 8 of the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security Act 1996. | 570 | 570 | - |
Justice Advocacy, Advice and Promotion Services (M42)This appropriation is limited to funding work performed by the Law Commission, the Human Rights Commission, the Independent Police Conduct Authority, the Privacy Commissioner and the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security. | 23,467 | 23,467 | - |
Total Non-Departmental Output Expenses | 251,158 | 248,477 | 291,167 |
Non-Departmental Other Expenses | |||
Impairment of Legal Aid Debt (M42)This appropriation is limited to the impairment of legal aid debt in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice. | 9,531 | 9,531 | 9,531 |
Impairment of Offender Levy (M42)This appropriation is limited to allowances for the impairment of the Offender Levy in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice. | 689 | 689 | 689 |
Remuneration for the Inspector-General and the Deputy Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security PLA (M42)This appropriation is limited to the remuneration and allowances of the Inspector-General and the Deputy Inspector-General as authorised by the Intelligence and Security Act 2017, Schedule 3, clause 9(1). | - | - | 427 |
Remuneration for the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security PLA (M42)This appropriation is limited to the remuneration, allowances and expenses of the Inspector-General as authorised by section 8 of the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security Act 1996. | - | - | 143 |
Victims' Services (M42)This appropriation is limited to the provision of funding for entitlements and services for victims of crime. | 5,053 | 5,053 | 5,387 |
Ex Gratia Payment to David Cullen Bain (M42)This appropriation is limited to expenses to give effect to an ex gratia payment to David Cullen Bain. | 925 | 925 | - |
Transfer to Other Governments of Relevant Seized Assets (M42)This appropriation is limited to the transfer to other governments of relevant assets seized under the Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act 2009. | 27,850 | 27,850 | - |
Total Non-Departmental Other Expenses | 44,048 | 44,048 | 16,177 |
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure | |||
Justice Policy Advice and Related Services MCA (M42)The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to provide policy advice and other support to Ministers in discharging their policy decision-making and other portfolio responsibilities. | 25,387 | 25,187 | 37,805 |
Departmental Output Expenses | |||
Justice Policy AdviceThis category is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to civil, criminal and constitutional law and the justice sector. | 19,689 | 19,489 | 30,705 |
Legal and Ministerial ServicesThis category is limited to the provision of legal and ministerial services to support decision-making by Ministers on government matters (other than policy decision-making). | 5,698 | 5,698 | 7,100 |
Total Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure | 25,387 | 25,187 | 37,805 |
Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations | 603,427 | 600,546 | 519,970 |
Capital Injection Authorisations#
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
| Ministry of Justice - Capital Injection (M42) | 108,850 | 108,850 | - |
Supporting Information#
Part 1 - Vote as a Whole#
1.1 - New Policy Initiatives
| Policy Initiative | Appropriation | 2016/17 Final Budgeted $000 | 2017/18 Budget $000 | 2018/19 Estimated $000 | 2019/20 Estimated $000 | 2020/21 Estimated $000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Review of family violence legislation | Administration of Legal ServicesDepartmental Output Expense | - | 300 | 647 | 732 | 751 |
Justice Policy Advice and Related Services MCADepartmental Output Expense | - | 200 | 100 | - | 150 | |
| Justice Policy Advice | ||||||
Legal AidNon-Department Output Expense | - | - | 4,284 | 6,171 | 7,574 | |
Crime Prevention and Community Safety ProgrammesNon-Departmental Output Expense | - | - | 15 | 2,456 | 2,479 | |
| Burglary Prevention and Reduction Services | Sector Leadership and SupportDepartmental Output Expenses | - | 394 | 295 | 298 | 300 |
Crime Prevention and Community Safety ProgrammesNon-Departmental Output Expense | - | 3,069 | 5,807 | 9,528 | 13,252 | |
| Youth Offending - Services to reduce offending | Sector Leadership and SupportDepartmental Output Expenses | - | 448 | 350 | 353 | 355 |
Crime Prevention and Community Safety ProgrammesNon-Departmental Output Expense | - | 1,243 | 2,486 | 3,729 | 4,972 | |
| Harmful Digital Communications Act 2015 implementation | Crime Prevention and Community Safety ProgrammesNon-Departmental Output Expense | 3,900 | 3,900 | 3,900 | 3,900 | 3,900 |
| Justice Sector Fund - Anti-money laundering and countering financing of terrorism reforms | Justice Policy Advice and Related Services MCADepartmental Output Expense | 2,710 | - | - | - | - |
| Justice Policy Advice | ||||||
| Integrated Safety Response to Family Violence | Justice Policy Advice and Related Services MCADepartmental Output Expense | - | 11,203 | 11,196 | - | - |
| Justice Policy Advice | ||||||
| Anti-money laundering and countering financing of terrorism - Phase II | Justice Policy Advice and Related Services MCADepartmental Output Expense | - | 1,286 | 1,635 | 430 | 250 |
| Legal and Ministerial Services | ||||||
| Justice Sector Fund - Interventions to reduce family violence and sexual violence | Justice Policy Advice and Related Services MCADepartmental Output Expense | 1,375 | 1,785 | - | - | - |
| Justice Policy Advice | ||||||
| Investing in Policing - Safe, Confident and Resilient Communities | Legal AidNon-Departmental Output Expense | - | 1,000 | 3,000 | 5,000 | 7,000 |
| Statutory administrative scheme to expunge historical homosexual convictions | Justice Policy Advice and Related Services MCADepartmental Output Expense | - | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 |
| Legal and Ministerial Services | ||||||
| Justice Sector Fund - Alcohol and other drug treatments Courts | Public Defence ServiceDepartmental Output Expense | - | 200 | 200 | - | - |
| Proceeds of crime to fund drug treatment programme | Justice Policy Advice and Related Services MCADepartmental Output Expense | 200 | - | - | - | - |
| Justice Policy Advice | ||||||
| Total Initiatives | 8,185 | 25,228 | 34,115 | 32,797 | 41,183 |
1.2 - Trends in the Vote#
Summary of Financial Activity#
| 2012/13 | 2013/14 | 2014/15 | 2015/16 | 2016/17 | 2017/18 | 2018/19 | 2019/20 | 2020/21 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actual $000 | Actual $000 | Actual $000 | Actual $000 | Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Departmental Transactions Budget $000 | Non- Departmental Transactions Budget $000 | Total Budget $000 | Estimated $000 | Estimated $000 | Estimated $000 | |
Appropriations | ||||||||||||
| Output Expenses | 245,041 | 270,589 | 296,269 | 289,211 | 347,575 | 344,894 | 96,607 | 291,167 | 387,774 | 354,914 | 374,849 | 391,515 |
| Benefits or Related Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
| Borrowing Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Expenses | 14,792 | 17,144 | 10,290 | 14,681 | 44,048 | 44,048 | - | 16,177 | 16,177 | 13,347 | 13,347 | 13,347 |
| Capital Expenditure | 49,977 | 91,236 | 112,639 | 204,232 | 186,417 | 186,417 | 78,214 | - | 78,214 | 65,848 | 53,125 | 48,151 |
| Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - |
| Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure (MCA) | ||||||||||||
| Output Expenses | 23,822 | 20,815 | 19,270 | 21,807 | 25,387 | 25,187 | 37,805 | - | 37,805 | 34,997 | 22,496 | 22,466 |
| Other Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Capital Expenditure | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
Total Appropriations | 333,632 | 399,784 | 438,468 | 529,931 | 603,427 | 600,546 | 212,626 | 307,344 | 519,970 | 469,106 | 463,817 | 475,479 |
Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts | ||||||||||||
| Tax Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
| Non-Tax Revenue | 32,169 | 40,559 | 34,215 | 36,832 | 31,343 | 31,343 | N/A | 31,463 | 31,463 | 31,558 | 31,558 | 31,558 |
| Capital Receipts | - | - | - | - | 200 | 200 | N/A | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 |
Total Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts | 32,169 | 40,559 | 34,215 | 36,832 | 31,543 | 31,543 | N/A | 31,663 | 31,663 | 31,758 | 31,758 | 31,758 |
Note - where restructuring of the vote has occurred then, to the extent practicable, prior years information has been restated as if the restructuring had occurred before the beginning of the period covered. In this instance Total Appropriations for the Budgeted and Estimated Actual year may not equal Total Appropriations in the Details of Appropriations and Capital Injections.
