Formats and related files
APPROPRIATION MINISTER(S): Speaker of the House of Representatives (M78)
APPROPRIATION ADMINISTRATOR: Parliamentary Service
RESPONSIBLE MINISTER FOR PARLIAMENTARY SERVICE: Speaker of the House of Representatives
Details of Appropriations and Capital Injections#
Annual and Permanent Appropriations#
2015/16 | |||
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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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Support Services to the Speaker (M78)This appropriation is limited to the provision of services to support the Speaker of the House of Representatives. |
225 | 141 | 366 |
Total Departmental Output Expenses |
225 | 141 | 366 |
Departmental Capital Expenditure |
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Parliamentary Service - Capital Expenditure PLA (M78)This appropriation is limited to the purchase or development of assets by and for the use of the Parliamentary Service, as authorised by section 24(1) of the Public Finance Act 1989. |
4,500 | (489) | 4,011 |
Total Departmental Capital Expenditure |
4,500 | (489) | 4,011 |
Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
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Accommodation of Members and Travel of Members' Families PLA (M78)This appropriation is limited to accommodation services for members and, during the immediate post-election period, qualifying electoral candidates and travel services for family members of members of Parliament, of Ministers and during the immediate post-election period, of qualifying electoral candidates, as authorised by section 22(1) of the Members of Parliament (Remuneration and Services) Act 2013. |
4,000 | (1,100) | 2,900 |
Depreciation Expense on Parliamentary Complex (M78)This appropriation is limited to the depreciation expense on the Parliamentary buildings, furniture, antiques and art collection, and the library collection. |
14,000 | (500) | 13,500 |
Members' Communications (M78)This appropriation is limited to members' and, during the immediate post election period, qualifying electoral candidates' and former members' communications (voice and data and standard office productivity software), and members' and, during the immediate post election period, qualifying electoral candidates' and former members' use of standard office products and stationery supplies as allowed under directions given by the Speaker. |
2,828 | 500 | 3,328 |
Members of the House of Representatives' Salaries and Allowances PLA (M78)This appropriation is limited to expenses incurred under section 8(4) of the Members of Parliament Remuneration and Salaries Act 2013 and incorporates salaries and allowances determined by the Remuneration Authority, payable to members of Parliament who are neither Ministers of the Crown nor Parliamentary Under-Secretaries. |
22,000 | - | 22,000 |
Travel of former MPs (M78)This appropriation is limited to travel expenses for qualifying former members, as specified in sections 39 - 40 of the Members of Parliament (Remuneration and Services) Act 2013. |
1,000 | 300 | 1,300 |
Travel of Members and Others (M78)This appropriation is limited to domestic air, land and sea travel for members and, during the immediate post-election period, qualifying electoral candidates and former members, and international travel services for members and qualifying spouses/partners, political exchange participants and officials as allowed under directions given by the Speaker. |
3,750 | 800 | 4,550 |
Total Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
47,578 | - | 47,578 |
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure |
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Operations, Information and Advisory Services MCA (M78)The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative and support services to the House of Representatives and to members of Parliament, and making Parliament publicly accessible. |
54,951 | 1,579 | 56,530 |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Building and Operations ManagementThis category is limited to the provision of building maintenance and operational services for the parliamentary precincts. |
27,685 | 248 | 27,933 |
Parliamentary Information Communications and Technology ServicesThis category is limited to computing facilities, information sharing and telecommunication services and associated advisory services on the Parliamentary networks. |
14,073 | 1,736 | 15,809 |
Parliamentary LibraryThis category is limited to research, collections and information management services through the Parliamentary Library. |
4,738 | - | 4,738 |
Personnel, Accounting and Advisory Services to Members and Other Parliamentary AgenciesThis category is limited to bureau accounting and payroll services for members and other parliamentary agencies and the setting, administering and delivery of members' entitlements. |
8,455 | (405) | 8,050 |
Total Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure |
54,951 | 1,579 | 56,530 |
Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations |
107,254 | 1,231 | 108,485 |
Multi-Year Appropriations#
Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriations, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
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Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
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Additional Support for Members (M78)This appropriation is limited to additional support for members where there is sensory or physical impairment beyond their control as authorised by the Speaker.For the term of the 51st Parliament. |
Original Appropriation | 900 |
Adjustments to 2014/15 | - | |
Adjustments for 2015/16 | - | |
Adjusted Appropriation | 900 | |
Actual to 2014/15 Year End | 81 | |
Estimated Actual for 2015/16 | 444 | |
Estimated Actual for 2016/17 | 300 | |
Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 75 | |
Party and Member Support - ACT (M78)This appropriation is limited to funding for the ACT parliamentary party to support their parliamentary operations during the 51st Parliament including its Leader's office, support staff, research operations, Whip's office, communications, administrative and support services for members, and, during the immediate post-election period, qualifying electoral candidates and former members, as allowed under directions given by the Speaker.For the term of the 51st Parliament. |
Original Appropriation | 1,349 |
Adjustments to 2014/15 | (365) | |
Adjustments for 2015/16 | - | |
Adjusted Appropriation | 984 | |
Actual to 2014/15 Year End | 153 | |
Estimated Actual for 2015/16 | 375 | |
Estimated Actual for 2016/17 | 368 | |
Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 88 | |
Party and Member Support - Green (M78)This appropriation is limited to funding for the Green parliamentary party to support their parliamentary operations during the 51st Parliament including its Co-Leaders' office, support staff, research operations, Parliamentary musterer's office, communications, administrative and support services for members, and, during the immediate post-election period, qualifying electoral candidates and former members, as allowed under directions given by the Speaker.For the term of the 51st Parliament. |
Original Appropriation | 11,655 |
Adjustments to 2014/15 | (49) | |
Adjustments for 2015/16 | 8 | |
Adjusted Appropriation | 11,614 | |
Actual to 2014/15 Year End | 2,278 | |
Estimated Actual for 2015/16 | 4,064 | |
Estimated Actual for 2016/17 | 4,220 | |
Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 1,052 | |
Party and Member Support - Labour (M78)This appropriation is limited to funding for the Labour parliamentary party to support their parliamentary operations during the 51st Parliament including its Leader's office, support staff, research operations, Whips' office, communications, administrative and support services for members, and, during the immediate post-election period, qualifying electoral candidates and former members, as allowed under directions given by the Speaker.For the term of the 51st Parliament. |
Original Appropriation | 34,984 |
Adjustments to 2014/15 | 377 | |
Adjustments for 2015/16 | - | |
Adjusted Appropriation | 35,361 | |
Actual to 2014/15 Year End | 7,347 | |
Estimated Actual for 2015/16 | 12,071 | |
Estimated Actual for 2016/17 | 12,691 | |
Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 3,252 | |
Party and Member Support - Maori (M78)This appropriation is limited to funding for the Maori parliamentary party to support their parliamentary operations during the 51st Parliament including its Co-Leaders' office, support staff, research operations, Whips' office, communications, administrative and support services for members, and, during the immediate post-election period, qualifying electoral candidates and former members, as allowed under directions given by the Speaker.For the term of the 51st Parliament. |
Original Appropriation | 3,300 |
Adjustments to 2014/15 | (1,237) | |
Adjustments for 2015/16 | - | |
Adjusted Appropriation | 2,063 | |
Actual to 2014/15 Year End | 414 | |
Estimated Actual for 2015/16 | 698 | |
Estimated Actual for 2016/17 | 764 | |
Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 187 | |
Party and Member Support - National (M78)This appropriation is limited to funding for the National parliamentary party to support their parliamentary operations for the 51st Parliament including its Leader's office, support staff, research operations, Whips' office, communications, administrative and support services for members, and, during the immediate post-election period, qualifying electoral candidates and former members, as allowed under directions given by the Speaker .For the term of the 51st Parliament. |
Original Appropriation | 51,097 |
Adjustments to 2014/15 | 830 | |
Adjustments for 2015/16 | (901) | |
Adjusted Appropriation | 51,026 | |
Actual to 2014/15 Year End | 10,270 | |
Estimated Actual for 2015/16 | 17,316 | |
Estimated Actual for 2016/17 | 18,684 | |
Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 4,756 | |
