NT POLICE, FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES 2013-14 ANNUAL REPORT FOR ALL LIFE THREATENING EMERGENCIES DIAL 000 IF CALLING FROM A MOBILE DIAL 112
PURPOSE OF THE REPORT CONTACT DETAILS The 2013-14 Northern Territory, General enquiries about this report Police, Fire and Emergency Services should be directed to: (NTPFES) Annual Report describes Director the agency’s operations for the Business Improvement and financial year from 1 July 2013 to Planning Branch 30 June 2014 and is in accordance NTPFES with Section 28 of the Public Sector PO Box 39764 Employment and Management Act. Winnellie NT 0821 The 2013-14 NTPFES Annual Report aims to: The NTPFES can be contacted by: • provide a record of achievement Post against the Northern Territory PO Box 39764 Government’s 2013-14 Budget Paper Winnellie NT 0821 No. 3 and the NTPFES Strategic Plan Telephone 2013-15; General Enquiries (Business Hours): • inform Parliament, Territorians, the (08) 8999 5511 community and other stakeholders of significant activities during the General Enquiries (After Hours): financial year; and (08) 8922 1560 • provide information on the factors Northern Territory Police Force which affected the performance of 24 Hour Police Assistance Line the functions of the Tri-service. (non emergencies): 131 444 Crime Stoppers (toll free): 1800 333 000 Internet www.pfes.nt.gov.au ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14
CONTENTS
PURPOSE OF THE REPORT 2
LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL 4
KEY LOCATIONS 5
COMMISSIONER AND CEO OVERVIEW 8
ORGANISATIONAL OVERVIEW 10
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY 18
ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE 28 Northern Territory Police Force Output 1 – Community Safety and Crime Prevention 33 Output 2.1 – Response and Recovery Services 40 Output 2.2 – Investigations 42 Output 2.3 – Services to the Judicial Process 46 Output 3 – Road Safety Services 48 Northern Territory Fire and Rescue Service Output 4 – Fire Prevention and Response Management 54 Northern Territory Emergency Service Output 5 – Emergency Services 60
OUR PEOPLE 64
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 86
CRIME STATISTICS 128
APPENDICES 138
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 2/3 OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER The Honourable Adam Giles MLA Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services GPO Box 3146 DARWIN NT 0801
Dear Minister
In accordance with the provisions of section 28 of the Public Sector Employment Act and Section 12 of the Financial Management Act, I am pleased to provide you with a report on the operations and achievements of the Northern Territory Police, Fire and Emergency Services for the period 1 July 2013 to 30 June 2014. As Accountable Officer of the Northern Territory Police, Fire and Emergency Services, I give the following representation to you, to the best of my knowledge and belief, that: a) proper records of all transactions affecting the agency are kept and that employees under my control observe the provisions of the Financial Management Act, the Financial Management Regulations and Treasurer’s Directions; b) procedures within the agency afford proper internal control and a current description of such procedures is recorded in the Accounting and Property Manual which has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Financial Management Act; c) no indication of major malpractice, breach of legislation or delegation, error in or by omission from the accounts and records exists; d) in accordance with the requirements of section 15 of the Financial Management Act, the internal audit capacity available to the agency is adequate and the results of internal audits have been reported to me; e) the financial statements included in the 2013-14 Annual Report have been prepared from proper accounts and records and are in accordance with Treasurer’s Directions; f) all Employment Instructions issued by the Commissioner for Public Employment have been satisfied; and g) procedures within the agency complied with the requirements of the Information Act.
John McRoberts APM Commissioner of Police and CEO of Fire and Emergency Services 22 September 2014
Keeping People Safe I www.pfes.nt.gov.au NAB House 71 Smith Street Darwin Northern Territory Australia 0800 PO Box 39764 Winnellie Northern Territory Australia 0821 Telephone 61-8-8901 0212 Facsimile 61-8-8901 0216 KEY LOCATIONS
NORTHERN TERRITORY POLICE FORCE
NTPF HEADQUARTERS NAB House 71 Smith Street Darwin NT 0800 PO Box 39764 Winnellie NT 0821
PETER MCAULAY CENTRE McMillans Road Berrimah NT 0828
TRAFFIC COMMAND Phoenix Street Nightcliff NT 0810
POLICE STATIONS Adelaide River Harts Range Nyirripi Ali Curung Humpty Doo Palmerston Alice Springs Imanpa Papunya Alpurrurulam Jabiru Peppimenarti Arlparra Kalkaringi Pine Creek Alyangula (Groote Eylandt) Katherine Pirlangimpi Avon Downs Kulgera Ramingining Batchelor Lajamanu Santa Teresa Borroloola Maningrida Tennant Creek Bulman Maranboy Ti Tree Casuarina Mataranka Timber Creek Daly River Minjilang Wadeye Darwin Minyerri Warruwi Elliott Mutitjulu Willowra Finke (Apatula) Ngukurr Wurrumiyanga Galiwinku Nhulunbuy Yarralin Gapuwiyak Ntaria (Hermannsburg) Yuendumu Gunbalanya (Oenpelli) Numbulwar Yulara Haasts Bluff
POLICE SHOPFRONTS POLICE POSTS MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL FACILITIES Katherine Police Beat Angurugu (Groote Eylandt) Warakurna (WA) Palmerston Police Beat Cox Peninsula Kintore (NT) Parap Police Beat Kaltukatjara (Docker River) Milingimbi Titjikala Umbakumba (Groote Eylandt)
4/5 KEY LOCATIONS
NORTHERN TERRITORY FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
NTFRS HEADQUARTERS Darwin Fire Station 32 Iliffe Street Stuart Park NT 0820 PO Box 39764 Winnellie NT 0821
COMMUNITY FIRE SAFETY Level 4, NAB House 71 Smith St Darwin NT 0800
FIRE STATIONS VOLUNTEER BRIGADES Alice Springs Adelaide River Berrimah Alice Springs Rural Darwin Batchelor Humpty Doo Bathurst Island Jabiru Borroloola Katherine Elliott Marrara Howard Springs Nhulunbuy Humpty Doo Palmerston Koolpinyah Tennant Creek Larrimah Yulara Mataranka Pine Creek Ti Tree Timber Creek Virginia/Bees Creek Yirrkala
FIRE TRAINING FACILITY Casuarina Training Facility (Old Casuarina Fire Station) KEY LOCATIONS
NORTHERN TERRITORY EMERGENCY SERVICE
NTES HEADQUARTERS Northern Region Headquarters Peter McAulay Centre McMillans Road Berrimah NT 0828 PO Box 39764 Winnellie NT 0821
KATHERINE HEADQUARTERS Chardon Street Katherine NT 0850
SOUTHERN REGION HEADQUARTERS Wilkinson Street Alice Springs NT 0870
TENNANT CREEK HEADQUARTERS Leichhardt Street Tennant Creek NT 0860
NTES VOLUNTEER UNITS EMERGENCY RESPONSE GROUPS Alice Springs Maningrida Ali Curung Cox Peninsula Nhulunbuy Avon Downs Daly River Ntaria (Hermannsburg) Bulman Darwin Numbulwar Kulgera Galiwinku Palmerston Maranboy Gapuwiyak Pirlangimpi Milingimbi Gunbalanya (Oenpelli) Ramingining Ngukurr Harts Range Tennant Creek Papunya Kalkaringi Wadeye Ti Tree Katherine Warruwi Kintore Watarrka Lajamanu Yuendumu
6/7 COMMISSIONER AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW The NTPF commissioned two new The report provides details on the 2013-14 was another challenging aircraft to its fleet, increasing our range of policing Operations and year for the Northern Territory Police, capacity to transport prisoners and Strike Forces that contributed to Fire and Emergency Services as we officers in remote areas, conduct our impressive performance results. focused on "Operational Excellence" search and rescue operations, and As reported in the Crime Statistics and the delivery of quality services carry out rapid deployment for section, Offences Against Property to keep the people of the Northern emergency situations. were 8.6% lower than the previous year and Offences Against the Person Territory safe. NTES volunteers have been busy were 1.6% lower across the NT. Whilst this year with search and rescue This annual report highlights the under the 10% reduction target set tasks. Four trained air observers were significant operations and outcomes by Government, this is a significant deployed to Perth in April to assist delivered by all members of the achievement by our police members in the search for Malaysian Airlines NTPFES – our police, fire and and one I am very proud of. rescue, emergency services and flight MH370. Our volunteers were on public service staff. standby to provide relief for the crews The NTES continues to work closely who were working around the clock in with the community and government In our constantly changing the search for two weeks. to prevent, prepare and respond environment, NTPFES continually to a range of natural disasters and The NTFRS has remained committed strives to promote and enhance emergencies. The Alice Springs to supporting the National Critical our service through innovation and Volunteer Unit recently gained a new Care and Trauma Response Centre technology. Some key initiatives sandbagging trailer through funding to provide a response to local and progressed during the year included: from the NT Disaster Resilience Fund. international incidents, with the This asset will increase the volunteers’ • the introduction of a trial of donation of an Isuzu truck to assist capability to respond to severe storms SupportLink services in Alice in moving equipment in the event or flooding. Tennant Creek volunteers, Springs, to provide a targeted of a disaster response. Fire fighters through their innovative design of a referral service to people who were also deployed to Tacloban multi-agency radio communications require social service assistance; in the Philippines in response to platform, were the NT winners of the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan, • the Mobile Data Project, the Resilient Australia Awards non- providing much needed logistics providing remote police officers profit category. This new tool allows support for a mobile field hospital. modern connectivity through an government and non-government in-vehicle computer and YEAR IN REVIEW agencies to communicate on one radio communication system; network during emergency operations. During 2013-14, the NTPFES • commencement of the roll out of maintained its strategic focus on The arrival of some new fleet items iPads to all frontline members, "Operational Excellence", providing a to the NTFRS has enhanced current allowing name and vehicle checks professional service and commitment capabilities. Our NTFRS volunteers to be undertaken in the field; and to education and training to improve have introduced the Volunteer • the trial of two Segways for three resilience in the community. Community Educator role, allowing months as an alternate tool for police dedicated volunteers to educate I am pleased to report that during to use in response as well as to and promote resilience in the 2013-14 the NTPF became a White promote community engagement. community. This financial year also Ribbon Accredited workplace, the marked the commencement of the first organisation in the NT and first consultative process for the upcoming policing jurisdiction Australia wide Enterprise Agreement. I look forward to achieve this milestone. to working with the management, members and United Voice towards a successful negotiation. THE YEAR AHEAD I welcome Mr Andrew Warton to the role of Director NT Emergency Service, commencing in 2014-15, and look forward to confirming a new Deputy Commissioner early in the year. New challenges are expected in 2014-15, but the NTPFES is committed to continuing to achieve operational excellence. We will build on our strong results in 2013-14 and continue to focus on reducing crime and keeping the people of the Territory safe. Resilience in the community is important and we continue to introduce strategies to promote preparedness for emergencies. We continue to be service-oriented with the goal of creating an environment, through public safety, where children, families, and businesses thrive. In 2014-15 the NTPFES is commencing an exciting program of work focused on business excellence and streamlining our business processes to ensure we are delivering services in the most effective and efficient manner.
John McRoberts, APM Commissioner and CEO 1 September 2014
8/9 The strategic direction of the NTPFES is “Operational Excellence”. Our focus and commitment to achieving the goals of “Operational Excellence” continues to provide effective and efficient policing, fire and emergency services that meet community and government expectations. ORGANISATIONAL OVERVIEW
NTPFES OVERVIEW 12 Our Vision 12 Our Mission 12 Our Strategic Issues for 2013-14 13 Organisational Chart 14 Executive Profiles 15 ORGANISATIONAL OVERVIEW ORGANISATIONAL
10/11 NTPFES OVERVIEW
The NTPFES is a Tri-service comprising The Tri-service provides policing, The Tri-service is divided into three key the Northern Territory Police Force fire, rescue and emergency services business areas however for reporting (NTPF), the Northern Territory Fire to communities in an area totalling purposes, civilian employment has and Rescue Service (NTFRS) and the 1,349,129 square kilometres (kms). been listed separately. Civilian Northern Territory Emergency Service The Northern Territory (NT) is employment includes civilian staff (NTES). The Tri-service was formally approximately 1,800kms from its providing direct services across the created in 1983. capital city Darwin in the north to its Tri-service. The following figures do southern border and 950kms from not include volunteer numbers from The Commissioner of Police, Mr John east to west. The NT population the NTFRS or the NTES. McRoberts, APM exercises Chief continues to grow with an approximate Executive Officer (CEO) authority increase of 1.02% from the previous over all three entities and has primary year. At the end of December 2013, responsibility for the day to day NO. OF PERSONNEL there were an estimated 242,600 governance of the Tri-service. The AS AT 30 JUNE 2014 NT residents. Commissioner/CEO reports directly to the Chief Minister and Minister for With 55 police stations, six police NTPF 1,453 Police, Fire and Emergency Services, posts, 11 fire stations, 16 volunteer The Hon. Adam Giles MLA. fire stations and 33 emergency service centres, the NTPFES serves NTFRS 269 to protect the community and keep people safe. NTES 19
Civilian Employment 428 Unit – Tri-service
TOTAL 2,169
OUR OUR OUR MISSION VISION ROLE Providing quality Keeping A safe and police, fire and people safe secure NT emergency services to the NT
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report The strategic direction of the NTPFES is “Operational Excellence”, which was launched across the Tri-service in 2012. This direction ensures a clear and consistent understanding of the direction of the agency and a continuous focus on three key areas in each arm of the Tri-service as highlighted below. These goals continue to promote effective and efficient services that meet community and government expectations.
OUR STRATEGIC ISSUES FOR 2013-14 The NTPFES goals under “Operational Excellence” align the strategic direction with issues as listed in the NT Government’s 2013-14 Budget Paper No. 3 and the NTPFES Strategic Plan 2013-15. The strategic issues were:
• Ensuring the effective and efficient • Improving safety on NT roads allocation and use of resources and through education and enforcement; progressing innovative solutions; • Providing responsive and professional • Demonstrating integrity and customer service that enhances accountability across the agency; community perceptions of safety; • Keeping the community safe through • Continuing to enhance the focusing on “Operational Excellence”: all-hazards emergency response capability; - delivering highly visible frontline police services; • Further developing the resilience - implementing crime reduction and preparedness of NT communities initiatives focusing on preventing to respond to emergencies; and and reducing the level of victim- • Providing fire education programs based crime; and building community capability - preventing and reducing the to better deal with emergencies. level of re-offending; - targeting alcohol-related crime and public order issues; and - working with key stakeholders, including other government agencies, non-government organisations, the private sector and the public, to enhance public safety. > Responsive > Reduce Crime Operations (10% annually) Management
> Customer > Understanding Service Our Enviroment
> Professionalism Operational > Engaging Our Excellence Community
> Our Community > Our People ORGANISATIONAL OVERVIEW ORGANISATIONAL > Our Organisation
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 12/13 NTPFES ORGANISATIONAL CHART
As at 21 June 2014 EXECUTIVE PROFILES
John McRoberts APM Commissioner of Police and CEO of Fire and Emergency Services Bachelor of Arts (Justice Studies)
John McRoberts joined the NTPFES in December 2009, following a 31 year career with the Western Australia Police. Mr McRoberts has primary responsibility for the day to day governance of the Tri-service and reports directly to the Chief Minister and Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services, the Honourable Adam Giles MLA. Mr McRoberts was awarded the Australian Police Medal (APM) for distinguished police service in 2007.
Shayne Maines Deputy Commissioner Master of Business Administration, Master of Leadership and Management (Policing)
Shayne Maines joined the NTPFES as Deputy Commissioner of Police in July 2010. He commenced his policing career in 1981 with the Western Australia Police and has served in general policing and specialist criminal investigation roles in urban and remote locations. Mr Maines is a Graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Law Enforcement Executive Development Program.
Audrey Ko PSM Deputy Chief Executive Officer Master of Business Administration, Bachelor of Business
Audrey Ko joined the NT Government in December 1979 and has served in various government agencies before commencing with the NTPFES in March 1995. As Deputy CEO, Ms Ko is responsible for strategic corporate leadership in administrative, logistical and specialist support. Ms Ko was awarded the Public Service Medal (PSM) in 2005. ORGANISATIONAL OVERVIEW ORGANISATIONAL
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 14/15 Thomas Konieczny, AFSM Acting Director, NTES Bachelor of Commerce
Tom Konieczny commenced as Acting Director of NTES in December 2013. His emergency services career began with the NTFRS in 1993 working in the operational environment in Darwin and Palmerston over a ten year period. In 2002, Mr Konieczny transferred to Katherine where he undertook the role of Officer in Charge, Katherine Fire Station. In 2004, he transferred back to Darwin as the District Officer, Darwin Operations before taking over the role of Manager, Training and Development. In 2008, he transferred to Alice Springs as the Divisional Head of the Southern Region and transferred back to Darwin in 2011, as the District Officer, Special Operations before undertaking the role of Assistant Chief Fire Officer, Development and Strategy during 2012-13. Mr Konieczny is a Member of the Institute of Fire Engineers.
Steve Rothwell AFSM Chief Fire Officer/Director, NTFRS Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management, Graduate of the Institute of Fire Engineers, Graduate Certificate in Applied Management and Leadership, Diploma in Business Management.
Steve Rothwell commenced with the NTFRS in September 2011 in the dual role of Chief Fire Officer and Director. His fire service career began in 1977 with the Australian Capital Territory Fire and Rescue before joining the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service in November 1993. He was promoted to the rank of Assistant Commissioner in 2002 and on joining the NTFRS, was Assistant Commissioner for the Queensland Rural Fire Service. Mr Rothwell is currently the President of the Australasian Road Rescue Organisation and was awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) in 2005.
Peter Bravos Acting Assistant Commissioner, Darwin Metropolitan Service Bachelor of Arts, Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Strategic Management, Diploma of Project Management, Diploma of Policing and Advanced Certificate of Police Education.
Peter Bravos joined the NTPF in 1998 having begun his policing career with the Australian Federal Police (AFP). His current portfolio includes leading policing operations in the Darwin Metropolitan Service with a focus on reducing personal and property crime, reducing public order offending and increasing customer service to the community. Over his career he has also undertaken a number of investigative roles within Drug and Organised Crime, Criminal Intelligence, Crime Command and the Professional Standards Command. Mr Bravos has also completed the AFP Management of Serious Crime program, the Major Incident Management for Incident Controllers course and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. ORGANISATIONAL OVERVIEW ORGANISATIONAL
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report Jamie Chalker Assistant Commissioner, Regional Operations Bachelor of Business, Graduate Certificate in Applied Management, Graduate Diploma in Executive Leadership
Jamie Chalker joined the NTPF in January 1994 and performed uniform duties in Darwin and Alice Springs, and remote community policing in Groote Eylandt, Hermannsburg, Papunya and Kalkaringi. He is also a designated Detective having worked in organised crime, drugs and major crime. Mr Chalker's career highlights include coordinating the evacuation and repatriation of the communities in Kalkaringi and Daguragu due to extreme flooding and being the Event Controller for the Darwin visit by the President of the United States of America. He has been awarded a Royal Humane Society Bronze Medal for Bravery and was promoted to Assistant Commissioner Regional Operations in December 2012.
Reece Kershaw Assistant Commissioner, Crime and Specialist Services Master of Business Administration, Graduate Certificate in Business (Banking) and Certificate in Business (Europe)
Reece Kershaw joined the NTPF in February 2011 with a wide range of experience in law enforcement at a national and international level commencing his policing career with the AFP in 1988. Mr Kershaw was awarded the NT Police Commissioners Medal for Outstanding Leadership in 2012, was a Visiting Fellow for the Police Executive Leadership Program at the Australian Institute of Police Management (AIPM) in 2013 and completed the AIPM Australian New Zealand Police Leadership Strategy in 2014. He is a Graduate of the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Program and Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Mark Payne APM Assistant Commissioner, People Services Master of Public Administration, Graduate Certificate in Public Sector Management, Graduate Certificate in Applied Management
Mark Payne joined the NTPF in 1984 and has worked in a variety of roles in both major centres and remote localities. Mr Payne was appointed as an Assistant Commissioner in September 2003 and has held portfolio appointments as Assistant Commissioner for Operations, Human Resource Services, Greater Darwin, Regional Operations and People Services. He was awarded the Australian Police Medal (APM) in January 2012. ORGANISATIONAL OVERVIEW ORGANISATIONAL
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 16/17 The NTPFES is committed to high standards of corporate governance and accountability and continues to ensure transparent decision making, compliance and accountability. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY
STRATEGIC PLANNING FRAMEWORK 20 Key Committees 20 Risk Management 23 Internal Audit 23 Policies and General Orders 23
LEGISLATION AND REPORTING 24 Performance Reporting 24 Performance Measures 24 Insurance Reporting 24 Professional Standards 25 Information Management 25 SAFE NT 27 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY CORPORATE
18/19 CORPORATE GOVER NANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY They are: key areas. three on focus continuous a and agency of the direction of the and consistent clear understanding a 2012.in ensures direction This Tri-service the across launched was Excellence” “Operational is NTPFES of the direction strategic The met. are measures performance and objectives goals, strategic ensure to aim the with accountability and compliance making, decision transparent ensure to NTPFES KeyNTPFES Committee Framework √ √ √ NTES √ √ √ NTFRS √ Professionalism √ √ NTPF governance framework is structured and performance. The Tri-service corporate governance structure Tri-service of the overview an provides Report Annual of the section This FRAMEWORK REPORTING AND STRATEGIC PLANNING NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report Our Organisation Our Our People Community Our Community Our Engaging Environment Our Understanding Management Operations Reponsive Customer Service Crime Reduce which which
the assessment of performance. of performance. assessment the enable to established measures with of key deliverables aseries includes output Each key deliverables. and outputs services, our budget, our about No.3 Paper Budget Government’s NT The of organisational performance. tracking effective and timely ensure to annually updated are plans Business plans. business guide to organisation the for priorities and direction the 2013-15 Plan Strategic established NTPFES The addressed. are priorities community and issues emerging ensure to annually reviewed is which cycle year athree on plan strategic a adopts and prepares agency The expectations. government and demand community meet that services efficient and effective promote to 2013-15.Plan continue goals These Strategic NTPFES the 3and No. Paper 2013-14 Government’s NT Budget the in listed as issues with direction Excellence” “Operational under goals NTPFES The incorporates information detailed align the strategic
a monthly basis. a monthly on meets Forum Executive NTPFES The objectives. and goals measures, performance corporate with line in planning business and policy strategic through planning and performance response, timely and effective ensure to is Forum Executive NTPFES of the purpose The Tri-service. of the direction strategic the for responsible is and governing decision making committee the is Forum Executive NTPFES The KEY COMMITTEES quarterly. reported and basis afrequent on rigorously monitored is targets identified Internally, performance against successes. performance significant highlighting as well as variance significant of any explanation provide 2013-14 will and No.3 Paper Budget Government’s NT the in published performance against the estimates actual the record 32 will page on section Performance Organisational the Report, Annual year’s this In
The NTPFES Executive Forum has Audit and Risk Management Technology and Information the following membership: Committee (ARMC) Governance Committee (TIGC) • Commissioner of Police and CEO of The objective of the ARMC is to The TIGC ensures the achievement Fire and Emergency Services (Chair) provide independent assistance of business strategies through • Deputy Commissioner of Police to the Commissioner/CEO of the appropriate solutions on: NTPFES by overseeing and monitoring • Deputy CEO • information and technology organisational governance, risk and • Chief Fire Officer/Director, NTFRS strategies and projects; control frameworks and the external • Director, NTES • information and technology policy accountability requirements. The • Director, Business Improvement and including security; committee meets quarterly, or more Planning Branch (BIPB) • approaches to significant information regularly, as deemed necessary. • Mr. Mike Burgess (External member) management and technology issues; Membership comprises: There are five additional key • maintaining consistency with whole internal committees that report Commissioner/CEO, NTPFES (Chair) of government changes to managing to the NTPFES Executive Forum. Deputy Commissioner of Police information and technology; and • physical security issues and They are the: Deputy CEO risks arising. 1. Audit and Risk Management Chief Fire Officer/Director, NTFRS The committee meets monthly or as Committee; Director, NTES 2. Technology and Information required by the Chair. Membership Director, BIPB Governance Committee; consists of: Manager, Risk Management and 3. Senior Executive Group (Police); Chief Information Officer (Chair) 4. Workplace Health and Safety Internal Audit Division Assistant Commissioner, Management Consultant Mr. Tony Simons (external member) Crime and Specialist Services Committee; and 5. Executive Budget Committee. Assistant Commissioner, Darwin Metropolitan Service Each of these internal committees is Assistant Commissioner, supported by a number of additional Regional Operations committees to ensure Tri-service objectives are met. Assistant Commissioner, People Services Assistant Chief Fire Officer, NTFRS Director, BIPB Director, Information and Communication Technology Director, NTES Director, Infrastructure and Procurement Assistant Director, Information Access AND ACCOUNTABILITY AND CORPORATE GOVER NANCE NANCE GOVER CORPORATE
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 20/21 CORPORATE GOVER NANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY Chief of Staff of Chief People Services Commissioner, Assistant Regional Operations Commissioner, Assistant Service Metropolitan Darwin Commissioner, Assistant Services Specialist and Crime Commissioner, Assistant of Police Commissioner Deputy (Chair) NTPFES Commissioner/CEO, of: consists Membership • • • • • • • • includes: business Core command. regional each to relevant issues strategic broad on focusing weekly meets and service policing effective and efficient of an delivery the for responsible is SEG The (SEG) -Police Group Senior Executive NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report cooperative establishing community partnerships. community supporting and establishing and planning; financial and business districts; policing other with networks public; the to accessible are services police ensuring to emergencies; response effective and efficient order offences; public and traffic of criminal, investigation effective and efficient of services; delivery the for problem solving approaches of resources; deployment
Internal Audit Division Audit Internal Manager, Risk Management and Services Support Employee Director, Assistant Union Sector Public Representative, Voice United Representative, Association Police Territory Northern Representative, Strategy and Capability, NTFRS Officer, Fire Chief Assistant Director, NTES Management Resource Human Director, Assistant Management Resource Human Director, CEO Deputy of Police Commissioner Deputy NTFRS (Chair) Officer/Director, Chief Fire of: consists membership and quarterly meets committee The initiatives. corporate any manages and safety, and health work on Forum Executive NTPFES the to guidance and advice provides It organisation. the across safety and of health promotion and development management, strategic effective the on focuses WHSMCC The workplaces. our affect that issues safety and health work considering for forum consultative acentral as serves WHSMCC The Committee (WHSMCC) Management Consultative Workplace Health and Safety
• • • • • include: NTPFES of the committees internal major Other • • to: are committee of the objectives The monthly. meets Committee The Finance. of Director the CEO and Deputy Commissioner/CEO, the comprises Committee Budget Executive The Executive Budget Committee Appendix 3. Appendix at listed are representation NTPFES with committees and forums key external The Cyclone NTPFES • mrec Management Emergency Meeting; Management Senior NTFRS Advisory Committee; Training Assessment and Meeting; Business Directors and Commanders Group; Coordination and Tasking Command Combined governance framework. financial arobust provide to policies financial approve the organisation; and across management financial in leadership strategic provide Steering Committee. and Steering Committee;
RISK MANAGEMENT INTERNAL AUDIT Management Initiated Audits are undertaken at the discretion of senior The NTPFES implemented its The NTPFES undertakes a management to provide assurance formal Risk Management Program program of internal audits to over various aspects of the agency’s in May 2012. The NTPFES Risk provide an independent evaluation activities. The Commissioner/CEO Management framework is consistent of the effectiveness of the control may also request an audit be conducted with the International Organization for measures in place and to address in response to an emerging risk or to Standardization (ISO) 31000:2009 all identified risks associated provide assurance of the validity of a Risk Management – Principles and with the agency’s strategic and specific process within the NTPFES. Guidelines. The risk management operational objectives. framework is embedded throughout The NTPFES also undergoes The NTPFES conducts four types of the organisation at all levels and regular financial and compliance audits: Compliance Audits, Process covers the identification and audits conducted on behalf of the Reviews, Management Initiated management of both operational and NT Auditor-General’s Office. The Audits and Commissioner/CEO strategic risks. The ARMC continues NTPFES has not received any critical Assurance Audits. to oversee and monitor risk and deficiencies as a result of these control frameworks, including the Compliance Audits assess the audits over the reporting year. NTPFES Strategic Risk Register, and adequacy of controls within the external accountability requirements. agency’s major financial and POLICIES AND These activities are managed on a day administrative systems. The GENERAL ORDERS to day basis by the Risk Management findings of these audits allow the The Commissioner/CEO issues in and Internal Audit Division. Risks are Accountable Officer to provide the writing, General Orders, Policy and reviewed quarterly and are audited necessary assurances required Instructions and Procedures to ensure on an annual basis. under the Financial Management Act governance and efficient working Compulsory Online Risk Management and the Treasurer’s Directions. practices in the NTPFES. To ensure Awareness training was introduced Process Reviews are designed consistent development of all in July 2012 for all employees and to examine the efficiency, corporate policy documents, the contractors. Throughout the reporting effectiveness and accountability BIPB co-ordinates and maintains period, business areas identified of agency programs and initiatives oversight to enhance understanding relevant risks, reviewed and rated with the aim of identifying areas and awareness across the agency internal controls and developed for improvement. of relevant changes. In the reporting treatment plans where necessary. As year, 65 General Orders, Policy and at 30 June 2014, all 77 Operational Instructions and Procedures were Risk Registers had undergone annual reviewed and updated. compliance reviews.