Adjustments to the Summary of Financial Activity Table Due to Vote Restructuring#
| 2012/13 Adjustments $000 | 2013/14 Adjustments $000 | 2014/15 Adjustments $000 | 2015/16 Adjustments $000 | 2016/17 Final Budgeted Adjustments $000 | 2016/17 Estimated Actual Adjustments $000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Appropriations | ||||||
| Output Expenses | (48) | (320) | (536) | (586) | - | - |
| Benefits or Related Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Borrowing Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Expenses | 48 | 320 | 536 | 586 | - | - |
| Capital Expenditure | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure (MCA) | ||||||
| Output Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Capital Expenditure | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Total Appropriations | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts | ||||||
| Tax Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Non-Tax Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Capital Receipts | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Total Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts | - | - | - | - | - | - |
The prior year information in the Summary of Financial Activity table has been restated to reflect the current Vote structure.
1.3 - Analysis of Significant Trends#
Total Vote: All Appropriations
Output Expenses
Departmental output expenses (including the multi-category appropriation for Justice Policy Advice and Related Services) in 2017/18 and 2018/19 are forecasted to be slightly higher than 2016/17. This increase in expenditure is mainly due to additional funding received to extend the Integrated Safety Response to Family Violence pilot for a further two years.
The Ministry aims to manage cost pressures through productivity and efficiency savings, as well as reprioritising funding where appropriate.
Capital Expenditure
Capital expenditure is forecast to decrease from $186 million for 2016/17 to $78 million for 2017/18. This decrease is mainly due to the completion of the Christchurch Justice and Emergency Services Precinct build in 2016/17.
Non-departmental Output Expenses
Non-departmental output expenses are forecast to increase from $251 million for 2016/17 to $291 million for 2017/18. This increase is mainly due to:
- funding received to enable the Electoral Commission to conduct the 2017 General Election and the 2018 Maori Electoral Option
- funding received for new initiatives for Crime Prevention and Community Safety Programmes, and
- additional funding received for Legal Aid to address cost pressures due to increasing legal aid applications that are granted, particularly in the criminal jurisdiction and to work with other agencies on the Safe, Confident and Resilient Communities: Investing in Police initiative.
In subsequent years, the funding for Electoral Services varies according to the approved variable baselines for general election expenses. Legal Aid and Crime Prevention and Community Safety Programmes continue to receive funding increases for the above-mentioned initiatives, and all other expenses remain relatively constant.
Non-departmental Other Expenses
The decrease in non-departmental other expenses of $28 million in 2017/18, is mainly due to a transfer of funds to other governments of relevant assets seized under the Criminal Proceeds(Recovery) Act 2009 and a one-off ex gratia payment to David Cullen Bain in 2016/17.
1.4 - Reconciliation of Changes in Appropriation Structure#
| Old Structure | New Structure | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 Appropriations in the 2016/17 Structure | 2016/17 (Current) $000 | Appropriations to which Expenses (or Capital Expenditure) have been Moved from or to | Amount Moved $000 | 2016/17 Appropriations in the 2017/18 Structure | 2016/17 (Restated) $000 | 2017/18 $000 |
Non-departmental Other Expenses | ||||||
| Justice Advocacy, Advice and Promotion Services | 23,467 | Transferred to: Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security Service from the Human Rights Commission Services from the Independent Police Conduct Authority Services from the Law Commission Services from the Privacy Commissioner | (23,467) | - | - | |
| - | Transferred from Justice Advocacy, Advice and Promotion Services | 897 | Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security | 897 | 897 | |
| - | Transferred from Justice Advocacy, Advice and Promotion Services | 9,496 | Services from the Human Rights Commission | 9,496 | 9,396 | |
| - | Transferred from Justice Advocacy, Advice and Promotion Services | 4,111 | Services from the Independent Police Conduct Authority | 4,111 | 4,111 | |
| Transferred from Justice Advocacy, Advice and Promotion Services | 3,993 | Services from the Law Commission | 3,993 | 3,993 | ||
| - | Transferred from Justice Advocacy, Advice and Promotion Services | 4,970 | Services from the Privacy Commissioner | 4,970 | 4,970 | |
Non-departmental Output Expenses | ||||||
| Equity Promotion and Protection Services- Inspector General PLA | 570 | Transferred to: Non-departmental Other Expenses Remuneration for the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security PLA | (570) | - | - | |
| Transferred from Equity Promotion and Protection Services-Inspector General PLA | 570 | Remuneration for the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security PLA | 570 | 570 | ||
Non-departmental Other Expenses | ||||||
| Remuneration for the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security PLA | 570 | Transferred to: Non-departmental Other Expenses Remuneration for the Inspector-General and the Deputy Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security PLA | (427) | Remuneration for the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security PLA | 143 | 143 |
| Transferred from Remuneration for the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security PLA | 427 | Remuneration for the Inspector-General and the Deputy Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security PLA | 427 | 427 | ||
Total | 24,607 | - | 24,607 | 24,507 | ||
Explanations of the reasons for changing the appropriation structure are noted in the details of each appropriation in Parts 2-4.
