Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts 2000–2001 Annual Report

Annual Report 2000–2001 I © Commonwealth of Australia 2001

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II Annual Report 2000–2001

IV Annual Report 2000–2001 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Letter of transmittal III Corporate vision, mission, principal functions and goal 1 Organisation chart 2 Introduction and structure of report 3 Portfolio overview 3 List of outcomes and outputs 4 Secretary’s review 7 Signiﬁ cant changes to major functions 10

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

Outcome 1—A rich and stimulating cultural environment Output 1.1—Cultural support and awareness. 11 Output 1.2—Increase awareness, knowledge and understanding of the Centenary of Federation and encourage participation in events celebrating the Centenary. 18 Output 1.3—Understanding and knowledge of Australian history, culture and portraiture through access to Old Parliament House and the National Portrait Gallery. 21 Output 1.4—New facilities for the National Museum of Australia and the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies. 27

Outcome 2—A competitive and sustainable advantage in the global information economy Output 2.1—Strategic advice, programs and policy to achieve competitive and diverse communications and information technology industries and services. 28

Outcome 3—Australians value science and technology’s contribution to our culture and economic prosperity Output 3.1—Programs and exhibitions that engage people in science and technology. 37

Outcome 4—Increased use, enjoyment and safety of Australian’s audiovisual heritage Output 4.1—A high quality, safe and accessible national audiovisual collection. 45 Output 4.2—The national audiovisual collection is widely accessed by the public. 48

Annual Report 2000–2001 V MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY Corporate governance 50 Departmental agencies 51 Senior Executive Staff and their responsibilities 52 Senior Executive Service remuneration 53 DOCITA planning processes and performance review 53 Internal audit and external scrutiny 55 Commonwealth Ombudsman 57

APPENDIX Appendix 1—Freedom of Information Act 1982 s.8 statement 61 Appendix 2—Department and Portfolio address list 75 Appendix 3—Ecologically sustainable development environmental reporting 81 Appendix 4—Discretionary grants 85 Appendix 5—Client service charter 87 Appendix 6—Consultants, purchasing, competitive tendering and contracting 91 Appendix 7—Advertising, direct mail and market research 93 Appendix 8—Occupational health and safety 95 Appendix 9—Resources for outcomes 97 Appendix 10—Parliamentary committees 101 Appendix 11—Management of human resources 105 Appendix 12—Commonwealth disability strategy 109 Appendix 13—Stafﬁ ng statistics 115 Appendix 14—Assets management 121 Appendix 15—Networking the Nation Board Annual Report 123

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Financial Performance 177 Financial Statements 179

ABBREVIATIONS 307

INDEX 315

VI Annual Report 2000–2001 DEPARTMENTAL OVERVIEW

VISION The Department’s vision is that Australia will continue to develop Australia’s world-class communications, information technology and cultural sectors to build on underlying creativity and opportunities provided by new technologies to enrich the economic, social and cultural wellbeing of all Australians.

MISSION To enhance the wellbeing of all Australians through the enrichment of our culture and the development of the communications and information technology sectors.

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS To support its mission, the Department provides strategic advice and professional support to the Australian Government on a wide range of signiﬁ cant and rapidly changing policy areas including telecommunications; information technology; broadcasting; the arts and cultural development; intellectual property; Australia’s heritage collections; and the Centenary of Federation. It also administers legislation, regulations, grants and incentives to industry and the wider community.

CORPORATE GOAL The Department’s corporate goal is to contribute to the development of communications, information technology and cultural sectors in Australia that: • are vigorous and sustainable in a global environment; • encourage innovation, creativity and excellence; • allow Australians to participate effectively in the life of the community by facilitating access to communications services and diverse cultural experiences; • respond to the needs and interests of consumers of communications and cultural services and products; and • take full advantage of synergies between them.

In pursuing this corporate goal, the Department recognises that staff are a critical resource and: • fosters a working environment that encourages and supports staff to reach their potential; • actively practises the principles of equal employment opportunity and access and equity; • adopts the highest standards of ethics, probity and accountability; and • encourages initiative, innovation and creativity.

Annual Report 2000–2001 1 COMMUNICATIONS, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND THE ARTS ORGANISATION CHART ce for the Information Economy (NOIE) ﬁ Other portfolio bodies: Special Broadcasting ServiceSpecial Broadcasting (SBS) Ltd Corporation Telstra Trust The Bundanon National Museum of Australia National Of Australian Film, Television and Radio School and Radio Television Film, Australian National Maritime Museum Australian Postal Corporation Australian Film Australia Day Council National Australia National Gallery of Australia of Australia National Library The Department was saddened by the death on 17 July 2001, of Dr Kay Daniels, General Manager, Intellectual Property Branch. Manager, The Department Daniels, General the death on 17 July 2001, of Dr Kay was saddened by Australia Business ArtsAustralia Foundation Authority (ABA) Broadcasting Australian (ABC) Corporation Broadcasting Australian Communications Authority (ACA) Australian Council Australia Film Commission Australian Ltd Film Finance Corporation Australian

2 Annual Report 2000–2001 INTRODUCTION The report of the Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts (DOCITA) for the 2000–2001 ﬁ nancial year has been prepared in accordance with the Requirements for Annual Reports approved by the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit. It focuses on core information enabling Ministers, the Parliament and the public to make informed assessments of the Department’s administration and performance. More information about the Department’s activities is available through other publications on the Department’s website (www.dcita.gov.au) or by contacting the Department’s Corporate Communications group—the contact ofﬁ cer is Jane Fleming, phone (02) 6271 1252. Guidance on the information available from the Department is contained in Appendix 1 (Freedom of Information s.8 Statement).

STRUCTURE OF THE REPORT This report is in six sections: Section 1 contains the Departmental overview; Section 2 contains a review by the Departmental Secretary; Section 3 reports on Departmental performance; Section 4 reports on management and accountability; Section 5 contains the ﬁ nancial statements; and Section 6 contains other mandatory reporting information as appendixes.

PORTFOLIO OVERVIEW

Role The Portfolio has responsibility for advising on development of Government policies designed to encourage the development of communications, information technology and the arts in Australia, for implementing those policies, and for achieving outcomes that meet the Government’s objectives for these sectors. This role is performed by the Department and Portfolio Agencies and spans a range of activities, including: • providing policy advice; • implementing programs to intermediate operators and end users—including administering ﬁ nancial assistance programs; • developing and administering regulations; • providing infrastructure; and • providing services.

Annual Report 2000–2001 3 OUTCOMES AND OUTPUTS

The Department worked to achieve four outcomes in 2000–2001, through 10 outputs:

Outcome 1 A rich and stimulating cultural environment.

Output 1.1 Cultural support and awareness.

Output 1.2 Increase awareness, knowledge and understanding of the Centenary of Federation and encourage participation in events celebrating the Centenary.

Output 1.3 Understanding and knowledge of Australian history, culture and portraiture through access to Old Parliament House and the National Portrait Gallery.

Output 1.4 New facilities for the National Museum of Australia and the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies.

Outcome 2 A competitive and sustainable advantage in the global information economy.

Output 2.1 Strategic advice, programs and policy to achieve competitive and diverse communications and information technology industries and services.

Output 2.2 Strategic advice, programs and policy to put Government services online.

Output 2.3 Strategic advice, programs and policy to advance Australia’s participation in the global information economy.

Outcome 3 Australians value science and technology’s contribution to our cultural and economic prosperity.

Output 3.1 Programs and exhibitions that engage people in science and technology.

Outcome 4 Increased use, enjoyment and safety of Australia’s audiovisual heritage.

Output 4.1 A high quality, safe and accessible national audiovisual collection.

Output 4.2 The national audiovisual collection is widely accessed by the public.

4 Annual Report 2000–2001 Changes to outcomes and outputs

1999–2000 2000–2001 Outcome 1 Output 1.1 Output 1.1 Output 1.2 Output 1.2 Output 1.3 Output 1.3 Output 1.4 Output 1.4 Output 1.5 Output 3.1 Output 1.6 Output 4.1 Output 1.7 Output 4.2 Output 1.8 The National Archives of Australia has recently been granted prescribed agency status and now reports separately from the Department—see the National Archives of Australia Annual Report. Output 1.9 The National Archives of Australia has recently been granted prescribed agency status and now reports separately from the Department—see the National Archives of Australia Annual Report.

Outcome 2 Output 2.1 Output 2.1 Output 2.2 Output 2.1 Output 2.3 Output 2.1 Output 2.4 Output 2.1

Outcome 3 Output 3.1 Output 2.2 Output 3.2 Related to Y2K—completed.

Outcome 4 Output 4.1 Output 2.3

There were no changes to the outcomes and outputs structure during 2000–2001

Annual Report 2000–2001 5 6 Annual Report 2000–2001 SECRETARY’S REVIEW

Signiﬁ cant issues and developments and overview of Departmental performance

The Department’s outputs in the year 2000–2001 continue to demonstrate high levels of performance when measured against the targets set in the Portfolio Budget Statements.

Strategic policy advice

The Department provided policy advice to Government to assist in developing a range of signiﬁ cant Government initiatives. They were:

• the price controls review of Telstra, together with preparation of a new price control determination to implement the Government’s decision to extend Telstra price controls for a further 12 months;

• amendment of the Universal Service Obligation (USO) arrangements in the Telecommunications (Consumer Protection and Service Standards) Act 1999;

• implementation of the social bonus program ($150 million) with Telstra to provide untimed local calls, untimed local Internet access and advanced telecommunication services to the extended zones of Australia;

• secretariat support to the Telecommunications Service Inquiry;

• a new Industry Development (ID) framework to apply to future Commonwealth Information Technology (IT) outsourcing tenders;

• introduction of digital television services, including management of possible interference;

• a review of audio and video streaming;

• consideration of the Intellectual Property Competition Review under the Competition Principles Agreement;

• transfer of funding responsibility for Opera Australia and six symphony orchestras to the Australia Council; and

• enhancements to philanthropy provisions to encourage private sector support for cultural organisations.

Annual Report 2000–2001 7 Development of regulatory frameworks The Department assisted the development of legislation and legislative amendments in relation to: • Telecommunications Act 1997; • Trade Practices Act 1974; • Telecommunications (Consumer Protection and Service Standards) Act 1999; • Interactive Gambling (Moratorium) Act 2000; • Interactive Gambling Act 2001; • Broadcasting Services Act 1992; • Radiocommunications Act 1992; • Copyright Amendment (Moral Rights) Act 2000; • Copyright Amendment (Digital Agenda) Act 2000; and • Copyright Amendment (Parallel Importation) Bill 2001. Regulations, determinations and directions were issued by the Minister in relation to: • extension of Telstra price controls; • Internet services not to be regulated as broadcasting services; • minimum audio standards for the transmission of standard deﬁ nition television programs; • cancellation of the datacasting auction; • renewal of high-powered open narrowcasting licences; • ‘use it or lose it’ condition on low-powered open narrowcasting licences; and • implementation of the Regional Equalisation Plan to assist the digital transition for regional broadcasters.

Program administration The Department has assisted the Government to meet its policy objectives through efﬁ cient program administration. Major programs administered by the Department include: • Networking the Nation (including the General Fund, Internet Points of Presence; Remote and Isolated Islands program; Building Additional Rural Networks and extending mobile phone coverage); • the Advanced Networks Program; • the Building on IT Strengths (BITS) Incubator Program; • the Intelligent Island program; • the Regional Equalisation Plan; • the Television Fund; • the Educational Lending Right Scheme; • the Public Lending Right Scheme; • the Federation Cultural and Heritage Projects program; • the Federation Fund Major Projects; • the Federation Community Projects; • the Cultural Development Program; and • the Regional Volunteer Skills project.

8 Annual Report 2000–2001 National Museum of Australia The Prime Minister opened the National Museum of Australia on 11 March 2001. The Department was a member of the Alliance team (along with the architects, builders, exhibition designers and Australian Capital Territory Government) which was responsible for constructing both the National Museum of Australia and Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies buildings on Acton Peninsula. The project was completed on time, on budget and to a high standard.

Portfolio involvement in the Olympic and Paralympic Games The Department coordinated the portfolio’s participation in the Sydney 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Four portfolio agencies—Telstra, the Australian Broadcasting Authority (ABA), the Australian Communications Authority (ACA) and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)—fulfi lled formal Olympic responsibilities. The responsibilities included: • Telstra was contracted by the Sydney Organising Committee of the Olympic Games (SOCOG) to provide ‘a complete end-to-end network solution’—telecommunications infrastructure for fi xed and mobile telephony, data broadcast and print media (including carriage of high defi nition television); • the ABA and ACA were members of the Sydney Olympic Communications Coordination Authority, tasked with resolving issues relating to equipment standards, electromagnetic interference and radio frequency spectrum issues (including frequency allocations); and • the ABC was the offi cial television broadcaster for the Paralympics and public radio broadcaster for the Olympics. Several other portfolio agencies were involved in promotional events during the Games. For example: • the Australia Council launched Ausarts 2000, an Australian arts information and referral service; • Australia Post printed stamps celebrating all Australian gold medallists within 24 hours of each medal presentation. The artwork was subsequently exhibited at the National Portrait Gallery; • the Australian Film Commission coordinated a program of events profi ling Australia’s fi lm and television industry; and • the National Museum of Australia held a media call at the Sydney Media Centre, promoting the new museum and its opening exhibition Gold and Civilisation.

Pricing review The Department, including ScreenSound Australia and Questacon, participated in a joint Department of Finance and Administration (DOFA)/DOCITA pricing review during 2000–2001. The aim of the review was to evaluate the price of the Department’s outputs including consideration of quality, quantity and timeliness. A steering committee, comprising both DOFA and DOCITA staff, was responsible for the conduct of the review using a jointly agreed approach and methodology. The National Ofﬁ ce for the Information Economy (NOIE) was not included due to its recent restructure and establishment as an Executive Agency, and will be considered at a later date. The review concluded the price of DOCITA’s outputs was correct. The review supported the transfer of $500 000 per annum from DOCITA to Questacon to ensure the Government’s objectives in promoting science among school children through Questacon are fully achieved.

Security Following promulgation of the new Commonwealth Protective Security Manual, the Department initiated a Security Review aimed at ensuring effective arrangements were in place to safeguard the Department’s information and assets and to provide assurance of the Department’s compliance with any new security requirements. This will be completed in 2001–2002.

Annual Report 2000–2001 9 Knowledge and records management

The Department continues to improve its systems for accountability, particularly for electronic record- keeping, in response to the Government Online Strategy.

Progress with Online Strategy

The Department tendered for the development of its new website, awarding the contract to a consortium lead by Fujitsu Australia. Their bid, which involved partners Vignette and Microsoft, enables the Department to develop a website that moves the Internet into new areas for online interaction with consumers and government. The new website will also serve as a platform of additional services to be delivered by the Department in meeting its obligation to bring all appropriate services online by 2001.

Signiﬁ cant changes to major functions

Dr Ian Watt succeeded Mr Neville Stevens as Secretary of the Department in April 2001. On 18 October 2000, NOIE was established as an Executive Agency under the Public Service Act 1999. Staff and functions, previously the responsibility of the Department, were transferred to NOIE. These functions included those of information technology industry policy, the Offi ce for Government Online and the original NOIE. Mr John Rimmer was appointed Chief Executive Offi cer of NOIE and the new agency was relocated to separate offi ces. DOCITA and NOIE continue to work closely together on issues of mutual interest and shared responsibility. The majority of corporate services are provided to NOIE by DOCITA on a cost recovery basis, with provision of those services being governed by a service level agreement. Likewise, the Communications Research Unit within DOCITA undertakes projects on NOIE’s behalf. NOIE undertakes international policy development and representational functions on behalf of the Department. Reporting in relation to NOIE outputs, including those administered by the Department until October 2001, are contained within the NOIE Annual Report. The Department’s Financial Statements for 2000–2001 are prepared on a consolidated basis and incorporate fi nancial data relating to NOIE for the period. NOIE became a Prescribed Authority effective 1 July 2001. Consequently, commencing 2001–2002 NOIE will prepare and publish its own agency Financial Statements. The National Archives of Australia was established as an Executive Agency on 28 February 2001.

10 Annual Report 2000–2001 OUTCOME 1 A rich and stimulating cultural environment

Output 1.1—Cultural support and awareness.

Description The Department provides strategic policy advice covering the arts, cultural development and ﬁ lm. It administers a range of programs that support cultural excellence, give access to cultural activities, promote Australia’s movable heritage, support Australian ﬁ lm production and develop cultural facilities.

Summary of major activities, signifi cant issues and developments for Output 1.1 The following major activities occurred during 2000–2001: • the transfer of funding responsibility for Opera Australia and six symphony orchestras to the Australia Council was completed in accordance with the recommendations of the Major Performing Arts Inquiry; • the Department provided advice and assistance to the cultural sector in its transition to the New Tax System, including facilitating special arrangements for Indigenous artists in remote locations; • the fi rst year of the Educational Lending Right Scheme was implemented, under which payments were made to Australian creators and publishers whose books are held in educational libraries; • the Department hosted forums to provide stakeholders in the fi lm post-production industry an opportunity to consider how to strengthen and expand the industry; • the Department completed an evaluation of the capital raising stage of the Film Licensed Investment Company pilot scheme in conjunction with the Treasury and the Australian Taxation Offi ce; • 42 per cent of the Department’s Federation Cultural and Heritage Projects were completed; • 31 per cent of the Department’s Federation Fund major projects were completed; • 30 per cent of the Department’s Federation Community Projects were completed; • the announcement by the Minister for the Arts and Centenary of the Federation, Peter McGauran MP, and the former Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator Jocelyn Newman, of the National Arts and Museums Regional Volunteers Skills Project, which will provide valuable skills to the sectors volunteer workers throughout regional Australia over the next three years; • the Department provided secretariat support for the Heritage Collections Council through the year with the completion of support material for the Heritage Sector including: Signifi cance—a guide to assessing the signifi cance of cultural heritage objects collections and the continued development of Australian Museums Online by increasing the level of access to digitised collections and the development of new content such as the Victorian Regional Galleries trail; • three international exhibitions were indemnifi ed for a total value of $1.5 billion. They were: Gold and Civilisation, Renoir to Picasso, Masterpieces from the Musee de L’Orangerie, Paris; and Monet and Japan; and • the National Archives of Australia was established as an Executive Agency on 28 February 2001.

Annual Report 2000–2001 11 Performance Information: Output 1.1

Grant recipients provide reports on performance outcomes such as the range of performances, audience reach, critical acclaim, international response, recognition and achievements of graduating students. The Department funded the following organisations through grants: Opera Australia; Opera Conference; State Orchestra of Victoria; and Orchestral Network Australia (six symphony orchestras). All organisations have complied with the requisite reporting requirements. During 2000–2001 the Commonwealth provided $9.378 million in operational funding for seven arts training organisations. Achievements of these organisations included: • Students from the National Institute of Dramatic Art, Australian Ballet School, National Aboriginal and Islander Skills Development Association, the Flying Fruit Fly Circus and the Australian Youth Orchestra performed in the Olympic Games opening and closing ceremonies; • The Australian Youth Orchestra (formerly Youth Music Australia) held its national Music Camp in Canberra, and its elite chamber orchestra, Camerata Australia, toured North America and performed at Centenary of Federation events; • Australian Ballet School students trained and performed at the Conservatoire de Paris; • The Flying Fruit Fly Circus showcased at the International Society of Performing Arts conference in Sydney and performed at the opening of the National Museum of Australia in Canberra; • Australian National Academy of Music students undertook an inaugural national tour and competed successfully in several Australian and international competitions; and • National Aboriginal and Islander Skills Development Association students performed in Indonesia.

Impact of assisted touring cultural activities, festivals and indemniﬁ ed exhibitions. Playing Australia and Visions of Australia contributed to the Australia-wide delivery of quality performing arts and exhibitions, with a particular focus on audiences in regional Australia. Both programs increased the diversity and frequency of performing arts and exhibitions experiences available to Australians. Under Playing Australia, grants included $39 855 to Musica Viva for a tour by the female a cappella quartet, Blindman’s Holiday, to Western Australia, Northern Territory and Queensland. The Melbourne International Comedy Festival went on the road to eastern and western States and Territories with a grant of $110 000. Examples of tours funded under the Visions program included the exhibition Reﬁ ned White, which explores the social impact of the White Australia policy on the South Sea Islander people. The Australian Sugar Industry Museum, Innisfail, Queensland received $49 700 to tour this exhibition to Mackay, Brisbane, Caloundra, Bundaberg, Joskeleigh, Mourilyan, Gladstone, Stanthorpe, Maclean, Casula and Townsville. A Visions of Australia grant of $83 498 enabled the Museums and Galleries Foundation of New South Wales to tour the exhibition Rings of History: Contemporary Craft from Historical Timbers to venues throughout Australia, including nine regional centres. The Contemporary Music Touring Program has supported tours by musicians to all States and Territories, giving audiences access to a diverse range of musical experiences.

12 Annual Report 2000–2001 Bands supported under the program included: • Prawns with Horns, a seven piece Western Australian funk band which toured South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales; and • The Flannelettes, a Queensland female a cappella group, which toured regional Western Australia performing and conducting workshops in Bridgetown, Albany, Narrogin, Margaret River, Busselton, Bunbury and Fremantle. Festivals Australia supported cultural activities within community festivals enhancing access and participation by local communities, particularly in regional and remote locations. Art Indemnity Australia provided public access to a large number of valuable and signifi cant artworks and cultural treasures drawn from public and private collections around the world. Three indemnifi ed exhibitions—exploring respectively the role of gold in international and Australian history, the infl uence of Japanese prints on the paintings of Claude Monet, and an overview of modern art from Renoir to Picasso—enriched Australia’s cultural life and furthered art education.

Implementation of the Educational Lending Right (ELR) Scheme in accord with the approved scheme and with a high level of client satisfaction. The ELR Scheme was implemented in accord with the approved scheme formally launched by the Minister for the Arts and Centenary of Federation, Peter McGauran on 22 June 2001. Payments totalling $7.44 million were made in June 2001 to more than 5 000 eligible creators and publishers. The objectives of the scheme is to make payments to Australian creators and publishers on the basis that income is lost when their books are held in educational libraries; and to encourage the growth and development of Australian writing.

Compliance of Grant Deeds or Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) under the Federation Fund programs with heritage, construction and audit requirements. All Grant Deeds and MOUs have clauses requiring compliance with heritage laws. All projects of heritage signifi cance are monitored for compliance. All Grant Deeds and MOUs used for the Federation Fund meet the Australian National Audit Offi ce’s (ANAO) Better Practice Guide requirements. Projects are monitored for compliance with these requirements. The ANAO is currently conducting a performance audit of the Agreements and the report is expected during the 2001–2002 fi nancial year. All Grant Deeds and MOUs require compliance with the National Code of Practice for the Construction Industry. Grantees are required to report to the Department on this issue. These projects will increase employment both in the short-term through the construction industry and in the long-term through ongoing employment in the cultural tourism industry. The projects provide an opportunity to improve the conservation, documentation and accessibility of our Nation’s valuable cultural and heritage collections for all Australians.

Importance of items donated under the Cultural Gifts and Bequests Program. During 2000–2001, donations to the value of $27 million were made under the Cultural Gifts Program. These donations included many signiﬁ cant collections and items such as: • several Rodin sculptures; • a series of engraved plates of Australian ﬂ ora collected by Sir Joseph Banks and Daniel Solander; • a substantial personal library belonging to John Curtin; • opalised fossil specimens from Lightning Ridge including a dinosaur vertebra; and • several Australian Indigenous artworks to various public collecting institutions.

Annual Report 2000–2001 13 The program beneﬁ ted from new philanthropy incentives enacted in the income tax law by the Government in May 2000. These incentives included targeting the Cultural Gifts Program—in particular, exemption of these gifts from capital gains tax, and the option for donors to apportion their gift deductions over a period of up to ﬁ ve years.

The Cultural Bequests component of the Program, which ran for a three-year trial period ending in 1999–2000, is being reassessed in the light of the new incentives which replace its role to a signiﬁ cant extent.

Production of high quality Australian ﬁ lm, television and online content. Australian Government funded productions won 64 national and international awards during 2000. Among the highlights was the Best Actress award received by Rose Byrne at the Venice Film Festival for The Goddess of 1967.

In February 2001, the Department concluded a review of the ﬁ rst two years, the capital raising stage, of the pilot Film Licensed Investment Companies scheme (FLICs) in February 2001.

The Department undertook a joint review of the Commonwealth Film Co-production Program with the Australian Film Commission. The review was completed in February 2001 and as a consequence, objectives for both the signing of new treaty partners and review of existing treaties will be developed.

Timely consideration of the ﬁ nal report of the Major Performing Arts Inquiry. The response of Commonwealth and State/Territory Governments to the 95 recommendations of the Major Performing Arts Inquiry was agreed at a meeting of the Cultural Ministers Council in August 2000. Ministers asked to receive, at their next meeting, a report on implementation of their decisions prepared jointly by the Commonwealth and the States. An Implementation Reference Committee, chaired by the Department and including representatives of the Australia Council, State Arts Ministries and the major performing arts companies, was established to allow an exchange of stakeholder views and to monitor implementation of Ministers’ decisions.

The Commonwealth and Queensland Governments agreed to the merger of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra and Queensland Philharmonic Orchestras. Queensland Orchestras Pty Ltd was established as a wholly owned subsidiary of the ABC on 30 October 2000.

Under a MOU signed with the Australia Council, funding responsibility for those major performing arts companies, hitherto funded through the Department, was transferred to the Australia Council. In accordance with the MOU, funding responsibility for Opera Australia was transferred on 1 January 2001. Funding responsibility for the symphony orchestras was transferred on 1 April 2001. Funding responsibility for the State Orchestra of Victoria will be transferred to the Council after its corporatisation on 1 July 2001.

Funding for the Opera Conference will be provided in future as part of the grants paid to Opera Australia and State Opera Companies.

The number and location of performances by national organisations of cultural excellence, and the number of graduating students. Assistance provided to Opera Australia enabled 196 performances of 17 operas in Sydney and Melbourne in 2000, including Fledermaus, Guilio Cesare, Les Pecheurs de Perles, Idomeneo, The Marriage of Figaro, Don Carlo, Capriccio, The Gondoliers, Madame Butterﬂ y, The Abduction from the Seraglio and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. There were also 392 performances in New South Wales and Victorian regional and metropolitan schools.

14 Annual Report 2000–2001 OzOpera, the touring arm of Opera Australia, gave 16 performances of Rigoletto in New South Wales, Tasmania and Victoria. The Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra accompanied Opera Australia and The Australian Ballet during its Sydney seasons. Commonwealth support to the State Orchestra of Victoria in 2000 enabled it to accompany Opera Australia and The Australian Ballet for 117 performances in Melbourne. The State Orchestra of Victoria also undertook concert, recording and educational activities. The six orchestras in Orchestral Network Australia gave 780 concerts in 2000–2001, including 214 schools concerts and 39 free concerts. Overall, performance numbers were similar to those for 1999–2000. The number of graduating students in 2000 from the centres of excellence, funded under the Cultural Development Program, is as follows: National Institute of Dramatic Arts 60 Australian Ballet School 24 National Aboriginal and Islander Skills Development Association 5 Flying Fruit Fly Circus 12 Australian National Academy of Music 53* Australian Youth Orchestra 291* * Participating students (rather than graduates).

Number and geographic range of performance tours, festivals and cultural exhibitions assisted, and number and value of international exhibitions indemnifi ed. Access to Australia’s culture for people living in regional and rural Australia is enhanced and promoted by Playing Australia, Festivals Australia and Visions of Australia. Playing Australia supported 42 performing arts tours ($3.6 million), with 366 visits to regional venues in all States and Territories. A total of 61 tours received funding ($678 000) through the Contemporary Music Touring Program and will be seen in venues in all States and Territories, with 87 per cent of bands touring to regional destinations. Festivals Australia assisted 61 regional and community festivals ($887 000). An estimated 70 per cent of Festivals Australia funds were distributed to regional or remote communities. Visions of Australia funded 40 exhibitions ($1.7 million), with 126 visits to regional venues in all States and Territories. The exhibitions funded included 24 touring and 16 development or start-up projects. Overall, these fi gures are similar to those for 1999–2000. Three major exhibitions with a total value of $1.5 billion were indemnifi ed and toured to fi ve Australian capital cities during the fi nancial year. The total number of visitors to these exhibitions was 456 917.

Annual Report 2000–2001 15 Increase in online access to cultural information. Online access to the websites of Australia’s culture and recreation sectors is provided by the new Culture and Recreation Portal (www.cultureandrecreation.gov.au ). Developed from the earlier Australia’s Cultural Network site, the new portal was launched by the Hon Peter McGauran MP, Minister for the Arts and Centenary of Federation, at the OZeCulture Conference on 13 June 2001. Providing access to more than 1 800 Australian websites on arts and culture, sport and recreation, the portal records approximately 120 000 visits per month. The portal also sends a regular newsletter to 6 000 subscribers with news and events from the culture and recreation areas. The portal offers assistance and advice to contributor organisations about their use of the online economy. The OZeCulture program has offered education and training to the cultural sector on the use of the online environment to achieve operational success. A national program of workshops and short consultancies and telephone and email assistance was offered during March to July 2001. These services were offered at a nominal cost in all capital cities and a number of regional centres including Alice Springs, Orange and Townsville. The OZeCulture Conference was held in Melbourne from 13 to 14 June 2001. Enhanced by an exhibition of Australian new media art, the intent of this conference was to further highlight the potential of the information economy and digital technologies for both creative purposes and business operations of the cultural sector. More than 300 people attended from Australia and overseas.

Increase in the level of private sector support for the arts and humanities. The Australian Business Arts Foundation estimates the value of partnerships it has assisted, between corporations and the arts, as around $4 million. New tax incentives announced by the Government in 1999 and enacted in May 2000 further assisted 820 gift-deductible cultural groups on the Register of Cultural Organisations which can now accept and grant deductions for gifts of appreciated property, such as real estate, over $5 000. In 2000–2001, tax deductible cash donations of $20 million were received by organisations on the Register. This represented an increase of $7 million from the previous year. The value of cultural item gifts to public museums, art galleries and libraries under the Cultural Gifts Program in 2000–2001 was $27 million—an increase of some $13 million from the previous year.

Support for contemporary visual arts and access to their work. Artbank supports contemporary Australian artists through the acquisition of their works and operates an art rental scheme to fund this activity. It is the largest collection of Australian art for rent and during 2000–2001, Artbank continued to expand with 111 new clients across Australia. At 30 June 2001, there were 6 245 artworks on hire to private and public sector clients throughout Australia and overseas. Works from the collection are often sought for special exhibitions. During 2000–2001, 11 works from the collection were made available on temporary loan for exhibitions. A series of educational lectures on the Artbank collection was also given throughout the year to a variety of special interest groups. The collection is valued at $13 304 018 at 30 June 2001.

16 Annual Report 2000–2001 Number and timeliness of applications processed under the Protection of Movable Cultural Heritage Act 1986. The Department provides policy advice and secretariat services to the National Cultural Heritage Committee. In 2000–2001 the Committee met eight times, including four times by telephone hook-up. A total of 118 applications for export permits covering 742 objects were processed in 2000–2001, with the Minister refusing permits for four objects. Straightforward applications take an average of ﬁ ve weeks, but potentially contentious and complex applications can take longer due to the requirement for additional research and assessment by Expert Examiners. Three appeals were heard by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal in response to applicants seeking review of the Minister’s decisions to refuse export permits. In all cases the Minister’s decisions were upheld by the Tribunal.

Level of domestic audience reach by Commonwealth fi lm and television investments. Australian fi lms accounted for eight per cent of domestic box offi ce share in 2000, compared to three per cent the previous year. Films fi nanced by the Australian Film Finance Corporation (FFC) and under Division 10BA of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936, were responsible for this result.

Annual Report 2000–2001 17 Output 1.2—Increase awareness, knowledge and understanding of the Centenary of Federation and encourage participation in events celebrating the Centenary.

Description The Department provides the Secretariat that supports and advises the National Council for the Centenary of Federation in developing and coordinating an inclusive approach to the celebrations to mark the Centenary of Federation in 2001. The National Council develops strategies to promote awareness and understanding of the Centenary across the community, for planning and coordinating a range of national events and celebrations to mark the centenary, and for administering a History and Education Program. These strategies aim to support activities that encourage Australians to gain a better understanding of the processes that led to Federation, to reﬂ ect on 100 years of Australian achievements, and to look to Australia’s future as a nation.

Summary of major activities, signifi cant issues and developments for Output 1.2 The Secretariat provided support to fi ve meetings of the National Council during the 2000–2001 fi nancial year. Advice was given on key issues for the National Council’s deliberations, including: • the Communications Strategy; • the History and Education Program; • national events and celebrations, including Centrepiece events managed by State and Territory Committees; • the Sponsorship Program; and • merchandising. The Centenary Year was promoted through magazine inserts, television community service announcements, advertisements, the National Council’s website, corporate displays, various publications including a regular newsletter, brochures and fact sheets, media interest and through non-paid coverage of the centenary. The National Council has also encouraged and assisted other organisations in promoting the centenary. Examples include: • The Royal Australian Mint’s Centenary of Federation commemorative coin series, both collectable and circulatory, which includes the State/Territory 20 cent piece school design competition; • Centenary of the Australian Army; • Centenary of the Australian Public Service; and • London to Sydney Air Race. During the year, the National Council secured sponsorship from BHP for the People’s Voice project, AMP for the AMP Journey of a Nation: Federation Expo, and AAT Kings for the Yeperenye Federation Festival.

18 Annual Report 2000–2001 Half the major celebrations and ‘centrepiece’ events for the Centenary Year have occurred in the 2000–2001 ﬁ nancial year. They were: • Australia Week, 2–9 July 2000, London, United Kingdom; • Launch of the National Centenary Program, 8 November 2000 in Canberra; • International Messages of Congratulations from 80 world leaders (published on the National Council’s website on 1 January 2001); • New Dawn, 1 January 2001, Alice Springs, Northern Territory; • Ringing the Bells, 1 January 2001, nation-wide; • Federation Day, 1 January 2001, Sydney, New South Wales; • Federation Frontline, 19 February 2001, Darwin, Northern Territory; • A Capital Celebration, 12 March 2001, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory; • A Nation United, 9 May 2001, Melbourne, Victoria; • Medallions for Primary School Students, 9 May 2001, nation-wide. Additionally, the 100 Centenary of Federation Youth Envoys participated in the launch of the National Centenary Program, and the ‘centrepiece’ events in Sydney and Melbourne. All centrepiece events have been developed by the National Council and State and Territory Committees for the Centenary Year. Partnership funding arrangements have been settled with all States and Territories.

Social justice and equity The National Council for the Centenary of Federation has adhered to a principal objective to develop and plan activities that include all Australians.

Performance information: Output 1.2

The National Council and the Minister are satisfi ed with Secretariat services, quality and timeliness. Of the fi ve National Council meetings held during the 2000–2001 fi nancial year, all meeting papers were provided to Councillors at least one week prior to the meeting. The Secretariat gives priority to all Ministerial matters.

The communications strategy and the celebratory activities are integrated to ensure widespread community knowledge and interest in the activities relevant to the community. Research has been undertaken to ascertain the community’s preferences to mark the Centenary. This has informed the development of the planned celebrations.

Annual Report 2000–2001 19 The effective and efﬁ cient administration of the History and Education Program.

A total of 124 grants have been offered to organisations and individuals for projects, most of which will culminate by the end of 2001. A number of variations to grants have been negotiated by the Secretariat to refl ect changing circumstances of some grant recipients. Sixty-three projects funded under the History and Education Program delivered fi nal outputs during the 2000–2001 fi nancial year.

Levels of awareness across the community of the Centenary and proposed celebratory activities increase (as measured by community sample surveys).

In 1999, just 32 per cent of the population had any awareness of the Centenary Year. This increased to 80 per cent of the population by January 2001.

A range of national celebratory activities is delivered around the country featuring at least one major event in each State and Territory. A major event featured approximately every month of 2001, leading ultimately to widespread community involvement.

The National Council Secretariat and Secretariats in each State and Territory are working together to organise centrepiece events for the National Centenary Program. The centrepiece events will be spread throughout the year and around the nation in capital cities, and regional and remote areas, culminating in a ﬁ nale in Canberra in late 2001. The Australia-wide National Centenary Program currently includes 3 364 events, projects and activities which are taking place across the country throughout 2001. The National Council and State and Territory Centenary of Federation Committees are continually adding to the Program, as communities, individuals and organisations develop their own commemorative activities. The National Council has provided funding to a number of overseas Australian Embassies and High Commissions to enable them to enhance their public diplomacy programs in the Centenary Year.

20 Annual Report 2000–2001 Output 1.3—Understanding and knowledge of Australian history, culture and portraiture through access to Old Parliament House and the National Portrait Gallery.

Description

The Department is responsible for managing Old Parliament House (OPH) and the National Portrait Gallery (NPG). Key activities include conservation, interpretation and maintenance of the OPH building and its collections as a major heritage site and museum of social and political history and development of a nationally signiﬁ cant collection of portraits of subjects who have made a major impact on Australia.

Summary of major activities, signifi cant issues and developments for Output 1.3 • The OPH Governing Council met three times during the year. The NPG Board met four times during the year. • OPH Council approved the OPH Interpretation Plan 2000–2005 which provides a framework for interpretation of the historic signifi cance of OPH. • OPH presented seven temporary exhibitions, numerous major events (including exhibition launches, the OPH Open Day and anniversary celebrations) and introduced two new or substantially revised tours. • OPH introduced an innovative museum theatre experience as part of its commemoration of the Centenary of Federation. Kings Hall 9 attracted strong audiences and provided an entertaining and educational introduction to the issues and personalities leading up to Federation. • 23 537 school students (up from 20 981 the previous year) participated in schools programs conducted by OPH. The level of interactivity and participation by students was increased when the education program was revamped with a range of new programs and activities. • Conservation of key heritage spaces in OPH was undertaken and detailed heritage studies were commissioned to provide further information on the signifi cance and management of major precincts of OPH. • Work was completed on the refurbishment of the Senate Wing of OPH to house the Australian Federation Centre (AFC). The Government had committed $5.5 million from the Federation Fund for this purpose. The Australian Electoral Commission’s Electoral Education Centre has now relocated to the AFC, commencing operations in February 2001. • During the year OPH and the NPG received approximately 172 000 visitors. • During the year the NPG presented ten temporary exhibitions and toured fi ve exhibitions to other States. • The NPG Board approved the acquisition of 53 works for the permanent collection. Notable donations included portraits of Sir Zelman Cowen, Robert Dessaix, Jill Ker Conway and Jack Lang. • A particularly notable acquisition was the NPG’s purchase of Portrait of Captain James Cook RN 1782, in July 2000, by the Commonwealth Government with the generous support of Mr Robert Oatley and Mr and Mrs John and Julie Schaeffer. The Prime Minister, John Howard unveiled the portrait on 16 August 2000.

Annual Report 2000–2001 21 • On Saturday 24 February 2001, the second NPG Anniversary Lecture entitled Daughters, Wives, Mothers and Mistresses: Women in the National Gallery, London, was presented by Mr Neil MacGregor, Director, National Gallery, London. • The NPG received $2 875 052 in cash donations and $47 500 in sponsorship from a number of major sponsors during the year. Major sponsors and supporters included the Gordon Darling Foundation, the Myer Foundation, wwwicked and DiskTech. • The NPG was a beneﬁ ciary of the late Mr Basil Bressler of Sydney, with upwards of $270 000 in funds to be used for the purchase of portraits by living Australian artists. The Hon Justice Michael Kirby AC CMG launched the Basil Bressler Bequest on 23 May 2001. • The NPG website received more than two million hits during the year. It continued to be a resource for people interested in portraiture, gallery events and the NPG collection. The Portrait Archive, a collaborative online database of Australian portraiture, was published in November 2000.

Performance Information: Output 1.3

Refurbish and maintain OPH in accordance with the building master plan. OPH is being refurbished and maintained in accordance with the long-term Master Building Plan. Major capital works were ongoing during the year and included the substantial completion of the ﬁ re detection, emergency systems upgrade, the heating and cooling systems upgrade and removal of hazardous materials from the main building and the Senate Wing. Refurbishment of the Senate Wing of OPH to house the Australian Federation Centre was completed in early 2001. The front-of-house services at OPH were enhanced with further improvements to the disabled and schools access area and refurbishment of the cloaking area.

Enhance visitor experience at OPH by providing high quality visitor services and innovative and accessible interpretation activities. Activities included: • conservation, interpretation, maintenance and upgrading of OPH/NPG and its collections; • provision of a range of public programs, including tours, exhibitions, interpretation, seminars, lectures and education activities for young people; • establishment of the ﬁ rst phase of the Australian Federation Centre; • further development of a National Register of Australian Portraits; • marketing and promotion; and • provision of quality catering, restaurant and conference facilities.

22 Annual Report 2000–2001 OPH presented a wide range of public events complementing each exhibition to enhance the visitors’ experience, including: • lectures and associated events to complement major exhibitions, such as Within The Walls and Dismissed!; • continued development of education programs for schools, including a popular new program focusing on Federation; • the OPH live music program with more than 50 professional and amateur musical groups performing in the Senate Chamber and Kings Hall; • continuation of the popular Super Sleuth discovery trail for children, which has helped increase the interest of large numbers of young people in OPH and generated consistently positive feedback; • 25 children/adults holiday workshops; and • the OPH Open Day on 5 May 2001 to celebrate the 74th anniversary of the opening of the House. OPH conducted several intakes of new volunteer guides. Their recruitment and intensive training has helped to both enhance the quality of the information provided to visitors and provide a valuable resource for the operation of the House. Measures to increase public understanding of the role and history of OPH include improvements to interpretive material in the building’s publicly accessible spaces and new interpretive and educational activities. The NPG presented a range of public programs to complement its exhibitions including public lectures, informal gallery talks and art-enrichment holiday workshops. Learning programs were presented to 7 204 primary, secondary and tertiary students. OPH and the NPG continued to develop merchandise for sale in the OPH shop to provide a service for visitors. Staff have also continued to work with the functions and restaurant contractor to improve services, promote activities and ensure a high standard of visitor experience.

Manage OPH collections and conserve the heritage signiﬁ cance of OPH. OPH undertook a major program of conservation works in Kings Hall and the House of Representatives and Senate Chambers. OPH commissioned a series of detailed heritage studies of the major precincts of OPH to provide detailed advice on the conservation of the building. Development of a comprehensive database of the furniture, fabric and ﬁ ttings of the building is continuing.

Develop a national collection of Australian portraits which is recognised for its national inclusiveness and quality. During the year the National Portrait Collection was further enhanced by the acquisition of more than 53 signiﬁ cant works for the permanent collection. A National Online Portrait Archive was established with the support of the Myer Foundation to create a national database of portraiture, allowing electronic access to the NPG’s entire collection.

Develop the NPG as a centre for the understanding of Australian portraiture and history. The NPG presented eight exhibitions, three lectures (including the Anniversary Lecture), four seminars and numerous ﬂ oor talks.

Annual Report 2000–2001 23 Increase general visitor numbers and the numbers of school and college groups participating in OPH and NPG education programs by 10 per cent. During the year OPH and the NPG received more than 172 000 visitors, a level similar to the previous year. The visitor numbers reﬂ ect the negative impact of the Sydney Olympics on interstate visitors to Canberra early in the ﬁ nancial year. Visitor numbers have, nevertheless, shown a steady increase since that time.

Deliver eight core tours daily and 45 specialist tours per year. One new specialist tour was introduced during the year—Secrets of the House. In addition, the specialist Dismissal! tour was extensively revamped to complement the Dismissed! Exhibition, commemorating the 25th anniversary of the dismissal of the Whitlam Government. In addition to the core Behind the Scenes and Heart of the House tours, which are offered eight times per day, OPH now has ﬁ ve specialist tours covering a wide range of themes and interests that can be offered at appropriate times and occasions. Specialist tours operated 81 times through the year.

Develop ten new interpretive activities during the year. In addition to the new and revamped tours and Kings Hall 9 (outlined below), new interpretive activities included: • new interpretive role-plays for schools, based on the Kings Hall 9 characters; • new interpretive panels in various locations; • reconnection of the Opposition Whip’s ofﬁ ce monitor to cameras in the House of Representatives; • political history training for volunteer guides; • commencement of oral history interviews, establishment of oral history database and a community function for former OPH employees as part of the oral history program; • acquisition of Federation-related items and other political memorabilia, including material related to Sir Robert Menzies; • interpretive way-stations established in several key locations in OPH; and • restoration of furniture and reproduction of relevant artworks for the Speaker’s Suite.

Undertake four OPH exhibitions, two major and 12 targeted OPH events.

OPH presented seven exhibitions in 2000–2001: • Within The Walls, in conjunction with the Sydney Jewish Museum; • The 2000 Sporting Prize, in conjunction with the NPG; • The Art of Place (The Fifth National Indigenous Art Award, coordinated by the Australian Heritage Commission); • Terra Nova—A Land of Milk and Honey; • Dismissed! Whitlam, Fraser, Kerr and the story of 1975; • It’s an honour—Australia; and • Australians of the Year.

24 Annual Report 2000–2001 OPH commissioned its ﬁ rst ‘museum theatre’ production. The Kings Hall 9 brought to life the bronze bas reliefs in Kings Hall in a number of theatrical pieces telling the story of those who campaigned for a democratic Australia. Some 52 performances were held in March and April 2001, coinciding with school holidays and ACT Centenary of Federation activities. OPH celebrated its 74th anniversary with a Federation themed open day on 5 May 2001 which linked with the Australian Parliament House and the National Archives of Australia. A range of targeted events was undertaken throughout the year including themed workshops for adults and children during holiday periods; lectures, specialist tours and other activities which complemented the exhibitions.

Undertake seven NPG exhibitions of which three will tour to other States, two NPG seminars and one anniversary lecture. The NPG presented ten temporary exhibitions in 2000–2001: • Headspace: An exhibition of student portraits; • The Athlete: Sporting Portraits by Anderson and Low; • Heads of the People: A Portrait of Colonial Australia; • Olympic Gold Medallist Exhibition; • Cavalcade of Scientists; • David Moore: From Face to Face; • Best of British: Contemporary Portraits from NPG London; • Legends: The art of Walter Barnett 1862–1934; • Polly Borland Australians; and • Tête-à-tête: Portraits by Henri Cartier-Bresson. The following NPG exhibitions toured the country: • Legends: The art of Walter Barnett 1862–1934 was exhibited at the State Library of New South Wales from 23 December 2000 to 18 February 2001 and at Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery from 1 June 2001 to 15 July 2001; • Recognition: Percy Leason’s Aboriginal Portraits was exhibited at the Ian Potter Museum of Art, University of Melbourne from 17 October 2000 to 19 November 2000; • Upfront: Faces of Australians at War (developed in partnership with the Australian War Memorial) was exhibited at the Newcastle Regional Art Gallery from 5 June 2000 to 30 July 2000; • Polly Borland Australians was exhibited at Monash Gallery of Art, Melbourne from 29 June 2001 to 5 August 2001; and • Glossy: Faces Magazines Now was exhibited at George Adams Gallery, Melbourne from 1 September 2000 to 8 October 2000. The NPG presented three portraiture seminars in Melbourne, Perth and Sydney to raise awareness and enhance understanding of portraiture. NPG lectures and seminars included: • Portrait of an Architect: Constructing Architectural Identity—an international symposium hosted by the School of Fine Arts, Classical Studies and Archaeology in partnership with the NPG, was held at the University of Melbourne on 12 August 2000;

Annual Report 2000–2001 25 • Portraiture and Photography—a national symposium, was held by the NPG at the Art Gallery of Western Australia, Perth on 28 October 2000; • The Aspects of Colonial Portraiture—a series of lectures, was held in conjunction with Heads of the People; • Portraits by Ingres: Images of an Epoch—a lecture by Dr Philip Conisbee, Senior Curator of European Painting, National Gallery of Art, Washington was presented on 13 November 2000; • Making Faces, Making Waves: the hazardous business of commissioning portraits—a lecture by Ms Honor Clerk of the National Portrait Gallery, London presented on 18 November 2000; • Daughters, Wives, Mothers and Mistresses: Women in the National Gallery London—the NPG’s Second Anniversary Lecture was delivered by Neil MacGregor, Director of the National Gallery London, on 24 February 2001; and • Likeness; Portrait and Photography—held in conjunction with the Sydney College of Arts on 5 May 2001. Exhibition programs at OPH and the NPG were supported by market research into visitors to the House, as well as targeted marketing campaigns including launches, advertising and media liaison. OPH and the NPG were also strongly involved in promoting links with the Canberra tourism industry to raise awareness of the range of exhibitions, programs and facilities they offer to visitors.

Increase the number of donated works to the NPG collection. • The NPG received $47 500 in sponsorship and $2 875 052 in cash donations during 2000–2001 compared with a total of $157 000 in 1999–2000. • 18 works were donated to the NPG during the year, compared with 20 in 1999–2000.

Complete the refurbishment of the lower and main ﬂ oors of the South-West (Senate) Wing of OPH to house the Australian Federation Centre by February 2001. Refurbishment of the Australian Federation Centre in the Senate Wing was completed on schedule in February 2001.

26 Annual Report 2000–2001 Output 1.4—New facilities for the National Museum of Australia and the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies.

Description To help preserve and promote Australia’s heritage, the Commonwealth has built new facilities for the National Museum of Australia (NMA) and the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) on Acton Peninsula, Canberra.

Summary of major activities, signiﬁ cant issues and developments for Output 1.4 • Formal approval to proceed with the project was given in July 1998. The project was completed on 9 March 2001 at the projected cost of $155.4 million including $147 million from the Federation Fund. Works beyond the original agreed scope of the project, requested and funded by the NMA at a cost of $2.4 million were also provided. • A Construction Coordination Committee, established by the Minister for the Arts and Centenary of Federation, Peter McGauran oversaw the project which comprised representatives of the Department, National Capital Authority, ACT government, NMA and AIATSIS. • The Construction Coordination Committee met three times in 2000–2001. The Acton Peninsula Project Task Force provided secretariat support for the Committee. It also provided policy advice to the Minister on the construction, administration of the National Museum of Australia Act 1980 and, through the Minister, provided two progress reports to the Joint Parliamentary Committee on Public Works. • The project was delivered by the Acton Peninsula Alliance—a team representing the Commonwealth and Australian Capital Territory Governments, the architects, exhibition designers and building and service providers who jointly contracted for the initiative.

Performance Information: Output 1.4

Buildings, landscaping and exhibitions independently recognised as being of high quality and facilities fully functional at a level suitable for national cultural institutions.

The Acton Peninsula Alliance agreement with the architects, building contractors and exhibition designers included strong incentives to ensure completion on time, within budget and to a high quality. Measures were established to independently assess the design integrity and quality of the buildings. The Design Integrity Panel found that the design integrity of the project was sustained through all design and construction stages. The Quality Panel in its interim assessment at the time of opening (ﬁ nal assessment does not take place until 12 months after the opening) found that the project had substantially achieved the speciﬁ ed quality objectives to a very high level.

Project time and budget milestones are met. The project was completed within budget in time for the formal opening by the Prime Minister on 11 March 2001.

Annual Report 2000–2001 27 OUTCOME 2 A competitive and sustainable advantage in the global information economy Output 2.1—Strategic advice, programs and policy to achieve competitive and diverse communications and information technology industries and services.

Description The Department develops and maintains policy, regulatory and program frameworks which support the delivery of competitive, innovative and diverse communications services. Policy advice is directed towards improving access for all Australians to communications services, towards providing adequate consumer safeguards and to ensuring that Australian intellectual property is managed to balance the needs of users, creators and investors. The Department’s Communications Research Unit (CRU) assists policy formulation within the Department through a targeted economic and technical research program and provides up-to-date and relevant statistical information. The Communications Research Unit undertakes fee-for-service consultancies for other government agencies on telecommunications and broadcasting issues.

Summary of major activities, signiﬁ cant issues and developments for Output 2.1

Telecommunications The Communications and the Arts Legislation Amendment Act 2001 was passed which included: • amendment to the Telecommunications Act 1997 giving carriers and carriage service providers statutory immunity arising from an act or omission made in good faith in certain circumstances; and • amendment to the Trade Practices Act 1974. Advice was prepared for the Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts on the price controls review of Telstra and a new price control determination was prepared to implement the Government’s decision to extend the Telstra price controls for a further 12 months. The Determination was gazetted on 28 June 2001, to go into force on 1 July 2001. The new legislative provision on telephone sex services in Part 9A of the Telecommunications (Consumer Protection and Service Standards) Act 1999 came into effect on 3 February 2000. The Universal Service Obligation (USO) arrangements in the Telecommunications (Consumer Protection and Service Standards) Act 1999 were amended to: • support the $150 million Extended Zones Tender; • enable Universal Service Obligation (USO) subsidies to be set in advance; • expand, in principle, the USO funding base; • support multi-provider USO competition; • enhance competitive provision of the Digital Data Service Obligation (DDSO); and • streamline USO and National Relay Service (NRS) administration.

28 Annual Report 2000–2001 The world’s ﬁ rst national Emergency Call Service for users of text communication devices, the Emergency Call Service for the NRS, was launched. The Department signed an Agreement with Telstra on 1 June 2001 for the implementation of the social bonus program ($150 million) to provide untimed local calls, untimed local Internet access and advanced telecommunication services to the extended zones of Australia. The Department also signed an agreement with Vodafone on 19 April 2001 for the implementation of continuous mobile phone service along designated major Australian highways. The Department provided secretariat support to the Telecommunications Service Inquiry, which was established to report on the adequacy of service levels across Australia. The Inquiry reported on 30 September 2000 and policy advice was provided on the Government’s response to the Telecommunications Service Inquiry, which was announced on 15 May 2001. The Department progressed the implementation of the Networking the Nation program including the General Fund ($250 million), Internet points of presence ($36 million), Remote and Isolated Islands program ($20 million), Building Additional Rural Networks (BARN) ($70 million) and extending mobile phone coverage ($3 million). The Broadband Services in Australia report was produced by the Department. The report provides the current state-of-play in the broadband services market in Australia and provides a comparison of Australia with other Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) countries. The Department provided policy advice on the re-allocation of spectrum and the setting of competition rules for spectrum licensing in the 3.4 GHz, 27 GHz, 800 MHz and 2 GHz spectrum bands. The auctioning of licences raised more than $1.3 billion in 2000–2001.

IT Industry Development Three projects were funded under the Advanced Networks Program (ANP). These projects will contribute to the development of advanced network infrastructure in Australia that should deliver long term benefi ts to the Australian economy, including by supporting progress towards the establishment of a national advanced backbone network. Eight business incubators, that had received grant funding under the Building on IT Strengths (BITS) program at the end of June 2000, began operations this fi nancial year. Activities under the Intelligent Island program this year included the launch of the Business Development Fund (part of the Launceston Broadband Project) in March 2001 and the signing of a funding agreement in June 2001 for an Information Technology and Telecommunications (IT&T) Incubator. The incubator is a joint venture between ITem 3 (a BITS funded Incubator), KPMG Tasmania and the University of Tasmania. On 23 April 2001 the Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts released details of the Industry Development (ID) framework to apply to future Commonwealth IT outsourcing tenders. The new ID framework favours strategic ID outcomes and complements the Government's strategies to encourage the growth of Australia's information and communications technology (ICT) sector. As part of the new framework, strategic ID objectives, previously pursued on a contract-by- contract basis, will now be incorporated in a new strategic ID agreement that will apply to companies with signifi cant sales to the Commonwealth. These arrangements will replace the existing Partnerships for Development plans. A review was initiated to identify inhibitors to small-to-medium sized enterprises (SMEs) winning Commonwealth IT outsourcing work. The Department released a Discussion Paper in early June 2001 and responses to the Paper will assist the development of an Action Plan to be released in September 2001.

Annual Report 2000–2001 29 Broadcasting

Amendments were made to the Broadcasting Services Act 1992 (BSA) to allow: • automatic de-listing under the anti-siphoning regime; • exemptions from the high defi nition television (HDTV) simulcast requirements for demonstration programs; • improvements in arrangements for providing a third commercial television service in currently under-served regional and remote areas; • introduction of an ‘international broadcasting’ category of broadcasting service to ensure national interest considerations are taken into account when licensing international broadcasting services; • matters relating to ABC and SBS datacasting services; and • a range of technical amendments to the BSA and the Radiocommunications Act 1992 relating to the datacasting regime. The Department assisted the ABA and the industry to develop a system to manage interference to existing analog television reception that may arise from the introduction of digital television services. The review of audio and video streaming over the Internet was completed. The Government’s conclusion that Internet services providing television and/or radio programs outside the broadcasting services bands should not be regulated as a broadcasting service was implemented through a Ministerial determination. Regulations implementing minimum audio standards for transmission of standard defi nition television programs were made. The Minister issued a direction to the ACA to provide for the renewal of high-powered open narrowcasting licences, thereby improving security of tenure. A ‘use it or lose it’ condition on low powered open narrowcasting radio licences was introduced to prevent hoarding. Regulations implementing the Regional Equalisation Plan were made, specifying measures to facilitate the provision of digital commercial television broadcasting services in regional licence areas. The Department managed the $120 million Television Fund which has increased access to television services by people in regional, rural and remote areas of Australia by extending SBS television, fi xing television black spots, and providing community groups with access to a second remote commercial television service. The Department prepared and distributed a discussion paper as part of the statutory review of the digital transmission of community television (CTV). The Department provided policy advice, which assisted the Government in approving funding for ABC and SBS contracts to provide digital television services, allowing the commencement of digital broadcasting by the ABC and SBS in major metropolitan areas on 1 January 2001. The Department assisted the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in the development of an Australian international television service. The Minister for Foreign Affairs made an announcement in relation to this service in June 2001.

30 Annual Report 2000–2001 Intellectual Property The Copyright Amendment (Digital Agenda) Act 2000 commenced on 4 March 2001, promoting the development of online content and enabling fair online access to educational and cultural materials. The Copyright Amendment (Moral Rights) Act 2000 commenced on 21 December 2000, strengthening the rights of creators. The Copyright Amendment (Parallel Importation) Bill 2001, which was passed in the House of Representatives in June 2001, reﬂ ects the Government’s policy of allowing the parallel importation of books, periodicals, printed music and software. The Department ﬁ nalised management guidelines for intellectual property associated with Government information technology contracts. The Department, in conjunction with the Attorney-General’s Department, released a discussion paper on the duration of copyright in photographs. A number of submissions were received from stakeholders and consideration of the issue is continuing. The Department is participating with other Intellectual Property agencies in drafting a response to the Intellectual Property and Competition Review Committee’s review of Intellectual Property legislation under the Competition Principles Agreement.

Communications Research Unit The CRU undertakes research for all areas of the Department and NOIE, including telecommunications, broadcasting, ﬁ lm and the arts, intellectual property, the IT sector, the Internet and e-commerce. The CRU maintains statistical databases covering industry statistics (for example employment, output, quality of service and pricing data) as well as international benchmarking data. The unit maintains links with the Australian Bureau of Statistics and a wide range of industry participants to obtain current data. The CRU provided assistance to the Government’s Telecommunications Service Inquiry and to the Television Fund Black Spots Program. The CRU developed a geographic spatial mapping facility which has been used to complement a wide range of policy advice to the Department and Ministers’ ofﬁ ces. The CRU again organised a Communications Research Forum in Canberra in October 2000. Registrations for the Forum continue to grow as does the number of papers submitted. The scope and coverage of the CRU fee-for-service contract work for the ACA and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission continued to expand. The Department’s library has expanded the range of desk-top electronic services to Departmental staff.

Performance Information Output 2.1

Quality and timeliness of advice and draft legislation. The Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts has expressed satisfaction with the timeliness and quality of advice and draft legislation on the broadcasting, telecommunications and intellectual property regulatory frameworks.

Annual Report 2000–2001 31 Industry and other stakeholders’ satisfaction with consultation processes.

