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Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts 2000–2001 Annual Report Annual Report 2000–2001 I © Commonwealth of Australia 2001 ISSN: 1441-2845 DOCITA 09/01 This work is copyright. Apart from any use as permitted under the Copyright Act 1968, no part may be reproduced by any process without prior written permission from the Commonwealth Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts. Requests and enquiries concerning reproduction and rights should be addressed to: The Secretary Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts GPO Box 2154 Canberra ACT 2601 Australia Telephone: 02 6271 1000 Facsimile: 02 6271 1800 Email: [email protected] Website: www.dcita.gov.au/annualreport/ Produced by the Commonwealth Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts 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 2 AND THE ARTS ORGANISATION CHART ORGANISATION AND THEARTS TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION COMMUNICATIONS, Annual Report 2000 – 2001 The Department was saddened by the death on 17 July 2001, of Dr Kay Daniels, General Manager, Intellectual Property Branch.Other portfolio bodies: Australia Business Arts Foundation Australian Film, Television and Radio School National Museum of Australia Australian Broadcasting Authority (ABA) Australian National Maritime Museum National Offi ce for the Information Economy (NOIE) Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Australian Postal Corporation Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) Australian Communications Authority (ACA) Film Australia Telstra Corporation Ltd Australia Council National Australia Day Council The Bundanon Trust Australian Film Commission National Gallery of Australia Australian Film Finance Corporation Ltd National Library of Australia 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
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