Part 2 - Details of Departmental Appropriations#
2.1 - Departmental Output Expenses#
Administration of Legal Services (M42)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses and Revenue
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
| Total Appropriation | 34,158 | 34,158 | 31,768 |
| Revenue from the Crown | 33,813 | 33,813 | 31,679 |
| Revenue from Others | 345 | 345 | 89 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve increased trust in the justice system by providing responsive and accessible legal services (excluding the Public Defence Service).
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard | Estimated Actual | Budget Standard |
Legal Aid debt recovered as a percentage of debt book (estimated debt recovered: $17 million-$20million) | 13% | 13% | 13% |
Number of new criminal legal aid applications administered (see Note 1) | 57,000-63,000 | 64,200 | 63,000-69,000 |
Number of new family legal aid applications administered | 18,000-22,000 | 19,900 | 18,000-22,000 |
Number of new civil legal aid (other) applications administered | 1,600-2,000 | 1,500 | 1,600-2,000 |
Legal aid applications for criminal cases assessed within one working day | 93% | 96% | 93% |
Legal aid applications for family cases assessed within five working days | New measure | New measure | 75% |
Legal aid applications for civil cases assessed within five working days | New measure | New measure | 75% |
Note 1 - Target increased from 57,000-63,000 due to expected increase in demand for legal aid.
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry of Justice in its Annual Report.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
| Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact | 2016/17 Final Budgeted $000 | 2017/18 Budget $000 | 2018/19 Estimated $000 | 2019/20 Estimated $000 | 2020/21 Estimated $000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Review of family violence legislation | 2017/18 | - | 300 | 647 | 732 | 751 |
| Share of costs for Budget 2015 whole-of-government initiatives | 2015/16 | (59) | (41) | (30) | (30) | (30) |
| Managing the Ministry of Justice high priority initiatives | 2015/16 | 148 | 148 | 148 | 148 | 148 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The decrease in this appropriation of $2.390 million for 2017/18 is mainly due to a transfer to other appropriations administered by the Ministry of Justice to fund priorities, address cost pressures, and to allow for movements in the allocation of Ministry overheads. In addition to this, the Ministry has on-going work programmes which focus on more effective ways of working and streamlining processes.
Justice and Emergency Agencies Property and Shared Services (M42)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses and Revenue#
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
| Total Appropriation | 21,718 | 21,718 | 22,982 |
| Revenue from the Crown | 20,013 | 20,013 | 12,750 |
| Revenue from Others | 1,705 | 1,705 | 10,232 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve a public facility with justice and emergency services that are modern, accessible, resilient and people-centred, provide for improved joint outcomes and service delivery and contribute to a vibrant urban environment in Christchurch.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard | Estimated Actual | Budget Standard |
Services meet the standards agreed with the other agencies | Achieved | Achieved | Achieved |
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry of Justice in its Annual Report.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
| Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact | 2016/17 Final Budgeted $000 | 2017/18 Budget $000 | 2018/19 Estimated $000 | 2019/20 Estimated $000 | 2020/21 Estimated $000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch Justice and Emergency Services Precinct | 2016/17 | 22,930 | 28,815 | 25,192 | 26,357 | 26,703 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The increase in this appropriation of $1.264 million for 2017/18 is mainly due to the full year of operating costs of running the multi-agency Christchurch Justice and Emergency Services Precinct in 2017/18. This has been largely offset by a reduction in capital charge costs due to the change in the capital charge rate to 6% from 1 January 2017.
Public Defence Service (M42)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses and Revenue#
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
| Total Appropriation | 31,121 | 31,121 | 31,905 |
| Revenue from the Crown | 31,019 | 31,019 | 31,817 |
| Revenue from Others | 102 | 102 | 88 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve increased trust in the justice system by providing a high quality, responsive, accessible and cost effective Public Defence Service to the New Zealand public.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard | Estimated Actual | Budget Standard |
Number of hours per annum Public Defence Service provides duty lawyer supervision in courts where the Public Defence Service operates | New measure | New measure | No fewer than 12,000 hours |
Percentage of criminal legal aid cases assigned to a Public Defence Service lawyer within one business day from the date we receive the legal aid assignment | 93% | 94% | 93% |
Number of new cases accepted during the year | 15,000-17,500 | 15,500 | 16,000 |
Average cost for PDS PAL 1 cases (see Note 1) | No more than $750 | $674 | No more than $750 |
Note 1 - PAL 1 cases are the less severe charges usually heard by a judge alone. PAL is the Provider/Lawyer Approval Level of a case. Cost accounted for using criminal legal aid fixed fee rates.
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry of Justice in its Annual Report.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
| Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact | 2016/17 Final Budgeted $000 | 2017/18 Budget $000 | 2018/19 Estimated $000 | 2019/20 Estimated $000 | 2020/21 Estimated $000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justice Sector Fund - Alcohol and other drug treatments Courts | 2017/18 | - | 200 | 200 | - | - |
| Share of costs for Budget 2015 whole-of-government initiatives | 2015/16 | (54) | (38) | (30) | (30) | (30) |
| Managing the Ministry of Justice high priority initiatives | 2015/16 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The increase in this appropriation of $784,000 for 2017/18 is mainly due to additional funding received to address cost pressures to ensure the Public Defence Service is sustainable and meets its allocated share of cases nationally.
Sector Leadership and Support (M42)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses and Revenue#
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
| Total Appropriation | 9,420 | 9,420 | 9,952 |
| Revenue from the Crown | 9,351 | 9,351 | 9,909 |
| Revenue from Others | 69 | 69 | 43 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve a coordinated, efficient and effective justice sector, which delivers joined-up justice services.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard | Estimated Actual | Budget Standard |
The satisfaction of the Minister of Justice and Associate Minister of Justice with the quality of support and advice provided by the Ministry in relation to its management of Crown entities and agencies | At least 8/10 | 8/10 | At least 8/10 |
The satisfaction of the Minister of Justice and the justice sector Leadership Board with the leadership, advice and support provided by the Ministry | At least 8/10 | 8/10 | At least 8/10 |
Manage the Justice Sector Fund, as measured by the coordination of two funding rounds | Achieved | Achieved | Achieved |
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry of Justice in its Annual Report.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
| Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact | 2016/17 Final Budgeted $000 | 2017/18 Budget $000 | 2018/19 Estimated $000 | 2019/20 Estimated $000 | 2020/21 Estimated $000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burglary Prevention and Reduction Services | 2017/18 | - | 394 | 295 | 298 | 300 |
| Youth Offending - Services to reduce offending | 2017/18 | - | 448 | 350 | 353 | 355 |
| Share of costs for Budget 2015 whole-of-government initiatives | 2015/16 | (17) | (12) | (10) | (10) | (10) |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The increase in this appropriation of $532,000 in 2017/18 is mainly due to funding received for:
- the Burglary Prevention and Reduction Services initiative which aims to provide services designed to prevent re-offending, support integration into society and provide services to victims, and
- the Youth Offending - Services to reduce offending initiative which provides services to high risk youth offenders with the aim of reducing on-going offending.