Telecommunications Key stakeholders have provided positive feedback on the opportunities provided for consultation on policy development and program delivery activities during the year. Examples of consultation activity conducted include: • the Regional Communications Forum in May 2001; • development of a package to streamline the telecommunications access regime which included an industry forum with 65 participants, the release of a discussion paper and dialogue with important industry players and authorities; • consultation on Telstra price controls; • consultation on the new legislative provision on telephone sex services; • consultation with industry in the course of developing advice on competition rules for individual spectrum auctions; • consultation with Commonwealth Ministers, State Governments and industry on the privatisation of the INTELSAT satellite network; • the consultation program for the Telecommunications Service Inquiry, including discussions in Darwin, Adelaide, Hobart and Sydney and approximately 13 regional centres; • the consultation program on the Government’s response to the Telecommunications Service Inquiry; • consultation with project applicants and State Government representatives on Networking the Nation activities and online Council initiatives; and • consultation with Commonwealth agencies, State and Territory Governments and industry associations and participants about the formulation of a new industry development framework applying to ICT procurement.

Broadcasting The Department released an issues paper in October 2000 as the basis for public and industry consultation regarding the statutory review under Schedule 4, clause 59A(1) of the Broadcasting Services Act 1992 into the adequacy of the ABA’s spectrum allocation powers. Submissions received raised a number of issues which will be considered in the development of the Minister’s report to Parliament on the review in the second half of 2001. The Department consulted with broadcasting industry bodies on the Senate Select Committee on Information Technologies Report In the Public Interest: Monitoring Australia’s Media and the Productivity Commission’s Broadcasting Report. The Department released a discussion paper in March 2001 on possible amendments to the Broadcasting Services Act 1992 in response to certain recommendations of the Australian Broadcasting Authority’s Commercial Radio Inquiry Report. The Department released a discussion paper in October 2000 canvassing options for extending tenure for radio high powered open narrowcasters and submissions which were later taken into consideration in the Government’s decision to provide greater security of tenure. Aspirant licensees—the ABA, ABC and SBS—were consulted in the development of the new licensing scheme for international broadcasters.

32 Annual Report 2000–2001 Intellectual Property Relevant industry organisations and regulatory agencies were consulted on aspects of a range of intellectual property regulatory changes introduced during the year. Results included: • key stakeholders publicly supporting the Copyright Amendment (Digital Agenda) Act 2000; • consultation with industry and key stakeholders was undertaken in relation to the Copyright Amendment (Moral Rights) Act 2000. Stakeholders expressed a high degree of support for the amendments; • positive feedback was received in relation to the Moral Rights education and awareness campaign (which focused on the arts sector in particular); • management guidelines for intellectual property associated with Government information technology contracts were ﬁ nalised following consultation with industry and other stakeholders and were well received across Government and industry.

Communications Research Unit CRU seeks and gets feedback from all its clients on a regular basis. This has generally been very positive, particularly for statistical and mapping services. Written advice from fee-for-service clients demonstrates their satisfaction with the work of the CRU. The CRU continues to be asked to expand and develop its analyses for these consultancies.

Efﬁ cient and timely program administration.

Telecommunications A number of key programs have met or are scheduled to meet their target objectives. The objectives are: • for 2000–2001, grants totalling $721 000 were allocated for telecommunications representation and research under section 593 of the Telecommunications Act 1997; • the introduction of untimed local calls and untimed Internet access in the Extended Zones and preferential rate calls to Community Service Towns is proceeding in line with the Government’s timing commitment; • phase one of the Spatial Data Network and the Regional Commercial Activities Database were completed on schedule; • the date for the completion of continuous mobile phone coverage on designated major highways is mid-2002 in line with the Government’s commitment; and • efﬁ cient management of Programs, including the BITS program and the Software Engineering Quality Centres program and meeting funding and reporting milestones.

Broadcasting • The Department received more than 400 expressions of interest for new services and more than 180 applications to replace obsolete equipment under two rounds of the Television Black Spots Program. • To date, funding had been offered for new services at 43 sites and to replace obsolete equipment at 96 sites.

Annual Report 2000–2001 33 Improved access to communications services.

Telecommunications The 2000–2001 spectrum auctions program enabled spectrum to be allocated on an effi cient and competitive basis for the provision of a wider range of radiocommunications services e.g. mobile telephony, Internet access and business data transmissions. The Minister announced on 25 June 2001 that the Government would introduce legislative amendments to quickly resolve access disputes under the telecommunications access regime in the Trade Practices Act 1974. The Agreement for the provision of untimed local calls, untimed Internet access and other carriage services to the Extended Zones provides for lower prices of telephony services, improved prices and data rates for Internet and other services which increase the availability of advanced telecommunication services in remote Australia. The Commonwealth’s 10 year agreement with Telstra also includes an obligation on Telstra to supply universal services during the contract term. The Agreement for the provision of continuous mobile phone coverage along major Australian highways provides for travellers on those highways, regardless of where they normally reside or do business, to have access to mobile phone services which is an increasingly important social, economic and personal safety facility. The Department provided advice and conducted consultations to assist bulk mail customers of Australia Post to aggregate mail from several sources before lodgement, improving access to high volume discounts. The Networking the Nation (NTN) program continued to provide incentives to improve the type, quality and price of telecommunications services to communities in regional, rural and remote parts of Australia. A total of 207 new projects totalling $91.6 million were approved in 2000–2001, providing a wide range of communications services to meet community needs across regional Australia. Strengthened requirements for temporary services pending connection of the standard service or fault repair will ensure that all consumers have access to a basic telephone service. Service will have to be provided within 30 working days of a request for connection of the standard service, within fi ve working days of a fault on the standard service and in cases of recurrent fault and emergency situations. The introduction of reliability standards for services provided in fulfi lment of the USO will ensure improved access, particularly in regional areas. The Government is implementing an $88.2 million program to improve mobile phone coverage in regional Australia and a $50 million program (including $38 million from Telstra) to provide better quality and faster dial-up Internet access in regional and metropolitan Australia.

Broadcasting An effective system has been established by broadcasters, with the assistance of the ABA and the Department, to help affected viewers overcome interference to analog television reception arising from the introduction of digital television services. The Government has allocated up to $10 million to the ABC and SBS to meet 20 per cent of free to air broadcaster costs for the interference management scheme. The Government agreed to fund the actual costs of analog channel changes to relevant ABC and SBS translator services to improve the quality of proposed datacasting channels in Sydney and Newcastle.

34 Annual Report 2000–2001 Regional television licensees began to draw on funds under the Regional Equalisation Plan which assists regional television broadcasters with the costs of digital conversion with funding of $260 million over 13 years. Assistance under the Plan is available in the form of rebates on annual licence fees, supplemented by a small grants program for broadcasters in some single- service licence areas. The introduction of a ‘use it or lose it’ condition for radio low-powered open narrowcasters on 22 December 2000 will reduce hoarding of these licences and provide increased diversity of radio services for listeners. The Government's Television Fund has improved the range of television services available to all Australians through the following initiatives: • SBS television extensions are providing 1.2 million regional viewers with access to the SBS analog television service involving 36 retransmission areas and 78 sites; • the Television Black Spots Program has provided 25 new services in 13 black spot areas, helping more than 7 194 households across Australia, and assisted 67 organisations to replace obsolete equipment at 96 retransmission sites helping to avoid loss of television reception at more than 19 312 households; • under the Second Remote Commercial Television Subsidy, a two-thirds subsidy has been provided to 75 organisations at 109 retransmission sites to purchase decoders and transmitters for accessing a second remote commercial service; and • the Regional Communications Partnership self-help subsidy scheme has made access to national transmission network sites operated by ntl Australia Ltd affordable for communities in regional and remote areas. Commercial Broadcasters in Declared Remote Areas were funded for the difference between the concessional transmission fees paid to the National Transmission Agency (NTA) and the commercial fees paid to the new owner of the national transmission network. Radio for the Print Handicapped (RPH) received funding in 2000–2001 for all station transmission costs. The ABA granted ten additional community radio licences during the reporting period, bringing the number of licences granted to 217.

Introduction of digital television legislation. The Department, in conjunction with the ABA, the ACA and industry, provided advice on issues to assist the implementation of digital television. Results included: • digital television broadcasting services commenced in ﬁ ve major metropolitan areas on 1 January 2001. Planning is proceeding for implementation of digital television in regional and remote areas; • a framework was developed to manage interference from the introduction of digital television to analog television services and ancillary equipment; • regulations implementing HDTV quota and captioning requirements and audio standards for SDTV were made; • minor enhancements and technical amendments to the legislation were made during the year to improve effectiveness; and • an industry-wide Digital Television Strategy Group was established to ensure introduction of the next generation of digital receivers is coordinated.

Annual Report 2000–2001 35 NetAlert progress in implementing its charter. The Department provided annual funding to NetAlert on approval of its 2000–2001 workplan. NetAlert made progress against the workplan in the following areas: • established a Help Line service offering information and advice on safe use of the Internet; • developed information resources on Internet safety issues; • completed an Industry Liaison Project to raise Internet industry awareness of the online content scheme; and • appointed a NetAlert Ambassador to promote NetAlert community education activities.

Implement funding and monitoring arrangements for the BITS business incubators, advanced communications infrastructure projects and Intelligent Island. Eight BITS business incubators, which had received grant funding at the end of June 2000, began operations this fi nancial year. Grant deeds were also fi nalised for the remaining two successful applicants—in September 2000 for the Northern Territory and April 2001 for South Australia. The incubators have provided the Department with quarterly reports during the course of the year. In the fi rst nine months of the year, the incubators had received more than 1 100 applicants and accepted 53 incubatees. The Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts launched the Advanced Networks Program (ANP) in September 2000. Forty-nine applications for funding were received by the December closing date. The selection process involved assessment by the Department, examination by a technical/network specialist with 11 applications being shortlisted for interview by an independent advisory panel. The three successful applications were announced in May and Deeds of Agreement were being prepared in June. Intelligent Island Program Strategic and Implementation Plans were approved and put in place. Monitoring has begun for the Intelligent Island Memorandum of Understanding and Launceston Broadband Project funding agreement. The Business Development Fund agreement was signed and monitoring is underway. A funding agreement for an IT&T Incubator was signed in June 2001.

36 Annual Report 2000–2001 OUTCOME 3

Australians value science and technology’s contribution to our culture and economic prosperity Output 3.1—Programs and exhibitions that engage people in science and technology.

Description

The National Science and Technology Centre (Questacon) aims to help Australians to value science and technology’s contribution to our culture and economic prosperity. As a national leader in communicating science, Questacon makes science fun and relevant for everyone by engaging people in making their own stimulating discoveries. Questacon operates as a semi-autonomous agency with the Department. An advisory Council comprising a part-time Chairman and seven Members appointed by the Minister for the Arts and the Centenary of Federation, support Questacon’s activities.

Summary of major activities, signifi cant issues and developments for Output 3.1 The 2000–2001 fi nancial year was successful for Questacon, with more than 1.64 million people participating in a Questacon program, including nearly 400 000 in Olympics-related programs. This represents a 53 per cent increase on 1999–2000. The Centre’s website recorded over 270 000 visitors (more than 4.37 million hits) during the year. Activities in 2000–2001 included: • staging a varied program of exhibitions and other programs in Canberra; • organising 16 travelling exhibitions and outreach activities, including a new travelling exhibition, a new travelling program in partnership with Photonics Australia, and a new outreach program for schools in metropolitan Sydney; • visiting more than 100 locations around Australia with the Olympic torch relay and staging a sports science exhibition at Homebush during the Olympics, both with the support of Shell Australia; • commencing planning for Smart Moves, a new four-year regional outreach program for which $3.7 million in Government funding was approved through the Backing Australia’s Ability program; • developing two new exhibitions, including Our Clever Country, which was opened by the Prime Minister in January 2001; • installing a new permanent exhibition, Awesome Earth, developed in collaboration with Perth’s Scitech Discovery Centre; • attracting an extension of Shell Australia’s existing 15-year sponsorship of the Shell Questacon Science Circus; • establishing a high-profi le group, drawn from Government, business and industry, and the science research community, to support the Centre’s fundraising activities; • completing the building upgrade commenced last year and refurbishing two major travelling exhibitions; and • winning the Alta Vista award for the best URL at Australia’s fi rst Science Film and Multimedia Festival in May 2001.

Annual Report 2000–2001 37 Performance Information: Output 3.1

More than 85 per cent satisfaction rate of visitors to our programs and exhibitions. Visitor surveys and Customer Service Charter feedback both demonstrate a 95 per cent satisfaction rate with the Centre’s Canberra-based exhibitions and programs, an improvement on the 80 per cent satisfaction rate recorded in surveys in the previous year.

An external evaluation of the Shell Questacon Science Circus (the main outreach program) during the second half of 2000 elicited similar results. The results were: • 95 per cent of visitors to the exhibition found their visit worthwhile; • 95 per cent of teachers interviewed found the Shell Questacon Science Circus visits to their schools to be valuable for students in one or more ways; and • 900 000 people participated in Questacon programs in 2000–2001, 60 per cent outside the Centre in Canberra.

900 000 people participate in Questacon programs in 2000–2001, 60 per cent outside the Centre in Canberra A total of 1 640 103 people participated in Questacon programs during 2000–2001, with 80 per cent outside the Centre in Canberra. Overall, this was an increase of 53 per cent on total visitor numbers in 1999–2000.

The Sydney Olympics affected Questacon visitor numbers in two ways. First, there was a large increase in outreach program visitor numbers because of Questacon’s participation at the Torch Relay Celebration Sites and its Olympics exhibition. Second, there was also a signiﬁ cant drop in the number of visitors to the Centre in Canberra during September and October. Excluding participants in Olympics-related programs, Questacon’s total visitor numbers were 1 251 303 with 74 per cent outside the Centre. This total is 17 per cent up on last year. Outreach program participant numbers increased by 249 per cent on last year, due to the introduction of two new programs and a 14 per cent increase in attendances for the Shell Questacon Science Circus. Travelling exhibition visitor numbers were boosted by large attendances in Bangkok.

Being a national leader in communicating science and technology.

Questacon achieves this through: • the high quality of its interactive exhibitions and programs, with an increasing focus on proﬁ ling Australian science and innovation; • strategic partnerships with other organisations—through the resulting synergies which mean that Questacon can extend its range of programs and reach a wider audience while contributing to achievement of its partners’ goals; and • its continuing involvement in broader science communication activities and the science centre industry, both in Australia and internationally.

38 Annual Report 2000–2001 High quality exhibitions and programs.

As part of a three-year program to refurbish the Centre’s building in Canberra to showcase the best in interactive exhibitions, Questacon developed and opened two new exhibitions during 2000–2001. They are: • Our Clever Country, a new permanent exhibition launched by the Prime Minister on 24 January 2001, which showcases Australian inventions—from pacemakers to solar cells and from the boomerang to the ute; and • Sea Chest Secret, a highly portable travelling exhibition designed speciﬁ cally for upper primary and lower secondary students. Questacon also installed, for opening on 2 July 2001, a new permanent exhibition titled Awesome Earth. This is about spectacular natural phenomena including earthquakes, cyclones, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions and lightning. The gallery refurbishment program will be completed in 2001–2002. In the longer term, one gallery will be available to host travelling exhibitions, and the ‘permanent’ exhibition offering will be refreshed on a rolling basis through development of a new exhibition every 12–18 months.

Other exhibitions featured during the year included: • Special Effects Mark II, which allows visitors to explore the science behind ﬁ lm-making, from Scitech Discovery Centre, Perth; • Cyberzone, an exhibition about digital technology from Scienceworks, Museum Victoria; • Einstein: Man of the Century, featuring information, images and facsimiles of some key documents; owned by the Hebrew University of Israel, supported by the Embassy of Israel; and • BG WildLife Photographer of the Year, a display of the winning entries in an international wildlife photographic competition from the Natural History Museum, London (toured by the Australian Museum, Sydney).

The Centre’s target of no more than ﬁ ve per cent of exhibits down at any time was met comfortably, with an average across the year of only 1.9 per cent. Questacon’s enhanced Science Theatre program has professional actors presenting a regular daily program of shows on a range of science topics. A separate charge applies to these shows, which have attracted audiences totalling more than 72 000 people during the year.

Questacon is increasingly proﬁ ling Australian science and technology through, for example: • the new Our Clever Country exhibition at the Centre in Canberra; • the start of planning for a major new regional outreach program, Smart Moves, which will target secondary school students, teachers and communities across Australia to encourage students to recognise their potential as Australia’s future innovators and consider careers in ﬁ elds of science and technology; • a new outreach program supported by Photonics Australia, using innovative presentations that combine live theatre with multimedia techniques, targeting senior secondary students to increase understanding of the science and technology underpinning the emerging photonics industry and raise awareness of the range of available careers in the industry; • adding material on photonics and cloning to the Questacon website’s new ‘Teens’ section; and • the display of a Holden hybrid-technology car at the Centre in Canberra in 2001.

Annual Report 2000–2001 39 Strategic partnerships.

Continuing sponsors during 2000–2001 included Shell Australia Limited, Cootes Holdings Pty Limited, NRMA Member Services and BHP Limited. Questacon has long collaborated with the Australian National University through the university’s National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science (CPAS). With the backing of Shell Australia, Questacon and CPAS jointly run the Shell Questacon Science Circus/Graduate Diploma in Scientiﬁ c Communication program. Questacon also contributes to other postgraduate programs in CPAS and both organisations work together on projects such as evaluation of the Questacon visitor experience. In working towards a Sydney base for its operations, Questacon has developed strong strategic relationships with key players at the Australian Technology Park (ATP). They are: • the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority; • Australian Technology Park Innovation which includes four universities as well as business interests; and • major tenants of the ATP. In May 2001, Questacon’s Director signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the NSW Department of Education and Training, setting a framework for the collaborative development of a range of science and technology programs and activities for students and teachers, especially in relation to educational activities at the ATP.

Involvement in broader science communication activities.

Questacon’s Director is the President of the Australasian Science and Technology Exhibitors’ Network (ASTEN), a member of the National Executive of the Council of Australian Museum Directors, Chair of the panel of the ACT Research and Development Grants Scheme, and a member of the ACT Information Industry Development Board. Questacon had prominent involvement in the 2000 ASTEN and Asia Paciﬁ c Network of Science and Technology Centres (ASPAC) conferences. A Questacon ofﬁ cer is editor of the ASTEN newsletter; another is advisory editor for an International Council of Museums bulletin. Questacon is also an associate member of the European Collaborative of Science, Industry and Technology Exhibitions (ECSITE). Questacon has a Friendship Agreement with the National Science Museum (NSM) in Japan, and a commercial agreement with the Kokoro Company in Japan. The Shell Questacon Science Circus contributed exhibits and science demonstrations to the Amazing World of Science exhibition during National Science Week.

40 Annual Report 2000–2001 Taking interactive science and technology to regional, remote and rural Australia.

Outreach programs Questacon’s ongoing outreach programs were attended by 209 109 people, in all Australian States and Territories including capital cities in fi ve States and two Territories, more than 50 regional communities, covering every State and 11 remote Aboriginal communities in South Australia. This coverage is similar to that in previous years. In addition, a further 142 900 people experienced a Questacon program at non-metropolitan Olympic Torch Relay Celebration Sites. The major outreach program, the Shell Questacon Science Circus, attracted 140 343 visitors during six tours in fi ve States and while in Canberra. The Science Circus received funding from the Department of Education, Training and Youth Affairs to visit 11 remote Aboriginal communities and fi ve remote area schools in South Australia, with programs for students, teachers and, where possible, other community members. The Shell Questacon Science Circus also appeared at more than 100 Olympic Torch Relay Celebration sites around the nation for an estimated 216 300 people. Questacon presented demonstration shows and exhibits at the Olympic site at Homebush during the Games, with an estimated 172 500 visitors. NRMA RoadZone aims to teach nine to 14 year olds important safety messages through high-tech interactive exhibits. During the year it visited four venues in New South Wales and Queensland attracting 46 105 visitors. Two new outreach programs were launched in 2000–2001. They were: • the Questacon Science Squad which is based at Questacon’s ATP offi ce and delivered science- based performances in 37 Sydney metropolitan schools during the fi rst half of 2001; and • the Photonics program which takes drama-based presentations incorporating multimedia elements to students in senior secondary classes, with the primary aim of increasing interest in careers in the photonics industry. Forty-two schools experienced the program in its fi rst four months in Queensland and New South Wales. Other Questacon outreach programs include portable planetariums called Starlabs, the Questacon Maths Centre and professional development workshops on a range of topics for teachers.

Travelling exhibitions During the year Questacon toured nine interactive exhibitions to science centres and museums across Australia, in the Asia Paciﬁ c region and in Central and North America. In Australia, a total of 368 470 people visited these exhibitions while 284 250 people visited them outside Australia.

Engaging people in discovering how new technologies shape our future. Work continues towards establishing a signiﬁ cant presence at the Australian Technology Park in Sydney, to showcase cutting edge Australian science and technology and to expose young Australians to the varied career opportunities in developing industries. A fundraising campaign is under way to gain private sector support. Questacon increasingly uses new technologies to deliver some of its programs. Questacon’s website, www.questacon.edu.au, added to its impressive collection of awards by winning the Alta Vista Award for Best URL at the ﬁ rst Australian Science Film and Multimedia Festival in May 2001. The website attracted more than 4.77 million hits and delivered 36 gigabytes of information during the year. More detailed information for the eleven months from 1 August 2000 showed a total of 270 854 visits averaging just over three minutes in duration.

Annual Report 2000–2001 41 Adding value for stakeholders.

Revenue Generation Questacon has consistently had a government to non-government funding ratio of about 60:40 over recent years with the ratio for 2000–2001 at 64:36. In order to maintain a ratio of the order of this magnitude, the organisation has worked hard to ensure it has a good mix of revenue from sources other than government. Questacon achieved an increase of 7.8 per cent to $5.629 million on revenue from non-government sources on the previous year, despite the fall off in visitor numbers to the Centre in Canberra after the Olympics. The key source of revenue from other sources is admission charges to the Centre in Canberra, which is to some extent dependent upon the fl ow of tourists into the Australian Capital Territory. To add to the visitor experience in Canberra and generate small increases in revenue, renewed emphasis has been placed on Visitor Programs in addition to the gallery experiences—for example, the Science Theatre shows. Other areas of revenue generation to which particular emphasis has been paid this fi nancial year include: • Travelling Exhibitions—touring exhibitions to other science centres and museums and achieving a price for them that represents a reasonable return on investment; • Commercial opportunities—seeking opportunities to use the organisation’s expertise to raise additional revenue continues to remain a reactive rather than proactive strategy; • Sponsorship—Questacon has had a number of long-term high profi le sponsors for many years, however, fi nding new sponsors has proven extremely diffi cult. With this in mind and the need to raise a high level of corporate support for two signifi cant strategic initiatives (Smart Moves and a presence at the Australian Technology Park), a major fundraising initiative was mounted in the latter part of this fi nancial year. Interest has been strong and consolidation is expected in the fi rst half of 2001–2002; and • Collaborative ventures—Questacon completed a second collaborative venture with a state science centre, Scitech Discovery Centre in Perth. The Awesome Earth exhibition for a refurbished gallery in Canberra was constructed by Scitech and exhibited in Perth prior to moving across to Canberra for its opening in July 2001.

42 Annual Report 2000–2001 Efﬁ ciency measures

Questacon regularly reviews systems and processes to either reduce costs or identify savings to help fund initiatives of greater priority. One of the key measures of success is the average cost per visitor. In 2000–2001, the average cost per visitor was $11.43. This represents a decrease of 3.8 per cent on the previous year. With Olympic visitor numbers included, the average cost per visitor drops to $8.71 which represents a decrease of 27 per cent on the previous year. Some efﬁ ciency measures have been made during the year to redirect resources to other priorities within the organisation, including: • a review of the senior structure of the organisation resulting in the removal of one level of management with the three Branch Managers taking on additional roles and becoming Deputy Directors; and • greater emphasis being placed on asset management to optimise asset utilisation and life within the Centre.

Being a well managed and efﬁ cient organisation with a strong customer focus

A new Certifi ed Agreement was developed by the Workplace Relations Committee and endorsed by a 95 per cent positive vote. A human resource development plan was prepared, focusing on existing and needed knowledge and skills. Staff training occurred in a range of areas including leadership, customer service, project management, computer skills, occupational health and safety, fi rst aid and emergency procedures. A staff satisfaction survey was undertaken in June 2001, with results to be fed into planning and management activities during 2001–2002. The Centre’s volunteers, who work with the public in the exhibition galleries, complement and are extremely well integrated with the Customer Services staff team operating under the Volunteer Policy and Procedures developed in the previous year. The Centre developed a risk management policy and identifi ed high-level business risks and associated mitigation strategies. Identifi cation of business risks at the team level across the organisation is planned for 2001–2002. Building, facilities and systems upgrades continued during 2000–2001. This included work on the airconditioning system, the fi re protection system, some staff accommodation and both infrastructure and software enhancements for a number of information technology applications. A master leasing contract has been implemented to enable leasing instead of purchasing IT infrastructure.

Annual Report 2000–2001 43 Social justice and equity Questacon promotes social justice through its exhibitions and programs by:

• taking the needs of disadvantaged and minority groups into account in designing and selecting exhibitions and programs;

• choosing topics which cater for cultural and gender differences;

• using clearly visible and easy-to-understand graphics and text; and

• providing access to exhibitions and programs to people in their own communities around Australia.

The Centre’s admission prices provide a discount for family groups and reduced rates for pensioners and students.

Through its outreach programs Questacon continued to extend its audience reach in regional, rural and remote areas of Australia and welcomed a variety of visitor groups. Questacon’s ongoing programs visited more than 50 regional, rural and remote centres in all States with approximately 12 per cent of all Australian schools directly serviced in their own communities, the majority of these in regional rural and remote communities. During July to September 2000, people in more than 100 locations experienced a Questacon program in the form of demonstration shows on the science of sport, accompanying the Olympic torch relay.

The Shell Questacon Science Circus again received funding from the Department of Education, Training and Youth Affairs (DETYA) to visit 11 remote Aboriginal communities and ﬁ ve remote schools in South Australia. To ensure the suitability of the program for the communities, Questacon staff underwent cross-cultural awareness training (also funded by DETYA) and sought advice from the Tandanya Aboriginal Cultural Centre, The Investigator Science and Technology Centre in Adelaide and from the Centre for Appropriate Technology in Alice Springs. As well as shows and hands-on activities for students, and where possible other members of the communities, the program included sessions for teachers on simple classroom activities using materials provided by Questacon.

A small exhibition on Aboriginal science and technology is currently being researched and developed by Questacon in close consultation with the Bawinanga Aboriginal Corporation in Maningrida, Northern Territory and with The Investigator Science and Technology Centre in Adelaide. This exhibition, to be staged at Questacon from 2002, will provide access to aspects of Indigenous science and technology for a wide cross-section of Australians.

A growing range of material is available on the Questacon website. Science content, educational materials, online activities and information about Questacon and its programs—including some online booking options for both outreach and Canberra-based programs—are increasingly accessible across Australia and internationally.

44 Annual Report 2000–2001 OUTCOME 4 Increased use, enjoyment and safety of Australia’s audiovisual heritage Output 4.1—A high quality, safe and accessible national audiovisual collection. Description ScreenSound Australia, the National Screen and Sound Archive is responsible for collecting, storing, preserving and providing access to Australia’s audiovisual heritage. The headquarters are in Canberra with offi ces in Melbourne and Sydney, and representation in Adelaide, Brisbane, Hobart and Perth. ScreenSound Australia operates as a semi-autonomous organisation within the Department. Its activities are supported by an advisory Council which provides advice to ScreenSound Australia. ScreenSound Australia develops and maintains an audiovisual collection that is refl ective of Australian culture and the audiovisual industry and encourages access and use of the collection throughout the country. ScreenSound Australia has extensive technical facilities and world-class expertise in restoring a broad range of fi lm, video and audio artefacts and, where necessary, transferring their content to modern media for preservation and access. The collection is extensive and continues to grow, refl ecting the vast output being generated throughout Australia. ScreenSound Australia nurtures partnerships with external experts and commercial organisations to ensure that the quality of the collection continues to increase. The collection is housed in world-class, environmentally controlled facilities and is monitored to ensure its safety.

Summary of major activities, signifi cant issues and developments for Output 4.1 • New digital telecine machine and video noise reduction systems were added to ScreenSound Australia’s extensive technical facilities, signifi cantly enhancing the organisation’s capabilities and expertise. • A total number of 44 120 items were entered into ScreenSound Australia’s collection management system database (MAVIS), an increase over the previous year, continuing a long-term trend which has seen a steady increase since 1993–1994. • A major risk management project to improve the storage and accessibility of the poster collection was implemented. • The sale of ScreenSound Australia’s specifi cally developed collection management software (MAVIS) proceeded during the year with the Bundesarchiv-Filmarchiv, Germany adopting the system in May. • Signifi cant acquisitions comprised: • 2000 Olympic and Paralympic footage including opening and closing ceremonies, welcome home parades and the torch relay; • a major collection from Network Ten of some 4 600 video tapes covering the past 30 years; • a substantial collection of Crawford Production titles including Homicide, All the Rivers Run and The Sullivans; • more than 300 recordings from contemporary label, Shock Records; and • donation of oral histories, transcripts, manuscripts, letters and photographs of the late actor, John Hargreaves.

Annual Report 2000–2001 45 • A major sponsorship with Kodak (Australasia) Pty Ltd and Atlab Australia resulted in the acquisition of 16 new colour prints of Australian ﬁ lms from the 1970s and 1980s. • Four major international consultancies and training packages were delivered to countries in the south-east Asia Paciﬁ c region.

Social justice and equity

During the year, ScreenSound Australia’s Indigenous Reference Group, comprised of expert external representatives, provided active advice on the revision of the Archive’s Indigenous Policy. Indigenous employment opportunities have also been a primary focus for the Group with a combined approach to indigenous employment being pursued. Other programs—including occupational health and safety, supervisor, workplace representative and manual handling training—have been maintained.

Performance Information: Output 4.1 The Collection is better described. One hundred per cent of new acquisitions accessioned within 18 months. All new acquisitions into the Collection have been entered into ScreenSound Australia’s collection management system database (MAVIS) within 18 months of receipt.

48 000 items accessioned in 2000–2001. A total of 44 120 items were entered into the collection management system database in 2000–2001. While this is an increase of 890 items over the previous year it is an eight per cent shortfall against the target of 48 000 items. This shortfall is due in part to the reduction in accessing resources and the varying complexity of the items being accessed.

The Collection is continually safer. Materials maintained in optimum conditions for 95 per cent of the time. During 2000–2001 optimum environmental storage conditions, in relation to relative humidity, were achieved for 91.8 per cent of the time, and temperature for 98.3 per cent of the time.

1.7 million items stored. Some 1.5 million items are stored in the National Collection. This ﬁ gure has been calculated following a detailed survey of the unaccessioned collection and is slightly lower than the estimate of 1.7 million items. A collection and storage review is currently underway which may lead to targeted de-selection activity, resulting in further reduction of the overall size of the collection over the coming two years.

46 Annual Report 2000–2001 The Collection is more refl ective of Australian output. Materials obtained meet identifi ed collection priority needs and formal preferences. All acquired items met the criteria outlined in ScreenSound Australia’s Collection Development Policy and guidelines. Several projects including Archiving Australia’s Folk Music, Australian Jazz Archive, Oral History, Country Music, Home Movies and Documentaries were developed to broaden the Collection and make it more refl ective of Australian output.

12 000 items acquired into the collection. A total of 15 672 items were acquired into the collection, an increase of 43 per cent over 1999–2000 and an increase of 30 per cent against the target ﬁ gure of 12 000 items. ScreenSound Australia continued to work with other government and commercial audiovisual media organisations to reﬁ ne the mechanisms for automatically lodging contemporary materials into the National Collection.

20 000 items disposed from the collection. A minimal number of items were de-selected from the collection during 2000–2001 pending a review of de-selection protocols for material excess to ScreenSound Australia’s needs.

Annual Report 2000–2001 47 Output 4.2—The National audiovisual collection is widely accessed by the public. Description Access to ScreenSound Australia’s national collection is gained through a wide range of public programs including exhibitions, live presentations, ﬁ lm screenings and products as well as direct access to collection material for research and broadcast purposes. Partnerships with industry, researchers, producers and performers are actively encouraged to ensure the widest possible use of the collection and its presentation to a diverse cross-section of Australians.

Summary of major activities, signiﬁ cant issues and developments for Output 4.2 • ScreenSound Australia’s new major exhibition, Sights + Sounds of a Nation which opened in February 2001, more than doubled the exhibition space in its Canberra headquarters. • Visitors attending a live presentation, exhibition, screening or event at ScreenSound Australia’s headquarters totalled 77 500, an increase of 16.5 per cent over the previous year. Audience attendance at screenings external to Canberra totalled 43 000. The longer-term trend for these programs has seen a steady increase. • Big Screen 2001: a celebration of Australian cinema—a major touring exhibition of Australian ﬁ lms presented in partnership with the Australian Film Commission and supported by the National Council for the Centenary of Federation, commenced in March and will visit 22 regional centres throughout Australia during 2001. • Curriculum targeted learning programs have been developed ensuring that ScreenSound Australia’s education experiences are relevant to all visiting schools. Educational resources and activities are now accessible online.

Social justice and equity In 2000–2001, ScreenSound Australia’s touring and public programs continued visiting rural and regional Australia. They accommodated a variety of visitor groups, including primary, secondary and tertiary students; community groups, clubs and seniors; those with specialist education interests; and people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. The availability of ScreenSound Australia’s collection database on the Internet has greatly increased the accessibility of its Collection to regional and remote areas of Australia, as well as internationally. ScreenSound Australia’s product program, which releases video and audio compilations from the Collection, provides inexpensive and easy access to the Collection anywhere in Australia. ScreenSound Australia released 12 additional products in 2000–2001. Wheelchair access is available at one of ScreenSound Australia’s two main entrances. The provision of similar access at the front entrance of ScreenSound Australia’s heritage-listed building in Canberra, is currently being assessed. The ScreenSound Australia’s website has been updated to ensure that it complies with the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act.

Performance Information: Output 4.2 The collection is more accessible through original or copied material. Ninety-ﬁ ve per cent of clients serviced according to Service Charter. Feedback from surveys in 2000–2001 indicated that 98 per cent of clients were satisﬁ ed with ScreenSound Australia’s programs and services. Formal feedback from ScreenSound Australia’s clients during the year included 49 letters complimenting employee performance, programs and technical services with three written complaints being received.

48 Annual Report 2000–2001 1 300 access requests serviced throughout the year. ScreenSound Australia’s client centres in Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney serviced 2 429 access requests through the year, an increase of 325 over 1999–2000. Staff also responded to a total of 10 590 initial enquiries, an increase of 350 from 1999–2000. This result illustrates the longer-term trend that has seen a steady rise in output since 1996–1997. Research access to the Collection has been signiﬁ cantly enhanced by the availability of a continually updated collection database on ScreenSound Australia’s website.

65 per cent (12 350 000 people) of the Australian public view or listen to at least one item from the collection during the year, via media distribution channels. At least 65 to 70 per cent of Australia’s population viewed or listened to some part of the National Collection during the year via media distribution channels. This equates to a minimum of 12 to 13 million individual people. Programs broadcast comprising archival material included: 100 Years: The Australian Story (ABC); Australians at War (ABC); From Vaudeville to Video—the History of Comedy in Australia (Nine Network); and Britain at War in Colour (BBC).

The collection is more accessible through interpretative programs and products. Ninety-ﬁ ve per cent of visitors satisﬁ ed. Feedback from clients surveyed who visited ScreenSound Australia’s new exhibition or attended live presentations and events indicated that overall 100 per cent of clients rated them as good to excellent in formal surveying. ScreenSound Australia’s new Sights + Sounds of a Nation exhibition has received very positive feedback with comments such as—‘What a wonderful way to learn our history’ and ‘What a fantastic achievement—congratulations, you all should be saluted’.

1 310 000 visitors to exhibition, screening or show. During the year: • 77 500 people visited exhibitions, presentations, screenings or events in Canberra; • 36 600 people attended screenings external to Canberra; • in excess of one million people listened to material broadcast on radio throughout the country, including a weekly ScreenSound Australia program, Theatre of the Mind; • 21 000 people attended a travelling exhibition; • archival gems were shown at all screenings at Hoyts Cinema Paris in Sydney from July to November 2000. In addition, 25 000 people per week over a 48 week period viewed small foyer exhibitions of ScreenSound Australia material installed at Hoyts Cinema Paris, Sydney and Hoyts Chadstone, Melbourne; and • 200 000 people view/listen to ScreenSound Australia products. An estimated 358 000 people viewed or listened to products based on the collection, comprising 238 000 people who viewed or listened to ScreenSound Australia products sold in 2000–2001 and 120 000 people who viewed or listened to ScreenSound Australia products sold in the previous ﬁ ve years. This is an increase of eight per cent from 1999–2000. ScreenSound Australia’s product development program produced 12 additional audio, video and print products drawn from ﬁ lm and sound material in the Collection during 2000–2001. The product range now totals 145 titles.

Annual Report 2000–2001 49 MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY

DOCITA MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES

Corporate Governance Executive Management Group The Executive Management Group (EMG) is DOCITA’s main forum for decision making at senior management level. The EMG is chaired by the Secretary and considers matters of corporate governance, accountability and operational effectiveness. It plays a major role in strategic planning, resource allocation and performance monitoring. Following the establishment of NOIE as an Executive Agency, the composition and functions of the governance Committees were reviewed. EMG membership was extended and a number of former governance committees were subsumed into EMG to refl ect the reduced size of the Department. Accordingly, the roles of the former Organisational Development Committee, Strategic Issues Group and Budget Committee are now incorporated within EMG. EMG will establish specifi c taskforces or sub- committees to address particular issues as required. This ensures that a range of Departmental staff continue to be involved in providing input to the policy development process. The members of EMG include the Secretary, Executive Directors, Chief General Managers and the General Manager, Legal, Parliamentary and Coordination. EMG met every six weeks to consider signifi cant issues of strategy, direction, performance and policy. It met eight times during the year. Key items covered at these meetings include regular reports on budget and fi nancial performance, human resource development, workforce planning and performance management issues. Other issues considered during the year included: • the Department’s Business Planning process; • the Department’s participation in a Pricing Review with DOFA; • review of the Department’s Information Management Strategic Plan; • market testing of Corporate Services activities; • development and implementation of the Department’s Risk Management Plan; • development of guidelines for the administration of grants programs; • the Department’s involvement in the Sydney Olympics and Paralympics; • recruitment/selection issues; and • the Department’s Client Service Charter. EMG is supplemented by a regular weekly meeting of SES staff to discuss current major issues.

50 Annual Report 2000–2001 Information Management Committee The Information Management Committee (IMC) which is chaired by the Chief General Manager, Corporate and Coordination operates as a sub-committee of EMG and provides advice and strategic direction in the management of DOCITA’s information needs. IMC met three times during 2000–2001. The Committee considered a range of issues such as: • service level achievement under the IT outsourcing contract; • knowledge management strategy; • online initiatives; • rollout of the Standard Operating Environment; • IT security polices; and • email and Internet usage guidelines.

Other committees The Workplace Consultative Committee (WCC) was established under the Department's Agreement 2000 and replaces the former Workplace Relations Committee. Membership of the WCC includes the Secretary, Chief General Manager, Corporate and Coordination, the Human Resources Manager, Chief Finance Ofﬁ cer, elected staff representatives from each Division, Old Parliament House and participants from the Graduate Program and a Union representative. The role of this committee is to consult with staff and provide advice to management on workplace issues, oversight implementation of the current Certiﬁ ed Agreement and to gather input for the Department’s successor Agreement. The Fraud, Audit and Evaluation Committee (FAEC) which is chaired by the Secretary, oversees and provides guidance on audit, risk management, fraud control and evaluation activities. Further information on this committee is provided under ‘Internal and External Scrutiny’.

Departmental project teams From time to time Departmental project teams are established to address speciﬁ c issues over a ﬁ xed period. These projects may include policy, program or organisational matters. Project teams were set up during the year to address Market Testing of Corporate Services, DOCITA Pricing Review, Telecommunications Service Inquiry Implementation Taskforce, Mobile Phones on Highways Tender Secretariat and the Untimed Local Calls Tendering Team.

Departmental agencies ScreenSound Australia and Questacon operated within DOCITA’s overall accountability framework but are independent in determining their own strategic directions and policies and practices. In addition to information provided in this Report, further information on the operation of ScreenSound Australia and Questacon can be found in their separate annual reports.

Annual Report 2000–2001 51 Senior executive staff and their responsibilities at 30 June 2001.

Department Dr Ian Watt, Secretary

Communications Ms Fay Holthuyzen, Executive Director, Communications

Mr Chris Cheah, Chief General Manager, Telecommunications Dr Beverly Hart, Acting Principal Adviser, Telecommunications and IT Industry Mr Brenton Thomas, General Manager, Enterprise and Radiocommunications Mr Colin Lyons, General Manager, Telecommunications Competition and Consumer Mr Simon Bryant, General Manager, Regional Communications Policy Mr Michael Sutton, General Manager, IT Industry Development Dr David Williamson, General Manager, Networking the Nation Mr Philip Allnutt, Acting General Manager, Telecommunications Service Inquiry Implementation

Ms Susan Page, Chief General Manager, Broadcasting and Intellectual Property Ms Trish Barnes, Acting General Manager, Digital Broadcasting Mr Rohan Buettel, General Manager, Public Broadcasting Mr Gordon Neil, General Manager, Licensed Broadcasting Dr Kay Daniels, General Manager, Intellectual Property

Mr David Luck, General Manager, Research, Statistics and Technology

Arts Dr Alan Stretton, Acting Executive Director, Arts Mr Craddock Morton, Chief General Manager, Old Parliament House Mr Les Neilson, General Manager, Arts Ms Karen Gosling, Acting General Manager, Cultural Development Ms Megan Morris, General Manager, Film and New Media Mr James Barr, General Manager, National Council for the Centenary of Federation

Corporate and Coordination Mr Arthur Blewitt, Chief General Manager, Corporate and Coordination Ms Lynn Bean, General Manager, Legal, Parliamentary and Coordination Ms Jennifer Gale, Chief Finance Ofﬁ cer

See also the Department’s Organisational Structure Chart.

52 Annual Report 2000–2001 Questacon Dr Annie Ghisalberti, Director

ScreenSound Australia Mr Ron Brent, Director Ms Mary Durkin, Deputy Director Mr Ray Edmondson, Deputy Director (retired) Mr David Boden, Acting Deputy Director

Senior Executive Service remuneration. The Secretary determines Senior Executive Service (SES) remuneration. In setting remuneration levels, consideration is given to Departmental and individual performance outcomes, market forces and the outcomes of the annual Department of Employment, Workplace Relations and Small Business SES Remuneration Survey. The Secretary also determines the remuneration for the heads of ScreenSound Australia and Questacon.

DOCITA planning processes and performance review.

Business planning Following the introduction of a new business planning process for the Department in 1999–2000, a Strategic Plan for 2000–2003 was developed. The Strategic Plan outlines the broad strategic directions and key priorities the Department is pursuing over this period to encourage the development of communications, information technology and the arts in Australia and to achieve outcomes which meet the Commonwealth Government’s objectives for these sectors. The Strategic Plan is supported by an annual Business Plan which details key priorities/initiatives and performance indicators for 2000–2001. The Department’s Strategic and Business Plans are underpinned by divisional business planning activities and DOCITA’s performance management system which guides the management of individual and team performance.

Risk management In March 2000, the Department adopted a risk management policy aimed at providing a consistent and systematic framework for risk management within DOCITA. The policy is supported by risk management guidelines to assist managers and staff to assess the level and nature of risks associated with their activities. A Risk Management Plan was subsequently developed for the Department for 2000–2001 which addresses high and signiﬁ cant risks and details strategies to minimise these risks. The Risk Management process is integrated with the Department’s business planning and internal audit activities to ensure these activities focus on factors critical to the successful achievement of DOCITA’s objectives and goals.

Fraud control Following the conduct of a fraud risk assessment, the Department revised its Fraud Control Plan. The Department is committed to effective fraud management and control and the minimisation of fraud through the identiﬁ cation of risk and the development, implementation and regular review of a range of fraud prevention and detection strategies.

Annual Report 2000–2001 53 Ethical standards The Department is strongly committed to supporting and promoting the Australian Public Service Values and Code of Conduct in accordance with the Public Service Act 1999. The Department’s Values and Behaviours Framework is integrated into the performance management process. The Department is currently reviewing its Workplace Diversity Program and Harassment policy and guidelines. When complete, revised guidelines will be distributed to all staff and will be included in information packages for new recruits.

54 Annual Report 2000–2001 Internal audit and external scrutiny

Fraud, Audit and Evaluation Committee

The Fraud, Audit and Evaluation Committee (FAEC) is responsible for considering and monitoring policy on probity, compliance and internal control issues. It oversees and provides guidance on audit, risk management, fraud control and evaluation activities. It assesses the adequacy and effectiveness of the Department's administrative, operating and accounting policies and promotes the efﬁ cient, effective and ethical use of resources. FAEC oversees and appraises the quality of reviews conducted both by the Department's internal auditor and the Department's external auditor (the Australian National Audit Ofﬁ ce) and acts as an advisory body on the development of the Department’s Risk Management, Fraud Control and Evaluation Plans. The Committee comprises the Secretary, three members at Chief General Manager or higher level (including a representative of NOIE) and the Chief General Manager, Corporate and Coordination. The Committee met three times during the year.

Internal audit

KPMG was re-appointed to provide internal audit services for the Department as the result of a competitive tender process. Following consideration of DOCITA’s Risk Management Plan and discussion with Senior Management, a Strategic Audit Plan for 2000–2002 and a more detailed Annual Audit Plan for 2000–2001 were developed by the auditors and subsequently approved by FAEC. Four internal audits were conducted during the year and considered by the Fraud, Audit and Evaluation Committee. They were: • Business Activity Statement Review; • Financial Accountability and Reporting; • Grants Administration Computer System; and • Accounting Policy Manual Review. Two other audits are in progress. They are: • Financial Processing (Department); and • Financial Processing (ScreenSound Australia).

KPMG assisted the Department with probity advice in relation to a number of grants programs and conducted audits of a number of grantees.

Annual Report 2000–2001 55 Auditor-General’s reports The ANAO issued a number of reports in 2000–2001 which were either of speciﬁ c or general interest to the Department.

Audits in which the Department participated or had a speciﬁ c interest, include: • Audit Report No. 54 Engagement of Consultants (29 June 2001); • Audit Report No. 38 The Use of Conﬁ dentiality Provisions in Commonwealth Contracts (24 May 2001); • Audit Report No. 25 Benchmarking the Finance Function (22 December 2000); • Audit Report No. 23 Audits of the Financial Statements of Commonwealth Entities for the Period Ended 30 June 2000 (15 December 2000); • Audit Report No. 14 Benchmarking the Internal Audit Function 2000–2001 (26 October 2000); • Audit Report No.15 Agencies' Performance Monitoring of Commonwealth Government Business Enterprises (9 November 2000); and • Audit Report No. 9 Implementation of Whole-of-Government Information Technology and Infrastructure Consolidation and Outsourcing Initiative (6 September 2000).

Audits of general interest to the Department include: • Audit Report No. 53 Commonwealth Management of Leased Ofﬁ ce Property (27 June 2001); • Audit Report No. 52 Payment of Accounts (18 June 2001); • Audit Report No. 19 Management of Public Sector Travel Arrangements (4 December 2000); and • Audit Report No. 13 Certiﬁ ed Agreements in the Australian Public Service (4 October 2000).

The Department's FAEC considered relevant recommendations by the Auditor-General. Details of the audit reports can be found on the ANAO website www.anao.gov.au.

Joint Committee on Public Accounts and Audit Staff from DOCITA and the Department of Environment and Heritage appeared before a public hearing of the Joint Committee on Public Accounts and Audit to address issues raised in relation to Audit Report No. 30, 1999–2000, Examination of the Federation Cultural and Heritage Projects Program.

56 Annual Report 2000–2001 Judicial decisions and decisions of administrative tribunals affecting the operations of the Department.

Telstra Corporation Limited & Ors v Hurstville City Council & Ors; Optus Vision Pty Ltd & Ors v Warringah Council & Ors [2000] FCA 1887 On 21 December 2000, Wilcox J in the Federal Court dismissed applications by Telstra and Optus challenging decisions of various local government bodies in Sydney and Melbourne to levy rates and charges on Telstra and Optus for their network infrastructure. Wilcox J concluded that cl. 44(1) of Schedule 3 to the Telecommunications Act 1997, which prohibits State and Territory laws discriminating against carriers, was devoid of legal effect. Telstra and Optus have appealed to the Full Federal Court against this decision.

Commonwealth Ombudsman In 2000–2001 the Ombudsman received ﬁ ve complaints relating to six different departmental actions. In addition, one complaint received during the previous ﬁ nancial year was closed during 2000–2001. Of these seven complaints, the Ombudsman investigated three complaints, and exercised the discretion not to investigate four complaints. In relation to the three complaints investigated, the Ombudsman found there was no defective administration in relation to one complaint, and drew no conclusion in relation to one complaint investigated. The Ombudsman found an agency defect in relation to the remaining complaint, a complaint regarding a Freedom of Information Act 1982 application. The Ombudsman made recommendations to the department regarding standard departmental Freedom of Information procedures. The department conceded that there was undue delay in relation to this application, and has amended its procedures to forestall recurrence. The Ombudsman made no recommendations for act of grace payments.

Annual Report 2000–2001 57 58 Annual Report 2000–2001 APPENDIX

Appendix 1—Freedom of Information Act 1982 s.8 statement

Appendix 2—Department and Portfolio address list

Appendix 3—Ecologically sustainable development environmental reporting

Appendix 4—Discretionary grants

Appendix 5—Client service charter

Appendix 6—Consultants, purchasing, competitive tendering and contracting

Appendix 7—Advertising, direct mail and market research

Appendix 8—Occupational health and safety

Appendix 9—Resources for outcomes

Appendix 10—Parliamentary committees

Appendix 11—Management of human resources

Appendix 12—Commonwealth disability strategy

Appendix 13—Stafﬁ ng statistics

Appendix 14—Assets management

Appendix 15—Networking the Nation Board Annual Report

Annual Report 2000–2001 59 60 Annual Report 2000–2001 APPENDIX 1 Freedom of Information Act 1982: Section 8 Statement The Freedom of Information Act 1982 (the FOI Act) requires Commonwealth Government agencies to make available information about their organisation, functions and operations and about rules and practices used in making decisions that affect members of the public. Section 8 of the FOI Act requires each agency to publish detailed information about the way it is organised, its powers, the kinds of decisions made, arrangements for public involvement in work of the agency, documents held by the agency and how members of the public can access these documents. The body of this Annual Report explains the major functions of the Department, the issues currently affecting members of the public and the role of the other agencies in the Portfolio. This statement supplements that general information to meet the requirements of s.8 of the FOI Act and is correct as at 30 June 2001. In this statement, particulars of the organisation and functions of the Department are detailed under each outcome and output.

How to get information Anyone is entitled to apply for access to documents under the FOI Act. However, in many cases you may not need to use the FOI Act. First, try asking the Department or looking at the Department’s website (www.dcita.gov.au). The information you want may be readily available. An alternative is to approach the Manager of Corporate Communications, phone (02) 6271 1255, who may be able to help you. If you do decide to make a formal request under the FOI Act, the Department’s FOI Coordinator (phone (02) 6271 1657) can assist you. The Secretary holds general power to grant or refuse access to any document held by the Department. The Secretary has authorised certain ofﬁ cers of the Department to grant and refuse access to documents. Generally access is provided in the form of copies of documents. However, the Department can provide a reading area for the inspection of documents made available under the FOI Act. Correspondence on FOI matters should be addressed to: The Secretary Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts GPO Box 2154 CANBERRA ACT 2601 ATTENTION: Freedom of Information Coordinator

There are a number of agencies which, although part of the Communications, Information Technology and the Arts Portfolio, are not part of the Department. These include:

Australia Council Australian Broadcasting Authority Australian Broadcasting Corporation Australian Business Arts Foundation Australian Communications Authority Australian Film Commission

Annual Report 2000–2001 61 Australian Film Finance Corporation Ltd Australian Film, Television and Radio School Australian National Maritime Museum Australian Postal Corporation Film Australia Ltd National Archives of Australia National Australia Day Council Ltd National Ofﬁ ce for the Information Economy National Gallery of Australia National Library of Australia National Museum of Australia Special Broadcasting Service Telstra Corporation Limited The Bundanon Trust

If you wish to obtain information or documents about these agencies, please approach them directly. Appendix 2 lists their addresses and phone numbers.

For the purposes of the FOI Act, records of the following are records of the Department: Artbank ScreenSound Australia—National Screen and Sound Archive Questacon—the National Science and Technology Centre

Requests for access to documents of Artbank should be directed to the Department’s FOI Coordinator.

Requests for access to documents of ScreenSound Australia should be addressed to: ScreenSound Australia GPO Box 2002 CANBERRA ACT 2601 Attention: Freedom of Information Coordinator Requests for access to documents of the National Science and Technology Centre should be addressed to: National Science and Technology Centre PO Box E28 KINGSTON ACT 2604 Attention: Freedom of Information Coordinator

62 Annual Report 2000–2001 Categories of documents The Department maintains records in various physical forms including: • Files—on a wide range of topics related to the Department’s functions. The Records Management Unit maintains details of the ﬁ les used by the Department. • Card indexes—which are generally used for minor record keeping and in particular for such purposes as indexing reference material. • Computer databases—which are maintained for bulk record keeping. • Audio and visual recordings—held as part of the Department’s cultural development activities.

Classes of records Records are maintained by the Department in one or more physical forms on the following topics: Cultural matters: • performing, literary and visual arts; • movable heritage; • science and technology; • online cultural and heritage services; • cultural industry development; • library and information services; • arts and heritage collection agencies; • cultural taxation incentives schemes; • arts education; • international cultural relations; • public and educational lending rights; • cultural access programs (Playing Australia, Contemporary Music Touring, Festivals Australia and Visions of Australia); • taxation issues relating to the cultural sector; • return of indigenous cultural property; • Cultural Ministers Council; • national cultural organisations; • use of new media in the cultural and heritage sectors; • promotion of sponsorship and philanthropy for the arts; • departmental support of the National Australia Day Council; • National Portrait Gallery; • Old Parliament House; • the Centenary of Federation in 2001; • the Acton Peninsula Project; • Federation Fund Major Projects; • Federation Community Projects; • Federation Cultural and Heritage Projects; • ﬁ lm; and • ﬁ lm agencies.

Annual Report 2000–2001 63 Telecommunications: • telecommunications policy, legislation and regulation; • radiocommunications policy, legislation and regulation; • postal policy, legislation and regulation; • international communications—bilateral and multilateral arrangements including INTELSAT, INMARSAT, UPU and APPU; • national relay service; • communications standards arrangements; • regional telecommunications infrastructure fund; • grants to consumer bodies and for research into telecommunications; • IT&T industry development programs; • IT&T industry development aspects of government procurement; • Telstra and Australia Post—corporate accountability; • Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Energy Program; • Networking the Nation (NTN); • Telecommunications Service Inquiry Implementation; • Untimed Local Calls Agreement—in association with the Australian Communications Authority (ACA) manage implementation of contract awarded to Telstra; and • Mobile Phones on Highways Agreement—manage implementation of contract, awarded to Vodafone.

Broadcasting and Intellectual Property: • commercial and satellite broadcasting; • community broadcasting; • national broadcasting; • broadcasting technology; • television and radio, including digitisation, pay television, subscription and narrow-casting services; • intellectual property policy; • online content policy and legislation; and • TV Fund, including TV Blackspots Program.

Corporate and Coordination: • ﬁ nancial management; • personnel matters; • advice on legal and other matters; • contracts and information management; and • other corporate support services.

64 Annual Report 2000–2001 Questacon—National Science and Technology Centre: • science and technology; • education; and • corporate support.

ScreenSound Australia—National Film and Sound Archive: • management of the national collection of moving image and recorded sound materials; • conservation and preservation; and • corporate support. Some of this material may be exempt from disclosure under the FOI Act.

Manuals In accordance with s.9 of the FOI Act, a list has been compiled of unpublished manuals and other documents used by Department ofﬁ cers as a guide to procedures and practices to be followed when dealing with the public. The list is correct as at 30 June 2001 and is available on request from the FOI Coordinator or any ofﬁ ce of the National Archives of Australia.

Functions and powers by outcome and output.

Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts

Outcome 1 A rich and stimulating cultural environment. Output 1.1: Cultural support and awareness. Output 1.2: Increase awareness, knowledge and understanding of the Centenary of Federation and encourage participation in events celebrating the Centenary. Output 1.3: Understanding and knowledge of Australian history, culture and portraiture through access to Old Parliament House and the National Portrait Gallery. Output 1.4 New facilities for the National Museum of Australia and the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies. Outcome 2 A competitive and sustainable advantage in the global information economy. Output 2.1: Strategic advice, programs and policy to achieve competitive and diverse communications and information technology industries and services. Outcome 3 Australians value science and technology’s contribution to our culture and economic prosperity. Output 3.1 Programs and exhibitions that engage people in science and technology. Outcome 4 Increased use, enjoyment and safety of Australia’s audiovisual heritage. Output 4.1 A high quality, safe and accessible national audiovisual collection. Output 4.2 The National audiovisual collection is widely accessed by the public. Various Corporate and Coordination

Annual Report 2000–2001 65 Output 1.1: Cultural support and awareness. The Department is responsible for the provision of strategic policy advice covering the arts, cultural development and ﬁ lm. It also administers a range of programs which support cultural excellence, provide access to cultural activities, promote Australia’s moveable heritage, support Australian ﬁ lm production and develop cultural activities.

Functions Major functions are to: • provide the Ministers with advice on arts, heritage and cultural development issues; • administer cultural and heritage programs (including public lending rights and cultural access programs) and tax incentives schemes; • administer direct fi nancial assistance to the national cultural organisations and national arts training institutions; • provide secretariat services to committees within cultural and heritage programs; • provide the Ministers with advice on new media developments in the cultural and heritage sectors and administer new media programs; • provide the Ministers with policy advice on matters concerning Federation Fund Major Projects, Federation Community Projects and Federation Cultural and Heritage Projects, and administer the funding of these projects; • provide the Ministers with advice on fi lm and fi lm agencies, and administrative issues, including overseeing administration of the Australian Film Commission, Australian Film Television and Radio School, ScreenSound Australia, the Australian Film Finance Corporation and Film Australia Limited; • administer the Commonwealth grant to the Australian Children’s Television Foundation; • administer the scheme for certifi cation of Australian fi lms for tax concessions under Divisions 10B and 10BA of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936, and the Film Licensed Investment Company Scheme; and • provide advice on and administer the certifi cation scheme in respect of the entry of foreign actors to Australia under Schedule 2 of the Migration Regulations 1994.

Powers The Department administers the Protection of Movable Cultural Heritage Act 1986 and the Public Lending Right Act 1985. Employees exercise delegated powers under those Acts. The Department advises the Ministers on the administration of the National Library of Australia Act 1960, the National Gallery Act 1975, the Australia Council Act 1975, the National Museum of Australia Act 1980, the Archives Act 1983, and the Australian National Maritime Museum Act 1990. Departmental employees also exercise delegated decision-making powers under Schedule 2 of the Migration Regulations 1994 and Divisions 10B and 10BA of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 and advise the Minister for the Arts and the Centenary of Federation in relation to the exercise of powers vested in him under the Australian Film, Television and Radio School Act 1973, the Film Licensed Investment Company Act 1998 and the Australian Film Commission Act 1975. Employees also exercise delegated powers under the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 and the Public Service Act 1999.

66 Annual Report 2000–2001 Output 1.2: Increase awareness, knowledge and understanding of the Centenary of Federation and encourage participation in events celebrating the Centenary.

