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Service Delivery201920Presented byTim Pallas MPTreasurer of the State of Victoriafor the information of Honourable MembersBudget Paper No.?3TABLE OF CONTENTS TOC \h \z \t "Heading 1,2,Chapter Heading,1" Chapter 1 – Output, asset investment, savings and revenue initiatives PAGEREF _Toc9342174 \h 1Whole of Government – Aboriginal Affairs PAGEREF _Toc9342175 \h 3Whole of Government – Delivering for Regional and Rural Victoria Program PAGEREF _Toc9342176 \h 6Whole of Government – Victorian Jobs and Investment Fund PAGEREF _Toc9342177 \h 20Department of Education and Training PAGEREF _Toc9342178 \h 21Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning PAGEREF _Toc9342179 \h 39Department of Health and Human Services PAGEREF _Toc9342180 \h 50Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions PAGEREF _Toc9342181 \h 68Department of Justice and Community Safety PAGEREF _Toc9342182 \h 81Department of Premier and Cabinet PAGEREF _Toc9342183 \h 92Department of Transport PAGEREF _Toc9342184 \h 100Department of Treasury and Finance PAGEREF _Toc9342185 \h 116Parliament PAGEREF _Toc9342186 \h 118Court Services Victoria PAGEREF _Toc9342187 \h 120Revenue Initiatives PAGEREF _Toc9342188 \h 123Savings PAGEREF _Toc9342189 \h 126Labor’s Financial Statement 2018 – Summary Report PAGEREF _Toc9342190 \h 127Outstanding capital commitments PAGEREF _Toc9342191 \h 128Chapter 2 – Department performance statements PAGEREF _Toc9342192 \h 129Department of Education and Training PAGEREF _Toc9342193 \h 133Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning PAGEREF _Toc9342194 \h 160Department of Health and Human Services PAGEREF _Toc9342195 \h 191Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions PAGEREF _Toc9342196 \h 229Department of Justice and Community Safety PAGEREF _Toc9342197 \h 260Department of Premier and Cabinet PAGEREF _Toc9342198 \h 293Department of Transport PAGEREF _Toc9342199 \h 321Department of Treasury and Finance PAGEREF _Toc9342200 \h 348Parliament (including the Victorian AuditorGeneral’s Office and the Parliamentary Budget Office) PAGEREF _Toc9342201 \h 368Court Services Victoria PAGEREF _Toc9342202 \h 378Appendix A – Output performance measures for review by the Public Accounts and Estimates Committee PAGEREF _Toc9342203 \h 385Department of Education and Training PAGEREF _Toc9342204 \h 385Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning PAGEREF _Toc9342205 \h 387Department of Health and Human Services PAGEREF _Toc9342206 \h 391Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions PAGEREF _Toc9342207 \h 394Department of Justice and Community Safety PAGEREF _Toc9342208 \h 397Department of Premier and Cabinet PAGEREF _Toc9342209 \h 399Department of Transport PAGEREF _Toc9342210 \h 401Department of Treasury and Finance PAGEREF _Toc9342211 \h 403Parliament (including the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office and the Parliamentary Budget Office) PAGEREF _Toc9342212 \h 404Appendix B – Local government financial relations PAGEREF _Toc9342213 \h 405Supporting sustainable and effective local government PAGEREF _Toc9342214 \h 405Funding sources to local government in Victoria PAGEREF _Toc9342215 \h 407Community Support Fund PAGEREF _Toc9342216 \h 409Disaster Response PAGEREF _Toc9342217 \h 409201920 Budget initiatives PAGEREF _Toc9342218 \h 410Chapter 1 – Output, asset investment, savings and revenue initiativesBudget Paper No.?3 Service Delivery outlines the Government’s priorities for the goods and services it provides to Victorians and details the budget decisions the Government has made to implement its agenda.The 201920 Budget provides funding of $11.4?billion in output initiatives and up to $34.5?billion TEI in new capital investment. This builds on the Government’s $9.4?billion investment in output initiatives and up to $9.3?billion in capital projects in the 201819?Budget.Budget Paper No.?3 Service Delivery provides information on how the Government is meeting its performance targets for delivering outputs to the community, and how these outputs contribute to key objectives.Table 1.1:Output summary($?million) 2018-192019-202020-212021-222022-23Aboriginal Affairs..34.843.115.815.4Delivering for Regional and Rural Victoria Program12.6402.1296.877.567.9Victorian Jobs and Investment Fund..90.060.0....Education and Training126.8546.6557.0453.0633.8Environment, Land, Water and Planning27.0399.6244.3208.5171.6Health and Human Services36.11 293.41 214.3721.9789.1Jobs, Precincts and Regions10.6281.0237.4118.284.1Justice and Community Safety16.3279.3233.8233.6210.3Premier and Cabinet4.955.724.310.510.8Transport56.5276.5247.8103.6122.5Treasury and Finance1.031.731.840.039.9Parliament..1.91.61.71.7Court Services Victoria0.221.613.912.412.3Total output initiatives (a)292.03 714.13 206.21 996.72 159.6Source: Department of Treasury and FinanceNote: (a) Table may not add due to rounding.Table 1.2:Asset summary($?million) 2018-192019-202020-212021-222022-23TEIAboriginal Affairs............Delivering for Regional and Rural Victoria Program8.0409.9521.0357.7103.21 718.1Victorian Jobs and Investment Fund............Education and Training2.7813.6607.1230.945.51 699.8Environment, Land, Water and Planning..17.421.025.025.388.8Health and Human Services..148.8205.4152.982.62 044.1Jobs, Precincts and Regions7.024.46.5....37.9Justice and Community Safety38.5516.6569.1354.219.21 497.6Premier and Cabinet (a)0.80.00.0....0.9Transport25.9778.01 483.42 062.12 742.927 418.7Treasury and Finance............Parliament (b)..2.92.93.03.1n.a.Court Services Victoria (c)..4.63.50.80.09.0Total asset initiatives (d)82.82 716.33 420.03 186.83 021.934 515.0Source: Department of Treasury and FinanceNotes: (a) Funding for 2019-20 and 2020-21 represented as 0.0 due to rounding.(b) No TEI is recorded for this initiative as it reflects ongoing funding of electoral office accommodation which in part reflects leases recorded on the balance sheet in accordance with the new accounting standard AASB 16 Leases.(c) Funding for 2022-23 represented as 0.0 due to rounding.(d) Table may not add due to rounding. The TEI includes funding beyond 2022-23.Whole of Government – Aboriginal AffairsOutput initiativesTable 1.3:Output initiatives – Aboriginal Affairs($?million) 2018-192019-202020-212021-222022-23Aboriginal health, wellbeing and safety – mental health demonstration projects..4.34.2....Aboriginal kinship finding service..2.42.52.62.6Aboriginal Languages Program Training Initiative..0.40.3....Case management by Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations..5.68.0....Collaborative Aboriginal cultural heritage management..1.02.31.80.7Dhelk Dja: Aboriginal 10-Year Family Violence Plan..4.57.28.58.6Family violence and sexual assault therapeutic support – specialised support for Aboriginal Victorians..1.51.82.43.0Hanging Rock Traditional Owner Joint Management Board..0.10.10.1..Koori Women’s Place..0.60.60.60.6Marram Nganyin Aboriginal youth mentoring program..0.4......Treaty and self-determination for Aboriginal Victorians..14.216.2....Total output initiatives (a)..34.843.115.815.4Source: Department of Treasury and FinanceNote: (a) Table may not add due to rounding.Aboriginal health, wellbeing and safety – mental health demonstration projects Four Aboriginal mental health demonstration projects will be continued, providing treatment and support to Aboriginal Victorians with moderate to severe mental illness and other complex health and social support needs.This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Clinical Care output.Aboriginal kinship finding serviceFunding will be provided for the Government’s new model of kinship care to strengthen Aboriginal children’s connection with family, culture and community, including an Aboriginal kinship finding service.This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Child Protection and Family Services output.Aboriginal Languages Program Training Initiative Funding will be provided to continue the current pilot of an accredited Aboriginal languages program for Koori community members to support the delivery of language programs in schools and kindergartens.This initiative contributes to the Department of Education and Training’s: Early Childhood Development output;School Education – Primary output; andSchool Education – Secondary output.Case management by Aboriginal Community Controlled OrganisationsAboriginal children and families involved in the child protection system will be provided with services and support to remain connected to their culture, through continued transition of case management of Aboriginal children in care to Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations.This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Child Protection and Family Services output.Collaborative Aboriginal cultural heritage managementFunding will be provided for necessary project and infrastructure works to deliver and complete the Budj Bim Master Plan, supporting its nomination for World Heritage listing. The Budj Bim Cultural Landscape is the first Australian World Heritage site to be nominated exclusively for Aboriginal cultural values. Additional funding will be provided to ensure statutory requirements under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 are met.This initiative contributes to the Department of Premier and Cabinet’s Aboriginal Policy, Strengthening Aboriginal Cultural Heritage and Communities output.Dhelk Dja: Aboriginal 10-Year Family Violence PlanFunding will be provided for the operation of three Aboriginal Orange Door access points, and to expand frontline Aboriginal family violence services, including culturally appropriate responses for Aboriginal Victorians experiencing family violence.This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Family Violence Service Delivery output.Family violence and sexual assault therapeutic support – specialised support for Aboriginal VictoriansFunding will be provided to support an expansion of specialised therapeutic support services for Aboriginal Victorians who are victims of family violence and sexual assault.This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Family Violence Service Delivery output.Hanging Rock Traditional Owner Joint Management BoardFunding will be provided to support a joint management arrangement with the Dja Dja Wurrung, Taungurung and Wurundjeri traditional owner groups in implementing the Hanging Rock Strategic Plan. This recognises the iconic nature of the Hanging Rock precinct and its cultural values.This initiative contributes to the delivery of the Government’s election commitment, ‘Protecting the Future of Hanging Rock’, as published in Labor’s Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s Management of Public Land and Forests output.Koori Women’s PlaceContinuation of the Koori Women’s Place will provide culturally appropriate family violence services to Aboriginal women. The Koori Women’s Place will help break down barriers faced by Aboriginal women in reporting family violence and ensure victim survivors are able to access the support they need.This initiative contributes to the Department of Justice and Community Safety’s Victims and Community Support Services output.Marram Nganyin Aboriginal youth mentoring program Funding will be provided for Aboriginal organisations to deliver targeted youth mentoring programs to support and empower Aboriginal young people. This initiative contributes to the Department of Premier and Cabinet’s Youth output.Treaty and self-determination for Aboriginal VictoriansThe Government will provide funding for phase two of the treaty and self-determination process for Aboriginal Victorians, including:establishing and funding the operations of the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria; andensuring Traditional Owners are equipped and ready for treaty negotiations.This additional funding will facilitate future treaty negotiations and equip Aboriginal Victorians to meaningfully engage in this process.This initiative contributes to the Department of Premier and Cabinet’s Aboriginal Policy, Strengthening Aboriginal Cultural Heritage and Communities output.Whole of Government – Delivering for Regional and Rural Victoria ProgramThe Delivering for Regional and Rural Victoria Program will make a $2.6 billion investment to boost regional tourism, create local jobs, underpin key industries, and provide the infrastructure and services that local communities rely on. The program will improve public transport, country roads and TAFE facilities, and provide critical health facility upgrades. This would support an estimated 4?500 jobs and make regional and rural Victoria an even better place to live, work and invest for new and existing residents. Output initiativesTable 1.4:Output initiatives – Delivering for Regional and Rural Victoria Program ($?million) 2018-192019-202020-212021-222022-23Bendigo law court redevelopment..5.33.13.22.2Frontline services for regional Victoria..2.82.82.82.8Fully renewable Newstead..1.0......Geelong City Deal..18.8......Gippsland Plains Rail Trail..1.0......Gippsland residential rehabilitation facility (a)..1.42.92.93.0Great Ocean Road action plan..0.80.8....Growing Victoria’s agriculture industry ..2.74.5....Historic boost for camping in Victoria’s great outdoors..7.98.79.09.5Keeping Ballarat moving....0.20.81.2Making our farms safer..0.80.80.80.8Men’s Shed upgrades in eastern Victoria..0.1......More specialist care closer to home for regional Victorians (a)..32.833.634.535.3Phillip Island Urgent Care Centre..2.02.02.02.0Protecting the future of Hanging Rock..0.40.60.4..Putting farmers’ health on the agenda..1.01.01.01.0Reducing regulatory burden on our dairy industry..0.30.3....Regional development priorities..82.94.71.71.8Regional local sports grants..15.219.916.76.7Regional rail sustainability..27.0......Regional road maintenance..159.0197.30.30.3Staying safe and dry on the Portarlington Ferry..0.6......Support for drought-affected farmers12.6........Supporting young people in rural Victoria..1.2......Upgrade and rebuild of Alexandra Showgrounds and Recreation Reserve..1.8......V/Line stabling and maintenance..19.0......Victorian Patient Transport Assistance Scheme..2.6......Western Rail Plan..12.512.5....Wine to the World..1.31.31.31.3Young Farmer Scholarships..0.10.10.10.1Total output initiatives (b)12.6402.1296.877.567.9Source: Department of Treasury and FinanceNotes: (a) These initiatives contribute to activity that attracts Commonwealth funding under the National Health Reform Agreement. Estimates of the Commonwealth’s contribution are included.(b) Table may not add due to rounding.Bendigo law court redevelopmentRefer to the asset initiative for a description of this initiative.Frontline services for regional VictoriaFunding will be provided to maintain on-ground wildlife management services and minimise the impacts of wild dogs to reduce the risks to primary producers, biodiversity and community health. The Good Neighbour Program will continue the flexible approach in dealing with declared species and new and emerging pests and weeds. This initiative contributes to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s Environment and Biodiversity output.Fully renewable NewsteadThe Government will make a funding contribution to a 10-megawatt solar farm for Newstead. This will help transition the town to 100 per cent renewable energy. This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s Climate Change output.Geelong City DealRefer to the asset initiative for a description of this initiative.Gippsland Plains Rail TrailSections of the Gippsland Plains Rail Trail will be upgraded to boost tourism in the region and improve recreation and amenity along the old railway line. This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s Management of Public Land and Forests output.Gippsland residential rehabilitation facilityFunding will be provided to operationalise the Hope Restart facility in Gippsland, providing 30 additional residential rehabilitation beds, supporting up to 90 Victorians each year to address their substance abuse. An additional withdrawal bed will be funded in the Gippsland region to support stronger pathways into the new facility.This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Drug Treatment and Rehabilitation output.Great Ocean Road action planA new statutory authority will be established to manage and protect the Great Ocean Road, its land and seascapes.This initiative contributes to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s Management of Public Land and Forests output.Growing Victoria’s agriculture industryTo meet regional skills demand for qualified shearers, the Government will support the delivery of the Certificate III in Shearing at more sites across Victoria from 2020. Agricultural colleges at Longerenong, Dookie and Glenormiston will be supported to upgrade their facilities.This initiative contributes to the delivery of the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Education and Training’s Training, Higher Education and Workforce Development output.Historic boost for camping in Victoria’s great outdoorsMore Victorians will be able to enjoy the great outdoors through 30 new campsites, upgrades to 30 existing campsites, upgrades to 4WD tracks across the State, a new coastal park on the Bass Coast and cutting campsite fees in half all year round. Funding will also be provided to plan a Sea to Summit hiking trail and associated park infrastructure upgrades in East Gippsland.This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s Management of Public Land and Forests output.Keeping Ballarat movingRefer to the asset initiative for a description of this initiative.Making our farms saferThe Government will continue to support the Victorian Farmers Federation program to improve health and safety outcomes on Victoria’s farms. This funding will increase health checks for farmers, deliver a new campaign to raise greater workplace safety awareness, and help the Victorian Farmers Federation to employ two additional Farm Safety Officers.This initiative contributes to the delivery of the Government’s election commitment, ‘Growing Victoria’s Agriculture Industry’, as published in Labor’s Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions’ Agriculture output.Men’s Shed upgrades in eastern VictoriaAdditional funding for Men’s Sheds will be provided in 2019-20 to upgrade Men’s Sheds in eastern Victoria and improve outcomes for men’s health and wellbeing.This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Community Participation output.More specialist care closer to home for regional VictoriansAn additional 500 000 specialist appointments will be provided to regional and rural Victorians, alongside the establishment of an easy-to-access registry for general practitioners with up-to-date information about individual hospital waiting lists. This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’ NonAdmitted Services output.Phillip Island Urgent Care CentreThe opening hours at the Phillip Island Health Hub have been expanded from operating only during business hours Monday to Friday to operating 24-hours a day, seven days per week. This funding will continue to provide the Phillip Island Community with uninterrupted access to urgent health care. This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Admitted Services output.Protecting the future of Hanging RockHanging Rock will be protected through environmental safeguards, greater recognition of Aboriginal cultural significance and upgrades to facilities. The adjacent East Paddock will be purchased and preserved. This initiative will be undertaken in partnership with Traditional Owners and the Macedon Ranges Shire Council. This initiative contributes to the delivery of the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s Management of Public Land and Forests output.Putting farmers’ health on the agendaFunding will continue for the National Centre for Farmer Health. The Centre delivers health assessments to farmers and their families, improves health literacy and develops tailored health promotion programs. This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Advancement output. Reducing regulatory burden on our dairy industryFunding will be provided for Dairy Food Safety Victoria to implement its Dairy RegTech 2022 model, which applies digital regulation approaches to reduce the regulatory burden on the dairy industry, while improving food safety. This funding will help implement realtime data collection and analytics to monitor the food safety performance of dairy businesses and demonstrate compliance with food safety regulations. It will also include education and incentives to promote a positive food safety culture. These measures will help the dairy industry provide a higher level of food safety assurance at a lower cost.This initiative contributes to the delivery of the Government’s election commitment, ‘Growing Victoria’s Agriculture Industry’, as published in Labor’s Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions’ Agriculture output.Regional development prioritiesFunding will be provided to deliver a range of priority initiatives across rural and regional Victoria.This initiative delivers on several Government election commitments as published in Labor’s Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions’:Agriculture output;Regional Development output;Sport, Recreation and Racing output;Tourism and Major Events output; andTrade and Global Engagement output.Regional development prioritiesArtsBarwon Heads Community HubRestore Her Majesty’s Theatre in BallaratCommunity facilitiesFree public wi-fi in Ararat and Latrobe ValleyLighting for Lake Wendouree and Victoria Park in BallaratRegional car parksSebastopol revitalisationJobsProtecting our agriculture industryServicesSupporting the Country Women’s AssociationSportsBringing the best sports and entertainment to Kardinia ParkEureka sports precinctTourismBenalla Splash ParkDaylesford and Macedon Ranges festivals and events Lakes Entrance Fisherman’s Cooperative SocietyRomsey ecotherapy parkRegional local sports grantsGrants will be provided to local councils and sporting organisations to deliver new and improved local community sports infrastructure across regional and rural Victoria, increasing participation opportunities and improving accessibility for the community.This initiative contributes to the delivery of the Government’s election commitment, ‘Local Sports Grants’, as published in Labor’s Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions’ Sport, Recreation and Racing output.Regional local sports grantsBuild new Macedon Ranges Regional Sports Precinct – outdoor facilitiesFund a masterplan for Portarlington Recreation ReserveFund Drysdale Sports Precinct Stage Two upgradeFund lighting for Barwon Heads Football and Netball Club and Barwon Heads Cricket ClubRedevelop Ballan Recreation Reserve in BallanUpgrade Carisbrook Recreation Reserve, CarisbrookUpgrade Charlton Park multipurpose facility, CharltonUpgrade Estuary Reserve in LeopoldUpgrade Geelong West OvalUpgrade Grinter Reserve in MoolapUpgrade Haddon Recreation Reserve StadiumUpgrade Harry Trott Oval in KenningtonUpgrade Herne Hill Reserve, Herne HillUpgrade Kangaroo Flat Bowling Club in BendigoUpgrade Lord Nelson Park, St ArnaudUpgrade Osborne Park in GeelongUpgrade soccer facilities across Victoria: TorquayUpgrade Thomson Recreational ReserveUpgrade Traralgon Soccer ClubUpgrade Traralgon Tennis ClubUpgrade Wendouree West Recreation Reserve in BallaratRegional rail sustainabilityV/Line’s operations will be supported to ensure train reliability and punctuality service levels and standards are maintained and improved.This initiative contributes to the Department of Transport’s Train Services – Regional output.Regional road maintenanceFunding will be provided for additional road surface replacement works to repair roads across regional Victoria. These works will improve road safety and help maximise the economic value of the Victorian road network. A new road asset management transformation plan and more pavement condition surveys will also be undertaken to enable the State to achieve a more effective road maintenance program.This initiative contributes to the Department of Transport’s Road Asset Management output.Staying safe and dry on the Portarlington FerryA new covered walkway from the beachfront to the ferry berths on the Portarlington pier will be built to ensure passengers stay safe and dry as they walk along the 190-metre long pier. This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s Parks Victoria output.Support for drought-affected farmersFunding continues to be provided to support farmers affected by drought and dry conditions. The Government is providing one-off payments under the Farm Business Assistance Program to eligible farm businesses in the Wellington and East Gippsland shires, and eligible dairy farmers in northern and north-west Victoria. The Government has also extended funding for the On-farm Drought Infrastructure Support Grants which assist farmers to install infrastructure to better manage and prepare for drought.The Government is also extending and improving access to emergency water supply points for drought-affected communities for both stock and domestic purposes.This initiative contributes to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s Effective Water Management and Supply output.This initiative contributes to the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions’ Agriculture output.Supporting young people in rural VictoriaFunding will be provided to continue the Regional Presence Project, which employs youth workers across regional Victoria in Warrnambool, Morwell, Ballarat and Swan Hill. This program engages with disadvantaged youth to ensure their views and needs are heard, and that they are connected to opportunities and essential support services. This initiative contributes to the Department of Premier and Cabinet’s Youth output.Upgrade and rebuild of Alexandra Showgrounds and Recreation ReserveFunding will be provided to upgrade and rebuild the multipurpose facilities at the Alexandra Showgrounds and Recreation Reserve. These upgrades will deliver modern sporting facilities for clubs and the local community.This initiative contributes to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s Management of Public Land and Forests output.V/Line stabling and maintenanceThe State’s stabling and maintenance capacity will be increased to support the growing regional train fleet. Operations will be expanded at new and upgraded facilities at Wyndham Vale, South Dynon, East Ballarat and Bendigo. These facilities will improve the reliability and punctuality of regional passenger rail services.This initiative contributes to the Department of Transport’s Train Services – Regional output.Victorian Patient Transport Assistance Scheme The Victorian Patient Transport Assistance Scheme will receive funding to continue providing travel and accommodation subsidies to rural and regional Victorians who are required to travel long distances to receive specialist medical care. This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Admitted Services output.Western Rail PlanRefer to the asset initiative for a description of this initiative.Wine to the WorldFunding will be provided to boost Victorian wine exports through annual wine symposiums, a Victorian wine showcase, trade missions to the United States and China, international marketing campaigns and annual export training for Victorian winemakers. This will support the expansion of the Victorian wine market through increased export capabilities, capacity and access to export markets, as well as increased international awareness of Victoria’s wine industry.This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions’ Trade and Global Engagement output.Young Farmer ScholarshipsThe Young Farmer Scholarships program will continue to assist the next generation of farmers to up-skill and improve farm business practices through training, support and/or coaching to help ensure continued growth and success of the State’s agriculture sector.This initiative contributes to the delivery of the Government’s election commitment, ‘Growing Victoria’s Agriculture Industry’, as published in Labor’s Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions’ Agriculture output.Asset initiativesTable 1.5:Asset initiatives – Delivering for Regional and Rural Victoria Program($?million) 2018-192019-202020-212021-222022-23TEIAdditional VLocity trains..178.465.493.72.5340.0Barwon Heads Road upgrade..0.4......318.3Bendigo law court redevelopment..19.979.253.10.2152.4Better train services for Bendigo and Central Victoria..12.625.49.32.349.6Building a bigger and better Latrobe Regional Hospital..7.0......7.0Building a new rehabilitation centre for Bendigo..3.125.125.16.359.5Building a world-class Geelong Performing Arts Centre..15.545.644.422.5128.0Building Better TAFEs Fund – Regional TAFEs..8.522.115.7..46.3Geelong City Deal (a)4.627.052.256.632.7173.1Historic boost for camping in Victoria’s great outdoors..17.617.617.617.670.4Keeping Ballarat moving..9.624.924.1..58.6Phillip Island Urgent Care Centre3.4........3.4Protecting the future of Hanging Rock..1.4......1.4Regional development priorities..12.510.210.210.242.9Regional Health Infrastructure Fund (b)..50.050.0....100.0Regional road maintenance..22.645.2....67.8Relocation of Barwon Health clinical facilities (c)..2.04.08.05.520.0Waurn Ponds Track Duplication – Stage 2 (d)..2.0......2.0Western Rail Plan..18.652.9..3.575.0World-class care for Wangaratta patients..1.21.2....2.4Total asset initiatives (e)8.0409.9521.0357.7103.21 718.1Source: Department of Treasury and FinanceNotes: (a)The project includes Commonwealth funding of $173.1 million.(b)This initiative includes funding for Ararat Hospital (East Grampians), the renewal of rural residential aged care facilities and the commencement of planning for Stage 2 of the Goulburn Valley Health Redevelopment.(c)The TEI includes funding beyond 2022-23.(d)Due to the timing of the current Commonwealth contribution, the project timelines have been delayed.(e) Table may not add due to rounding.Additional VLocity trainsFunding will be provided to purchase up to 18 new VLocity trains to meet increasing demand on the regional network. The new trains will replace older trains on Victoria’s busiest regional lines to improve passenger amenity and increase capacity. Funding will also be provided for supporting infrastructure.This initiative contributes to the delivery of the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Transport’s Train Services – Regional output.Barwon Heads Road upgradeFunding will be provided to progress planning for the upgrade of Barwon Heads Road, including duplicating four kilometres of road and constructing a new bridge over the train line north of Marshall Station. This initiative contributes to the delivery of the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Transport’s: Road Operations output; andTransport Infrastructure output.Bendigo law court redevelopmentThe Government will provide funding for a multi-jurisdictional regional headquarter court facility for Bendigo and the wider Loddon Mallee region. The new court facility will feature eight courtrooms, two hearing rooms, two mediation suites and 16 custody holding cells. The new court facility will bring together a range of specialist court programs and services locally.This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to Court Services Victoria’s Courts output.Better train services for Bendigo and Central VictoriaThree new stations will be constructed in and around Bendigo at Goornong, Raywood and Huntly. Funding will also support the commencement of planning for a Bendigo Line Upgrade to enable the operation of trains every 40 minutes during off-peak times, including the re-establishment of a station at Harcourt. This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Transport’s:Train Services – Regional output; andTransport Infrastructure output.Building a bigger and better Latrobe Regional HospitalPlanning will commence for the redevelopment and expansion of the Latrobe Regional Hospital to increase the service capacity of operating theatres and the maternity and intensive care units. The initiative will improve service delivery by relocating treatment facilities closer to the new emergency department. This initiative contributes to the delivery of the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Admitted Services output.Building a new rehabilitation centre for BendigoA new rehabilitation centre will be built at Bendigo Hospital, which will include the relocation and consolidation of outpatient rehabilitation services and staff administration services into newly upgraded buildings. The new rehabilitation centre will bring together health services from different locations within the hospital grounds to improve access for recovering patients.This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018. This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Admitted Services output.Building a world-class Geelong Performing Arts CentreFunding for the third and final stage of the Geelong Performing Arts Centre redevelopment will deliver a new 500-seat drama theatre, new court yard and experimental theatre space, new box office and refurbished back of house facilities. This will improve the visitor experience and further revitalise Geelong’s cultural precinct. This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions’ Cultural Infrastructure and Facilities output.Building Better TAFEs Fund – Regional TAFEs Three regional TAFE upgrade and redevelopment projects will improve lifelong education pathways. The following institutions will receive funding through the initial round of the Building Better TAFEs Fund:GOTAFE – Health and Community Services Training Facility;The Gordon – Culinary School, Geelong; andSouth West TAFE – Library and Learning Hub.This initiative contributes to the delivery of the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Education and Training’s Training,?Higher Education and Workforce Development output.Geelong City DealVictoria has increased its share of funding for the Geelong City Deal and has secured additional Commonwealth funding. The City Deal package for Geelong and the Great Ocean Road will help realise the economic potential of the tourism industry, boost emerging businesses and ensure Geelong and the broader region remain a great place to work, live and visit. The ten-year partnership has seen further investment in the Shipwreck Coast Master Plan, Revitalising Central Geelong Action Plan and has locked in the delivery of the 1?000-seat Geelong Convention Centre.This initiative contributes to the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions’ Regional?Development output.Historic boost for camping in Victoria’s great outdoorsRefer to the output initiative for a description of this initiative.Keeping Ballarat movingAs Ballarat’s population continues to grow, funding will be provided to upgrade the city’s intersections and keep traffic flowing. These upgrades will enhance safety and improve travel times. The sites include:Learmonth Street/Ballarat-Carngham Road/Wiltshire Lane/La Trobe Street intersection;Dyson Drive and Ballarat-Carngham Road intersection;Wiltshire Lane/Glenelg Highway/Smythes Road/Cherry Flat Road intersection;Gregory Street and Gillies Street intersection;Hertford Street and Albert Street intersection; andDocwra Street Intersection and Midland Highway duplication and upgrade Magpie Primary School crossing.New lanes will also be added to both the Cuthberts Road and Learmonth Street roundabout and Learmonth Street and Sturt Street roundabout, reducing queuing in peak periods. There will be new traffic lights at the intersection of Sturt, Russell and Morrison Streets. The Government will also improve safety for students and families at Ballarat High School, with upgraded pedestrian crossings.This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Transport’s Road Asset Management output.Phillip Island Urgent Care CentreRefer to the output initiative for a description of this initiative.Protecting the future of Hanging RockRefer to the output initiative for a description of this initiative.Regional development prioritiesRefer to the output initiative for a description of this initiative.Regional Health Infrastructure FundA further boost will be provided to the Regional Health Infrastructure Fund to improve the quality and amenity of infrastructure across a range of rural and regional health services. This initiative will allow health services to respond to local priorities and maintain and enhance their service delivery capacity. This initiative includes funding for Ararat Hospital (East Grampians), the renewal of rural residential aged care facilities and the commencement of planning for Stage 2 of the Goulburn Valley Health Redevelopment.This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Admitted Services output.Regional road maintenanceRefer to the output initiative for a description of this initiative.Relocation of Barwon Health clinical facilitiesThe relocation of Barwon Health clinical facilities to the Geelong Hospital Precinct will improve responses to people in crisis and increase access to drug and alcohol treatment facilities.This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Clinical Care output.Waurn Ponds Track Duplication – Stage 2Funding is provided for design and pre-procurement activities associated with upgrading the track between South Geelong and Waurn Ponds Station. The project scope will include duplicating 11 kilometres of track, upgrading signalling equipment and removing level crossings at Fyans Road and the Surf Coast Highway. These works will enable Geelong to Melbourne services to start from Waurn Ponds Station. The timing for the delivery of this project has been adjusted to align with the Commonwealth’s funding provisions.This initiative contributes to the delivery of the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Transport’s:Train Services – Regional output; andTransport Infrastructure output.Western Rail PlanPlanning will commence for the full separation of regional and metropolitan services on the Geelong and Ballarat lines to reduce crowding, support population growth and economic development in Melbourne’s west as well as enable fast rail to the regions. The initiative includes detailed planning to electrify the rail lines to Melton and Wyndham Vale, separating these lines from the Ballarat and Geelong lines as well as the potential extension to Werribee to complete the connection of the Suburban Rail Loop.This initiative contributes to the delivery of the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Transport’s:Train Services – Statewide output; andTransport Infrastructure output.World-class care for Wangaratta patientsFunding will be provided to commence infrastructure and service planning work for the redevelopment of Wangaratta Hospital.This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Admitted Services output.Whole of Government – Victorian Jobs and Investment FundOutput initiativesTable 1.6:Output initiatives – Victorian Jobs and Investment Fund($?million) 2018-192019-202020-212021-222022-23Victorian Jobs and Investment Fund..90.060.0....Total output initiatives ..90.060.0....Source: Department of Treasury and FinanceVictorian Jobs and Investment FundFunding will be provided to establish the Victorian Jobs and Investment Fund, which will:support opportunities of state significance to create jobs and promote economic development;attract strategic and footloose private sector investment to the State; attract innovation and jobs projects that enhance productivity growth and support the transition of the Victorian economy to high-growth sectors; andsupport the continued operations of LaunchVic.This initiative builds on Victoria’s existing economic strengths and supports investment and innovation, which will help create sustainable jobs for Victorians, and drive long-term growth in the State. It also streamlines Victoria’s economic development focus and decision-making framework, ensuring that the planning and implementation of development projects is well coordinated across the State.This initiative contributes to the: Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions’ Industry, Innovation and Small Business output;Department of Premier and Cabinet’s Government-wide Leadership, Reform and Implementation output; andDepartment of Treasury and Finance’s Invest Victoria output.Department of Education and TrainingOutput initiativesTable 1.7:Output initiatives – Department of Education and Training($?million) 2018-192019-202020-212021-222022-23Early Childhood DevelopmentChild Link..5.6......Children’s facilities capital program..9.810.813.0..Effective and robust early childhood regulatory system0.85.2......Ensuring children with significant disability can participate in kindergarten..1.6......Maintaining access to high quality and affordable kindergarten3.827.118.8....Ready for school: kinder for every three-year-old26.235.546.4149.3341.3Transition early childhood intervention services to the National Disability Insurance Scheme..3.4......School EducationActive Kids..1.2......Anti-bullying supports for school students..1.71.51.31.3Community Language Schools..1.61.92.02.0Engaging at-risk youth..1.9......Enhanced behaviour support and intervention for schools..1.1......Essential maintenance and compliance..26.2......Free tampons and pads in all public schools..6.24.74.84.9Music in Schools..1.0......New School Planning Fund..0.5......New Schools Construction..3.320.2....Non-Government Schools Infrastructure Fund..102.0100.0100.0100.0Onsite school technical support and digital connectivity..4.1......Parkville College bed expansion1.33.0......Premier’s Spirit of Democracy Competition..0.20.20.20.2School Breakfast Club Expansion Program..9.315.716.216.8School enrolment-based funding70.0142.2146.6150.5154.3Secondary school software suite..6.27.67.83.8Securing the future of KIOSC..0.50.5....Support for Students with Disabilities Program for Students with Disabilities..88.890.9....Students with Disabilities Transport Program0.64.84.5....Support for students with disabilities and additional needs..8.4......Support Services DeliveryAffordable school uniforms..5.0......Glasses for Kids..0.3......Training, Higher Education and Workforce DevelopmentApprenticeship support officers..4.7......Building Better TAFEs Fund – Metropolitan TAFEs..0.5......Free TAFE for early childhood courses..4.86.57.99.2John Monash scholarships2.2........Plumbing Industry Climate Action Centre development2.0........Responding to Victorian jobs growth with more training..2.280.4....Supporting Free TAFE for priority courses20.021.2......Victoria’s ‘Big Build’ and ‘Social Services’ higher apprenticeships..5.6......Total output initiatives (a)126.8546.6557.0453.0633.8Source: Department of Treasury and FinanceNote:(a) Table may not add due to rounding.Early Childhood DevelopmentChild LinkRefer to the asset initiative for a description of this initiative.Children’s facilities capital programGrants will be provided to local councils and eligible providers to build, expand and improve early years infrastructure. This will support additional kindergarten places and give families across Victoria greater access to local kindergartens.In addition, the Inclusive Kindergartens Facilities Program will provide upgrades to buildings, playgrounds and equipment to help kindergartens provide more inclusive environments for children with disability or additional needs.This initiative contributes to the Department of Education and Training’s Early Childhood Development output.Effective and robust early childhood regulatory systemFunding will be provided to ensure effective and robust oversight of the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector. The Department’s early childhood regulatory function will continue to assess and rate Victorian ECEC services against the National Quality Standard, inspect ECEC services, investigate and improve compliance with relevant laws and process provider applications.This initiative contributes to the Department of Education and Training’s Early Childhood Development output.Ensuring children with significant disability can participate in kindergartenThe Kindergarten Inclusion Support (KIS) program will assist children with significant disability or complex needs through the provision of minor building modifications, specialist consultancy support, training for educators and additional staff in the kindergarten setting.This initiative contributes to the Department of Education and Training’s Early Childhood Development output.Maintaining access to high quality and affordable kindergartenThe Government will provide additional funding to meet growing demand for fouryearold kindergarten through a continuation of initiatives including the Kindergarten Fee Subsidy, Early Start Kindergarten, Early Childhood Teacher Supplement and Ratio Supplement.This initiative contributes to the Department of Education and Training’s Early Childhood Development output.Ready for school: kinder for every three-year-oldAn initial investment has been made to support every Victorian child to access at least five hours per week of subsidised three-year-old kinder by 2022, to provide them with the skills they need to be ready for school. Subsidised three-year-old kinder will commence in the following six regional local government areas (LGAs) by 2020: Buloke, Hindmarsh, Northern Grampians, South Gippsland, Strathbogie and Yarriambiack. In 2021, a further 15 LGAs will commence – Alpine, Ararat, Campaspe, Central Goldfields, Colac-Otway, Corangamite, East Gippsland, Glenelg, Hepburn, Indigo, Loddon, Murrindindi, Southern Grampians, Towong and West Wimmera.These reforms will also support new facilities to be built and existing services to be expanded across the State. This initiative contributes to the delivery of the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Education and Training’s:Early Childhood Development output; and Training, Higher Education and Workforce Development output.Transition early childhood intervention services to the National Disability Insurance SchemeEarly childhood intervention services (ECIS) will be continued in 2019-20 to support children with a disability or developmental delay from birth to school entry. Funding will be provided to support:around 120 children who are ineligible for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to ensure they have appropriate early childhood interventions; and continuation of 150 ECIS places and 150 Flexible Support Packages to provide continuity during the NDIS transition.This initiative contributes to the Department of Education and Training’s Early Childhood Development output.School Education Active KidsThe Active Kids program will be extended and its scope broadened to continue to encourage students in government schools to be more active. Schools will be able to access funding to meet the costs of providing sport and physical activity opportunities for students. This initiative contributes to the Department of Education and Training’s:School Education – Primary output; andSchool Education – Secondary output.Anti-bullying supports for school studentsFunding will be provided to strengthen the suite of anti-bullying responses and supports for schools.This initiative contributes to the Department of Education and Training’s:School Education – Secondary output; andSupport for Students with Disabilities munity Language SchoolsThe Community Language Schools program will receive further support to increase perstudent funding, meet growing demand, facilitate professional development for teachers and expand access to up to 3 000 early childhood students, enabling them to learn or maintain their heritage language. A $50?000?grant will support the establishment of a new Hindi Language School.This initiative contributes to the delivery of the Government’s election commitment, ‘A Proudly Multicultural Victoria’, as published in Labor’s Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Education and Training’s:Early Childhood Development output;School Education – Primary output; andSchool Education – Secondary output.Engaging at-risk youthThe engaging at-risk youth program will offer education programs for young people at risk of disengagement.This initiative contributes to the Department of Education and Training’s School Education – Secondary output.Enhanced behaviour support and intervention for schoolsFunding will be provided to the end of 2019 to continue to build the capability of the school workforce to prevent and reduce problem behaviours, and to provide safe and inclusive environments for all students. This initiative contributes to the Department of Education and Training’s: School Education – Primary output; andSchool Education – Secondary output.Essential maintenance and complianceAdditional school maintenance funding will be provided in 2019-20 to address maintenance backlogs and implement improved and sustainable practices for managing school infrastructure. This initiative contributes to the Department of Education and Training’s: School Education – Primary output; andSchool Education – Secondary output.Free tampons and pads in all public schoolsSanitary items will be provided free of charge at all government schools from term three 2019.This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Education and Training’s: School Education – Primary output; andSchool Education – Secondary output.Music in SchoolsThe Music in Schools program will be extended, continuing student access to quality music education programs in government schools. This comprises the Quality Music Education program, which provides support for disadvantaged government schools to purchase musical instruments, and funding to build teachers’ capacity to deliver highquality music education.This initiative contributes to the Department of Education and Training’s: School Education – Primary output; andSchool Education – Secondary output.New School Planning FundRefer to the asset initiative for a description of this initiative. New Schools ConstructionRefer to the asset initiative for a description of this initiative.Non-Government Schools Infrastructure FundFunding will be provided for the construction, expansion and renovation of nongovernment schools in Victoria, including the removal of dangerous asbestos and cladding. Through the first round of grants, the following schools will receive funding:Corpus Christi School (Glenroy);Galilee Regional Catholic Primary School (South Melbourne);Iona College (Charlemont);Lisieux Catholic Primary School (Torquay North);Oakleigh Grammar (Oakleigh);Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Ocean Grove);Siena Catholic Primary School (Lucas);St Anne’s School (Seaford);St Brendan’s School (Lakes Entrance);St Joseph’s School (Chelsea);St Mary’s College (Seymour);St Mary’s School (St Kilda East);St Peter’s College (Clyde North);St Peter’s School (Bentleigh East); andSt Thomas the Apostle School (Greensborough).This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Education and Training’s:School Education – Primary output; andSchool Education – Secondary output.Onsite school technical support and digital connectivityAdditional funding will be provided to maintain frontline IT service delivery for government schools. This will ensure onsite technical support and school digital connectivity is fast and reliable for students and teachers.This initiative contributes to the Department of Education and Training’s: School Education – Primary output; andSchool Education – Secondary output.Parkville College bed expansionParkville College will receive funding to continue to deliver quality education to young people in the expanded Parkville and Malmsbury Youth Justice Precincts. This initiative contributes to the Department of Education and Training’s:School Education – Primary output; andSchool Education – Secondary output.Premier’s Spirit of Democracy CompetitionA Spirit of Democracy Competition will be established, giving government secondary school students the opportunity to win a study tour of Greece and learn more about the home of democracy.This initiative contributes to the delivery of the Government’s election commitment, ‘A?Proudly Multicultural Victoria’, as published in Labor’s Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Education and Training’s School Education – Secondary output.School Breakfast Club Expansion ProgramThe School Breakfast Club Program will be expanded to reach 1 000 primary, secondary, P-12 and specialist schools. The program will also provide eligible students with free school lunches and school holiday supplies, and introduce targeted meal preparation and nutrition classes for parents and children at 100 schools.This initiative contributes to the delivery of the Government’s election commitment, ‘Education State Initiative’, as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Education and Training’s: School Education – Primary output; andSchool Education – Secondary output.School enrolment-based fundingAdditional funding will be provided to government and non-government schools to meet forecast student enrolment growth in the 2019 school year. This initiative contributes to the Department of Education and Training’s: School Education – Primary output; andSchool Education – Secondary output.Secondary school software suiteFunding will be provided to continue to support a comprehensive suite of centrally procured educational software for government secondary schools. Training will also be provided to ensure teachers can best leverage the educational opportunities provided by the software. This initiative contributes to the Department of Education and Training’s School Education – Secondary output.Securing the future of KIOSCFunding will be provided to support the operation of the Knox Innovation, Opportunity and Sustainability Centre (KIOSC) for the 2020 calendar year, ensuring the continued delivery of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programs for partner secondary schools. This initiative contributes to the Department of Education and Training’s School Education – Secondary output.Support for Students with Disabilities Program for Students with DisabilitiesAdditional funding will be provided for the Program for Students with Disabilities (PSD) in the 2020 school year to meet identified needs of approximately 5?400?students. The program delivers educational support for students with disabilities attending mainstream and specialist government schools. Transition support funding will be continued for students moving into secondary school who are no longer eligible for the PSD after their Year 6-7 Review.Funding will continue for the Language and Learning Disabilities Support Program to maintain schools’ capacity to provide support for students with low to moderate levels of need that do not meet the threshold for PSD eligibility. This includes the specific learning needs of students with autism, language and other learning disabilities including dyslexia. This initiative contributes to the Department of Education and Training’s Support for Students with Disabilities output.Students with Disabilities Transport ProgramEligible Victorian school students will be assisted to travel to and from school. Support is provided to meet demand and cost growth, and to replace buses within the Students with Disabilities Transport Program in 2020. This initiative contributes to the Department of Education and Training’s Support for Students with Disabilities output.Support for students with disabilities and additional needsFunding will be provided for programs to support students with disability and additional needs, including the Outside School Hours Care Demonstration Program and Equipment Boost for Schools.This initiative contributes to the Department of Education and Training’s Support for Students with Disabilities output.Support Services Delivery Affordable school uniformsFunding will be provided to support State Schools’ Relief to provide free school uniform items and other essential items to students experiencing financial hardship and attending government schools.This initiative contributes to the Department of Education and Training’s Support Services Delivery output.Glasses for KidsThe Glasses for Kids program will be extended to assist children from Prep to Year 3 with a visual impairment in government schools in disadvantaged areas by providing free vision screening, and free glasses if needed. The program will continue to be delivered in partnership with State Schools’ Relief.This initiative contributes to the Department of Education and Training’s Support Services Delivery output.Training, Higher Education and Workforce DevelopmentApprenticeship support officersApprenticeship support officers will continue to provide apprentices with advice and assistance to improve apprenticeship retention and completions across regional Victoria and metropolitan Melbourne. This initiative contributes to the Department of Education and Training’s Training, Higher Education and Workforce Development output.Building Better TAFEs Fund – Metropolitan TAFEsRefer to the asset initiative for a description of this initiative.Free TAFE for early childhood coursesThe Government will make training at TAFE free for early childhood courses from 2020. Eligible students enrolling in Certificate III/Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care will pay no course tuition fees for the duration of these TAFE courses from the 2020 calendar year. This will reduce financial barriers for students and encourage enrolment in these priority courses, supporting the Government’s commitment to deliver universal access to three-year-old kindergarten.This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Education and Training’s Training, Higher Education and Workforce Development output.John Monash scholarshipsA grant will be provided to the General Sir John Monash Foundation in 2018-19 to support the John Monash Victorian Government Scholarship. This will enable the Foundation to offer one scholarship of up to three years duration to a Victorian resident to undertake postgraduate studies at a leading international institution on an annual basis. This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Education and Training’s Training, Higher Education and Workforce Development output.Plumbing Industry Climate Action Centre developmentThe Government will support the Plumbing Industry Climate Action Centre (PICAC) Narre Warren campus. PICAC delivers education and training programs for the plumbing industry in relation to cutting greenhouse gas emissions, saving water and addressing the key issues around climate change and the sustainability of our buildings.This initiative contributes to the Department of Education and Training’s Training,?Higher Education and Workforce Development output.Responding to Victorian jobs growth with more trainingThe Government will continue to support eligible students to enhance their skills and employability by providing subsidised vocational education and training. In addition, the Asylum Seeker Vocational Education and Training Program will provide continued support to eligible asylum seekers and refugees to access training.This initiative contributes to the Department of Education and Training’s Training, Higher Education and Workforce Development output.Supporting Free TAFE for priority coursesAs of 1 January 2019, the Government has made training at TAFE for eligible students free for 30 priority non-apprenticeship courses and 20 apprenticeship pathway courses. Additional funding will be provided to respond to strong demand for this initiative, ensuring the TAFE system can accommodate this growth and eligible Victorians can access these opportunities. This initiative contributes to the Department of Education and Training’s Training,?Higher Education and Workforce Development output.Victoria’s ‘Big Build’ and ‘Social Services’ higher apprenticeshipsThe Victorian Government, in partnership with industry and the tertiary education sector, will develop a suite of higher apprenticeships to provide Victorians with new opportunities to ‘earn while they learn’ at higher qualification levels, such as vocational advanced diplomas and higher education associate degrees. Victoria’s ‘Big Build’ higher apprenticeships will support the roll-out of Victoria’s major infrastructure program and provide higher apprentices with the opportunity to rotate across a range of projects, such as the West Gate Tunnel, North East Link and the Suburban Rail Loop.Victoria’s ‘Social Services’ higher apprenticeships will be developed to support major growth in Victoria’s human services sector with higher apprentices working across the disability, aged care, family violence and mental health sectors. This initiative contributes to the Department of Education and Training’s Training,?Higher Education and Workforce Development output.Asset initiativesTable 1.8:Asset initiatives – Department of Education and Training($?million) 2018-192019-202020-212021-222022-23TEIEarly Childhood DevelopmentChild Link..18.5......18.5Ready for school: kinder for every three-year-old..54.5107.879.641.1283.0School EducationAsbestos Safety Program..122.457.1....179.5Essential maintenance and compliance..12.03.0....15.0Land acquisition..2.143.9....46.0New School Planning Fund..2.0......2.0New Schools Construction2.0354.3226.864.10.5647.6Planning for schools..0.50.5....1.0Relocatable Buildings Program..101.3......101.3School Pride and Sports Fund..5.05.0....10.0School upgrades0.7117.0153.987.23.9362.7Support for Students with Disabilities Accessible Buildings Program..10.0......10.0Inclusive Schools Fund..5.05.0....10.0Support Services DeliveryEssential facilities for mental health in schools..3.0......3.0Training, Higher Education and Workforce DevelopmentBuilding Better TAFEs Fund – Metropolitan TAFEs..6.04.2....10.2Total asset initiatives (a)2.7813.6607.1230.945.51 699.8Source: Department of Treasury and FinanceNote:(a) Table may not add due to rounding.Early Childhood DevelopmentChild LinkConsistent with the requirements of the Child Legislation Amendment (Information Sharing) Act?2018, the Government will commence planning and progressively establish the Child Link register. The register will be a digital platform, which will enable the systematic sharing of certain factual information to improve child wellbeing and safety outcomes.This initiative contributes to the Department of Education and Training’s Early Childhood Development output.Ready for school: kinder for every three-year-old Refer to the output initiative for a description of this initiative. School EducationAsbestos Safety Program The Government will continue to remove asbestos in schools. Funding is provided to target and remove asbestos in schools by the end of 2020 that may pose a risk in the future. This includes making schools safer when undertaking refurbishment and capital works and by replacing buildings with new modular facilities. This initiative improves the safety of the school environment for both students and staff. As well as the planned removal of asbestos from schools across the state, the initiative provides funding for asbestos-containing buildings to be replaced by permanent modular buildings at thirty-five schools across Victoria (table below). In addition, permanent modular buildings will replace eight, old, asbestos-containing buildings at six schools as part of the School upgrades initiative. This initiative contributes to the Department of Education and Training’s:School Education – Primary output; andSchool Education – Secondary output.Asbestos Safety ProgramAlexandra Primary SchoolBaxter Primary SchoolBayswater Primary SchoolBoisdale Consolidated SchoolCann River P-12 CollegeClarinda Primary SchoolCobram Secondary CollegeDromana Secondary CollegeDunkeld Consolidated SchoolEdithvale Primary SchoolEuroa Secondary CollegeGeorge Street Primary School – HamiltonHallam Primary SchoolHeyfield Primary SchoolHorsham Primary SchoolHuntingdale Primary SchoolJacana School for Autism Lalor East Primary School Mortlake P-12 CollegeMullum Primary SchoolNathalia Secondary CollegeNeerim District Secondary CollegeNoble Park English Language SchoolOberon South Primary SchoolOrbost Secondary CollegeOsborne Primary SchoolReservoir High SchoolReservoir Primary SchoolRingwood North Primary SchoolRollins Primary SchoolSale Primary SchoolSt Albans East Primary SchoolTerang CollegeUrquhart Park Primary SchoolWinters Flat Primary SchoolEssential maintenance and complianceRefer to the output initiative for a description of this initiative.Land acquisitionLand will be acquired for new schools in the municipalities of Hume, Macedon Ranges, Melton and Wodonga.This initiative contributes to the delivery of the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Education and Training’s:School Education – Primary output; andSchool Education – Secondary output.New School Planning FundThe New School Planning Fund will enable further planning to deliver on the Government’s commitment to open 100 new schools over eight years.This initiative contributes to the delivery of the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Education and Training’s:School Education – Primary output; andSchool Education – Secondary output.New Schools ConstructionThe Government will build 17 new schools, contributing to the government commitment to open 100?new schools across the state over the next eight years.The following 13 new schools will be built to open in 2021:Armstrong Creek Secondary College; Cranbourne West 7-12 and Special School; Docklands Primary School; Edgars Creek Primary School;Eynesbury Station Primary School; Greenvale North West Primary School; Merrifield West Primary School; Pakenham Henry Road Secondary School;Rockbank North Primary School; Thoroughbred Primary School; Timbertop (Officer North West) Primary School; Truganina South East Primary School; and Wollahra Primary School. The following four new schools will be built to open in 2022:Bass Coast Junior Secondary School;Fishermans Bend Secondary School; Fitzroy Gasworks – new campus; andMcKinnon Secondary College – new campus.Additional stages of school buildings will also be constructed at Edgars Creek Secondary College – Stage 2.Funding is also provided for the operating costs associated with new schools.Funding will be provided for additional works required for schools currently under construction and scheduled to be delivered in 2020, including:Beveridge Primary School – new campus;Botanic Ridge Primary School;Casey Fields (Five Ways) Primary School;Clyde North East Primary School;Craigieburn South Secondary School;Davis Creek Primary School;Lucas Primary School; andWyndham South (Riverwalk) Primary School.This initiative will be partially funded from the Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution. This initiative contributes to the delivery of the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Education and Training’s:School Education – Primary output; andSchool Education – Secondary output.Planning for schoolsPlanning and design will be undertaken at Clifton Springs Primary School and Sandringham College.This initiative contributes to the delivery of the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Education and Training’s:School Education – Primary output; andSchool Education – Secondary output.Relocatable Buildings ProgramRelocatable buildings will be provided to relieve pressure at schools that are reaching their capacity and to provide additional functional spaces for learning. This initiative contributes to the Department of Education and Training’s:School Education – Primary output; andSchool Education – Secondary output.School Pride and Sports FundThe School Pride and Sports Fund will deliver minor refurbishments and upgrades to improve the facilities at a number of government schools across Victoria.This initiative contributes to the Department of Education and Training’s:School Education – Primary output; andSchool Education – Secondary output.School upgradesFifty-nine schools across Victoria will receive funding for upgrades. This will improve educational outcomes through the provision of high-quality classrooms and facilities for learning and community use.Forty-four schools across Victoria will receive planning funding to prepare for their upgrades. This will improve educational experiences through the provision of high-quality classrooms and facilities for learning and community use.This initiative will be partially funded from the Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution. This initiative contributes to the delivery of the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Education and Training’s:School Education – Primary output; andSchool Education – Secondary output.School upgradesAltona North Primary SchoolAltona P-9 CollegeAuburn High SchoolAvoca Primary SchoolBeechworth Secondary CollegeBellbrae Primary SchoolBenalla P-12 CollegeBoronia Heights Primary SchoolBrentwood Secondary CollegeChurchill Primary SchoolCopperfield CollegeCranbourne South Primary SchoolCranbourne West Primary SchoolDandenong High SchoolDiamond Valley CollegeEchuca RegenerationEltham North Primary SchoolEpsom Primary SchoolExford Primary SchoolFairfield Primary SchoolFootscray Learning PrecinctFrankston North Education PrecinctGeelong High SchoolGladstone Views Primary SchoolGlenroy Secondary CollegeHampton Park Secondary CollegeInglewood Primary SchoolKensington Primary SchoolKoonung Secondary CollegeMarong Primary School Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary CollegeMonbulk Primary SchoolMount Clear CollegeMount Rowan Secondary CollegeMurrumbeena Primary SchoolNarre Warren North Primary SchoolNew Gisborne Primary SchoolOberon Primary SchoolParkhill Primary SchoolPreston Primary SchoolRed Hill Consolidated SchoolResearch Primary SchoolRosehill Secondary CollegeSkye Primary SchoolSouth Yarra Primary SchoolStrathmore Secondary CollegeSunshine CollegeThe Grange P-12 CollegeTraralgon (Kosciuszko Street) Primary SchoolUpwey High SchoolVictoria University Secondary CollegeViewbank Primary SchoolWales Street Primary SchoolWarringa Park SchoolWatsonia Primary SchoolWaverley Meadows Primary SchoolWellington Secondary CollegeWhite Hills Primary SchoolYarra Ranges Special Developmental SchoolSchool upgrades – planningAlbert Park College and the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary SchoolArarat Primary SchoolBaimbridge CollegeBairnsdale Secondary CollegeBallarat High SchoolBellarine Secondary CollegeBrandon Park Primary SchoolBrunswick North West Primary SchoolClifton Hill Primary SchoolClyde Primary SchoolCowes Primary SchoolCranbourne Secondary CollegeDelacombe Primary SchoolDerinya Primary SchoolDiamond Creek East Primary SchoolEast Loddon P-12 