4.2	EXPENDITURE INITIATIVES
The 2009-10 Budget provides for expenditure initiatives totalling $77.519 million in 2009-10, and $322.7 million across the Budget and forward estimates.  In 2009-10, this includes $20.316 million of new initiatives funded from the health funding envelope and $51.389 million of recurrent funded initiatives net of revenue and other offsets.  Additionally, $3.0 million of agency funded initiatives is provided for in 2009-10.  Tables 4.2.1 and 4.2.2 provide a summary of these initiatives by portfolio.
Table 4.2.1
Recurrent Initiatives
		2009-10	2010-11	2011-12	2012-13	
Recurrent Initiatives		Estimate	Estimate	Estimate	Estimate	
		$’000	$’000	$’000	$’000	
						
Chief Minister's Department						
Business and Economic Development Package		575	637	1,097	784	
Shanghai World Expo 2010 – ACT Contribution		258	128	0	0	
Medicare Change of Address Campaign		65	65	0	0	
Establishment of Safe Work Australia – ACT Contribution		137	140	144	148	
Centenary of Canberra – ACT Celebratory Program		730	1,000	6,135	6,135	
Reaching Out to the Community		398	152	157	161	
Negotiation of Template Enterprise Agreement		150	0	0	0	
						
Department of Territory and Municipal Services					
Cycling, Signage and Footpaths Maintenance		1,600	1,600	1,600	1,600	
Lower Cotter Catchment Plantings		200	205	210	215	
Parking Strategy Implementation		150	100	50	0	
Implementation of the ACT Kangaroo Action Plan		176	183	212	199	
Program to Reduce Feral Rabbits		150	0	0	0	
Trial Rapid Express Direct (REDEX) Service		1,000	0	0	0	
Materials Recycling at Mugga Lane Transfer Station		485	923	946	969	
Removal of Dead and Drought Affected Trees		350	42	44	46	
District Parks Asset Maintenance 		165	107	109	149	
Weed Control Measures		200	0	0	0	
Stormwater, Streetlight and Traffic Light Maintenance		2,000	2,050	2,101	2,154	
Additional Funding for Municipal Services		5,000	0	0	0	
Autumn Event and Domestic Marketing 		1,800	1,500	1,000	1,000	
2009 Mountain Bike and Trials World Championships  		800	0	0	0	
Children’s Physical Activity Foundation  		300	0	0	0	
Additional Repairs and Maintenance for Urban Open Spaces and Infrastructure		2,145	0	0	0	
Urban Forest Renewal		4,450	4,753	4,746	4,739	
Increase Uptake of Renewable Energy		686	769	861	965	
Nation Building and Jobs Plan Taskforce		161	0	0	0	

ACT Health						
Mental Health Growth		2,000	2,068	2,138	2,211	
Increased Critical Care Capacity		2,500	2,585	2,673	2,764	
Growth in Demand for Acute Care Capacity		3,000	7,218	7,478	7,749	
Growth in Demand for Surgery		2,000	2,068	2,138	2,211	
Growth in Cancer Services		1,000	1,035	1,069	1,106	
Diagnostic Mammography (net)		608	629	651	674	
Increased Demand in Older Persons Services		1,000	1,035	1,069	1,106	
Integrated Prevention of Chronic Disease 		1,000	1,035	1,069	1,106	
Health Workforce Development		500	1,521	2,621	3,541	
GP Workforce Initiatives		1,500	2,517	3,571	4,655	
A Healthy Future - Preventative Health Program		3,750	3,567	3,688	0	
Mental Health Assessment Unit		1,458	2,624	2,740	2,856	
Medical Retrieval Services		800	1,500	1,538	1,576	
Mental Health Training		300	300	0	0	
Expansion of the ACT Magistrate Courts Forensic Mental Health Court Liaison Team		135	140	0	0	
Extension of Paid Maternity Leave		778	806	830	857	
						
Department of Disability, Housing and Community Services	
Play Therapy Services for Young Children		461	597	606	615	
Addressing Speech Pathology Waiting Lists		737	843	974	989	
Special Care Packages for Extraordinarily High Needs		245	249	253	257	
Companion Card		104	97	99	100	
Expanded Flexible Support Fund		200	205	210	215	
Growth in Out of Home Care Costs		4,000	3,000	2,000	2,000	
Transition of Individuals from Hospital to the Community		750	750	750	750	
Extension of Paid Maternity Leave		177	183	188	195	
						
Housing ACT						
Community Outreach for Rough Sleepers		180	230	239	249	
Building Housing Partnerships		160	256	263	269	
Expansion of Transitional Housing Program		57	75	79	81	
Housing and Support Initiative		200	329	339	348	
Centralised Intake Service		100	129	132	136	
Housing Assistance for Victims of Domestic Violence		100	-	-	-	
Youth Foyer Model		0	360	371	382	
						
Department of Justice and Community Safety						
Single Court Study		125	0	0	0	
Director of Public Prosecutions - Additional Resourcing 		841	854	867	879	
Closed Circuit Television Monitoring (Territorial)		384	398	413	429	
Government Solicitor’s Office - Additional Resourcing		514	670	680	690	
Enhanced Fine Enforcement		300	364	371	378	
Regulation of Owners Corporation Managers		287	291	295	300	
Enhanced Parking Operations 		395	411	427	444	
						
Department of the Environment, Climate Change, Energy and Water	
Community Partnerships for Sustainability and the Environment		321	331	341	351	
Commercial Waste Scheme		225	258	0	0	
Expansion of switch your thinking! program		4,600	4,715	4,833	4,954	
Plastic Bag Community Consultation		85	0	0	0	
						
Department of Education and Training						
In Pursuit of Excellence – Gifted and Talented Students		263	236	241	244	
More Teachers Lower Class Sizes		3,087	6,379	6,536	6,698	
Indigenous Teachers and Teachers Assistants Attraction Scheme		160	168	177	186	
Enhancing Performance in Literacy and Numeracy 		875	1,796	1,839	1,886	
Moving Forward with English as a Second Language		428	883	905	928	
Non Government Schools Equity Fund		1,000	1,000	1,000	1,000	
Australian School-Based Apprenticeships		350	359	368	377	
Extension of Paid Maternity Leave		708	733	754	780	
Nation Building and Jobs Plan - Building the Education Revolution (ACT Contribution)		454	1,089	2,019	2,069	
						
ACT Planning and Land Authority						
Effective Delivery of Services		1,730	0	0	0	
Commercial and Industrial Land Supply Strategy 		330	240	256	58	
Inter-Governmental Agreement Commitments		270	72	74	76	
Nation Building and Jobs Plan Taskforce		227	0	0	0	
Records Management System Software Upgrade		150	0	0	0	
Tune Up Canberra Program		500	1,500	0	0	
Support for Building and Construction Industry		1,900	1,960	2,020	2,080	
						
Canberra Institute of Technology						
Assistance with Fees in Areas of Skills Shortage		300	350	359	370	
Lions Youth Haven		66	66	33	0	
						
Legal Aid Commission (ACT)						
Homeless and Elder Law Project		144	147	0	0	
ICT Resourcing		69	69	70	70	
 		 	 	 	 	
TOTAL EXPENDITURE INITIATIVES		77,519	77,644	84,066	83,509	
						
Revenue Offsets		1,900	1,960	2,020	2,080	
Expenditure Offsets		3,914	5,817	4,922	4,726	
Health Funding Envelope Employed		-20,316	-27,901	-30,905	-29,979	
						
NET EXPENDITURE INITIATIVES		51,389	41,966	46,219	46,724	

Table 4.2.2
Agency Funded Initiatives
 		2009-10	2010-11	2011-12	2012-13	
Agency Funded Initiatives		Estimate	Estimate	Estimate	Estimate	
 		$’000	$’000	$’000	$’000	
 		 	 	 	 	
Department of Disability, Housing and Community Services	
Indigenous Traineeships		29	30	31	0	
Facilitator for Indigenous Elected Body		50	51	53	54	
Youth Advisory Council		20	20	20	20	
Migrant and Refugee Settlement Services		50	51	53	54	
Seniors Grants Program		15	15	16	16	
Support for Valley FM 89.5 Community Radio		15	15	15	0	
						
Department of Justice and Community Safety						
Court Transport Unit Vehicle		30	31	32	32	
Neighbourhood Watch 		20	21	21	22	
						
Department of the Environment, Climate Change, Energy and Water	
Noise Pollution Awareness Campaign		50	0	0	0	
Commercial and Government Office Space Energy Efficiency (CitySwitch Green Office)		78	81	83	86	
						
Department of Education and Training						
Classroom ICT – Non Government Schools		2,500	0	0	0	
Fostering Global Citizens – Improving Language Education		50	50	50	50	
						