Party and Member Support - New Zealand First (M78)This appropriation is limited to funding for the New Zealand First parliamentary party to support their parliamentary operations for the 51st Parliament including its Leader's office, support staff, research operations, Whips' office, communications, administrative and support services for members, and, during the immediate post-election period, qualifying electoral candidates and former members, as allowed under directions given by the Speaker.For the term of the 51st Parliament. |
Original Appropriation | 6,563 |
Adjustments to 2014/15 | 2,626 | |
Adjustments for 2015/16 | 885 | |
Adjusted Appropriation | 10,074 | |
Actual to 2014/15 Year End | 1,416 | |
Estimated Actual for 2015/16 | 3,691 | |
Estimated Actual for 2016/17 | 4,135 | |
Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 832 | |
Party and Member Support - United Future (M78)This appropriation is limited to funding for the United Future parliamentary party to support their parliamentary operations for the 51st Parliament including its Leader's office, support staff, research operations, Whips' office, communications, administrative and support services for members, and, during the immediate post-election period, qualifying electoral candidates and former members, as allowed under directions given by the Speaker .For the term of the 51st Parliament. |
Original Appropriation | 1,025 |
Adjustments to 2014/15 | (41) | |
Adjustments for 2015/16 | - | |
Adjusted Appropriation | 984 | |
Actual to 2014/15 Year End | 135 | |
Estimated Actual for 2015/16 | 280 | |
Estimated Actual for 2016/17 | 481 | |
Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 88 | |
Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure |
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Crown Asset Management (M78)This appropriation is limited to minor capital works within the Parliamentary Complex to carry out essential maintenance and minor capital improvements.Commences: 01 July 2012 Expires: 30 June 2016 |
Original Appropriation | 16,000 |
Adjustments to 2014/15 | 8,567 | |
Adjustments for 2015/16 | (435) | |
Adjusted Appropriation | 24,132 | |
Actual to 2014/15 Year End | 14,339 | |
Estimated Actual for 2015/16 | 9,793 | |
Estimated Actual for 2016/17 | - | |
Estimated Appropriation Remaining | - |
Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations and Multi-Year Appropriation Forecasts#
2015/16 | |||
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Estimates Budget $000 |
Supplementary Estimates Budget $000 |
Total Budget $000 |
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Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations | 107,254 | 1,231 | 108,485 |
Total MYA Non-Departmental Other Expenses Forecasts | 36,905 | 2,034 | 38,939 |
Total MYA Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure Forecasts | 9,621 | 172 | 9,793 |
Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations and Multi-Year Appropriation Forecasts |
153,780 | 3,437 | 157,217 |
Capital Injection Authorisations#
2015/16 | |||
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Estimates Budget $000 |
Supplementary Estimates Budget $000 |
Total Budget $000 |
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Parliamentary Service - Capital Injection (M78) | - | - | - |
Supporting Information#
Part 1 - Vote as a Whole#
1.2 - Trends in the Vote
Summary of Financial Activity
2015/16 | |||||
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Supplementary Estimates | |||||
Estimates $000 |
Departmental Transactions $000 |
Non-Departmental Transactions $000 |
Total Transactions $000 |
Total $000 |
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Appropriations |
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Output Expenses | 225 | 141 | - | 141 | 366 |
Benefits or Related Expenses | - | N/A | - | - | - |
Borrowing Expenses | - | - | - | - | - |
Other Expenses | 84,483 | - | 2,034 | 2,034 | 86,517 |
Capital Expenditure | 14,121 | (489) | 172 | (317) | 13,804 |
Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure | - | - | N/A | - | - |
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure (MCA) | |||||
Output Expenses | 54,951 | 1,579 | - | 1,579 | 56,530 |
Other Expenses | - | - | - | - | - |
Capital Expenditure | - | N/A | - | - | - |
Total Appropriations |
153,780 | 1,231 | 2,206 | 3,437 | 157,217 |
Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts |
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Tax Revenue | - | N/A | - | - | - |
Non-Tax Revenue | - | N/A | - | - | - |
Capital Receipts | - | N/A | - | - | - |
Total Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts |
- | N/A | - | - | - |
Part 2 - Details of Departmental Appropriations#
2.1 - Departmental Output Expenses
Support Services to the Speaker (M78)
Scope of Appropriation
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The increase in this appropriation by $141,000 to $366,000 due to the cost associated with the Appropriations Review Committee work.
