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Vote Justice#
APPROPRIATION MINISTER(S): Minister of Justice (M42), Minister for Maori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti (M98)
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 2019/20 financial year covering the following:
Services provided directly by the Ministry of Justice:
- a total of over $35 million on the Justice and Emergency Agencies Property and Shared Services
- a total of nearly $35 million on providing public defence services
- a total of nearly $31 million on the administration of legal services
- a total of over $19 million on providing justice policy advice
- a total of nearly $12 million on providing sector leadership and support
- a total of nearly $8 million on legal and ministerial services, and
- a total of $5 million on reducing family violence and sexual violence.
Capital Expenditure:
- a total of over $64 million on the purchase or development of assets by and for the use of the Ministry of Justice.
Services purchased from other providers:
- a total of nearly $205 million on legal aid services and Community Law Centre funding
- a total of over $46 million on purchasing services from the Electoral Commission
- a total of nearly $26 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 $19 million on purchasing support for victims, protective fiduciary services and family dispute resolution services, and
- a total of over $16 million on purchasing programmes to prevent and reduce crime and harm.
A total of nearly $17 million for other expenses to be incurred by the Crown.
The Minister of Justice is also responsible for a capital injection to the Ministry of Justice of $500,000.
The Ministry of Justice expects to receive a total of over $22 million in legal aid revenue, including interest, and nearly $9 million in revenue from the Lawyers and Conveyancers Special Fund.
The Minister for Maori Crown Relations is responsible for an appropriation in Vote Justice for 2019/20 covering:
- a total of nearly $8 million on providing policy advice and services to Ministers, strengthening Crown capability and supporting significant events that demonstrate and strengthen the Maori Crown relationship.
Details of these appropriations are set out in Parts 2-4.
Details of Appropriations and Capital Injections#
Annual Appropriations and Forecast Permanent Appropriations#
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
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Titles and Scopes of Appropriations by Appropriation Type | Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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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. |
29,876 | 29,876 | 30,746 |
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. |
36,811 | 36,811 | 35,094 |
Public Defence Service (M42) This appropriation is limited to the provision of legal services by the Public Defence Service. |
35,268 | 35,268 | 34,630 |
Reducing Family Violence and Sexual Violence (M42) This appropriation is limited to leading a whole-of-government approach to prevent, address and reduce family violence and sexual violence, as well as services and support to Ministers. |
6,082 | 6,082 | 5,000 |
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. |
16,639 | 16,639 | 11,912 |
Establishing the Criminal Cases Review Commission (M42) This appropriation is limited to establishing the Criminal Cases Review Commission. |
200 | 200 | - |
Total Departmental Output Expenses |
124,876 | 124,876 | 117,382 |
Departmental Capital Expenditure |
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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. |
80,435 | 80,435 | 64,344 |
Total Departmental Capital Expenditure |
80,435 | 80,435 | 64,344 |
Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
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Community Law Centres (M42) This appropriation is limited to funding programmes to support Community Law Centres. |
13,260 | 13,260 | 13,260 |
Crime Prevention and Community Safety Programmes (M42) This appropriation is limited to the funding of programmes to prevent and reduce crime and harm. |
12,941 | 12,941 | 16,181 |
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. |
24,496 | 24,496 | 46,283 |
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 | 897 | 1,248 |
Legal Aid (M42) This appropriation is limited to the payments of legal aid to approved providers. |
182,074 | 182,074 | 191,602 |
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 |
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 | 9,396 | 11,096 |
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. |
4,892 | 4,892 | 4,671 |
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 | 3,993 | 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 | 4,970 | 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). |
8,648 | 8,648 | 9,446 |
Total Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
275,554 | 275,554 | 312,737 |
Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
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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). |
636 | 636 | 636 |
Victims' Services (M42) This appropriation is limited to the provision of funding for entitlements and services for victims of crime. |
5,698 | 5,698 | 5,849 |
Total Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
16,554 | 16,554 | 16,705 |
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure |
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Justice Policy Advice and Related Services MCA (M42) The single 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. |
31,087 | 31,087 | 26,816 |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Justice Policy Advice This 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. |
22,728 | 22,728 | 19,176 |
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). |
8,359 | 8,359 | 7,640 |
Maori Crown Relations MCA (M98) The single overarching purpose of this appropriation is to support the strengthening of the relationship between Maori and the Crown. |
3,292 | 3,292 | 7,761 |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Policy Advice - Maori Crown Relations This category is limited to advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy led by other agencies) to support decision making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to Maori Crown relations. |
988 | 988 | 2,028 |
Services to Ministers This category is limited to the provision of support, information and services to Ministers to enable them to discharge their portfolio (other than policy decision-making) responsibilities on matters relating to the Maori Crown relationship. |
329 | 329 | 676 |
Strengthening Crown Capability This category is limited to the provision of services to strengthen Crown capability in building sustainable and productive Maori Crown relationships. |
1,975 | 1,975 | 4,057 |
Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
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Supporting Significant Maori Events This category is limited to providing funding for events that strengthen and display a Maori Crown relationship. |
- | - | 1,000 |
Total Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure |
34,379 | 34,379 | 34,577 |
Total Annual Appropriations and Forecast Permanent Appropriations |
531,798 | 531,798 | 545,745 |
Capital Injection Authorisations#
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
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Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
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Ministry of Justice - Capital Injection (M42) | 3,700 | 3,700 | 500 |
Supporting Information#
Part 1 - Vote as a Whole#
1.1 - New Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative | Appropriation | 2018/19 Final Budgeted $000 |