ACT Planning and Land Authority						
Reaching Out to the Community		25	25	25	25	
Moratorium on Fees Charged on Delayed Commercial Developments		60	60	0	0	
						
Total Agency Funded Initiatives		2,992	450	399	359	

Table 4.2.3
Capital Expenditure Initiatives
 		2009-10	2010-11	2011-12	2012-13	
Capital Expenditure Initiatives		Estimate	Estimate	Estimate	Estimate	
 		$’000	$’000	$’000	$’000	
 		 	 	 	 	
Department of Treasury						
Mortgage Relief Fund		300	300	300	300	
						
Total Agency Capital Expenditure Initiatives		300	300	300	300	

In addition to the funding outlined above, an additional $10.952 million in 2009-10, or $24.817 million over four years, was provided for the Budget and forward estimates through the Appropriation Act 2008-2009 (No.2), handed down by the Government in December 2008.  Table 4.2.4 below, details these initiatives by portfolio.
Table 4.2.4
Recurrent Initiatives — Second Appropriation
 		2009-10	2010-11	2011-12	2012-13	
Initiatives - 2nd Appropriation		Estimate	Estimate	Estimate	Estimate	
 		$’000	$’000	$’000	$’000	
						
Legislative Assembly Secretariat						
Enhanced Accountability		704	726	747	769	
						
ACT Executive						
Enhanced Accountability		549	567	586	607	
						
Department of Treasury						
First Home Owners Boost (FHOB)		5,922	1,092	0	0	
						
Department of Disability, Housing and Community Services	
Business and Industrial Relations Support for Community Organisations		100	0	0	0	
						
Department of the Environment, Climate Change, Energy and Water	
Additional Staff and Resources		2,575	2,652	2,732	2,814	
Implementation of the Electricity Feed-In Tariff		133	135	137	139	
						
Total Initiatives - 2nd Appropriation		9,983	5,172	4,202	4,329	

CHIEF MINISTER’S DEPARTMENT
Table 4.2.5
		2009-10	2010-11	2011-12	2012-13	
		$’000	$’000	$’000	$’000	
						
Initiatives						
Business and Economic Development Package		575	637	1,097	784	
Shanghai World Expo 2010 – ACT Contribution		258	128	0	0	
Medicare Change of Address Campaign		65	65	0	0	
Establishment of Safe Work Australia – ACT Contribution		137	140	144	148	
Centenary of Canberra – ACT Celebratory Program		730	1,000	6,135	6,135	
Reaching Out to the Community		398	152	157	161	
Negotiation of Template Enterprise Agreement		150	0	0	0	
Total Initiatives		2,313	2,122	7,533	7,228	
						
Recurrent Expenditure Associated with Capital Initiatives						
Canberra International Arboretum and Gardens – Forest Plantings		200	400	600	600	
Public Art		163	0	0	0	
Total Recurrent Expenditure Associated with Capital Initiatives		363	400	600	600	

Business and Economic Development Package	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	575	637	1,097	784	
This initiative will support a range of measures to assist exporting firms:  the ACT Exporters Network — an industry-led mentoring and information sharing network; TradeConnect — a program that provides small grants to support access to professional business services; the Government Trade Mission Program — a biannual program delivered in partnership with Austrade to introduce new exporters to overseas markets; and ongoing support for the ACT Chief Minister’s Export Awards.
This will also provide for an International Student Ambassadors Program which supports the targeted marketing of ACT’s tertiary institutions in key international student markets; as well as additional support for Young Achievement Australia, ScreenACT; and CollabIT — which links local small to medium sized enterprises with multinational companies in the ICT sector.
Shanghai World Expo 2010 – ACT Contribution	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	258	128	0	0	
This allows for the Government’s Silver Sponsorship involvement in the Australia Pavilion of the Shanghai World Expo in China in 2010.  The Shanghai World Expo is a unique world event that provides a stage to promote Australian capability and the quality of our cities to China and to a world wide audience.  The Government will use the Sponsorship partnership to further trade, investment and cultural ties between the ACT and China.
Medicare Change of Address Campaign	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	65	65	0	0	
This will provide for the development and delivery of a promotional campaign to encourage people who have moved from interstate to change their Medicare address to the ACT.  Any resultant increase in population estimates as a result of the campaign will impact positively on the Territory’s GST revenue collections from the Commonwealth Government.
Establishment of Safe Work Australia – ACT Contribution	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	137	140	144	148	
This initiative will provide the ACT’s contribution to the establishment and ongoing maintenance of Safe Work Australia, the replacement body for the Australian Safety and Compensation Council.  In accordance with the Inter-Governmental Agreement for Regulatory and Operational Reform in Occupational Health and Safety, contributions from each jurisdiction are based on a share of national population. 
Centenary of Canberra – ACT Celebratory Program	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	730	1,000	6,135	6,135	
This initiative will provide for the appointment of a Creative Director to guide the development and delivery of a meaningful and cohesive official program of celebration, maximising participation and engagement and leaving enduring benefits for the Territory.  This initiative also provides for the Government’s contribution towards the official centenary celebrations, including sporting fixtures such as the Women’s Australian Golf Open Championship, a range of projects in the areas of arts and culture, education, heritage, environment, communications and promotion, as well as support for community celebrations.
Reaching Out to the Community	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	398	152	157	161	
This provides for community engagement initiatives across government.  The first year includes project funding to support a broader community conversation on big picture issues that affect Canberra’s future.  The Community Engagement team in Chief Minister’s Department will be supplemented with one position to work across government to enhance coordination, planning and targeting of engagement activities.
Negotiation of Template Enterprise Agreement	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	150	0	0	0	
This initiative will provide the required professional and technical support in the lead up to, and during the negotiation of, the next template enterprise agreement.  The support will help ensure the negotiation of wages and conditions are sufficiently robust to provide the best possible outcome for the Government, particularly in the current economic context and the new Federal industrial laws.

DEPARTMENT OF TERRITORY AND MUNICIPAL SERVICES
Table 4.2.6
		2009-10	2010-11	2011-12	2012-13	
		$’000	$’000	$’000	$’000	
						
Initiatives						
Cycling, Signage and Footpaths Maintenance		1,600	1,600	1,600	1,600	
Lower Cotter Catchment Plantings		200	205	210	215	
Parking Strategy Implementation		150	100	50	0	
Implementation of the ACT Kangaroo Action Plan 		176	183	212	199	
Program to Reduce Feral Rabbits		150	0	0	0	
Trial Rapid Express Direct (REDEX) Service		1,000	0	0	0	
Materials Recycling at Mugga Lane Transfer Station		485	923	946	969	
Removal of Dead and Drought Affected Trees		350	42	44	46	
District Parks Asset Maintenance 		165	107	109	149	
Weed Control Measures 		200	0	0	0	
Stormwater, Streetlight and Traffic Light Maintenance		2,000	2,050	2,101	2,154	
Additional Funding for Municipal Services		5,000	0	0	0	
Autumn Event and Domestic Marketing 		1,800	1,500	1,000	1,000	
2009 Mountain Bike and Trials World Championships		800	0	0	0	
Children’s Physical Activity Foundation  		300	0	0	0	
Additional Repairs and Maintenance for Urban Open Spaces and Infrastructure		2,145	0	0	0	
Urban Forest Renewal		4,450	4,753	4,746	4,739	
Increase Uptake of Renewable Energy		686	769	861	965	
Nation Building and Jobs Plan Taskforce		161	0	0	0	
Total Initiatives		21,818	12,232	11,879	12,036	
						
Recurrent Expenditure Associated with Capital Initiatives	
Additional Seats and Signage at Bus Stops 		0	3	3	3	
Cycling, Signage, Footpaths – cycling component		0	58	115	173	
Kingston - Inner South Library 		700	834	863	893	
Care for Nature Reserves		181	185	190	190	
Town & District Park Upgrades		0	15	15	15	
Gungahlin Enclosed Oval (Sports Complex)		0	0	270	270	
Improvements to Griffith Oval		0	0	66	66	
Lyneham Precinct - Regional Tennis and Sports Centre Stage 2		0	0	90	90	
Upgrade and Expand the Woden Gymnastics Club		100	0	0	0	
Bonner - Western Distributor Road and Sewer 		0	0	0	220	
Casey - Clarrie Hermes Drive Extension to the Barton Highway		0	0	0	420	
Coombs and Wright  - Water Supply		0	0	20	20	
Molonglo - John Gorton Drive (North-South Arterial Road to Molonglo Suburbs) – Additional Funding		0	0	0	470	
Lawson South - Road Intersections		0	0	0	140	
Forde - Mulligans Flat Road Extension and Water Quality Control Ponds		0	0	0	270	
Mitchell - Sandford Street Extension to the Federal Highway		0	0	0	180	
Harrison - Wells Station Drive Extension to Horse Park Drive		0	0	0	140	
Kings Highway Upgrade		0	0	400	400	
Hume - Lanyon Drive - Stage 2 		0	220	220	220	
Belconnen - Cohen Street Extension - Additional Funding		0	0	0	100	
North Weston - Pond and Bridge - Additional Funding		0	0	0	400	
Gungahlin College Precinct - Offsite Works 		0	113	323	420	
Cycling Infrastructure 2nd Appropriation		25	51	53	55	
Total Recurrent Expenditure Associated with Capital Initiatives		3,006	3,479	2,628	5,155	