2.3 - Departmental Capital Expenditure and Capital Injections
Parliamentary Service - Capital Expenditure PLA (M78)
Scope of Appropriation
Capital Expenditure
2015/16 | |||
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Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
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Forests/Agricultural | - | - | - |
Land | - | - | - |
Property, Plant and Equipment | 1,125 | (729) | 396 |
Intangibles | 3,375 | 240 | 3,615 |
Other | - | - | - |
Total Appropriation |
4,500 | (489) | 4,011 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The decrease in appropriation by $489,000 to $4.011 million as a result of the Select Committee Webcasting Project which is no longer going to occur in 2015/16.
Part 3 - Details of Non-Departmental Appropriations#
3.4 - Non-Departmental Other Expenses
Accommodation of Members and Travel of Members' Families PLA (M78)
Scope of Appropriation
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation decreased by $1.100 million to $2.900 million for 2015/16 due to a realignment of funding between the various Travel appropriations.
Depreciation Expense on Parliamentary Complex (M78)
Scope of Appropriation
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation decreased by $500,000 to $13.500 million for 2015/16 to cover additional costs.
Members' Communications (M78)
Scope of Appropriation
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation increased by $500,000 to $3.328 million due to cover additional costs.
Party and Member Support - Green (M78)
Scope of Appropriation and Expenses
Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriations, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
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Party and Member Support - Green (M78)This appropriation is limited to funding for the Green parliamentary party to support their parliamentary operations during the 51st Parliament including its Co-Leaders' office, support staff, research operations, Parliamentary musterer's office, communications, administrative and support services for members, and, during the immediate post-election period, qualifying electoral candidates and former members, as allowed under directions given by the Speaker.For the term of the 51st Parliament. |
Original Appropriation | 11,655 |
Adjustments to 2014/15 | (49) | |
Adjustments for 2015/16 | 8 | |
Adjusted Appropriation | 11,614 | |
Actual to 2014/15 Year End | 2,278 | |
Estimated Actual for 2015/16 | 4,064 | |
Estimated Actual for 2016/17 | 4,220 | |
Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 1,052 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation increased by $8,000 to $11.614 million to reflect the changes to Green Party's representation in 2015/16.
Party and Member Support - National (M78)
Scope of Appropriation and Expenses
Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriations, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
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Party and Member Support - National (M78)This appropriation is limited to funding for the National parliamentary party to support their parliamentary operations for the 51st Parliament including its Leader's office, support staff, research operations, Whips' office, communications, administrative and support services for members, and, during the immediate post-election period, qualifying electoral candidates and former members, as allowed under directions given by the Speaker .For the term of the 51st Parliament. |
Original Appropriation | 51,097 |
Adjustments to 2014/15 | 830 | |
Adjustments for 2015/16 | (901) | |
Adjusted Appropriation | 51,026 | |
Actual to 2014/15 Year End | 10,270 | |
Estimated Actual for 2015/16 | 17,316 | |
Estimated Actual for 2016/17 | 18,684 | |
Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 4,756 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation decreased by $901,000 to $51.026 million to reflect the changes to National Party's representation in 2015/16.
Party and Member Support - New Zealand First (M78)
Scope of Appropriation and Expenses
Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriations, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
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Party and Member Support - New Zealand First (M78)This appropriation is limited to funding for the New Zealand First parliamentary party to support their parliamentary operations for the 51st Parliament including its Leader's office, support staff, research operations, Whips' office, communications, administrative and support services for members, and, during the immediate post-election period, qualifying electoral candidates and former members, as allowed under directions given by the Speaker.For the term of the 51st Parliament. |
Original Appropriation | 6,563 |
Adjustments to 2014/15 | 2,626 | |
Adjustments for 2015/16 | 885 | |
Adjusted Appropriation | 10,074 | |
Actual to 2014/15 Year End | 1,416 | |
Estimated Actual for 2015/16 | 3,691 | |
Estimated Actual for 2016/17 | 4,135 | |
Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 832 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation increased by $885,000 to $10.074 million to reflect the changes to New Zealand First Party's representation in 2015/16.
Travel of former MPs (M78)
Scope of Appropriation
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation increased by $300,000 to $1.300 million for 2015/16 due a realignment of funding between the various travel appropriations.
Travel of Members and Others (M78)
Scope of Appropriation
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation increased by $800,000 to $4.550 million for 2015/16 due to a realignment of funding between the various travel appropriations.