The Department provides the secretariat that supports the National Council for the Centenary of Federation. The National Council develops strategies to promote awareness and understanding of the Centenary across the community. It is also responsible for planning and coordinating a range of national events and celebrations to mark the Centenary. The Council administers a History and Education Program which supports activities encouraging Australians to gain a better understanding of the processes that led to Federation, to reﬂ ect on 100 years of Australian achievements, and to look to Australia’s future as a nation.

Powers Employees in the secretariat exercise delegated powers under the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 and the Public Service Act 1999.

Output 1.3: Understanding and knowledge of Australian history, culture and portraiture through access to Old Parliament House and the National Portrait Gallery.

The Department has a Division within the Arts Group which is responsible for managing Old Parliament House and the National Portrait Gallery.

Functions Major functions are to: • provide the Minister for the Arts and the Centenary of Federation with advice on the redevelopment and refurbishment of Old Parliament House; • manage implementation of Government decisions concerning redevelopment and refurbishment of Old Parliament House; and • provide the Minister for the Arts and the Centenary of Federation with advice on the National Portrait Gallery.

Powers Employees exercise delegated powers under the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 and the Public Service Act 1999.

Annual Report 2000–2001 67 Output 1.4: New facilities for the National Museum of Australia and the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies. The Acton Peninsula Project Taskforce is responsible for managing the construction of new facilities for the National Museum of Australia and the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies at Acton Peninsula, Canberra. The project was completed within budget and formally opened by the Prime Minister on 11 March 2001.

Output 2.1: Strategic advice, programs and policy to achieve competitive and diverse communications and information technology industries and services. This output is provided by the Telecommunications Division, the Broadcasting and Intellectual Property Division, and the Research, Statistics and Technology Branch. The relevant Divisions assist Government in developing and implementing policy, maintaining the regulatory framework and administering programs in accordance with the Government’s broader objectives. The Divisions develop policy and administer programs in consultation with the community and industry and on the basis of relevant research and analysis into technical and statistical information, and an assessment of the broader social and economic implications. Policy advice promotes access to a range of communications services for all Australians and provides appropriate consumer safeguards. The Department’s program administration complements the broader policy objectives. It provides assistance for communities in regional, rural and remote areas to access services.

Telecommunications Division The Telecommunications Division consists of the Enterprise and Radiocommunications Branch, the Telecommunications Competition and Consumer Branch, Networking the Nation (NTN) Branch, the Information Technology (IT) Industry Development Branch, the Regional Communications Policy Branch, the Agreement Implementation Section and the Telecommunications Service Inquiry (TSI) Implementation Task Force.

Functions Major functions are to: • manage the administration and coordination of Government Business Enterprise (Telstra and Australia Post) policy, including ﬁ nancial policy and shareholder issues, and manage Australia’s interests in the Universal Postal Union; • provide policy advice in relation to the Telecommunications Act 1997 and associated and subordinate legislation, including price regulation, universal service, access to infrastructure and services, competition arrangements, and the Australian Communications Industry Forum; consumer safeguards, social justice and technical standards; • liaise with the Australian Communications Authority (ACA); • provide policy advice in relation to the Radiocommunications Act 1992; • manage the Department’s role in the Internet Assistance Program; • regional policy development, including management of Universal Service Obligation delivery, and regional communications policy initiatives; • develop guidelines and associated promotional material relating to the NTN program—the Commonwealth’s Regional Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund; • receive, examine and advise on applications being developed and considered under the NTN program, as input to the NTN Board’s assessment and decision making process;

68 Annual Report 2000–2001 • service the NTN Board and manage other aspects of the program’s administration, ﬁ nancial management and accountability; • monitor the implementation, progress and outcomes of projects approved by the NTN Board, in continuing cooperation with State and Territory Governments; • oversee the operation of the National Relay Service contract; • in association with the ACA, manage implementation of the contract awarded for the Untimed Local Calls Agreement (Telstra) and the Mobile Phones on Highways Agreement (Vodafone); • implement initiatives ﬂ owing from the Government’s response to the Telecommunications Service Inquiry Report; • provide the Minister with advice on ICT industry development aspects of government procurement; • administer the industry development elements of the Government’s IT outsourcing initiative; • administer the Software Engineering Quality Centres program and the Test IT program; • administer Alliance Programs, including Carrier Industry Development Plans, Partnerships for Development, Endorsed Supplier arrangements and Major Project Approvals; • administer the Building on IT Strengths program; and • administer the Launceston Broadband Project and the Commonwealth Technology Port project.

Powers The Division advises the Minister on the exercise of his powers under the: • Australian Communications Authority Act 1997; • NRS Levy Imposition Act 1998; • Radiocommunications Act 1992; • Radiocommunications (Transitional Provisions and Consequential Amendments) Act 1992; • Radiocommunications (Transmitter Licence Tax) Act 1983; • Radiocommunications (Spectrum Licence Tax) Act 1997; • Radiocommunications (Receiver Licence Tax) Act 1983; • Radiocommunications Taxes Collection Act 1983; • Telecommunications Act 1997; • Telecommunications (Carrier Licence Charges) Act 1997; • Telecommunications (Consumer Protection and Service Standards) Act 1999; • Telecommunications (Numbering Charges) Act 1997; • Telecommunications (Universal Service Levy) Act 1997; • Australian Postal Corporation Act 1989; • Telecommunications (Transitional Provisions and Consequential Amendments) Act 1997; • Telstra Corporation Act 1991; and • Trade Practices Act 1974, Parts XIB and XIC Divisional employees exercise delegated powers under the Telstra Corporation Act 1991 (in relation to social bonus programs), the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 and the Public Service Act 1999.

Annual Report 2000–2001 69 Publications • Telecommunications Service Inquiry, Connecting Australia: Report of the Telecommunications Service Inquiry, Canberra, 2000.

Broadcasting and Intellectual Property Division The Broadcasting and Intellectual Property Division consists of Public Broadcasting Branch, Licensed Broadcasting Branch, Digital Television Branch and Intellectual Property Branch.

Functions Major functions are to: • provide the Minister with advice on community broadcasting policy and administer community broadcasting grants; • provide the Minister with advice on national broadcasting policy and responsibilities in relation to the ABC and the SBS; • provide the Minister with advice on intellectual property policy; • provide the Minister with advice on general broadcasting transmission matters, particularly those relating to the network formerly known as the national transmission network; • administer programs that increase access to broadcasting services; • provide the Minister with advice on commercial broadcasting policy, digital radio and television, new broadcasting and information network services and technologies and administrative issues; • provide the Minister with advice on the Minister’s responsibilities in regard to the Australian Broadcasting Authority; • consult with industry, particularly on the development and application of the minimum regulation necessary to implement Government policies; • monitor international broadcasting developments and provide advice to the Minister on relevant aspects; • contribute to the Government’s strategic direction for the information economy by providing policy advice on online content; • provide the Minister with advice on commercial and satellite content policy; and • provide the Minister with advice on Australian content on free-to-air commercial television and pay TV policy.

Powers Division employees exercise delegated powers under the Broadcasting Services Act 1992 and the Telstra Corporation Act 1991 (in relation to social bonus programs) and advise the Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts in relation to the exercise of powers vested in him under the Broadcasting Services Act 1992, the Radio Licence Fees Act 1964, the Television Licence Fees Act 1964, the Datacasting Charge Imposition Act 1998, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation Act 1983, the Special Broadcasting Service Act 1991, and the National Transmission Network Sale Act 1998. Divisional employees exercise delegated powers under the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 and the Public Service Act 1999.

70 Annual Report 2000–2001 Communications Research Unit The Communications Research Unit conducts research and provides advice and information on communications and information technology issues.

Functions

The major function of this Branch is to engage in a targeted program of research and statistics gathering to ensure that the economic and technical implications of policy options are properly examined and explained.

Powers Employees exercise delegated powers under the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 and the Public Service Act 1999.

Output 3.1 Programs and exhibitions that engage people in science and technology. The National Science and Technology Centre opened in 1988 as a joint Australia-Japan Bicentennial project. It operates as a semi-autonomous agency within the Department.

Functions The Centre has the following functions to: • promote and enhance the quality of science and technology education and communication; • develop and operate programs that demonstrate the signiﬁ cance and relevance of, and Australia’s contribution to, science and technology; • provide public access to programs; • promote, whether in Australia or elsewhere, the dissemination of information and knowledge about science and technology; • exchange programs and conduct joint programs with other appropriate persons or bodies, whether in Australia or elsewhere; • engage in sponsorship, marketing and other commercial activities relating to the centre’s functions; • seek gifts for the purposes of any or all of its functions; and • provide advice to governments on the centre’s functions and on the public understanding of science and technology.

Powers

Employees of the Centre exercise delegated powers under the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 and the Public Service Act 1999.

Annual Report 2000–2001 71 Output 4.1 A high quality, safe and accessible national audiovisual collection.

Output 4.2 The national audiovisual collection is widely accessed by the public.

ScreenSound Australia is the national institution responsible for collecting, preserving and making accessible Australia’s audiovisual heritage. Its headquarters are in Canberra, with ofﬁ ces in Melbourne, Sydney and representation in Adelaide, Brisbane, Hobart and Perth. It operates as a semi-autonomous organisation within the Department.

Functions

ScreenSound Australia has the following functions to: • acquire moving image and recorded sound materials and associated documentation and equipment, of cultural signiﬁ cance which form part of Australia’s audiovisual heritage; • catalogue the collection to make it more accessible to the public; • preserve and provide safe storage for the national collection; • conserve, restore and copy audiovisual materials; • provide access to the collection and the wider audiovisual heritage; • increase knowledge, appreciation, use and enjoyment of Australia’s audiovisual heritage; and • contribute to the development of audiovisual archiving nationally and internationally.

Powers

Employees of ScreenSound Australia exercise delegated powers under the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 and the Public Service Act 1999.

Various outputs—Corporate and Coordination.

The Corporate and Coordination Division contributes to a range of the Department’s outputs. The Legal, Parliamentary and Coordination Branch, the Corporate Communications group and the other Corporate Services areas perform corporate management functions. The division provides corporate and coordination services to both the Department and the National Ofﬁ ce for the Information Economy.

Functions

The corporate and coordination functions are to: • provide fi nancial policy and management advice including monitoring fi nancial performance; • develop and implement policies, procedures and systems relating to effective human resource management and development; • provide support services in the areas of supply, accommodation and offi ce services, property planning and management and information services and systems; • provide advice and assistance in relation to legislative development and other legal issues; • provide Parliamentary liaison and Ministerial support services; • coordinate cross portfolio matters and provide advice to the Minister and management; and • provide corporate communications services and advice to the Ministers, the Parliamentary Secretary and the Department.

72 Annual Report 2000–2001 Powers Divisional employees exercise delegated powers under the Public Service Act 1999 and associated legislation, the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997, and the Archives Act 1983.

Arrangements for outside participation and public involvement. Departmental employees participate in a wide range of organisations reﬂ ecting the broad range of the Department’s functions. The Department has an ongoing involvement in the following organisations and committees.

Australia Business Arts Foundation The Australia Business Arts Foundation is a wholly-owned Commonwealth company limited by guarantee. Established in 1994, the Foundation’s primary purpose is to encourage and facilitate creative partnerships between business and cultural bodies and to promote awareness of the beneﬁ ts of supporting Australian arts and culture.

Committee on Taxation Incentives for the Arts This committee was established to oversee the operation of the Cultural Gifts Program, which offers tax incentives for donations of cultural heritage items to public museums, art galleries and libraries and the supplementary Cultural Bequests Program. The committee’s principal role is to assess the veracity and acceptability of the value of gifts under the scheme, and to make recommendations on the appointment of valuers. The committee also advises the Minister for the Arts and the Centenary of Federation on selection of bequests under the Cultural Bequests Program. Committee members are appointed on the basis of their expertise in cultural heritage matters, with a view to covering the full range of cultural heritage material and achieving representation from both the commercial and institutional sectors. The Australian Taxation Ofﬁ ce (ATO) provides a representative on the committee.

Community Broadcasting Foundation The Community Broadcasting Foundation is an independent body, established to distribute funds to the community broadcasting sector. The Board of the Foundation is appointed by members of the community broadcasting sector and is structured to represent both community and special interest licensees and aspirant groups. A senior ofﬁ cer of the Department is also on the Board.

Cultural Ministers Council The Cultural Ministers Council (CMC) was established in 1984–1985 by agreement between the Prime Minister, the Premiers and the Chief Minister of the Northern Territory. In 1991, New Zealand became a full member of the CMC in lieu of its previous status as an observer. The CMC is the Ministerial forum for exchanging views on issues affecting cultural activities in Australia and New Zealand and the basis for cooperative effort to cultural beneﬁ t to citizens of Australian States and Territories and New Zealand. The CMC consists of the Ministers responsible for cultural activities in the Commonwealth, the Australian States and Territories and New Zealand. The relevant ministers from Papua New Guinea and a representative from Local Government are invited to attend meetings with observer status. The Department is represented on the Standing Committee of the Cultural Ministers Council.

Annual Report 2000–2001 73 Heritage Collections Council (HCC) Established in 1993, through the Cultural Ministers Council, the HCC is a joint Commonwealth, State and museum sector body responsible for the development of national approaches designed to increase the level of access to and care of Australia’s heritage collections. Key initiatives include the development of the Australian Museums Online (AMOL) Internet site, and the development and promotion of a National policy and strategy for the conservation of collections.

Media and Communications Council (MACC) The MACC is an informal body made up of representatives of public interest groups, trade unions and consumer organisations with an interest in broadcasting issues. It seeks to promote information ﬂ ow to the public, and public participation in the decision-making processes affecting broadcasting. Present membership of the MACC includes the Communications Law Centre; the Media, Entertainment and the Arts Alliance; the Australian Caption Centre; the Community and Public Sector Union; the Australian Writers Guild; and the Australian Federation of Consumer Organisations. The Department meets with MACC twice a year.

National Australia Day Council The National Australia Day Council (NADC) is a non-proﬁ t public interest company, limited by guarantee. It was incorporated in 1990 and is partly funded by the Commonwealth. Its purpose is to coordinate national Australia Day activities and to contribute through national programs to the development of national pride. The State/Territory Australia Day councils/committees are autonomous bodies which liaise with the NADC to form a nationwide Australia Day network.

National Cultural Heritage Committee The National Cultural Heritage Committee is established under section 15 of the Protection of Moveable Cultural Heritage Act 1986. The Committee has ten members—four represent different Australian collecting institutions, four must have expertise in the cultural heritage of Australia, one represents the Australian Vice-Chancellors Committee, and one is a nominee of the Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs. The committee advises the Minister for the Arts and the Centenary of Federation on the operation of the Act, the inclusion and classiﬁ cation of objects on the National Cultural Heritage Control List, and the operation of the National Cultural Heritage Account. The Committee also maintains, under section 22 of the Act, a register of Expert Examiners who advise on the signiﬁ cance of Australian cultural heritage objects.

Public Lending Right Committee The Public Lending Right (PLR) Committee, appointed by the Minister in accordance with the Public Lending Right Act 1985, determines eligibility, approves payments and provides advice and recommendations to the Minister about the operation of the Act or the Public Lending Right Scheme. Committee members comprise representatives from the writing, publishing and library communities. The PLR Committee also provides advice to the Minister on administration and operational matters relating to the new Educational Lending Right Scheme.

74 Annual Report 2000–2001 APPENDIX 2 Department and portfolio address list DEPARTMENT OF State ofﬁ ces: COMMUNICATIONS, INFORMATION New South Wales: st TECHNOLOGY AND THE ARTS 1 Floor 61-127 Frank Hurley Grandstand Fox Studios Australia 38 Sydney Avenue Driver Avenue Forrest ACT 2603 Moore Park NSW 1363 GPO Box 2154 PO Box 63 Canberra ACT 2601 Driver Avenue Email: [email protected] Moore Park NSW 1363 Website: www.dcita.gov.au Phone: 02 9380 1200 Fax: 02 9380 1201 Email: [email protected] ARTBANK Victoria: 50C Rosebery Avenue 223 Park Street Rosebery NSW 2018 South Melbourne Vic 3205 Phone: 02 9662 8011 Phone: 03 9685 5800 Fax: 02 9662 2563 Fax: 03 9685 5810 Website: www.artbank.gov.au Email: [email protected] Access: QUESTACON – THE NATIONAL State Library of Queensland Queensland Cultural Centre SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CENTRE Southbank South Brisbane Qld 4101 PO Box E28 PO Box 3488 Kingston ACT 2604 South Brisbane Qld 4101 Phone: 02 6270 2800 Phone: 07 3840 7830 Fax: 02 6273 4346 Fax: 07 3840 7840 Website: www.questacon.edu.au State Film and Video Library Perth Cultural Centre SCREEN SOUND AUSTRALIA – Perth WA 6000 Phone: 08 9427 3159 NATIONAL SCREEN AND Fax: 08 9427 3212 SOUND ARCHIVE State Library of South Australia North Terrace Head Ofﬁ ce: Adelaide SA 5000 McCoy Circuit Phone: 08 8207 7330 Acton ACT 2601 Fax: 08 8207 7257 GPO Box 2002 Canberra ACT 2601 State Library of Tasmania Phone: 02 6248 2000 Heritage Collections Fax: 02 6248 2165 2nd Floor Email: [email protected] 91 Murray Street Website: www.screensound.gov.au Hobart Tas 7000 Phone: 03 6233 7498 Fax: 03 6233 7902

Annual Report 2000–2001 75 Government Business Enterprises, Canberra: Statutory Authorities and Level 3, Blue Building other bodies Benjamin Ofﬁ ces Chan Street AUSTRALIAN COMMUNICATIONS Belconnen ACT 2617 AUTHORITY PO Box 34 Belconnen ACT 2616 Purple Building Phone: 02 6256 2800 Benjamin Ofﬁ ces Fax: 02 6253 3277 Belconnen ACT 2616 PO Box 78 AUSTRALIAN BROADCASTING Belconnen ACT 2616 CORPORATION Phone: 02 6219 5555 ABC Ultimo Centre Fax: 02 6219 5353 700 Harris Street Website: www.aca.gov.au Ultimo NSW 2007 Melbourne GPO Box 9994 Sydney NSW 2001 13th Floor Phone: 02 9333 1500 200 Queen Street Fax: 02 9333 5305 Melbourne Vic 3000 Website: www.abc.net.au PO Box 13112 AUSTRALIA BUSINESS ARTS Law Courts PO FOUNDATION Melbourne Vic 8010 Phone: 03 9963 6800 33-39 Little Lonsdale Street Fax: 03 9963 6899 Melbourne Vic 3000 Phone: 9658 0200 AUSTRALIAN BROADCASTING Fax: 03 9658 4505 AUTHORITY Website: www.abaf.org.au Level 15 Darling Park AUSTRALIA COUNCIL 201 Sussex Street Australia Council Sydney NSW 2000 372 Elizabeth Street PO Box Q500 Surry Hills NSW 2012 Queen Victoria Building NSW 1230 PO Box 788 Strawberry Hills NSW 2012 Phone: 02 9334 7799 Phone: 02 9215 9000 Fax: 02 9334 7777 Toll-free: 1800 226 912 DX 13012 Market Street Sydney Fax: 02 9215 9215 9111 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.aba.gov.au Website: www.ozco.gov.au.

76 Annual Report 2000–2001 AUSTRALIAN FILM COMMISSION Melbourne: Sydney 221A Bay Street Port Melbourne Vic 3207 Level 4, 150 William Street Phone: 03 9646 8399 Woolloomooloo NSW 2011 Fax: 03 9646 2933 GPO Box 3984 Sydney NSW 2001 AUSTRALIAN FILM, TELEVISION AND Phone: 02 9321 6444 RADIO SCHOOL Toll free: 1800 226 615 Fax: 02 9357 3737 Sydney: Email: [email protected] Cnr Balaclava and Epping Roads Website: www.afc.gov.au North Ryde NSW 2113 Melbourne: PO Box 126 North Ryde NSW 1670 Level 2, 120 Clarendon Street Phone: 02 9805 6611 Southbank Vic 3006 Toll free: 1300 131 461 PO Box 404 Fax: 02 9887 1030 South Melbourne Vic 3205 Email: [email protected] Phone: 03 9279 3400 Website: www.aftrs.educ.au Toll free: 1800 338 430 Fax: 03 9696 1476 Melbourne: Email: [email protected] 1st Floor, 144 Moray Street Brisbane: South Melbourne Vic 3205 PO Box 1008 C/- Paciﬁ c Film and Television South Melbourne Vic 3205 Level 15, 111 George Street Phone: 03 9690 7111 Brisbane Qld 4000 Fax: 03 9690 1283 PO Box 94 Email: [email protected] Albert Street Brisbane Qld 4001 Queensland: Phone: 07 3224 4114 Unit 1A, 92-96 Methyr Road Fax: 07 3224 6717 New Farm Qld 4005 AUSTRALIAN FILM FINANCE PO Box 370 CORPORATION LIMITED New Farm Qld 4005 Phone: 07 3254 0212 Sydney: Fax: 07 3358 1592 Level 12 Email: [email protected] 130 Elizabeth Street Sydney NSW 2000 South Australia: GPO Box 3886 3 Butler Drive Sydney NSW 2001 Hendon SA 5014 Phone: 02 9268 2555 Phone: 08 8244 0357 Fax: 02 9264 8551 Fax: 08 8244 5608 Website: www.ffc.gov.au Email: [email protected]

Annual Report 2000–2001 77 Western Australia Victoria: 92 Adelaide Street 223 Park Street Fremantle WA 6160 South Melbourne Vic 3205 Phone: 08 9335 1055 PO Box 818 Fax: 08 9335 1283 Delivery Centre Email: [email protected] South Melbourne Vic 3205 Phone: 03 9645 5970 Tasmania Fax: 03 9645 5971 5 Trumpeter Street Battery Point Tas 7004 NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA Phone: 03 6223 8703 Queen Victoria Terrace Fax: 03 6224 6143 Parkes ACT 2600 Email: [email protected] PO Box 7425 Canberra Mail Centre ACT 2610 AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL MARITIME Phone: 02 6212 3600 MUSEUM Fax: 02 6212 3699 2 Murray Street Email: [email protected] Darling Harbour NSW 2000 Sydney: GPO Box 5131 120 Miller Road Sydney NSW 1032 Chester Hill NSW 2162 Phone: 02 9298 3777 Locked Bag 4 Fax: 02 9298 3777 Chester Hill NSW 2162 Website: www.anmm.gov.au Phone: 02 9624 0100

AUSTRALIAN POSTAL CORPORATION Melbourne: 20th Floor 31 Vision Drive 321 Exhibition Street East Burwood Vic 3151 Melbourne Vic 3001 PO Box 8005 GPO Box 1777Q Burwood Heights Vic 3151 Melbourne Vic 3001 Phone: 03 9803 1099 Phone: 03 9204 7171 Fax: 03 9886 1267 Fax: 03 9663 1160 Website: www.auspost.com.au Brisbane: 996 Wynnum Road FILM AUSTRALIA LIMITED Cannon Hill Qld 4170 101 Eton Road PO Box 552 Lindfi eld NSW 2070 Cannon Hill Qld 4170 PO Box 46 Phone: 07 3249 4226 Lindfi eld NSW 2070 Fax: 07 3399 6589 Phone: 02 9413 8777 Fax: 02 9413 8671 Website: www.fi lmaust.com.au

78 Annual Report 2000–2001 Perth: NATIONAL LIBRARY OF AUSTRALIA 384 Berwick Street Parkes Place East Victoria Park WA 6101 Parkes ACT 2600 PO Box 1144 Phone: 02 6262 1111 Phone: 08 9470 2787 Toll free: 1800 026 372 Fax: 08 9470 2787 Fax: 02 6257 1703 Website: www.nla.gov.au Adelaide: 11-13 Derlanger Avenue NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AUSTRALIA Collinswood SA 5081 Lawson Crescent PO Box 119 Acton Peninsula Walkerville SA 5081 Acton ACT 2600 Phone: 08 8269 0100 Phone: 02 6208 5000 Fax: 08 8269 3234 Fax: 02 6208 5099 Website: www.nma.gov.au Hobart: 4 Rosny Hill Road NATIONAL OFFICE FOR THE Rosny Park Tas 7018 INFORMATION ECONOMY PO Box 510 Canberra: Phone: 03 6244 0101 Centenary House Fax: 03 6244 0101 19 National Circuit and MTAA House Darwin: 39 Brisbane Avenue Kelsey Crescent Barton ACT 2600 Millner NT 0810 PO Box 390 PO Box 24 Canberra ACT 2601 Nightcliff NT 0814 Phone: 02 6271 1666 Phone: 08 8948 4577 Fax: 02 6271 1800 Fax: 8948 4577 Website: www.noie.gov.au

NATIONAL AUSTRALIA DAY COUNCIL Sydney: st 1 Floor Australia Council Building, Level 1 Old Parliament House 372 Elizabeth Street King George Terrace Surry Hills NSW 2010 Parkes ACT 2600 PO Box H237 Phone: 02 6273 8666 Australia Square NSW 1215 Fax: 02 6273 8777 Phone: 02 9289 4700 Website: www.nadc.com.au Fax: 02 9282 9730

NATIONAL GALLERY OF AUSTRALIA Melbourne: Parkes Place Level 7 Parkes ACT 2600 257 Collins Street GPO Box 1150 Melbourne Vic 3000 Canberra ACT 2601 GPO Box 424G Phone: 02 6240 6411 Melbourne Vic 3001 Fax: 02 6240 6529 Phone: 03 9667 8000 Website: www.nga.go.au Fax: 03 9667 8004

Annual Report 2000–2001 79 SPECIAL BROADCASTING SERVICE 14 Herbert Street Artarmon NSW 2064 Locked Bag 028 Crows Nest NSW 1585 Phone: 02 9430 2828 Fax: 02 9430 3700 Website: www.sbs.com.au

TELSTRA CORPORATION LIMITED 242 Exhibition Street Melbourne Vic 3000 GPO Box 188C Melbourne Vic 3001 Phone: 11300 368 387 Fax: 03 9632 3215 Website: www.telstra.com

THE BUNDANON TRUST PO Box 3343 Nowra North NSW 2540 Phone: 02 4423 5999 Phone/Fax: 02 6251 5505

80 Annual Report 2000–2001 APPENDIX 3

Ecologically sustainable development environmental reporting

Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts

A DOCITA Environmental Management Plan was endorsed in May 2000 and implemented during 2000–2001. The Plan has a range of objectives and targets to ensure the Department’s compliance with the Government’s environmental management policies, particularly in relation to waste minimisation and energy management targets. DOCITA recycles cardboard, paper, aluminium cans and used toner cartridges. Energy usage fi gures and costs are monitored and reported to the Department of Industry, Sciences and Resources on an annual basis. The Department maintains its commitment to ensuring that all newly constructed or substantially refurbished commercial buildings, where it is the majority lessor, meet Commonwealth building energy use guidelines. New leases entered into include the requirement that the building owners are responsible for the installation of separate metering for tenant lighting and power and where feasible central services are attributed on a user-pay system. Considerable attention was paid to environmental matters relating to the construction of the National Museum of Australia at Acton Peninsula. An Environmental and Conservation Management Plan was developed for the site and ‘environment’ was used as one of the quality measures for assessing performance throughout the construction of the facilities. The ‘environment measure’ was assessed on six components comprising environmental management, waste management, water quality, air quality, energy effi ciency/life cycle, and ecologically sustainable development. Quarterly reviews were undertaken of these environment measures since January 2000. The fi nal score for the environment quality measure was assessed as being satisfactory. Outstanding scores were achieved for environmental management, waste management, water quality, and air quality. Ecologically sustainable development also scored well. Whilst energy effi ciency did not rate as well as the other components, required levels were met as far as possible given the design constraints.

Annual Report 2000–2001 81 DOCITA energy use and greenhouse gas emissions 2000–2001

Energy Use

Building in Kw MJ GJ (KgCO2) Number of Area MJ per MJ per Canberra Employees (m2) Employee m2

38 Sydney Ave 1 066 288 0 3 839 998 140 511 8 975 7 513 428

28 National Circuit 131 318 0 473 122 980 40 771 11 825 614

7 National Circuit Refer to Note 3 below

Old Parliament House 3 213 141 9 884 931 21 452 5 577 520 150 25 000 16 347 858

122–124 Gladestone St 7 949 0 27 7 020 0 563 27 000 48

TOTAL 2000–2001 4 418 696 9 884 931 25 792 6 705 920 701 35 309 36 793 730

TOTAL 1999–2000 4 653 895 8 968 861 25 723 6 687 980 783 44 338 32 852 580

NOTES:

1) 1999–2000 energy usage ﬁ gures included building operations for the National Ofﬁ ce of the Information Economy.

2) The Department entered into a new electricity supply contract with ACTEWAGL arranged by the Australian Greenhouse Ofﬁ ce.

3) No electricity bills had been received from the Lessor for 7 National Circuit (John McEwen House) due to billing difﬁ culties.

4) Old Parliament House (OPH) operates between the hours of 7.00 a.m.–7.00 p.m., 7 days per week. OPH facilities include a café, galleries, restaurant, bar, conference and function areas. After hours functions are held in various locations, and airconditioning for the galleries operates 24 hours per day.

82 Annual Report 2000–2001 Questacon—The National Science and Technology Centre General • Questacon purchases 20 000 kWh per year of ‘green power’. • All 14 printers in the Centre use recycled toners and used paper is recycled.

Changes related to the upgrade of the airconditioning system • The new plant was designed for long life (25 years) to minimise waste and lifecycle costs. All the new components were the most energy effi cient, commercially available. • Major elements of the old plant were recycled. • The old cooling towers have been replaced by air-cooled chillers to eliminate water usage and the chemical contamination of waste-water. The chiller plant was designed using the most modern energy effi ciency principles. • While outside air ventilation rates were increased substantially to improve air quality when the building is occupied, all high occupancy areas were equipped with air quality sensors and dynamic control systems to vary air-fl ow as required. This provides major energy savings compared with fi xed ventilation schemes. The system has an ‘economy mode’ in which the building is cooled by outside air when climatic conditions are suitable—overall the Canberra climate is very favourable for this feature. During 2001–2002, the operation of and energy use by this system will be carefully monitored to establish benchmarks and identify areas for potential improvement. of MJ/ Area MJ/sq m

Questacon—The National Science and Technology Centre: energy use 1999–2000 and 2000–2001

Energy Use MJ per Area MJ per kWh GJ kg CO2 No of employees person sq m sq m (average)

1999–2000 1 528 375 5 504 1 431 91 60 480 10 500 524

2000–2001 1 853 309 6 674 1 736 116 57 533 10 500 636

Questacon is a public institution, with exhibitions and programs open to the public. The building is open seven days a week with evening activities often extending opening hours to 12 hours or more. Total energy use ﬁ gures include energy for operating/lighting the exhibitions; airconditioning and lighting all the public areas; and operating the workshop and café, in addition to ofﬁ ce energy requirements. Total energy use increased during 2000–2001 was primarily as a result of the installation of a new airconditioning system in the building, to improve substantially the air quality (especially in public areas).

Annual Report 2000–2001 83 ScreenSound Australia ScreenSound Australia has integrated environmental management practices and principles within its daily functional activities. It has developed speciﬁ c programs and policies for the monitoring, recovery and recycling of environmental resources as follows: • recycling paper and cardboard materials; • recycling and/or environmentally friendly disposal of chemical wastes in accordance with local and State environment protection regulations; • regularly monitoring international best practice with regard to chemical management for laboratories; • managing energy consumption; and • removing and replacing ozone depleting substances.

Energy use and greenhouse gas emissions 2000–2001

Building Energy Use Energy Use Total Total Number of Mj/ Area Mj/m2

Electricity Gas MJ Energy Kg Co2 Employees Employee (m2)

Kwh Use GJ

McCoy Circuit, Acton5 1 760 429 4 035 853 10 373 2 697 208 49 872 8 694 1 193

6–8 Baillieu Court1 514 890 0 1 854 482 0 0 1 718 1 079

10–12 Baillieu Court2 54 166 0 195 51 13 15 000 1 350 144

Unit 6, 160 Lysaght St3 242 185 1 637 620 2 509 652 0 0 960 2 614

Film Vaults, 16 Vicars St4 179 227 0 645 168 0 0 225 2 868

223 Park St, Sth Melb 34 970 0 126 33 10 12 589 279 451

Tenant1a Building61, 20 358 0 73 19 9 8 143 262 280 Fox Studios, Sydney

Total 2000–2001 2 806 225 5 673 473 15 776 4 102 240 65 733 13 488 1 170

Total 1999–2000 2 687 558 4 023 506 13 698 3 562 191 71 717 13 850 989

1 This building consists of climate controlled stores operating 24 hours per day.

2 This building consists of climate controlled stores operating 24 hours per day.

3 This building consists of climate controlled stores operating 24 hours per day.

4 This building is a climate controlled Nitrate Film Storage Vault operating 24 hours per day.

5 McCoy Circuit (Headquarters) contains ofﬁ ce space (3588 m2), climate controlled stores (1309 m2), climate controlled laboratories (2075 m2) and public areas which are climate controlled and include a theatre and exhibition areas (1722 m2).

84 Annual Report 2000–2001 APPENDIX 4

Discretionary Grants

List of Discretionary Grant Programs

AccessAbility Advanced Networks Program Building Additional Rural Networks (BARN) Building on Information Technology Strengths (BITS) Community Broadcasting (including Radio for the Print Handicapped) Contemporary Music Development Program Cultural Development Program Expanded Mobile Telephone Coverage Federal Cultural and Heritage Projects Federation Community Projects Festivals Australia Local Government Fund Federation Fund major projects Networking the Nation Playing Australia Rural Internet Access Tasmanian Schools Online Television Fund Visions of Australia

More information on these programs is available on the website at www.dcita.gov.au.

Annual Report 2000–2001 85 86 Annual Report 2000–2001 APPENDIX 5

Client Service Charter

DOCITA Client Service Charter The Department’s Client Service Charter represents the Department’s commitment to deliver high quality services to its clients. Following consultation with clients, the Service Charter was revised in October 2000 in accordance with the Government’s Client Service Charter Principles. The Department surveyed a representative sample of the Department’s clients in mid-2001 to obtain feedback on the Department’s current service delivery performance. The results of the survey indicated that in general the Department’s clients rated the service of Departmental staff as satisfactory to excellent (98 per cent of respondents). Particular areas of strength have been identiﬁ ed in relation to courteousness, handling calls between 9–5 p.m. and resolution of non-complex enquiries during phone calls. However, room for improvement was identiﬁ ed in relation to providing information to assist contractors and suppliers to provide their services and the administration of a couple of programs. No formal complaints were recorded during the year. The Department’s performance against stated Service Charter standards was as follows:

Communication with clients • Courteousness—100 per cent rated performance as satisfactory to excellent. • Responsiveness—94 per cent rated performance as satisfactory to excellent. • Willingness to assist clients—98 per cent rated performance as satisfactory to excellent. • Fair and professional treatment—98 per cent rated performance as satisfactory to excellent. • Provision of timely oral and written advice which is clear, concise, accurate and complete—96 per cent rated performance as satisfactory to excellent. • Technical/professional competence in providing advice—98 per cent rated performance as satisfactory to excellent.

• Sensitivity to diversity issues—96 per cent rated performance as satisfactory to excellent.

Online access • Availability of major Departmental publications, information and policy statements—97 per cent rated performance as satisfactory to excellent.

• 95 per cent website availability was achieved.

Annual Report 2000–2001 87 Telephone dealings with clients • Handling of calls 9:00–5:00 p.m.—98 per cent rated performance as satisfactory to excellent. • Staff identify themselves by name and/or work area—99 per cent rated performance as satisfactory to excellent. • Resolution of enquiries during the call or if the query was more complex response provided within three working days—95 per cent rated performance as satisfactory to excellent.

Email dealings with clients • Responding as soon as possible and within three working days for more complex enquiries— 96 per cent rated performance as satisfactory to excellent.

Written or fax enquiries • Responding to clients as soon as possible. Where the matter is complex responding within 20 working days of receipt by the Department. Where this is not possible due to the nature of the inquiry, clients are informed of the time needed to provide a ﬁ nal response and provided with a name and telephone number to call for further queries—96 per cent rated performance as satisfactory to excellent.

Administration of programs • Programs, application procedures and program policy issues were publicised using a range of methods including online and hardcopy format—92 per cent rated performance as satisfactory to excellent. • Equitable access to our programs and services—90 per cent rated performance as satisfactory to excellent. • Grants and programs were administered fairly, in accordance with relevant published guidelines, criteria, regulations or legislation—93 per cent rated performance as satisfactory to excellent. • Grants payments were made within four weeks of acceptance of reports, and/or in accordance with relevant schedules or commitments—92 per cent rated performance as satisfactory to excellent.

Dealings with contractors, consultants and suppliers and the administration of contracts • Availability of, or access to, information required to assist contractors/consultants/suppliers to provide their services—92 per cent rated performance as satisfactory to excellent. • Payments were made in accordance with relevant schedules or contractual obligations—100 per cent rated performance as satisfactory to excellent.

Development and review of policy and legislation • Consultation with interested parties as early as practicable, where appropriate—92 per cent rated performance as satisfactory to excellent. • Consultative processes were designed to include those who would be most affected by changes in policy or legislation—85 per cent rated performance as satisfactory to excellent.

The Service Charter is available on the Department’s website at www.dcita.gov.au.

88 Annual Report 2000–2001 Questacon Client Service Charter

Questacon introduced its Customer Service Charter in August 1998 after consultation with staff, Questacon members, the public and special stakeholders (such as the Council) and sponsors. The Charter was revised in early 2001 to refl ect changes in the Centre’s goals as set out in the Business Plan for 2001–2005. The Questacon Customer Service Charter covers visitors to the Centre and its exhibitions and to programs throughout Australia. It is available online at www.questacon.edu.au/html/customer- _service_charter.html and as a pamphlet with an attached comment card. Copies are displayed in the Centre’s galleries and foyer and distributed through outreach programs and travelling exhibitions throughout Australia, including regional, rural and remote areas. The Charter sets out a number of performance standards for Questacon programs. These standards comply with the Government’s Charter of Public Service for a Culturally Diverse Society under the Commonwealth Access and Equity Strategy. The Charter refl ects the values of service expressed in the Australian Public Service Act 1999. During 2000–2001, 293 people (about 0.1 per cent of all visitors) used Customer Service comment cards to provide feedback to Questacon. Almost all were in relation to a visit to the Centre in Canberra. The proportions of positive responses on organisation’s performance against the standards in the Charter were as follows: • warm, friendly and helpful staff—95 per cent; • enquiries dealt with to customer’s satisfaction—92 per cent; • special needs, if any, adequately catered for—83 per cent; • premises clean and well presented—92 per cent; • opening hours suitable—93 per cent; and • the visit was good value for money—87 per cent. The feedback card also provides space for general comments. Of these, 38 per cent (i.e. less than 0.04 per cent of the total number of visitors to the Centre) registered a complaint, 79 per cent offered a compliment and 54 per cent offered a suggestion on some aspect of the Centre’s operation. Many of the complaints related to the Centre’s café; Questacon’s management works closely with the operators on issues raised. All complaints were dealt with immediately or a written response provided within ten days. In customer surveys, carried out at the Centre in January 2001 and for the Shell Questacon Science Circus over several months in 2000, more than 95 per cent of responses indicated that visitors were satisfi ed or very satisfi ed with their Questacon experience as a whole.

Annual Report 2000–2001 89 ScreenSound Australia Client Service Charter ScreenSound Australia’s Service Charter, which was fi rst published in 1997, sets out the standards of service customers can expect in their dealings with the organisation, and the steps to be taken if these standards are not met. During the year, ScreenSound Australia conducted in-house and external surveys to assess the level of client satisfaction with the services it provides. Ninety-eight per cent of respondents rated the programs and services provided by the Archive as satisfactory to excellent. The Archive’s performance against the standards in the current Service Charter was as follows: • Provision of programs and services to a high standard: 98 per cent of clients who completed survey cards were satisfi ed or very satisfi ed with their ScreenSound Australia product purchases and 100 per cent of visitors to presentations and exhibitions rated them as good to excellent in our formal surveying. • Prompt, effective, courteous and personal service: 96 per cent of Collection Access users rated the services provided very satisfactory or satisfactory, with 97 per cent of requests serviced within or before the deadlines requested by customers. • Highest possible standard of technical work: 94 per cent of clients have indicated that the quality of technical work supplied by ScreenSound Australia was good or very good. • Adherence to legal obligations and the right to privacy and confi dentiality: no complaints were received on this standard. Formal feedback from ScreenSound Australia’s clients during the year comprised 49 letters complimenting ScreenSound Australia on its programs, employee performance and technical expertise. Three written complaints were received about the logo for the ScreenSound Club; the inability to purchase shop products online; and a number of matters from one client including the disposal of recordings, access and audio costs, and the preservation of fi lm footage. These three complaints were dealt with promptly and action taken to address the matters raised. ScreenSound Australia’s website has been available for greater than 99 per cent of the time during the reporting period. Policy documents and other administration documents for visitor information and orientation are available on our website and a guest book has been included on the site for users to provide comments. ScreenSound Australia has a program in place to monitor service to clients, well-developed procedures for obtaining client feedback and a complaints handling mechanism. The Service Charter is available in hard copy from the Archive’s Corporate Relations area, included in mail-outs to customers and is on ScreenSound Australia’s website, www.screensound.gov.au/AboutUs.nsf/ Sub+Pages/Publications+Corporate+Service+Charter In the next fi nancial year, ScreenSound Australia will undertake an external review of its Service Charter to examine its relevance and effectiveness and to determine what changes, if any, are required.

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Consultants, purchasing, competitive tendering and contracting

Consultants In 2000–2001, the Department let a total of 228 consultancy services contracts. The total expenditure on consultancy services during the ﬁ nancial year was $12 051 070. These ﬁ gures do not include contracts let from 1 July 2000 to 19 October 2000 by DOCITA relating to matters that are now within NOIE’s responsibility. Those consultancies are reported on by NOIE. Details of DOCITA consultancies are available on the Department’s website at www.dcita.gov.au/annualreport/

Purchasing The purchasing policies and principles are: • value for money; • open and effective competition; • ethics and fair dealing; • promoting national competitiveness and developing industry; • supporting other Commonwealth policies; and • accountability and reporting. The Department performed well against these policies and principles during the 2000–2001 fi nancial year. The Department maintains a centralised contracts unit which ensures: • staff have access to a single contact point when seeking advice on tendering and arranging contracts; • timely and helpful advice and support is provided in relation to arranging and administering contracts, while ensuring that accountability requirements are met; • consistent policies and practices are disseminated; and • better practice is drawn together and continuous improvement is encouraged across the organisation. The Department also provides this function for NOIE. Staff are provided with risk guidelines and advice on how to identify whether a contract will be high or low risk. Projects with a high risk profi le receive more input from the contracts unit. The inclusion of a risk matrix in the procurement guidelines encourages adequate consideration of risk in contract management and provides a consistent framework for assessment of risk factors. Project offi cers use a checklist to answer a series of questions and forward the responses to the contracts unit. The checklist assists in ensuring key issues are addressed during the preparation of the specifi cation, selection of the consultant and assessment of performance. The checklist encourages effective contract management by focusing attention on matters of importance, providing a formal reporting discipline for project offi cers and their managers and ensuring consistent provision of information to the contracts unit for monitoring purposes.

Annual Report 2000–2001 91 Contract documentation has been rewritten to accord with current best practice. Procedures for contracting for consultancies are currently under review with a view to streamlining tendering and contracting processes. Training courses covering procurement policies and principles and project management have been conducted. The Department advertises public tenders in the press, on the Commonwealth Electronic Tender System website, and in the Purchasing and Disposals Gazette, and publishes forward procurement plans to assist entry for new suppliers and small to medium business enterprises.

Market testing The Department market tested Property Management, Ofﬁ ces Services, Financial Management Services and Human Resources Services during 2000–2001. Requests for tender were released in September 2000 to organisations short-listed from an expression of interest process conducted earlier. The Department decided in December 2000 to retain the delivery of Property Management and Ofﬁ ce Services. A decision to retain Financial Management Services within the Department was made in March 2001. The decision to outsource the Department’s Human Resources Services was announced in March 2001, this is also when contract negotiations commenced with The Empower Group. As part of the service delivery The Empower Group will be implementing a new Human Resources Management Information System to replace the PERSPECT System.

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Advertising, direct mail and market research

Output 1.1 $

Advertising—media placements 112 993 Campaign advertising nil Market research nil Direct mail Hermes Precisa Australia 22 549 National Mailing and Marketing 5 319

Output 1.2 $

Advertising—media placements 3.174 million Campaign advertising Grey Advertising 3.083 million Market research Elliot and Shanahan 220 436 Direct mail nil

Output 1.3 $

Advertising—media placements 218 203 Campaign advertising nil Market research Environmetrics 21 873 Market Attitude Research Services 5 090 Direct mail nil

Output 1.4 $

Advertising—media placements nil Campaign advertising nil Market research nil Direct mail nil

Output 2.1 $

Advertising—media placements 96 125 Starcom Worldwide 38 931 Campaign advertising nil Market research nil Direct mail DAS Distributions 17 583

Annual Report 2000–2001 93 Output 3.1 $

Advertising—media placements 277 551 ma@d Communication 125 730 Campaign advertising nil Market research Piazza Consulting 8 154 Environmetrics Pty Ltd 14 000 Curtin Consulting 15 210 Keith B Lucas 5 056 Direct mail nil

Output 4.1 $

Advertising—media placements 164 646 Campaign advertising nil Market research McPherson Promotions 2 100 Direct mail nil

94 Annual Report 2000–2001 APPENDIX 8

Occupational health and safety

Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts

The Department recognises the importance of achieving its corporate goals through healthy and productive employees and is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all staff, in accordance with the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety (Commonwealth Employment) Act 1991. Managers and supervisors play an important role in promoting and implementing the Department’s Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) policies and in maintaining communication with staff, health and safety representatives and employee organisations on workplace health and safety issues. The Department’s occupational health and safety framework includes the Health and Safety Committee, Designated Work Groups and Health and Safety Representatives and occupational health and safety staff. The Department’s Occupational Health and Safety Committee is a staff/management consultative forum which discusses health and safety issues in the Department. The Committee comprises four management representatives, union representatives as agreed and an OH&S representative. Training was provided throughout the year for OH&S representatives to assist them in fulfi lling their roles in accordance with the Act. Ongoing fi rst aid training was also provided during the year. The Department has commenced a review of its OH&S policy. The review will be undertaken in consultation with employee organisations. SRC Solutions has been contracted to assist with this review and to continue to provide advice on all aspects of OH&S relating to: • policy and procedures; • work-station assessments (providing recommendations on equipment and information on correct work practices and procedures); • OH&S audits, accident and injury investigation and reporting; and • rehabilitation and case management. The Department continues to operate a Healthy Life and Work Program to raise awareness of health issues, promote better health and prevent health problems. Subsidised yoga classes are conducted weekly and copies of Health Your Self magazine are distributed monthly. To ensure the Department’s ongoing commitment to provide support mechanisms for staff and their families, the Department provides access to a professional confi dential counselling service through its Employee Assistance Program (EAP). During the year there have been no incidents that have required giving notice under Section 68 of the Occupational Health and Safety (Commonwealth Employment) Act 1991, nor were there any investigations conducted during the year that relate to undertakings carried on by the employer.

Annual Report 2000–2001 95 Questacon Questacon’s Occupational Health and Safety Committee includes representatives of designated work groups and unions. The Committee, chaired by the Centre’s Deputy Director, Finance and Business Services, meets regularly to review progress and address new issues. The Committee is reviewing current policies on OH&S, hazard assessment and risk management. During 2000–2001, a number of staff undertook training in risk management and hazard identifi cation. Ongoing training in emergency procedures has seen the majority of staff trained to fi re warden level. A large number of front-of-house staff is trained as fi rst aid offi cers. During 2000–2001, no directions were given under s.45 of the Occupational Health and Safety (Commonwealth Employees) Act 1991 and no notices were given under s.30, 46, 47 or 48. Staff reported 22 minor accidents, the lowest level in fi ve years, with six resulting in compensation claims. While there have been 100 incidents reported during the year involving members of the public, many have been minor in nature and only one has been referred to Comcover for action. Questacon has strict reporting requirements in relation to accidents, resulting in quick investigations and resolutions.

ScreenSound Australia An independent review of ScreenSound Australia’s fi rst aid facilities was carried out. The Health and Safety Committee endorsed all of the recommendations contained in the consultant’s report, which were generally of a minor nature, and follow up action was undertaken. Training sessions were conducted for OH&S representatives and supervisors to ensure they understand their responsibilities under the legislation and are aware of relevant issues. Awareness training was also provided for new employees as part of ScreenSound Australia’s orientation program, which is held quarterly. There was a signifi cant increase in the Comcare premium for the fi nancial year 2000–2001. The increase refl ects the increase in staffi ng numbers over the past 12 months and the cumulative effects of claims over the previous four years, as well as the work environment of the organisation such as handling chemicals. While the premium is above the average for APS agencies, the average cost per claim is more consistent with the APS average and is reducing. With the resources that ScreenSound Australia has directed towards rehabilitation and assisting staff to return to work, which are well above the public service average, it is expected that the premium for 2001–2002 will reduce. The major injury types were strains and Occupational Overuse Syndrome (OOS). ScreenSound Australia undertook several initiatives this year to inform staff of the risks of OOS and to help them prevent injury. They included: • issuing staff bulletins providing background information on OOS and steps that can be taken to minimise the risks; • arranging for a presentation about ergonomic awareness at an all-staff meeting; • installing a computer application that is available to all employees and ‘pops up’ on the screen to encourage individuals to take regular breaks; and • continuing to undertake individual workstation assessments. During the year ScreenSound Australia reported nil accident/incidents to Comcare Australia under sections 68 and 69 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. No provisional improvement notices were issued.

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Resources for outcomes

Outcome 1—A rich and stimulating cultural environment.

(1) Budget* (2) Actual Variation Budget** 2001–2002 2000–2001 (col 2 2000–2002 $’000 $’000 minus col 1) $’000 Administered expenses 241 321 387 318 145 997 144 494 (including third party outputs) Price of Departmental outputs Output 1.1—Cultural 16 804 22 377 5 573 18 593 support and awareness. Output 1.2—Increase 23 618 32 636 9 018 10 807 awareness, knowledge and understanding of the Centenary of Federation and encourage participation in events celebrating the Centenary. Output 1.3— 8 198 10 062 1 864 9 080 Understanding and knowledge of Australian history, culture and portraiture through access to Old Parliament House and the National Portrait Gallery. Output 1.4—New facilities 1 859 2 329 470 — for the National Museum of Australia and the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Revenue from Government 47 279 52 554 5 275 33 842 (appropriation) for Departmental outputs Revenue from other sources 3 200 711 749* 708 549 4 638 Total price of outputs 50 479 67 404 16 925 38 480 TOTAL FOR OUTCOME 1 (Total price of outputs and administered expenses) 291 800 454 722 162 922 182 974

* Revenue from other sources includes revenue of $696.899 million relating to the initial valuation of the Heritage Collection of the National Archives of Australia.

2000–2001 2001–2002 Average stafﬁ ng level 276 231

Annual Report 2000–2001 97 Outcome 2—A competitive and sustainable advantage in the global information economy.

(1) Budget* (2) Actual Variation Budget** 2001–2002 2000–2001 (col 2 2000–2002 $’000 $’000 minus col 1) $’000 Administered expenses (including third party outputs) 238 392 226 209 -12 183 400 657 Price of Departmental outputs Output 2.1— Strategic advice, programs and policy to achieve competitive and diverse communications and information technology industries and services. 44 699 50 303 5 604 48 536 Output 2.2— Strategic advice, programs and policy to advance Australia’s participation in the global information economy. 12 235 13 412 1 177 — Output 2.3— Strategic advice, programs and policy to advance Australia’s participation in the global information economy. 15 285 17 322 2 037 — Revenue from Government (appropriation) for Departmental outputs 71 602 74 817 3 215 47 936 Revenue from other sources 617 6 220 5 603 600 Total price of outputs 72 219 81 037 8 818 48 536 TOTAL FOR OUTCOME 2 (Total price of outputs and administered expenses) 310 611 307 246 —3 365 449 193

2000–2001 2001–2002 Average stafﬁ ng level 441 293

98 Annual Report 2000–2001 Outcome 3—Australians value science and technology’s contribution to our culture and economic prosperity.

(1) Budget* (2) Actual Variation Budget** 2001–2002 2000–2001 (col 2 2000–2002 $’000 $’000 minus col 1) $’000 Administered expenses (including third party outputs) 538 — —538 — Price of Departmental outputs Output 3.1— Programs and exhibitions that engage people in science and technology. 12 689 15 261 2 572 18 199 Revenue from Government (appropriation) for Departmental outputs 7 681 9 632 1 951 12 500 Revenue from other sources 5 008 5 629 621 5 699 Total price of outputs 12 689 15 261 2 572 18 199 TOTAL FOR OUTCOME 3 (Total price of outputs and administered expenses) 13 227 15 261 2 034 18 199

2000–2001 2001–2002 Average stafﬁ ng level 116 115

Annual Report 2000–2001 99 Outcome 4—Increased use, enjoyment and safety of Australian’s audiovisual heritage.

(1) Budget* (2) Actual Variation Budget** 2001–2002 2000–2001 (col 2 2000–2002 $’000 $’000 minus col 1) $’000 Administered expenses (including third party outputs) 250 - -250 - Price of Departmental outputs Output 4.1— A high quality, safe and accessible national audiovisual collection. 10 645 15 071 4 26 36 306 Output 4.2— The national audiovisual collection is widely accessed by the public. 39 493 31 624 -7 869 12 514 Revenue from Government (appropriation) for Departmental outputs 42 313 40 242 -2 071 40 878 Revenue from other sources 7 825 6 453 -1 372 7 942 Total price of outputs 50 138 46 695 -3 443 48 820 TOTAL FOR OUTCOME 4 (Total price of outputs and administered expenses) 50 388 46 695 -3 693 48 820

2000–2001 2001–2002 Average stafﬁ ng level 213 209

100 Annual Report 2000–2001 APPENDIX 10

Parliamentary committees The Department appeared before and made a number of submissions to inquiries by parliamentary committees during the year, including:

SENATE ENVIRONMENT, COMMUNICATIONS, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND THE ARTS REFERENCES COMMITTEE

Inquiry into ABC Online—Interim Report Tabled: 12 April 2000 No Government response to be provided The inquiry, established following negotiations between the ABC and Telstra, is examining existing and proposed commercial arrangements of the ABC relating to online content, related issues of editorial independence and possible legislative changes in relation to the ABC’s role in online content. The recommendations in the interim report relate to internal ABC issues over which the Government has no power of direction; most relate to proposed contractual arrangements between the ABC and Telstra which did not proceed. Negotiations between the ABC and Telstra were terminated in May 2000. The recommendations in the Interim Report were addressed in the Final Report which was tabled on 28 March 2001.

SENATE ENVIRONMENT, COMMUNICATIONS, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND THE ARTS REFERENCES COMMITTEE

Inquiry into ABC Online—Final Report Tabled: 28 March 2001 No Government response to date The second part of the inquiry was designed to examine the need for any extension to legislation to ensure the delivery of an independent, innovative and comprehensive online service. The Committee concluded that, following the rigorous level of questioning to which the ABC had been subject during Senate Estimates and the extensive debate on the issue in the Senate, there was no requirement this time for any extension to legislation. For this reason, the Committee resolved to take no further action on the second part of the inquiry. A minority report from Labor Senators restated their support for legislative measures to prohibit advertising on any ABC services and the inclusion of new digital services as core ABC functions in the ABC Act. Similarly, a minority report from Democrat Senator Vicki Bourne noted that the Democrats would introduce a Private Senator’s Bill to prohibit advertising and sponsorship on ABC online.

Annual Report 2000–2001 101 SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE ON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES In the Public Interest—Monitoring Australia's Media Tabled: 13 April 2000 No Government response to date The report questions the effi ciency and effectiveness of self-regulation and co-regulation in the communication and information industries and in particular, the adequacy of measures to address complaints. The Committee made fi ve recommendations proposing that an independent statutory authority, the Media Complaints Commission (MCC), be established to oversee the various existing bodies and processes that currently regulate television, radio, press news and the Internet. The proposed MCC would: • provide more effective enforcement of self-regulatory codes; • protect an individual’s right to privacy; • increase awareness of the complaints process; and • function as the fi nal adjudicatory body for complaints allowing it to impose sanctions in addition to those that currently exist. The Government decided it would be appropriate to consider together, the common issues raised in the reports of: • the Senate Select Committee on Information Technologies Report—In the Public Interest: Monitoring Australia’s Media; • certain content recommendations of the Productivity Commission’s Report on Broadcasting: and

• the Australian Broadcasting Authority’s (ABA) Final Report on its Commercial Radio Inquiry.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES STANDING COMMITTEE ON COMMUNICATIONS, TRANSPORT AND THE ARTS Regional Radio Racing Services Tabled 26 June 2000 No Government response to date The report addressed the effect of the decision by ABC radio to discontinue its radio racing service. It considered the extent of the ABC coverage and the current extent of other radio racing coverage, gaps in that coverage and future options for the provision of broadcasting services of racing in regional Australia. The report also addressed the effect of the discontinuation of the ABC service on the community and the racing industry. The Committee concluded that the ABC’s regional racing service was highly valued by racing enthusiasts across Australia. However, the Committee recognised that as the ABC has the power to make programming decisions on behalf of the people of Australia, the Committee was not in a position to recommend the restoration of the ABC regional racing service. The Committee considered that improvements in the existing broadcasting licensing and regulatory arrangements could be made but also called on the Totalizator Agency Boards (TABs) and racing broadcasters to accept responsibility to ensure that consumers in regional, rural and remote parts of Australia have affordable access to their racing services.

102 Annual Report 2000–2001 The Committee made nine recommendations, relating to: • changes in the ABC’s consultation processes; • changes to spectrum and licensing provisions in the current broadcasting and radiocommunications regulatory frameworks, particularly for high power and low power open narrowcasting licences; and • a request that the Auditor-General conduct a performance audit of the ABA planning process. The Government expects to ﬁ nalise the response to the Report in the near future.

ENVIRONMENT, COMMUNICATIONS, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND THE ARTS LEGISLATION COMMITTEE

Report on the Postal Services Legislation Amendment Bill 2000 Tabled : 5 June 2000 No Government response to be provided The Postal Services Legislation Amendment Bill 2000 was discharged from the House of Representatives Notice Paper on 29 March 2001. The Government does not propose to respond to the report.

SENATE FINANCE AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION REFERENCES COMMITTEE Staff from the Department provided a written submission and appeared before the Committee’s Inquiry into the Government’s Information Technology Outsourcing Initiative.

Annual Report 2000–2001 103 104 Annual Report 2000–2001 APPENDIX 11

Management of Human Resources

Managing and developing DOCITA staff

Workforce planning The Department introduced a workforce planning strategy to enable it to monitor its capacity to deliver the outcomes and outputs of the Department. A key part of the workforce planning strategy is to produce regular reliable quantitative and qualitative reports on DOCITA’s workforce against key outcome and output related measures to assist better planning by managers. The Department’s Executive Management Group considers reports on workforce planning.

Certifi ed Agreements and Australian Workplace Agreements The Department’s current Certifi ed Agreement (CA) was certifi ed by the Australian Industrial Relations Commission (AIRC) in December 2000. The CA nominally expires on 30 June 2002. This Agreement places increased emphasis on achieving high performance across the Department. Incentives are provided for staff who achieve very high performance levels and greater opportunities for leadership and management development. Provisions for managing under-performance were streamlined along with streamlining general employment conditions.

Number of APS employees covered by Certiﬁ ed Agreement/AWAs

DOCITA SSA NSTC SES Non-SES SES Non-SES SES Non-SES Certiﬁ ed Agreement - 397 1 238 - 157

AWA 24 129 1 - 1 3

Training and development The Department developed a Core Capability Framework, based on the PSMPC’s SES Leadership Framework, for APS1–EL2 level staff. This will enable those staff to identify the qualifi cations, capabilities and attributes necessary for them to progress in their careers. At the same time, the Department identifi ed core training to be undertaken by all staff. This has been integrated into the revised performance management agreement process. Participation in training and development activities also became a key factor in the two new mandatory key responsibilities ‘Corporate and Team Contribution’ and ‘Leadership’ in the revised performance agreement. The Department also created a Leadership Development Strategy for EL1 and EL2 staff as required by the Certifi ed Agreement.