2019/20 Budget $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
2022/23 Estimated $000 |
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Improving Base Pay of Ministry of Justice Employees |
Administration of Legal services Departmental Output Expenses |
331 | 1,039 | 1,039 | 1,039 | 1,039 |
Public Defence Service Departmental Output Expenses |
382 | 1,198 | 1,198 | 1,198 | 1,198 | |
Sector Leadership and Support |
166 | 520 | 520 | 520 | 520 | |
Departmental Output Expenses | ||||||
Justice Policy Advice and Related Services MCA |
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Justice Policy Advice |
294 | 922 | 922 | 922 | 922 | |
Legal and Ministerial Services |
103 | 325 | 325 | 325 | 325 | |
Departmental Output Expenses | ||||||
Maori Crown Relations MCA Policy Advice - Maori Crown Relations |
8 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | |
Services to Ministers |
3 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | |
Strengthening Crown Capability |
16 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | |
Departmental Output Expenses | ||||||
Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Court - Operational Support 2019/20 |
Public Defence Service Departmental Output Expenses |
- | 200 | - | - | - |
Ensuring the Stable Delivery of New Zealand's Parliamentary Electoral System and Providing Enrolment Services on Election Day |
Electoral Services Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
- | 15,548 | 36,279 | 8,249 | 15,548 |
Ensuring the Sustainability of the District Court by Appointing Additional District Court Judges |
Legal Aid Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
- | 2,225 | 2,225 | 2,225 | 2,225 |
Ministry of Justice - Capital Injection |
- | 500 | 3,875 | - | - | |
Free Community Legal Services - Continuing to Help Improve Access to Justice |
Community Law Centres Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
- | 2,180 | 2,180 | 2,180 | 2,180 |
Improving the Justice Response to Sexual Violence Victims |
Justice Policy Advice and Related Services MCA - Justice Policy Advice |
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Justice Policy |
- | - | 150 | - | - | |
Departmental Output Expenses | ||||||
Legal Aid Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
- | - | - | 2,555 | 2,295 | |
Public Defence Service Departmental Output Expenses |
- | - | - | 753 | 707 | |
Ministry of Justice - Capital Injection |
- | - | 5,012 | - | - | |
Legal Aid - Continuing to Fund Legal Advice and Representation for People Who Need Legal Services |
Legal Aid Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
17,000 | 21,820 | - | - | - |
Maintaining the Capability of the Office of the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security |
Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
- | 351 | 351 | 351 | 351 |
Oho Ake - Expanding the Programme to Prevent Offending by Tamariki and Rangatahi in the Eastern Bay of Plenty |
Criminal Prevention and Community Safety Programmes Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
- | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 |
Referendum on the Legalisation of Cannabis |
Electoral Services Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
- | 3,138 | 10,301 | - | - |
Restoring the Human Rights Commission's Ability to Respond to Human Rights Issues |
Services from the Human Rights Commission Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
- | 1,700 | 1,414 | 1,899 | 1,933 |
Supporting the Leadership, Governance and Accountability of the Family Violence and Sexual Violence Joint Venture |
Reducing Family Violence and Sexual Violence Departmental Output Expenses |
- | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 |
Supporting the Maori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti Portfolio |
Maori Crown Relations MCA |
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Policy Advice - Maori Crown Relations |
- | 1,650 | 2,550 | 2,550 | 2,250 | |
Services to Ministers |
- | 550 | 850 | 850 | 750 | |
Strengthening Crown Capability |
- | 3,300 | 5,100 | 5,100 | 4,500 | |
Departmental Output Expenses | ||||||
Nga Kaupapa Matua - Supporting and Celebrating Te Ao Maori Significant Events |
Maori Crown Relations MCA |
- | ||||
Supporting Significant Maori Events |
- | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | |
Non-Departmental Output Expenses | ||||||
Wraparound Support for Victims of Serious Crime - Ensuring Safe and Effective Justice and Improved Mental Health Outcomes |
Support and Assistance provided by Victim Support to Victims of Crime Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
- | 1,087 | 1,713 | 1,713 | 1,713 |
Total Initiatives | 18,303 | 64,586 | 82,337 | 38,762 | 44,789 |
1.2 - Trends in the Vote
Summary of Financial Activity
2014/15 | 2015/16 | 2016/17 | 2017/18 | 2018/19 | 2019/20 | 2020/21 | 2021/22 | 2022/23 | ||||
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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 |
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Appropriations |
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Output Expenses | 296,269 | 289,211 | 326,702 | 376,173 | 400,430 | 400,430 | 117,382 | 312,737 | 430,119 | 446,580 | 391,936 | 410,961 |
Benefits or Related Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
Borrowing Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Other Expenses | 10,290 | 14,681 | 37,862 | 6,853 | 16,554 | 16,554 | - | 16,705 | 16,705 | 16,555 | 16,705 | 16,705 |
Capital Expenditure | 112,639 | 204,232 | 136,579 | 93,526 | 80,435 | 80,435 | 64,344 | - | 64,344 | 47,759 | 43,232 | 43,232 |
Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - |
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure (MCA) | ||||||||||||
Output Expenses | 19,270 | 21,807 | 24,004 | 27,900 | 34,379 | 34,379 | 33,577 | 1,000 | 34,577 | 33,906 | 33,359 | 32,359 |
Other Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Capital Expenditure | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
Total Appropriations |
438,468 | 529,931 | 525,147 | 504,452 | 531,798 | 531,798 | 215,303 | 330,442 | 545,745 | 544,800 | 485,232 | 503,257 |
Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts |
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Tax Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
Non-Tax Revenue | 34,215 | 36,832 | 30,590 | 28,930 | 32,009 | 32,009 | N/A | 32,009 | 32,009 | 31,632 | 31,558 | 31,558 |
Capital Receipts | - | - | - | - | 200 | 200 | N/A | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 |
Total Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts |
34,215 | 36,832 | 30,590 | 28,930 | 32,209 | 32,209 | N/A | 32,209 | 32,209 | 31,832 | 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 Annual Appropriations and Forecast Permanent Appropriations and Multi-Year Appropriations in the Details of Appropriations and Capital Injections.
Adjustments to the Summary of Financial Activity Table Due to Vote Restructuring
There have been no restructuring adjustments to prior year information in the Summary of Financial Activity table.
1.3 - Analysis of Significant Trends
Total Vote: All Appropriations
Figure 1-Vote trends in actual expense and capital expenditure by appropriation type
- Source: Ministry of Justice
Output Expenses
Non-departmental output expenses represent over 70% of total output expenses. Legal Aid is the largest single item in this category. Legal Aid costs have risen from $130 million in 2014/15 to budgeted costs of over $191 million for 2019/20, reflecting the increase in legal aid applications being granted. There are also significant fluctuations in this category for the Electoral Services that align to the triennial electoral cycle, with nearly $79 million budgeted for 2020/21.