NTPFES Risk Management Framework
NTPFES AUDITS COMPLETED 2013-14 Audit Type Number Completed Compliance 11
Management Initiated 5 ACCOUNTABILITY AND
Process Reviews 4 NANCE GOVER CORPORATE (new Audit type) External 3
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 22/23 CORPORATE GOVER NANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY the following legislation: following the for responsibility administrative • NTES • NTFRS • • • • • • • NTPF Interpretation Act, Order, Administrativethe Arrangements 2of Schedule with accordance In the Emergency Management Act. Fire Act, Police Administration the is NTPFES the for basis legislative formal The LEGISLATION REPORTING AND NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report NTES NTFRS NTPF Emergency Management Act. Act. Emergency and Fire Weapons Control Act. and Act; Terrorism (Emergency Powers) TerritoryNorthern Act; Telecommunications (Interception) III); (except Part Police Administration Act Act; Firearms and Registration) Act; Reporting (Offender Protection Child Alcohol Protection Act; Orders under section 35 of the of the 35 section under Emergency Services Output Group 5 Management Response and Prevention Fire Output Group 4 Services Safety Road Output Group 3 Investigation and Prosecution Detection, Crime Policing, General Output Group 2 Prevention Crime and Safety Community Output Group 1 GROUPS OUTPUT Act and Emergency and the agency has has agency the
2. 1. in 2013-14introduced included: legislation amended and New is shown in the table below. table the in shown is output groups, outcomes and outputs the between relationship The 3. No. 2013-14Government’s Paper Budget NT the in identified groups output five on focused is NTPFES The commitment to “Keeping People Safe”. shared of our part as programs and policies initiatives, social to relation in particularly of government, objectives the to outcomes and outputs NTPFES the links framework The reporting. and accounting budgeting, for accruals and performance outputs, on based is framework financial Government’s NT The REPORTING PERFORMANCE of disasters and hazards on Territorians on hazards and of disasters to minimise impact the measures mitigating and planning disaster counter Effective is minimised emergencies other and offire impact and incidence The lawfully and safely behave to users road encourages that environment An investigation and prosecution services response, efficient and Effective and protection safety community Enhanced OUTCOMES OUTPUTS FRAMEWORK 2013; and 2013; December 20 on commenced Alcohol Protection Act Orders commenced on 8 November 2013. 8November on commenced Emergency Management Act
Ranger program. Ranger Police Junior the for insurance Liability Accident/Public to is related 2013-14The expenditure insurance below. listed is year financial previous and current the for expenditure premium insurance Total commercial REPORTING INSURANCE performance. to relating page 29, provides specific information on commencing section Performance Organisational the in provided tables output The performance. effective and efficient ensure to timeliness, and quality quantity, against measured The NTPFES performance is primarily MEASURES PERFORMANCE 5.1 4.1 3.1 2.3 2.2 2.1 1.1 OUTPUTS 2013-14 2012-13 YEAR FINANCIAL Emergency Services Investigations Crime Prevention Crime and Safety Community Response Management Response and Prevention Fire Road Safety Services Safety Road Response and Recovery Services Recovery and Response Services to the Judicial Process Judicial the to Services $4,723 $3,577 AMOUNT The table below contains PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS INFORMATION MANAGEMENT expenditure through NT Government The Professional Standards Command The NTPFES operates under the self-insurance provisions for (PSC) is responsible for promoting, accountabilities of the Information vehicle accident damage relating monitoring and maintaining the highest Act (NT) (the Act). The Act provides to departmental vehicles, workers ethical standards and behaviour within the public with the right to privacy, compensation for employees and the NTPF. The PSC ensures fulfilment to access government information legal settlements. of the Commissioner’s legislative and to access or correct personal In accordance with the Treasurer’s responsibility for taking action on information. The Act also stipulates Directions, the NTPFES manages Complaints Against Police and how government organisations potential exposures through internal breaches of discipline. must collect, store and use information holdings. extensive mitigation practices. PSC has two primary roles: Where insurable risk events occur, The NTPFES is committed to 1. Management of Complaints the agency meets these costs as complying with the Information Against Police: The administration, they fall due. Privacy Principles and is continually coordination, and investigation of all improving business practices to The NTPFES has developed complaints against police pursuant enhance information management. a framework to manage risk to the legislative requirements of the The primary goal is continuous throughout the organisation at Ombudsman Act; and all levels (refer to page 22). improvement and to better meet 2. Internal Investigations: The the needs of the public and other responsibility for the administration, government agencies. coordination and investigation The NTPFES continued to focus of internal disciplinary matters on the reduction of paper use. against members pursuant to the The implementation of Electronic legislative requirements of the Police Document Records Management Administration Act. (EDRM) was approved by the For further detail on PSC performance Executive in April 2014 and has reporting, refer to Appendix 1. commenced rolling out incrementally across the agency. It is envisaged that EDRM will bring increased business efficiency and reduce the requirement for physical data storage and paper-based files.
FINANCIAL NUMBER OF AVERAGE RISK CATEGORY VALUE YEAR CLAIMS COST
Assets and Inventories 2012-13 139 $165,717 $1,192 (vehicles) 2013-14 138 $155,870 $1,129
Workers Compensation* 2012-13 355 $6,429,035 $18,110 2013-14 348 $6,456,783 $18,554
Public Liability 2012-13 17 $91,149 $5,362 AND ACCOUNTABILITY AND 2013-14 23 $142,723 $6,205 CORPORATE GOVER NANCE NANCE GOVER CORPORATE
* Note: Includes open workers compensation claims from the start of the financial year, new claims lodged, re-opened claims and ad-hoc payments made on resolved claims from previous financial years.
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 24/25 CORPORATE GOVER NANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY in 2013-14. of information processed requests statistics 2for Appendix Refer to http://www.pfes.nt.gov.au homepage: the from Information” to “Access under website NTPFES the on available are forms request information NTPFES and Act The entities. commercial and agencies government other public, the to of information management and complaints during 2012-13. during complaints 2013-14,in five to compared with dealt were complaints privacy Nil Privacy release permissible the coordinates Team Access Information the Act, the with accordance In Information Requests NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report
2013 and has since been published. 2013 been since has and December in finalised was report The Territory. asafe ensure and strategies prevention crime inform to Audit, Streets Safe the conduct to CDU engaged NTPFES period, reporting the Throughout Agreement. Partnership Government/CDU NT the (CDU), under University Darwin Charles with relationship ongoing its continued NTPFES The Partnership Agreement created. files 6,266 and Management) Information (Tower Records TRIM in 31,001 registered were documents period, reporting the For standards. and procedure policy, management of records implementation the and records corporate NTPFES of all control the for responsibility has Team Management Records The Records Management five detainees. five involving NT the in Centres Detention Immigration from escapes three were there period, reporting the During engagement within detention facilities. community undertaking and operations compliance with assisting legislation, Commonwealth and NT under offences criminal investigating Duties include emergency response, Group. Enforcement Specialist and Group Patrol Metropolitan Command’s Operations Special of the members by Facilities, Detention Immigration to services policing maintain will funding 2016. June until The million of $48 funding provides NTPF. MoU the The and (DIBP) Protection Border and of Immigration Department the between signed was (MoU) of Understanding 2014, aMemorandum February In Screening 2013-14:Screening 7,800 Juror for checks History Criminal 2013-14:Services 1,226 of Correctional NTPFES/Department to recruitment for checks Probity • • 2013-14 in screening were: employment and probity for office NT’s SAFE at taken prints Forensic agencies. government other for checks probity and police jurisdictions;and interstate NT to services fingerprint justice; of of administration purposes the for services screening and release NT providesSAFE information • Volunteer: • Employment: 2013-14 in issued were: National Policepublic. Certificates the to Certificates Police National issuing and purposes licensing and Checks) employment for History Criminal called (previously Checks Police National conducting for responsible is NT) (SAFE TerritoryEmployment Northern for Assessment Screening SAFE NT NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report interstate transmittal: 321 transmittal: interstate and overseas for Wet Printing Ink 1,014 printing: electronic Livescan 1,718 11,904
• • • Authority. Screening the to support research and administrative secretariat, provides (Ochre Cards) and Notices Clearance Children With Working issues also NT SAFE of the online application system will be implemented in 2014-15. in implemented be will system application online of the redevelopment 1of the Stage this, To support applications. online increased encouraging be will NT SAFE clients. our to service efficient and a quality of provision the and excellence business for strive to continues NT SAFE 2014 2015. October January to period the in experienced be will renewals in aspike that anticipated is it years, two for valid is Card Ochre each As Number of persons denied an Ochre Card 2013-14: Card Ochre an denied of persons Number 5 2013 NT SAFE 14: 427 by supported assessments managed case of individual Number 2013-14: Authority Screening of the of meetings Number 41 Employment Employment ISSUED CARDS OCHRE NEW Total Volunteer Volunteer 2012) 1September commenced renewals (First issued Cards Ochre Renewed Total of Total Percentage WHERE/HOW NATIONAL POLICE CHECK AND WORKING WITH WITH WORKING AND CHECK POLICE NATIONAL WHERE/HOW CHILDREN CHECK APPLICATIONS WERE LODGED IN 2013-14 IN LODGED WERE APPLICATIONS CHECK CHILDREN
Online 28.30% email / office NT SAFE 33.90% 00-11 2010 35,888 30,795 5,093 Centres Business Territory 12.75% 2011-12 18,863 15,170 3,693 stations police NT 13.36% 2012-13 2012-13 15,446 19,472 17,301 12,152 3,294 2,171 SAFE NT to direct Mailed 1 % 9 6 11. 2013-14 2013-14 15,999 12,639 3,360 6,878 1,064 5,814
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ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE
NORTHERN TERRITORY POLICE FORCE NTPF Overview 30 Our Police Regions 31 NTPF Business Planning Framework 32 Output Group 1 - Community Safety and Crime Prevention 33 Performance Summary 34 Output Group 2 - General Policing, Crime Detection, Investigation and Prosecution 2.1 Response and Recovery Services 40 Performance Summary 41 2.2 Investigations 43 Performance Summary 44 2.3 Services to the Judicial Process 47 Performance Summary 48 Output Group 3 – Road Safety Services 49 Performance Summary 50 NTPF Strategic Priorities for 2014-15 51
NORTHERN TERRITORY FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE Chief Fire Officer/Director Overview 52 NTFRS Overview 53 NTFRS Performance Summary 53 NTFRS Business Planning Framework 54 Output Group 4 – Fire Prevention and Response Management 55
NTFRS Strategic Priorities for 2014-15 57 PERFORMANCEORGANISATIONAL
NORTHERN TERRITORY EMERGENCY SERVICE Director Overview 58 NTES Overview 59 NTES Performance Summary 60 NTES Business Planning Framework 60 Output Group 5 - Emergency Services 61 NTES Strategic Priorities for 2014-15 63
28/29 ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE • • Metropolitan Service Darwin • • Reece Kershaw Assistant Commissioner Crime and Specialist Services were: They steams. in four policing Commissioners Assistant four under provided was NT of the coverage Police • • • • • • to: are NTPF of the functions core The NTPF OVERVIEW NORTHERN TERRITORY POLICE FORCE ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report Bravos Peter Acting Assistant Commissioner Special Operations Command. Operations Special (DMC); and Command Metropolitan Darwin Command. Support Operational Traffic and Command; and Service Specialist and Crime services. safety community and provide emergency management and management services; and mitigation disaster provide and enforcement; education safety road manage prosecute offences; and investigate detect, prevent, property; and life protect social order; maintain and law the uphold
4% from the previous reporting period. reporting previous the 4% from of adecrease auxiliaries, police and (ACPOs) officers police community aboriginal including employees, police 2014, June 30 at As 1,453 were there Services. and Corporate BIPB Division, Services Executive and Corporate Communications Unit, Media Command, Capability Frontline by the supported are areas These • • • Jamie Chalker Assistant Commissioner Regional Operations Professional Development Development Professional • • APM Payne Mark Assistant Commissioner People Services
Remote Policing Command. and Command; Southern Command; Northern Command. (PSC); and Command Standards Professional
and professionalism. and service customer reducing crime, on focused are members All Excellence” “Operational the under improvement continuous for strives NTPF The Intent Our • • • • • • NT, include: the that throughout facilities police 69 are There • shopfronts; police three stations; police 55 Traffic Command; Centre; McAulay Peter six police posts. police six and facilities; multi-jurisdictional two Police headquarters; strategic direction.
OUR POLICE REGIONS The NT is divided into three Commands being Northern, Southern and Darwin Metropolitan. The Northern Command is responsible for delivery of policing services across the top half of the NT, with service provided by 28 police stations, including federally funded remote stations. The Southern Command is responsible for delivery of policing services across Central and Southern NT, with service provided by 23 police stations, including two multi-jurisdictional police stations and federally funded remote stations. The Darwin Metropolitan Command is responsible for delivery of policing services across the Darwin and Greater Darwin Region, with service provided by six police stations. ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE ORGANISATIONAL
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 30/31 NTPF BUSINESS PLANNING FRAMEWORK The mission of the NTPF is “Keeping People Safe”. The 2013-14 Business Plan established the priorities for the reporting period and a framework for The goals established in Business and strategic planning linking the priorities to the strategic 2013-14 were: activities are based around the goals directions of the broader NTPFES defined in the NT Government’s and priorities of government. The √ Reduce Crime 2013-14 Budget Paper No. 3. For NTPF is committed to the delivery of Priority: Target and address the 2013-14, the following performance responsive, innovative and pro-active causal factors and minimise the measures were established: policing focused on our vision to a safe opportunity for crime. and secure NT. The initiatives during Key Focus: Reducing victim-based 2013-14 focused on: crime by 10% targeting unlawful 2013-14 BUDGET PAPER NO. 3 • Prevention and Disruption; entry, domestic violence assaults • Intelligence and Deployment; and and public order. Output Group 1 Community • Engagement and Enforcement. Safety √ Customer Service and Crime Priority: Engage with and being Prevention responsive to the needs of the NT Output Group 2.1 Response community. and Recovery Key Focus: Prioritise customer Services orientation. Output Group 2.2 Investigations
√ Professionalism Output Group 2.3 Services to the Judicial Priority: Effective quality Process leadership, management and supervision. Output Group 3 Road Safety Key Focus: Integrity and values Services
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Operational > Engaging Our Excellence Community ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE ORGANISATIONAL
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report OUTPUT GROUP 1 – COMMUNITY SAFETY AND CRIME PREVENTION This output group consists of a range of services to address community safety issues including: • intelligence-led policing focused on problem solving; • targeting repeat offenders and crime hot spots; • targeting the underlying causes of crime, including alcohol; • visible police patrols, crime prevention and education programs; • fostering community involvement and building community relationships; and • developing and testing plans to respond to threats and minimise their impact.
The outcome is to achieve Enhanced Community Safety and Protection.
OUTPUT GROUP 1 COMMUNITY SAFETY AND CRIME PREVENTION
OUTPUT 1 - COMMUNITY SAFETY AND CRIME PREVENTION
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2013-14 2014-15 Performance Actual Actual Actual Estimate Actual Estimate
Proportion of people 92.5% 90.7% 93.6% ≥National 89.5% Not Applicable 2 surveyed who felt ‘safe’ Average or ‘very safe’ at home 91.7% alone during the day 1
Proportion of people 81.5% 81.3% 84.0% ≥National 85.9% ≥National surveyed who felt ‘safe’ Average Average or ‘very safe’ at home 88.9% alone at night 1
Proportion of people 71.8% 69.6% 74.0% ≥National 75.5% ≥National surveyed who felt Average Average ‘satisfied’ or ‘very 75.3% satisfied’ with police services 1
Proportion of people - - 85.9% ≥National 86.3% ≥National who agreed that police Average Average perform their job 86.8% professionally 1, 3
EXPLANATORY NOTES TO PERFORMANCE MEASURE 1. Source: National Survey of Community Satisfaction with Policing (NSCSP) commissioned by Australia New Zealand Policing Advisory Agency (ANZPAA) and conducted by the Social Research Centre. Data is based on responses from people aged 15 years or over. 2. Not Applicable as the performance measure has been removed from the NT Government’s 2014-15 Budget Paper No. 3. 3. New Measure for 2014-15. ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE ORGANISATIONAL
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 32/33 ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE and hot spots. hot and of crime areas targeting strategies specific implement and activities direct to groups community and engagement with other government and intelligence used Commands the across Groups Coordination Tasking and The of resources. deployment the and making decision problem to solving, inform operational on focused policing intelligence-led use to continued NTPF The crime. prevent and safety community enhance to designed of services a suite delivered NTPF The Summary Performance NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report Creek and Division commenced. Barkly Tennant Katherine, the in SupportLink of out 2013-14, In roll the for agencies. preparations non-government and NTPF, government the between delivery service of integration astronger and assisted being (DV) violence domestic of victims of cohort increased an in resulted This agencies. participating with MoUs signed 35 with portal referral SupportLink the through referrals 3,280 submitted Command year, Southern 2015. reporting the 31 March Over until extended 2013 been 1July on has and Springs Alice in commenced trial SupportLink The homelessness. and diversions alcohol and drug dependence, alcohol and drug violence, family and domestic as such issues address toservices people who require provided SupportLink assistance. social a services single referral gateway to diversion and referral targeted delivering at aimed SupportLink organisation national with forces joined NTPF The average. remains on par with the national categories these in NTPF the of performance The honest. are police agreeing 76.66% and professionally job their perform police that agreeing respondents survey NT of 86.26% with community NT the from satisfaction of increase an was there Additionally, 1.5%. byalmost to increase continuedpolice services with satisfied respondents of 2013-14.in percentage The NTPF the for results positive produced (NSCSP) Policing with Satisfaction Community of Survey National The promotional courses within the NTPF. the within courses promotional undertaking members to and Region Northern the within Controllers Local Katherine, in members Committee Management Regional Emergency a wide ranging audience including to training System Control Incident NT and WebEOC delivered SECS matters. related security and terrorism emergency management, counter regarding organisations community and agencies non-government government, with consultation extensive ensuring key stakeholders with year reporting the throughout presentations numerous held SECS NT. the within support, WebEOC and intelligence, of security includingarrangements, management terrorism counter and management implementation of emergency the overseeing and coordinating exercising, developing, planning, through preparedness and safety community enhance to was objective (SECS) primary Section Coordination Emergency and Security The Championships. V8Supercar the and events Day Harmony Carnival, Cup Darwin Glenti, Greek Circuit, Show NT Youth the Week, National the 2013-14.throughout included Events precincts entertainment and events seasonal and major numerous at activities prevention crime and patrols police visibility high provided sections, specialist from support with Commands, Southern and Northern Metropolitan, Darwin The
• and Education EngagementCommunity Key Achievements in 2013-14 in Key Achievements system. the through managed were 13Additionally, operations police WebEOC. in managed and activated were responses management 14 year, emergency reporting the Over Force. Defence Australian the as such agencies, Commonwealth Corporation and Port to Darwin extended also was It Arrangements. Management Emergency Hazard All NT the under responsibilities and roles have that groups, functional various to provided Training also was Watch program. Neighbourhood the embrace to NT the in community Indigenous 2014. May 30 second the is This on Wurrumiyanga in launched was followers. Neighbourhood Watch 1,868 with information sharing Facebook Group a Community also is There businesses. House Safety 29 and members House Safety 207 members, NHWNT 140 are There safety. personal and of property protection the at aimed program prevention crime based community successful a be to continued (NHWNT) Neighbourhood Watch NT
In the 2012-13 reporting period, the NTPF continued the assessment process in order to achieve a White Ribbon Workplace Accreditation. This included an assessment of agency policy, procedure, education and training, and its commitment to reducing violence against women. The NTPF was formally accredited as a White Ribbon Workplace in April 2014, being the first organisation in the NT and the first policing jurisdiction Australia wide to achieve this milestone.
• The Alice Springs Community • The Community Engagement Unit Engagement Team commenced and the Youth Engagement Unit on 1 August 2013. The aim of this are responsible for the delivery of initiative was to increase community community and youth engagement safety in Alice Springs town camps services and programs. Youth through increased pro-active and engagement police officers (YEPOs) positive police service delivery and community engagement police to town camp residents. The team officers (CEPOs) continued to liaise conducts regular high visibility with NT agencies, youth, schools and patrols in town camps, maintains community stakeholders to increase ongoing contact with camp residents engagement and develop ways to and community centres, maintains reduce crime, increase safety and dialogue with the management of build confidence and relationships the various town camps to establish between law enforcement and problem areas, issues and points the wider community. of concern focused upon • CEPOs promoted crime prevention community safety. • In June 2014, the NTPF and community engagement through commenced a three month trial • The NTPF initiated and the active establishment and of Segways, enhancing patrols collaborated in the delivery of a promotion of community involvement, in Darwin’s CBD. This mode of number of education programs ownership and leadership of transport enables police officers to including the Think You Know community based activities. CEPOs cover three times as much ground Program, a cyber-awareness successfully achieved increased than an average foot patrol. initiative educating participants cooperation, resulting in better aligned • Over the reporting period, the of the risks associated with the resources in this agency’s effort to NTPF was involved in 723 school online environment, the Love Bites involve the key stakeholders to search based events, 593 community Program focusing on respectful for community oriented problem events and 548 community relationships and a two day crime solving and enhance the amenities meetings. Community engagement prevention workshop, which provided within the community. The use of was provided by members of the skills to assess and implement CSAPs and community engagement Water Police Section, Tactical practical strategies to improve has realised a sharp decline in crime Response Group (TRG), Dog residential and community safety. statistics as noted in Borroloola and Daly River communities. The Federal Operations Unit, Mounted Police, • All remote stations across the Government has committed an Forensic Services Branch and Northern Command have initiated additional $2.5M over the next four members of Darwin Metropolitan, Community Safety Committees years to continue the CEPO program. Northern and Southern Commands. enhancing community engagement and safety by local police. All areas have Community Safety Action Plans (CSAPs) in place designed to identify community orientated solutions while engaging the community leaders. The CSAPs were also progressed across all Southern Command police stations. Although intended for smaller and more PERFORMANCE ORGANISATIONAL remote police locations, a CSAP was initiated for Tennant Creek.
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 34/35 ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE • The • Enhanced Safety Community NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report I onpeople an Order. Protection Alcohol 2014, June 30 at As 927 were there 2013. December 20 on commenced 201 litres of alcohol was tipped out. tipped was of alcohol 201 litres and issues notices infringement 84 custody, protective into taken 210 people, of 29 people arrest the in resulted blitz The operation. visibility high hour 48 the over Springs Alice Tennant and Creek Katherine, Darwin, of regions major four across deployed were officers police two fifty and Two hundred violence. alcohol-fuelled on crackdown police wide NT an saw 2013,n December Operation Unite, Alcohol Protection Act Orders
• • warrants were executed. were warrants 252 Command, Metropolitan Darwin the in year reporting the Over warrants. of outstanding operation focusing on the reduction Operation Thor commencement. its since recorded unrest community scale large no with successful was Karsan Operation support. their encourage and community the to feedback regular provide to convened were meetings CSAP nine of Atotal offences. serious with charged and 128 arrested persons in resulted operation The antipathy. clan ongoing to solutions find to effort an in meetings CSAP through dialogue ameaningful in elders with engagement community being two Tier unrest. community with tolerance’ approach when dealing a‘zero being one Tier approach. tier atwo with designed was operation The Wadeye. at behaviour anti-social escalating curb to 2014February 13 to 2014 April Operation Karsan was an NT wide wide NT an was ran from 20 20 from ran
A • • operational practice. astandard become has Creek Tennant within of TBLs deployment 2014, the February Since violence. of levels reported and communities remote reaching of liquor amount the on impacted also Springs Alice in conducted TBLs The safety. community enhance to strategy reduction crime daily the in embedded is practice business this 2013. in operation, this period Since equivalent the with compared period this during reported assaults in a54% reduction yielded 2014 2April on and concluded operation This Areas. Protected consumption of liquor in Alcohol subsequent and purchase the deter to Springs Alice in outlets liquor take-away all at presence police 2014, a 25 ensuring on February Operation Leyland Alcohol Protected Areas. in consumed unlawfully being of liquor amount the restrict to practice business TBL the initiated police Consequently, Springs. Alice in of violence cause significant a considered was Areas Protected liquor being taken into Alcohol Takeaway initiatives. enforcement and intelligence prevention, crime in aid to positioned strategically been has which post police static a describe to used term the is (TBL) Location Beat Temporary commenced
• Operation Marcos commenced on • The Water Police Section (WPS) 27 March 2014 and continued to actively targeted hot spots during focus on anti-social behaviour and the reporting period including alcohol related offending in the increased patrols of the Darwin Katherine Central Business District Harbour, Shady Camp and Manton (CBD). As at 22 June 2014, the Dam. This pro-active allocation of operation resulted in 699 Protective resources has resulted in a decrease Custody Apprehensions, 179 in reported offending at Shady Arrests, 14 Summons issued, 257 Camp, and a decrease in anti-social Infringement Notices issued, and behaviour and marine offences at most significantly 3,528 litres of Manton Dam. Intelligence-led patrols alcohol tipped out. targeting commercial fishermen also resulted in successful prosecutions. • The Drug and Alcohol Policy Unit commenced undertaking plain • Groote Eylandt experienced large clothes patrols to monitor hot scale community unrest during the spots and notify uniformed patrols months of March and May 2014. On of current areas of concern. The 27 May 2014, additional specialist initiative has been particularly resources were deployed to restore successful in establishing new law and order in the Angurugu locations in which alcohol is being community due to escalating illegally consumed. community unrest. This deployment culminated in 26 persons arrested for serious offences. ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE ORGANISATIONAL
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 36/37 ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE • Repeat Management Offender • Management Unit Management Offender The Reportable comply with reporting obligations. to failure and of conditions breaches to relation in arrests numerous made Unit the and offenders risk high for were made for prohibition orders applications of successful A number sexmanage offenders. reportable to stakeholders other and Services with the of Department Correctional reporting period. the during offences entry unlawful in reduction the to contributing success, significant Vega achieved Force Strike re-offend. to opportunity the reduces of warrants enforcement immediate and management bail consistent with combined plans, management offender Repeat arrests. early for allow to identification fingerprint prioritising by support provided Branch Services Forensic The intelligence. and analysis fingerprint examination, forensic through of offenders detection early included this achieve to Strategies offenders. crime property recidivist on action enforcement targeted through entries, unlawful particularly crime; volume reduce to a mission 2013, with February in Springs Alice in established Vega was Force Strike NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report worked closely
• • • • Order Compliance Bail and Domestic Violence Springs and surrounding communities. Alice in violence family and domestic of levels the reducing toward working role integral an play and meetings FSF the chair to continue Police involved. children and victims the to of risk level the reducing place taken has agencies non-government and government by participating intervention ‘crisis’ based Action period. that over referred violence family and domestic risk’ ‘high of cases 48 were There meetings. 26 held Springs Alice in operating (FSF) Framework Safety Family the period, reporting the Throughout Respect. Project of objectives the with accordance in with dealt are matters all that ensuring DV, on to afocus with approach based enforcement apro-active, is 2013 August in Springs and Alice in established was Halberd Force Strike laid. charges 553 with made were 2014, June 30 arrests 230 at As assaults. domestic-related and offenders repeat on concentrating area, Darwin the in DV assaults reduce to 2014, 25 on November aiming cease to 201325 November extended was and Strike Force Viridian NT. the across offenders DV recidivist targeted that Viridian and Halberd Force Strike including forces strike of DV related of anumber commencement the saw also year this crime, violence family and domestic reducing on focus NTPF the ensuring Project Respect through made commitment the on focus to Continuing commenced on
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• - - - Domestic violence-related violence-related Domestic - - achieved. were results following The management. DV victim offender management and DV management, location DV spot supply, hot alcohol in reduction the toward geared strategically were force strike this for initiatives enforcement and intelligence Prevention, Division. Barkly and Creek Tennant the within offending DV related and assaults related alcohol reduce to was purpose 2014 2014. June 30 until The 1February from operation in was force strike additional An protection orders. of alcohol breaches for 70 were prosecutions There ‘Assault’; and ‘Assault’; of offence the for initiated been have prosecutions 69 Domestic Violence Order’; Domestic of ‘Breach offence the for 91 were There apprehensions in 172in victims; less 2013, in period resulting same the to compared by 53.92% reduced been have assaults less victims; less 2013,in 214 in resulting period same the to compared by 50.83% reduced were person the against Offences • • and Capabilities Additional Significant Operations NTPFES 2013–142013–2014 Annual Annual Report Report and 105 Banning Notices issued. Notices 105and Banning 173 Infringements destroyed, Liquor of alcohol 352 litres Apprehensions, Custody Protective 238 in resulting offending order public on focused 2013. operation 7 December The 2013 November 28 and between Operation Juno employed. were capability, additional two pilots Section Air the enhance To further 2013. November in second the 2013, October in operational was aircraft One aircraft. Pilatus new two by leasing funding federal through Section 2013, Air NTPF the October In increased its capacity capacity its increased ran in Katherine Katherine in ran
• National Park personnel. Park National Tjuta Kata from staff Yulara and Voyages resort, Duchess, and Duke the representing secretaries official Government, Australian the from AFP, (UK), staff Police Metropolitan from teams security with coordination extensive involved 2014 January in which commenced Planning Park. National Tjuta Kata Yulara to and Cambridge of Duchess the Highness Royal her and of Duke Cambridge, the Tour Royal the Highness Royal by his coordinate to Caterham Operation for Group Intelligence aJoint up stood Section Intelligence Field and 2014, April In Operational the • including housing for officers. housing including stations, police permanent with replaced were Ramingining and Gapuwiyak at facilities police temporary The opened. officially were stations police 2013, new November In two 38 /39 ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE OUTPUT GROUP 2.1 – GENERAL POLICING, CRIME DETECTION, INVESTIGATION AND PROSECUTION – RESPONSE AND RECOVERY SERVICES This output provides the capacity to respond to requests for assistance from the community, including: • call centre operations; • response tasking and incident attendance; • search and rescue operations; and • incident recovery services.
The outcome is to achieve Effective and Efficient Response Services.
OUTPUT GROUP 2 GENERAL POLICING, CRIME DETECTION, INVESTIGATION AND PROSECUTION
OUTPUT 2.1 RESPONSE AND RECOVERY SERVICES
2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2013-14 2014-15 Performance Actual Actual Estimate Actual Estimate
Proportion of people who were 82.2% 80.3% ≥National 83.0% ≥National ‘satisfied’ or ‘very satisfied’ with Average Average police in their most recent contact 1 83.5%
Proportion of 000 calls answered 82.0% 63.5% ≥90.0% 88.8% ≥90.0% within 10 seconds 2
Proportion of other general calls 68.0% 57.4% ≥80.0% 79.5% ≥80.0% answered within 20 seconds 2
EXPLANATORY NOTES TO PERFORMANCE MEASURE 1. Source: NSCSP commissioned by ANZPAA and conducted by the Social Research Centre. Data is based on responses from people aged 15 years or over. 2. Statistics from Qmaster, extracted 1 July 2014. ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE ORGANISATIONAL
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report • In July 2013, the Territory Communications Section (TCS) embarked on a comprehensive program of change and transformation with the commencement of Project Polaris. A significant achievement was the recruitment of 50 civilian call-takers who commenced training in September 2013 for a 12 month trial. Civilian call-takers greatly enhanced the TCS capability of providing a high level of customer service by substantially reducing call waiting times. Monthly performance targets were met and exceeded during the last seven months of the financial year representing a substantial improvement on the 2012-13 results.