Annual Report 2000–2001 105 Training courses are designed to meet development needs of staff identiﬁ ed through the performance management system. Courses are arranged in-house with the assistance of external providers and externally as appropriate. Subjects covered included: • Presentation Skills, Project Management, Policy Formulation and Advice; • The Parliamentary Process, Appearing Before Senate Committees, Legislation Process, Legal Awareness, Corporate Governance, Managing Contracts, Economics for Non-Economists, Managing Grant Deeds and Contracts; • Research and Analysis; • Financial Management; • Interpersonal Skills, Conﬂ ict Negotiation and Meeting Skills; and • Performance Management, Speed Reading, Effective Writing, Writing for the APS and Interview Skills.

Occupational health and safety performance The Department contracted its OH&S services to SRC Solutions in September 1999. They have consistently managed a 98 per cent return-to-work rate since their contract commenced with DOCITA in September 1999. Approximately 100 workstation assessments have been conducted during 2000–2001. At any given time there have been approximately 15 compensatable claims being managed. With the exception of two cases all are at work—with most on full duties and full hours. There are ﬁ ve staff on Graduated Return to Work Programs. It is expected these staff will be successfully returned to pre-injury duties and hours in the near future.

Classiﬁ cation and salary ranges

Classiﬁ cation Certiﬁ ed Agreement AWA maximum salary range $ $ SES Band 2–3 100 000–135 000 All on AWAs SES Band 1 88 792–112 500 All on AWAs

Executive Level 2 67 442–81 064 - 90 000 Executive Level 1 58 502–71 157 - 67 222 APS 6 45 707–52 504 - APS 5 42 319–44 874 - 44 954 APS 4 37 941–41 196 - 45 000 APS 3 34 042–36 742 - APS 2 29 889–33 144 - APS 1 26 410–29 188 -

In addition to standard entitlements, all employees have access to reimbursement of up to $5 000 per annum towards the cost of approved courses of tertiary study. The range of non-salary beneﬁ ts available for employees covered by AWAs is variable, but can cover items such as: air lounge membership; professional memberships; IT packages; enhanced professional development provisions; and access to performance based payments.

106 Annual Report 2000–2001 Performance pay Performance pay may be made available to staff though the establishment of Australian Workplace Agreements. The table below provides information on the amount of performance pay paid during 2000–2001.

Performance pay DOCITA and ScreenSound Australia

Classiﬁ cation Eligible staff Aggregate Average Range from Range to so far $ $ $ $ APS 4–APS 6 16 55 017.61 3 438.60 1 459.28 16 238.45 Exec 1–Exec 2 46 280 761.21 6 103.50 887.53 15 100.03 SES 21 213 685.28 10 175.49 5 750.00 16 500.00

Total for Dept: 83 549 464.10

Managing and developing Questacon staff Under the Building an Even Better Questacon framework, Questacon has a People and Business performance management scheme and a Developing Q people human resource development plan. The performance management scheme centres on individual work plans with each plan and performance against it reviewed on a six-monthly basis. Developing Q people features key attributes of Questacon staff and identiﬁ es priority skills for 2000–2001 both Centre-wide and team-speciﬁ c. Further information on Questacon’s Management of its Human Resources is provided in its Annual Report.

Questacon classiﬁ cation and salary ranges

Classiﬁ cation Salary to 3 January 2001 Salary from 4 January 2001 APS Level 1 $ $ Junior rates 14 066–21 334 14 629–22187 Adult rates 23 444–28 066 24 382–29 189 APS Level 2/APS Graduate 28 738–31 869 29 888–33 144 APS Level 3 32 733–37 150 34 042–38 636 APS Level 4 37 642–39 611 39 148–41 495 APS Level 5 40 691–43 148 42 319–44 874 APS Level 6 43 949–50 485 45 707–52 504 Executive Level 1 56 341–60 839 58 595–63 273 Executive Level 2/Ex-SPOA* 64 981–76 135 67 580–87 000

* Includes the three Deputy Directors who were covered by Questacon’s previous Certifi ed Agreement but have had Australian Workplace Agreements (AWAs) since 4 January 2001. Non-salary benefi ts under these AWAs include information technology, travel and professional publications. Questacon’s director is an SES offi cer with an individual AWA negotiated with the Secretary of the Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts. Staff at Questacon do not receive performance pay; the organisation has developed other ways to acknowledge and reward staff.

Annual Report 2000–2001 107 Managing and developing ScreenSound Australia staff

ScreenSound Australia’s 2000–2002 Certifi ed Agreement, which was endorsed by 87 per cent of the staff who voted, provided for a pay increase of four per cent on certifi cation, with a further three per cent from July 2001 being subject to staff agreement to a framework of performance indicators. These indicators will be used to assess productivity and effi ciency gains as the basis for assessing future pay increases. The framework was agreed to in June 2001 and includes a range of indicators relating to collection management and acquisitions, preservation, collection access and public programs, systems development and reporting. The Certifi ed Agreement also provides for the development of a Strategic Employee Development Plan. A plan was developed during the year and agreed to by the Management Employee Consultative Group. The plan provides for a three-tiered approach of corporate, branch and individual training. Further information on ScreenSound Australia’s Management of its Human Resources is provided in its Annual Report.

ScreenSound Australia classiﬁ cation and salary ranges

Existing Salary and New Salary Rates ScreenSound Australia Salary Points ScreenSound on Certiﬁ cation Structure Australia Structure four per cent from Certiﬁ cation increase 12.12.2000 12.12.2000 $ $ $ Executive Level 2 64 886–76 041 Executive Level 2 64 886–76 041 67 481–79 083 Executive Level 1 56 279–60 776 Executive Level 1 56 279–60 776 58 530–63 207 APS Level 6 43 953–50 490 APS Level 6 45 047–50 490 46 849–52 510 APS Level 5 37 899–43 152 APS Level 5 40 962–43 152 42 600–44 878 APS Level 4 36 486–39 615 APS Level 4 37 647–39 615 39 153–41 200 APS Level 3 32 736–37 154 APS Level 3 32 736–37 154 34 045–38 640 APS Level 2 28 741–31 871 APS Level 2 28 741–31 871 29 891–33 146 APS Level 1 APS Level 1 Junior rates 15 238–23 110 15 238–23 110 15 847–24 035 Adult rates 25 396–26 389 25 396–27 382 26 412–28 477

There is no provision for performance pay in the Certiﬁ ed Agreement. Pay outcomes are in terms of increment advancement.

108 Annual Report 2000–2001 APPENDIX 12 Commonwealth Disability Strategy Implementation of the Commonwealth Disability Strategy (CDS) is the responsibility of all managers. Managers are increasingly aware of the need to consider diversity issues in the course of policy development, including the impact on people with disabilities. Employees from across the Department attended workshops run by the Offi ce of Disability to ensure that the CDS and new reporting framework are understood throughout the organisation. The Department’s Service Charter, Strategic Plan and Values and Behaviours Framework all recognise the diversity of the Australian community and the Charter provides a formal complaints mechanism. No complaints were lodged during the year. In some areas of the Department, 100 per cent of development of new or revised programs included consultation with or an assessment of the impact on the lives of people with disabilities. The Telecommunications Service Inquiry, to which the Government responded, both undertook consultations and considered the impact on the lives of people with disabilities. Captioning standards, applying to both analog and digital broadcasting transmissions, came into effect in metropolitan areas in January 2001 and will be introduced progressively in regional areas by December 2003. Organisations representing deaf and hearing-impaired members of the community were consulted in the formulation of the legislative amendments and the development of the regulations. The Department’s website is under redevelopment and will be 100 per cent compliant with W3C and Bobby guidelines, in line with the Department’s commitment to the Government’s Online Strategy. One hundred per cent of media announcements of new policies and programs were available on the Internet in html format and no requests were received for information in other formats. The Department uses Auslan interpreters where appropriate. The Department makes all publicly available information available through the website and the Corporate Communications area makes material available in other formats when requested. Departmental grants programs have mechanisms in place to report on funding recommendations related to people with disabilities and the Department’s Standard Grant Deed requires compliance with the Disability Discrimination Act 1992. The Television Fund Unit has provision for audio formats from a ‘freecall 1800’ telephone service. The AccessAbility Grants program will improve access to the Internet and online services for people with disabilities. Every project requires involvement of people with disabilities, information is accessible on the website, information has been provided in alternative formats and Auslan interpreters utilised. Support for radio for the print handicapped is provided through the Department’s annual grant to the Community Broadcasting Foundation (CBF). Feedback to the CBF is that information is easily accessible and the CBF funding processes are conducted with the full involvement of print handicapped organisations. The disabled access area at the front of Old Parliament House has been improved and assistants have attended training and development programs, specifi cally to understand the needs of hearing impaired and visually impaired people. The Culture and Recreation portal provides online information resources with search facilities and activities for people with disabilities within the culture and recreation sectors. The Department has a policy of a discrimination free workplace, reinforced in the Certifi ed Agreement, the Values and Behaviours Framework and the workplace diversity program. The Certifi ed Agreement provides for a complaints mechanism and support is provided to staff through the Human Resource Management Section and the EAP counselling service. All contracts entered into by the Department are consistent with the Disability Discrimination Act 1992.

Annual Report 2000–2001 109 Questacon Questacon has started work on a full strategic approach to the CDS, to ensure that the Centre’s facilities, products and associated information are accessible to all, in accordance with its mission of ‘making science fun and relevant for everyone’. Customer comments are gathered through surveys and through the Centre’s Customer Service Charter feedback forms, which are made available to all visitors. The overall satisfaction rate is 95 per cent, and action is taken where appropriate in response to individual comments. Of the 89 people who used a Customer Service Charter feedback form to comment on whether their special needs were catered for, 83 per cent were satisﬁ ed. Questacon’s website was upgraded during the year to improve accessibility and has almost achieved compliance with the Priority 1 level of the World Wide Web consortium’s Accessibility Guidelines. All Questacon’s facilities management and building works programs address disability access issues. All employment policies, procedures and practices are consistent with the Disability Discrimination Act 1992. Complaints and grievance mechanisms are fully documented and accessible to all staff in electronic and printed versions. An aggregated table addressing the current level of performance for 2000–2001 against the performance indicators for each role other than the Employer role, is below.

ScreenSound Australia ScreenSound Australia will report separately on implementation of the CDS in its Annual Report.

110 Annual Report 2000–2001 Commonwealth Disability Strategy—performance reporting framework [Does not incorporate details relating to ScreenSound Australia or Questacon] [Percentage ﬁ gures are indicative only] POLICY ADVISOR ROLE

Performance Performance Measure Current level of performance Goals for 2001–2002 Indicator 2000–2001

1 New or revised Percentage of new or revised Broadcasting—16 per cent. Captioning Greater percentage of new or program/policy policy or program proposals that standards for digital and analog revised policies assess the proposals assess document the impact of the television, required by regulations impact on the lives of PWD impact on the porposal on pwd was considered under the Broadcasting Services Act and document it. lives of people prior to the decision making stage. 1992, came into effect in metropolitan with disabilities areas on 1.1.2001 and will be introduced Department to examine (PWD) prior progressively in regional areas before options for recording to decision. 31.12.2003. consideration of impact on PWD as part of the New Policy Telecommunications—46 per cent. The Proposal process. Government’s response to the Telecommunications Service Inquiry included a number of policies and programs that may impact in different ways on the lives of PWD. Extensive consultation was undertaken, including with organisations representing consumer, community or industry groups including PWD. Arts—not applicable.

2 PWD are Percentage of consultations about Telecommunications—75 per cent. The Increase in percentage of new included in new or revised policy/program Telecommunications Service Inquiry or revised policies consulting consultations proposals that are developed in consulted with PWD. PWD. about new or consultation with PWD. revised policy/ Broadcasting—16 per cent. program Organisations representing deaf and proposals. hearing impaired people were consulted in formulation of the legislative amendments and the development of captioning standards regulations. Arts—not applicable.

3 Public Percentage of new, revised or 100 per cent of media announcements One hundred per cent of announcements proposed policy/program re new policies/programs were electronic information is of new, revised announcements available in a available on the Internet in html. available in an accessible or proposed range of accessible formats. format at the time of the policy/program No requests received for information public announcement, with initiatives are Time taken in providing in other formats. One announcement guidelines in place for available in announcements in accessible included an Auslan interpreter. producing material in accessible formats. accessible formats. formats for PWD in a timely One hundred per cent of manner. customers requesting information in accessible formats (other than electronic) will be responded to within ﬁ ve days of the request by the responsible line area. DOCITA website to be 100 per cent compliant with W3C and Bobby guidelines in accordance with the Department’s commitment to the Government’s Online Strategy.

Annual Report 2000–2001 111 REGULATOR ROLE

Performance indicator Performance measure Current level of Goals for 2001–2002 performance 2000–2001 1. Publicly available 1. Percentage of publicly One hundred per cent of information on available information on One hundred per cent—all material was either electronic information is regulations and quasi- regulations and quasi- available on the department’s website or in hard available in an accessible regulations is available regulations requested copy on request. format at the time of the in accessible formats and provided in: public announcement. No requests for information in alternative formats for PWD. • accessible electronic was received. One hundred per cent of 2. Publicly available formats; and customers requesting regulatory compliance information in accessible • accessible formats reporting is available in formats (other than other than electronic accessible formats for electronic) will be PWD. Average time taken to responded to within ﬁ ve provide accessible days of the request. material in: DOCITA website to be 100 • electronic format: and per cent compliant with W3C and Bobby guidelines • formats other than in accordance with the electronic Department’s commitment to the Government’s Online Strategy.

PURCHASER ROLE

Performance Indicator Performance Measure Current level of performance 2000–2001 Goals for 2001–2002 1 Publicly available Percentage of publicly Twenty-seven per cent of documentation for open One hundred per cent of information on agreed available purchasing tender processes available online. open tenders to be available purchasing specifi ca- specifi cations One hundred percent of grant program guidelines online. tions are available in requested and provided available online. Formats other than electronic One hundred per cent of accessible formats for in: available on request. Easy English print customers requesting PWD. • accessible electronic advertising in national and regional newspapers. information in accessible formats; and Television Fund Unit has audio formats ‘freecall formats (other than 1800’ telephone service. electronic) will be • accessible formats Community Broadcasting Foundation grant website responded to within fi ve other than electronic. is accessible by people with a print handicap. days of the request by the responsible line area. Average time taken to AccessAbility Grant program: Text only or rtf provide accessible versions on disk and large format print versions DOCITA website to be 100 material in: have been provided on request. Auslan per cent compliant with • interpreters provided at conferences and major W3C and Bobby guidelines electronic formats; in accordance with the and marketing events. Alternative accessible formats used for registration forms for conferences. Department’s commitment • formats other than to the Government’s Online electronic. Strategy. Arts touring grants programs to review documentation and ensure the use of plain English.

112 Annual Report 2000–2001 PURCHASER ROLE cont.

Performance Indicator Performance Measure Current level of performance 2000–2001 Goals for 2001–2002 2 Processess for Percentage of processes One hundred per cent—AccessAbility program purchasing goods or for purchasing goods has a direct impact on the lives of people with services with a direct or services that directly disabilities. Every project funded was required impact on the lives of impact on the lives of to involve representatives of the target group PWD are developed in PWD that are developed at all stages including a ‘client strategy’. Grant consultation with PWD. in consultation with to the Community Broadcasting Foundation was PWD. developed in consultation with print handicapped organisations.

3 Purchasing Percentage of The Department’s standard contracts and grant speciﬁ cations and purchasing deed require compliance with Commonwealth contract requirements speciﬁ cations for goods legislation including the Disability Discrimination for the purchase of and services that Act 1992. Draft contracts are supplied with goods and services specify tender tender documentation, meaning that all tender are consistent with organisations must organisations are aware of requirements. the requirements of comply with the Any websites developed as a result of funding are the Disability Disability required by the contract to comply with W3C WAI Discrimination Act 1992. Discrimination Act 1992. guidelines. Percentage of contracts Community Broadcasting Foundation grant— for the purchase of underlying purpose of funding for RPH radio goods and services stations is consistent with Disability that require the Discrimination Act. contractor to comply with the Disability Discrimination Act 1992.

4 Publicily available Percentage of publicly Available online in accessible electronic format. One hundred per cent of performance reporting available performance Other accessible formats on request. customers requesting against the purchase reports against the information in accessible contract specifi cations contract purchasing formats (other than requested in accessible specifi cation requested electronic) will be formats for PWD is and provided in: responded to within fi ve provided. days of the request. • accessible electronic formats; and DOCITA website to be 100 per cent compliant with • accessible formats W3C and Bobby guidelines other than electronic. in accordance with the Average time taken to Department’s commitment provide accessible to the Government’s Online material in: Strategy. • electronic formats; and • formats other than electronic.

5 Complaints/grievance Established complaints/ The Department’s Service Charter outlines a mechanisms, including grievance mechanisms, formal complaints mechanism. access to external including access to No complaints were lodged during the year. mechanisms, in place to external mechanisms, in address concerns raised operations. In addition, the Television Fund unit ‘freecall about provider’s 1800’ telephone service provides an avenue performance. for complaints and grievances. Processes for handling concerns about provider’s performance are well established in the Television Fund Unit. (No disability related issues have been raised about the service provider’s performance).

Annual Report 2000–2001 113 PROVIDER ROLE

Performance Indicator Performance Measure Current level of performance 2000–2001 1 Providers have Evidence of quality Old Parliament House and National Portrait Gallery take account of a range established mechanisms improvement and of social justice and equity issues when designing public programs. The for quality improvement assurance systems in front of Old Parliament House disabled access has been improved. and assurance. operation. NPG assistants attended training to understand the needs of the hearing and visually impaired. Multiple copies of large format labels are provided for visitors. Devising a program for blind visitors in conjunction with National Gallery of Australia. NPG hosted educational programs for students who are intellectually disabled. Arts—New Media Section utilised a 1800 telephone service for the ArtsInfo program. Service had facilities for people with hearing disabilities. Culture and Recreation Portal (online) designed to be accessible for those using disability related browsers. Has a category allowing users to search on facilities and/or activities for those with disabilities within the culture and recreation sectors.

2 Providers have an Established service Departmental Service Charter addresses diversity concerns. established service charter that adequately charter that speciﬁ es the reﬂ ects the needs of roles of the provider and people with disabilities consumer and service in operation. standards which address accessibility for PWD.

3 Complaints/grievance Established complaints/ The Department’s Client Service Charter outlines the formal mechanisms, including grievance mechanisms, complaints mechanism. access to external including access to No complaints lodged this year. mechanisms, in place to external mechanisms, in address concerns raised operation. about performance.

114 Annual Report 2000–2001 APPENDIX 13

Stafﬁ ng statistics

Table 1: Summary of EEO data: staff in EEO groups.

Staff who volunteered EEO data Men Women Total1 DCLB ATSI4 PWD5 Total2 1&23 DOCITA 246 352 598 49 5 11 362 41 % 59 % 14 % 1 % 3 %

ScreenSound 101 149 240 12 1 15 200 Australia 42 % 58 % 6 % 1 % 8 %

Questacon 73 88 161 7 0 6 161 45 % 55 % 4 % 4 %

Key:

1. Ongoing and non-ongoing actual staff including inoperatives. Percentages of men and women relate to this total. 2. Total number of staff who volunteered EEO information. Percentage of EEO relates to this total. 3. DCLB1 people from diverse cultural and linguistic background ﬁ rst generation 3. DCLB2 people from diverse cultural and linguistic background second generation 4. ATSI Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples 5. PWD people with a disability

Annual Report 2000–2001 115 Table 2: EEO groups within occupational groups

Staff who volunteered EEO data Men Women Total1 DCLB ATSI4 PWD5 Total2 1&23 DOCITA SES and related 17 10 27 0 1 1 18 Administrative 217 319 536 48 3 9 325 Professional 12 23 563 1 1 1 19 Total 246 352 598 49 5 11 362

Questacon

SES and related 1 1 1 1 Administrative 57 87 144 4 4 144 Professional 3 3 3 Technical 13 13 3 1 13 Total 73 88 161 7 6 161

ScreenSound

SES and related 2 1 3 1 0 0 3 Administrative 63 113 178 8 1 9 147 Professional 11 17 28 4 0 2 24 Technical 25 8 33 0 0 4 26 Total 101 139 240 13 1 15 200

Key: 1. Ongoing and non-ongoing actual staff including inoperatives. Percentages of men and women relate to this total. 2. Total number of staff who volunteered EEO information. Percentage of EEO relates to this total. 3. DCLB1 people from diverse cultural and linguistic background ﬁ rst generation 3. DCLB2 people from diverse cultural and linguistic background second generation 4. ATSI Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples 5. PWD people with a disability

116 Annual Report 2000–2001 Table 3: EEO groups within salary ranges (includes ScreenSound Australia and Questacon) Staff who volunteered EEO data Salary Range $ Men Women Total1 DCLB ATSI4 PWD5 Total 2 1&23 <26 409 13 20 33 0 1 1 33 26 410–29 888 14 21 35 3 1 0 34 29 889–34 041 37 51 88 7 0 5 63 34 042–37 940 55 75 130 8 0 4 104 37 941–42 318 29 98 127 10 0 5 90 42 319–45 706 43 75 118 12 0 6 89 45 707–58 501 58 92 150 9 2 3 99 58 502–67 441 92 83 175 14 1 6 119 67 442–81 064 54 46 100 3 0 0 64 >81 064 25 18 43 2 1 2 28 Total 420 579 999 68 6 32 723

1. Ongoing and non-ongoing actual staff including inoperatives. Percentages of men and women relate to this total. 2. Total number of staff who volunteered EEO information. Percentage of EEO relates to this total. 3. DCLB1 people with diverse cultural and linguistic background ﬁ rst generation 3. DCLB2 people with diverse cultural and linguistic background second generation 4. ATSI Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples 5. PWD people with a disability

Table4A: SES Staff as at 30 June 2001 (includes ScreenSound Australia and Questacon) ACTUAL CLASS M F TOTAL SES B1 13 7 20 SES B2 3 3 6 SES B3 1 1 2 Secretary/CEO 1 0 1 Total 18 11 29

Annual Report 2000–2001 117 Table4B: Movements of staff in the SES 2000–2001

(Includes SSA and NSTC, however, exclude movements in SES staff associated with the establishment of NOIE as an Executive Agency.) NOMINAL CLASS M F SES Band 1 Commencements Promotions/transfers 4 1 Separations 2 2 SES Band 2 Commencements Promotions/transfers Separations SES Band 3 Commencements Promotions/transfers Separations 1 Secretary/CEO Appointment 1

Table 5: Actual full-time and part-time staff 1

Ongoing Non-ongoing Full-time Part-time Full-time Part-time TOTAL M F M F M F M F DOCITA 202 221 7 30 21 47 5 18 551 Questacon 19 19 1 2 24 22 29 45 161 ScreenSound 77 106 4 12 17 16 4 4 240 Australia

Key:

1. Ongoing and non-ongoing staff excludes inoperatives

118 Annual Report 2000–2001 Table 6: Actual staff by classiﬁ cation groups and location at 30 June 2001

APS APS APS APS APS APS EXEC EXEC PAO LEG MISC ITP SES SES SES SEC/CEO TOTAL1 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 1 2 3 DOCITA ACT 1 22 39 59 58 96 121 72 16 6 17 8 18 4 2 1 540 NSW 0 0 2 4 1 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 TOTAL 1 22 41 63 59 98 121 74 16 6 17 8 18 4 2 1 551

Questacon ACT 32 37 36 7 11 15 12 7 1 158 NSW 2 1 3 TOTAL 32 37 36 9 11 15 13 7 1 161

ScreenSound Australia ACT 2 40 56 34 32 24 22 8 2 1 221 NSW 4 1 3 1 9 VIC 1 4 1 2 2 10 TOTAL 2 41 64 36 37 24 25 8 2 1 240

Key:

1. Ongoing and non-ongoing staff excludes inoperatives APS Australian Public Servant EXEC Executive Offi cer PAO Public Affairs Offi cer LEG Legal Offi cer MISC Includes Graduate Administrative Assistants and Aboriginal Cadets ITP Information Technology Professional SES Senior Executive Service SEC/CEO Secretary/Chief Executive Offi cer

Annual Report 2000–2001 119 120 Annual Report 2000–2001 APPENDIX 14

Assets management

ScreenSound Australia Assests management is a signiﬁ cant aspect of the strategic business of ScreenSound Australia. ScreenSound Australia, the National Screen and Sound Archive, is custodian of Australia’s national audiovisual collection. This collection has more than one million items and, as at 30 June 2001, has a value of $162 million. The collection is housed in specialist climate and humidity controlled storage facilities. ScreenSound Australia monitors the collection continuously in accordance with a collection assessment and monitoring program that is based on statistical principles. The results of this monitoring are used to determine asset preservation priorities. ScreenSound Australia is located in a heritage listed art deco building at Acton, which is open to the public for research, presentations, ﬁ lm screenings and exhibitions. The building is valued at $17 million and is maintained in accordance with a conservation management plan. This plan ensures that the heritage value of, and public access to, the building are maintained.

Questacon The last 12 months have seen much greater emphasis being placed on asset management to optimise asset utilisation and life within Questacon—The National Science and Technology Centre. Life cycle maintenance plans are not in place for the building, plant and equipment with life cycle planning for exhibitions to be a big focus in 2001–2002. An ongoing asset replacement program is in place to ensure the facility is functioning to a standard expected by both staff and visitors to the Centre. During 2000–2001, building, facilities and systems upgrades were a priority. This included work on the airconditioning system, the ﬁ re protection system, some staff accommodation and both infrastructure and software enhancements for a number of information technology applications. A master leasing contract has been implemented to enable leasing instead of purchasing IT infrastructure. As part of a three-year program to refurbish the Centre’s building in Canberra to showcase the best in interactive exhibitions, Questacon developed and opened two new exhibitions during 2000–2001. They were: • Our Clever Country—a new permanent exhibition launched by the Prime Minister on 24 January 2001 which showcases Australian inventions—from pacemakers to solar cells, and from the boomerang to the ute; and • Sea Chest Secret—a highly portable travelling exhibition designed speciﬁ cally for upper primary and lower secondary students. Questacon also installed, for opening on 2 July 2001, a new permanent exhibition titled Awesome Earth. This is about spectacular natural phenomena including earthquakes, cyclones, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions and lightning.

Annual Report 2000–2001 121 Old Parliament House and the National Portrait Gallery

Asset management is integral to the operation of Old Parliament House and the National Portrait Gallery. Old Parliament House contains signifi cant assets. Home of the Commonwealth Parliament from 1927 until 1988, Old Parliament House is of national historic, social and architectural signifi cance. In recognition of its heritage signifi cance, Old Parliament House is listed on the Register of the National Estate. The building is valued at $28.1 million. Old Parliament House houses signifi cant collections of furniture associated with the building and its history, valued at $4.3 million. Most of the collection is housed on-site with those items not currently on display or in use in public areas of the building being kept in standard storage conditions, with some of the collection in temporary storage off-site. The building is maintained in accordance with the Old Parliament House Conservation Management Plan 2000. This plan ensures the heritage values of the building are preserved while the public is also able to access the site. Old Parliament House is also being refurbished and maintained in accordance with the long term Master Building Plan. The National Portrait Gallery, which is housed within Old Parliament House, currently has a permanent collection which the Department’s Asset Register values at $6.7 million. The collection is housed on-site with those items not currently on display being housed in specialist climate and humidity controlled storage facilities.

122 Annual Report 2000–2001 APPENDIX 15 Networking the Nation Board Annual Report

Annual Report 2000–2001 123 NETWORKING THE NATION ANNUAL REPORT

1. History and focus of the networking the nation program. Networking the Nation (NTN) is the grants program being delivered from the Regional Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund (RTIF). The initial $250 million allocation to the RTIF was announced in December 1996 and is being funded from the ﬁ rst partial sale of Telstra. In 1999, the Government announced an increase of $171 million in NTN funding from the Social Bonus resulting from the sale of a further 16 per cent of Telstra. The objective of the program is to assist the economic and social development of rural Australia by funding projects which: • enhance telecommunications infrastructure and services; • increase access to, and promote use of, services available through telecommunications networks; and • reduce disparities in access to such services and facilities. The program’s initial funding is being rolled out over ﬁ ve years. The $250 million has been allocated so that the share each State receives is in direct relation to the share of that State’s population that resides outside the State’s capital city. A small administrative component has been included in the allocations, which is used for the support of the NTN Secretariat, based at the Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts in Canberra. The allocations are as follows:

Total allocation Funds available for projects (excluding administrative component) NSW $37.4 million $35.963 million VIC $28.5 million $27.405 million QLD $53.1 million $51.060 million WA $26.5 million $25.482 million SA $26.5 million $25.482 million TAS $58.0 million $55.771 million NT $16.0 million $15.385 million ACT $4.0 million $3.846 million

124 Annual Report 2000–2001 Social Bonus funding for Networking the Nation The new $171 million NTN funding initiatives were: • $70 million for the Building Additional Rural Networks (BARN) initiative to promote ongoing, sustainable improvements in regional telecommunications services; • $45 million for the Local Government Fund which will assist local government authorities in regional Australia to provide online access to information and services including the Internet; • $36 million to stimulate Internet service delivery in regional and rural Australia; and • $20 million to improve telecommunications access for remote islands communities. The Board has noted that in the 2001–2002 Budget, the Government announced that it had decided to reallocate a proportion of the funding from the $36 million Internet Access initiative to fund telecommunications and Internet initiatives as part of the Government’s response to the Telecommunications Service Inquiry. The Board received advice from the Minister that the Government’s view was that the outcome of the Extended Zones Tender together with recent commercial developments, in particular Telstra’s BigPond offer from April 2001 of universal untimed Internet access, meets the objective of the NTN Internet Access Fund. Six million dollars of uncommitted funds from the Internet Access Fund has been allocated towards the establishment of an Internet Assistance Program, a joint venture with Telstra to provide better quality and faster access to dial-up Internet services.

OUTCOMES OF THE PROGRAM Nine major funding rounds have been conducted to the end of June 2001. To this date the Board approved 615 projects worth $290.3 million. While most of the funded projects impact on just one State or Territory, 41 multistate projects have also been approved to date. Multistate projects must be able to demonstrate clear impacts in each State and Territory targeted as well as offering economies of scale and other beneﬁ ts among States and Territories. In the fourth ﬁ nancial year of the program’s operation, the Board approved $91 596 491 million in funding for 206 projects across Australia. A list of projects approved in 1997–1998, 1998–1999 and 1999–2000 and payments made to these projects in 2000–2001 is provided at Annex A. A list of projects approved during 2000–2001 and payments made during 2000–2001 is provided at Annex B; and a table summarising approvals and payments for each Fund administered under the NTN program in 2000–2001 and over the life of the program to end 2000–2001 is provided at Annex C. A table providing information on NTN applications and Board approvals during 2000–2001 by State and Territory, is at Annex D and a table providing information on applications, approvals and payments over the life of the program to the end of 2000–2001 is at Annex E. Over the life of the program, a total of approximately 97 projects have been acquitted or have not proceeded due to factors such as the applicant’s inability to meet the conditions for funding set by the Board. As funding has been withdrawn for some projects and others have achieved their outcomes at a cost that was under the original NTN allocation, returns to the program have totalled approximately $6.7 million to date. These sums will be returned to the funds from which they were allocated.

Annual Report 2000–2001 A A number of NTN funded projects have received awards, some of which include: • Australia and New Zealand Regional Science Association—Prestigious Annual Practitioners: Local Call Internet Access for south west Western Australia; • Asia Paciﬁ c IT&T–Best of IT Regional Community Skills: The BridgIT project; • Australian Information Industry Association—Health and Medical: Queensland Telemedicine Network; • The Premier’s Award for excellence in Public Sector Management—Services to Rural and Regional Queensland: Women’s Justice Network; and • Outstanding New Business 2001 Lithgow Business Awards: Lithgow Community Technology Centre.

Benefi ts to communities While a number of projects are still to be fully implemented, the program is already demonstrating that collaborative projects focusing on meeting the needs identifi ed by regional people can produce very signifi cant benefi ts for rural communities. Many project proposals are multi-faceted and contain a number of integrated components and activities designed to maximise benefi ts to the target communities. Examples of the types of projects that have been approved for funding so far include: • the provision of infrastructure to regions unlikely to attract a commercial provider in the medium term; • improvements to the quality of existing telecommunications infrastructure; • trials or pilots of innovative technology, or innovative uses of existing technology including satellite delivery and video-conferencing; • projects to facilitate increased use of electronic commerce in regional areas; • reduction of the high costs faced by many Australians in rural and remote areas in order to gain access to the Internet; • provision of assistance with the development of telecommunications solutions to the delivery of services such as education, justice or health, to Australians in regional, rural and remote areas; • the delivery of training and general awareness raising activities to residents of regional, rural and remote areas; • the provision of public access points to ensure widespread availability of services such as the Internet and videoconferencing; • the establishment of community telecommunications facilities in a number of broad regional areas has been enabled through the BARN initiative; • signifi cant support for new mobile telephone services in recent funding rounds—following the ninth funding round NTN has allocated $32.2 million to 88 mobile phone projects; and • local government bodies across Australia are actively pursuing the delivery of their services online under coordinated statewide strategies supported through the Local Government Fund. Following the last funding round in June 2001 the amount remaining to be allocated in the NTN General Fund is $25 million with 12 months of the program remaining. This fi gure takes into account deductions for program administrative costs and returns to the fund due to project underspends. As at 30 June 2001 the amount remaining to be allocated across all Funds is approximately $99 million.

126 Annual Report 2000–2001 The following table shows the amount of funding remaining for each of the key initiatives under the NTN program. INITIATIVE FUNDS REMAINING NTN General Fund $25 022 913 BARN $39 868 927 Local Government Fund $15 897 696 Internet Access Fund $3 682 548 Remote and Isolated Islands Communities Fund $14 670 699 TOTAL $99 142 783

Annual Report 2000–2001 127 ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROGRAM

The NTN Board NTN funding decisions are made by an independent Board appointed by the Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts. The Board is responsible for determining the activities and projects to be funded, and that the level of funding accords with the program guidelines and the overall State and Territory funding limits. The Minister is not involved in decisions on individual projects. Board Members are: the Rt Hon Doug Anthony (Chair); Professor Gerry Anderson, University of Ballarat; Mrs Lindsay MacDonald, a Queensland wool farmer and telecommunications activist; Ms Johanna Plante, Chief Executive Ofﬁ cer of the Australian Communications Industry Forum Limited; and Ms Eleanor Scholz, manager of a regional South Australian telecentre. All Board members and the Chair have been reappointed until 2002. The Terms of Reference for the Board are at Annex F.

General processes The NTN program operates under guidelines approved by the Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts. In addition to the guidelines, which remain the primary document for bodies wishing to seek funding, the NTN Board has issued fact sheets describing its funding priorities, determined after the Board’s consideration of the program guidelines and based on its experience to date with the program. Applicants are able to access full information about the program online, including program guidelines and fact sheets. NTN Online is the program’s grants application and project management facility. Applicants fi rstly complete a registration form at www.dcita.gov.au/ntn. When this form has been completed and submitted and eligibility has been confi rmed by the Secretariat, applicants are provided with a unique identifi er and password and have access to the application form online. If applicants do not have Internet access, the Secretariat can provide application forms and other material on fl oppy disk by request. Applicants without access to a computer are provided with a hard copy application form and hard copies of other material. Enquiries about the program and application process can be directed to the NTN Secretariat on the toll free telephone number, 1800 674 058 or emailed to [email protected].

The NTN Secretariat A secretariat within the Commonwealth Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts provides advice and support services to the Board. Secretariat staff assist the Board by assessing applications, with the Board making its decisions based on its own consideration and collective discussion of proposals. Secretariat staff act as case managers, being available to provide information and guidance speciﬁ c to the needs of each applicant. They provide advice and guidance in the application development stage, administer the deeds of agreement, monitor the progress of funded projects and provide guidance to project managers as appropriate. Secretariat staff promote the program and discuss with interested people the aims and potential beneﬁ ts of the program to their communities. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the NTN Secretariat before applying for funding.

128 Annual Report 2000–2001 State Advisory Groups/State contacts

Each State and Territory has established an Advisory Group to assist the Board in its deliberations. These groups meet before each Board meeting and provide information and advice on applications in relation to State policies and priorities for telecommunications and information technology. The State Advisory Groups provide valuable advice to the Board, although ﬁ nal decision making rests with the Board. In May 2001, each State and Territory Government provided the Board with a presentation on their strategic directions for telecommunications and information technology. The Board anticipates conducting a similar series in 2002. In addition to the State Advisory Groups, each State/Territory has a NTN Coordinator to provide a point of contact for applicants and prospective applicants within that State/Territory. All prospective applicants are urged to contact their respective State/Territory Coordinator to establish whether their project is consistent with the State Government telecommunications and information technology objectives and priorities. The Coordinator can also provide information regarding similar projects or place applicants in contact with other projects within a speciﬁ c region.

NTN BOARD ACTIVITIES DURING 2000–2001

Board meetings

In 2000–2001, the Board held two major funding meetings. The Board also convened two out of session teleconferences and one out of session meeting during the year. The dates of Board meetings or teleconferences convened during 2000–2001 to discuss applications and/or strategic issues concerning the program, were as follows: • 12 July 2000 (out of session teleconference); • 29–30 November 2000; • 1 May 2001 (State Advisory Group Presentations); • 2 May 2001 (out of session Board meeting); • 7 June 2001 (out of session teleconference); and • 20–21 June 2001.

Annual Report 2000–2001 129 Board State visit and attendance at conferences

During the year the NTN Board members attended a number of project launches, regional conferences and other events including:

• State Seminar Longreach 10 July 2000

• Institute for International Research Group (IIRG) Conference— Rural and Regional Telecommunications Melbourne 16–18 August 2000

• Board visit to Western Australia Peel, Great Southern, Wheatbelt and Mid-West regions 17–20 October 2000

• Launch of South Australia Virtual Health Network project Port August, South Australia 9 February 2001

• ComsWorld/IBC Conference–Rural and Regional Telecommunications Sydney, New South Wales 12–13 February 2001

• Launch of Computer and Internet Awareness project Tambo, Queensland 1 June 2001

• Regional Communications/AccessAbility Forum Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 14–15 May 2001

The NTN Board toured regional Western Australia from 16–20 October 2000. Communities involved in the NTN projects from the Peel, Great Southern, Wheatbelt and mid-West regions were visited and the Board had an opportunity see many projects in action and talk to locals about the beneﬁ ts the technology has brought to their communities.

The Board was able to experience the facilities offered through Denmark, Walpole and Wagin Telecentres, participate in a videoconferencing link, and discuss e-commerce services and the training activities associated with Internet access with a range of people from the communities. The Board was particularly interested in the telehealth services operating out of the Norrogin hospital, hearing ﬁ rst hand accounts of ante natal care and speech therapy, and the partnering with telecentres in providing access to equipment and services.

130 Annual Report 2000–2001 Promoting the program During the year NTN was promoted through a range of events and activities including fi eld visits by Board and Secretariat members, presentation to key conferences, media interviews and meetings with stakeholders. The second and third issues of the NTN Newsletter were circulated in September 2000 and March 2001. In addition, information kits containing fact sheets about the various aspects of the program were updated and distributed, the website (www.dcita.gov.au/ntn) was updated, funding decisions were announced, and the toll free 1800 number was available for people interested in the program. The NTN Board and Secretariat staff are also actively involved in promoting the program during their visits to regional, rural and remote communities. Monitoring and review of the program The monitoring and review of the program comprises a number of elements. In September 2000 the NTN Secretariat commenced a sample based program of compliance checks of NTN funded projects. On behalf of the Secretariat consultants will undertake a review covering fi nancial compliance with the funding agreement; quality of documentation; internal control/fi nancial management in the managing organisation; and the continuing (fi nancial) viability of the managing organisation. All funding recipients have been advised that, as set out in the funding documentation, they may be required to participate in this review. It is intended to check approximately ten projects per year and since September 2000 four funding recipients have participated. Appropriate funding recipients have been provided with advice on ways to improve the quality of their administrative processes. In addition, independent consultants have been employed to conduct an ongoing evaluation, both in order to maximise the expertise available to the program as well as to ensure that a degree of research independence is applied to the analytical processes. A series of evaluation questionnaires have been developed to obtain detailed information on every project funded by the NTN program. Each project will provide regular progress reports, articulating information about project activities and outcomes. Such information will be used for both ongoing project management and evaluative purposes. The evaluation analysis will be available on the NTN website. At the completion of an NTN project the manager of the project is required to prepare a fi nal report on project outcomes which is in the form of a public document. These reports are intended to provide guidance and assistance to other projects as well as providing more detailed information on program outcomes. They will be posted on the NTN website in the near future, as the Department’s re-developed website comes on stream. Consultancies and other sources of advice Over the year, a number of consultancies have been commissioned, to assist with various aspects of the program. Details of consultancies are outlined in Annex G. Where necessary, technical and fi nancial consultants are utilised to provide analysis of more complex applications. This analysis forms part of the Board’s assessment. In addition to the role of the State Advisory Groups, other relevant Commonwealth Government departments and agencies are regularly consulted by the Secretariat. They provide a source of advice on the merits of project applications; provisions of fi nancial and technical advice; the merits on project applications and other sources of Commonwealth funding and expertise.

Annual Report 2000–2001 131 132 Annual Report 2000–2001 ANNEX A NTN PROJECTS APPROVED IN 1997–1998, 1998–1999 AND 2000–2001 01 – 00 2000 – 99 1999 – 98 1998 98 – 199 000 57 600 96 284 42 616 2 500 ’ Indigenous Taskforce Taskforce Indigenous 2 900 000 120 000 829 269 577 087 — s Justice 132 800 100 000 27 000 - ’ ng for National Indigenous Media 75 000 40 000 30 000 - ﬁ

and the Law Technology Maintaining RABS Satellite for Indigenous Australia Project Irititja Archival Ara National Indigenous Media Outback Digital Network II Association of Australia Coalition Inc Council Inc. Pitjantjatjara Outback Digital Network 101 000 36 500 36 500 - - Telstra Corporation Access Network Regional Farmwide Triangle Green Greater Project Telecommunications Internet to the Outback Pty Farmwide Ltd. Outback Digital Network Online Communications Poll Hereford Association Region Triangle Green Greater Services Broadcasting (RABS) Area Remote Telstra Optus Communications Pty Ltd and for Isolated Students Volunteers TeleTask Society Poll Hereford Australian Mountains Mobile Snowy Western Taskforce Outback Digital Network Indigenous Communications Extension 50 000 Women Virtual for Centre Australian 6 210 000 2 990 000 200 000 8 000 Inc Board Development 2 024 000 Upper Murray of Ballarat Education and University 1 417 800 150 000 120 000 Women National 3 084 120 50 000 50 000 381 997 Pty Ltd TeleTask 1 176 000 235 000 18 250 115 000 5 000 - 50 000 - 185 000 580 000 45 000 255 000 125 000 125 000 1997 Project Multistate Applicant made made made Approved Funding Payments Payments Payments Payments $ $ $ Greater Green Triangle Region Region Triangle Green Greater Initiative Telecommunications and Brie Promotion Indigenous Communities Remote Regional Murray Western Business Plan Telecommunications Triangle Green Greater Association Region Association of Australia Inc Development Murray Western 550 000 50 000 30 000 229 999 20 000 300 000 -

Annual Report 2000–2001 133 01 – 00 2000 – 99 1999 – 98 1998 98 – Good (IT&T Roadshow) Roadshow) Good (IT&T Foundation Lease Lend ACTU 32 500 30 000 …

Got IT … $ $ $ 1997 Project Internet Murray Western and Access Program Awareness Internet to the Bush II of Best Practice Design and Provision for Desart Facilities and Members E-Commerce 2000 Telecommunications Murray Western Inc Development Murray Western Network Telecentre Outback Region Desart Applicant Inc Development Murray Western Communications Project State Tri MADEC Society Poll Hereford Australian to the Fore Teleworking Development Outback Regional Get IT & District Education Centre Mildura made 609 000 made 74 000 326 540 2 000 Inc Group Kondinin 50 000 made Approved Funding 132 917 Committee Consultative Hill Regional & Broken Organisation Payments Payments 20 000 Payments 310 000 Payments 160 540 1 230 000 100 000 175 000 230 000 60 000 112 001 165 000 Telecommunications Region Association Communications Anangu Pitjantjatjara Skills.net.in Schools II and Development Research AICN Pilot Project: Media Yankunytjatjara Pitjantjatjara Triangle Green Greater Network Indigenous Cultural Australian Region Telecommunications still to be announced Project National VICNET 200 000 75 000 FRAN Internet Access for All Triangle Green Greater Government Nationalising E Momentum in Local Association Government Local Australian Pty Farmwide Ltd 70 000 2 310 000 500 000 70 000 40 000 20 378 000 3 000 65 000 1 900 000 - 446 000 180 000

134 Annual Report 2000–2001 01 – 00 2000 – 99 1999 – 98 1998 98 – s Department s & urban Services Depts 840 966 562 000 44 500 10 000 301 992 180 000 ’ ’ Group Coolah District Development 329 165 100 000 80 000 80 000 60 000 ”

Technology Heart Technology “ s ’ Regional Development Board Development Board Framework Telecommunications Holiday Coast Regional Holiday Coast Australian Trial E-Commerce Tourism Hunter Regional Cooperative Strategy Telecommunications Hunter Organisation Tourism Hunter Regional Centre Telemedicine Hunter Telecommunications Region Murray Plan Strategic Corporation Hunter Economic Development Study Networking the Northern Region Rivers Northern Inland Online Board Development Regional Murray 304 000 Norlink 50 000 Development Health Service Hunter Area John Hunter Hospital 135 000 50 000 Northern Community Services Rivers 25 000 and Access 20 000 25 000 854 628 20 000 Study Northern Marketing Cooperative Rivers Marketing 135 000 150 000 15 000 Council Northern Social Development Rivers Internet Northern Regional Rivers 50 000 5 000 Telecommunications Outback Region Regional New England NorthWest 200 000 Business Planning 14 000 10 000 20 000 303 228 Development Outback Regional 105 000 8 000 175 000 50 000 18 500 40 000 150 000 358 900 30 000 38 000 3 500 150 000 Inc Organisation 25 000 145 100 2 000 12 000 145 000 60 000 8 000 5 000 3 000 CEZ Regional InterCommerce Project CEZ Project InterCommerce Regional Coolah Economic Zone Central Wales New South 275 000 108 000 108 000 51 000 Healthy.Communities@SENSW ACT Chief Minister Chief ACT Healthy.Communities@SENSW Wales New South $ $ $ 1997 Project Territory Capital Australian Strategy Telecommunications Regional Connecting the Capital Region Online Services (ACROSS) Regional System ACT Council Development Capital Region Australian Chief Minister ACT Applicant Council Inc Development Capital Region Australian 45 000 20 000 329 360 25 000 made made 200 000 made Approved Funding Payments 110 000 Payments Payments Payments

Annual Report 2000–2001 135 01 – 00 2000 – 99 1999 – 98 1998 98 – Orana Strategic Plan Strategic Orana Inc Board Development Regional Orana 50 000 43 000 7 000 — A Regional Intranet Intranet A Regional Community Exchange Tri 407 500 100 000 100 000 142 500 65 000 — Ballina Access to Ballina District Community 100 000 50 000 25 000 20 000 — $ $ $ 1997 Project Strategy Telecommunications Regional Riverina Board Development Regional Riverina Telecommunications South Coast Network Study Network Centre Electronic Tumut WESTNET Council Shire Eurobodalla Network Telecentre Cabonne Shire 50 000 Coast Regional Central Applicant Council Shire Tumut Strategy Telecommunications 10 000 Telephony Mobile Boorowa Council Cabonne Shire 35 000 & Community Telecentre Bellingen Education Program made 5 000 Communications Project Coonabarabran Board Development 165 000 Coast Economic BAIT Central made Enterprise SupportTeam Bellingen Shire Council Shire Boorowa Advisory Service Rural Inc. Warrumbungle 35 000 65 000 71 764 made Approved 191 600 55 000 Funding 45 000 55 000 108 000 Payments Payments 32 000 52 000 65 000 Payments 50 000 2 464 Payments 3 000 25 000 100 000 75 000 8 000 25 000 24 000 90 000 5 000 90 000 Information Technology Technology Information West Opening the Telecentre Gloucester Coonamble Network Centre Website Youth Nambucca Koori & Training Services Association Inc Armidale Aboriginal Community Access to Communications Technology Northern Marketing Rivers of New England Council University Coonamble Shire Gloucester Online Council Nambucca Shire Prototype Cooperative Hunter Internet Access Exchange Regional West Central Strategy Telecommunications NSW Northern Regional Rivers Network Youth Hunter Internet Access Exchange Inc Internet Marketing Cooperative 200 600 58 400 134 500 Board Development Regional West Central 104 165 83 250 25 500 100 000 30 000 25 000 30 000 90 000 28 400 20 500 35 000 9 165 83 250 52 000 18 000 46 000 34 000 3 000 12 000

136 Annual Report 2000–2001 01 – 00 2000 – 99 1999 – 98 1998 98 – The Australian Freshfood Freshfood The Australian TAFTCo 894 000 324 000 36 000 — $ $ $ 1997 Project Community Access Upper Hunter Remote Out! Bush Network The Reach Centre Technology Community Lithgow Library Upper Hunter Regional Communities for Remote conferencing Video Inc Cobar Internet Cafe Centre Technology Community Lithgow Port Macquarie College of Adult Education On Line Hunter Region Foundation Inspire Applicant Website CoastLine: Holiday Coast Training and Internet Internet Access West Central 318 500 31 530 100 000 TAFTCo University Southern Cross Company Trading made Station Cobar Community Development Telecommunications Region Orana & Hunter Business Chamber Newcastle Board Development made 220 000 Facilitator Northern Community College Inc IT Rivers West Central 20 000 50 000 315 000 Project Empowerment Seniors PC/IT 70 500 Development Regional Orana 10 000 & POP Telecentre Community Valley Macquarie 30 000 91 100 400 000 Councils Shire Eden Community Access Centre Warren and Narromine made 13 000 Approved Funding 385 750 18 000 Economic Zone Networking the Hunter Central Payments Norlink Ltd 435 990 Payments Telecentre Gilgandra Payments Network Videoconferencing Region Orana Payments Eden Community Access Centre and Demand Facilitator Region Riverina 245 000 148 500 & Generation Aggregation 180 000 Centre Training Education & Orana Buladelah & District Internet Initiative 130 000 Board Development Region Riverina 58 400 190 000 Corp Hunter Economic Development Telecentre Dungog Shire 200 000 Council Shire Gilgandra 49 000 13 200 50 000 Association 401 000 Buladelah & District Progress 165 000 161 599 600 000 8 920 110 840 176 800 50 000 90 000 25 000 Council Dungog Shire 117 555 140 000 102 000 185 000 37 500 93 599 415 581 12 500 105 000 77 800 20 000 130 000 30 000 167 000 5 840 30 000 47 500 117 000 80 000 100 000 57 000

Annual Report 2000–2001 137 01 – 00 2000 – 99 1999 – 98 1998 98 – & Learning Centre Centre & Learning Council Scone Shire 129 880 100 000 é 1997 Project Applicant made made made Approved Funding Payments Payments Payments Payments $ $ $ Strait Islander Corporation Merriwa Online Network Telecentre Port District Stephens Telephony Hillston Mobile Port Council Stephens Internet Access Cobar Shire Call Internet Access Local Shire Warren Information Weddin Islander Services (WITS) Technology Council Shire Warren Mobile Phone ServiceCoolah Shire Council Merriwa Shire Council Shire Carrathool Station Cobar Community Development Centre Training Mudgee NetSurf Nyngan NetWork Government for NSW Local Tools Internet Council Coolah Shire 154 080 Lachlan Community Internet Access Lower Council Shire Weddin Inc Enterprise Centre Mudgee Region Joint Commonwealth/NSW Community Association & Shires Government Local 95 000 Centre Technology Lachlan Community Services Inc Lower 2000 Online Tumbarumba 90 000 123 500 Technology 255 781 Dept of Information Networking Hunter Aboriginal Communities Strait Council Bogan Shire 585 215 170 000 Torres Aboriginal & Yarnteen 185 006 92 500 90 000 Committee Growth Tumbarumba 188 100 & Management 8 250 000 85 000 60 000 150 770 135 000 250 000 209 200 92 600 85 500 70 000 100 000 155 000 85 500 125 000 4 500 000 90 000 168 500 65 000 Development Board Telephony Mobile Batlow Northern Inland Online II Development Regional West Central Service Telecommunications Access Project Hunter Centre Council Shire Tumut Scone Internet Caf Regional New England NorthWest Board Development Regional West Central Forum Neighbourhood Centre Hunter Region 1 095 090 225 000 118 320 110 000 812 698 150 000 82 320 20 000

138 Annual Report 2000–2001 01 – 00 2000 – 99 1999 – 98 1998 98 – th Skills Training Centre Inc Centre Training th Skills 97 460 67 000 ﬁ Stage 4 Stage Norlink Ltd 30 000 29 000 —

1997 Project Call Internet Access Local Brewarrina Coverage Telephone Mobile Brewarrina Networking the Northern Rivers Council Shire Brewarrina Council Shire Brewarrina Applicant 100 000 made 140 000 made made Approved Funding Payments Payments Payments Payments 69 500 133 000 Gordon Estate Telecentre Telecentre Estate Gordon e-Nambucca Technology Singleton Information Telecentre and Training Local Lightning Ridge and Collarenebri Call Internet Access & Industry Inc Dubbo Chamber of Commerce Upper Hunter Business Community Internet Access Centre Walgett Council Shire Walgett Telecentre Valley Richmond Council Shire Walgett Local Trundle & Tottenham Enterprise Centre Ltd Call Internet Access 108 250 Council Nambucca Shire Armidale Smart City No More Black Stump School Association Clunes Old Council Lachlan Shire 137 500 180 000 195 000 Corporation Armidale Development 180 000 Grif 110 900 78 000 195 000 75 000 90 000 139 000 100 000 120 000 80 000 130 000 75 000 $ $ $ Online Access Remote Coonamble Shire Network Valley Wellington Government NSW Local Council Coonamble Shire Framework Strategic IT Northern Territory Council Wellington & Shires Government Local Association of NSW Council Shire & Carrathool 187 500 220 000 25 000 120 000 60 000 23 000 of the Northern Territory Northern the Internet Project LGANT of Waves Making Association Government Local NorthernTerritory CREATE 214 000 150 000 108 000 30 000 64 000 63 000 9 026

Annual Report 2000–2001 139 01 – 00 2000 – 99 1999 – 98 1998 98 – s Association 50 000 42 601 ’ s 309 000 180 000 ’ ku Community Incorporated ku Community Incorporated 10 000 ’ ku and Galiwin ’ Feasibility Study Feasibility Landlink Association — Wavelink — — ve Got EMailve Got Email 2 ve Association of Government Local Association of the Govt Local 260 800 762 754 30 000 160 800 100 000 ’ ’ $ $ $ and Advanced Technology Advanced 1997 Project Regional Creek Tennant Project Infrastructure Telecommunications Outback The Electronic and Council Regional Communications Needs Networking the Galiwin ATSIC Yapakurlangu Applicant Department NT of Communications Numida Inc Kardu made made 3 484 820 50 000 40 000 made Approved 300 000 Funding 10 000 Payments 1 200 000 10 000 Payments Payments Payments 9 000 Homelands Landlink Feasibility Study Study Landlink Feasibility (NT) Cattleman NorthernTerritory the Northern Territory Northern Study Feasibility Wavelink Managed Access to Online Support Services (MAOSS) in the Outback (LGANT) Training Internet the Fishing Internet Access for NT Fishing Industry Council Inc NT Association of Government Local Industry Alice Springs School of the Air Pastoral Internet Access for NT Fishing Industry Council Inc NT Cattleman NorthernTerritory 128 000 50 000 175 000 186 250 50 000 60 000 102 500 80 000 25 500 Properties Northern Territory I High & District Ultra Waters Daly (UHF) Band (CB) Citizen Frequency Network Community Radio I Northern Association Inc Progress Waters Daly 175 000 Inc the NorthernTerritory 40 000 45 000

140 Annual Report 2000–2001 01 – 00 2000 – 99 1999 – 98 1998 98 – s Network 9 933 9 933 ’ Information Access and Planning Government s Justice Network Aid Queensland Legal 1 528 826 415 440 227 100 227 100 384 200 ’ — Capricornia Connect Indigenous Community Access Queensland Western Central Communications Network DesertNet Queensland University Central Queensland Remote Western Central Board Planning and Development Area 10 000 10 000 Boulia Desert Sands 2000 Inc 9 000 1 000 9 000 1 000 9 125 8 125 1 000 $ $ $ 1997 Project Committee Queensland Women Information AthertonTablelands Access (ATITA) Technology Dawson Callide Community Information Centres Training Technology Network and Link Youth Fitzroy Development Regional Mareeba Council Banana Shire ServiceFlexi.net ISP Applicant Organisation Hervey Bay Connect Growzone Rural Consultative 861 320 made Telephones Satellite Queensland University Central Council and the Shire Warwick made Management Bay 2020 Growth Wide Project 392 000 Women 370 000 Hervey Bay City Council NQ Network Queensland Department of Local 225 000 in the Commerce Electronic made Approved Funding College of the Southern Warwick Queensland Beef Industry Central Payments 60 000 and Extension Inc. Training Industry Rural TAFE Queensland Institute of 185 000 Southern Inland Queensland Area 30 589 Bushlink Queensland Payments 75 000 Payments Payments 37 500 683 704 Queensland University Central 37 500 20 000 471 983 386 758 20 589 3 881 332 North Board Queensland Economic Development 19 000 82 612 10 000 1 000 129 108 134 270 244 258 952 600 160 000 62 000 2 180 000 675 000 25 500 64 000 70 270 74 000 62 000 19 000

Annual Report 2000–2001 141 01 – 00 2000 – 99 1999 – 98 1998 98 – s Network Inc 2 000 371 870 637 340 837 340 ’ s Community 10 000 9 000 1 000 ’ s Anglican Church s Anglican Church 10 000 10 000 ’ s Southern Inland Regional s Southern Inland Regional Southern Inland Queensland Area 10 000 10 000 ’ Corporation Pty. Ltd. Women Rural Pty. Communications Pioneers Internet Access Centre Tambo Access for IT Area Remote NorthFar Queensland Bridg-IT Queensland Digital Network York Cape Mount Isa Communications Group Council Shire Tambo Corporation DesertNet Economic Cairns Region Queensland Western Central Communications Network Corporation Development Telecommunications Maranoa Development York Balkanu Cape Enhancement and Manufacturing Project 10 000 for North and Telemedicine Queensland Western Area Queensland Remote Western Central Watch Island Board Planning and Development Council Town 9 900 Roma Connecting the District 50 000 Boulia Desert Sands 2000 Inc 9 000 120 000 447 108 Network Telemedicine Queensland 8 900 20 000 75 000 District Health West Central 1 000 105 126 30 000 Islanders Media Association Strait Torres 1 785 522 200 000 45 000 231 249 43 500 96 133 50 000 749 314 148 000 539 218 260 512 134 000 15 000 43 500 42 000 129 000 26 214 Violence Against Women Women Against Violence and Telecommunications Improved Queensland West Services in South Queensland Communications Information Network Financial Counselling West South Service Inc. on behalf of the South the Region Resourcing Aid Association Bay Extranet Wide The Committee Consultative 10 000 Centre Nest Resource Crows John St Group Strategy West 9 000 1 000 10 000 9 000 1 000 $ $ $ 1997 Project Networks to End Electronic Women Applicant made made made Approved Funding Payments Payments Payments Payments

