Chapter 12: Agency achievements and the way forward

Abbreviations

A list of the abbreviations used in this report is available in the Glossary

A strong and prosperous economy

Australia’s strong economic position continues to be supported by a range of APS agencies.

Treasury and Finance delivered on the carriage of the 2006–07 Budget processes, with a Budget containing a greater number of capital and expense measures compared to last year’s, and one which involved a significantly higher value of decisions over a four-year period.

DEWR led the coordination of the whole of government implementation of Welfare to Work measures across portfolios. It also played a central role in developing and assisting in the passage of the WorkChoices legislation, which provides for major reform to workplace relations in Australia.

DCITA developed the operational separation framework between DCITA, ACCC and Telstra, and formulated legislative amendments designed to improve the operation of the telecommunications access and anti-competitive conduct provisions. Together, these initiatives will promote a sustainable and competitive telecommunications market, facilitate future investment in the industry, and produce real benefits for consumers.

DITR implemented the Cyclones Monica and Larry Business Assistance Fund, which is assisting severely affected businesses and farmers to overcome the impacts of both cyclones. The fund represents a commitment to the recovery and reconstruction of the Cape York region.

DOTARS is working through the Regional Partnerships and Sustainable Regions Programmes and with Area Consultative Committees (ACCs) in regional communities to create opportunities for regional economic growth and improved services. It progressed COAG’s National Reform Agenda with transport reforms including road and rail productivity, national planning and investment and continued its active engagement with remote Indigenous communities via the COAG East Kimberley Indigenous Trial.

More than 68% of visas issued by DIMA were to people in the Skill Stream, that is to people who can make a valuable contribution to the Australian economy.

Management Advisory Committee agencies’ key achievements, 2005–06

A strong and prosperous economy: read more about key achievements during 2005-06