Performance Summary Key Achievements in 2013-14 • In 2013-14, Territory Duty The NTPF delivered policing services Superintendents were re-instated. Response Services to communities across the NT in a As the senior police officer on shift, geographical area totalling 1,349,129 • The TRG delivered a specialist the Territory Duty Superintendent square kms. The NTPF continue to response, emergency search and (TDS) is responsible and commit to ensuring the safety of the rescue capability for the NT. During accountable for the management NT community and focus on improving the reporting period, TRG were and operational performance of call taking, dispatch and response deployed to 18 high risk operations policing services throughout the NT. times to calls for assistance. where it was determined that there The TDS is responsible for all major was a substantial risk to the general and/or complex matters NT wide In 2012-13, Project Polaris public or to NT police officers. until they are handed over officially commenced to improve call taking These high risk operations included to a more appropriate officer or and dispatch service levels. Significant the targeting of violent offenders senior member. An important part of improvements to call management and who were the subject of arrest targets their responsibility is the timely audit dispatch were the primary outcomes by both the Drug and Organised of custody episodes and incidents to be achieved. Crime Section or the Serious Crime to ensure compliance with the Over 2013-14, the NTPF saw Section; targeted operations on Custody General Order. Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs (OMCG); significant improvements in grades • Throughout the reporting period, the response to armed offender and of service (as a percentage of total TDS has further developed the use siege situations in the Darwin area, calls) with a 25.3% increase in calls of Facebook to alert media outlets and the search for prison escapees answered within 10 seconds (for and the community to a range of from Darwin Gaol. The TRG attended triple zero) and a 22.1% increase for matters, including traffic incidents, five incidents throughout the calls answered within 20 seconds calls for public assistance, and to reporting period involving search (for 131 444). locate persons or vehicles of interest. and rescue. The TRG was also deployed for close personal • The Police Mounted Unit (PMU) protection of visiting dignitaries. contributed in the provision of an effective mounted police service by performing high visibility patrols, supported agency responses to anti-social behaviour, serious public order responses and performed limited ceremonial duties and land search and rescue. The PMU attended all major events to assist with crowd control including New Year’s Eve operations within the Darwin CBD and City Safe night shift activities each weekend. ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE ORGANISATIONAL
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 40/41 ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE • • investigation, fisheries enforcement and compliance safety rescue, and search marine in services specialist 2013-14,During provided WPS the 2013. October in facility office and kennel built purpose anew, commissioned members DOU Southern The communities. those in unrest after Lajamanu and Eylandt Groote of Wadeye, localities remote the to deployed was and targets violent and risk of high 100 over in arrests assisted successfully has dog The Command. Northern the in operations policing of part important an be to proved Katherine in dog purpose general a new NT. the addition, In across dogs of seven atotal has now and course Handler Dog Purpose General second the conducted DOU the period, reporting the Over Australia. Western in work border cross some and NT the throughout in operations services canine specialist provided Unit Operations Dog The greater Darwin region. greater Darwin the away from patrols targeted 78 conducted and incidents rescue and search marine 54 to responded 41 incidents, investigated marine and to responded offences, related fisheries 82 investigated They education. and NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report
• • response, leading to arrests. to leading response, arapid facilitate and committed being crimes serious record and identify to able was Unit CCTV the of cases, anumber In purposes. prosecution and investigation for footage exhibit to requests 484 received Unit The cameras. of the monitoring live during Unit by the reported were events 1,368 of these, events, 3,054 approximately logged and monitored Unit CCTV the period, reporting the For Darwin. in installed were cameras additional 2013-14, During Katherine. in two commenced cameras monitoring CCTV 2014, January in and Darwin in 177 monitors Unit cameras CCTV The crime. solve to tool investigative and detection effective and efficient an be to continued System (CCTV) Television Circuit Closed NTPF The 2014-15. in occur will Introduction of offences. recording the improve and briefs prosecution generated court decrease to aiming developed were notices infringement fisheries and Marine of compliance. levels their increase to sectors fishing commercial and recreational the engaged actively WPS the of Fisheries, In conjunction with the Department
• monitoring officers in Darwin. in officers monitoring by Police Katherine to made were notifications of 200 A total ofidentification serious offenders. the in and cases of court number a in used been has cameras the from 2014. obtained Evidence in January in Katherine installed were cameras Twelve CCTV
OUTPUT GROUP 2.2 – GENERAL POLICING, CRIME DETECTION, INVESTIGATION AND PROSECUTION – INVESTIGATIONS This output consists of policing enforcement activities undertaken to respond effectively to the crime environment, including: • pro-active strategies aimed at reducing opportunities and conditions for crime to occur; • effectively using intelligence to assist crime investigations; • crime scene investigation; and • crime investigation and forensics.
The outcome is to achieve Effective and Efficient Investigation Services.
OUTPUT GROUP 2 GENERAL POLICING, CRIME DETECTION, INVESTIGATION AND PROSECUTION
OUTPUT 2.2 INVESTIGATIONS
2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2013-14 2014-15 Performance Actual Actual Estimate Actual Estimate
Investigations finalised within 30 days 1:
Property crime 2 29.2% 31.8% ≥National 32.6% ≥National Average Average 14.5%
Crime against the person 3 80.7% 83.8% ≥National 79.0% ≥National Average Average 37.5%
EXPLANATORY NOTES TO PERFORMANCE MEASURE 1. National data sourced from the Recorded Crime – Victims, Australia, 2013 publication. 2. The national recording rule for this outcome only includes unlawful entry with intent, motor vehicle theft and other theft offences. 3. The national recording rule for this outcome only includes sexual assault, kidnapping, abduction, robbery, blackmail, extortion and homicide and related offences. ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE ORGANISATIONAL
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 42/43 ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE first half of the year. of the half first the during place, in put operations and of strategies reflective year, of the half second the over down Command consistently trended consistently Command Metropolitan Darwin the note, Of year. previous the than 2.4% higher reported Metropolitan Darwin whilst respectively), lower 5.8% Southern Commands (1.8% and and Northern in year the for lower were Person the Against Offences level, Command police At the (0% change). year previous the with par on figures reported Command Northern respectively. levels year previous the against reductions 7.4% showing 17.3% and Commands, Southern and Metropolitan Darwin across seen was year the for Property Against Offences in reduction The level. NT the at 1.6% lower were Person the Against Offences and year previous the than lower 8.6% were Property Against Offences year. previous the to compared 2013-14 in reduced person), the against and property against (offences crime victim-based section, Statistics Crime the in detailed As Key Achievements 2013-14 and strike forces. operations specialised numerous of establishment the in resulted crime personal and property reduce to focus NT. Acontinued the across services investigation consistent and efficient effective, deliver to designed strategies implement to continued NTPF The Summary Performance NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report
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• • • and Weaponsand Control Act. Act Firearms of the application the regarding support and advice of timely provision the through investigations and policing operational assisted PolicyFirearms and Records Unit offences. separate 853 for arrests 382 in resulted operation The types. crime both of reducing aim the with crime, violent and property on focusing Command Northern the across 201324 2014 December 1March and Operation Puma DMC. the within crime volume of reduction significant in resulted period the over apprehensions five and hundred Eight continue. will other volume crime across the NT and entries of unlawful incidence and rate the reduce to a focus 2014-15, year. For reporting the for offences in reduction significant a seen Trident Force has Strike DMC. the within crime related and coordinated response to property 2013-14throughout a provide to 2012 September in continued and Strike Force Trident 48 suspended. 48 and revoked 88 refused, licences 2013-14 51 were there firearms During offences. disqualifying or of violence offences involves incident the if or issued, are orders court once permits and licences of and/or suspension revocation refusal, the on acting includes was held between between held was commenced This
Cyber and Computer Crime Drug and Organised Crime • Operation Navistar commenced • The Computer Crime Unit (CCU) • Operation Elva occurred between investigation into an OMCG based acquired the capacity to conduct November 2013 to February 2014 methamphetamine distribution physical level analysis of mobile targeting a syndicate dealing syndicate which resulted in the telephones and associated devices, dangerous drugs and supplying arrest of a male person for supply bringing the analytical capability trafficable quantities of cannabis of a commercial quantity of in line with other Australian law to numerous Indigenous communities methamphetamine. He was also enforcement agencies. There was including Groote Eylandt, Wadeye, charged with a variety of weapons an increase in both the quantity Daly River, Gunbalanya and Elcho offences after detectives found of devices submitted for analysis Island. The operation utilised him in possession of a pistol, (758 devices) and the number of specialist projects and the Physical shotgun, two assault rifles and police sections submitting items. Surveillance Unit, resulting in a male a quantity of explosives. and 18 co-offenders being arrested • Operation Excalibur targeted and charged with numerous offences. interstate drug transactions with • In July 2013, the Online Child Operation Storm cannabis and amphetamines sourced Exploitation Investigation Unit • is an ongoing operation monitoring the activities in Victoria and then transported to was successful in securing of members and associates of Darwin. Charges were laid against a a conviction for the largest OMCG in the NT in line with national male person with offences relating seizure of Child Abuse Material enforcement strategies. Particular to the Telecommunications Act 1997 in NT history. The offender was attention has been focused on the (Cth). He was sentenced to eight convicted for possessing 1.5 activities of OMCGs operating in months imprisonment suspended million images and 600,000 Darwin through Operations Oxblood, after serving 14 days. videos of child abuse material. Navistar and Tatra. • 491.9kg of kava was obtained in • Operation Oxblood focused on a 44 drug seizures across the Territory drug supply network that was being during the reporting period. Of • In July 2013, Operation run by known OMCG associates. these seizures, 21 were made at Commitment commenced. This During the course of the five month an airport - destined for Indigenous multi-jurisdictional investigation investigation, offences relating to communities – with 192.3kg seized. targeted the distribution and trade of armed robbery, drug supply, weapons The East Arnhem region, including child abuse material resulting in the and property offences were identified. the communities of Gunbalanya, arrest of three people. The offenders At the conclusion of the operation, Yirrkala, Gunyangara, Gapuwiyak have undergone judicial process 290g of methamphetamine and and Milingimbi, remain targeted and received prison sentences. The $26,500 cash was seized and over locations. Increased seizures of NTPF agreed to partner with the 40 charges were laid. small quantities of kava are from AFP in the formulation of the Joint regional post offices. The Northern Anti Child Exploitation Team in Darwin Substance Abuse Intelligence Desk which will include investigators from and Gapuwiyak Police conducted both organisations. an investigation into kava trafficking • In June 2014, the Southern Child resulting in the arrest of a supplier Abuse Taskforce (Alice Springs) and offender. seized a significant amount of Category 5 child abuse material. A British citizen was arrested for possession and distribution of the material and remains in custody pending court proceedings. ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE ORGANISATIONAL
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 44/45 ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE • • • • • Other Significant Operations NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report custody pending her trial. her pending custody in remains person This stabbing. fatal alleged an after CBD Darwin the in Street Mitchell in of afemale 2013 arrest August the in resulting Operation Flachion and locations. offenders of victims, targeting subsequent profilingand the identification, and of liquor; consumption excessive and purchase unlawful the against highly-visible campaign and targeted a involved This activities. detection and prevention crime through Creek Tennant within crime reduce to 2013 July 29 established was and on commencing initiative week Operation Firangi ongoing. is and crime major a declared was investigation The 18 on 2013. June Sinclair Carlie of disappearance the surrounding circumstances the determine to Operation Samburu NT. the across period reporting this 14 during homicides The Major Crime Squad in relation to this matter. this to relation in coronial investigation is ongoing A of Justice. Course the Pervert to Attempting for sentenced and convicted 2013, was person one October In Coolalinga. at found male 2011 of a death the investigate to Operation Houston asix was commenced in in commenced was established established was commenced in in commenced attended attended
• • The multi-agency multi-agency The • Crimes (Currency) Act 1981 the against offences for court the before currently are and identified were offenders two investigation, Squad Fraud Major of the aresult As businesses. Darwin local around and in presented being notes of counterfeit number significant 2013 of a December aresult as in commenced operation An a court appearance. pending custody in remains He CBD. Katherine the in person a killed had he that alleged was it after male old of a37 year arrest 2013 the in December resulting in commenced operation An currently before the court. the before currently is offender alleged The of students. anumber from allegations following sex offences multiple for a teacher arrested Task Force Abuse Child 2013, December the In children. on assaults for arrested were offenders 118 year, reporting the Over abuse. of child incidents reduce to year the throughout engagements community conduct and investigations out carry to communities of remote number alarge visiting stakeholders and members community with closely Task Force Squad. Fraud Major by the investigated and to reported were currency of counterfeit incidents 2014, March in separate of 34 atotal operation of the conclusion At the continues to work work to continues Child Abuse Abuse Child (Cth).
The The • • at $900,000. valued Crown the to property of seized forfeiture of confirming Act. Forfeiture Property Criminal and Act within Drugs of the Misuse Trafficker contained Drug provisions 2014,April validated has which in Court High the in heard was decision of Appeal Court Criminal NT of an challenge successful A of $12,000,000. excess in Act Forfeiture Property Criminal of (inception 2003 1June since Crown the to forfeited property 2013-14. of total running The $1,765,671 targeting of property 21 investigations conducted for the Coroner. prepared been has Areport of Jingili. suburb the in suicide and homicide 2014May double the investigate to Operation Clapham This judgement had the effect effect the had judgement This Assets Forfeiture Unit commenced in in commenced
) is OUTPUT GROUP 2.3 – GENERAL POLICING, CRIME DETECTION, INVESTIGATION AND PROSECUTION – SERVICES TO THE JUDICIAL PROCESS This output consists of a range of activities that address services to the judicial process including: • providing prosecution services; • court case and evidence presentation; • bail processing and reporting; • support to the NT Coroner; • court security; • custody and transport of persons; • care and protection of victims and witnesses; and • diversion of youth from the criminal justice system. The outcome is to achieve Effective and Efficient Prosecution Services.
OUTPUT GROUP 2 GENERAL POLICING, CRIME DETECTION, INVESTIGATION AND PROSECUTION
OUTPUT 2.3 SERVICES TO THE JUDICIAL PROCESS
2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2013-14 2014-15 Performance Actual Actual Estimate Actual Estimate
Percentage of prosecutions that are 92.0% 93.0% ≥80.0% 92.2% ≥80.0% finalised by a guilty verdict or guilty plea
Youth diversions as a proportion - - - - ≥20.0% of youth offenders 1
Rate of re-offending after youth justice - - - - ≥20.0% conferences 1,2
EXPLANATORY NOTES TO PERFORMANCE MEASURE 1. New Measure for 2014-15. 2. Excludes verbal and written warnings. ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE ORGANISATIONAL
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 46/47 ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report • • • include: to refined and developed were of JOS functions The (DPP). Prosecutions of Public prosecutorial functions to the Director Darwin of all hand-over the facilitate to Darwin, in Prosecutions of Police 2013 cessation December the to due Operations Section (JOS) Judicial of the establishment The Summary Performance • charge selection, charge laying charge selection, regarding Course Adjudicator Brief of the delivery and development members; inform to sessions training of command implementation and development the DPP; and Darwin in police between capability a liaison providing and laying. members with charge selection for support time real ongoing and checking; file and occurred in in occurred
following occurred: following 2013-14 in held, were that the 257 the Conferences YouthOf Justice 2014. July in diversion on still were and 2013-14 in commenced 166 that youth and Diversion) Drug and Warnings Written and (Verbal diversions youth 2013-14,In 557 were individual there for prosecution through court. referred is matter the diversion, the of provisions the with complying not is ayouth If diversion. to referrals two of alimit Act places Youththe Justice 39(3)(c)apprehensions. Section of 2013-14,In total 1,633 were there (Youth Justice Conferences) Re-Offending Diversion • Key Achievements 2013-14 MORE THAN TWICE THAN MORE RE-OFFENDED YOUTH RE-OFFENDED YOUTH ONCE ONLY YOUTH OFFENDED effective youth diversion outcomes. diversion youth effective ensure to key stakeholders other and community broader the offenders, victims, with wide NT work to continue Springs Alice Tennant and Creek Katherine, Darwin, in based officers (YDU) Unit YouthThe Diversion
209 (82%) 209 37 (14%) 37 11 (4%) 11
or victims. family with conducted is Conference aYouth where Justice effective more significantly is diversion that appropriate response. Data confirms the determine to summoned or charged youth involving cases assessed team review Ajoint parties. other all and court prosecutions, police, between collaboration close ensures cases of all coordination and process diversion the entering before cases assess critically Police diversion. in participate to declined (9%) of offenders forty and hundred One re-offending. or offence the of seriousness of the aresult as diversion denied were offenders 2013-14,In 857 (53%) of youth community. asafer for provides and outcome abetter produces intervention early that demonstrates and international and experiences national with is consistent This rates. re-offending court with compared when low consistently remained Conferences) (Youth Justice diversion formal through been have who those for rates offending repeat The OUTPUT GROUP 3 – ROAD SAFETY SERVICES This output group consists of a range of activities that address road safety services including: • education and enforcement activities to contribute to improved road user behaviour and safety, and compliance with road laws; • responding to motor vehicle accidents; and • undertaking adequate investigation and reporting to the NT Coroner and other relevant stakeholders. The outcome is to achieve an Environment that Encourages Road Users to Behave Safely and Lawfully.
OUTPUT GROUP 3 ROAD SAFETY SERVICES
OUTPUT 3 - ROAD SAFETY SERVICES
2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2013-14 2014-15 Performance Actual Actual Estimate Actual Estimate
Mobile speed camera checks 1,121,539 1,258,258 1,000,000 1,146,802 1,003,000 of vehicles
Number of drivers breath tested 168,134 164,702 150,000 164,059 153,000
People who had driven in the 10.5% 9.4% ≤National 3.3% ≤National previous six months and ‘rarely’ Average Average or ‘more often’ travelled in a car 1.9% without wearing a seatbelt 1
People who indicated that they had 13.7% 11. 9 % ≤National 1.6% ≤National driven in the previous six months Average Average when possibly over the 0.05 alcohol 1.3% limit ‘rarely’ or ‘more often’ 1
People who indicated that they had 60.8% 61.6% ≤National 22.9% ≤National driven in the last six months more Average Average than 10kms above the speed limit 20.2% ‘rarely’ or ‘more often’ 1
EXPLANATORY NOTES TO PERFORMANCE MEASURE 1. Source: NSCSP commissioned by ANZPAA and conducted by the Social Research Centre. Data is based on responses from people aged 15 years and over. ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE ORGANISATIONAL
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 48/49 ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report • Key Achievements 2013-14 rural lockdowns. campaigns such as urban and and operations local and national through awareness and education enforcement, safety road in role asignificant played NT. Unit the The enforcementtraffic operations across for co-ordinating responsible are Unit Traffic Operation Territory The exceeded by 146,802. was vans camera speed police the with vehicles 1,000,000 of over speed the check to 14,059. requirement The by exceeded was this and 150,000 2013-14 for tested breath drivers was of number the for benchmark The results. encouraging with objectives policing primary its meet to initiatives numerous operational and corporate and implementedconducted 2013-14,Throughout NTPF the Summary Performance Creek and Barkly Division. Barkly and Creek Tennant the and Springs Alice to introduced also was capability ANPR questioning. or offences for wanted was owner the that or unregistered being for alerts having either as detected were vehicles seventy-eight and hundred five thousand Nine vehicles. 198,579 checked and system the with fitted was vehicle Operations Traffic Darwin one period, reporting the In capability. this with out fitted be to vehicles traffic regional with expand, to is initiative This drivers. suspended or disqualified as well as vehicles stolen and unregistered identify to ability the with police provides of ANPR introduction The centres. major NT in vehicles traffic various into fitted been Recognition (ANPR) Plate Number Automatic period, reporting the Over units have have units
• Road Safety Programs or Campaigns • • • Infringement Notices. 149 and Parks Notices Infringement To 71 Notices Appear, four Traffic arrests, five tests, breath 1,900 over checks, speed 2,000 over in resulted operation The park. the visited vehicles inpeople approximately 3,900 13,000 estimated An participated. Traffic Operations) Northern and DOU (including the Katherine and Creek Pine River, Adelaide Batchelor, from officers Police Park. offences within Litchfield National traffic and behaviour anti-social on focused NT. operation the The of Commission Wildlife and Parks and NTPF the involving operation amulti-agency as weekends long Day 2014 the Anzac over and Easter Operation Wanderer throughout the reporting year. reporting the throughout vehicles of 50 confiscation in resulting enforced well was legislation Anti-Hooning NT The driving. drink to positive tested 28 with tested breath 9,074 were total, drivers In weekend. long free fatality aroad in resulting Operations place in Crossroads was weekend, long Easter the Over issued. infringements 423 speeding and driving drug for positive testing person one driving, drink caught operation resulting in 84 people the throughout tests breath 9,806 conducted NTPF The Year period. New and Christmas the throughout trauma road reduce to drivers, drug and drink targeted operation 2014. nationwide 3January to The 2013 December 23 from conducted Operation Crossroads was conducted conducted was was
• Other Significant Operations • • 50% were women and 50% men. 50% and women were 50% offenders, the Of detected. drivers drink 22 and tested were drivers seventy and hundred Five Night’. ‘Ladies on CBD Darwin around driving of drink rates high were there indicating intelligence to due 2013.19 initiated was It September lockdowncity on conducted Burgundy Operation have been reported to the Coroner. the to reported been have investigations of these outcomes the and period reporting the during killed 42 users were road There envisaged. person of any prosecution and complexities no are there deceased, is vehicle crashed of the occupant sole the when occurs crash 1 fatal ATier crashes. vehicles motor fatal and injury 1’ serious ‘Tier investigate Traffic and General Duties members crashes. vehicle motor fatal and injury 2serious Tier all investigating for responsible are Springs Alice and Darwin both in Unit Crash Major The issued. being Appear to Notices or Notices way of Infringement by prosecuted and detected were offences related traffic Thirteen action. prosecution and infringement requiring results 19returning positive conducted, tests 670 breath included Results to. responded were behaviour of anti-social incidents some however reported incidents significant no were There attended. persons 2,800 some estimated was It Station. Police Casuarina the Traffic and Northern Group, Patrol Metropolitan Katherine, Creek, Pine Batchelor, River, Adelaide from officers police involved operation The safety. road targeting Highway Stuart of the policing pro-active and races the at presence police avisible providing on focused operation The Races. River Adelaide 20141 June the to response in of 31 weekend the and May over Plymouth Operation was conducted conducted was was a was
• Operation Purple was a city lockdown conducted on 25 October 2013, resulting in 1,953 road users breath tested and 24 drink drivers detected. Additionally, there was a positive drug test, 19 infringements for other offences issued, six unlicensed/disqualified offences and three unregistered vehicles located.
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES FOR 2014-15 The NTPF Business Plan 2014-15 defines how the NTPF delivers against Strategic issues are: - preventing and reducing the level the strategic objectives defined for the of re-offending; agency. These objectives are outlined • Ensuring the effective and efficient - targeting alcohol-related crime in the NTPFES Strategic Plan 2013-15 allocation and use of resources and and public order issues; and and the NT Government’s 2014-15 progressing innovative solutions to - working with key stakeholders, Budget Paper No. 3. enhance frontline capability; including other government • Demonstrating strong integrity and agencies, non-government accountability across the agency; organisations, the private sector • Keeping the community safe and the community to enhance through focusing on “Operational public safety. Excellence” and: • Improving safety on Territory roads - delivering highly visible frontline through education and enforcement; police services; • Providing responsive and - implementing crime reduction professional customer service initiatives focusing on preventing that enhances community and reducing victim-based crime; perceptions of safety.
GOAL INITIATIVE
Reduce Crime • Reduce assaults; • Maintain public order targeting alcohol-related offending; • Target recidivist offenders and crime trends; • Reduce property crime, particularly Unlawful Entry; • Organisational Commitment to Project Respect: Enforce; Engage; Empower; and • Traffic enforcement operations in hot spots.
Customer Service • Meet grades of service at the Territory Communications Section (TCS); • Enhanced responsiveness; • Enhance government and non-government interactions; • Effective marketing of police services; and • Crime prevention strategies.
Professionalism • Effective leadership, management and supervision; • Enhanced customer satisfaction; • Strengthen ethical culture; ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE ORGANISATIONAL • Robust governance; and • Enhanced service delivery.
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 50/51 ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE programs such as the Captains Captains the as such programs philosophy and subsequent training Management Leadership, Command, of the adoption The program. inspection building astructured and operational reformscampaign, prevention arson bushfire of the success the alarms, unwanted in Educator the reduction concept, Community Volunteer of the suchoutcomes the as introduction strategic delivered programs Many NTFRS. the for year exciting an 2013-14The was year financial Year Review in the Territory. across personnel its importantly, and NTFRS the to direction and purpose providing objectives articulated clearly through organisation the advance to designed specifically initiatives of asuite formalised Governance, Organisational on focus ongoing an as Community; and Our Engaging Environment, Our Understanding Responsive Operations Management, Excellence” “Operational of our pillars three the to aligned (CFO) Priorities, Officer’s Fire Chief of the compilation strategic The Overview DIRECTOR OVERVIEW OFFICER/ FIRE CHIEF NTFRS NORTHERN TERRITORY FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE RESCUE AND FIRE TERRITORY NORTHERN ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report mantra; mantra;
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in remote and urban centres. urban and remote in capabilities response enhancing fleet, the to additions were there 2013-14, In outcomes. strategic delivered also officers aspiring for Course Management Incident the and Program Leadership and Development 11 2014 July Director and Officer Fire Chief AFSM Rothwell, Steve station. Palmerston the at undertaken be will works significant organisation’s response profile and the modernise to continue will enhancements equipment and Fleet NTFRS. the across out rolled be will technology iPad and operational become will system management station in-house An vehicle. response control and command of anew commissioning the through and approach patch’ your ‘know the exercising under and pre-planning incident to relation in particularly reforms, operational on further focus will organisation The Priorities. CFO the through directions strategic 2014-15The its set again will year Year Ahead The
NTFRS OVERVIEW NTFRS PERFORMANCE SUMMARY The NTFRS provided effective, During 2013-14, the NTFRS was able organised and well equipped response to meet and exceed the majority of to fire and other emergency incidents the performance measures defined in to reduce the likelihood of life and the NT Government’s 2013-14 Budget property loss. Paper No. 3. This included exceeding performance targets for: The Fire and Emergency Act requires the NTFRS to respond to fires and • community education and awareness emergency incidents within defined programs delivered by 60%; emergency response areas and to • hazard abatement programs attend road crash and general rescues and activities undertaken by and hazardous material incidents in excess of 18%; throughout the NT. The NTFRS • fire safety inspections undertaken responded to 7,005 fire and by in excess of 60% emergency incidents in 2013-14. • incidents responded to within national benchmark; and Operating from 27 stations across • formal fire investigations undertaken. the NT, the NTFRS provided 24/7 services throughout the reporting Some targets were not met, including period. The major population centres the number of building fire safety of Darwin and Alice Springs operate reports completed and the percentage with full time career firefighters. of structure fires contained to room or Single fire stations are located in the object of origin. The target for building regional centres of Katherine, Tennant fire safety reports completed is highly Creek, Nhulunbuy, Jabiru and Yulara contingent on the development and and are staffed by career, auxiliary construction industry. Due to the and volunteer firefighters. Fire and remoteness and distances across the Emergency Response Groups (FERGs) Territory, the NTFRS responds to many and Volunteer Fire Brigades provide incidents which occur outside major cover for rural and remote locations centres, and where career, auxiliary and across the NT. volunteer firefighters do not maintain a permanent presence. This impacts The NTFRS adoption of the Tri-service on arrival time and therefore potentially “Operational Excellence” mantra affects a fire being contained to a provided a sound platform in which room or object of origin. to structure business planning processes. The three key areas of NTFRS will revise a number of focus for 2013-14 were: performance measures in 2014-15 to better reflect the needs of and services • Responsive Operations Management; to the community. These include: • Understanding Our Environment; and • Engaging Our Community. CURRENT MEASURE NEW MEASURE NTFRS legislation: Building fire safety reports completed • Fire and Emergency Act Building fire safety reports completed in legislated timeframe (%) • Fire and Emergency Regulations Building fire safety inspections Fire safety inspections undertaken completed on first inspection (%) Structure fire investigations Formal fire investigations undertaken undertaken where cause of fire is determined (%) ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE ORGANISATIONAL
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 52/53 NTFRS BUSINESS PLANNING FRAMEWORK
The NTFRS Business Plan established the priorities for 2013-14 and a framework for linking these priorities to the agency’s strategic directions and the output group in the NT Government’s 2013-14 Budget Paper No. 3. The 2013-14 NTFRS priorities focused on NTFRS “Operational Excellence” goals being: √ Responsive Operations Management; √ Understanding Our Environment; and √ Engaging Our Community. ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE ORGANISATIONAL
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report OUTPUT GROUP 4 – FIRE PREVENTION AND RESPONSE MANAGEMENT This output provides a range of fire, rescue and emergency management activities aimed at: • prevention and Preparedness; • enhancing response and recovery capability and capacity; and • building community resilience through community participation and education. The outcome is to ensure that The Incidence and Impact of Fire and Other Emergencies is Minimised.
OUTPUT GROUP 4 FIRE PREVENTION AND RESPONSE MANAGEMENT
OUTPUT 4 - FIRE PREVENTION AND RESPONSE MANAGEMENT
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2013-14 2014-15 Performance Actual Actual Actual Estimate Actual Estimate
Community education 425 375 541 400 640 400 and awareness programs delivered
Hazard abatement 6,268 5,162 6,401 6,000 7,096 6,000 programs and activities undertaken
Building fire safety reports 770 515 548 560 482 ≥85.0% completed 2,4
Fire safety inspections 1,704 1,051 1,101 600 961 ≥50.0% undertaken 2
Incidents responded to 84.9% 81.8% 80.8% ≥80.0% 84.3% ≥80.0% within national benchmark 6
Structure fires contained to 91.0% 82.6% 81.3% ≥80.0% 76.8% ≥80.0% room or object of origin 1, 8
Formal fire investigations 24 62 75 30 41 Not undertaken Applicable 3
Pre-fire planning - - - 750 740 750 inspections conducted by operational crews 7,9
Structure fire investigations - - - - - ≥80.0% undertaken where cause of fire is determined 5
EXPLANATORY NOTES TO PERFORMANCE MEASURE 1. Figures extracted from the Australian Incident Reporting System NT. 2. 2013-14 published figures reported as a number. In 2014-15, the measure has been revised to reflect a percentage. 3. Not Applicable as the performance measure has been removed from the NT Government’s 2014-15 Budget Paper No. 3. 4. Legislated timeframe is 10 business days. 5. New Measure for 2014-15. 6. National benchmark is 8 minutes. 7. New Measure for 2013-14.