Departmental output expenses have also increased over the trend period. The most significant increase has been for the Justice and Emergency Agencies Property and Shared Services established in 2016/17 to cover the cost of running the Justice Precinct in Christchurch. Approximately one third of this cost is recovered through tenants of the site. In 2018/19 two new key appropriations were established:
- The Reducing Family Violence and Sexual Violence appropriation is to provide for a whole of Government approach to prevent, address and reduce family violence and sexual violence.
- The Maori Crown Relations appropriation is to support strengthening the relationship between Maori and the Crown.
Capital Expenditure
Capital expenditure has reduced over the last few years, reflecting the completion of the Christchurch Justice and Emergency Services Precinct build in 2017/18 and recent investment in cell safety to remove ligature points from custodial areas.
Other Expenses
Other Expenses largely covers the actuarial calculation for the impairment of legal aid debt and entitlements and services for victims of crime. In 2017/18 a one-off cost of nearly $28 million was recognised to transfer to other governments relevant seized assets recovered under the Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act 2009.
Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts
The largest item in non-tax revenue relates to recoveries and interest from legally aided persons.
Part 2 - Details of Departmental Appropriations#
2.1 - Departmental Output Expenses
Administration of Legal Services (M42)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses and Revenue
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
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Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
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Total Appropriation | 29,876 | 29,876 | 30,746 |
Revenue from the Crown | 29,661 | 29,661 | 30,431 |
Revenue from Others | 215 | 215 | 315 |
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.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
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Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Number of new criminal legal aid applications administered |
63,000-69,000 | 63,000 | 63,000-69,000 |
Number of new family legal aid applications administered |
18,000-22,000 | 19,000 | 18,000-22,000 |
Number of new civil legal aid applications administered |
1,600-2,000 | 1,900 | 1,600-2,000 |
Legal aid applications for criminal cases assessed within one working day |
93% | 96% | 90% |
Legal aid applications for family cases assessed within three working days |
75% | 93% | 90% |
Legal aid applications for civil cases assessed within five working days (excluding Waitangi Tribunal proceedings applications) |
75% | 88% | 85% |
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 |
2018/19 Final Budgeted $000 |
2019/20 Budget $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
2022/23 Estimated $000 |
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Current Government |
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Improving Base Pay of Ministry of Justice Employees | 2018/19 | 331 | 1,039 | 1,039 | 1,039 | 1,039 |
Previous Government |
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Review of Family Violence Legislation | 2017/18 | 647 | 732 | 751 | 751 | 751 |
Share of Costs for Budget 2015 Whole-of-Government Initiatives | 2015/16 | (30) | (30) | (30) | (30) | (30) |
Managing the Ministry of Justice High Priority Initiatives | 2015/16 | 148 | 148 | 148 | 148 | 148 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The increase in this appropriation for 2019/20 of $870,000 is mainly due to an increase of $708,000 to improve the base pay of Ministry of Justice employees.
Justice and Emergency Agencies Property and Shared Services (M42)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses and Revenue
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
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Total Appropriation | 36,811 | 36,811 | 35,094 |
Revenue from the Crown | 23,908 | 23,908 | 22,191 |
Revenue from Others | 12,903 | 12,903 | 12,903 |
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, and provide for improved joint outcomes and service delivery.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
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Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Services meet the standards agreed with the other agencies (see Note 1) |
Achieved | Achieved | Achieved |
Note 1 - The standards agreed between the Ministry of Justice and the other agencies is set out in co-location agreements with these agencies.
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 |
2018/19 Final Budgeted $000 |
2019/20 Budget $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
2022/23 Estimated $000 |
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Previous Government |
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Christchurch Justice and Emergency Services Precinct | 2016/17 | 25,192 | 26,357 | 26,702 | 26,703 | 26,703 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The decrease in this appropriation for 2019/20 of $1.717 million is due to:
- an expense transfer of $2.882 million 2017/18 to 2018/19 to offset operating cost pressures.
This is partly offset by:
- an increase of $1.165 million for operational costs of the Christchurch Justice and Emergency Services Precinct, funding approved in Budget 2017.
Public Defence Service (M42)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses and Revenue
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
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Total Appropriation | 35,268 | 35,268 | 34,630 |
Revenue from the Crown | 35,129 | 35,129 | 34,488 |
Revenue from Others | 139 | 139 | 142 |
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
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
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Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Number of hours per annum Public Defence Service provides duty lawyer supervision and duty lawyer service in courts where the Public Defence Service operates (see Note 1) |
New measure | New measure | 16,000-17,000 hours |
Average cost of PAL 1 cases (see Note 2) |
New measure | New measure | <=$1,200.00 |
Number of new cases accepted during the year |
16,000-17,500 | 15,000 | 15,000-16,000 |
Note 1 - This measure is an expansion of the 2018/19 measure to include duty lawyer service.
Note 2 - 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 |
2018/19 Final Budgeted $000 |
2019/20 Budget $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
2022/23 Estimated $000 |
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Current Government |
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Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Court - Operational Support 2019/20 | 2019/20 | - | 200 | - | - | - |
Improving the Justice Response to Sexual Violence Victims | 2021/22 | - | - | - | 753 | 707 |
Improving Base Pay of Ministry of Justice Employees | 2018/19 | 382 | 1,198 | 1,198 | 1,198 | 1,198 |
Previous Government |
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Justice Sector Fund - Alcohol and Other Drug Treatments Courts | 2017/18 | 200 | - | - | - | - |
Share of Costs for Budget 2015 Whole-of-Government Initiatives | 2015/16 | (30) | (30) | (30) | (30) | (30) |
Managing the Ministry of Justice High Priority Initiatives | 2015/16 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The decrease in this appropriation for 2019/20 of $638,000 is mainly due to:
- a fiscally neutral adjustment of $1.506 million to allow for movements in the allocation of Ministry overheads in the 2018/19 financial year only.
This is partly offset by:
- an increase of $816,000 in 2019/20 to improve the base pay of Ministry of Justice employees, and
- an increase of $200,000 in 2019/20 to support the Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Court to reduce harm caused through offences relating to alcohol and other drugs.