2.3 - Departmental Capital Expenditure and Capital Injections#
Ministry of Justice - Capital Expenditure PLA (M42)#
Scope of Appropriation
Capital Expenditure
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
| Forests/Agricultural | - | - | - |
| Land | - | - | - |
| Property, Plant and Equipment | 162,337 | 162,337 | 62,073 |
| Intangibles | 24,080 | 24,080 | 16,141 |
| Other | - | - | - |
Total Appropriation | 186,417 | 186,417 | 78,214 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve the efficient management of the Ministry of Justice's assets in support of the provision of the Ministry's outputs.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard | Estimated Actual | Budget Standard |
Number of property projects and programmes that will be undertaken, ongoing or completed in 2017/18, using capital investment | |||
| New measure | New measure | 2 |
| New measure | New measure | 4 |
Number of ICT/Audio-visual projects and programmes that will be undertaken, ongoing or completed in 2017/18, using capital investment | |||
| New measure | New measure | 5 |
| New measure | New measure | 2 |
| New measure | New measure | 2 |
Note 1 - Projects and programmes include Dunedin Court seismic works, and refurbishment and property fit out improvement programme.
Note 2 - Projects and programmes include property maintenance (including structure, roof, plant and equipment and fit out), furniture, motor vehicles and security systems programmes.
Note 3 - Projects and programmes include Christchurch Justice and Emergency Services Precinct - ICT and audio visual fit out, contact centre, enterprise content management, business intelligence and audio visual capability programmes.
Note 4 - Projects and programmes include ICT remediation and ICT minor works programmes.
Note 5 - Projects and programmes include audio visual maintenance and ICT maintenance programmes.
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry of Justice in its Annual Report.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The decrease in this appropriation of $108.203 million for 2017/18 is due to changes in the timing of the Ministry's capital work programme and the completion of the Christchurch Justice and Emergency Services Precinct build in 2016/17.
Capital Injections and Movements in Departmental Net Assets
Ministry of Justice
| Details of Net Asset Schedule | 2016/17 Estimated Actual $000 | 2017/18 Projected $000 | Explanation of Projected Movements in 2017/18 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening Balance | 1,119,901 | 1,228,861 | |
| Capital Injections | 108,850 | - | |
| Capital Withdrawals | - | - | |
| Surplus to be Retained (Deficit Incurred) | 110 | 35 | |
| Other Movements | - | - | |
Closing Balance | 1,228,861 | 1,228,896 |
Part 3 - Details of Non-Departmental Appropriations#
3.1 - Non-Departmental Output Expenses#
Community Law Centres (M42)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
| Total Appropriation | 10,970 | 10,970 | 10,970 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve responsive, accessible and cost effective community legal services for people who lack sufficient means to pay for legal services and, where possible, to prevent problems from escalating to the courts and other parts of the justice system.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard | Estimated Actual | Budget Standard |
Number of individual clients assisted with legal advice, assistance and representation | 46,000-51,000 | 48,054 | 46,000-51,000 |
Percentage of casework clients who report that the service given to them has helped them understand their options | New measure | New measure | 90% |
Number of participants in law-related education sessions | New measure | New measure | 30,000-35,000 |
Percentage of law-related education sessions delivered to local Maori, ropu, hapu and iwi and community groups or providers who aim to support and develop Maori | New measure | New measure | 40% |
Percentage of cases resolved within each financial year | New measure | New measure | 70%-80% |
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister of Justice in a report appended to the Ministry of Justice's Annual Report.
Service Providers
| Provider | 2016/17 Final Budgeted $000 | 2016/17 Estimated Actual $000 | 2017/18 Budget $000 | Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Non-Government Organisations | ||||
| Community Law Centres | 10,970 | 10,970 | 10,970 | Ongoing depending on funding levels from the Lawyers and Conveyancers Special Fund |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
| Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact | 2016/17 Final Budgeted $000 | 2017/18 Budget $000 | 2018/19 Estimated $000 | 2019/20 Estimated $000 | 2020/21 Estimated $000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Court Review | 2015/16 | 678 | 678 | 678 | 678 | 678 |
Crime Prevention and Community Safety Programmes (M42)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
| Total Appropriation | 13,475 | 12,516 | 17,787 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve a reduction in crime, victimisation and harm by the delivery of programmes that focus on increasing community safety and reducing crime.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard | Estimated Actual | Budget Standard |
Percentage of Harmful Digital Communication complaints resolved by the Approved Agency in 2017/18 (see Note 1) | New measure | New measure | 65% |
Percentage of victims satisfied with their overall experience of restorative justice before, during and after the conference, as measured through the victim satisfaction survey (estimated volume of conferences completed: 3,200) | 75% | 80% | 75% |
Note 1 - The "Approved Agency", appointed under the Harmful Digital Communications Act 2015 resolves complaints about harmful digital communications.
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister of Justice in a report appended to the Ministry of Justice's Annual Report.
Service Providers#
| Provider | 2016/17 Final Budgeted $000 | 2016/17 Estimated Actual $000 | 2017/18 Budget $000 | Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Organisations | ||||
| Restorative justice providers | 9,575 | 9,511 | 9,511 | 30 June 2019 |
| Community safety programme providers | 3,900 | 3,005 | 3,964 | 30 June 2021 |
| Other providers (to be determined) | - | - | 4,312 | 30 June 2021 |
Total | 13,475 | 12,516 | 17,787 |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
| Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact | 2016/17 Final Budgeted $000 | 2017/18 Budget $000 | 2018/19 Estimated $000 | 2019/20 Estimated $000 | 2020/21 Estimated $000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Review of family violence legislation | 2018/19 | - | - | 15 | 2,456 | 2,479 |
| Burglary Prevention and Reduction Services | 2017/18 | - | 3,069 | 5,807 | 9,528 | 13,252 |
| Youth Offending -Services to reduce offending | 2017/18 | - | 1,243 | 2,486 | 3,729 | 4,972 |
| Implementation of the legislation - Harmful Digital Communications Act 2015 | 2016/17 | 3,900 | 3,900 | 3,900 | 3,900 | 3,900 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The increase in this appropriation of $4.312 million in 2017/18 is due to funding received for:
- the Burglary Prevention and Reduction Services initiative which aims to provide services designed to prevent re-offending, support integration into society and provide services to victims, and
- the Youth Offending - Services to reduce offending initiative which provides services to high risk youth offenders with the aim of reducing on-going offending.