8. Many structure fires occur in the NT in locations where NTFRS does not have a presence or where distance becomes a factor. PERFORMANCE ORGANISATIONAL 9. This measure comprises quantitative and qualitative information to achieve a definite and accurate result.
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 54/55 ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE substantial fire system remediation. system fire substantial of periods during alarms unwanted for billing from leniency for apply to alarm monitoring system (NTFAST) 24/7 fire NTFRS the to connected properties with clients allows which Policy aLeniency introduced 2013-14,In also NTFRS the applied. consistently were program of the processes and policies the that 2013-14 in audited found was it and was program This successful. were 2013-14, applications 42% of waiver In system. fire of their remediation of evidence provide to able are they where fee of the awaiver for apply to billed those allows which policy waiver arobust introduced NTFRS the by 27.7%. time, this reduced Over has responses alarm unwanted 2011, 1July on of number the of billing commencement the Since 2014-15. in occur will system of this implementation and ongoing been has Excellence” “Operational performance management and workforce to corporate objectives, the connect to System’ Management of a‘Station Development challenging emergency environment. and of achanging challenges the meet to them equip to volunteers and auxiliaries of staff, needs development and training the on focus continued was there period, reporting the Over Responsive Operations Management NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report NTFRS Key Achievements in 2013-14 in Key Achievements NTFRS programs programs and Situational Awareness. Situational and Your Know Patch Development, Training Volunteer and Abatement, Hazard Leaders, Future and Planning Succession Control, and of Command Principles as such issues on focused which Darwin in training attended NT the throughout from captains Management philosophy, volunteer Leadership, Command, the Under reduction in bushfire responses. in bushfire reduction asignificant in resulting activity lighting fire report to public the something’ encouraged campaign, say something, know something, see you ‘if NTFRS’ the and concept (VCE) Educator Community Volunteer of the implementation by the accompanied This, investigation. arson on training skills additional attended Investigators Arson 2013-14,In Bushfire Volunteer concept. patch’ your ‘know the under environment the understand to NTFRS enables also program This requirements. safety fire with comply to occupants assist to in order at risk buildings other and system monitoring alarm 24/7 NTFRS the to connected crews buildings to operational by visits comprises program This crews. by operational Program Inspection Building Structured the 2013-14,In introduced NTFRS Our Environment Understanding
groups and schools. and groups communities, local to messages information and education NTFRS delivering in role acrucial performed 2014. May in training VCEs completing NT the throughout from VCEs nine with introduced 2013-14,In was VCE concept the 2013-14. in programs education community 640 delivered NTFRS The themselves. protect to decisions informed make to them enable to face they risks possible the about communities educating on focus to continued NTFRS The Engaging Our Community STRATEGIC PRIORITIES > Reduce Crime FOR 2014-15 (10% annually) > Understanding The NTFRS strategic issues are > Customer defined in the NTPFES Strategic Plan Service Our Enviroment 2013-15 and the NT Government’s Operational 2014-15 Budget Paper No. 3. > Professionalism > Engaging Our Excellence Strategic issues are: Community Providing a range of fire and emergency management activities aimed at: • prevention and preparedness; • enhancing response and recovery capability and capacity; and • building community resilience through community participation and education.
The NTFRS Business Plan 2014-15 defines the following strategic priorities:
GOAL INITIATIVE
Responsive • Continue to research, introduce and consolidate operational command and Operations control reforms into the organisation; Management • Introduce the principles of command, leadership and management (CLM) into the organisation’s training agenda, operations and business processes; and • Enhanced focus on training and developing our people through recognised in-house training, outsourcing to external providers, Tri-service arrangements and through the e-learning environment.
Understanding • Collaborate at a national and local level with industry and research bodies to Our Environment better understand our environment; and • Identify and communicate with whole of government, non-government organisation and/or industry stakeholders that the NTFRS would engage with during operational incidents.
Engaging Our • Promote community resilience through greater engagement at station level Community with local communities. ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE ORGANISATIONAL
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 56/57 ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE Disasters Act Disasters previous the from NT the across Plans Management the Emergency Committee; charged with transitioning Review Plans the including areas number of emergency management a in engaged actively been has NTES volunteers. our to training of accredited re-introduction the see should that materials of training on the provision and development hard worked has organisation The Year Review in from Perth. MH370 of flight search the in assist to deployment including Observations, of Air anumber in participated also have Volunteers catchments. River Adelaide and Daly the in levels river in rise resulting the Topthe and End, within rains heavy of Carpentaria, Gulf the in activity cyclone for requests activation to responded volunteers NT. of the NTES much throughout downpours heavy in Top resulting End the in wetseason active an saw NTES Warruwi. and Ramingining at Units Volunteer new two establishing NTES with increased steadily membership 2013-14,During volunteer Overview NTES DIRECTOR OVERVIEW NORTHERN TERRITORY EMERGENCY SERVICE ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report Disaster Natural NT the managed 2013. also November in NTES effect Management Act to the Emergency the to which came into into came which Pirlangimpi increasing an Emergency Emergency an increasing Pirlangimpi and Galiwinku in Kintore, located vehicles three afurther receive to units volunteer with years previous over done work the on build to continue will NT. the NTES across communities remote include which of many locations, 33 from capability response emergency an provide to combine volunteers its and NTES year. last time same the from numbers volunteer in increase 8% approximate an with year financial this ended NTES field. the in work operational the conduct who volunteers its around governance enhanced and training on focus to continue will NTES NTES. Director of anew 2014-15 appointment the see will Year Ahead The knowledge and personal development. corporate on afocus with conducted also was staff NTES for forum Asimilar received. well was which environment alearning provide to was focus year’s This Territory. the across volunteer unit attending officers from with Darwin in conducted was 2013-14The Conference Officer Unit emergency management volunteers. of capabilities the increase or resilience disaster deliver that projects for available become million $2.6 seen has which Program Resilience 30 June 2014 June 30 Director Thomas Konieczny, NT. of the communities the to positively contributing is NTES that confident am and period this throughout organisation NTES the led have to privileged been I have safety. public to contribution its and development of Emergency Alert continued the in states neighbour our with partner NT the see will upgrade System Warning Alert Emergency National the to contribution NTES’ Finally, communities. NT across of resilience development the in assist resources these regions; River Adelaide and River Daly Katherine, the throughout of need times in assist to boats flood built purpose two acquire will 12 NTES next months, the During capability. response safer and astronger offering trailers built new, purpose with Peninsula Cox and Kulgera River, Daly Range, Harts in replace four emergency rescue trailers also will NTES communities. these Management independence within
NTES OVERVIEW The NTES continues to represented The NTES adoption of the Tri-service the NT on a number of national • Daly River Flooding – Heavy “Operational Excellence” mantra emergency management committees rainfalls associated with provided a sound platform in which and working groups, including the monsoonal activity in the Top to structure business planning Resilient Australia Awards Committee. End saw significant stream rises processes. The three key areas of These awards recognised innovative in the Daly River tributaries and focus for 2013-14 were: practices and achievements that make catchment systems between 1 Australian communities safer, stronger, and 10 February 2014. NTES √ Our Community; more resilient and better prepared to personnel and volunteers were √ Our People; and manage any emergency situation. placed on standby to attend √ Our Organisation. the community. The NTES was NTES experienced a moderate level utilised to assist in sourcing The NTES contributed to a safer, of activity in 2013–14. Major logistics and setting up a potential more resilient and sustainable activities included: community by performing a critical community evacuation shelter. role in coordinating emergency • Road Crash Rescue activities – service preparation and response Various road crash rescue operations for a range of natural disasters and were undertaken by NTES staff emergency incidents. NTES staff and volunteers as part of Tri-service were supported by a network of over responses. One rescue took place 340 volunteers across the NT and in December 2013 after a small worked together with the community bus had rolled with nine persons and government to prevent, prepare on-board and volunteers having to and respond to a range of natural conduct extrication of one passenger disasters and emergencies. from vehicle for a possible spinal injury. Various volunteers were On behalf of the NT Government, the also required to provide lighting, NTES maintained the management welfare or cordon assistance at of the National Partnership Agreement major crash scenes within the on Natural Disaster Resilience (NPA) Darwin area across 2013-14. which was renewed for a further two years between the Commonwealth, states and territories. The objective of the NPA is to enhance NT resilience to natural disasters. ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE ORGANISATIONAL
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 58/59 • Search and Rescue activities – NTES PERFORMANCE SUMMARY NTES BUSINESS PLANNING Various search and rescue During 2013-14, the NTES met or FRAMEWORK operations were undertaken by exceeded estimated performance The NTES Business Plan established NTES staff and volunteers such levels across a range of measures the priorities for 2013-14 and a as land search, air observations defined in the NT Government’s framework for linking these priorities and water search. Of significance 2013-14 Budget Paper No. 3 in most to the agency’s strategic directions was the deployment of four NTES instances. This included exceeding and the output groups in the NT volunteers to Perth during April 2014 the estimated number of community Government’s 2013-14 Budget to assist in the air search for missing education programs delivered and Paper No. 3. Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370. meeting the proportion of incidents • Other Operations – A number of where emergency service units are other operations were undertaken available for dispatch within 30 by volunteers throughout the minutes. The number of emergency Territory, including logistical service training sessions delivered assistance, wildfire responses was maintained in 2013-14. This will and vertical rescue operations. be a continued focus into 2014-15. Staff and volunteers also provided lighting support to police on over 40 occasions, marshalling, traffic Pirlangimpi control, radio communications, Warruwi Galiwinku displays and engagement for Maningrida DARWIN Gunbalanya numerous community events. Nhulunbuy Milingimbi Cox Peninsula Palmerston In 2013-14, the NTES responded to Ramingining Gapuwiyak a total of 172 tasks. Daly River Bulman The NTES has 19 permanent staff Numbulwar Volunteer Units Katherine and 344 volunteers and provides Wadeye Established Ngukurr emergency management planning Maranboy Emergency Response and emergency responses for vertical Groups (ERG) rescue, road crash rescue, flood and inland waters rescue, land and air search and rescue, storm damage and basic grassfire firefighting. The following map represents the Kalkaringi location of NTES Volunteer Units. Lajamanu
Tennant Creek
Avon Downs
Ali Curung
Yuendemu Ti Tree
Kintore Harts Range Papunya ALICE SPRINGS Ntaria
Watarrka ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE ORGANISATIONAL
Kulgera
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report OUTPUT GROUP 5 – EMERGENCY SERVICES This output group provides a range of emergency management services and activities directed at prevention, preparedness, response and recovery. The NTES focused on the following strategic priorities in 2013-14: • provision of services that meet community expectations; • creating an innovative, flexible and responsive organisation; and • implementing contemporary business practices. NTES strategic outputs defined in the NT Government’s 2013-14 Budget Paper No. 3 are: • community service and education programs; • emergency management planning and mitigation; and • responses to disasters and emergencies. The outcome is to provide Effective Counter Disaster Planning and Mitigating Measures to Minimise the Impact of Disasters and Hazards on Territorians.
OUTPUT GROUP 5 EMERGENCY SERVICES
OUTPUT 5 - EMERGENCY SERVICES
Performance 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2013-14 2014-15 Actual Actual Actual Estimate Actual Estimate
Community education, awareness 62 66 60 60 61 1,500 and prevention programs delivered 1
Emergency service training 38 63 32 50 32 50 programs delivered
Proportion of emergency service 100.0% 100.0% ≥95.5% ≥85.0% 83.0% Not volunteer units available to respond Applicable 4 to incidents 3
Proportion of incidents where 74.0% 70.0% 100.0% ≥75.0% 75.0% ≥75.0% emergency service units are dispatched within 30 minutes 2
Regional and local emergency - - - - - 100.0% plans that have undergone an annual review 5
Incidents responded to by 100.0% 100.0% 84.0% ≥90.0% 97.0% Not emergency service as tasked Applicable 4
EXPLANATORY NOTES TO PERFORMANCE MEASURE 1. 2013-14 published figures reported number of programs delivered. In 2014-15, the measure has been revised to reflect number of people participating. 2. The timeliness of the dispatch of Volunteer Units to incidents is dependent upon a number of factors outside the control of NTES, such as the number of volunteers available at the time of an incident and time taken to arrive at the unit for deployment. 3. The number of emergency service volunteer units varies throughout the reporting period depending on volunteer numbers at any given time. 4. Not Applicable as the performance measure has been removed from the NT Government’s 2014-15 Budget Paper No. 3. 5. New performance measure for 2014-15. ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE ORGANISATIONAL
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 60/61 NTES Key Achievements in 2013-14 The 2013-14 NTES priorities focused on NTES “Operational Excellence” > Responsive goals being: > Reduce Crime Operations (10% annually) • Our Community; Management • Our People; and > Customer > Understanding • Our Organisation Service Our Enviroment
Our Community > Professionalism Operational > Engaging Our Emergency Management Plans Excellence Community During 2013-14, NTES continued to coordinate emergency management across the NT Government. All Regional and Local Emergency Plans were reviewed and updated prior to November 2013 and the Local Emergency Plans for all new police districts are currently in development. The Emergency Management Act was enacted on 27 November 2013 with NTES rapidly embracing and adapting to the new legislation. Partnerships NTES continued to establish and NTES asserted a strong presence at NTES conducted a Personal maintain partnerships with internal the NT show circuit over July/August Development forum for its permanent and external stakeholders, working 2013 and welcomed the renewed workforce in February 2014 focusing collaboratively with all agencies as opportunity to engage with the on corporate knowledge followed by part of a review into the roles and community at the Fred’s Pass Show a similar learning focused forum with responsibilities of the functional areas held in May 2014. NTPFES achieved the Volunteer Unit Officer Conference as they now relate to the Emergency the award of “Best Government in May 2014. Exhibit” in Alice Springs, Katherine Management Act. Volunteers and Darwin as well as receiving the Community Education Bell Memorial Trophy for the Most NTES volunteer numbers have During 2013-14, NTES conducted Outstanding Stall at Show in Darwin. grown by almost 8% since July 47 cyclone awareness briefings and 2013. Of particular significance is organised 14 general awareness Our People the welcomed establishment of two displays and presentations to promote Training Volunteer Units based in Ramingining NTES roles and responsibilities. NTES and Warruwi contributing an extra continues to provide regular information NTES was pleased to see an increase 11 volunteers to NTES. about community safety and awareness in the training statistics over the utilising the radio, internet, Facebook 2013-14 period given the significant Our Organisation changes that have occurred within and community events. Since July 2013, NTES has decreased the Training and Development Unit. the number of risks identified and NTES has now determined that treated by 7%, and there has been a the Certificate II Public Safety general decrease of consequences should be made available to remote relating to risk. communities which resulted in the NTES has been reviewing its internal redevelopment of the Induction and policy and procedures ensuring that General Rescue courses to meet the policy duplication is eliminated and identified need of providing incident governance is consistent with the management training. remainder of NTPFES. ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE ORGANISATIONAL
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report STRATEGIC PRIORITIES FOR 2014-15 The NTES strategic issues are defined • providing responsive and professional in the NTPFES Strategic Plan 2013- customer service that enhances 15 and the NT Government’s 2014-15 community perceptions of safety; Budget Paper No. 3. • continuing to enhance the all-hazards emergency response capability; and Strategic issues are: • further developing the resilience and • ensuring the effective and efficient preparedness of the NT community to allocation and use of resources and respond to emergencies. progressing innovative solutions; The NTES Business Plan 2014-15 • demonstrating integrity and defines the following strategic priorities: accountability across the agency in accordance with the strategic intent of “Operational Excellence”;
GOAL INITIATIVE
Our • Develop educational material that can be delivered NT wide promoting Community community preparedness; • Emergency Management plans review; and • Provide a timely response to incidents.
Our • Train our people to provide a responsive service to the Community; People • Focus on developing Emergency Management knowledge of all our people; and • Develop the corporate knowledge and business skills of our staff and volunteers
Our • Improve the governance frameworks specific to NTES; Organisation • Improve reporting parameters; • Foster the reporting capability of the volunteers; and • Continue to improve fiscal management.
NT EMERGENCY SERVICE VOLUNTEER NUMBERS
Ali Curung 2 Alice Springs 37 Avon Downs 8 Bulman 1 Cox Peninsula 9 Daly River 11 Darwin 58 Galiwinku 14 Gapuwiyak 11 Gunbalanya (Oenpelli) 9 Harts Range 5 Kalkaringi 8 Katherine 17 Kintore 8 Kulgera *0 Lajamanu 11 Maningrida 24 Maranboy *0 Milingimbi 3 Ngukurr *0 Nhulunbuy 7 Ntaria (Hermannsburg) 11 Numbulwar *0 Palmerston 35 Papunya 3 Pirlangimpi 7 Ramingining 1 Tennant Creek 12 Ti Tree *0 Wadeye 1 Warruwi 10 Watarrka 9 Yuendumu 12 TOTAL 344 ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE ORGANISATIONAL Note:* Volunteer numbers in these locations fluctuate however, police are equipped and trained to provide emergency response for road crash rescue and basic fire response. Communities highlighted are Emergency Response Groups, all other communities are established NTES Units.
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 62/63
OUR PEOPLE
OVERVIEW 66
RECRUITING AND RETAINING STAFF 69 Recruitment 69 Retention and Separation 69 Diverse Workforce 70
HRM POLICY AND GOVERNANCE 72
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS 72
EMPLOYEE SUPPORT SERVICES 74 Pastoral Care Service 74 Psychology Services 74
WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY 75 Workers Compensation 76
GRIEVANCES AND COMPLAINTS 78 Discipline 78
INABILITY/INVALIDITY PROCEEDINGS 78
APPEALS 78 Police Appeal Board 78 NT Public Sector Appeal Boards 78
Fair Work Australia 78 OUR PEOPLE
TRAINING AND EDUCATION 79 NT Police Force 79 NT Fire and Rescue Service 80 NT Emergency Service 81
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION 82 Australian Honours 82 NTPF Service Medals 84 NTFRS Service Medals 85 NTES Service Medals 85 Tri-service Medals 85 Other Significant Awards 85
64/65 OUR PEOPLE SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS of choice. of employer status our on and expectations buildcommunity meet better wecan workforce, diverse and askilled retaining and attracting By efficiency. organisational maintaining in assist to employees valued and of skilled retention the on been also has emphasis An NTPFES. the to backgrounds diverse culturally from people skilled focus appropriately on attracting a seen has community the and Government NT of the expectations and demands increased to response in effectiveness organisational maximising to commitment Our OVERVIEW NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report • • • • 2013-14 FOR of requirements. HRM reporting tool to enablereporting automation internal of an development The restructures. management of organisational establishment and Facilitation forms. based paper and of processes Automation Management system. electronic Performance NTPFES of the Tri-service the across out roll full The
• • • • on: focus which matters industrial and resource of human range a on employees and managers to assistance and advice specialist provides and for responsible is Branch (HRM) Management Resource Human The • • • monitoring and compliance reporting; training, advice, management of performance provision administration; and advice recruitment supervisors; and employees to services management case and intervention of early provision planning; workforce and policies resource human of strategic implementation ongoing development and Consent Agreement 2014. NTPF of the implementation and Successful negotiation, certification intervention. of early importance of the understanding organisational increased has which Consultant Management Injury and Rehabilitation by the achieved employees of injured/ill work to return the in increases Significant complaints. Diversity and of Equity Reduction
• • • • • • • Awareness; Cultural • includes: induction The staff. sector public NT and ACPO’s auxiliaries, police officers, police entry lateral recruits, firefighter and police including employees, new all to program induction NTPFES the delivered Branch HRM The • Principles; HRM • • Employee NTPFES • • • • • efrac Management; Performance career employmentcareer programs; development early and supporting and planning workforce as such initiatives government Commonwealth and Government of NT of whole NTPFES the within coordination recruits and ACPO recruits. ACPO and recruits experienced auxiliary police officers, recruits, of police recruitment and legislation; subordinate and Acts relevant with compliant are practices resource human NTPFES that ensuring services; support employee of provision and coordination Sector HRM System; HRM Sector Public NT of the Familiarisation Diversity; and Equity Respect, Managing Inappropriate Behaviour; Inappropriate Managing Support Services. Support intervention; and early injury Workplace Management; Injury and Illness Leave, Personal Safety; and Health Work Policy; Technology Information Code of Conduct; The following staffing figures reflect the actual number of NTPFES staff by rank and classification as at 30 June 2014.
NTPF Classification Staff at 30 June 2011 Staff at 30 June 2012 Staff at 30 June 2013 Staff at 30 June 2014 Commissioner 1 1 1 1 Deputy Commissioner 1 1 1 0 Assistant 3 3 4 4 Commissioner Commander 6 9 8 9 Superintendent 33 29 30 35 Senior Sergeant 57 58 62 65 Sergeant 164 184 177 187 Remote Sergeant 23 22 30 35 Constable 841 840 927 921 Recruit Constable 22 29 53 0 ACPO 74 75 61 59 Recruit ACPO 0 0 6 0 Police Auxiliary 156 166 154 137 Total 1,381 1,417 1,514 1,453
Source: Personnel Information Payroll System (PIPS). Note: The nominal staffing figures reflect the nominal NTPFES employees by rank and classifications as at 30 June 2014, excluding those nominal to NTPFES acting in positions within other NT Government agencies. Includes employees nominal to other NT Government agencies acting in NTPFES positions.
NTFRS Classification Staff at 30 June 2011 Staff at 30 June 2012 Staff at 30 June 2013 Staff at 30 June 2014 Executive 2 3 3 3 Contract Officer Administrative Officer 13 15 14 15 Technical 4 4 3 3 Professional 3 3 3 2 District Commander 1 0 0 0 District Officer 5 9 6 7 Firefighter 55 44 60 65 Recruit Firefighter 5 27 14 14 Leading Firefighter 35 31 31 31 Senior Firefighter 36 40 37 31 Senior Station Officer 11 9 11 10
Station Officer 32 35 38 43 PEOPLE OUR Fire Auxiliary 48 47 46 45 Total 250 267 266 269
Source: PIPS. Note: The nominal staffing figures reflect the nominal NTPFES employees by rank and classifications as at 30 June 2014, excluding those nominal to NTPFES acting in positions within other NT Government agencies. Includes employees nominal to other NT Government agencies acting in NTPFES positions.
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 66/67 OUR PEOPLE acting in positions within other NT Government agencies. Includes employees nominal to other NT Government agencies acting NTPFES positions NTPFES acting agencies Government NT other to nominal employees Includes agencies. Government NT other within NTPFES to positions nominal in those acting 2014, June excluding 30 at as classifications and rank by employees NTPFES nominal the reflect figures staffing nominal The Note: PIPS. Source: NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report acting in positions within other NT Government agencies. Includes employees nominal to other NT Government agencies acting in NTPFES positions. NTPFES in acting agencies Government NT other to nominal employees Includes agencies. Government NT other within NTPFES to positions nominal in those acting 2014, June excluding 30 at as classifications and rank by employees NTPFES nominal the reflect figures staffing nominal The Note: PIPS. Source: Classification Tri-service Employment Unit/ Police Civilian NTES Classification Officer Contract Executive Contract Officer Executive Executive Officer Executive Administrative Officers NTPS Apprentice NTPS Officer Administrative Senior Administrative Officer Administrative Total Apprentice based School Technical ProfessionalSenior Professional Automotive Apprentice Physical Chief Pilot Chief Senior Pilot District Officer District Total
Staff at 30 June 2011 June 30 at Staff 2011 June 30 at Staff 268 375 28 25 16 18 14 17 7 1 0 2 5 1 1 5 1 Staff at 30 June 2012 June 30 at Staff 2012 June 30 at Staff 283 391 29 20 20 19 18 17 1 8 0 2 0 3 1 1 6 1 Staff at 30 June 2013 June 30 at Staff 2013 June 30 at Staff 265 370 30 27 19 19 14 14 9 0 0 1 0 4 0 1 4 1 Staff at 30 June 2014 June 30 at Staff 2014 June 30 at Staff 428 317 30 28 19 18 16 16 8 1 0 0 0 5 0 1 7 0 RECRUITING AND RETAINING STAFF
RECRUITMENT During 2013-14, 156 new employees were recruited to NTPFES. The NTPF ran four squads which consisted of one accelerated police officer squad, one constable recruit squad and two auxiliary squads. The NTFRS ran one recruit squad. NTES and public sector recruitment was undertaken as required for positions within the administrative, technical and professional streams.
Public Sector Recruitment NTPF NTFRS NTES (civilians) 57 15 1 83 Total 156
Note: Public sector (civilians) includes permanent ongoing recruitment initiated and completed during the reporting period.
RETENTION AND SEPARATION The police overall separation rate increased by 1.63%. The separation rate for constables and above, was 1.65% more than 2012-13.
Financial Year Separation 2010 -11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 Overall police 5.74% 5.15% 4.24% 5.87% Constables and above 4.68% 3.98% 3.52% 5.17% ACPOs 11.79 % 9.43% 4.23% 1.41% Auxiliaries 9.98% 11. 47% 6.18% 14.67% NTFRS 3.93% 5.40% 3.53% 6.73% NTES 0.00% 10.99% 16.51% 9.95% Public Sector 16.41% 28.79% 16.09% 19.45%
Source: PIPS. Note: Includes employee initiated separation. Excludes employees who leave due to retirement, dismissal, temporary contract cessations, death and fire Auxiliaries. NTFRS includes administrative staff.
Separations
Source: PIPS. Note: Includes employee initiated separation. Excludes employees who leave due to retirement, dismissal including temporary contract cessations death and fire auxiliaries. NTFRS includes administrative staff. OUR PEOPLE OUR
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 68/69 OUR PEOPLE 30 June 2014. June 30 Inoperatives and fire as auxiliaries, at Note: Figures include paid and unpaid PIPS. Source: Group and Gender by Staff NTPFES 2014. June 30 at as auxiliaries, fire and Inoperatives Note: Figures include paid and unpaid PIPS Source: Comparison Gender 5Year NTPFES workforce. diverse a to commitment ongoing our ensure to framework overarching the provide Framework Diversity and Equity Respect and Strategy People NTPFES The beingas Indigenous. 2013-14, In community. NT of the reflective is that identified 129 employees ateam built and workforce of adiverse value the recognises NTPFES The WORKFORCE DIVERSE NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report
NTPFES Staff by Age and Gender
Source: PIPS. Note: Figures include paid and unpaid inoperatives and fire auxiliaries, as at 30 June 2014.
<19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70+ Grand Total Female 12 61 84 119 114 118 93 75 43 24 4 747 Male 7 47 150 198 234 292 219 149 82 34 9 1 1422
Females by Rank - Constables and Above
Source: PIPS. Note: Figures include paid and unpaid Inoperatives. The staffing figures reflect substantive ranks and classifications held by NTPFES staff as at 30 June 2014. OUR PEOPLE OUR
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 70/71 OUR PEOPLE • • • • • performance. These include: and activity of Tri-service reporting management and interpretation analysis, level high performing through accountability the on focus astrong has also section The • • • • • as: such functions HRM of anumber for responsibility has section Governance and Policy The and initiatives. directions policy, operational and of strategic evaluation and through the development, monitoring provides HRM corporate governance section Governance and Policy The GOVERNANCE POLICY AND HRM NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report
workforce planning needs. planning workforce future for data of people analysis management; and establishment and structure core (HRIS); systems of information humanresource development and management delegations; resource of human management strategic development; policy issues/complaints. diversity and equity Tri-service public promotion sector appeals; and process; inability sector public matters; discipline sector public reviews; grievance sector public
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS • • Unit: Relocations and Housing the period reporting the During ongoing. remains program upgrade housing the to PAT the before dispute One relation in hearing. formal to progressing matter the to prior parties by the resolved was matter This health. of ill NTPF, grounds the the on from retired members for purposes leave service long for service of prior calculation the PAT the to with adispute relation in as raised was matter interpretation One ongoing. remain Agreement Enterprise Service Rescue and Fire Sector Public NT the for Negotiations 2014. June 30 effect into came 2014.May Agreement Consent The Tribunal (PAT) 29 Arbitral on Police by the 16on 2014 April certified and finalised were Agreement Consent NTPF new the for Negotiations • • on negotiations for the: focused activity relations employee 2013-14The for period reporting accommodation throughoutaccommodation the NT. head-leased with members provided approximately 485 and effects; personal and furniture of removals of 346 atotal facilitated Agreement. Consent NTPF Enterprise Agreement;Service and Rescue and Fire Sector Public NT • • • • • facilitated: Unit Advice HRM The transfers. with associated costs in areduction to led NTPF. has This the within of movement a decrease 2014 in resulted February in which introduced was tenure Positional two Equity and Diversity sessions. Diversity and Equity two session;induction and information/ recruit NTFRS one sessions; induction information/ police recruit two workshops;selection and recruitment staff four sessions; induction sector public three Provision of Head-leased Accommodation
Source: NTPFES Accommodation Database.
No. of Relocations
Source: TOLL invoices for relocations undertaken. Applies to police on transfer.