142 Annual Report 2000–2001 01 – 00 2000 – 99 1999 – 98 1998 98 – Eacham Shire ServicingEacham Shire and Enterprise House 61 572 22 392 18 400 15 300 — $ $ $ 1997 Project Capricornia Connect Indigenous Ltd Community Access Cafe Internet Health Food (BIITS)Strategy Burnett Inland IT Queensland University Central Community Internet Cherbourg Access Program Applicant Internal and of Statewide Upgrade Organisation Burnett Inland Economic Development Council Booringa Shire External Communication System Towers Connecting the 652 535 Aboriginal Community Barambah Flying Doctor Service Royal CHConnect 442 160 made Corporation Queensland Section ESSENCE made Agency Inc Care 132 000 Skillshare and Kingaroy Chamber of ChartersTowers 153 993 50 531 95 000 175 000 made Approved Funding 141 000 Payments 164 156 Payments Highlands Development Central Payments 23 684 87 000 and Mines Inc Commerce Payments 158 115 18 165 8 000 8 682 40 000 608 700 100 115 40 000 59 700 10 000 284 300 Development Bureau Bureau Enhancing Networking and Community Education Hughenden Mobile Net Digital Coverage Mackay RegionLink Development Council Flinders Shire Centre Training Community Access IT Surat POP Moura Association & District Development Surat Project ISPInglewood Shire Council of Queensland Training Sector Youth North Burnett Business and Education and Tourism Mackay Council of Queensland Training Sector Youth Communication Centre 60 774 South Burnett Online North Economic Burnett Regional Association Inglewood and District Progress 70 000 225 000 Council Banana Shire 38 774 85 500 Council Inc Development 35 000 Association Government South Burnett Local 8 560 90 000 105 000 930 000 35 000 124 000 3 580 70 500 39 000 2 000 46 600 5 000 40 000 23 750 105 000 42 225 300 000 30 000 37 000 10 000 2 000

Annual Report 2000–2001 143 01 – 00 2000 – 99 1999 – 98 1998 98 – ce of Small Business Dept 280 93 000 172 280 ﬁ Association Inc Innisfail & District Flexi Respite 113 957 50 582 21 937 é Barcaldine and Blackall Barcaldine Connecting Communities of Qld Inc – Queensland Electronic Business Network Queensland Electronic Of On-Line Information Technology Training Training Technology On-Line Information Initiative and Employment Govt Queensland Local Council Blackall Shire Association Government Local 30 000 19 100 19 100 1997 Association Project GraniteNet Mobile Phone Access Joint Shire — Northern Link Queensland Online Rural E-business incubator and portalMaranoa Council Shire Barcaldine Development Northern Link Online Rural Applicant Innisfail Internet Caf Tourism Economic and Maranoa Council Shire Stanthorpe 40 000 80 000 194 223 Association Queensland (NorLinQ) 229 058 Funding Payments Payments Payments Approved Payments 10 000 60 037 made 18 000 51 044 20 000 55 000 made 183 318 made made Development Association (Qe.NET) for Non-Urban Regional Queensland and Remote Rural Centre Technology Chinchilla Development Dept of Development State Queensland Emerging Central Communication & Information Telecommunications of System North Far Qld Information Remote Access Technology Tourism Chinchilla Economic & A Network of Communities Project Hospital Proserpine Mobile Phone Project Maranoa Mackay District Health Service Economic Cairns Region Dawson Callide Net Network Queensland Open Learning & Planning Government Local 59 400 Association Development Maranoa Corporation Development 1 758 751 396 868 Council 1 786 195 Banana Shire 240 000 18 218 27 134 412 317 463 320 410 000 989 850 200 000 200 000 200 000 $ $ $

144 Annual Report 2000–2001 01 – 00 2000 – 99 1999 – 98 1998 98 – transition to transition Planning Bay 2020 Regional Wide 25 500 —

Phase II Council Inc Development — Connecting Communities commercial sustainability commercial (Lagaw Asmer) Watch Island South Australia Advisory Committee Council Island Coordinating 100 000 50 000 1997 Project Computer and Internet Tambo Project Raising Awareness Queensland RCC Central Community Informatics Council Connect South Burnett LGA Council Shire Tambo Under 25.Net OPAL Burnett Inland Information Applicant Strategy Technology Association Inc Government South Burnett Local City Council with Support Rockhampton from CDMA Mobile Phone Installation Tambo Queensland University Central 59 005 Queensland CDMAWestern Winton Mobile Phone Installation Central 217 650 Burnett Inland Economic of Queensland Library State 35 500 Planning & Area Queensland Remote Western Central Expansion of Education Facilities Organisation Development at MECA Authority 80 000 Government Qld Local — Centre Telecommunications Augathella Funding North Economic Burnett Regional 40 000 Payments Bay Digital Network Wide 598 000 195 265 Payments Board Planning & Development Area Remote Association Inc Augathella Cultural Payments Council) Shire Winton (in conjunction with the Approved Payments Association of Queensland Inc Government Local 30 000 (in conjunction Board Development 92 130 made Council) Shire Winton with the Telecommunications Regional Barossa 23 800 1 026 700 Development Initiative 32 500 made Communication Project Microwave Coorong 37 000 Economic Regional Barossa 80 000 made District Council The Coorong made 40 000 125 000 80 000 85 000 892 000 68 000 650 000 17 000 26 000 25 000 350 000 517 000 $ $ $

Annual Report 2000–2001 145 01 – 00 2000 – 99 1999 – 98 1998 98 – Infrastructure and POPs Infrastructure Board Development — 1997 Project Applicant made made made Approved Funding Payments Payments Payments Payments $ $ $ Electronic Commerce Demonstration Demonstration Commerce Electronic Regional Peninsula Eyre Communications Initiative Telecentre Kimba Board South East Economic Development Communications Project Electronic Regional Development Adelaide Hills Regional Incorporated Board Development Regional Eyre 171 250 Internet ServicesRegional Inc. Group Kimba Community Development 120 000 South East Health Service Directory 81 250 82 500 Government Conferencing Local South Australian Video South East Health Service 50 000 Spencer Access Network 100 000 56 500 South East Health Service Inc Conferencing Video Telecentre Wudinna 105 000 South East Health Service Inc. 14 000 in conjunction with the Fleurieu Board 15 000 Bay Tumby Networking Island and Southern Regional Kangaroo 15 000 Board 80 000 Boards Development 12 000 Inc. Telecentre & Districts Wudinna 1 124 725 Port Lincoln On Line Association the South Australian 5 000 World Gateway to the Association Development Spencer Regions Association and Development Regional Communications Regional Peninsula Eyre PLAIN Services Central Libraries (Public 282 360 Implementation Infrastructure Automated Information Network) 16 297 562 780 Communications Regional Bay Community Development Peninsula Eyre Tumby Regional Peninsula Eyre Initiative 40 000 435 000 44 645 Regional Peninsula Eyre Port Lincoln City Council 32 510 225 172 Information Centre Tourist Yankalilla 63 750 Board Development 16 297 5 085 24 702 68 843 69 500 2 405 32 486 300 000 100 000 10 000 10 000 757 290 105 000 55 843 95 000 3 000 28 750 147 000 10 000 37 500 93 000 5 000 12 000 Implementation

146 Annual Report 2000–2001 01 – 00 2000 – 99 1999 – 98 1998 98 – ce 342 500 160 000 166 000 ﬁ SA South Australia SA South — Videoconferencing Pilot Videoconferencing Ethernet Extension of South Australia 1997 Project Applicant made made made Approved Funding Payments Payments Payments Payments $ $ $ Development Association Internet Access Project Regional Virtual Health Network SA Southern Goyder Network Telecommunications Connecting Indigenous Community Links SARDA and PLAIN SALGA Services Central Links Videoconferencing District Yorke Partners Tjikarna Council Inc. Telehealth Nangkada Equity of Access to the Justice System 1 502 400 Association inc. Tourism — District Department of Yorke Internet Services to Northern Flinders Ranges Business & Eudunda Development Courts Authority Administration Northern Flinders Communication Videoconferencing Regional 1 152 400 Project Facilities 345 000 77 000 179 807 800 000 Association of Government Local 108 200 95 000 & Employment Training Education 69 000 82 950 8 000 52 005 200 970 174 053 26 000 7 629 5 000 63 237 52 205 5 000 710 775 12 000 35 000 155 970 Yorketown Regional Telecentre Telecentre Regional Yorketown Telecentre Southern Mallee Community Support Technical Internet Cafe & Peninsula Eyre for Central Southern Mallee District Council Initiative Telecommunications Region Barossa Association Progress Yorketown Internet Access Project Regional Authority Economic Development Regional Barossa — Inc. Telecentre and Districts Wudinna (WECC) Centre Commerce Whyalla Electronic 37 500 SA Get Connected Rural Whyalla Campus of South Australia University Association Government Local 170 000 178 246 146 163 189 415 SA Information Economy Policy Of 25 000 100 000 5 000 160 000 12 500 90 059 100 000 52 000 49 415 45 000 105 000 40 000 Hawker Internet Access Project Hawker Internet Access Project Communication Needs Survey of Outback Areas Trust Community Development Outback Areas Island for Kangaroo Internet Provision Board Hawker Community Development Island Internet Inc. Kangaroo 35 000 97 138 56 000 33 250 39 562 19 844 56 000

Annual Report 2000–2001 147 01 – 00 2000 – 99 1999 – 98 1998 98 – ce (IEPO) 30 000 25 000 fi 12 46 000 14 000 – Music South Group of Districts Music South Group — Health Serviceeld Regional 387 000 150 000 fi ce Information Economy Policy Of fi Stage 2 Stage Council Pitjantjatjara 280 000 180 000 75 000 — Putting Eyre Eyre Putting Regional Peninsula Eyre 1 300 000 200 000 600 000 — eld Region eld fi 1997 Project Applicant made made made Approved Funding Payments Payments Payments Payments $ $ $ Northern Region Mobile Phone Coverage Northern Mobile Phone Coverage Region Telecommunications Island Kangaroo Mobile Telephony Board Northern Development Regional Project Irititja Archival Ara Kutju Wimila Networking the Nulla Board Island Development Kangaroo (Port Augusta) Region Technology South East & Murraylands Enhanced Music Program 10 000 Aboriginal Umeewarra & Training Dept Education 860 000 Media Association Employment 7 000 122 699 50 000 60 000 3 000 645 000 52 699 35 000 50 000 15 000 Regional Disabilities Policy Of Regional Centre Inc Mobile Coverage on the Map Peninsula Kimba On Site Service Centre Centre Access SupportVideo of the Northern Board Development Regional Network Small Business Centres Connecting Indigenous Community Links & Business Kimba Learning Northern Development Regional Board Development in the Digital Mobile Phone Coverage Northern of South Australia Regions Tjikarna Council Inc Nangkada Board Services Telehealth Expansion of Northern Regional Board Development 42 475 Wake 75 350 143 000 690 000 35 000 70 000 137 000 650 000 in the Wake in the Community Online Centre Strathalbyn Network Project Spencer Alternative Island Community Kangaroo Project Commerce Electronic Eastern Fleurieu School R System Conferencing Video Outreach Inc Board Whyalla Economic Development Board Island Development Kangaroo Bend District Hospital Tailem 50 000 84 000 30 000 48 000 55 000 27 000

148 Annual Report 2000–2001 01 – 00 2000 – 99 1999 – 98 1998 98 – Lyell Highway Lyell Highlands Council Central 10 000 9 000 1 000 — Over the Counter Initiative the Counter Initiative Over Department and Cabinet of Premier 1 000 500 000 300 000 97 944 — s Natural Experiences s Natural Regional NorthWest West 420 875 256 250 113 750 40 875

’ 1997 Project Applicant made made made Approved Funding Payments Payments Payments Payments $ $ $ and Cultural Development Development Cultural Cultural Community Information System SA Regional of and the availability Improving Association of South Australia Government Local accessibility to telecommunications Mallee by technology in the Murray identifying telecommunications needs demands and gaps 177 000 Force Task Mallee Strategic Murray Tasmania Community Access Centres and Communities Online and 10 000 OPEN-IT 72 000 Department of Education Community Service Tasmania 30 000 Department of Education Community 965 000 950 000 670 000 Department of Education 665 000 10 000 10 000 and Community Development Culture 250 000 180 000 Furneaux Island Telecommunications Telecommunications Island Furneaux Telecommunications King Island Inc. Enterprise Centre Furneaux Telecommunication King Island Region 10 000 10 000 9 000 10 000 Group Fund Infrastructure 1 000 Tasmania and Marketing Solution On-line E-Commerce Commerce Electronic Tasmanian Ltd. Tourism PtyCentre Ltd Community Network Integrated Tasmanian Network Tasmania Telehealth Tasmania Department and Cabinet of Premier Commerce Electronic Tasmanian Initiative Digital Media Industry Development Digital Mobile Network (CAST) Arts Contemporary Tasmania Services 377 000 Department of Community and Health Services 367 000 Pty Centre Ltd 10 000 4 500 000 10 000 5 595 880 1 500 000 1 500 000 1 350 000 150 000 1 000 9 000 500 000 500 000 1 000

Annual Report 2000–2001 149 01 – 00 2000 – 99 1999 – 98 1998 98 – s Disease & Related s Disease & Related 45 520 ’ Stage 2 Stage Department and Cabinet of Premier 538 000 300 000 238 000 Stage 2 Stage DepartmentTraining of Education 4 470 000 4 350 000 100 000 — — NATT Program NATT — Stage 2 Stage Department and Cabinet of Premier 1 000 950 000 50 000 — TREK with Disabilities for People Independent Services Inc 3 259 950 50 – Launceston Blueprint 1997 Project with Disabilities Access for People Project In Flow Furneaux The King Island Project Infrastructure Telecommunications Oak Enterprises Inc. Business Networks Electronic Integrated Business Online Tasmania Community Services Applicant Sector Ltd Business Centre Braddon Inc Enterprise Centre Furneaux Communications Electronic Community Network Tasmanian Service Tasmania King Island RTIF Group Communities Online Tasmanian P/L Centre Commerce Electronic Tasmanian Council of Social Services Tasmanian 10 000 35 000 42 520 1 805 000 20 000 Funding Payments 25 000 35 000 14 350 Payments Payments 10 000 23 370 10 000 Approved Payments 845 000 15 500 4 800 25 000 made 480 000 4 500 made 9 760 made made Inc Tasmania Society of Southern Disorders Community Housing Network Tasmanian 3) OPEN(Stage IT Association of Community Houses Inc Tasmanian Planning Information System Career the Means to Telecommunications Service Delivery Improved 164 800 — Launceston City Council Training and Technology Network Access Farmers for Tasmanian Launceston City Council Counselling Inc Rural Tasmanian Department of Education 50 000 Development Community and Cultural 75 000 CARETasmania NET 30 000 174 000 347 975 50 000 1 682 150 Alzheimer 300 000 1 297 150 76 000 120 000 35 000 85 000 90 000 170 000 Client and Staff Online Awareness Online Awareness Client and Staff and Interaction Training NET Moondani Inc 30 400 24 000 6 400 $ $ $

150 Annual Report 2000–2001 01 – 00 2000 – 99 1999 – 98 1998 98 – eld On-line Access Centre 6 800 6 300 ﬁ ce of Youth Affairs Youth ce of 106 500 90 000 ﬁ Stage 3 Stage Department & Cabinet of Premier Tasmanian 530 000 370 000 — Stage 3 Stage Department and Cabinet of Premier 852 000 680 000 — Online Course Department of Education 2 348 500 1 330 500 535 000 — Leading Edge Leading Of — 1997 Project OPEN-IT (ph 3) Material Project Community Network Tasmanian Community Online (part 3) Tasmanian LETYAS Department of Education Tasmanian Applicant 1 640 798 Funding Payments 1 045 000 Payments 380 000 Payments Approved Payments made made made made Technology Advisory Services Technology Equipment Upgrade Northwest Business Online Advancing GatewayInformation & Consultative Devonport Online Access Centre Mersey Accessible Internet Network with Disabilities Online Access for People Council of Social Service Inc Tasmanian Project Youth Rural Inc Devonport Online Access Centre Devonport City Council Hobart College 38 500 70 000 48 800 Shef 50 606 1 583 734 50 000 16 000 10 000 20 000 22 500 37 042 22 000 389 266 $ $ $ Service Tasmania Project Service Tasmania Telecommunications The King Island Project Infrastructure for Meander Equipment Upgrade Community Access Centre King Island RTIF Group Centre Commerce Electronic Tasmanian Launceston Online Access Centre Meander Community Access Centre Electronic Tasmanian of facilities at Upgrade Online Access Centre Tasman Sharing Resource Expanded IT Launceston Online Access Centre & Software of Hardware Upgrade 1 995 000 19 200 Online Access Centre Tasman Burnie City Council Online Access Inc Geeveston 6 600 000 Pty Centre Ltd Commerce 67 717 1 660 000 20 000 32 497 762 300 18 326 2 000 60 000 18 000 32 497

Annual Report 2000–2001 151 01 – 00 2000 – 99 1999 – 98 1998 98 – s Disease & Related s Disease & Related 241 856 140 520 ’ Executive SupportExecutive Tasmania Association of Online Access Centre 258 400 150 000 s Mobile Online Centre s Mobile Online Centre Marys Association for Community Development St 29 610 29 610 ’ — Clarke & Cape Barren Islands Clarke & Cape Barren North Tasmania West 1997 Project Applicant made made made Approved Funding Payments Payments Payments Payments $ $ $ Communities Online Tasmanian Project Telecentre King Island Network Broadband Tasmanian Service Telemedicine Department of Education — King Island RTIF Group Regional NorthernTasmanian Inc Tasmania Society of Southern Disorders Inc Aboriginal Centre Tasmanian 105 541 50 000 Ltd Board Development 157 778 249 200 50 000 5 000 200 000 Upgrade and extension of IT equipment and extension of IT Upgrade Community for the Deloraine Tullah for the Equipment Upgrade Inc Online Access Centre Deloraine Online Access Centre Community Network Project Integrated — Equipment for Technology of Upgrade Association Inc Progress Tullah Online Access Centre Rosebery Burnie City Council Mary St 31 000 Inventory Product Central Community Council Inc Rosebery (CPIMS) Management System PortalWeb Internet Central Tasmania OACAT 13 737 Community Online Access Centre Enterprises Inc for Local Midlands Initiative Tasmania Tourism Telehealth King Island 20 085 665 875 of Online Access Enhancing the Future in the Huon and Channel Region Centres The Bruny Island Online Access Tasmania of South Eastern 51 750 CARE NETOnline The Channel Enterprise Inc 27 000 Department of Health and Human Services 500 000 5 490 13 000 Management Committee Centre 19 990 Alzheimer 20 085 63 892 50 000 35 000 460 000 5 490 17 000 58 892

152 Annual Report 2000–2001 01 – 00 2000 – 99 1999 – 98 1998 98 – VicNet West VicNet — Wimmera Wimmera of Ballarat University 1 000 627 275 250 000 100 000 –

Food Bowl of Australia of Australia Bowl Food Council Shire 1997 Project Applicant made made made Approved Funding Payments Payments Payments Payments $ $ $ Local Government Online Government Local Service Strategy Delivery Online Procurement Government Tasmanian Department and Cabinet of Premier Victoria avNET Tasmania Association of Government Local Region Highlands/Wimmera Central Initiative Telecommunications E-COMM-AWARE! 488 600 817 000 of Ballarat University GippsComm Installation of Broadband Digital Wireless Network Communications Initiative Regional Council Implementation Plan Shire — NorthTelecentre East Council and Monash Shire Trobe La Coffee Shop Cyber Toast The Burnt Shepparton Council Greater Shire City Council Moira Council Bass Coast Shire 325 000 Council and Campaspe Shire Strathbogie Regional Murray Western 20 000 Ltd Gippsland Development Communications Initiative 50 000 323 000 Army Peninsula The Salvation WPD/Bass Coast-Technology Commerce for Electronic Centre University 15 000 238 600 Platform and IT Centre 415 000 GIS SHOPFRONT 107 500 Campaspe Communicating 610 000 Incorporated Development Murray Western 45 000 210 000 Highlands Central 250 000 TAFE Chisholm Institute of (CHW) Online Region 5 000 88 750 5 000 50 000 50 000 134 035 50 000 8 750 Services and Family 251 959 Youth 15 535 Council Campaspe Shire 45 000 279 400 Ltd Centre Tele-Education Cavendish 2 000 50 000 5 000 73 641 60 000 84 000 30 000 34 586 150 000 81 800 1 500 30 586 95 000 2 800 10 000 40 000

Annual Report 2000–2001 153 01 – 00 2000 – 99 1999 – 98 1998 98 – s Network: VICNETs Network: ’ University of Ballarat of Ballarat University 257 000 96 000 68 000 – s Network: Skills.net 275 000 15 000 255 000 5 000 s Golden West s Golden ’ ’ Needs Analysis TAFE Institute of Bendigo Regional 50 000 45 000 5 000 — Regional Pilot Regional 1997 Project Applicant made made made Approved Funding Payments Payments Payments Payments $ $ $ Association and Victoria and Association Networking to Increase Access Networking to Increase — Online and Mobile Murray Western Neighbourhood Puckapunyal Project IT First Steps Centre Inc Development Murray Western Moe Internet Club VICNET Skills.net in Schools Inc & District Neighbourhood Centre Puckapunyal 250 000 80 058 Moe Neighbourhood House Victoria 175 000 79 458 230 000 17 157 70 000 80 000 57 500 16 000 55 000 Food Bowl Aggregate Demand Study Demand Study Aggregate Bowl Food Telecommunications Golden Region Demand Study Aggregate Shepparton Greater City Council Telecommunications Linking the Community: Solutions for East Gippsland. of Ballarat University Council East Gippsland Shire Ace Providers and Rural Linking Regional The Adult Community and Information (CRRI) and Regional for Rural Centre 100 000 Council Council and Campaspe Shire Shire Moira 20 000 150 000 95 000 1 925 500 5 000 Further Education Board 20 000 145 000 600 000 Education Network (YCEN) Network Communities in Gippsland Uniting Rural Online Libraries Rural Victorian Yackandandah Networking Committee Community Steering Uniting our Rural Education Planning Study Victoria for Central 328 200 VICNET Community Net Goulburn Broken Project Telecommunications Hall Goongerah Community Yackandandah GIPPSCOM Community Hall Committee Goongerah Connectivity Project Regional 70 000 Centre SheppartonTechnology Science and 210 000 48 200 200 000 16 000 Victoria 53 920 3 479 407 Ltd Gippsland Development 91 000 60 000 205 000 15 500 1 091 316 44 000 40 000 1 195 000 685 000 10 000 100 000 500 000 200 000

154 Annual Report 2000–2001 01 – 00 2000 – 99 1999 – 98 1998 98 – University of Ballarat of Ballarat University 1 085 000 650 000 – Management 500 Farm 202 000 30 000 50 000 Project Project & Communications — ’

Western Victorian Victorian Western Commerce Chamber of Electronic 409 000 174 000 83 750 — A Rural Internet A Rural of Whittlesea with Shire City of 222 400 96 000 10 500 Website Website Bendigo City of Greater 196 275 130 000 ’ — Electronic Mainstreet Electronic ‘ /E Shop Council Delatite Shire 179 480 50 000 é C.V. Youth C.V. 1997 Project Applicant made made made Approved Funding Payments Payments Payments Payments $ $ $ Scoping of Implemention Strategy for Tele- Tele- for Scoping of Implemention Strategy Victoria Services for Regional Legal Internet Access Point Gippsland Regional Aid Legal Victoria Mainstreet.au Limited Gippsland Development 20 000 12 500 12 500 5 000 Region Region Farm Management 5000.WEBFarm Adoption of Internet Accelerating Business for Successful Farm Technology Comm Vic Central Connect 2000. Foodbowl Installation of a Mobile Phone Base at Omeo Cyberbus Council East Gippsland Shire Shepparton City of Greater City of Bendigo Greater 190 000 Region Bowl the Food representing 155 000 588 240 190 000 30 000 450 000 50 000 Mentoring Program Mentoring Program e-Access@ foodbowl.interactive Connectivity Project Regional of Melbourne University Services Shire in Moira Youth Murrindindi & Cutting Edge Connectivity Regional 385 000 317 500 KNET Cafe The Coffee and Bytes Cyber Outreach Through Access Communityhall.Net ‘ Inc WorkPlacement TAFE East Gippsland Institute of and District Aboriginal Cooperative Ballarat International Inc Area Maffra 50 000 257 420 125 000 190 137 250 000 80 000 110 000 Western Australia Western Wheat A Business Incubator for Committee Consultative belt Area Committee Consultative Wheatbelt Area 51 152 20 000 15 000 E Caf

Annual Report 2000–2001 155 01 – 00 2000 – 99 1999 – 98 1998 98 – Region Province elds Mineral ﬁ 1997 Project Needs to Solutions From call internet access for Local communities in southern Australia Western in Kimberley Region Telephones Mobile Centre Technology Rural Peel Commission Southern Development The Great (WA) Region West Southern Province South Applicant Commission Kimberley Development Infrastructure Telecommunications andEastern & Group Projects Audit & Opportunities Study TeleYOUTH 50 000 Commission Development Peel Organisation Development Regional Central Network Extension Telecentre WA 30 000 Modular Interactive and Prototype 345 000 Commission Development West South (MITE) Environment Technology Environment Virtual Learning WA Support Unit Telecentre WA 370 000 (partTrade) of the Department and of Commerce network infrastructure Telecommunication 20 000 for multipurpose community and 340 000 85 000 50 000 telehealth needs 15 000 Funding Trade Department and of Commerce Department of Health TAFE College of West Central for North East Telecommunications 30 000 50 000 5 000 Payments 10 000 Gold Payments 30 000 158 400 Lands Networking the Ngannyatjarra Payments Support Unit) Telecentre (WA 5 000 Community College Project Esperance Approved Payments 1 800 000 15 000 30 000 and others Wiluna of Shire 298 333 50 000 and Equipment Tower Telephone Digital Mobile made Council Ngaanyatjarra 10 000 455 000 Association Corrigin Development Region in the Peel Commerce Electronic Community College Esperance 765 325 made Australia Western Geraldton 406 666 8 000 250 000 made Commission Development Peel 280 000 25 000 50 000 made 10 000 25 000 139 149 135 704 591 000 9 000 10 000 Committee (Inc.) Steering 1 501 200 300 000 1 763 904 60 000 100 000 20 000 491 000 250 000 55 495 50 000 1 000 9 000 $ $ $

156 Annual Report 2000–2001 01 – 00 2000 – 99 1999 – 98 1998 98 – s Support Unit Telecentre WA 1 225 000 ’ Quairading Quairading of Quairading Shire 150 000 42 000 78 000 — Walpole Region Region Walpole Commission Development West South 191 585 190 000 — WAVOL: Western Western WAVOL: Trade & Commerce — Gascoyne Region WA Gascoyne Region 1997 Project TeleSENIOR Towns Access to Remote Linking Legal and Beyond Wheatbelt Region in the Communications Solutions — Service Community Legal Rural Trial Hand Held Satellite Phone Applicant of Internet Services and Provision Centres to Regional Telecentres Region Trade in the Pilbara and Dept of Commerce Commission Gascoyne Development Mobile WA Shires Southern Commission Development Pilbara Extension Telephone Commission Development Pilbara 199 950 Mobile Telephony Support Unit) Telecentre (WA Mobile Phone Service Construction of IMAGO MITES 12 000 Council Shire Gnowangerup 20 000 38 100 957 000 Funding Payments 195 460 Payments 10 000 10 000 Payments 4 490 Approved Payments 2 000 760 000 10 000 made 35 100 30 000 made 450 000 3 000 made made 100 000 660 000 Telecentre Access Points Telecentre Wheatbelt Eastern Central Extension Project Telephone Mobile and Tower Digital Mobile Network Infrastructure Associated Telstra Regional NorthVoluntary Midlands of Councils Mobile SupportOrganisation Unit Telecentre WA Extension Project Telephone of Kondinin Shire of Coorow Shire Access & Support Videoconferencing Fund NorthVoluntary Midlands of Councils Organisation Regional WA Department of 1 000 1 245 500 1 138 680 160 000 500 000 200 000 650 000 100 000 Australia Visually Visually On-Line Australia $ $ $

Annual Report 2000–2001 157 01 – 00 2000 – 99 1999 – 98 1998 98 – s Cooperative s Cooperative 209 000 105 000 ’ Provision of Provision Group Projects Southern Province 177 876 —

1997 Project Applicant made made made Approved Funding Payments Payments Payments Payments $ $ $ Filling in the Black Holes Internet Access at Local Call Cost in Internet Access at Local WA in Southern Isolated Exchange Areas Service to Telephone of Mobile Provision of Northamptonthe Shire and the Islands Abrolhos Fisherman Geraldton of Mobile Phone System Provision WA) West (for Mid Project West Wide Wired and Tower Communications Region Peel Extension Project Mobile Telephone Commission Development West Mid of Dalwallinu Shire Linking Councils and the Community Council Shire Serpentine Jarrahdale of a Business Plan and Development Telecomms Network Design for Improved Lands to the Ngaanyatjarra Delivery Municipal Association Australian Western Communities 377 000 Council (Aboriginal Corporation) Ngaanyatjarra External Territories 407 500 100 000 100 000 130 000 300 000 65 000 65 000 100 000 40 000 Christmas Island Telecommunications Telecommunications Christmas Island Study Feasibility Islands Cocos (Keeling) Strategy Telecommunications of Christmas Island Shire Alone Mobile Phone Stand Network on Christmas Island Telecommunications Norfolk Islands Islands Cocos (Keeling) of the Administration of Norfolk Island Administration Christmas Island Administration 34 000 199 000 80 000 80 000 20 000 14 000 30 000 40 000 9 836

158 Annual Report 2000–2001 ANNEX B NTN PROJECTS APPROVED IN 2000–2001

Project Applicant Funding Payments Approved made 2000-2001 $ $ Multistate Pilot for Satellite Internet Access for Students of School of the Air South Australia 325 000 the South Australian School of the Air Outback Telecentre Network II Outback Telecentre Network Inc 445 000 300 000

National State and Territory Association Local Australian Local Government Association 784 000 Government Information System

Australian Capital Territory

New South Wales Networking the Shoalhaven Illawarra Forum Inc 104 000 65 000 Lower Lachlan Mobile Telephone Coverage Lachlan Shire Council 256 000 Armidale Aboriginal Access to Oorala Aboriginal Centre 200 000 Communication Technology Central Darling Shire Mobile Telephone Coverage Central Darling Shire Council 810 000 Murray Shire Mobile Telephone Coverage Murray Shire Council 150 000 Liverpool Plains Mobile Telephone Coverage Gunnedah Shire Council 190 000 Yallaroi Shire Mobile Telephone Coverage Yallaroi Shire Council 140 000 Coolamon Shire Mobile Telephone Coverage Coolamon Shire Council 90 000 Coleambally Irrigation Area Murrumbidgee Shire Council 90 000 Mobile Telephone Coverage Rural Link Program NSW.Net 4 990 000 47 500 (State Library of New South Wales) Wakool Shire Jobile Telephone Coverage Wakool Shire Council 155 000 Opening the Farm Gateway Institute for Rural Futures and 165 664 85 000 North West Service Providers (NWSP) Central West Support Net OCTEC Incorporated 236 460 125 000 Riverina Regional Telecommunications Riverina Regional Development Board 125 000 80 000 Strategy Stage III Barraba, Bingara and Manilla Mobile Telephone Coverage Barraba Shire Council on behalf of the 90 000 Shire of Barraba, Bingara and Manilla Kempsey Koori Community Network Guri Wa Ngundagar Aboriginal Corporation 175 000

Annual Report 2000–2001 159 Project Applicant Funding Payments Approved made 2000-2001 $ $

Online Action for NSW Local Government Local Government & 850 000 9 000 Shires Association of NSW Mungindi Mobile Telephone Coverage Moree Plains Shire Council 120 000 Armidale Smart City Business Plan Armidale Inc 50 000 Balranald Shire Mobile Telephone Coverage Balranald Shire Council 355 000 Bland Shire Mobile Telephone Coverage Bland Shire Council 90 000 Burrendong Mobile Telephone Coverage Wellington Council 90 000 Central Ranges Fibre Optic Rollout Study Central Ranges Natural Gas 200 000 & Telecommunications Association Incorporated Conargo Mobile Telephone Coverage Conargo Shire Council 115 000 Dungog Shire Mobile Telephone Coverage Dungog Shire Council1 175 000 Ebor & Tingha Mobile Telephone Coverage Guyra Shire council 140 000 Emmaville Mobile Telephone Coverage Severn Shire Council 115 000 Goolgowi Mobile Telephone Coverage Carrathool Shire Council 90 000 Gunning Shire Mobile Telephone Coverage Gunning Shire Council 90 000 Harden Shire Mobile Telephone Coverage Harden Shire Council 40 000 Hume Shire Mobile Telephone Coverage Hume Shire Council 252 500 Moree Plains Telephone Coverage Moree Plains Shire Council 815 000 Murray Region Infrastructure Study Murray Regional Development Board 55 000 Nambucca e-Resources Nambucca Shire Council 35 000 Northern Rivers E-Town Wireless Local Loop Initiative Norlink Ltd 1 500 000 Quirindi/Parry Mobile Phone Coverage Quirindi Shire Council 55 000 Sofala Mobile Telephone Coverage Evans Shire Council 90 000 Southern Phone Co Eurobodalla Shire Council in association 2 500 000 with the Australian Capital Territory Region Development Council Temora Shire Mobile Telephone Coverage Temora Shire Council 90 000 Transforming Telecentres Department of Information 1 062 334 Technology and Management Upper Clarence Mobile Telephone Coverage Upper Clarence Community and 290 000 Economic Development Organisation Walcha Shire Mobile Telephone Coverage Walcha Council 310 000 Walgett Shire Mobile Telephone Coverage Walgett Shire Council 565 000 West Coolah and East Gilgandra Mobile Telephone Coverage Coolah Shire Council 140 000 Wollombi Mobile Telephone Coverage Cessnock City Council 40 000

160 Annual Report 2000–2001 Project Applicant Funding Payments Approved made 2000-2001 $ $

Northern Territory Jawoyn Association Technology Education Program Jawoyn Association 72 650 Aboriginal Corporation KROL Technology Facilitator Katherine Region Economic 72 650 Development Organisation Inc Mobiles for the Territory Ofﬁ ce of Communications, 1 091 000 Science and Advanced Technology On Line Strategy for Local Government in the NT Local Government Association 60 000 of the Northern Territory The Electronic Outback Project – eCAF Ofﬁ ce of Communications, 910 000 (Enhanced Community Access Facilities) Science and Advanced Technology Triangle Council Network Jabiru Town Council 136 000

Queensland Capricornia Connect Indigenous Community Access Central Queensland University 74 900 CH Connect Central Highlands Development 60 000 Corporation Ltd Dirranbandi Mobile Phone Project Balonne Shire Council 85 000 Mobile Telephony for Taroom Shire Taroom Shire Council 150 000 Mobile Phone Service to Richmond Richmond Shire Council 90 000 Mobile Phone Communications Quilpie Quilpie Shire Council 90 000 Mobile Telephony—Agnes Water & Seventeen Seventy Miriam Vale Shire Council 190 000 Mobile Service for Texas, Queensland Inglewood Shire Council 50 000 Business Education Adaptive Mundubbera Community 10 000 5 000 Technology Communications Development Association Inc Connect Collinsville Collinsville Community 210 650 Association Inc Central West Queensland Regional IT Central Western Queensland 708 000 220 000 Training and Associated Initiatives Remot eArea Planning and Development Board Gladstone Youth ‘ON LINE’ Queensland Police-Citizens 53 000 Youth Welfare Association—Gladstone Branch Tara Shire Council—Mobile Phone Project Tara Shire Council 190 000 Alpha Glenden Mobile Telephony Service Central Highlands Development 327 500 ` Corporation Ltd Cape York CDMA Mobile Telephony Provisioning Cape York Peninsula Development 3 439 500 Association Inc. (CYPDA) Central West Queensland Regional UHF Augmentation Central Western Queensland 600 000 Remote Area Planning and Development Board

Annual Report 2000–2001 161 Project Applicant Funding Payments Approved made 2000-2001 $ $

Central Western Queensland CDMA Installations Central Western Queensland 189 000 Remote Area Planning and Development Board Establishment of Additional Central Western Queensland 20 000 Community Access Points (CAPs) Remote Area Planning and Central Western Queensland Development Board Maleny—A Model for Rural Social Maleny Enterprise 450 000 & Economic Growth Network Association Mobile Learning Centres Learning Network Queensland 334 490 Mobile telephony infrastructure Gulf Local Authorities 527 550 for the Gulf Savannah Region Development Association Monto IT Centre, Community North Burnett Regional 150 000 Sustainability Through IT Economic Development Council Inc Murilla Mobile Telephony Access Murilla Shire Council 83 000 North Burnett Online Burnett Inland Economic 70 000 Development Organisation Online Documentary—Training Program The Independent Living Centre 37 949 Project ESSENCE Eacham Shire Council 114 500 Provision of Mobile Telephony in McKinlay Shire McKinlay Shire Council 100 000 Qld Local Government—Connecting Communities Local Government 4 687 629 —Phase Two Associaiton of Queensland Inc QRWN BridgIT2 Queensland Rural 1 435 000 Women’s Network Inc Queensland Local Government Local Government 1 708 800 —Building Community Capacity Association of Queensland Inc Rim Valleys Internet Training Western Subregional 599 000 Organisation of Councils South Burnett Online Centre South Burnett Community 150 000 Training Centre Inc TOPAP Online Toowoomba Older 170 000 People’s Action Program Inc Waggamba Shire Mobile Phone Project Waggamba Shire Council 228 500

South Australia Establishment of Internet Outback Areas Community 52 500 25 000 cafes/kiosks in remote SA Development Trust Distance Mental Health Care Rural and Remote Mental 288 500 —Clinical Services, Education and Training Health Service of South Australia

162 Annual Report 2000–2001 Project Applicant Funding Payments Approved made 2000-2001 $ $

Increasing the uptake of Satellite Northern Regional Development Board 40 000 Mobile Phones in Northern South Australia NetWorks for You—Stage 2 SA Information Economy Policy Ofﬁ ce 3 800 000 Community Access Centre District Council of Loxton Waikerie 144 836 60 000 IT Strategy for Regional Local Government Local Government 150 000 110 000 Association of South Australia The Hub—Coonalpyn Communication Network Coonalpyn Communication Network 120 000 60 000 Dynamic Council Web Sites Local Government Association 974 000 50 000 of South Australia Booleroo Centre Mobile Coverage Northern Regional Development Board 75 000 Computers for the Community Renmark Paringa Community Centre 68 329 Mobile Phone Coverage—Andamooka Northern Regional Development Board 130 000 REGIONAL RESOURCE CENTRE Port Pirie Regional Council 154 000 Redressing Telecommunications Murray and Mallee Local 90 000 Deﬁ ciencies in the Murray Mallee of SA Government Association Southern Goyder Telecommunications Network—Stage 2 Southern Goyder Telecommunications 50 400 Network Incorporated Videoconferencing Facilities for Eyre Peninsula Eyre Regional Development Board 72 000 Wattle Range Communities Online Wattle Range Council 140 000

Tasmania Telecommunications—Mobile Coverage Furneaux Enterprise Centre 15 000 10 000 Huon Business Portal Huon Valley Regional Development Board 8 900 8 880 King Island Telecentre Project King Island RTIF Group 5 000 St Marys Online Access Centre St Marys Association for 34 450 33 000 Equipment & Software Upgrade Community Development Equipment Upgrade for Penguin Online Access Centre Penguin Online Access Centre 17 195 Dover On-site On-line Dover Community Telecentre Inc 24 250 20 488 Equipment Upgrade for Smithton Online Access Centre Smithton Online Access Centre 21 550 12 500 Winn Online Community/Business Training Winnaleah Online Access Centre inc 7 500 37 229 Equipment update and expansion for Winnaleah Online Access Centre inc 35 500 the Winnaleah Online Access Centre Ouse Online Additional equipment Ouse Online Access Centre 9 742 5 500 Lorinna Online Lorinna Residents and Ratepayers 6 000 3 500 Association Incorporated Upgrading of Computer Equipment at Ridgley Online Ridgley Online Access Centre 5 950 5 500 Tasmania’s E-Heritage Department of Education 434 000

Annual Report 2000–2001 163 Project Applicant Funding Payments Approved made 2000-2001 $ $

King Island Online Access Centre King Island Regional Development Orgaisation 8 850 6 000 Yolla Online Upgrade Yolla Online Access Centre Inc. 28 300 Expanding Horizons—Ulverstone Online Ulverstone Online Access Centre 4 990 4 930 Lower Channel Mobile Phone Implementation The Channel Enterprise Inc 210 000 A World of Difference Ashley Youth Detention Centre 40 000 Digital Technology in Sorell Sorell Online Access Centre 26 100 18 616 Flinders Island Telehealth Enhancement Department of Community 66 630 56 000 and Health Services Authentication, Privacy and Security Local Government Association of Tasmania 335 000 Bagdad Online Access Centre Bagdad Online Access Centre 11 095 Bothwell Online additional equipment and upgrade Bothwell Online Access Centre Inc 11 550 Bracknell Online Ofﬁ ce Facility Bracknell Online Access Centre 8 250 Bruny Island Online Upgrade The Bruny Island Community 20 026 Association Inc. on behalf of The Bruny Island Online Access Centre Management Committee Centre Upgrade 2001 Launceston Online Access Centre 41 106 Dover Telecentre & Online Access Centre Dover Community Telecentre Inc 2 000 Electronic Procurement Scoping Project Local Government Association of Tasmania 120 000 Equipment Update and Expansion Bridport Online Access Centre Inc 18 810 Equipment Ugrade for Edith Creek OAC Edith Creek Online Access Centre Inc 15 818 Equipment Upgrade for Exeter Online Access Centre Exeter Online Access Centre 9 150 Equipment Upgrade for the Spring Bay Spring Bay Online Access Centre Inc 13 800 Community Access Centre Equipment Upgrade Richmond Online Access Centre Incorporated 17 659 Equipment Upgrade Burnie Online Access Centre 28 200 Increasing Services of Community Access Centre Glenora Online Access Centre 17 100 Information Technology for Seniors, incorporating. Linking Tasmanian Seniors Inc 10 525 “Compassionate Computers” Local Government Entry Point Implementation Local Government Association of Tasmania 940 000 Margate Online Access Centre Margate Online Association Inc 6 985 NATT PROGRAM (Network Access Technology & Training) Tasmanian Rural Counselling Inc 148 500 OUTREACH PROJECT Orana Respite Care Centre Inc 11 730 Oatlands Online Access Centre Oatlands Online Incorporated 27 250 Project Management and Common Elements Local Government Association of Tasmania 748 000 Queenstown Online Access Centre Equipment upgrade Tasmanian West Coast 26 109 Business Development Inc Ravenswood Online Access Centre (ROLAC) Ravenswood Walk Tall Association 26 800 Re-location of the Winnaleah Online Access Centre Winnaleah Online Access Centre inc 11 825

164 Annual Report 2000–2001 Project Applicant Funding Payments Approved made 2000-2001 $ $

Service Expansion through Equipment Upgrade Beaconsﬁ eld Online Access Centre 21 300 Services—initial 10 Local Government Association of Tasmania 1 095 000 Services—remaining Local Government Association of Tasmania 1 467 333 St. Helens Online Service Extension St Helens Online Inc 22 220 Ulverstone Online Upgrade Ulverstone Online Access Centre 19 738 Upgrade of WOAC IT Facilities and Training Wynyard Online Access Centre 26 675 King Island Telecentre Project King Island Regional 4 761 Development Organisation

Victoria Rutherglen and Chiltern Resource Centres Indigo Shire Council 121 750 Victorian Regional E-Business Management Network La Trobe University 170 000 70 000 Community Access Technology Centres Education Trust Victoria Ltd 131 500 95 000 Bendoc Information Terminal Bendoc Progress Association Inc 36 500 Victorian Local Government Online Service Delivery Municipal Association of Victoria 1 400 000 950 000 Skills.net for Small Business Skills.net Association Co–op Ltd 50 000 40 000 Burnt Toast Cyber Café (Phase 2) The Salvation Army (Victoria) Property Trust 278 000 75 000 The TONGALA coNnEcTion Tongala Community Activities Centre Inc 20 000 11 500 Wonthaggi Community Cyber Café The Salvation Army (Victoria) Property Trust 172 000 Koorie Community Information Technology Access Centre Woolum Bellum Koorie Open 108 760 50 000 Door Education School, Kurnai College North East Online Network North East Telecommunications Limited 304 240 230 000 Gippsland Aboriginal Information Technology Project Djeetgun Kurnai Women’s 106 645 60 000 Aboriginal Corporation Connecting the Upper Kiewa Valley Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre Inc 93 000 70 000 Access Through Outreach Stage 2 East Gippsland Institute of TAFE 201 335 Baranduda World Access program Baranduda Community Resource 35 800 Centre Sub-Committee Beaufort Community Information & Technology Centre Pyrenees Shire Council 206 000 Central Victoria Goldﬁ elds Online Central Goldﬁ elds Shire Council 149 900 Foodbowl Remote Mobile and WLL Project City of Greater Shepparton 1 633 000 Gippsland Community Training: VICNET: Victoria’s Network 250 000 Advanced Internet Skills for the Gippsland Region Halls Gap Community Mobile Coverage Project Northern Grampians Shire Council 80 000 Info Tech Lounge BRIGHT ADULT EDUCATION INC. 79 500 KING VALLEY MOBILE TELEPHONE COVERAGE Council of the Rural City of Wangaratta 190 000

Annual Report 2000–2001 165 Project Applicant Funding Payments Approved made 2000-2001 $ $

MOBILE TELEPHONY IN THE NORTH OF HINDMARSH SHIRE Hindmarsh Shire Council 140 000 Mobile Phone Coverage for the Otways Colac Otway Shire 70 000 NEON Public Access Network Integration and Extension North East Telecommunications Limited 16 660 Printers for Public Access VICNET: Victoria’s Network 114 000 Seymour Youth Café Mitchell Youth Affairs Inc 33 000 Skills.net in Schools III VICNET:Victoria’s Network 580 800 Towong Shire—Final Mile Pilot Towong Shire Council 50 000

Access@schools—Community ICT Access Department of Education, 2 500 000 Employment and Training, Victoria c-ballarat Televillage Centres Project Ballarat City Council 250 000

Western Australia

Boyup Brook Mobile Phone Service South West Development Commission 195 000 97 500

Mobile Telephone Coverage for West Arthur (WA) Shire of West Arthur 204 400 Satellite Mobile Phone Program Deprtment of Commerce and Trade 3 000 000 Wyalkatchem Mobile Telephony Shire of Wyalkatchem 270 000 Esperance Shire Mobile Telephone Extension Project Shire of Esperance 375 000 270 000 Community Access to the Information Age Western Australian Municipal Association 232 000 50 000

Goldﬁ elds–Esperance Regional Kalgoorlie–Boulder Chamber of 300 000 Internet/E-commerce Portal (WA ) Commerce & Industry Inc Linking Councils and Communities Western Australian Municipal Association 1 245 000 700 000

Networking the Ngaanyatjarra Ngaanyatjarra Council 254 500 Lands Roll Out and Support Services (Aboriginal Corporation)

External Territories International Telecommunications Link The Government of Norfolk Island 750 000 Norfolk Island Telemedicine Pilot The Government of Norfolk Island 50 578 Overcoming pressing telecommunications Shire of Christmas Island 50 000 and Internet problems on Christmas Island Cocos (Keeling) Islands Video Conferencing Network Cocos (Keeling) Island Administration 30 000 25 000 Cocos (Keeling) Islands Telecentres Cocos (Keeling) Islands Administration 200 000

166 Annual Report 2000–2001 Top-up Funding approved in 2000–2001

Project Applicant Top-up Funding Approved

Farmwide Regional Access Network Farmwide Pty Ltd 660 000 Nambucca Goori Youth Website & Training Nambucca Shire Council 84 000 Orana Region Telecommunications Coordinator Orana Regional Development Board 160 000 Networking the Hunter IT Coordinator Hunter Economic Development Corporation 40 000 Cobar Local Call Internet Access Cobar Community Development Station Inc 5 000 GrowZone Online GrowZone Development Network 600 000 Capricornia Connect Indigneous Community Access Central Queensland University 74 900 CH Connect Central Highlands Development Corporation Ltd 60 000 Norlinq Northern Online Rural Link (Queensland Association) 20 000 King Island Telecentre Project King Island RTIF Group 5 000 Connect 2000.foodbowl City of Greater Shepparton 105 000 Central Eastern Wheatbelt (WA) Mobile Shire of Kondinin 495 500 Telephone Extension Project WA North Midlands Mobile Telephony Project North Midlands Voluntary Regional 443 680 Organisation of Councils—(NMVROC) Filling in the Black Holes—SW WA Southern Province Projects Group 97 776 ACROSS—Australian Capital ACT Chief Minister’s Department 262 000 Region Online Supplier Network Hunter Region On-Line Newcastle & Hunter Business Chamber 150 000 CYBERBUS—a Rural Internet Mentoring Program City of Whittlesea in partnership with 54 100 Shire of Murrindindi & Cutting Edge Youth Serv’s (CEYS) of the Uniting Church services in the Shire of Moira Communityhall.Net Maffra Area International Inc 15 137 E Café/E Shop Delatite Shire Council 23 480 North East Online Network North East Telecommunications Limited 25 000 Regional Connectivity Project Regional Connectivity/University of Ballarat 85 000 Maranoa E-Business Incubator and Portal Maranoa Development Association 68 335 Telemedicine for North and Western Queensland Queensland Telemedicine Network 163 465 Women’s Justice Network Legal Aid Queensland 204 986 Mersey Accessible Internet network Orana Respite Care Centre Inc 26 082 NATT Program—Network Access, Tasmanian Rural Counselling Inc 12 975 Technology & Training for Tasmanian Farmers NET—TREK for people with disabilities Independent Services Inc 2 259 OPEN-IT (phase 3)—Online Course Material project Department of Education 63 000 King Island Telecentre Project King Island Regional Development Organisation 4 761

Annual Report 2000–2001 167 Top-up Funding approved in 2000–2001

Project Applicant Top-up Funding Approved

I’ve Got E-mail 2 Local Government Association 50 000 of the Northern Territory The Electronic Outback Ofﬁ ce of Communications, 284 820 Science and Advanced Technology TOTAL NTN BOARD APPROVALS 2000–2001 4 346 256

168 Annual Report 2000–2001 ANNEX C

Allocations, approvals and payments by fund in 2000–2001

Fund Approvals Payments General 46 557 966 38 677 680 Building Additional Rural Networks 17 692 893 1 804 000 Local Government Fund 23 843 630 3 140 000 Internet Access Fund 1 362 776 2 168 500 Remote and Isolated Islands Fund 1 762 726 391 836 WA Mobile Telephony 376 500 335 000 TOTAL 91 596 491 46 517 016

Allocations, approvals and payments over the life of the program

Fund Total Allocation Approvals Payments $ million General 250 209 918 585 115 033 294 Building Additional Rural Networks 70 23 976 068 1 804 000 Local Government Fund 45 27 416 304 3 787 000 Internet Access Fund 36 23 420 228 2 348 500 Remote and Isolated Islands Fund 20 4 603 916 2 141 836 WA Mobile Telephony 1 1 000 000 789 500 TOTAL 290 335 101 125 904 130

Annual Report 2000–2001 169 ANNEX D

Applications, funding approvals and payments by State and Territory, 2000–2001

Total no. of Projects approved Total NTN Total 2000–2001 applications by the Board for commitments NTN payments by considered by the each State or made by the NTN State/Territory for NTN Board in Territory (excluding Board in all projects 2000–2001 variations to 2000–2001 by approved over the (excluding previously State/Territory life of the Program variations to approved projects) (including previously variations to approved projects) previously approved projects)

ACT 1 596 984 591 992 NSW 52 45 18 079 960 9 057 960 NT 16 6 3 228 944 340 326 QLD 53 32 23 773 210 6 533 879 SA 37 16 7 700 453 4 697 855 TAS 69 50 6 407 478 8 434 396 VIC 58 31 17 313 484 5 520 841 WA 10 9 11 631 400 5 264 093 Multistate 27 11 (11 105 997) 5 961 838 National 1 1 784 000 65 000 External Territories 6 5 1 080 578 48 836 Total 329 206 91 596 491 46 517 016

170 Annual Report 2000–2001 ANNEX E

Applications, funding approvals and payments By State and Territory, over life of program to end 2000–2001

Total no. of Projects approved Total NTN Total NTN applications by the Board for commitments payments over the considered by each State or made by NTN life of the Program Board (excluding Territory (excluding Board over the life by State/Territory variations to variations to of the program by for all projects previuosly previously State/Territory approved approved projects) approved projects) (including variations to previously approved projects)

ACT 6 4 3 848 376 891 492 NSW 185 129 47 456 199 17 219 965 NT 41 21 11 909 505 2 791 427 QLD 217 105 54 363 629 18 893 177 SA 120 68 23 620 606 10 869 778 TAS 178 115 51 196 824 31 013 420 VIC 157 76 37 276 820 12 264 220 WA 85 45 36 957 564 11 617 252 Multistate 93 40 (40 615 254) 19 959 563 National 3 3 21 232 000 245 000 External Territories 11 9 1 473 578 138 836 Total 1 096 615 290 335 101 125 904 130

NOTES Approved projects in the south-east region of NSW are jointly funded from the ACT and NSW allocation as agreed by those governments. All funding allocations for multi-state projects approved in 2000–2001 have been distributed on an agreed basis among the participating States and Territories and these amounts have been included into the ﬁ gures for State and Territory commitments. Figures do not include payments of $3 189 500 for RABS subsidies from $3.2 million additional funding provided by the Commonwealth Government. Total commitments include $1million that is yet to be allocated from a particular State.

Annual Report 2000–2001 171 ANNEX F

Networking the Nation Board terms of reference

The NTN Board’s primary role is to approve the allocation to projects of funds held in the Regional Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund in accordance with guidelines approved by the Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts. Once the Board has made its decision, the Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts will arrange for payments to applicants, subject to appropriate contractual arrangements. The Board’s decisions on the allocation of funds to projects will not require Ministerial endorsement. The other roles of the Board are: • to develop guidelines for the Minister’s approval which set out the criteria against which projects will be assessed and selected for funding; • consider submissions made to the Board by state and territory governments (at the invitation of the Minister) in determining a strategy for NTN funding for each State/Territory; • make recommendations to the Minister on policy issues that may arise through the process of fund allocation; • participate in the development, promotion and evaluation of the Fund; and • present annual reports on the operations of the Fund (see below).

Responsibilities of the Board Members Members have a responsibility: • to consider each project application on its own merits in accordance with the guidelines as assessed against the selection criteria, and to be fair and unbiased; and • to identify where there may be a conﬂ ict of interest.

Accountability Administration of the Fund will be subject to the normal processes of review of Departmental Estimates by the Senate Legislation Committee. The Fund will be audited by the Auditor-General. For each year of the Fund’s fi ve-year life the Board will present and the Minister will arrange for tabling in Parliament, an Annual Report on the operations of the Fund. The report will include fi nancial statements prepared in accordance with guidelines issued by the Minister for Finance and audit reports by the Auditor-General. The Board will be expected by the general public, applicants, Parliament and key stakeholders to provide a justifi cation for its funding decisions. The Board will need to determine to what extent this information will be made publicly available while at the same time respecting commercial and applicant confi dentiality. Documents would be subject to normal provisions relating to documents held in the Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts such as the Freedom of Information and Privacy Acts.

General The Board will perform these functions in accordance with any guidelines, conﬂ ict of interest codes of conduct or meeting procedures in force from time-to-time.

172 Annual Report 2000–2001 ANNEX G

Table: Consultants engaged by the Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts in previous ﬁ nancial years but still under engagement in 2000–2001.

Networking the Nation

Reference no. Company name Task performed and justifi cation Commissioned cost Expenditure for 2000–2001 $ $ 00/1904 Distributed Systems Provide a technical analysis of selected grant Technology Centre applications under the Networking the Nation 85 000 70 650 Pty Ltd program PO 4501830 Ericsson Australia Assist the Networking the Nation Secretariat 6 120 6 120 Pty Ltd to assess selected applications received that have technical matters that the Secretariat cannot address in-house. 99/1780 PriceWaterhouse- Provide a fi nancial review of Networking the Nation 47 000 19 300 Coopers applications and provide analysis and guideline tools. 2000/1903 PriceWaterhouse- Provide fi nancial advice about the fi nancial 80 000 64 865.95 Coopers viability and business planning of proposals put forward by applicants to the Networking the Nation Program. 98/1666 Purdon Associates Assist the Secretariat of the Regional 780 000 66 000 Pty Ltd Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund with the development and evaluation of the Networking the Nation Program. 99/1813 Wizard Information Plan, design and implement a solution to the 281 260 26 720.61 Services Pty Ltd Networking the Nation Branch’s electronic data networking requirements, to facilitate the management and evaluation of grants. Total commissioned cost $1 279 380 Total expenditure during 2000–2001 $253 656.56 Total consultants engaged in 2000–2001 6

Annual Report 2000–2001 173 Table: Consultants engaged by the Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts during 2000–2001

Networking the Nation

Reference no. Company name Task performed Commissioned cost Expenditure for 2000–2001 ` $ $ PO 4503515 Wizard Information Provide continuing maintenance and 231 821.96 166 747.30 Services Pty Ltd development of the Networking the Nation Branch’s electronic data networking requirements, to facilitate the management and evaluation of grants. PO 4505148 Wizard Information Provide continuing maintenance and 30 163.75 33 180.13 Services Pty Ltd development of the Networking the Nation Branch’s electronic data networking requirements, to facilitate the management and evaluation of grants. PO 4505398 Wizard Information Provide continuing maintenance and 28 462.64 31 308.90 Services Pty Ltd development of the Networking the Nation Branch’s electronic data networking requirements, to facilitate the management and evaluation of grants. PO 4505412 Wizard Information Provide continuing maintenance and 9 551.65 10 787.40 Services Pty Ltd development of the Networking the Nation Branch’s electronic data networking requirements, to facilitate the management and evaluation of grants. Total commissioned cost $300 000 Total expenditure during 2000–2001 $242 023.73 Total consultants engaged in 2000–2001 4

174 Annual Report 2000–2001 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Annual Report 2000–2001 175 176 Annual Report 2000–2001 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE The fi nancial statements included in this Annual Report provide detailed information on the Department’s fi nancial results for 2000–2001 and its fi nancial position at 30 June 2001. The following summarises signifi cant issues in the fi nancial statements. The 2000–2001 year is the second under the Government’s accrual budgeting framework.

Department ﬁ nancial performance The Department recorded a net surplus of $718.191 million for the year, compared with a surplus of $46.370 million in the 1999–2000 ﬁ nancial year. The major reason for this variance is the recognition of the Heritage Assets Collection (under the responsibility of the National Archives of Australia) valued on 1 July 2000 at $697 million. In comparing the budgeted net surplus of $18.570 million published in the Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements, the Department’s actual net surplus of $718.191 million resulted in a $699.621 million increase. The major reason for this variance relates to the recognition of the Heritage Assets Collection as mentioned above.

Department ﬁ nancial position The major cause of the net decrease in equity was the transfer of $765.789 million to the National Archives of Australia who became a prescribed agency on 1 July 2000. The introduction of the GST on 1 July 2000 has had no material impact upon our Financial Position. The actual Assets and Liabilities for 2000–2001 compared favourably with the published Additional Estimates Statements. The increase in net assets was due to an increase in cash of $8.442 million and receivable of $8.570 million, offset by the increase in provision for unearned income of $4.391 million.

Department cash ﬂ ow Cash at 30 June 2001 represents unspent appropriation to be expensed in 2001–2002, and provisions and payables. The unspent appropriations explain the major variance to the budgeted Cash Flow Statement included in the Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements. In accordance with Australian Accounting Profession, UIG 31 pronouncement Operating Cash Flow ﬁ gures have been grossed up to include GST.