Reducing Family Violence and Sexual Violence (M42)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses and Revenue
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 6,082 | 6,082 | 5,000 |
Revenue from the Crown | 5,582 | 5,582 | 5,000 |
Revenue from Others | 500 | 500 | - |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve coordinated, efficient and effective efforts to reduce family violence and sexual violence.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
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Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
The satisfaction of the Parliamentary Under-Secretary to the Minister of Justice (Domestic and Sexual Violence issues) with the quality of support and advice provided by the Joint Venture, supported by the Ministry of Justice |
At least 8/10 | 8/10 | At least 8/10 |
The satisfaction of the Joint Venture of the Social Wellbeing Board (Family Violence and Sexual Violence) with the leadership, advice and support provided by the Ministry of Justice |
At least 8/10 | 8/10 | At least 8/10 |
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 |
2018/19 Final Budgeted $000 |
2019/20 Budget $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
2022/23 Estimated $000 |
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Current Government |
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Supporting the Leadership, Governance and Accountability of the Family Violence and Sexual Violence Joint Venture | 2019/20 | - | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The decrease in this appropriation for 2019/20 of $1.802 million is mainly due to the one-off funding received for the establishment of the Family Violence and Sexual Violence Joint Venture in 2018/19 only.
Sector Leadership and Support (M42)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses and Revenue
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 16,639 | 16,639 | 11,912 |
Revenue from the Crown | 16,529 | 16,529 | 11,728 |
Revenue from Others | 110 | 110 | 184 |
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
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
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 justice sector Leadership Board with the leadership, advice and support provided by the Ministry |
At least 8/10 | 8/10 | At least 8/10 |
Number of funding rounds of the Effective Justice Fund completed |
New measure | New measure | 1 |
Number of funding rounds of the Proceeds of Crime Fund completed |
New measure | New measure | 2 |
Report six-monthly on the performance of the Effective Justice Fund to Joint Ministers |
New measure | New measure | Achieved |
Provide an annual report on the performance of the Proceeds of Crime Fund to Joint Ministers |
New measure | New measure | Achieved |
Provide an annual report on the performance of the Justice Sector Fund to Sector DCEs |
New measure | New measure | Achieved |
An annual prison population projection report is published on the Ministry of Justice website |
New measure | New measure | Published by 31 March 2020 |
The satisfaction of the Chief Victims Advisor with the advice and support provided by the Ministry |
New measure | New measure | At least 8/10 |
Hapaitia te Oranga Tangata facilitates the delivery of Te Uepu Hapai i te Ora - the Safe and Effective Advisory Group Report to the Minister of Justice |
New measure | New measure | 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 |
2018/19 Final Budgeted $000 |
2019/20 Budget $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
2022/23 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Government |
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Improving Base Pay of Ministry of Justice Employees | 2018/19 | 166 | 520 | 520 | 520 | 520 |
Youth Offending - Services to Reduce Offending Initiative to be Led by Oranga Tamariki | 2017/18 | (350) | (353) | (355) | (355) | (355) |
Previous Government |
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Burglary Prevention and Reduction Services | 2017/18 | 295 | 298 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
Youth Offending - Services to Reduce Offending | 2017/18 | 350 | 353 | 355 | 355 | 355 |
Share of Costs for Budget 2015 Whole-of-Government Initiatives | 2015/16 | (10) | (10) | (10) | (10) | (10) |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The decrease in this appropriation for 2019/20 is mainly due to a decrease of $5.102 million for Hapaitia te Oranga Tangata - the Safe and Effective Justice Programme, Engagement and Advisory workstreams, which were largely undertaken in 2018/19.
2.3 - Departmental Capital Expenditure and Capital Injections
Ministry of Justice - Capital Expenditure PLA (M42)
Scope of Appropriation
Capital Expenditure
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Forests/Agricultural | - | - | - |
Land | - | - | - |
Property, Plant and Equipment | 60,835 | 60,835 | 47,644 |
Intangibles | 19,600 | 19,600 | 16,700 |
Other | - | - | - |
Total Appropriation |
80,435 | 80,435 | 64,344 |
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
Expenditure is in accordance with the Ministry's long-term investment plan.
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 for 2019/20 of $16.091 million is mainly due to the decrease in fitout expenditure across the Ministry's property investments, including investment in cell safety to remove ligature points from custodial areas.
Capital Injections and Movements in Departmental Net Assets
Ministry of Justice
Details of Net Asset Schedule | 2018/19 Estimated Actual $000 |
2019/20 Projected $000 |
Explanation of Projected Movements in 2019/20 |
---|---|---|---|
Opening Balance | 1,330,568 | 1,334,213 | |
Capital Injections | 3,700 | 500 | In 2019/20 $500,000 of capital is required for an increase to the number of District Court Judges. In 2018/19 the capital injection related to a one-off transfer from Te Puni Kokiri for the Whenua Maori Programme. |
Capital Withdrawals | - | - | |
Surplus to be Retained (Deficit Incurred) | (55) | (78) | Projected net deficit for memorandum accounts for the year. |
Other Movements | - | - | |
Closing Balance |
1,334,213 | 1,334,635 |
Part 3 - Details of Non-Departmental Appropriations#
3.1 - Non-Departmental Output Expenses
Community Law Centres (M42)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 13,260 | 13,260 | 13,260 |
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
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
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 | 47,000 | 46,000-51,000 |
Percentage of casework clients who report that the service given to them has helped them understand their options |
90% | 98% | 90% |
Number of participants in law-related education sessions |
30,000-35,000 | 30,000 | 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 |
40% | 50% | 45% |
Percentage of cases resolved within each financial year |
70%-80% | 75% | 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
Services will be delivered by Community Law Centres.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2018/19 Final Budgeted $000 |
2019/20 Budget $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
2022/23 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Government |
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Free Community Legal Services - Continuing to Help Improve Access to Justice | 2018/19 | 2,180 | 2,180 | 2,180 | 2,180 | 2,180 |
Previous Government |
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Family Court Review | 2015/16 | 678 | 678 | 678 | 678 | 678 |
Crime Prevention and Community Safety Programmes (M42)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 12,941 | 12,941 | 16,181 |
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
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Percentage of Harmful Digital Communication complaints resolved by the Approved Agency (see Note 1) |
65% | 62% | 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 (see Note 2) |
75% | 86% | 75% |
Note 1 - The "Approved Agency", appointed under the Harmful Digital Communications Act 2015 resolves complaints about harmful digital communications.
Note 2 - Biennial survey. Last survey was completed in 2018/19.