CollegeFitzroy North Primary SchoolGladstone Park Primary SchoolGlen Huntly Primary SchoolGreensborough Secondary CollegeKew High SchoolKoo Wee Rup Primary SchoolLang Lang Primary SchoolMacleod CollegeMiners Rest Primary SchoolMonbulk CollegeMontmorency Secondary CollegeMordialloc CollegeNewcomb Park Primary SchoolNewcomb Secondary CollegeParkdale Secondary CollegePascoe Vale South Primary SchoolPatterson River Secondary CollegePhoenix P-12 Community CollegePort Melbourne Primary SchoolReservoir Primary SchoolSouthern Autistic SchoolSt Helena Secondary CollegeSt Kilda Primary SchoolStaughton CollegeTimbarra P-9 CollegeTucker Road Bentleigh Primary SchoolWilliamstown High SchoolWindsor Primary SchoolSupport for Students with Disabilities Accessible Buildings ProgramFunding is provided to improve access to school facilities for students with disabilities and additional needs. Facility modifications may include providing ramps and handrails, alterations to toilet and shower facilities and adjustments for students with vision or hearing impairments.This initiative contributes to the Department of Education and Training’s Support for Students with Disabilities output.Inclusive Schools FundThe Inclusive Schools Fund will continue to provide school infrastructure such as playgrounds, outdoor sensory areas and quiet re-engagement spaces. This initiative contributes to the Department of Education and Training’s Support for Students with Disabilities output. Support Services Delivery Essential facilities for mental health in schoolsEssential refurbishments at school campuses will ensure students receive new mental health services in appropriate private and therapeutic settings. This initiative contributes to the Department of Education and Training’s Support Services Delivery output.Training, Higher Education and Workforce DevelopmentBuilding Better TAFEs Fund – Metropolitan TAFEs The upgrade and redevelopment of the Box Hill Institute Lilydale Campus – Integrated Centre for Sustainable Construction Technologies will be funded through the initial round of the Building Better TAFEs Fund, increasing usability and accessibility of facilities and improving lifelong education pathways. Funding will also be provided for high-level planning and concept design work relating to Melbourne Polytechnic’s Collingwood campus modernisation and Chisholm Institute’s Frankston campus.This initiative contributes to the delivery of the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Education and Training’s Training,?Higher Education and Workforce Development output.Department of Environment, Land, Water and PlanningOutput initiativesTable 1.9:Output initiatives – Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning ($?million) 2018-192019-202020-212021-222022-23Climate ChangeImplementation of the Climate Change Act..1.50.5....ResourceSmart Schools..2.8......Volunteers protecting the coast..1.51.5....Effective Water Management and Supply Next steps in reimagining Melbourne’s iconic waterways..3.1......Smarter use of water in our cities and towns..6.0......Energy and Solar HomesEnergy Compare extension..........Gas heater safety program1.7........Solar Homes Program and solar panels for renters19.1135.1136.1132.9122.3Supporting workplace safety and fairness at work – electrical line workers0.30.31.80.10.1Victoria’s contribution to national energy market reform..6.8......Environment and BiodiversityRecycling industry response interim measures..6.612.715.6..Relieving charities from rubbish dumping costs..0.8......Remediation of Crown land at the Fitzroy Gasworks site..11.0......Wildlife Victoria hotline..0.5......Fire and Emergency Management Managing bushfire risk..12.715.81.60.6Local GovernmentGrowing Suburbs Fund..50.0......Local Government rating review..0.6......Lynbrook lighting..0.3......Safeguarding our environment from roadside weeds and pests..2.7......Upgrading Pipemakers Park..1.0......Management of Public Land and ForestsCreating a ring of new parkland in our growing suburbs..23.223.218.514.8Upgrading botanic gardens..3.02.0....Zoos Victoria kids free policy..3.0......Parks VictoriaConserving Victoria’s parks..6.9......Planning, Building and Heritage Building better homes0.32.51.8....Cladding Rectification Program5.246.445.437.231.1Facilitating non-government school construction and upgrades..1.10.9....Living heritage grants..12.62.62.62.6Supporting the planning system to manage and capitalise on Victoria’s growth..5.0......Transforming Victoria’s building system..4.5......Statutory Activities and Environment ProtectionCombatting illegal stockpiling and mismanagement of hazardous waste..3.7......Lara waste stockpile site rehabilitation0.529.5......Strengthening the Environment Protection Authority..15.0......Total output initiatives (a)27.0399.6244.3208.5171.6Source: Department of Treasury and FinanceNote: (a) Table may not add due to rounding.Climate ChangeImplementation of the Climate Change ActThe Government will develop the first Climate Change Strategy under Victoria’s worldleading Climate Change Act 2017. The development of this strategy will guide Victoria in tackling emissions reduction, adapting to climate change and creating jobs in a low-carbon future.This initiative will be funded from the Sustainability Fund subject to a final eligibility assessment. This initiative contributes to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s Climate Change output.ResourceSmart SchoolsFunding will be provided to continue support for Victoria’s ResourceSmart Schools program, which assists schools to embed sustainability in everything they do. The program helps schools to minimise waste, save energy and water, promote biodiversity and take action on climate change to benefit their school and community. This is achieved through providing practical support to reduce resource use, integrate sustainability into the curriculum and share learnings beyond the school gate. This initiative will be funded from the Municipal and Industrial Landfill Levy. This initiative contributes to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s Climate Change output.Volunteers protecting the coastFunding will be provided to continue Victoria’s Coastcare program, which promotes awareness, volunteering and the delivery of on-ground works in coastal management. Grants will be available to community organisations delivering protective and restorative works along Victoria’s coastline to secure the coast from the impacts of climate change.This initiative will be funded from the Sustainability Fund. This initiative contributes to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s Climate Change output.Effective Water Management and SupplyNext steps in reimagining Melbourne’s iconic waterwaysThe next tranche of the Yarra River Action Plan will be undertaken to improve the amenity and environment of the Yarra River. More investment in water will see further Traditional Owner involvement and ownership in the protection and management of Melbourne’s iconic rivers including the Yarra River and Waterways of the West. These initiatives grow Aboriginal involvement and knowledge in and across the management of Victoria’s waterways.The majority of this initiative will be funded from the Environmental Contribution Levy. This initiative contributes to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s Effective Water Management and Supply output.Smarter use of water in our cities and townsThe Government will continue to enable integrated water management projects such as stormwater harvesting, recycling and re-use. These projects have a range of benefits including greener community open spaces, more resilient parklands and sports grounds, increased water efficiency and support for agricultural opportunities. This initiative will be funded from the Environmental Contribution Levy. This initiative contributes to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s Effective Water Management and Supply output.Energy and Solar HomesEnergy Compare extensionTo ensure all Victorians are getting the best possible deal on their electricity bills, the Government will extend the existing Power Saving Bonus to 30 June 2020. Victorian households that use Victorian Energy Compare to search for the cheapest electricity plan will be eligible for a $50 payment.This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s Energy output.Gas heater safety programA statewide awareness campaign will provide information on the risks of open flue gas heaters, the importance of regular servicing and maintenance, and how to reduce the chances of accidental carbon monoxide poisoning. This initiative contributes to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s Energy output.Solar Homes Program and solar panels for rentersA capped number of rebates will be available to eligible households who install battery storage systems, solar hot water systems and solar panels on their homes. Interest-free loans will be available from 1 July 2019 for the remaining cost of the solar panels, to be paid back over four years. The program will also be expanded to eligible renters. To access the rebate and interestfree loan, landlords and tenants must agree to share the cost of solar panel installation. Renters will make a 25 per cent contribution through a small levy on rent over four years, while the Government and landlord will cover the remainder.Funding will also be provided for training, safety and quality audits, grid improvements and to Solar Victoria. This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s Solar Homes output.Supporting workplace safety and fairness at work – electrical line workersA licence scheme for electrical line workers will be established. All line workers currently registered with Energy Safe Victoria will be required to obtain a licence by 1 January 2021. Licences will be valid for five years. This initiative contributes to the delivery of the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s Energy output.Victoria’s contribution to national energy market reformVictoria will meet its obligations to contribute funding to the work programs of the Australian Energy Market Commission and the Energy Security Board, so that these bodies can continue to deliver national energy market reforms.This initiative contributes to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s Energy output.Environment and BiodiversityRecycling industry response interim measuresThe Government will provide support for immediate measures to strengthen the Victorian recycling sector. Funding will go towards accelerating collaborative procurement of recycling services by councils, improving markets for recycled content, community and industry education, and behaviour change programs focused on waste minimisation. The Government will continue to work with local government, the community, industry and other stakeholders to support a resilient and effective recycling sector in Victoria.This initiative will be funded from the Sustainability Fund subject to a final eligibility assessment.This initiative contributes to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s Environment and Biodiversity output.Relieving charities from rubbish dumping costsFunding will be provided to assist charities to focus their resources on charitable work rather than meeting the costs associated with rubbish disposal.This initiative will be funded from the Sustainability Fund.This initiative contributes to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s Environment and Biodiversity output.Remediation of Crown land at the Fitzroy Gasworks siteThe former council depot site at Fitzroy Gasworks will be remediated, enabling future use including the construction of a new vertical secondary school and sports courts. This initiative contributes to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s Environment and Biodiversity output.Wildlife Victoria hotlineFunding will be provided to Wildlife Victoria to extend the wildlife emergency hotline hours of operation. Volunteer training and community information about the service will also be provided. This initiative contributes to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s Environment and Biodiversity output.Fire and Emergency ManagementManaging bushfire riskFunding will be provided for Safer Together, which aims to reduce the impact of bushfires on Victorian communities, the economy and the environment. A range of actions will be continued, including fuel management operations, forest firefighting capacity, and community engagement in bushfire management planning. This will help make communities safer and more resilient to climate change before, during and after bushfires. Forest Fire Management’s radios will also be upgraded to ensure interoperability and reliability. This initiative contributes to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s Fire and Emergency Management output.Local GovernmentGrowing Suburbs FundFunding will be provided to extend the Growing Suburbs Fund to boost the number of community facility projects delivered in Melbourne’s growing interface councils. Community facilities such as parks, community centres, town centres, playgrounds, swimming pools and cultural facilities will be built or upgraded. This initiative contributes to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s Local Government output.Local Government rating reviewFunding will be provided to undertake a review into the local government rating system, to improve its fairness and equity. This initiative contributes to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s Local Government output.Lynbrook lightingLighting in Lynbrook’s Banjo Paterson Park will be installed to improve public safety and amenity. This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s Local Government output.Safeguarding our environment from roadside weeds and pestsThe Roadside Weeds and Pests Management Program will be continued, providing grants to assist rural and regional councils with their obligations under the Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994. The program manages the spread of weeds and pests along roadsides to protect Victoria’s agricultural production and environmental assets. This initiative contributes to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s Local Government output.Upgrading Pipemakers ParkA new sensory play park and upgrades to the History of the Land garden at Pipemakers Park will provide safe and accessible open spaces along the Maribyrnong River, offering a variety of leisure experiences within a sustainable river parkland setting. This initiative contributes to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s Local Government output.Management of Public Land and ForestsCreating a ring of new parkland in our growing suburbsFunding will be provided to create new parkland across Melbourne, including: developing new parks, park plans and improving existing parks including: Cardinia Creek South Parklands, Clyde Regional Park, Frankston Greenbelt, Jackson Creek Park, Kororoit Creek Park, Quarry Hills Parklands, Sandbelt Parklands, Seaford Wetlands, Toolern Regional Park, Upper Merri Park, Wallan Regional Park, Werribee River Regional Park, Werribee Township Regional Park and William Ruthven Reserve; establishing 25 pocket parks in suburban Melbourne; establishing up to 16 new off-leash dog parks across Melbourne;extending the Greening of the Pipeline project in Melbourne’s west;building new cycling and walking trails across northern metropolitan municipalities; andbuilding an additional 17-kilometre Plenty River Trail, as part of the Plenty Gorge Park master plan.In addition, a walking and running track around the perimeter of Wattle Park will improve amenity in the precinct. A children’s playground will also be built.This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.Upgrading botanic gardensVictoria’s botanic gardens will benefit from upgrades to gardens, picnic facilities, trails and nature play areas. Funding will also be provided to recreate the Australian Garden exhibit from the Royal Horticultural Society Chelsea Flower Show in London at the Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden.This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s Management of Public Land and Forests output.Zoos Victoria kids free policyChildren under 16 years of age will continue to enjoy free access to Melbourne Zoo, Healesville Sanctuary and Werribee Open Range Zoo on weekends, public holidays and during school holidays.This initiative contributes to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s Management of Public Land and Forests output.Parks VictoriaConserving Victoria’s parksFunding will be provided to Parks Victoria to maintain park ranger positions, ensuring safe and equitable access to parks and the benefits they provide. This initiative contributes to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s Parks Victoria output.Planning, Building and HeritageBuilding better homesApartment standards will be further strengthened to ensure new apartments are safe, liveable and designed to be integrated within local communities. This includes working with top tier designers to develop plans and information that will assist the industry to improve the quality of multidwelling developments. This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s Planning, Building and Heritage output.Cladding Rectification ProgramThe rectification program for government buildings will continue on Victorian Government and TAFE sites assessed as moderate or high risk by the Statewide Cladding Audit. The work will continue to be prioritised on public safety grounds. Funding has also been provided for ongoing work by the Victorian Building Authority in identifying and undertaking risk assessments of private buildings impacted by combustible cladding. In addition, further funding is allocated over two years for 15 other evaluation projects to manage and improve rectification outcomes.This initiative contributes to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s Planning, Building and Heritage output.Facilitating non-government school construction and upgradesFunding will be provided to streamline planning processes to help fast-track nongovernment school approvals for new schools and upgrades, to address demand for schools in Melbourne’s growing suburbs. This initiative contributes to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s Planning, Building and Heritage output.Living heritage grantsThe community heritage grants program will be expanded, with grants available to owners and managers for conservation of Statelisted heritage places and objects across Victoria. These works will ensure important places and objects are conserved and used into the future. Further conservation and restoration works at Melbourne Trades Hall will also be undertaken. This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s Planning, Building and Heritage output.Supporting the planning system to manage and capitalise on Victoria’s growthFunding will be provided for continued capacity within the planning system, to enable it to manage the increasing demands on critical land uses as a result of the state’s unprecedented population growth. The investment will play a critical role in supporting the Government’s other initiatives to facilitate delivery of the infrastructure, homes, jobs and services needed to support this growth.This initiative contributes to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s Planning, Building and Heritage output.Transforming Victoria’s building systemThe Victorian Building Authority is continuing work to meet inspections of 10 per cent of building permits annually to improve safety and quality outcomes, as committed by the Government in response to the Victorian Cladding Taskforce Interim Report.This initiative contributes to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s Planning, Building and Heritage output.Statutory Activities and Environment ProtectionCombatting illegal stockpiling and mismanagement of hazardous wasteVictoria will strengthen hazardous waste management by continuing the Officers for the Protection of the Local Environment program, where Environment Protection Authority (EPA) officers respond to local reports of noise, odour, dust, waste dumping and storage, litter and water pollution. In addition, an updated hazardous waste policy will be finalised, to better manage hazardous by-products of everyday goods and services.This initiative will be funded from the Sustainability Fund subject to a final eligibility assessment.This initiative contributes to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s:Environment and Biodiversity output; andStatutory Activities and Environment Protection output.Lara waste stockpile site rehabilitationInitial funding will be provided to the EPA to clean up a large waste stockpile at Lara, taking action to reduce the risk to the community and the environment. This includes maintaining fire prevention measures and commencing works to clean up the site. The City of Greater Geelong will project manage these works on behalf of government and the EPA. The EPA will simultaneously pursue the previous site occupiers, owners, company directors and any other relevant parties to recover these costs. This initiative will be funded from the Municipal and Industrial Landfill Levy. This initiative contributes to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s Statutory Activities and Environment Protection output.Strengthening the Environment Protection AuthorityFunding will be provided for the EPA to ensure it can protect Victoria’s environment from pollution and waste. This includes preventing harm to the community, providing timely and accessible information on the condition of the environment, enforcing compliance with environmental obligations and responding to pollution and emergency incidents. This initiative will be funded from the Municipal and Industrial Landfill Levy. This initiative contributes to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s Statutory Activities and Environment Protection output.Asset initiativesTable 1.10:Asset initiatives – Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning ($?million) 2018-192019-202020-212021-222022-23TEIEffective Water Management and SupplyNext steps in reimagining Melbourne’s iconic waterways..2.0......2.0Fire and Emergency Management Managing bushfire risk..8.12.80.80.812.5Management of Public Land and ForestsCreating a ring of new parkland in our growing suburbs..7.318.224.224.574.3Total asset initiatives (a)..17.421.025.025.388.8Source: Department of Treasury and FinanceNotes: (a)Table may not add due to rounding.Effective Water Management and SupplyNext steps in reimagining Melbourne’s iconic waterwaysRefer to the output initiative for a description of this initiative.Fire and Emergency ManagementManaging bushfire riskRefer to the output initiative for a description of this initiative.Management of Public Land and ForestsCreating a ring of new parkland in our growing suburbsRefer to the output initiative for a description of this initiative.Department of Health and Human ServicesOutput initiativesTable 1.11:Output initiatives – Department of Health and Human Services ($?million) 2018-192019-202020-212021-222022-23Acute Health Services Delivering the first stage of a new Melton Hospital..1.21.2....Health Complaints Commissioner ..3.73.83.94.0Meeting hospital services demand (a)..780.0743.3377.9387.4Nursing and Midwifery Workforce Development Fund (a)..20.010.010.010.0Public IVF services to assist more families to achieve their dream..2.0......Responding to people’s end of life care choices (a)..17.317.818.218.7Standing with our hard-working health services staff..1.21.20.60.5Stronger nurse and midwife to patient ratios..0.20.214.050.0Ageing, Aged and Home CareA proudly multicultural Victoria – aged care..5.4......Caring for our carers with more respite and support..12.312.412.412.4Future provision of public sector residential aged care..26.9......Ambulance ServicesBacking our paramedics to keep saving lives..13.013.313.713.9Supporting ambulance services..45.947.148.349.5Child Protection and Family ServicesBetter assisting children in the statutory child protection system..7.57.57.57.5Civil claims costs for historical institutional child abuse..20.0......Commission for Children and Young People..3.94.04.14.2Kinship care..25.226.227.027.7Progressing the children and families reform agenda..13.49.6....Supporting vulnerable children in need14.126.9......Concessions to Pensioners and BeneficiariesDelivering food for Victorians in need..12.5......Disability ServicesDisability worker registration scheme..9.5......Drug ServicesAddressing drug harms..2.12.1....Family Violence Service DeliveryBuilding from Strength: 10-Year Industry Plan for Family Violence Prevention and Response..3.1......Everybody Matters: inclusion and equity..0.91.31.71.9Family violence and sexual assault therapeutic support..3.32.93.03.1Perpetrator responses..22.520.920.321.3Housing AssistanceCollingwood Housing Estate upgrade (b)..0.0......Family violence refuge and crisis case management response..6.87.84.64.7Gas heater servicing and replacement scheme21.98.9......National Housing and Homelessness Agreement (c)..24.725.526.327.0Responding to homelessness..25.225.2....Mental HealthBetter mental health care for our emergency workers..0.50.42.42.7Critical mental health service demand (a)..26.141.5....Mental Health Complaints Commissioner..1.21.3....Mental Health Tribunal..1.61.6....Royal Commission into Mental Health – additional support..1.81.8....Stepping in to support asylum seekers..3.0......Victorian Fixated Threat Assessment Centre..16.2......Primary, Community and Dental HealthFree dental care for government school students..25.292.197.9106.7More help for new Victorian mums and dads..17.919.822.530.5Public HealthHIV prevention – community-based rapid testing..0.70.70.70.7Merri Health Moreland Road Facility..0.3......Protecting Victoria’s leadership in health and medical research..49.567.0....SunSmart..3.24.14.03.8Victorian Assisted Reproductive Treatment Authority..1.01.01.01.1Total output initiatives (d)36.11 293.41 214.3721.9789.1Source: Department of Treasury and FinanceNotes: (a) These initiatives contribute to activity that attracts Commonwealth funding under the National Health Reform Agreement. Estimates of the Commonwealth’s contribution are included.(b) Funding represented as 0.0 due to rounding.(c) Comprises State Government funding only.(d) Table may not add due to rounding.Acute Health ServicesDelivering the first stage of a new Melton HospitalFunding will be provided to commence planning for a new Melton Hospital, which will increase access to high-quality health services in this fast-growing area. Planning will determine the capacity and range of services, and how it will link into services at other hospitals in the region, including the new Footscray Hospital over the long-term.This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Admitted Services output.Health Complaints Commissioner Funding will be provided to enable the Health Complaints Commissioner to continue resolving complaints about health service providers and the handling of health information, conducting investigations and reviewing health complaints data to help providers improve the quality of their services.This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Admitted Services output.Meeting hospital services demand Funding will be provided to respond to growing patient demand across Victoria. This?includes additional funding for emergency department presentations, critical care admissions, elective surgery, maternity admissions, outpatient services, sub-acute care services, chemotherapy treatments and radiotherapy treatments. This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’: Acute Training and Development output; Admitted Services output; Emergency Services output; Non-Admitted Services output; and Small Rural Services – Acute Health output.Nursing and Midwifery Workforce Development FundA Nursing and Midwifery Workforce Development Fund will be established to retain, recruit and train more nurses and midwives in Victoria. The Registered Nurse and Midwife Graduate Program will be expanded and a graduate program for Enrolled Nurses will be established for the first time, which will employ 400 nurses over the next four years. The Fund will also provide:up to 400 postgraduate scholarships for current nurses and midwives;more than 400 places in programs such as the Postgraduate Midwifery Employment Program; anda refresher program for up to 800 nurses and midwives currently registered but not practicing so they can re-enter the workforce.This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Acute Training and Development output.Public IVF services to assist more families to achieve their dreamFunding will be provided to develop a business case to establish public IVF services that are bulk-billed and subsidised for low-income Victorians. These will be provided in metropolitan Melbourne and at least one regional location. This initiative contributes to the delivery of the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’ NonAdmitted Services output.Responding to people’s end of life care choicesSupport will be continued for Victorians requiring end of life care, including home-based palliative care in rural and regional Victoria and regional palliative care consultancy. The 24-hour support line will also be continued, giving people access to expert advice and counselling.This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’:Admitted Services output; andNonAdmitted Services output.Standing with our hard-working health services staffTraining will enhance the skills of 1?000 frontline health service workers to recognise and respond to occupational violence. In addition, 100 scholarships will be offered for health service workers to undertake courses such as Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport, Certificate IV in Health Care, Diploma of Paramedical Science and security officer training. These scholarships, along with a capped fund to supplement employee wages, will ensure health service workers can train while maintaining their income.This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Acute Training and Development output.Stronger nurse and midwife to patient ratiosMore than 500 nurses and midwives will be hired as part of further improvements to the Safe Patient Care (Nurse to Patient and Midwife to Patient Ratios) Amendment Act 2019. These improvements will increase nurse and midwife to patient ratios in rehabilitation, mental health, special care nurseries and medical surgery wards. The changes will also upgrade Warrnambool Hospital to a level 2 hospital to reflect increasing demand.This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Admitted Services output.Ageing, Aged and Home CareA proudly multicultural Victoria – aged careFunding will be provided to upgrade facilities at seven multicultural aged care providers:Assisi Aged Care (Rosanna);Elderly Chinese Home (Parkville);Fronditha Care;Jewish Care;Kalyna Care (Delahey);On Luck Nursing Home (Donvale); andRusCare (Dandenong).Funding will also be provided to purchase land for three multicultural aged care facilities. This will help improve and expand aged care services for culturally and linguistically diverse Victorians.This initiative contributes to the delivery of the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Residential Aged Care output.Caring for our carers with more respite and supportVictorian carers will benefit from increased support through the following initiatives: providing an additional 100 000 respite hours per year, including expanded eligibility for carers of people with a mental illness and younger carers;expanding access to public transport travel concessions for full-fare paying carers; free public transport across Victoria for carers during National Carers Week; and grants to both grassroots and statewide carer support groups, focused on regional areas and under-recognised carer groups.This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Aged Support Services output.Future provision of public sector residential aged carePublic sector residential aged care services will be funded to continue providing high quality care to vulnerable aged persons, including those with mental health issues.This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’:Clinical Care output; andResidential Aged Care output.Ambulance ServicesBacking our paramedics to keep saving livesA 23-vehicle surge fleet will be deployed across Victoria to improve emergency ambulance availability and reduce paramedic fatigue. Ocean Grove and Gisborne branches will be upgraded, and new stations will be built in Clyde North and East Bentleigh. An additional 90?paramedics will be employed to facilitate the upgrade of 15 single officer branches to dual-officer crewing, base MICA officers in Ararat and Bellarine, and new resources at Churchill, Geelong, Gisborne, Bendigo region and South-Barwon region to meet higher demand for ambulance services across Victoria.This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’:Ambulance Emergency Services output; andAmbulance Non-Emergency Services output.Supporting ambulance servicesAdditional services will be provided to respond to growing demand for ambulances across Victoria. Funding will also continue Ambulance Victoria’s secondary triage service, maintain non-emergency transport capacity and sustain access to services.This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’:Ambulance Emergency Services output; andAmbulance Non-Emergency Services output.Child Protection and Family ServicesBetter assisting children in the statutory child protection systemA continued expansion of the child protection workforce will be funded to support children at risk of neglect and abuse. These workers will respond to reports from an expansion of mandatory reporting of child physical or sexual abuse to groups such as early childhood workers, youth justice workers, and registered psychologists.This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Child Protection and Family Services output.Civil claims costs for historical institutional child abuseThe management and settlement of civil claims for historical institutional child abuse will be continued, with additional funding provided to meet forecast liabilities in 2019-20. Commission for Children and Young PeopleFunding will be provided to enable the Commission for Children and Young People to continue to oversee the safety and quality of care for children and safeguard their rights and dignity.This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Child Protection and Family Services output.Kinship careThe Government’s new model of kinship care which commenced in 2018 will be funded ongoing. It will support kinship carers and children and young people living in kinship care. This initiative will provide dedicated kinship care workers, help identify kinship networks earlier, reunite more children safely with their families and improve placement stability, which will improve outcomes for children and reduce entry into residential care and other more intensive child protection services. This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Child Protection and Family Services output.Progressing the children and families reform agendaFunding will be provided to continue the reform of the Children and Families sector, moving it from a crisis response to early intervention and prevention. The Better Futures initiative will continue to support young people leaving the care system. Trials of three innovative new models of out of home care – Treatment Foster Care Oregon, Keep Embracing Your Success (KEYS) and Sibling Support and Placement Service – will be maintained to build the evidence base for initiatives that support children to reach their potential. Aboriginal children and families involved in the child protection system will be provided with services and support to remain connected to their culture. The funding will also include continued support for Care Leaver support groups and advocacy.This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Child Protection and Family Services output.Supporting vulnerable children in needFunding will be provided to meet demand for care of children who are unable to live with their families. Further assistance will be provided to children with significant disability support needs who require residential care or a facility-based shared care placement, which is not currently provided under the NDIS.Flexible support packages for carers of children on permanent care orders will be continued. Maintenance works will also be delivered in care services properties. This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Child Protection and Family Services output.Concessions to Pensioners and BeneficiariesDelivering food for Victorians in needA business case will be developed to inform the establishment of additional Foodbank Victoria hubs. These hubs will serve as centralised regional warehouses as part of its fresh food distribution network.$2.5 million will also be provided to the FareShare charity kitchen in Abbotsford to enable them to expand their efforts in collecting food and cooking meals for Victorians in need.This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Concessions to Pensioners and Beneficiaries output.Disability ServicesDisability worker registration schemeFunding will be provided to implement a disability worker registration scheme, with the establishment of the Disability Worker Registration Board of Victoria and the Victorian Disability Worker Commissioner. These bodies will operate a regulatory scheme for disability workers, and deal with breaches of the code of conduct, to support the development of a quality disability workforce as Victoria transitions to the NDIS.This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Disability Services output.Drug ServicesAddressing drug harmsExisting and new nasal spray forms of the drug naloxone and essential training will be rolled out across Victoria reaching over 25 000 people each year. Additional needle and syringe products will also be provided to help address drug harms across Victoria. The Government will also increase access hours to the Medically Supervised Injecting Room to save more lives.This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’:Drug Prevention and Control output; andDrug Treatment and Rehabilitation output.Family Violence Service DeliveryBuilding from Strength: 10-Year Industry Plan for Family Violence Prevention and ResponseFunding will be provided to continue to grow the family violence service delivery workforce and strengthen its capability, including through practical placements for students under the Industry Plan for Family Violence Prevention and Response. This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Family Violence Service Delivery output.Everybody Matters: inclusion and equityFunding will be provided to strengthen family violence responses for people with a disability in Orange Doors to ensure victim survivors with disability are appropriately supported. In addition, the Rainbow Tick accreditation scheme will continue to be rolled out across all family violence services to provide additional support to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) victim survivors. This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Family Violence Service Delivery output.Family violence and sexual assault therapeutic supportAdditional funding will be provided to continue therapeutic support for victims of family violence and sexual assault, including new therapeutic approaches for women and children with disabilities. Early intervention treatment services will also continue to be funded to include children and young people up to the age of 17 who exhibit sexually abusive behaviours.This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Family Violence Service Delivery output.Perpetrator responsesFunding will be provided to promote behaviour change of perpetrators of family violence through behavioural change programs, intensive engagement of perpetrators with complex needs and extending a pilot of the Caring Dads program.This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Family Violence Service Delivery output.Housing AssistanceCollingwood Housing Estate upgradeFunding will be provided for upgrades and improvements at the Collingwood Housing Estate, to improve the amenity of the estate for the benefit of tenants and the wider community.This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Housing Assistance output.Family violence refuge and crisis case management responseCase management for family violence victim survivors will continue with support expanded to provide 24/7 access to women’s refuges, additional places in redeveloped refuges and support for victim survivors in emergency accommodation. Funding will also be provided to continue to support family violence victim survivors who have no income, install CCTV cameras in the Centre Against Violence women’s refuge in Victoria’s northeast, for family violence specialist children’s counselling services in Wodonga and Wangaratta, and for family violence counselling services and an upgrade of crisis accommodation in Horsham.This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Housing Assistance output.Gas heater servicing and replacement schemeFunding will be provided to commence an enhanced gas heater servicing program and a gas heater replacement program within public housing properties. For further information relating to the statewide gas heater safety awareness campaign, refer to the Gas heater safety program description under the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning. This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Housing Assistance output.National Housing and Homelessness AgreementFunding will be provided to support vulnerable people who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness, including people exiting institutional care, veterans, people who have experienced family violence and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This funding will match the Commonwealth’s contribution to homelessness services under the National Housing and Homelessness Agreement. This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Housing Assistance output.Responding to homelessnessFunding will be provided to continue to deliver homelessness services, including afterhours support for people in housing crisis, on-site treatment services in three crisis support accommodation services, and help for people at risk of homelessness to access private rental housing. Funding is also provided to continue supporting 40 young people who live at the Kangan Education Youth Foyer to achieve their educational and life goals.This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Housing Assistance output.Mental HealthBetter mental health care for our emergency workersRefer to the description under the Department of Justice and Community Safety for a description of this initiative.Critical mental health service demandWhile the Royal Commission into Mental Health undertakes its wide-ranging inquiry, funding will be targeted to key critical investments including an additional 28 inpatient beds, more intensive services at three prevention and recovery care facilities and additional community service hours for more than 7?000 new clients. In addition, the capacity of the nurse transition program will be increased, and more support provided to psychiatrists, in response to workforce pressures. This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Clinical Care output.Mental Health Complaints CommissionerFunding will be provided for two years to enable the Mental Health Complaints Commissioner to continue safeguarding rights, resolving complaints about Victorian public mental health and recommending improvements for service and system improvements.This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Mental Health Community Support Services output.Mental Health TribunalFunding will be provided to ensure the Mental Health Tribunal continues to protect the rights of mental health patients receiving compulsory treatment.This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Mental Health Community Support Services output.Royal Commission into Mental Health – additional supportWhile the Royal Commission undertakes its wide-ranging inquiry, additional support will be provided for the Office of the Chief Psychiatrist and for a campaign to reduce the stigma around mental health.This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Clinical Care output.Stepping in to support asylum seekersFunding will be provided for services to asylum seekers living in the Victorian community, following Commonwealth Government cuts to eligibility for the Status Resolution Support Services program in 2018.Support will be provided for those with the most acute need, and with pre-arrival experiences of trauma, torture and family loss and separation, to reduce the long-term consequences and deterioration of physical and mental health, including children and young people.Funding will go towards mental health and trauma counselling, material aid (food, clothing), health assistance and subsidised medications, housing assistance and case coordination, while their applications for asylum are being processed.This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Mental Health Community Support Services output. Victorian Fixated Threat Assessment CentreThe Victorian Fixated Threat Assessment Centre will continue to deliver coordinated responses with co-located police and mental health clinicians to respond to serious threats of violence posed by people with complex needs. Specialised mental health services will continue to provide support to this cohort.This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Clinical Care output.This initiative contributes to the Department of Justice and Community Safety’s Policing and Crime Prevention output.Primary, Community and Dental HealthFree dental care for government school studentsFunding will be provided to commence the roll out of free dental care each year to Victorian Government School students. The program will be demand driven. At full roll out, oral health teams will visit all government primary and secondary schools once per year to conduct a dental check-up of all students and provide oral health education. Children who are identified as requiring follow-up treatment will be offered this treatment free of charge in a dental van that will separately visit the school. Alternatively, students will be able to access free follow-up treatment at a public dental service.This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Dental Services output.More help for new Victorian mums and dadsAll parents with infants experiencing sleep and settling problems will benefit from dedicated sleep and settling specialists on the Maternal Child Health Line. Seven new early parenting centres will be established in Ballarat, Bendigo, Casey, Frankston, Geelong, Whittlesea and Wyndham. The Tweddle Child and Family Health Service and Queen Elizabeth Centre will be refurbished. Funding will be provided for free car seat fitting and safety checks. Around 35?000 new parents will receive a baby bundle and up to 7 000 vulnerable new families will receive extra home-based sleep support from a Maternal Child Health nurse. There will also be extra first-time parent group sessions. Newborn first-aid training will be made available for first-time parents whose children are born in public hospitals.Payroll tax exemptions will also be offered to employers to encourage fathers to take parental leave (refer to the Expand the payroll tax exemption to all types of parental leave revenue initiative for further information). This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Maternal and Child Health output.Public HealthHIV prevention – community-based rapid testingFunding will be provided to continue PRONTO!, Victoria’s existing community-based, rapid, peer-led HIV/STI testing service in Fitzroy. The service uses an innovative nonclinical and patient-centred approach to HIV/STI testing.This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Protection output.Merri Health Moreland Road FacilityA grant will be provided to Merri Health to support increased service provision to vulnerable people and communities. This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’:Community Health Care output; and Dental Services output. Protecting Victoria’s leadership in health and medical researchFunding will be provided to maintain Victoria’s position as a leader in health and medical research through:the establishment of the Australian Drug Discovery Centre at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute for Medical Research, building additional capability in high throughput drug screening and supporting this critical step in the translation of biomedical research discoveries into new drugs for patients;the Australian Clinical Trials Network ‘TrialHub’ on the Alfred Hospital site, which will increase access to clinical trials, particularly for patients living in regional and rural communities;the establishment of a Gamma Knife Service at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, which will provide a greater range of treatment options for cancer patients; andfurther planning for the Aikenhead Centre for Medical Discovery at St Vincent’s Hospital, Australia’s first research and education centre for biomedical engineering. The Centre will bring together doctors, scientists and researchers to focus on chronic conditions such as arthritis, cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cuttingedge treatments and technologies including robotic hands, heart tissue engineering and spinal cord repair.An Aboriginal research accord will also be developed to embed culturally sensitive practices in medical research.The Murdoch Children’s Research Institute will also receive funding to support the Generation Victoria ‘Gen V’ initiative, which aims to improve community health by tracking and analysing the health outcomes of a cohort of Victorian children over time. This funding will enable the participation of the Gen V 2020 cohort of 100?000 babies and support the Gen V Solutions Hub coordination, activities and outputs. This component of the initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment, ‘Murdoch Children’s Research Institute’, as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Public Health Development, Research and Support output.SunSmartGrants will be provided to schools and community groups to increase shading and provide hats, sunscreen and other sun protection measures. Additional funding will also be provided for Victoria’s SunSmart campaign to increase community awareness of skin cancer and promote early detection and intervention. This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Protection output. Victorian Assisted Reproductive Treatment AuthorityFunding will be provided to enable the Victorian Assisted Reproductive Treatment Authority to continue administering the registration system of assisted reproductive treatment providers and providing public education about assisted reproductive treatment procedures. It also enables the continued management of central and voluntary registers of donors and donor-conceived persons, which includes counselling support services.This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Public Health Development, Research and Support output.Asset initiativesTable 1.12:Asset initiatives – Department of Health and Human Services ($?million) 2018-192019-202020-212021-222022-23TEIAcute Health ServicesAngliss Hospital expansion..0.10.21.72.64.6Building a better hospital for Melbourne’s inner west (a)..tbctbctbctbc1 430.0Building a world-class hospital for Frankston families..6.0......6.0Clinical technology refresh..13.0......13.0Engineering infrastructure and medical equipment replacement programs..60.0......60.0Planning for new children’s emergency departments..3.03.0....5.9Royal Children’s Hospital expansion ..7.021.03.4..31.4Ten new community hospitals to give patients the best care..2.0......2.0Ageing, Aged and Home Care A proudly multicultural Victoria – aged care..0.221.6....21.8Wantirna Aged Care Redevelopment..6.045.027.03.681.6Ambulance ServicesBacking our paramedics to keep saving lives..8.010.920.016.054.9Child Protection and Family ServicesSupporting vulnerable children in need..0.8......0.8Housing AssistanceBuilding new homes to fight homelessness..33.579.668.227.8209.1Family violence refuge and crisis case management response..0.1......0.1Primary, Community and Dental HealthMore help for new Victorian mums and dads..9.224.232.732.7123.0Total asset initiatives (b)..148.8205.4152.982.62 044.1Source: Department of Treasury and FinanceNotes: (a) This builds on $65 million of funding provided in previous budgets. The TEI excludes financing costs.(b) Table may not add due to rounding.Acute Health ServicesAngliss Hospital expansionPlanning will commence for the next stage of the Angliss Hospital expansion at Ferntree Gully, which will provide additional hospital beds, upgrade infrastructure and support the re-accommodation of clinical functions.This initiative contributes to the delivery of the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018. This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Admitted Services output.Building a better hospital for Melbourne’s inner westA new 504-bed Footscray Hospital will be built in Footscray to cater for the growing demand for health services in Melbourne’s inner west. It will boost capacity and services in outpatients, palliative care and mental health services. This will cut waiting times and allow almost 15 000 additional patients to be treated. This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018. This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Admitted Services output.Building a world-class hospital for Frankston familiesPlanning will commence on the redevelopment of Frankston Hospital that will provide new hospital beds, operating theatres, expanded child and maternal health services, a new oncology ward, oncology day clinic and areas dedicated to mental health services.This initiative contributes to the delivery of the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Admitted Services output.Clinical technology refreshThe technical infrastructure required to support and deliver patient-related services such as diagnostic imaging, patient management systems and electronic medical records will be upgraded. This will improve operational stability of the delivery of information related to patient diagnostics and other clinical services to the point-of-care and enhance cyber security.This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Admitted Services output.Engineering infrastructure and medical equipment replacement programsCritical engineering infrastructure that has reached the end of its useful life will be replaced in selected metropolitan, rural and regional hospitals. This includes lifts, boilers, insulation, communication systems and electrical upgrades, and will enable the continuity of health service delivery and compliance with regulatory requirements.Critical medical equipment supporting operating suites, emergency departments, surgical wards, intensive care units, neonatal and maternity services, and specialist areas will also be replaced. This will reduce risks to patients and staff and improve service availability. This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Admitted Services output.Planning for new children’s emergency departmentsPlanning will commence for dedicated children’s emergency departments at Northern Hospital, Frankston Hospital, Casey Hospital, Maroondah Hospital and Geelong University Hospital. This will reconfigure or expand emergency departments to ensure children have privacy and receive appropriate care.This initiative contributes to the delivery of the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Admitted Services output.Royal Children’s Hospital expansionFunding will be provided for 30 new in-patient beds and an expansion of the emergency department to cater for growing demand. This will enable the hospital to continue delivering world-class health care.This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Admitted Services output.Ten new community hospitals to give patients the best careFunding will be provided to plan the construction and expansion of 10 community hospitals in Craigieburn, Cranbourne, Pakenham, Phillip Island, Sunbury, Torquay, the City of Whittlesea, Eltham Area, Point Cook and Fishermans Bend. This investment will increase capacity and ensure patient access to high-quality health care services in key growth areas. Priority will also be given to acquire land at Phillip Island.This initiative contributes to the delivery of the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Admitted Services output.Ageing, Aged and Home CareA proudly multicultural Victoria – aged careRefer to the output initiative for a description of this initiative.Wantirna Aged Care RedevelopmentA new 120-bed aged care facility will be constructed at Wantirna Health, which will include 60 high-care beds and 60 aged care mental health beds and complement the existing geriatric medicine hospital and palliative care services already offered at the site.It will also accommodate the relocation of aged care patients during the Angliss Hospital Stage 2 expansion.This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018, and follows Stage 1 of the modernisation of Melbourne’s public sector residential aged care – the construction of a new 90-bed aged care facility at St George’s Health Service in Kew. This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’:Clinical Care output; andResidential Aged Care output. Ambulance ServicesBacking our paramedics to keep saving livesRefer to the output initiative for a description of this initiative.Child Protection and Family ServicesSupporting vulnerable children in needRefer to the output initiative for a description of this initiative.Housing AssistanceBuilding new homes to fight homelessnessFunding will deliver 160 dwellings of the 1 000 new homes to fight homelessness in 201920. The initiative will provide homes for around 1?800 Victorians, with a focus on meeting the shortfall of one and two-bedroom properties as a priority.This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018. This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Housing Assistance output.Family violence refuge and crisis case management responseRefer to the output initiative for a description of this initiative.Primary, Community and Dental HealthMore help for new Victorian mums and dadsRefer to the output initiative for a description of this initiative. Department of Jobs, Precincts and RegionsOutput initiativesTable 1.13:Output initiatives – Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions ($?million) 2018-192019-202020-212021-222022-23Agriculture Master planning for the Royal Melbourne Showgrounds..1.5......Rehoming pets and supporting low-cost veterinary clinics..0.90.80.80.8Rural Financial Counselling Service..1.7......Strengthening Victoria’s biosecurity system..34.335.136.137.0Supporting recreational hunters and sporting shooters..3.53.53.53.5Taking our local produce to the world..2.62.52.52.5Creative Industries Australian Centre for the Moving Image redevelopment..2.8......Creative State – driving the growth of the Victorian creative industries..6.4......Indian Cinema and Bollywood Attraction Fund..1.01.01.0..Silo art and large-scale murals..0.30.30.30.3Sustaining the successful NGV exhibition model..15.915.915.9..Victoria Live0.54.54.54.5..Victorian Screen Industry..6.2......Industry, Innovation and Small BusinessSmall business services and support..2.5......JobsJobs Victoria..8.8......Priority Precincts and Suburban DevelopmentEstablishing the Priority Precincts portfolio..6.36.36.36.3Suburban revitalisation..3.5......ResourcesProtecting raw materials for Victoria’s infrastructure pipeline..4.04.02.62.6State of Discovery: growing confident communities and responsible mining..0.80.80.30.3Sport, Recreation and RacingBoosting jobs and investment in Victorian racing9.638.328.118.018.0Community Cricket Program0.52.93.43.43.4Grassroots Boost for the World Game (a)..8.44.44.44.4Metropolitan and statewide local sports grants..55.743.314.92.6Netball Game Development Officers..0.70.70.70.7Racing into a new era for motor sport..1.91.91.91.9State Sport Centres Trust..10.7......Support growth of golf clubs around Victoria..6.70.8....Victoria: The Basketball Capital of Australia – high-performance basketball hubs..5.0......Victoria: The Basketball Capital of Australia – State Basketball Centre redevelopment and Knox Arena business case..5.078.0....Whitten Oval preliminary design..1.0......Tourism and Major EventsScenic railway to boost tourism in the Yarra Valley..1.31.31.3..Securing Victoria’s leadership in a new era of tourism: building the visitor economy..32.0......Trade and Global EngagementInbound trade missions and World Expo 2020..4.01.0....Total output initiatives (b)10.6281.0237.4118.284.1Source: Department of Treasury and FinanceNotes: (a) Includes $6.1 million of funding in 2019-20 sourced from the metropolitan and statewide local sports grants initiative.