Schedule of administered revenues and expenses The Administered net surplus/deﬁ cit is not a reliable indication of year-on-year performance, as timing issues affect the Administered items. Summary of major items of signiﬁ cance: • Telstra dividend income decreased from $2,746.475 million to $1,160.469 million, following the sale in 1999–2000 of a further 16.6 per cent of Telstra. • Licence fees and other revenues collected by the Australian Broadcasting Authority (previously reported by the Department) are reported by the Authority from 1 July 2000. • DOCITA transferred a building to the National Museum of Australia at a value of $143.257 million.

Annual Report 2000–2001 177 • Recognition of the change in equity position in accordance with the Finance Ministers Orders for Administered Investments. • The National Institute of Drama and Arts building has been capitalised at a value of $16.508 million. This has been recorded through other revenue in accordance with Accounting Standard AAS1. The budgeted Statement of Revenue and Expenses published in the Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements exclude values for Telstra and Australia Post dividends in accordance with budget estimate arrangements.

Schedule of administered assets and liabilities The major reduction of ﬁ nancial assets were due to, the change in accounting policy that removes recognition of appropriation receivables, and the change in equity position for administered investments in accordance with the Finance Ministers Orders. Non-Financial Assets have decreased from $114.983 million in 1999–2000 to $87.410 million. Major movements are the transfer out of the building to the National Museum of Australia, and the recognition of National Institute of Drama and Arts building. The budgeted Statement of Assets and Liabilities published in the Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements excludes values for Telstra and Australia Post investments in accordance with budget estimate arrangements.

Administered cash fl ow The cash fl ows refl ect transfers to and from accounts maintained by the Department of Finance and Administration. As a result of these arrangements, the Department holds minimal cash balances refl ecting timing variances In accordance with Australian Accounting Profession, UIG 31 pronouncement Operating Cash Flow fi gures have been grossed up to include GST.

178 Annual Report 2000–2001

Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE for the period ended 30 June 2001

2000-01 1999-00 Notes $'000 $'000

Revenues from ordinary activities Revenues from government 5 177,538 202,085 Sales of goods and services 6 8,955 9,063 Proceeds from the disposal of assets 7 18 2,747 Interest 8 1,594 1,845 Heritage assets first valued 10 696,899 - Other revenue 10 22,292 39,904 Total revenues from ordinary activities 907,296 255,644

Expenses from ordinary activities Employees 11 68,392 77,891 Suppliers 12 65,824 80,483 Depreciation and amortisation 13 13,050 23,170 Write-down of assets 14 1,626 433 Grants 15 39,334 21,960 Subsidies 16 500 - Disposals of assets 7 36 4,033 Other 17 331 468 Total expenses from ordinary activities 189,093 208,438

Borrowing Cost Expense 18 12 836

Net operating surplus from ordinary activities 718,191 46,370

Net surplus 718,191 46,370

Net equity interests attributable to the Commonwealth 718,191 46,370

Net transfer from asset revaluation reserve 1,348 - Change in accounting policy 35 - 230 Transfer of net assets to National Archives of Australia 35 (704,087) - Total revenue, expenses and valuation adjustments recognised directly in equity (702,739) 230

Total changes in equity other than those resulting from transactions with owners as owners 15,452 46,600

The above statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION as at 30 June 2001 2000-01 1999-00 Notes $'000 $'000 ASSETS Financial assets Cash 22 17,467 34,021 Receivables 23 14,012 1,964 Investments 24 1,536 486 Accrued revenues 25 311 579 Total financial assets 33,326 37,050

Non-financial assets Land and buildings 26 50,317 99,035 Infrastructure, plant and equipment 27 202,449 210,960 Inventories 29 579 734 Intangibles 30 1,696 4,784 Other 31 741 1,324 Total non-financial assets 255,782 316,837

Total assets 289,108 353,887

LIABILITIES Interest bearing liabilities Leases 32 95 803 Total interest bearing liabilities 95 803

Provisions Employees 33 19,167 23,386 Total provisions 19,167 23,386

Payables Suppliers 34 2,374 3,163 Grants 34 77 24 Other payables 34 10,024 5,005 Total payables 12,475 8,192

Total liabilities 31,737 32,381

EQUITY Capital 35 51,928 44,167 Reserves 35 14,978 77,733 Accumulated surpluses 35 190,465 199,606 Total equity 257,371 321,506

Total liabilities and equity 289,108 353,887

Current liabilities 21,717 18,196 Non-current liabilities 10,020 14,185 Current assets 34,646 43,892 Non-current assets 254,462 309,995

The above statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS for the period ended 30 June 2001 2000-01 1999-00 Notes $'000 $'000 OPERATING ACTIVITIES Cash received Appropriations for outputs 177,245 201,810 Sales of goods and services 9,457 8,545 Grant receipts and sponsorships 12,759 1,559 Interest 2,016 - GST Refunds 5,995 - Other 10,541 13,936 Total cash received 218,013 225,850 Cash used Employees (67,491) (75,997) Suppliers (74,451) (76,338) Grants (41,703) (21,936) Subsidies (550) (751) Other (159) (792) Total cash used (184,354) (175,814) Net cash from operating activities 36 33,659 50,036 INVESTING ACTIVITIES Cash received Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment 18 2,747 Repayment of advance funding National Museum project 500 - Other 150 330 Total cash received 668 3,077 Cash used Purchase of property, plant and equipment (16,311) (18,569) Advance to fund National Museum project (1,569) - Transfer of funds to National Archives Australia (7,335) - Repayment of deposits held in trust (300) - Purchase of short-term deposits (1,200) - Total cash used (26,715) (18,569) Net cash used by investing activities (26,047) (15,492) FINANCING ACTIVITIES Cash received Proceeds from equity injection 1,848 49,229 Total cash received 1,848 49,229 Cash used Repayments of debt (18) (16,363) Capital use paid (23,063) (32,035) Refund of equity injection (2,933) - Other - (5,006) Total cash used (26,014) (53,404) Net cash used by financing activities (24,166) (4,175) Net (decrease)/increase in cash held (16,554) 30,369 Cash at the beginning of the reporting period 34,021 3,652 Cash at the end of the reporting period 22,36 17,467 34,021 The above statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts SCHEDULE OF COMMITMENTS as at 30 June 2001

2000-01 1999-00 Notes $'000 $'000 By Type

Capital Commitments Land and buildings (1) 93 - Infrastructure, plant and equipment (2) 3,050 726 Other capital commitments 35 - Total capital commitments 3,178 726

Other Commitments Operating leases (3) 29,968 56,469 Project commitments (4) 16,708 30,911 Research and development 1,139 - Other commitments (5) 14,875 19,129 Total other commitments 62,690 106,509

Commitments Receivable National Science and Technology Centre Sponsorship (1,917) (1,513) Centenary of Federation (1,087) (3,045) Old Parliament House Tenancies (83) (121) Old Parliament House Service Contracts (833) (400) GST Receivable (4,943) - Total commitments receivable (8,863) (5,079)

Net commitments 57,005 102,156

BY MATURITY

All net commitments One year or less 28,306 41,255 From one to five years 24,073 40,698 Over five years 4,626 20,203 Net commitments 57,005 102,156

Operating Lease Commitments One year or less 1,874 8,993 From one to five years 21,651 25,897 Over five years 6,443 21,579 Net commitments 29,968 56,469

NB: Commitments are GST inclusive where relevant. (1) Outstanding contractual payments for building under construction (2) Infrastructure, plant and equipment commitments are primarily contracts for the provision of IT services and also for purchases of furniture and fittings. (3) Operating lease commitments are primarily for the provision of accomodation. (4) Project commitments include the Centenary of Federation projects. (5) Other commitments largely comprise telecommunication and broadcasting communications research commitments.

The above schedule should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts SCHEDULE OF CONTINGENCIES As at 30 June 2001

2000-01 1999-00 Notes $'000 $'000

Contingent losses Claims for damages/costs (1) 125 193 Other - Unfinalised contract (2) 61 61 Total contingent losses 186 254

Contingent gains Other - 40 Total contingent gains - 40

Net contingencies 186 214

Details (1) The amount represents an estimate of the Department's liability based on precedent cases. The Department is defending the claims. (2) Contract settlement in dispute with Department

Remote contingencies are disclosed in Note 37

SCHEDULE OF UNQUANTIFIABLE CONTINGENCIES for the period ended 30 June 2001

There are no unquantifiable departmental contingencies at 30 June 2001 (30 June 2000: Nil).

The above schedule should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts SCHEDULE OF ADMINISTERED REVENUES AND EXPENSES for the period ended 30 June 2001

2000-01 1999-00 Notes $'000 $'000

Revenues from ordinary activities Taxation Other taxes, fees and fines 4 - 213,923 Total taxation - 213,923

Non-taxation Revenues from Government 5 297,426 608,107 Dividends 9 1,322,469 2,902,875 Spectrum sale proceeds - 1,359,987 Other sources of non-taxation revenues 10 204,116 222,722 Total non-taxation 1,824,011 5,093,691

Total revenues from ordinary activities 1,824,011 5,307,614

Expenses from ordinary activities Suppliers 12 29 425 Depreciation and amortisation 13 2,538 1,358 Net write-down of assets 14 3,547 618 Grants 15 301,846 376,717 Subsidies 16 18 354 Other 17 305,549 59,896 Total expenses from ordinary activities 613,527 439,368

Net (expenses) from extraordinary items: Reclassification/ transfer of land and buildings 19 - (20,815) Capitalisation of previously expensed items 538 -

Cash transferred to Official Public Account (1,322,185) (4,666,940) Net (decrease)/ increase in administered net assets (111,163) 180,491

1,210,484

The above schedule should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts SCHEDULE OF ADMINISTERED ASSETS AND LIABILITIES as at 30 June 2001

2000-01 1999-00 Notes $'000 $'000

ASSETS Financial assets Cash 22 487 2,987 Receivables 23 6,177 655,820 Investments 24 6,776,712 6,654,550 Accrued revenues 25 - 217,199 Total financial assets 6,783,376 7,530,556

Non-financial assets Land and buildings 26 71,369 110,824 Infrastructure, plant and equipment 27 4,350 1,784 Other 31 11,691 2,375 Total non-financial assets 87,410 114,983

Total assets 6,870,786 7,645,539

LIABILITIES Payables Suppliers 34 336 4,209 Grants 34 1,103 1,404 Other 34 9,243 20,917 Total payables 10,682 26,530

Total liabilities 10,682 26,530

EQUITY Capital 35 8,364 7,127 Accumulated results 35 194,651 957,150 Reserves 35 6,657,089 6,654,732 Total equity 6,860,104 7,619,009

Total equity and liabilities 6,870,786 7,645,539

Current liabilities 10,608 26,456 Non-current liabilities 74 74 Current assets 18,355 878,381 Non-current assets 6,852,431 6,767,158

The above schedule should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts ADMINISTERED CASH FLOWS for the period ended 30 June 2001 2000-01 1999-00 Notes $'000 $'000 OPERATING ACTIVITIES Cash received Other taxes, fees and fines - 232,452 Appropriations for outputs 499,623 125,672 Grants Received 48,243 - Dividends 1,322,469 2,902,875 GST Refunds 15,742 - Other 187,299 1,429,842 Total cash received 2,073,376 4,690,841 Cash used Subsidies (18) (354) Suppliers (10,719) - Grants (362,900) (375,804) Cash to Official Public Account (1,322,693) (4,666,940) Other (307,071) (56,747) Total cash used (2,003,401) (5,099,845) Net cash from (used by) operating activities 36 69,975 (409,004) INVESTING ACTIVITIES Cash received Proceeds from sales of equity instruments - 470,000 Total cash received - 470,000 Cash used Purchase of property, plant and equipment (29,924) (63,647) Purchase of investments (49,596) - Total cash used (79,520) (63,647) Net cash (used by) from investing activities (79,520) 406,353 FINANCING ACTIVITIES Cash received GST Appropriations 21,402 - Proceeds from equity injection 1,237 2,096 Total cash received 22,639 2,096 Cash used Return of GST Appropriations (15,594) - Total cash used (15,594) - Net cash from financing activities 7,045 2,096

Net decrease in cash held (2,500) (555) Cash at the beginning of reporting period 2,987 3,542 Cash at the end of reporting period 22, 36 487 2,987

The above statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts SCHEDULE OF ADMINISTERED COMMITMENTS as at 30 June 2001

2000-01 1999-00 Notes $'000 $'000 By Type

Capital Commitments Buildings (1) 4,738 78,843 Infrastructure, plant and equipment (2) 624 643 Other capital commitments (3) 1,300 8,024 Total capital commitments 6,662 87,510

Other Commitments Project commitments (4) 292,166 321,937 Research and development 18 - Other commitments (5) 13,091 106,956 Total other commitments 305,275 428,893

Commitments Receivable GST on Commitments (27,421) - Total commitments receivable (27,421) -

Net commitments 284,516 516,403

BY MATURITY All net commitments One year or less 259,209 322,715 From one to five years 25,307 191,719 Over five years - 1,969 Net commitments 284,516 516,403

(1) Outstanding contractual payments for building under construction for the Acton Peninsula project. (2) Infrastructure, plant and equipment commitments relate to refurbishment commitments at old Parliament House. (3) Other capital commitments relate to the Acton Peninsula Project. (4) Project commitments largely relate to Federal Funding of various Art Projects. (5) Other commitments relate to the funding of the TeleCommunications Division. Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts SCHEDULE OF ADMINISTERED CONTINGENCIES As at 30 June 2001

2000-01 1999-00 Notes $'000 $'000 Contingent losses Other guarantees 215 100 Indemnities (a) 1,495,425 - Total contingent losses 1,495,640 100 Details (a) Commonwealth indemnity of art exhibitions. Of this amount, approximately $126.7m is subject to variation due to changes in exchange rates.

Remote contingencies are disclosed in Note 37

SCHEDULE OF ADMINISTERED UNQUANTIFIABLE CONTINGENCIES as at 30 June 2001

There were no unquantifiable administered contingencies at 30 June 2001 (30 June 2000: Nil).

The above statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001

Note Description

1 Objectives of the Department 2 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies 3 Events Occuring after Balance Date 4 Other taxes, fees and fines 5 Revenues from Government 6 Sales of Goods and Services 7 Proceeds and Expense from Sales of Assets 8 Interest 9 Dividends 10 Other Revenue 11 Employee Expenses 12 Suppliers Expenses 13 Depreciation and Amortisation 14 Write-Down of Assets 15 Grants 16 Subsidies 17 Other Goods and Services Expenses 18 Borrowing Cost Expense 19 Extraordinary Items 20 Business Operations 21 Resources Received Free of Charge 22 Cash 23 Receivables 24 Investments 25 Accrued Revenue 26 Land and Buildings 27 Infrastructure, Plant and Equipment 28 Analysis of Property, Plant and Equipment, and Intangibles 29 Inventories 30 Intangibles 31 Other Non-Financial Assets 32 Interest Bearing Liabilities 33 Provisions 34 Payables 35 Equity and Analysis of Equity 36 Cash Flow Reconciliation 37 Remote Contingencies 38 Executive Remuneration 39 Services Provided by the Auditor-General 40 Act of Grace Payments and Waivers 41 Average Staffing Levels 42 Annual Appropriation Acts and Special Appropriations 43 Special Accounts 44 Reporting by Outcomes 45 Financial Instruments

Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001

Note 1 - Objectives of the Department The objectives of the Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts are:

· To contribute to the development of communications, cultural and information technology (IT) sectors in Australia that:

ù are vigorous and sustainable in a global environment;

ù encourage innovation, creativity and excellence;

ù facilitate access to communications and IT services and cultural experiences which will allow Australians to participate effectively in the community;

ù respond to the needs and interests of consumers of communications, IT and cultural services and products; and

ù take full advantage of synergies between them.

· To promote confidence in, understanding of, and a positive attitude to, science and technology, thereby advancing the cultural and economic wealth of Australia.

· To increase knowledge, appreciation, use and enjoyment of Australia's screen and recorded sound heritage by acquiring, preserving and providing access to a national collection of film, television, video, radio and recorded sound materials.

The Department comprises the Core Department, the National Office of the Information Economy, ScreenSound Australia, the National Science and Technology Centre and Artbank.

The Department is structured to meet four outcomes.

Outcome 1: A rich and stimulating cultural environment

This Outcome is directed at producing:

· An Australian cultural environment that continues to encourage participation in, and access to, diverse cultural experiences; promote creativity and excellence; cultivate vigorous and sustainable cultural industries; and foster the protection and preservation of Australia's cultural heritage.

· An intellectual property regime which balances the interests of creators and copyright holders with the interests of the community.

Outcome 2: A competitive and sustainable advantage in the global information economy

This Outcome is directed at developing:

· Efficient, innovative and diverse broadcasting, online and information industries and services that are consistent with the Government's economic, social and cultural policies.

· Efficient, innovative and globally competitive communications industries that meet user needs, through the provision of services which are: continuously responsive to user requirements; provide access by users to the widest range of services; stimulate exports, industry development and competitiveness.

· Electronic access to Government information and services.

· Competitive advantage in the global information economy to enhance Australian social well-being.

Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001

Outcome 3: Australians value science and technology's contribution to our culture and economic prosperity

Questacon – the National Science and Technology Centre – aims to help Australians to value science and technology’s contribution to our culture and economic prosperity. As a national leader in communicating science, Questacon makes science fun and relevant for everybody by engaging people in making their own stimulating discoveries.

Outcome 4: Increased use, enjoyment and safety of Australia's audiovisual heritage

ScreenSound Australia is the national screen and sound archive for the nation. It develops and maintains an audiovisual collection reflective of Australian culture and the audiovisual industry and encourages access to, and use of, the collection throughout the country.

Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

2.1 Basis of Accounting The financial statements are required by section 49 of the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 and are a general purpose financial report. The statements have been prepared in accordance with: · Schedule 1 to the Financial Management and Accountability (Financial Statement 2000-2001) Orders (Orders) made by the Finance Minister for the preparation of Financial Statements in relation to financial years ending on or after 30 June 2001; · Australian Accounting Standards and Accounting Interpretations issued by Australian Accounting Standards Boards; · other authoritative pronouncements of the Boards; and · Consensus Views of the Urgent Issues Group. The statements have been prepared having regard to: · Statements of Accounting Concepts; and · the Explanatory Notes to Schedule 1, and Guidance Notes issued by the Department of Finance and Administration. AASB 1041 (as amended) applies to annual reporting periods ending on or after 30 September 2001. Paragraph 3.2 of the Standard allows the revised Standard to be applied to annual reporting periods ending before 30 September 2001. The Department has elected to adopt the Standard for the year ending on 30 June 2001. The Agency Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position have been prepared on an accrual basis and are in accordance with the historical cost convention, except for certain assets which, as noted, are at valuation. Except where stated, no allowance is made for the effect of changing prices on the results or the financial position. Assets and liabilities are recognised in the Agency Statement of Financial Position when, and only when, it is probable that future economic benefits will flow and the amounts of the assets or liabilities can be reliably measured. Assets and liabilities arising under agreements equally proportionately unperformed are, however, not recognised unless required by an Accounting Standard. Liabilities and assets which are unrecognised are reported in the Schedule of Commitments and the Schedule of Contingencies (other than remote contingencies, which are reported at Note 37).

Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001

Revenues and expenses are recognised in the Agency Statement of Financial Performance when, and only when, the flow or consumption or loss of economic benefits has occurred and can be reliably measured. The Department’s continued existence, in its current form and with its current outputs, is dependent on government policy and on continuing appropriations by Parliament for its administration and programs.

The Schedules of Administered Revenues and Expenses, Assets and Liabilities, and Cash Flows are prepared on the same basis and using the same policies as for Agency items, except where otherwise stated in the following notes. Administered items are distinguished from agency items in the financial statements by shading.

2.2 Changes in Accounting Policy All balances for administered Special Accounts at 1 July 2000 have not been recognised as receivables. This is a change in accounting policy as Special Account balances were carried forward as receivables in previous years. This change has reduced both administered receivables and accumulated results by $434.732m.

2.3 Departmental and Administered items Departmental assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses are those items that are controlled by the Department including: · infrastructure, plant and equipment used in providing goods and services; · liabilities for employee entitlements; · revenues from Departmental Expense appropriations; · revenues from user charging etc where the proceeds are deemed to be appropriated under section 31 of the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997; and · employee expenses and other administrative expenses incurred in providing goods and services.

Administered items are those items that are controlled by the Government and managed or oversighted by the Department on behalf of the Government.

The terms “Agency” and “Departmental” are interchangeable throughout the financial statements.

2.4 Principles of Consolidation The financial statements of Artbank are consolidated into the Department’s financial statements. In the process of consolidating, and in preparation of the outcome statements, all material intra- and inter-agency transactions and balances have been eliminated in full.

Administered investments in controlled entities are not consolidated on a line-by-line basis because their consolidation is only relevant at the Whole of Government level.

The National Archives of Australia became a Prescribed Authority on 1 July 2000. Consequently, information on its financial performance after 1 July 2000 has not been included in this report, although results for 1999-00 have been included in comparative figures. Information on the net assets relinquished at 1 July 2000 has been disclosed at Note 35.

Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001

2.5 Revenues from Government Appropriations for Departmental outputs are recognised as revenue to the extent that the Finance Minister has released appropriations for use by the Department.

Appropriations for administered expenses may be unlimited or limited as to amount. Where the appropriation is an annual appropriation and limited as to amount, revenue is recognised to the extent of the lesser of · the amount appropriated by the Parliament and · an amount determined by the Finance Minister – this amount is determined having regard to the expenses incurred for the reporting period. Where unlimited, revenue is recognised to the extent that expenses have been incurred. Similarly, appropriations credited to administered special accounts are recognised as revenue to the extent that expenses have been incurred.

2.6 Resources Received Free of Charge Services received free of charge are recognised in the Statement of Financial Performance as revenue when, and only when, a fair value can be reliably determined and the services would have been purchased if they had not been donated. Use of those resources is recognised as an expense. Contributions of assets at no cost of acquisition of for nominal consideration are recognised at their fair value when the asset qualifies for recognition, unless received from another government agency as a consequence of a restructuring of administrative arrangements.

2.7 Other Revenue Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised upon delivery of goods to customers. Interest revenue is recognised on a proportional basis taking into account the interest rates applicable to financial assets. Dividend revenue is recognised when the right to receive a dividend has been established. Revenue from disposal of non- current assets is recognised when control of the asset has passed to the buyer. Agency revenue from the rendering of a service is recognised by reference to the stage of completion of contracts or other agreements to provide services. The stage of completion is determined according to the proportion that costs incurred to date bear to the estimated total costs of the transaction.

Administered fee and licence fee revenues are recognised to the extent that the licence period has elapsed or that the relevant service has been provided. Licence fees and other revenues collected by the Australian Broadcasting Authority and Australian Communications Authority, and subsequently reported by the Department, are being reported by those Authorities from 1 July 2000.

All revenues described in this note are revenues relating to the operating activities of the Department, whether in its own right or on behalf of the Commonwealth, except for gains from the sale of agency assets.

2.8 Bad and Doubtful Debts Bad debts are written off during the year in which they are identified. A provision is raised for doubtful debts based on a review of all outstanding accounts at year-end.

Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001

2.9 Asset Sales Program Schedule 1 of the Orders requires that sales of Commonwealth assets conducted by the Office of Asset Sales & Commercial Support (OASACS) be fully reported by OASACS. At the time of any sale, the Department writes back the carrying amounts of the assets and liabilities sold against accumulated results and the asset revaluation reserve. During the 1999-00 financial year OASACS sold approximately 16.6% of the Commonwealth's ownership in Telstra Corporation Ltd. Any profit or loss made on this sale was reported by OASACS.

2.10 Transactions by the Government as Owner Appropriations designated as ‘Capital – equity injections’ are recognised directly in equity to the extent drawn down as at the reporting date. Net assets received under a restructuring of administrative arrangements are designated by the Finance Minister as contributions by owners and adjusted directly against equity. Net assets relinquished are designated as distributions to owners. Net assets transferred are initially recognised at the amounts at which they were recognised by the transferring agency immediately prior to the transfer.

2.11 Employee Entitlements Leave The liability for employee entitlements includes provision for annual leave and long service leave. No provision has been made for unplanned leave (mainly sick leave) as all such leave is non-vesting and the average unplanned leave taken in future years by employees of the Department is estimated to be less than the annual entitlement for unplanned leave. The provision for annual leave reflects the value of total annual leave entitlements of all employees at 30 June 2001 and is recognised at the nominal amount. The non-current portion of the provision for long service leave reflects the value of the estimated future cash flows to be made in respect of all employees at 30 June 2001. In determining the present value of the liability, the Department has taken into account estimated attrition rates and pay increases through promotion and inflation. The current portion of the liability is based on an estimation of the amount of long service leave payable within twelve months. Separation and redundancy Provision is made for separation and redundancy payments in circumstances where the Department has formally identified positions as excess to requirements and a reliable estimate of the amount of the payments can be determined. Superannuation Most staff of the Department are members of the Commonwealth Superannuation Scheme (CSS) or the Public Sector Superannuation Scheme (PSS). A small number of employees and non-permanent personnel contribute to other superannuation schemes. The Department is required to meet the employer share of the costs of benefits payable to all staff. In 2000-01 these were 21.9% (1999-00 21.9%) of salary under the CSS and 13.1% (1999-00 13.1%) of salary under the PSS (inclusive of productivity benefits). For personnel not in the CSS or the PSS, the Department contributed 8% (1999-00 7%) of salary (inclusive of productivity benefits) to the Australian Government Employee Superannuation Trust (AGEST). The Department also contributed between 6% and 8% to Council and Committee sitting members’ nominated superannuation funds (1999-00 between 6% and 7%). Employer contributions totalled $7.609m in 2000-01 (1999-00 $9.076m).

Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001

2.12 Leases A distinction is made between finance leases which effectively transfer from the lessor to the lessee substantially all the risks and benefits incidental to ownership of leased non-current assets and operating leases under which the lessor effectively retains substantially all such risks and benefits. Where a non-current asset is acquired by means of a finance lease, the asset is capitalised at the present value of minimum lease payments at the inception of the lease and a liability recognised for the same amount. Leased assets are amortised over the period of the lease. Lease payments are allocated between the principal component and the interest expense. Operating lease payments are charged to the Statement of Financial Performance on a basis which is representative of the pattern of benefits derived from the leased assets.

2.13 Borrowing Costs All borrowing costs are expensed as incurred except to the extent that they are directly attributable to qualifying assets, in which case they are capitalised. The amount capitalised in a reporting period does not exceed the amounts of costs incurred in that period. 2.14 Cash Cash includes cheques, notes and coins held, deposits held at call with a bank or financial institution.

2.15 Financial Instruments Accounting policies for financial instruments are stated at Note 45.

2.16 Acquisition of Assets Assets are recorded at cost on acquisition except as stated below. The cost of acquisition includes the fair value of assets transferred in exchange and liabilities undertaken. Assets acquired at no cost, or for nominal consideration, are initially recognised as assets and revenues at their fair value at the date of acquisition, unless acquired as a consequence of revised administrative arrangements. Assets acquired as a consequence of restructuring administrative arrangements have been recognised at the amounts they were recognised in the transferor agency’s accounts immediately prior to the restructuring.

2.17 Property, Plant and Equipment Asset Capitalisation Threshold All non-current assets costing $2,000 or more are capitalised in the year of acquisition and included on the Agency’s asset registers, except: · items of plant and equipment acquired as part of leasehold fitout. Leasehold improvements are valued on a project basis and therefore include items of plant and equipment with a unit value of less than $2,000; · Old Parliament House heritage assets and Artbank artworks, which have no minimum reporting threshold. This is a change in the Department’s capitalisation policy in that computer equipment and National Portrait Gallery artworks previously had no minimum reporting threshold. This change will result in an overall improvement in the relevance and reliability of financial information about the financial performance of the Department, and will have no material effect on asset balances. The effect of this change was to increase expenses in 2000-01 by approximately $72,000. Other assets (costing less than $2,000) are expensed in the year of acquisition.

Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001

Revaluations Schedule 1 of the Orders requires that land and buildings and infrastructure, plant and equipment be revalued in accordance with the “deprival” method of valuation and be revalued progressively on that basis every three years. The deprival method values land at its current market buying price and other assets at their depreciated replacement cost. Any assets that would not be replaced or are surplus to requirements are valued at net realisable value. The Department has conducted revaluations as follows: · freehold land and buildings are revalued progressively on a geographical basis. Revaluations of the Department’s Administered buildings were undertaken in 2000-01. Revaluation of the NSTC building was also undertaken this year; · artworks held by Artbank and the National Portrait Gallery were revalued in the 1998-99 financial year. Subsequent acquisitions are valued at cost; · leasehold improvements were revalued during the 1998-99 financial year; · plant and equipment assets, whether at cost or under finance lease, were revalued during the 1998-99 financial year except for Artbank assets which were revalued in 2000-01. Assets in each class acquired after the commencement of the progressive revaluation cycle will be reported at cost for the duration of the progressive revaluation then in progress. Internally developed software is valued at the cost of any direct and any material indirect costs of programming enhancements.

Heritage Assets ScreenSound Australia holds a national collection of film, television, video, radio and recorded sound materials. These items were initially valued at 30 June 1999. The Department holds a collection of items at Old Parliament House that are classified as heritage assets. This collection was revalued as at 30 June 2001.

Depreciation and Amortisation of Non-Current Assets Depreciable non-current assets are written-off to their estimated residual values over their estimated useful lives to the Department, using the straight-line method of depreciation. Leasehold improvements are amortised on a straight-line basis over the lesser of the estimated useful life of the improvements or the unexpired period of the lease. Depreciation/amortisation rates (useful lives) and methods are reviewed at each balance date and necessary adjustments are recognised in the current, or current and future reporting periods, as appropriate. Residual values are re-estimated for a change in prices only when assets are revalued.

Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001

Depreciation and amortisation rates applying to each class of depreciable asset are as follows:

2000-01 1999-00 Buildings 40-50 years 40-50 years Land improvements 35-50 years 35-50 years Leasehold improvements 5-10 years 5-10 years Infrastructure 15-40 years 15-40 years Computer equipment 3-5 years 3-5 years Plant, office equipment, furniture & fittings 5-10 years 5-10 years Vehicles 10-15 years 10 years Software 3-5 years 3-5 years Heritage assets (other than SSA) 40 years 40 years SSA Heritage assets 5-79 years 5 -79 years

The aggregate amount of depreciation allocated for each class of asset during the reporting period is disclosed in Note 13.

2.18 Inventories Inventories held for resale are valued at average weighted cost, with the exception of inventories of the core department which are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Inventories not held for resale are valued at cost unless they are no longer required, in which case they are valued at net realisable value. A provision for obsolete stock is raised based on a review of inventory on hand at year end.

2.19 Administered Investments Administered investments in controlled entities are not consolidated because their consolidation is only relevant at the Whole of Government level. The Commonwealth’s capital investment in other controlled authorities and companies in this portfolio is valued at the aggregate of the Commonwealth’s share of the net assets or net liabilities of each entity. The carrying amount of each investment and the associated investment reserve is fixed as at 30 June 1997 unless there are changes to equity, a change is directed by the Department of Finance and Administration, or unless the proportion of ownership by the Commonwealth changes the Commonwealth’s equity interest in the entity changes.

2.20 Taxation The Department is exempt from all forms of taxation except fringe benefits tax and goods and services tax.

2.21 Foreign Currency Transactions denominated in a foreign currency are converted at the exchange rate at the date of the transaction. Foreign currency receivables and payables are translated at the exchange rates current as at balance date. Associated currency gains and losses are not material.

Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001

2.22 Capital Usage Charge A capital usage charge of 12% is imposed by the Government on the agreed net departmental assets of the Department. The charge is adjusted to take account of asset gifts and revaluation increments during the financial year.

2.23 Administered Grants Appropriations of ‘Administered Capital’ are recognised in Administered Equity as the amounts appropriated by Parliament are drawn down. Grant liabilities are recognised to the extent that, the services required to be performed by the grantee have been performed or the grant eligibility criteria have been satisfied. A commitment is recorded when the Government has a binding agreement to make the grants but services have not been performed or criteria satisfied. Where grants monies are paid in advance of performance or eligibility a prepayment is recognised.

2.24 Insurance The Department has insured with the Comcover insurable risk managed fund for risks other than workers compensation, which is dealt with via continuing arrangements with Comcare.

2.25 Comparative Figures Where necessary, comparative figures have been adjusted to conform with changes in presentation, errors detected in previous reports and disclosure requirements in the financial statements and notes.

2.26 Rounding Amounts have been rounded to the nearest $1,000 except in relation to the following items: · transactions of the Special Accounts (Note 43); · appropriations (Note 42) · act of grace payments and waivers (Note 40); · remuneration of auditors (Note 39); and · remuneration of executives (Note 38).

Note 3 –Events Occurring after Balance Date The National Office for the Information Economy became a Prescribed Authority with effect from 1 July 2001. The estimated effect of this will be to reduce assets by $4.1m, liabilities by $1.8m, commitments by $2.8m, revenues by $36.8m and expenses by $36.8m.

Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001

2000-01 1999-00 $'000 $'000 Note 4 - Other taxes, fees and fines

Administered Licence Fees (a) & (b) - 213,923 Total Other Taxes, Fees and Fines - 213,923

(a) NoteFor 1999-00, 1: For 1999-00, net of write-offs net of write-offs and aggregation and aggregation rebates approvedrebates approved by the Authorities. by the Authorities. (b) Licence fees and other revenues collected by the Australian Broadcasting Authority (previously reported by the Department) have been reported by this Authority from 1 July 2000.

Note 5 - Revenues from Government

Agency Appropriations for Outputs (Appropriation Acts (Nos.1 & 3) ) 174,385 201,810 Special Appropriations - Book Industries Assistance Package 2,860 - Resources received free of charge 293 275 Total Revenues from Government 177,538 202,085

Administered Appropriation for Outputs (Appropriation Acts (Nos.1 & 3) ) 290,035 230,702 Appropriation for Outputs (Appropriation Acts (Nos. 2 & 4) ) - 26,405 Special Appropriation - Telstra Social Bonus - 351,000 Special Appropriation - Book Industry Assistance Package 7,391 - Total Revenues from Government 297,426 608,107

Note 6 - Sales of Goods and Services

Agency Services Entry Charges to Exhibitions 2,055 1,989 Royalties Received 178 133 Rent & Service Contract Licence Fees 509 443 Fees for Services Provided 1,521 1,120 Artbank Rental Revenue 1,796 1,735 6,059 5,420 Goods Sale of Inventory Goods 1,496 1,523 Other Sale of Goods & Services 1,400 2,120 2,896 3,643 Total Sales of Goods and Services 8,955 9,063 Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001

2000-01 1999-00 $'000 $'000 Note 7 - Proceeds and Expenses from Sale of Assets Agency Non-Financial assets - Infrastructure Plant and Equipment Revenue (proceeds) from sale 18 2,747 Expenses associated with sale 36 4,033 Total (18) (1,286)

Note 8 - Interest

Agency Interest from DoFA 1,521 1,737 Interest from other sources 73 108 Total Interest 1,594 1,845

Note 9 Dividends

Administered Telstra Dividends 1,160,469 2,746,475 Australia Post Dividends 162,000 156,400 Total Dividends 1,322,469 2,902,875

Note 10 - Other Revenue

Other Revenue Agency Grants received 568 845 Sponsorship and donations received 10,874 7,840 Transfer of Land and Buildings from DoFA to Screensound Australia - 4,592 Reclassification of NSTC building from Administered to a Departmental asset - 20,815 Other 10,850 5,812 22,292 39,904 Heritage assets first valued Agency Heritage assets first valued 696,899 - Total Heritage assets first valued 696,899 -

Administered Universal Service Obligation Levy 116,929 38,646 National Relay Service Levy 11,996 10,343 Other Revenue 75,191 1,674 Licence fees (a) - 172,059 Total Other Revenue 204,116 222,722

(a) Licence fees and other revenues collected by the Australian Communications Authority (previously reported by the Department) have been reported by this Authority from 1 July 2000. Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001

2000-01 1999-00 $'000 $'000

Note 11 - Employee Expenses

Agency Remuneration for services provided 50,906 62,383 Superannuation 7,609 9,076 Recreation and long service leave 5,063 2,439 Performance pay 698 384 Separation and redundancy payments 1,123 947 Workers' compensation premiums 549 480 Other employee expenses 2,444 2,182 Total Employee Expenses 68,392 77,891

Note 12 - Suppliers Expenses

Agency Supply of goods and services 65,486 79,855 Operating lease rentals 338 628 Total Suppliers Expenses 65,824 80,483

Administered Supply of goods and services 29 425 Total Suppliers Expenses 29 425

Note 13 - Depreciation and Amortisation

Agency The aggregate amount of depreciation or amortisation expensed during the reporting period for each class of depreciable asset is as follows:

Buildings and Land Improvements 1,078 457 Leasehold Improvements 1,228 6,851 Leasehold Improvements - under finance lease 18 18 Computers 270 575 Computers - under finance lease - 648 Infrastructure, Plant and Equipment 10,046 13,616 Software Purchased 320 393 Software Internally Developed 90 612 Total Depreciation and Amortisation 13,050 23,170 No depreciation or amortisation was allocated to the carrying amounts of other assets.

Administered The aggregate amount of depreciation or amortisation expensed during the reporting period for each class of depreciable asset is as follows:

Buildings 2,491 1,311 Heritage Assets 47 47 Total Depreciation and Amortisation 2,538 1,358 No depreciation or amortisation was allocated to the carrying amounts of other assets. Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001

2000-01 1999-00 $'000 $'000 Note 14 - Write-Down of Assets

Agency Financial assets Receivables 52 54 52 54 Non-financial assets Infrastructure, plant and equipment written off 1,532 313 Inventories - obsolete stock expense 42 66 1,574 379

Total Write Down of Assets 1,626 433

Administered Financial assets Bad debts written off - 618 Total Financial Assets - 618

Non-financial assets Infrastructure, Plant and Equipment written off 3,547 - Total Non-financial Assets 3,547 -

Total Write Down of Assets 3,547 618

Note 15 - Grants

Agency Grants to non-profit institutions 13,167 12,633 Grants to Commonwealth entities 5,152 53 Grants to State and Territory governments 10,870 3,722 Grants to other entities 10,145 5,552 Total Grants 39,334 21,960

The nature of the grants are as follows: Centenary Of Federation 16,304 6,417 Information Technology - High Performance Computing 762 157 Japan Broadband link - 310 Software Engineering 6,945 5,740 Telecommunications Consumer Representation 716 749 Telecommunications Online initiative - 5 NetAlert 1,500 913 Information Technology Online 1,361 1,894 Community Broadcasting Foundation 4,823 4,900 Telecommunications AccessAbility 680 856 Arts Support Program 1,732 - Book Industry Assistance Package 2,300 - Indigenous Cultural Property 96 - E-commerce Skills Initiative 2,000 - Other 115 19 39,334 21,960 Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001

2000-01 1999-00 $'000 $'000

Note 15 (Cont) - Grants Administered Grants to non-profit institutions 59,082 72,673 Grants to Commonwealth entities 108,020 168,086 Grants to State and Territory governments 62,659 44,905 Grants to local government 21,834 15,086 Grants to other entities 50,251 75,967 Total Grants 301,846 376,717

The nature of the grants are as follows: Compensation to SITA 1,672 2,212 Contemporary Music Package 1,609 2,941 Cooma Call & Technology Centre 315 1,328 Cultural Development Program 88,049 80,179 Local Government Fund 3,140 1,102 Radio for Print Handicapped 361 358 Building Additional Rural Networks 1,804 2 St John's Cathedral Completion Fund 2,000 - Tasmanian Schools On-line - 15,000 Television Fund 6,610 70,399 Federation Fund 92,966 54,150 Australian Film Finance Corporation Ltd 48,015 48,014 Regional Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund 42,133 53,747 National Transmission Network 3,577 5,185 Contributions to International Organisations (ITU/APT) 145 200 Building IT Strengths 9,450 41,900

301,846 376,717

Note 16 - Subsidies Agency Subsidies 500 - Total Subsidies 500 -

Administered Remote Area Broadcasting 18 354 Total Subsidies 18 354 Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001

2000-01 1999-00 $'000 $'000

Note 17 - Other Expenses

Agency Legal and compensation claims 50 9 Other 281 459 Total Other Goods and Services Expenses 331 468

Administered International membership fees 5,062 5,311 Universal Service Obligation 116,929 38,646 National Relay Service 11,996 10,343 Public Lending Rights / Education Lending Rights Schemes 13,305 5,596 Untimed Local Calls 15,000 - Transfer of Acton Peninsula 143,257 - Total Other Goods and Services Expenses 305,549 59,896

Note 18 - Borrowing Cost Expense

Agency Finance charges - lease liability 12 99 Interest on Loans - 737 Total Borrowing Cost Expense 12 836

Note 19 - Extraordinary Items

Administered Reclassification of NSTC building from Administered to a Departmental asset - (20,815) Total Extraordinary Items - (20,815)

Note 20 - Business Operations

Agency There are no material activities within the Department that produce goods and services to other entities for market prices. All operations are primarily funded by appropriations.

Administered There are no material activities within the Department that produce goods and services to other entities for market prices. All operations are primarily funded by appropriations. Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001

2000-01 1999-00 $'000 $'000 Note 21 - Resources Received Free of Charge

Agency The following resources received free of charge have been recognised in the Department's Operating Statement:

Australian National Audit Office Financial Statement Audit 293 268 Department of Finance and Administration ComCover insurance premium - 6 Comcare Australia Workers compensation coverage - 1 Total Agency Resources Received Free of Charge 293 275

Note 22 - Cash

Agency Cash on hand 38 55 Cash at bank 17,429 33,966 Total Cash 17,467 34,021

Administered Cash at bank 487 2,987 Total Administered Cash 487 2,987

Note 23 - Receivables

Agency Current Loans 1,348 - Trade debtors 1,801 1,813 Goods and services tax 2,197 - Other 8,970 193 14,316 2,006 Less : Provision for doubtful debts (304) (42) Total Receivables 14,012 1,964 Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001

2000-01 1999-00 $'000 $'000 Note 23 - Receivables (Continued)

Receivables (gross) are aged as follows:

Overdue by: less than 30 days 14,020 1,213 30 to 60 days 122 617 60 to 90 days 85 48 more than 90 days 89 128 Total Receivables 14,316 2,006

Administered Receivables Current Appropriations - 636,928 Fees - 19,640 Goods and services tax 5,872 - Other 305 119 6,177 656,687 Less : Provision for doubtful debts - (867) Total Receivables 6,177 655,820

Receivables (gross) are aged as follows:

Not Overdue 3,892 636,928 Overdue by: less than 30 days 2,285 19,746 30 to 60 days - 11 60 to 90 days - 2 more than 90 days - - Less : Provision for doubtful debts - (867) 6,177 655,820

Note 24 - Investments

Agency Current Fixed term deposit 1,536 486 Total Investments 1,536 486

Maturity schedule for investments is: within one year 1,536 486 in one year to five years - - more than five years - - Total Investments 1,536 486 Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001

Note 24 - Investments (cont)

Administered

The Communications, Information Technology and the Arts Owner- portfolio includes the following Commonwealth Authorities: ship Principal 2000-01 1999-00 % Activity $'000 $'000

Australia Council 100 A 7,701 7,701 Australian Broadcasting Authority 100 B 271 271 Australian Broadcasting Corporation and controlled entities 100 C 363,358 288,845 Australian Communications Authority 100 D 11,347 11,347 Australian Film Commission 100 E 5,905 5,905 Australian Film, Television and Radio School 100 F 24,221 24,221 Australian National Maritime Museum 100 G 16,375 15,375 National Gallery of Australia and controlled entity 100 H 242,967 234,967 National Library of Australia 100 I 149,651 147,591 National Museum of Australia 100 J 6 6 Special Broadcasting Service Corporation and controlled entity 100 K 46,135 12,736

Total 867,937 748,965

The Communications, Information Technology and the Arts portfolio includes the following Commonwealth Companies:

Australian Film Finance Corporation Ltd 100 L 66,530 66,530 Australian Business Arts Foundation Ltd 100 M 1,166 1,166 Australian Postal Corporation 100 N 855,500 855,500 Bundanon Trust 100 O 18,772 18,772 Film Australia Ltd 100 P 13,921 10,731 Telstra Corporation Ltd (b) 51 Q 4,952,886 4,952,886

Total 5,908,775 5,905,585

(a) Total Administered Investments 6,776,712 6,654,550

(a) Other Commonwealth authorities and companies within the Communications, Information Technology and the Arts portfolio which have liabilities that exceed their assets have been reported as "other provisions and payables" in Note 34.

(b) Approximately 2.13 billion shares were disposed of during the 1999-00 year as part of the Telstra 2 sale. The market value of the remaining share holding was estimated to be $34.68 billion as at 30th June 2001 ($42 billion 1999-00). The book value of the shares disposed of during 1999-00 was $1.6 billion (refer Note 35 - Analysis of Equity - disposal of capital.) Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001 Note 24 - Investments (cont)

A Australia Council - Provides advice and support for artistic practice of individuals and companies. Encourages all Australian people, communities, institutions in cultural activities. Incorporated in Australia.

B Australian Broadcasting Authority - Facilitates an accessible, diverse and responsible broadcasting industry. Incorporated in Australia.

C Australian Broadcasting Corporation - National broadcaster, contributing to and reflecting Australia's culture. Incorporated in Australia.

D Australian Communications Authority - Contributes to an efficient, competitive and self regulated communications sector. Incorporated in Australia.

E Australian Film Commission - Development of an internationally competitive Australian screen industry. Incorporated in Australia.

F Australian Film, Television and Radio School - Provides advanced education and training programs for Australian media industry. Incorporated in Australia.

G Australian National Maritime Museum - Acquires, researches, conserves and presents relevant material to Australia's maritime heritage. Incorporated in Australia.

H National Gallery of Australia and controlled entity - Provides access to works of art and information about them locally, nationally and internationally. Incorporated in Australia.

I National Library of Australia - Provides a comprehensive collection of Australian library material and international documentary resources. Incorporated in Australia.

J National Museum of Australia - Provides Australian's accessibility to Australian historical collections and public programs to develop Australia's history and culture. Incorporated in Australia.

K Special Broadcasting Service Corporation and controlled entity - Provides multilingual and multicultural services that inform, educate and entertain. Promotes Australia's multicultural society. Incorporated in Australia.

L Australian Film Finance Corporation Ltd - Provides financial support to the Australian film and television production industry. Incorporated in Australia.

M Australian Business Arts Foundation Ltd (formerly Australian Foundation for Culture & Humanities Ltd) - Established to encourage private sector cultural sponsorship and philanthropy. Incorporated in Australia.

N Australian Postal Corporation - Provides a national and international postal and parcel service. Incorporated in Australia.

O Bundanon Trust - A Trust established to manage and develop properties at Bundanon NSW as a living art center. Incorporated in Australia.

P Film Australia Ltd - Distributes and markets films and, in particular, produces programs of national interest. Incorporated in Australia.

Q Telstra Corporation Ltd - Provides a national and international telecommunication service. Incorporated in Australia. Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001

2000-01 1999-00 $'000 $'000

Note 25 - Accrued Revenue

Agency Goods and services 302 293 Interest and dividends 9 286 Total Accrued Revenue 311 579

Administered Licence fees - 217,199 Total Accrued Revenue - 217,199

Note 26 - Land and Buildings

Agency Buildings - National Science and Technology Centre - at valuation (a) 27,680 23,564 Accumulated depreciation (5,680) (2,749) 22,000 20,815

Land and Buildings on freehold land - Screensound - at cost 26,046 25,041 Accumulated depreciation (628) (90) 25,418 24,951

Leasehold Improvements - at cost 3,199 4,480 Accumulated amortisation ( 2,331) (2,080) 868 2,400

Leasehold Improvements - at valuation (b) 3,824 62,139 Accumulated amortisation ( 1,872) (11,366) 1,952 50,773

Leasehold Improvements - under finance lease 175 175 Accumulated amortisation (96) (79) 79 96

Total Land and Buildings 50,317 99,035 Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001

2000-01 1999-00 $'000 $'000 Note 26 - Land and Buildings (Continued)

(a) The National Science and Technology Centre's building and leasehold improvements were independently valued as at 30 June 2001 by the Australian Valuation Office based on the depreciated replacement cost. The valuer’s name is Anthony Galvin (AAPI). The cost of completed works under the Refurbishment Project were added on completion during the year. Comparative figure is based on valuation as at 30 June 1998 provided by the Australian Valuation Office on the basis of depreciated replacement cost. (b) The core Department, the National Archives of Australia and the National Science and Technology Centre performed revaluations on their leasehold improvements as at 30 June 1999 based on the deprival methodology. Details of the valuations are as follows: s the core Department's revaluation was performed by independent valuers Preston Rowe Patterson Pty Ltd. The valuer's name is Gregory C Rowe (B Bus, FAPI); s the National Archives of Australia’s revaluation was performed in-house by the Director of Facilities. The valuer’s name is Bill Okill. s the National Science and Technology Centre's revaluation was performed by independent valuers Edward Rushton Australia Pty Ltd. The valuers name is James Chamberlain (AAPI, MAVA).

Land and Buildings Administered Building - Old Parliament House - at valuation (c) 80,171 29,913 Accumulated depreciation (52,041) (1,401) 28,130 28,512

Buildings - National Institute of Dramatic Art - at valuation (d) 16,508 - Accumulated depreciation (1,743) - 14,765 -

Assets under construction - Old Parliament House Refurbishment - 3,300

Assets under construction - Acton Peninsula Development (e) 9,661 79,012

Assets under construction - Australian Federation Centre 4,870 -

Assets under construction - National Institute of Dramatic Art 13,943 -

Total Land and Buildings 71,369 110,824

(c) The Old Parliament House building was independently valued at 30 June 2001 by Edward Rushton Australia Pty Ltd based on the deprival methodology. The valuer’s name is Frank Peacocke GAPI, B.Com (Property Economics). The cost of completed works under the Refurbishment Project were added on completion during the year. Comparative figure is based on valuation as at 30 June 1998 provided by the Australian Valuation Office on the basis of depreciated replacement cost. (d) The National Institute of Dramatic Art building has been valued by the Secretary of the Department at a Director's valuation. The valuation took place 1 August 2000. (e) The amount includes borrowing costs which have been capitalised of $Nil (1999-00: $Nil) Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001

2000-01 1999-00 $'000 $'000 Note 27 - Infrastructure, Plant and Equipment Agency Infrastructure, Plant and Equipment - at cost 13,335 5,466 Accumulated depreciation (1,930) (111) 11,405 5,355

Infrastructure, Plant and Equipment - at valuation (a) 23,627 47,361 Accumulated depreciation (14,508) (19,965) 9,119 27,396

Infrastructure, Plant and Equipment - under finance lease - 2,548 Accumulated depreciation - (1,840) - 708

Artwork Collection - at cost 7,657 326

Artwork Collection - at valuation (b ) 12,411 13,284

Heritage Assets - at valuation (c) 179,197 173,727 Accumulated depreciation (17,340) (9,836) 161,857 163,891

Total Infrastructure, Plant and Equipment 202,449 210,960 (a) The core Department, the National Archives of Australia and the National Science and Technology Centre performed revaluations on their infrastructure, plant and equipment as at 30 June 1999 based on the deprival methodology. Details of the valuations are as follows: s the core Department's revaluation was performed by independent valuers Preston Rowe Patterson Pty Ltd. The valuer's name is Gregory C Rowe (B Bus, FAPI); s the National Archives of Australia’s revaluation was performed in-house by the Director of Business Services. The valuer’s name is Stuart Robertson. s the National Science and Technology Centre’s revaluation was performed by independent valuers Edward Rushton Australia Pty Ltd. The valuer's name is James Chamberlain (AAPI, MAVA).

(b) The core Department and Artbank performed revaluations on their artwork as at 30 June 1999 based on the deprival methodology. Details of the valuations are as follows: s the core Department's revaluation performed by independent valuers Preston Rowe Patterson Pty Ltd. The valuer's name is Gregory C Rowe (B Bus, FAPI); and s Artbank's collection was revalued as at 30 June 1999 by an independent valuer, Edward Rushton Australia Pty Ltd. The valuer's name is Simon Storey (MAVA). (c) ScreenSound Australia valued its heritage collection as at 30 June 1999 based on current replacement/ reproduction cost. The collection is divided into components and these were valued as follows: s film, audio and video – performed in-house by the Manager of Preservation and Technical Services, Mr Matthew Davies; s vintage equipment – performed by Ronald Snashall, antique radio restorer, and Geoffrey Webb, who has worked in the film industry for over 25 years; and s documentation – performed by Ian Armstrong OAM JP (B. Com) Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001

2000-01 1999-00 $'000 $'000 Note 27 - Infrastructure, Plant and Equipment (Continued)

Administered Heritage Collections - Old Parliament House - at valuation (d) 12,398 1,878 Accumulated depreciation (8,048) (94) Total Infrastructure, Plant and Equipment 4,350 1,784

(d) The heritage collections at Old Parliament House were based on an independent valuation at 30 June 2001 by the Australian Valuation Office using the deprival methodology. The valuer’s name is Simon O’Leary AVLE(PM) MSAA. Comparative figure is based on valuation as at 30 June 1998 provided by the Australian Valuation Office on the basis of net market value. Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001 Note 28 - Analysis of Property, Plant, Equipment and Intangibles TABLE A - Movement Summary 2000-01 for all assets irrespective of valuation basis

Infrastructure Total land Computer Other Total Item Land Buildings plant and Total and buildings software Intangibles Intangibles equipment $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Gross Value as at 1 July 2000 2,520 112,879 115,399 242,712 8,581 - 8,581 366,692

Assets valued for first time - - - 696,899 - - - 696,899 Additions: Acquisition of new assets - 3,042 3,042 18,819 1,118 95 1,213 23,074 - - Revaluations: write-ups (write-downs) - 1,107 1,107 80 - - - 1,187 Assets transferred in (out): - (58,067) (58,067) (722,042) (6,064) - (6,064) (786,173) Reclassifications - (74) (74) 74 - - - - Write-offs - - - (141) (28) - (28) (169) Disposals - - - (176) - - - (176) Other movements/adjustments - (483) (483) 2 - - - (481) Gross Value as at 30 June 2001 2,520 58,404 60,924 236,227 3,607 95 3,702 300,853 Accumulated Depreciation/Amortisation as at 1 July 2000 - 16,364 16,364 31,752 3,797 3,797 51,913 Depreciation / Amortisation - charge for the year - 2,323 2,323 10,317 391 19 410 13,050 Depreciation / Amortisation - Disposals - - - (140) - - - (140) Revaluations: write-ups (write-downs) - 2,391 2,391 21 - - - 2,412 Assets transferred in (out): - (9,990) (9,990) (8,172) (2,222) - (2,222) (20,384) Reclassifications - (56) (56) 56 - - - - Write-offs - - - (58) (17) - (17) (75) Other movements/adjustments - (425) (425) 2 - 38 38 - (385) Accumulated Depreciation/Amortisation as at 30 June 2001 - 10,607 10,607 33,778 1,949 57 2,006 46,391

Net book value as at 30 June 2001 2,520 47,797 50,317 202,449 1,658 38 1,696 254,462

Net book value as at 1 July 2000 2,520 96,515 99,035 210,960 4,784 - 4,784 314,779 Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001 TABLE B - Summary of balances of assets at valuation as at 30 June 2001

Infrastructure Total land Computer Other Total Item Land Buildings plant and Total and buildings Software Intangibles Intangibles equipment $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 As at 30 June 2001 Gross value 2,520 55,030 57,550 215,235 - - - 272,785 Accumulated deprecation/amortisation - 8,180 8,180 31,848 - - - 40,028 Other movements ------Net book value 2,520 46,850 49,370 183,387 - - - 232,757

As at 30 June 2000 Gross value - 85,703 85,703 234,372 6,285 - 6,285 326,360 Accumulated depreciation/amortisation - 14,115 14,115 29,801 2,301 - 2,301 46,217 Other movements ------Net book value - 71,588 71,588 204,571 3,984 - 3,984 280,143

TABLE C - Summary of balances of assets held under finance lease as at 30 June 2001

Infrastructure Total Land plant and Computer Other Total Item Land Buildings & Buildings equipment software Intangibles intangibles Total

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 As at 30 June 2001 Gross value - 175 175 - - - - 175 Accumulated depreciation/amortisation - 96 96 - - - - 96 Other movements ------Net book value - 79 79 - - - - 79

As at 30 June 2000 Gross value - 175 175 2,548 - - - 2,723 Accumulated depreciation/amortisation - 79 79 1,840 - - - 1,919 Other movements ------Net book value - 96 96 708 - - - 804 Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001 Analysis of Property, Plant, Equipment and Intangibles TABLE A - Movement Summary 2000-01 for all assets irrespective of valuation basis Total Land Infrastructure Computer Total Item Land Buildings and Plant and Total Software Intangibles Buildings Equipment $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 Gross value as at 1 July 2000 - 112,225 112,225 1,878 - - 114,103 Additions: Purchase of new assets - 109,568 109,568 - - - 109,568 Purchase of replacement assets ------Acquisition by Finance Lease ------

Revaluations: write-ups (write-downs) - 46,617 46,617 10,520 - - 57,137 Assets transferred in (out) - (143,257) (143,257) - - - (143,257) Reclassifications ------Write-offs ------Other ------Disposals ------Gross value as at 30 June 2001 - 125,153 125,153 12,398 - - 137,551 Accumulated Depreciation as at 1 July 2000 - 1,401 1,401 94 - - 1,495 Depreciation/Amortisation - charge for assets held at 1 July - 748 748 47 - - 795 Depreciation/Amortisation - Charge on additions - 1,743 1,743 - - - 1,743 Depreciation/Amortisation - Disposals ------Revaluations: write-ups (write-downs) - 49,892 49,892 7,907 - - 57,799 Assets transferred in (out): ------Reclassifications ------Write-offs ------Other ------Accumulated Depreciation/Amortisation at 30 June 2001 - 53,784 53,784 8,048 - - 61,832 Net book value as as at 30 June 2001 - 71,369 71,369 4,350 - - 75,719 Net book value as at 1 July 2000 - 110,824 110,824 1,784 - - 112,608 Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001 TABLE B - Summary of balances of assets at valuation as at 30 June 2001 .

Total Land Infrastructure Item and Plant and Computer Total Land Buildings Buildings Equipment Software Intangibles Total $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

As at 30 June 2001 Gross value - 96,679 96,679 12,398 - - 109,077 Accumulated deprecation/amortisation - 53,784 53,784 8,048 - - 61,832 Other movements ------Net book value - 42,895 42,895 4,350 - - 47,245

As at 30 June 2000 Gross value - 29,913 29,913 1,878 - - 31,791 Accumulated depreciation - 1,401 1,401 94 - - 1,495 Other movements ------Net book value - 28,512 28,512 1,784 - - 30,296 Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001 2000-01 1999-00 $'000 $'000 Note 29 - Inventories

Agency All Departmental inventories are current assets

Inventories held for sale Finished goods 488 652 Less: Provision for obsolete stock (62) (55) 426 597 Inventories not held for sale Store holdings - consumables 153 137 Less: Provision for obsolete stock - - 153 137 Total Inventories 579 734

All inventory held for sale is expected to be sold within 12 months of the reporting date.