Cycling, Signage and Footpaths Maintenance	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	1,600	1,600	1,600	1,600	
Additional maintenance will occur on community paths and footpaths including resurfacing, grinding and replacement of existing pavements, line markings and signs.  Programs commenced in 2008-09 will continue and be expanded from 2009-10 to 2012-13 to cover various community paths in Canberra.
Lower Cotter Catchment Plantings	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	200	205	210	215	
This will support Greening Australia’s community engagement and tree planting activities in the Lower Cotter Catchment over the next five years.  The works will greatly improve soil stability, biodiversity and ecosystem resilience and will provide a focus for community energy and participation.  These activities will be complemented by the Government’s Lower Cotter Catchment Restoration Project.
Parking Strategy Implementation  	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	150	100	50	0	
This will deliver a three year program of data and information collection and analysis, including surveys of parking supply and demand, analysis of supply options including a parking offset fund, and feasibility studies for structured car parks in the City and Woden.  These studies will allow the Parking Strategy to be completed in 2009-10, with implementation from 2010-11.
Implementation of the ACT Kangaroo Action Plan	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	176	183	212	199	
This initiative will uphold the Government’s commitment to manage the environmental, social and economic impacts of Eastern Grey Kangaroos.  A full time officer will be dedicated to oversee implementation of the Action Plan over a period of four years, which will include kangaroo population and grassland monitoring, community surveys, and engaging and overseeing the efforts of contractors in the management of kangaroo populations.
Program to Reduce Feral Rabbits	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	150	0	0	0	
This initiative will continue existing works to control rabbits within high conservation value reserves, particularly in the areas of Mt Majura and Mt Ainslie.  Control of the rabbit population is essential to ensure the survival of native species and vegetation within Canberra’s nature reserves.
Trial Rapid Express Direct (REDEX) Service	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	1,000	0	0	0	
A one-year pilot of a new bus service will be undertaken on two key cross-town routes.  The service will operate every 30 minutes, between 7am and 7pm, and at 15 minute intervals during weekday peak times throughout school terms - commencing in Term 4 of 2009.  Centres serviced will include Gungahlin, Kippax, Belconnen, Dickson, City, Russell, Barton, Woden, Erindale and Tuggeranong.
Materials Recycling at Mugga Lane Transfer Station	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	485	923	946	969	
This will further reduce the amount of waste going to landfill by increasing the amount of material that is reused or recycled through the operation of a materials recycling facility at the Mugga Lane transfer station.
Removal of Dead and Drought Affected Trees	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	350	42	44	46	
This initiative will continue work on the removal of dead or drought affected urban trees before they become hazardous to people and property.  The works will also extend into management of high risk trees in Tidbinbilla, due to the effects of extended drought conditions and the 2003 bushfire impact.
District Parks Asset Maintenance	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	165	107	109	149	
The amenity of District Parks will be improved under this imitative.  The enhanced maintenance program will include cyclic maintenance of pumps in District parks, refurbishment or replacement of aged infrastructure and installation of gates to reduce vandalism.
Weed Control Measures 	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	200	0	0	0	
This initiative will provide for the implementation of the ACT Weeds Strategy and support weed control in areas of high conservation value.  Expenditure will target Weeds of National Significance in the West Basin area of Lake Burley Griffin and Lower Molonglo and weed control in native grassland areas. 
Stormwater, Streetlight and Traffic Light Maintenance	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	2,000	2,050	2,101	2,154	
This initiative will ensure that the current level of stormwater, streetlight and traffic light maintenance services can continue to be applied across the infrastructure networks, while catering for the existing size of these networks.
Additional Funding for Municipal Services	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	5,000	0	0	0	
This initiative provides supplementary support for municipal service delivery in the ACT across areas exhibiting growth in demand including mowing of sports grounds, the Library service, and Parks, Conservation and Lands maintenance and ranger services.  This initiative will maintain the quality of service delivery to the community in the short term while longer term options are developed to meet increasing demands for service delivery.
Autumn Event and Domestic Marketing 	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	1,800	1,500	1,000	1,000	
This initiative is aimed at increasing the economic benefit generated by Tourism, through events and domestic marketing.  Specifically, it will drive the acquisition and development of a new event that will result in visitation in the autumn period.  The initiative will also provide enhancements to Floriade and Floriade NightFest in 2009, as well as encompass domestic marketing activities.
2009 Mountain Bike and Trials World Championships  	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	800	0	0	0	
This will deliver the 2009 UCI Mountain Bike and Trials World Championships in September 2009 at Stromlo Forest Park.  This event will showcase Canberra and Stromlo Forest Park in particular, as a venue for world class events.
Children’s Physical Activity Foundation  	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	300	0	0	0	
This provides support for the operation of the Children’s Physical Activity Foundation.  The Foundation was established in 2008 to promote physical activity for children and to assist schools in the delivery of physical activity opportunities.
Additional Repairs and Maintenance for Urban Open Spaces and Infrastructure	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	2,145	0	0	0	
A wide range of repairs and maintenance will be undertaken on horse paddocks and other Urban Open Space; signage, service directories and community contact infrastructure; sporting facilities; and workshops.
Urban Forest Renewal	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	4,450	4,753	4,746	4,739	
This initiative will provide for the staged replacement of the Urban Forest, a strategic initiative that aims to reduce the risk to Government, people and property from the declining condition of the ageing and drought affected urban tree estate.  The program also aims to improve the look of Canberra through improved maintenance of trees.  This program forms part of the ACT Climate Change Strategy 2007-2025.
Increase Uptake of Renewable Energy	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	686	769	861	965	
This initiative meets the Government’s commitment to increase its uptake of green power.  The percentage purchased will increase from the present level of 23 per cent to 30 per cent in 2009-10.
Nation Building and Job Plan Taskforce	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	161	0	0	0	
This initiative provides a resource to ensure that the regulatory activity associated with different legislation is coordinated across ACT Government agencies to minimise delays in implementing Nation Building projects.

DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY
Table 4.2.7
		2009-10	2010-11	2011-12	2012-13	
		$’000	$’000	$’000	$’000	
						
Capital Expenditure Initiatives						
Mortgage Relief Fund		300	300	300	300	
Total Capital Expenditure Initiatives		300	300	300	300	
						
Initiatives						
First Home Owners Boost (FHOB)
(2nd Appropriation + technical adjustment)	2nd Approp	5,922	1,092	0	0	
Total Initiatives		5,922	1,092	0	0	

						

Mortgage Relief Fund	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Loan	300	300	300	300	
A Mortgage Relief Fund will be established to provide short term interest free financial assistance to households experiencing financial difficulties with their home loan repayments, as a result of a change in their circumstances.
First Home Owners Boost (FHOB)
(2nd Appropriation + technical adjustments)	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	5,922	1,092	0	0	
Revenue	5,922	1,092	0	0	
The First Home Owners Boost (FHOB) was announced by the Prime Minister on 14 October 2008.  It will provide an additional $7,000 to first home buyers purchasing an established home, and $14,000 to first home buyers entering into a contract to purchase a newly constructed home before June 2009.

