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PORTFOLIO ADDITIONAL

Part C: Agency Additional Estimates Statements — Agency name

PORTFOLIO additional

ESTIMATES STATEMENTS 201112

Industry, innovation, Science, research and tertiary education PORTFOLIO

Explanations of additional estimates 201112

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Senator the Hon Chris Evans

Leader of the Government in the Senate

Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills, Science and Research

PARLIAMENT HOUSE
CANBERRA 2600

Senator the Hon John Hogg

President of the Senate

Australian Senate

Parliament House

CANBERRA ACT 2600

The Hon Peter Slipper MP

Speaker

House of Representatives

Parliament House

CANBERRA ACT 2600

Dear Mr President

Dear Mr Speaker

I hereby submit Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements in support of the 201112Additional Estimates for the Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education Portfolio.

These statements have been developed, and are submitted to the Parliament, as a statement on the funding requirements being sought for the Portfolio.

I present these statements by virtue of my ministerial responsibility for accountability to the Parliament and, through it, the public.

Yours sincerely

Chris Evans

Abbreviations and conventions

The following notations may be used:

NEC/nec not elsewhere classified

nil

.. not zero, but rounded to zero

na not applicable (unless otherwise specified)

nfp not for publication

$m $ million

Figures in tables and in the text may be rounded. Figures in text are generally rounded to one decimal place, whereas figures in tables are generally rounded to the nearest thousand. Discrepancies in tables between totals and sums of components are due to rounding.

Enquiries

Should you have any enquiries regarding this publication please contact the Chief Financial Officer in the Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education on (02) 6213 6000.

A copy of this document can be located on the Australian Government Budget website at: http://www.budget.gov.au.

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User Guide
to the
Portfolio Additional
Estimate Statements

User Guide

The purpose of the Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements (PAES), like that of the Portfolio Budget Statements (PB Statements), is to inform Senators and Members of Parliament and the public of the proposed allocation of resources to Government outcomes by agencies within the portfolio. The focus of the PAES differs from the PB Statements in one important aspect. While the PAES include an Agency Resource Statement to inform Parliament of the revised estimate of the total resources available to an agency, the focus of the PAES is on explaining the changes in resourcing by outcome(s) since the Budget. As such, the PAES provides information on new measures and their impact on the financial and/or nonfinancial planned performance of programs supporting those outcomes.

The PAES facilitate understanding of the proposed appropriations in Appropriation Bills (No. 3 and No. 4) 201112. In this sense the PAES is declared by the Additional Estimates Appropriation Bills to be a ‘relevant document’ to the interpretation of the Bills according to section 15AB of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.

Whereas the MidYear Economic and Fiscal Outlook 201112 is a midyear budget report which provides updated information to allow the assessment of the Government’s fiscal performance against its fiscal strategy, the PAES update the most recent budget appropriations for agencies within the portfolio.

Structure of the Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements

The PAES are presented in three parts with subsections.

User guide
Provides a brief introduction explaining the purpose of the PAES.
Portfolio overview
Provides an overview of the portfolio, including a chart that outlines the outcomes for agencies in the portfolio.
Agency additional estimates statements
A statement (under the name of the agency) for each agency affected by Additional Estimates.
Section 1: Agency overview and resources / This section details the total resources available to an agency, the impact of any measures since Budget, and impact on Appropriation Bills No. 3 and No. 4.
Section 2: Revisions to outcomes and planned performance / This section details changes to Government outcomes and/or changes to the planned performance of agency programs.
Section 3: Explanatory tables and budgeted financial statements / This section contains updated explanatory tables on special account flows and staffing levels and revisions to the budgeted financial statements.
Glossary / Explains key terms relevant to the portfolio.
Index (Optional) / Alphabetical guide to the statements

Contents

Portfolio Overview 3

Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education 3

Australian Research Council 3

Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency 3

Glossary 3

Portfolio Overview

Following the release of a new Administrative Arrangements Order (AAO) in December 2011, the roles and responsibilities of the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (DIISR) were expanded to incorporate the Tertiary, Skills and International functions from the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR). DIISR’s name was changed to the Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education (DIISRTE). In addition, the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) and the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) were transferred into the portfolio.

Figure 1: Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education portfolio structure

Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education portfolio outcomes

Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education

Outcome 1: The sustainable development and growth of Australian industry—particularly the manufacturing, services and small business sectors—by encouraging businesses to innovate, collaborate, and commercialise ideas, and by delivering business advice, assistance and services.

Outcome 2: Production, use and awareness of science and research knowledge, by supporting research activity; training and infrastructure; science communication; skill development; and collaboration, within the research sector and between researchers and industry, domestically and internationally.

Outcome 3: A growth in skills, qualifications and productivity through funding to improve teaching quality, learning, and tertiary sector infrastructure, international promotion of Australia’s education and training sectors, and partnerships with industry.

Portfolio Agencies

IP Australia

Outcome: Increased innovation, investment and trade in Australia, and by Australians overseas, through the administration of the registrable intellectual property rights system, promoting public awareness and industry engagement, and advising government.

Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO)

Outcome: Improved knowledge, innovative capacity and healthcare through nuclear-based facilities, research, training, products, services and advice to Government, industry, the education sector and the Australian population.

Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS)

Outcome: Further understanding of Australian Indigenous cultures, past and present through undertaking and publishing research, and providing access to print and audiovisual collections.

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

Outcome: Innovative scientific and technology solutions to national challenges and opportunities to benefit industry, the environment and the community, through scientific research and capability development, services and advice.

