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Department of Transport Annual Report 2010-11 Department of Transport Annual Report 2010-11 Published by Department of Transport 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne 3000 www.transport.vic.gov.au © State Government of Victoria 2011 This publication is copyright. No part may be reproduced by any process except in accordance with the Provisions of the Copyright Act 1968. Authorised by the Victorian Government, 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne ISSN 1441-4805 Printed by Impact Digital, Unit 3-4, 306 Albert St, Brunswick VIC 3056 If you would like to receive this publication in an accessible format, such as large print or audio please telephone Public Affairs on 9655 6000. Printed on Impact 100 per cent Recycled paper. The Department of Transport and its agencies aim to provide a safe and reliable transport system that contributes to a prosperous, inclusive and environmentally responsible state. Contents Transmittal letter i Abbreviations 1 Secretary’s foreword 3 Department of Transport 4 Transport portfolios 5 Organisational structure 6 2010-11 Annual Financial Report Chief Finance Officer’s Statement 10 Victorian Railway Crossing Safety Steering Committee Annual Report 12 Financial Statements 16 Appendices 94 Transmittal letter 30 August 2011 The Hon. Terry Mulder MP Minister for Public Transport and Roads The Hon. Dr Denis Napthine MP Minister for Ports 121 Exhibition Street Melbourne VIC 3000 Dear Ministers Annual Report 2010-11 In accordance with provisions of the Financial Management Act 1994, I have pleasure in submitting for presentation to Parliament the Department of Transport’s Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2011. Yours sincerely Jim Betts Secretary Department of Transport i Abbreviations AAS Australian Accounting DDA Disability Discrimination Standards Act 1992 AASB Australian Accounting DMS Drawing Management Standards Board System ABS Australian Bureau of DOT Department of Transport Statistics DPCD Department of Planning and ALCAM Australian Level Crossing Community Development Assessment Model DSE Department of Sustainability ARC Australian Research Council and Environment ATC Australian Transport Council DTF Department of Treasury and Finance ATO Australian Taxation Office DWG designated working groups BB boom barriers EAP Employee Assistance BP4 Budget Paper No. 4 Statement of Finances Program 2009-10 EDI Evans Deakins Industries CAA Central Activity Areas FL flashing lights CAD Central Activities District FMA Financial Management Act CALD culturally and FOI Freedom of Information linguistically diverse FRD Finance Reporting Direction CFI Carbon Farming Initiative FTE full-time equivalent CML CityLink Melbourne Ltd GFS Government Finance CNPL Civic-Nexus Pty Ltd Statistics COAG Council of Australian GST Goods and Services Tax Governments HSRs Health and Safety CO2 –e tonnes of Carbon Representatives Dioxide equivalent IASB International Accounting CRRP COAG Road Reform Plan Standards Board CRS Cooperative Research Centre IFRS International Finance Reporting Standards DART Doncaster Area Rapid Transit IRPs Issue Resolution Procedures DCCEE Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency IT Information technology 1 Department of Transport Annual Report 2010-11 ITS Intelligent Transport System SDA Services and KDR Keolis Downer EDI Development Agreement km kilometer SSP Shared Service Provider LSL long service leave TCMS Train Control and Monitoring System MAV Municipal Association of Victoria TIML Transurban Infrastructure Management Limited MLC Member of the Legislative Council TOPS Train Operations Performance System MJ mega joule TSV Transport Safety Victoria MP Member of Parliament TTA Transport Ticketing Authority MTM Metro Trains Melbourne VCAT Victorian Civil and na not applicable Administrative Tribunal NAIDOC National Aboriginal Islander VICERS Vigilance Control and Event Day Observance Committee Recording System NPV net present value VicRoads Roads Corporation of Victoria OH&S Occupational Health VicTrack Victorian Rail Track and Safety Corporation PG pedestrian gate VIPP Victorian Industry PoHC Port of Hastings Corporation Participation Policy PoMC Port of Melbourne V/Line V/Line Passenger Corporation Corporation PPP Public Private Partnership VPS Victorian Public Service PRIDE Passenger Real-time VPTDA Victorian Public Transport Information Displace Development Authority Equipment VRCA Victorian Regional Channels RDR Reduced Disclosure Authority Requirements VRCSSC Victorian Railway Crossing RRLA Regional Rail Link Authority Safety Steering Committee RTW return to work SCSA Southern Cross Station Authority 2 Secretary’s foreword I am pleased to present the Annual Financial Report for the Department of Transport (DOT) 2010-11. This year’s annual report includes: »information on