$ Value of Relocations
Source: TOLL invoices for relocations undertaken. Applies to police on transfer. OUR PEOPLE OUR
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 72/73 OUR PEOPLE areas andareas volunteer personnel. training forin-service remote been has year this Chaplains based Southern and Northern of the focus Aprimary stations. remote and major in occurring outreach regular with regions, all across delivered been have services care Pastoral functions. NTPFES official at roles ceremonial and visits station through employees to outreach of crisis, times in personnel for support spiritual and emotional including services, care spiritual and of pastoral arange provide Chaplains PASTORAL CARE SERVICE and somesupport operational support. organisational families, their and staff to services wellbeing provides section this general, In employees. to support regarding management with consultation and recruitment police to contribution College, NTPFES the via of training delivery services, ceremonial provide to continued ESS families. immediate their and employees NTPFES of all wellbeing emotional, psychological and spiritual the support (ESS) to is Services Support of Employee role The EMPLOYEE SUPPORT SERVICES NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report Psychology Services Psychology Total Brokerage External
within the community. services support access to members family immediate their and employees providersexternal allow flexibility for NT. the These across sector private psychological providers within the contracted via services broker to capacity the maintains ESS Accelerated Recruitment Program. the and Constables ACPOs, Auxiliaries, for panels recruitment to contributed psychologists NTPFES psychologists. NTPFES through members family immediate their and employees to available is counselling and Psychological support units. work risk higher to attached employees with reviews WellCheck periodic and events significant following responses incident critical psychological including injury of psychological risks inherent the at reducing aimed are services psychology NTPFES PSYCHOLOGY SERVICES
management system. information of anew out roll the 2014-15, over enhanced be with will ESS for capabilities Reporting • • • • has: ESS the expenditure, external upon Based work units. NTPFES 43 to WellChecks delivered personnel; and with follow-up to support 112 to responded incidents critical internally; interventions support general 500 almost delivered providers;community approved with sessions counselling of 1,000 equivalent the brokered
WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY
The NTPFES Work Health and WHS Training Safety Committees allow workers WHS Training and Induction is to contribute to matters directly delivered to all new NTPFES affecting their health, safety and employees. The WHS Section wellbeing in the workplace. conducted nine induction sessions The committees form an integral to new employees (including recruit component of hazard identification, squads) and undertook two training accident investigation, reporting sessions for promotional and and issue resolution. It is envisaged development courses. The training that most matters will be resolved focus is on WHS legislation prior to or at this level. Managers are and responsibilities. accountable for Work Health and Safety (WHS) issues in the workplace, Workplace Injury Early Intervention delegating authority and responsibility Total expenditure in claims lodged to the committee. under the Workplace Injury Early Intervention program for this reporting NTPFES has 23 WHS Committees period totalled $39,730 a reduction across the Tri-service. As mandated of $24,194 from the 2012-13 by legislation, these committees are reporting period. required to meet at least quarterly. Committees comprise members Accident, injury and incident reports from pre-determined workgroups and the chairperson is elected from During 2013-14, 387 accidents, these members. injuries and incidents were reported by employees and volunteers. The two NTPFES has 17 Health and Safety most common incidents/accidents Representatives who deal with health were as a result of body stressing and safety matters or interviews with and being hit by an object. Of the Workplace Safety Inspectors. 387 reported accident and injuries, The WHS Section is focused on 99 resulted in workers compensation implementing recommendations claims being lodged. made in a gap analysis which was undertaken by an independent legal firm and completed in May 2013. NUMBER OF REPORTS The focus has been on preparing documents and policies which will Service 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 enable the Tri-service to meet its NTPF 293 319 321 legal obligations under the Work Health and Safety Act. NTFRS 68 53 41 NTES 7 4 7 A total of 17 documents have NTPF civilian been developed or reviewed as 28 21 18 recommended by the gap analysis. support staff The majority were approved for Total NTPFES 396 397 387 inclusion in the Work Health and Safety Management System Source: Figtree database throughout 2014-15. OUR PEOPLE OUR
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 74/75 WORKERS COMPENSATION
Claims 2010 –11 2011–12 2012–13 2013-14
Total Expenditure for the Reporting Year (All Claims) $3,895,047 $6,790,435 $6,429,035 $6,456,783 Number of Open Claims at the beginning 151 167 162 200 of the Reporting Period Number of New Claims Lodged 196 148 115 106 Number of Resolved Claims 188 165 86 150 Number of Re-opened Claims 8 12 9 14 Number of Open Claims as at 30 June 2014 167 162 200 142
Source: Claim figures and expenditure were extracted from the Figtree database.
Current Claims Open as at 30 June 2014
NTES Public Sector
NTFRS
NTPF OUR PEOPLE OUR
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report The following graph reflects the number and percentage of workers compensation claims which incurred expenditure during the reporting period. Expenditure is shown by mechanism.
Workers Compensation Claims which Incurred Expenditure
Heat, Electricity & Other Environmental Factors 1% Source: Claim figures and expenditure were Sound & Pressure 1% extracted from the Figtree database. Chemicals & Other Substances 2% Biological Factors 3%
Vehicles Incidents & Other Hitting Objects with a Part of the Body 7% Body Stressing
Mental Stress
Falls, Trips & Slips of a Person
Being Hit by Moving Objects
The following graph reflects the total workers compensation expenditure by mechanism for this and the previous two reporting periods for comparison. The data is based on the mechanism at the date the injury was sustained. Those claims that later developed a secondary psychological condition remain and are reported in the primary category at the time of the injury occurring.
Expenditure by Mechanism
Source: Claim figures and expenditure were extracted from the Figtree database. OUR PEOPLE OUR
2 011-12 $3,558 $3,075,785 $ 3 ,711, 0 9 2 2012-13 $2,876 $3,229,291 $3,196,867 2013-14 $5,655 $3,143,597 $3,307,530
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 76/77 OUR PEOPLE lodged, however both were withdrawn. were both however lodged, appeals inability two were There one continues. and finalised two withdrawn, were three of which lodged appeals six another were There withdrawn. was one and finalised was one period, reporting last the from continuing appeals disciplinary two the Of BOARD APPEAL POLICE APPEALS INABILITY/INVALIDITY PROCEEDINGS been resolved. has which period reporting this in Employment and Management Act Sector Public of 59 the section to pursuant lodged was grievance One resolved. be to still is one, these Of period. reporting the during matters Diversity and Equity Respect, to relation in received were complaints Five COMPLAINTS AND GRIEVANCES NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report proceedings, pursuant to the Police the to pursuant proceedings, retirement invalidity Three finalised. was and Employment and Management Act, Sector Public the to pursuant period, reporting previous the in commenced proceeding retirement invalidity One
Four remain ongoing. remain Four Act. Management and Employment Sector Public the to pursuant served were of discipline breaches of alleged notices Five DISCIPLINE reporting period. last the from of four areduction is This upheld. being decision panel the with period, reporting the during lodged was One provisional promotional appeal BOARDS APPEAL SECTOR PUBLIC NT period, three were finalised, one was was one finalised, were three period, Act Police Administration the to pursuant proceedings, inability five the Of progress. in still are and commenced have Two matters other finalised. and Administration Act, commenced were continued from the last reporting reporting last the from continued 2. 1. were: These period. reporting the during Australia Work Fair before NTPFES the against lodged were matters Three AUSTRALIA WORK FAIR progress. in three and discontinued three finalised, four with period reporting this in commenced were matters ten Another proceeding. retirement invalidity an commenced one and discontinued One dispute – settled out of session. out –settled dispute One dismissed. was case one and withdrawn case –one Two dismissals unfair TRAINING AND EDUCATION
NT POLICE FORCE Within a framework of “Operational The mission of the NTPFES College Excellence”, holding community is “serving those who serve the expectations at the centre of its community”. The College continues development program, the College to provide high quality education delivered timely, contemporary and programs to maintain excellence in relevant training to underpin each professional practice standards. officer’s capability to provide quality customer service with professionalism. Throughout 2013-14, the College continued to prepare and develop our The table below indicates the budget people to meet the expectations and spent on training and education requirements of their position. in 2013-14.
Performance Indicator Unit Responsible $
Total NTPFES expenditure on formal training activities 14,584,342 Total unit (college) expenditure on formal training activities College 11, 5 5 8 , 28 8 Total NTFRS expenditure on formal training activities NTFRS 1,519,990 Total NTES expenditure on formal training activities NTES 286,649 Other various units on formal training activities Various Units 1,219,415
In early 2014, the NTPF procured the Meggitt Training System, a computer based simulation training system that creates a realistic environment for marksmanship, tactical and scenario based training. The system will have application across police sections and units and will continue to develop in response to operational needs. Initial training has been delivered and scenarios have commenced development.
In 2013-14, four squads of recruits In 2013-14, 18 police officers graduated Thirty officers completed Strategic graduated from training and a total from the Leadership Development Incident Command training. This of 94 officers were posted to Alice Program (LDP) and Management training program provides participants Springs, Tennant Creek, Katherine, Development Course (MDC). These with the skills to manage and direct Borroloola and the Darwin Region. promotional development programs resources during a significant event In addition, six ACPOs graduated were tailored specifically to develop or emergency incident. and were posted to Alice Springs our police leaders to Superintendent and Darwin; and 17 auxiliary police and Senior Sergeant levels. The LDP successfully graduated and were also leads to a graduate certificate posted to Alice Springs and the qualification. After successfully Territory Communications Division. completing Requisite Knowledge Examinations, 47 officers successfully After the success of the Transition to completed Supervisory Development PEOPLE OUR Constable Course offered in 2013-14 Programs making them eligible to and the development of Transition to apply for promotion to Sergeant. Constable Policy, three police auxiliaries Further, 39 officers completed the and one ACPO successfully graduated Officer Development Course and from recruit courses during the year. were subsequently promoted to Senior Constable.
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 78/79 OUR PEOPLE members in Advanced Driving Level 3. Level Driving Advanced in members eight and instruction firearms in trained were 12 end, this officers To training. tactics defensive and firearms annual with assist or training specialist deliver to upon called are members College; the in capability training the to adjunct important an are officers police Frontline training in frontline policing theory policing in frontline training emerging issues and refresher information sessions and on topical and training in engage they where College the at period roster per day one attends officer each and Section, Safety Operational by the provided training firearms and tactics defensive annual mandatory the on builds program This DMC. the in officers police frontline to training job the on Training, providing Command for responsibility assumed College the period, reporting the During NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report fields. respective their in training specialist completed 120 officers period, the Over areas. of specialist arange in programs non-accredited and accredited offers College The Centre. Call TCS the in deployed being and program training week six the from graduating 2013 personnel 56 in resulting civilian call-takers from September for training inaugural delivered and developed College year. The the during (TCS) Section Communications Territory the in positions of call-taker civilianisation the out rolled NTPF The Stations. Springs Alice and Katherine to out rolled being is program This functions. and Investigative Interviewing Police Negotiator Surveillance Investigation Crash Intelligence Officers Development Detective Investigators
22 24 10 18 16 13 17
person squad. person a12 for campaign a recruitment 2014, commenced January In NTFRS Foundation. Leukaemia the for funds needed much raising day the with attended media TV and Print complete. to participants the for course obstacle an constructed instructors, of their assistance the with and time their up gave squad recruit The competition. Yearthe fundraising of Bartender U.G.L.Y Foundations’ in the Leukaemiaparticipated instructors and recruits all course, the During area. Darwin the in stations fire various to attached were members eight remaining the and Station Fire Springs Alice at commenced members four 2013. graduation Following December in 14 graduating members 2013 August 26 on all training with 2013-14 squad Recruit commenced operations room. emergency interim an as function to developed and designed been has area This firefighters. volunteer and auxiliary career, recruits, for utilised be will that area training functional and amodern into Station Fire Darwin of the refurbishment the was development, and training on afocus to addition In period. 2013-14 the during change reporting Command (TDC) saw considerable Training Development and NTFRS The SERVICE RESCUE AND FIRE NT provided to students. being is product professional a highly ensures but holds, College NTPFES the (RTO) status Organisation Training Registered the maintain to requirement acritical only not is which College by the developed materials training all to assurance of quality provision the in year the throughout contribution significant a made Section Development and Learning the in Staff
improved template. improved intoFirefighting Supervision an IV Certificate and Operations Emergency and Firefighting III Certificate II, to Certificate relating Package Training Safety Public the of tools assessment competency of units all transitioned NTFRS the audit, RTO an of aresult As the new format. new the into resources remaining update 2014-15 in continue will Work to NTFRS. of the ranks officer the eligible to apply for promotion into be will IV Certificate the hold that (Firefighting Supervision). Members Safety Public in IV Certificate of their completion the towards contributing 2014, April in course the completed successfully members Nine program. development officer of an part as Course Management Incident week athree facilitated Command Training Development The and 2014-15. in completed be to expected is which recruits for testing of theory review another with followed be will Test Practical of the trial successful This candidates. our Test with Aptitude Physical their trialled NTFRS the Wales, South New Rescue and Fire with consultation After testing. assessment physical particular, in and strategies recruitment of its review acomprehensive underwent TDC The
In 2013-14, the NTFRS delivered:
Number of courses Number Auxiliary and Total Total Delivery delivered (includes of Career volunteer Police Preparation Hours refresher courses) firefighters firefighters Hours 232 399 250 22 1766 363
NT EMERGENCY SERVICE The NTES Training Unit invested Throughout the reporting period, considerable effort in training courses were delivered to NTES infrastructure over 2013-14. As a volunteers, police, fire auxiliaries result of an RTO audit in the previous and other government and reporting period, NTES is continuing non-government agencies that to work towards the requirements had roles and responsibilities under of the RTO through the NTPFES local and Territory emergency College Training Quality Framework management arrangements. The involving the development of training courses are essential to equip administration and governance staff with knowledge and skills in documents and the production of emergency management, particularly Training Resource Kits. This includes in rural and remote areas. Assessment Instruments and the validation of those instruments to During 2013-14, NTES conducted 37 meet qualification standards. training courses with 285 attendees. This included 23 police officers and 16 NTFRS members undertaking training. Training course subjects include induction, first aid, road crash rescue, land search, storm-damage and flood boat courses. OUR PEOPLE OUR
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 80/81 OUR PEOPLE “Operational Excellence” of “Operational principles the and values corporate encompasses and outcomes business core NTPF of the pursuit in group identified an or by individuals policing in excellence recognises Medal Excellence Policing of aCommissioner’s introduction The introduced. were Commendation Group Commissioner’s the and 2013-14,During Ribbon Commendation Commissioner’s the service. and outstanding dedication continued their as well as achievements professional and excellence service performance, outstanding bravery, their for recognised are NTPFES of the volunteers and staff the community, NT the protecting and serving While AWARDS RECOGNITION AND NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report The Australian Police Medal is awarded by for a distinguished of member service an Australian force. police Davie, Ian Davie, Annett Cooper, Christopher, Mark Cheal, Richard Cheal, Chatto, Glen Chatto, Castle, Christopher Castle, Burgoyne, Robert Burgoyne, Blackwell, Owen Blackwell, Bennett, Mark Bennett, Bennett, Catherine Bennett, Bell, Mark Beale, Naomi Beale, Bahnert, Geoffrey Bahnert, Anderson, Peter Anderson, It is awarded to paid and volunteer members. volunteer and topaid awarded It is The by Australian of Medal recognises members distinguished Australian Fire service Service fire services. Agnew, Kevin service. diligent and ethical togive commitment future and past officer’s apolice It represents community. the protecting role their of because have officers police sworn that status special the of recognition In involved in emergency management, training or education. In by recognition of of across members distinguished emergency Australia, service and services who people are Fuller, Tony Hutchinson, David Gregory Hansen, Roger Ilett, Hollamby, Matthew Hollamby, Hocking, Andrew Hocking, Gray, Peter Gray, Ian Gray, Grant, Neil Grant, Gordon, Robert J Gordon, Robert Gordon, Robert K Gordon, Robert Gordon, Peter Goodsell, Colin Goodsell, Fuller, Tony Evans, Kristopher Eaton, Donald Eaton, National Police Service Medal (NPSM) Medal Service Police National Australian Fire Medal Service (AFSM) Emergency Services Medal (ESM) Medal Emergency Services Australian Police Medal (APM) AUSTRALIAN HONOURS AUSTRALIAN Thomas, Michelle Thomas, Trewin, Terence Schiller, Peter Schiller, Payne, Mark Payne, Kevin Paice, Raymond Musgrave, Mosel, Jeffrey Mosel, Mold, GerdMold, Meggitt, Jacqueline Meggitt, Mattiuzzo, Daniella Mattiuzzo, Marinov, Ivan Manley, Scott MacCarthy, Rory MacCarthy, Lawrence, Shane Lawrence, Jorgensen, Louise Jorgensen, Jones, Delcene Jones, Jeffrey, Roger Jeffrey, Ikin, Donalee Ikin, to the highest level. highest the to Roe, Jennifer White, Michael White, Taylor, Shane Seears, TrevorSeears, Sandry, Timothy Rowe, Megan Rowe, Roe, Jennifer Proctor, David Potts, Michael Potts, Pollock, Scott Pollock, Pini, John Pini, Pfitzner, StephenPfitzner, Pazniewski, Andrew Pazniewski,
National Medal (NM) In recognition of long and diligent service by members of recognised government and voluntary organisations that risk their lives or safety to protect or assist the community in enforcement of the law or in time of emergency or natural disaster. Barram, Andrew Faustmann, Paul Macdonald, Rosemary Ruzsicska, Amanda Batten, Kathryn Fernandes, Paulo Machalek, Pavel Secrett, Jeannine Beer, Jonathan Finch, David Marshall, Wade Setter, Pauline Bentley, Justin Gargan, Crispin Martin, Kerri-Ann St Clair, Donald Blackwell, Megan Gollop, Orlando Martin, Ross Strohfeldt, Dean Board, Christopher Green, Desmond Martin, Winston Suradi, Emma Botterell, Vicki-Lynn Hagston, Beverley Martin, Stephen Taylor, David Bradley, Sandi-Lee Hamilton, Jennifer McGarvie, Renae Tennosaar, Siiri-Kai Breen, Paul Hand, Christopher McKellar, Christopher Warden, Josephine Brookhouse, Matthew John Harrison, Samantha McPherson, Craig Warden, Shayne Butcher, Carmen Howie, Richard Meng, Geoffrey Way, Maxine Anne Casey, Mark James, Kerry Morgan, Lee Way, Bronte Cassidy, Craig Jamieson, Rodolfo Mosel, Jeffrey Williams, Anthony Chambers, Kim Kasprzak, Helen Murphy, Michael Wilson, Taryn Chatto, Glen Kazem, Merwan Nobbs, Jody Wilson, Vincent Christensen, Kim Kenna, James O’Donnell, Carl Worrall, John Crawley, Katherine Kennon, Peter Pethick, Ross Wright, Robyn Currie, Bradley Lacey, Gareth Porter, Bruce Young, Ian Curyer, Wayne Lewfatt, Shawn Prowse, Brett Day, Karl Littman, Andrew Ramage, Martin Dole, Martin MacDonald, Allan Richardson, David National Medal (NM) 25 Year Clasp Gordon, Robert Ikin, Donalee Godwin, Lance Kassman, Allan
National Medal (NM) 35 Year Clasp PEOPLE OUR Burgoyne, Robert
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 82/83 OUR PEOPLE NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report Akers, Matthew Akers, Hayes, Neil Hayes, TrentAbbott, Allen, Matthew Allen, Bradshaw, Ken Auricht, Owen Auricht, Batten, Kathryn Batten, Bauwens, Juanita Bauwens, Bauwens, Lee Bauwens, Bellman, Tryon Bellman, Blackwell, Debra Blackwell, Bland, Mark Bouma, Serge Bouma, Burnett, Wayne Burnett, Butler, Kerry Butt, Christopher Butt, Cayley, Donna Chatto, Glen Chatto, Ciolka, George Ciolka, Court, Michael Court, Craven, Andrew Craven, Dwyer, Damian Dwyer, Cubis, David Cubis, Dixon, Paul Dixon, areas. remote in served have who members of service meritorious the rewards and recognises Ribbon Service Remote The In recognition of excellence in policing by individuals or an identified group in pursuit of the NTPF core business outcomes outcomes business core NTPF the of pursuit in group identified an or by individuals policing in excellence of recognition In All sworn members including police auxiliaries and ACPOs are eligible to apply. The eligibility criteria is that members have have members that is criteria eligibility The toapply. eligible are ACPOs and auxiliaries police including members sworn All served 24 months continuous service or longer at locations which do not include Darwin, Katherine or Alice Springs. Alice or Katherine Darwin, include not do which at locations longer or service 24 continuous months served In recognition of the significant contribution to women in the NTPFES by an individual employee or volunteer. or employee individual NTPFES by an the in towomen contribution significant the of recognition In service NTPF. Ten the eligible of years members by sworn service diligent and ethical the of recognition In and encompasses corporate values and the Excellence” of principles to “Operational the highest level. is necessary to foris qualify the medal necessary and clasps are available for each additional 10 years of service. In recognition of an Auxiliary who has undertaken his or her duties with diligence and dedication. and diligence with duties her or his undertaken has who Auxiliary an of recognition In career policing member’s the during standard toahigh performance consistent of recognition In Cummins, Isobel Cummins, Parnell, Kiim Parnell, NORTHERN TERRITORY POLICE FORCE – MEDALS OF RECOGNITION OF –MEDALS FORCE POLICE TERRITORY NORTHERN and projecting an excellent level. example of at leadership the supervisory Edwards, Travis Edwards, Farley, Nadene Farley, Farrand, Linda Finn, Nathan Finn, Finn, Sylvia Finn, Green, Alan Green, Hagston, BeverleyHagston, Hawkins, Geoffrey Hawkins, Herbert, Betty Herbert, Horwood, DeanaHorwood, Howie, Trevor Howie, Hulm, Warwick James, Neil James, Jamieson, Andrew Jamieson, King, Meacham Kingsbury, Luke Kingsbury, Koum, Vicki Lamb, Gregory Lamb, Langeneck, Wolfgang Langeneck, Godwin, Lance Kilian, Christopher Kilian, Commissioner’s for Medal Outstanding Leadership Commissioner’s Policing Medal Excellence Northern TerritoryNorthern Police Medal Service 66 Remote Service Ribbons issued Ribbons Service Remote 66 Police Auxiliary of the Year Award Patricia Award Anne Brennan Remote Ribbon Service McPherson, Craig McPherson, Shayne Maines, Deutrom, Michael Deutrom, Martin, Catherine Martin, 30 Year30 Clasp 20 Year Clasp Leafe, Glenn Leafe, Lindner, Brendan MacKeown, Joleen Mamo, Nathan McBain, Donna McBain, McCartney, Cortney McCartney, McClelland, Barbara McKay, Brendon McWatt, Justin McWatt, Mitson, JonathanMitson, Morgan, William Morris, Adrian Morris, TysonMorris, Morrison, Eric Nguyen, Thien An Thien Nguyen, Overall, David Overall, Overall, Samantha Overall, Parsons, Matthew Parsons, Patterson, Sean Patterson, Lindfield, PeterLindfield, Mosel, Jeffrey Mosel, McGarvie, Renae McGarvie, Whittington, Robert Whittington, Plumeier, Brett Plumeier, Rideout, Andrew Rideout, Roberts, Jennifer Roberts, Rogers, Wade Rossiter, Bennen Sanderson, Melissa Sanderson, Sayson, Louie Sayson, Schremmer, Justin Schremmer, Siebert, Alexander Siebert, Smith, Robert Stephens, Troy Stephens, Ward, Deanne Ward, Wedding, Stephen Whitehouse, Kathryn Whitehouse, Whiting, Samantha Wood, Paul O’Dwyer, Karen O’Dwyer, Robson, Darren Porter, Bruce Tilbrook, Marcus Tilbrook, NORTHERN TERRITORY FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE – SERVICE MEDALS
In recognition of ethical and diligent service by officers of NTFRS. Ten years eligible service is necessary to qualify for the medal and clasps are available for each addition 10 years of service. Northern Territory Fire Medal Cowan, Elaine Livesley, Joseph Crowell, Robert Murphy, Edward Hill, Simon 30 Year Bar Meehan, Wayne
NORTHERN TERRITORY EMERGENCY SERVICE – SERVICE MEDALS
Northern Territory Emergency Service Volunteer Service Medal In recognition of NTES volunteers who have completed five years of meritorious service. Fitzpatrick, Timothy Alice Springs Volunteer Unit Hutton, Keith Alice Springs Volunteer Unit Neyland, Cameron Alice Springs Volunteer Unit Thompson, Royston Alice Springs Volunteer Unit Thomas, Michelle Alice Springs Volunteer Unit Thompson, Gordon Alice Springs Volunteer Unit Lewis, Pirrenee Alice Springs Volunteer Unit Fitchett, Lexian Alice Springs Volunteer Unit Procter, Dean Palmerston Volunteer Unit
NORTHERN TERRITORY POLICE, FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES - TRI-SERVICE MEDAL
In recognition of diligent and ethical service by NTPFES public service personnel. Ten years eligible service is necessary to qualify for the medal and clasps are available for each additional five years of service.
10 Year Medal Cheong-Wing, Kate Horwood, Kathleen 15 Year Clasp Grant, Barbara Horwood, Jeremy 20 Year Clasp Edwards, Lisa
Other Significant Awards The NTPFES won the Institute of Public Administration Australia NT, Best HR Reporting Award for the 2012-13 Annual Report.
In September 2013, Ms Katherine Van Gurp, Director Business Improvement and PEOPLE OUR Planning Branch, was awarded the 2013 Telstra NT Young Business Woman of the Year and was a finalist for the national award.
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 84/85
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FINANCIAL STATEMENT OVERVIEW 88
CERTIFICATION OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 91
COMPREHENSIVE OPERATING STATEMENT 92
BALANCE SHEET 93
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY 94
CASH FLOW STATEMENT 95
INDEX OF NOTES 97 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
86/87 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS to the financial statements. financial the to 3 Note at provided are group output by performance financial agency’s of the Details by output. reported are performance and Budgets 2012-13. from data comparative 2013-14 the from and year financial data financial include statements financial The Standards. Accounting Australian relevant with accordance in and basis accrual an on prepared been have notes accompanying the and statements The Equity. in Changes of Statement of the inclusion the by enhanced are statements These Statement. Flow Cash the and Sheet Balance the Statement, Operating the statements; financial three in reported is performance financial agency’s The 2014. June 30 ended year the for NTPFES of the outcome financial of the analysis an provides report of the section This 2014 JUNE 30 ENDED YEAR THE FOR STATEMENTFINANCIAL OVERVIEW NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report
improvement of $9.8 million. of $9.8 improvement an million; of $20.0 adeficit recorded and deficit million a$29.8 with year the end to budgeted was NTPFES 2014, June 30 ended year the the For operating deficit. an produce also will year financial adifferent in received revenues expend to Approvals line. revenue corresponding no is there which for depreciation an as operating expense of recording the to due mainly is This adeficit. record to budgeted generally are agencies Government NT income. from expenses subtracting by derived is deficit or surplus net year. The the during expenses and income agency’s the on information provides Statement Operating The OPERATING STATEMENT OPERATING STATEMENT AS AT 30 JUNE 2014
Budget Actuals Variance Variance $000 $000 $000 %
INCOME Grants and Subsidies 20,640 21,176 536 2.6% Appropriation Output 303,926 303,926 0 0.0% Commonwealth 19,020 18,373 -647 -3.4% Other revenue 17,536 17,621 85 0.5% TOTAL INCOME 361,122 361,096 -26 0.0%
EXPENSES
Employee expenses 279,766 278,446 -1,320 -0.5% Administrative expenses 109,724 101,193 -8,531 -7.8% Grants and subsidies expenses 1,422 1,202 -220 -15.5% Interest Expenses 208 208 0.0% TOTAL EXPENSES 390,912 381,049 -9,863 -2.5%
NET SURPLUS/DEFICIT -29,790 -19,952 9,838 -33.0%
Operating income was on target albeit Operating expenses were underspent it with some variations in the lower across the board as a result of: level categories: • timing issues with respect to • Grants and Subsidies recorded a Commonwealth and other externally surplus of $0.5 million that related funded programs. Underspends to some unbudgeted revenue being occurred within: received at the end of June 2014 to - the Stronger Futures NPA; maintain community engagement - the agreement with the police officers for a further year and Commonwealth for the provision to provide an additional resource in of policing services to immigration SAFE NT; and detention facilities; and • Commonwealth appropriation was - other minor programs. $0.6 million lower than expected • lower than anticipated depreciation with only half the 2013-14 payment payments; and for the Disaster Resilience Program being received. The balance is • the timing of some repairs and expected in 2014-15. maintenance projects. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 88/89 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Output AppropriationOutput increased Government. NT the Appropriation) funding provided by Parliamentary (84%source 2013-14) in being funding primary the with of sources avariety from received is Income an increase in Output Appropriation. and NPA funding Futures Stronger the for years financial two the between variation atiming to due partly is of $27.3 2012-13. over million This 2013-14, in $361 million increase an of income received agency The Income NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report categories. remaining the in variations minor were There agreements entered into. of value the on based year to year 2013-14. from vary will Funding by $1.9 from million decreased Grants and revenue Subsidies Commonwealth-owned properties. to services of fire provision the and Resilience, Disaster Natural Futures, NPAs: Stronger various for years the between variations 2013-14 of funding aresult as by $10.7increased in million Commonwealth Appropriation • • • • • • included: increase The by $17.6 2013-14. in million and Justice. ofDepartment Attorney-General the to Section Prosecutions Darwin of the of function transfer the and measures; savings of approved application the by: offset program, maintenance and repairs the for funding additional Station; Police Springs Alice the at counter front the and Centre Communications Services Emergency Joint the for staff additional for funding officers; police additional for funding adjustments; CPI and increases wage for funding Appropriation (Output
and equipment ( equipment and plant $12 property, in increase million in current assets increase million 2013-14, of a$14.3 aresult as primarily in million $296 to by $24.0 million Equity liabilities. minus assets of effect net the is It worth. net or equity agency’s the about information provides Sheet Balance The SHEET BALANCE balance. the for account program shelter cyclone the NPA and Resilience Disaster Natural the under funded payments grant to Variations Youth Centre. Springs Alice 2012-13 in million of $2.5 grant the for capital aone-off out paid NTPFES 2013-14. in by million $2.4 decreased Grants and expenses subsidies ($0.1decrease million). asmall recorded amortisation Depreciation and increase. wage excluding the above variations of the effect net the is This by $1.4 2013-14. in decreased million Repairs and Maintenance expenses and expenses andGoods Services • • • • • • 2013-14. of: up made is variation The in million $278.4 to by $22 million increased and expenses of operating 73% for account expenses Employee year.previous financial the with of $19.8 compared million $381.0 2013-14, in million increase an totalled expenses output NTPFES’ Expenses offset by a small increase in liabilities. in increase by asmall offset Attorney-General and Justice. and Attorney-General of Department the to NTPFES from Section Prosecutions Darwin of the function of the transfer the and measures; savings of approved application the by: offset programs; funded externally of respect in variations funding Station; Police Springs Alice the at counter front the and JESCC the for staff additional for funding additional police officers; staff; all for increase a wage non-current assets increased
and a and
) during 2014-15.during commitments these meet will NTPFES differences. timing to due Commonwealth funded programs particularly underspent were expenses operating notes, Statement Operating the in indicated As outgoings. all minus year, of the beginning the at held cash plus receipts of all total the is It million. by $14.1 increased year of the end the at balance cash final year. The the for payments and receipts of cash flows the shows Statement Flow Cash The STATEMENT FLOW CASH • • • • of: up made are Liabilities million. by $2.2 slightly increased agency the for Total liabilities Centre. McAulay Peter at also kennels, dog police of the expansion and Centre McAulay Peter at College the at units accommodation of refurbishment Station, Police 2013-14, Ramingining the including in completed were that projects of capital anumber to due was non-current in assets increase The funded programs. externally other and Commonwealth to respect with issues of timing result a as mainly Current assets increased in the future. the in paid be will that fares leave and loading leave leave, recreation as such entitlements of employee Provisions and leases; land indigenous on assets government for liability lease Borrowings and advances –finance to creditors; Payables parties; third of behalf on held money is which (AOTA), Trust Account Officer’s –Accountable Held Deposits commitments are , which value the are , which
CERTIFICATION OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
We certify that the attached financial statements for the Northern Territory Police, Fire and Emergency Services have been prepared from proper accounts and records in accordance with the prescribed format, the Financial Management Act and Treasurer’s Directions. We further state that the information set out in the Comprehensive Operating Statement, Balance Sheet, Statement of Changes in Equity, Cash Flow Statement, and notes to and forming part of the financial statements, presents fairly the financial performance and cash flows for the year ended 30 June 2014 and the financial position on that date. At the time of signing, we are not aware of any circumstances that would render the particulars included in the financial statements misleading or inaccurate.