(b) Table may not add due to rounding.AgricultureMaster planning for the Royal Melbourne ShowgroundsFunding will be provided to contribute to the delivery of a master plan for the redevelopment of the Royal Melbourne Showgrounds.This initiative contributes to the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions’ Agriculture output.Rehoming pets and supporting low-cost veterinary clinicsGrants will be provided to support equipment upgrades and expansion of services for animal shelters, community foster carers and veterinary clinics offering low-cost services. This will support an improved quality of domestic dog and cat welfare across Victoria. Funding will also be provided to the Greyhound Adoption Program to pilot a nursing home adoption program.This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions’ Agriculture output.Rural Financial Counselling ServiceFunding will be provided to the Rural Financial Counselling Service to continue to provide free financial counselling to farming and related small businesses suffering financial hardship. This initiative contributes to the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions’ Agriculture output.Strengthening Victoria’s biosecurity systemVictoria’s food and fibre sector will be protected through an expanded and strengthened biosecurity system. Funding will expand critical capabilities in Victoria’s biosecurity services, ensuring Victoria is better prepared to manage and respond to escalating biosecurity risks, minimising impacts on the agricultural sector and the community. This will also support trade and market access by helping to meet the increasing demand from export markets for quality assurance.This initiative contributes to the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions’ Agriculture output.Supporting recreational hunters and sporting shootersStaffing at the Game Management Authority will be increased to improve local enforcement, compliance with hunting regulations and stakeholder engagement. The Shooting Sports Facilities Program will continue to improve the quality and sustainability of shooting sports facilities and activities across Victoria. This will provide increased opportunities for Victorians to safely participate in shooting sports, develop the elite sport with events and development programs, and improve the sustainability of clubs.This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions’: Agriculture output; andSport, Recreation and Racing output.Taking our local produce to the worldFunding will be provided to help Victoria’s small-scale and craft food and beverage producers to promote and grow their businesses. Grants of up to $200 000 will be available to producers who can show that the investment will help them scale up their operations, create local jobs and increase our agricultural exports.This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions’ Agriculture output.Creative IndustriesAustralian Centre for the Moving Image redevelopmentFunding will be provided to further support the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) redevelopment project in Federation Square.This initiative contributes to the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions’ Cultural Infrastructure and Facilities output.Creative State – driving the growth of the Victorian creative industriesFunding will be provided to continue delivering actions from the Creative State Strategy and other programs, including:The Creators Fund, which supports creative practitioners to undertake sustained periods of intensive creative development, research and experimentation;funding for internationally known projects such as AsiaTOPA, Dance Massive and MPavilion;funding for regional creative industries projects; andMusic Works, which will continue to support contemporary music artists to perform and record music. In addition, the Music Under Wings mentoring and development program will be available for emerging musicians to access guidance and support.This initiative contributes to the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions’ Creative Industries Access, Development and Innovation output.Indian Cinema and Bollywood Attraction FundFunding will be provided to establish a dedicated Indian Cinema and Bollywood Attraction Fund to attract Indian screen projects to Victoria and to support the State’s local film industry. Film Victoria will work with Indian production companies to attract projects that create local jobs and enhance Victoria as a destination for Indian screen productions.This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions’ Creative Industries Portfolio Agencies output.Silo art and large-scale muralsFunding will be provided for a grants program to create silo art and large-scale murals. This will support artists to increase their profile and provide business and tourism benefits to communities that feature the art. This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions’ Creative Industries Access, Development and Innovation output.Sustaining the successful NGV exhibition modelFunding will be provided to continue the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) Summer Program, deliver the NGV Triennial of Contemporary Art and Design, and support permanent exhibitions, maintenance, collections management and other operations at the NGV.This initiative contributes to the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions’ Creative Industries Portfolio Agencies output.Victoria LiveThe Government will stage a winter music festival, which will boost local business and tourism. This festival will showcase Victoria’s live music scene and will include a mix of free and ticketed events across the State. Diverse music activities will also be delivered to engage families and audiences of all ages at key venues and laneways. This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions’ Creative Industries Access, Development and Innovation output.Victorian Screen IndustryFunding will be provided for a package of screen and games industry initiatives delivered by Film Victoria including:development and production of film and television content;professional development support for creative and crew roles, making them industryready practitioners;development of a Victorian Screen Industry Diversity and Inclusion Strategy; anddigital games industry development.This initiative contributes to the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions’ Creative Industries Portfolio Agencies output.Industry, Innovation and Small BusinessSmall business services and supportThe Government will continue supporting small and mediumsized Victorian businesses through inclusive mentoring services, workshops, online information, and the Business Victoria Local Events Program that supports local business communities. This initiative contributes to the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions’ Industry, Innovation and Small Business output.JobsJobs VictoriaFunding will be provided to expand Jobs Victoria, including the Jobs Victoria Employment Network. These programs provide training and job search support to disadvantaged jobseekers to help these cohorts enter into sustained employment. The Government will also partner with businesses to help overcome impediments to employment for disadvantaged jobseekers.This initiative contributes to the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions’ Jobs output.Priority Precincts and Suburban DevelopmentEstablishing the Priority Precincts portfolioFunding will be provided to establish the Priority Precincts portfolio. This new portfolio will help design, deliver and coordinate the State’s planning and infrastructure investments according to best-practice. It will also ensure that precincts are appropriate to local needs and will help deliver long-term productivity gains. This initiative contributes to the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions’ Priority Precincts and Suburban Development output.Suburban revitalisationFunding will be provided to continue the Broadmeadows Town Centre and Frankston Station revitalisation projects. Activities include investigating and planning an Integrated GovHub and Innovation Hub, master planning for affordable housing, place activation programs in Broadmeadows and Frankston, youth engagement and pathway support programs. Seed funding will also be provided to commence priority projects that will be community-led. These works will support local communities through a range of improvements to amenities, addressing social disadvantage through youth and family engagement programs, and facilitating new economic development opportunities.This initiative contributes to the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions’ Priority Precincts and Suburban Development output.ResourcesProtecting raw materials for Victoria’s infrastructure pipelineFunding will be provided to conduct further strategic resource, transport and land use planning to identify strategic extractive resource supply, deposits and critical transport networks. An extractives geoscience program will also be implemented to secure the rock, sand and other related extractive resources needed for Victoria’s record infrastructure pipeline.This initiative contributes to the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions’ Resources output.State of Discovery: growing confident communities and responsible miningThe mining sector will be supported through market analysis of minerals commodities, the establishment of a business accelerator and a Mining Equipment, Technology and Services hub to support small and medium enterprises in the mining sector to innovate and grow. Funding will also be provided to establish a Community Benefits Scheme to support community-based projects in communities hosting minerals sector activity.This initiative contributes to the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions’ Resources output.Sport, Recreation and RacingBoosting jobs and investment in Victorian racing Funding will be provided to continue the Victorian Racing Industry Fund, upgrade greyhound training facilities and tracks and increase prize money across thoroughbred, greyhound and harness racing. The Victorian Racing Industry Fund provides grants for animal welfare initiatives, participant welfare initiatives, club infrastructure upgrades, breeding programs, integrity measures, training facilities and race-day attraction programs across Victoria. Increased prize money across the industry will ensure that Victoria will continue to host high-profile events and attract investment and jobs to help grow the sector. This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions’ Sport, Recreation and Racing munity Cricket ProgramFunding will be provided to develop up to six new Metropolitan Cricket and Community Centres, including Jubilee Park in Ringwood, and continue the Cricket Facilities grants program to enable local cricket clubs and councils to upgrade their sporting facilities. This will lead to improved infrastructure and support the development of cricketers across the community.This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions’ Sport, Recreation and Racing output.Grassroots Boost for the World GameAdditional funding will be provided for the World Game Facilities Fund, which will provide grants for upgrades to community soccer facilities and development of new facilities to meet increased demand for soccer in Victoria. This initiative will also provide continued funding for the Our Game, Our Community project, which delivers soccer programs to encourage social cohesion and engage young people in their local communities.This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions’ Sport, Recreation and Racing output.Metropolitan and statewide local sports grantsGrants will be provided to local councils and sporting organisations to deliver new and improved local community sports infrastructure throughout Victoria, increasing participation opportunities and improving accessibility for all cohorts of the community. This initiative contributes to the delivery of the Government’s election commitment, ‘Local Sports Grants’, as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions’ Sport, Recreation and Racing output.Metropolitan and statewide sports grantsBuild a sports oval at Berwick Chase Primary SchoolFund a new home ground for Aspendale StingraysFund a new pavilion at RF Miles Reserve in Seaford Fund masterplan for the upgrade of Mount Waverley ReserveFund the Darebin FalconsGrassroots Boost for the World GameMasterplan and upgrades Yarraville OvalRedevelop Robert Booth Reserve in Hampton ParkRedevelop Roy Dore Reserve in CarrumSupport the development of netball in Victoria: Build the Diamond Valley Sports and Fitness CentreSupport the development of netball in Victoria: Carrum Downs Recreation ReserveSupport the development of netball in Victoria: Murphy’s Reserve, Port MelbourneSupport the development of netball in Victoria: Upgrade Jubilee Park in FrankstonSupport the development of netball in Victoria: Waverley Netball Centre, Wheelers HillUpgrade Bentleigh Recreation ReserveUpgrade Brunswick Street Oval in FitzroyUpgrade Central Reserve, Glen WaverleyUpgrade Citizens Park, RichmondUpgrade Eric Bell Reserve, Frankston NorthUpgrade Eric Boardman Reserve, SunburyUpgrade facilities at Prahran Cricket ClubUpgrade football, netball and cricket club facilities at Brunswick AG Gillon OvalUpgrade Grange Reserve, Hoppers CrossingUpgrade Langama Park, SunburyUpgrade Laurimar Recreation Reserve’s Cricket Club in DoreenUpgrade Lighting at Coatesville Tennis ClubUpgrade Lord Reserve, CarnegieUpgrade Morton Park in BlackburnUpgrade Mulgrave Reserve, Wheelers HillUpgrade Narre Warren Bowls ClubUpgrade Olympic Park in West HeidelbergUpgrade Pinks Reserve in KilsythUpgrade Prospect Hills Reserve, Narre WarrenUpgrade Regents Park, AspendaleUpgrade Richmond Union Bowls ClubUpgrade Ross ReserveUpgrade Strathmore Bowls ClubUpgrade the pavilion at Lower Plenty Football, Netball and Cricket ClubUpgrade the pavilion at Marriott Waters ReserveUpgrade the Western Eagles Football Club in AlbionNetball Game Development OfficersThe Government will provide four netball game development officers in regional areas who will work in partnership with netball clubs to increase participation and create more supportive environments, leading to improved health outcomes for communities.This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions’ Sport, Recreation and Racing output.Racing into a new era for motor sportFunding will be provided to establish a Motor Sport Upgrades and Equipment Fund and a Motor Sports Club Assistance Program. Grants will be provided to improve infrastructure, promote increased participation and encourage diversity in motor sport at the local community level. This includes funding for investment planning for the Mildura Motor Sport and Community Precinct and funding for a new home for the Geelong Motocross Club.This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions’ Sport, Recreation and Racing output.State Sport Centres TrustFunding will be provided to support the State Sport Centres Trust (SSCT) to continue operations and undertake asset renewals. The SSCT is the statutory authority responsible for governing the Melbourne Sports Centre’s four venues; the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC), the State Netball and Hockey Centre, Lakeside Stadium and the MSAC Institute of Training.This initiative contributes to the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions’ Sport, Recreation and Racing output.Support growth of golf clubs around VictoriaFunding will be provided to support the growth of golf clubs around Victoria. Grants will be provided for minor upgrades and equipment at Eildon, Hepburn Springs, Ivanhoe, Latrobe, Merbein, Euroa, Ocean Grove, Neangar Park clubs and Albert Park Driving range. The package also includes funding for Stage 2 of the Golf Centre of Excellence which will enable the co-location of the Professional Golfers Association of Australia with Golf Australia and Golf Victoria in Sandringham.This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions’ Sport, Recreation and Racing output.Victoria: The Basketball Capital of Australia – high-performance basketball hubsSeven high-performance basketball hubs will be established in Ballarat, Bendigo, Geelong, north-western Melbourne, Shepparton, Traralgon and Werribee. These hubs will provide access to high-performance basketball training programs and will engage with the community to increase participation.This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions’ Sport, Recreation and Racing output.Victoria: The Basketball Capital of Australia – State Basketball Centre redevelopment and Knox Arena business casePlanning will commence for the State Basketball Centre redevelopment project, including the Knox Arena. This project will enhance access to high-quality basketball facilities in the east of Melbourne.This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions’ Sport, Recreation and Racing output.Whitten Oval preliminary designFunding will be provided for preliminary designs for the Whitten Oval Master Plan. This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions’ Sport, Recreation and Racing output.Tourism and Major EventsScenic railway to boost tourism in the Yarra ValleyFunding will be provided to the Yarra Valley Railway to upgrade the remaining four kilometres of track and bridges from Healesville to Tarrawarra Estate and redevelop Healesville Railway Station. These upgrades will enhance experiences for locals and visitors to the area.This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions’ Tourism and Major Events output.Securing Victoria’s leadership in a new era of tourism: building the visitor economyVictoria’s visitor economy will be supported to continue marketing campaigns to encourage tourism visitation, particularly in regional Victoria. A more focused approach will be adopted in key tourism markets and funding will also be provided to continue partnership agreements with Regional Tourism Boards and other peak bodies in the tourism sector.This initiative contributes to the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions’ Tourism and Major Events output.Trade and Global EngagementInbound trade missions and World Expo 2020Funding will be provided for up to four inbound trade missions and to enable Victoria’s participation in the 2020 World Expo. The inbound trade missions will bring?international delegates to Victoria to connect them with Victorian businesses and industry. Information and training will also be provided to participating Victorian firms to help develop their export capability. These initiatives will showcase Victorian businesses to the world and support export and jobs growth. This initiative contributes to the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions’ Trade and Global Engagement output.Asset initiativesTable 1.14:Asset initiatives – Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions ($?million) 2018-192019-202020-212021-222022-23TEICreative IndustriesCreative Victoria Cultural Facilities Maintenance Fund..5.0......5.0Exhibition and experience program renewal – Museums Victoria..4.5......4.5State Library Victoria redevelopment7.0........7.0Sport, Recreation and RacingState Sport Centres Trust..8.4......8.4Victoria: The Basketball Capital of Australia – Melbourne Arena upgrades..6.56.5....13.0Total asset initiatives (a)7.024.46.5....37.9Source: Department of Treasury and FinanceNote: (a)Table may not add due to rounding.Creative IndustriesCreative Victoria Cultural Facilities Maintenance FundFunding will be provided to maintain state-owned cultural facilities to address critical asset management risks, compliance issues and major maintenance items. This initiative contributes to the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions’ Creative Industries Portfolio Agencies output.Exhibition and experience program renewal – Museums VictoriaFunding will be provided for renewal of exhibitions at Melbourne Museum, the Immigration Museum, Scienceworks, and production of new Planetarium shows and exhibition maintenance. This initiative contributes to the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions’ Creative Industries Portfolio Agencies output.State Library Victoria redevelopmentAdditional funding is provided for the State Library Victoria redevelopment. Redevelopments include expanding floor space, refurbishing Queen’s Hall, a designated area for children’s programming, and a media centre to showcase new and emerging technologies.This initiative contributes to the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions’ Creative Industries Portfolio Agencies output.Sport, Recreation and RacingState Sport Centres TrustRefer to the output initiative for a description of this initiative.Victoria: The Basketball Capital of Australia – Melbourne Arena upgradesMelbourne Arena will be upgraded to improve amenities and fan engagement for basketball and other sports. This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions’ Sport, Recreation and Racing output.Department of Justice and Community SafetyOutput initiativesTable 1.15:Output initiatives – Department of Justice and Community Safety($?million) 2018-192019-202020-212021-222022-23Community Based Offender Supervision Reducing incarceration of women..4.86.35.23.7Reducing reoffending and improving community safety0.57.44.44.55.9Criminal Law Support and ReformRoyal Commission into the Management of Police Informants7.5........Supporting forensic medical capacity1.16.50.60.60.6Emergency Management CapabilityEmergency alert upgrade..0.20.70.60.6Emergency services digital radio upgrade..3.623.223.420.3Emergency services local infrastructure package..1.11.2....Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority baseline funding..32.4......Marine Search and Rescue..1.9......Surfers Rescue 24/7..0.30.30.30.3Gambling and Liquor RegulationGambling harm prevention..37.538.338.438.8Regulating gambling and liquor2.66.4......Infringements and WarrantsRoad safety package – new road safety camera infrastructure and safety campaign..5.711.326.445.2Policing and Crime PreventionBetter mental health care for our emergency workers..4.02.52.0..Crime Prevention initiatives..5.0......Counter-terrorism protective security training and infrastructure..2.5......Embedded Youth Outreach Program..1.4......Forensic Drug Intelligence Capability Program..1.11.21.21.2Improving court access through additional audio-visual technology..1.01.92.21.8Security Industry Licensing Review ..0.8......Victorian Family Violence Database..0.50.40.40.4Victorian Fixated Threat Assessment Centre..2.8......Victoria Police Restorative Engagement and Redress Scheme..1.6......Prisoner Supervision and Support Men’s prison system capacity..72.583.2108.681.9Women’s prison system capacity..18.618.611.0..Public Prosecutions and Legal AssistanceContinued delivery of prosecution services..11.511.8....Fast Track Remand Court..1.21.21.31.3Regulation of the Victorian Consumer MarketplaceFinancial counselling for victim survivors of family violence..1.31.41.41.4Regulating specialist disability accommodation..1.60.80.80.8Victims and Community Support ServicesEstablishing a National Disability Insurance Scheme worker screening service4.76.10.2....Family Violence Perpetrator Interventions ..4.24.3....Reforms to financial assistance for victims of crime..1.11.30.7..Supporting workplace safety and fairness at work..2.73.34.66.0Youth JusticeYouth Justice reducing offending..29.915.6....Total output initiatives (a)16.3279.3233.8233.6210.3Source: Department of Treasury and FinanceNote: (a) Table may not add due to munity Based Offender SupervisionReducing incarceration of women Funding will be provided for a range of diversion and rehabilitation programs for women in prison including: mental health services for women with complex needs including mental illness, intellectual disability or cognitive impairment; andprograms providing a targeted, strategic response for Aboriginal women.Strengthened support will help reduce female incarceration and improve treatment pathways for women in prison. This initiative contributes to the Department of Justice and Community Safety’s Prisoner Supervision and Support output.Reducing reoffending and improving community safety Funding will be provided to continue a range of diversion, rehabilitation, and reintegration programs and services for accused persons, prisoners and offenders to reduce recidivism rates, and enhance community safety including:front-end diversion through the Bail Access Program and Bail and Remand Court;specialist forensic alcohol and other drug treatment for supervised offenders in the community;support for reintegration through Employment Pathways Brokers; andbail support for young adults through the Youth, Community and Law Program. This initiative contributes to the Department of Justice and Community Safety’s:Community Based Offender Supervision output;Prisoner Supervision and Support output; andPublic Prosecutions and Legal Assistance output.Criminal Law Support and ReformRoyal Commission into the Management of Police InformantsFunding has been provided for the establishment of a Royal Commission into Victoria Police’s recruitment, handling and management of informants.This initiative contributes to the Department of Justice and Community Safety’s Criminal Law Support and Reform output.Supporting forensic medical capacityFunding will be provided to support forensic medical capacity at the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine, including an additional pathologist to address immediate workload pressures, mental health and wellbeing initiatives for staff and to support the operations of the Donor Tissue Bank of Victoria.This initiative contributes to the Department of Justice and Community Safety’s Criminal Law Support and Reform output.Emergency Management CapabilityEmergency alert upgradeRefer to the asset initiative for a description of this initiative.Emergency services digital radio upgradeAmbulance Victoria will upgrade and transition from an analogue radio communications system to an encrypted digital radio system across regional areas. This critical upgrade, coordinated by Emergency Management Victoria, will improve community safety and health outcomes by enabling Ambulance Victoria to communicate more securely and respond more effectively to incidents. This initiative contributes to the Department of Justice and Community Safety’s Emergency Management Capability output. This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’:Ambulance Emergency Services output; andAmbulance Non-Emergency Services output.Emergency services local infrastructure packageRefer to the asset initiative for a description of this initiative. Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority baseline fundingThe Government will provide funding to the Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority (ESTA) to deliver emergency services capability to the community through the Triple Zero call-taking and dispatch service in Victoria.This initiative contributes to the Department of Justice and Community Safety’s Emergency Management Capability output.Marine Search and Rescue Marine Search and Rescue units will continue to deliver essential services to the marine community. Funding will be provided for the subsidisation of operating costs for Marine Search and Rescue units, including fuel, equipment, training and insurance. This initiative contributes to the Department of Justice and Community Safety’s Emergency Management Capability output.Surfers Rescue 24/7Funding will be provided to improve water safety outcomes through expanding the Surfers Rescue 24/7 program, delivered by Surfing Victoria, to teach CPR skills, board rescues and basic first aid in the water. The program will be delivered at all boardrider clubs in Victoria and in coastal government secondary schools. An additional training module will be tailored towards scuba divers.This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes towards the Department of Justice and Community Safety’s Emergency Management Capability output.Gambling and Liquor RegulationGambling harm preventionThe Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation (VRGF) will continue to support gambling harm prevention for at-risk Victorians by providing treatment services for Victorians affected by problem gambling, including the Gambler’s Help program. It will also foster responsible gambling practices in the broader community by building longterm partnerships with organisations to deliver effective prevention programs. This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Justice and Community Safety’s Gambling and Liquor Regulation output.Regulating gambling and liquorFunding will be provided for the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation to maintain and improve its regulatory services, to enhance the effectiveness of its regulatory interventions and address gambling and liquor-related harm.This initiative contributes to the Department of Justice and Community Safety’s Gambling and Liquor Regulation output.Infringements and WarrantsRoad safety package – new road safety camera infrastructure and safety campaignRefer to the asset initiative for a description of this initiative.Policing and Crime PreventionBetter mental health care for our emergency workersAn Early Intervention and Prevention Fund will ensure Victoria Police employees are able to access better mental health and wellbeing support services.This initiative will also fund the Department of Health and Human Services to establish a specialist network of clinicians to provide emergency service workers with a trusted and responsive service that encourages early help-seeking behaviour. Funding will also be provided to establish a Centre of Excellence for emergency worker mental health, to ensure our health professionals have the skills they need to provide the right support for our emergency workers.Funding will also be provided for a provisional acceptance payment scheme pilot to support emergency workers suffering from mental health injuries sustained at work. This initiative will enable emergency workers and volunteers – who lodge a claim for mental injury – to be compensated for medical and like expenses they incur while their claim is being assessed for a period of up to 13 weeks from the time the claim is lodged with their employer.This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Justice and Community Safety’s Policing and Crime Prevention output.This initiative contributes to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Clinical Care output.Crime Prevention initiativesFunding will be provided to partner with community, business and sporting groups to better address the causes of crime and ensure at-risk Victorians have the support they need early on. This will include new pathways to work and training, and new initiatives focused on safe homes and communities.Counter-terrorism protective security training and infrastructure The development and delivery of counter-terrorism protective security training to Victoria Police will enhance its capacity to provide advice on security measures to the community. Funding is also provided for the operation and maintenance of security measures implemented in Melbourne’s CBD, including vehicle security barriers, CCTV and a public address system. This initiative contributes to the Department of Justice and Community Safety’s Policing and Crime Prevention output.Embedded Youth Outreach ProgramThe Embedded Youth Outreach Program will continue in the existing pilot locations of Werribee and Dandenong, where police officers and at-risk youth workers are paired to provide assessment, initial support and referral for vulnerable young people and prevent possible future reoffending. This initiative contributes to the Department of Justice and Community Safety’s Policing and Crime Prevention output.Forensic Drug Intelligence Capability ProgramFunding will be provided for the Forensic Drug Intelligence Capability Program to provide Victoria Police with drug crime intelligence on methamphetamine manufacture, supply and distribution in Victoria. The program will contribute to proactive policing through drug profiling and the identification of distribution pathways to better disrupt and prosecute drug networks.This initiative contributes to the Department of Justice and Community Safety’s Policing and Crime Prevention output.Improving court access through additional audio-visual technologyRefer to the description under Court Services Victoria for a description of this initiative.Security Industry Licensing ReviewFunding will be provided to conduct a broad review of current licensing and employment practices in the private security industry. The review is intended to achieve greater integrity and accountability across the industry, address employment inequalities and exploitation, and better protect the industry against criminal activity. This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Justice and Community Safety’s Policing and Crime Prevention output.Victorian Family Violence DatabaseFunding will be provided for the maintenance of the Victorian Family Violence Database by the Crime Statistics Agency to continue to provide publicly accessible data relating to family violence to support the reporting, research and analysis needs of various groups and organisations. This initiative contributes to the Department of Justice and Community Safety’s Policing and Crime Prevention output.Victorian Fixated Threat Assessment CentreRefer to the description under the Department of Health and Human Services for a description of this initiative.Victoria Police Restorative Engagement and Redress SchemeFunding will be provided for the implementation of a redress and restorative engagement scheme for Victoria Police personnel who have suffered sexual abuse, sexual harassment, sex discrimination or predatory behaviour in the workplace.This initiative contributes to the Department of Justice and Community Safety’s Policing and Crime Prevention output.Prisoner Supervision and SupportMen’s prison system capacityRefer to the asset initiative for a description of this initiative.Women’s prison system capacityRefer to the asset initiative for a description of this initiative.Public Prosecutions and Legal AssistanceContinued delivery of prosecution servicesFunding will be provided for the Office of Public Prosecutions to continue to prosecute offenders effectively, to provide support for victims and witnesses, increase the use of digital evidence, and provide a stronger focus on family violence, and serious and organised crime.This initiative contributes to the Department of Justice and Community Safety’s Public Prosecutions and Legal Assistance output.Fast Track Remand CourtFunding for legal assistance and police prosecutors to support the Fast Track Remand Court in the Children’s Court will reduce the time young people spend on remand awaiting trial.This initiative contributes to the Department of Justice and Community Safety’s:Policing and Crime Prevention output; andPublic Prosecutions and Legal Assistance output.Regulation of the Victorian Consumer MarketplaceFinancial counselling for victim survivors of family violenceFunding will be provided for 10 full-time specialist family violence financial counsellors to address unmet demand for financial counselling for people who are experiencing family violence.This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Justice and Community Safety’s Regulation of the Victorian Consumer Marketplace output.Regulating specialist disability accommodationThe provision of regulatory oversight of specialist disability accommodation will ensure specialist disability accommodation residents can exercise choice and control over their lives and accommodation, free from harm and abuse.This initiative contributes to the Department of Justice and Community Safety’s Regulation of the Victorian Consumer Marketplace output.Victims and Community Support ServicesEstablishing a National Disability Insurance Scheme worker screening serviceAn NDIS worker screening unit will be established to check that existing or prospective NDIS workers do not pose a risk to people with disability. Funding will also support the Working with Children Check unit.This initiative contributes to the Department of Justice and Community Safety’s Victims and Community Support Services output.Family Violence Perpetrator InterventionsThe Family Violence Perpetrator Interventions Grants Program will be continued to strengthen perpetrator accountability and support the safety of family violence victims, with specific focus on cohorts from diverse communities and with complex needs.This initiative contributes to the Department of Justice and Community Safety’s Victims and Community Support Services output.Reforms to financial assistance for victims of crimeFunding will be provided to plan and progress delivery of reforms to financial assistance for victims of crime in response to the recommendations of the Victorian Law Reform Commission review.This initiative contributes to the Department of Justice and Community Safety’s Victims and Community Support Services output.Supporting workplace safety and fairness at workWorkplace safety will be improved through the introduction of infringement notices for a range of occupational health and safety offences, adding to the suite of compliance and enforcement tools available to WorkSafe Victoria. The specialist capacity of WorkSafe inspectors will also be expanded to deal with the unique health and safety risks on major construction projects, reducing the risk of serious injuries and workplace fatalities. This initiative contributes to the delivery of the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Justice and Community Safety’s Victims and Community Support Services output.Youth JusticeYouth Justice reducing offendingFurther funding will be provided to support early intervention and diversion of young people from offending, as well as reduce recidivism among young offenders. Funding will also be provided to further improve Youth Justice precincts through increased security and intelligence capability. Funding is provided for:custodial and security staff at Youth Justice precincts for the safety of staff and young people;programs to target youth offending among at-risk young people, including the factors that drive offending behaviour;young people to access programs that stop them from reoffending, helping to keep Victorians safe; andcase managers to work with young people on community-based youth justice orders.This initiative contributes to the Department of Justice and Community Safety’s:Youth Justice Community Based Services output; andYouth Justice Custodial Services output.Asset initiativesTable 1.16:Asset initiatives – Department of Justice and Community Safety($?million) 2018-192019-202020-212021-222022-23TEIEmergency Management CapabilityEmergency alert upgrade..3.2......3.2Emergency services local infrastructure package..2.67.64.5..14.7Infringements and WarrantsRoad safety package – new road safety camera infrastructure and safety campaign..5.79.46.310.632.1Policing and Crime PreventionImproving court access through additional audio-visual technology..0.50.80.4..1.7Prisoner Supervision and Support Men’s prison system capacity37.0489.5445.2275.18.61 255.4Women’s prison system capacity..15.0106.167.8..188.9Victims and Community Support ServicesEstablishing a National Disability Insurance Scheme worker screening service1.5........1.5Reforms to financial assistance for victims of crime..0.1......0.1Total asset initiatives (a)38.5516.6569.1354.219.21 497.6Source: Department of Treasury and FinanceNote: (a) Table may not add due to rounding.Emergency Management CapabilityEmergency alert upgradeAdditional funding will be provided to support Victoria’s contribution towards the upgrade and use of the national telephone warning system. The 2017-18 Budget allocated funds to commence this work, which will allow emergency services to continue to send messages with critical information to landlines and mobile phones within a defined area about emergencies. This initiative contributes to the Department of Justice and Community Safety’s Emergency Management Capability output.Emergency services local infrastructure packageFunding will be provided for the upgrades or the construction of new CFA stations at Armstrong Creek, Phillip Island, Riddells Creek and Junortoun. Provision of capped grants will also be provided for upgrades of Surf Life Saving Clubs at Jan Juc, Carrum and Barwon Heads. This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Justice and Community Safety’s Emergency Management Capability output.Infringements and WarrantsRoad safety package – new road safety camera infrastructure and safety campaignAs part of the Towards Zero 2016-2020 Road Safety Strategy, funding will be provided for an additional 96 mobile road safety cameras, upgrades to existing fixed cameras and security networks, redevelopment of support systems and implementation of a road safety campaign. The program of works, supported by Transport Accident Commission funding, will significantly expand the capacity, capability and responsiveness of the Road Safety Camera network by improving detection of non-compliant drivers and continue to improve road user behaviour and driver safety.This initiative contributes to the Department of Justice and Community Safety’s Infringements and Warrants output.Policing and Crime PreventionImproving court access through additional audio-visual technologyRefer to the description under Court Services Victoria for a description of this initiative.Prisoner Supervision and SupportMen’s prison system capacity Funding will be provided for increased capacity and supporting infrastructure across the men’s prison system, including additional beds and infrastructure at existing prisons, and the expansion of the Chisholm Road Prison Project (formerly the Lara Prison precinct expansion) by 548 beds. This initiative supports the Government’s Community Safety agenda by providing additional capacity to ensure the prison system is safe, secure and well-equipped to meet forecast demand.This initiative contributes to the Department of Justice and Community Safety’s Prisoner Supervision and Support output.Women’s prison system capacityThe capacity of the women’s prison system will be increased, including through the construction of 106 additional beds at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre.This initiative contributes to the Department of Justice and Community Safety’s Prisoner Supervision and Support output.Victims and Community Support ServicesEstablishing a National Disability Insurance Scheme worker screening serviceRefer to the output initiative for a description of this initiative.Reforms to financial assistance for victims of crimeRefer to the output initiative for a description of this initiative.Department of Premier and CabinetOutput initiativesTable 1.17:Output initiatives – Department of Premier and Cabinet($?million) 2018-192019-202020-212021-222022-23Chief Parliamentary Counsel Services Building capacity in the Office of the Chief Parliamentary Counsel 0.11.20.40.40.4Digital Government and Communications Understanding and responding to citizen need..1.81.8....Government-wide Leadership, Reform and Implementation Royal Commission into Mental Health3.06.83.8....Industrial Relations Building positive public sector industrial relations..1.3......LGBTI Equality Policy and Programs Celebrating Victoria’s LGBTI communities..0.50.30.30.3Continuation of the Equality portfolio..0.80.80.80.8Supporting Victoria’s LGBTI communities..4.40.70.60.6Management of Victoria’s public records Public Record Office Victoria Grants and Awards Program..0.40.40.40.4Multicultural Affairs Policy and Programs A proudly multicultural Victoria – supporting multicultural organisations and events..17.06.50.80.8Multicultural policy delivery..3.0......Public Sector Integrity Best practice integrity oversight0.60.60.6....Funding to meet increased demand and remit of the Local Government Inspectorate ..0.71.20.70.7Funding to the Ombudsman’s Office..4.24.03.64.5Strategic Advice and Government SupportAddressing the security and workplace requirements of government buildings1.33.1......Support to Veterans in Victoria Keeping the Shrine of Remembrance safe..0.1......Learning Firsthand: Changes to Vietnam War Education..0.10.10.10.1Supporting the men and women who protect us..1.31.11.10.6Understanding and remembering service..1.11.30.40.4Youth Supporting a new generation of Scouts..1.41.41.41.4Supporting young people..6.0......Total output initiatives (a)4.955.724.310.510.8Source: Department of Treasury and FinanceNote:(a) Table may not add due to rounding.Chief Parliamentary Counsel ServicesBuilding capacity in the Office of the Chief Parliamentary CounselThe Office of the Chief Parliamentary Counsel (OCPC) will be expanded through additional legislative drafters and publishers to meet the needs of members of Parliament and assist in delivering the Government’s legislative agenda. Information technology systems will also be upgraded to establish more efficient processes and deliver accurate legal information and records to the public. This initiative contributes to the Department of Premier and Cabinet’s Chief Parliamentary Counsel Services output.Digital Government and CommunicationsUnderstanding and responding to citizen needFunding will be provided to increase the sources and improve the quality of Victorian Government information through social media engagement and monitoring. The design of policy and services will also be enhanced through data analytics and user experience design. This will assist in understanding and responding to the needs of citizens through improved policy, programs and services.This initiative contributes to the Department of Premier and Cabinet’s Digital Government and Communications ernment-wide Leadership, Reform and ImplementationRoyal Commission into Mental HealthFunding will be provided to establish a Royal Commission into Mental Health which will be a wide-ranging inquiry to look at our current system and what needs to improve to make sure Victorians get the support and treatment they need, when they need it. This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Premier and Cabinet’s Government-wide Leadership, Reform and Implementation output.Industrial RelationsBuilding positive public sector industrial relationsFunding will be provided for the Central Bargaining Unit to continue the centralised, efficient and comprehensive approach to negotiating public sector enterprise agreements.This initiative contributes to the Department of Premier and Cabinet’s Industrial Relations output.LGBTI Equality Policy and ProgramsCelebrating Victoria’s LGBTI communitiesThe Government will expand the Pride Festivals and Events Fund to support more regionalbased events. In addition, planning funding will be provided to develop Melbourne Pride 2021, which will be a street festival event celebrating the LGBTI community and marking 40?years since the State Parliament decriminalised homosexuality.This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Premier and Cabinet’s LGBTI Equality Policy and Programs output.Continuation of the Equality portfolioFunding will be provided to continue the operations of the Equality branch and portfolio, and further resources for the Commissioner for Gender and Sexuality. This will assist the Government’s commitment to gender and LGBTI equality.This initiative contributes to the Department of Premier and Cabinet’s LGBTI Equality Policy and Programs output.Supporting Victoria’s LGBTI communitiesThe Government will provide additional support to LGBTI Victorians and their support networks by extending mental health and homelessness support services tailored to the needs of LGBTI people and their families. This includes a grants program for homelessness providers to ensure young LGBTI Victorians can access safe and inclusive services across the entire homelessness sector, the extension of mental health support and family counselling services available and increased support for services for victims of Conversion Therapy.This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Premier and Cabinet’s LGBTI Equality Policy and Programs output.Management of Victoria’s Public RecordsPublic Record Office Victoria Grants and Awards ProgramFunding will be provided for the continued delivery of the Local History Grants Program and the Victorian Community History Awards, including the Victorian Premier’s History Award. This will support community activities that preserve, record and share the history of Victoria and Victorians. This initiative contributes to the Department of Premier and Cabinet’s Management of Victoria’s Public Records output.Multicultural Affairs Policy and ProgramA proudly multicultural Victoria – supporting multicultural organisations and eventsThe Government will support Victoria’s multicultural communities by providing grants for:new or upgraded infrastructure for multicultural community groups, including places of worship; multicultural senior citizen organisations to deliver capacity building and inclusion activities within their communities;multicultural and multi-faith organisations to meet immediate operational needs and enable the digitisation of records;multicultural festivals and events to celebrate and promote multicultural diversity; andmulticultural media equipment upgrades so that news and information can be disseminated to culturally diverse communities across Victoria.This initiative contributes to the delivery of the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Premier and Cabinet’s Multicultural Affairs Policy and Programs output.Multicultural policy deliveryFunding will be provided for the delivery of the Anti-Racism Action Plan and projects to improve social cohesion and reduce racism, discrimination and social division.This initiative contributes to the Department of Premier and Cabinet’s Multicultural Affairs Policy and Programs output.Public Sector IntegrityBest practice integrity oversightThe Government will provide funding for the Victorian Inspectorate (VI) to support governance and finance activities in the lead up to the agency achieving budgetary independence from 1 July 2020. Upgrades will also be made to the VI’s information technology systems, which will allow more secure record-keeping, introduce a case management function, and increase the overall efficiency of the VI’s work.This initiative contributes to the Department of Premier and Cabinet’s Public Sector Integrity output.Funding to meet increased demand and remit of the Local Government InspectorateThe resources of the Local Government Investigation and Compliance Inspectorate will be expanded to meet an increasing number of local government complaints, investigations and proactive governance activity. One-off surge resourcing will also be provided to meet increased activity resulting from the October 2020 local government elections. This will assist in maintaining high standards of integrity in the local government sector. This initiative contributes to the Department of Premier and Cabinet’s Public Sector Integrity output.Funding to the Ombudsman’s OfficeAdditional funding will be provided to the Victorian Ombudsman’s office to ensure critical services for the oversight of public administration in Victoria are provided promptly and effectively, and a sound integrity system is maintained.This initiative contributes to the Department of Premier and Cabinet’s Public Sector Integrity output.Strategic Advice and Government SupportAddressing the security and workplace requirements of government buildingsFunding will be provided to address the security and workplace requirements of government buildings.This initiative contributes to the Department of Premier and Cabinet’s Strategic Advice and Government Support output.Support to Veterans in VictoriaKeeping the Shrine of Remembrance safeFunding will be provided to address security needs at the Shrine of Remembrance to ensure it continues to play its role as a safe place for reflection and commemoration for all Victorians.This initiative contributes to the Department of Premier and Cabinet’s Support to Veterans in Victoria output.Learning Firsthand: Changes to Vietnam War EducationFunding will be provided to the Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia to support its education team of veterans that attend government secondary schools. This will include veterans discussing their experiences and the broader context of the Vietnam War to students, and to assist in refreshing existing study resources related to the Vietnam War.This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Premier and Cabinet’s Support to Veterans in Victoria output.Supporting the men and women who protect usThe Government will recognise veterans in Victoria and support their mental health and wellbeing by:delivering weekly Last Post ceremonies at the Shrine of Remembrance;expanding trauma treatment facilities for veterans at the Centenary of ANZAC Centre in the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct;enabling the Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia to provide further support and welfare services for Vietnam veterans;increasing student visitation to the National Vietnam Veterans Museum on Phillip Island by removing entry fees, subsidising transport costs for schools and promoting the museum to schools; and assisting veterans to transition into civilian life and utilise their skills by securing work in the construction industry.This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Premier and Cabinet’s Support to Veterans in Victoria output.Understanding and remembering serviceFunding will be provided to continue the Victoria Remembers Major Grant Program, for activities to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the end of the Second World War and to evaluate a range of recent veteran programs including the Premier’s Spirit of ANZAC Prize. This will support veterans’ commemorations going forward and public awareness and acknowledgement of veterans’ service.This initiative contributes to the Department of Premier and Cabinet’s Support to Veterans in Victoria output.YouthSupporting a new generation of ScoutsFunding will be provided to support the building of new Scout Halls, as well as upgrading and refurbishing a number of ageing Scout facilities across Victoria, including:New Ballan Scout Hall;New Epping North Scout Hall;New Narre Warren South Scout Hall;New Port Melbourne Scout Group Hall;Upgrade 1st Ivanhoe Sea Scout Group Hall;Upgrade 1st Mt Evelyn Scout Group (Montrose Hall);Upgrade 1st South Frankston Scout Group Hall;Upgrade Healesville’s Scout Hall;Upgrade Strathfieldsaye Scout Hall in Bendigo;Upgrade Upwey Scout Hall; andUpgrade Woodend Scout Hall. This will enable scout groups to support an increasing number of young people who want to participate in scouting and to provide access to halls and other facilities for community use.This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Premier and Cabinet’s Youth output.Supporting young peopleFunding will be provided to continue initiatives which support young people at risk of disengagement. These initiatives will help connect vulnerable young people from African and Pasifika backgrounds to their community, as well as education and employment opportunities. They will also support improved community safety outcomes by building protective factors that prevent young people being drawn to various forms of anti-social behaviour.This initiative contributes to the Department of Premier and Cabinet’s Youth output.Asset initiativesTable 1.18:Asset initiatives – Department of Premier and Cabinet($?million) 2018-192019-202020-212021-222022-23TEIPublic Sector IntegrityBest practice integrity oversight (a)0.40.00.0....0.5Strategic Advice and Government SupportAddressing the security and workplace requirements of government buildings0.4........0.4Total asset initiatives (a)(b)0.80.00.0....0.9Source: Department of Treasury and FinanceNotes: (a) Funding for 2019-20 and 2020-21 represented as 0.0 due to rounding.(b) Table may not add due to rounding.Public Sector IntegrityBest practice integrity oversightRefer to the output initiative for a description of this initiative.Strategic Advice and Government SupportAddressing the security and workplace requirements of government buildingsRefer to the output initiative for a description of this initiative.Department of TransportOutput initiativesTable 1.19:Output initiatives – Department of Transport($?million) 2018-192019-202020-212021-222022-23Bus Services Better Buses Fund....0.51.06.4Bus Industry Innovation Fund6.86.86.86.8..Bus services recontracting3.29.9......Ports, Freight and BoatingBetter boating fund and free boat ramp launching and parking..7.6......Truck driver training..1.01.01.01.0Victorian Freight Plan..4.3......Road Asset ManagementMetropolitan road maintenance..85.6106.30.20.2Road OperationsKeeping freight moving..5.7......Local road and intersection upgrades..0.15.5....North East Link (a)tbctbctbctbctbcSafer sites, safer speeds..1.01.01.01.0Walking and cycling..2.8......Walking and cycling upgrades – Stage 2..0.3......West Gate Tunnel complementary works2.24.40.80.1..Sustainably Manage Fish ResourcesGo Fishing Victoria – Target One Million Phase Two..8.37.87.54.4Train ServicesAdditional Authorised Officers..1.42.84.46.1Additional train services9.320.756.552.356.2Cranbourne Line Duplication planning and development..7.0......Expanding mobile myki..1.0......Free phone charging stations in inner Melbourne (b)..0.10.00.20.0Hurstbridge Line Upgrade – Stage 2........17.3Integrated planning, modelling and development3.03.43.1....Operationalising new public transport infrastructure15.828.228.228.228.2Suburban Rail Loop..25.025.0....Tram ServicesImproving transport links between Fishermans Bend and the CBD..2.02.5....New trams..15.00.31.11.7Tram Stop Accessibility Strategy..3.1......Transport Safety and SecurityPublic transport network integrity16.212.6......School crossing supervisor program..19.3......Total output initiatives (c)56.5276.5247.8103.6122.5Source: Department of Treasury and FinanceNotes: (a) Of the total funding of $15.8 billion allocated to this initiative, $150.011 million has been recognised as operating rather than capital in accordance with relevant accounting standards. The initiative is funded through the Victorian Transport Fund.(b) Funding for 2020-21 and 2022-23 represented as 0.0 due to rounding.(c) Table may not add due to rounding.Bus ServicesBetter Buses FundThe Better Buses Fund will deliver six new or enhanced bus services to improve connectivity and access for passengers. This includes:more frequent bus services to connect to trains in Romsey and Lancefield;a new bus service linking Mernda and Craigieburn station;a new bus service connecting Donnybrook to Craigieburn;a new bus service in Keysborough;an express service from Eltham to the city during Hurstbridge line works; anda new bus service from Alexandra to Eildon.This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Transport’s Bus Services – Statewide output.Bus Industry Innovation FundA Bus Industry Innovation Fund has been established to support the bus industry through delivering initiatives focused on improving network efficiency, patronage, customer experience, safety and driver support. This initiative contributes to the Department of Transport’s Bus Services – Statewide output.Bus services recontractingFunding will be provided for a dedicated team to support passenger-focused recontracting of regional and metropolitan bus services.This initiative contributes to the Department of Transport’s Bus Services – Statewide output.Ports, Freight and BoatingBetter boating fund and free boat ramp launching and parkingRefer to the asset initiative for a description of this initiative.Truck driver trainingFunding will be provided to support the training of at least 800 new heavy vehicle drivers to relieve the road logistics labour shortage.This initiative contributes to the delivery of the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Transport’s Ports, Freight and Boating output.Victorian Freight PlanFunding will be provided for a one-year extension of the existing Mode Shift Incentive Scheme and development of the Review of Coastal Shipping.This initiative contributes to the Department of Transport’s Ports, Freight and Boating output.Road Asset ManagementMetropolitan road maintenanceFunding will be provided for additional road surface replacement works to repair roads across metropolitan Melbourne. These works will improve road safety and help maximise the economic value of the Victorian road network. A new road asset management transformation plan and more pavement condition surveys will also be undertaken to enable the State to achieve a more effective road maintenance program.This initiative contributes to the Department of Transport’s Road Asset Management output.Road OperationsKeeping freight movingRefer to the asset initiative for a description of this initiative. Local road and intersection upgradesRefer to the asset initiative for a description of this initiative.North East LinkRefer to the asset initiative for a description of this initiative.Safer sites, safer speedsFunding will ensure reduced speed limits around construction zones are lifted outofhours and when it is safe to do so, to ensure traffic can flow effectively. Increased road network surveillance will support enforcement of this initiative.This initiative contributes to the delivery of the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Transport’s Road Operations output.Walking and cyclingFunding will be provided for the continuation of the Active Transport Victoria unit, to develop Victoria’s walking and cycling network.This initiative contributes to the Department of Transport’s Road Operations output.Walking and cycling upgrades – Stage 2Refer to the asset initiative for a description of this initiative.West Gate Tunnel complementary worksIn response to the West Gate Tunnel Environment Effects Statement process, two transport studies will be delivered – the North Melbourne, West Melbourne and Docklands Areas Transport Study and the Hobsons Bay Transport Planning Study. The studies will be delivered in conjunction with the two relevant local councils.This initiative contributes to the Department of Transport’s:Road Operations output; and Transport Infrastructure output.Sustainably Manage Fish ResourcesGo Fishing Victoria – Target One Million Phase TwoA series of programs will be delivered to promote and support recreational fishing in Victoria, including continuation of the Vic Fish Kids program, a buy-out of the remaining Gippsland Lakes commercial netting licenses, and increasing the stocking of fish to 10?million a year by 2022. The Government will open up new fishing spots across the state, allowing anglers to use non-powered boats such as kayaks and small craft with electric motors on Tullaroop, Lauriston, Hepburn, Barkers Creek, Upper Coliban and Malmsbury reservoirs. The Government will also commence scoping and design works for a new native fish hatchery in Shepparton.This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Transport’s Sustainably Manage Fish Resources output.Train ServicesAdditional Authorised OfficersTen Authorised Officers will be recruited each year for 10 years, resulting in a total of 100?additional new Authorised Officers to support growth in public transport use. These officers will continue to keep public transport running smoothly, support passengers during planned disruptions, improve safety and ensure passengers are paying their way.This initiative contributes to the Department of Transport’s:Bus Services – Statewide output; Train Services – Statewide output; andTram Services output.Additional train servicesAdditional train services will be introduced across both regional and metropolitan rail networks following the completion of major projects including the Ballarat Line Upgrade, Cranbourne-Pakenham Line Upgrade and High Capacity Metro Trains. Timetable development and coordination of service changes between modes of transport will continue.This initiative contributes to the Department of Transport’s:Bus Services – Statewide output;Train Services – Metropolitan output;Train Services – Regional output; andTrain Services – Statewide output.Cranbourne Line Duplication planning and developmentRefer to the asset initiative for a description of this initiative.Expanding mobile mykiAdditional funding will be provided to help develop the expansion of mobile myki to additional platforms beyond Android. This builds on the release of mobile myki for passengers with an Android smartphone. This initiative contributes to the Department of Transport’s Train Services – Statewide output.Free phone charging stations in inner MelbourneThirty-two free mobile phone charging bars, providing 160 charging ports, will be provided across eight inner Melbourne train stations – Flagstaff, Flinders Street, Melbourne Central, Parliament, Southern Cross, North Melbourne, Richmond and South?Yarra.This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Transport’s Train Services – Metropolitan output.Hurstbridge Line Upgrade – Stage 2Refer to the asset initiative for a description of this initiative.Integrated planning, modelling and developmentThe Department of Transport will continue to support and coordinate modelling activities and timetable development to enhance project benefit realisation, integration between transport services and to deliver passenger service improvements.This initiative contributes to the Department of Transport’s:Bus Services – Statewide output; Train Services – Statewide output; Tram Services output; andTransport Infrastructure output.Operationalising new public transport infrastructureMaintenance and operational funding will be provided for major infrastructure projects that are complete or nearing completion including the Mernda Rail extension, level crossing removals, High Capacity Metro Trains and E-Class trams.This initiative contributes to the Department of Transport’s:Train Services – Metropolitan output; andTram Services output.Suburban Rail LoopRefer to the asset initiative for a description of this initiative.Tram ServicesImproving transport links between Fishermans Bend and the CBDFunding will be provided to further progress planning, design and business case development for tram and active transport connections between Fishermans Bend and the CBD. This initiative contributes to the Department of Transport’s:Road Operations output;Tram Services output; andTransport Infrastructure output.New tramsRefer to the asset initiative for a description of this initiative.Tram Stop Accessibility StrategyA Tram Stop Accessibility Strategy will be developed to investigate options to streamline the design and construction of accessible tram stops and to prioritise construction of tram stop upgrades across the network.This initiative contributes to the Department of Transport’s Tram Services output.Transport Safety and SecurityPublic transport network integrityFunding will be provided to support the technical integrity of Victoria’s public transport network and meet regulatory standards and legislative requirements.This initiative contributes to the Department of Transport’s Transport Safety and Security output.School crossing supervisor programThe Government will provide funding to continue its shared commitment with local government to supervise school crossings and maintain road safety around schools. This initiative contributes to the Department of Transport’s Transport Safety and Security output.Asset initiativesTable 1.20:Asset initiatives – Department of Transport($?million) 2018-192019-202020-212021-222022-23TEIBus Services Better Buses Fund....0.81.4..2.2Ports, Freight and BoatingBetter boating fund and free boat ramp launching and parking..27.012.6....39.6Building a new St Kilda Pier for locals to enjoy..0.96.231.411.950.3Road Asset ManagementMetropolitan road maintenance..12.224.3....36.5Road OperationsHall Road upgrade..0.4......169.0Intelligent Transport Systems asset availability and resilience program..2.81.9....4.6Keeping freight moving..5.0......5.0Local road and intersection upgrades..7.120.59.310.547.3Narre Warren North Road upgrade..0.4......38.3New bike lanes on St Kilda Road0.57.38.58.52.627.3North East Link (a)(b)(c)tbctbctbctbctbc15 640.3South Road upgrade..0.4......30.0Walking and cycling upgrades – Stage 2..5.21.38.5..15.0Western Port Highway..0.4......54.3Sustainably Manage Fish ResourcesGo Fishing Victoria – Target One Million Phase Two..7.0......7.0Train Services75 level crossing removals by 2025 (b)..230.0693.71 072.32 002.76 550.0Car parks for commuters..12.562.552.522.5150.0Cranbourne Line Duplication planning and development..12.2......750.0Digital train radio system upgrades15.454.912.7....83.0Driver training requirements (d)............Hurstbridge Line Upgrade – Stage 2..21.5......530.0Melbourne Airport Rail (e)10.050.070.7150.0400.0680.7New trains for Sunbury..202.1491.8715.5292.62 050.4Suburban Rail Looptbctbctbctbctbc250.0Tram ServicesNew trams..68.569.96.00.3144.7Tram Automatic Vehicle Monitoring system replacement..3.5......3.5Transport Safety and SecurityPublic transport network safety and resilience..46.76.26.8..59.7Total asset initiatives (f)25.9778.01 483.42 062.12 742.927 418.7Source: Department of Treasury and FinanceNotes: (a) Funding profile is not reported at this time due to commercial sensitivity of the live tender process. The TEI includes $143.765 million in funding announced in previous budgets and excludes $150.011 million of expenditure which has been recognised as operating instead of capital in accordance with relevant accounting standards. Combining the capital and output funding takes the total investment to $15.8 billion. The TEI excludes financing costs.(b)The initiative is funded through the Victorian Transport Fund.(c)The project includes Commonwealth funding of $1 750.0 million.(d) The initiative is funded through existing TEI of $111.0 million.(e) This funding represents the Commonwealth contribution to the project. The Government has made a substantial provision in the Victorian Transport Fund for this project. The project is in its planning phase.