DOT’s structure and functions »audited financial statements »output and outcome measures showing how DOT has delivered against its 2010-11 State Budget allocations »statements of compliance with relevant legislation »legislation administered including: - Transport Integration Act 2010 - Major Transport Projects Facilitation Act 2009 - Road Management Act 2004 - Road Safety Act 1986 - Rail Management Act 1996 - Rail Safety Act 2006 I would like to thank the people of DOT who have worked hard throughout the year to help deliver a safe and reliable transport system that contributes to a prosperous, inclusive and environmentally-responsible State. Jim Betts Secretary Department of Transport 3 Department of Transport Annual Report 2010-11 Department of Transport Transport portfolios Ministerial Portfolios The Department of Transport supports two portfolios: »Minister for Public Transport and Roads, the Hon. Terry Mulder MP »Minister for Ports, the Hon. Dr Denis Napthine MP It also supports one Parliamentary Secretary: »Parliamentary Secretary for Transport, Mr Edward O’Donohue MLC Public Transport and The Roads portfolio oversees the Ports portfolio Roads Portfolio development and integration of Victoria’s extensive road network. The Ports portfolio oversees the The Public Transport portfolio strategic planning and development The Roads portfolio includes: oversees Victoria’s extensive public of Victoria’s four major commercial transport system. » maintaining and enhancing Victoria’s ports. It also provides support to arterial road network a network of 14 local ports and The Public Transport enhances facilities and safety for » improving safety for all road users portfolio includes: recreational boating. » supporting Australia’s freight and » contract and lease arrangements Statutory authorities: for train, tram, route bus, school logistics industries »Port of Melbourne Corporation bus services and infrastructure » encouraging alternative transport (PoMC) » regulation of the taxi industry modes including walking and cycling. »Victorian Regional Channels » regulation of public transport safety Statutory authorities Authority (VRCA). » accessible transport services » Roads Corporation of Victoria 2 December 2010 – 30 June 2011 and facilities (VicRoads) » management of large and complex » Linking Melbourne Authority The Hon. Dr Denis Napthine MP transport infrastructure projects. Minister for Ports 2 December 2010 – 30 June 2011 As Minister for Ports, Dr Napthine Statutory authorities The Hon. Terry Mulder MP oversees the development and » Public Transport Ticketing Body Minister for Public Transport integration of Victoria’s world- (Transport Ticketing Authority – TTA) Minister for Roads class commercial ports to support statewide economic growth. He is » V/Line Passenger Corporation Portfolio responsibilities also responsible for ensuring effective (V/Line) integration between the ports and As Minister for Public Transport, » Victorian Rail Track Corporation the freight and logistics sector Mr Mulder oversees the effective (VicTrack). and has responsibility for Victoria’s delivery and management of Victoria’s 14 local Ports. public transport services. 2 December 2010 – 30 June 2011 As Minister for Roads, Mr Mulder oversees Victoria’s extensive roads Parliamentary Secretary for Transport network and road safety initiatives. Mr Edward O’Donohue MLC The Minister for Public Transport and Roads is the Victorian representative on the Australian Transport Council (ATC), the peak body that 1 July 2010 – 2 December 2010 coordinates and integrates national Tim Pallas MP transport and road policy issues for Minister for Roads and Ports Commonwealth, State, Territory and New Zealand governments. The Hon. Martin Pakula MLC Minister for Public Transport 5 Department of Transport Annual Report 2010-11 Organisational structure Overview Divisions Freight, Logistics and Marine Freight, Logistics and Marine Jim Betts, Secretary of the Business and Executive Services delivers the government’s policies Department of Transport (DOT), Business and Executive Services in commercial and local ports, reports to the Hon. Terry Mulder provides business services and maritime, freight and logistics MP, Minister for Public Transport corporate governance expertise sectors in partnership with agencies, and Minister for Roads, and the to support DOT and its Ministers. industry, the community and other Hon. Dr Denis Napthine MP, Minister Services include: risk management, levels of government. The division for Ports. procurement, corporate planning, plans and delivers infrastructure and Two Deputy Secretaries report directly business and executive services, implements regulations to improve to the Secretary and are responsible property advice and services, productivity and safety in the freight for overseeing
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