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 | 2018/19 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Estimated Actual $000 |
2019/20 Budget $000 |
Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
---|---|---|---|---|
Organisations |
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Restorative justice providers | 9,367 | 9,367 | 9,367 | 31 December 2021 |
Community safety programme providers | 3,574 | 3,574 | 6,814 | 30 June 2021 |
Total | 12,941 | 12,941 | 16,181 |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2018/19 Final Budgeted $000 |
2019/20 Budget $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
2022/23 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Government |
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Oho Ake - Expanding the Programme to Prevent Offending by Tamariki and Rangatahi in the Eastern Bay of Plenty | 2019/20 | - | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 |
Burglary Prevention and Hardening Services - Transfer to Police and Corrections | 2018/19 | (6,881) | (9,528) | (13,252) | (13,252) | (13,252) |
Youth Offending - Services to Reduce Offending - Initiative to be Led by Oranga Tamariki | 2017/18 | (2,486) | (3,729) | (4,972) | (4,972) | (4,972) |
Previous Government |
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Review of Family Violence Legislation | 2018/19 | 15 | 2,456 | 2,479 | 2,479 | 2,479 |
Burglary Prevention and Hardening Services | 2017/18 | 6,881 | 9,528 | 13,252 | 13,252 | 13,252 |
Youth Offending-Services to Reduce Offending | 2017/18 | 2,486 | 3,729 | 4,972 | 4,972 | 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 for 2019/20 of $3.240 million is mainly due to:
- additional funding of $2.441 million to review family violence legislation
- a fiscally neutral transfer of $1 million in 2018/19 to the Support and Assistance provided by Victim Support to Victims of Crime appropriation to support the response to the Christchurch terror attacks
- additional funding of $250,000 to support the programme Oho Ake to prevent offending by Tamariki and Rangatahi in the Eastern Bay of Plenty, and
- a fiscally neutral transfer of $200,000 in 2018/19 to the Establishing the Criminal Cases Review Commission appropriation to commence the establishment of the Commission.
This is partly offset by:
- an expense transfer of $650,000 from 2017/18 to 2018/19 for the Burglary Prevention and Target Hardening cross-agency initiative.
Electoral Services (M42)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 24,496 | 24,496 | 46,283 |
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
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Facilitate participation in Parliamentary Elections# |
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Number of people enrolled (daily average for the year) |
New measure | New measure | 3.24m |
Number of 18-24 year olds enrolled (daily average for the year) |
New measure | New measure | 0.270m |
Making available information to assist political parties, candidates, and third parties to meet their statutory obligations in respect of electoral matters# |
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Percentage of advisory opinions issued within 5 working days |
95% | 95% or more | 95% |
Conduct of electoral events# |
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Percentage of enrolment transactions conducted digitally |
New measure | New measure | 15% |
Percentage of accuracy of the electoral roll (as determined by annual independent research) |
New measure | New measure | 85% or more |
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Electoral Commission in the Commission's Annual Report.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2018/19 Final Budgeted $000 |
2019/20 Budget $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
2022/23 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Government |
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Ensuring the Stable Delivery of New Zealand's Parliamentary Electoral System and Providing Enrolment Services on Election Day | 2019/20 | - | 15,548 | 36,279 | 8,249 | 15,548 |
Referendum on the Legalisation of Cannabis | 2019/20 | - | 3,138 | 10,301 | - | - |
2020 General Election | 2018/19 | 6,049 | - | - | - | - |
Previous Government |
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Maori Electoral Option and the Representation Commission | 2017/18 | 2,200 | - | - | - | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The increase in this appropriation for 2019/20 of $21.787 million is mainly due to:
- the rollout of $11.646 million for the variable baseline for general election expenses which occurs every three years
- the funding of $15.548 million for the delivery of the 2020 General Elections, and
- a one-off increase of $3.138 million for 2019/20 to ensure successful delivery of a referendum on the legalisation of cannabis.
This is partly offset by:
- an increase of $6.049 million in 2018/19 only to carry out the preparatory work ahead of the 2020 General Election, and
- an increase of $2.200 million in 2018/19 only for the Maori Electoral Option and the Representation Commission.
Family Dispute Resolution Services (M42)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
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
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Number of participants completing Parenting through Separation |
4,800-5,200 | 5,100 | 4,800-5,200 |
Percentage of Family Dispute Resolution participants reaching an agreement on completion of mediation (includes partial and full) |
85% | 80% | 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
Services will be delivered by Family Dispute Resolution Services providers.
Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security (M42)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 897 | 897 | 1,248 |
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 Public Finance Act 1989, as the amount of this annual appropriation for a non-departmental output expense is less than $5 million.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2018/19 Final Budgeted $000 |
2019/20 Budget $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
2022/23 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Government |
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Maintaining the Capability of the Office of the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security | 2019/20 | - | 351 | 351 | 351 | 351 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The increase of $351,000 in this appropriation for 2019/20 is due to additional funding to maintain the capability of the Office of the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security.
Legal Aid (M42)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 182,074 | 182,074 | 191,602 |
Components of the Appropriation
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Legal Aid - criminal cases | 97,684 | 97,684 | 102,796 |
Legal Aid - family cases | 48,962 | 48,962 | 51,525 |
Legal Aid - Waitangi cases | 16,309 | 16,309 | 17,163 |
Duty solicitors and police detention legal assistance | 13,193 | 13,193 | 13,883 |
Legal Aid - civil cases | 5,926 | 5,926 | 6,235 |
Total | 182,074 | 182,074 | 191,602 |
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
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Number of criminal cases granted (excluding the Public Defence Service) (see Note 1) |
44,000 | 44,700 | 44,000 |
Number of family cases granted (see Note 1) |
18,500 | 17,200 | 17,000-19,000 |
Number of civil cases granted (see Note 1) |
1,100-1,600 | 1,500 | 1,100-1,600 |
Note 1 - The wording of this measure has been clarified from 2018/19.