Electoral Services (M42)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
| Total Appropriation | 33,928 | 33,928 | 57,749 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve the efficient running of New Zealand's elections and referenda.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard | Estimated Actual | Budget Standard |
Facilitate participation in Parliamentary Elections | |||
Percentage of eligible New Zealanders enrolled | 92.6%-93.5% | 89.5% | 92.6%-93.5% |
Making available information to assist political parties, candidates, and third parties to meet their statutory obligations in respect of electoral matters | |||
Maximum response time to requests for advisory opinions | 5 working days | 5 working days | 5 working days |
Promoting public awareness of electoral matters through education and information programmes | |||
Percentage of New Zealanders who express confidence in the administration of the electoral system | 90%-95% | 70% | 90%-95% |
Providing advice to the Minister and the House on electoral matters, including those referred to the Electoral Commission | |||
Advice is provided in the timeframe requested | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Conduct of electoral events | |||
Release of By-election results: Full preliminary count results published by 10:00pm | Achieved | Achieved | Achieved |
Release of the 2017 General Election results: 100% of Voting Place results by 11:30pm on election day | New measure | New measure | Achieved |
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Electoral Commission in the Commission's Annual Report.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The increase in this appropriation of $23.821 million in 2017/18 is mainly due to:
- funding received to enable the Electoral Commission to meet its statutory objectives and fully discharge its legislative mandate to manage the New Zealand Electoral system and conduct a General Election in 2017, and
- additional funding received to carry out the 2018 Maori Electoral Option.
Family Dispute Resolution Services (M42)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
| Total Appropriation | 7,360 | 7,360 | 7,360 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve responsive, accessible and cost effective support and services for separating families, and where possible, to prevent problems from escalating in the courts.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard | Estimated Actual | Budget Standard |
Number of participants completing Parenting through Separation | 5,000 | 4,750 | 5,000 |
Percentage of Family Dispute Resolution participants reaching an agreement on completion of mediation (includes partial and full) | 85% | 82% | 85% |
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister of Justice in a report appended to the Ministry of Justice's Annual Report.
Service Providers#
| Provider | 2016/17 Final Budgeted $000 | 2016/17 Estimated Actual $000 | 2017/18 Budget $000 | Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Non-Government Organisations | ||||
| Family Dispute Resolution service providers | 7,360 | 7,360 | 7,360 | 30 June 2018 |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
| Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact | 2016/17 Final Budgeted $000 | 2017/18 Budget $000 | 2018/19 Estimated $000 | 2019/20 Estimated $000 | 2020/21 Estimated $000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Court Review | 2013/14 | 7,360 | 7,360 | 7,360 | 7,360 | 7,360 |
Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security (M42)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
| Total Appropriation | - | - | 897 |
Comparators for Restructured Appropriation#
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Vote, Type and Title of Appropriation | Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 |
| Vote Justice: Non-departmental Other Expenses: Justice Advocacy, Advice and Promotion Services | 897 | 897 | - |
| Total | 897 | 897 | 897 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve the efficient running of the administration associated with the work of the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(iii) of the PFA, as the amount of this annual appropriation for a non-departmental output expense is less than $5 million.
Service Providers#
| Provider | 2016/17 Final Budgeted $000 | 2016/17 Estimated Actual $000 | 2017/18 Budget $000 | Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security | - | - | 897 | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This is a new appropriation in 2017/18 following the disestablishment of Vote Justice non-departmental output expenses: Justice Advocacy, Advice and Promotion Services appropriation. The Public Finance Act 1989 requires separate appropriations to be created for each entity funded, as each appropriation must be reported on and presented to the House. These entities are the Law Commission, Independent Police Conduct Authority, Privacy Commissioner, Inspector General of Intelligence and Security, and the Human Rights Commission.
Legal Aid (M42)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
| Total Appropriation | 152,729 | 151,007 | 161,670 |
Components of the Appropriation#
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
| Legal Aid - criminal cases | 74,282 | 73,444 | 76,599 |
| Legal Aid - family cases | 46,316 | 45,794 | 52,226 |
| Legal Aid - Waitangi cases | 14,667 | 14,502 | 14,322 |
| Duty solicitors and police detention legal assistance | 11,406 | 11,277 | 12,369 |
| Legal Aid - civil cases | 6,058 | 5,990 | 6,154 |
Total | 152,729 | 151,007 | 161,670 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve responsive and accessible services by ensuring that people who need legal services and cannot pay for them are able to access legal advice and representation.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard | Estimated Actual | Budget Standard |
Projected number of criminal cases granted (excluding the Public Defence Service) | 38,000 | 42,700 | 44,000 |
Projected number of family cases granted | 18,500 | 18,200 | 18,500 |
Projected number of civil (other) cases granted | 1,350 | 960 | 1,350 |
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister of Justice in a report appended to the Ministry of Justice's Annual Report.