3.5 - Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure
Crown Asset Management (M78)
Scope of Appropriation and Expenses
Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriations, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
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Crown Asset Management (M78)This appropriation is limited to minor capital works within the Parliamentary Complex to carry out essential maintenance and minor capital improvements.Commences: 01 July 2012 Expires: 30 June 2016 |
Original Appropriation | 16,000 |
Adjustments to 2014/15 | 8,567 | |
Adjustments for 2015/16 | (435) | |
Adjusted Appropriation | 24,132 | |
Actual to 2014/15 Year End | 14,339 | |
Estimated Actual for 2015/16 | 9,793 | |
Estimated Actual for 2016/17 | - | |
Estimated Appropriation Remaining | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation decreased by $435,000 to $24.132 million is primarily due to a transfer to Future Accommodation Strategy departmental operating expenditure.
Part 4 - Details of Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure#
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure
Operations, Information and Advisory Services (M78)
Overarching Purpose Statement
Scope of Appropriation
Departmental Output Expenses
Building and Operations ManagementThis category is limited to the provision of building maintenance and operational services for the parliamentary precincts.
Parliamentary Information Communications and Technology Services
This category is limited to computing facilities, information sharing and telecommunication services and associated advisory services on the Parliamentary networks.
Parliamentary Library
This category is limited to research, collections and information management services through the Parliamentary Library.
Personnel, Accounting and Advisory Services to Members and Other Parliamentary Agencies
This category is limited to bureau accounting and payroll services for members and other parliamentary agencies and the setting, administering and delivery of members' entitlements.
Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure
2015/16 | |||
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Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
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Total Appropriation |
54,951 | 1,579 | 56,530 |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Building and Operations Management | 27,685 | 248 | 27,933 |
Parliamentary Information Communications and Technology Services | 14,073 | 1,736 | 15,809 |
Parliamentary Library | 4,738 | - | 4,738 |
Personnel, Accounting and Advisory Services to Members and Other Parliamentary Agencies | 8,455 | (405) | 8,050 |
Funding for Departmental Output Expenses |
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Revenue from the Crown |
48,872 | 1,315 | 50,187 |
Building and Operations Management | 26,387 | 456 | 26,843 |
Parliamentary Information Communications and Technology Services | 9,667 | 1,241 | 10,908 |
Parliamentary Library | 4,738 | - | 4,738 |
Personnel, Accounting and Advisory Services to Members and Other Parliamentary Agencies | 8,080 | (382) | 7,698 |
Revenue from Others |
6,079 | 264 | 6,343 |
Building and Operations Management | 1,298 | (208) | 1,090 |
Parliamentary Information Communications and Technology Services | 4,406 | 495 | 4,901 |
Personnel, Accounting and Advisory Services to Members and Other Parliamentary Agencies | 375 | (23) | 352 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with each Category and How Performance will be Assessed
2015/16 | |||
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Assessment of Performance | Estimates Standard |
Supplementary Estimates Standard |
Total Standard |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Building and Operations Management |
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The parliamentary precinct and out-of Parliament (OOP) offices are safe and secure (see Notes 1 and 2) |
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Security incidents on the precinct resolved successfully with detailed accurate post-incident reporting submitted within 12 hours of any incident |
New measure | New measure | 95% |
The public has access to the parliamentary precinct via tours, education, visits and the public gallery (see Note 3) |
75,000-80,000 people | 75,000-80,000 people | 75,000-80,000 people |
Note 1 - The Service is aligning with the Government mandate to adhere to the new Protective Security Requirements (PSR) which sets minimum standards for personnel, property and information security. An action plan resulting from a self-review of the maturity of our services along with the updating of the Service's threat assessment will inform a set of deliverables to be implemented over future years commencing in 2015/16.
Note 2 - The Service has a standard that security incidents on the precinct are responded to within seven minutes of notification. The revised budget standard reports upon the degree to which incidents on the precinct have been resolved successfully, with detailed accurate post-incident reporting submitted within 12 hours of any incident.
Note 3 - Budget standard as measured by the number of people taking a parliamentary tour and education visitors.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The increase in appropriation by $1.579 million for 2015/16 is a result of a combination of an expense transfer of $1.054 million from 2014/15 to 2015/16, an overall increase by $1.125 million due to departmental and other revenues streams offset by a retention of underspend of $600,000 from 2015/16 to 2016/17.