ACT HEALTH
Table 4.2.8
		2009-10	2010-11	2011-12	2012-13	
		$’000	$’000	$’000	$’000	
						
Initiatives						
Mental Health Growth		2,000	2,068	2,138	2,211	
Increased Critical Care Capacity		2,500	2,585	2,673	2,764	
Growth in Demand for Acute Care Capacity		3,000	7,218	7,478	7,749	
Growth in Demand for Surgery		2,000	2,068	2,138	2,211	
Growth in Cancer Services		1,000	1,035	1,069	1,106	
Diagnostic Mammography (net)		608	629	651	674	
Increased Demand in Older Persons Services		1,000	1,035	1,069	1,106	
Integrated Prevention of Chronic Disease 		1,000	1,035	1,069	1,106	
Health Workforce Development		500	1,521	2,621	3,541	
GP Workforce Initiatives		1,500	2,517	3,571	4,655	
A Healthy Future - Preventative Health Program		3,750	3,567	3,688	0	
Mental Health Assessment Unit		1,458	2,624	2,740	2,856	
Medical Retrieval Services		800	1,500	1,538	1,576	
Mental Health Training		300	300	0	0	
Expansion of the ACT Magistrate Courts Forensic Mental Health  Court Liaison Team		135	140	0	0	
Extension of Paid Maternity Leave		778	806	830	857	
Total Initiatives		22,329	30,648	33,273	32,412	
						
Recurrent Expenditure Associated with Capital Initiatives						
Walk-in Centre - TCH		893	2,554	2,643	2,734	
Procurement and Installation of a PET/CT Scanner		279	1,291	1,485	1,688	
An E-Healthy Future		350	1,381	1,061	11,050	
Total Recurrent Expenditure Associated with Capital Initiatives		1,522	5,226	5,189	15,472	

Mental Health Growth	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	2,000	2,068	2,138	2,211	
This initiative will address the growing demand for mental health services in the community by focusing on promotion, prevention and early intervention, while also providing high quality community based clinical and psychosocial support services.
The funds will be split between Mental Health ACT and community-sector psychosocial support services on a 50/50 basis.
This initiative is part of the Government’s 2008 election commitment to provide an additional $14.5 million over the next four years across community and hospital based mental health services.
Increased Critical Care Capacity	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	2,500	2,585	2,673	2,764	
This will provide two additional critical care networking beds, increasing critical care capacity across the ACT public health system.
The beds will provide for a flexible mix of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and High Dependency Unit (HDU) requirements, dependent on demand for services specifically targeting patients following life threatening elective surgery.
Growth in Demand for Acute Care Capacity	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	3,000	7,218	7,478	7,749	
This will increase the capacity of The Canberra Hospital (TCH) and Calvary Public Hospital, as well as providing access to new types of care, to meet current and emerging demand for acute services.  A 16 bed Surgical Assessment and Planning Unit will be established at TCH to provide for quicker transfer of surgical patients from the emergency department to specialist surgical care.  The ‘Hospital in the Home’ program will be enhanced as part of the Government’s commitment to increase access to high level health services within people’s homes (where appropriate), by adding up to 25 hospital ‘bed equivalents’ within a community setting.
Growth in Demand for Surgery	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	2,000	2,068	2,138	2,211	
This will provide for additional surgery capacity to meet the growth in demand.  This initiative will build on $49 million already provided over the past six years, which has enabled record levels of access to surgery and has led to a significant reduction in the number of days people wait for care.
The initiative will enable The Canberra Hospital and Calvary Public Hospital to commission additional operating theatre capacity being built as part of stage two the of Commonwealth’s elective surgery waiting list reduction plan.
Growth in Cancer Services	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	1,000	1,035	1,069	1,106	
This initiative will provide the Capital Region Cancer Service with the resourcing necessary to meet growth in demand in 2009-10, and the impacts of that growth over future years.  This initiative gives part effect to the Government’s commitment to allocate an additional $10 million for growth in cancer services over the period to 2012-13.
Diagnostic Mammography	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	657	679	702	726	
Revenue	49	50	51	52	
Expenses (Depreciation)	49	50	51	52	
Capital	694	0	0	0	
This will provide access to public diagnostic mammography services for an estimated 2,000 women per year, who do not meet the current criteria for access to the BreastScreen ACT program.  This includes younger women and women who require follow-up services following breast cancer surgery.  Access to this service will reduce the additional financial burden that many women have to face, as well as improving the timeliness of diagnostic services.
Increased Demand in Older Persons Services	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	1,000	1,035	1,069	1,106	
This initiative will enable the Aged Care and Rehabilitation Service to continue to meet the increasing demand for services as our population continues to age.  This initiative is the first stage of the 2008 election commitment to provide a total of $10.3 million over the four years to 2012-13 to meet the growth in demand.
Integrated Prevention of Chronic Disease	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	1,000	1,035	1,069	1,106	
This initiative is aimed at reducing the burden of chronic disease in the community by ensuring that people with chronic diseases get improved access to services to better manage their condition, and achieve better health outcomes.  This will result in reduced demand for acute services for this population group.
This initiative also aims to ensure the patients receive treatment and management plans, giving them the knowledge, confidence and expert support to live as healthy a life as possible.
Health Workforce Development	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	500	1,521	2,621	3,541	
This will establish new health professional support roles, physiotherapy extended scope roles, clinical educator positions, support for workforce development in other nations, and an expansion of the nursing and midwifery scholarship scheme.
This initiative is the Government’s 2008 election commitment of $8.2 million over four years to expand the roles of allied health professionals, as well as nursing and medical roles.
GP Workforce Initiatives	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	1,500	2,517	3,571	4,655	
This initiative will setup:  General Practitioner (GP) scholarships, GP teaching payments, the establishment of an ACT GP Development Fund, in-hours GP locum services and a GP Prevocational Placement Program.
This initiative is the Government’s 2008 election commitment of $12 million over four years to support and grow the ACT’s GP workforce.
A Healthy Future - Preventative Health Program	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	3,750	3,567	3,688	0	
This initiative will establish a range of programs aimed at preventing and/or reducing risk factors for chronic disease.
The program relates to the ‘Healthy kids, healthy future’ program, ‘Tobacco use in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’ program, ‘Healthy at work’ program, a ‘Chlamydia awareness’ campaign, and an ‘Adolescent health’ program.  This initiative also funds the feasibility study for a Centre for Adolescent Health.
Mental Health Assessment Unit	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	1,458	2,624	2,740	2,856	
This initiative will allow for the establishment of a Mental Health Assessment Unit (MHAU), allowing it to provide a faster transfer to specialised services for patients with acute mental illness who present at an emergency department.
Delay in accessing care can lead to an exacerbation of the patients’ condition and increase the risk of self harm.  The MHAU, based on the already successful Medical Assessment and Planning Unit will provide timely access to specialist mental health care, enabling earlier intervention and improved outcomes for patients.  This six-bed unit will reduce the access block and is a key component of the Government’s Capital Asset Development Plan.
Medical Retrieval Services	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	800	1,500	1,538	1,576	
This will provide for the development of a sustainable medical retrieval service, providing critically ill patients transport in the ACT and surrounding region.
The additional resourcing will allow ACT Health and ACT Ambulance Service to build on the service currently provided, whilst strengthening the medical and paramedical roster to respond to increasing demand.
Mental Health Training	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	300	300	0	0	
This initiative will increase mental health training for police, emergency services workers and teachers, enabling for the provision of better outcomes for people living in the community with mental health problems.  Government service employees receiving training will be better equipped to cope with people who have mental health problems.
The training program will be reviewed during the 2010-11 financial year.
Expand the ACT Magistrate Courts Forensic Mental Health Court Liaison Team	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	135	140	0	0	
This initiative provides additional resources for the ACT Magistrates Court Forensic Mental Health Team and an additional mental health clinician (Court Liaison Officer — CLO) providing mental health assessment, consultation and liaison services to the ACT Law Courts.  Referrals to the CLOs may be made by magistrates, lawyers and court officials concerned about the mental state of an offender or alleged offender appearing in the Court.
The expansion will ensure services better meet the demands of the population group and judicial system (including children and young people), as well as providing greater support and liaison services to families.
The expansion will be reviewed during the 2010-11 financial year and a decision on ongoing funding will be made at that time.
Extension of Paid Maternity Leave	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	778	806	830	857	
This will assist in providing an additional four weeks in paid maternity leave for ACT Public Service employees and an additional week in bonding leave, on top of the current 14 weeks paid maternity leave, five days bonding leave and five days personal leave for bonding purposes.
The initiative will assist the ACT Public Service in retaining its competitive advantage in the provision of family friendly workplace conditions and is both in the interests of a sustainable workforce and supporting early childhood development.

DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITY, HOUSING AND COMMUNTIY SERVICES
Table 4.2.9
		2009-10	2010-11	2011-12	2012-13	
		$’000	$’000	$’000	$’000	
						
Initiatives						
Play Therapy Services for Young Children		461	597	606	615	
Addressing Speech Pathology Waiting Lists		737	843	974	989	
Special Care Packages for Extraordinarily High Needs		245	249	253	257	
Companion Card		104	97	99	100	
Expanded Flexible Support Fund		200	205	210	215	
Growth in Out of Home Care Costs		4,000	3,000	2,000	2,000	
Transition of Individuals from Hospital to the Community		750	750	750	750	
Extension of Paid Maternity Leave		177	183	188	195	
Business and Industrial Relations Support for Community Organisations 	2nd Approp	100	0	0	0	
Total Initiatives		6,774	5,924	5,080	5,121	
						
Agency Funded Initiatives						
Indigenous Traineeships		29	30	31	0	
Facilitator for Indigenous Elected Body		50	51	53	54	
Youth Advisory Council		20	20	20	20	
Migrant and Refugee Settlement Services		50	51	53	54	
Seniors Grants Program		15	15	16	16	
Support for Valley FM 89.5 Community Radio		15	15	15	0	
Total Agency Funded Initiatives		179	182	188	144	
						
Recurrent Expenditure Associated with Capital Initiatives						
Tuggeranong 55 Plus Club		0	24	24	24	
National Partnership - Indigenous Early Childhood Development - Third Child and Family Centre		0	217	1,724	1,272	
Total Recurrent Expenditure Associated with Capital Initiatives		0	241	1,748	1,296	

Play Therapy Services for Young Children	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	461	597	606	615	
This initiative will provide specialist intervention services for young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and other disabilities.  The service will provide an evidence based, play-based therapy intervention program to address the increasing demands for intervention services at Therapy ACT.
Addressing Speech Pathology Waiting Lists	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	737	843	974	989	
This will provide additional speech pathologists at Therapy ACT to assist in meeting the speech therapy demand for young children with high priority needs.
Special Care Packages for Extraordinarily High Needs	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	245	249	253	257	
Expenses (Depreciation) (Housing ACT)	0	3	3	3	
Capital (Housing ACT)	200	0	0	0	
This will provide for an extension to services for people with a disability who are at significant risk to themselves or the community.
Companion Card	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	104	97	99	100	
The ACT Companion Card program will be established to enable people with a disability who require attendant care and support at events and venues to participate without incurring the cost of a second ticket for their attendant carer.  The program will be part of a National Companion Card Scheme making it possible for ACT cardholders to use their card at over 1,800 businesses across Australia that currently accept the card.
Expanded Flexible Support Fund	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	200	205	210	215	
This initiative will expand the flexible support grants program designed to further assist in maintaining the independence of vulnerable individuals and their carers in the ACT community.
Growth in Out of Home Care Costs	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	4,000	3,000	2,000	2,000	
This initiative will assist in addressing the increase in the number and cost of children and young people in out of home care arrangements.
Transition of Individuals from Hospital to the Community	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	750	750	750	750	
This initiative will enable individuals who are medically cleared for discharge from the ACT hospital system to receive appropriate community based support for their ongoing care needs.
Extension of Paid Maternity Leave	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	177	183	188	195	
This initiative will assist in providing an additional 4 weeks in paid maternity leave for ACT Public Service employees and an additional week in bonding leave, on top of the current 14 weeks paid maternity leave, five days bonding leave and five days personal leave for bonding purposes.
The initiative will assist the ACT Public Service in retaining its competitive advantage in the provision of family friendly workplace conditions and is both in the interests of a sustainable workforce and supporting early childhood development.
Business and Industrial Relations Support for Community Organisations (2nd Appropriation)	2009-10
	$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	100	0	0	0	
This initiative will review community sector contracts and provide improved organisational effectiveness and industrial relations advice to non-government organisations in the ACT.  This program is aimed at increasing community sector viability over the longer term.
Agency Funded Initiatives
Indigenous Traineeships	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	29	30	31	0	
This initiative will enable the continuation of the ACT Indigenous Traineeship program that provides training and employment opportunities for 15 young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.
Facilitator for Indigenous Elected Body	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	50	51	53	54	
The initiative will provide an independent facilitator to give professional guidance and ongoing support to members of the Indigenous Elected Body.
Youth Advisory Council	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	20	20	20	20	
This initiative will enable the Youth Advisory Council to provide an ongoing program of consultation with young people on issues which impact them.  Consultation will include community forums, online surveys and face-to-face consultation with focus groups.
Migrant and Refugee Settlement Services	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	50	51	53	54	
This initiative will assist the Migrant and Refugee Settlement Services (MARS) to meet the needs of refugees and other migrants who choose to settle in Canberra with information, advocacy and referral services.
Seniors Grants Program	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	15	15	16	16	
This initiative will increase the funding available under the Seniors Grants Program to $100,000 per annum.  The Seniors Grants Program makes funds available for projects that encourage and support older Canberrans to participate in community activities and share their skills and knowledge with others. 
Support for Valley FM 89.5 Community Radio	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	15	15	15	0	
This initiative will support the operations of Valley FM 89.5 to provide community radio services to the Tuggeranong area.

HOUSING ACT
Table 4.2.10
		2009-10	2010-11	2011-12	2012-13	
		$’000	$’000	$’000	$’000	
						
Initiatives						
Community Outreach for Rough Sleepers		180	230	239	249	
Building Housing Partnerships		160	256	263	269	
Expansion of Transitional Housing Program		57	75	79	81	
Housing and Support Initiative		200	329	339	348	
Centralised Intake Service		100	129	132	136	
Housing Assistance for Victims of Domestic Violence		100	0	0	0	
Youth Foyer Model 		0	360	371	382	
Total Initiatives1		797	1,379	1,423	1,465	
						
Recurrent Expenditure Associated with Capital Initiatives				
National Partnership - Nation Building and Jobs Plan - Social Housing		3,226	0	0	0	
Total Recurrent Expenditure Associated with Capital Initiatives		
3,226	
0	
0	
0	
						
Note 1: These initiatives are consistent with the directions identified by the Commonwealth Government’s White Paper on Homelessness and have been provided to the Commonwealth Government for endorsement.

Community Outreach for Rough Sleepers	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	180	230	239	249	
This will provide active outreach to rough sleepers, particularly young rough sleepers to encourage them into safe secure and appropriate long term accommodation.  Appropriate support services are provided to enable them to engage with mainstream services and sustain their tenancy.  This initiative will be funded by the Commonwealth under the Homelessness National Partnership Agreement.
Building Housing Partnerships	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	160	256	263	269	
The purpose of this initiative is to break the cycle of homelessness and disadvantage of vulnerable families through facilitating, coordinating and delivering a range of services to support them to sustain their tenancy, assist them improve their living skills and undertake training and find employment.  This initiative will be funded by the Commonwealth under the Homelessness National Partnership Agreement.
Expansion of Transitional Housing Program	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	57	75	79	81	
Transitional accommodation provides temporary accommodation for singles and families exiting homelessness supported accommodation who no longer require the intensive support and assistance delivered through crisis accommodation.  This initiative will provide an additional ten exit points from crisis accommodation to ensure that emergency accommodation is available to those most in need, providing a pathway into long-term appropriate and secure housing.  This initiative will be funded by the Commonwealth under the Homelessness National Partnership Agreement.
Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	200	329	339	348	
This initiative provides for the implementation of an integrated housing and health program to provide sustainable tenancies in public housing to people with moderate to severe mental health issues.  This initiative will be funded by the Commonwealth under the Homelessness National Partnership Agreement.
Centralised Intake Service	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	100	129	132	136	
This provides for the centralising of the access for homelessness services and social housing within the Gateway Services of Housing ACT to ensure that clients do not have to negotiate with multiple agencies in order to access services.  This initiative will be funded by the Commonwealth under the Homelessness National Partnership Agreement.
Housing Assistance for Victims of Domestic Violence 	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	100	0	0	0	
This provides for the investigation of options to support the victims of domestic violence to remain housed in their home, and in particular through Housing ACT partnering with the Domestic Violence Crisis Service and appropriate legal services to seek to remove the perpetrator from the tenancy agreement and rehouse them as appropriate.  This initiative will be funded by the Commonwealth under the Homelessness National Partnership Agreement.
Youth Foyer Model 	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	0	360	371	382	
This initiative provides transitional housing integrated with support for young people aged 16–25 years old to maintain stable housing and engage with education and employment services.  This initiative will be funded by the Commonwealth under the Homelessness National Partnership Agreement.