Service Providers#
| Provider | 2016/17 Final Budgeted $000 | 2016/17 Estimated Actual $000 | 2017/18 Budget $000 | Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Non-Government Organisations | ||||
| Legal aid providers for criminal cases | 74,282 | 73,444 | 76,599 | Dec 2019 |
| Legal aid providers for family cases | 46,316 | 45,794 | 52,226 | Dec 2019 |
| Legal aid providers for Waitangi Tribunal cases | 14,667 | 14,502 | 14,322 | Dec 2019 |
| Duty solicitors and police detention legal assistance providers | 11,406 | 11,277 | 12,369 | Dec 2019 |
| Legal aid providers for civil cases | 6,058 | 5,990 | 6,154 | Dec 2019 |
Total | 152,729 | 151,007 | 161,670 |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
| Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact | 2016/17 Final Budgeted $000 | 2017/18 Budget $000 | 2018/19 Estimated $000 | 2019/20 Estimated $000 | 2020/21 Estimated $000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Review of family violence legislation | 2018/19 | - | - | 4,284 | 6,171 | 7,574 |
| Investing in Policing- Safe, Confident and Resilient Communities | 2017/18 | - | 1,000 | 3,000 | 5,000 | 7,000 |
| Funding for increasing eligibility for civil legal aid | 2016/17 | 1,899 | 3,804 | 5,753 | 5,753 | 5,753 |
| Funding received to enable the revision of criminal fee schedules | 2016/17 | 1,624 | 3,247 | 4,920 | 4,920 | 4,920 |
| Managing Ministry of Justice high priority initiatives | 2015/16 | 8,000 | 8,000 | 8,000 | 8,000 | 8,000 |
| Implementation of the Vulnerable Children's Bill, Children's Action Plan, workforce plan and safety | 2015/16 | 357 | 391 | 374 | 374 | 374 |
| Family Court Review | 2014/15 | 4,796 | 4,796 | 4,796 | 4,796 | 4,796 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The increase of $8.941 million in this appropriation in 2017/18 is mainly due to:
- additional funding received in Budget 2016 to fund an increase in the eligibility for civil legal aid
- additional funding received to address cost pressures due to increasing legal aid applications that are granted particularly in the criminal jurisdiction
- additional funding received to enable the Commissioner to revise criminal fees schedules, and
- funding received by the Ministry to work with other Justice Sector agencies on the Safe, Confident and Resilient Communities: Investment in Policing initiative.
Provision of Protective Fiduciary Services (M42)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
| Total Appropriation | 2,627 | 2,627 | 2,627 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve the efficient and effective provision of fiduciary services by the Public Trust as specified by statute, by providing funding to deliver services where charges to the recipient, if any, will not meet the cost of the service being provided.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard | Estimated Actual | Budget Standard |
Number of actions undertaken for individuals who have Protection of Personal Property Rights | 5,744 | 6,950 | 7,000 |
Hours to manage and advise on small estates and trusts | 3,000 | 4,440 | 3,000 |
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Public Trust in its Annual Report.
Provision of Services from the Electoral Commission - Broadcasting PLA (M42)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
| Total Appropriation | - | - | 3,605 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve the provision of broadcasting of election programmes by political parties under the Broadcasting Act 1989.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(iii) of the PFA, as the amount of this annual appropriation for a non-departmental other expense is less than $5 million.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The increase in this appropriation of $3.605 million in 2017/18 is to fund the broadcasting of election programmes by political parties for the 2017 General Election.
Services from the Human Rights Commission (M42)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
| Total Appropriation | - | - | 9,396 |
Comparators for Restructured Appropriation#
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Vote, Type and Title of Appropriation | Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 |
| Vote Justice: Non-departmental Other Expenses: Justice Advocacy, Advice and Promotion Services | 9,496 | 9,496 | - |
| Total | 9,496 | 9,496 | 9,396 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve the efficient and effective advocacy and promotion of human rights in New Zealand by the Human Rights Commission.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard | Estimated Actual | Budget Standard |
Human rights education, promotion, and advocacy programmes that are delivered effectively | |||
The number of downloads and access to Commission digital information | New measure | New measure | 10% increase from previous year |
Legal interventions in courts and tribunals promote human rights | |||
Number of new legal interventions the Commission engages in related to significant human rights matters | New measure | New measure | 2 |
Recommending, monitoring and reporting on human right standards to government, civil society and business | |||
Number of updates to NPA tool to reflect changes to actions | New measure | New measure | 2 |
Human rights enquiries and complaints received are advanced and concluded within the agreed timeframes | |||
Responsive and timely resolution of enquiries and complaints as measured by the percentage of complaints of unlawful discrimination closed within one year | New measure | New measure | 80% |
Customer satisfaction with the mediation process | New measure | New measure | 90% |
Applications for legal representation under the Human Rights Act 1993 and referrals received under the Privacy Act 1993, and associated litigations are progressed within the agreed timeframes and in accordance with expected professional legal standards | |||
Percentage of applications decided within four months | New measure | New measure | 80% |
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Human Rights Commission in the Commission's Annual Report.
Service Providers#
| Provider | 2016/17 Final Budgeted $000 | 2016/17 Estimated Actual $000 | 2017/18 Budget $000 | Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Rights Commission | - | - | 9,396 | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This is a new appropriation in 2017/18 following the disestablishment of Vote Justice non-departmental output expenses: Justice Advocacy, Advice and Promotion Services appropriation. The Public Finance Act 1989 requires separate appropriations to be created for each entity funded, as each appropriation must be reported on and presented to the House. These entities are the Law Commission, Independent Police Conduct Authority, Privacy Commissioner, Inspector General of Intelligence and Security, and the Human Rights Commission.
Services from the Independent Police Conduct Authority (M42)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
| Total Appropriation | - | - | 4,111 |
Comparators for Restructured Appropriation#
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Vote, Type and Title of Appropriation | Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 |
| Vote Justice: Non-departmental Other Expenses: Justice Advocacy, Advice and Promotion Services | 4,111 | 4,111 | - |
| Total | 4,111 | 4,111 | 4,111 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve the efficient and effective provision of services by the Independent Police Conduct Authority.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard | Estimated Actual | Budget Standard |
Independent, high quality and timely investigations and reviews | |||
Reviews of category 2 cases will be completed by the Authority within 28 days of receiving the file or final report from the Police | New measure | New measure | 90% |
Independent investigations carried out by the IPCA will be concluded as soon as practicable, within 12 months | New measure | New measure | 90% |
Independent investigations carried out by the IPCA will be concluded as soon as practicable, within 24 months | New measure | New measure | 99% |
Make recommendations for improved Police conduct, policies, practices and procedures, and monitor acceptance and implementation of those recommendations | |||
All systemic issues identified by the Authority relating to police practices, policies and procedures are raised and discussed with Police, and appropriate recommendations made where required, before closure of a case | New measure | New measure | 100% |
Monitor places of Police detention | |||
All systemic custodial management issues are raised and discussed with the Police prior to the completion of the relevant review or independent investigation | New measure | New measure | 100% |
Audits of District custodial management files are completed on a quarterly basis according to programme agreed with Police | New measure | New measure | All audits within 14 days of end of each quarter |
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Independent Police Conduct Authority in the Authority's Annual Report.
Service Providers#
| Provider | 2016/17 Final Budgeted $000 | 2016/17 Estimated Actual $000 | 2017/18 Budget $000 | Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Police Conduct Authority | - | - | 4,111 | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This is a new appropriation in 2017/18 following the disestablishment of Vote Justice non-departmental output expenses: Justice Advocacy, Advice and Promotion Services appropriation. The Public Finance Act 1989 requires separate appropriations to be created for each entity funded, as each appropriation must be reported on and presented to the House. These entities are the Law Commission, Independent Police Conduct Authority, Privacy Commissioner, Inspector General of Intelligence and Security, and the Human Rights Commission.