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
Services will be delivered by approved Legal Aid Service Providers.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2018/19 Final Budgeted $000 |
2019/20 Budget $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
2022/23 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Government |
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Legal Aid Continuing to Fund Legal Advice and Representation for People Who Need Legal Services but Cannot Afford Them | 2018/19 | 17,000 | 21,820 | - | - | - |
Ensuring the Sustainability of the District Court by Appointing Additional District Court Judges | 2019/20 | - | 2,225 | 2,225 | 2,225 | 2,225 |
Improving the Justice Response to Sexual Violence Victims | 2021/22 | - | - | - | 2,555 | 2,295 |
Previous Government |
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Review of Family Violence Legislation | 2018/19 | 4,284 | 6,171 | 7,574 | 7,574 | 7,574 |
Investing in Policing- Safe, Confident and Resilient Communities | 2017/18 | 3,000 | 5,000 | 7,000 | 7,000 | 7,000 |
Funding for Increasing Eligibility for Civil Legal Aid | 2016/17 | 5,753 | 5,753 | 5,753 | 5,753 | 5,753 |
Funding Received to Enable the Revision of Criminal Fee Schedules | 2016/17 | 4,920 | 4,920 | 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 | 374 | - | - | - | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The increase in this appropriation of $9.528 million for 2019/20 is due to the following increases (with some partially offsetting decreases):
- an increase of $4.820 million to fund legal advice and representation for people with insufficient means to obtain legal assistance
- an increase of $2.225 million related to the appointment of additional District Court Judges
- an increase of $2 million for the Safe, Confident and Resilient Communities - Investing in Policing initiative, and
- an increase of $1.887 million to fund expected increases in demand following the review of family violence legislation.
Provision of Protective Fiduciary Services (M42)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
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
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Hours to manage and advise individuals under the Protection of Personal Property Rights Act |
7,500 | 7,500 | 7,500 |
Hours to manage and advise on small estates and trusts |
4,400 | 4,400 | 4,400 |
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Public Trust in its Annual Report.
Services from the Human Rights Commission (M42)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 9,396 | 9,396 | 11,096 |
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
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Human rights education, promotion, and advocacy programmes that are delivered effectively# |
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The number of downloads and access to Commission digital information |
8% increase from previous year | 7% increase from previous year | 7% increase from previous year |
Legal interventions in courts and tribunals promote human rights# |
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Number of new legal interventions the Commission engages in related to significant human rights matters |
2 | 2 | 2 |
Recommending, monitoring and reporting on human right standards to government, civil society and business# |
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Number of updates to NPA tool to reflect changes to actions |
2 | 2 | 2 |
Human rights enquiries and complaints received are advanced and concluded within the agreed timeframes# |
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Responsive and timely resolution of enquiries and complaints are measured by the percentage of complaints of unlawful discrimination closed within one year |
80% | 80% | 80% |
Customer satisfaction with the mediation process |
75% | 75% | 75% |
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# |
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Percentage of applications decided within four months |
80% | 80% | 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.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2018/19 Final Budgeted $000 |
2019/20 Budget $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
2022/23 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Government |
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Restoring the Human Rights Commission's Ability to Respond to Human Rights Issues | 2019/20 | - | 1,700 | 1,414 | 1,899 | 1,933 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The increase in this appropriation for 2019/20 of $1.700 million is due to additional funding to enable the Commission to respond to increasing demand on human rights issues.
Services from the Independent Police Conduct Authority (M42)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 4,892 | 4,892 | 4,671 |
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
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Independent, high quality and timely investigations and reviews# |
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Reviews of category 2 cases will be completed by the Authority within 28 days of receiving the file or final report from the Police |
90% | 68% | 90% |
Independent investigations carried out by the IPCA will be concluded as soon as practicable, within 12 months |
90% | 71% | 90% |
Independent investigations carried out by the IPCA will be concluded as soon as practicable, within 24 months |
99% | 96% | 99% |
Make recommendations for improved Police conduct, policies, practices and procedures, and monitor acceptance and implementation of those recommendations# |
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All systemic issues identified by the IPCA relating to police practices, policies and procedures are raised and discussed with Police, and appropriate recommendations made where required, before the closure of the case |
100% | 100% | 100% |
Monitor places of Police detention# |
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All systemic custodial management issues are raised and discussed with the Police prior to the completion of the relevant review or independent investigation |
100% | 100% | 100% |
Reviews of Police audits of District Custodial Management files, being conducted bi-monthly according to a programme agreed with Police are completed within 60 days |
100% | 100% | 100% |
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.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2018/19 Final Budgeted $000 |
2019/20 Budget $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
2022/23 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Government |
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Independent Police Conduct Authority - Additional Investment | 2018/19 | 781 | 560 | 639 | 686 | 686 |
Services from the Law Commission (M42)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 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
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
All final reports produced in agreed timeframe with the responsible Minister |
New measure | New measure | 100% |
Qualitative assessment by independent peer reviewer |
New measure | New measure | Positive response |
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Law Commission in the Commission's Annual Report.
Services from the Privacy Commissioner (M42)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 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
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Guidance, education and awareness# |
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Public enquiries received and answered |
7,500 | 8,500 | 8,000 |
Respond to all enquiries within 2 working days |
100% | 95% | 97% |
Policy and Research# |
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The percentage of externally reviewed policy, information sharing and information matching files that are rated as 3.5 out of 5 or better for quality |
85% | 85% | 85% |
Information sharing/matching# |
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The number of information matching programmes monitored under Part 10 of the Privacy Act |
50 | 54 | 54 |
Compliance# |
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Number of complaints received |
900 | 800 | 800 |
The percentage of complaints closed by settlement between the parties |
40% | 50% | 40% |
The percentage of externally reviewed complaints investigations that rate as 3.5 out of 5 or better for quality |
85% | 85% | 85% |
Percentage of open files greater than 6 months old at year end |
10% | 10% | 10% |
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Privacy Commissioner in the Commissioner's Annual Report.
Support and Assistance provided by Victim Support to Victims of Crime (M42)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 8,648 | 8,648 | 9,446 |
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
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
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Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Total number of victims supported |
22,000-28,000 | 40,000 | 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') |
90% | 86% | 90% |
Percentage of victims rating the support provided by Victim Support as being either 'helpful' or 'very helpful' |
90% | 92% | 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.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2018/19 Final Budgeted $000 |
2019/20 Budget $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
2022/23 Estimated $000 |
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Current Government |
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Wraparound Support for Victims of Serious Crime - Ensuring Safe and Effective Justice and Improved Mental Health Outcomes | 2019/20 | - | 1,087 | 1,713 | 1,713 | 1,713 |
Victim Support Services - Additional Investment | 2018/19 | 1,616 | 2,327 | 2,512 | 2,512 | 2,512 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The increase in this appropriation of $798,000 for 2019/20 is due to:
- an increase of $1.087 million in 2019/20 for specialist caseworkers to support families bereaved by homicide, and
- additional funding of $711,000 in 2019/20 for Victim Support Services to maintain existing service levels.
