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MINISTER(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROPRIATIONS: Minister of Immigration (M38)
ADMINISTERING DEPARTMENT: Department of Labour
MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR: Minister of Labour
Details of Appropriations#
Details of Annual and Permanent Appropriations
| 2007/08 | |||
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| Titles and Scopes of Appropriations by Appropriation Type | Estimates Budget $000 |
Supplementary Estimates Budget $000 |
Total Budget $000 |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Immigration Advisers Authority (M38)Regulation of persons who give immigration advice, and facilitation of education and professional development and of public awareness by the Immigration Advisers Authority, pursuant to the functions described in section 35 of the Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007. |
- | 2,305 | 2,305 |
Services to Increase the Capacity of New Zealand Through Immigration (M38)Provision of migrant customer services that include facilitation, decision making and border risk management, response to settlement needs and community initiatives to encourage migrant participation. Provision of related advice on appropriate policy settings, research and evaluation, Ministerial services and support services for Residence Review Board and Removal Review Authority, is also funded by this appropriation. |
143,291 | 14,986 | 158,277 |
Services to Position New Zealand as an International Citizen with Immigration-Related Interests and Obligations (M38)Provision of refugee customer services that include selection, travel and resettlement of quota refugees and refugee status determinations and support processes for claimants. Participation in multilateral initiatives, the preparedness to respond to a humanitarian crisis, the provision of related advice on appropriate policy settings, research and evaluation, and support services for Refugee Status Appeal Authority is also funded by this appropriation. |
15,556 | 997 | 16,553 |
Total Departmental Output Expenses |
158,847 | 18,288 | 177,135 |
Other Expenses to be incurred by the Crown |
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RRB, RRA and RSAA Members' Salaries and Allowances (M38)Fees, Salaries and Allowances for Members of the Residence Review Board (RRB), the Removal Review Authority (RRA) and the Refugee Status Appeal Authority (RSAA). |
2,577 | - | 2,577 |
Total Other Expenses to be incurred by the Crown |
2,577 | - | 2,577 |
Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations |
161,424 | 18,288 | 179,712 |
Information Supporting the Supplementary Estimates Vote Immigration #
MINISTER(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROPRIATIONS: Minister of Immigration (M38)
ADMINISTERING DEPARTMENT: Department of Labour
MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR: Minister of Labour
Part 1 - Summary of the Vote#
Part 1.3 - Trends in the Vote
Summary of Financial Activity
| 2007/08 | |||||
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| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates | Total $000 |
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| Departmental Transactions $000 |
Non-Departmental Transactions $000 |
Total Transactions $000 |
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Appropriations |
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| Output Expenses | 158,847 | 18,288 | - | 18,288 | 177,135 |
| Benefits and Other Unrequited Expenses | - | N/A | - | - | - |
| Borrowing Expenses | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Expenses | 2,577 | - | - | - | 2,577 |
| Capital Expenditure | - | - | - | - | - |
| Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure | - | - | N/A | - | - |
Total Appropriations |
161,424 | 18,288 | - | 18,288 | 179,712 |
Crown Revenue and Receipts |
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| Tax Revenue | - | N/A | N/A | - | - |
| Non-Tax Revenue | 11,528 | N/A | N/A | - | 11,528 |
| Capital Receipts | - | N/A | N/A | - | - |
Total Crown Revenue and Receipts |
11,528 | N/A | N/A | - | 11,528 |
Part 2 - Details and Expected Performance for Output Expenses#
Part 2.1 - Departmental Output Expenses#
Intended Impacts, Outcomes and Objectives
| Intended Impacts, Outcomes or Objectives of Appropriations | Appropriations |
|---|---|
| Outcome: New Zealand will prosper and be enriched through its connections with the rest of the world.Impact: The interests of consumers receiving immigration advice will be promoted and protected, and the reputation of New Zealand as a migration destination will be enhanced, by providing for the regulation of persons who give immigration advice. | Immigration Advisers Authority |
Immigration Advisers Authority (M38)
Scope of Appropriation
Regulation of persons who give immigration advice, and facilitation of education and professional development and of public awareness by the Immigration Advisers Authority, pursuant to the functions described in section 35 of the Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007.
Expenses and Revenue
| 2007/08 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
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| Total Appropriation | - | 2,305 | 2,305 |
| Revenue from the Crown | - | 2,305 | 2,305 |
| Revenue from Others | - | - | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This new appropriation of $2.305 million was approved during 2007/08 following the passing of the Immigration Advisers Authority Act 2007. The establishment of the Immigration Advisers Authority will initially be funded by the Government, but future years will see the majority of the funding received from the immigration adviser industry.
Services to Increase the Capacity of New Zealand Through Immigration (M38)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Provision of migrant customer services that include facilitation, decision making and border risk management, response to settlement needs and community initiatives to encourage migrant participation. Provision of related advice on appropriate policy settings, research and evaluation, Ministerial services and support services for Residence Review Board and Removal Review Authority, is also funded by this appropriation.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation will increase by $14.986 million to $158.277 million for 2007/08. This increase mainly relates to:
- additional migrant levy revenue for settlement and immigration research ($2.548 million)
- implementing the Immigration Business Transformation Project ($3.300 million)
- a review of immigration fees principles and subsequent increase in fees ($9.409 million)
- reforecast volumes for visa and permit services ($1.360 million)
- a fiscally neutral adjustment for the Refugees Plus Ten: Perspective on Settlement, Identify and Community Project to output expense Services to Position New Zealand as an International Citizen ($253,000)
- transfer to 2008/09 for the Department of Labour's ICT Infrastructure Programme ($743,000)
- transfer to 2008/09 for a revised list of recognised qualifications ($705,000).
Services to Position New Zealand as an International Citizen with Immigration-Related Interests and Obligations (M38)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Provision of refugee customer services that include selection, travel and resettlement of quota refugees and refugee status determinations and support processes for claimants. Participation in multilateral initiatives, the preparedness to respond to a humanitarian crisis, the provision of related advice on appropriate policy settings, research and evaluation, and support services for Refugee Status Appeal Authority is also funded by this appropriation.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation will increase by $997,000 to $16.553 million for 2007/08. The increase is mainly due to:
- a reforecast for volume changes for visa and permit services ($613,000)
- transfer from 2006/07 for the Recognised Seasonal Employer Scheme ($175,000)
- Growth and Innovation Framework funding inter-departmental transfer from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade ($83,000)
- a fiscally neutral adjustment for the Refugees Plus Ten: Perspective on Settlement, Identify and Community Project from output expense Services to Increase the Capacity of New Zealand through Immigration ($156,000)
- transfer to 2008/09 for the Department of Labour's ICT Infrastructure Programme ($32,000).