Australian Research Council (ARC)

Outcome: Growth of knowledge and innovation through managing research funding schemes, measuring research excellence and providing advice.

Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS)

Outcome: Growth of knowledge to support protection and sustainable development of Australia’s marine resources through innovative marine science and technology.

Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA)

Outcome: Contribute to a high quality vocational education and training sector, including through streamlined and nationally consistent regulation of training providers and courses, and the communication of advice to the sector on improvements to the quality of vocational education and training.

Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA)

Outcome: Maintain and enhance quality, diversity and innovation in the Australian higher education sector through nationally consistent regulation and quality assurance.

Portfolio resources

Table 1 shows for those agencies reporting in the Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements the additional resources provided to the portfolio in the 2011-12 budget year, by agency.

Table 1: Portfolio resources 2011-12

1 As a result of the AAO of 14December 2011, the majority of programs under Outcome3 of DEEWR were transferred to this department. The annual appropriation amount transferred under FMA Act Determination 2012/06 - Section32 (Transfer of Functions from DEEWR to DIISRTE) is $1,037.572million.

Portfolio Overview

Agency Additional Estimates Statements

Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education 3

Australian Research Council 3

Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency 3

Portfolio Overview

Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education

Section 1: Agency overview and resources 3

1.1 Strategic Direction 3

1.2 Agency Resource Statement 3

1.3 Agency Measures table 3

1.4 Additional Estimates and variations 3

1.5 Breakdown of Additional Estimates by appropriation bill 3

Section 2: Revisions to agency outcomes and planned performance 3

2.1 Resources and performance information 3

Section 3: Explanatory tables and budgeted financial statements 3

3.1 Explanatory tables 3

3.2 Budgeted financial statements 3

Agency Additional Estimates Statements — DIISRTE

Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education

Section 1: Agency overview and resources

1.1 Strategic Direction

As a result of the Administrative Arrangements Order released in December 2011 the Tertiary, Skills and International functions under Outcome 3 of the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) have transferred to the Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education (DIISRTE).

DIISRTE works with stakeholders to help shape the future economy, through discovery, skills and innovation. The department, and the wider portfolio, are working to accelerate productivity growth and secure Australia’s prosperity in a competitive global economy.

Recognising that collaboration, education and a strong science and research base are keys to success, the department brings together business, research bodies, the tertiary education sector, government and the broader community to discover, embrace and drive new ways of achieving economic and social benefits and deliver those benefits to Australia.

The department is focussed on promoting technological, social and environmental innovation and shaping businesses, industries and the workforce to turn these opportunities into action.

The department’s approach is driven by its seven key strategic priorities: investing in scientific engagement and awareness; strengthening and focusing Australia’s research efforts; developing a highly skilled, educated and productive workforce; driving productive, competitive and innovative business; developing industries for the future; increasing participation and building capability; and fostering a culture of collaboration.

Invest in scientific engagement and awareness - Harnessing the power and potential of science is critical to Australia’s ongoing prosperity. Greater awareness and understanding of science equips the community to adapt to a changing world and helps it to capitalise on the immense benefits science offers to business and the broader community.

The department is working to increase awareness of science in the Australian community, building skills in science and technology with quality learning and teaching, and supporting Australia’s scientists to produce solutions to the challenges facing society.

Strengthen and focus Australia’s research efforts - World class research holds the key to addressing some of the great challenges of our times, including climate change. Investing in and focusing Australia’s research and research training efforts will yield long term dividends for the Australian community.

Supporting researchers, universities and public sector research agencies to expand knowledge and understanding, and transfer that knowledge to industry and the community, will accelerate invention and discovery resulting in a stronger and globally competitive economy, more inclusive society and a cleaner environment. The department will work with Australia’s research community to ensure high quality outcomes from publicly funded research.

Develop a highly skilled, educated and productive workforce - A highly skilled workforce is the key to increasing our ability to innovate and to achieve greater productivity.

The department is working with the tertiary education sector to increase the number of highly skilled Australians, lift the quality of both higher education and vocational education and training and improve the responsiveness of the sector to industry needs.

These reforms will deliver a workforce with the skills needed to anticipate and respond to the range of complex challenges and opportunities we will face in a changing global economy.

Drive productive, competitive and innovative business - Innovation turns creativity into jobs, accelerates Australia’s productivity growth and secures the country’s economic well being. The department is assisting businesses of all sizes to build an innovative capacity and helping them improve the way they work, develop and apply new ideas and products and undertake or connect to valuable research and development.

A dynamic and innovative environment in which entrepreneurship is encouraged and businesses can flourish and grow without unnecessary constraints is vital to Australia’s economic wellbeing.

Develop industries for the future - A diverse and broad economic base is needed to ensure Australia’s prosperous and sustainable future, where innovation, wealth creation and employment occur across the spectrum, and are not concentrated in any single sector.

Achieving this involves translating emerging technologies and research activities into real opportunities to create the industries of the future. The department is working to modernise existing industries and facilitating the growth of new ones.

Increase participation and build capability - To be truly prosperous Australia must make the most of the talents of its increasingly diverse population. Through world class tertiary education and training people can achieve their full potential and become productive participants in the modern labour market.

The department’s programs contribute to improved qualification levels across the population and increase access to tertiary education for the most disadvantaged.

Research shows that firms with higher levels of education and skills in both management and non-management positions perform better. The department’s programs help firms to grow and capitalise on the skills of their employees.