John Roberts APM Paul Kelly Commissioner of Police and CEO of Director Fire and Emergency Services Finance Branch 28 August 2014 28 August 2014 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 90/91 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS COMPREHENSIVE OPERATING STATEMENTCOMPREHENSIVE The Comprehensive Operating Statement is to be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements. financial the to notes the with conjunction in read be to is Statement Operating Comprehensive The 1 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2014 JUNE 30 ENDED YEAR THE FOR NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report Includes charges. DCIS service TOTAL INCOME Other income Other of charge free received services and Goods revenue Interest services and of goods Sales Appropriation revenue subsidies and Grants revenue Taxation INCOME Grants and subsidies expenses subsidies and Grants Administrative expenses Administrative expenses Employee EXPENSES Gain on disposal of assets disposal on Gain TOTAL EXPENSES Interest Expenses NET SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) NET COMPREHENSIVE RESULT Commonwealth Other administrative expenses expenses administrative Other Depreciation and amortisation Output Capital Current Capital Current Repairs and maintenance services and of goods Purchases Transfer from Reserve Transfer from 1 Note 10 17 3 4 6 5 3 303,926 278,446 361,096 381,049 (19,953) (19,994) 18,604 18,373 12,449 12,831 20,186 61,169 8,589 3,582 1,259 $000 2014 990 468 208 734 331 (41) 286,365 256,454 361,203 333,811 (27,392) (27,392) 64,236 22,546 18,738 1 8 0 3 11, 1 5 8 3 11, 6,888 3,506 2,300 1,659 1,279 7,684 $000 2013 540 126 BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30 JUNE 2014
Note 2014 2013 $000 $000
ASSETS Current Assets Cash and deposits 7 26,100 11, 9 9 8 Receivables 8 1,746 1,414 Inventories 9 2,089 2,277 Prepayments 157 120 Other assets (4) Total Current Assets 30,088 15,809 Non-Current Assets Property, plant and equipment 10 328,070 316,127 Total Non-Current Assets 328,070 316,127 TOTAL ASSETS 358,158 331,936
LIABILITIES Current Liabilities Deposits held - AOTA 1,755 1,280 Payables 12 11,131 10,179 Borrowings and advances 13 17 17 Provisions 14 30,265 28,885 Total Current Liabilities 43,168 40,361
Non-Current Liabilities Borrowings and advances 13 4,389 4,425 Provisions 14 14,825 15,359 Total Non-Current Liabilities 19,214 19,784 TOTAL LIABILITIES 62,382 60,145
NET ASSETS 295,776 271,791
EQUITY Capital 357,516 313,538 Asset Revaluation Reserve 15 98,781 98,781 Accumulated funds (160,521) (140,528) TOTAL EQUITY 295,776 271,791 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Balance Sheet is to be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements.
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 92/93 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2014 JUNE 30 ENDED YEAR THE FOR STATEMENT EQUITY IN CHANGES OF NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report Reserves reserves Transfers from Funds Accumulated Reserves Transfers from reserves Transfers from Accumulated Funds Capital – Transactions with Owners with –Transactions Capital Capital – Transactions with Owners with –Transactions Capital Equity withdrawals Equity Equity withdrawals Equity Asset Revaluation Reserve Revaluation Asset Changes in accounting policy accounting in Changes Asset Revaluation Reserve Revaluation Asset Changes in accounting policy accounting in Changes Equity injections Equity Equity injections Equity TOTAL EQUITY AT END OF FINANCIAL YEAR FINANCIAL AT OF END TOTAL EQUITY TOTAL EQUITY AT END OF FINANCIAL YEAR FINANCIAL AT OF END TOTAL EQUITY 2012-13 2013-14 Capital appropriation Capital Other equity injectionsOther equity appropriation Capital Other equity injectionsOther equity Equity transfers out transfers Equity Equity transfers out transfers Equity Equity transfers in transfers Equity Equity transfers in transfers Equity National partnership payments National partnership National partnership payments National partnership Capital withdrawalCapital Capital withdrawalCapital Note 15 15 (140,528) (140,304) (113,137) 12,913) , (112 265,064 313,538 250,708 at Equity 194,609 155,388 105,992 (15,393) 271,791 (19,921) 1 ,773 114 98,781 98,781 16,927 98,781 98,781 (1,299) (1,299) 1 7 2 9 11, 8,449 8,449 1 July $000 (224) (224) Comprehensive (19,993) (19,993) (27,391) (27,391) (19,952) (27,391) $000 result (41)
Transactions with owners capacity as as capacity 43,978 43,978 39,221 (3,323) 48,474 48,474 15,000 owners (4,528) (1,057) 18,615 in their their in 5,400 5,000 9,343 8,781 $000 (140,528) (160,521) (160,256) (140,304) 313,538 (20,978) 295,776 at Equity 194,609 213,224 271,791 357,516 30 June30 (19,921) 1 ,773 114 2 ,116 124 98,781 98,781 13,849 16,927 (4,622) 98,781 98,781 (1,299) 31,927 8,449 $000 (224) (224) (41) 0 0 CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2014
Note 2014 2013 $000 $000
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Operating Receipts Taxes received Grants and subsidies received Current 20,186 22,546 Capital 990 540 Appropriation Output 303,926 286,365 Commonwealth 18,373 7,684 Receipts from sales of goods and services 11, 412 14,276 Interest received TOTAL OPERATING RECEIPTS 354,887 331,411
Operating Payments Payments to employees (276,815) (257,244) Payments for goods and services (76,524) (80,140) Grants and subsidies paid Current (734) (1,279) Capital (468) (2,300) Interest paid (208) TOTAL OPERATING PAYMENTS (354,749) (340,963) NET CASH FROM/(USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES 16 138 (9,552) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 94/95 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2014 JUNE 30 ENDED YEAR THE FOR FLOW STATEMENT (CONTINUED) CASH NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report Cash at beginning of financial year of financial beginning at Cash withdrawals Equity Financing Payments Net Cash From/(Used in) Financing Activities in) Financing From/(Used Cash Net Deposits received Deposits CASH AT END OF FINANCIAL YEAR ATFINANCIAL OF CASH END held cash in increase/(decrease) Net Finance lease payments lease Finance TOTAL RECEIPTS FINANCING TOTAL PAYMENTS FINANCING Equity injections Equity TOTAL RECEIPTS INVESTING sales asset from Proceeds Receipts Investing ACTIVITIES INVESTING FROM FLOWS CASH Purchases of assets Purchases Payments Investing Proceeds of borrowings Proceeds Receipts Financing ACTIVITIES FINANCING FROM FLOWS CASH TOTAL PAYMENTS INVESTING NET CASH FROM/(USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES INVESTING IN) FROM/(USED CASH NET Other equity injectionsOther equity Capital appropriation Capital Commonwealth appropriation 5 Note 7 (15,160) (18,211) 1 211) , (18 30,218 (1,094) 3,051 26,100 15,000 3,051 (1,057) 1 8 9 9 11, 14,102 29,124 5,400 9,343 $000 2014 (37) 475 (13,136) (13,136) (8,363) (4,767) 20,361 13,743 11,998 (4,528) (7,787) 5,349 5,349 5,000 8,976 8,781 $000 (239) 2013 (38) INDEX OF NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1. Objectives and Funding 2. Statement of Significant Accounting Policies 3. Comprehensive Operating Statement by Output Group
INCOME 4. Goods and Services Received Free of Charge 5. Gain on Disposal of Assets
EXPENSES 6. Purchases of Goods and Services
ASSETS 7. Cash and Deposits 8. Receivables 9. Inventories 10. Property, Plant and Equipment 11. Fair Value Measurement of Non-Financial Assets
LIABILITIES 12. Payables 13. Borrowings and Advances 14. Provisions
EQUITY 15. Reserves
OTHER DISCLOSURES 16. Notes to the Cash Flow Statement 17. Financial Instruments 18. Commitments 19. Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets 20. Events Subsequent to Balance Date 21. Accountable Officer’s Trust Account 22. Write-offs, Postponements, Waivers, Gifts and Ex Gratia Payments 23. Schedule of Territory Items FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 96/97 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2. 1. NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES ACCOUNTING SIGNIFICANT OF STATEMENT obligations. The standards do not impact the financial statements. financial the impact not do standards The obligations. superannuation benefit defined for accounting the and benefits 119 employee of short-term AASB definition the amends 119AASB (2011) 1, 101, 8, [AASB 124, 134, 1049 2011-8 14] and Interpretation and from 119 (2011), arising AASB Benefits Employee Standards 2011-10 AASB Accounting to Australian Amendments statements. financial the to notes the in included are standard the from following disclosures Additional inputs. of the nature the on based hierarchy value afair into measurements these classify to entities requires standard the exceptions, some With measurements. value fair about disclosures requires and value fair determine to how on guidance provides value, of fair definition the clarifies It standard. asingle with literature accounting AASB existing in measurement value fair on guidance 13 the replaces AASB 133, 134, 136, 138, 139, 140, 141, 12, 4, 2, 13, 14, 17, 1023 1004, Interpretations 1038 and and 19, 131 132] and 7, 5, 1, 4, 13 3, 2, 2009-11, 9, [AASB AASB 2010-7, 101, 102, 108, 110, 116, from 117, arising Standards Accounting 2011-8 118, to Australian AASB 119, Amendments 13 Measurement, Value Fair 120,AASB 121, 128, 131, 132, are: impacts their and Interpretations and Standards The evaluated. been have period reporting annual current the for effective are that (AASB) Board Standards Accounting Australian by the issued Interpretations and Standards revised and new relevant of all effects The Standards. Accounting of Australian requirements the with consistent also is statements financial agency of the form The cost convention. historical the with accordance in prepared been also have statements financial the stated, where Except eliminated. been have balances and transactions agency intra all statements, financial of the preparation the of part As received. or out paid is cash when than rather occur, they when events and transactions of financial effect the recognises which of accounting, basis accrual the using prepared been have statements financial The impact the financial statements. not do standards The Reporting. Financial Purpose of General 2Objective Concepts of Accounting Statement withdraws for Financial Reporting Conceptual Framework Board Standards Accounting International 2013-1 CF 3of the 1and AASB Chapters incorporates Accounting Standards – Conceptual Framework, Materiality and Financial Instruments to Australian 2013-9 Amendments AASB Framework, Conceptual 2013-1 Australian to CF the AASB Amendments and related Treasurer’s Directions. The Financial The Directions. Treasurer’s related and (vi) (v) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i) include: is to statements financial Treasurer. of agency by the form The determined form the on based June 30 ended year the for Financial of the requirements the with accordance in prepared been have statements financial The a) Basis of Accounting group. by output Statement Operating of comprehensive form the in information financial summary provides 3 Note groups. output several into summarised are agency by the delivered outputs purposes, reporting For outputs. deliver and functions its on carry to resources controls agency the which through funds all encompass statements financial The appropriation. of Parliamentary receipt the on, dependent by, is and funded predominantly is NTPFES The OBJECTIVES AND FUNDING applicable explanatory notes to the financial statements. financial the to notes explanatory applicable and Statement; Flow a Cash Equity; in of Changes a Statement Sheet; a Balance Statement; Operating a Comprehensive Statements; Financial of the a Certification into the AASB Framework for the Preparation AASB the and Presentation into of Financial Statements Management Act requires the NTPFES to prepare financial statements statements financial prepare to NTPFES the requires Management . It also also . It Act
AASB 2012-2 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Disclosures – Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (Amendments to AASB 7) The standard amends AASB 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures to require an entity to disclose information about rights of offset and related arrangements (such as collateral posting requirements) for financial instruments under an enforceable master netting agreement or similar arrangement. The standard does not impact the financial statements. AASB 2012-5 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from Annual Improvements 2009-2011 Cycle [AASB 1, 101, 116, 132 and 134 and Interpretation 2] The standard amends a number of pronouncements as a result of the 2009-2011 annual improvements cycle. In particular, amendments to AASB 101 Presentation of Financial Statements clarify requirements for comparative information, and amendments to AASB 116 Property, Plant and Equipment clarify classification of servicing equipment. The standard does not impact the financial statements.
b) Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations Issued but not yet Effective At the date of authorisation of the financial statements, the Standards and Interpretations listed below were in issue but not yet effective.
Effective for annual Impact on reporting periods financial Standard/Interpretation Summary beginning on or after statements
AASB 9 Financial Instruments (Dec AASB 9 incorporates 1 Jan 2017 May have minimal 2010), AASB 2010-7 Amendments to revised requirements impact to the Australian Accounting Standards arising for the classification financial statement from AASB 9 (Dec 2010) [AASB 1, 3, and measurement of but not yet 4, 5, 7, 101, 102, 108, 112, 118, 120, financial instruments assessed by 121, 127, 128, 131, 132, 136, 137, 139, resulting from the the agency 1023 and 1038 and Interpretations 2, IASB’s project to 5, 10, 12, 19 and 127], AASB 2012-6 replace IAS 39 Financial Amendments to Australian Accounting Instruments: Recognition Standards – Mandatory Effective Date and Measurement of AASB 9 and Transition Disclosures (AASB 139 Financial [AASB 9, 2009-11, 2010-7, 2011-7 and Instruments: Recognition 2011-8], AASB 2013-9 Amendments and Measurement). to Australian Accounting Standards – Conceptual Framework, Materiality and Financial Instruments AASB 1055 Budgetary Reporting Sets out budgetary 1 July 2014 May impact to the reporting requirements future financial for not-for-profit entities statement within the General Government Sector. AASB 2012-3 Amendments to Australian Addresses 1 Jan 2014 May have minimal Accounting Standards – Offsetting inconsistencies in impact to the Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities current practice when financial statement (Amendments to AASB 132) applying the offsetting but not yet criteria in AASB 132 assessed by Financial Instruments: the agency Presentation. AASB 2013-3 Amendments to AASB Addresses disclosures 1 Jan 2014 May have minimal 136 – Recoverable Amount Disclosures about the recoverable impact to the for Non-Financial Assets amount of impaired financial statement assets if that amount is but not yet FINANCIAL STATEMENTS based on fair value less assessed by costs of disposal. the agency
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 98/99 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report • • • • are: estimates and judgments significant include that Notes statements. financial the to notes relevant the in disclosed are statements financial the on effects significant have that estimates and Judgments periods. future and current both affects revision the if periods future and revision of the period the in or period, that only affects revision the if revised is estimate the which in period the in recognised are estimates accounting to Revisions basis. ongoing an on reviewed are assumptions underlying and estimates The these estimates. from differ may results Actual sources. other from apparent readily not are that liabilities and of assets values carrying the about judgments making for basis the form of which results the circumstances, the under reasonable be to believed are that factors other various and experience historical on based are assumptions associated and estimates The liabilities. of contingent disclosure the and expenses and revenues liabilities, of assets, amounts recognised the affect that estimates and of judgments making the requires report financial of the preparation The andg) Estimates AccountingJudgments 2013-14 in adopted policies decisions. accounting to of management aresult changes no as been have There Policies Accounting in Changes f) zero. to down rounded being less or of $500 amounts with dollars, thousand nearest the to rounded been have and dollars Australian in presented are statements financial the to notes and statements financial the in Amounts ande) Rounding of Amounts Presentation disclosures. year current with consistency provide 2012-13 to the for information reclassified been comparative has year necessary, financial Where d) Comparatives Items. of Territory –Schedule 23 Note in disclosed separately been have items these of Government, behalf on managed items Territory certain for accountable is agency the However, as statements. financial agency’s the in included not are items these such, as and items, Territory all records and recognises Authority Holding Central The leave. service long and superannuation unfunded as such agencies individual to assign to effective or practical not are that liabilities Territory certain as well as agencies to assigned not assets Territory certain holds also Authority Holding Central The charges. and fees statutory and revenue),GST fines, (such as funding purpose general Commonwealth revenue, royalty and taxation includes which income, Territory is item Territory main The Government. of the behalf on by agencies managed and Government by the controlled liabilities and assets expenses, income, as such items, Territory all records also Authority Holding Central The in Government-controlled entities. interest ownership Government’s the represents that body’ ‘parent the is Authority Holding Central The Authority Holding Central below. discussed as Authority Holding Central the in recorded and recognised are items items). Territory (Territory agency the than rather Territory by the recorded and controlled are agency, by the managed while items, items). Certain (Agency control has NTPFES the which over equity and liabilities assets, expenses, income, include of NTPFES statements financial The Items Territory and c) Agency Depreciation and Amortisation – Note 2(k), Note 10: Property, Plant and Equipment. and Plant 10: Note 2(k), –Note Property, Amortisation and Depreciation 17: Note and Instruments. 2(o), –Note 8: Receivables Financial Note Losses Impairment for Allowance rate. bond Government 10-year published the on based rate adiscount using calculated are liabilities contingent quantifiable of material value 19: –Note present The Liabilities Contingent of service. periods employee and levels wage and salary of future estimates rate, bond Government appropriate the on based outflows cash future of estimated value present the as measured are benefits of employee respect in 2(u) 14: –Note liabilities Note and Benefits Non-current Employee h) Goods and Services Tax Income, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of Goods and Services Tax (GST), except where the amount of GST incurred on a purchase of goods and services is not recoverable from the Australian Tax Office (ATO). In these circumstances, the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense. Receivables and payables are stated with the amount of GST included. The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the ATO is included as part of receivables or payables in the Balance Sheet. Cash flows are included in the Cash Flow Statement on a gross basis. The GST components of cash flows arising from investing and financing activities, which are recoverable from, or payable to, the ATO are classified as operating cash flows. Commitments and contingencies are disclosed net of the amount of GST recoverable or payable unless otherwise specified.
i) Income Recognition Income encompasses both revenue and gains. Income is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received, exclusive of the amount of GST. Exchanges of goods or services of the same nature and value without any cash consideration being exchanged are not recognised as income.
Grants and Other Contributions Grants, donations, gifts and other non-reciprocal contributions are recognised as revenue when the agency obtains control over the assets comprising the contributions. Control is normally obtained upon receipt. Contributions are recognised at their fair value. Contributions of services are only recognised when a fair value can be reliably determined and the services would be purchased if not donated. Appropriation Output appropriation is the operating payment to each agency for the outputs they provide and is calculated as the net cost of agency outputs after taking into account funding from agency income. It does not include any allowance for major non-cash costs such as depreciation. Commonwealth appropriation follows from the Intergovernmental Agreement on Federal Financial Relations, resulting in Specific Purpose Payments and National Partnership payments being made by the Commonwealth Treasury to state treasuries, in a manner similar to arrangements for GST payments. These payments are received by the Department of Treasury and Finance on behalf of the Central Holding Authority and then on passed to the relevant agencies as Commonwealth appropriation. Revenue in respect of appropriations is recognised in the period in which the agency gains control of the funds. Sale of Goods Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised (net of returns, discounts and allowances) when: • the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have transferred to the buyer; • the agency retains neither continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective control over the goods sold; • the amount of revenue can be reliably measured; • it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the agency; and • the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably. Rendering of Services Revenue from rendering services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the contract. The revenue is recognised when: • the amount of revenue, stage of completion and transaction costs incurred can be reliably measured; and
• it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the entity. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 100/101 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report determined as follows: as determined are and Directions Treasurer’s the with accordance in are of asset class each for lives useful estimated The depreciation. to manner asimilar in for accounted and calculated is and lives useful limited with assets non-current intangible to relation in applies Amortisation lives. useful estimated their over method straight-line the using amortised or depreciated are and lives useful limited have land, excluding but buildings including equipment, and plant of property, Items Expense k) and Depreciation Amortisation incurred. as expensed are assets agency on works maintenance and repairs with associated Costs revenue. of output part as assets agency with associated works maintenance and repairs for received is Funding Expense andj) Repairs Maintenance receivable. or received value fair the at recognised are Contributions contribution. or asset of the control obtains agency the when gains as by Government, determined otherwise unless recognised, are transfers, reciprocal non being of assets, acquisition the in assist to contributions and of assets Contributions of Assets Contributions 5. Note to Refer also disposal. on proceeds net the and of disposal time the at asset of the amount carrying the between difference the as calculated is disposal on loss or gain The signed. is of sale contract unconditional an when usually buyer, the to passes asset of the control date the on loss or again as included is of assets disposal on loss or A gain ofDisposal Assets expense. an as recognised is resource of the Use donated. been not had it if purchased been have would resource the and determined reliably be can value afair when revenue as recognised are of charge free received services and Goods Goods Received and Services Free of Charge asset. financial the on yield effective the account into taking accrues, it as recognised is revenue Interest Revenue Interest the beneficial owner – refer also to Note 21. Note to also –refer owner beneficial the to payable (AOTA) Trust Account ultimately are that Officer’s Accountable the in held monies includes bank at Cash cash. to convertible readily are that investments short-term liquid highly are equivalents Cash equivalents. cash and bank at cash hand, on cash includes cash Statement, Flow Cash the and Sheet Balance of the purposes the For Deposits and m) Cash incurred. are they which in period the in expensed are expenses Interest charges. lease finance and interest include expenses Interest Expense Interest l) use. for ready held and completed is asset an time the from or of acquisition date the from amortised or depreciated are Assets Buildings Plant and Equipment and Plant Infrastructure Assets Infrastructure 20-50 years 20-50 10-15 years 1-10 years 2014 20-50 years 20-50 10-15 years 1-10 years 2013 n) Inventories Inventories include assets held either for sale (general inventories) or for distribution at no or nominal consideration in the ordinary course of business operations. General inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value, while those held for distribution are carried at the lower of cost and current replacement cost. Cost of inventories includes all costs associated with bringing the inventories to their present location and condition. When inventories are acquired at no or nominal consideration, the cost will be the current replacement cost at date of acquisition. The cost of inventories are assigned using a mixture of first-in, first-out or weighted average cost formula or using specific identification of their individual costs. Inventory held for distribution is regularly assessed for obsolescence and loss.
o) Receivables Receivables include accounts receivable and other receivables and are recognised at fair value less any allowance for impairment losses. The allowance for impairment losses represents the amount of receivables the agency estimates are likely to be uncollectible and are considered doubtful. Analyses of the age of the receivables that are past due as at the reporting date are disclosed in an aging schedule under credit risk in Note 17 Financial Instruments. Reconciliation of changes in the allowance accounts is also presented. Accounts receivable are generally settled within 30 days and other receivables within 30 days.
p) Property, Plant and Equipment
Acquisitions All items of property, plant and equipment with a cost, or other value, equal to or greater than $10,000 are recognised in the year of acquisition and depreciated as outlined below. Items of property, plant and equipment below the $10,000 threshold are expensed in the year of acquisition. The construction cost of property, plant and equipment includes the cost of materials and direct labour, and an appropriate proportion of fixed and variable overheads. Complex Assets Major items of plant and equipment comprising a number of components that have different useful lives, are accounted for as separate assets. The components may be replaced during the useful life of the complex asset. Subsequent Additional Costs Costs incurred on property, plant and equipment subsequent to initial acquisition are capitalised when it is probable that future economic benefits in excess of the originally assessed performance of the asset will flow to the agency in future years. Where these costs represent separate components of a complex asset, they are accounted for as separate assets and are separately depreciated over their expected useful lives. Construction (Work in Progress) As part of the financial management framework, the Department of Infrastructure is responsible for managing general government capital works projects on a whole of Government basis. Therefore appropriation for all agency capital works is provided directly to the Department of Infrastructure and the cost of construction work in progress is recognised as an asset of that Department. Once completed, capital works assets are transferred to the agency.
q) Revaluations and Impairment Revaluation of Assets Subsequent to initial recognition, assets belonging to the following classes of non-current assets are revalued with sufficient regularity to ensure that the carrying amount of these assets does not differ materially from their fair value at reporting date: • land; • buildings; FINANCIAL STATEMENTS • infrastructure assets; Plant and equipment are stated at historical cost less depreciation, which is deemed to equate to fair value.
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 102/103 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report is less than the entitlement accruing in each reporting period. reporting each in accruing entitlement the than less is taken be to leave sick of future pattern anticipated the as non-vesting, is which leave, sick for made is provision No rate. bond long-term Government the using calculated value, present at measured are date reporting of the months twelve after due fall that liabilities benefit employee Non-current paid. be to expected amounts at measured are and liabilities current as classified are date reporting of months twelve within due fall that liabilities benefit employee other and leave recreation salaries, and wages of respect in arising Liabilities leave. recreation and salaries and wages include benefits These date. reporting the to up services rendering of employees aresult as accumulated benefits employee for made is Provision u) Employee Benefits days. 30 within settled normally are payable Accounts agency the to billed not or whether received, services and goods for future the in paid be to consideration of the value fair the is which cost, at carried are payable amounts other and payable accounts for Liabilities t) Payables lease. of the term the over expenses lease of the adeduction as recognised be to are incentives Lease asset. leased of the use the for consideration of the part integral an as recognised is space office or of abuilding lease operating an under incentives Lease property. leased the from derived be to of benefits pattern of the representative more is basis alternative an where except due, are payments the when expensed are term the throughout intervals regular at made payments lease Operating Operating Leases expense. interest the and liability lease of the component principal the between allocated are payments Lease recognised. are lease, of the inception the at determined each payments, lease minimum of the value present and property leased of the value fair of the lower the to equal liability lease and asset Alease capitalised. are leases Finance Finance Leases leases. operating as classified are leases Other leases. finance as classified are asset of an of ownership rewards and risks the all substantially assumes agency the which under Leases Assets s) Leased assets. current as statements financial of the face the on recognised been have sale for held assets Non-current depreciated. not are assets These sell. to costs less value fair and amount carrying asset’s of the lower the at measured are assets These months. twelve next the within probably highly is sale their and condition, present their in sale immediate for available are determined has management that assets of those consist sale for held Assets Sale for Held r) Assets surplus. revaluation asset the to relation in information 15 additional Note provides surplus. revaluation asset the in increase an in results reversal impairment the case which in amount, arevalued at carried is asset the unless income, as Statement Operating Comprehensive the in recognised is loss impairment of an Areversal amount. recoverable of its estimate revised the to increased is asset of the amount carrying the reversed, subsequently is loss impairment an Where reversed. be subsequently may loss impairment an situations, certain In surplus. revaluation asset the in exists balance available an that extent the to of asset class that for surplus revaluation asset the against offset is loss impairment the amount, arevalued at measured is asset the Where amount. arevalued at carried is asset the unless expense an as disclosed are They Statement. Operating Comprehensive the in recognised are losses Impairment loss. impairment an as recorded is amount recoverable the exceeds amount carrying asset’s the by which amount Any sell. to costs less value fair and cost replacement depreciated asset’s of the higher the as determined is amount recoverable asset’s The amount. recoverable asset’s the determines agency the exists, of impairment indicator an If basis. annual an on of impairment indicators for assessed are assets agency intangible and physical Non-current amount. recoverable its exceeds amount carrying asset’s the when impaired be to said is asset An Assets of Impairment Employee benefit expenses are recognised on a net basis in respect of the following categories: • wages and salaries, non-monetary benefits, recreation leave, sick leave and other leave entitlements; and • other types of employee benefits. As part of the financial management framework, the Central Holding Authority assumes the long service leave liabilities of Government agencies, including NTPFES and as such no long service leave liability is recognised in agency financial statements.
v) Superannuation Employees' superannuation entitlements are provided through the: • Northern Territory Government and Public Authorities Superannuation Scheme (NTGPASS); • Commonwealth Superannuation Scheme (CSS); or • non-government employee-nominated schemes for those employees commencing on or after 10 August 1999. The agency makes superannuation contributions on behalf of its employees to the Central Holding Authority or non-government employee-nominated schemes. Superannuation liabilities related to government superannuation schemes are held by the Central Holding Authority and as such are not recognised in agency financial statements.
w) Contributions by and Distributions to Government The agency may receive contributions from Government where the Government is acting as owner of the agency. Conversely, the agency may make distributions to Government. In accordance with the Financial Management Act and Treasurer’s Directions, certain types of contributions and distributions, including those relating to administrative restructures, have been designated as contributions by, and distributions to, Government. These designated contributions and distributions are treated by the agency as adjustments to equity. The Statement of Changes in Equity provides additional information in relation to contributions by, and distributions to, Government.
x) Commitments Disclosures in relation to capital and other commitments, including lease commitments are shown at Note 18. Commitments are those contracted as at 30 June where the amount of the future commitment can be reliably measured.
y) Financial Instruments A financial instrument is a contract that gives rise to a financial asset of one entity and a financial liability or equity instrument of another entity. Financial assets and liabilities are recognised on the Balance Sheet when the agency becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the financial instrument. The agency’s financial instruments include cash and deposits; receivables; advances; investments loan and placements; payables; advances received; borrowings and derivatives. Exposure to interest rate risk, foreign exchange risk, credit risk, price risk and liquidity risk arise in the normal course of activities. The agency’s investments, loans and placements, and borrowings are predominantly managed through the Northern Territory Treasury Corporation and Territory Insurance Office adopting strategies to minimise the risk. Derivative financial arrangements are also utilised to manage financial risks inherent in the management of these financial instruments. These arrangements include swaps, forward interest rate agreements and other hedging instruments to manage fluctuations in interest or exchange rates. Classification of Financial Instruments AASB 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures requires financial instruments to be classified and disclosed within specific categories depending on their nature and purpose. Financial assets are classified into the following categories: • financial assets at fair value through profit or loss;
• held-to-maturity investments; FINANCIAL STATEMENTS • loans and receivables; and • available-for-sale financial assets.
