Budget Estimates 2006-2007 — (May 2006)
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Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Legislation Committee ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ON NOTICE Budget Estimates May 2006 Transport and Regional Services Question No: OTS 01 Division/Agency: Office of Transport Security Topic: Non-Australian Licensed Vessel Permits Hansard Page: 53 (23/05/06) Senator O’Brien asked: Senator O’BRIEN—Does anyone check with them to see that they are actually inquiring whether the permit states the type of cargo that was actually carried? Mr Tongue—We will have to take that one on notice. Answer: Permits holders are required to provide a Statement of Cargo Actually Carried within 14 days of the sailing date. The Department of Transport and Regional Services advises Customs when a vessel is issued with either a Single or Continuing Voyage Permit (SVP or CVP). The Master or operator of these vessels must apply to Customs for a clearance from each port in Australia whether on a direct departing voyage to a place outside Australia, or to an intermediate voyage to another port within Australia. There is a requirement for domestic cargo to be reported to Customs via the Integrated Cargo System (ICS), however, the information reported through the ICS does not allow for a detailed reconciliation. The Master of the vessel (or its agent) must produce to Customs a copy of the SVP or CVP whenever domestic cargo is to be uploaded or discharged. Customs officers examine the document to ensure that it is valid for the voyage involved. Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Legislation Committee ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ON NOTICE Budget Estimates May 2006 Transport and Regional Services Question No: OTS 02 Division/Agency: Office of Transport Security Topic: Unattended Baggage Hansard Page: 58 (23/05/06) Senator O’Brien asked: Senator O’BRIEN—How many people have been charged for leaving baggage unattended so far? Mr Windeyer—I would have to take that on notice Answer: We are unaware of any persons being charged yet. Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Legislation Committee ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ON NOTICE Budget Estimates May 2006 Transport and Regional Services Question No: OTS 03 Division/Agency: Office of Transport Security Topic: Unattended Baggage Hansard Page: 59 (23/05/06) Senator O’Brien asked: Senator O’BRIEN—The maximum penalty of $5,500 may apply to a person convicted of this offence. Have any penalties actually been imposed? Mr Windeyer—I will have to take that on notice as well; it is obviously tied to the previous question. There have been successful prosecutions under the previous version of that regulation for other types of offence, but not for unattended baggage, obviously, prior to the amendment. Answer: Not applicable, given that we are unaware of any charges being laid. Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Legislation Committee ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ON NOTICE Budget Estimates May 2006 Transport and Regional Services Question No: OTS 04 Division/Agency: Office of Transport Security Topic: Regional Airport Security Hansard Page: Written Question Senator O’Brien asked: With reference to advice at the February Estimates Hearing that 71 regional airports had received funding for security upgrades: Can full details of all regional airports that have received funding for security upgrades be provided, including the date of announcement, the quantum of funding and security-related purpose of the funding? Answer: The Regional Airport Funding Program (RAFP) provides assistance to regional airports to implement a range of basic security infrastructure including fencing, lighting, CCTV, alarm systems and signage. Each airport, as part of undertaking a security risk assessment and developing a Transport Security Program, was required to identify specific enhancements to security infrastructure to assist in mitigating local risks. The security measures being undertaken by each airport are based on the size and scale of the airport and the type of aircraft that service the region. Due to the confidentiality requirements regarding individual airport’s Transport Security Programs, as set out in Part 2, Sub-part 2.06 of the Aviation Transport Security Regulations 2005, specifications for each airport’s security measures cannot be provided. Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Legislation Committee ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ON NOTICE Budget Estimates May 2006 Transport and Regional Services Projects Announced As at 13 June 2006, 126 approvals for funding at 114 airports have been announced, to the funding value of $27,164,592.89. The dates listed below are the dates the Minister for Transport and Regional Services signed a letter to notify the airport of the amount of funding to be provided. NT Bathurst Island Aerodrome $279,410.00 10 November 05 Elcho Island Airport $124,719.00 9 March 06 Garden Point Aerodrome $254,754.00 10 November 05 Hooker Creek Airport $164,433.00 (Stage 1 only) 5 March 06 Kalkurung Airport $265,472.00# 8 November 05 Katherine/Tindal Airport $94,250.01^ 22 August 05 Lake Evella Airport $293,904.00 25 January 2006 McArthur River Mine Aerodrome $168,439.00 9 May 06 Maningrida Airport $179,601.00 5 March 06 Ramingining Airport $32,965.00 (Stage 1 only) 22 August 05 Ramingining Airport $178,574.00 (Stage 2 only) 24October 05 Snake Bay Aerodrome $253,437.00 10 November 05 Tennant Creek Airport $485,427.13 9 December 05 #Kalkurung was originally announced as $248,972.00. This was subsequently increased to $265,472.00 due to an increase in the cost of implementing their approved basic security measures. ^ Katherine/Tindal Airport originally announced as $88,513.00. This was subsequently increased to $94,250.01 due to an increase in the cost of implementing their approved basic security measures. WA Albany Airport $130,644.00 12 October 05 Carnarvon Airport $81,070.00 (Stage 1 only) 22 August 05 Carnarvon Airport $93,585.00 (Stage 2 only) 28 March 06 Derby Airport $159,580.20 April 05 Esperance Airport $169,539.00 9 December 05 Fitzroy Crossing Airport $93,351.25 (Stage 1 only)* May 05 Fitzroy Crossing Airport $222,132.00 (Stage 2 only) 8 November 05 Geraldton Airport $215,211.00 (Stage 1 only)**May 05 Geraldton Airport $215,727.00 (Stage 2 only) 22 August 05 Halls Creek Airport $439,858.00 5 March 06 Jandakot Airport $885,741.00 12 October 05 Kalbarri Airport $38,880.00 12 October 05 Laverton Airport $171,314.00 28 March 06 Learmonth $155,501.00 9 May 06 Leinster Airport $221,457.14 10 November 05 Leonora Airport $161,617.00 12 October 05 Meekatharra Airport $66,820.00 12 October 05 Mt Magnet Airport $439,708.00 7 February 06 Ravensthorpe Airport $16,923.00 (Stage 1 only) 6 September 05 Ravensthorpe Airport $28,676.00 (Stage 2 only) 8 November 05 Shark Bay Airport $118,417.16 9 May 06 Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Legislation Committee ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ON NOTICE Budget Estimates May 2006 Transport and Regional Services *The original funding amount announced in May 2005 for Fitzroy Crossing (Stage 1) of $86,948.95 has increased to $93,351.25 to cover an increase in the cost of materials required to implement Fitzroy Crossing’s approved basic security measures. **The original funding amount announced in May 2005 for Geraldton (Stage 1) of $210,987.00 has increased to $215,211.00 to cover an increase in the cost of materials required to implement Geraldton’s approved basic security measures. NSW Albury Airport $746,738.00 22 December 05 Armidale Airport $313,350.00 14 February 06 Bankstown Airport $74677.86^ 24 October 05 Bathurst Airport $185,871.00 12 October 05 Bourke Airport $56,650.00 12 October 05 Broken Hill Airport $50,520.00 8 November 05 Cobar Airport $20,495.40 12 October 05 Coonamble Airport $76,562.70 22 August 05 Dubbo Airport $15,560.00 (Stage 1 only) 22 August 05 Dubbo Airport $155,837.00 (Stage 2 only) 12 October 05 Dubbo Airport $55,282.00 (Stage 3 only) 30 March 06 Grafton Airport $121,058.00 5 March 06 Griffith Airport $27,237.00 (Stage 1 only) June 05 Griffith Airport $28,281.00 (Stage 2 only) 22 August 05 Griffith Airport $202,441.00 (Stage 3) 25 January 06 Gunnedah Airport $43,901.00 24 October 05 Illawarra Airport $273,252.00 7 February 06 Inverell Airport $293,634.00 22 December 05 Kempsey Airport $121,631.00 9 May 06 Lightning Ridge Airport $77,402.00 22 December 05 Lismore Airport $78,730.00 14 February 06 Lord Howe Island $44,851.00 2 June 06 Merimbula Airport $859,444.30 24 October 05 Moree Airport $275,715.00 22 December 05 Narrabri Airport $205,276.00# 12 October 05 Orange Airport $337,691.47 (Stage 1 only) 22 August 05 Parkes Airport $24,033.10 12 October 05 Port Macquarie Airport $343,795.00 24 October 05 Tamworth Airport $63,498.60 (Stage 1 only) 24 November 05 Tamworth Airport $328,654.00 (Stage 2 only) 23 November 05 Taree Airport $105,946.00 9 March 06 Walgett Airport $110,424.00 25 January 06 West Wyalong Airport $53,341.00 22 December 05 ^ Bankstown was originally announced as $65,932.86. This was subsequently increased to $74677.86 due to an increase in the cost of implementing their approved basic security measures. # Narrabri was originally announced as $183,854.00. This was subsequently increased to $205,276.00 due to an increase in the cost of implementing their approved basic security measures. SA Ceduna Airport $292,228.00 24 October 05 Coober Pedy Airport $43,485.60 6 September 05 Kingscote Airport $135,770.46 May 05 Mount Gambier Airport $444,385.10 29 June 05 Parafield Airport $2,065,540.00 20 February 06 Port Lincoln Airport $225,555.00 9 March 06 Whyalla Airport $239,396.27 June 05