This is partly offset by:
- a fiscally neutral transfer of $1 million in 2018/19 from the Crime Prevention and Community Safety Programmes appropriation to support the response to the Christchurch terror attacks.
3.4 - Non-Departmental Other Expenses
Impairment of Legal Aid Debt (M42)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
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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 Public Finance Act 1989, 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
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
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 Public Finance Act 1989, 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
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 636 | 636 | 636 |
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 Public Finance Act 1989, 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.
Victims' Services (M42)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 5,698 | 5,698 | 5,849 |
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
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
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Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Number of victims who received grants |
2,500-3,500 | 4,340 | 2,500-3,500 |
Number of high-risk primary victims of family violence who have received a National Home Safety Service home safety upgrade |
New measure | New measure | 400 |
Percentage of National Home Safety Service clients reporting no further family violence at home at the point of service conclusion |
95% | 83% | 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 | 2018/19 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Estimated Actual $000 |
2019/20 Budget $000 |
Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
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New Zealand Council of Victim Support Groups ("Victim Support") | 3,516 | 3,516 | 3,517 | 30 June 2020 |
National Home Safety Service (National Collective of Independent Women's Refuges) | 1,842 | 1,842 | TBC | TBC |
Accident Compensation Corporation | 190 | 190 | 190 | 30 June 2021 |
Skylight Trust | 113 | 113 | TBC | TBC |
Funding yet to be allocated or transferred | 37 | 37 | 2,142 | TBC |
Total | 5,698 | 5,698 | 5,849 |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2018/19 Final Budgeted $000 |
2019/20 Budget $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
2022/23 Estimated $000 |
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Current Government |
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Whanau Protect - National Home Safety Service | 2018/19 | 1,842 | 1,992 | 1,842 | 1,992 | 1,992 |
Victim Support Services - Additional Investment | 2018/19 | 600 | 1,300 | 1,300 | 1,300 | 1,300 |
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
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
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Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
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Total Appropriation |
31,087 | 31,087 | 26,816 |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Justice Policy Advice | 22,728 | 22,728 | 19,176 |
Legal and Ministerial Services | 8,359 | 8,359 | 7,640 |
Funding for Departmental Output Expenses |
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Revenue from the Crown |
30,081 | 30,081 | 26,205 |
Justice Policy Advice | 21,992 | 21,992 | 18,707 |
Legal and Ministerial Services | 8,089 | 8,089 | 7,498 |
Revenue from Others |
1,006 | 1,006 | 611 |
Justice Policy Advice | 736 | 736 | 469 |
Legal and Ministerial Services | 270 | 270 | 142 |
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
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
The satisfaction of the Minister of Justice, the Minister for Courts, the Associate Minister of Justice, the Associate Minister for Courts, and the Parliamentary Under-Secretary to the Minister of Justice (Domestic and Sexual Violence issues) with policy advice and related services, as per the common satisfaction survey |
At least 8/10 | 8/10 | To be confirmed (see Note 1) |
What is Intended to be Achieved with each Category and How Performance will be Assessed
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
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Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Justice Policy Advice |
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This category is intended to achieve efficient and effective services to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters |
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Technical quality of policy advice papers assessed by a survey with a methodological robustness of 90% (see Note 2) |
At least 7/10 | 7/10 | To be confirmed (see Note 3) |
The satisfaction of the Minister of Justice with the policy advice service, as per the common satisfaction survey |
At least 7/10 | 7/10 | To be confirmed (see Note 1) |
Legal and Ministerial Services |
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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 |
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The satisfaction of the Minister of Justice and the Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations 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 Minister for Courts, the Associate Minister of Justice, the Associate Minister for Courts and the Parliamentary Under-Secretary to the Minister of Justice (Domestic and Sexual Violence issues) with ministerial services, as per the common satisfaction survey |
At least 8/10 | 8/10 | At least 8/10 |
Note 1 - The Standard will be identified based on the revised Ministerial Satisfaction Survey and updated in the Supplementary Estimates. All agencies are required to use the refined Ministerial Satisfaction Survey from 2019/20 to assess ministerial satisfaction with the policy service. The survey is currently under review and the refined survey and guidance will be released before 30 June 2019.
Note 2 - 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.
Note 3 - The Standard will be identified based on the refreshed Policy Quality Framework and updated in the Supplementary Estimates. All agencies are required to use the refreshed Policy Quality Framework from 2019/20 to assess the quality of their policy advice papers. The Policy Quality Framework is currently being refreshed. The refreshed Framework will be released before 30 June 2019.
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 |
2018/19 Final Budgeted $000 |
2019/20 Budget $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
2022/23 Estimated $000 |
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Justice Policy Advice |
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Current Government |
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Improving the Justice Response to Sexual Violence Victims | 2020/21 | - | - | 150 | - | - |
Improving Base Pay of Ministry of Justice Employees | 2018/19 | 294 | 922 | 922 | 922 | 922 |
Family and Sexual Violence Central Agent | 2018/19 | 2,000 | - | - | - | - |
Integrated Safety Response to Family Violence | 2017/18 | 200 | - | - | - | - |
Crown/Maori Relationship - Exploratory Work and Key Projects | 2017/18 | 2,684 | - | - | - | - |
Previous Government |
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Review of Family Violence Legislation | 2017/18 | 100 | - | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Share of Costs for Budget 2015 Whole-of-Government Initiatives | 2015/16 | (20) | (20) | (20) | (20) | (20) |
Managing the Ministry of Justice High Priority Initiatives | 2015/16 | 529 | 529 | 529 | 529 | 529 |
Legal and Ministerial Services |
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Current Government |
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Improving Base Pay of Ministry of Justice Employees | 2018/19 | 103 | 325 | 325 | 325 | 325 |
Crown/Maori Relationship - Key Projects | 2018/19 | 366 | - | - | - | - |
Previous Government |
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Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism - Phase II | 2017/18 | 1,635 | 430 | 250 | 250 | 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) | (10) | (10) | (10) | (10) |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The decrease in this appropriation for 2019/20 of $4.271 million is mainly due to:
- a fiscally neutral transfer of $1.762 million in 2019/20 to the Maori Crown Relations appropriation for the Office for Maori Crown Relations - Te Arawhiti
- a fiscally neutral adjustment of $1.480 million in 2018/19 to allow for movements in the allocation of Ministry overheads
- one-off funding of $815,000 in 2018/19 for the Family and Sexual Violence Central Agent
- one-off funding of $500,000 in 2018/19 for alternative pathways into integrated safety responses to family violence, and
- a decrease of $480,000 for the anti-money laundering and countering financing of terrorism initiative.