Note 30 - Intangibles Agency Computer software Purchased (including any modification cost) - at cost 1,723 1,306 Accumulated amortisation (1,105) (742) 618 564 Purchased (including any modification cost) - at valuation - 957 Accumulated amortisation - (654) - 303 Internally developed - at cost 1,107 990 Accumulated amortisation (844) (754) 263 236 Internally developed - at valuation - 5,328 Accumulated amortisation - (1,647) - 3,681 Software Development - Work in Progress 777 - Accumulated amortisation - - 777 - Other Intangibles Purchased (including any modification cost) - at cost 95 - Accumulated amortisation (57) - 38 - Total Intangibles 1,696 4,784 Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001 2000-01 1999-00 $'000 $'000 Note 31 - Other Non-Financial Assets Agency Current Prepayments 718 807 Other 23 517 Total Other Non-Financial Assets 741 1,324

Administered Current Prepayments 11,691 2,375 Total Other Non-Financial Assets 11,691 2,375

Note 32 - Interest Bearing Liabilities

Agency Leases Finance lease commitments Not later than one year 20 578 Later than one year and not later than two years 75 356 Later than one year and not later than five years - - Later than five years - - Minimum lease payments 95 934 Deduct: future finance charges - 131 Total Lease Liability 95 803

Lease liability is represented by: Current 20 505 Non-current 75 298 Total Lease Liability 95 803

Finance leases exist in relation to leasehold improvements. The leases are non-cancellable and for fixed terms averaging 7 years, with a maximum of 7 years. The Agency guarantees the residual values of all assets leased.

Note 33 - Provisions

Agency Employees Salaries and wages 1,402 1,678 Recreation and Long Service Leave 17,683 21,599 Separations and redundancies 60 - Other employee expenses 22 109 Total Provisions 19,167 23,386

Current 9,222 10,551 Non-Current 9,945 12,835 Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001 2000-01 1999-00 $'000 $'000 Note 34 - Payables Agency Suppliers Trade creditors 871 3,145 Other creditors 1,503 18 Total Suppliers 2,374 3,163 Grants Grants payable to Departmental bodies 77 8 Grants payable to non profit institutions - 16 Total Grants 77 24 Other Payables Unearned income 7,038 1,870 Moneys held on deposit - 305 Goods and services tax payable 626 - Other 2,360 2,830 Total Other Payables 10,024 5,005

Administered Suppliers Trade creditors 86 4,209 Other creditors 250 - Total Suppliers 336 4,209 Grants State and Territory Governments 98 - Local Government 700 1,179 Private Sector 10 180 Overseas - - Non-Profit Institutions 295 45 Total Grants 1,103 1,404 Other Payables Current Unearned income - 19,208 Retention Provision for Acton Peninsula Project 2,676 - GST Payable 5,872 - Other 621 1,635 9,169 20,843 Non current National Australia Day Council (a) 74 74 74 74 Total Other Payables 9,243 20,917 (a) The value of the liability in the National Australia Day Council is the Net Liability figure from the entity's audited balance sheet at 30 June 1997. This balance will not change unless directed by the Department of Finance and Administration or unless the proportion of ownership by the Commonwealth changes. Other Commonwealth authorities and companies within the Communications, Information Technology and the Arts portfolio which have assets that exceed their liabilities have been reported as investments in Note 24. Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001

2000-01 1999-00 $'000 $'000

Note 35 - Equity

Accumulated surpluses or deficits at the beginning of the reporting period 199,606 185,041 Net surplus (deficit) attributable to the Commonwealth 718,191 46,370 Restructuring transfers (704,087) - Changes in accounting policy - 230 Aggregate of amounts transferred to reserves 1,348 - Total available for appropriation 215,058 231,641

Capital use provided for or paid (24,593) (32,035) Accumulated surpluses or deficits at end of reporting period 190,465 199,606

Administered

Accumluated surpluses or deficits at the beginning of the reporting period 957,150 768,071 Net surplus (deficit) attributable to the Commonwealth (111,163) 180,491 Restructuring transfers (286) - Changes in accounting policy (434,732) - Aggregate of amounts transferred from reserves - 8,588 Other (216,318) - Total available for appropriation 194,651 957,150

Accumulated surpluses or deficits at end of reporting period 194,651 957,150 Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001 Note 35- Analysis of Equity Item Accumulated results Asset revaluation Total Reserves Capital Total Equity 2000-01 1999-00 2000-01 1999-00 2000-01 1999-00 2000-01 1999-00 2000-01 1999-00 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Opening balance as at 1 July 199,606 185,041 77,733 73,880 77,733 73,880 44,167 35,133 321,506 294,054 Operating surplus 718,191 46,370 ------718,191 46,370 Net revaluation increment (decrement) 59 3,853 59 3,853 - - 59 3,853 Transfers to/(from)/between reserves 1,348 - (1,348) - (1,348) - - - - - Restructuring transfers (704,087) - (61,466) - (61,466) - (236) - (765,789) - Changes in Accounting Policy - 230 ------230 Capital Use Charge payments (24,593) (32,035) - - - 8,570 (16,023) (32,035) Equity Injection: Appropriation ------(1,085) 14,552 (1,085) 14,552 Other ------512 (5,518) 512 (5,518)

Closing balance as at 30 June 190,465 199,606 14,978 77,733 14,978 77,733 51,928 44,167 257,371 321,506 Total equity attributable to the Commonwealth 190,465 199,606 14,978 77,733 51,928 44,167 257,371 321,506

Administered Administered Accumulated net changes Investment in Administered net assets Asset revaluation Administered Revaluation Item from operations reserve investments reserve Reserve Total Reserves Capital Total Equity 2000-01 1999-00 2000-01 1999-00 2000-01 1999-00 2000-01 1999-00 2000-01 1999-00 2000-01 1999-00 2000-01 1999-00 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 Opening balance as at 1 July 957,150 768,071 256 8,844 6,581,580 8,219,361 72,896 72,896 6,654,732 8,301,101 7,127 5,031 7,619,009 9,074,203 Net change in Administered net assets from operations 1,211,022 4,847,431 - - 1,211,022 4,847,431

Net revaluation increment / (decrement) 2,613 - 2,613 - 2,613 - Amount to/from Official Commonwealth Public Account (1,322,185) (4,666,940) - - (1,322,185) (4,666,940) Transfers to/(from)/between reserves - 8,588 (8,588) - (8,588) - - Changes in Accounting Policy (434,732) (434,732) - Restructuring transfers (286) (286) - Injection / (Disposal) of capital (1,637,781) (1,637,781) 1,237 2,096 1,237 (1,635,685) Other (216,318) (256) (256) - (216,574) - Closing balance as at 30 June 194,651 957,150 2,613 256 6,581,580 6,581,580 72,896 72,896 6,657,089 6,654,732 8,364 7,127 6,860,104 7,619,009 Total equity attributable to the Commonwealth 194,651 957,150 6,657,089 6,654,732 8,364 7,127 6,860,104 7,619,009 Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001

Note 35 - Equity Restructuring As a result of the National Archives of Australia becoming a prescribed agency under the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 , the Department relinquished it's responsibility for the Archives from 1 July 2000.

Net book values of assets and liabilities transferred from the Department to the Archives for no consideration and recognised as at the date of transfer were:

2000-01 1999-00 $'000 $'000

Total Assets recognised 773,626 - Total Liabilities recognised 7,837 - Net Assets relinquished 765,789 -

Administered 2000-01 1999-00 $'000 $'000

Total Assets recognised 286 - Total Liabilities recognised - - Net Assets relinquished 286 - Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001

2000-01 1999-00 $'000 $'000 Note 36 - Cash Flow Reconciliation

Agency Reconciliation Reconciliation of Cash per Statement of Financial Position to Statement of CashFlows Cash at year end per Statement of Cashflows 17,467 34,021 Statement of Financial Position items comprising above cash: Financial Asset - Cash 17,467 34,021

Reconciliation of operating surplus to net cash provided by operating activities:

Operating Surplus 718,191 46,370

Depreciation / Amortisation 13,049 23,170 Loss on disposal of non-current assets 14 1,286 Fixed asset additions, non-cash (1,935) - Movement in provisions related to adjustment to accumulated results (696,170) - Movement in receivables related to capital injection 1,395 (512) Write-down of Infrastructure, plant and equipment 1,624 433 Movements in deposits relating to investing activities - (300) Movements in deposits relating to financing activities - (34,677) Restructuring - net revenues - (25,407) Movement in leases relating to financing activities - 118 Change in accounting policy - 230 Other non-cash items (5,583) - (Increase)/decrease in receivables (1,375) 34,409 Decrease/(increase) in accrued revenue 130 (300) (Increase) in inventories (70) - (Increase) in intangibles (822) - Decrease in other non-financial assets 564 766 (Decrease) in provisions and payables for suppliers (1,760) (241) Increase in provisions and payables for employees 1,469 1,905 Increase in provisions and payables for grants 53 24 Increase in provisions and payables for deposits - 305 Increase in other provision and payables 4,885 2,490 (Decrease) in lease liability - (33)

Net cash provided by Operating Activities 33,659 50,036 Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001

Note 36 - Cash Flow Reconciliation (cont) 2000-01 1999-00 $'000 $'000

Administered Reconciliation of Cash per Statement of Financial Position to Statement of CashFlows Cash at year end per Statement of Cashflows 487 2,987 Statement of Financial Position items comprising above cash: Financial Asset - Cash 487 2,987

Reconciliation of 'Net change in administered net assets' from Schedule of Administered Revenues and Expenses to net cash provided by operating activities: Net (decrease)/increase in administered net assets ( 111,163) 180,491

Depreciation / Amortisation 2,538 1,358 Write-down of Infrastructure, plant and equipment 3,547 - Assets acquired free of charge ( 16,508) - Movement in receivables related to non operating activities ( 433,936) - Restructuring - net expenses - 20,815 Funding for depreciation - ( 538) Capitalisation of previously expensed items ( 538)

Decrease/ (Increase) in Receivables 625,014 ( 632,977) (Increase)/Decrease in Provision for Doubtful Debts ( 867) - (Increase) in Accrued Revenues - ( 970) (Increase)/ Decrease in Other Assets ( 258) 561 Increase in Deposits 250 - (Decrease)/ Increase in Suppliers Payable ( 3,721) 1,378 (Decrease)/ Increase in Grants Payable ( 301) 913 Increase in Other Liabilites 5,918 19,965

Net cash provided (used) by Operating Activities 69,975 ( 409,004) Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001

2000-01 1999-00 Note 37 - Remote Contingencies $'000 $'000

Agency

There are no remote departmental contingencies at 30 June 2001 (30 June 2000 : Nil)

Administered The following borrowings have been guaranteed / indemnified by the Commonwealth in respect of entities within the Communications, Information Technology and the Arts Portfolio:

Superannuation guarantee for Government Business Enterprises 940,000 940,000 Sub total 940,000 940,000

Other Guarantees ABC Corporate Loan - Domestic Bonds (maturity 15/07/00) - 53,000 ABC Corporate Loan - Japanese Yen 3,000,000,000 yen (maturity 29/05/04) 40,000 47,600 SBS Corporate Loan (maturity 31/03/02) 39,000 39,000 ABC Inscribed Stock (maturity 1/03/03) 50,000 50,000 SBS Corporate Loan (maturity 1/06/02) - 1,800 Sub total 129,000 191,400

Indemnity over Optus Communications Promissory Notes 300,000 300,000 Total Remote Contingencies 1,369,000 1,431,400 Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001

Note 38 - Executive Remuneration

Number under Number under Public Service Public Service Act 1999 Act 1999 2000-01 1999-00

The number of Executives who received or were due to receive total remuneration of $100,000 or more:

$100,000 to $110,000 3 2 $110,001 to $120,000 8 4 $120,001 to $130,000 6 6 $130,000 to $140,000 7 10 $140,001 to $150,000 6 8 $150,001 to $160,000 1 6 $160,001 to $170,000 5 5 $190,001 to $200,000 2 - $240,001 to $250,000 1 - $250,001 to $260,000 1 - $270,001 to $280,000 1 1 $300,000 and above - 1 41 43

2000-01 1999-00 $ $

The aggregate amount of total remuneration of Executives shown above (includes Public Service and Non Public Service executives). 5,908,646 6,497,120

The aggregate amount of separation and redundancy payments during the year to Executives shown above. 929,708 196,208

(1) Prior year figures were prepared on a 'position' basis rather than a 'person' basis. Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001

2000-01 1999-00 Note 39 - Services provided by the Auditor-General $ $

Financial statement audit services are provided free of charge to the Department. The fair value of audit services provided was:

Department 275,000 250,000 Artbank 13,000 12,500 Regional Telecommunications Infrastructure Account 5,000 5,000 Moveable Cultural Heritage Account - 500 Total 293,000 268,000

No other services were provided by the Auditor-General.

Note 40 - Act of Grace Payments and Waivers

Agency No Act of Grace payments were made during either reporting period.

No waivers of amounts owing to the Commonwealth were made pursuant to Subsection 34(1) of the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997.

Administered No Act of Grace payments were made during either reprting period.

The following amounts owing to the Commonwealth were waived pursuant to Subsection 34(1) of the Financial Management and Accountability 1997.

Regional Television Equalisation Program - 12,264

Note 41 - Average Staffing Levels

The average staffing level for the Department in 2000-01 was 1,014 (1,309 for 1999-00). 0 NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001

Note 42 - Appropriations

Agency appropriations Annual appropriations for Departmental items (outputs) 2000-01 1999-00 $ $ Appropriation Acts No 1 & 3 credits: Section 6 - Act 1 - basic appropriations (budget) 166,015,000 160,966,000 Section 6 - Act 3 - basic appropriations 8,370,000 40,844,000 Section 9 - Adjustments - - Section 10 - Advance to the Finance Minister - - Section 11 - Comcover receipts - - Total Current Appropriation Act 174,385,000 201,810,000 Add: FMA Act appropriations s30 Appropriations - - s30A appropriations (GST recoverable) 5,997,197 - s31 Appropriations 34,941,000 27,117,000 Total appropriations available for the year 215,323,197 228,927,000 Balance brought forward from previous period 34,021,000 3,652,000 Total appropriations available for payments 249,344,197 232,579,000 Payments during the year 231,968,732 198,558,000 Balance of appropriations (unspent) at 30 June carried to next period 17,375,465 34,021,000

Annual Appropriations for Departmental Capital items Equity Injections Loans Carryovers Total 2000-01 1999-00 2000-01 1999-00 2000-01 1999-00 2000-01 1999-00 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

Appropriation Act No 2 (Budget) 1,848,000 1,930,000 - - - - 1,848,000 1,930,000 Advance to the Finance Minister ------Total Current Appropriations Acts 1,848,000 1,930,000 - - - - 1,848,000 1,930,000 Add FMA Act s30 appropriations ------Add FMA Act s 30A appropriations (GST recoverable) Add Appropriation Act No 4 - 12,622,000 - - - - - 12,622,000 Total appropriations available for the year 1,848,000 14,552,000 - - - - 1,848,000 14,552,000 Balance available at 1 July brought forward from previous period - - - - 34,677,000 - 34,677,000 Total appropriations available for payments 1,848,000 14,552,000 - - - 34,677,000 1,848,000 49,229,000 Payments debited during the year 1,848,000 14,552,000 - - - 34,677,000 1,848,000 49,229,000 Balance of appropriations at 30 June carried to next period ------0 NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001

Special appropriations for Departmental items (outputs) 2000-01 1999-00 $ $ Appropriation Acts No 1 & 3 credits: Section 6 - Act 1 - basic appropriations (budget) - - Section 6 - Act 3 - basic appropriations - - Special Appropriations 2,860,000 - Section 9 - Adjustments - - Section 10 - Advance to the Finance Minister - - Section 11 - Comcover receipts - - Total Current Appropriation Act 2,860,000 - Add: FMA Act appropriations - - s30 Appropriations - - s30A appropriations (GST recoverable) - - s31 Appropriations - - Total appropriations available for the year 2,860,000 - Balance brought forward from previous period - - Total appropriations available for payments 2,860,000 - Payments during the year 2,766,268 - Balance of appropriations (unspent) at 30 June carried to next period 93,732 - 0 NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001 Administered Annual Appropriations for Administered expense items OUTCOME 1 - A cultural environment that enriches the lives of all Australians.

Administered expenses Other administered expenses State Payment items Total Outcome 1 Appropriation Act No 1 Appropriation Act No 2 Appropriation Act No 2

2000-01 1999-00 2000-01 1999-00 2000-01 1999-00 2000-01 1999-00 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

Appropriation Act Nos 1/2 ------Basic appropriations specified Acts 1/2 ( Budget) 214,974,000 139,278,000 - - - 1,000,000 214,974,000 140,278,000 Basic appropriations specified Acts 3/4 - - - - 400,000 - 400,000 - Section 10 -Advance to the Finance Minister ------Section 11 -Comcover receipts ------Total Current Appropriations Acts 214,974,000 139,278,000 - - 400,000 1,000,000 215,374,000 140,278,000 Add FMA Act Appropriations ------s30 appropriations ------s30A appropriations (GST recoverable) 13,502,334 - - - - - 13,502,334 - s31 appropriations 28,797,000 - - - - - 28,797,000 - Total appropriations in the year 257,273,334 139,278,000 - - 400,000 1,000,000 257,673,334 140,278,000 Appropriations lapsing (a) - ( 2,238,922) - - - - - ( 2,238,922) Balance available at 1 July brought forward from previous period 1,954,850 - - - - - 1,954,850 - Total appropriations available for payments 259,228,184 137,039,078 - - 400,000 1,000,000 259,628,184 138,039,078 Payments during the year 248,362,012 135,084,228 - - 400,000 1,000,000 248,762,012 136,084,228 Balance of appropriations at 30 June carried to next period 10,866,172 1,954,850 - - - - 10,866,172 1,954,850

0 NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001 Annual Appropriations for Administered expense items OUTCOME 2 - Competitive and diverse communications and technology information industries and services.

Administered expenses Other administered expenses State Payment items Total Outcome 2 Appropriation Act No 1 Appropriation Act No 2 Appropriation Act No 2

2000-01 1999-00 2000-01 1999-00 2000-01 1999-00 2000-01 1999-00 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

Appropriation Act Nos 1/2 ------Basic appropriations specified Acts 1/2 ( Budget) 75,061,000 161,508,000 - - - - 75,061,000 161,508,000 Basic appropriations specified Acts 3/4 - - - - - 35,000,000 - 35,000,000 Section 10 -Advance to the Finance Minister ------Section 11 -Comcover receipts ------Total Current Appropriate Acts 75,061,000 161,508,000 - - - 35,000,000 75,061,000 196,508,000 Add: FMA Act appropriations ------s30 appropriations ------s30A appropriations (GST recoverable) 7,899,666 - - - - - 7,899,666 - s31 appropriations 1,497,787,000 - - - - - 1,497,787,000 - Total appropriated in the year 1,580,747,666 161,508,000 - - - 35,000,000 1,580,747,666 196,508,000 Appropriations lapsing (a) - ( 78,052,398) - - - - - ( 78,052,398) Balance available at 1 July brought forward from previous period, (previously Outcome 4, 1999-00) 304,783 - - - - - 304,783 - Balance available at 1 July brought forward from previous period 727,367 ( 2,032,920) - - - - 727,367 ( 2,032,920) Total appropriations available for payments 1,581,779,816 81,422,682 - - - 35,000,000 1,581,779,816 116,422,682 Payments during the year 1,570,756,988 80,695,315 - - - 35,000,000 1,570,756,988 115,695,315 Balance of appropriations at 30 June carried to next period 11,022,828 727,367 - - - - 11,022,828 727,367 0 NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001 Special appropriations for Administered items (outputs) 2000-01 1999-00 $ $ Appropriation Acts No 1 & 3 credits: Section 6 - Act 1 - basic appropriations (budget) - - Section 6 - Act 3 - basic appropriations - - Special Appropriations 7,391,000 - Section 9 - Adjustments - - Section 10 - Advance to the Finance Minister - - Section 11 - Comcover receipts - - Total Current Appropriation Act 7,391,000 - Add: FMA Act appropriations - - s30 Appropriations - - s30A appropriations (GST recoverable) - - s31 Appropriations - - Total appropriations available for the year 7,391,000 - Balance brought forward from previous period - - Total appropriations available for payments 7,391,000 - Payments during the year 7,391,000 - Balance of appropriations (unspent) at 30 June carried to next period - -

OUTCOME 3 - Australians have electronic access to Government information and services. There were no transactions during the year for Outcome 3 (1999-00: no transactions).

OUTCOME 4 - Competitive advantage in the global information economy to enhance Australian social well-being. A balance of $304,783 was transferred from Outcome 4 to Outcome 2 during the year. The comparative balances for 1999-00 for Outcome 4 have been included in Outcome 2. 0 NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001

Annual Appropriations for Administered Capital items Capital Capital 2000-01 1999-00 $ $

Appropriation Act No 2 (Budget) 1,237,087 2,570,000 Advance to the Finance Minister - - Total Current Appropriate Acts 1,237,087 2,570,000 Add: FMA Act appropriations - - s30 appropriations - - s30A appropriations (GST recoverable) Appropriation Act No 4 - 998,000 Total appropriated in the year 1,237,087 3,568,000 Balance available at 1 July brought forward from previous period - - Total appropriations available for payments 1,237,087 3,568,000 Payments during the year 1,237,087 3,568,000 Balance of appropriations at 30 June carried to next period - - 0 NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001

Expenditure Figures for Special Appropriations and Special Accounts: Budget Actual Budget Actual Outcome No. Estimate Expenditure Outcome No. Estimate Expenditure 2000-01 2000-01 2000-01 1999-00 1999-00 1999-00 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Special Appropriations - Departmental Book Industry Assistance package 1 2,860 2,860 1 - - Sub total 2,860 2,860 - -

Special Appropriations - Administered Book Industry Assistance package 1 7,440 7,391 1 - - Sub total 7,440 7,391 - -

Special Accounts Departmental and Administered Artbank Business Operations Account 1 1,585 1,515 1 1,483 51 Cultural Ministers' Council Account 1 389 - 1 813 551 National Australian Archive's Project and Sponsored Activities Account 1 - - 1 20 242 National Cultural Heritage Account 1 500 251 1 - - National Science and Technology Centre Account 1 - 340 1 - 2,089 Other Trust Moneys Account 1 400 2,994 1 400 3,419 ScreenSound Australia Account 1 250 240 1 250 141 Federation Fund Account 1 177,083 208,456 1 82,017 115,880 National Relay Service Account 2 10,000 11,996 2 10,000 10,210 Regional Telecommunication Infrastructure Account 2 75,243 40,896 2 75,243 51,906 Television Fund Account 2 24,000 6,610 2 24,000 71,217 Universal Service Account 2 40,000 116,929 2 23,124 38,646 Untimed Local Call Access Account 2 50,000 15,000 2 50,000 - 379,450 405,227 267,350 294,352

Total 389,750 415,478 267,350 294,352 Totals for Special Appropriations and Special Accounts by Outcomes: Outcome 1 190,507 224,047 84,983 122,373 Outcome 2 199,243 191,431 182,367 171,979 Outcome 3 - - - - Outcome 4 - - - - Total 389,750 415,478 267,350 294,352 Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001

Note 43 - Special Accounts

The following components of the special accounts note have been prepared on a cash basis.

Artbank Business Operations Account

Legal authority - Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 , section 20. Purpose - for payments on program and operations of Artbank.

2000-01 2000-01 2000-01 1999-00 1999-00 1999-00 Cash Investments Total Cash Investments Total $ $ $ $ $ $

Amount available for appropriation at 1 July 2000 1,178,843 - 1,178,843 951,234 - 951,234

Plus: Appropriations credited during year 1,966,154 - 1,966,154 - - - Other revenue credited during year 69,907 - 69,907 278,274 - 278,274

Total available for expenditure 3,214,904 - 3,214,904 1,229,508 - 1,229,508

Less: Payments made during the year ( 1,514,766) - ( 1,514,766) ( 50,665) - ( 50,665)

Amount available for appropriation at 30 June 2001 1,700,138 - 1,700,138 1,178,843 - 1,178,843 Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001 Note 43 - Special Accounts (cont)

ScreenSound Australia Account

Legal authority - Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 , section 20. Purpose - for payments and investment of donations received in connection with the activities of ScreenSound Australia.

2000-01 2000-01 2000-01 1999-00 1999-00 1999-00 Cash Investments Total Cash Investments Total $ $ $ $ $ $

Amount available for appropriation at 1 July 2000 93,653 465,451 559,104 184,004 515,451 699,455

Plus: Appropriations credited during year ------Other revenue credited during year 50,000 - 50,000 1,051 - 1,051 Receipts from realisation of investments 150,000 ( 150,000) - 50,000 ( 50,000) - Total available for expenditure 293,653 315,451 609,104 235,055 465,451 700,506

Less: Payments made during the year ( 240,262) - ( 240,262) ( 141,402) - ( 141,402)

Amount available for appropriation at 30 June 2001 53,391 315,451 368,842 93,653 465,451 559,104 (1)

(1) Comparative figures for 1999 - 2000 have been restated. Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001 Note 43 - Special Accounts (cont)

National Science and Technology Centre Account

Legal authority - Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 , section 20. Purpose - for payments from contributions and donations in accordance with their terms.

2000-01 2000-01 2000-01 1999-00 1999-00 1999-00 Cash Investments Total Cash Investments Total $ $ $ $ $ $

Amount available for appropriation at 1 July 2000 720,481 - 720,481 843,189 1,296,089 2,139,278

Plus: Appropriations credited during year ------Other revenue credited during year 112,337 - 112,337 669,848 - 669,848 Receipts from realisation of investments - - - 1,296,089 ( 1,296,089) - Total available for expenditure 832,818 - 832,818 2,809,126 - 2,809,126

Less: Payments made during the year ( 340,330) - ( 340,330) ( 2,088,645) - ( 2,088,645)

Amount available for appropriation at 30 June 2001 492,488 - 492,488 720,481 - 720,481 Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001 Note 43 - Special Accounts (cont)

National Australian Archives' Project and Sponsored Activities Account

Legal authority - Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 , section 20. Purpose - Payments for projects supported by sponsorship and donations.

2000-01 2000-01 2000-01 1999-00 1999-00 1999-00 Cash Investments Total Cash Investments Total $ $ $ $ $ $

Amount available for appropriation at 1 July 2000 - - - 177,030 - 177,030

Plus: Appropriations credited during year ------Other revenue credited during year - - - 240,970 - 240,970 Total available for expenditure - - - 418,000 - 418,000

Less: Payments made during the year - - - ( 242,431) - ( 242,431)

Amount available for appropriation at 30 June 2001 (1) - - - 175,569 - 175,569

(1) This special account is no longer reported as the result of a restructure removing the National Archives of Australia from the Department. Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001 Note 43 - Special Accounts (cont)

Cultural Ministers' Council Account

Legal authority - Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 , section 20. Purpose - for payments on research and other projects initiated by the Cultural Ministers' Council and its subordinate body, the Australian Libraries and information Council, the cost of which will be met jointly by the Commonwealth and the States.

The Finance Minister closed this Account with effect from 30 June 2000

Universal Service Account

Legal authority - Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 , section 21 and Telecommunications (Consumer Protection and Service Standards) Act 1999, Section 21 . Purpose - for collection of payments from telecommunications carriers required to contribute to the costs of providing universal service obligations.

2000-01 2000-01 2000-01 1999-00 1999-00 1999-00 Cash Investments Total Cash Investments Total $ $ $ $ $ $

Amount available for appropriation at 1 July 2000 ------

Plus: Appropriations credited during year ------Other revenue credited during year 116,929,417 - 116,929,417 38,646,066 - 38,646,066 Total available for expenditure 116,929,417 - 116,929,417 38,646,066 - 38,646,066

Less: Payments made during the year ( 116,929,417) - ( 116,929,417) ( 38,646,066) - ( 38,646,066)

Amount available for appropriation at 30 June 2001 ------Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001 Note 43 - Special Accounts (cont)

Regional Telecommunications Infrastructure Account

Legal authority - Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 , section 20. Purpose - for payments on financial assistance for telecommunications related projects in regional areas. 2000-01 2000-01 2000-01 1999-00 1999-00 1999-00 Cash Investments Total Cash Investments Total $ $ $ $ $ $

Amount available for appropriation at 1 July 2000 89,645,527 - 89,645,527 549,972 60,000,000 60,549,972

Plus: Appropriations credited during year 48,540,000 - 48,540,000 81,000,000 - 81,000,000 Other revenue credited during year - - - 2,000 - 2,000 Receipts from realisation of investments - - - 60,000,000 ( 60,000,000) - Total available for expenditure 138,185,527 - 138,185,527 141,551,972 - 141,551,972

Less: Payments made during the year ( 40,895,750) - ( 40,895,750) ( 51,906,445) - ( 51,906,445)

Amount available for appropriation at 30 June 2001 97,289,777 - 97,289,777 89,645,527 - 89,645,527 Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001 Note 43 - Special Accounts (cont)

Federation Fund Account

Legal authority - Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 , section 20.

Purpose - for expenditure on substantial capital projects throughout Australia which will mark the centenary of Federation and make a significant and lasting contribution to the Australian community. 2000-01 2000-01 2000-01 1999-00 1999-00 1999-00 Cash Investments Total Cash Investments Total $ $ $ $ $ $

Amount available for appropriation at 1 July 2000 297,263,097 - 297,263,097 1,641,459 410,000,000 411,641,459

Plus: Appropriations credited during year ------Other revenue credited during year 22,508,000 - 22,508,000 1,501,840 - 1,501,840 Receipts from realisation of investments - - - 410,000,000 ( 410,000,000) - Total available for expenditure 319,771,097 - 319,771,097 413,143,299 - 413,143,299

Less: Payments made during the year ( 208,455,915) - ( 208,455,915) ( 115,880,202) - ( 115,880,202)

Amount available for appropriation at 30 June 2001 111,315,182 - 111,315,182 297,263,097 - 297,263,097 Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001 Note 43 - Special Accounts (cont)

Other Trust Moneys Account

Legal authority - Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 , section 20. Purpose - for payments of moneys temporarily held on trust or otherwise for the benefit of a person other than the Commonwealth. 2000-01 2000-01 2000-01 1999-00 1999-00 1999-00 Cash Investments Total Cash Investments Total $ $ $ $ $ $

Amount available for appropriation at 1 July 2000 - - - 242,140 - 242,140

Plus: Appropriations credited during year ------Other revenue credited during year 2,994,455 - 2,994,455 3,176,962 - 3,176,962 Total available for expenditure 2,994,455 - 2,994,455 3,419,102 - 3,419,102

Less: Payments made during the year ( 2,994,455) - ( 2,994,455) ( 3,419,102) - ( 3,419,102)

Services for other Governments and Non-agency Bodies Account

Legal authority - Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 , section 20. Purpose - for payments in connection with services performed on behalf of other Governments and bodies that are not FMA agencies.

For 1999/2000 and 2000/2001 there were no transactions through this account.

The Finance Minister closed this Account with effect from 30 June 2001

National Relay Service Account

Legal authority - Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 , section 21 and Telecommunications (Consumer Protection and Service Standards) Act 1999, Section 102 . Purpose - provision of telephone services to the hearing impaired. 2000-01 2000-01 2000-01 1999-00 1999-00 1999-00 Cash Investments Total Cash Investments Total $ $ $ $ $ $

Amount available for appropriation at 1 July 2000 ------

Plus: Appropriations credited during year ------Other revenue credited during year 11,995,582 - 11,995,582 10,209,553 - 10,209,553 Total available for expenditure 11,995,582 - 11,995,582 10,209,553 - 10,209,553

Less: Payments made during the year ( 11,995,582) - ( 11,995,582) ( 10,209,553) - ( 10,209,553)

Television Fund Account

Legal authority - Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 , section 21 and Telstra (Further Dilution of Public Ownership) Act 1999, Section 63 . Purpose - provide for extended and or improved television broadcast service coverage. 2000-01 2000-01 2000-01 1999-00 1999-00 1999-00 Cash Investments Total Cash Investments Total $ $ $ $ $ $

Amount available for appropriation at 1 July 2000 48,782,582 - 48,782,582 - - -

Plus: Appropriations credited during year - - - 120,000,000 - 120,000,000 Other revenue credited during year ------Total available for expenditure 48,782,582 - 48,782,582 120,000,000 - 120,000,000

Less: Payments made during the year ( 6,609,708) - ( 6,609,708) ( 71,217,418) - ( 71,217,418)

Amount available for appropriation at 30 June 2001 42,172,874 - 42,172,874 48,782,582 - 48,782,582 Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001 Note 43 - Special Accounts (cont)

Untimed Local Call Access Account

Legal authority - Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 , section 21 and Telstra (Further Dilution of Public Ownership) Act 1999, Section 52 . Purpose - provide untimed local call access to people outside the standard zone and extend facilities to those within. 2000-01 2000-01 2000-01 1999-00 1999-00 1999-00 Cash Investments Total Cash Investments Total $ $ $ $ $ $

Amount available for appropriation at 1 July 2000 150,000,000 - 150,000,000 - - -

Plus: Appropriations credited during year - - 150,000,000 - 150,000,000 Other revenue credited during year - - - - - Total available for expenditure 150,000,000 - 150,000,000 150,000,000 - 150,000,000

Less: Payments made during the year ( 15,000,000) - ( 15,000,000) - - -

Amount available for appropriation at 30 June 2001 135,000,000 - 135,000,000 150,000,000 - 150,000,000 Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001 Note 43 - Special Accounts (cont)

National Cultural Heritage Account

Legal authority - Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 , section 21 and Protection of Movable Cultural Heritage Amendment Act 1999, Section 25 Purpose - Facilitating the acquisition of Australian protected objects for display or safe-keeping. 2000-01 2000-01 2000-01 1999-00 1999-00 1999-00 Cash Investments Total Cash Investments Total $ $ $ $ $ $

Amount available for appropriation at 1 July 2000 500,000 - 500,000 500,000 - 500,000

Plus: Appropriations credited during year ------Other revenue credited during year ------Total available for expenditure 500,000 - 500,000 500,000 - 500,000

Less: Payments made during the year ( 251,000) - ( 251,000) - - -

Amount available for appropriation at 30 June 2001 (1) 249,000 - 249,000 500,000 - 500,000

Note 44 - Reporting by Outcomes

Outcome 1 Outcome 2 Outcome 3 Outcome 4 Total Budget Actual Budget Actual Budget Actual Budget Actual Budget Actual

Net subsidies, benefits and grants expenses 239,661 224,639 182,996 77,225 - - - - 422,657 301,864 Other administered expenses 1,800 162,679 55,256 148,984 538 - 250 - 57,844 311,663 Total net administered expenses 241,461 387,318 238,252 226,209 538 - 250 - 480,501 613,527 Add Net cost of departmental outputs 47,279 (643,405) 71,602 74,817 7,681 8,787 42,313 18,843 168,875 (540,958)

Cost of outcome before extraordinary items 288,740 (256,087) 309,854 301,026 8,219 8,787 42,563 18,843 649,376 72,569 Extraordinary items 1 (152,551) ------(152,551) - Net Cost to Budget Outcome 136,189 (256,087) 309,854 301,026 8,219 8,787 42,563 18,843 496,825 72,569

*Outcome - specific assets deployed as at 30 June 2001 565,181 5,441,642 867,779 1,474,147 36,827 38,041 196,468 198,887 1,666,255 7,152,717 Assets that are not outcome specific deployed as at 30 June 2001 - -

1 Both departmental and administered extraordinary items

* Each asset has been allocated to an outcome where it is wholly or substantially employed to produce that outcome Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001 Major Agency Revenues & Expenses by Outcome Outcome 1 Outcome 2 Outcome 3 Outcome 4 Total Output/ Output Output/Output Output/Output Output/Output Group 1 Group 2 Group 5 Group 6

Actual Actual Actual Actual Budget Actual $'000's $'000's $'000's $'000's $'000's $'000's Operating Revenues Revenues from government 52,554 74,817 9,632 40,242 168,875 177,245 Sale of goods and services 3,043 203 4,229 1,480 7,584 8,955 Other non-taxation revenues 708,706 6,017 1,400 4,973 9,066 721,096 Total Operating revenues 764,303 81,037 15,261 46,695 185,525 907,296 Operating Expenses Employees 16,575 35,814 5,006 10,997 47,921 68,392 Suppliers 35,525 21,352 5,466 5,107 100,102 67,450 Depreciation and Amortisation 482 906 2,472 9,190 10,464 13,050 Grants 15,692 22,170 1,472 - - 39,334 Other 70 795 - 2 67 867 Total Operating Expenses 68,344 81,037 14,416 25,296 158,554 189,093 Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001 Major Administered Revenues & expenses by outcome

Outcome Total 1 2 3 4 Actual Actual Actual Actual Budget Actual $'000's $'000's $'000's $'000's $'000's $'000's Operating Revenues Taxation Taxes, Fees and fines - - - - 50,000 - Total Taxation - - - - 50,000 - Non-Taxation Revenues from Government 222,365 75,061 - - 230,396 297,426 Dividends - 1,322,469 - - - 1,322,469 Other sources 28,797 175,319 - - 650 204,116 Total Non-taxation 251,162 1,572,849 - - 231,046 1,824,011 Total operating revenues 251,162 1,572,849 - - 281,046 1,824,011 Operating Expenses Subsidies - 18 - - 1,500 18 Grants 224,639 77,207 - - 476,413 301,846 Other 162,679 148,984 - - 2,588 311,663 Total Operating Expenses 387,318 226,209 - - 480,501 613,527 Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001

Note 45 - Financial Instruments

(a) Terms, Conditions and Accounting Policies

Notes Accounting Policies and Methods Nature of underlying instrument Financial Assets (Recognised): Financial assets are recognised when control over future economic benefits is established and the amount of the benefits can be reliably measured Cash 22 Cash is recognised at its nominal amount. Any interest Cash held within the Official Public Account (OPA) earns interest is credited as revenue when it is earned. at a rate derived by DoFA, based on cash rates paid by the RBA. The effective rate during 2000-01 was on average 2% per annum. (1999-00 : 4.2%) Term Deposit 24 The term deposit is recognised at cost. Interest is The deposits are with approved deposit funds including the DoFA credited to revenue as it is earned. and the RBA, invested for terms with an average of 60 days at 5.6% per annum.

Receivables 23 These receivables are recognised at the nominal Credit terms are net 30 days (1999-00: 30 days). Receivables amounts due less a provision for doubtful debts. include a loan to the National Museum of Australia, with a term of Collectibility of debts is reviewed at balance date. 3 years at 3% per annum. (1999-00: Nil) Provisions are made when collection of the debt is judged to be less rather than more likely. Accrued revenue 25 Accrued revenue is recognised when a service has been As for receivables for goods and services once billed. provided but billing has not yet occurred. Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001

Note 45 - Financial Instruments

(a) Terms, Conditions and Accounting Policies

Notes Accounting Policies and Methods Nature of underlying instrument Financial Liabilities (Recognised): Financial Liabilities are recognised when a present obligation to another party is entered into and the amount of the liability can be reliably measured.

Finance lease liabilities 26 Liabilities are recognised at the present value of the At 30 June 2001, the Agency had one finance lease with a term of minimum lease payments. The discount rates used are 4 years. The interest rate implicit in the lease was 11.9% (1999- estimates of the interest rates implicit in the lease. 2000: 11.9%).

Payables - goods and services 27 Payables are recognised at their nominal amounts, being Settlement is usually made net 30 days. the amounts at which the liabilities will be settled. Liabilities are recognised to the extent that the goods and services have been received (and irrespective of having been invoiced). Grants liabilities 28 In 2000-01 grants made by the Department were The Department approves applications for grants based on recognised as liabilities and expenses only at the time application merits and selection criteria. Grant payments are made that the grantee had met all obligations and conditions in accordance with the grant agreement. The timing of the implicit in the grant agreement. payments is based on the nature of the project to which the grant is to be put towards and can be subject to the grantee fulfilling requirements relating to the project. Financial Liabilities (Not recognised): Indemnities 29 The maximum amount payable under the indemnities The Commonwealth indemnifies owners and promoters of exhibits given is disclosed in the Schedule of Contingencies and against loss or damage of cultural objects loaned for display in in the Schedule of Remote Contingencies. At the time of approved exhibitions. completion of the financial statements, there was no reason to believe that the indemnities would be called upon, and recognition of the liabilities was therefore not required. Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001

Note 45 - Financial Instruments

(a) Terms, Conditions and Accounting Policies

Receivables - goods and services 23 These receivables are recognised at the nominal Credit terms are net 30 days (1999-00: 30 days). amounts due less a provision for doubtful debts.

Accrued revenue 25 Accrued revenue is recognised when a service has been As for receivables for goods and services once billed. provided but billing has not yet occurred. Financial Liabilities (recognised): Financial Liabilities are recognised when a present obligation to another party is entered into and the amount of the liability can be reliably measured. Payables 34 Payables are recognised at their nominal amounts, being Settlement is usually made net 30 days. the amounts at which the liabilities will be settled. Liabilities are recognised to the extent that the goods and services have been received (and irrespective of having been invoiced). Grants liabilities 34 In 2000-2001 grants made by the Department are The Department approves applications for grants based on recognised as liabilities and expenses only at the time application merits and selection criteria. Grant payments are made that the grantee has met all obligations and conditions in accordance with the grant agreement. The timing of the implicit in the grant agreement. payments is based on the nature of the project to which the grant is to be put towards and can be subject to the grantee fulfilling requirements relating to the project. Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001

Note 45 - Financial Instruments

(a) Terms, Conditions and Accounting Policies

Notes Accounting Policies and Methods Nature of underlying instrument Financial Liabilities (Not recognised): Other financial guarantees 37 The amounts guaranteed by the Commonwealth have The guarantees are over borrowings of the Australian Broadcasting been disclosed in the Schedule of Contingencies and in Corporation and the Special Broadcasting Service Corporation. note 37, the Schedule of Remote Contingencies. At the The borrowings are at interest rates of between 9% and 11% per time of completion of the financial statements, there was annum (1999-2000: 8% and 11% per annum). The borrowings will no reason to believe that the guarantees would be called mature between July 1999 and May 2004. Other guarantees are in upon, and recognition of the liabilities was therefore not respect of Playing Australia approved production tours and are in required. addition to grants paid. They are limited guarantees against liability as a result of shortfalls in revenues generated by tours.

Indemnities 37 The maximum amount payable under the indemnities The Commonwealth indemnifies owners and promoters of exhibits given is disclosed in the Schedule of Contingencies and against loss or damage of cultural objects loaned for display in in note 37, the Schedule of Remote Contingencies. At approved exhibitions. The Commonwealth has also indemnified the time of completion of the financial statements, there Optus Communications Pty Ltd against loss over promissory notes was no reason to believe that the indemnities would be issued in respect of the sale of AUSSAT. called upon, and recognition of the liabilities was therefore not required. Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001 Note 45 - Financial Instruments (b) Interest Rate Risk: Agency Weighted Average Notes Floating Interest Rate Fixed Interest Rate Fixed Interest Rate Non-Interest Bearing Total Effective Interest 1 year or less 1 to 2 years 2 to 5 years > 5 years 2000-01 1999-00 2000-01 1999-00 2000-01 1999-00 2000-01 1999-00 2000-01 1999-00 2000-01 1999-00 2000-01 1999-00 2000-01 1999-00 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 % % Financial Assets Cash 22 17,305 31,519 ------162 2,502 17,467 34,021 2.0 4.2 Receivables - Goods and Services 23 - - 356 - 356 - 357 - - - 12,943 1,964 14,012 1,964 3.0 N/A Investment - Term Deposit 24 - - 1,536 486 ------1,536 486 5.6 N/A Accrued Revenue 25 ------311 579 311 579 N/A N/A Total Financial Assets (Recognised) 17,305 31,519 1,892 486 356 - 357 - - - 13,416 5,045 33,326 37,050

Total Agency Assets 289,108 353,887 Financial Liabilities Deposits 34 ------305 - 305 N/A N/A Finance Lease Liability 32 - - 20 18 22 20 53 74 - - - 691 95 803 11.9 N/A Payables and provisions - Goods and Services 34 ------2,374 3,163 (1) 2,374 3,163 N/A N/A Payables and provisions - Grants 34 ------77 24 77 24 N/A N/A Payables and provisions - Other 34 ------10,024 4,700 (1) 10,024 4,700 N/A N/A

Total Financial Liabilities (Recognised) - - 20 18 22 20 53 74 - - 12,475 8,883 12,570 8,995 Total Agency Liabilities 31,737 32,381 Financial Liabilities (Unrecognised) Other Contingencies ------186 214 (2) 186 214 N/A N/A Total Financial Liabilities (Unrecognised) ------186 214 186 214 (1) Prior year comparatives have been reclassified. (2) Prior year comparatives have been included to complement current year information.

(b) Interest Rate Risk: Administered Financial Assets Cash 22 487 2,969 ------18 487 2,987 2.0% 4.2% Receivables - Goods and Services 23 ------6,177 655,820 6,177 655,820 0.0% N/A Investments - Commonwealth Companies and Authorities ------N/A 6,654,550 - - N/A 6,654,550 N/A N/A Accrued Revenue 25 ------217,199 - 217,199 0.0% N/A Total Financial Assets (Recognised) 487 2,969 ------6,654,550 6,177 873,037 6,664 7,530,556 Total Administered Assets 6,870,786 7,645,539 Financial Liabilities Payables and provisions - Goods and Services 34 ------336 4,209 (1) 336 4,209 0.0% N/A Payables and provisions - Grants 34 ------1,103 1,404 1,103 1,404 0.0% N/A Payables and provisions - Other 34 ------9,243 20,917 (1) 9,243 20,917 0.0% N/A Total Financial Liabilities (Recognised) ------10,682 26,530 10,682 26,530 Total Administered Liabilities 10,682 26,530 Financial Liabilities (Unrecognised) Guarantees to Public Trading Enterprises 37* ------940,000 940,000 940,000 940,000 0.0% N/A Guarantees - Borrowings 37 50,000 50,000 39,000 53,000 - 40,800 40,000 47,600 - - - - 129,000 191,400 10.9% 9.9% Other guarantees * ------215 100 (2) 215 100 0.0% N/A Commonwealth indemnity of art exhibitions* ------1,495,425 - 1,495,425 - 0.0% N/A Other indemnities 37 ------300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 0.0% N/A Total Financial Liabilities (Unrecognised) 50,000 50,000 39,000 53,000 - 40,800 40,000 47,600 - - 2,735,640 1,240,100 2,864,640 1,431,500

* Schedule of Contingencies (1) Prior year comparatives have been reclassified. (2) Prior year comparatives have been included to complement current year information Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001 Note 45 - Financial Instruments (c) Net Fair Values of Agency Financial Assets and Liabilities 2000-01 1999-00 Total carrying Aggregate net Total carrying Aggregate net Note amount fair value amount fair value $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 Financial Assets Cash 22 17,467 17,467 34,021 34,021 Receivables - Goods and Services 23 14,012 14,012 1,964 1,964 Investment - Term Deposit 24 1,536 1,536 486 486 Accrued Revenue 25 311 311 579 579 Total Financial Assets 33,326 33,326 37,050 37,050 Financial Liabilities (Recognised) Finance Lease Liability 32 95 95 803 803 Deposits 34 - - 305 305 Payables and provisions - Goods and Services 34 2,374 2,374 3,163 3,163 Payables and provisions - Grants 34 77 77 24 24 Payables and provisions - Other 34 10,024 10,024 4,700 4,700 Total Financial Liabilities (Recognised) 12,570 12,570 8,995 8,995 Financial Liabilities (Unrecognised) Other Contingencies 186 186 214 214 Total Financial Liabilities (Unrecognised) 186 186 214 214 Financial Assets The net fair values of cash and non-interest bearing monetary financial assets approximate their carrying amounts. Financial Liabilities The net fair values of the finance leases are based on discounted cash flows using current interest rates for liabilities with similar risk profiles. The net fair values of trade creditors approximate their carrying amounts. Administered Financial Assets 2000-01 1999-00 Total carrying Aggregate net Total carrying Aggregate net Note amount fair value amount fair value Financial Assets Cash 22 487 487 2,987 2,987 Receivables - Goods and Services 23 6,177 6,177 655,820 655,820 Investment - Internal Treasury Bills 24 N/A N/A 6,654,550 6,654,550 Accrued Revenue 25 - - 217,199 217,199 Total Financial Assets 6,664 6,664 7,530,556 7,530,556

Financial Liabilities (Recognised) Payables and provisions - Goods and Services 34 336 336 4,209 4,209 Payables and provisions - Grants 34 1,103 1,103 1,404 1,404 Payables and provisions - Others 34 9,243 9,243 20,917 20,917 Total Financial Liabilities (Recognised) 10,682 10,682 26,530 26,530

Financial Liabilities (Unrecognised) Guarantees to Public Trading Enterprises 37 940,000 940,000 940,000 940,000 Guarantees - Borrowings 37 129,000 129,000 191,400 191,400 Other guarantees* 215 215 100 100 Commonwealth indemnity of art exhibitions* 1,495,425 1,495,425 - - Other indemnities 37 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 Total Financial Liabilities (Unrecognised) 2,864,640 2,864,640 1,431,500 1,431,500

Financial Assets The net fair values of cash and non-interest bearing monetary financial assets approximate their carrying amounts. Financial Liabilities The net fair values of the guarantees are based on discounted cash flows using current interest rates for liabilities with similar risk profiles. The net fair values of trade creditors approximate their carrying amounts. The net fair values of indemnitities are regarding as the maximum possible loss which the Commonwealth faces while the indemnity remains current. * Schedule of Contingencies

Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts ARTBANK ACCOUNT STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE for the period ended 30 June 2001

2000-01 1999-00 Notes $ $

Revenues from ordinary activities Revenues from government 9 1,542,946 1,600,500 Sales of goods and services 8 1,892,426 1,958,505 Interest 7 61,411 48,352 Proceeds from disposals of assets 5D 4,541 52,190 Total revenues from ordinary activities 3,501,325 3,659,547

Expenses from ordinary activities Employees 4 785,099 676,079 Suppliers 5A 547,134 546,196 Depreciation and amortisation 5B 95,436 107,454 Disposals of assets 5D 17,000 23,332 Write-down of assets 5C 24,800 10,300 Total expenses from ordinary activities 1,469,470 1,363,361

Borrowing costs expense 6 12,162 14,085

Net operating surplus from ordinary activities 2,019,693 2,282,102

Equity interests Net surplus attributable to the Commonwealth 2,019,693 2,282,102

Net credit ( debit) to asset revaluation reserve 59,245 ( 800) Total revenues, expenses and valuation adjustments recognised directly in equity 59,245 ( 800)

Total changes in equity other than those resulting from transactions with owners as owners 2,078,938 2,281,302

The above statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts ARTBANK ACCOUNT STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION for the period ended 30 June 2001 2000-01 1999-00 Notes $ $ ASSETS Financial assets Cash 13A 269,439 1,496,037 Investments 13C 1,200,000 Receivables 13B 512,567 361,155 Accrued revenues 13D 9,086 13,041 Total financial assets 1,991,092 1,870,234

Non-financial assets Land and buildings 14A, 14B 78,766 114,428 Infrastructure, plant and equipment 14A, 14B 13,680,201 13,190,909 Other 14C 7,501 18,154 Total non-financial assets 13,766,468 13,323,491

Total assets 15,757,560 15,193,725

LIABILITIES Interest bearing liabilities Leases 10 94,637 112,192 Total debt 94,637 112,192

Provisions Employees 11A 181,045 141,556 Total provisions 181,045 141,556

Payables Suppliers 11B 35,293 53,860 Other 11C 1,188,830 1,177,353 Total payables 1,224,123 1,231,214

Total liabilities 1,499,805 1,484,962

EQUITY Capital 12 250,000 250,000 Reserves 12 4,070,867 4,011,622 Accumulated surpluses or deficits 12 9,936,888 9,447,141 Total equity 14,257,755 13,708,763

Current liabilities 1,344,350 1,328,884 Non-current liabilities 155,455 156,078 Current assets 1,998,592 1,733,970 Non-current assets 13,758,968 13,459,754

The above statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts ARTBANK ACCOUNT STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS for the period ended 30 June 2001 2000-01 1999-00 Notes $ $ OPERATING ACTIVITIES Cash received Sales of goods and services 1,966,154 2,273,828 Interest 65,366 35,311 Total cash received 2,031,520 2,309,139

Cash used Employees (737,766) (778,095) Suppliers (573,987) (600,279) Borrowing Costs (12,162) (14,085) GST Payments on investing activities (48,879) Other (141,972) Total cash used (1,514,766) (1,392,459)

Net cash from (used by) operating activities 15 516,754 916,680

INVESTING ACTIVITIES Cash received Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment 4,541 52,190 Total cash received 4,541 52,190

Cash used Purchase of property, plant and equipment 27,981 205,653 Purchase of artwork 502,359 460,440 Other 13C 1,200,000 - Total cash used 1,730,340 666,093

Net cash from (used by) investing activities (1,725,799) (613,903)

FINANCING ACTIVITIES Cash received Proceeds from equity injection - 250,000 Total cash received - 250,000

Cash used Repayments of debt 17,554 15,631 Total cash used 17,554 15,631

Net cash from (used by) financing activities (17,554) 234,369

Net increase / (decrease) in cash held (1,226,598) 537,146 Cash at the beginning of the reporting period 1,496,037 958,891 Cash at the end of the reporting period 13A 269,439 1,496,037

The above statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts ARTBANK ACCOUNT SCHEDULE OF COMMITMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001

2000-01 1999-00 Notes $ $

By Type

Other Commitments Operating leases 465,283 540,000

Total other commitments 465,283 540,000

BY MATURITY All net commitments One year or less 121,149 108,000 From one to five years 344,134 108,000 Over five years - 324,000 Net commitments 465,283 540,000

Operating Lease Commitments One year or less 121,149 108,000 From one to five years 344,134 108,000 Over five years - 324,000 Net commitments 465,283 540,000

2000-01 1999-00 Notes $ $

Contingent losses - -

Contingent gains - -

At 30 June 2001, Artbank had no legal claims in action, either against it or for it. Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts ARTBANK ACCOUNT NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001

Note Description

1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies 2 Segment Reporting 3 Economic Dependency 4 Employee Expenses 5 Administration Expenses 6 Interest Expense 7 Interest Revenue 8 Operating Revenues from Independent Sources 9 Revenues from Government 10 Debt 11 Provisions and payables 12 Equity 13 Financial Assets 14 Non-Current Assets 15 Cash Flow Reconciliation 16 Remuneration of Officers 17 Remuneration of Auditors 18 Financial Instruments 19 Average Staffing Levels Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts ARTBANK ACCOUNT NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001

1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

1.1 Basis of Accounting

These financial statements are required by Section 49 of the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 and are general purpose financial reports.

The Statements have been prepared in accordance with Schedule 1 of the Financial Management and Accountability (Financial Statements 2000 - 2001) Orders.

Schedule 1 which requires that the Financial Statements are prepared . in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, other authorative pronouncements of the Accounting Standards Boards (Accounting Guidance Releases) and the Consensus Views of the Urgent Issues Group, and . having regard to Statements of Accounting Concepts.

The Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position have been prepared on an accrual basis and are in accordance with historical cost convention, except for certain assets which, as noted, are at valuation. Except where stated, no allowance is made for the effect of changing prices on the results or the financial position.

1.2 Taxation

Artbank is exempt from all forms of taxation except fringe benefits tax and the goods and services tax.

1.3 Property, Plant and Equipment

Asset recognition threshold Property, plant and equipment primarily consists of artworks held for rental. All artwork purchases are initially recognised at cost in the Statement of Financial Position and are subsequently revalued on a triennial basis.

Purchases of other plant and equipment are recognised initially at cost in the Statement of Financial Position except for purchases costing less than $2,000, which are expensed in the year of acquisition ( other than where they form part of a group of similar items that are significant in total). The $2,000 threshold was selected because it facilitates efficient asset management and recording without materially affecting asset values recognised.

Revaluations Schedule 1 requires that, infrastructure, plant and equipment be revalued progressively in accordance with the 'deprival' method of valuation in sucessive 3-year cycles.

The requirements of Schedule 1 are being implemented as follows:

. artworks will continue to be revalued every three years: the last revaluation being conducted in 1998/99 by Simon Storey of Edward Rushton Australia Pty. Ltd, the next revaluation will be in 2001/02; . leasehold improvements, plant and equipment have been revalued in 2000/01. They will continued to be revalued every three years.

Assets in each class acquired after the commencement of a progressive revaluation cycle are not captured by the progressive revaluation then in progress.

Any assets that would be replaced or are surplus to requirements are valued at net realisable value. Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts ARTBANK ACCOUNT NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001

Recoverable amount test The carrying amount of each item of non-current property plant and equipment assets is reviewed to determine whether it is in excess of the asset's recoverable amount. If the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount, the asset is written down to its recoverable amount immediately. In assessing recoverable amounts, the relevant cash flows are discounted to their present value. No write down to recoverable amount has been made in 2000-2001.

Depreciation and amortisation Depreciable plant and equipment assets are written off to their estimated residual values over their estimated useful lives to Artbank using, in all cases, the straight line method of depreciation. Leasehold improvements are amortised on a straight line basis over the lesser of the estimated useful life of the improvements or the unexpired period of the lease. Depreciation and amortisation rates are reviewed at each balance date and any adjustments are recognised in the current and/or future reporting periods as appropriate. Artworks are not depreciated due to their longlife and the fact that as a group they appreciate in value. They are revalued every three years.

Depreciation and amortisation rates applying to each class of depreciable assets are as follows: 2000-01 1999-00 Office equipment 10%,20% 10% Leasehold improvements (owned) 4%-20% 4% - 20% Leasehold improvements (finance lease) Over 10 year lease Over 10 year lease Information technology equipment 20%,25%,33% 33%

1.4 Liability for Employee Entitlements The liability for employee entitlements includes provisions for annual leave and long service leave. No provision has been made for sick leave as all sick leave is non-vesting and the average sick leave taken by employees is less than the entitlement.

The provision for annual leave reflects the value of the total annual leave entitlements of all employees at 30 June 2001 and is recognised at its nominal value.

The liability for long service leave is recognised and measured at the present value of the estimated future cash flows to be made in respect of all employees at 30 June 2001. In determining the present value of the liability, attrition rates and pay increases through promotion and inflation have been taken into account.

1.5 Leases A distinction is made between finance leases, which effectively transfer from the lessor to the lessee substantially all the risks and benefits incidental to ownership of leased assets, and operating leases, under which the lessor effectively retains all such risks and benefits.

Assets acquired under a finance lease, are capitalised at the present value of minimum lease payments at the inception of the lease and a liability for lease payments recognised at the same amount. Lease payments are allocated between the principal component and the interest expense. Leased assets are amortised over the term of the lease.

1.6 Cash For the purpose of the Statement of Cash Flows, cash includes deposits on hand and at banks. There is also minimal petty cash.

1.7 Resources received free of charge. Resources received free of charge are recognised as revenues in the Statement of Financial Performance where their fair value can be reliably measured. Use of the resources is recognised in 2000/2001as the benefits only relate to the reporting period. Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts ARTBANK ACCOUNT NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001 1.8 Financial Instruments Accounting policies in relation to financial instruments are disclosed in Note 18.

1.9 Comparative figures Where necessary, comparative figures have been adjusted to conform with changes in presentation in these financial statements.

1.1 Bad and doubtful debts Bad debts are written off to expenses during the year in which they are identified, to the extent they have not previously been provided for. A provision is raised for doubtful debts, based on a review of all outstanding receivables at year end.

1.2 Revenue received in advance Rental for artwork is payable in advance. The usual agreement period is for twelve months. Rental received in advance is recognised as a liability. Rental revenue is recognised progressively over the rental period.

2 Segment Reporting Artbank operates in a single industry and geographic segment, being provision of an art support program in Australia. It forms part of the Commonwealth Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts.

3 Economic Dependency Artbank falls within the structure of Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts, and is controlled by the Commonwealth of Australia. Despite this, Artbank is fully self funding and receives no financial appropriation to carry out its normal activities.

4 Employee Expenses 2000-01 1999-00 $ $ Basic remuneration for services provided 750,378 654,824 Accrued Leave and other entitlements 34,721 21,254 Total employee expenses 785,099 676,078

Basic remuneration includes salary for employees and contracted staff, and related costs incurred during the year such as superannuation, workers compensation, fringe benefits tax, etc. There were no redundancy payments made during the year.