Services from the Law Commission (M42)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
| Total Appropriation | - | - | 3,993 |
Comparators for Restructured Appropriation#
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Vote, Type and Title of Appropriation | Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 |
| Vote Justice: Non-departmental Other Expenses: Justice Advocacy, Advice and Promotion Services | 3,993 | 3,993 | - |
| Total | 3,993 | 3,993 | 3,993 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve the efficient and effective provision of advice by the Law Commission.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard | Estimated Actual | Budget Standard |
Law Reform | |||
All final reports are completed in the timeframe agreed with the responsible Minister | New measure | New measure | 100% |
All final reports are approved for publication by the Law Commission Board and published on the Law Commission website | New measure | New measure | 100% |
Implementation advice | |||
Implementation advice provided within agreed timeframes | New measure | New measure | 100% |
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Law Commission in the Commission's Annual Report.
Service Providers#
| Provider | 2016/17 Final Budgeted $000 | 2016/17 Estimated Actual $000 | 2017/18 Budget $000 | Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law Commission | - | - | 3,993 | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This is a new appropriation in 2017/18 following the disestablishment of Vote Justice non-departmental output expenses: Justice Advocacy, Advice and Promotion Services appropriation. The Public Finance Act 1989 requires separate appropriations to be created for each entity funded, as each appropriation must be reported on and presented to the House. These entities are the Law Commission, Independent Police Conduct Authority, Privacy Commissioner, Inspector General of Intelligence and Security, and the Human Rights Commission.
Services from the Privacy Commissioner (M42)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
| Total Appropriation | - | - | 4,970 |
Comparators for Restructured Appropriation#
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Vote, Type and Title of Appropriation | Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 |
| Vote Justice: Non-departmental Other Expenses: Justice Advocacy, Advice and Promotion Services | 4,970 | 4,970 | - |
| Total | 4,970 | 4,970 | 4,970 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve the efficient and effective provision of services by the Privacy Commissioner.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard | Estimated Actual | Budget Standard |
Guidance, education and awareness | |||
Public enquiries received and answered | New measure | New measure | 7,500 |
Respond to all enquiries within one working day | New measure | New measure | 100% |
Policy and Research | |||
The percentage of recipients of policy advice who are satisfied with the service they received from the Privacy Commissioner | New measure | New measure | 85% |
The percentage of externally reviewed policy files that rate as 3.5 out of 5 or better for quality | New measure | New measure | 85% |
Information sharing/matching | |||
The number of information matching programmes monitored under Part 10 of the Privacy Act | New measure | New measure | 54 |
Compliance | |||
Number of complaints received | New measure | New measure | 900 |
The percentage of complainants and respondents who rate their satisfaction of the complaints handling process as 'satisfactory' or better | New measure | New measure | 65% |
The percentage of complaints closed by settlement between the parties | New measure | New measure | 40% |
The percentage of externally reviewed complaints investigations that rate as 3.5 out of 5 or better for quality | New measure | New measure | 85% |
Percentage of open files greater than 6 months old at year end | New measure | New measure | 10% |
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Privacy Commissioner in the Commissioner's Annual Report.
Service Providers#
| Provider | 2016/17 Final Budgeted $000 | 2016/17 Estimated Actual $000 | 2017/18 Budget $000 | Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Privacy Commissioner | - | - | 4,970 | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This is a new appropriation in 2017/18 following the disestablishment of Vote Justice non-departmental output expenses: Justice Advocacy, Advice and Promotion Services appropriation. The Public Finance Act 1989 requires separate appropriations to be created for each entity funded, as each appropriation must be reported on and presented to the House. These entities are the Law Commission, Independent Police Conduct Authority, Privacy Commissioner, Inspector General of Intelligence and Security, and the Human Rights Commission.
Support and Assistance provided by Victim Support to Victims of Crime (M42)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
| Total Appropriation | 6,032 | 6,032 | 6,032 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve a reduction in victimisation and harm by supporting victims of crime.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard | Estimated Actual | Budget Standard |
Total number of victims supported | 22,000-28,000 | 27,000 | 22,000-28,000 |
Percentage of victims of serious crime 'agreeing' or 'strongly agreeing' that Victim Support made a positive difference on one or more of four pre-determined impacts ('felt listened to', 'less stressed', 'more in control', 'more confident') (estimated volume: 10,000-13,000) | 90% | 85% | 90% |
Percentage of victims rating the support provided by Victim Support as being either 'helpful' or 'very helpful' | 90% | 90% | 90% |
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister of Justice in a report appended to the Ministry of Justice's Annual Report.
3.4 - Non-Departmental Other Expenses#
Impairment of Legal Aid Debt (M42)#
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
| Total Appropriation | 9,531 | 9,531 | 9,531 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve efficient management of Crown assets by providing for the expense involved in the impairment of legal aid debt.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(ii) of the PFA, as additional performance information is unlikely to be informative because this appropriation is solely for the impairment of legal aid debt. Performance information relating to what is intended to be achieved with this expenditure is provided under the Administration of Legal Services and Legal Aid appropriations.
Impairment of Offender Levy (M42)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
| Total Appropriation | 689 | 689 | 689 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve efficient management of Crown assets by providing for the expense involved in the impairment of the offender levy.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(ii) of the PFA, as additional performance information is unlikely to be informative because this appropriation is solely for the impairment of the Offender Levy. Performance information relating to what is intended to be achieved with this expenditure is provided under the Vote Courts: Courts, Tribunals and Other Authorities Services multi-category appropriation, specifically the Collection and Enforcement of Fines and Civil Debts Services category.
Remuneration for the Inspector-General and the Deputy Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security PLA (M42)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
| Total Appropriation | - | - | 427 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
The purpose of this appropriation is to meet the remuneration and allowances of the Inspector-General and the Deputy Inspector-General as determined by the Remuneration Authority.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
An exemption was granted under S.15D(2)(b)(ii) of the PFA, as additional performance information is unlikely to be informative because this appropriation is solely for remuneration, allowances and expenses of the Inspector General as authorised by clause 9 of Schedule 3 of the Intelligence and Security Act 2017.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This is a new appropriation required to be set up as a result of the enactment of the Intelligence and Security Act 2017, effective 28 September 2017.