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 104/105 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report and effectiveness criteria are satisfied. are criteria effectiveness and designation specific where available be only will accounting of hedge Application relationship. hedge of the nature the on depends Statement Operating Comprehensive the in recognition of the timing the event, which in instrument, hedging effective an as qualifies and designated is derivative the unless immediately Statement Operating Comprehensive the in recognised is loss or gain resulting The date. reporting each at value fair their at remeasured subsequently are and to in entered is contract aderivative date the on value fair at recognised initially are Derivatives of derivatives. trading on speculate not does agency The risk. rate interest to exposure its manage to instruments financial of derivative avariety into enters agency The Derivatives method. interest effective the using calculated is cost Amortised Financial Liabilities at Cost Amortised Statement. Operating Comprehensive the in recognised is equity in reported previously loss or gain cumulative the time which at impaired, be to determined is investment the until or derecognised is investment the until of equity component separate a as recognised being losses or gains with value fair at measured are securities available-for-sale recognition initial After categories. preceding three of the any as classified not are or available-for-sale as designated are that securities equity principally assets, financial non-derivative those are assets financial Available-for-sale Available-for-Sale Financial Assets 2(o). Note to refer details For Loans and Receivables basis. yield effective an on recognised revenue with impairment, less method interest effective the using cost amortised at recorded are investments Held-to-maturity investments. held-to-maturity as classified are maturity to hold to ability and intent positive the has entity the that dates maturity fixed and payments determinable or fixed with assets financial Non-derivative Held-to-Maturity Investments • • • if: recognition initial upon FVTPL at as designated be may instrument A financial • • • is: it if trading for held as classified is instrument An FVTPL. at as designated is or trading for held either is instrument the when FVTPL at as classified are instruments Financial Loss or Profit through Value Fair at Liabilities Financial or Assets Financial • • categories: following the into classified are liabilities Financial Recognition and Measurement permits the contract to be designated as at FVTPL. at as designated be to contract the permits Measurement and Recognition Instruments: 139 Financial AASB and derivatives, embedded more or one containing of acontract part forms it or basis; that on internally provided is grouping the about information and strategy, investment or management risk adocumented with accordance in basis, value afair on evaluated is performance its and managed is which instruments, of financial of agroup part forms instrument the or arise; otherwise would that inconsistency recognition or a measurement reduces significantly or eliminates designation such instrument. hedging effective and adesignated or contract guarantee afinancial not is that a derivative or profit-taking; of short-term pattern actual of arecent evidence is there which for and together managed are that instruments financial of identified of aportfolio part or aprofit; of making intention an with term near the in it repurchasing or of selling purpose the for principally incurred or acquired cost. at amortised liabilities financial and (FVTPL); loss or profit through value fair at liabilities financial
Netting of Swap Transactions The agency, from time to time, may facilitate certain structured finance arrangements, where a legally recognised right to set-off financial assets and liabilities exists, and the Territory intends to settle on a net basis. Where these arrangements occur, the revenues and expenses are offset and the net amount is recognised in the Comprehensive Operating Statement. Note 17 provides additional information on financial instruments.
z) Fair Value Measurement Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value measurement of a non-financial asset takes into account a market participant’s ability to generate economic benefits by using the asset in its highest and best use or by selling it to another market participant that would use the asset in its highest and best use. The highest and best use takes into account the use of the asset that is physically possible, legally permissible and financially feasible. When measuring fair value, the valuation techniques used maximise the use of relevant observable inputs and minimise the use of unobservable inputs. Unobservable inputs are used to the extent that sufficient relevant and reliable observable inputs are not available for similar assets/liabilities. Observable inputs are publicly available data that are relevant to the characteristics of the assets/liabilities being valued. Observable inputs used by the agency include, but are not limited to, published sales data for land and general office buildings. Unobservable inputs are data, assumptions and judgments that are not available publicly, but are relevant to the characteristics of the assets/liabilities being valued. Such inputs include internal agency adjustments to observable data to take account of particular and potentially unique characteristics/functionality of assets/liabilities and assessments of physical condition and remaining useful life. All assets and liabilities for which fair value is measured or disclosed in the financial statements are categorised within the following fair value hierarchy based on the inputs used: Level 1 – inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; Level 2 – inputs are inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; and Level 3 – inputs are unobservable. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 106/107 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 3. COMPREHENSIVE OPERATING STATEMENT BY OUTPUT GROUP BY OUTPUT STATEMENT OPERATING COMPREHENSIVE COMPREHENSIVE RESULT reserve from -transfer errors period prior from Correction INCOME OTHER COMPREHENSIVE NET SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) NET Appropriation Grants and subsidies expenses subsidies and Grants TOTAL EXPENSES Interest expenses 1 TOTAL INCOME income Other of assets disposal on Gain of charge free received services and Goods services and of goods Sales Grants and subsidies revenue subsidies and Grants revenue Taxation INCOME Employee expenses Employee EXPENSES Administrative expenses Administrative Includes charges. DCIS service Output Capital Current Capital Other administrative expenses expenses administrative Other Commonwealth Depreciation and amortisation Repairs and maintenance Current Purchases of goods and services and of goods Purchases 1 Note 10 5 4 6 Community Safety and and Safety Community 105,829 102,194 Crime Prevention Crime (3,635) (3,645) 84,933 77,445 17,013 3,569 2,389 5,345 6,661 3,479 $000 5,174 2014 327 383 973 171 (10) 68 93 106,842 99,051 18,693 85,105 74,628 (7,791) (7,791) 2,004 2,500 5,453 3,291 7,440 3,313 $000 1,619 2013 848 273 178 511 37 184,523 153,586 191,064 140,046 (6,558) (6,541) 30,765 Investigation and and Investigation General Policing, Crime Detection, Detection, Crime 1 910 11, 6,453 4,320 9,358 9,556 6,291 $000 1,740 2014 Prosecution 584 689 167 122 (17) 186,320 (13,483) (13,483) 172,837 147,894 133,613 33,466 13,302 3,588 2,895 5,932 5,891 9,762 $000 1,515 2013 319 915 65 Fire Prevention Road Safety and Response Emergency Corporate and Services Management Services Governance Total 2014 2013 2014 2013 2014 2013 2014 2013 2014 2013 $000 $000 $000 $000 $000 $000 $000 $000 $000 $000
1,615 1,804 20,186 22,546 79 43 990 540
22,015 21,006 28,195 28,386 3,665 3,974 11, 5 32 303,926 286,365 1,296 392 1,524 1,473 652 1,305 18,373 7,684 236 206 633 937 3,582 3,506 902 842 1,155 1,139 150 159 472 12,449 11,385 24 9 31 13 4 2 12 331 126 96 127 59 93 8 13 24 1,259 1,659 26,263 24,429 31,597 32,041 4,479 5,453 12,040 361,096 333,811
20,074 18,978 26,712 25,645 3,164 3,590 11, 0 0 5 278,446 256,454
4,410 4,753 5,868 6,424 695 900 2,418 61,169 64,236 619 510 824 690 98 96 339 8,589 6,888 1,341 1,387 1,785 1,874 211 262 735 18,604 18,738 925 837 1,231 1,131 146 158 507 12,831 11,308
563 1,006 734 1,279 468 -200 468 2,300 18 208 27,387 26,465 36,420 35,764 5,345 5,812 15,004 0 381,049 361,203 (1,124) (2,036) (4,823) (3,723) (866) (359) (2,964) 0 (19,953) (27,392)
(3) (4) (3) (4) (41)
(1,127) (2,036) (4,827) (3,723) (869) (359) (2,968) 0 (19,994) (27,392) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 108/109 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 4. 5. 6. 7. Document production Cash on hand on Cash CASH AND DEPOSITS Proceeds from sale of minor assets of minor sale from Proceeds assets non-current of disposal (a) the on Gain assets of non-current disposal the from proceeds Net ASSETS OF DISPOSAL ON GAIN Goods and services expenses: services and Goods expenses: following the charging after at arrived been has surplus/(deficit) net The SERVICES AND GOODS OF PURCHASES (5) (4) (3) (2) (1) Recruitment Advertising Advertising GOODS AND SERVICES RECEIVED FREE OF CHARGE OF FREE RECEIVED SERVICES AND GOODS Other Official duty fares duty Official TOTAL CASH AND DEPOSITS TOTAL AND CASH Legal expenses expenses Legal Cash at bank at Cash TOTAL GOODS AND SERVICES RECEIVED FREE OF CHARGE OF FREE RECEIVED SERVICES AND TOTAL GOODS TOTAL GAIN ON DISPOSAL OF ASSETS OF DISPOSAL ON TOTAL GAIN disposed assets of non-current value Carrying Less: Consultants Marketing and promotion promotion and Marketing Travelling allowance Training and study Department of Corporate and Information Services Information and of Corporate Department TOTAL PURCHASES OF GOODS AND SERVICES AND GOODS OF TOTAL PURCHASES Includes marketing, promotion and IT consultants. IT and promotion marketing, Includes Includes legal fees, claim and settlement costs. settlement and claim fees, legal Includes Does not include recruitment, advertising or marketing and promotion advertising. promotion and marketing or advertising recruitment, include not Does Includes recruitment-related costs. advertising which are incorporated in the consultants’ category. consultants’ the in incorporated are which expenses, consultants’ promotion and marketing excludes but promotion and marketing for advertising Includes (2) (1) (5) (4) (3) 26,053 12,449 26,100 12,449 (2,728) 54,738 61,169 1,233 1,547 3,051 $000 1,191 2014 658 665 331 323 270 732 98 37 47 8 11,998 1 0 5 9 11, 64,236 (5,222) 54,546 11,385 1 5 8 3 11, 5,348 1,025 1,027 1,793 2,102 $000 2,180 1,160 2013 304 126 126 48 64 35 2014 2013 $000 $000 8. RECEIVABLES Current Accounts receivable 584 420 Less: Allowance for impairment losses (191) 0 393 420 Interest receivables GST receivables 1,173 921 Other receivables 180 73 1,353 994 TOTAL RECEIVABLES 1,746 1,414
9. INVENTORIES General Inventories At cost 0 0 0 0
Inventories Held for Distribution At cost 2,089 2,277 2,089 2,277 TOTAL INVENTORIES 2,089 2,277 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 110/111 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 10. Less: Accumulated depreciation Accumulated Less: under FinanceProperty Lease Plant and Equipment Progress) in (Work Construction depreciation Accumulated Less: Buildings Land PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT Less: Accumulated depreciation Accumulated Less: depreciation Accumulated Less: Infrastructure TOTAL PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT AND PLANT TOTAL PROPERTY, value At fair At fair value At fair cost At capitalised value At fair value At fair At fair value At fair (135,675) 328,070 (55,486) 247,443 1 0 9 0 , 113 ,118 3 8 3 18,364 18,364 57,604 4,443 4,683 $000 (240) 2014 (75) 291 216 0 0 (129,535) 240,631 (49,298) 101,084 370,166 316,127 18,914 51,786 18,914 4,564 4,684 $000 2013 (120) 296 232 (64) 0 0 10. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (CONTINUED) 2014 Property, Plant and Equipment Reconciliations A reconciliation of the carrying amount of property, plant and equipment at the beginning and end of 2013-14 is set out below: Property Construction under (Work in Plant and Finance Land Buildings Infrastructure Progress) Equipment Lease Total $000 $000 $000 $000 $000 $000 $000 Carrying Amount as at 18,914 240,631 232 0 51,786 4,564 316,127 1 July 2013 Additions 17,100 17,100 Disposals (3,015) (3,015) Depreciation (8,693) (12) (9,779) (121) (18,605) Additions/(Disposals) from administrative 0 restructuring Additions/(Disposals) (283) 13,020 (4) 415 13,148 from asset transfers Revaluation increments/ (267) 2,485 (16) 2,202 (decrements) Impairment losses (a) 0 Impairment losses 0 reversed (a) Other movements 1,113 1,113 CARRYING AMOUNT 18,364 247,443 216 0 57,604 4,443 328,070 AS AT 30 JUNE 2014
2013 Property, Plant and Equipment Reconciliations A reconciliation of the carrying amount of property, plant and equipment at the beginning and end of 2012-13 is set out below:
Carrying Amount as at 18,914 209,598 243 32 54,661 0 283,448 1 July 2012 Additions 10,779 4,683 15,462 Disposals (5,224) (5,224) Depreciation (7,884) (11) (10,723) (119) (18,737) Additions/(Disposals) from administrative 0 restructuring Additions/(Disposals) 38,917 (72) (15) 38,830 from asset transfers Revaluation increments/ 0 (decrements) Impairment losses (a) (8) (8) Impairment losses 0 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS reversed (a) Other movements 40 2,316 2,356 CARRYING AMOUNT 18,914 240,631 232 0 51,786 4,564 316,127 AS AT 30 JUNE 2013
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 112 /113 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 11. Fair values of non-financial assets categorised by levels of inputs used to compute fair value are: value fair compute to used of inputs by levels categorised assets of non-financial values Fair a) Fair Value Hierarchy ASSETS NON-FINANCIAL OF MEASUREMENT VALUE FAIR 2014 condition of the facilities. current of the records and usage, projected conditions, environmental local given facilities, of the potential service remaining the assessing in used also was judgement Significant approaches. construction and technology contemporary for adjusted facilities, of the cost historical of the records of internal acombination on based was cost replacement depreciated The facilities. such for exist not does market active an because costs replacement depreciated their by computing determined were infrastructure and buildings of specialised values 3fair Level land and buildings. comparable of metre square per price of sales evidence market on based were buildings and of land values 2fair Level assets. infrastructure and buildings land, the for valuations provided has Office Valuation Australian The Land (Note 10) (Note Land Asset Classes Valuation techniques used to measure fair value are: value fair measure to used techniques Valuation b) Valuation Techniques and Inputs TOTAL 10) (Note Equipment and Plant Infrastructure (Note 10) (Note Infrastructure Buildings (Note 10) (Note Buildings Plant and Equipment and Plant Buildings Infrastructure Land Asset Classes Level 1 Level $000 Techniques Level 2 Level Level 2 Level $000 323,627 247,443 Level 3 Level 18,364 57,604 $000 216 Cost Approach Cost Approach Cost Approach Cost Approach Techniques Level 3 Level Total Fair 323,627 247,443 18,364 57,604 $000 Value 216 c) Additional Information for Level 3 Fair Value Measurements (i) Reconciliation of Recurring Level 3 Fair Value Measurements Plant and Land Buildings Infrastructure Equipment $000 $000 $000 $000 Fair value as at 1 July 2013 18,914 240,631 232 51,786 Additions 17,100 Disposals (3,015) Transfers from Level 2 Transfers to Level 2 Depreciation (8,693) (12) (9,779) Additions/(Disposals) from asset transfers (283) 13,020 (4) 415 Revaluation increments/(decrements) (267) 2,485 (16) Gains/losses recognised in net surplus/deficit Other Movement 1,113
FAIR VALUE AS AT 30 JUNE 2014 18,364 247,443 216 57,604
(ii) Sensitivity analysis For Level 3 fair value measurements, agencies are to provide quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement. Agencies are also to provide a description of the sensitivity of the fair value measurement to changes in unobservable inputs if a change in those inputs to a different amount might result in a significantly higher or lower fair value measurement. For example: Buildings – Unobservable inputs used in computing the fair value of buildings include the historical cost and the consumed economic benefit for each building. Given the large number of agency buildings, it is not practical to compute a relevant summary measure for the unobservable inputs. In respect of sensitivity of fair value to changes in input value, a higher historical cost results in a higher fair value and greater consumption of economic benefit lowers fair value. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 114/115 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 12. 13. 14. TOTAL PAYABLES TOTAL Accrued expenses Accrued Accounts payable PAYABLES Finance lease liabilities lease Finance Non-Current Finance lease liabilities lease Finance Loans and advances Current AND ADVANCES BORROWINGS Other current provisions current Other TOTAL BORROWINGS AND ADVANCES Employee benefits Current PROVISIONS Employee benefits Non-Current Recreation leave ofReconciliations Provisions TOTAL PROVISIONS BALANCE AS AT 30 JUNE 2014 AT AS JUNE 30 BALANCE Other provisions Other Other employeeOther benefits Recreation leave Leave loading Leave Recreation Leave Additional provsions recognised during the year the during recognised provsions Additional 2013 1July at as Balance Reductions arising from payments during the year the during payments from arising Reductions (36,267) 45,090 30,265 22,562 23,773 14,825 23,773 14,825 37,478 11,131 4,406 4,389 4,389 5,559 2,962 8,169 $000 2014 606 327 17 17 (32,702) 28,885 44,244 22,562 22,562 15,359 15,359 33,651 10,179 21,613 4,442 5,227 4,425 4,425 2,705 $000 7,474 2013 602 494 17 17 2014 2013 $000 $000 14. PROVISIONS (CONTINUED) Leave Loading Balance as at 1 July 2013 494 1,813 Additional provsions recognised during the year 967 1,230 Reductions arising from payments during the year (855) (2,549) BALANCE AS AT 30 JUNE 2014 606 494
Recreation Leave Fares Balance as at 1 July 2013 602 587 Additional provsions recognised during the year 474 724 Reductions arising from payments during the year (749) (709) BALANCE AS AT 30 JUNE 2014 327 602
Fringe Benefit Tax Balance as at 1 July 2013 273 299 Additional provsions recognised during the year 3,679 2,481 Reductions arising from payments during the year (3,661) (2,507) BALANCE AS AT 30 JUNE 2014 291 273
Payroll Tax Balance as at 1 July 2013 2,358 2,404 Additional provsions recognised during the year 2,775 2,635 Reductions arising from payments during the year (2,710) (2,681) BALANCE AS AT 30 JUNE 2014 2,423 2,358
Employer Super Contribution Balance as at 1 July 2013 2,596 2,349 Additional provsions recognised during the year 3,217 2,803 Reductions arising from payments during the year (2,968) (2,556) BALANCE AS AT 30 JUNE 2014 2,845 2,596
Non-Current Recreation Leave Balance as at 1 July 2013 15,359 16,116 Additional provsions recognised during the year 13,320 13,874 Reductions arising from payments during the year (13,854) (14,631) BALANCE AS AT 30 JUNE 2014 14,825 15,359
The agency employed 2,169 employees as at 30 June 2014 (2,169 employees as at 30 June 2013). FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 116 /117 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 15. 16. BALANCE AS AT 30 JUNE 2014 AT AS JUNE 30 BALANCE 2013 1July at as Balance (ii) Movements in the asset revaluation surplus (i) Nature and of purpose the asset revaluation surplus Asset Revaluation Surplus RESERVES NET CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES OPERATING FROM CASH NET (Decrease)/Increase in other liabilities provisions in other (Decrease)/Increase Depreciation and amortisation items: Non-cash Net Surplus/(Deficit) OPERATING ACTIVITIES FROM CASH TO NET SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) NET OF RECONCILIATION Statement. Flow Cash the in ‘Cash’ as recorded that with consistent is Sheet Balance the in of $26,100 recorded deposits' and million 'Cash of agency total The Reconciliation of Cash STATEMENT FLOW CASH TO THE NOTES Asset donations/gifts Asset write-offs/write-downs (Decrease)/Increase in provision for employee benefits employee for provision in (Decrease)/Increase Cash Non Work New - Minor Maintenance and Repairs of assets disposal on (Gain)/Loss Decrease/(Increase) in prepayments (Decrease)/Increase in payables (Decrease)/Increase assets other in Decrease/(Increase) inventories in Decrease/(Increase) Decrease/(Increase) in receivables Decrease/(Increase) Changes in and assets liabilities: (19,953) 98,781 18,604 98,781 $000 (332) (322) 2014 953 332 (37) 138 189 188 513 0 0 3 (27,392) (9,552) 98,781 98,781 (1,977) 18,738 (1,112) 2,062 $000 2013 (274) (125) (46) 376 175 15 0 8 17. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS A financial instrument is a contract that gives rise to a financial asset of one entity and a financial liability or equity instrument of another entity. Financial instruments held by the NTPFES include cash and deposits, receivables, payables and finance leases. The NTPFES has limited exposure to financial risks as discussed below.
a) Categorisation of Financial Instruments The carrying amounts of the agency’s financial assets and liabilities by category are disclosed in the table below.
2014 2013 $000 $000
Financial Assets
Cash and deposits 26,100 11, 9 9 8 Fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL): Held for trading Designated as at FVTPL Derivative instruments in designated hedge accounting relationships Held-to-maturity investments Loans and receivables 1,746 1,414 Available-for-sale financial assets
Financial Liabilities
Fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL): Held for trading Designated as at FVTPL Derivative instruments in designated hedge accounting relationships Amortised cost
b) Credit Risk The agency has limited credit risk exposure (risk of default). In respect of any dealings with organisations external to Government, the agency has adopted a policy of only dealing with credit worthy organisations and obtaining sufficient collateral or other security where appropriate, as a means of mitigating the risk of financial loss from defaults. The carrying amount of financial assets recorded in the financial statements, net of any allowances for losses, represents the agency’s maximum exposure to credit risk without taking account of the value of any collateral or other security obtained. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 118 /119 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS A reconciliation and aging analysis of receivables is presented below. presented is of receivables analysis aging and A reconciliation significant. not is debts bad to exposure that ensure to basis ongoing an on monitored are balances Receivable Receivables NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report TOTAL loss or profit in recognised allowance in Increase/(Decrease) year the during Recovered year the during off Written Opening Losses Impairment for Allowance the of Reconciliation days 60 than more for Overdue days 60 to 30 for Overdue days 30 than less for Overdue TOTAL Not overdue Not 2012-13 TOTAL loss or profit in recognised allowance in Increase/(Decrease) year the during Recovered year the during off Written Opening Losses Impairment for Allowance the of Reconciliation TOTAL Overdue for more than 60 days 60 than more for Overdue Overdue for 30 to 60 days 60 to 30 for Overdue Overdue for less than 30 days 30 than less for Overdue Internal Receivables Internal Not overdue Not 2013-14 Receivables Aging of Aging $000 58 92 21 13 0 7 0 0 1 6 Receivables Impaired Impaired Aging of Aging $000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Receivables $000 Net Net 58 92 21 13 0 7 0 0 1 6 Aging of Aging of Impaired Net External Receivables Receivables Receivables Receivables $000 $000 $000
2013-14
Not overdue 0 Overdue for less than 30 days 222 222 Overdue for 30 to 60 days 16 16 Overdue for more than 60 days 339 191 148 TOTAL 577 191 386
Reconciliation of the Allowance for Impairment Losses
Opening 0 Written off during the year (3) Recovered during the year 0 Increase/(Decrease) in allowance recognised in profit or loss 194 TOTAL 191
2012-13
Not overdue 0 0 Overdue for less than 30 days 171 171 Overdue for 30 to 60 days 16 16 Overdue for more than 60 days 140 140 TOTAL 327 0 327
Reconciliation of the Allowance for Impairment Losses
Opening 121 Written off during the year (15) Recovered during the year (106) Increase/(Decrease) in allowance recognised in profit or loss 0 TOTAL 0
c) Liquidity Risk Liquidity risk is the risk that the agency will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due. The agency’s approach to managing liquidity is to ensure that it will always have sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities when they fall due. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 120/121 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report Payables Receivables Investment, loans and placements and loans Investment, Liabilities Assets financial and assets liabilities for analysis 2013 Maturity Borrowings Deposits held Deposits deposits and Cash TOTAL FINANCIAL ASSETS Advances d) Market Risk Market d) TOTAL FINANCIAL LIABILITIES liabilities lease Finance Advances Receivables Assets placements and loans Investment, Liabilities Payables Borrowings financial and assets liabitlities for analysis 2014 Maturity Cash and deposits and Cash TOTAL FINANCIAL ASSETS Advances Deposits held Deposits TOTAL FINANCIAL LIABILITIES liabilities lease Finance Advances and as such do not expose the NTPFES to interest rate risk. rate interest to NTPFES the expose not do such as and rate interest afixed on established are arrangements lease Finance bearing. interest non are leases of finance exception the with liabilities, financial and assets financial agency as risk rate interest to exposed not is NTPFES Risk Rate Interest changes in market prices. It comprises interest rate risk, price risk and currency risk. currency and risk price risk, rate interest comprises It prices. market in changes of because fluctuate will instrument of afinancial flows cash of future value fair the that risk the is risk Market Variable Variable Fixed or or Fixed Fixed or or Fixed Less than than Less Less than than Less Interest Bearing a Year a Interest Bearing a Year a $000 $000 1 to 5 1 to 1 to 5 1 to Years $000 Years $000 More than than More More than than More 5 Years 5 5 Years 5 $000 $000 Non Interest Interest Non Non Interest Interest Non Bearing Bearing 12,903 27,846 26,100 13,412 1 8 9 9 11, 11,476 10,179 11,131 1,280 1,755 $000 $000 1,746 1,414 17 17 12,903 27,846 26,100 11,998 13,412 11,476 10,179 11,131 1,280 1,755 1,746 $000 $000 1,414 Total Total 17 17 Weighted Weighted Weighted Weighted Average Average % % e) Net Fair Value Fair values of financial instruments categorised by level of inputs used to measure fair value are:
Total Net Fair Net Fair Net Fair Net Fair Carrying Value Value Value Value 2014 Amount Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total $000 $000 $000 $000 $000
Financial Assets
Cash and deposits 26,100 26,100 Receivables 1,746 1,746 Advances and investments TOTAL FINANCIAL ASSETS 27,846 27,846
Financial Liabilities
Deposits held 1,755 1,755 Payables 11,131 11,131 Borrowings and Advanaces Finance lease liabilities 17 17 TOTAL FINANCIAL LIABILITIES 12,903 12,903
Total Net Fair Net Fair Net Fair Net Fair Carrying Value Value Value Value 2013 Amount Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total $000 $000 $000 $000 $000
Financial Assets Cash and deposits 11, 9 9 8 11, 9 9 8 Receivables 1,414 1,414 Advances and investments TOTAL FINANCIAL ASSETS 13,412 13,412
Financial Liabilities Deposits held 1,280 1,280 Payables 10,179 10,179 Borrowings and Advanaces Finance lease liabilities 17 17 TOTAL FINANCIAL LIABILITIES 11,476 11,476
There were no changes in valuation techniques during the period. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 122/123 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 18. TOTAL (ii) Operating Lease Commitments (i) Commitments Expenditure Capital COMMITMENTS • (iii) Commitments Expenditure Other • TOTAL • TOTAL TOTAL Later than five years five than Later • • years five than later not and year one than Later • year one Within • year one Within • • • • • • • • • • years five than later no and year one than Later Within one year one Within Later than five years five than Later years five than later not and year one than Later Repairs and Maintenance Carry Overs Carry Safer Street Audit Street Safer Photocopier Housing Housing Purchase order Purchase Police overnight facilities - Epenarra and Angurugu and -Epenarra facilities overnight Police facilities police Milikapiti River Robinson Areyonga, Liebig, -Mt facilities overnight Police Springs in Alice facilities of police Expansion extension building Command Operation -Special Centre McAulay Peter Other revote work revote Other Minor new work new Minor Arlparra and Yuendumu Police Station Yuendumu Police and Arlparra Station Police Ramingining and Gapuwiyak contracted for at balance date but not recognised as liabilities are payable as follows as payable are liabilities as recognised not but date balance at for contracted commitments expenditure Capital of equipment. purchase to related primarily commitments expenditure Capital commitments not recognised as liabilities are payable as follows: as payable are liabilities as recognised not commitments lease operating Future leases. operating non-cancellable under equipment and of plant items leases also agency The renegotiated. are terms lease all time which at of renewal aright with agency the provide generally Leases years. five to one from expiring leases operating non-cancellable under property leases agency The Other non-cancellable expenditure commitments not recognised as liabilities are payable as follows: as payable are liabilities as recognised not commitments expenditure non-cancellable Other Internal 18,558 1 0 8 6 11, 2,366 2,233 6,772 $000 106 133 2014 External 23,534 29,024 8,555 8,555 2,904 1,800 $000 539 247 Internal 16,732 17,406 10,919 4,687 3,654 6,487 1,800 2,448 1,833 $000 804 438 679 827 629 191 2013 External 17,053 17,053 $000 1,118 859 259 19. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND CONTINGENT ASSETS a) Contingent Liabilities NTPFES has contingent liabilities which are not quantified. As at 30 June 2014, no claim had been made on any of these contingent liabilities. Litigation matters are not disclosed on the basis that disclosure may adversely affect the outcome and any current or future litigation. b) Contingent Assets NTPFES had no contingent assets as at 30 June 2013 or 30 June 2014.
20. EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO BALANCE DATE No events have arisen between the end of the financial year and the date of this report that require adjustment to, or disclosure in these financial statements.