This is partly offset by:
- an increase of $850,000 to improve the base pay of Ministry of Justice employees.
Maori Crown Relations (M98)
Overarching Purpose Statement
Scope of Appropriation
Departmental Output Expenses
Policy Advice - Maori Crown RelationsThis category is limited to advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy led by other agencies) to support decision making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to Maori Crown relations.
Services to Ministers
This category is limited to the provision of support, information and services to Ministers to enable them to discharge their portfolio (other than policy decision-making) responsibilities on matters relating to the Maori Crown relationship.
Strengthening Crown Capability
This category is limited to the provision of services to strengthen Crown capability in building sustainable and productive Maori Crown relationships.
Non-Departmental Output Expenses
Supporting Significant Maori EventsThis category is limited to providing funding for events that strengthen and display a Maori Crown relationship.
Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
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Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
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Total Appropriation |
3,292 | 3,292 | 7,761 |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Policy Advice - Maori Crown Relations | 988 | 988 | 2,028 |
Services to Ministers | 329 | 329 | 676 |
Strengthening Crown Capability | 1,975 | 1,975 | 4,057 |
Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
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Supporting Significant Maori Events | - | - | 1,000 |
Funding for Departmental Output Expenses |
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Revenue from the Crown |
3,292 | 3,292 | 6,761 |
Policy Advice - Maori Crown Relations | 988 | 988 | 2,028 |
Services to Ministers | 329 | 329 | 676 |
Strengthening Crown Capability | 1,975 | 1,975 | 4,057 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve strong, ongoing and effective relationships between Maori and the Crown.
How Performance will be Assessed for this Appropriation
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
How performance will be assessed for the MCA as a whole# |
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The satisfaction of the Minister for Maori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti and the Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations with the strengthening of the relationship between Maori and the Crown, as per the common satisfaction survey |
At least 8/10 | At least 8/10 | At least 8/10 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with each Category and How Performance will be Assessed
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
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Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Policy Advice - Maori Crown Relations |
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This category is intended to achieve efficient and effective services to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to the Maori Crown relationship |
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Technical quality of policy advice papers assessed by a survey with a methodological robustness of 90% (see Note 1) |
At least 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | To be confirmed (see Note 2) |
The satisfaction of the Minister for Maori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti with the policy advice service, as per the common satisfaction survey |
At least 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | To be confirmed (see Note 3) |
Services to Ministers |
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This category is intended to achieve efficient and effective services to support decision-making by Ministers on ministerial matters, in discharging their portfolio responsibilities |
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The satisfaction of the Minister for Maori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti with ministerial services, as per the common satisfaction survey |
At least 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | At least 8.5/10 |
Strengthening Crown Capability |
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This category is intended to support the Minister for Maori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti in helping government to better engage with Maori on matters of importance by lifting capability across the public sector |
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Number of agencies signing up to engagement classes |
6 | 6 | 15 |
Number of engagement processes advised on |
45 | 45 | 50 |
Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
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Supporting Significant Maori Events |
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This category is intended to provide support for a small number of large events that demonstrate and strengthen the Maori Crown relationship |
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An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(iii) of the Public Finance Act 1989 as annual expenditure under this category for Non-Departmental output expenses is less than $5 million |
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.
Note 2 - The Standard will be identified based on the refreshed Policy Quality Framework and updated in the Supplementary Estimates. All agencies are required to use the refreshed Policy Quality Framework from 2019/20 to assess the quality of their policy advice papers. The Policy Quality Framework is currently being refreshed. The refreshed Framework will be released before 30 June 2019.
Note 3 - The Standard will be identified based on the revised Ministerial Satisfaction Survey and updated in the Supplementary Estimates. All agencies are required to use the refined Ministerial Satisfaction Survey from 2019/20 to assess ministerial satisfaction with the policy service. The survey is currently under review and the refined survey and guidance will be released before 30 June 2019.
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 |
2018/19 Final Budgeted $000 |
2019/20 Budget $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
2022/23 Estimated $000 |
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Policy Advice - Maori Crown Relations |
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Current Government |
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Supporting the Maori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti Portfolio | 2019/20 | - | 1,650 | 2,550 | 2,550 | 2,250 |
Improving Base Pay of Ministry of Justice Employees | 2018/19 | 8 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Services to Ministers |
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Current Government |
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Supporting the Maori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti Portfolio | 2019/20 | - | 550 | 850 | 850 | 750 |
Improving Base Pay of Ministry of Justice Employees | 2018/19 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Strengthening Crown Capability |
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Current Government |
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Supporting the Maori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti Portfolio | 2019/20 | - | 3,300 | 5,100 | 5,100 | 4,500 |
Improving Base Pay of Ministry of Justice Employees | 2018/19 | 16 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
Supporting Significant Maori Events |
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Current Government |
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Nga Kaupapa Matua - Supporting and Celebrating Te Ao Maori Significant Events | 2019/20 | - | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The increase in this appropriation for 2019/20 of $4.469 million is mainly due to:
- new funding of $5.500 million for supporting the Maori Crown Relations portfolio of the Office for Maori Crown Relations - Te Arawhiti, and
- new funding of $1 million to support significant events that demonstrate and strengthen the Maori Crown relationship.
This is partly offset by:
- a reduction of $1.288 million in 2019/20 due to a fiscally neutral transfer in 2018/19 from the Vote Justice: Policy and Related Services appropriation, and
- a fiscally neutral transfer of $799,000 in 2018/19 from the Vote Treaty Negotiations: Treaty Negotiations and Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act appropriation.