Artbank contributes to the Commonwealth Superannuation Scheme (CSS) and the Public Sector Superannuation Scheme (PSS) at rates calculated to cover existing and emerging obligations. Current contribution rates are 21.9% of salary (CSS) and 13.1% of salary (PSS), which includes an additional 3% for employer productivity benefits. Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts ARTBANK ACCOUNT NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001 5 Administration Expenses 2000-01 1999-00 $ $ 5A Suppliers Expense Supply of goods and services 400,831 392,668 Operating lease rentals 146,303 153,528 Total suppliers expenses 547,134 546,196

5B Depreciation and amortisation Depreciation of plant and equipment 77,936 89,954 Amortisation of leased assets 17,500 17,500 Total expense 95,436 107,454

The aggregate amounts of depreciation or amortisation allocated during the reporting period, either as an expense or as part of the carrying amount of other assets, for each class of depreciable asset are as follows:

Leasehold improvements 16,613 2,795 Leasehold improvements (finance lease) 17,500 17,500 Office equipment 6,098 12,812 Information technology equipment 55,226 74,347 Total allocated 95,436 107,454

5C Write-down of assets Artwork lost or damaged 24,800 10,300

5D Net Loss on Sale of Assets

Gain/(Loss) on sale of assets (12,459) 28,858

Sales of artwork amounted to $4,541 for items with a total book value of $17,000.

6 Borrowing Cost Expenses

Finance Charges on lease liabilities 12,162 14,085

7 Interest Revenue

Interest from Term Deposit 61,411 48,352

8 Operating Revenues from Independent Sources

Rental revenues 1,865,638 1,790,618 Consultancy income 696 100 Other revenue 30,633 167,787 Total operating revenue 1,896,967 1,958,505 Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts ARTBANK ACCOUNT NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001

9 Revenues from Government Resources received free of charge: Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts 1,529,946 1,588,000 Australian National Audit Office 13,000 12,500 Total revenues from Government 1,542,946 1,600,500

The capital use charge of 12% of net assets has been paid by the Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts.

10 Debt

Finance lease liabilities are broken into: Current 19,714 17,554 Non-Current 74,923 94,638 Total Debt 94,637 112,192

Finance lease liabilities and related finance charges payable at 30 June 2001 include: within one year 29,716 29,716 within one to two years 29,716 29,716 within two to five years 59,432 89,148 more than five years - - Minimum lease payments 118,864 148,580 Future finance charges (24,227) (36,388) Total lease liabilities 94,637 112,192

11 Provisions and Payables

11A Liabilities for Employees

Current 100,513 80,116 Non-Current 80,532 61,440 181,045 141,556 These liabilities are payable as follows:

Salaries and wages - accrued charges 23,882 19,050 Superannuation 1,508 1,572 Annual leave 75,123 59,494 Long service leave 80,532 61,440 Aggregate employee entitlement liability 181,045 141,556

Salaries and related costs are processed by the Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts (DCITA) on behalf of Artbank. Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts ARTBANK ACCOUNT NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001 11B Liabilities to Suppliers

Trade Creditors 500 496 Accrued charges 34,794 53,364 Total supplier liabilities 35,293 53,860

11C Other Liabilities

GST payable to ATO 48,338 102,849 Rental revenue received in advance 1,140,492 1,074,500 Total other liabilities 1,188,830 1,177,349 Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts ARTBANK ACCOUNT NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001

12 Equity

Item Capital Accumulated Results Asset Revaluation TOTAL Reserve EQUITY 2000-01 1999-00 2000-01 1999-00 2000-01 1999-00 2000-01 1999-00 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Balance 1 July 250,000 9,447,141 8,753,039 4,011,622 4,012,422 13,708,763 12,765,461

Profit 2,019,693 2,282,102 2,019,693 2,282,102

Net Revaluation increases 59,245 (800) 59,245 (800) (decreases)

Injection of Capital 250,000 250,000

Capital Use Charge Payments (1,529,946) (1,588,000) (1,529,946) (1,588,000)

Balance 30 June 250,000 250,000 9,936,888 9,447,141 4,070,867 4,011,622 14,257,755 13,708,763 Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts ARTBANK ACCOUNT NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001

13 Financial Assets 2000-01 1999-00 $ $ 13A Cash

Cash at bank 269,164 1,495,616 Petty cash 275 421 Total cash 269,439 1,496,037

13B Receivables

Goods and services 491,630 367,061 Provision for doubtful debts (6,500) (6,500) GST recoverable from ATO 27,437 594 Total receivables 512,567 361,155

Receivables include receivables overdue by less than 30 days 65,970 108,423 30 to 60 days 78,929 24,636 more than 60 days 32,773 21,359 Total overdue receivables 177,672 154,418

13C Investments

Term Deposit 1,200,000 - Total Investments 1,200,000 -

13D Other

Accrued Interest 9,086 13,041 Total Other 9,086 13,041 Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts ARTBANK ACCOUNT NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001

14 Non-Current Assets 2000-01 1999-00 $ $ 14A Property, Plant and Equipment

Leasehold improvements - at cost - 74,225 Accumulated amortisation - (56,063) 18,162

Leasehold improvements under finance lease - at valuation 2000-2001 175,000 - Accumulated amortisation (96,234) - 78,766

Leasehold improvements under finance lease - 175,000 - at cost - (78,734) Accumulated amortisation 96,266

Office equipment - at valuation 2000-2001 99,776 - Accumulated depreciation (75,419) - 24,358

Office equipment - at cost - 99,776 Accumulated depreciation - (69,321) 30,455

Information technology equipment - - at valuation 2000-2001 246,470 Accumulated depreciation (137,601) - 108,870

Information technology equipment - at cost 15,980 251,828 Accumulated depreciation (3,380) (121,651) 12,600 130,177

Plant and Equipment - at valuation 2000-2001 354,293 - Accumulated depreciation (126,906) - 227,387

Plant and Equipment - at cost 3,636 180,818 Accumulated depreciation (667) (250) 2,970 180,568

Artworks - at cost 1,328,379 826,020 1,328,379 826,020

Artworks - at valuation 1998-1999 11,975,639 12,023,689 11,975,639 12,023,689

Total Property, Plant and Equipment 13,758,967 13,305,337 Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts ARTBANK ACCOUNT NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001

12 Equity

Profit 2,019,693 2,282,102 2,019,693 2,282,102

Net Revaluation increases 59,245 (800) 59,245 (800) (decreases)

Injection of Capital 250,000 250,000

Capital Use Charge Payments (1,529,946) (1,588,000) (1,529,946) (1,588,000)

14B Analysis of Property, Plant and Equipment

Table A Movement summary 2000-01 for all assets irrespective of valuation basis

Item Leasehold Plant & Artworks Total Improvements Equipment $ $ $ $ Gross value as at 1 July 2000 175,000 606,648 12,849,709 13,631,357 Additions: Acquisition of New Assets 27,263 502,359 529,623 Revaluations 88,242 (8,250) 79,992 Reclassifications Disposals (1,997) (17,000) (18,997) Other movements - Writeoffs (22,800) (22,800) Gross value as at 30 June 2001 175,000 720,156 13,304,018 14,199,174 Accumulated Depreciation/ Amortisation as at 1 July 2000 78,734 247,286 326,020 Depreciation/amortisation for assets held 1 July 2000 17,500 73,282 90,782 Depreciation/amortisation for additions 4,655 4,655 Adjustments for revaluations 20,747 20,747 Adjustments for disposals (1,997) (1,997) Adjustments for other movements Accumulated Depreciation/ amortisation as at 30 June 2001 96,234 343,973 - 440,207

Net Book value as at 30 June 2001 78,766 376,183 13,304,018 13,758,967

Net Book value as at 30 June 2000 96,266 359,362 12,849,709 13,305,337

Table B Summary of balances of assets at valuation as at 30 June 2001

Item Leasehold Plant & Artworks Total Improvements Equipment $ $ $ $ As at 30 June 2001 Gross value 175,000 676,393 11,975,639 12,827,032 Accumulated depreciation/amortisation 96,234 339,318 435,552 Other movements Net Book value 78,766 337,075 11,975,639 12,391,480 as at 30 June 2000 Gross value 12,023,689 12,023,689 Accumulated depreciation/amortisation Other movements Net Book value 12,023,689 12,023,689

Table C Summary of balances of assets held under finance lease as at 30 June 2001

Item Leasehold Improvements Total $ $ As at 30 June 2001 Gross value 175,000 175,000 Accumulated depreciation/amortisation 96,234 96,234 Other movements Net Book value 78,766 78,766 As at 30 June 2000 Gross value 175,000 175,000 Accumulated depreciation/amortisation 78,734 78,734 Other movements Net Book value 96,266 96,266

2000-01 1999-00 $ $ 14C Non-Financial Assets Other prepayments 7,501 18,154 Total non-financial assets 7,501 18,154 Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts ARTBANK ACCOUNT NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001 2000-01 1999-00 $ $ 15 Cash Flow Reconciliation

Reconciliation of Net cash from Operating Activities to Operating Profit:

Operating Profit 2,019,693 2,282,102 Add non-cash and non-operating expenses: Depreciation/amortisation 95,436 107,454 Loss/(Gain) on disposal of assets 12,459 (28,858) Write down of plant and equipment 24,800 10,300 Capital use charge provided by Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts (1,529,946) (1,588,000) 622,442 782,998

Change in assets amd liabilities: Decrease/(Increase) in receivables (151,411) 186,536 Decrease/(Increase) in other non-financial assets 10,653 (15,547) (Decrease)/Increase in provisions and payables for suppliers (19,850) (38,536) (Decrease)/Increase in provisions and payables for employees 39,489 (102,016) (Decrease)/Increase in Other Provisions and Payables 11,477 116,286 Interest Receivable 3,955 (13,041) (105,688) 133,682

Net cash from operating activities 516,754 916,680 Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts ARTBANK ACCOUNT NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001

16 Executive Remuneration 2000-01 1999-00

The number of Executives who received or were due to receive total remuneration of $100,000 or more:

$100,000 to $110,000 1 -

The aggregate amount of total remuneration of Executives shown above (includes Public Service and Non Public Service executives). 104,532 0

The aggregate amount of performance pay paid during the year to officers shown above. Nil Nil

The aggregate amount of separation and redundancy payments during the year to Executives shown above. Nil Nil Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts ARTBANK ACCOUNT NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001 17 Remuneration of Auditors 2000-01 1999-00 $ $ Remuneration to the Auditor - General for auditing the financial statements for the reporting period. 13,000 12,500

This audit fee is included in the resources received free of charge, Note 9. Accountancy training update sessions run by the Auditor - General during the reporting period, for which there was no charge, were also attended by Artbank staff.

No other services were provided by the Auditor- General during the reporting period. Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts ARTBANK ACCOUNT NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001

18 - Financial Instruments

(a) Terms, conditions and accounting policies

2000 - 2001 Notes Accounting Policies and Methods Nature of underlying instrument Financial Instrument Class

Financial Assets (Recognised): Cash 13A Cash is recognised at its nominal amount. Two bank accounts are kept. Commonwealth account is used as working account. There is also a Bank account held with the Reserve bank. Term Deposit 13C Recognised at nominal amount. Currently invested for 60 days at 4.87% Receivables for goods and services 13B Receivables are recognised at the nominal amounts due Credit terms are net 30 days ( 1999/2000 30 days), annual less any provision for bad debts. Provision is made when rental payable in advance. Any write-offs require delegated collection of the debt is judged unlikely. No interest is approval. charged on late payment. Accrued revenue 13D Interest receivable from Term Deposit with Department $8,485.80 receivable for period 8/5/01 to 30/6/01. Interest of Finance and Administration. Interest also receivable rate 4.87% Also $600.00 interest receivable from Reserve from Reserve Bank Trust Account Bank Trust Account.

Financial Liabilities (Recognised): Finance lease liabilities 10 Liabilities are recognised at the present value of the At 30 June 2001 , Artbank had one finance lease with a minimum lease payments at the beginning of the lease. residual term of 4.years. The interest rate implicit in the The discount rates used are estimates of the interest rates lease was 11.9% (1999/2000: 11.9%).e liabilities are secured implicit in the lease. by the leased assets. Employee provisions 11A Recreation leave recognised at nominal amounts. Payroll is prepared by DCITA on behalf of Artbank. Artbank is advised of fortnightly payroll breakdown together with long service liability and recreation leave accrued.

Creditors 11B Creditors and Accruals are recognised at their nominal Settlement is usually made net 30 days unless specific amounts for goods or services which have been provided agreements require nominated monthly dates for payment. ( irrespective of having been invoiced).

Other provisions and payables 11C Other provision are recognised at their nominal anounts. Goods and services tax for the period April 1,2001 to June Unearned rental income is taken up on a monthly basis as 30, 2001 will be payable on July 28, 2001. the service is provided. Goods and services tax is accrued as clients are invoiced. Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts ARTBANK ACCOUNT NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001 18 - Financial Instruments (cont;) (b) Interest Rate Risk

Floating Interest Weighted Average Rate Fixed Interest Rate Fixed Interest Rate Non-Interest Bearing Total Effective Interest 1 year or less 1 to 2 years 2 to 5 years > 5 years Rate 2000-01 1999-00 2000-01 1999-00 2000-01 1999-00 2000-01 1999-00 2000-01 1999-00 2000-01 1999-00 2000-01 1999-00 2000-01 1999-00 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ % % Financial Assets Cash 145,219 1,495,616 ------0 0 124,220 421 269,439 1,496,037 1.1 4.6 Receivables - Goods and Services ------512,567 361,155 512,567 361,155 0 0 Investment - Term Deposit - - 1,200,000 ------1,200,000 - 4.9 NA Accrued Revenue ------9,086 13,041 9,086 13,041 0 0 Total Financial Assets (Recognised) 145,219 1,495,616 1,200,000 ------645,873 374,617 1,991,092 1,870,233

Total Assets 15,757,560 15,193,724 Financial Liabilities Finance Lease Liability - - 19,714 17,555 22,139 19,714 52,784 74,923 - - - - 94,637 112,192 11.6 11.6 Payables and provisions - Goods and Services ------35,293 53,860 35,293 53,860 0 0 Payables and provisions - Other ------1,188,830 1,177,353 1,188,830 1,177,353 0 0 Total Financial Liabilities (Recognised) - - 19,714 17,555 22,139 19,714 52,784 74,923 - - 1,224,123 1,231,213 1,318,760 1,343,405 Total Liabilities 1,499,806 1,484,960 Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts ARTBANK ACCOUNT NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001

18 Financial Instruments (cont;) c) Net Fair Values of Financial Assets and Liabilities

Financial Assets

The net fair values of cash and receivables approximate their carrying amounts.

Financial Liabilities

The net fair value of the finance lease is based on discounted cash flows using current interest rates for liabilities with similar risk profiles.

The net fair value of trade creditors and accrued charges (which are short term in nature) are approximated by their carrying amounts. d) Credit Risk Exposures

Artbank's maximum exposure to credit risk at reporting date in relation to each class of recognised financial assets is the carrying amount of those assets as indicated in the Balance Sheet.

Artbank has no significant exposures to any concentrations of credit risk. Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts ARTBANK ACCOUNT NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 30 June 2001

19 Average Staffing Levels 2000-01 1999-00

The average staffing levels for Artbank during the year were: 12 11

Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts REGIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE FUND (RTIF) SCHEDULE OF ADMINISTERED REVENUES AND EXPENSES for the period ended 30 June 2001 2000-01 1999-00 Notes $'000 $'000

Revenues from ordinary activities Revenues from Government 4 48,540 48,243 Special appropriation Telstra 5 - 81,000 Total revenues from ordinary activities 48,540 129,243

Expenses from ordinary activities Subsidies 6 18 370 Grants 7 41,002 51,115 Other 8 - 209 Total expenses from ordinary activities 41,020 51,694

Net operating surplus from ordinary items 7,520 77,549

Net increase (decrease) in administered net assets 7,520 77,549

The above schedule should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes SCHEDULE OF ADMINISTERED ASSETS AND LIABILITIES as at 30 June 2001 2000-01 1999-00 Notes $'000 $'000 ASSETS Financial assets Cash 9 97,290 89,646 Receivables 10 48,250 48,243 Total financial assets 145,540 137,889

Total assets 145,540 137,889

LIABILITIES Payables Grants 11 170 46 Other 11 7 Total payables 177 46

Total liabilities 177 46

EQUITY Accumulated surplus 145,363 137,843 Total equity 12 145,363 137,843

Total equity and liabilities 145,540 137,889

Current liabilities 177 46 Non-current liabilities - - Current assets 145,540 137,889 Non-current assets - -

The above schedule should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts REGIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE FUND (RTIF) ADMINISTERED CASH FLOWS for the period ended 30 June 2001

2000-01 1999-00 Notes $'000 $'000

OPERATING ACTIVITIES Cash received Special appropriation Telstra Social Bonus 1 - 81,000 Revenue from government 50,020 2 Total cash received 50,020 81,002

Cash used Subsidies (18) (370) Grants (42,365) (51,327) Other - (209) Total cash used (42,383) (51,906)

Net cash from operating activities 13 7,637 29,096

INVESTING ACTIVITIES Cash received Proceeds from sale of investments - 60,000 Total cash received - 60,000

Net cash from investing activities - 60,000

FINANCING ACTIVITIES Cash received GST Appropriations 1,487 - Total cash received 1,487 -

Cash used Return of GST Appropriations to OPA (1,480) - Total cash used (1,480) -

Net cash from financing activities 7 60,000

Net increase in cash held 7,644 89,096 Cash at the beginning of the reporting period 89,646 550 Cash at the end of the reporting period 97,290 89,646

The above schedule should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts REGIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE FUND (RTIF) SCHEDULE OF ADMINISTERED COMMITMENTS as at 30 June 2001

2000-01 1999-00 Note $'000 $'000 BY TYPE OTHER COMMITMENTS Grants (1) 80,742 47,794 Total other commitments 80,742 47,794

COMMITMENTS RECEIVABLE 3,224 -

Net commitments 77,518 47,794

BY MATURITY All net commitments One year or less 69,121 39,415 From one to two years 8,397 7,063 From two to five years - 1,316 Net commitments 77,518 47,794

NB: All 2000-01 commitments are GST inclusive where relevant

(1) Payments comprises payments to State Government, Local Government and private organisations for work relating to RTIF, Rural Internet Access and Telecommunication needs of remote communities.

The above schedule should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes SCHEDULE OF ADMINISTERED CONTINGENCIES

There are no administered contingent losses or gains at 30 June 2001 (1999-00: Nil)

SCHEDULE OF UNQUANTIFIABLE CONTINGENCIES

There are no administered unquantifiable contingent losses or gains at 30 June 2001 (1999-00: Nil)

The above schedules should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts REGIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE FUND (RTIF) NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 30 June 2001

Description No. Objectives of the Regional Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund (RTIF) 1 Funding arrangements for the RTIF 2 Summary of significant accounting policies 3 Revenues from Government 4 Special appropriation 5 Subsidies 6 Grants 7 Other expenses 8 Cash 9 Receivables 10 Payables 11 Equity 12 Cash flow reconciliation 13 Financial Instruments 14 Receipts and Expenditure of the Special Account 15 Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts REGIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE FUND (RTIF) NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 30 June 2001

Introduction

Regional Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund (RTIF) is a special account funded through the partial sale of Telstra and the subsequent social bonus. The fund is administered through the Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts (DCITA).

Note 1 - Objectives of the Regional Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund (RTIF)

The objective of RTIF is to assist the economic and social development of regional, rural and remote Australia by funding projects which:

· Enhance telecommunications infrastructure and services in regional, rural and remote areas; · Increase access to, and promote use of, services available through telecommunications networks in regional, rural and remote areas; or · Reduce disparities in access to such services and facilities between Australians in regional, rural or remote areas and those in urban areas.

Note 2 - Funding arrangements for the Regional Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund

The Government announced the establishment of the RTIF in December 1996 with total funding of $250m, with $50m being allocated each year from 1997-98 to 2001-02.

Of total funds $9.606m has been allocated to manage the program ($1.757m in each of 1999-2000 and 2000-2001), and is included in DCITA’s Departmental Expenses appropriation. Each year the balance of the $50m drawdown ($48.243m) is transferred into the Regional Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Special Account, established under s20 of the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997.

Note 3 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The financial statements are a general-purpose financial report.

The statements have been prepared in accordance with: · Schedule 1 to the Financial Management and Accountability (Financial Statement 2000-2001) Orders (Orders) made by the Finance Minister for the preparation of Financial Statements in relation to financial years ending on or after 30 June 2001; · Australian Accounting Standards and Accounting Interpretations issued by Australian Accounting Standards Boards; · Other authoritative pronouncements of the Boards; and · Consensus Views of the Urgent Issues Group.

The statements have been prepared having regard to: · Statements of Accounting Concepts; and · The Explanatory Notes to Schedule 1, and Guidance Notes issued by the Department of Finance and Administration.

The Schedule of Administered Revenues and Expenses and Schedule of Administered Assets and Liabilities have been prepared on an accrual basis and are in accordance with the historical cost convention. Except where stated, no allowance is made for the effect of changing prices on the results or the Schedule of Administered Assets and Liabilities.

Assets and liabilities are recognised in the Schedule of Administered Assets and Liabilities when and only when, it is probable that future economic benefits will flow and the amounts of the assets or liabilities can be reliably measured. Assets and liabilities arising under agreements equally proportionately unperformed are, however, not recognised unless required by an Accounting Standard. Liabilities and assets, which are unrecognised, are reported in the Schedule of Commitments.

Revenues and expenses are recognised in the Schedule of Administered Revenues and Expenses when, and only when, the flow or consumption or loss of economic benefits has occurred and can be reliably measured.

3.1 Changes in Accounting Policy

There are no changes in accounting policy.

3.2 Economic Dependency

RTIF’s continued existence, in its current form and with its current outputs, is dependent on government policy and on continuing appropriation by Parliament of unspent funding of $97.29m.

The RTIF program ends on 30 June 02 however contractural obligations and payments will extend it until 30 June 2004. The Rural Internet Access and Telecommunication needs of remote communities programs end on 30 June 2003.

Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts REGIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE FUND (RTIF) NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 30 June 2001

3.3 Rounding

Amounts have been rounded to the nearest $1,000 except for Note 15.

3.4 Cash

Cash includes cheques, notes and coins held, deposits held at call with a bank or financial institution and cash from the Official Public Account.

3.5 Financial Instruments

Accounting policies for financial instruments are stated at Note 14.

3.6 Taxation

The Fund is exempt from all forms of taxation except Fringe Benefits Tax and the Goods and Services Tax.

3.7 Comparative Figures

Where necessary, comparative figures have been adjusted to conform to changes in presentation and disclosure requirements in the financial statements and notes.

3.8 Grants

The Fund applies a uniform policy for all grants. Grant liabilities are recognised to the extent that:

(a) The services required to be performed by the grantee have been performed; or (b) The grant eligibility criteria have been satisfied.

Where grant moneys are paid in advance of performance or eligibility, a prepayment is recognised. Grant commitments are reported in the Schedule of Administered Commitments for any agreements signed that have not met the expense recognition criteria.

2000-01 1999-00 $'000 $'000

Note 4 - Revenues from Government Revenues from Government 48,540 48,243 Total 48,540 48,243

Note 5 - Special appropriation Telstra Social Bonus 1 - 81,000 Total - 81,000

Note 6 - Subsidies Subsidies 18 370 Total 18 370

Note 7 - Grants Grants Non profit institutions 17,189 20,462 State and Territory governments 17,809 28,155 Local government 5,918 2,404 Profit making entities (non-Commonwealth entities) 86 94 Total 41,002 51,115

Note 8 - Other Expenses Other - 209 Total - 209

Note 9 - Cash Cash 97,290 89,646 Total 97,290 89,646

Note 10 - Receivables Receivables 48,243 48,243 Goods and services tax 7 - Total 48,250 48,243

Note 11 - Payables Grants 170 46 Other - goods and services tax 7 - Total 177 46

Note 12 - Equity Movement Table

Accumulated net changes in Administered net Item assets from operations Total Reserves Capital Total equity 2000-2001 1999-2000 2000-2001 1999-2000 2000-2001 1999-2000 2000-2001 1999-2000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 Opening balance as at 1 July 137,843 60,294 - - - - 137,843 60,294 Net change in Administered net assets from operations 7,520 77,549 - - - - 7,520 77,549 Injection / (disposal) of capital ------Other movements ------Closing balance as at 30 June 145,363 137,843 - - - - 145,363 137,843 Total equity attributable to the Commonwealth 145,363 137,843 - - - - 145,363 137,843

Note 13 - Cash Flow Reconciliation 2000-01 1999-00 $'000 $'000 Administered Reconciliation of Cash per Statement of Financial Position to Statement of Cash Flows Cash at year end per Statement of Cashflows 97,290 89,646 Statement of Financial Position items comprising above cash: Financial Asset - Cash 97,290 89,646 Reconciliation of Operating surplus to net cash provided by operating activities Net surplus 7,520 77,549

(Increase) in receivables (7) (48,241) (Decrease) in subsidies - (28) Increase / (Decrease) in grants payable 124 (185)

Net cash provided by operating activities 7,637 29,095 Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts REGIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE FUND (RTIF) NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 30 June 2001

Note 14 Financial Instruments

(a) Terms, Conditions and Accounting Policies

Notes Accounting Policies and Methods Nature of underlying instrument Financial Instrument

Financial Assets: Financial assets are recognised when control over future economic benefits is established and the amount of the benefit can be reliably measured Cash 9 Deposit is recognised at its nominal amount. The balance of the administered cash account in non interest bearing.

Appropriation Receivables 10 These receivables are recognised at the nominal amounts. Credit terms are net 30 days (1999/2000: 30 days). Financial Liabilities: Financial Liabilities are recognised when a present obligation to another party is entered into and the amount of the liability can be reliably measured.

Grants liabilities 11 Grants made by the Department are recognised as liabilities and The Department approves applications for grants based on application expenses only at the time that the grantee has met all obligations and merits and selection criteria. Grant payments are made in accordance conditions implicit in the grant agreement. with the grant agreement. The timing of the payments is based on the nature of the project to which the grant is to be put towards and can be subject to the grantee fulfilling requirements relating to the project.

There are no unrecognised financial assets and financial liabilities Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts REGIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE FUND (RTIF) NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 30 June 2001

(b) Interest Rate Risk

Weighted Average Notes Floating Interest Rate Fixed Interest Rate Fixed Interest Rate Non-Interest Bearing Total Effective 1 year or less 1 to 2 years 2 to 5 years > 5 years Interest Rate 00-01 99-00 00-01 99-00 00-01 99-00 00-01 99-00 00-01 99-00 00-01 99-00 00-01 99-00 00-01 99-00 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 % % Financial Assets Cash 9 - 89,646 ------97,290 - 97,290 89,646 n.a 4.2% Receivables - Goods and Services 10 - 48,243 ------48,243 - 48,243 48,243 - - GST Receivable 10 ------7 - 7 - Total Financial Assets (Recognised) - 137,889 ------145,540 - 145,540 137,889

Total Administered Assets 145,540 137,889

Financial Liabilities Grants payable 11 - 46 ------170 - 170 46 - - Other Payables 11 ------7 - 7 - Total Financial Liabilities (Recognised) - 46 ------177 - 177 46

Total Administered Liabilities 177 46 Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts REGIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE FUND (RTIF) NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 30 June 2001

2000-01 1999-00 Total carrying Aggregate net Total carrying Aggregate net amount fair value amount fair value Note $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 Financial Assets Cash 9 97,290 97,290 89,646 89,646 Receivables 10 48,250 48,250 48,243 48,243 Total Financial Assets 145,540 145,540 137,889 137,889

Financial Liabilities (Recognised)

Grants Payable 11 170 170 46 46 Other Payables 11 7 7 - - Total Financial Liabilities (Recognised) 177 177 46 46

Financial Assets The net fair value of cash and receivables approximate their carrying amounts.

Financial Liabilities The net fair value of subsidies and grants payable approximate their carrying amounts. Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts REGIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE FUND (RTIF) NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 30 June 2001

Note 15 - Receipts and expenditure of the Special Account

Legal authority - Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 , section 20.

2000-01 2000-01 2000-01 1999-00 1999-00 1999-00 Cash Investments Total Cash Investments Total $ $ $ $ $ $

Amount available for appropriation at 1 July 2000 89,645,527 - 89,645,527 549,972 60,000,000 60,549,972

Less: Payments made during the year ( 40,895,750) - ( 40,895,750) ( 51,906,445) - ( 51,906,445)

Amount available for appropriation at 30 June 2001 97,289,777 - 97,289,777 89,645,527 - 89,645,527

ABBREVIATIONS

Annual Report 2000–2001 307 ABBREVIATIONS A A/g Acting ABA Australian Broadcasting Authority ABC Australian Broadcasting Corporation ABS Australian Bureau of Statistics ACA Australian Communications Authority ACCC Australian Competition and Consumer Commission AeB.N Australian Electronic Business Network ACIF Australian Communications Industry Forum ACN Australia’s Cultural Network ACT Australian Capital Territory ACTF Australian Children’s Television Foundation AE Additional Estimates AFC Australian Film Commission AFL Australian Football League AFTRS Australian Film, Television and Radio School AGLS Australian Government Locator Service ACIF Australian Communications Industry Forum AIA Arts Indemnity Australia AIATSIS Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies AICC Australian International Cultural Council AIEAC Australian Information Economy Advisory Council AIIA Australian Information Industry Association AIMIA Australian Interactive Multimedia Industry Association AMOL Australian Museums On Line AMPS Analogue Mobile Phone Service ANAO Australian National Audit Offi ce APEC Asia Pacifi c Economic Cooperation APG Australian Property Group APPU Asian-Pacifi c Postal Union APRA Australasian Performing Rights Association APS Australian Public Service APT Accountability Project Team APT Asia Pacifi c Telecommunity AS Assistant Secretary ASEAN Association of South East Asian Nations ASO Administrative Services Offi cer ASEN Australian Science Exhibitors Network ASTAP APT Standardisation Program ATO Australian Taxation Offi ce ATOM Australian Teachers of Media ATSI Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples ATSIC Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission

308 Annual Report 2000–2001 B BCL Broadcast Communications Limited BP Budget Paper BSA Broadcasting Services Act 1992 C CAC Commonwealth Authorities and Companies CAL Copyright Agency Ltd CBF Community Broadcasting Foundation CBP Cultural Bequests Program CCC Construction Coordination Committee CD Compact Disc CDMA Code Division Multiple Access CD-ROM Compact Disc-Read Only Memory CDS Commonwealth Disability Strategy CEO Chief Executive Ofﬁ cer CGM Chief General Manager CGP Cultural Gifts Program CITP Corporate Information Technology Plan CMC Cultural Ministers Council CMC SWG Cultural Ministers Council Statistics Working Group CND Calling Number Display COF Centenary of Federation CPAS Centre for Public Awareness of Science CPI Consumer Price Index CSG Customer Service Guarantee CSIRO Commonwealth Scientiﬁ c and Industrial Research Organisation CTP Commonwealth Technology Port CWP Capital Works Program D DAB Digital Audio Broadcasting DCA Department of Communications and the Arts DCC Department Consultative Council DEH Department of Environment and Heritage DFAT Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade DNC Distributed National Collection DoFA Department of Finance and Administration DRAC Digital Radio Advisory Committee

Annual Report 2000–2001 309 E EDI Electronic Data Interchange EDS Executive Development Scheme EEO Equal Employment Opportunity Email Electronic Mail EME Electromagnetic Energy ESC Electorate Selection Committees F F Female FACTS Federation of Australian Commercial Television Stations FAS First Assistant Secretary FCHP Federation Cultural and Heritage Projects FCP Federation Community Projects FFC Film Finance Corporation FLIC Film Licensed Investment Company FM Frequency Modulation FOI Freedom of Information FTA Fixed Term Arrangements? G GAA Graduate Administrative Assistant GAC Governmental Advisory Committee GBE Government Business Enterprise GHz Gigahertz GIC Government Information Centre GM General Manager GOVERNET Government Electronic Resources Network GPKI Government Public Key Infrastructure GSM Global Systems for Mobiles H HCC Heritage Collections Council HDTV High Deﬁ nition Television HF High Frequency HMC Heritage Ministers Council HPCC High Performance Computing and Communications HRC Human Resources Committee HRD Human Resource Development HRM Human Resource Management

310 Annual Report 2000–2001 I IATM International Association of Transport and Communication Museums ICANN Internet Corporation for Assigning Names and Numbers ICOM International Council of Museums ICT Information Communication Technology ID Industrial Democracy IDP Industry Development Plan IIOTF Information Industries and Online Taskforce INTELSAT International Telecommunications Satellite Organisation IPAC Information Policy Advisory Council ISDN Integrated Services Digital Network ISP Internet Service Provider IT Information Technology IT & T Information Technology and Telecommunications ITO Information Technology Ofﬁ cer ITOL Information Technology Online ITU International Telecommunication Union L LAN Local Area Network LMDS Local Multipoint Distribution Services M M Male MACC Media and Communications Council MAC Ministerial Advisory Council MAI Multilateral Agreement on Investment MAVIS Merged Audiovisual Information System MCH Movable Cultural Heritage MHz Megahertz MOU Memorandum of Understanding MRA Mutual Recognition Arrangement N NAA National Archives of Australia NADC National Australia Day Council NAISDA National Aboriginal and Islander Skills Development Association NCA National Capital Authority NCC National Competition Council NEAC National Electronic Authentication Council NESB Non-English Speaking Background NFSA National Film and Sound Archive NIDA National Institute of Dramatic Art NMA National Museum of Australia NOIE National Ofﬁ ce for the Information Economy

Annual Report 2000–2001 311 NPG National Portrait Gallery NRS National Relay Service NSTC The National Science and Technology Centre NSW New South Wales NT Northern Territory NTA National Transmission Agency NTN Networking the Nation NTN National Transmission Network NTWP New Technologies Working Party O OASITO Offi ce of Asset Sales and IT Outsourcing OECD Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development OFLIC Offi ce of Film and Literature Classifi cation OGO Offi ce of Government Online OH&S Occupational Health and Safety OPAI Online Public Access Initiative OPH Old Parliament House P PAC Privacy Advisory Committee PAML Performing Arts Multimedia Library PECC Project Electronic Commerce and Communications PfD/FTA Partnership for Development and Fixed Term Arrangement PLR Public Lending Right PMCH Protection of Movable Cultural Heritage POP Point of Presence PPCA Phonographic Performance Company of Australia PSMPC Public Service and Merit Protection Commission PWD People with a Disability Q QLD Queensland R RABS Remote Area Broadcasting Services RADCOM Radio Communications Management RC Running Costs RTIF Regional Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund (Networking the Nation)

312 Annual Report 2000–2001 S SBS Special Broadcasting Service SCG Staff Consultative Group SEA Software Engineering Australia SEQC Software Engineering Quality Centres SES Senior Executive Ofﬁ cer SME Small to Medium sized Enterprise SSO Sydney Symphony Orchestra SSS Shared System Suite STD Subscriber Trunk Dialling SWIM Senior Women in Management T TIA Tax Incentives for the Arts TIHC Tax Incentives for Heritage Conservation TIO Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman TPF Television Production Fund TTY Telephone Typewriter TV Television U UHF Ultra High Frequency UNESCO United Nations Education, Scientiﬁ c and Cultural Organisation UPU Universal Postal Union USO Universal Service Obligation USP Universal Service Plan UTS United Telecasters Sydney Limited V VHF Very High Frequency VIC Victoria W WA Western Australia WHO World Health Organisation WIPO World Intellectual Property Organisation WPPT WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty WRC World Radiocommunication Conference WTO World Trade Organisation WWW World Wide Web

Annual Report 2000–2001 313 314 Annual Report 2000–2001 INDEX

Annual Report 2000–2001 315 316 Annual Report 2000–2001 ABA, 9, 28, 32, 34, 35, 76 assets management, 121–2 ABC, see Australian Broadcasting Corporation ATO, 11, 73 Aboriginal Australians, see Indigenous Attorney-General’s Department, 31 Australians audio, 30, 48 ACA, 9, 30, 31, 35, 76 see also ScreenSound Australia access, 109–10 audits, 13, 55–6 to communications services, 29, 33, 34–6, Australasian Science and Technology Exhibitors’ 125 Network (ASTEN), 40 ScreenSound Australia collection, 48–9 Australian Business Arts Foundation, 16, 73, 76 see also exhibitions: Internet; visitors Australia Council, 9, 14, 76 accidents and incidents, 95, 96 Australia Post, 9, 34 accountability, see management and Australian Ballet, 15 accountability Australian Ballet School, 12, 15 ACT Government, 27 Australian Broadcasting Authority (ABA), 9, 28, Acton Peninsula Alliance, 27 32, 34, 35, 76 Acton Peninsula Project (Output 1.4), 27, 68, 81, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), 9, 30, 93, 97 32, 34, 76 Acton Peninsula Project Task Force, 27, 68 parliamentary inquiries, 101, 102–3 Acts, see legislation Australian Bureau of Statistics, 31 actors and acting, 12, 14, 39 Australian Capital Territory Government, 27 address list, 75–80 Australian Communications Authority (ACA), 9, administered expenses, 97–100 30, 31, 35, 76 Administrative Appeals Tribunal, 17 Australian Competition and Consumer administrative tribunal and court decisions, 57 Commission, 31 admission charges, Questacon, 42, 44 Australian Electoral Commission, 21 Advanced Networks Program (ANP), 36 Australian Federation Centre, 21 advertising, direct mail and market research, Australian Film Commission, 9, 14, 48, 77 93–4 Australian Film Finance Corporation (FFC), 17, 77 advice, 7, 28–31, 111 Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait air quality, Questacon, 83 Islander Studies, 27 Amazing World of Science exhibition, 40 see also Acton Peninsula Project AMOL, 11 Australian Museum, Sydney, 39 AMP, 18 Australian Museums On Line, 11 ANAO, 13, 56 Australian National Academy of Music, 12, 15 Anderson, Professor Gerry, 128 Australian National Audit Ofﬁ ce (ANAO), 13, 56 Annual Audit Plan, 55 Australian National University, 40 annual report, 3 Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra, 15 annual reporting arrangements in Portfolio, 2, 5, Australian Postal Corporation, 9, 34 10, 51 Australian Sugar Industry Museum, 12 analog television, 34, 35 Australian Taxation Ofﬁ ce, 11, 73 Anthony, Rt Hon Doug, 128 Australian Technology Park (ATP), 40, 41, 42 art collections, 21–2, 25–6 Australian Technology Park Innovation, 40 art exhibitions, 12–13, 25 Australian Workplace Agreements (AWAs), 105 art indemnity, 11, 13 Australian Youth Orchestra, 12, 15 Art Indemnity Australia, 13 Australia’s Cultural Network, 16 art rental scheme, 16 authors’ rights, 13, 74 Artbank, 16, 62, 75 awards and recognition, 14, 41, 126 arts and culture, see cultural environment Awesome Earth, 39, 42 arts festivals, 13 art education and training, 12, 13, 15

Annual Report 2000–2001 317 ballet, 12, 15 Commercial Broadcasters in Declared Remote bands, 13, 15 Areas, 35 BARN, 29, 127 commercial broadcasting, 30, 32, 35 Basil Bressler Bequest, 22 Committee on Taxation Incentives for the Arts, 73 Bawinanga Aboriginal Corporation, 44 committees, 50–1 bequests, to cultural organisations, 13–14 Commonwealth Disability Strategy, 109–14 Better Practice Guide (ANAO), 13 Commonwealth Film Co-production Program, 14 BG Wildlife Photographer of the Year, 40 Commonwealth Ombudsman, 57 BHP, 18 communication of science and technology, see Big Screen 2001: a celebration of Australian Questacon cinema, 48 communication with clients, 87, 88 BITS program, 29, 36 communications and information technology Blindman’s Holiday, 12 (Outcome 2), 28–36, 68–71, 93, 98 Bressler, Basil, 22 see also broadcasting; information Broadband Services in Australia report, 29 technology; telecommunications broadcasting, 30, 32, 33, 34–5, 70, 73 Communications and the Arts Legislation captioning standards, 109 Amendment Act 2001, 28 categories of documents maintained, 64 Communications Research Forum, 31 Olympic involvement, 9 Communications Research Unit, 33 parliamentary committees, 101, 102–3 community broadcasting, 30, 35, 73 ScreenSound Australia programs, 49 Community Broadcasting Foundation, 73 Broadcasting and Intellectual Property Division, community television, 30 64, 70 Competition Principles Agreement, 31 Broadcasting Services Act 1992, 30, 32 competitive tendering and contracting contracts, Budget Committee, 50 91–2 Building Additional Rural Networks (BARN), 29, complaints, 48, 57, 87, 90 127 against the media, 102 building and construction, 13 see also satisfaction of clients Acton Peninsula, Canberra (Output 1.4), 27, computing, see information technology 68, 81, 93, 97 conservation and preservation, 23 Old Parliament House refurbishment, 21, 22 construction, see building and construction Questacon refurbishment, 39, 43 Construction Coordination Committee, 27 Building on IT Strengths (BITS) program, 29, 36 consultants, 87, 91 bulk mail, 34 Networking the Nation program, 131, 173–4 business-cultural partnerships, 16 consultation, 32–3, 73–4, 88 business incubators, 29, 36 with staff, 95, 96 Business Plan, 53 Contemporary Music Touring Program, 12, 15 contracting, see purchasing Camerata Australia, 12 copyright, 31, 33 Centenary of Federation (Output 1.2), 18–20, 67, Copyright Amendment (Digital Agenda) Act 2000, 93, 97 31, 33 Centre for Appropriate Technology, Alice Springs, Copyright Amendment (Moral Rights) Act 2000, 44 31, 33 Certiﬁ ed Agreements, 43, 105, 108 Copyright Amendment (Parallel Importation) Bill classiﬁ cation ranges, 106, 107, 108, 119 2001, 31 client satisfaction, see satisfaction of clients Core Capability Framework, 105 Client Service Charter, 87–90 Corporate and Coordination, 64, 72–3, 92 collection development, ScreenSound Australia, corporate goal, 1 46–7 corporate governance, 50–3 Comcare, 96 corporate support for arts and humanities, 16

318 Annual Report 2000–2001 court decisions, 57 ecologically sustainable development craft, 12 environmental reporting, 81–4 cross-cultural awareness training, Questacon, 44 education and training Cultural Bequests Program, 14 in the arts, 12, 13, 15 cultural environment (Outcome 1), 4, 12–17, 63, Old Parliament House programs, 21, 23 66–8 Questacon programs, 39, 40, 41 advertising, direct mail and market research, ScreenSound programs, 48 93 staff, 44, 95, 96, 105–6, 107 arrangements for outside participation and volunteers, 11 public involvement, 73–4 Educational Lending Right (ELR) Scheme, 13 resources for outcomes, 97 effi ciency measures, Questacon, 43 see also Old Parliament House; Questacon Einstein: Man of the Century, 40 Cultural Gifts Program, 13–14, 16, 73 Electoral Education Centre, 21 cultural heritage, 11, 13, 17, 21–7, 56 Embassy of Israel, 39 Cultural Ministers Council, 14, 73 Emergency Call Service, 29 cultural support and awareness (Output 1.1), 4, Employee Assistance Program, 95 12–17, 66, 93, 97 The Empower Group, 92 Culture and Recreation Portal, 16 energy use, 81–4 Cyberzone, 40 Environmental Management Plan, 81 equal employment opportunity groups, 115–117 dance, 12, 15 equity and social justice, 19, 44, 46, 48, 54, Daniels, Dr Kay, 2 109–17 datacasting, 30, 34 ethical standards, 54 decisions of courts and administrative tribunals, Executive Management Group, 50 57 exhibitions etc., 12–13, 15 deeds of arrangement, 36 National Portrait Gallery, 23, 25–6 deeds of grant, 13, 36, 109 Old Parliament House, 23, 24–5 Department of Education, Training and Youth Questacon, 37–9, 40, 41, 42, 44 Affairs, 44 ScreenSound Australia, 48, 49 Department of Environment and Heritage, 56 external scrutiny, 56–7 Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, 30 Department of the Treasury, 11 Federal Court decisions, 57 Departmental project teams, 51 Federation, Centenary of (Output 1.2), 18–20, 67, Design Integrity Panel, 27 93, 97 Developing Q people, 106 Federation Community Projects Program, 11 digital copyright, 31, 33 Federation Cultural and Heritage Projects digital television, 30, 34, 35–6 Program, 11, 56 Digital Television Strategy Group, 35 Federation Fund projects, 11, 13, 27 direct mail organisations, 93 female staff, 115–18 disability, Australians with, 48, 109–14 Festivals Australia, 13, 15 staff, 115–17 fi lm, 11, 14, 17, 48, 49 discretionary grants, 85 see also ScreenSound Australia diversity and social justice, 19, 44, 46, 48, 54, Film Finance Corporation (FFC), 17, 77 109–17 Film Licensed Investment Companies (FLIC) Division 10BA tax concessions, 17 scheme, 11 documents maintained, 63–5 Financial Management, 92 donations, see gifts and donations fi nancial management, 55–6 dramatic arts, 12, 15, 25, 39 fi nancial performance, 42, 43, 97–100 fi nancial statements, 10 The Flannelettes, 13

Annual Report 2000–2001 319 Flying Fruit Fly Circus, 12, 15 outsourcing, 29, 31, 33 Fraud, Audit and Evaluation Committee, 51, 55 Questacon, 43 Fraud Control Plan, 53 ScreenSound Australia, 45 Freedom of Information Act 1982, 57 software, parallel importation of, 31 section 8 statement, 61–74 transfer of functions to NOIE, 10 Fujitsu Australia, 10 see also Internet full-time staff, 118 intellectual property, 31, 64, 70 functions and powers, 1, 10, 14, 65–73 Intellectual Property and Competition Review Committee, 31 gifts and donations, 13–14, 16, 73 Intelligent Island program, 29, 36 National Portrait Gallery, 21, 22, 26 INTELSTAT satellite network, 32 global information economy (Outcome 2), 28–36, internal audit, 55 68–71, 93, 98 international activities, 19, 20, 38, 40 Glossy: Faces Magazines Now, 25 international broadcasting services, 30, 32 goal, corporate, 1 Internet, 29, 33, 34, 109, 125 governance, 50–3 ABC services, 101 Networking the Nation program, 128–31, 172 audio and video streamlining over, 30 Graduate Diploma in Scientiﬁ c Communication cultural information, 11, 16 program, 40 Department website, 10, 87, 109 grants, 12, 13, 20, 36, 55, 85, 109 National Portrait Gallery, 22, 23 Networking the Nation program, 133–71 NetAlert, 36 greenhouse gas emission, 82, 83, 84 Networking the Nation program, 125, 127, 131 Questacon, 39, 41 Harassment policy, 54 ScreenSound Australia, 48, 49 health and safety, occupational, 95–6, 106 Internet Access Fund, 125, 127 Healthy Life and Work Program, 95 Internet Assistance Program, 125 Hebrew University of Israel, 39 interpretive activities, 21, 24, 49 heritage, 11, 13, 17, 21–6, 56 Investigator Science and Technology Centre, Heritage Collections Council, 11, 74 Adelaide, 44 history, 18–26 investment, in ﬁ lms, 11, 17 History and Education Grants Program, 20 Isolated Islands program, 125, 127 House of Representative committees, 102–3 Item 3 (business incubator), 29 Hoyts cinemas, 49 human resources, see staff Japan, 40 Human Resources Services, 92 Joint Committee on Public Accounts and Audit, 56 Joint Parliamentary Committee on Public Works, incidents and accidents, 95, 96 27 Income Tax Assessment Act Division 10BA, 17 judicial decisions, 57 incubators, 29, 36 Indigenous Australians, 11, 44, 46 Kings Hall 9, 25 arts training, 12, 15 knowledge and record management, 10 portraits, 25 KPMG, 29, 55 staff, 115–17 see also Acton Peninsula Project Launceston Broadband Project, 29, 36 Indigenous Reference Group, 46 Leadership Development Strategy, 105 information economy (Outcome 2), 28–36, 68–71, lectures and seminars (NPG), 22, 25–6 93, 98 legislation, 8, 31, 66–73 Information Management Committee, 51 broadcasting, 30, 32 information technology, 29, 36 copyright, 31, 33 Department, 51, 92 telecommunications, 28, 57

320 Annual Report 2000–2001 trade practices, 28, 34 National Centre for the Public Awareness of library, 31 Science, 40 library lending, and authors’ rights, 13, 74 National Code of Practice for the Construction Local Government Fund, 125, 127 Industry, 13 location of staff, 119 National Council for the Centenary of Federation, 18–20, 48, 67 MacDonald, Lindsay, 128 National Cultural Heritage Committee, 17, 74 mail services, 34, 102 National Institute of Dramatic Art, 12, 15 Major Performing Arts Inquiry, 14 National Museum of Australia, 9, 12, 27, 79, 81 male staff, 115–18 see also Acton Peninsula Project management and accountability, 50–4 National Ofﬁ ce for the Information Economy Networking the Nation program, 128–31, 172 (NOIE), 10, 55, 79, 91 management committees, 50–1 National Online Portrait Archives, 22, 23 market research, 93–4 National Portrait Collection, 23 market testing, 92 National Portrait Gallery, 21–2, 23, 25–6, 67, 122 MAVIS (ScreenSound Australia database), 45, 46 see also Old Parliament House Media and Communications Council, 74 National Relay Service (NRS), 28, 29 media placements (advertising), 93–4 National Science and Technology Centre, see Melbourne International Comedy Festival, 12 Questacon Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), 13, 14 National Screen and Sound Archive, see men staff, 115–18 ScreenSound Australia Microsoft, 10 National Transmission Agency, 35 Ministerial determinations and directions, 30 Natural History Museum, London, 39 mission statement, 1 NetAlert, 36 mobile telecommunications, 29, 33, 34 Networking the Nation program, 29, 32, 34, moral rights, 31, 33 123–74 ‘museum theatre’, 25 New South Wales Department of Education and Museum Victoria, 39 Training, 40 museums, 11, 12 New Tax System, 11 see also National Museum of Australia Newcastle, 34 Museums and Galleries Foundation of New South non-ongoing employees, 118 Wales, 12 NRMA RoadZone, 41 music, 12–13, 14–15, 23, 47 ntl Australia Ltd, 35 printed, 31 Musica Viva, 12 Oatley, Robert, 21 Myer Foundation, 23 occupational health and safety, 95–6, 106 Ofﬁ ce Services, 92 narrowcasting, 30, 32, 35 Old Parliament House (Output 1.3), 21–6, 67, 82, National Aboriginal and Islander Skills 93, 97, 122 Development Association, 12, 15 Old Parliament House Governing Council, 21 National Archives of Australia, 5, 11 Olympic and Paralympic Games, 9, 12, 38, 41, 45 National Arts and Museums Regional Volunteers Ombudsman, 57 Skills Project, 11 ongoing employees, 118 national audiovisual collection, see ScreenSound online services, see Internet Australia Opera Australia, 12, 14–15 National Australia Day Council, 74, 79 Opera Conference, 12, 14 national broadcasting, see Australian Optus Vision Pty Ltd, 57 Broadcasting Corporation; SBS Orchestral Network Australia, 12, 14, 15 National Capital Authority, 27 organisation and structure, 2, 4–5, 10, 43 National Centenary Program, 19, 20 Organisational Development Committee, 50

Annual Report 2000–2001 321 Our Clever Country, 39 provider role performance, in Commonwealth outcomes and outputs, 4–5, 11–49, 65–73 Disability Strategy, 114 advertising, direct mail and market research, Public Lending Right Committee, 74 93–4 publications, 70 Networking the Nation program, 125–7 publishing, 13, 31 resources, 97–9 purchasing, 91–2 outreach programs, 38, 39, 41, 44 Commonwealth Disability Strategy reporting, see also exhibitions 112–13 outside participation, arrangements for, 73–4 information and communication technology outsourcing of IT, 29, 31, 33 (ICT) procurement, 32, 43 OZeCulture Program, 16 outsourcing of IT, 29, 31, 33 OzOpera, 15 website development contract, 10 parallel importation, 31 Queensland Orchestras Pty Ltd, 14 Paralympic and Olympic Games, 9, 12, 38, 41, 45 Questacon—National Science and Technology parliamentary committees, 27, 32, 56, 101–3 Centre (Outcome 3), 37–44, 51, 53, 75 part-time staff, 118 assets management, 121 performance pay, 107 categories of documents maintained, 65 performing arts, 12–13, 14–15, 23, 25, 39 Client Service Charter, 89 People and Business performance management Commonwealth Disability Strategy, 109 scheme, 107 ecologically sustainable development photographs, copyright in, 31 environmental reporting, 83 Photonics Australia, 39 ﬁ nancial resources, 99 photonics program, 39, 41 freedom of information requests, 62 planning processes, 53 functions and powers, 71 Plante, Johanna, 128 occupational health and safety, 96 Playing Australia, 12, 15 staff, 98, 107, 115–16, 119 policy advice, 7, 28–31, 111 Questacon Science Squad, 41 Polly Borland Australians, 25 Portfolio, 2–5, 9, 10 Racing Radio Inquiry, 102–3 address list, 75–80 radio, 30, 32, 35, 49, 102–3 portraiture, 21–2, 23, 25–6 see also ScreenSound Australia postal services, 34, 103 Radio for the Print Handicapped, 35 Postal Services legislation Amendment Bill 2000, Radiocommunications Act 1992, 30 103 Recognition: Percy Leason’s Aboriginal Portraits, powers and functions, 1, 10, 14, 65–73 25 Prawns with Horns, 13 recruitment of SES staff, 118 preservation and conservation, 23 Reﬁ ned White, 12 price controls, Telstra, 28, 32 refurbishment, 21, 22, 39, 43 price of departmental outputs, 97–100 regional Australia, see rural and regional pricing review, 9 Australia private sector support for arts and humanities, 16 Regional Commercial Activities Database, 33 procurement, see purchasing Regional Communications Forum, 32 Productivity Commission, 32 Regional Communications Partnership, 35 program administration, 8, 33, 87 Regional Equalisation Plan, 30, 35 Networking the Nation, 128–31, 172 Regional Telecommunications Infrastructure project teams, 51 Fund, 124 Property Management, 92 Register of Cultural Organisations, 16 Protection of Movable Cultural Heritage Act 1986, regulator role performance, in Commonwealth 17 Disability Strategy, 112

322 Annual Report 2000–2001 regulatory frameworks, see legislation occupational health and safety, 96 Remote and Isolated Islands program, 125, 127 pricing review, 9 remuneration, 106–8, 117 staff, 98, 108, 115–16, 119 Senior Executive Service, 53 scrutiny, 55–7 reporting arrangements in Portfolio, 2, 5, 10, 51 Sea Chest Secret, 39 reports by performing organisations, 12 Second Remote Commercial Television Subsidy research and development, 31, 33 Scheme, 35 research grants, 29, 33 Secretary, 10 Research, Statistics and Technology Branch, 31, Secretary’s review, 7–10 71 Security Review, 9 Rimmer John, 10 seminars and lectures (NPG), 22, 25–6 Rings of History: Contemporary Craft from Senate committees, 32, 101–3 Historical Timbers, 12 Senate Wing, Old Parliament House, 21, 22 risk management, 43, 45, 53, 96 Senior Executive Service (SES), 52–3, 105, 117–18 Risk Management Plan, 53 senior executive staff, 52–3 role of Department and Portfolio agencies, 3 separations of SES staff, 118 rural and regional Australia service charters, 87–90 communications services, 30, 32, 34, 35, 125 see also satisfaction of clients cultural activities, 11, 12–13, 15 sex services, on telephone, 28, 32 Questacon outreach programs, 41, 44 Shell Questacon Science Circus, 37, 38, 40, 41 Sights + Sounds, 48, 49 safety, 95–6, 106 small business and IT outsourcing work, 29 ScreenSound Australia collection monitoring, Smart Moves, 39, 42 46 social bonus Agreement, 29, 34 salary ranges and classifi cation, 106, 107, 108 social bonus funding, 124, 125 satisfaction of clients, 31–3 social justice and equity, 19, 44, 46, 48, 109–17 National Council for the Centenary of software, 31 Federation, 19 ScreenSound Australia, 45 National Science and Technology Centre, 38 Spatial Data Network, 33 Questacon, 38 spatial mapping facility, 31 ScreenSound Australia, 48, 49 Special Broadcasting Service (SBS), 30, 32, 34, SBS, 30, 32, 34, 35, 80 35, 80 Schaeffer, John and Julie, 21 Special Effects Mark II, 39 Scholz, Eleanor, 128 spectrum licensing and allocation, 29, 32, 34 schools education programs, 23, 39, 40, 41, 48 sponsorship science and technology, see Questacon National Council for the Centenary of Science Circus, 37, 38, 40, 41 Federation, 18 Science Theatre program, 39 National Portrait Gallery, 22, 23, 26 Scitech Discovery Centre, Perth, 39, 42 Questacon, 37, 40, 42 ScreenSound Australia (Outcome 4), 45–9, 51, 53, staff, 2, 10, 52–3, 115–19 75 average staffi ng levels, 97–100 advertising, direct mail and market research, staff counselling, 95 94 staff management, 43, 46, 54, 95–6, 105–8 assets management, 121 staff training and development, 44, 95, 96, 105–6, Client Service Charter, 90 107 ecologically sustainable development State Orchestra of Victoria, 12, 14, 15 environmental reporting, 84 statistics, provision of, 31 fi nancial resources, 100 Stevens, Neville, 10 freedom of information requests, 62 storage, ScreenSound Australia, 46 functions and powers, 72 Strategic Audit Plan, 55

Annual Report 2000–2001 323 Strategic Plan, 53 University of Tasmania, 29 structure and organisation, 2, 4–5, 10, 43 untimed local calls, 29, 33, 34 submissions and appearances before untimed local Internet access, 29, 33, 34, 125 parliamentary committees, 27, 56, 101–3 Upfront: Faces of Australians at War, 25 Super Sleuth discovery trail, 23 Sydney, 34, 40 Values and Behaviours Framework, 54 Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority, 40 Victorian State Orchestra, 12, 14, 15 Sydney Olympic and Paralympic Games, 9, 12, 38, video format, ScreenSound Australia, 45 41, 45 Vignette, 10 symphony orchestras, 12, 14, 15 vision statement, 1 Visions of Australia, 12, 15 Tandanya Aboriginal Cultural Centre, 44 visitors etc. tax deductions and incentives, 13–14, 16, 17, 73 Old Parliament House, 22–3, 24, 26 taxation system, 11 performance tours, festivals and cultural telecommunications, 28–9, 32, 33, 34, 68–70, exhibitions, 15 123–74 Questacon, 38, 39, 41, 43 categories of documents maintained, 64 ScreenSound Australia, 48, 49 judicial decisions, 57 visual arts, 12, 13, 16 Telecommunications Act 1997, 28, 57 portraiture, 21–2, 23, 25–6 Telecommunications (Consumer Protection and Vodafone, 29 Service Standards) Act 1999, 28 volunteers, 11, 23, 43 Telecommunications Division, 68–70 Telecommunications Service Inquiry, 29, 31, 32, Watt, Dr Ian, 10 70, 109, 125 websites, see Internet telephone sex services, 28, 32 women staff, 115–18 television, 30, 33, 34–5 workforce planning strategy, 105 industry developments, 30 Workplace Consultative Committee, 51 production, 14, 17, 49 workplace diversity, 54, 115–17 see also ScreenSound Australia Workplace Diversity Program, 54 Television Black Spots Program, 31, 33, 35 workplace harassment, 54 Television Fund, 30, 35 workplace relations, 43, 51, 105, 108 Telstra Corporation Limited, 9, 28, 29, 32, 34, 57, Workplace Relations Committee, Questacon, 43 125 tendering, see purchasing Youth Envoys, 19 text communication devices, 29 Youth Music Australia, 12 theatre, 12, 15, 25, 39 Youth Orchestra, 12, 15 Theatre of the Mind, 49 Torres Strait Islanders, see Indigenous Australians touring programs and exhibitions, 12–13, 15 National Portrait Gallery, 25 Questacon, 41, 42 ScreenSound Australia, 49 tours, Old Parliament House, 24 Trade Practices Act 1974, 28, 34 training, see education and training Treasury, 11 tribunal and court decisions, 57

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