21. ACCOUNTABLE OFFICER’S TRUST ACCOUNT In accordance with section 7 of the Financial Management Act, an Accountable Officer’s Trust Account has been established for the receipt of money to be held in trust. A summary of activity is shown below:
Nature of Trust Money Opening Closing Balance Balance 1 July 2013 Receipts Payments 30 June 2014 $000 $000 $000 $000 Warrant and apprehension 0 (3) 3 0 Drug cash seizures (1,192) (911) 416 (1,687) Other (88) (53) 73 (68) TOTAL (1,280) (967) 492 (1,755) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 124/125 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 22. WRITE-OFFS, POSTPONEMENTS, WAIVERS, GIFTS AND EX GRATIA PAYMENTS GRATIA EX AND GIFTS WAIVERS, POSTPONEMENTS, WRITE-OFFS, BY DELEGATES POSTPONED AND WAIVED OFF, TOTAL WRITTEN property or money recover or receive to of right postponement or Waiver Represented by: Act Management Waivers Under the Financial Write-offs, Postponements and Public property written off written Public property the Financial the Under Payments Gratia Ex Other Legislation AuthorisedGifts Under Management Financial the Under Gifts Under Other Legislation and Waivers Authorised Write-offs, Postponements TREASURER BY THE POSTPONED AND WAIVED OFF, TOTAL WRITTEN property or money recover or receive to of right postponement or Waiver off written Public property written of money deficiencies or Losses off written agency an or Territory the to payable amounts Irrecoverable Treasurer the by waived and postponed off, written Amounts written of money deficiencies or Losses off written agency an or Territory the to payable amounts Irrecoverable Delegates by waived and postponed off, written Amounts off off Management Act
Act
$000 2014 188 Agency 4 3 1 No. of No. Trans. 4 3 1 1 $000 2013 22 14 15 Agency 8 0 No. of No. Trans. 24 21 2 1 1 $000 2014 Territory Items No. of No. Trans. $000 2013 Territory Items No. of No. Trans. 23. SCHEDULE OF TERRITORY ITEMS The following Territory items are managed by the NTPFES on behalf of the Government and are recorded in the Central Holding Authority (refer Note 2(c)) 2014 2013 $000 $000 TERRITORY INCOME AND EXPENSES
Income Taxation revenue Grants and subsidies revenue Current Capital Fees from regulatory services Royalties and rents Other income 4,601 5,014 TOTAL INCOME 4,601 5,014
Expenses Central Holding Authority income transferred Doubtful debts Bad debts Other administrative expenses 4,601 5,014 TOTAL EXPENSES 4,601 5,014 TERRITORY INCOME LESS EXPENSES 0 0
TERRITORY ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
Assets Taxes receivable Grants and subsidies receivable Royalties and rent receivable Other receivables 0 0 TOTAL ASSETS 0 0
Liabilities Central Holding Authority income payable Unearned Central Holding Authority income 0 0 TOTAL LIABILITIES 0 0 NET ASSETS 0 0 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 126/127
CRIME STATISTICS
METHODOLOGY 130 Offences Against the Person 131 Offences Against Property 133 Traffic Offences 134 Active Policing 135 NT Offender Profile 137 NT Persons Taken into Police Protective Custody 137 CRIME STATISTICS CRIME
128/129 CRIME STATISTICS Offences Against Property publication. –Victims Crime Recorded ABS the in excluded is which 049, subdivision includes and victim per incident per digits) ANZSOC 2011 two (first division (ANZSOC) Classification Offence Standard Zealand New and Australian each within offences serious most the Person the Against Offences methodologies. counting victim-based ABS current most the to rules counting its aligned has NTPFES the crime, property and for reporting comparable NT person and consistent facilitate to order In METHODOLOGY NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report involved. of victims number the of regardless incident, an in recorded offences of unique number the count releases statistic crime monthly The offences. recorded total to refer which document, this throughout references released and some operational monthly crime publicly statistics the in applied rules counting the from differ therefore Section this in statistics the for rules counting The NT. the outside occurred that offences any exclude statistics These incident. per ANZSOC) of the digits three (the first sub-division ANZSOC each within offence serious most the by determining are counted by determining by determining counted are are counted counted are
1 August 2014, unless stated otherwise. 2014,1 August stated unless on PROMIS NTPF from extracted Data http://www.pfes.nt.gov.au/. be downloaded from: can statistics These basis. a monthly on website NTPFES the on published and Justice and Attorney-General the of Department by the prepared are (ABS) Standards Geography Statistical Australian the with accordance in NT, definitions the in using centres urban main six the with corresponding broken down into regions geographical statistics crime Offence-based only. NT-level data contains Section This OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON - NT 2012-13 2013-14 Variance (%)
Homicide and related offences 20 20 0.0% Murder 13 16 23.1% Attempted Murder 2 1 -50.0% Manslaughter 4 2 -50.0% Driving causing death 1 1 0.0% Acts intended to cause injury 7,558 7,491 -0.9% Serious assault resulting in injury 1,514 1,283 -15.3% Serious assault not resulting in injury 4,431 4,421 -0.2% Common assault 1,585 1,758 10.9% Stalking 28 27 -3.6% Other acts intended to cause injury, n.e.c. 0 2 n/a Assault, n.f.d. 0 0 n/a Sexual assault and related offences 393 384 -2.3% Aggravated sexual assault 233 223 -4.3% Non-aggravated sexual assault 120 113 -5.8% Non-assaultive sexual offences against a child 7 6 -14.3% Child pornography offences 16 15 -6.3% Non-assaultive sexual offences, n.e.c. 16 27 68.8% Sexual Assault, n.e.c 1 0 -100.0% Dangerous or negligent acts endangering persons 196 137 -30.1% Neglect or ill-treatment of persons under care 2 1 -50.0% Other dangerous or negligent acts endangering persons, n.e.c. 194 136 -29.9% Abduction, harassment and other offences against the person 453 456 0.7% Abduction and kidnapping 1 0 -100.0% Deprivation of liberty/false imprisonment 60 43 -28.3% Harassment and private nuisance 57 45 -21.1% Threatening behaviour 335 368 9.9% Robbery 100 96 -4.0% Aggravated robbery 58 59 1.7% Non-aggravated robbery 0 0 n/a Blackmail and extortion 3 2 -33.3% Robbery, n.e.c. 39 35 -10.3%
TOTAL 8,720 8,584 -1.6% CRIME STATISTICS Notes: 1. This table includes all victims against the offence categories in the NT. 2. n.e.c refers to offences ‘not elsewhere classified’. 3. n.f.d refers to offences ‘not further defined’.
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 130/131 CRIME STATISTICS NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report Robbery, extortion and related offences related and extortion Robbery, TOTAL Abduction, harassment and other offences against the person the against offences other and harassment Abduction, offences related and assault Sexual injury cause to intended Acts OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON – OFFENCES FINALISED –OFFENCES PERSON THE AGAINST OFFENCES Dangerous or negligent persons endangering act Homicide and related offences 1. Note: and subject to upward revision in the next Annual Report. Annual next the in revision upward to subject and 2013-14 such, As clear. to time preliminary considerable considered are require figures offences Some Reported Reported Reported Reported Reported Reported Reported Cleared (%) RATE UP CLEAR CLEAR UP RATE (%) RATE UP CLEAR Cleared Cleared (%) RATE UP CLEAR (%) RATE UP CLEAR Cleared Cleared CLEAR UP RATE (%) RATE UP CLEAR Cleared CLEAR UP RATE (%) RATE UP CLEAR Cleared CLEAR UP RATE (%) RATE UP CLEAR 2012-13 83.2% 58.0% 95.0% 86.5% 84.7% 88.1% 87.4% 6,658 8,720 7,620 7,558 392 327 453 393 166 100 196 58 20 19 2013-14* 83.8% 85.3% 95.0% 76.3% 84.7% 66.7% 86.1% 8,584 6,450 7,324 7,491 293 382 384 456 137 116 64 96 20 19 OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY - NT Variance 2012-13 2013-14 (%)
Unlawful entry with intent/burglary, break and enter- Total 3,749 3,137 -16.3% Attempted 422 263 -37.7% Actual 3,327 2,874 -13.6% Unlawful entry with intent/burglary, break and enter- Building 1,870 1,574 -15.8% Attempted 213 120 -43.7% Actual 1,657 1,454 -12.3% Unlawful entry with intent/burglary, break and enter- Dwelling 1,879 1,563 -16.8% Attempted 209 143 -31.6% Actual 1,670 1,420 -15.0% Theft and related offences 6,908 6,582 -4.7% Theft and related offences (n.e.c)* 3,080 3,038 -1.4% Illegal use of a motor vehicle 901 1,012 12.3% Theft of motor vehicle parts or contents 1,046 950 -9.2% Theft from retail premises 1,050 794 -24.4% Theft (except motor vehicles), n.e.c. 762 730 -4.2% Receive or handle proceeds of crime 69 58 -15.9% Illegal use of property (except motor vehicles) 0 0 n/a Property Damage 6,603 6,052 -8.3% TOTAL 17,260 15,771 -8.6%
Note: This table includes all victims against the offence categories in the NT.
OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY – OFFENCES FINALISED 2012-13 2013-14*
Unlawful entry with intent/burglary, break and enter Reported 3,749 3,137 Cleared 1,226 1,082 CLEAR UP RATE (%) 32.7% 34.5% Theft and related offences Reported 6,908 6,582 Cleared 2,378 2,426 CLEAR UP RATE (%) 34.4% 36.9% Property damage Reported 6,603 6,052 Cleared 2,600 2,621 CLEAR UP RATE (%) 39.4% 43.3% Total Reported 17,260 15,771 Cleared 6,204 6,129 CLEAR UP RATE (%) 35.9% 38.9% CRIME STATISTICS Note: 1. Some offences require considerable time to clear. As such, 2013-14 figures are considered preliminary and subject to upward revision in the next Annual Report.
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 132/133 CRIME STATISTICS NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 3. 2. 1. Notes: Exceed the legal speed limit limit substance other or of alcohol content prescribed the Exceed Roadworthiness offences Roadworthiness Pedestrian offences n.e.c. offences, driving Regulatory offences Parking Registration offences Registration n.e.c. offences, licence Driver alicence without Drive suspended or disqualified licence while Drive TOTAL Traffic and vehicle regulatory offences of avehicle (driving) operation negligent or Dangerous Driving under the influence of alcohol or other substance other or of alcohol influence the under Driving Dangerous or negligent acts endangering persons – driving offences only TRAFFIC OFFENCES –NT OFFENCES TRAFFIC Parking offences shown are only those dealt with by the NTPF, not those dealt with by city councils. by city with dealt NTPF, by the those not with dealt those only are shown offences Parking Person. the Against Offences in included are persons endangering acts negligent or dangerous for offences Other 11 on IJIS from 2014. sourced August Data 2012-13 70,982 69,347 40,257 1 5 0 6 11, 1,635 3,328 2,026 2,876 7,688 1,321 862 535 108 314 62 2013-14 60,223 29,682 61,697 1 0 4 9 11, 8,680 3,544 2,926 1,474 1,931 1,190 284 103 831 471 115 Variance (%) -26% -10% -13% -13% -10% -10% -12% 85% 13% -5% -5% -4% 2% 6% 3% ACTIVE POLICING - NT
Offences Description 2012-13 2013-14 Variance% Fraud, Deception and Related Offences 254 256 0.8% 911 Obtain benefit by deception 207 196 -5.3% 921 Counterfeiting of currency 2 6 200.0% 922 Forgery of documents 35 49 40.0% 931 Fraudulent trade practices 8 2 -75.0% 932 Misrepresentation of professional status 1 3 200.0% 991 Dishonest conversion 1 0 -100.0%
Illicit Drug Offences 1,812 1,904 5.1% 1010 Import or export illicit drugs 2 0 -100.0% 1020 Deal or traffic in illicit drugs 40 27 -32.5% 1021 Deal or traffic in illicit drugs - commercial quantity 262 269 2.7% 1022 Deal or traffic in illicit drugs - non-commercial quantity 123 153 24.4% 1031 Manufacture illicit drugs 10 22 120.0% 1032 Cultivate illicit drugs 25 24 -4.0% 1041 Possess illicit drugs 1,220 1,269 4.0% 1042 Use illicit drugs 27 14 -48.1% 1099 Other illicit drug offences, n.e.c. 103 126 22.3%
Prohibited and Regulated Weapons and Explosives Offences 1,378 1,437 4.3% 1111 Import or export prohobited weapons/explosives 0 2 n/a 1112 Sell, possess and/or use prohibited weapons/explosives 47 41 -12.8% 1119 Prohibited weapons/explosives offences, n.e.c. 1 0 -100.0% Unlawfully obtain or possess regulated weapons/ 1121 130 151 16.2% explosives 112 2 Misuse of regulated weapons/explosives 1,179 1,222 3.6% 112 3 Deal or traffic regulated weapons/explosives offences 7 7 0.0% 112 9 Regulated weapons/explosives offences, n.e.c. 14 14 0.0%
Public order offences 6,008 6,759 12.5% 1311 Trespass 1, 311 1,579 20.4% 1312 Criminal intent 17 14 -17.6% 1313 Riot and affray 377 438 16.2% 1319 Disorderly conduct, n.e.c. 1,294 1,520 17.5% 1321 Betting and gambling offences 6 5 -16.7% 1322 Liquor and tobacco offences 214 276 29.0% 1323 Censorship offences 4 2 -50.0% 1325 Offences against public order sexual standards 101 118 16.8% 1326 Consumption of legal substances in prohibited spaces 2,050 2,145 4.6% CRIME STATISTICS 1329 Regulated public order offences, n.e.c. 145 93 -35.9% 1331 Offensive language 216 277 28.2%
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 134/135 CRIME STATISTICS NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report ACTIVE POLICING - NT (CONT'D.) -NT POLICING ACTIVE Offences 1522 1513 1511 1525 1523 1521 1512 1500 and Government Operations AgainstOffences Justice Government Procedures, Security 1334 1332 1529 1531 1549 1543 1541 1532 1563 1569 1562 1561 1559 1625 1624 1623 Miscellaneous Offences 1612 TOTAL 1699 1694 1691 1631 1629 1626 Breach of bail Breach order service of community Breach detention of home Breach (n.e.c) operations government and security government procedures, justice against Offences animals to Cruelty Breach of community-based order, n.e.c. order, of community-based Breach Immigration offences Immigration Breach of non-violence orders Offences against justice procedures, n.e.c. procedures, justice against Offences official justice or officer police hinder or Resist Offences against government security, n.e.c. security, government against Offences Transport regulation offences regulation Transport Offences against privacy Import/export regulationsImport/export Commercial/industry/financial regulation Commercial/industry/financial Licit drug offences drug Licit Breach of parole Breach sentence of suspended Breach offences custody Escape Breach of bond -other of bond Breach behaviour Offensive Breach of violence order of violence Breach Offences against government operations, n.e.c. operations, government against Offences officer) security government or official justice officer, (excluding police official government hinder or Resist Prison regulation offences regulation Prison Subvert the course of justice course the Subvert Dangerous substances offences substances Dangerous Occupational health and safety offences safety and health Occupational Other miscellaneous offences, n.e.c. offences, miscellaneous Other offences regulation Environmental Public health and safety offences, n.e.c. offences, safety and health Public Description
2012-13 16,792 2,402 7,071 3,174 250 269 142 919 151 119 68 30 33 34 27 32 23 27 25 91 19 17 1 7 1 2 1 1 1 3 5 0 7 1 2013-14 18,787 2,644 3,464 8,175 265 256 804 794 194 123 29 58 23 26 32 25 27 22 61 19 16 17 51 0 8 0 0 1 4 1 3 8 1 3 Variance% -100.0% -100.0% -100.0% 300.0% 200.0% 104.0% 567.2% 142.9% -33.0% -29.6% -32.4% -13.3% -18.5% -13.4% -12.5% -14.7% 15.6% 28.5% 60.0% 14.3% 11.9% 31.6% -4.8% -5.9% 10.1% -3.0% 17.4% -9.4% 6.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 9.1% n/a The base count is the number distinctof apprehensions. Note: 1. 0.1% 4.7% 7.2% 6.7% 1.8% 0.7% 0.6% 9.5% 6.3% 3.5% 11.7% 17.5% 16.6% 13.3% Total 100.0% TOTAL 29,144 19,973 13,248 13,991 35,872 35,397 20,354 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 100.0% 100.0% Unknown MALE 9,701 8,864 13,731 14,355 20,502 25,098 25,068 TOTAL 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 100.0% 100.0% Proportion 6,242 8,642 4,384 4,290 5,999 Organisation 10,774 10,329 FEMALE 5 5 16 34 4.7% 0.7% 7.9% 1.9% 6.2% 6.9% 3.5% 9.2% 0.0% 0.9% 17.7% 11. 0 % 645 850 16.2% 13.2% Total Male 1,105 100.0% 4 5 17 13 6.1% 1.4% 541 4.4% 0.2% 6.6% 350 0.0% 5.0% 0.2% 3.3% 450 Male 17.8% 14.2% 10.6% 16.5% 13.6% 100.0% Female Unknown 1 0 3 17 10 564 295 400 117 140 676 353 909 1,417 1,312 3,413 1,229 1,856 2,284 3,237 2,592 Female 19,545 Total 735 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 Total 1,115 1,165 2,125 2,013 1,923 1,004 Unknown 665 939 Male 1,015 1,756 1,857 1,061 1,939 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 7 Non-Indigenous 70 65 156 167 100 186 104 Female Number Organisation 2 Total 541 107 132 728 956 294 17,753 19,173 12,137 27,216 11, 8 6 8 33,825 33,267 1,212 1,421 2,736 1,062 1,699 2,505 2,034 15,429 Male Male 8,312 7,849 12,175 18,742 23,124 13,281 23,224 8 1 10 59 Indigenous 181 135 732 273 250 585 677 558 204 435 4,108 Female CRIME STATISTICS 8,474 4,019 5,578 3,825 5,892 10,143 Female 10,601 Data extracted Data from IJIS extracted on 27 August 2014. on a different date may vary. These figures represent Police watch house protective custody episodes only and do not include people taken to sobering up shelters, taken home or left in the care a responsible of person. are considerably higher thanUnknown previous Indigenous years status due to a change figures in recording since practices 2011-12 in IJIS The previous Annual Report showed PC episodes for ‘unknown’ gender. Those errors have been corrected. regarding person identification characteristics. and regarding 45-49 40-44 50-54 35-39 18-19 20-24 10-14 25-29 30-34 55-59 Age Group 2012-13 Gender 15-17 60-64 65 + TOTAL 2008-09 Unknown 2 010 -11 NT OFFENDER PROFILE NT PERSONS TAKEN INTO POLICE PROTECTIVE CUSTODY 2013-14 2 011-12 2009-10 2007-08 2. 3. Notes: 1. 4.
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 136/137
APPENDICES
APPENDIX 1 Complaints against Police and Internal Investigations 140
APPENDIX 2 Information Act Requests 144
APPENDIX 3 NTPFES representation on external forums and committees 145
APPENDIX 4 Acronyms used within this report 146 APPENDICES
138/139 APPENDICES Source: PSC IAPro 30 June 2014. * Investigation did not identify the involved officer. involved the identify not did 2014. June *Investigation 30 IAPro PSC Source: • as: classified are Complaints classification. to progress not will it significant reduction in CRP matters. matters. CRP in reduction significant a but 2complaints Category in rise a been has There six. at constant remain 1complaints year. Category 141 to compared as previous the in inquiry preliminary as resolved were 163 year matters This stage. inquiry preliminary the at resolved be to able were that complaints those in increase an to attributable largely is rise this of complaints, number total the in arise seen has year previous the against year this matters complaint for figures comparative The of The 67 section under declined be to Ombudsman the by deemed is acomplaint If complaint. the resolve appropriately to necessary considered of response level the to according of PSC, Commander the with consultation in Ombudsman by the classified are Complaints AGAINSTCOMPLAINTS POLICE INTERNALAND INVESTIGATIONS POLICE AGAINST 1–COMPLAINTS APPENDIX NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report Inquiry Preliminary Cat 2 Cat TOTAL Type Complaint Cat 1 Cat CRP misconduct or maladministration; or misconduct serious alleged to relating complaints 1–serious Category Ombudsman Act, Ombudsman Complaints Number of of Number 287 102 163 16 6 Number of of Number
members members Involved COMPLAINTS AGAINST POLICE 2013-14 POLICE AGAINST COMPLAINTS 268 136 475 57 14 and CRP) have seen a 6% reduction over 2012-13 over reduction a6% seen CRP)have and figures. 2 1, Category (Category complaints formal as resolved matters for figures The • • • for investigation. for suitable classified not is matter the if Inquiry Preliminary as confirmed Remains of complaint. category the on adecision making to prior out –carried Inquiries Preliminary process; and aconciliation through with dealt be can that (CRP) indiscretions –minor Process Resolution Complaints classification; 1 aCategory to subject be to serious sufficiently or conciliation for suitable not is that misconduct minor to relating 2–complaints Category CRP 2 Category 1 Category Complaint Type Complaint (CAT 1, CAT 2& CRP) COMPLAINTS FORMAL Officer Police Police 230 120 416 53 13 Auxiliary Police Police 19 11 0 7 1 ACPO 19 12 1 3 3 is outlined in the tables below. tables the in outlined is progressed of matters breakdown The police. against complaints formal as recorded not are inquiries service customer These resolved. and undertaken were 2013-14, In complaint. 119 inquiries of acategory within fall not do that public of the concerns address to Act Ombudsman of the auspices the under fall not do that inquiries service customer undertakes PSC addition, In Servant Public 2013-14 0 0 0 0 0 102 NTPFES 16 6 0 2 0 0 2 Unidentified* 2012-13 115 19 19 11 0 0 0 6 There were 31 Category 1 complaints findings and 56 Category 2 complaints findings were sustained. Overall, 27 complaints findings were not sustained and four remained subject to current investigations at 30 June 2014.
FINDINGS OUTCOMES – COMPLAINT RESOLUTION PROCESS S = Sustained NS = Not Sustained No action required 35 CI = Current Investigation Action reasonable 23 Complaint Type S NS CI Apology by NTPFES 28 Cat 1 31 3 4 Complainant satisfied 20 Cat 2 56 24 5 Brought to attention of 1 member Source: PSC IAPro 30 June 2014. Remedial advice 7 Note: These numbers indicate findings to individual allegations, and there can be multiple Apology by member 22 allegations made against a member within a Reimbursement 1 case. These numbers include findings for cases received before the financial year 2013-14, for TOTAL 137 which investigations were either completed or ongoing during the financial year 2013-14. Source: PSC IAPro 30 June 2014. Note: More than one outcome may be made within a case due to multiple members involved.
In addition, investigations into OUTCOMES – CATEGORY 1 AND 2 COMPLAINTS complaints often identify procedural Section 14C Police Administration Act (PAA) - 41 or behaviour concerns that are Managerial Guidance ancillary to the complaint and result in action to improve performance or Part IV PAA – Period of good behaviour 7 organisational practices and increase Part IV PAA – Formal caution in writing 11 the professionalism and integrity of Part IV PAA - Fine 1 the agency. Part IV PAA – Counsel and Caution 2 In total, 27 formal compliments were Administrative Remedial Training 6 received from the community by PSC Action Outstanding 1 outlining the positive behaviour of police officers. These compliments TOTAL 69 are passed onto the police officers through their respective managers. Source: PSC IAPro 30 June 2014. Note: These numbers include outcomes for cases received before the financial year 2013-14, An online compliments and complaints for which investigations were either completed or ongoing during the financial year 2013-14. reporting function continues to Note: Action Outstanding is awaiting return of member from leave for service of Part IV PAA operate with the ability to provide APPENDICES Formal Caution in Writing. both positive and negative feedback. During 2013-14, 14 compliments and 29 complaints were received through this online function.
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 140/141 APPENDICES Note: Figures are based on Referral Incidents received in the financial year 2013-14. year financial the in received Incidents Referral on based are Figures Note: officer. involved the identify not did 2014. June *Investigation 30 IAPro PSC Source: • • • • • classifications: five within fall predominantly matters disciplinary Internal INTERNAL INVESTIGATIONS NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report Custody-Death: Custody Death Investigation. and required; action further –no Investigation NFAR -Internal II: or 2 misconduct; – serious less performance Category unsatisfactory 1 or – misconduct; serious performance Category unsatisfactory of investigation. category the on adecision making to prior out -carried Inquiry Preliminary TOTAL Death Custody- NFAR II: Category 2 Category Referral Type Investigation INTERNAL INVESTIGATIONS Category 1 Category Inquiry Preliminary Number of of Number Referrals 127 35 23 16 51 2 Number of of Number Members Members Involved 176 members involved. multiple to due acase within made be may outcome one than More Note: 2014. June 30 IAPro PSC Source: 46 33 75 18 4 TOTAL Reimbursement byApology member Remedial advice of member attention to Brought satisfied Complainant by NTPFES Apology Action reasonable required action No PROCESS RESOLUTION OUTCOMES – COMPLAINT Officer Police Police 144 33 26 69 12 4 Auxiliary Police Police 20 9 5 0 2 4 ACPO
11 4 2 0 4 1 Servant Public 0 0 0 0 0 0 Unidentified* 137 20 23 22 35 28 1 7 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 FINDINGS Outcomes – Category 1 and 2 Investigations S = Sustained Section 14C PAA – Managerial guidance 87 NS = Not Sustained Part IV PAA - Formal caution in writing 23 CI = Current Investigation IS = Investigation Suspended Part IV PAA - Period of Good Behaviour 19 Part IV PAA - Transfer member from position 3 Investigation S NS CI IS Part IV PAA - Transfer member from locality 2 Type Part IV PAA - Reduction in Rank 9 Category 1 87 16 3 26 Part IV PAA - Member dismissed 3 Category 2 91 5 1 1 Part IV PAA – Fine 1
Source: PSC IAPro 30 June 2014. Part IV PAA: Reduction in Salary 5 Note: These numbers indicate findings to Outstanding: Action not yet taken: Separated 11 individual allegations, and there can be multiple allegations made against a member within a Section14B PAA: Transfer 2 case. These numbers include findings for cases received before the financial year 2013-14, for TOTAL 165 which investigations were either completed or ongoing during the financial year 2013-14. Source: PSC IAPro 30 June 2014 IS: Investigation suspended due to resignation Note: These numbers include outcomes for cases received before the of member. financial year 2013-14, for which investigations were either completed or ongoing during the financial year 2013-14
The past 12 months has seen the This financial year has seen the creation enhancement of PSC IAPro and the of II: NFAR (Internal iInvestigations: improved function of the Command No Further Action Required) which are Management Teams. This has investigations where no disciplinary resulted in improved oversight of actions were taken. internal investigations which includes departmental crashes and custody incidents. PSC provides oversight in relation to Death in Custody incidents. APPENDICES
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 142/143 APPENDICES APPENDIX 2–INFORMATIONAPPENDIX ACT NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report containing a total of 969 folders and 10,684 files were assessed and provided to the applicant in full. in applicant the to provided and assessed were files 10,684 and folders 969 of atotal containing information of 11.5 which in gigabytes application an include not does figure This *Note. **Note: This application was carried over from the 2012-13 the year. from over financial carried was application This **Note: 2010-11 the year. from over financial carried was application This *Note: Accepted Lodged Applications Received Pending Acceptance Transferred Lodged Access toAccess Information Information Act Requests for Correction ofCorrection Personal Information Information Act Requests for Applications Withdrawn Applications in Full Refused Applications in Part Granted Applications Applications Granted in Full Granted Applications Processed Total Applications Outcome of Accepted Applications Not Accepted Transferred Outstanding Applications at End of Year End at Applications Outstanding Withdrawn Number of Pages Refused in Full in Refused of Pages Number Number of Pages Granted in Part in Granted of Pages Number Full in Granted of Pages Number PAGES ASSESSED OF TOTAL NUMBER Processed of Pages Number Outstanding Applications at End of Year End at Applications Outstanding Applications Corrected as Specified as Corrected Applications Finalised Applications Corrected as in Another Form Another in as Corrected Applications Statement to Appended Information Applications Refused to Correct
REQUESTS 011-12 2 011-12 2 *5,756 2,668 1,478 1,610 140 153 145 20 28 23 12 74 *1 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2012-13 2012-13 8,894 5,263 1,512 ,119 2 101 54 91 19 14 91 9 8 0 1 4 0 1 0 0 4 0 3 0 3 2013-14 2013-14 3,735 1,016 2,157 562 104 104 116 **1 54 19 13 12 10 8 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 APPENDIX 3 – NTPFES REPRESENTATION ON EXTERNAL FORUMS AND COMMITTEES
The key external forums and committees with NTPFES representation are: • Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council; • Australasian Road Rescue Organisation; • Australasian Police Professional Standards Council; • Australia New Zealand Counter Terrorism Committee; • Australia New Zealand Crime Prevention Senior Officers Group; • Australia New Zealand Crime Forum; • Australia New Zealand Police Commissioners’ Forum; • Australia New Zealand Policing Advisory Agency; • Australia New Zealand Policing Advisory Agency Communities Forum ; • Australian Council of State Emergency Services; • Australian Crime and Violence Prevention Awards Board; • Australian Crime Commission Board; • Australian Institute of Police Management Board; • Bushfire and Natural Hazards Cooperative Research Centre; • Bushfire Cooperative Research Centre; • Community Safety and Justice Implementation Plan (CS&J IP) Consultative Group; • Crime Stoppers NT; • CrimTrac Board of Management; • Cross Border Justice Project Executive Group; • Defence Reserves Support Council, NT / Kimberley Committee; • Deputy Commissioners’ Operational Management Meeting; • Inter Governmental Committee on Drugs; • Law, Crime and Community Safety Council (LCCSC); • National Community Safety Working Group; • National Crime Statistics Unit Board; • National Drug Law Enforcement Research Fund; • National Emergency Management Committee; • National Fire Danger Rating Review; • National Police Memorial Coordination Committee; • National Policing Senior Officers’ Group; • Northern Australian Fire Managers Forum; • Northern Territory Bushfires Council; • Northern Territory Government Coordination Committee; • Northern Territory Welfare Group; • Regional and Local Counter Disaster Planning Committee; • Remote Service and Delivery; • Resilient Australia Awards Committee; • Senior Officers’ Group on Organised Crime; • Serious and Organised Crime Coordination Committee; • Territory Emergency Management Council; and • White Ribbon NT Committee. APPENDICES
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 144/145 APPENDICES APPENDIX 4 – ACRONYMS USED WITHIN THIS REPORT 4–ACRONYMS USED APPENDIX NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report ICAD FVTPL FERG ESS EDRM DPP DMC CRP CCU CEO CCTV BIPB ARMC APM ANZPAA AIPM AFP AASB GST ABS JESCC HRM FSF FBI ESM DV DOU DIBP CSAP CFO CEPO CDU CBD ATO APO AOTA ANPR AFSM ACPOs Intergraph Computer Dispatch Aided Tax Services and Goods Loss or Profit Value Through Fair at Liabilities Financial Group Response Emergency and Fire Services Support Employee Document RecordsElectronic Management Prosecutions of Public Department Command Metropolitan Darwin Complaints Resolution Process Unit Crime Computer Officer Executive Chief Television Circuit Closed Branch Planning and Improvement Business Committee Management Risk and Audit Medal Police Australian Agency Advisory Policing Zealand New Australia Management of Police Institute Australian Police Federal Australian of Statistics Bureau Australian Board Standards Accounting Australian Joint Emergency Services Communications Centre Communications Services Emergency Joint Management Resource Human Framework Safety Family of Investigation Bureau Federal Medal Services Emergency Violence Domestic Dog Operations Unit of ImmigrationDepartment and Border Protection Plan Action Safety Community Officer Fire Chief Community Engagement Police Officer University Darwin Charles District Business Cental Tax Office Australian Order Protection Alcohol Accountable Trust Officer’s Account Recognition Plate Number Automatic Medal Service Fire Australian Officers Police Community Aboriginal JOS Judicial Operations Section KMS Kilometres MoU Memorandum of Understanding NHWNT Neighbourhood Watch NT NPA National Partnership Agreement NSCSP National Survey of Community Satisfaction with Policing NT Northern Territory NTES Northern Territory Emergency Service NTFRS Northern Territory Fire and Rescue Service NTPF Northern Territory Police Force NTPFES Northern Territory Police, Fire and Emergency Services OMCG Outlaw Motorcycle Gang PAT Police Arbitral Tribunal PSC Professional Standards Command PSM Public Service Medal RTO Registered Training Organisation SAFE NT Screening Assessment For Employment NT SECS Security and Emergency Coordination Section SEG Senior Executive Group TBL Temporary Beat Location TDS Territory Duty Superintendent TIGC Technology and Information Governance Committee TRG Territory Response Group TCS Territory Communications Section VCE Volunteer Community Educator WPS Water Police Section WHSMCC Workplace Health and Safety Management Consultative Committee WHS Work Health and Safety YEPO Youth Engagement Police Officer APPENDICES
NTPFES 2013–14 Annual Report 146/147