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND COMMUNITY SAFETY
Table 4.2.11
		2009-10	2010-11	2011-12	2012-13	
		$’000	$’000	$’000	$’000	
						
Initiatives						
Single Court Study		125	0	0	0	
Director of Public Prosecutions - Additional Resourcing 		841	854	867	879	
Closed Circuit Television Monitoring (Territorial)		384	398	413	429	
ACT Government Solicitor’s Office - Additional Resourcing		514	670	680	690	
Enhanced Fine Enforcement		300	364	371	378	
Regulation of Owners Corporation Managers		287	291	295	300	
Enhanced Parking Operations		395	411	427	444	
Total Initiatives		2,846	2,988	3,053	3,120	
						
Agency Funded Initiatives						
Court Transport Unit Vehicle		30	31	32	32	
Neighbourhood Watch 		20	21	21	22	
Total Agency Funded Initiatives		50	52	53	54	
						
Recurrent Expenditure Associated with Capital Initiatives						
Emergency Services Agency - Specialist Outdoor Training Centre and Helicopter Base		0	0	300	300	
Emergency Services Agency - Community Fire Units		48	98	101	104	
ACT Electoral Services - Information and Communications Technology Systems		0	0	29	234	
Emergency Services Agency - Information and Communications Technology Infrastructure		326	330	394	459	
Total Recurrent Expenditure Associated with Capital Initiatives		374 	428	824	1,097	

Single Court Study	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	125	0	0	0	
This allows for investigation of options for streamlining courts administration and jurisdiction in the ACT to ensure that the judicial system suits our unique jurisdiction and its changing needs.
Director of Public Prosecutions - Additional Resourcing 	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	841	854	867	879	
Expenses (Depreciation)	8	10	10	10	
Capital 	50	0	0	0	
This initiative will provide for eight additional staff to increase the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions’ ability to address increasing demand for prosecution services.
Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Monitoring
(Territorial)	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	384	398	413	429	
This initiative will provide funding for staff to monitor the CCTV system in the Civic, Manuka and Kingston precincts during high-need periods.
ACT Government Solicitor’s Office (ACTGS) – Additional Resourcing	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	514	670	680	690	
This initiative provides for five additional staff to enable the ACTGS to deliver additional legal services including those related to the procurement, probity and contracting work associated with the Government’s Infrastructure Investment Program.
Enhanced Fine Enforcement	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	300	364	371	378	
Revenue	300	500	500	500	
This initiative will increase recovery of court-imposed fines and introduce a voluntary community service alternative to imprisonment for fine-defaulters.
Regulation of Owners Corporation Managers	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	287	291	295	300	
Revenue	287	291	295	300	
This initiative provides for three additional officers to manage the licensing, inquiries, complaint handling, auditing and other enforcement activities that will result from the introduction of the licensing of owner corporations under the Unit Titles Amendment Act 2008.
Enhanced Parking Operations 	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	395	411	427	444	
Revenue	1,080	2,100	2,150	2,200	
This initiative will enable ACT Parking Operations to increase its full time staff levels by five inspectors.  The additional inspectors will provide a net benefit of approximately $1.7 million per annum to the Territory.
Agency Funded Initiatives
Court Transport Unit Vehicle	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	30	31	32	32	
This initiative will enable the Court Transport Unit vehicles to be customised to hold detainees safely, securely and with adequate observation by the vehicle’s custodial crew. 
Neighbourhood Watch	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	20	21	21	22	
This initiative will ensure the Neighbourhood Watch program can continue to provide its vital service to the community.

DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT, CLIMATE CHANGE, ENERGY AND WATER
Table 4.2.12
		2009-10	2010-11	2011-12	2012-13	
		$’000	$’000	$’000	$’000	
						
Initiatives						
Community Partnerships for Sustainability and the Environment		321	331	341	351	
Commercial Waste Scheme		225	258	0	0	
Expansion of switch your thinking! program		4,600	4,715	4,833	4,954	
Plastic Bag Community Consultation		85	0	0	0	
Additional Staff and Resourcing	2nd Approp	2,575	2,652	2,732	2,814	
Implementation of the Electricity Feed-In Tariff	2nd Approp	133	135	137	139	
Total Initiatives		7,939	8,091	8,043	8,258	
						
Agency Funded Initiatives						
Noise Pollution Awareness Campaign		50	0	0	0	
Commercial and Government Office Space Energy Efficiency (CitySwitch Green Office)		78	81	83	86	
Total Agency Funded Initiatives		128	81	83	86	

Community Partnerships for Sustainability and the Environment	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	321	331	341	351	
This initiative will support the operations of the Canberra Environment and Sustainability Resource Centre, the Canberra Conservation Council and SEE Change ACT.  The support will strengthen partnerships between the sector, the community and Government for the purpose of promoting the environment and sustainability.
Commercial Waste Scheme	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	225	258	0	0	
This provides for the development of a Future Waste Strategy that will see Government work collaboratively with businesses and the waste recycling industry to investigate why businesses are not recycling more, as well as to clarify the obstacles to increasing the recovery of recycling from the commercial waste stream.  Reducing waste to landfill from the commercial and industrial sector is fundamental in moving ‘Towards No Waste’.  The Future Waste Strategy will look at ways to promote innovation in resource recovery and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, in particular through reducing organic waste interned in landfills.
Expansion of switch your thinking! program	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	4,600	4,715	4,833	4,954	
This provides for the development and implementation of a consolidated evidence-based program delivering a virtual ‘One-Stop Shop’ single point of access for ACT householders and businesses to access information and support to assist them in reducing their energy and water consumption and waste.
Plastic Bag Community Consultation	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	85	0	0	0	
This will deliver a comprehensive community consultation process, including conducting a community survey, to gather information that will inform the development of mechanisms to reduce the use of plastic bags within the community.  It will also deliver desktop research on national and international initiatives and best practice in reducing the use of plastic bags.
Additional Staff and Resourcing 
(2nd Appropriation)	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	2,575	2,652	2,732	2,814	
This initiative provides establishment funding to support the new Department.  It includes the Office of the Chief Executive and a supporting Executive structure, corporate activities and funding for shared services functions.
Implementation of the Electricity Feed-In Tariff (2nd Appropriation)	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	133	135	137	139	
This initiative will enable the implementation of the Electricity Feed-In Tariff as part of the Government’s climate change policy.
Agency Funded Initiatives
Noise Pollution Awareness Campaign 	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	50	0	0	0	
This will deliver a public education program that will focus on noise pollution.
Commercial and Government Office Space Energy Efficiency (CitySwitch Green Office) 	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	78	81	83	86	
This provides support to owners of commercial buildings in the Territory to progressively and strategically upgrade, where economically feasible, older building stock.  The program involves providing resource materials and guidance to commercial building owners to assist them and Government agencies with data collection, performance measurement and effective strategies to improve building performance with regard to energy efficiency.

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Table 4.2.13
		2009-10	2010-11	2011-12	2012-13	
		$’000	$’000	$’000	$’000	
						
Initiatives						
In Pursuit of Excellence – Gifted and Talented Students		263	236	241	244	
More Teachers Lower Class Sizes		3,087	6,379	6,536	6,698	
Indigenous Teachers and Teachers Assistants Attraction Scheme		160	168	177	186	
Enhancing Performance in Literacy and Numeracy 		875	1,796	1,839	1,886	
Moving Forward with English as a Second Language		428	883	905	928	
Non Government Schools Equity Fund		1,000	1,000	1,000	1,000	
Australian School-Based Apprenticeships		350	359	368	377	
Extension of Paid Maternity Leave		708	733	754	780	
Nation Building and Jobs Plan - Building the Education Revolution (ACT Contribution)		454	1,089	2,019	2,069	
Total Recurrent Initiatives		7,325	12,643	13,839	14,168	
						
Agency Funded Initiatives						
Classroom ICT – Non Government Schools		2,500	0	0	0	
Fostering Global Citizens – Improving Language Education		50	50	50	50	
Total Agency Funded Initiatives		2,550	50	50	50	
						
Recurrent Expenditure Associated with Capital Initiatives						
Additional IT - Public Schools		94	102	104	107	
Year 12 Certification Phase 2		106	109	112	115	
Total Recurrent Expenditure Associated with Capital Initiatives		200	211	216	222	