(f) Table may not add due to rounding. The TEI includes funding beyond 2022-23.Bus ServicesBetter Buses FundRefer to the output initiative for a description of this initiative.Ports, Freight and BoatingBetter boating fund and free boat ramp launching and parkingUpgrades and important maintenance will be delivered at the Mordialloc, Queenscliff, Point Richards, Hastings and Rhyll boat ramps as well as Cowes Jetty, and boating infrastructure management in Port Phillip and Western Port will be reviewed to consider ways to reduce congestion.The Government will also continue working with local councils and land managers to remove boat ramp parking and launching fees at Victorian public boat ramps.This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Transport’s Ports, Freight and Boating output.Building a new St Kilda Pier for locals to enjoySt Kilda Pier will be rebuilt with a new curved pier that includes a penguin viewing boardwalk and additional public facilities.This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Transport’s Ports, Freight and Boating output.Road Asset ManagementMetropolitan road maintenanceRefer to the output initiative for a description of this initiative.Road OperationsHall Road upgradeFunding will be provided to plan for the duplication of Hall Road between McCormicks Road and Cranbourne-Frankston Road.This initiative contributes to the delivery of the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Transport’s: Road Operations output; andTransport Infrastructure output.Intelligent Transport Systems asset availability and resilience programIntelligent Transport Systems assets will be replaced and upgraded to ensure the safety and effective management of Victoria’s arterial road network. This initiative contributes to the Department of Transport’s Road Operations output.Keeping freight movingFunding will be provided for a program of bridge upgrades and renewal works to improve productivity and safety. This initiative contributes to the Department of Transport’s Road Operations output.Local road and intersection upgradesFunding will be provided for a package of works to deliver intersection upgrades, traffic light installations, and minor pedestrian improvements across the State. These upgrades will enhance safety, improve travel times, and increase amenity. Intersection upgrades include the:Gisborne-Kilmore Road and Saunders Road intersection in Gisborne;Melbourne Road and Gisborne-Kilmore Road intersection in Gisborne; Gaffney Street and Sussex Street intersection in Coburg North; andCanterbury Road and Bedford Road intersection in Heathmont.Signalised intersection upgrades include:Orton Street and Presidents Avenue in Ocean Grove;Hermsley Road and Curlewis Road in Curlewis; andBallarto Road and Lyrebird Drive in Carrum Downs.Additional pedestrian safety upgrades include:a new pedestrian drop-off zone at Flemington Primary School;installation of pedestrian operated signals at Livingstone Street in Ivanhoe;installation of 40km/hr electronic speed limit signs on Lower Plenty Road at Rosanna Village; andwarning signals at the intersection of South Gippsland Highway and Lynbrook Boulevard in Lynbrook.The package also includes funding to plan an upgrade at the Moonee Ponds Junction, to deliver permanent open space and additional car parking spaces in Carnegie.This initiative contributes to the delivery of the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Transport’s Road Operations output.Narre Warren North Road upgradeFunding will be provided to plan for the widening of Narre Warren North Road between Fox?Road and Belgrave-Hallam Road. This initiative contributes to the delivery of the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Transport’s: Road Operations output; andTransport Infrastructure output.New bike lanes on St Kilda RoadNew bike lanes will be added to St Kilda Road to make it safer for cyclists and motorists. New bike lane designs will ensure there is a safe distance between cyclists and other road users.This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Transport’s Road Operations output.North East LinkNorth East Link will take thousands of vehicles off local roads, deliver significant travel time savings, increase the capacity of Melbourne’s freight network and finally complete the missing link between the Eastern Freeway and the M80 Ring Road. The business case released in 2018 showed this $15.8 billion investment will create more than 10 000 jobs and deliver $1.30 to the Victorian economy for every dollar invested by the State.North East Link will connect with Melbourne’s existing freeways, providing continuous traffic flow conditions for long distance travel across and through Melbourne, with links to key parts of the arterial road network. In addition to providing a safe and efficient freeway connection that removes significant volumes of trucks per day from local and arterial roads, North East Link will:complete the ring road between the Eastern Freeway and the M80 Ring Road, connecting the growing northern and south-eastern suburbs;upgrade the Eastern Freeway with additional lanes and new technology, resulting in considerably faster trips;deliver a new busway with dedicated express bus lanes along the Eastern Freeway, resulting in 30 per cent faster trips from Doncaster towards the city; anddeliver around 25 kilometres of new and upgraded walking and cycling paths.This initiative contributes to the delivery of the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Transport’s:Road Operations output; and Transport Infrastructure output.South Road upgradeFunding will be provided to plan for upgrades to South Road including the reconfiguration of intersections at Nepean Highway and East Boundary Road. This initiative contributes to the delivery of the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Transport’s:Road Operations output; and Transport Infrastructure output.Walking and cycling upgrades – Stage 2To promote Victoria’s walking and cycling network safety and usage, a package of priority projects will be delivered. This includes:bike path upgrades at Woodland Street, Strathmore;bike path upgrades between Heidelberg and Rosanna stations; pedestrian infrastructure upgrades at the intersection of Bayview Terrace and Maribyrnong Road;pedestrian infrastructure upgrades at the intersection of Hoffmans Road and Rosehill Road; installation of lighting along the Upfield Bike Path to improve safety and amenity for users; andinvestigation and planning for a Strategic Cycling Corridor between Box Hill and Hawthorn.This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Transport’s Road Operations output.Western Port HighwayFunding will be provided to plan for the removal of two roundabouts on the Western Port Highway at the intersection with Ballarto Road and Cranbourne-Frankston Road. This initiative contributes to the delivery of the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Transport’s:Road Operations output; and Transport Infrastructure output.Sustainably Manage Fish ResourcesGo Fishing Victoria – Target One Million Phase TwoRefer to the output initiative for a description of this initiative.Train Services75 level crossing removals by 2025A program of 25 additional level crossing removals will build upon the Government’s original commitment to remove 50 dangerous and congested level crossings in Victoria. These additional level crossing removals will improve travel times, enhance safety and create more accessible communities across Melbourne.The sites are:Argyle Avenue, Chelsea; Camms Road, Cranbourne; Cardinia Road, Pakenham; Chelsea Road, Chelsea; Cramer Street, Preston; Evans Road, Lyndhurst; Fitzgerald Road, Ardeer; Glen Huntly Road, Glen Huntly; Greens Road, Dandenong South; Main Street, Pakenham; McGregor Road, Pakenham;Mont Albert Road, Mont Albert; Mt Derrimut Road, Deer Park; Munro Street, Coburg; Murray Road, Preston; Neerim Road, Glen Huntly; Oakover Road, Preston; Old Geelong Road, Hoppers Crossing; Racecourse Road, Pakenham; Reynard Street, Coburg; Robinsons Road, Deer Park; Station Street/Gap Road, Sunbury; Swanpool Avenue, Chelsea; Union Road, Surrey Hills; and Webster Street, Dandenong. This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Transport’s: Road Operations output;Train Services – Metropolitan output; andTransport Infrastructure output.Car parks for commutersA fund will be established to build new and upgraded car parking at metropolitan and regional train stations across the state. The extra parking spaces will relieve pressure along train lines, unclog neighbouring streets and alleviate the need for commuters to drive between stations when looking for parking.This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Transport’s:Train Services – Statewide output; andTransport Infrastructure output.Cranbourne Line Duplication planning and developmentProject development, detailed design and preconstruction activities will be progressed for the Cranbourne Line Duplication project. Duplicating the Cranbourne line will complement other major works on the corridor, double the frequency of trains in the peak and help improve the reliability and punctuality of services. This initiative contributes to the delivery of the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Transport’s:Train Services – Metropolitan output; andTransport Infrastructure output.Digital train radio system upgradesAgeing equipment will be replaced to maintain the availability of the digital train radio system, which is critical to operate the metropolitan train network.This initiative contributes to the Department of Transport’s Train Services – Metropolitan output.Driver training requirementsFunding will support the additional drivers required for the training, testing and commissioning of capital projects across the Victorian rail network. The unprecedented scale of capital projects for Victoria’s rail networks means new or modified assets and technologies need to be introduced onto both the metropolitan and regional rail networks. Driver training is a critical element of each project and is fundamental to realising project benefits.This initiative contributes to the Department of Transport’s Train Services – Statewide output.Hurstbridge Line Upgrade – Stage 2Project development, detailed design and preconstruction activities will be progressed for the second stage of the Hurstbridge Line Upgrade. The planned works include duplicating 4.5?kilometres of track, constructing new station facilities at Greensborough and Montmorency stations and delivering associated infrastructure, to remove operational constraints and improve efficiency. This will enable more consistent timetabling on the Hurstbridge line, and increase the service capacity of both the Hurstbridge and Mernda lines, to manage expected population growth in the Whittlesea corridor.This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Transport’s:Train Services – Metropolitan output; andTransport Infrastructure output.Melbourne Airport RailPlanning and development of Melbourne Airport Rail is already well underway. Funding will be provided for business case development, design and preconstruction works. Melbourne Airport Rail will run from the CBD to Melbourne Airport via Sunshine, connecting Melbourne Airport to the rail network for the first time. It will also be integrated with the Metro Tunnel and the future Suburban Rail Loop, paving the way for fast-rail to the regions. Melbourne Airport Rail is not just about getting from the airport to the city – it’s about better connecting our suburbs and regions so people have better access to services wherever they live.This initiative contributes to the delivery of the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Transport’s:Train Services – Metropolitan output; andTransport Infrastructure output.New trains for SunburyThe Sunbury line will be transformed as part of the largest rail corridor upgrade in Victoria’s history. A range of platform, stabling and traction power upgrades will be undertaken on the Sunbury line to support the end-to-end operation of High Capacity Metro Trains on the Sunbury to Cranbourne-Pakenham rail corridor. This investment complements other recent investments by the State on this corridor including the Metro Tunnel project, the removal of several level crossings, and power, signalling and other infrastructure upgrades on the Cranbourne-Pakenham line. This initiative contributes to the Department of Transport’s:Train Services – Metropolitan output; andTransport Infrastructure output.Suburban Rail LoopFunding will be provided to commence detailed planning and pre-construction works on the biggest transformation of public transport in Victoria – a new 90-kilometre rail line circling Melbourne’s suburbs, with 12 new underground stations that connect every major rail line from the Frankston line to the Werribee line. The Suburban Rail Loop will change the way people move around Melbourne – connecting our suburbs with major employment centres, universities and TAFEs, hospitals and retail precincts.This initiative contributes to the delivery of the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Transport’s:Train Services – Metropolitan output; andTransport Infrastructure output.Tram ServicesNew tramsThe Government will purchase an additional 10 E-Class trams, bringing the total E-Class fleet to 100 trams, as well as supporting infrastructure to enable their deployment on the network. In addition, 10 Z-Class trams will be overhauled to enable them to remain in service. The investment also includes funding to continue design and development for a Next Generation Tram, which will cater for the future needs of a growing Melbourne. This initiative contributes to the Department of Transport’s Tram Services output.Tram Automatic Vehicle Monitoring system replacementFunding will be provided for further development of technical specifications for a new Tram Automatic Vehicle Monitoring system to manage and monitor metropolitan tram service operations. The new system will provide real-time information on tram services and improve operational reliability and passenger information. This initiative contributes to the Department of Transport’s Tram Services output.Transport Safety and SecurityPublic transport network safety and resilienceTo mitigate asset failures or safety gaps, the Government will deliver the following network upgrades:upgrades at eight substations to ensure compliance with the Electricity Safety Act 1998; andremediation works for B-Class trams to ensure the fleet’s continued operation.This initiative contributes to the Department of Transport’s: Tram services output; andTransport Safety and Security output.Department of Treasury and FinanceOutput initiativesTable 1.21:Output initiatives – Department of Treasury and Finance($?million) 2018-192019-202020-212021-222022-23Economic Regulatory ServicesFairer energy regulation..6.07.07.27.1Review of building and planning approvals processes0.60.8......Revenue Management and Administrative Services to GovernmentReforming emergency services superannuation..11.011.019.019.0State Revenue Office Compliance Program0.413.813.813.813.8Total output initiatives (a)1.031.731.840.039.9Source: Department of Treasury and FinanceNote: (a) Table may not add due to rounding.Economic Regulatory ServicesFairer energy regulationThe Essential Services Commission (ESC) will deliver on the Government’s Energy Fairness Plan through reforms to pricing and marketing practices, and the strengthening of its enforcement powers. This will include the implementation of the Victorian Default Offer, and new requirements for energy retailers in billing, marketing and contract terms and conditions. In addition, the ESC’s enforcement and investigative powers will be strengthened to improve the effectiveness of its monitoring of energy markets and retailers.This initiative contributes to the Department of Treasury and Finance’s Economic Regulatory Services output.Review of building and planning approvals processesFunding will be provided to the Red Tape Commissioner to review Victoria’s building and planning approvals processes.This initiative contributes to the Department of Treasury and Finance’s Economic Regulatory Services output.Revenue Management and Administrative Services to GovernmentReforming emergency services superannuationFunding will be provided to implement a comprehensive package of reforms to improve the retirement benefits of police and emergency services personnel. This initiative contributes to the delivery of the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Treasury and Finance’s Revenue Management and Administrative Services to Government output. State Revenue Office Compliance ProgramFunding will be provided to the State Revenue Office to continue and expand the administration of its compliance programs, including the implementation of new technologies to enhance compliance. This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.This initiative contributes to the Department of Treasury and Finance’s Revenue Management and Administrative Services to Government output.ParliamentOutput initiativesTable 1.22:Output initiatives – Parliament($?million) 2018-192019-202020-212021-222022-23Parliamentary Investigatory CommitteesPerformance audit of the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office..0.4......Parliamentary Services Electorate office accommodation..0.70.70.70.7Increase in MP electorate office and communication budgets..0.90.91.01.0Total output initiatives (a)..1.91.61.71.7Source: Department of Treasury and FinanceNote: (a) Table may not add due to rounding.Parliamentary Investigatory CommitteesPerformance audit of the Victorian Auditor-General’s OfficeParliament will receive funding to undertake an independent performance audit of the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office in compliance with the requirements under Section 19 of the Audit Act 1994. This initiative contributes to the Parliament’s Parliamentary Investigatory Committees output.Parliamentary ServicesElectorate office accommodationParliament will receive additional funding for increased accommodation costs as a result of meeting enhanced health, safety and accessibility standards. This will support Members of Parliament’s engagement with constituents.This initiative contributes to Parliament’s Parliamentary Services output.Increase in MP electorate office and communication budgetsParliament will receive additional funding to increase the electorate office and communication budgets for Members of Parliament as a result of an increase in the State registered voter count as well as an increase in support costs.This initiative contributes to Parliament’s Parliamentary Services output.Asset initiativesTable 1.23:Asset initiatives – Parliament($?million) 2018-192019-202020-212021-222022-23TEIParliamentary ServicesElectorate office accommodation (a)..2.92.93.03.1n.a.Total asset initiatives..2.92.93.03.1n.a.Source: Department of Treasury and FinanceNote: (a) No TEI is recorded for this initiative as it reflects ongoing funding of electoral office accommodation which in part reflects leases recorded on the balance sheet in accordance with the new accounting standard AASB 16 Leases.Parliamentary ServicesElectorate office accommodationRefer to the output initiative for a description of this initiative.Court Services VictoriaOutput initiativesTable 1.24:Output initiatives – Court Services Victoria($?million) 2018-192019-202020-212021-222022-23Courts Coroners Court expansion..1.21.21.21.2Essential resources for Victorian courts..3.82.02.02.0Family Drug Treatment Court..2.02.02.02.0Fast Track Remand Court..1.10.90.90.9Implementing Youth Control Orders and Intensive Bail Orders..3.4......Reducing reoffending and improving community safety..4.11.9....Security upgrades to strengthen court safety0.21.91.61.91.7Transport of deceased persons..4.04.24.44.6Total output initiatives (a)0.221.613.912.412.3Source: Department of Treasury and FinanceNote: (a) Table may not add due to rounding.CourtsCoroners Court expansionThree additional Reserve Coroners will be appointed at the Coroners Court to respond to the increasing and demanding workload of this court.This initiative contributes to Court Services Victoria’s Courts output.Essential resources for Victorian courtsAdditional funding will be provided to ensure the court system is operating effectively and efficiently for the Victorian community. A pilot of active case management at the County Court will be expanded, to resolve more cases sooner and reduce workload pressures on judges. The communication capabilities of the courts will also be strengthened to give the community a greater understanding of the decisions and judgements made in court. Access to justice will also be supported with a grant to the Court Network, to assist people with language or other barriers to access Victorian court services. This initiative contributes to Court Services Victoria’s Courts output.Family Drug Treatment CourtThe Family Drug Treatment Court in Broadmeadows will continue to help parents reduce their alcohol and drug dependence and regain custody of their children from out-of-home care. This funding will provide support for up to 30 participants a year, promoting timely family reunifications for parents undertaking the program, improving outcomes for at-risk children, and reducing court and child protection involvement due to effective intervention.This initiative contributes to Court Services Victoria’s Courts output.Fast Track Remand CourtFunding will be provided to continue the Fast Track Remand Court in the Children’s Court as an ongoing program to reduce the time young people spend on remand awaiting trial.This initiative contributes to Court Services Victoria’s Courts output.Implementing Youth Control Orders and Intensive Bail Orders The use of Youth Control Orders and Intensive Bail Orders in the Children’s Court will be expanded to provide a more punitive sentencing option to address offending behaviour in the community.This initiative contributes to Court Services Victoria’s Courts output.Reducing reoffending and improving community safetyThe Government will extend the Court Integrated Services Program to the County Court via an 18-month pilot. This investment will address criminal justice and prison system pressures by improving the ability of eligible accused persons to obtain bail and access services that reduce recidivism rates. This initiative contributes to Court Services Victoria’s Courts output.Security upgrades to strengthen court safetyVictorian courts will receive new security equipment, including CCTV upgrades and duress alarms, to ensure the safety of court staff and users, including in regional locations.This initiative contributes to Court Services Victoria’s Courts output.Transport of deceased personsFunding will be provided to the Coroners Court to assist with the efficient and timely transportation of deceased persons to and from the coronial mortuaries across Victoria. This initiative contributes to Court Services Victoria’s Courts output.Asset initiativesTable 1.25:Asset initiatives – Court Services Victoria($?million) 2018-192019-202020-212021-222022-23TEICourtsFamily Drug Treatment Court (a)..0.00.00.00.00.1Improving court access through additional audio-visual technology..1.91.9....3.8Security upgrades to strengthen court safety..2.71.50.8..5.0Total asset initiatives (b)..4.63.50.80.09.0Source: Department of Treasury and Finance Notes: (a) Funding for 2019-20 to 2022-23 represented as 0.0 due to rounding.(b) Table may not add due to rounding.CourtsFamily Drug Treatment CourtRefer to the output initiative for a description of this initiative. Improving court access through additional audio-visual technologyThe Government will invest in additional audio-visual link technology in 28 Magistrates’ Courts and 26 police stations to further reduce the need to transfer prisoners for appearances in court. This initiative contributes to Court Services Victoria’s Courts output.This initiative contributes to the Department of Justice and Community Safety’s Policing and Crime Prevention output.Security upgrades to strengthen court safetyRefer to the output initiative for a description of this initiative. Revenue InitiativesTable 1.26:Revenue initiatives($?million) 2018-192019-202020-212021-222022-23Expand the payroll tax exemption to all types of parental leave..(1.7)(1.8)(1.8)(1.9)Expand the qualifying provisions for the corporate reconstruction duty relief..36.036.036.036.0Harmonisation of foreigner property surcharges – absentee landowner surcharge..45.745.749.755.0Harmonisation of foreigner property surcharges – land transfer duty surcharge..23.232.936.239.6Investing in our regions – further reduction to regional payroll tax....(27.2)(56.6)(89.4)Investing in our regions – land transfer duty concession for commercial and industrial properties in regional Victoria..(4.9)(12.4)(21.1)(31.0)Motor vehicle duty – luxury vehicles..61.064.166.569.1Motor vehicle duty – luxury vehicles concession for green cars and primary producers..(3.4)(3.6)(3.7)(3.8)Motor vehicle duty – service demonstrator vehicles exemption..(3.0)(3.0)(3.0)(3.0)Payroll tax – increase the payroll tax free threshold......(28.3)(58.4)Remove the land tax exemption for contiguous land in metropolitan areas..10.910.910.910.9Removing the exemption for gold from royalties..8.016.016.016.0Total revenue initiatives (a)..171.8157.6100.839.1Source: Department of Treasury and FinanceNote: (a)Table may not add due to rounding.Expand the payroll tax exemption to all types of parental leaveFrom 1 July 2019, the payroll tax exemption for wages paid to employees on maternity leave will be extended to all types of parental leave. This provides a fair tax treatment for employers that offer any type of parental leave and encourages employers to give parents more time to spend with their children. The exemption will apply for up to 14 weeks of wages paid to employees taking parental leave.This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial?Statement?2018.Expand the qualifying provisions for the corporate reconstruction duty reliefTo promote business efficiency, the qualifying provisions for corporate reconstruction relief under the Duties Act 2000 will be expanded. This is expected to facilitate business restructuring and reduce compliance costs.From 1 July 2019, the current exemption applying to qualifying transactions of corporate reconstructions will be replaced with a duty rate of 10 per cent of the duty otherwise payable.Harmonisation of foreigner property surcharges – absentee landowner surchargeA landowner who does not ordinarily reside in Australia is liable for an absentee landowner surcharge in addition to any other land tax payable. The absentee landowner surcharge will be increased from 1.5 per cent to 2.0 per cent from the 2020 land tax year. This will align the Victorian and New South Wales rates.Harmonisation of foreigner property surcharges – land transfer duty surchargeThe land transfer duty surcharge on foreign buyers of residential property will be increased from 7 per cent to 8 per cent on the greater of the purchase price or the market value of the property, in addition to any other stamp duty payable. This will align the Victorian and New South Wales rates. The surcharge will apply to contracts entered into on or after 1 July 2019 and will be payable at settlement.Investing in our regions – further reduction to regional payroll taxTo further encourage regional employment, the regional payroll tax rate paid by eligible businesses will be reduced to 1.2125 per cent, or 25 per cent of the metropolitan rate, by 2022-23. The reduction will be phased in over three years with reductions of around 0.4?percentage points each year in 2020-21, 2021-22 and 2022-23. Around 3?500 businesses that qualify as regional employers will pay the reduced rate on all their wages. Further, from 1 July 2019, the eligibility rules for the regional rate will be simplified by removing the ‘business location test’ that required an employer to have their registered business address in regional Victoria.Investing in our regions – land transfer duty concession for commercial and industrial properties in regional VictoriaTo provide support to regional businesses and encourage businesses to locate in regional areas, a land transfer duty concession will be provided to commercial and industrial property transactions in regional Victoria. A 10 per cent concession will be provided for contracts signed from 1 July 2019, increasing by 10 percentage points each year to provide a full 50 per cent discount from 1?July 2023.The concession will be based on the contract date and will be applied to the land transfer duty payable at settlement date.Motor vehicle duty – luxury vehiclesFrom 1 July 2019, motor vehicle duty for used passenger motor vehicles valued above the luxury threshold will be charged $10.40 per $200 of market value. This will align the rate of motor vehicle duty on purchases of used cars above the luxury threshold with the rate for new cars and ensure consistent treatment of new and used cars regardless of value. This will make Victoria consistent with other states in not differentiating between the motor vehicle duty rate that is applied to new and used vehicles.In addition, two new super-luxury thresholds will be introduced from 1 July 2019. All passenger motor vehicles valued between $100?001 and $150?000 will be charged a motor vehicle duty of $14.00 per $200 of market value and all passenger motor vehicles valued above $150?001 will be charged a motor vehicle duty of $18.00 per $200 of market value. Motor vehicle duty – luxury vehicles concession for green cars and primary producersAll low-emission passenger cars (with carbon dioxide emissions less than 120g/km) and cars owned by primary producers used in the business of primary production and valued above the luxury car threshold will be charged a concessionary duty rate of $8.40 per $200 of market value.Motor vehicle duty – service demonstrator vehicles exemptionCurrently licenced motor car traders (LMCT) carrying on the business of wholesale or retail dealings in motor vehicles are entitled to a duty exemption when purchasing trading stock and/or demonstrator vehicles used predominantly for either or both of these purposes. This exemption reflects the essence of the business of LMCTs – the acquisition and sale of motor vehicles.From 1 July 2019, a LMCT will also be entitled to an exemption on service demonstrator vehicles that satisfy similar criteria. Service demonstrator vehicles are made available to customers of the LMCT without charge while the customer’s motor vehicle is being serviced, with the purpose of selling a vehicle of the same class. Payroll tax – increase the payroll tax free thresholdThe current payroll tax-free threshold of $650?000 will be increased to $700?000 by 202223, with increases of $25?000 from 1 July 2021 and a further $25?000 from 1?July 2022. This will reduce the number of businesses paying payroll tax from the current 38?000 by around 700 in 202122 and a further 700 in 2022-23. It will reduce the payroll tax for all businesses.Remove the land tax exemption for contiguous land in metropolitan areasFrom the 2020 land tax year, land in metropolitan Melbourne that is contiguous with a principal place of residence but on a separate title and without a separate residence will no longer be exempt from land tax. This measure will promote the efficient use of land and discourage land banking.Removing the exemption for gold from royalties Consistent with other Australian jurisdictions, this initiative will broaden the royalties regime by removing the exemption for gold on 1 January 2020. The royalty rate will be set at 2.75 per cent of the net market value of gold production, consistent with the general royalty rate for minerals.SavingsTable 1.27:Savings($?million) 2018-192019-202020-212021-222022-23Labor's Financial Statement savings..50.050.050.050.0Whole of Government efficiencies..201.3462.8524.2584.6Total savings (a)..251.3512.8574.2634.6Source: Department of Treasury and FinanceNote: (a)Table may not add due to rounding.Labor’s Financial Statement savingsThe Government committed to achieving $200 million of savings over four years across the General Government sector. Commencing in 2019-20, these savings will include reduced spending on consultancy and labour hire.This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment as published in Labor’s?Financial Statement 2018.Whole of Government efficienciesTo enable the Government to invest in priority areas, departments will deliver a range of further efficiency measures from 2019-20. This includes aligning indexation of output funding with forecast inflation in 2019-20, along with expanding the General Efficiency Dividend from 2020-21.To support these efficiencies, a comprehensive program of expenditure base reviews will be undertaken across all portfolios.Labor’s Financial Statement 2018 – Summary ReportLabor’s Financial Statement 2018 was published in November 2018. The statement laid out detailed financial information on the Government’s election commitments. Labor’s Financial Statement 2018 includes output initiatives of $3.8 billion over four years, and capital investments totalling $10.1 billion – with a further $32.4 billion in capital investment to be funded through the establishment of the Victorian Transport Fund (VTF). The 201920 Budget funds $3.7 billion in output initiatives from Labor’s Financial Statement 2018 over the next four years and $29.8?billion TEI in capital investments.Labor’s Financial Statement 2018 included 87 output initiatives with funding scheduled to commence in 2018-19 or 2019-20. The 2019-20 Budget funds all of these initiatives apart from Enshrining Public Holidays to protect your penalty rates, which will be acquitted when the legislation, introduced to Parliament in March 2019, has been enacted. In addition, the 2019-20 Budget either fully or partially funds 49 of the 52 capital commitments (including VTF initiatives), allowing infrastructure works to proceed mitments scheduled to commence in later years will be a priority for future budgets. Funding has been set aside in contingency for delivery of initiatives or parts of initiatives that are not yet ready for inclusion in the 2019-20 Budget.Further details of election initiatives funded in this budget can be found earlier in this chapter.Table 1.28:Funding for election commitments($?billion) Labor’s Financial Statement commitmentsFunding provided up to 2019-20 Budget (a)Funding to be provided in future budgetsPercentage of funding providedOutput initiatives (b)3.83.70.197Savings and reprioritisations (c)1.11.00.096Capital investments (d)42.529.812.770Source: Department of Treasury and FinanceNotes: (a)Does not include further funding set aside in contingency for future allocation as LFS commitments roll out.(b) Total in ‘Funding provided up to 2019-20 Budget’ includes initiatives identified as capital initiatives in Labor’s Financial Statement 2018 but endorsed as output initiatives, and vice versa.(c)‘Funding to be provided in future budgets’ is represented as 0.0 due to rounding.(d)Includes initiatives funded through the Victorian Transport Fund.Outstanding capital commitmentsWork is underway to deliver all of the Government’s election commitments.Funding will be held in contingency for delivery of the following asset initiatives that are not yet ready for inclusion in the 2019-20 Budget.Table 1.29:Asset election commitments for which funding is held in contingency ($?million)InitiativeLabor’s Financial Statement TEI A Women’s and Children’s Hospital for Geelong100.0Building a world-class hospital in Maryborough100.0New police stations in Clyde North and Narre Warren for a growing police force68.0Total268.0Source: Department of Treasury and FinanceChapter 2 – Department performance statementsThis chapter presents departmental performance statements that describe the objectives and associated performance indicators departments seek to achieve over the medium term. This chapter also describes the outputs (goods and services) that departments are funded to deliver to achieve these objectives.Budget Paper No. 3, Chapter 1 Service Delivery describes the new initiatives that will be funded in 201920 and makes links with the base funding departments receive for ongoing programs. The departmental performance statements published in this chapter describe the services provided by the Government and, where relevant, have been updated to reflect the new initiatives in Chapter 1.Performance measures for each output are divided into Quality, Quantity, Timeliness and Cost categories. The performance measures collectively describe the goods and services delivered, and how they are measured. The 201920 targets represent what the Government seeks or expects to achieve in the coming year. For each measure, the 201718 actual outcome, the 201819 target and the 201819 expected outcome is provided to allow assessment of departmental performance over the previous periods.The Government is continuing to improve its performance reporting framework to provide more meaningful specification of the outputs delivered by departments, measures of successful delivery of these outputs, and a clear alignment with departmental objectives.Output movements as a result of machinery of government changesMachinery of government changes took effect from 1 January 2019. The departmental performance statements published in this chapter are organised according to the new structure of the Victorian Public Service. Footnotes for outputs and performance measures that have moved as a result of the machinery of government changes indicate which department was previously responsible for delivering the service described. The table below provides an overview of the movement of outputs between departments, including outputs split between departments. Table 2.1: Movement of outputs as a result of machinery of government changesOutputsOld departmentNew departmentEntire outputs moved between departmentsAgricultureDepartment of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and ResourcesDepartment of Jobs, Precincts and RegionsCreative Industries Access, Development and InnovationDepartment of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and ResourcesDepartment of Jobs, Precincts and RegionsCreative Industries Portfolio AgenciesDepartment of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and ResourcesDepartment of Jobs, Precincts and RegionsCultural Infrastructure and FacilitiesDepartment of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and ResourcesDepartment of Jobs, Precincts and RegionsIndustry and Enterprise InnovationDepartment of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and ResourcesDepartment of Jobs, Precincts and RegionsMajor ProjectsDepartment of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and ResourcesDepartment of Jobs, Precincts and RegionsRegional DevelopmentDepartment of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and ResourcesDepartment of Jobs, Precincts and RegionsResourcesDepartment of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and ResourcesDepartment of Jobs, Precincts and RegionsTourism, Major Events and International EducationDepartment of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and ResourcesDepartment of Jobs, Precincts and RegionsTradeDepartment of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and ResourcesDepartment of Jobs, Precincts and RegionsIndustrial RelationsDepartment of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and ResourcesDepartment of Premier and CabinetBus ServicesDepartment of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and ResourcesDepartment of TransportIntegrated transportDepartment of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and ResourcesDepartment of TransportPort and Freight Network AccessDepartment of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and ResourcesDepartment of TransportRegulation of Commercial Passenger Vehicle ServicesDepartment of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and ResourcesDepartment of TransportRoad Asset ManagementDepartment of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and ResourcesDepartment of TransportRoad Operations and Network ImprovementsDepartment of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and ResourcesDepartment of TransportTrain ServicesDepartment of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and ResourcesDepartment of TransportTram ServicesDepartment of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and ResourcesDepartment of TransportTransport Safety, Security and Emergency ManagementDepartment of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and ResourcesDepartment of TransportSuburban DevelopmentDepartment of Environment, Land Water and PlanningDepartment of Jobs, Precincts and RegionsGender equality and the prevention of family violence policy and programsDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDepartment of Premier and CabinetOutputs split between departmentsJobs and InvestmentDepartment of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and ResourcesDepartment of Jobs, Precincts and RegionsDepartment of Treasury and FinanceSustainably Manage Fish, Game and Forest ResourcesDepartment of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and ResourcesDepartment of Jobs, Precincts and RegionsDepartment of TransportEarly Childhood DevelopmentDepartment of Education and TrainingDepartment of Education and TrainingDepartment of Health and Human ServicesEmpowering Individuals and CommunitiesDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDepartment of Jobs, Precincts and RegionsDepartment of Premier and CabinetGambling, Liquor and RacingDepartment of Justice and RegulationDepartment of Jobs, Precincts and RegionsDepartment of Justice and Community SafetyGovernment wide leadership, reform and implementationDepartment of Premier and CabinetDepartment of Jobs, Precincts and RegionsDepartment of Premier and CabinetSource: Whole of government Other matters to noteAppendix A (Output performance measures for review by the Public Accounts and Estimates Committee) identifies performance measures that are proposed to be substantially changed or discontinued in 201920.Situations where it is appropriate to substantially change or discontinue a performance measure include where:a current measure can be replaced by a more appropriate measure and the new measure will provide more meaningful information to the Parliament and the public;it is no longer relevant due to a change in policies or priorities of the Government and/or departmental objectives;milestones, projects or programs have been completed, substantially changed, or discontinued; orfunding is not provided in the current budget for the continuation of initiatives.Changed or discontinued measures have been amended or replaced by new measures in instances where they can provide a stronger basis for evaluating of performance of services to the community. When reading the performance statements, ‘nm’ refers to a new performance measure and ‘na’ refers to measures that are either not applicable in the specified year or data is not available.Department of Education and TrainingMinisterial portfoliosThe Department supports the ministerial portfolios of education, higher education, and training and skills.Departmental mission statementThe Department of Education and Training’s mission is captured within its statement of ‘strategic intent’: ‘Together we give every Victorian the best learning and development experience, making our state a smarter, fairer and more prosperous place.’As part of this vision, we want Victoria to be a place where:children and young people are confident, optimistic, healthy and resilient;students reach their potential, regardless of background, place, circumstance or abilities;Victorians develop knowledge, skills and attributes needed now and for the jobs of the future; andthe Department’s workforce is high performing, empowered, valued and supported.The Department contributes to the Victorian Government’s commitment to building the ‘Education State’ by ensuring that every Victorian has access to the best learning and development experience.Departmental objectivesAchievementRaise standards of learning and development achieved by Victorians using education, training, and early childhood development services.EngagementIncrease the number of Victorians actively participating in education, training, and early childhood development services.WellbeingIncrease the contribution education, training, and early childhood development services make to good health and quality of life for all Victorians, particularly children and young people. ProductivityIncrease the productivity of our services.Output summary by departmental objectivesThe Department’s outputs and funding (presented by output group) are provided in the table below. Detailed descriptions of objectives, outputs, together with their key performance indicators are presented in subsequent tables.($?million)201819budget201819revised201920budgetVariation (a)%Strategy, Review and Regulation116.8120.8116.80.0Early Childhood Development (b)544.4617.5621.214.1School Education – Primary5 697.15 713.66 111.27.3School Education – Secondary4 546.84 547.04 845.16.6Training, Higher Education and Workforce Development2 448.12 368.92 449.60.1Support Services Delivery368.8391.0344.3(6.6)Support for Students with Disabilities1 106.91 094.01 140.83.1Total (c)14 828.914 852.815 629.05.4Source: Department of Education and TrainingNotes:(a) Variation between the 2018-19 Budget and the 201920 Budget. Explanations for variations greater than five per cent are included in footnotes to the relevant output cost.(b) The Early Childhood Development output reflects the budget transfer of Maternal and Child Health and Parenting Services to the Department of Health and Human Services following the machinery of government changes.(c)Table may not add due to rounding.Amounts availableThe following tables detail the amounts available to the Department from Parliamentary authority and income generated through transactions.Table 2.2 outlines the Department’s income from transactions and Table 2.3 summarises the sources of Parliamentary authority available to the Department to fund the provision of outputs, additions to the net asset base, payments made on behalf of the State, and other sources expected to become available to the Department.Table 2.2:Income from transactions($?million)201718actual201819budget201819revised201920budget (a)Output appropriations12 816.013 848.213 898.514 578.8Special appropriations10.50.3 7.6 0.3Interest24.517.4 25.3 27.8Sales of goods and services586.6651.2 647.1 678.4Grants63.2132.3 166.3 81.8Fair value of assets and services received free of charge or for nominal consideration3.6......Other income640.1663.0 655.5 669.8Total income from transactions (b)14 144.415 312.415 400.216 036.9Source: Department of Education and TrainingNotes:(a) Includes an estimated $1.4 billion of nonpublic account contributions in 201920.(b)Table may not add due to rounding.Table 2.3:Parliamentary authority for resources($?million) 201819budget201819revised201920budgetAnnual appropriations13 973.813 882.814 871.2Provision of outputs13 249.913 209.013 968.3Additions to the net asset base 723.9 673.8 902.9Payments made on behalf of the State......Receipts credited to appropriations 583.5 622.8 618.7Unapplied previous years appropriation 107.4 185.0..Provision of outputs 55.2 95.7..Additions to the net asset base 52.2 89.2..Payments made on behalf of the State......Gross annual appropriation14 664.814 690.515 489.8Special appropriations 10.6 52.8 6.8Trust funds3 554.03 624.03 704.3State Grants (School Funding Reform framework) – NonGovernment Programs (a)3 403.83 439.93 626.1Other (b) 150.1 184.1 78.1Total parliamentary authority (c)18 229.418 367.419 200.9Source: Department of Education and TrainingNotes:(a) The purpose of this trust primarily relates to Student First Funding for NonGovernment Schools by the Commonwealth Government under its Australian Education Act 2013.(b) Includes interdepartmental transfers.(c)Table may not add due to rounding. Departmental performance statementStrategy Review and RegulationThe Strategy Review and Regulation output contributes to the Department’s objectives by developing, planning and monitoring strategic policy settings across all stages of learning. It includes intergovernmental negotiations as well as research, data and performance evaluations. This output group also supports regulation that ensures quality education and training is delivered and contributes to all the Department’s objectives. Objective 4: ProductivityThe departmental objective indicators are:$ per primary school student per year(a);$ per secondary school student per year(a); and$ per vocational education and training (VET) student contact hour.Note: (a)These indicators refer to government and nongovernment schools.OutputsStrategy Review and Regulation (201920: $116.8?million)This output group develops, plans and monitors strategic policy settings across all stages of learning. It also includes intergovernmental negotiations as well as research, data and performance evaluations. This output group also supports regulation that ensures quality education and training is delivered and contributes to all the Department’s objectives of achievement, engagement, wellbeing and productivity. Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityNumber of Registered Training Organisation (RTO) quality audits and school reviews undertaken annuallynumber1028710289The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to a small number of RTOs scheduled for audit moving to the national regulator or voluntarily cancelling registration after ceasing operations.QualityEducation peak bodies that rate the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA) effective or highly effective in performing its regulatory functionper cent90909081Regulated schools and RTOs that rate the VRQA effective or highly effective in performing its regulatory functionper cent90949095The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to schools and RTOs reporting higher satisfaction with the VRQA. Percentage of government schools where an enrolment audit is conductedper cent32.532.732.832.8This performance measure relates to the calendar year. The lower 201920 target reflects the forecast net increase in the number of government schools across the year. CostTotal output cost$?million116.8120.8116.8113.1Source: Department of Education and TrainingEarly Childhood DevelopmentThe Early Childhood Development output contributes to the Department’s objectives by providing funding for a range of services that support children in the early years, including kindergarten and children’s services, and early intervention services for children with a disability. These outputs make a significant contribution to the Government’s key outcomes in early childhood services. The departmental objective indicators are:Objective 1: AchievementThe departmental objective indicators are:Children developmentally ‘on track’ on the Australian Early Development Census(a) (AEDC) in the language and cognitive skills domains; andProportion of early childhood services meeting or exceeding National Quality Standard Area 1 (NQSA1 – Educational program and practice).Objective 2: EngagementThe departmental objective indicators are:Participation in a kindergarten service in the year before school; andProportion of early childhood education and care services meeting or exceeding National Quality Standard Area 6 (NQSA6 – Collaborative partnerships with families and communities).Objective 3: WellbeingThe departmental objective indicators are:Proportion of children who have no behavioural issues on entry into Prep;Proportion of children who have no general development issues on entry into Prep; andChildren developmentally ‘on track’ on the AEDC social competence and emotional maturity domains(a).Objective 4: ProductivityThe departmental objective indicator is:$ per kindergarten student per year.Note: (a)These indicators refer to government and nongovernment schools.Early Childhood Development (201920: $621.2?million)This output involves the provision of kindergarten and children’s services. Services include the monitoring of education and care services and specialist services to improve access to kindergartens for disadvantaged children. This output provides early intervention and parenting support. It also includes a range of services and support for children with a developmental delay or disability and their families. This output group also supports regulation that ensures quality education is delivered and contributes to all the Department’s objectives of achievement, engagement, wellbeing and productivity. Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityChildren funded to participate in kindergarten in the year before schoolnumber75 00078 40678 00078 970This performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure includes first and second year kindergarten participants. The lower 201920 target reflects the decrease in the ‘Victoria in Future’ 4year old population estimates from 2018 to 2019. Aboriginal children funded to participate in kindergarten in the year before schoolnumber1 3501 4991 300nmThis performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure includes first and second year Aboriginal kindergarten participants. The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to a population estimate based on the 2011 census. This population estimate will be updated in mid2019, rebased using data collected in the 2016 census. The higher 201920 target reflects this rebased population estimate.Kindergarten participation rate in the year before schoolper cent96.092.196.093.4This performance measure relates to the calendar year and excludes children who participate in a second year of the fouryearold kindergarten program. The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to increased population estimates following the 2016 census and a small drop in the number of first year enrolments in 2018.Kindergarten participation rate for Aboriginal children in the year before schoolper cent90.0100.090.0nmThis performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure excludes children who participate in a second year of the fouryearold kindergarten program. Due to the use of the last available population estimate from the 2011 ABS census, the 201819 expected outcome is both higher than the 201819 target and 100 per cent and has therefore been rounded. The population estimate will be updated in mid2019 to reflect data collected in the 2016 census. Children funded to participate in kindergarten in the year two years before schoolnumber2 0002 0481 500nmThis performance measure relates to the calendar year. The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to the sustained focus on initiatives designed to improving early learning participation, such as the Early Years Compact, Koorie Kids Shine at Kindergarten, and the Early Childhood Agreement for Children in OutofHome Care. This performance measure includes first and second year Aboriginal kindergarten participants. The higher 201920 target reflects current enrolments and expected population projections.Total number of children receiving Early Childhood Intervention Servicesnumber4 0005 7004 3008 590This performance measure relates to the calendar year. This relates to an initiative to reduce the statewide waiting list until full scheme implementation of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to the slower transition of children into the NDIS than expected. The lower 201920 target reflects the continued transition of children into the NDIS.QualityEducation and care services offering a funded kindergarten program assessed as exceeding the National Quality Standard per cent46464544This performance measure relates to the calendar year. The higher 201920 target reflects continued improvements in the proportion of services offering a funded kindergarten program exceeding the National Quality Standard, as part of the Government’s commitment to providing access to highquality early childhood services.Education and care services offering a funded kindergarten program assessed as meeting or exceeding the National Quality Standardper cent91909190This performance measure relates to the calendar year. Families who are satisfied with the Early Childhood Intervention Services providedper cent90909090This performance measure includes internal and external providers.Parent satisfaction with kindergarten servicesper cent90938591This performance measure relates to the calendar year. The performance measure includes funded kindergarten providers. The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target consistent with recent trend outperformance. The higher 201920 target reflects this outperformance.CostTotal output cost$?million621.2617.5544.4630.6The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target primarily due to new funding announced as part of the 2018-19 Budget Update, additional Commonwealth funding for Universal Access and a higher carry forward from 201718 in comparison with the estimated amount reflected in the 201819 target. The higher 201920 target primarily reflects new funding announced as part of the 201920 Budget and additional Commonwealth funding for Universal Access. Source: Department of Education and TrainingSchool Education – Primary The School Education Primary output contributes to the Department’s objectives by providing services to develop essential skills and learning experiences to engage young minds in the primary sector. Objective 1: AchievementThe departmental objective indicators are:Primary students meeting the expected standard in national and international literacy and numeracy assessment(a); andPercentage of positive responses to teacher collaboration within primary schools(b). Objective 2: EngagementThe departmental objective indicators are:Mean number of primary student absent days per full time equivalent (FTE) a year(c);Mean number of unapproved student absence days per FTE per year in primary schools(c); andPrimary students with a positive opinion about their school providing a stimulating learning environment(c).Objective 3: WellbeingThe departmental objective indicators are:Primary students feeling connected to their school(c); andPrimary students with a positive opinion about their school providing a safe and orderly environment for learning(c).Objective 4: ProductivityThe departmental objective indicator is:$ per primary school student per year(c).Notes: (a)This indicator refers to government schools for the national assessments and both government and nongovernment schools for the international assessments.(b)These indicators refer to government schools.(c)These indicators refer to government and nongovernment schools.School Education – Primary (201920: $6 111.2?million)The School Education Primary output provides education and other associated services designed to improve the quality of learning of students in Prep to Year 6 in government and nongovernment schools. This output group also supports regulation that ensures quality education is delivered and contributes to all the Department’s objectives of achievement, engagement, wellbeing and productivity. Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityAverage days lost due to absence at Year 5number14.114.414.115.6This performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure refers to government schools only. A lower figure is more desirable, as it indicates that students are having fewer days away from school. The attendance rate covers all absences, including those due to illness and approved family holidays. Average days lost due to absence at Year 6number14.516.314.516.3This performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure refers to government schools only. The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to a continuing emphasis on reporting to identify student absence. A lower figure is more desirable, as it indicates that students are having fewer days away from school. The attendance rate covers all absences, including those due to illness and approved family holidays. The 201718 actual has been revised relative to the Annual Report.Average days lost due to absence for Aboriginal students in Years Prep to 6number24.024.624.024.6This performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure refers to government schools only. The attendance rate covers all absences, including those due to illness and approved family holidays. This cohort is small in number and data is subject to volatility. The 201718 actual has been revised relative to the Annual Report.Investment in nongovernment schools (primary)$?million451.6413.9409.0382.1The higher 201920 target primarily reflects new funding announced as part of the 201920 Budget, indexation, and growth in enrolment based funding. Percentage of government primary school students receiving equity fundingper cent26262827This performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure refers to government schools only. The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to changes introduced to allocate the equity funding. The lower 201920 target reflects a decrease in the proportion of numbers of eligible students due to demographic changes combined with increasing enrolment in government schools, noting the level of funding has been maintained.?Number of teachers completed professional development as Mathematics and Science Specialistsnumber10095100100This performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure refers to government schools only. The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due partly to teacher attrition over the course of the professional learning.Number of Assistant Principals participating in leadership development programs, including the Aspiring Principals Programnumber640640500646This performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure refers to government schools only. The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to the Bastow Institute delivering new courses: the ‘Data Literacy for School Leaders’ and ‘Leading Literacy for Networks’ courses since 2018. The higher 201920 target reflects enrolments in these new courses. The 201718 actual has been revised relative to the Annual Report.Number of Principals participating in leadership development programs, including the Expert Leaders of Education Programnumber1 1001 100850836This performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure refers to government schools only. The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to the Bastow Institute delivering new courses: the ‘Data Literacy for School Leaders’ and ‘Leading Literacy for Networks’ courses since 2018. The higher 201920 target reflects enrolments in these new courses. The 201718 actual has been revised relative to the Annual Report.Number of school staff who are not Principals or Assistant Principals participating in leadership development programs, including the Aspiring Principals Program and the Local Leaders Programnumber4 0004 0002 6002 677This performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure refers to government schools only. This performance measure includes all school staff (teaching and education support). The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to the Bastow Institute delivering new courses: the ‘Data Literacy for School Leaders’ and ‘Leading Literacy for Networks’ courses since 2018. The higher 201920 target reflects enrolments in these new courses. Number of teachers completing mentoring trainingnumber800895950977The performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure refers to government and nongovernment schools, early childhood teachers, and reflects education policy priorities. The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to the cumulative supply of trained teachers from previous years training. The lower 201920 target reflects the establishment of a significant cohort of trained mentors across the system. Annual training will cover new mentors and mentor attrition. The Victorian Institute of Teaching delivered their final report for 2018 indicating that 895 teachers completed the full program. The target for 201920 reflects the need for fewer training places annually. The 2019 program commenced in March 2019, with final program numbers not available until the completion of the training in late August 2019. The 201718 actual has been revised relative to the Annual Report.Number of Victorian schools participating as a ‘lead school’ for the Respectful Relationships Initiativenumber302151151151This performance measure relates to Victorian primary and secondary schools. The higher 201920 target reflects the increased number of schools in line with the Royal Commission’s recommendation that all schools eventually adopt the Respectful Relationships whole school approach.Number of schoolbased staff who have participated in wholeschool Respectful Relationships professional learning initiativenumber25 00020 00020 00020 000This performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure includes all school staff (teaching and education support). This performance measure relates to Victorian primary and secondary (government and nongovernment) schools. The higher 201920 target reflects the increased number of schools in line with the Royal Commission’s recommendation that all schools eventually adopt the Respectful Relationships whole school approach. The 201718 actual has been revised relative to the Annual Report.Number of schools able to access the Digital Assessment Librarynumber2 413na2 413nmThis performance measure relates to the calendar year. This measure refers to both government and nongovernment schools. The 201819 expected outcome was not measured due to longer than anticipated project initiation, procurement, item development and assessment validation. The unchanged target in 201920 reflects the expectation that all schools will have access by endDecember 2019.Number of Digital Assessment Library items developednumber1 590na1 590nmThis performance measure relates to the calendar year. This measure refers to both government and nongovernment schools. The 201819 expected outcome was not measured due to longer than anticipated project initiation and procurement. The unchanged target in 201920 reflects the expectation that all schools will have access to the target number of items by endDecember 2019.Number of schools supported with strategic business and financial supportnumber400300300nmThis performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure refers to government schools. The higher 201920 target reflects the additional resources available to support schools in 2019.Number of school staff attending strategic business and financial support trainingnumber2 5002 2502 250nmThis performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure refers to government schools. The higher 201920 target reflects the additional resources available to support schools in 2019.QualityParent satisfaction with primary schooling on a 100point scale100point scale83818381This performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure refers to government schools only. Percentage of Aboriginal students above the bottom three bands for numeracy in Year 3 (National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy – NAPLAN testing)per cent46.744.944.042.6This performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure includes government and nongovernment schools. NAPLAN results are subject to a small margin of error, common to any assessment program, reflected in a confidence interval of ± 2.99 percentage points which is specific to the 2018 assessment year. The higher 201920 target reflects the ambition of the Education State for Excellence in Reading and Maths and to Break the Link between disadvantage and achievement.Percentage of Aboriginal students above the bottom three bands for numeracy in Year 5 (NAPLAN testing)per cent33.631.833.431.5This performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure includes government and nongovernment schools. The 201819 expected outcome is within the margin of error associated with NAPLAN testing for this cohort. NAPLAN results are subject to a small margin of error, common to any assessment program, reflected in a confidence interval of ± 3.24 percentage points which is specific to the 2018 assessment year. The higher 201920 target reflects the ambition of the Education State for Excellence in Reading and Maths and to Break the Link between disadvantage and achievement.Percentage of Aboriginal students above the bottom three bands for reading in Year 3 (NAPLAN testing)per cent58.256.153.351.9This performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure includes government and nongovernment schools. NAPLAN results are subject to a small margin of error, common to any assessment program, reflected in a confidence interval of ± 3.67 percentage points which is specific to the 2018 assessment year. The higher 201920 target reflects the ambition of the Education State for Excellence in Reading and Maths and to Break the Link between disadvantage and achievement.Percentage of Aboriginal students above the bottom three bands for reading in Year 5 (NAPLAN testing)per cent43.441.340.036.7This performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure includes government and nongovernment schools. NAPLAN results are subject to a small margin of error, common to any assessment program, reflected in a confidence interval of ± 3.48 percentage points which is specific to the 2018 assessment year. The higher 201920 target reflects the ambition of the Education State for Excellence in Reading and Maths and to Break the Link between disadvantage and achievement.Percentage of students above the bottom three bands for numeracy in Year 3 (NAPLAN testing)per cent73.471.673.171.7This performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure includes government and nongovernment schools. NAPLAN results are subject to a small margin of error, common to any assessment program, reflected in a confidence interval of ± 0.95 percentage points which is specific to the 2018 assessment year. The higher 201920 target reflects the ambition of the Education State for Excellence in Reading and Maths and to Break the Link between disadvantage and achievement.Percentage of students above the bottom three bands for numeracy in Year 5 (NAPLAN testing)per cent64.062.263.261.8This performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure includes government and nongovernment schools. The 201819 expected outcome is within the margin of error associated with NAPLAN testing for this cohort. NAPLAN results are subject to a small margin of error, common to any assessment program, reflected in a confidence interval of ± 1.06 percentage points which is specific to the 2018 assessment year. The higher 201920 target reflects the ambition of the Education State for Excellence in Reading and Maths and to Break the Link between disadvantage and achievement.Percentage of students above the bottom three bands for reading in Year 3 (NAPLAN testing)per cent82.079.979.778.3This performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure includes government and nongovernment schools. NAPLAN results are subject to a small margin of error, common to any assessment program, reflected in a confidence interval of ± 0.77 percentage points which is specific to the 2018 assessment year. The higher 201920 target reflects the ambition of the Education State for Excellence in Reading and Maths and to Break the Link between disadvantage and achievement.Percentage of students above the bottom three bands for reading in Year 5 (NAPLAN testing)per cent72.570.468.366.9This performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure includes government and nongovernment schools. NAPLAN results are subject to a small margin of error, common to any assessment program, reflected in a confidence interval of ± 0.97 percentage points which is specific to the 2018 assessment year. The higher 201920 target reflects the ambition of the Education State for Excellence in Reading and Maths and to Break the Link between disadvantage and achievement.Percentage of students in the top two bands for numeracy in Year 3 (NAPLAN testing) per cent45.743.845.744.3This performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure includes government and nongovernment schools. NAPLAN results are subject to a small margin of error, common to any assessment program, reflected in a confidence interval of ± 1.07 percentage points which is specific to the 2018 assessment year. Percentage of students in the top two bands for numeracy in Year 5 (NAPLAN testing)per cent32.931.132.930.6This performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure includes government and nongovernment schools. NAPLAN results are subject to a small margin of error, common to any assessment program, reflected in a confidence interval of ± 1.02 percentage points which is specific to the 2018 assessment year. Percentage of students in the top two bands for reading in Year 3 (NAPLAN testing)per cent60.458.357.956.5This performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure includes government and nongovernment schools. NAPLAN results are subject to a small margin of error, common to any assessment program, reflected in a confidence interval of ± 1.04 percentage points which is specific to the 2018 assessment year. The higher 201920 target reflects the ambition of the Education State for Excellence in Reading and Maths and to Break the Link between disadvantage and achievement.Percentage of students in the top two bands for reading in Year 5 (NAPLAN testing)per cent45.143.041.139.7This performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure includes government and nongovernment schools. NAPLAN results are subject to a small margin of error, common to any assessment program, reflected in a confidence interval of ± 1.11 percentage points which is specific to the 2018 assessment year. The higher 201920 target reflects the ambition of the Education State for Excellence in Reading and Maths and to Break the Link between disadvantage and achievement.Years 5–6 students’ opinion of their connectedness with the schoolnumber (15)4.44.24.44.2This performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure refers to government schools only. Proportion of identified schools that subsequently improved their performanceper cent60.065.054.066.0This performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure refers to government schools (only) identified to receive support to improve performance in 2017. It renames the performance measure ‘Schools that underwent a priority review increase the proportion of School Improvement Measure threshold standards met’ for increased clarity, but reports on a comparable cohort of schools as the previous measure. The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to significant performance improvement across both primary and secondary school education. The higher 201920 target reflects the expected impact of the revised and improved measure, and the effectiveness of underlying school improvement programs.Proportion of participants rating (at or above ‘significant’) the impact of the Bastow Institute of Educational Leadership’s professional learning on their own development and practiceper cent78.0nmnmnmNew performance measure for 201920 to reflect Government priorities regarding the Education State by facilitating ongoing professional development of the teaching workforce and contributing to improved learning outcomes for all students. This performance measure relates to the calendar year. Performance data are an average across four leadership capability areas – Developing Self and Confidence, Leading Others, Leading Teaching and Learning, Leading School Improvement and Change. The 201920 target reflects survey results based on previous year delivery, accounting for time for learning application and reflection on post course completion.Proportion of participants who are satisfied with the Bastow Institute of Educational Leadership’s professional learning and development trainingper cent82.0nmnmnmNew performance measure for 201920 to reflect Government priorities regarding the Education State by facilitating ongoing professional development of the teaching workforce and contributing to improved learning outcomes for all students. This performance measure relates to the calendar year. Performance data are an average across three learning areas – design, delivery and environment. The 201920 target reflects survey results based on previous year delivery, accounting for time for learning application and reflection on post course completion.CostTotal output cost$?million6 111.25 713.65 697.15 261.1The higher 201920 target primarily reflects new funding announced as part of the 201920 Budget including enrolment based funding, indexation, and additional depreciation and capital asset charge funding following the Department’s cyclical asset revaluation in 2018.Source: Department of Education and TrainingSchool Education – Secondary The School Education Secondary output contributes to the Department’s objectives by delivering services to consolidate literacy and numeracy competencies including creative and critical thinking, as well as physical, social, emotional and intellectual development in adolescence. It also provides education services as well as varied pathways and support for transition across sectors to further study. Objective 1: AchievementThe departmental objective indicators are:Secondary students meeting the expected standard in national and international literacy and numeracy assessment(a);Percentage of positive responses to teacher collaboration within secondary schools(b);Average score in Science (Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 15?yearolds) in Victoria compared to global top performers(a); andYear 12 or equivalent completion rates of young people(b).Objective 2: EngagementThe departmental objective indicators are:Mean number of secondary student absent days per FTE per?year(b);Mean number of unapproved student absence days per FTE per year in secondary schools(b); andSecondary students with a positive opinion about their school providing a stimulating learning environment(b).Objective 3: WellbeingThe departmental objective indicators are:Secondary students feeling connected to their school(b); andSecondary students with a positive opinion about their school providing a safe and orderly environment for learning(b).Objective 4: ProductivityThe departmental objective indicator is:$ per secondary school student per year(c).Notes: (a)This indicator refers to government schools for the national assessments and both government and nongovernment schools for the international assessments.(b)These indicators refer to government schools.(c)These indicators refer to government and nongovernment schools.School Education – Secondary (201920: $4 845.1?million)The School Education – Secondary output involves provision of education and support services designed to improve student learning, development and wellbeing in Years 7 to 12 in government and nongovernment schools. It also covers the provision of services to improve pathways to further education, training and employment. This output group also supports regulation that ensures quality education is delivered and contributes to all the Department’s objectives of achievement, engagement, wellbeing and productivity. Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityInvestment in nongovernment schools (secondary)$?million462.6424.1419.2391.3The higher 201920 target primarily reflects new funding announced as part of the 201920 Budget, indexation, and growth in enrolment based funding. Number of school students enrolled in Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL)number20 60020 31620 00019 849The performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure includes government and nongovernment schools. The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to an increasing proportion of students undertaking VCAL at Intermediate and Senior levels, and as VCAL becomes more established as an alternative qualification to the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE). The higher 201920 target reflects a likely continuation of this trend which will be supported by new funding announced as part of the 2018-19 Budget.Number of school students participating in accredited vocational programsnumber47 70047 62247 00046 969This performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure includes government and nongovernment schools. The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to an increasing proportion of students undertaking VET as part of their VCAL or VCE. The higher 201920 target reflects a likely continuation of this trend which will be supported by new funding announced as part of the 2018-19 Budget.Number of schoolbased apprentices/traineesnumber3 7002 9463 6382 985This performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure includes government and nongovernment schools. The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to changes in apprenticeship commencement patterns and SchoolBased Apprenticeship and Traineeship (SBAT) data collection practices in schools that result in delays in SBATs being recorded as commencing. In 2018 the Department implemented a strategy to improve data accuracy. The higher 201920 target reflects forecast student demand and improved data collection.Proportion of all secondary schools offering vocational options to students as part of their secondary school certificateper cent95.094.695.094.5This performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure includes government and nongovernment schools. Number of students for which government secondary schools are funded to ‘catch up’number11 10011 02611 10011 026This performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure refers to government schools only. Percentage of government secondary school students receiving equity fundingper cent32323533This performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure refers to government schools only. The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to changes introduced to allocate the equity funding. The lower 201920 target reflects a decrease in the proportion of numbers of eligible students due to demographic changes combined with increasing enrolment in government schools, noting the level of funding has been maintained.?Number of students participating in the Victorian Young Leaders programnumber355202230nmThe 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to the recruitment of a lower number of students due to two selected schools being late withdrawals from the program leaving insufficient time to recruit other schools onto the program. The higher 201920 target reflects increasing participation for the program relative to 201819.Number of partner secondary schools accessing a Tech Schoolnumber130nmnmnmNew performance measure for 201920 to reflect Government priorities regarding Education State by investing in, and continuously developing, secondary students’ science, technology, engineering and mathematics capabilities. This performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure refers to government and nongovernment schools who are partners to a Tech School. QualityAverage days lost due to absence in Years 11 and 12number16.116.816.116.6This performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure refers to government schools only. A lower figure is more desirable, as it indicates that students are having fewer days away from school. Average days lost covers all student absences, including those due to illness, approved family holidays and unapproved absences. Average days lost due to absence in Years 7–10number19.020.419.020.2This performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure refers to government schools only. The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to a continuing emphasis on reporting to identify student absence. A lower figure is more desirable, as it indicates that students are having fewer days away from school. Average days lost covers all student absences, including those due to illness, approved family holidays and unapproved absences. Average days lost due to absence for Aboriginal students in Years 7 to 12number35.036.135.035.4This performance measure refers to government schools only. Average days lost covers all student absences, including those due to illness, approved family holidays and unapproved absences. This cohort is small in number and data is subject to volatility.Median VCE study scorenumber29292929This performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure refers to government schools only. Parent satisfaction with secondary schooling on a 100point scale100point scale76807680This performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure refers to government schools only. The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target but consistent with recent trend performance.Percentage of Aboriginal students above the bottom three bands for numeracy in Year 7 (NAPLAN testing)per cent29.725.529.729.3This performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure includes government and nongovernment schools. NAPLAN results are subject to a small margin of error, common to any assessment program, reflected in a confidence interval of ± 3.14 percentage points which is specific to the 2018 assessment year. Percentage of Aboriginal students above the bottom three bands for numeracy in Year 9 (NAPLAN testing)per cent27.927.525.222.7This performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure includes government and nongovernment schools. NAPLAN results are subject to a small margin of error, common to any assessment program, reflected in a confidence interval of ± 3.49 percentage points which is specific to the 2018 assessment year. The higher 201920 target reflects the ambition of the Education State for Excellence in Reading and Maths and to Break the Link between disadvantage and achievement.Percentage of Aboriginal students above the bottom three bands for reading in Year 7 (NAPLAN testing)per cent29.226.129.228.7This performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure includes government and nongovernment schools. The 201819 expected outcome is within the margin of error associated with NAPLAN testing for this cohort. NAPLAN results are subject to a small margin of error, common to any assessment program, reflected in a confidence interval of ± 3.38 percentage points which is specific to the 2018 assessment year. Percentage of Aboriginal students above the bottom three bands for reading in Year 9 (NAPLAN testing)per cent26.325.126.323.4This performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure includes government and nongovernment schools. The 2018-19 expected outcome is within the margin of error associated with this cohort. NAPLAN results are subject to a small margin of error, common to any assessment program, reflected in a confidence interval of ± 3.26 percentage points which is specific to the 2018 assessment year. Percentage of school leavers completing a VCE VET program in a school progressing to further education, training or workper cent95.096.095.096.3This performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure includes government and nongovernment schools. The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to more students completing VCAL. Data for the 201819 expected outcome is derived from the 2019 ‘Ontrack’ Survey of 2018 senior secondary school completers’ conducted in May. The 201718 actual has been revised relative to the Annual Report.Percentage of school leavers completing an Intermediate or Senior Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning in a school progressing to further education, training or workper cent85.086.085.087.1This performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure includes government and nongovernment schools. The 201718 actual has been revised relative to the Annual Report.Percentage of students above the bottom three bands for numeracy in Year 7 (NAPLAN testing)per cent64.661.164.664.2This performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure includes government and nongovernment schools. NAPLAN results are subject to a small margin of error, common to any assessment program, reflected in a confidence interval of ±?1.66?percentage points which is specific to the 2018 assessment year. Percentage of students above the bottom three bands for numeracy in Year 9 (NAPLAN testing)per cent57.957.554.353.6This performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure includes government and nongovernment schools. NAPLAN results are subject to a small margin of error, common to any assessment program, reflected in a confidence interval of ± 1.83 percentage points which is specific to the 2018 assessment year. The higher 201920 target reflects the ambition of the Education State for Excellence in Reading and Maths and to Break the Link between disadvantage and achievement.Percentage of students above the bottom three bands for reading in Year 7 (NAPLAN testing)per cent61.159.761.160.8This performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure includes government and nongovernment schools. The 201819 expected outcome is within the margin of error associated with NAPLAN testing for this cohort. NAPLAN results are subject to a small margin of error, common to any assessment program, reflected in a confidence interval of ± 1.63 percentage points which is specific to the 2018 assessment year.Percentage of students above the bottom three bands for reading in Year 9 (NAPLAN testing)per cent53.353.050.750.4This performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure includes government and nongovernment schools. NAPLAN results are subject to a small margin of error, common to any assessment program, reflected in a confidence interval of ± 1.77 percentage points which is specific to the 2018 assessment year. The higher 201920 target reflects the ambition of the Education State for Excellence in Reading and Maths and to Break the Link between disadvantage and achievement.Percentage of students in the top two bands for numeracy in Year 7 (NAPLAN testing)per cent 35.431.135.435.0This performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure includes government and nongovernment schools. NAPLAN results are subject to a small margin of error, common to any assessment program, reflected in a confidence interval of ± 1.64 percentage points which is specific to the 2018 assessment year.Percentage of students in the top two bands for numeracy in Year 9 (NAPLAN testing)per cent27.627.226.423.8This performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure includes government and nongovernment schools. NAPLAN results are subject to a small margin of error, common to any assessment program, reflected in a confidence interval of ± 1.89 percentage points which is specific to the 2018 assessment year. The higher 201920 target reflects the ambition of the Education State for Excellence in Reading and Maths and to Break the Link between disadvantage and achievement.Percentage of students in the top two bands for reading in Year 7 (NAPLAN testing)per cent31.228.531.230.9This performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure includes government and nongovernment schools. NAPLAN results are subject to a small margin of error, common to any assessment program, reflected in a confidence interval of ± 1.48 percentage points which is specific to the 2018 assessment year.Percentage of students in the top two bands for reading in Year 9 (NAPLAN testing)per cent23.021.723.020.5This performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure includes government and nongovernment schools. The 201819 expected outcome is within the margin of error associated with NAPLAN testing for this cohort. NAPLAN results are subject to a small margin of error, common to any assessment program, reflected in a confidence interval of ± 1.54 percentage points which is specific to the 2018 assessment year.Percentage of students who remain at school from Year 7 to Year 12per cent93.092.593.092.4This performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure includes government and nongovernment schools. Percentage of Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning Certificates satisfactorily completed by school studentsper cent77.076.576.974.2This performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure includes government and nongovernment schools. Years 7–9 students’ opinion of their connectedness with the schoolnumber (15)3.73.53.73.5This performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure refers to government schools only. The 2018-19 expected outcome is lower than the 2018-19 target but consistent with recent trend performance. Data are drawn from the Attitudes to School Survey, where a higher score represents a higher level of connectedness (that is, students feel they belong and enjoy attending school).Percentage of students in out of home care receiving targeted supports in school (LOOKOUT Education Support Centres)per cent85.082.075.075.7This performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure refers to government and nongovernment schools. The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to increased capacity building in schools (through staff training and engagement strategies) in addition to automated data collection techniques. The higher 201920 target reflects the expected increased capacity building in schools. The 201718 actual has been revised relative to the Annual Report.Proportion of Navigator program participants reengaged in schoolingper cent70.068.070.063.0This performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure refers to government and nongovernment schools. Participants of the Navigator program are generally reengaged in education over the course of 18 months. The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target but represents a cumulative improvement on the 201718 actual, signifying stable progress towards the 201819 and 201920 targets. The 201718 actual has been revised relative to the Annual Report.Percentage of Year 9 students with a Careers ePortfolioper cent20na20nmThis performance measure relates to the calendar year. This measure refers to government schools only. The 201819 expected outcome was not measured due to rephased program implementation resulting in the program now having an effective commencement date of calendar year 2019. The 201920 target reflects the progressive rollout of the Careers ePortfolio across government schools with Year 9 students.CostTotal output cost$?million4 845.14 547.04 546.84 199.8The higher 201920 target primarily reflects new funding announced as part of the 201920 Budget including enrolment based funding, indexation, and additional depreciation and capital asset charge funding following the Department’s cyclical asset revaluation in 2018. Source: Department of Education and TrainingTraining, Higher Education and Workforce Development The Training, Higher Education and Workforce Development output contributes to the Department’s objectives by supporting Victorians to gain the skills and capabilities essential for success in employment and further training or study. The Victorian Government expects the TAFE and training sector to deliver quality training that strongly supports industry to meet the evolving needs of the economy; provides Victorians with the skills needed for initial and continuing employment; promotes equity and addresses disadvantage; and aligns with government priorities, with an emphasis on growth sectors of the economy, implementing ‘Ending Family Violence: Victoria’s Plan for Change’ and the National Disability Insurance Scheme. An innovative, dynamic, sustainable and stable TAFE and training system working effectively with other education sectors is critical to the achievement of the Government’s vision for establishing Victoria as the Education State.Objective 1: AchievementThe departmental objective indicators are:VET course completions; Certificate III or above completions; andProportion of graduates with improved employment status after training.Objective 2: EngagementThe departmental objective indicators are:VET enrolments by age and gender;VET enrolments by administrative regions;VET enrolments by skills shortage category courses;VET enrolments by specialised category courses;VET participation by learners facing barriers;VET participation by unemployed learners; andProportion of VET students satisfied with the teaching in their course.Objective 3: WellbeingThe departmental objective indicator is:Level of student satisfaction with VET.Objective 4: ProductivityThe departmental objective indicator is:$ per VET student contact hour. Training, Higher Education and Workforce Development(201920:?$2?449.6?million)The Training, Higher Education and Workforce Development output supports Victorians to acquire skills Victorian industries and businesses need to grow or adjust by:developing strategic advice on Victoria’s skill requirements;supporting better training choices by individuals and employers through improved access to information and advice;contracting quality training delivery provided by TAFEs and dual sector universities, not for profit community providers and private registered training organisations; ensuring there is a highly capable and diverse internationally focused TAFE and training system in Victoria; supporting growth industries or those in adjustment, job creation and development of workforces; supporting Government priorities through training and skills development, such as the Government’s response to the Family Violence Royal Commission through the Plan for Change;developing and implementing effective strategies for accredited and pre accredited training through adult community education and youth transition pathways to ensure access to and increased participation in life long skills development; and growing TAFE institutes as public institutions that play a key role in helping the State to meet its economic and employment needs, as well as a unique role in the community to promote equity and address disadvantage.This output includes the functions of training system design, industry engagement, stakeholder information, contracting and monitoring of quality and training services. It?involves the development and implementation of strategies for accredited and preaccredited vocational education and training through to adult community education. This output group also supports regulation that ensures quality education and training is delivered and contributes to all the Department’s objectives of achievement, engagement, wellbeing and productivity. Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityNumber of government subsidised course enrolmentsnumber317 500316 512390 000353 681This performance measure relates to the calendar year. The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to lower enrolments resulting from more rigorous contract allocation, targeting of training to Government priorities and substitution to university education. The lower 201920 target reflects the expected impact of greater targeting of highquality training and residual effects of lower training activity in previous years.Number of government subsidised course enrolments in the TAFE Networknumber145 000139 177142 600141 642This performance measure relates to the calendar year. The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to the continuing effects of lower training commencements in previous years impacting on continuing enrolments. The higher 201920 target reflects the expected impact of the Free TAFE for Priority Courses initiative.Number of government subsidised preaccredited module enrolments funded through the Adult Community and Further Education (ACFE) Boardnumber45 00050 92645 00045 261This performance measure relates to the calendar year. The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to additional investment by ACFE funded providers from their own resources.Number of government subsidised apprenticeship course enrolmentsnumber49 90048 60449 90049 876This performance measure relates to the calendar year. The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to the continuing effects of lower training commencements in previous years impacting on continuing enrolments.Proportion of government subsidised enrolments related to qualifications that will lead to jobs and economic growthper cent83.081.083.084.9This performance measure relates to the calendar year. Number of government subsidised course enrolments by students living in regional Victorianumber81 30081 106104 00093 896This performance measure relates to the calendar year. The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to lower enrolments resulting from more rigorous contract allocation, targeting of training to Government priorities and substitution to university education. The lower 201920 target reflects the expected impact of greater targeting of highquality training and residual effects of lower training activity in previous years.Number of students without Year 12, or?Certificate II or above, enrolled in a government subsidised course at Certificate III or abovenumber58 00058 05280 00068 361This performance measure relates to the calendar year. The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to lower enrolments resulting from more rigorous contract allocation, targeting of training to Government priorities and substitution to university education. The lower 201920 target reflects the expected impact of greater targeting of highquality training and residual effects of lower training activity in previous years.Number of government subsidised foundation module enrolmentsnumber190 000nmnmnmThis performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure is proposed to replace the 201819 performance measure ‘Number of students without Year 12, Certificate II or above enrolled in foundation courses’. It has been replaced to more accurately measure the volume of foundation training.Number of government subsidised course enrolments by students eligible for fee concessionnumber67 500nmnmnmThis performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure is proposed to replace the 201819 performance measure ‘Proportion of government subsidised course enrolments by students eligible for fee concession’. It has been replaced to more accurately reflect clearer alignment with current policy priorities.Grants to support workforce development, skills sector reform, structural adjustment and job creation initiativesnumber9101010This performance measure relates to the financial year. The lower 201920 target reflects a structural change in the administration of grants.QualityProportion of employers of apprentices and trainees who are satisfied with trainingper cent77.677.676.576.8This performance measure relates to the calendar year. Data for 201819 expected outcomes relate to the 2018 Victorian Employer Satisfaction Survey of 2017 training experiences. The higher 201920 target reflects the expectation that there will not be significant change in performance from the 201819 expected outcome.Proportion of VET completers who are satisfied with their trainingper cent84.684.683.784.0This performance measure relates to the calendar year. Data for 201819 expected outcomes relate to the 2018 Victorian Student Satisfaction Survey of 2017 training experiences. The higher 201920 target reflects the expectation that VET completers will continue to be satisfied with their training, reflecting the impact of greater targeting of highquality training.Proportion of VET completers with an improved employment status after trainingper cent51.851.451.847.1This performance measure relates to the calendar year. Data for 201819 expected outcomes relate to the 2018 Victorian Student Satisfaction Survey of 2017 training experiences.Proportion of VET completers who achieved their main reason for trainingper cent83.483.478.782.0This performance measure relates to the calendar year. Data for 201819 expected outcomes relate to the 2018 Victorian Student Satisfaction Survey of 2017 training experiences. The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to the benefits of the Skills First reforms flowing through to further strengthening in the quality of the Victorian training market. The higher 201920 target reflects the expectation that there will not be significant change in performance from the 201819 expected outcome.Twoyear completion rate for nonapprentice commencements in government subsidised Australian Qualifications Framework qualificationsper cent46.3nmnmnmThis performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure is proposed to replace the 201819 performance measure ‘Number of government subsidised course completions’. It has been replaced to more accurately reflect the effectiveness of government subsidised training in engaging and retaining students.CostTotal output cost$?million2 449.62 368.92 448.12 187.0The 2019-20 target includes funding for selected public sector workforce training and development initiatives, reflecting their contribution to outcomes and government priorities related to this output.Source: Department of Education and TrainingSupport Services DeliveryThe Support Services Delivery output contributes to the Department’s objectives by providing student welfare and support, student transport (excluding transport for special needs students) and health services. Objective 4: ProductivityThe departmental objective indicators are:$ per primary school student per year(a); and$ per secondary school student per year(a).Note: (a)These indicators refer to government and nongovernment schools.Support Services Delivery (201920: $344.3?million)The Support Services Delivery output group primarily covers the Regional Services Group and provides student welfare and support, student transport (excluding transport for special needs students) and health services. This output group contributes towards providing and improving services to support all the Department’s objectives of achievement, engagement, wellbeing and productivity.Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityEligible primary school students in receipt of Camps, Sports and Excursions Fundnumber135 400132 827134 200130 813This performance measure relates to the calendar year. The higher 201920 target reflects increased enrolment in government schools, increasing the demand for the program. Eligible secondary school students in receipt of Camps, Sports and Excursions Fundnumber91 80090 04785 80083 689This performance measure relates to the calendar year. The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to improved administration reducing the need for families to resubmit applications. The higher 201920 target reflects increased enrolment in government schools, increasing the demand for the program. Investment in student welfare and support$?million295.5342.8321.4307.3The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due primarily to additional funding during 201819, and higher carry forward from 201718 in comparison with the estimated amount reflected in the 201819 target. The lower 201920 target mainly reflects sunsetting initiatives at the end of the 2019 school year. Further funding for many government initiatives will be worked through pending outcomes of a new bilateral school funding agreement with the Commonwealth once it is secured. This is offset by additional funding for 201920.Investment in travelling allowances and transport support (not including special needs students)$?million48.848.147.441.1This performance measure includes government and nongovernment schools. The higher 201920 target primarily reflects indexation.Health assessments of prepaged students by school nursesnumber70 50062 00062 00063 947This performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure includes government and nongovernment schools. This performance measure replaces the former measure ‘Prepaged students assessed by school nurses’ but reports the same activity. The higher 201920 target reflects an additional 10 FTE school nurses funded in the 2018-19 Budget.School students (government) supported by conveyance allowancenumber8 7508 6988 9729 137This performance measure relates to the calendar year. The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to a lower than expected number of applications from students within the revised metropolitan conveyance allowance boundary. The lower 201920 target reflects a lower expected number of applications from students within the metropolitan conveyance allowance boundary. School students (nongovernment) supported by conveyance allowancenumber27 70028 39628 31528 835This performance measure relates to the calendar year. The lower 201920 target reflects a lower expected number of applications from students within the metropolitan conveyance allowance boundary.Schools allocated a nurse through the Secondary School Nursing Programnumber198198193200This performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure refers to government schools only. The higher 201920 target reflects recent trend performance and revised forecasts of school nursing activity.Schools funded for primary welfare officersnumber799799803797This performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure refers to government schools only. The lower 201920 target reflects the expected 201819 outcome and the projected number of eligible schools.QualitySchool satisfaction with student support servicesper cent80.071.385.080.4This performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure refers to government schools only. The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target and reflects the strong enrolment growth placing pressure on the Student Support Services (SSS) workforce. To address this, 50 new FTE positions will be added to the workforce from 201819 to improve the ability of SSS to provide services to schools. In addition, a statewide practice model is being implemented in 2019 to ensure SSS provide support to students who need it most.The lower 201920 target reflects these revised service delivery arrangements which will continue to be refined to provide high quality needsbased service.CostTotal output cost$?million344.3391.0368.8348.3The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due primarily to additional funding during 201819, and higher carry forward from 201718 in comparison with the estimated amount reflected in the 201819 target. The lower 201920 target mainly reflects sunsetting initiatives at the end of the 2019 school year. Further funding for many government initiatives will be worked through pending outcomes of a new bilateral school funding agreement with the Commonwealth once it is secured. This is offset by additional funding for 201920.Source: Department of Education and TrainingSupport for Students with DisabilitiesThe Support for Students with Disabilities output contributes to the Department’s objectives by delivering programs for students with disabilities, transport, welfare and support services for students with special needs.Objective 4: ProductivityThe departmental objective indicators are:$ per primary school student per year(a); and$ per secondary school student per year(a).Note: (a) These indicators refer to government and nongovernment schools.Support for Students with Disabilities (201920: $1 140.8?million)The Support for Students with Disabilities output group covers the program for students with disabilities, transport, welfare and support services for students with special needs. This output group contributes towards providing and improving services to support all the Department’s objectives of achievement, engagement, wellbeing and productivity.Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityEligible special school students provided with appropriate travelnumber9 0008 8129 0009 003This performance measure relates to the calendar year. The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to a continued slower than anticipated growth rate in enrolments at specialist schools.Students funded under the disabilities program in government schools as a proportion of the total student populationper cent4.44.44.34.2?This performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure refers to government schools only. The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target and 201718 actual due to annual growth in the proportion of students funded under the disabilities program. The higher 201920 target reflects projected annual growth.QualityParent satisfaction with special education on a 100point scale100point scale85858582This performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure refers to government schools only.CostTotal output cost$?million1 140.81 094.01 106.91 002.4This higher 201920 target primarily reflects indexation and new funding announced as part of the 201920 Budget.Source: Department of Education and TrainingDepartment of Environment, Land, Water and PlanningMinisterial portfoliosThe Department supports the ministerial portfolios of Energy, Environment and Climate Change, Solar Homes, Water, Planning, and Local Government.Departmental mission statementThe Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s mission is to shape and support liveable, inclusive and sustainable communities, and thriving natural environments across Victoria by:listening, working alongside and partnering with the community in everything we do;leveraging the connectivity between our portfolios to respond to the impacts of climate change in a productive, collaborative and coordinated way;maximising opportunities for attracting investment and jobs through supporting the development of new, environmentally sustainable industries; andprotecting, enhancing and strengthening the State’s liveability and protecting our natural environment, infrastructure and heritage for future generations.The Department contributes to the Victorian Government’s commitment to a stronger, fairer, better Victoria by supporting our natural and built environment, to ensure economic growth and liveable, sustainable and inclusive communities that are resilient to the impacts of climate change.Departmental objectivesZero emission, climateready economy and communityThe Department leads the Victorian Government response to climate change, in line with the Climate Change Act 2017, Victoria’s Climate Change Framework and Victoria’s Climate Change Adaptation Plan 201720. The Government’s response includes reducing greenhouse gas emissions, adapting to the impacts of climate change, and supporting the economic and social transition to a netzero emissions and climate resilient future.The Climate Change output contributes to this objective by leading the development and implementation of strategic, whole of government climate change policy and programs, that contribute to Victoria’s 2050 target of netzero greenhouse gas emissions and build the State’s resilience to climate change. Healthy, resilient and biodiverse environment The Department leads the development and implementation of strategic regulation and investment in environmental and natural resource programs across Victoria.The Environment and Biodiversity output contributes to this objective by developing and implementing environmental policy and delivering investment, regulatory and research functions.The Statutory Activities and Environment Protection output protects the environment and people by preventing and reducing harm from pollution and waste through better regulation, conducting research and gathering intelligence to inform compliance and enforcement activities, collaboration and the provision of advice.Reliable, sustainable and affordable energy servicesThe Department delivers programs on renewable energy, improving energy efficiency and productivity, and provides policy advice to government on the delivery of reliable, sustainable and affordable energy services to households and business consumers. The Energy output contributes to this objective through statebased energy programs, including renewable energy development, energy efficiency and affordability improvements, and facilitation of new investment.The Solar Homes output will, over ten years, provide 770 000 households with either solar panel energy systems, solar hot water systems, or battery storage for homes with existing solar energy systems, as Victoria transitions to a lower emissions future, reducing fossil fuel usage and air pollution, and allowing independence from conventional energy supplies. Solar Victoria supports investment in household energy technology innovation to find new and improved ways to meet future energy demand. Productive and effective land managementThe Department delivers effective management and governance of Victoria’s public land to protect its social, economic and environmental values and maximise its use by all Victorians. The Land Use Victoria output delivers high quality and authoritative land administration and property information services, including the registration of land titles under the Torrens system, survey, valuation and land information services. Land Use Victoria also incorporates the State’s foundational spatial data services and government land policies. The Management of Public Land and Forests output contributes to this objective by providing stewardship of Victoria’s forests, coasts and Crown land reserves, to ensure that natural, built and historic assets are managed responsibly.The Parks Victoria output contributes to this objective by managing the development and protection of Victoria’s natural, cultural and community assets.Safe and sustainable water resourcesThe Department increases the efficiency of supply and use of water in cities and towns, and improves environmental conditions of waterways to ensure that Victoria has safe and sustainable water resources to meet future urban, rural and environmental needs. The Effective Water Management and Supply output contributes to this objective by developing policies, providing strategic advice and overseeing regulatory systems and institutional arrangements to effectively manage Victoria’s water resources. A quality built environment The Department plans for the future growth and transformation of Victoria’s cities and regions, and provides leadership and advice on heritage protection and the built environment. The Planning, Building and Heritage output contributes to this objective by delivering programs to address the future growth and transformation of cities and regions.Sustainable and effective local governments The Department supports effective and efficient local governance and service provision, and supports communities to manage change and growth at a local level. The Local Government output contributes to this objective by delivering activities in partnership with the local government sector to support effective and efficient local governance, leadership, infrastructure and service provision.Reduced impact of major bushfires and other emergencies on people, property and the environment Safer Together delivers an integrated approach to reducing the risk of bushfires and other emergencies to protect people, property and the environment. The Fire and Emergency Management output contributes to this objective by planning and delivering integrated bushfire management and the provision of emergency response. Changes to the output structureThe Department has made changes to its output structure for 201920, in addition to the machinery of government changes reflected in Table 2.1, as shown in the table below:201819 outputsReason201920 outputsnaThis is a new output created for the new Solar Homes portfolioSolar HomesSource: Department of Environment, Land, Water and PlanningOutput summary by departmental objectivesThe Department’s outputs and funding are provided in the table below. Detailed descriptions of objectives, outputs, together with their key performance indicators are presented in subsequent tables.($?million) 2018-19 budget201819revised201920budgetVariation (a)%Zero emission, climateready economy and communityClimate Change42.740.940.1(6.1)Healthy, resilient and biodiverse environmentEnvironment and Biodiversity127.3134.2139.09.2Statutory Activities and Environment Protection203.6206.9204.30.3Reliable, sustainable and affordable energy servicesEnergy119.9545.0178.348.7Solar Homes (b)139.4naProductive and effective land managementLand Use Victoria171.6215.4220.428.5Management of Public Land and Forests198.3203.1211.06.4Parks Victoria188.7194.3181.1(4.0)Safe and sustainable water resourcesEffective Water Management and Supply416.2387.2302.2(27.4)A quality built environmentPlanning, Building and Heritage (c)336.3361.7327.1(2.7)Sustainable and effective local governmentsLocal Government163.8161.6124.8(23.8)Reduced impact of major bushfires and other emergencies on people, property and the environmentFire and Emergency Management400.9429.3403.50.7Total (d) (e)2 369.12 879.42 471.14.3Source: Department of Environment, Land, Water and PlanningNotes:(a) Variation between the 2018-19 Budget and the 201920 Budget. Explanations for variations greater than five per cent are included in footnotes to the relevant output cost.(b)Solar Homes is a new output for 201920. As such, there is no 2018-19 Budget or 201819 revised information.(c)The 2018-19 budget for the Planning, Building and Heritage output reflects the transfer of Fishermans Bend to the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions as a result of machinery of government changes that came into effect on 1 January 2019.(d)The 2018-19 budget total reflects the transfer of Suburban Development to the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions as a result of machinery of government changes that came into effect on 1 January 2019.(e)Table may not add due to rounding.Amounts availableThe following tables detail the amounts available to the Department from Parliamentary authority and income generated through transactions.Table 2.4 outlines the Department’s income from transactions and Table 2.5 summarises the sources of Parliamentary authority available to the Department to fund the provision of outputs, additions to the net asset base, payments made on behalf of the State, and other sources expected to become available to the Department.Table 2.4:Income from transactions($?million) 201718actual201819budget201819revised201920budget (a)Output appropriations1 491.61 501.72 017.31 710.2Special appropriations 112.2 144.6 129.3 139.5Interest 17.0 12.4 13.7 21.6Sales of goods and services 87.4 42.9 55.8 50.7Grants 187.0 130.4 161.8 30.6Fair value of assets and services received free of charge or for nominal consideration........Other income 321.3 295.7 406.7 404.1Total income from transactions (b)2 216.52 127.62 784.62 356.8Source: Department of Environment, Land, Water and PlanningNotes:(a) There are no nonpublic account contributions in 201920.(b)Table may not add due to rounding.Table 2.5:Parliamentary authority for resources($?million) 201819 budget201819revised201920budgetAnnual appropriations2 121.72 607.82 481.3Provision of outputs1 299.51 835.81 566.9Additions to the net asset base 145.4 115.7 196.8Payments made on behalf of the State (a) 676.8 656.3 717.5Receipts credited to appropriations 224.4 202.9 143.3Unapplied previous years appropriation 16.7 8.1..Provision of outputs 11.7 8.1..Additions to the net asset base 5.0....Payments made on behalf of the State......Gross annual appropriation2 362.82 818.82 624.6Special appropriations 173.3 144.4 159.4Trust funds1 176.91 632.11 266.2Commonwealth Local Government Grants Trust (b) 593.3 607.3 309.8GMW Connections Project Trust (c) 110.4 110.6 10.0Municipal and Industrial Landfill Levy Trust (d) 215.9 228.2 239.2Parks and Reserves Trust (e) 171.3 175.0 185.0Other 85.9 511.0 522.2Total parliamentary authority (f)3 713.04 595.34 050.2Source: Department of Environment, Land, Water and PlanningNotes:(a) Includes contributions by the state under agreements pursuant to section 25 of the Murray Darling Basin Act 1993.(b) The purpose of this trust primarily relates to the issuing of grants pursuant to the Commonwealth allocation to the state for onpassing to local government.(c) The purpose of this trust primarily relates to the collection and disbursement of Commonwealth funding provided for the GoulburnMurray Water (GMW)?Connections project and any interest earned on the cash balance. (d) The purpose of this trust primarily relates to the collection and distribution of the General Landfill Levy as required under section 70E of the Environment Protection and Sustainability Victoria Amendment Act 2014. (e) The purpose of this trust primarily holds the park charge collected to support ongoing core operations of Parks Victoria throughout the metropolitan area, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Zoos Victoria and the Shrine of Remembrance.(f)Table may not add due to rounding.Departmental performance statement Objective 1: Zero emission, climateready economy and communityThis objective involves leading a whole of government response to climate change, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions, adapting to the impacts of a changing climate, and supporting the economic and social transition to a netzero emissions and climate resilient future.The Department leads the modernisation of legislative, regulatory and governance arrangements in the environment portfolio, and uses economic, research and scientific expertise to develop policy responses to harness Victoria’s current and emerging opportunities, in the context of climate change.The foundations for the Department’s work on these issues are: The Climate Change Act 2017; Victoria’s Climate Change Framework; and Victoria’s Climate Change Adaptation Plan 20172020.The departmental objective indicators are:reduction in emissions from government operations;percentage reduction in Victoria’s greenhouse gas emissions relative to 2005; number of organisational pledges made under the TAKE2 climate change pledge program; andreduction in annual energy costs for Victorian schools participating in the ResourceSmart Schools program(a).Note:(a) New objective indicator for 201920 to reflect the ResourceSmart Schools program’s benefit to schools.OutputsClimate Change(201920: $40.1?million)This output leads the development and implementation of strategic, whole of government climate change policy and programs that contribute to Victoria’s 2050 target of netzero greenhouse gas emissions and building the State’s resilience to climate change.Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityVictorian schools participating in the ResourceSmart Schools programnumber700700700636Energy saved by Victorian schools participating in the ResourceSmart Schools programkWh6 000 0006 000 0006 000 000nmTAKE2 actions committed to by individuals, community and businessnumber118 000115 00085 000nmThe 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target?due to a stronger than expected response following a commercial partnership with a major retailer, who promoted the program to its customers.The higher 201920 target reflects the continued expansion of the program and focus on organisations that have the greatest potential impact to reduce carbon emissions.TAKE2 pledges by organisations to act on climate changenumber1 200nmnmnmNew performance measure for 201920 to reflect the current phase of the TAKE2 program, which focuses on organisations that have the greatest potential impact to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.QualityDepartmental stakeholder satisfaction with engagement in completed policy projectsper cent75757580TimelinessDelivery of policy, advice and research on climate change within agreed timeframesper cent80808090CostTotal output cost$?million40.140.942.738.5The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target?due to movement in revenue for services administered by the EPA and the transfer of the Recycling Market Response initiative to the Environment and Biodiversity output.The lower 201920 target also reflects these changes.Source: Department of Environment, Land, Water and PlanningObjective 2: Healthy, resilient and biodiverse environmentThis objective involves leading the development and implementation of strategic regulation and investment in environmental and natural resource programs across Victoria.The Department works with portfolio partners, local communities and external stakeholders to develop effective, evidencebased policies, programs and regulatory responses for: environment protection; waste and resource recovery; ecosystem resilience; native vegetation management; threatened species; and land management practices.The departmental objective indicators are:participation in communitybased environmental programs; andreduction in pollutants from priority hotspots.OutputsEnvironment and Biodiversity(201920: $139.0?million)This output leads the development and implementation of strategic, whole of government environmental policy and delivers investment, regulatory and research functions that support Victoria’s diverse and resilient ecosystems.Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityVictorian Landcare Groups supported by a facilitatornumber435435435435New permanently protected native vegetation on private landhectares6005 0005 000nm The lower 201920 target reflects the rescoping of a range of programs under the Biodiversity 2037 program.Hectares of weed control in priority locationshectares140 000nmnmnmThis performance measure is proposed to replace the 201819 performance measure ‘Area treated for biodiversity conservation in priority locations’. The new measure disaggregates the previous measure and improves the transparency of actions being undertaken for biodiversity outcomes. The target is based on a revised program of work approved for 201920.Hectares of pest predator control in priority locationshectares400 000nmnmnmThis performance measure is proposed to replace the 201819 performance measure ‘Area treated for biodiversity conservation in priority locations’. The new measure disaggregates the previous measure and improves the transparency of actions being undertaken for biodiversity outcomes. The target is based on a revised program of work approved for 201920.Hectares of pest herbivore control in priority locationshectares300 000nmnmnmThis performance measure is proposed to replace the 201819 performance measure ‘Area treated for biodiversity conservation in priority locations’. The new measure disaggregates the previous measure and improves the transparency of actions being undertaken for biodiversity outcomes. The target is based on a revised program of work approved for 201920.Hectares of revegetation in priority locations for habitat connectivityhectares1 000nmnmnmThis performance measure is proposed to replace the 201819 performance measure ‘Area treated for biodiversity conservation in priority locations’. The new measure disaggregates the previous measure and improves the transparency of actions being undertaken for biodiversity outcomes. The target is based on a revised program of work approved for 201920.QualityVictorian local council sites supported to undertake infrastructure upgrades to safely dispose of ewastenumber80nmnmnmNew performance measure for 201920 to reflect improvements in Victoria’s ewaste collection infrastructure network. This will increase access for Victorians to safely dispose of ewaste, and facilitate a network of best practice waste and resource recovery infrastructure that minimises public health and environmental impacts and maximises resource recovery opportunities.Cumulative increase in the capacity of Victoria’s resource recovery infrastructuretonnes400 000nmnmnmNew performance measure for 201920 to reflect the increase in Victoria’s resource recovery capacity to maintain and improve the State’s resource recovery rate.Presentations made and scientific publications in peer reviewed journalsnumber60606060Completion of annual reporting and board appointment processes in accordance with legislationper cent100100100100TimelinessNative Vegetation Credit Extracts processed within 10 days per cent959595100Planning referrals relating to native vegetation processed within statutory timeframesper cent80808075Wildlife Licence renewals processed by target datesper cent96989696Delivery of key actions under the Recycling Industry Strategic Plan within agreed timelinesper cent80nmnmnmNew performance measure for 201920 to reflect the delivery of actions to support a safe, resilient and efficient recycling system in Victoria.CostTotal output cost$?million139.0134.2127.3126.3The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target?due to the transfer of the Recycling Market Response initiative from the Climate Change output.The higher 201920 target reflects additional funding announced as part of the 201920 Budget.Source: Department of Environment, Land, Water and PlanningStatutory Activities and Environment Protection(201920: $204.3?million)This output involves protecting the environment and people by preventing and reducing harm from pollution and waste through better regulation, conducting research and gathering intelligence to inform compliance and enforcement activities, collaboration and the provision of advice. These activities support a liveable and prosperous state by leveraging good environmental performance and a shared responsibility among all Victorians to maintain clean air, water and land, and minimal disturbance from noise and?odour.Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityInspections that assess premises compliance, including licenced premises,?whose operations represent a significant risk to the environment and human healthnumber250300nmnmnmThis performance measure is proposed to replace the 201819 performance measure ‘Inspections that test compliance of licensed premises whose operations may represent a significant risk to the environment and human health’. The new measure reflects the revised approach to the inspections program. The program has been reviewed to ensure it aligns with the riskbased approach to prioritising inspections under the Environment Protection Amendment Act 2018.Events that engage business and community in environment protectionnumber25351520101221The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to EPA’s increased engagement profile. EPA seeks to actively communicate and engage with stakeholders and the community on the implementation of the Environment Protection Amendment Act 2018.The higher 201920 target reflects the expectation that increased engagement will continue in future years.Activities that support business to comply with environmental obligationsnumber25302530152020The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to EPA’s increased engagement profile. EPA seeks to actively communicate and engage with businesses on the implementation of the Environment Protection Amendment Act 2018.The higher 201920 target reflects the expectation that increased engagement will continue in future years.Environment condition notifications provided to Victorians via digital channelsnumber9001 0009001 0009001 000nmQualityEPA prosecutions are selected using a riskbased approach, focused on environmental outcomes and are successfulper cent707070nmEnvironmental audits reviewed to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and guidelinesper cent90929092Remedial notices complied with by due date or escalated in line with EPA’s Compliance and Enforcement policyper cent90929090TimelinessPollution reporters requesting followup by EPA receive contact within three working daysper cent85948596Works approvals and licences completed within required statutory timelinesper cent96969699EPA provides technical advice to lead agencies within agreed timelines during emergency incidentsper cent909090nmCostTotal output cost$?million204.3206.9203.6 140.4Source: Department of Environment, Land, Water and PlanningObjective 3: Reliable, sustainable and affordable energy servicesThis objective delivers leading programs on renewable energy, improving energy efficiency, productivity and affordability. It also provides policy advice to government on the delivery of reliable, sustainable and affordable energy services to households and business consumers. The Department works with the renewable energy industry, electricity networks and retailers, and consumer groups to attract and facilitate investment in renewable energy, support the development of low emission technologies and provide energy services to consumers at least cost.The Department also provides a tenyear program for households to install solar energy technologies.The departmental objective indicators are:relative share of Victoria’s energy sourced from renewables; andpercentage of surveyed users of the Victorian Energy Compare website who report that they plan to switch offers after using the website.OutputsEnergy(201920: $178.3?million)This output advocates for the provision of reliable, sustainable and affordable energy services through statebased energy programs, including renewable energy development, energy efficiency and affordability improvements, and facilitation of new investment.Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityCumulative length of powerlines retired in high bushfire risk areas to reduce the risk of bushfires from electrical assets km729699770nmThe 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to significant geotechnical barriers, which have led to the adoption of alternative approaches.The lower 201920 target reflects the revised rollout of projects.Delivery of a pilot independent energy brokerage service for Victorian hardship and culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) consumersper cent100100100100Inspections of newly built homes during construction for compliance with energy efficiency requirementsnumber1 1501 1001 150nmCertificates surrendered for greenhouse gas emissions reduction under the Victorian Energy Efficiency Targetmillion certificates6.36.16.1nmThe higher 201920 target reflects the planned annual increase in greenhouse gas reduction rates over the duration of the program.Solar energy purchases sufficient to meet annual Melbourne tram network demandper cent100nmnmnmThis performance measure is proposed to replace the 201819 performance measure ‘Delivery of key milestones for the Solar Trams Program’. The new measure better reflects the extent to which the tram network demand will be offset by solar energy generation each year.Largescale Generation Certificates procured under the Renewable Certificate Purchasing Initiative sufficient to meet annual electricity demand of participating government sitesper cent100nmnmnmThis performance measure is proposed to replace the 201819 performance measure ‘Delivery of key milestones for the renewable energy work program’. The new measure better reflects the performance of the Renewable Energy Certificate Purchasing Initiative, as the initiative transitions from development phase into operational phase.New renewable electricity generation capacity under the Victorian Renewable Energy Target 2017 AuctionMW100nmnmnmThis performance measure is proposed to replace the 201819 performance measure ‘Delivery of key milestones for the renewable energy work program’. The new measure reflects the rollout of the Victorian Renewable Energy Target 2017 Auction, as each renewable energy project supported under the initiative transitions from development phase into operational phase.Microgrid projects completed under the Microgrid Demonstration Initiative (including the Latrobe Valley Microgrid program)number3nmnmnmThis performance measure is proposed to replace the 201819 performance measure ‘Delivery of key milestones for the Smart System, Microgrid and Storage trials program’. The new measure reflects the implementation of the Microgrid Demonstration Initiative. New Energy Jobs Fund projects completednumber8nmnmnmThis performance measure is proposed to replace the 201819 measure ‘Facilitate the delivery of key energy technology innovation milestones in line with grant agreements’. The new measure better reflects the timely delivery of projects funded under the New Energy Jobs Fund.QualityRelative reduction in statewide powerline related bushfire riskper cent36.736.036.1nmThe higher 201920 target reflects the cumulative nature of this measure. The target will increase each year and will ultimately achieve 60 per cent when the program is complete.Users of the Victorian Energy Compare website who report a better understanding of their usage costs after using the websiteper cent6064505563.6The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target following increased traffic to the Victorian Energy Compare website as a result of the Power Saving Bonus program. Although traffic was expected to increase and provide a larger sample size, the overall proportion of users with increased understanding was not expected to increase significantly.The higher 201920 target reflects the expectation that this trend will continue.Victoria is represented at each COAG Energy Council meetingper cent100100100100TimelinessDelivery of key Australian Energy Market Commission funding milestones, in line with funding agreements and agreed project deliverablesper cent100100100100This performance measure has been reclassified from ‘quality’ to ‘timeliness’ to more accurately reflect the type of service being delivered.CostTotal output cost$?million178.3545.0119.9109.1The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to the increased funding profiles for the Power Saving Bonus and Victorian Renewable Energy Target initiatives.The higher 201920 target reflects the expenditure profile of the Bulgana Windfarm initiative and additional funding announced as part of the 201920 Budget.Source: Department of Environment, Land, Water and PlanningSolar Homes(201920: $139.4?million)This output will, over ten years, provide 770?000 households with either solar panel energy systems, solar hot water systems, or battery storage for homes with existing solar energy systems, as Victoria transitions to a lower emissions future, reducing fossil fuel usage and air pollution, and allowing independence from conventional energy supplies. This will result in more than one?million Victorian households utilising solar energy technology. Through this output, Solar Victoria supports investment in household energy technology innovation to find new and improved ways to meet future energy demand. Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityEligibility applications for Solar PV systems approvednumber42 000nmnmnmNew performance measure for 201920 to reflect funding for the Solar Homes program.Eligibility applications for home battery systems approvednumber1 000nmnmnmNew performance measure for 201920 to reflect funding for the Solar Homes program.Eligibility applications for solar hot water systems approvednumber6 000nmnmnmNew performance measure for 201920 to reflect funding for the Solar Homes program.QualityRebated installations (i.e. solar PV, solar hot water systems and batteries) audited by Solar Victoriaper cent5nmnmnmNew performance measure for 201920 to reflect the Government’s commitment to providing safe and reliable solar energy installations as part of the Solar Homes program.TimelinessAverage number of weeks to process completed eligibility applicationsweeks4nmnmnmNew performance measure for 201920 to reflect the efficiency of service delivery to customers of the Solar Homes program.Average number of weeks to process completed rebate applicationsweeks5nmnmnmNew performance measure for 201920 to reflect the efficiency of service delivery to customers of the Solar Homes program.CostTotal output cost$?million139.4nmnmnmNew performance measure for 201920 to reflect Government priorities for the new Solar Homes portfolio.Source: Department of Environment, Land, Water and PlanningObjective 4: Productive and effective land managementThis objective delivers effective management and governance of Victoria’s public land to protect its social, economic and environmental values and maximise its use by all Victorians. The Department works with statutory agencies, committees and local governments to ensure that: land is productive and is used in a sustainable manner; infrastructure on public land and in coastal environments is appropriate and well managed; the condition of marine, coastal and estuarine environments is protected, maintained and improved; and key biodiversity assets, priority habitats and ecological processes are healthy and secure. The Department also provides quality land information services, including comprehensive and accessible spatial information, to support integrated planning and decision making and ensure confidence in the integrity and efficiency of the property system. The Department provides policy advice to government on the best use of government land. The Department also provides assurance on the integrity, impartiality and accountability of Government land transactions by analysing each transaction and working with agencies to ensure land is transacted in accordance with legislation, policy and probity standards.The departmental objective indicators are:efficient provision of timely and authoritative land administration and property information services;number of visits to the public land estate managed by the Department’s portfolio agencies (Parks Victoria);bay and park assets rated in average to excellent condition; andconsistent and timely provision of government land transaction approvals and advice.OutputsLand Use Victoria(201920: $220.4?million)This output delivers high quality and authoritative land administration and property information services, including the registration of land titles under the Torrens system, survey, valuation and land information services. Land Use Victoria also incorporates the State’s foundational spatial data services and government land policies. The probity of the Government’s property transactions is overseen by the Government Land Monitor.Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityProperty transfers, discharge of mortgages and registration of new mortgagesnumber (thousand)850850870916The lower 201920 target reflects the downturn in property market activity over the second half of 201819. QualityAudited Vicmap digital map base not requiring correctionper cent98999898Governmentowned properties sold, bought or leased within 10 per cent of valuationper cent80808080Strategic Land Use Assessments delivered within agreed timeframesper cent80808080TimelinessDelivery of updated Vicmap Foundation Data within one weekper cent989998100Land dealings registered within five daysper cent95999595New titles (subdivisions) created within three weeksper cent95959571Update transactions for the Vicmap digital map base processed within the required timeframesper cent98989898CostTotal output cost$?million220.4215.4171.6116.9The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to increased funding from the commercialisation of part of Land Use Victoria.The higher 201920 target also reflects these changes.Source: Department of Environment, Land, Water and PlanningManagement of Public Land and Forests(201920: $211.0?million)This output provides for the improved stewardship of Victoria’s forests, coasts and Crown land reserves. Through this output, the Department manages the natural, built and historic assets on public land responsibly, and incorporates management of public land in partnership with statutory agencies, committees of management and local government. Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityCrown land leases directly managed by the Departmentnumber720723720723Crown land licenses directly managed by the Departmentnumber45 00045 00045 00045 000Native Title and Traditional Owner Settlement Act negotiations the Department supports with data and information services number2nmnmnmNew performance measure for 201920 to reflect progress in supporting and partnering with Traditional Owners and Aboriginal communities.Native Title and Traditional Owner Settlement Act 2010 agreements being implemented by the Department number3nmnmnmNew performance measure for 201920 to reflect progress in supporting and partnering with Traditional Owners and Aboriginal communities.Participants in Coastcare activities number10 00010 00010 00013 600Visitors to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne and Cranbournenumber (million)1.62.02.01.62.02.2Specimens curated in the State Botanical Collectionnumber30 00030 00030 00036 223Visitors to Zoos Victoria at Melbourne, Werribee and Healesville number (million)2.852.712.662.40The higher 201920 target reflects expected increases from the rollout of a new strategy to increase visitation through public programs to engage the Victorian community.Coastal protection infrastructure projects deliverednumber4222The higher 201920 target reflects planned project delivery that includes a greater number of smaller value projects compared to the 201819 program of work.Beaches renourished in Port Phillip Baynumber324nmThe 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target, as detailed implementation planning that occurred at the start of this program resulted in the rescoping of works able to be undertaken. Factors such as highly variable weather conditions, delivery costs and stakeholder impacts (due to closing beaches) resulted in two beaches being renourished in 201819. The lower 201920 target reflects the revised program plan. Contaminated crown land sites assessed/prepared for remediationnumber232nmThe 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to site assessments commencing earlier than initially planned.Suburban dog parks and pocket parks under developmentnumber10nmnmnmNew performance measure for 201920 to reflect the commencement of the Suburban Parks program.QualityInvestigations of alleged noncompliance with the Code of Practice for Timber Production undertaken in accordance with the Environment Compliance Policy and associated proceduresper cent100100100nmPreharvest surveys of areas planned for timber harvesting completedper cent808080nmPublicly elected Committees of Management that have a current statutory appointmentper cent90909090Recreational facilities in state forests with a life expectancy greater than five yearsper cent75757580TimelinessRent reviews of Departmentmanaged Crown land leases undertaken within specified time framesper cent95959590CostTotal output cost$?million211.0203.1198.3201.2The higher 201920 target reflects additional funding announced as part of the 201920 Budget.Source: Department of Environment, Land, Water and PlanningParks Victoria(201920: $181.1?million)This output provides for the improved stewardship of Victoria’s parks. Through this output, Parks Victoria manages the development and protection of natural, cultural and community assets for safe enjoyment and sustainable use by all Victorians. Parks Victoria works to ensure the state’s park assets are managed efficiently and effectively.Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityArea treated to minimise the impact of pest plants, pest animals and over abundant native animals in parks managed by Parks Victoriahectares (000)1 1001 1001 1001 100Visits to national, state, urban and other terrestrial parksnumber (million)565754555455NAThe higher 201920 target reflects expected increases due to a range of factors including investments in digital platforms for visitors, facility upgrades and employment of additional rangers.Visits to piers and jettiesnumber (million)474845464546NAThe higher 201920 target reflects expected increases following the restoration of stormdamaged assets.Total area of estate managed by Parks Victoriahectares (000)4 1114 1114 1044 111The higher 201920 target reflects the addition of Anglesea Heath to the Great Otway National Park.QualitySignificant built bay assets managed by Parks Victoria rated in average to excellent conditionper cent80758075.3The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to funding from Transport for Victoria and project completion only being confirmed for the Seaford and Kerferd Road piers. Significant built park assets managed by Parks Victoria rated in average to excellent conditionper cent88888888CostTotal output cost$?million181.1194.3188.7178.7Source: Department of Environment, Land, Water and PlanningObjective 5: Safe and sustainable water resourcesThis objective increases the efficiency of supply and use of water in cities and towns and improves environmental conditions of waterways to ensure Victoria has safe and sustainable water resources to meet future urban, rural and environmental needs. The Department works in partnership with water corporations, catchment management authorities, government agencies, industry, traditional owners and the community to balance the economic, environmental and social values of water. This helps to deliver secure water supplies, greener and liveable cities and towns, and healthy waterways and aquifers.The departmental objective indicators are:proportion of intended properties (or equivalent) in the Goulburn Murray, Macalister, Werribee and Bacchus Marsh irrigation districts connected to a modernised irrigation delivery system(a); and number of river reaches/wetlands with maintained or improved environmental condition.Note:(a) This objective indicator replaces the 201819 indicator ‘Proportion of properties completely connected to the modernised irrigation delivery system (in the Goulburn Murray, Macalister, Werribee and Bacchus Marsh irrigation districts)’. The new indicator better reflects the scope of work being carried out by the Department. OutputsEffective Water Management and Supply(201920: $302.2?million)This output develops policies, provides strategic advice and oversees regulatory systems and institutional arrangements to effectively manage Victoria’s water resources. Through this output, the Department delivers onground environmental programs to improve the health of waterways; water industry reform, governance and performance oversight; integrated water management; sustainable irrigation programs; and makes water resource information accessible to enable informed decisionmaking.Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityArea of waterway vegetation works undertaken to improve the health and resilience of waterwayshectares9 0009 0009 0008 450Cumulative water savings (permanent reduction in irrigation distribution system delivery losses) realised through water recovery projectsmegalitres883 802839 574839 574797 035 (estimate)The higher 201920 target reflects the cumulative nature of this measure.Sites with environmental water managed to meet environmental objectivesnumber160184160225The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to good water availability (despite the dry conditions in northern Victoria) and no overall severe climatic conditions, such as severe floods or droughts that may otherwise hinder the provision of environmental water.Cumulative other Victorian retail water entitlements (including licences to take and use water and other miscellaneous entitlements) recorded in the water register as the authoritative recordper cent> 9798> 9796.9People engaged to increase the knowledge/capacity of water management, including in citizen science programsnumber18 00018 00018 000nmSchools signed up to Schools Water Efficiency Program (SWEP)number1 2001 1501 1501 100The higher 201920 target reflects an additional 50 schools being signed up, in line with the project plan.Sites where works have been undertaken to improve instream healthnumber808080120Partnerships established and maintained to deliver integrated catchment management with the community number170175170nmEnvironmental works and management services to improve the health and resilience of catchmentshectares32 275106 3394 006nmThe 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to achieving unanticipated changes to pest and weed management and other management practices on large broadacre private landholdings in the Mallee and Gippsland regions. This level of leveraging from private landholders (where agreements with relatively few landholders have secured changes across significantly large private landholdings) were not anticipated in original program planning.The higher 201920 target reflects this new adaptive management approach created in collaboration with the community to deliver on ground works.Water information products (including annual water accounts, water resource condition reports and water monitoring materials) delivered for greater accountability in sustainable water resource managementnumber6666QualityCompliance with the salinity management actions agreed in the Murray Darling Basin Agreementper cent100100100100Bulk and environmental entitlement records publicly availableper cent100100100100TimelinessStatutory obligations of Water Corporations, Catchment Management Authorities and the Victorian Environmental Water Holder complied with, including annual reports, audits and corporate plansper cent100100100100This performance measure renames the 201819 performance measure 'Statutory obligations of Water Corporations complied with, including annual reports, audits and corporate plans'. The new measure reports on the same activity as the previous measure however has been amended for increased clarity.CostTotal output cost$?million302.2387.2416.2385.4The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to changes to the expenditure profile of the Goulburn Murray Water Connections project.The lower 201920 target also reflects these changes.Source: Department of Environment, Land, Water and PlanningObjective 6: A quality built environmentThis objective plans for the future growth and transformation of cities and regions, and provides leadership and advice on heritage protection and the built environment.The Department contributes to this objective by delivering programs that address the future transformation of cities and regions. We engage with government, industry and community to?plan for sustainable growth?and to facilitate the provision of jobs, services, and infrastructure to ensure communities are liveable, inclusive and sustainable.The departmental objective indicators are:improved liveability, sustainability and inclusiveness of public spaces and neighbourhoods; andeffective protection of cultural and natural heritage.OutputsPlanning, Building and Heritage(201920: $327.1?million)This output delivers programs to address the future growth and transformation of cities and regions through: strategic and integrated land use planning; urban development, design and renewal; land supply; heritage conservation and management; and regulatory reform. Through this output, the Department administers the statutory responsibilities of the Minister for Planning and provides for fair and transparent planning, building and heritage systems.Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityLocal governments undertaking work to support strategic planning for coastal settlements and areasnumber15151515Places or objects assessed for the Victorian Heritage Registernumber45404546The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to receiving a number of assessments of complex places nominated to the Victorian Heritage Register, including for example Federation Square, Shortlands Bluff (Queenscliff) and Preston Market. These assessments have taken greater resources and timeframes to complete, which has impacted the number of places able to be assessed.Research published – demographic and spatial trendsnumber55512Conservation projects funded for ‘at risk’ State significant heritage places and objectsnumber30231532The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target following the Minister for Planning’s approval of an increased number of projects. The higher 201920 target reflects funding provided in the 201920 Budget for the Living Heritage Grants Program.Projects approved through the Streamlining for Growth program that benefit councilsnumber306640nmThe 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to grants approved through the selection process being of below average cost, allowing a higher number of projects to be approved.The lower 201920 target reflects the size and complexity of the anticipated project applications for the year. This is based on the Victorian Planning Authority’s pipeline of identified projects.Building audits undertaken by the Victoria Building Authority to identify use of noncompliant cladding materials number480550275nmThe 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to detailed project planning for this new program resulting in the Victorian Building Authority being able to deliver a significantly larger output than expected. Additional recruitment also contributed to more audits being completed in the time period.The higher 201920 target reflects the expectation that increased performance will continue.Building permits inspected by the Victorian Building Authority per cent10nmnmnmThis performance measure is proposed to replace the 201819 performance measure ‘Building permits inspected by the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) to identify use of noncompliant cladding materials’. The new measure reflects the VBA’s overall performance as a regulator and ensures that building practitioners are compliant with all aspects of the Building Act 1993 and the Building Regulations ernment buildings identified as high priority that have commenced cladding rectificationnumber22nmnmnmNew performance measure for 201920 to reflect funding provided in the 201920 Budget for the Cladding Rectification Program.QualityEnvironment effects statements, referrals and assessments are completed effectively and within the timeframes necessary to meet targets in the Ministerial Guidelinesper cent70707072Proportion of planning applications that proceed through the VicSmart process within 10 daysper cent15181515The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to a concentrated work effort and the?Smart Planning reforms.Planning Scheme Amendments that are correct upon submission for approvalper cent60406020The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to the timing of approved changes to the implementation and transition of the new Amendments Tracking System. TimelinessAverage number of days to issue an archaeological consentdays3030308Average number of days to issue heritage certificatesdays7777Heritage permits issued within initial 60?day statutory timeframesper cent90909097Median number of days taken by the Department to assess a planning scheme amendmentdays25402539The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to the large number of planning scheme amendments being assessed by the Department. The median number of days is longer than 25 days, as the volume and complexity of state critical infrastructure and renewable energy projects added to the number of local council amendments for processing. Urban Development Program Report on analysis of supply, consumption and adequacy of residential and industrial land completeddateJun 2020Jun 2019Feb 2019May 2018The 201819 expected outcome is later than the 201819 target due to the annual release of required source information from the Australian Bureau of Statistics being delayed to later in the year. The 201920 target date for delivery has moved to June 2020 in line with this change. State population projections completed to inform State Budget delivery dateFeb 2020Feb 2019Feb 2019Feb 2018Victoria in Future population projection data to support infrastructure and service delivery planning published dateJun 2020Jun 2019Jun 2019Jun 2018Planning permit applications for new wind farms (excluding callins) prepared for determination within 45 days after completion of public notice and receipt of council response to public noticeper cent70707085CostTotal output cost$?million327.1361.7336.3207.2The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to changes in the expenditure profile of the Growth Area Public Transport Fund and the Building New Communities Fund.The lower 201920 target reflects changes to the expenditure profile of the Growth Area Public Transport Fund and the Building New Communities Fund.Source: Department of Environment, Land, Water and PlanningObjective 7: Sustainable and effective local governmentsThis objective supports effective and efficient local governance and service provision, and supports communities to manage change and growth at a local level. The Department works with local governments to support the delivery of services and infrastructure and build stronger communities across the state.The departmental objective indicator is:community satisfaction with the performance of councils as measured through the Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey.OutputsLocal Government(201920: $124.8?million)This output delivers activities in partnership with the local government sector to support effective and efficient local governance, leadership, infrastructure and service provision. Through this output, the Department administers programs to support local governments to increase accountability and provide support to the Victoria Grants Commission.Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityMeetings held annually with Victorian councils regarding the Victoria Grants Commission financial assistance grants allocation modelnumber19191919Meetings held with Local Government Mayoral Advisory Panel number4443Average number of monthly page views on knowyourcouncil..aunumber(000)97nmnmnmNew performance measure for 201920 to reflect public engagement with the Know Your Council website. QualityAverage council satisfaction rating with the specific financial assistance support provided through the Local Government Financial and Accounting Support Teamscale (110)8889New policy and program initiatives with an accompanying comprehensive community and stakeholder engagement strategyper cent10010080100The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to all initiatives to date having had comprehensive stakeholder engagement plans developed and implemented. All future initiatives in 201819 are expected to have an accompanying comprehensive community and stakeholder engagement strategy.The higher 201920 target reflects the expectation that this trend will continue in line with the Department’s increased focus on strong community and stakeholder engagement. Submissions that fully meet the objectives within the Growing Suburbs Fund program guidelinesper cent80707060The higher 201920 target reflects increased engagement with councils that is expected to uplift the quality of submissions.Councils with approved roadside weeds and pests control plannumber56565655TimelinessVictoria Grants Commission allocations finalised to support the completion of council budgets within statutory timeframesper cent100100100100Average number of days for Municipal Emergency Resource Program payments to be made following completion of agreed milestones in the funding agreementdays21nmnmnmThis performance measure is proposed to replace the 201819 performance measure ‘Municipal Emergency?Resource?Program grant payments made within 21 days of completion of agreed milestones in the funding agreement’. The new measure is more transparent on reporting the timeliness of grant payments. The 201920 target is based on Local Government Victoria’s commitment to completing grant payments within 21 days.Average number of days for?Public Library Services?payments to be made following completion of agreed milestones in the funding agreementdays21nmnmnmThis performance measure is proposed to replace the 201819 performance measure ‘Public Library Services grant payments made within 21 days of completion of agreed milestones in the funding agreement’. The new measure is more transparent on reporting the timeliness of grant payments. The 201920 target is based on Local Government Victoria’s commitment to completing grant payments within 21 days.Roadside Weeds and Pests program grant payments made within 21 days of completion of agreed milestones in the funding agreementper cent100100100100Projects completed in accordance with approved milestones within the Growing Suburbs Fund funding agreementsper cent80808080CostTotal output cost$?million124.8161.6163.898.8The lower 201920 target reflects changes in the expenditure profile of the Growing Suburbs Fund and the Rural and Regional Council Transformation initiative.Source: Department of Environment, Land, Water and PlanningObjective 8: Reduced impact of major bushfires and other emergencies on people, property and the environmentThis objective delivers an integrated approach to reducing the risk of bushfires and other emergencies to protect people, property and the environment. The Department works together with land and fire managers and with the community to plan and deliver bushfire management across public and private land, and uses world leading science to manage fire and ecosystems.The departmental objective indicators are:percentage of bushfires contained at first attack and/or under five hectares to suppress bushfires promptly, keep bushfires small and minimise loss;area treated through planned burning and other treatments to maintain the statewide bushfire risk at or below 70 per cent;percentage of agreed departmental emergency management obligations met on time and to standard; andthe economic impact of fire prevention and preparedness investment.OutputsFire and Emergency Management(201920: $403.5?million)This output plans and delivers integrated bushfire management. Through this output, the Department works with land and fire managers to plan and deliver bushfire management across public and private land; involves local communities in decisionmaking, drawing on local values and insights to promote resilience; invests in science and partnerships to build knowledge of the relationship between fire and the environment to better manage risk; monitors and assesses the impact and effectiveness of fire management operations; ensures its workforce is effectively trained and prepared; and maintains a strategic road network to facilitate fire and emergency related activities and provide access for the community, timber and tourism industries. Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityPlanned risk reduction works on Victoria’s strategic fire access road network deliveredper cent100nmnmnmThis performance measure is proposed to replace the 201819 performance measure ‘Length of strategic fire access roads and fuel breaks treated to manage safety risks posed by dangerous trees’. The new measure better reflects the delivery model for the Reducing Bushfire Risk program, which integrates hazardous tree removal, vegetation management and roading maintenance.Personnel with accreditation in a fire and emergency management rolenumber2 2002 2002 1002 416The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to the recruitment of additional Forest Fire Operations Officers; an increase in Project Fire Fighter numbers over the previous year; and Parks Victoria’s recruitment of additional rangers.The higher 201920 target reflects the expectation that these trends will continue. State forests roads (Category 1) and bridges (on Category 1 roads) with documented inspections and/or maintenance programs to meet regulatory obligationsper cent100100100100Statewide bushfire risk is maintained at or below the target per cent70677065Stakeholder and community forums on bushfire management and planned burning held number12121220QualityFires contained at less than five?hectares to suppress fires before they become established, minimising impactper cent80908091The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to the effectiveness of planned burning, rapid first attack operations and early identification of fires through patrols. Enhanced preparedness activities implemented have ensured that resources are adequately placed to respond to fires in line with seasonal conditions and bushfire risk assessments for the current fire season. Personnel accredited to serve in a senior capacity (level 2 or 3) in a fire and emergency management rolenumber315315315352Proportion of Community Based Bushfire Management partnerships rated as high functioningper cent80nmnmnmThis performance measure is proposed to replace the 201819 quantity performance measures ‘Communitybased bushfire management plans prepared for high risk communities’ and ‘Bushfire management engagement plans developed and implemented for high risk communities’. The new measure will rate the effectiveness of the partnership between agencies and communities in achieving agreed objectives and outcomes, rather than count the number of plans prepared. TimelinessAssessment of model of cover completed to assess resource requirements and availabilitydateDec 2019Dec 2018Dec 2018Dec 2017Fire operation plans completeddateSep 2019Sep 2018Sep 2018Sep 2017Fires contained at first attack to suppress fires before they become established, minimising impactper cent80908092The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to the effectiveness of planned burning, rapid first attack operations and early identification of fires through patrols. Enhanced preparedness activities implemented have ensured that resources are adequately placed to respond to fires in line with seasonal conditions and bushfire risk assessments for the current fire season. Readiness and response plans completed prior to the upcoming fire seasondateOct 2019Oct 2018Oct 2018Oct 2017CostTotal output cost$?million403.5429.3400.9453.5The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to additional funding provided for bushfire response activities.Source: Department of Environment, Land, Water and PlanningDepartment of Health and Human ServicesMinisterial portfoliosThe Department supports the ministerial portfolios of Health, Ambulance Services, Housing, Disability, Ageing and Carers, Mental Health, Child Protection, and the Prevention of Family Violence.Departmental mission statementThe Department contributes to the Victorian Government’s commitment to a stronger, fairer, better Victoria by developing and delivering policies, programs and services that support and enhance the health and wellbeing of all Victorians.With its service partners and the community, the Department provides services to:support people to live healthier, more active lives and participate in their local communities;empower patients, clients and carers;build the capacity of universal services to better respond to risk and vulnerability;increase earlier intervention;reduce waits for health and human services;make it easier to access better connected care;improve Aboriginal health and wellbeing;support better, safer care; andplan together for the future.Departmental objectivesThe Department is focused on delivering the following outcomes:Victorians are healthy and wellVictorians have good physical health;Victorians have good mental health; andVictorians act to protect and promote health.Victorians are safe and secureVictorians live free from abuse and violence; andVictorians have suitable and stable housing.Victorians have the capabilities to participateVictorians participate in learning and education;Victorians participate in and contribute to the economy; andVictorians have financial security.Victorians are connected to culture and communityVictorians are socially engaged and live in inclusive communities; andVictorians can safely identify and connect with their culture and identity.The Department will deliver health and human services that are personcentred and sustainable. Our services will:be appropriate and available in the right place, at the right time;respond to choice, culture, identity, circumstances and goals;be efficient and sustainable; andbe safe, high quality and provide a positive experience.Changes to the output structureThe Department has made changes to its output structure for 201920, in addition to the machinery of government changes reflected in Table 2.1, as shown in the table below:201819 outputsReason201920 outputsEarly Childhood DevelopmentThe Maternal and Child Health and Early Parenting Services component of the output was transferred to the Department as a result of machinery of government changes.Maternal and Child Health and Early Parenting ServicesSource: Department of Health and Human ServicesOutput summary by departmental objectivesThe Department’s outputs and funding are provided in the table below. Detailed descriptions of objectives and outputs, together with their key performance indicators are presented in subsequent tables.($?million) 2018-19 budget201819revised201920budgetVariation (a)%Victorians are healthy and wellAcute Health Services14 106.713 900.114 667.24.0Ageing, Aged and Home Care804.8835.5809.90.6Ambulance Services1 084.31 085.71 120.03.3Drug Services259.9272.8273.15.1Mental Health1 605.71 695.71 742.68.5Primary, Community and Dental Health655.1632.7645.0(1.6)Public Health369.0383.4389.55.6Small Rural Services592.0599.4630.66.5Victorians are safe and secureChild Protection and Family Services1 484.01 509.61 450.0(2.3)Housing Assistance574.8622.9648.312.8Family Violence Service Delivery192.2184.7268.339.6Victorians have the capabilities to participateConcessions to Pensioners and Beneficiaries742.4740.8768.23.5Disability Services2 228.92 372.42 081.1(6.6)Victorians are connected to culture and communityEmpowering Individuals and Communities60.260.860.20.1Total (b)24 760.124 896.625 554.43.2Source: Department of Health and Human ServicesNotes:(a)Variation between the 2018-19 Budget and the 201920 Budget. Explanations for variations greater than five per cent are included in footnotes to the relevant output cost.(b)Table may not add due to rounding.Amounts availableThe following tables detail the amounts available to the Department from Parliamentary authority and income generated through transactions.Table 2.6 outlines the Department’s income from transactions and Table 2.7 summarises the sources of Parliamentary authority available to the Department to fund the provision of outputs, additions to the net asset base, payments made on behalf of the State, and other sources expected to become available to the Department.Table 2.6:Income from transactions($?million) 201718201819201819201920 actualbudgetrevisedbudget (a)Output appropriations15 013.316 052.516 309.116 375.7Special appropriations1 359.81 354.51 455.11 458.7Interest50.248.152.0 46.2Sales of goods and services1 725.11 734.11 791.71 902.0Grants6 427.96 812.66 672.57 181.2Fair value of assets and services received free of charge or for nominal consideration7.41.00.4..Other income730.4680.6743.5 784.4Total income from transactions (b)25 314.126 683.327 024.327 748.2Source: Department of Health and Human ServicesNotes:(a)Includes an estimated $8.8 billion of nonpublic account contributions in 201920.(b)Table may not add due to rounding.Table 2.7:Parliamentary authority for resources($?million) 201819201819201920 budgetrevisedbudgetAnnual appropriations15 846.315 632.115 916.0Provision of outputs15 409.015 251.015 590.5Additions to the net asset base374.9318.8 261.6Payments made on behalf of the State62.562.3 63.9Receipts credited to appropriations563.51 014.4 794.5Unapplied previous years appropriation90.454.4..Provision of outputs90.454.4..Additions to the net asset base......Payments made on behalf of the State......Gross annual appropriation16 500.216 700.916 710.4Special appropriations1 446.41 683.41 590.9Trust funds5 927.46 077.86 137.3National Health Funding Pool – Victorian State Pool Account (a)5 377.35 200.35 543.4Other (b)550.1877.6 593.9Total parliamentary authority (c)23 873.924 462.124 438.7Source: Department of Health and Human ServicesNotes:(a) The purpose of this trust primarily relates to receiving all Commonwealth public hospital funding under the National Health Reform Agreement.(b) Includes interdepartmental transfers.(c) Table may not add due to rounding.Departmental performance statementObjective 1: Victorians are healthy and wellThis objective aims for Victorians to have good physical health, good mental health and act to protect and promote health.The departmental objective indicators are:reduce obesity and increase physical activity across Victoria;increase the proportion of children with healthy birth weight – with a focus on reducing smoking during pregnancy;reduce infant mortality;reduce inequalities in premature death;reduce the suicide rate;improve rates of selfreported health and wellbeing;reduce deaths resulting from misuse of prescription medicine; andincrease immunisation coverage rates at two years of age and at school entry.OutputsAcute Health Services(201920: $14 667.2?million)This output group provides: a range of timely and high quality acute hospital inpatient, ambulatory, emergency, community based and specialist services.Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualAdmitted ServicesAcute and subacute patient services (elective and nonelective) provided at Victorian metropolitan and rural public hospitals.QuantityPalliative separationsnumber7 7007 5027 6707 578The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target reflecting the direction of Victoria’s End of Life and Palliative Care Framework to support people to receive care in their place of choice.The 201920 target reflects funding provided in the 201920 Budget.Subacute care separationsnumber39 60039 46238 39639 518The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to trends based on an increase in subacute separations.The 201920 target reflects funding provided in the 201920 Budget.Total separations – all hospitalsnumber (thousand)2 0211 9561 9561 880The 201920 target reflects funding provided in the 201920 Budget.Weighted Inlier Equivalent Separations (WIES) – all hospitals except small rural health servicesnumber (thousand)1 4441 4001 4001 348The 201920 target reflects funding provided in the 201920 Budget.WIES funded separations – all hospitals except small rural health servicesnumber (thousand)1 8271 7731 7731 710The 201920 target reflects funding provided in the 201920 Budget.Perinatal mortality rate per 1000 of babies of Aboriginal mothers, using rolling 3 year averagerate per 1?0001113.613.69The 201920 target is lower than the 201819 target to reflect expected improvement in performance from 201819.Number of patients admitted from the elective surgery waiting listnumber203 020nmnmnmNew performance measure for 201920 on the number of patients who have been admitted for their awaited procedure from the elective surgery waiting list.WIES funded emergency separations – all hospitalsnumber (thousand)756700716652The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to demand fluctuations.The higher 201920 target reflects funding provided in the 201920 Budget.QualityEligible newborns screened for hearing deficit before one month of age.per cent97979798.6The 201718 actual updates the preliminary result in the Department’s 201718 Annual Report.Hand hygiene complianceper cent85858585Healthcare worker immunisation – influenzaper cent83838080The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target as health services strove to maximise the number of staff vaccinated. The 201920 target has been increased to reflect improved outcomes at many health services.Intensive Care Unit central line associated blood stream infections (CLABSI) per 1000 device daysrate0111The 201718 actual updates the preliminary result in the Department’s 201718 Annual Report.The 201920 target has been reduced to reflect improved outcomes at many health services.Major trauma patients transferred to a major trauma serviceper cent85858591The 201718 actual updates the preliminary result in the Department’s 201718 Annual Report.Percentage of patients who reported positive experiences of their hospital stayper cent95nmnmnmNew performance measure that reflects the overarching patient experience of hospital care. Perinatal and child mortality reports received, reviewed and classifiedper cent959595100Public hospitals accreditedper cent100100100100Patient reported hospital cleanlinessper cent70707071The 201718 actual updates the preliminary result in the Department’s 201718 Annual Report.Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemias (SAB) infections per 10?000 patient daysrate1110.8The 201718 actual updates the preliminary result in the Department’s 201718 Annual Report.Unplanned/unexpected readmission for acute myocardial infarctionper cent2.02.52.51.6The 201718 actual updates the preliminary result in the Department’s 201718 Annual Report.The 201920 target has been reduced to reflect improved outcomes at many health services.Unplanned/unexpected readmission for heart failureper cent10.010.310.38.8The 201718 actual updates the preliminary result in the Department’s 201718 Annual Report.The 201920 target has been reduced to reflect improved outcomes at many health services.Unplanned/unexpected readmission for hip replacementper cent2.52.52.53.7The 201718 actual updates the preliminary result in the Department’s 201718 Annual Report.Unplanned/unexpected readmission for paediatric tonsillectomy and adenoidectomyper cent2.22.22.22.4The 201718 actual updates the preliminary result in the Department’s 201718 Annual Report.Unplanned/unexpected readmission for knee replacementper cent6666The 201718 actual updates the preliminary result in the Department’s 201718 Annual Report.TimelinessNonurgent (Category 3) elective surgery patients admitted within 365 daysper cent95959596Semiurgent (Category 2) elective surgery patients admitted within 90 daysper cent83838380.7Urgent (Category 1) elective surgery patients admitted within 30 daysper cent100100100100CostTotal output cost$?million11 647.711 115.411 225.110 720.1The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target outcome due to a reduction in hospital own source revenue partially offset by funding received for government policy commitments.The higher 201920 target reflects funding provided for government policy commitments.Nonadmitted ServicesAcute and subacute services provided at Victorian metropolitan and rural public hospitals. Access to high quality services allows the right care to be delivered at the right time in the right location. Nonadmitted subacute services improve consumer access to services closer to home by providing models of integrated community care, which significantly reduces the demand for hospital beds and supports the transition from hospital to home in a safe and timely manner. The services improve health outcomes, particularly for older people and people with complex care needs.QuantityHealth Independence Program direct contactsnumber (thousand)1 5991 5821 5821 559The 201920 target reflects funding provided in the 201920 Budget.Patients treated in Specialist Outpatient Clinics – unweightednumber (thousand)1 9751 8311 8311 785The 201920 target reflects funding provided in the 201920 Budget.QualityPostacute clients not readmitted to acute hospitalper cent90909093.6TimelinessHealth Independence Program clients contacted within three days of referralper cent85858590The 201718 actual updates the preliminary result in the Department’s 201718 Annual Report.CostTotal output cost$?million1 920.71 769.21 870.71 696.0The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target outcome due to a reduction in hospital own source revenue partially offset by funding received for government policy commitments.The higher 201920 target reflects funding provided for government policy commitments.Emergency ServicesThis output relates to emergency presentations at reporting hospitals with emergency departments. It aims to provide high quality, accessible health and community services, specifically in improving waiting times for emergency services.QuantityEmergency presentationsnumber (thousand)1 9131 8441 8411 793The 201920 target reflects higher anticipated demand.Emergency patients that did not wait for treatmentper cent<55<54.4Emergency patients representing to the emergency department within 48 hours of previous presentationper cent<66<66Patients’ experience of emergency department careper cent85858586TimelinessEmergency Category 1 treated immediatelyper cent100100100100Emergency patients treated within clinically recommended ‘time to treatment’per cent80738072.6The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to higher patient acuity.Emergency patients with a length of stay of less than four hoursper cent75727569.2The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to higher patient acuity.Proportion of ambulance patient transfers within 40 minutesper cent90839083.3The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to higher patient acuity.CostTotal output cost$?million784.3703.1725.1641.4The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target to align with Commonwealth funding under the National Health Reform Agreement, this is partially offset by additional Commonwealth funding received for specific purposes.The higher 201920 target reflects funding provided for government policy commitments.Acute Training and DevelopmentProvision of grants to hospitals for the training and accreditation of health workers. These outputs aim to provide career opportunities and contribute towards a stable and accredited workforce in the health sector in Victoria.QuantityClinical placement student days (medicine)number385 000385 000385 000393 807Clinical placement student days (nursing and midwifery)number385 000385 000385 000406 330Clinical placement student days(allied health)number160 000160 000160 000158 461Number of filled rural generalist GP procedural positionsnumber15151515Funded post graduate nursing and midwifery places at Diploma and Certificate levelnumber1 077832832832The 201920 target reflects additional funding provided in the 201920 Budget.Total funded FTE (early graduate) allied health positions in public systemnumber700700700700Total funded FTE (early graduate) medical positions in public systemnumber1 5251 5251 5251 525Total funded FTE (early graduate) nursing and midwifery positions in public systemnumber1 9561 5911 5911 591The 201920 target reflects additional funding provided in the 201920 Budget.QualityLearner satisfaction about their feeling of safety and wellbeing while undertaking their program of study at health servicesper cent80808094CostTotal output cost$?million314.5312.5285.7277.6The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target to align with Commonwealth funding under the National Health Reform Agreement.The higher 201920 target reflects funding provided for government policy commitments.Source: Department of Health and Human ServicesAgeing, Aged and Home Care(201920: $809.9?million)The output group encompasses leading and coordinating the whole of government policy on issues affecting our ageing community. It includes a range of inhome, specialist geriatric and residential care, and communitybased programs, such as Home and Community Care (HACC), that are targeted to older people, people with disability, and their carers.Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualSeniors Programs and ParticipationSupport broader community planning processes to facilitate an integrated community planning and response approach aimed at encouraging older Victorians to fully participate and engage in the community.QuantityNew University of the Third Age membership growthper cent5nmnmnmThis performance measure replaces the 201819 performance measure ‘New University of the Third Age (U3A) programs funded’ in order to reflect anticipated changes in funding arrangements.Seniors funded activities and programs – number approvednumber135150149156176159The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target as the grants round for 201819 is expected to fund grants of a higher value, which will result in a lower number of grants offered.The 201920 target is lower than the 201819 target due to the grant program focusing on a smaller number of larger grants.Open rates for Seniors Card eNewsletters per cent48494554The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to improved content and relevance for Seniors.The higher 201920 target reflects an increase in performance over previous years.QualityEligible seniors in the Seniors Card Programper cent90819082The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to lower take up of the Seniors Business Discount Card than expected, which does not include public transport discounts.Senior satisfaction with Victorian Seniors Festival eventsper cent90909093CostTotal output cost$?million8.910.99.59.1The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to higher actual carryover from 201718 than estimated in the 201819 target.The lower 2019-20 target reflects an updated approach to relevant program areas.Residential Aged CareThis output includes delivery of services for older Victorians’ requiring ongoing care and support in a residential aged care setting.QuantityAvailable bed daysdays1 152 4171 143 3711 152 4171 152 417The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due the temporary repurposing of accommodation due to building works.QualityResidential care services accreditedper cent100100100100CostTotal output cost$?million433.0420.9427.8342.2The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to lower than expected third party revenue and movements within the output group.Aged Care AssessmentThis output includes delivery of comprehensive assessment of older Victorians’ requirements for treatment and residential aged care services.QuantityAged care assessmentsnumber59 00059 00059 00067 229TimelinessAverage waiting time (calendar days) from referral to assessmentdays16161615Percentage of high priority clients assessed within the appropriate time in all settingsper cent909090nmPercentage of low priority clients assessed within the appropriate time in all settingsper cent909090nmPercentage of medium priority clients assessed within the appropriate time in all settingsper cent909090nmCostTotal output cost$?million62.462.931.564.5The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to the signing of the Commonwealth Aged Care Assessment Program agreement, which had not been finalised when the 2018-19 Budget was published.The higher 201920 target reflects the inclusion of the Aged Care Assessment Program agreement which has been finalised with the Commonwealth.Aged Support ServicesThis output includes delivery of a range of community services that support older Victorians and their carers, such as respite services, eye care services, Personal Alert Victoria, and pensionlevel Supported Residential Services.QuantityIndividuals provided with respite and support servicesnumber13 2508 2548 2548 757The higher 201920 target reflects additional funding provided in the 201920 Budget.Number of hours of respite and support servicesnumber261 250161 250161 250155 661The higher 201920 target reflects additional funding provided in the 201920 Budget.Pensionlevel beds available in assisted Supported Residential Services facilitiesnumber1 8161 8161 8761 816Pensionlevel Supported Residential Services residents provided with service coordination and support/brokerage servicesnumber775775775775Personal alert units allocatednumber29 12129 12129 12129 121Victorian Eye Care Service (occasions of service)number75 80075 80075 80072 949Clients accessing aids and equipmentnumber15 00018 62818 62826 133This performance measure has transferred from the Disability Services output, to align with the transfer of funding, to the Aged Support Services output. The measure is unchanged.The lower 201920 target reflects the reduction in funding associated with the transfer of funds to the NDIS.QualityFunded research and service development projects for which satisfactory reports have been receivedper cent100100100100Clients satisfied with the aids and equipment services systemper cent85948592This performance measure has transferred from the Disability Services output, to align with the transfer of funding, to the Aged Support Services output. The measure is unchanged.The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to timely and responsive service to clients. TimelinessApplications for aids and equipment acknowledged in writing within 10 working daysper cent90989098.5This performance measure has transferred from the Disability Services output, to align with the transfer of funding, to the Aged Support Services output. The measure is unchanged.The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to timely and responsive service to clients.CostTotal output cost$?million122.0108.5106.7103.5The higher 201920 target reflects funding provided for government policy commitments.Home and Community Care Program for Younger PeopleThis output includes delivery of a range of community based nursing, allied health and support services enabling younger people who may be frail or disabled to maintain their independence in the community. This includes Home and Community Care Program for Younger People services.Home and Community Care for Younger People – number of clients receiving a service number60 00063 00063 00069 733The 201718 actual updates the preliminary results provided in the Department’s 201718 Annual Report.The lower 201920 target is due to the impact of the NDIS and the observed reduction in actual client numbers during the past 12 months.Home and Community Care for Younger People – hours of service deliveryhours1 0002 1172 1171 804The 201718 actual updates the preliminary results provided in the Department’s 201718 Annual Report.The lower 2019-20 target reflects the effect of Victorian clients transitioning to the NDIS.CostTotal output cost$?million183.6232.3229.4253.0The lower 201920 target relates to the phased introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme.Source: Department of Health and Human Services Ambulance Services(201920: 1 120.0?million)This output group describes the units of activity for emergency and nonemergency ambulance services under the new funding model introduced 1 July 2014, including a range of performance deliverables that measure the quality and timeliness of ambulance services expected over the period. The quality and timeliness measures identify expected clinical output measures and ambulance response times, which are important to ensure critically ill Victorians receive the care they need.Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualAmbulance Emergency ServicesEmergency road, rotary and fixed air wing patient treatment and transport services provide timely and high quality emergency ambulance services. Timely and high quality emergency ambulance services contribute to high quality, accessible health and community services for all Victorians.QuantityCommunity Service Obligation emergency road and air transportsnumber262 590250 037240 011248 170The higher 2019-20 target reflects additional funding in the 201920 Budget.Statewide emergency air transportsnumber4 6885 3024 4844 431The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to higher demand for services. This is an entirely demand driven activity.The higher 2019-20 target reflects additional funding in the 201920 Budget.Statewide emergency road transportsnumber468 518450 689427 738442 790The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to higher than anticipated demand following the winter peak.The higher 2019-20 target reflects additional funding in the 201920 Budget.Treatment without transportnumber90 00086 322103 39296 777The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to Ambulance Victoria’s implementation of its revised clinical response model. This model is ensuring that patients are receiving care appropriate to their needs and emergency ambulances are less frequently dispatched to patients who do not need transport to hospital.The 201920 target reflects the impact of the clinical response model.QualityAudited cases attended by Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) meeting clinical practice standardsper cent9010090100The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target. This is a positive result.Audited cases statewide meeting clinical practice standardsper cent951009599.9The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target. This is a positive result.Proportion of adult patients suspected of having a stroke who were transported to a stroke unit with thrombolysis facilities within 60 minutesper cent9097.59097.5The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target. This is a positive result.Proportion of adult VF/VT cardiac arrest patients with vital signs at hospitalper cent5053.15053.1The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target. This is a positive result.Proportion of patients experiencing severe cardiac or traumatic pain whose level of pain is reduced significantlyper cent9090.89090.8Proportion of patients very satisfied or satisfied with overall services delivered by paramedicsper cent9597.99597.9TimelinessProportion of emergency (Code 1) incidents responded to within 15?minutes?– statewideper cent8584.58581.8Proportion of emergency (Code 1) incidents responded to within 15 minutes in centres with more than 7?500 populationper cent9089.49087.2CostTotal output cost$?million958.2936.0946.3901.0The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to alignment of output funding within the Ambulance Services output group partially offset by increased own source revenue.The higher 201920 target reflects funding provided for government policy commitments.Ambulance NonEmergency ServicesNonemergency road, rotary and fixed air wing patient treatment and transport services provide access to timely, high quality nonemergency ambulance services. High quality nonemergency ambulance services contribute to high quality, accessible health and community services for all Victorians. The output supports departmental priorities through provision of patient transport officers to service nonemergency, pre and post hospital patients.QuantityCommunity Service Obligation nonemergency road and air transportsnumber223 235217 313192 275205 855The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to higher than anticipated demand following the winter peak.The 201920 target reflects additional funding provided in the 201920 Budget.Statewide nonemergency air transportsnumber2 3632 3852 3422 233The 201920 target reflects additional funding provided in the 201920 Budget.Statewide nonemergency road transportsnumber273 514290 628265 859271 206The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to higher than expected demand.The 201920 target reflects additional funding provided in the 201920 Budget.QualityAudited cases statewide meeting clinical practice standardsper cent9510095100The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to ongoing improvements in performance.CostTotal output cost$?million161.8149.7138.0130.0The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to alignment of output funding within the Ambulance Services Output Group and higher own source revenue.The higher 201920 target reflects funding provided for government policy commitments.Drug Services(201920: $273.1?million)This output group includes programs and services aimed at promoting and protecting health by reducing death, disease and social harm caused by the use and misuse of licit and illicit drugs.Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualDrug Prevention and ControlQuantityNumber of phone contacts from family members seeking support number14 30014 30014 30010 590Needles and syringes provided through the Needle and Syringe Programnumber (thousand)9 6808 8008 8009 504The higher 201920 target reflects additional funding in the 201920 Budget.Number of telephone, email, website contacts and requests for information on alcohol and other drugsnumber (thousand)2 0002 0002 0001 538QualityPharmacotherapy permits processed within designated timeframeper cent100100100100TimelinessPercentage of new licences and permits issued to health services or businesses for the manufacture, use or supply of drugs and poisons within six weeks following receipt of full informationper cent100100100100Percentage of treatment permits for medical practitioners or nurse practitioners to prescribe Schedule 8 drugs assessed within four weeksper cent7510075100The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target which reflects improvements in processing.CostTotal output cost$?million46.238.239.134.1The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target to reflect alignment with Commonwealth funding under the National Health Reform Agreement.The higher 201920 target reflects funding provided for government policy commitments.Drug Treatment and RehabilitationAssists the community and individuals to control and reduce the harmful effects of illicit and licit drugs, including alcohol, in Victoria through the provision of communitybased nonresidential and residential treatment services, education and training, and support services.QuantityClients on the pharmacotherapy programnumber14 00014 00014 00014 304Commenced courses of treatment – communitybased drug treatment servicesnumber8 3197 6697 6699 441The 201920 target is higher than the 201819 target due to additional funding provided for new Aboriginal alcohol and other drug workers.Number of drug treatment activity units – residential servicesnumber76 759nmnmnmNew performance measure for 201920, introduced to complement the performance measures ‘Commenced courses of treatment: residentialbased drug treatment services’, ‘Number of new residential withdrawal clients’ and ‘Residential bed days’ for transparency.Number of drug treatment activity units – communitybased servicesnumber90 32590 32590 32587 733This performance measure renames the 201819 performance measure ‘Number of Drug Treatment Activity Units (DTAUs)’ to clarify that it includes only communitybased services. The target remains unchanged.Workers complying with Alcohol and Other Drug Minimum Qualification Strategy requirementsper cent858585nmCommenced courses of treatment – residentialbased drug treatment servicesnumber6 8486 6066 6066 692The 201920 target has been increased to reflect additional residential rehabilitation beds becoming operational.Number of new residential withdrawal clientsnumber2 3092 3092 3092 165Residential bed daysnumber143 993135 671135 67199 453The 201920 target has been increased to reflect additional residential rehabilitation beds becoming operational.QualityPercentage of new clients to existing clientsper cent50505034.4Percentage of residential rehabilitation clients remaining in treatment for ten days or moreper cent80nmnmnmNew performance measure that replaces the 201819 performance measure ‘Percentage of residential rehabilitation courses of treatment greater than 65 days’. The new measure indicates the successful engagement of residential rehabilitation clients. Ten days represents a target minimum stay during which a service provider can positively engage with a rehabilitation client and deliver a useful intervention. Successful courses of treatment (episodes of care) – communitybased drug treatment servicesnumber7 2506 6656 6658 539The 201920 target is higher than the 201819 target due to additional funding provided for new Aboriginal alcohol and other drug workers.Percentage of residential withdrawal clients remaining in treatment for two days or moreper cent80nmnmnmNew performance measure that replaces the 201819 performance measure ‘Successful courses of treatment (episodes of care): residentialbased drug treatment services’. The new measure indicates the successful engagement of residential withdrawal clients. Two days represents a target minimum stay during which a service provider can positively engage with a withdrawal client and deliver a useful intervention. TimelinessMedian wait time between intake and assessmentdays10nmnmnmNew performance measure that replaces the 201819 performance measure ‘Average working days between screening of client and commencement of communitybased drug treatment’. The use of the median provides a more meaningful representation of wait times as it is less sensitive to extreme results than the mean.Median wait time between assessment and commencement of treatmentdays20nmnmnmNew performance measure that replaces the 201819 performance measure ‘Average working days between screening of client and commencement of residentialbased drug treatment’. The use of the median provides a more meaningful representation of wait times as it is less sensitive to extreme results than the mean.CostTotal output cost$?million227.0234.6220.8198.6The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to government policy commitments.The higher 201920 target reflects funding provided for government policy commitments.Source: Department of Health and Human Services Mental Health(201920: $1 742.6?million)This output group includes the provision of a range of inpatient, communitybased residential and ambulatory services that target and support people with a mental illness and their families and carers, identifying mental illness early, and seek to reduce its impact through providing timely acute care services and appropriate longer term accommodation and support for those living with a mental illness.Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualClinical CareA range of inpatient residential and communitybased clinical services provided to people with mental illness, and their families so that those experiencing mental health problems can access timely, high quality care and support to recover and live successfully in the community.QuantityClinical inpatient separationsnumber27 000 27 70023 30027 028The higher 201819 expected outcome reflects growth in hospital admissions.The 201920 target has been increased to reflect growth in hospital admissions.Total community service hoursnumber (thousand)1 4031 3331 3331 281The higher 201920 target reflects additional funding in the 201920 Budget.New case indexper cent50505054Registered community clientsnumber74 00070 00067 00071 550The higher 201920 target reflects additional funding in the 201920 Budget.Occupied Residential bed daysnumber153 574153 574153 574156 546Occupied Subacute bed daysnumber191 724191 724191 724185 175QualityClients readmitted (unplanned) within 28?daysper cent14141413.7New client indexper cent45454546.2Number of designated mental health services achieving or maintaining accreditation under the National Standards for Mental Health Servicesnumber18181821Postdischarge community careper cent88888087The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to more people being followed up after being discharged from hospital. This is a positive result.The higher 201920 target reflects the 201819 expected outcome.Preadmission community careper cent61616159.3Seclusions per 1?000 occupied bed daysnumber88159.4The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to less people experiencing seclusion as part of their admission to hospital. This is a positive result.The 2019-20 target reflects the 2018-19 expected outcome.TimelinessEmergency patients admitted to a mental health bed within eight hoursper cent80548057.5The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to the increasing number of people with a mental illness presenting to the emergency departments who also require admission to hospital.CostTotal output cost$?million1 631.81 564.41 506.81 372.7The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to government policy commitments.The higher 201920 target reflects funding provided for government policy commitments.Mental Health Community Support ServicesA range of rehabilitation and support services provided to youth and adults with a psychiatric disability, and their families and carers, so that those experiencing mental health problems can access timely, high quality care and support to recover and reintegrate into the community.QuantityBed daysnumber58 00047 94047 94082 329The 201920 target has been increased to reflect continued funding of a Supported Accommodation Service which is no longer in scope for transition to the NDIS.Client Support Unitsnumber41 900317 600317 600635 040The target has been reduced to reflect the transfer of funding for Individualised Client Support Packages to the NDIS. The target has also been adjusted to include continuity of support/continuing care obligations in 201920.Clients receiving community mental health support servicesnumber1 6006 4406 4409 765The target has been reduced to reflect the transfer of Individualised Client Support Package clients to the NDIS.QualityProportion of major agencies accreditedper cent100100100100CostTotal output cost$?million110.9131.398.9120.0The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to government policy commitments.The higher 201920 target reflects funding provided for government policy commitments.Source: Department of Health and Human ServicesPrimary, Community and Dental Health(201920: $645.0?million)This output, through the provision of a range of inhome, communitybased, community, primary health and dental services promotes health and wellbeing and prevents the onset of more serious illnesses.Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualCommunity Health CareThis output includes delivery of a range of community care and support services, including counselling, allied?health and nursing, that enable people to continue to live independently in the community.QuantityBetter Health Channel visitsnumber (thousand)40 00043 00040 00031 508The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to content and technology updates and improvements resulting in increased visitation.Rate of admissions for ambulatory care sensitive chronic conditions for Aboriginal Victoriansrate per 1 00014.414.414.419.5Number of referrals made using secure electronic referral systemsnumber75 00075 00075 00095 000The 201718 actual updates the preliminary result in the Department’s 201718 Annual Report.Primary Care Partnerships with reviewed and updated Strategic Plansper cent100100100100The 201718 actual updates the preliminary result in the Department’s 201718 Annual Report.Service delivery hours in community health carenumber (thousand)1 0601 0151 0151 133The 2019-20 target is higher than the 2018-19 target due to additional service hours in maternal and child health programs, and the transfer of service delivery hours from the Small Rural Services – Primary Care output to the Community Health Care output.QualityAgencies with an Integrated Health Promotion plan that meets the stipulated planning requirementsper cent95959599CostTotal output cost$?million294.0291.5292.3271.1The higher 201920 target reflects funding provided for government policy commitments.Dental ServicesThis output includes delivery of a range of dental health services to support health and wellbeing in the community.QuantityPersons treatednumber332 150387 500365 000386 373The 201920 target is lower than the 201819 target as Commonwealth funding under the National Partnership Agreement on Public Dental Services for Adults finishes on 30 June 2019.The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target because yeartodate performance reflects additional activity being delivered.Priority and emergency clients treatednumber249 100310 000249 100nmThe 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target, reflecting additional activity being delivered.Children participating in the Smiles 4 Miles oral health promotion programnumber34 000nmnmnmNew performance measure for 201920 which will monitor the new program promoting oral health to children.TimelinessWaiting time for denturesmonths22192217.4The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target because yeartodate performance reflects additional activity being delivered. This is a positive result.Percentage of Dental Emergency Triage Category 1 clients treated within 24 hoursper cent858585nmWaiting time for general dental caremonths2321.42320.3The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target because yeartodate performance reflects additional activity being delivered. This is a positive result.CostTotal output cost$?million235.9245.7267.4236.3The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to lower third party revenue and lower actual carry over from 201718 than estimated in the 201819 target.The lower 201920 target reflects lower estimated hospital own source revenue as well as changes in the estimated carryover.Maternal and Child Health and Early Parenting ServicesThis output involves the provision of community based maternal and child health services available to allfamilies with children.QuantityMaternal and child health clients with children aged 0 to 1 year receiving additional support through enhanced maternal and child health servicesper cent15.015.015.015.0This performance measure has transferred from the Early Childhood Development output of the Department of Education and Training, to the Primary, Community and Dental Health output group.Total number of Maternal and Child Health Service clients (aged 0 to 1 year)number80 00080 00080 00080 000This performance measure has transferred from the Early Childhood Development output of the Department of Education and Training, to the Primary, Community and Dental Health output group.TimelinessChildren aged 0 to 1 month enrolled at maternal and child health services from birth notificationsper cent99.099.099.099.0 This performance measure has transferred from the Early Childhood Development output of the Department of Education and Training, to the Primary, Community and Dental Health output group.CostTotal output cost$?million115.095.595.586.8The higher 201920 target reflects funding provided for government policy commitments.Source: Department of Health and Human ServicesPublic Health(201819: $389.5?million)This output group encompasses services and support, including screening for health conditions and safety inspections, that promote and protect the health and wellbeing of all Victorians. These services are delivered in partnership with key stakeholders and communities.Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualHealth ProtectionProtects the health of Victorians through a range of prevention programs including regulation, surveillance and the provision of statutory services.QuantityCalls to food safety hotlinesnumber4 5004 5004 5004 152Inspections of cooling towersnumber1 3001 3001 2501 538The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to an increase in proactive efforts to contain outbreaks of airborne diseases.The 201920 target reflects the 201819 expected outcome.Inspections of radiation safety management licencesnumber480480480481Percentage of Aboriginal children fully immunised at 60 monthsper cent95959596.7Number of available HIV rapid test trial appointments usednumber2 8752 6882 6882 875The 201920 target is higher than the 201819 target due to continued positive performance and reflects funding provided in the 201920 Budget.Women screened for breast cancer by BreastScreen Victorianumber267 000260 000260 000260 722Number of persons participating in newborn bloodspot or maternal serum screeningnumber80 00080 00080 00078 657Persons screened for prevention and early detection of health conditions – pulmonary tuberculosis screeningnumber2 0001 6702 0001 993The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to the lower number of infectious tuberculosis cases notified each year and the smaller number of large scale screenings required.Smoking cessation of Aboriginal mothersper cent25.221.421.424The 201718 actual updates the preliminary result in the Department’s 201718 Annual Report.QualityCalls to food safety hotlines that are answeredper cent97979799Immunisation coverage – adolescent (Year?7) students fully immunised for DTPa (diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis)per cent90909089Immunisation coverage – At school entryper cent95959595.3Immunisation coverage – At two years of ageper cent95929591The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to changes to the national Immunisation Schedule. These alterations to the schedule resulted in a period whereby vaccination rates dropped due to lower quality reporting by providers.Public health emergency response calls dealt with within designated plans and procedure timelinesper cent100100100100TimelinessAverage time taken from notification of a food complaint to commencement of appropriate actionhours24242424Infectious disease outbreaks responded to within 24 hoursper cent100100100100Participation rate of women in target age range screened for breast cancer per cent5453.95454.4CostTotal output cost$?million218.2238.9224.2237.0The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to increases in National Partnership Agreement funding for BreastScreen Australia and Victorian Cytology Services.The lower 201920 target reflects the completion of a number of government policy initiatives as well as the impact of carryover from 201718 included in the 201819 target.Health AdvancementImproves the general health and wellbeing of Victorians through the provision of community information and the fostering of healthy behaviours.QuantityPersons completing the Life! – Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention programnumber5 6165 6165 6165 547Number of training courses for health professionals on sexual and reproductive healthnumber505450nmThe 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target as funded organisations are delivering additional courses.Workplaces and pubs and clubs complying with smoke free environment lawsper cent99999999The 201718 actual updates the preliminary result in the Department’s 201718 Annual Report.QualityLocal Government Authorities with Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plansper cent10010010097CostTotal output cost$?million79.779.779.779.5Public Health Development, Research and SupportDevelops and advocates for research and development activities, which support evidence based public health policies.QuantityNumber of people trained in emergency managementnumber2 0002 0002 0002 783This performance measure renames the 201819 performance measure ‘Number of people trained in emergency response’ to reflect the broader emergency management responsibilities of the department. The target remains unchanged.Operational infrastructure support grants under managementnumber12121212CostTotal output cost$?million91.664.865.163.3The higher 201920 target reflects funding provided for government policy commitments.Source: Department of Health and Human Services Small Rural Services(201920: $630.6?million)This output group includes a range of health and aged care services delivered in small rural towns. The funding and service delivery approach focuses on achieving a sustainable, flexible service mix that is responsive to local needs. Service providers include small rural hospitals, community health services, bush nursing centres, multipurpose services and public sector residential aged care services.Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualSmall Rural Services – Acute HealthAdmitted and nonadmitted services delivered by small rural services, including elective and nonelective surgical and medical care, accident and emergency services, and maternity servicesQuantitySeparationsnumber (thousand)35.835.835.835.1Small rural weighted activity unitnumber (thousand)350 000350 000350 000329 341The 201718 actual updates the preliminary result in the Department’s 201718 Annual Report.QualityPercentage of health services accreditedper cent100100100100CostTotal output cost$?million385.0375.2369.5343.1The higher 201920 target reflects funding provided for government policy commitments.Small Rural Services – Aged CareThis output includes delivery of in home, communitybased and residential care services for older people, delivered in small rural townsQuantitySmall rural available bed daysnumber701 143701 143701 143701 143QualityResidential care services accreditedper cent100100100100CostTotal output cost$?million212.8193.4189.8195.0The higher 201920 target reflects additional thirdparty revenue and funding provided for government policy commitments.Small Rural Services – Home and Community Care ServicesThis output includes delivery of in home, communitybased care services for older people, and younger people with disabilities delivered by small rural services.QuantityHome & Community Care for Younger People – hours of service deliveryhours86 00088 91988 919100 487The lower target in 201920 reflects the effect of Victorian clients transitioning to the NDIS.The 201718 actual updates the preliminary results provided in the Department’s 201718 Annual Report.CostTotal output cost$?million12.011.012.15.6The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to a reduction in third party revenue for health services.The lower 201920 target reflects changes to accounting treatment for operating leases.Small Rural Services – Primary HealthThis output includes delivery of in home, communitybased and primary health services delivered by small rural services and designed to promote health and wellbeing and prevent the onset of more serious illnessQuantityService delivery hours in community health carenumber91 50099 00099 000100 479The 2019-20 target is lower than the 2018-19 target due to the transfer of service delivery hours from the Small Rural Services?– Primary Care output to the Community Health Care output.CostTotal output cost$?million20.819.920.620.2The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to a reduction in third party revenue for health services.Source: Department of Health and Human ServicesDepartmental performance statementObjective 2: Victorians are safe and secureThis objective aims for Victorians to live free from abuse and violence and for Victorians to have suitable and stable housing.The departmental objective indicators are: reduce the abuse and neglect of children and young people;reduce the rate of growth in outofhome care – especially for Aboriginal children;reduce the number of children in outofhome care who live in residential care;reduce the level of continuing risk for victims of family violence;identify and respond to bullying, assault and inappropriate behaviour in departmental and public health services to reduce occurrence; andreduce the proportion of the population experiencing homelessness – especially victims of family violence, and young people.OutputsChild Protection and Family Services(201920: $1 450.0?million)The Child Protection and Family Services output, through the funding and statutory child protection services, family support and parenting services, family violence and sexual assault services, adoption and placement care services and specialist support services, aims to ensure the safety and wellbeing of adolescents and children at risk of harm, abuse and neglect. This output aims to make a positive difference to Victorians experiencing disadvantage by providing excellent community services to meet clients’ needs.This output provides:child protection services to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people at risk of harm, abuse and neglect;specialist support and placement services to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people who require support to remain with their family or are placed in outofhome care; anda range of early intervention and support services to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and families.Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualChild Protection and Family ServicesQuantityDaily average number of children in outofhome care placementsnumber11 86811 35710 39010 305The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to higher than expected growth in demand for placements.The higher 201920 target reflects a projected increase in demand. A range of factors contribute to increases in child protection reports, including mandatory reporters, population growth, media attention and social factors. The measure includes children on permanent care orders. Number of Child FIRST assessments and interventionsnumber8 06419 26310 33322 310The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to high demand for assistance from Child FIRST.The lower 201920 target reflects the number of clients who will transfer into The Orange Door support and safety hubs, where Child FIRST assessments will continue.Number of children in kinship care whose placements are managed by community service organisationsnumber1 4341 7371 2341 155The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target reflecting an increase in contracted kinship care as a result of the new Kinship Care Model and transitioning Aboriginal Children to Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs). This is a positive result.The higher 201920 target reflects additional funding provided in the 201920 Budget.Number of families receiving an intensive support servicenumber1 823nmnmnmThis performance measure replaces the 201819 performance measure ‘Number of children receiving an intensive support service’ to more accurately reflect intensive family support service targets and delivery.Number of investigations from reports to child protection services about the wellbeing and safety of childrennumber39 10038 10738 111nmThe higher 201920 target reflects a projected increase in demand.Number of family services cases provided to Aboriginal familiesnumber3 4453 3473 3473 314The higher 201920 target reflects additional funding provided in the 201920 Budget.Reports to Child Protection Services about the wellbeing and safety of childrennumber136 677127 253128 530115 641The higher 201920 target reflects a projected increase in demand. A range of factors contribute to increases in child protection reports, including mandatory reporters, population growth, media attention and social factors.Total number of family services cases providednumber33 23544 37035 39645 097The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to continued high demand overall in Child FIRST andIntegrated Family Services.The lower 201920 target reflects the number of cases which will transfer into The Orange Door support and safety hubs.QualityChildren and young people in outofhome care who have had two or less placements in the past 12 months (not including placements at home)per cent90.092.290.091.3The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target reflecting more children and young people remaining in stable placements. This is a positive result.Children and young people who were the subject of a substantiated report within 12 months of the closure of a previous substantiated reportper cent17.518.317.517.9Children and young people who were the subject of an investigation which led to a decision not to substantiate, who were subsequently the subject of a substantiation within three months of case closureper cent3332.9Organisations that have successfully completed a certification review (family?and community services)per cent9510095100The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to eligible funded organisations completing a certification review every three years. This is a positive anisations that have successfully completed a certification review (specialist support and placement services)per cent9510095100The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to eligible funded organisations completing a certification review every three years. This is a positive result.Proportion of Aboriginal children placed with relatives/kin, other Aboriginal carers or in Aboriginal residential careper cent7581.47077.6The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target reflecting more Aboriginal children being placed with relatives/kin, other Aboriginal carers or in Aboriginal residential care. This is due to a number of factors including the program to transition Aboriginal Children to Aboriginal Care. This is a positive result.The 201920 target has been increased to reflect expected continuing success of transitioning Aboriginal children to ACCOs. Proportion of placements that are homebased careper cent92.596.79095.9The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target reflecting the prioritisation of placing children and young people in out of home care in homebased care. This is a positive result.The 201920 target has been increased to reflect historical overperformance.TimelinessPercentage of child protection investigations assessed as urgent, that were visited, or where attempts were made to visit, within two days of receipt of the reportper cent9794.89795.6CostTotal output cost$?million1 450.01 509.61 484.01 409.8The lower 201920 target primarily reflects the transfer of family violence and sexual assault support services to the Family Violence Service Delivery output to better reflect Ministerial portfolio responsibilities.Source: Department of Health and Human ServicesHousing Assistance(201920: $648.3?million)The Housing Assistance output, through the provision of homelessness services, crisis and transitional accommodation and longterm adequate, affordable and accessible housing assistance, coordinated with support services where required, home renovation assistance and the management of the home loan portfolio, aims to make a positive difference for Victorians experiencing disadvantage by providing excellent housing and community services to meet clients’ needs.This output provides:housing assistance for low income families, older people, singles, youth and other households. It responds to the needs of clients through the provision of appropriate accommodation, including shortterm and longterm properties that assist in reducing and preventing homelessness; and housing support services to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, in shortterm housing or crisis situations. Support will assist clients in accessing and maintaining tenancies in appropriate accommodation. Services provided will assist in the prevention and overall reduction of homelessness.Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualHousing AssistanceQuantityNumber of bonds issued to low income Victorians to assist access to the private rental marketnumber10 0009 30012 0009 321The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to demand. Any eligible person who applies for a bond loan is provided with one, but the number of loans is influenced by rental market conditions. The lower 201920 target reflects a downward trend in annual bond loan demand.Households assisted with housing establishment assistance during yearnumber36 00036 00036 00036 000Number of clients assisted to address and prevent homelessnessnumber118 800114 000103 000118 141The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to increased public awareness of family violence driving demand for services, plus significant government investment in family violence and homelessness services.The 201920 target has been increased to reflect improved performance in 201819 as well as continued growth in family violence clients.Number of clients provided with accommodationnumber27 00027 00025 100nmThe 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target as more clients have been receiving accommodation, but for shorter periods.The 201920 target has been increased to reflect improved performance in 201819.Number of households assisted with long term social housing (public, Aboriginal and community longterm tenancies at end of year)number77 90077 90077 90077 063The 201718 actual updates the preliminary results provided in the Department’s 201718 Annual Report.Number of public housing dwellings upgraded during yearnumber1 6532 1342 1342 134The 201920 target is lower than the 201819 target due to the completion of a Victorian Property Fund grant program.Total number of social housing dwellingsnumber87 74986 46386 46386 813The 201920 target has been increased to reflect more acquisitions including long term social housing leases.Total social housing dwellings acquired during the yearnumber1 133870870884The 201920 target has been increased to reflect acquisitions sourced from the Social Housing Growth Fund for long term leases (10 years).Number of family violence victims who receive a refuge responsenumber1 012900900823The higher 201920 target reflects additional refuge capacity.Number of nights of refuge accommodation provided to victims of family violencenumber52 08848 00048 00038 920The higher 201920 target reflects additional refuge capacity.Number of calls made to the statewide 24/7 family violence victim/survivor crisis servicenumber90 00090 00090 000104 705Number of clients assisted to address and prevent homelessness due to family violencenumber53 00051 00041 00057 136The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to increased public awareness of family violence driving demand for services, plus significant government investment in family violence and homelessness services.The 201920 target has been increased to reflect improved performance in 201819 as well as continued growth in family violence clients.QualitySocial housing tenants satisfied with completed urgent maintenance worksper cent85858587.9Social housing tenants satisfied with completed nonurgent maintenance worksper cent80808071.6TimelinessAverage waiting time for public rental housing for those clients who have received priority access housing allocation or a priority transfermonths10.510.510.510.5Average waiting time for public rental housing for clients who have received a priority access housing or priority transfer allocation due to family violencemonths10.510.510.58.8Proportion of clients where support to sustain housing tenure was provided or referredper cent858585nmCostTotal output cost$?million648.3622.9574.8580.5The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to increased Commonwealth grants under a new National Housing and Homelessness Agreement and funding provided for government policy commitments.The higher 201920 target primarily reflects funding provided for government policy commitments and service improvements.Source: Department of Health and Human ServicesFamily Violence Service Delivery(201920: $268.3?million)This output will lead and coordinate whole of government family violence policy and implement and deliver the Government’s family violence reform agenda. This will include establishing and operating Support and Safety Hubs, implementing information sharing legislation, and delivery of risk assessment and management programs. Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityWorkers trained in the Family Violence Risk Assessment and Risk Management Frameworknumber10 00010 00010 0004 210Support and Safety Hubs establishednumber8583The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to the decision to sequence implementation of the next three Orange Door primary sites from early 201920. Total assessments undertaken at the Support and Safety Hubsnumber8 7508 9148 750472This measure has been renamed to reflect the more appropriate methodology ‘assessments undertaken’ rather than ‘assessments completed’, as assessments for clients in the Support and Safety Hubs are ongoing. The expected number of completed assessments for 201819 is 2 081. The 201718 actual updates the preliminary result in the Department’s 201718 Annual Report.Number of clients assisted by a Risk Assessment and Management Panelnumber650650860642The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to the large number of referrals that could be appropriately managed without a Risk Assessment and Management Panel response. This is a positive result. This measure has been transferred from the Child Protection and Family Services output to the Family Violence Service Delivery output.The 201920 target has been reduced to reflect continued improvements in early intervention.Number of children who receive a Sexually Abusive Behaviours Treatment Service responsenumber1 1501 1501 1501 102This measure has been transferred from the Child Protection and Family Services output to the Family Violence Service Delivery?output.Number of calls made to the statewide telephone help line for men regarding family violencenumber9 0009 0009 0008 214This measure has been transferred from the Child Protection and Family Services output to the Family Violence Service Delivery?output.Number of men participating in the men’s behaviour change programnumber4 000nmnmnmNew performance measure for 201920 to reflect the Government’s family violence reform agenda.Number of case management responses provided to perpetrators of family violence including those that require individualised supportnumber1 300nmnmnmNew performance measure for 201920 to reflect the Government’s family violence reform agenda.QualitySatisfaction of workers with family violence trainingper cent80808099.3Satisfaction of clients with Support and Safety Hubs servicesper cent80808080The 201718 actual updates the preliminary result in the Department’s 201718 Annual Report.The 201819 expected outcome is based on a pilot survey with a small sample size. It is anticipated that 201920 surveys will be based on a larger sample size.TimelinessAssessments completed within agreed timeframesper cent806880nmThe 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target as the Orange Door is a new and emerging service model which has been operational for less than 12 months and has involved the workforce needing to learn and adapt to new systems and ways of working, including new types of assessments and a foundational Client Relationship System.Sexual assault support services clients receiving an initial response within five working days of referralper cent98959597.7This measure has been transferred from the Child Protection and Family Services output to the Family Violence Service Delivery output to reflect the transfer of funding.The higher 201920 target reflects 201920 Budget funding.CostTotal output cost$?million268.3184.7192.277.5The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target primarily due to the rephasing of initiatives into 201920 and the reallocation of output funding to capital projects.The increase to the 201920 target reflects a realignment of costs from the Child Protection and Family Services output to better reflect Ministerial portfolio responsibilities.Source: Department of Health and Human ServicesObjective 3: Victorians have the capabilities to participateThis objective aims for Victorians to participate in learning and education, participate in and contribute to the economy, and to have financial security.The departmental objective indicators are: increase educational engagement and achievement by children and young people in contact with departmental services – especially those in outofhome care; increase participation in three and fouryearold kindergarten by children known to child protection; increase the satisfaction of those who care voluntarily for people with a disability; people with mental illness; and children in outofhome care; and increase labour market participation by people with a disability; people with a mental illness; and people living in specified locations and communities. OutputsConcessions to Pensioners and Beneficiaries(201920: $591.8?million) (a)The Concessions to Pensioners and Beneficiaries output, through the development and coordination of the delivery of concessions and relief grants to eligible consumers and concession card holders, aims to make a positive difference for Victorians experiencing disadvantage by providing excellent community services to meet clients’ needs.Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualThis output provides reductions in the price of energy, water, and municipal rates to eligible consumers and concession card holders. It also provides trustee services for people on a low income or those who are subject to an order by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, and other social and community services, including the provision of emergency relief for individuals or families who are experiencing immediate and personal distress due to a financial or domestic crisis.QuantityHouseholds receiving mains electricity concessionsnumber922 177919 313915 543917 715The 201718 actual updates the preliminary result in the Department’s 201718 Annual Report.The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to an expected increase in the number of eligible households applying for this concession. Eligibility for this concession has not changed.The higher 201920 target reflects the forecast increase in demand for this concession.Households receiving mains gas concessionsnumber687 813677 130676 222670 808The 201718 actual updates the preliminary result in the Department’s 201718 Annual Report.The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to an expected increase in the number of eligible households applying for this concession. Eligibility for this concession has not changed.The higher 201920 target reflects the forecast increase in demand for this concession.Households receiving nonmains energy concessionsnumber24 81124 35724 29524 918The 201718 actual updates the preliminary result in the Department’s 201718 Annual Report.The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to an expected increase in the number of eligible households applying for this concession. Eligibility for this concession has not changed.The higher 201920 target reflects the forecast increase in demand for this concession.Households receiving pensioner concessions for municipal rates and chargesnumber436 613435 570438 565434 529The 201718 actual updates the preliminary result in the Department’s 201718 Annual Report.The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to a Commonwealth change to eligibility for the pension. Eligibility for this concession has not changed at a state level.The lower 201920 target reflects the Commonwealth’s change to eligibility for the pension.Households receiving water and sewerage concessionsnumber691 416690 568691 077689 851 The 201718 actual updates the preliminary result in the Department’s 201718 Annual Report.The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to an expected decrease in the number of eligible households applying for this concession. Eligibility for this concession has not changed.The higher 201920 target reflects the forecast increase in demand for this concession.Number of Utility Relief Grants granted to householdsnumber42 884nmnmnmThis performance measure replaces the 201819 performance measure ‘Number of clients receiving trustee services’. The new measure will provide a performance measure of the Department’s role as a safety net for lowincome households with mains electricity, gas or water bills that are overdue due to a temporary financial crisis.QualityPercentage of customers satisfied with State Trustees Limited servicesper cent75757579.9Percentage of Community Service Agreement performance targets that have been achieved by State Trusteesper cent908790100The 201718 actual updates the preliminary result in the Department’s 201718 Annual Report.Percentage of customer requests answered by State Trustees within the timelines set in the Community Service Agreementper cent90909093CostTotal output cost$?million591.8572.7574.3556.5The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target primarily due to lower than anticipated cost for electricity concessions.The higher 201920 target reflects funding provided for government policy commitments.Source: Department of Health and Human ServicesNote:(a) This excludes funding for transport concessions transferred to the Department of Transport.Disability Services(201920: $2 081.1?million)The Disability Services output, through the provision of continuing care and support services for people with disabilities, their carers and their families, aims to make a positive difference for Victorians experiencing disadvantage and provide excellent community services to meet clients’ needs.Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualDisability ServicesThis output provides:programs and resources that enable clients with a disability to exercise choice and control through the use of packages of individualised funding;specialised support for people with a disability and resources and programs that build capacity to respond to the needs of people with a disability; andbed and facilitybased services characterised by the bundling of accommodation services and disability support.QuantityClients in residential institutionsnumber019049The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to due to delays in residents moving to their new purposebuilt community homes. This delay was due to additional time required to consult with residents and their families and to locate suitable community locations.Clients receiving case management servicesnumber2151 5405663 518The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to the slower than forecast transition of clients into the NDIS by the NDIA.The 201920 target is lower than the 201819 target reflecting the continued transfer of clients into the NDIS by the NDIA. Clients receiving individualised supportnumber05 9294 62612 955The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to the slower than forecast transition of clients into the NDIS by the NDIA.The 201920 target is set to zero to reflect the expected transfer of all clients on individualised support packages into the NDIS by the NDIA.Hours of communitybased respitenumber236 000308 130308 130771 949The 201920 target is lower than the 201819 target reflecting the continued transfer of clients into the NDIS by the NDIA.Number of respite daysnumber20 12550 00050 00078 213The 201920 target is lower than the 201819 target reflecting the continued transfer of clients into the NDIS by the NDIA.Clients receiving forensic disability serviceNumber750nmnmnmNew performance measure for 201920 to reflect Government priorities regarding forensic disability services. The Victorian State Government will retain responsibility for these services following the transition to the NDIS.QualityOrganisations that have successfully completed a certification review (accommodation supports)per cent9510095100The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to eligible funded organisations completing a certification review every three years. This is a positive anisations that have successfully completed a certification review (client services and capacity)per cent9510095100The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to eligible funded organisations completing a certification review every three years. This is a positive anisations that have successfully completed a certification review (individualised supports)per cent9510095100The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to eligible funded organisations completing a certification review every three years. This is a positive result.TimelinessPercentage of Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) services vacancies filled within 60 business daysper cent10010010068.8CostTotal output cost$?million632.2963.4808.51 501.3The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to the release of additional funding by government to support the transition and transfer of specialist disability services into the NDIS.The reduction in the 2019-20 target reflects the change in Commonwealth funding arrangements due to the transition to the?NDIS.Victorian Contribution to National Disability Insurance SchemeThis is the department’s contribution to Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme. The scheme ensures that people with severe or profound disabilities can access the necessary supports they need to live the life they want and achieve their goals and aspirations.QuantityNational Disability Insurance Scheme participantsnumber105 324105 324105 32436 148CostTotal output cost$?million1 448.91 409.01 420.4639.4The reduction in the 201819 expected outcome reflects a reduction in the level of services provided by the Department on behalf of the NDIS from those estimated in the 201819 target.The increase to the 2019-20 target reflects the Department’s contribution to the NDIS, and estimated impact of delays to the rollout of the NDIS.Source: Department of Health and Human ServicesObjective 4: Victorians are connected to culture and communityThis objective aims for Victorians to be socially engaged and live in inclusive communities, and able to safely identify and connect with their culture and identity.The departmental objective indicators are:increase rates of community engagement, especially for Aboriginal children and young people; andincrease cultural connection for children in outofhome care – especially Aboriginal children.OutputsEmpowering Individuals and Communities(201920: $60.2?million)This output group is delivered through funded programs that support community participation, including neighbourhood houses, Men’s Sheds, community support projects and programs for people with a disability. Leadership is delivered for whole of government policy that will create an environment that encourages equity and improves all aspects of life.Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualCommunity ParticipationCommunity participation programs include the Neighbourhood House Coordination Program, Men’s Sheds, Community Support and Community Finance initiatives. These programs support the social and economic participation of Victorian communities, particularly vulnerable populations.QuantityHours of coordination funding provided to Neighbourhood Housesnumber (thousand)561 896556 700556 700480 000The higher 201920 target reflects funding decisions. TimelinessGrants acquitted within the timeframe specified in the terms and conditions of the funding agreementper cent929090100The higher 201920 target reflects past performance exceeding targets.CostTotal output cost$?million49.349.750.648.8The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to output group movements associated with machinery of government changes.Office for DisabilityThe Office for Disability leads and coordinates whole of government policy, disability action planning and funding, and support to disability advocacy and selfadvocacy organisations so that people with a disability experience reduced disadvantage, can fully participate in the community and have their rights upheld.QuantityNumber of Disability Advocacy clientsnumber2 0002 0642 0001 968TimelinessAnnual reporting against the State disability plan within agreed timeframesper cent100100100100CostTotal output cost$?million10.911.19.614.7 The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to funding provided for government policy commitments.The higher 201920 target reflects funding provided for government policy commitments.Source: Department of Health and Human Services Department of Jobs, Precincts and RegionsMinisterial portfoliosThe Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions supports the ministerial portfolios of Agriculture; Creative Industries; Jobs, Innovation and Trade; Priority Precincts; Racing; Regional Development; Resources; Small Business; Suburban Development; and Tourism, Sport and Major Events.Departmental mission statementThe department is focused on growing our state’s economy and ensuring it benefits all Victorians – by creating more jobs for more people, building thriving places and regions, and supporting inclusive communities.More jobs for more people – we’re helping to grow the economy by working with businesses to create and maintain jobs so more people have meaningful work that’s safe and secure. We’re supporting workers, developing and growing our industries, and assisting industries in transition. We’re creating jobs by leveraging and securing our natural assets and regional strengths, along with fostering our visitor economy, creativity and innovation. We’re also connecting Victoria to the world by attracting investment and talent, and helping Victorian businesses successfully trade into global markets.Thriving places and regions – we’re building vibrant, prosperous precincts and regions that drive economic growth and opportunities. We’re supporting businesses to establish and grow, and our geographic focus on innovation and sector activity is helping attract investment. We’re also cementing Victoria’s position as Australia’s leading cultural, sport, tourism and events destination.Inclusive communities – we’re working to create opportunities for all Victorians in communities that are well connected, culturally diverse and economically resilient. We’re doing this by taking a collaborative approach – working across government and with communities to understand how we can share the benefits of economic prosperity, address entrenched disadvantage and support a stronger and fairer society.Departmental objectivesCreate and maintain jobsThis objective seeks to secure a growing, sustainable and equitable jobs market for all Victorians by working with businesses to increase job opportunities, support people into meaningful employment, and attract the investment and talent needed to foster job growth.The Jobs output contributes to this objective by supporting existing workers and businesses by connecting Victorians experiencing disadvantage to job opportunities, supporting Aboriginal economic inclusion, working with the community to create and support social enterprises; as well as attracting new investment and talent into Victoria to grow the economy and share the benefits of economic prosperity.Foster a competitive business environmentThis objective seeks to grow Victorian industries and businesses by working with priority industry sectors, supporting growth and innovation opportunities for industry, supporting startups and small businesses, and assisting industries in transition.The Industry, Innovation and Small Business output contributes to this objective by providing access to information and connections and building the capability of Victorian businesses and industry to develop and effectively use new practices and technologies, advocating for a fair and competitive business environment, and supporting small businesses.Be a globally connected economyThis objective seeks to connect Victoria to the world by helping Victorian businesses successfully trade into global markets and grow Victoria’s proportion of international student enrolments in Australia.The Trade and Global Engagement output contributes to this objective by developing the skills and knowledge of current and potential exporters, connecting organisations to global business opportunities, establishing and deepening strategic commercial international partnerships, and increasing the proportion of international students.Build prosperous and liveable regions and precinctsThis objective seeks to ensure that Victoria’s precincts, suburbs and regions are developed to create places where all Victorians have an opportunity to participate in growing communities that are wellconnected, prosperous, vibrant and diverse.The Priority Precincts and Suburban Development output contributes to this objective by delivering activities to build vibrant and prosperous precincts and suburbs that drive economic growth and opportunities. The department works with government, industry and community stakeholders to identify opportunities for the development and delivery of initiatives to strengthen Melbourne’s economy, create jobs and improve suburban liveability. The department works collaboratively to support Victoria’s priority precincts and develop Melbourne’s suburbs through the six Metropolitan Partnerships.The Regional Development output contributes to this objective by working with industry and communities to identify opportunities to support job growth and new investment in regional Victoria, strengthening community capability, and engaging with industry and communities to deliver regional priorities.Grow vibrant, active and creative communitiesThis objective seeks to increase the economic, social and cultural value of the creative, sport and recreation industries to Victoria, grow the number and yield of visitors, position Victoria as a major events destination, and ensure the best cultural and sporting experiences are accessible to everyone.The Creative Industries Access, Development and Innovation output contributes to this objective through developing more opportunities for the creation and presentation of new work, building industry capability and growth, stimulating innovation and wider impacts, engaging more Victorians and building international engagement.The Creative Industries Portfolio Agencies output contributes to this objective through supporting creative industries agencies to promote access and participation, to increase visitor numbers and to manage the State’s cultural collections.The Cultural Infrastructure and Facilities output contributes to this objective through undertaking maintenance activities and developing infrastructure projects to ensure stateowned cultural venues are available to the public.The Sport, Recreation and Racing output contributes to this objective by providing strategic leadership and investment in the sport, recreation and racing industries through innovation, sector and industry development and funding support.? It supports community participation and inclusion in the sport, recreation and racing sectors by strengthening the capacity of sport and recreation organisations to deliver participation opportunities, improving community sport and recreation facilities across the state and guiding the development and management of statelevel sporting facilities and events, to encourage participation by all Victorians. This output also supports the development of the Victorian racing industry through strategic investment in world class racing and training infrastructure, the promotion of animal welfare and integrity initiatives and encourages participation and investment in the breeding industry to cement Victoria’s position as Australia’s premier racing state.The Tourism and Major Events output contributes to this objective through increasing the number of visitors to Victoria, boosting expenditure from these visitors, and continuing to strengthen Victoria’s major events program.Promote productive and sustainablyused natural resourcesThis objective supports a more productive, globally competitive, sustainable and jobsrich agriculture, food and fibre, and resources sectors and creates the conditions to grow the forestry and game resource economies. The department delivers the objective in collaboration with partners, local communities and industry to deliver outcomes that provide benefits to all Victorians.The Agriculture output contributes to increasing the productivity, competitiveness and sustainability of food and fibre industries and creates the conditions to grow the natural resources economy. This includes protecting and enhancing market access and management of biosecurity risks, increasing the use of new technologies, improving farm practices and supply chain efficiency, building the resilience of the sector to manage risks and emergencies, and ensuring forestry and game resources are sustainably allocated and used for both recreational and commercial purposes.The Resources output contributes to this objective by aiming to achieve a growing and sustainable earth resources sector through effective policy, programs and regulation.Changes to the output structureThe department has made changes to its output structure for 201920, in addition to the machinery of government changes reflected in Table 2.1, as shown in the table below:201819 outputsReason201920 outputsAgricultureThe output provides information at a disaggregated level to improve transparency.Agriculture– Agriculture Industry Development and Regulation– Agriculture Research– Biosecurity and Agriculture ServicesGambling, Liquor and RacingThe racing component of the output was transferred to the Department as a result of machinery of government changes, and combined with Sport and Recreation.Sport, Recreation and RacingGovernmentwide leadership, reform and implementationThe Latrobe Valley Authority component of this output was transferred to the Department as a result of machinery of government changes and has been included in the Regional Development output.Regional DevelopmentIndustry and Enterprise InnovationThis output has been renamed to clarify that it includes the Small Business portfolio.Industry, Innovation and Small Business Jobs and InvestmentThis output has been renamed to reflect the transfer of Invest Victoria to the Department of Treasury and Finance.JobsMajor ProjectsThis output has been renamed to reflect the establishment of the Priority Precincts portfolio. Priority Precincts and Suburban DevelopmentSport and RecreationThe Sport and Recreation output was transferred to the Department as a result of machinery of government changes, and combined with the Racing portfolio.Sport, Recreation and RacingSuburban DevelopmentThis output was transferred to the Department as a result of machinery of government changes and has been combined with the Priority Precincts portfolio.Priority Precincts and Suburban DevelopmentSustainably Manage Fish, Game and Forest ResourcesThe Forest and Game Management components of this output have been included in the Agriculture output.Agriculture– Sustainably Manage Forest and Game ResourcesTourism, Major Events and International EducationThe International Education component of this output has been transferred to the Trade and Global Engagement output to reflect the alignment between these two areas.Tourism and Major EventsTradeThis output name has been expanded to reflect the department’s broader international engagement objectives.Trade and Global EngagementSource: Department of Jobs, Precincts and RegionsOutput summary by departmental objectivesThe department’s outputs and funding are provided in the table below. Detailed descriptions of objectives, outputs, together with their key performance indicators are presented in subsequent tables.($?million) 2018-19 budget201819revised201920budgetVariation (a)%Create and maintain jobsJobs162.6175.2131.1(19.4)Foster a competitive business environmentIndustry, Innovation and Small Business194.3196.4153.5(21.0)Be a globally connected economyTrade and Global Engagement40.341.342.24.6Build prosperous and liveable regions and precinctsPriority Precincts and Suburban Development35.951.922.8(36.4)Regional Development394.8441.1311.4(21.1)Grow vibrant, active and creative communitiesCreative Industries Access, Development and Innovation80.689.872.6(10.0)Creative Industries Portfolio Agencies378.8380.3399.45.4Cultural Infrastructure and Facilities105.6139.4112.36.3Sport, Recreation and Racing341.8359.4374.99.7Tourism and Major Events153.6256.3123.5(19.6)Promote productive and sustainablyused natural resourcesAgriculture490.8518.5470.9(4.0)Resources169.4101.0122.6(27.6)Total (b)2 548.52 750.62 337.2(8.3)Source: Department of Jobs, Precincts and RegionsNotes:(a) Variation between the 2018-19 Budget and the 201920 Budget. Explanations for variations greater than five per cent are included in footnotes to the relevant outputs. (b)Table may not add due to rounding.Amounts availableThe following tables detail the amounts available to the Department from Parliamentary authority and income generated through transactions.Table 2.8 outlines the Department’s income from transactions and Table 2.9 summarises the sources of Parliamentary authority available to the Department to fund the provision of outputs, additions to the net asset base, payments made on behalf of the State, and other sources expected to become available to the Department.Table 2.8:Income from transactions($?million) 201718 actual2018-19 budget201819 revised201920 budget (a)Output appropriations....1 378.61 982.1Special appropriations....1.11.8Interest....2.712.2Sales of goods and services....50.1110.7Grants....52.154.2Fair value of assets and services received free of charge or for nominal consideration....0.30.9Other income....7.926.9Total income from transactions (b)....1 492.82 188.8Source: Department of Jobs, Precincts and RegionsNotes:(a)Includes an estimated $125.5?million of nonpublic account contributions in 201920.(b)Table may not add due to rounding.Table 2.9:Parliamentary authority for resources($?million) 2018-19 budget201819revised201920budgetAnnual appropriations..1 460.62 326.8Provision of outputs (a)..1 318.11 884.5Additions to the net asset base..104.5367.1Payments made on behalf of the State..38.075.2Receipts credited to appropriations..62.297.6Unapplied previous years appropriation..2.9..Provision of outputs..1.3..Additions to the net asset base..1.6..Payments made on behalf of the State......Gross annual appropriation..1 525.62 424.4Special appropriations..9.21.8Trust funds..53.279.9Total parliamentary authority (b)..1 588.12 506.1Source: Department of Jobs, Precincts and RegionsNotes:(a)The 2018-19 revised figures include appropriation relating to the Regional Jobs and Infrastructure Fund, pursuant to section 16(a) of the Regional Development Victoria Act 2002. This reflects the impact of machinery of government changes.(b)Table may not add due to rounding. Objective 1: Create and maintain jobsThis objective seeks to secure a growing, sustainable and equitable jobs market for all Victorians by working with businesses to increase job opportunities, support people into meaningful employment, and attract the investment and talent needed to foster job growth.The departmental objective indicator is:people employed in Victoria.OutputsJobs(201920: $131.1?million)This output includes initiatives to support existing workers and businesses by connecting Victorians experiencing disadvantage to job opportunities, supporting Aboriginal economic inclusion, working with the community to create and support social enterprises; as well as attracting new investment and talent into Victoria to grow the economy and share the benefits of economic prosperity.The performance measures below compare targets and expected or actual results from the delivery of programs and services as part of this output:Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityDisadvantaged jobseekers who achieve sustainable employment (minimum number of 26 weeks)number2 2252 0502 0501 527The higher 201920 target reflects new funding in the 201920 Budget for Jobs Victoria ernment Youth Employment Scheme traineeships commencednumber280280280289Retrenched workers supported with employment assistancenumber2 0002 0002 0002 052Social enterprises assistednumber15017660131The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to a higher than expected uptake of the Boost Your Business – Social Enterprise Stream vouchers and promotion of the social enterprise certification process through Social Traders.The higher 201920 target reflects anticipated growth arising from implementation of the Social Enterprise Network which will become fully operational in 201920.Victoria’s market share of nominated investor and business migrantsper cent45454545QualityClient satisfaction with investor, business and skilled migration services providedper cent85858589TimelinessAverage processing time for investor, business and skilled migration visa nomination applicationsdays20202020CostTotal output cost$?million131.1175.2162.6138.2The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target mainly due to a carryover of funding from 201718.The lower 201920 target is mainly due to the funding profile of a range of initiatives. Source: Department of Jobs, Precincts and RegionsObjective 2: Foster a competitive business environmentThis objective seeks to grow Victorian industries and businesses by working with priority industry sectors, supporting growth and innovation opportunities for industry, supporting startups and small businesses, and assisting industries in transition.The departmental objective indicators are:change in Victoria’s real gross state product; andengagement with businesses.OutputsIndustry, Innovation and Small Business(201920: $153.5?million)This output provides access to information and connections and builds the capability of Victorian businesses and industry to develop and effectively use new practices and technologies to increase productivity and competitiveness, advocating for a fair and competitive business environment, and supporting small businesses.The performance measures below compare targets and expected or actual results from the delivery of programs and services as part of this output:Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityBusinesses whose growth and productivity issues are resolved by the Departmentnumber1 2001 4001 2001 830The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to an increased number of employers being assisted through the employment of skilled workers whose migration has been facilitated through the Skilled and Business Migration panies or new entrants supported through the LaunchVic initiativenumber70120120122The lower 201920 target reflects a more targeted focus of LaunchVic programs to increase impact. The Victorian Jobs and Investment Fund contributes to the 201920 target for this measure.Engagements with businessesnumber14 00014 00014 00014 401Industry roundtables and engagement forumsnumber427275109The lower 201920 target reflects that significant industry engagement initiatives, notably the Future Industries Fund and the Automotive Transition Plan, are complete.New mobile base stations facilitatednumber45454548Participation in Small Business Victoria targeted and inclusive events and business programsnumber30 00045 00030 000nmThe 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to the Small Business Festival attracting more participants than originally estimated. The outcome is expected to return to trend in 201920. Visits to Business Victoria digital channelsnumber3 000 0003 000 0003 000 000nmQualityClient satisfaction of small business information, referral, mentoring service and business programsper cent90909094Client satisfaction with the Victorian Government Business Officesper cent80808091.3Client satisfaction with Victorian Small Business Commission mediation serviceper cent85858595Proportion of business disputes presented to the Victorian Small Business Commission successfully mediatedper cent75757578.2This performance measure renames the 201819 performance measure ‘Proportion of business disputes presented to the Small Business Commission successfully mediated’. This measure reports on the same activity as the previous measure however has been amended for increased clarity.Proportion of business disputes resolved by the Victorian Small Business Commission prior to mediationper cent30nmnmnmNew performance measure for 201920 reflects Government priorities to resolve disputes through good initial engagement processes without participating businesses needing to go to mediation.CostTotal output cost$?million153.5196.4194.3144.3The lower 201920 target is mainly due to a number of completed programs in 201819 across Industry, Innovation and Small Business. Source: Department of Jobs, Precincts and RegionsObjective 3: Be a globally connected economyThis objective seeks to connect Victoria to the world by helping Victorian businesses successfully trade into global markets, and growing Victoria’s proportion of international student enrolments in Australia The departmental objective indicators are:export sales generated from government programs; andinternational students attracted to Victoria.Outputs Trade and Global Engagement(201920: $42.2million)This output promotes business growth opportunities by connecting organisations to global business opportunities in priority markets and supporting the establishment and deepening of strategic commercial partnerships. It also positions Victoria as a destination of choice for international students.The performance measures below compare targets and expected or actual results from the delivery of programs and services as part of this output:Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityActual export sales generated as a result of participation in government programs$?million550600550807The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to increased reported export outcomes from companies participating in Government programs.Clients engaged in export and trade programsnumber2 5002 5002 5002 783International delegates participated in the inbound trade mission programnumber550550550653Significant interactions with Victorian agrifood companies and exporters, international customers and trading partners that facilitate export and investment outcomes for Victorianumber250250250269Victoria’s proportion of all international student enrolments in Australiaper cent30323032The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to growth driven by high performing Asian markets such as China and India.This performance measure renames the 201819 performance measure ‘Proportion of all international students studying in Victoria’. This measure reports on the same activity as the previous measure however has been amended for increased clarity.This performance measure is transferred directly from the Tourism and Major Events output to the Trade and Global Engagement output.Visits to the Global Victoria websitenumber100 000nmnmnmNew performance measure for 201920 to reflect the Department’s engagement derived from Global Victoria’s marketing activities.Number of Victorian companies assisted by Wine Industry initiativesnumber60nmnmnmNew performance measure for 201920 to reflect new funding for the Wine to the world initiative.QualityClient satisfaction with export assistance offeredper cent90909095CostTotal output cost$?million42.241.340.328.4The higher 201920 target is primarily due to the funding profile of programs funded from the Victorian Training Guarantee. Source: Department of Jobs, Precincts and RegionsObjective 4: Build prosperous and liveable regions and precinctsThis objective seeks to ensure that Victoria’s precincts, suburbs and regions are developed to create places where all Victorians have an opportunity to participate in communities that are wellconnected, prosperous, vibrant and diverse.The departmental objective indicators are:priority precincts developed and delivered; andcommunity satisfaction in public places.OutputsPriority Precincts and Suburban Development(201920: $22.8?million)This output delivers activities to build vibrant and prosperous precincts and suburbs that drive economic growth and opportunities. The department works with government, industry and community stakeholders to identify opportunities for the development and delivery of initiatives to strengthen Melbourne’s economy, create jobs and improve suburban liveability. The department works collaboratively to support Victoria’s priority precincts and develop Melbourne’s suburbs through the six Metropolitan Partnerships.The performance measures below compare targets and expected or actual results from the delivery of programs and services as part of this output:Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityAnnual assemblies held for Metropolitan Partnershipsnumber6666Priority precincts in the design or delivery phasenumber8nmnmnmNew performance measure for 201920 to reflect Government priorities regarding the establishment of the new Priority Precincts portfolio.Projects in the planning or delivery phase to support and facilitate the revitalisation of Broadmeadows and Frankstonnumber6nmnmnmNew performance measure for 201920 to reflect Government priorities relating to the revitalisation of Broadmeadows and Frankston.QualityIntegrated Precinct Plans in place for priority precincts in the design or delivery phaseper cent90nmnmnmNew performance measure for 201920 to reflect Government priorities regarding the establishment of the new Priority Precincts portfolio.Participants satisfied with their experience of partnership assembliesper cent808680nmThe 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to improvements made to partnership assemblies, based on participant feedback.TimelinessDelivery of financial obligations for departmental Public Private Partnership projects in accordance with contractual timelinesper cent85nmnmnmNew performance measure for 201920 to reflect Government priorities regarding the establishment of the new Priority Precincts portfolio.Partnership priorities receiving a government response by 30 Juneper cent100100100100CostTotal output cost$?million22.851.935.918.1The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target mainly due to the funding profile for the Fitzroy Gasworks program.The lower 201920 target is mainly due to the funding profile for the Latrobe Valley GovHub project and Fitzroy Gasworks program.Source: Department of Jobs, Precincts and RegionsRegional Development(201920: $311.4?million)This output guides engagement with industry and communities to identify opportunities to support job growth and new investment in regional Victoria, including support and services to grow regional jobs and capability in regional communities.The performance measures below compare targets and expected or actual results from the delivery of programs and services as part of this output:Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityActual export sales generated for regional businesses as a result of participation in government programs$?million55555558Economic development and service delivery projects supportednumber60120120218The lower 201920 target reflects a more targeted approach toward job creation and delivery of election commitments.Jobs in regional Victoria resulting from government investment facilitation services and assistancenumber1 2001 8001 2001 779The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to a number of projects with large employment outcomes such as the SEA Electric Vehicle Project and the Greenham Gippsland – Facility Upgrade. New investment in regional Victoria resulting from government facilitation services and assistance$?million700700700709QualityParticipant satisfaction with implementation of Regional Development Victoria programsper cent90909092CostTotal output cost$?million311.4441.1394.8233.4The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target mainly due to the funding profile of the Portland Aluminium Smelter assistance package.The lower 201920 target is due to a number of completed programs, including the Regional Jobs and Infrastructure Fund.Source: Department of Jobs, Precincts and RegionsObjective 5: Grow vibrant, active and creative communitiesThis objective seeks to increase the economic, social and cultural value of the creative, sport and recreation industries to Victoria, grow the number and yield of visitors, position Victoria as a major events destination, and ensure the best cultural and sporting experiences are accessible to everyone.The departmental objective indicators are:attendances at Creative Industries agencies and funded Major Performing Arts organisations;employment in the Creative Industries sector;employment in the Visitor Economy sector;tourists attracted to Victoria;increase rates of community engagement, including through participation in sport and recreation; andwagering turnover on Victorian racing as a proportion of the national market.OutputsCreative Industries Access, Development and Innovation(201920: $72.6?million)This output supports the creative industries to deliver economic, social and cultural benefit through talent and leadership; the creative and business ecology; innovation and social impact; participation and place making; and international engagement.The performance measures below compare targets and expected or actual results from the delivery of programs and services as part of this output:Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityAttendances at major performing arts organisationsnumber (thousand)1 0009909801 067The higher 201920 target is due to higher audience projections driven by programming.Creative Learning Partnershipsnumber14121817The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to program redesign offering higher value grants resulting in fewer projects overall. The lower 201920 target reflects this trend.Design organisations supportednumber22444023The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to key industry associations attending the Hong Kong Business of Design Week, which was a oneoff event featuring Melbourne in Hong Kong in December 2018.The lower 201920 target is due to Melbourne no longer being a partner city for the Hong Kong Business of Design Week.International market development and exchange initiativesnumber12121212Organisations recurrently fundednumber142142142142Project companies and artists fundednumber450475475488The lower 201920 target reflects lapsing funding for Creative State.Project companies and artists funded which are regionally basedper cent23232323Regional Touring Victoria destinationsnumber70807090The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to additional applications targeting destinations outside regional centres.Regionally based organisations recurrently fundednumber54545454QualityGrant recipients who met or exceeded agreed outcomesper cent85858581Public information rated ‘informative’ or ‘very informative’ by grant applicantsper cent90909090TimelinessPerformance and grant agreements acquitted within timeframes specified in the funding agreementper cent83838384VicArts Grant acquittals assessed within 30?days of submission dateper cent959595nmVicArts Grant applications processed within 45 days for Ministerial considerationper cent100100100100This performance measure was proposed to be discontinued in the 2018-19 Budget, however has been reinstated following the Public Accounts and Estimates Committee’s Report on the 2018-19 Budget Estimates.CostTotal output cost$?million72.689.880.677.4The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target mainly due to a carryover of funding from 201718.The lower 201920 target is primarily due to the funding profile for a range of programs, including Delivering Victoria’s Creative Industries Strategy and Jobs – Victoria Design Leader.Source: Department of Jobs, Precincts and RegionsCreative Industries Portfolio Agencies(201920: $399.4?million)This output promotes, presents and preserves our heritage and the creative industries through Victoria’s creative industries agencies: Arts Centre Melbourne, Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI), Docklands Studios Melbourne, Film Victoria, Geelong Performing Arts Centre, Melbourne Recital Centre, Museums Victoria, National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), and the State Library Victoria.The performance measures below compare targets and expected or actual results from the delivery of programs and services as part of this output:Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityAdditional employment from production supported by Film Victorianumber6 7408 6188 8008 245The lower 201920 target reflects lapsing funding for the Local Screen Production initiative. Agency website visitationnumber (thousand)21 20021 00021 00022 373The higher 201920 target reflects performance in recent years where visitor numbers have grown and exceeded target each year due to a higher number and more successful exhibitions and programs at creative industries portfolio agencies.Members and friends of agenciesnumber 57 000 52 10052 10066 621The higher 201920 target reflects the historical trend driven by the increasing popularity of agencies’ exhibitions and programming and a concentrated effort by agencies to retain current members and attract new members.Students participating in agency education programsnumber550 000550 000550 000518 581Users/attendances at Arts Centre Melbournenumber (thousand)2 800nmnmnmThis performance measure is proposed to replace the 201819 performance measure ‘Users/attendances at all agencies’.The new measure reports on the same activity as the previous measure, however is now agencyspecific to provide more transparent data.Users/attendances at Australian Centre for the Moving imagenumber (thousand)800nmnmnmThis performance measure is proposed to replace the 201819 performance measure ‘Users/attendances at all agencies’.The new measure reports on the same activity as the previous measure, however is now agencyspecific to provide more transparent data.Users/attendances at Geelong Performing Arts Centrenumber (thousand)185nmnmnmThis performance measure is proposed to replace the 201819 performance measure ‘Users/attendances at all agencies’.The new measure reports on the same activity as the previous measure, however is now agencyspecific to provide more transparent data.Users/attendances at Melbourne Recital Centrenumber (thousand)230nmnmnmThis performance measure is proposed to replace the 201819 performance measure ‘Users/attendances at all agencies’.The new measure reports on the same activity as the previous measure, however is now agencyspecific to provide more transparent data.Users/attendances at Museums Victorianumber (thousand)2 200nmnmnmThis performance measure is proposed to replace the 201819 performance measure ‘Users/attendances at all agencies’.The new measure reports on the same activity as the previous measure, however is now agencyspecific to provide more transparent data.Users/attendances at National Gallery of Victorianumber (thousand)2 235nmnmnmThis performance measure is proposed to replace the 201819 performance measure ‘Users/attendances at all agencies’.The new measure reports on the same activity as the previous measure, however is now agencyspecific to provide more transparent data.Users/attendances at State Library Victorianumber (thousand)2 250nmnmnmThis performance measure is proposed to replace the 201819 performance measure ‘Users/attendances at all agencies’.The new measure reports on the same activity as the previous measure, however is now agencyspecific to provide more transparent data.Value of film, television and digital media production supported by Film Victoria$?million161258207213The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to a large value international project being attracted to Victoria and strong local television series production activity.The lower 201920 target reflects lapsing funding for the Local Screen Production initiative.Volunteer hoursnumber98 90098 90098 90098 901QualityAgency collections storage meeting industry standardper cent86868683Visitors satisfied with visit –Arts Centre Melbourneper cent95989596Visitors satisfied with visit –Australian Centre for the Moving Imageper cent95959495The higher 201920 target reflects the impact of redevelopment initiatives funded in the 2018-19 Budget.Visitors satisfied with visit –Geelong Performing Arts Centreper cent98989898Visitors satisfied with visit –Melbourne Recital Centreper cent95959597Visitors satisfied with visit –Museums Victoriaper cent95959596Visitors satisfied with visit –National Gallery of Victoriaper cent95959598Visitors satisfied with visit –State Library Victoriaper cent90909090CostTotal output cost$?million399.4380.3378.8428.7The higher 201920 target is mainly due to additional agency expenditure funded by third party revenue.Source: Department of Jobs, Precincts and RegionsCultural Infrastructure and Facilities(201920: $112.3?million)This output supports Victorian cultural venues and stateowned facilities through strategic assessment and provision of advice on portfolio infrastructure proposals and projects. The output includes consolidation of portfolio asset management plans and management of funding programs for maintenance and minor capital works.The performance measures below compare targets and expected or actual results from the delivery of programs and services as part of this output:Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityAll facility safety audits conductednumber16161616Infrastructure development projects underwaynumber5555QualityStateowned tenanted cultural facilities maintained to agreed service standardsper cent90909091Success measures of projects achievedper cent90909092TimelinessCultural Facilities Maintenance Fund projects delivered within agreed timeframesper cent90909086CostTotal output cost$?million112.3139.4105.6118.5The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target mainly due to the accounting treatment of Collingwood Contemporary Arts Precinct land.The higher 201920 target is mainly due to recalibration of costs associated with the purchase of assets.Source: Department of Jobs, Precincts and RegionsSport, Recreation and Racing(201920: $374.9?million)This output provides strategic leadership and investment in the sport, recreation and racing industries through innovation, sector and industry development and funding support.? It supports community participation and inclusion in the sport, recreation and racing sectors by strengthening the capacity of sport and recreation organisations to deliver participation opportunities, improving community sport and recreation facilities across the state and guiding the development and management of statelevel sporting facilities and events, to encourage participation by all Victorians. This output also supports the development of the Victorian racing industry through strategic investment in world class racing and training infrastructure, the promotion of animal welfare and integrity initiatives and encourages participation and investment in the breeding industry to cement Victoria’s position as Australia’s premier racing state.The performance measures below compare targets and expected or actual results from the delivery of programs and