Remuneration for the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security PLA (M42)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
| Total Appropriation | - | - | 143 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
The purpose of this appropriation is to meet the remuneration and allowances of the Inspector-General and the Deputy Inspector-General as determined by the Remuneration Authority.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(ii) of the PFA, as additional performance information is unlikely to be informative because this appropriation is solely for payments under section 8 of the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security Act 1996.
Victims' Services (M42)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
| Total Appropriation | 5,053 | 5,053 | 5,387 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve a reduction in victimisation and harm by providing funding for entitlements and services for victims of crime.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard | Estimated Actual | Budget Standard |
Number of victims who received grants | 3,600-4,100 | 3,600 | 3,600-4,100 |
Number of National Home Safety Service clients supported (ie, victims and children) | 600-750 | 700 | 600-750 |
Percentage of National Home Safety Service clients reporting no further family violence at the point of service conclusion | 95% | 95% | 95% |
Number of victims supported by Sexual Violence Court Victims Advisors | 1,300-1,500 | 1,420 | 1,800-2,000 |
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister of Justice in a report appended to the Ministry of Justice's Annual Report.
Service Providers#
| Provider | 2016/17 Final Budgeted $000 | 2016/17 Estimated Actual $000 | 2017/18 Budget $000 | Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Council of Victim Support Groups ("Victim Support") | 3,628 | 3,628 | 3,516 | 30 June 2018 |
| National Home Safety Service( National Collective of Independent Women's Refuges) | 1,122 | 1,122 | 1,495 | 30 June 2018 |
| Accident Compensation Corporation | 190 | 190 | 190 | 30 June 2018 |
| Skylight Trust | 113 | 113 | 113 | 30 June 2018 |
| Funding yet to be allocated or transferred | - | - | 73 | |
Total | 5,053 | 5,053 | 5,387 |
Part 4 - Details of Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure#
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure#
Justice Policy Advice and Related Services (M42)
Overarching Purpose Statement
Scope of Appropriation
Departmental Output Expenses
Justice Policy AdviceThis category is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to civil, criminal and constitutional law and the justice sector.
Legal and Ministerial Services
This category is limited to the provision of legal and ministerial services to support decision-making by Ministers on government matters (other than policy decision-making).
Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
Total Appropriation | 25,387 | 25,187 | 37,805 |
Departmental Output Expenses | |||
| Justice Policy Advice | 19,689 | 19,489 | 30,705 |
| Legal and Ministerial Services | 5,698 | 5,698 | 7,100 |
Funding for Departmental Output Expenses | |||
Revenue from the Crown | 24,959 | 24,759 | 37,624 |
| Justice Policy Advice | 19,370 | 19,170 | 30,557 |
| Legal and Ministerial Services | 5,589 | 5,589 | 7,067 |
Revenue from Others | 428 | 428 | 181 |
| Justice Policy Advice | 319 | 319 | 148 |
| Legal and Ministerial Services | 109 | 109 | 33 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve efficient and effective policy advice, legal and ministerial services to support Ministers in discharging their portfolio responsibilities.
How Performance will be Assessed for this Appropriation
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard | Estimated Actual | Budget Standard |
The satisfaction of the Minister of Justice, the Attorney-General, the Minister for Courts, and the Associate Minister of Justice with policy advice and related services, as per the common satisfaction survey | At least 8/10 | 7/10 | At least 8/10 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with each Category and How Performance will be Assessed
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard | Estimated Actual | Budget Standard |
Departmental Output Expenses | |||
Justice Policy Advice | |||
This category is intended to achieve efficient and effective services to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters | |||
Technical quality of policy advice papers assessed by a survey with a methodological robustness of 90% (see Note 1) | At least an average of 7/10 | 7.7/10 | At least an average of 7/10 |
The satisfaction of the Minister of Justice with the policy advice service, as per the common satisfaction survey | At least 7/10 | 5.8/10 | At least 7/10 |
The total cost per hour of producing outputs | At most $155 | $147 | At most $155 |
Legal and Ministerial Services | |||
This category is intended to achieve efficient and effective services to support decision-making by Ministers on legal and ministerial matters, in discharging their portfolio responsibilities | |||
The satisfaction of the Minister of Justice, the Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations and the Attorney-General with the quality of legal advice, as per the common satisfaction survey | At least 8/10 | 8/10 | At least 8/10 |
The satisfaction of the Minister of Justice, the Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations, the Attorney-General, the Minister for Courts, and the Associate Minister of Justice with ministerial services, as per the common satisfaction survey | At least 8/10 | 8/10 | At least 8/10 |
Note 1 - This indicator provides a standardised score for technical quality reviews of policy advice, which are undertaken by a third party assessor. The review may include an assessment of clarity, accuracy, analytical rigour, fitness for purpose, and relevance.
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry of Justice in its Annual Report.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
| Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact | 2016/17 Final Budgeted $000 | 2017/18 Budget $000 | 2018/19 Estimated $000 | 2019/20 Estimated $000 | 2020/21 Estimated $000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Justice Policy Advice | ||||||
| Review of family violence legislation | 2017/18 | - | 200 | 100 | - | 150 |
| Integrated Safety Response to Family Violence | 2017/18 | - | 11,203 | 11,196 | - | - |
| Justice Sector Fund-Interventions to reduce family violence and sexual violence | 2016/17 | 1,375 | 1,785 | - | - | - |
| Justice Sector Fund - Anti-money laundering and countering financing of terrorism reforms | 2016/17 | 2,710 | - | - | - | - |
| Proceeds of crime to fund drug treatment programme | 2016/17 | 200 | - | - | - | - |
| Share of costs for Budget 2015 whole-of-government initiatives | 2015/16 | (32) | (23) | (20) | (20) | (20) |
| Managing the Ministry of Justice high priority initiatives | 2015/16 | 529 | 529 | 529 | 529 | 529 |
Legal and Ministerial Services | ||||||
| Anti-money laundering and countering financing of terrorism - Phase II | 2017/18 | - | 1,286 | 1,635 | 430 | 250 |
| Statutory administrative scheme to expunge historical homosexual convictions | 2017/18 | - | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 |
| Share of costs for Budget 2015 whole-of-government initiatives | 2015/16 | (10) | (7) | (10) | (10) | (10) |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
Justice Policy Advice
The increase in this category of $11.016 million for 2017/18 is mainly due to additional funding received to extend the Integrated Safety Response pilot for a further two years. The pilot will trial a new cross-agency response to instances of family violence which directs victims and offenders to a range of specialised services designed to reduce re-offending and re-victimisation.
Legal and Ministerial Services
The increase in this category of $1.402 million for 2017/18 is mainly due to funding received for the implementation and on-going operations of Phase II of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism initiative.