In Pursuit of Excellence – Gifted and Talented Students	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	263	236	241	244	
This initiative ensures there are effective and equitable procedures for the provision of developmentally appropriate programs for gifted and talented students.  This initiative will also support parents by meeting the costs of identifying gifted and talented students and will provide specialised and enhanced training programs for teachers.
More Teachers Lower Class Sizes	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	3,087	6,379	6,536	6,698	
Capital	0	3,000	3,000	0	
Expenses (Depreciation)	0	0	150	308	
This supports the Government’s pledge to lower average class sizes to 21 in primary and high schools and 19 in colleges.  The initiative will employ up to 70 extra teachers to reduce class sizes to ensure better educational outcomes for students.  Capital works of $6 million over two years will be undertaken to ensure there is sufficient capacity to accommodate the additional classes.
Indigenous Teachers and Teachers Assistants Attraction Scheme	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	160	168	177	186	
This will increase the number of Indigenous teachers and teachers’ assistants in our public schools.  The initiative will provide ten scholarships to students in years 11 and 12 who wish to pursue a career in teaching.  It will also offer three Indigenous university scholarships to Year 12 graduates to undertake a teaching degree.  Recipients of the university scholarships will work part-time as school assistants during their study.
Enhancing Performance in Literacy and Numeracy	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	875	1,796	1,839	1,886	
This will provide specialist literacy and numeracy teachers who will work in school clusters to coach and mentor teachers in best practice literacy and numeracy teaching strategies.  The specialised teachers will also assist classroom teachers in developing individual learning plans for those students in most need.  This initiative also provides an additional position to allow the National Capital Literacy and Learning Centre to reach more parents and support literacy learning in schools.
Moving Forward with English as a Second Language	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	428	883	905	928	
This initiative will provide an additional eight professional support staff to improve learning outcomes for students with English as a Second Language (ESL). 
Non Government Schools Equity Fund	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	1,000	1,000	1,000	1,000	
This initiative aims to promote equity within the non government school system.  The initiative will provide additional funding to non government schools to assist students with identified learning needs, socio-economically disadvantaged students and special education students.
Australian School-Based Apprenticeships	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	350	359	368	377	
This initiative will employ new Australian School-Based Apprenticeships (ASBAs) in schools each year through established group training arrangements.  This initiative offers students the opportunity to achieve a nationally recognised vocational qualification by combining paid work and training as part of their education program and contributing towards their year 12 certificate.
Extension of Paid Maternity Leave	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	708	733	754	780	
This initiative will assist in providing an additional four weeks in paid maternity leave for ACT Public Service employees and an additional week in bonding leave, on top of the current 14 weeks paid maternity leave, five days bonding leave and five days personal leave for bonding purposes. 
The initiative will assist the ACT Public Service in retaining its competitive advantage in the provision of family friendly workplace conditions and is both in the interests of a sustainable workforce and supporting early childhood development.
Nation Building and Jobs Plan - Building the Education Revolution (ACT Contribution)	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	454	1,089	2,019	2,069	
Expenses (Depreciation)	1,092	2,317	2,860	2,860	
The Commonwealth Government has committed over $145 million to provide new facilities and refurbishments to ACT public schools under the Building the Education Revolution program.  Under a partnership approach, the ACT is responsible for the ongoing costs of this infrastructure.  This initiative meets the ongoing operating and maintenance costs of the new facilities.
Agency Funded Initiatives
Classroom ICT – Non Government Schools	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	2,500	0	0	0	
Interest Subsidy Scheme – Savings	-900	-1,300	-300	0	
Net Impact	1,600	-1,300	-300	0	
This initiative will provide additional funding to non government primary schools for the purchase and installation of ICT equipment.  The initiative will further increase the ability of non government primary schools to provide increased quality of, and access to ICT infrastructure including smart boards and new computers.  This initiative will be funded through surplus Interest Subsidy Scheme Funds over a three year period.
Fostering Global Citizens – Improving Language Education	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	50	50	50	50	
This initiative will enhance the provision of language education by providing support to the ACT Ethnic Schools Association and increasing links with embassies and cultural institutions.

ACT PLANNING AND LAND AUTHORITY
Table 4.2.14
		2009-10	2010-11	2011-12	2012-13	
		$’000	$’000	$’000	$’000	
						
Initiatives						
Effective Delivery of Services		1,730	0	0	0	
Commercial and Industrial Land Supply Strategy 		330	240	256	58	
Inter-Governmental Agreement Commitments		270	72	74	76	
Nation Building and Jobs Plan Taskforce		227	0	0	0	
Records Management System Software Upgrade		150	0	0	0	
Tune Up Canberra Program		500	1,500	0	0	
Support for Building and Construction Industry		1,900	1,960	2,020	2,080	
Total Initiatives		5,107	3,772	2,350	2,214	
						
Agency Funded Initiatives						
Reaching Out to the Community		25	25	25	25	
Moratorium on Fees Charged on Delayed Commercial Developments		60	60	0	0	
Total Agency Funded Initiatives		85	85	25	25	

Effective Delivery of Services	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	1,730	0	0	0	
This allows ACTPLA to continue to effectively deliver services including development assessment, supporting both the community and industry interests.  It also allows ACTPLA to meet current and projected policy and planning work, which assists in delivering the Government’s land supply strategy, contributing to affordable housing for Canberrans.
Commercial and Industrial Land Supply Strategy	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	330	240	256	58	
This will support the development and implementation of several land supply strategies:
•	The Eastern Broadacre Planning Study will assess employment options on the eastern side of the ACT.
•	The Tuggeranong Town Centre Infrastructure Assessment will examine gaps in the capacity of particular infrastructure and identify possible growth scenarios in Greenway.
•	An ACT Retail Model will assess the impact of retail development and redevelopment proposals.  At the same time an inventory will be taken of floorspace at commercial centres and industrial areas.
This work ultimately ensures the ACT is equipped to deliver land supply for business and employment and meet the needs of a growing population.
Inter-Governmental Agreement Commitments	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	270	72	74	76	
This supports the ACT’s input to the Australian Building Codes Board to produce the Building Code of Australia.  It will also enable ACTPLA to work with the Commonwealth and other states and territories in delivering a single uniform National Construction Code.  This will mean that the national construction sector will have a single source of regulatory standards for building and plumbing and could ultimately result in lower building costs as industry can gear up products to meet the code, regardless of where a building is located. 
Nation Building and Jobs Plan Taskforce	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	227	0	0	0	
This initiative provides resources to ensure that the regulatory activity associated with different legislation is coordinated across ACT Government agencies to minimise delays in implementing Nation Building projects.
Records Management System Software Upgrade	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	150	0	0	0	
This initiative will deliver a necessary upgrade to software supporting ACTPLA’s Integrated Document Management System (Objective software) to provide better integration with a range of business systems and to enable the provision of web service functionality to support the electronic development platform.  This will assist in the more efficient processing of development applications.
Tune Up Canberra Program	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	500	1,500	0	0	
This initiative provides incentives on a dollar for dollar matched funding basis for commercial property owners to retrofit premises in order to achieve a reduction in energy use and emissions.
Support for Building and Construction Industry	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	1,900	1,960	2,020	2,080	
Revenue	1,900	1,960	2,020	2,080	
This initiative will increase the capacity of ACTPLA to undertake mandatory inspections in a timely manner by putting more inspectors in the field.
The funding will further strengthen ACTPLA’s management capacity, enable an increased level of inspections to occur arising out of new Commonwealth and Territory Government climate change initiatives and provide for the placement of apprentices within ACTPLA.
Compliance is an essential part of ACTPLA’s work, protecting consumers and the community by ensuring all licensed tradespeople and their work meet required standards.
Agency Funded Initiatives
Reaching Out to the Community	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	25	25	25	25	
ACTPLA will enhance community engagement by continuing to upgrade its website, making information easier to access and increasing opportunities for people to engage and consult with ACTPLA on projects, policies and development applications.
This complements work undertaken over the last 12 months including more visible and informative public notices on planning proposals and development applications through local newspapers, larger more prominent on-site signage of development proposals and the introduction of electronic community and industry newsletters.
Moratorium on Fees Charged on Delayed Commercial Developments	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses (Revenue Foregone)	60	60	0	0	
This initiative provides a moratorium for eligible developers on fees for delays in commercial developments in recognition of current economic difficulties.
The moratorium will be provided to eligible developments through waivers on fees applicable during the period 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2011.

CANBERRA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Table 4.2.15
		2009-10	2010-11	2011-12	2012-13	
		$’000	$’000	$’000	$’000	
						
Initiatives						
Assistance with Fees in Areas of Skills Shortage		300	350	359	370	
Lions Youth Haven		66	66	33	0	
						
Total Initiatives		366	416	392	370	
						
Recurrent Expenditure Associated with Capital Initiatives						
Electrotechnology Relocation Program		0	0	0	50	
Total Recurrent Expenditure Associated with Capital Initiatives		0	0	0	50	

Assistance with Fees in Areas of Skills Shortage	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	300	350	359	370	
CIT’s scholarship program will be expanded, providing assistance with fees and course materials to approximately 1,000 students per annum in areas of skills shortage.  It encourages financially disadvantaged students to undertake training and develop careers in the workforce by making training more affordable.  It will have a positive impact on women and people from non-English speaking backgrounds who generally face additional barriers in accessing training.
Lions Youth Haven	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	66	66	33	0	
This initiative will enable the Lions Youth Haven Inc. to deliver learning opportunities at Westwood Farm.  Specifically, it will assist in providing youth with training in basic personal skills to be self-sufficient and productive individuals.

LEGAL AID COMMISSION (ACT)
Table 4.2.16
		2008-09	2009-10	2010-11	2011-12	
		$’000	$’000	$’000	$’000	
						
Initiatives						
Homeless and Elder Law Project		144	147	0	0	
ICT Resourcing		69	69	70	70	
						
Total Initiatives		213	216	70	70	

Homeless and Elder Law Project	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	144	147	0	0	
This project will develop and pilot, cost-effective, collaborative models for the provision of legal services to older people and homeless people in the ACT.  The collaborative models developed in the project will also be used to improve service delivery to other vulnerable and disadvantaged groups in the community who have difficulty accessing traditional legal services.  This is a joint ACT and Commonwealth pilot initiative over 2 years.
ICT Resourcing	2009-10
$’000	2010-11
$’000	2011-12
$’000	2012-13
$’000	
Expenses	69	69	70	70	
This initiative provides the complementary, ongoing support to the New Directions capital works project, funded in the 2008-09 Budget.  It will enable the Commission to undertake detailed analysis of the business and garner efficiencies that can be used to provide improved services to the Commission’s clients and other stakeholders.

Recurrent Expenditure Associated with Capital Initiatives
The 2009-10 Budget also includes $3.440 million or $46.363 million across the Budget and forward estimates, in recurrent expenditure associated with capital initiatives.  This funding supports the implementation or operational capacity of Capital Works, Plant and Equipment, and Information and Communication Technology projects and programs, including asset maintenance.
The initiatives have an operating impact of $18.602 million (net of the health envelope).
Table 4.2.17 provides a summary of Recurrent Expenditure associated with Capital Initiatives by portfolio.  Please refer to Budget Paper No. 5 for a summary of Capital Initiatives.
Table 4.2.17
Recurrent Expenditure Associated with Capital Initiatives
		2009-10	2010-11	2011-12	2012-13	
Recurrent Expenditure Associated with Capital Initiatives		
Estimate	
Estimate	
Estimate	
Estimate	

$’000	
$’000	
$’000	
$’000	

						
Chief Minister’s Department						
Canberra International Arboretum and Gardens - Forest Establishment		200	400	600	600	
Public Art		163	0	0	0	
						
Department of Territory and Municipal Services					
Additional Seats and Signage at Bus Stops		0	3	3	3	
Cycling, Signage, Footpaths		0	58	115	173	
Kingston - Inner South Library 		700	834	863	893	
Care for Nature Reserves		181	185	190	190	
Town and District Park Upgrades		0	15	15	15	
Gungahlin Enclosed Oval (Sports Complex)		0	0	270	270	
Improvements to Griffith Oval		0	0	66	66	
Lyneham Precinct - Regional Tennis and Sports Centre Stage 2		0	0	90	90	
Upgrade and Expand the Woden Gymnastics Club		100	0	0	0	
Bonner - Western Distributor Road and Sewer Extension 		0	0	0	220	
Casey - Clairre Hermes Drive Extension to the Barton Highway		0	0	0	420	
Coombs and Wright - Water Supply		0	0	20	20	
Molonglo - John Gorton Drive (North-South Arterial Road) - Additional Funding		0	0	0	470	
Lawson South - Road Intersections		0	0	0	140	
Forde - Mulligans Flat Road Extension and Water Quality Control Ponds		0	0	0	270	
Mitchell - Sandford Street Extension to the Federal Highway		0	0	0	180	
Harrison - Wells Station Drive Extension to Horse Park Drive		0	0	0	140	
Kings Highway Upgrade		0	0	400	400	
Hume - Lanyon Drive - Stage 2		0	220	220	220	
Belconnen - Cohen Street Extension - Additional Funding		0	0	0	100	
North Weston - Pond and Bridge - Additional Funding		0	0	0	400	
Gungahlin College Precinct - Offsite Works		0	113	323	420	

		2009-10	2010-11	2011-12	2012-13	
Recurrent Expenditure Associated with Capital Initiatives		Estimate	Estimate	Estimate	Estimate	
		$’000	$’000	$’000	$’000	
						
ACT Health						
Walk-in Centre-TCH		893	2,554	2,643	2,734	
Procurement and Installation of a PET/CT Scanner		279	1,291	1,485	1,688	
An E-Healthy Future		350	1,381	1,061	11,050	
						
Department of Disability, Housing and Community Services						
Tuggeranong 55 Plus Club		0	24	24	24	
National Partnership - Indigenous Early Childhood Development - Third Child and Family Centre		0	217	1,724	1,272	
						
Department of Justice and Community Safety						
Emergency Services Agency - Specialist Outdoor Training Centre and Helicopter Base		0	0	300	300	
Emergency Services Agency - Community Fire Units		48	98	101	104	
Emergency Services Agency - Information and Communications Technology Infrastructure		326	330	394	459	
ACT Electoral Services - Information and Communications Technology Systems		0	0	29	234	
						
Department of Education and Training						
Additional IT - Public Schools		94	102	104	107	
Year 12 Certification Phase 2		106	109	112	115	
						
Canberra Institute of Technology						
Electrotechnology Relocation Program		0	0	0	50	
						
Total Recurrent Expenditure Associated with Capital Initiatives		3,440	7,934	11,152	23,837	
 		 	 	 	 	
Health Funding Envelope Employed & Revenues		-1,522	-5,394	-5,967	-16,041	
						
Net Recurrent Expenditure Associated with Capital Initiatives		1,918	2,540	5,185	7,796	

EFFICIENCY DIVIDEND
As part of the 2009-10 Budget, an efficiency dividend will be applied across appropriation-supported agencies, effective from 1 July 2010.  The dividend will be applied at a rate of 0.5 per cent for agencies with GPO appropriation of less than $20 million, and 1 per cent for agencies with GPO appropriation of greater than $20 million, excluding Commonwealth grants funding.
The differential efficiency dividend recognises that smaller agencies are less able to absorb a reduction in expenditure without resulting in a significant impact on service levels.
The dividend will take effect from 2010-11, allowing agencies time to develop an efficiency plan during the 2009-10 financial year, and settle these as part of the 2010-11 Budget process.
As part of this strategy, agencies will focus on improving the efficiency within operations, while maintaining high-standards of services delivery.
This measure aligns with the Government’s plan to adopt a responsible approach in addressing the deficit by identifying savings targets over the forward estimates period, whilst ensuring core service delivery and community needs are maintained at a high standard.
Table 4.2.18 below outlines the broad savings targets to be applied across agencies.
Table 4.2.18
Efficiency Dividend
		2009-10	2010-11	2011-12	2012-13	
		$'000	$'000	$'000	$'000	
Chief Minister’s Department 		0	-416	-405	-413	
Department of Territory and Municipal Services		0	-2,307	-2,351	-2,395	
Shared Services Centre		0	-30	-30	-30	
Department of Treasury		0	-325	-312	-318	
ACT Health		0	-6,128	-6,565	-7,082	
Department of Disability, Housing and Community Services		0	-1,615	-1,650	-1,681	
Housing ACT		0	-84	-86	-88	
Department of Justice and Community Safety		0	-1,842	-1,872	-1,904	
Department of the Environment, Climate Change, Energy and Water		0	-24	-24	-24	
Department of Education and Training		0	-3,899	-3,976	-4,082	
ACT Planning and Land Authority		0	-337	-337	-343	
ACT Gambling and Racing Commission		0	-22	-22	-22	
Canberra Institute of Technology		0	-655	-661	-672	
Cultural Facilities Corporation		0	-37	-38	-38	
Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission		0	-2	-3	-3	
Legal Aid Commission (ACT)		0	-19	-19	-20	
Public Trustee for the ACT		0	-1	-1	-1	
Total Saving to Government		0	-17,743	-18,352	-19,116	

WAGE GROWTH
The Budget and forward estimates contain a modest provision for wage growth for broad budgetary planning purposes.  In recognition of the current economic and fiscal climate, these parameters have been revised downwards to allow for a more moderate wage outcome.
This measure aligns with the Government’s Budget Plan to assist in reducing the fiscal gap between expenditure and revenues and return the Budget to a surplus position beyond the forward estimates, whilst also allowing for moderate growth in wages across the public sector.
The Government’s restraint policy recognises the unique economic times being experienced by all Australian governments, by maintaining moderate wage growth, whilst maintaining at a responsible level with a competitive stance in the job market.

Wage Negotiations
The following table represents appropriation provided to agencies for wage negotiations finalised and Remuneration Tribunal outcomes since the previous Budget.
Table 4.2.19
Appropriation Provided for Wage Negotiations
Appropriation provided for Wage Negotiations	2008-09	2009-10	2010-11	2011-12	2012-13	
 	$’000	$’000	$’000	$’000	$’000	
						
Legislative Assembly – Increased MLA Mobile Phone Allowance
Remuneration Tribunal Outcome	0	25	25	26	26	
Legislative Assembly – MLA Salary Increase
Remuneration Tribunal Outcome	103	106	109	113	116	
ACT Executive – MLA Salary Increase
Remuneration Tribunal Outcome	41	43	44	46	48	
JACS - ACT Courts and Tribunals
Remuneration Tribunal Outcome	0	278	278	278	278	
JACS - ACT Judges Pension Scheme
Remuneration Tribunal Outcome	0	15	15	15	15	
JACS - ACT Ambulance Service – Wage Adjustment	95	8	8	8	8	
Total	239	475	479	486	491