services as part of this output:Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityCombat sports licences, registrations and permits issuednumber550550>550480The 201920 target has been amended in accordance with the recommendation from the Public Accounts and Estimates Committee (PAEC) that measures with unbounded ranges as targets should be modified to a single number except where a range is necessary and munity Facility Grants – number approvednumber170320>170209The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to a larger than expected number of project approvals across the additional programs announced.The 201920 target has been amended in accordance with the recommendation from PAEC that measures with unbounded ranges as targets should be modified to a single number except where a range is necessary and munity Sport and Recreation Award nominations receivednumber70nmnmnmThis performance measure is proposed to replace the 201819 performance measure ‘Annual Community Sport and Recreation Awards held’. This performance measure is being introduced to measure the impact across the sector of these Awards.Projects in progress that relate to the planning and development of state level facilitiesnumber10>10>1015The 201920 target has been amended in accordance with the recommendation from PAEC that measures with unbounded ranges as targets should be modified to a single number except where a range is necessary and appropriate.This performance measures renames the 201819 performance measure ‘Number of projects in progress that relate to the planning and development of state level facilities’. The new measure reports on the same activity as the previous measure, however has been amended for increased clarity.Racing industry development initiativesnumber9777The higher 201920 target is due to the broadening of the scope of the measure to include major racing development initiatives.This performance measure renames the 201819 performance measure ‘Racing industry development initiatives delivered by the Victorian Racing Industry Fund’ to reflect the delivery of the measure through a variety of mechanisms including the Victorian Racing Industry Fund and the implementation of development initiatives.Racing matters processed (including licences, permits and grant applications)number300274300414The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to a lower number of applications received. Significant Sporting Events Program Events Facilitatednumber75>72>7585The 201920 target has been amended in accordance with the recommendation from PAEC that measures with unbounded ranges as targets should be modified to a single number except where a range is necessary and appropriate. This performance measure renames the 201819 performance measure ‘Events facilitated: sport and recreation’. The new measure reports on the same activity as the previous measure, however has been amended to better reflect service delivery.Sport and recreation organisations undertaking programs or activities to enhance participationnumber90>90>9097The 201920 target has been amended in accordance with the recommendation from PAEC that measures with unbounded ranges as targets should be modified to a single number except where a range is necessary and appropriate.Sporting club grants – number approvednumber750900650985The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to higher levels of demand from community organisations.The 201920 target has been increased to reflect strong recent performance.Sports with athletes on Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) scholarshipsnumber25>25>2532The 201920 target has been amended in accordance with the recommendation from PAEC that measures with unbounded ranges as targets should be modified to a single number except where a range is necessary and appropriate.This performance measures renames the 201819 performance measure ‘Number of sports with athletes on Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) scholarships’. The new measure reports on the same activity as the previous measure, however has been amended for increased clarity.Victorian Institute of Sport scholarship holders on national teams/squadsper cent60>60>6075The 201920 target has been amended in accordance with the recommendation from PAEC that measures with unbounded ranges as targets should be modified to a single number except where a range is necessary and appropriate.QualityContract management of outdoor recreation camps meets agreed key performance indicatorsper cent90>90>9094The 201920 target has been amended in accordance with the recommendation from PAEC that measures with unbounded ranges as targets should be modified to a single number except where a range is necessary and appropriate.TimelinessFacilitate the delivery of the Community Cricket Program milestones in line with grant agreementsper cent90nmnmnmNew performance measure for 201920 to reflect new funding in the 201920 Budget for the Community Cricket Program initiative.CostTotal output cost$?million374.9359.4341.8156.2The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to additional funding received. The higher 201920 target is mainly due to additional funding in the 201920 Budget for a range of initiatives.Source: Department of Jobs, Precincts and RegionsTourism and Major Events (201920: $123.5?million)This output maximises employment and the longterm economic benefits of tourism and major events to Victoria by developing and marketing the state as a competitive destination.The performance measures below compare targets and expected or actual results from the delivery of programs and services as part of this output:Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityMajor sporting and cultural events facilitatednumber18211826The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to a higher number of events being formally contracted and delivered in 201819.Visit Victoria’s total engaged digital audiencenumber (million)5.45.15.4nmThe 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to a shift in strategic priority during the period from acquiring new audience data to upgrading Visit Victoria’s digital marketing platforms. Visitor expenditure – domestic$ billion20.620.519.418.8The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to stronger than predicted growth from both domestic daytrip and overnight visitors to/within Victoria.The higher 201920 target reflects forecast future growth in domestic visitor expenditure in Victoria.Visitor expenditure – international$ billion8.78.68.08.0The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to stronger than predicted growth from international visitor markets, especially high growth Asian markets such as China and India.?The higher 201920 target reflects continued growth forecasts in visitation to Victoria from key international markets such as China and India.Visitor expenditure – regional Victoria (domestic)$ billion9.99.89.29.1The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to stronger than predicted growth in domestic regional expenditure, with high growth recorded to date from both intrastate and interstate overnight visitors to/ within regional Victoria.The higher 201920 target reflects expected future growth in domestic visitor spend in regional Victoria.Visitor expenditure – regional Victoria (international)$?million580580550570The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to stronger than predicted growth for regional Victoria from highperforming Asian markets.The higher 201920 target reflects expected future growth in international visitor spend in Victoria from high performing Asian markets.Visitor expenditure – regional Victoria (intrastate overnight)$ billion5.15.04.6nmThe 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to stronger than predicted growth in intrastate overnight regional expenditure.The higher 201920 target reflects expected future growth in intrastate overnight visitor spend in regional Victoria.Visitors (domestic overnight)number (million)26.025.925.024.0The higher 201920 target reflects expected future growth in the domestic visitor market.Visitors (international)number (million)3.23.13.03.0The higher 201920 target reflects forecast growth in international visitors to Victoria, particularly from key Asian markets.Visitors – regional Victoria (intrastate overnight)number (million)14.114.013.6nmThe higher 201920 target reflects expected future growth in intrastate visitors to regional Victoria.QualityValue of media coverage generated –domestic$?million22212129.7The higher 201920 target reflects recent performance as a result of marketing campaigns and associated media activities. Value of media coverage generated –international$?million46454548.4The higher 201920 target reflects recent performance as a result of marketing campaigns and associated media activities.TimelinessCompletion of postevent reports and economic impact assessments of each event (where required) within agreed timeframesper cent100100100100CostTotal output cost$?million123.5256.3153.6245.9The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to funding received in 201819 for the delivery of major events. The lower 201920 target is mainly due to the funding profile for the Visitor Economy – Victoria’s Future Jobs Solution program. Consistent with past years, this output will be supplemented by major events funding held centrally until contractual arrangements are finalised. Source: Department of Jobs, Precincts and RegionsObjective 6: Promote productive and sustainablyused natural resourcesThis objective supports more productive, globally competitive, sustainable and jobsrich agriculture, food and fibre, and resources sectors and creates the conditions to grow the forestry and game resource economies. The department delivers the objective in collaboration with partners, local communities and industry to deliver outcomes that provide benefits to all Victorians.The departmental objective indicators are:value of Victorian agriculture production;value of Victorian food and fibre exports;metres drilled for minerals exploration in Victoria; andlevel of production of minerals and extractives.OutputsAgriculture(201920: $470.9?million)This output delivers services to the agriculture, food and fibre sectors to enhance productivity, connect the sector with international markets, create jobs, support growth and maintain effective biosecurity. This output delivers effective and efficient regulation, compliance, emergency management, biosecurity research and development, and diagnostic services to protect and enhance market access by addressing trade barriers and managing the risks of pests, diseases and chemical use. The department undertakes research and development to develop new technologies and practices and provides services to enhance their adoption to increase farm productivity and supply chain efficiencies. It provides policy advice and support to industries and businesses to innovate, manage economic and climatic volatility, natural disasters and biosecurity emergencies, and meet consumer and community expectations for food quality, food safety and animal welfare and environmental standards. The output also creates the conditions to grow the natural resources economy by ensuring forestry and game resources are sustainably allocated and used for both recreational and commercial purposes.The performance measures below compare targets and expected or actual results from the delivery of programs and services as part of this output:Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualAgriculture Industry Development and Regulation This suboutput supports a more productive, competitive, sustainable and jobsrich food and fibre sector by delivering policy advice, regulation and support to meet consumer and community expectations for agriculture industry development, pets and animal welfare, regulatory policies and frameworks.QuantityFarms and related small businesses facing significant adjustment pressures supported to make betterinformed decisions by the Rural Financial Counselling Servicenumber1 7001 7001 7001 638Inspections or audits of scientific establishments undertaken to provide assurance of compliance with relevant industry standards for animal welfarenumber25252526Number of workshops / mentoring programsnumber50nmnmnmNew performance measure for 201920 to reflect new funding for the Taking our local produce to the world initiative.Scholarships awardednumber12nmnmnmNew performance measure for 201920 to reflect new funding for the Young farmer scholarships initiative.Strategic agriculture industry development and regulatory policy briefingsnumber8nmnmnmThis performance measure is proposed to replace the 201819 performance measure ‘Strategies developed to overcome identified trade barriers’. This new measure for 201920 reflects Government priorities to position Victoria for continued agriculture sector growth including boosting food and fibre exports.Visits of the Responsible Pet Ownership program to Victorian kindergartens and primary schoolsnumber3 100nmnmnmNew performance measure for 201920 to reflect Government priorities regarding pet welfare and child safety around pets.QualityGrant recipients who met or exceeded agreed outcomesper cent>75nmnmnmNew performance measure for 201920 to reflect new funding for the Taking our local produce to the world initiative.TimelinessPerformance and grant agreements acquitted within timeframes specified in the funding agreementper cent>90nmnmnmNew performance measure for 201920 to reflect new funding for the Taking our local produce to the world initiative.CostTotal output cost$?million171.5196.9187.6146.9The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to additional funding for the Drought Response package.The lower 201920 target reflects the funding profile of a range of initiatives, including the Agriculture Infrastructure and Jobs Fund.Agriculture Research This suboutput supports more productive, competitive, sustainable and jobsrich food and fibre sectors by delivering research and innovation to develop innovative new technologies and farming systems that increase food and fibre productivity and product quality.QuantityApplications for intellectual property protectionnumber16161616Commercial technology licence agreements finalisednumber16161616Genetic improvement of dairy cows achieved through breeding contributing to increased milk production and dairy productivityper cent1111Key bioscience platform technologies establishednumber1111Postgraduatelevel/PhD students in trainingnumber65686569Value of coinvestment from external (nonstate) funding sources attracted to the Department’s research projects that support productive agriculture$?million39383836.2The higher 201920 target reflects government policy to increase the contribution of external coinvestment to research that supports productive agriculture.QualitySatisfaction rating of industry investors in agriculture productivity research and developmentnumber7667The higher 201920 target reflects research now being jointly designed, delivered and evaluated through a direct engagement and longterm partnership model with industry.Scientific and technical publications subjected to independent peer review in international and national journals that promote productive agriculturenumber260260260291TimelinessProvision of technical advice, diagnostic identification tests on pests and diseases including suspected exotics within agreed timeframesper cent85858585Research project milestones and reports completed on timeper cent90908588.8The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to good departmental performance from improved portfolio management processes implemented. The higher 201920 target reflects this trend.CostTotal output cost$?million142.9145.7143.2126.8The lower 201920 target reflects the funding profile of a range of initiatives.Biosecurity and Agriculture Services This suboutput delivers biosecurity, agriculture and emergency management services and regulatory programs which support the food and fibre sector to achieve sustainable growth while managing risks and minimising adverse impacts to the economy, environment and public health and safety.QuantityAnimal pest, disease and residue control programs maintained to ensure Victorian agricultural produce complies with food safety and biosecurity standards required to access marketsnumber5555Clients engaged with agriculture servicesnumber4 300nmnmnmThis performance measure is proposed to consolidate the 201819 performance measures ‘Clients engaged with agriculture productivity services’ and ‘Client interactions with land health services’. These measures have been consolidated to better reflect the more integrated nature of agricultural services provided by the department and is inclusive of productivity, biosecurity, traceability and sustainability objectives.Improved agricultural services, programs and products developednumber10101010This performance measure renames the 201819 performance measure ‘Improved agricultural productivity services, programs and products developed’ to better reflect the more integrated nature of agricultural services provided by the department. The new measure reports on the same activity as the previous measure however it has been amended for increased clarity.Known stateprohibited weed sites monitored and treated in line with the relevant weed action planper cent95959599New or amended Interstate Certificate Assurance (ICA) or other market access accreditations developed to restore or enable tradenumber2623The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to a number of factors not directly influenced by the department, including industry demand and in response to new pests and diseases.Plant pest, disease and residue control programs maintained to ensure Victorian agricultural produce complies with food safety and biosecurity standards required to access marketsnumber6666Properties inspected for invasive plant and animal priority speciesnumber2 7002 5002 7002 604The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to reallocation of resources to support urgent plant health market access issues. This has reduced outputs for widespread invasive plant and animal projects in the first half of 201819.QualityClient satisfaction rating of agricultural servicesnumber8888.5This performance measure renames the 201819 performance measure ‘Client satisfaction rating of agricultural productivity services’ to better reflect the more integrated nature of agricultural services provided by the department. The new measure reports on the same activity as the previous measure however it has been amended for increased clarity.National biosecurity, agriculture/veterinary chemical use and animal welfare programs implemented in accordance with agreed plansper cent959595100Preparedness activities implemented, in line with agreed plans, to ensure response readiness for emergency animal and plant pest, disease and natural disaster incidentsper cent90nmnmnmNew performance measure for 201920 to demonstrate the activities undertaken by the department to prepare for significant biosecurity and other natural disasters incidents. The measure also provides better coverage of key biosecurity activities not previously represented.TimelinessAnimal and plant certificates issued within specified timeframes to support domestic and international market accessper cent95nmnmnmThis performance measure is proposed to consolidate the 201819 performance measures ‘Animal health certificates issued within specified timeframes to support international market access’ and ‘Plant health certificates issued within specified timeframes at the Melbourne Wholesale Fruit and Vegetable Market to support domestic market access’ into a new single market access certification performance measure for 201920. The new performance measure provides coverage of major biosecurity market access certification activities.Initial action taken to respond to reported emergency animal and plant pest, disease and natural disaster incidents complies with national agreements and obligationsper cent100100100100CostTotal output cost$?million114.3121.7105.8101.2The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to an increase in expenditure funded from third party revenue.The higher 201920 target reflects additional funding in the 201920 Budget for the Strengthening Victoria’s biosecurity system initiative.Sustainably manage forest and game resourcesThis suboutput creates the conditions to grow the natural resources economy by ensuring forestry and game resources are sustainably allocated and used for both recreational and commercial purposes.QualityKey statutory obligations relevant to the Game Management Authority complied with (tabling annual report, audits, business plan and board appointments)per cent10010010090Key statutory obligations relevant to VicForests complied with (tabling annual reports, audits, corporate plan and board appointments)per cent100100100100CostTotal output cost$?million42.354.254.255.3The lower 201920 target is due to a reduction in funding for costs associated with the purchase of assets. Source: Department of Jobs, Precincts and RegionsResources(201920: $122.6?million)This output develops and delivers policy, programs and regulation to enable investment and generate jobs through the sustainable development of the State’s earth resources, including extractives, minerals and petroleum.The department acquires and provides access to highquality geoscience data and knowledge to inform government decision making and attract new investment and jobs to the State. It develops and implements legislative and regulatory reforms in the earth resources sector to improve outcomes for all stakeholders.Supporting investment in resources and low emission technologies, the department fosters innovation, productivity, jobs and trade in the State’s earth resources sector. Through strategic resource and related land use planning, new opportunities are able to be identified for Victoria’s earth resources, along with supporting major infrastructure development in the State.The department also regulates the earth resources sector through transparent, consistent and timely regulatory processes that provide industry with confidence to invest and have regard to the needs of communities and minimise impacts to the environment.The performance measures below compare targets and expected or actual results from the delivery of programs and services as part of this output:Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityCommunity and stakeholder engagement information forumsnumber55454572The higher 201920 target reflects new funding in the 201920 Budget for the Protecting raw materials for Victoria’s infrastructure pipeline initiative.QualityExploration and mining licences which are activeper cent82.582.582.584.4TimelinessDelivery of key CarbonNet milestones, in line with funding agreements and agreed project deliverablesper cent10085100100The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to further work required to review and assess commercialisation options for the project.Delivery of key milestones consistent with agreed timelines for the Victorian Gas Programper cent10010010085.7Extractive Industries Work Authority work plans processed within regulatory timeframesper cent95nmnmnmNew performance measure for 201920 to reflect Government priorities regarding the administration of extractive industry tenements under the Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Act 1990. This aligns with delivering improvements to regulatory approval processes for the extractives sector.Facilitate the delivery of resources projects in line with grant agreements and project milestonesper cent1009810088.2Industry geoscience data packages released for minerals and petroleum sectors consistent with agreed timelinesnumber10101012Mineral licence applications and work plans processed within regulatory timeframesper cent95959577.9This performance measure renames the 201819 performance measure ‘Exploration licence applications, mining industry work plans and mining licence applications processed within regulatory timeframes’. The new measure reports on the same activity as the previous measure, however has been amended to provide clarity for the administration of mining tenements under the Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Act 1990.Regulatory audits completed within agreed timelinesper cent989898100CostTotal output cost$?million122.6101.0169.475.1The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target primarily due to scheduling changes for the CarbonNet project.The lower 201920 target compared to 201819 target mainly reflects scheduling differences for the CarbonNet project and the funding profile for the Victorian Gas Program.Source: Department of Jobs, Precincts and RegionsDepartment of Justice and Community SafetyMinisterial portfoliosThe Department supports the ministerial portfolios of the AttorneyGeneral, Workplace Safety, Police and Emergency Services, Crime Prevention, Corrections, Youth Justice, Victim Support and Consumer Affairs, Gaming and Liquor Regulation.Departmental mission statementThe Department of Justice and Community Safety provides policy and organisational management focus for the vision of a justice and community safety system that works together to build a safer, fairer and stronger Victoria by:integrating services and tailoring them for local communities;prioritising Victorians in need;focusing on victims and survivors; andstrengthening stakeholder partnerships.The Department contributes to the Victorian Government’s commitment to a stronger, fairer, better Victoria by providing safer and more resilient communities, ensuring a trusted justice and community safety system with easy access to justice and safety systems and services and ensuring a fair and accessible justice system for Aboriginal people.Departmental objectivesEnsuring community safety through policing, law enforcement and prevention activitiesThis objective aims to provide a safe and secure environment for the Victorian community. This objective delivers on activities relating to the provision of effective police and law enforcement services that aim to prevent, detect, investigate and prosecute crime, and promote safer road user behaviour. It focuses on activities which enable Victorians to undertake their lawful pursuits confidently, safely and without fear of crime. Effective management of prisoners and offenders and provision of opportunities for rehabilitation and reparationThis objective relates to the management of the State’s adult correctional system. The overarching purpose of the correctional system is to promote community safety through communitybased and custodial supervision of prisoners and offenders through effective management and services to provide opportunities for rehabilitation and reparation. Effective supervision of young offenders through the provision of youth justice services promoting rehabilitationThis objective aims to promote opportunities for rehabilitation for young people in the youth justice system and contribute to the reduction of crime in the community by providing a range of services including diversion services, advice to courts, offencerelated programs, communitybased and custodial supervision.A fair and accessible criminal justice system that supports a just society based on the rule of lawThis objective relates to the provision of criminal justice services that support legal processes and law reform. Services that support legal processes include legal assistance and education services, prosecution services, community mediation services, support for victims of crime, risk assessments for those working with or caring for children, infringement processing and enforcement activities and the delivery of independent, expert forensic medical services to the justice system.Other services that contribute to this objective include legal policy advice to government, law reform, and sentencing advisory services.A fair and accessible civil justice system that supports a just society with increased confidence and equality in the Victorian communityThis objective aims to support the Victorian community through the provision of services relating to: rights and equal opportunity; lifeevent registration and identity protection; and advocacy and guardianship for Victorians with disability or mental illness. Reduce the impact of, and consequences from, natural disasters and other emergencies on people, infrastructure, the economy and the environmentThis objective aims to deliver a coordinated, all communities, all emergencies approach to emergency management, focusing on risk mitigation and active partnership with the Victorian community.Emergency management encompasses prevention, preparation and planning for, responding to and recovering from natural disasters (such as bushfires, floods and severe storms), the consequences of terrorism, hazardous material incidents (such as chemical spills and gas leaks), and individual and personal emergencies (such as land and sea rescues, car accidents and residential and commercial fires).A fair marketplace for Victorian consumers and businesses with responsible and sustainable liquor and gambling sectorsThis objective relates to harm minimisation through the regulation of the gambling and liquor industries. This objective promotes the empowerment of consumers and businesses to know their rights and responsibilities to promote a wellfunctioning market economy through regulation and support to consumers and businesses. There is a specific focus on the needs of vulnerable and disadvantaged consumers.Changes to the output structureThe Department has made changes to its output structure for 201920, in addition to the machinery of government changes reflected in Table 2.1, as shown in the table below:201819 outputsReason201920 outputsGambling, Liquor and RacingThis output was renamed to reflect the transfer of the Racing portfolio to the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions.Gambling and Liquor RegulationSource: Department of Justice and Community SafetyOutput summary by departmental objectivesThe Department’s outputs and funding are provided in the table below. Detailed descriptions of objectives, outputs, together with their key performance indicators are presented in subsequent tables.($?million)2018-19 budget201819 revised201920 budgetVariation (a)%Ensuring community safety through policing, law enforcement and prevention activitiesPolicing and Crime Prevention3 352.33 404.73 563.36.3Effective management of prisoners and offenders and provision of opportunities for rehabilitation and reparationPrisoner Supervision and Support1 508.51 537.61 651.29.5CommunityBased Offender Supervision279.8266.9290.23.7Effective supervision of young offenders through the provision of youth justice services promoting rehabilitationYouth Justice CommunityBased Services71.172.367.0(5.8)Youth Justice Custodial Services136.6156.7168.123.0A fair and accessible criminal justice system that supports a just society based on the rule of lawPublic Prosecutions and Legal Assistance270.3280.5286.46.0Infringements and Warrants211.1223.6230.39.1Criminal Law Support and Reform76.780.176.6(0.1)Victims and Community Support Services61.071.175.724.0A fair and accessible civil justice system that supports a just society with increased confidence and equality in the Victorian communityProtection of Personal Identity and Individual/Community Rights54.557.655.51.7Dispute Resolution and Civil Justice Support Services49.252.751.34.4Reduce the impact of, and consequences from, natural disasters and other emergencies on people, infrastructure, the economy and the environmentEmergency Management Capability1 252.61 308.21 203.3(3.9)A fair market place for Victorian consumers and businesses with responsible and sustainable liquor and gamblingGambling and Liquor Regulation93.193.482.9(11.0)Regulation of the Victorian Consumer Marketplace149.8154.0155.13.6Total (b)7 566.67 759.47 956.85.2Source: Department of Justice and Community Safety Notes:(a) Variation between the 2018-19 Budget and the 201920 Budget. Explanations for variations greater than five per cent are included in footnotes to the relevant output cost.(b)Table may not add due to rounding.Amounts availableThe following tables detail the amounts available to the Department from Parliamentary authority and income generated through transactions.Table 2.10 outlines the Department’s income from transactions and Table 2.11 summarises the sources of Parliamentary authority available to the Department to fund the provision of outputs, additions to the net asset base, payments made on behalf of the State, and other sources expected to become available to the Department.Table 2.10:Income from transactions($?million) 201718actual201819budget201819revised201920budget (a)Output appropriations6 837.77 400.27 528.97 733.5Special appropriations0.71.4 3.5 3.4Interest55.954.0 54.0 55.7Sales of goods and services20.917.8 17.9 18.0Grants75.884.4 87.1 106.2Fair value of assets and services received free of charge or for nominal consideration0.4......Other income52.530.8 32.3 32.8Total income from transactions (b)7 043.87 588.67 723.67 949.6Source: Department of Justice and Community SafetyNotes:(a)Includes an estimated $17.2?million of nonpublic account contributions in 201920.(b)Table may not add due to rounding.Table 2.11:Parliamentary authority for resources($?million) 201819budget201819revised201920budgetAnnual appropriations7 626.97 654.88 437.6Provision of outputs (a)7 119.57 199.87 512.3Additions to the net asset base 471.4 419.0 889.3Payments made on behalf of the State 36.0 36.0 36.0Receipts credited to appropriations 208.1 233.3 221.8Unapplied previous years appropriation 141.3 271.2 55.9Provision of outputs 73.2 96.3..Additions to the net asset base 68.0 174.9 55.9Payments made on behalf of the State......Gross annual appropriation7 976.38 159.48 715.3Special appropriations 12.6 96.4 102.4Trust funds 190.3 194.6 205.2Residential Tenancy Fund (b) 35.7 35.7 37.2Victorian Property Fund (c) 40.5 40.5 41.3Victorian Responsible Gambling Trust (d) 37.5 38.2 36.0Other (e) 76.6 80.2 90.6Total parliamentary authority (f)8 179.28 450.59 022.8Source: Department of Justice and Community SafetyNotes:(a) Includes appropriation relating to the Victorian Law Reform Commission pursuant to section 17(b) of the Victorian Law Reform Commission Act 2000.(b) The purpose of this trust primarily relates to holding Victorian residential tenancy bonds, including those on rented premises, longterm caravans, rooming houses and sites under site agreements. (c) The purpose of this trust primarily relates to holding funds from license fees and fines paid by estate agents and can be used for various propertyrelated purposes. (d) The purpose of this trust primarily relates to programs to reduce the prevalence of problem gambling and to foster responsible gambling.(e)Includes interdepartmental transfers. (f)Table may not add due to rounding.Departmental performance statementObjective 1: Ensuring community safety through policing, law enforcement and prevention activitiesThis objective aims to provide a safe and secure environment for the Victorian community. This objective delivers on activities relating to the provision of effective police and law enforcement services that aim to prevent, detect, investigate and prosecute crime, and promote safer road user behaviour. It focuses on activities that enable Victorians to undertake their lawful pursuits confidently, safely and without fear of crime. The departmental objective indicators are:community safety during the day and at night;crime statistics; androad fatalities and injuries.OutputsPolicing and Crime Prevention(201920: $3 563.3?million)Victoria Police strives to reduce violence and crime through law enforcement, judicial support, community assistance, guidance and leadership.The output reflects the Government’s focus on reducing the overall incidence and fear of crime and enhancing the safety of individuals and families.The Community Crime Prevention Program supports local communities in preventing crime as well as addressing local crime issues.The performance measures below compare targets and expected or actual results from the delivery of programs and services as part of this output:Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityCommunity calls for assistance to which a Victoria Police response is dispatchednumber900 000887 188900 000892 374Contravention of family violence intervention order (FVIO) offences per 100?000 populationnumber670671.1650624.3The 201920 target has increased on the basis of Family Violence initiatives to be implemented which are expected to impact on the number of intervention order contraventions.Crimes against property – excluding family violence related crime (rate per 100?000 population)number4 2004 2134 6004 308.6The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to a decrease in nonfamily violence related crime against property offences.The 201920 target for the rate of crimes against property has been reduced to reflect the recent downward trend, and the Government’s continued focus on policing and crime prevention.Crimes against property – family violence related crime (rate per 100 000 population)number160156.3160152Crimes against the person – excluding family violence related crime (rate per 100 000 population)number660692.1660692.9Crimes against the person – family violence related crime (rate per 100 000 population)number580565.9580549.9Number of alcohol screening tests conductednumber3 000 000 3 400 0003 500 0001 337 208The 201920 target has been reduced to better reflect current statewide testing levels conducted by Victoria Police and to respond to the investigation into the falsification of preliminary breath tests.Number of hours of family violence related education provided to policenumber1 9951 9321 8401 598The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target in response to the inclusion of additional training programs. The 201920 target has been increased to reflect a minimum number of hours to be provided through foundation training to recruits and family violence analyst training.Number of prohibited drug screening tests conducted by booze and drug buses and highway patrol unitsnumber150 000150 000150 000100 212Number of youth referralsnumber1 2001 1891 100nmThe 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target reflecting a continued focus on youth offending. In addition, the discontinued requirement of obtaining mandatory parental/guardian consent for youth referrals has had an impact.The 201920 target has been increased to reflect the expected increase in the number of youth referrals.Police record checks conducted to contribute to community safetynumber703 000703 000703 000716 768Total reported road fatalities in vehicle collisionsnumber≤200na≤215239The 201920 target has been reduced in line with Victoria Police’s ongoing efforts to reduce the number of lives lost to less than 200 by 2020 in line with the Towards Zero 20162020 Road Safety Strategy.Total persons reported injured in vehicle collisionsnumber15 00014 89516 00015 454The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to the longterm decrease in injury numbers. The 201920 target has been reduced to reflect continued interventions to reduce reported injuries as part of Victoria Police’s ongoing efforts in relation to the Towards Zero 20162020 Road Safety Strategy.QualityCommunity Crime Prevention grant payments properly acquittedper cent100100100100Perceptions of safety – walking locally at nightper cent53535051.8The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target and is in line with the decrease in crime.The 201920 target has been increased to reflect continued efforts by Victoria Police to prevent crime and reduce harm across the communityProportion of community satisfied with policing services (general satisfaction)per cent80807778.9The 201920 target has been increased to reflect the increased level of general satisfaction among the community with policing services.Proportion of drivers tested by road safety cameras who comply with posted speed limitsper cent99.599.599.599.8Proportion of drivers tested who return clear result for prohibited drugsper cent93909390.3Proportion of Family Incident Report affected family members receiving referralsper cent858785nmProportion of successful prosecution outcomesper cent92939295.0Proportion of the community who have confidence in police (an integrity indicator)per cent87838783.9TimelinessProportion of crimes against the person resolved within 30 daysper cent45454546.7Proportion of property crime resolved within 30 daysper cent25252525.9CostTotal output cost$?million3 563.33 404.73 352.33 095.7The higher 2019-20 target reflects an increment in funding for prior year budget announcements including the 2018-19 and 2017-18 Community Safety Statements and the 2016-17 Public Safety – Police Response Package; and new initiatives announced in the 2019-20 Budget.Source: Department of Justice and Community Safety Objective 2: Effective management of prisoners and offenders and provision of opportunities for rehabilitation and reparationThis objective relates to the management of the State’s adult correctional system. The overarching purpose of the correctional system is to promote community safety through communitybased and custodial supervision of prisoners and offenders through effective management and services to provide opportunities for rehabilitation and reparation. The departmental objective indicators are:escapes from corrective facilities;percentage of community corrections orders completed;rate of prisoner return to prison within two years; andrate of offender return to corrective services within two years.OutputsPrisoner Supervision and Support(201920: $1 651.2?million)This output relates to the safe, secure and humane containment of prisoners as well as the delivery of programs and effective case management to engage prisoners in positive behavioural change.The performance measures below compare targets and expected or actual results from the delivery of programs and services as part of this output:Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityAverage daily male prison utilisation rate of total male prison capacityper cent90–95nmnmnmThis performance measure replaces the 201819 performance measure ‘Average daily prison utilisation rate of total prison capacity’. The new performance measure reports on the same activity as the previous measure, but has been disaggregated for increased clarity. Average daily female prison utilisation rate of total female prison capacityper cent90–95nmnmnmThis performance measure replaces the 201819 performance measure ‘Average daily prison utilisation rate of total prison capacity’. The new performance measure reports on the same activity as the previous measure, but has been disaggregated for increased clarity.Annual daily average number of male prisonersnumber7 996–8?440nmnmnmThis performance measure replaces the 201819 performance measure ‘Total annual daily average of prisoners’. The new performance measure reports on the same activity as the previous measure, but has been disaggregated for increased clarity. Annual daily average number of female prisonersnumber644–680nmnmnmThis performance measure replaces the 201819 performance measure ‘Total annual daily average of prisoners’. The new performance measure reports on the same activity as the previous measure, but has been disaggregated for increased clarity. Total annual number of random drug tests undertakennumber11 824–12?481nmnmnmNew performance measure for 201920 reflecting the total number of effective samples of random drug tests undertaken in Victorian prisons complementing the 201819 ‘Percentage of positive random drug tests’ measure.QualityProportion of benchmark measures in prison services agreement achievedper cent9080.59077.9The 201819 expected outcome reflects an improvement on the 201718 actual result, but is lower than the 201819 target due to continuing pressures on the prison system from significant prisoner turnover and movement.Proportion of eligible prisoners in employmentper cent89898991.5Rate of prisoner participation in educationper cent36353636.3Rate of return to prison within two yearsper cent41434143.7Percentage of positive random drug testsper cent54.55nmThe 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to a range of measures in place to minimise contraband in prison. This is a positive result.Percentage of education modules successfully completedper cent8082.880nmAverage daily out of cell hours – secure prisonsnumber10.5nmnmnmNew performance measure for 201920 that reflects the Government’s objective of providing a safe, secure and humane custodial environment in secure prisons. Average daily out of cell hours – open prisonsnumber14nmnmnmNew performance measure for 201920 that reflects the Government’s objective of providing a safe, secure and humane custodial environment in open prisons.TimelinessAssessment of prisoners ‘at risk’ undertaken within two hoursper cent10099.210099.6Proportion of prisoner risk assessments completed within set timeframesper cent9597.790nmThe 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to a range of measures in place within prisons to ensure that risk assessments are completed within set timeframes. The higher target reflects the ongoing effectiveness of the measures put in place.CostTotal output cost$?million1 651.21 537.61 508.51 319.0The higher 201920 target reflects new funding announced in the 201920 Budget including Men's and Women's prison system capacity, reducing incarceration of women and Reducing reoffending and improving community safety initiatives, and an increment in funding announced in 2018-19 Budget including Prison system capacity expansion and security upgrades initiatives.Source: Department of Justice and Community Safety CommunityBased Offender Supervision(201920: $290.2?million)This output relates to the effective supervision of offenders in the community, including ensuring compliance with orders of the court and Adult Parole Board, engagement in programs to reduce reoffending and reparation to the community.Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityAverage daily offenders with reparation ordersnumber2 9002 1252 9002 889The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to a reduction of fine orders being issued.Average daily offenders with supervised court ordersnumber11 75010 95011 75010 855The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to a stabilisation of recent growth in the number of new orders imposed by the courts following the abolition of suspended sentences in 2014.Average daily prisoners on parolenumber1 0008601 000818The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to fewer prisoners receiving parole eligible munity work hours performednumber700 000678 000750 000711 900The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to a combination of factors, including fewer hours being ordered by the court and fewer fine orders being issued. The lower 201920 target reflects the expected ongoing impact of these factors.QualityRate of return to corrective services within two years of discharge from a community corrections orderper cent1615.51616.4Successful completion of parole ordersper cent7581.37578.7The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to the ongoing impact of improvements to the operation of Victoria’s parole system. This is a positive result.Successful completion of reparation ordersper cent6856.57363.8The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to a combination of factors, including an increase in concurrent orders impacting on successful completions and the transition to a new fines system. The lower 201920 target reflects the expected ongoing impact of these factors.Successful completion of supervised court ordersper cent6257.36253.7The 201819 expected outcome reflects an improvement on the 201718 actual result, but is lower than the 201819 target due to a combination of factors, including a more complex offender profile impacting on successful completions.Percentage of community work hours ordered that are completed per cent7062.475nmThe 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to a combination of factors including fewer offenders undertaking fine orders, which have high completion rates, and a more complex offender profile impacting hours completed. The lower 201920 target reflects the expected ongoing impact of these factors.Successful completion of violencerelated programs for family violence offenders in community correctionsper cent7073.47063.9TimelinessOffenders with a treatment or rehabilitation program condition who have been appropriately referred to a programper cent9586.79591.8The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to breach activity in response to noncompliance or reoffending occurring prior to all program referrals being completed.CostTotal output cost$?million290.2266.9279.8229.2The higher 201920 target reflects an increment in funding announced in the 201718 Budget for Management of serious offenders and new funding announced in the 201920 Budget for Reducing reoffending and improving community safety.Source: Department of Justice and Community Safety Objective 3: Effective supervision of young offenders through the provision of youth justice services promoting rehabilitationThis objective aims to promote opportunities for rehabilitation for young people in the youth justice system and contribute to the reduction of crime in the community by providing a range of services including diversion services, advice to courts, offencerelated programs, communitybased and custodial supervision. The departmental objective indicators are:percentage of communitybased orders successfully completed; andyoung people in youth justice participating in community reintegration activities.OutputsYouth Justice CommunityBased Services(201920: $67.0?million)This output provides community statutory supervision and support to young people subject to communitybased dispositions in order to divert young people from the youth justice system and minimise the likelihood of further offending.The performance measures below compare targets and expected or actual results from the delivery of programs and services as part of this output:Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityAverage daily number of young people under communitybased supervisionnumber9008501 100852The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to the continued reduction in young people under communitybased supervision.The lower 201920 target reflects this continued reduction.Proportion of young people in youth justice under communitybased supervisionper cent85818580.9QualityCommunitybased orders completed successfullyper cent85868590.3TimelinessYoung people on supervised orders who have a case plan completed within six weeks of the commencement of the orderper cent95959589This performance measure renames the 201819 performance measure ‘Young people on community orders who have an assessment and plan completed within six weeks of the commencement of the order’. The new measure reports on the same activity as the previous measure, however has been amended for increased clarity and consistency.CostTotal output cost$?million67.072.371.155.7The lower 2019-20 target reflects reduced demand due to the continued reduction in the number of young people under community-based supervision.Source: Department of Justice and Community Safety Youth Justice Custodial Services(201920: $168.1?million)This output provides supervision and rehabilitation, through the provision of case management, health and education services and the establishment of structured community supports, to assist young people to address offending behaviour, develop nonoffending lifestyles and support reintegration of young people into the community on their exit from custody.Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityAnnual daily average number of young people in custody – male (under 15 years) and femalenumber15–252315–2522.4Annual daily average number of young people in custody – males (15 years plus)number210–250180180–220178.2Average daily custodial centre utilisation rate of total centre capacity – males (15 years plus)per cent90–959090–9599Average daily custodial centre utilisation rate of total centre capacity – males (under 15 years) and femaleper cent60–807560–8074.7QualityYoung people in youth justice participating in community reintegration activitiesper cent80806579.4The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to an increased focus on community reintegration activities.The higher 201920 target reflects the continued increase in performance against this measure.TimelinessYoung people on custodial orders who have a case plan completed within six weeks of the commencement of the orderper cent95959589This performance measure renames the 201819 performance measure ‘Young people on custodial orders who have an assessment and plan complete within six weeks of the commencement of the order’. The new measure reports on the same activity as the previous measure, however has been amended for increased clarity and consistency.CostTotal output cost$?million168.1156.7136.6100.7The higher 201819 expected outcome reflects increased asset driven output costs such as depreciation and capital asset charge for previous budget asset investments.The higher 201920 target reflects new funding announced in the 201920 Budget for the Youth Justice Reducing Offending Strategy initiative and increased asset driven output costs such as depreciation and capital asset charge for previous budget asset investments.Source: Department of Justice and Community Safety Objective 4: A fair and accessible criminal justice system that supports a just society based on the rule of lawThis objective relates to the provision of criminal justice services that support legal processes and law reform. Services that support legal processes include legal assistance and education services, prosecution services, community mediation services, support for victims of crime, risk assessments for those working with or caring for children, infringement processing and enforcement activities and the delivery of independent, expert forensic medical services to the justice system.Other services that contribute to this objective include legal policy advice to government, law reform, and sentencing advisory services.The departmental objective indicators are:prosecutions completed and returning guilty outcomes (OPP)(percentage of total case finalisations);legal advice and assistance provided (VLA);infringement notices processed;medicolegal death investigations (VIFM);law reform projects completed (VLA);number of Sentencing Advisory Council publications (SAC);services provided to victims of crime against the person (VSA); andWorking with Children Checks processed (negative notices issued within three days of receiving decision).OutputsPublic Prosecutions and Legal Assistance(201920: $286.4?million)This output delivers activities relating to Victoria’s public prosecutions service and Victoria Legal Aid (VLA). The Office of Public Prosecutions (OPP) provides an independent, effective and efficient prosecutions service on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). In addition to the prosecution of serious crimes, the OPP also provides professional support to prosecution witnesses and victims of crime involved in its cases.VLA is an independent statutory authority that provides a range of legal services for both Victorian and Commonwealth law matters. These services include legal representation, legal advice and advocacy and education services.The performance measures below compare targets and expected or actual results from the delivery of programs and services as part of this output:Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityJudicial Officer sitting days requiring prosecutors (OPP)number11 000–13?00012 50011 000–13?00012 227 Number of briefs prepared and hearings attended (OPP)number72 500–78?50078 50072 500–78?50079 501Number of victim and witness consultations (OPP)number12 500–14?50014 50012 500–14?50014 002Community legal education and information services (VLA) – excluding family violence related servicesnumber105 000–115?000110 000123 500–128?500109 729The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target as the published 201819 target included some family violence related services. The 201819 expected outcome and 201920 target do not include these services, which are reflected in a separate munity legal education and information services (VLA) – family violence related servicesnumber26 000–28?00027 00011 70025 525The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target as the published target excluded some family violence related services. The 201819 expected outcome and 201920 target (amended range) accurately reflects VLA’s planned service delivery mix.Duty lawyer services – excluding family violence related services (VLA)number69 000–71?00071 00060 800–62?90070 939The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target owing to an increase in the number of clients in remand, and the implementation of bail review recommendations and sentencing reforms.The higher 201920 target reflects VLA’s planned service delivery mix.Grants of legal assistance provided by VLA – excluding family violencerelated services number32 90032 90032 90030 996Legal advice and minor assistance for clients – excluding family violencerelated services (VLA)number40 000–42?00042 00034 80037 000The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target owing to the increasing demand and output in preventative services, particularly legal advice.The higher 201920 target and amended range reflects VLA’s planned service delivery mix.Family violence legal services (VLA)number45 00045 00036 30039 086The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target owing to the ongoing increased focus on family violence legal services, including intensive services such as grants of legal assistance.The higher 201920 target reflects VLA’s planned service delivery mix.Number of unique clients who accessed one or more of VLA’s legal servicesnumber105 000105 00096 30094 485The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target owing to the increasing demand and output in preventative services, particularly legal advice.The higher 201920 target reflects VLA’s planned service delivery mix.QualityGuilty outcomes (guilty pleas and trial convictions) as a percentage of case completions (OPP)per cent89898991.8Client satisfaction with services provided by Victoria Legal Aidper cent808080nmTimelinessProportion of trials listed which did not proceed to adjournment on application of the Crown (OPP)per cent99999999Average call wait time to the Legal Help phone line (VLA)minutes<107.5<10nmThe 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target as VLA has focused on providing the community with a modernised, easy to access service that has reduced wait times for the Legal Help phone line.CostTotal output cost$?million286.4280.5270.3251.8The higher 201920 target primarily reflects new funding announced in the 201920 Budget for Continued delivery of prosecution services.Source: Department of Justice and Community Safety Infringements and Warrants(201920: $230.3?million)This output reports on activities relating to the management of traffic and other infringement notices, the confiscation of assets obtained through criminal activity and enforcement action by the Office of the Sheriff.These activities serve as an administrative method for dealing with minor criminal offences, where a person alleged to have committed an offence has the option of paying a fixed penalty rather than going to court. The fixed penalty is intended to serve as a deterrent.Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityInfringement notices processednumber (million)2.7–2.92.72.7–2.92.7Warrants actionednumber300 00035 000750 000349 768The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to the transition to a new legislative scheme and IT system for fine enforcement from 31 December 2017. The change has coincided with a shift that encourages people to pay or deal with their fines before they reach warrant stage, and a number of enforcement processes, such as vehicle and driver licence sanctions, have transferred from the Sheriff to the Director, Fines Victoria.In line with changes outlined above, the 201920 target has also been revised.QualityProsecutable imagesper cent95979397TimelinessConfiscated assets sold or destroyed within 90 daysper cent85898589Clearance of infringements within 180 daysper cent75657569The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to the transition to a new legislative scheme and IT?system for fine enforcement from 31 December 2017.CostTotal output cost$?million230.3223.6211.1223.2The higher 201819 expected outcome reflects the increase in depreciation expense for the Infringement Management and Enforcement Services Reform Project IT solution which came online in December 2018 and an increase in the final approved carryover from 201718 into 201819.The higher 201920 target reflects new funding announced in the 201920 Budget for the Road safety package – new road safety camera infrastructure and safety campaign; and incremental funding for the Infringement Management and Enforcement Services Reform Project IT solution which was announced in previous budgets.Source: Department of Justice and Community SafetyCriminal Law Support and Reform(201920: $76.6?million)This output delivers a broad range of services such as the provision of law reform and sentencing advisory information, access to justice and support services for the Victorian community, including forensic medical and scientific services and medicolegal advice.Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityClinical forensic medical services by the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine (VIFM)number2 300–2?7002 8502 300–2 7002 711The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to increased activity in response to the service needs of Victoria Police. Medicolegal death investigations (VIFM)number6 150–6?5506 5006 100–6?5006 405Provision of expert forensic medical and scientific evidence in court (VIFM)number150–250250150–250197Community education and consultation sessions conducted by Victorian Law Reform Commission (VLRC)number10010010055Law reform projects conducted by VLRCnumber3334Number of Sentencing Advisory Council (SAC) publicationsnumber66610QualityAudited medicolegal death investigation reports with no significant diagnostic errors (VIFM)per cent95999599Teachers and students who are satisfied with education programs delivered by VLRCper cent858585naTimelinessMedical and scientific investigations on the body of the deceased completed within two days (VIFM)per cent75–858575–8579Medicolegal death investigation reports issued within agreed period (VIFM)per cent60–707060–7068CostTotal output cost$?million76.680.176.782.8The higher 201819 expected outcome reflects new funding in 201819 announced in the 201920 Budget for Maintaining forensic medical capacity.The 2019-20 target reflects the difference between fulfilled funding agreements, and new programs announced as part of the budget.Source: Department of Justice and Community SafetyVictims and Community Support Services(201920: $75.7?million)This output delivers programs that focus on victims and community support services.The Working with Children Check Unit, through the administration of the Working with Children Act 2005, aims to reduce the incidence of sexual and physical offences against children by only allowing Victorian adults who pass the working with children check to work with children.The Victims Support Agency (VSA) is responsible for coordinating a whole of government approach to services for victims of crime against the person and for representing the voice of victims within the justice system. It provides practical assistance to help victims recover from the effects of crime and is pivotal in linking the service system.Consistent with Victoria’s commitment to the Aboriginal Justice Agreement, other initiatives focus on crime prevention and reducing reoffending of Kooris in the criminal justice system.Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityVictims receiving a service from the Victims of Crime Helpline, Victims Register, Youth Justice Group Conferencing and Victims Support (VSA)number20 60026 50020 60025 163The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to strong demand for helpline services, male family violence referrals, and increasing demand for Youth Justice Group Conferencing services. Victims receiving a service from the Victims Assistance Program (VSA)number14 00014 00014 00013 018Grant and program funding administered by the KJU provided to Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) per cent95nmnmnmNew performance measure to replace the 201819 performance measure ‘Diversion initiatives established to support the Koorie community’. The new measure monitors investment in ACCOs and supports the implementation of selfdetermination policy commitments in a more meaningful way than the previous measure. Number of Working with Children Checks processednumber (thousand)400–450410250–300458The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to the flowon impacts of the introduction of Child Safe Standards (Phase 2), which commenced on 1 January 2017. The 201920 target has been increased to reflect current demand projections.QualityWorking with Children Checks – Assessment issued within three days of receiving a clear notificationper cent9899.598100Working with Children Checks – Negative notices issued within three days of receiving the delegate’s decisionper cent10010010099.9CostTotal output cost$?million75.771.161.074.6The higher 201819 expected outcome reflects new funding for 201819 announced in the 201920 Budget for Establishing a National Disability Insurance Scheme worker screening service, funding announced in the 201819 Preelection Budget Update for Aboriginal Justice Agreement Phase 4; and incremental funding for initiatives announced in the 2018-19 Budget for the Whole of Victorian Government child information sharing reforms and Additional court capacity.Source: Department of Justice and Community Safety Objective 5: A fair and accessible civil justice system that supports a just society with increased confidence and equality in the Victorian communityThis objective aims to support the Victorian community through the provision of services relating to: rights and equal opportunity; lifeevent registration and identity protection; and advocacy and guardianship for Victorians with disability or mental illness. The departmental objective indicators are:complaint files received and handled by the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission (VEOHRC);people assisted through Public Advocate advice and education activities;births, deaths and marriages registration transaction accuracy rate; anddispute resolution services provided in the Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria.OutputsProtection of Personal Identity and Individual/Community Rights(201920: $55.5?million)This output protects personal identity through the registration of significant life events by the Victorian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages (BDM). It also protects individual and community rights through the work of the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission (VEOHRC), the Office of the Public Advocate (OPA) and the Native Title Unit (NTU).The VEOHRC provides education and capacity building, and assists parties to resolve disputes. The OPA protects the rights, interests and dignity of people with disability and mental illness. The NTU seeks to increase the economic, social and cultural development of traditional owner communities by negotiating comprehensive settlements of native title claims.The performance measures below compare targets and expected or actual results from the delivery of programs and services as part of this output:Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityComplaint files received and handled by VEOHRCnumber900– 1 0501 017900–1 050908Education and consultancy sessions delivered by VEOHRCnumber350366350366Information and advice provided by VEOHRCnumber8 000– 8?5008 6628 000– 8?5008 585Groups in negotiation towards resolution of Native Title claims (NTU)number4444Information and advice provided by OPAnumber11 334–13?30612 51611 313–12?78211 752The higher 201920 target reflects an anticipated increase in demand for information and advice from munity education sessions (OPA)number130–150140100138The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to continued demand for education sessions in relation to the Medical Treatment Planning and Decisions Act 2016 that commenced in March 2018, in addition to the organised calendar of sessions conducted by OPA. The higher 201920 target and amended range reflects anticipated continued demand for OPA’s education sessions.Public Advocate auspiced volunteer interventions for people with disability (OPA)number7 900– 8?2008 0007 800– 8?1407 595The higher 201920 target reflects OPA’s increased capacity to fulfil requests for a volunteer under the Independent Third Person program due to the flowon impacts of increased funding in the 201819 Budget.New guardianship and investigation orders of VCAT actioned by OPAnumber1 340–1?4801 3831 340–1?4801 353Advocacy matters opened by OPA number348–389283323–364216The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to a slower than anticipated increase in capacity to undertake advocacy on behalf of individuals with disability.The higher 201920 target reflects OPA’s anticipated increased capacity to undertake advocacy on behalf of individuals with disability due to the flowon impacts of increased funding in the 201819 Budget.Decisions made by the Public Advocate under the Medical Treatment Planning and Decisions Act (OPA) number464– 533nmnmnmNew performance measure for 201920 to reflect Government priorities regarding medical treatment decisions when the patient does not have decisionmaking capacity concerning medical treatment and there is no relevant instructional directive or medical treatment decision maker.QualityBirths, Deaths and Marriages registration transaction accuracy rate (BDM)per cent99999999.5Customer satisfaction rating –Education and consultancy sessions delivered by VEOHRCper cent85878587Customer satisfaction rating –Conciliation delivered by VEOHRCper cent85978598The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to a greater number of clients expressing satisfaction with the quality of the dispute resolution service provided by VEOHRC.Settlement rate of conciliation (VEOHRC)per cent65656564Customer satisfaction rating –BDM service centreper cent858585nmTimelinessVEOHRC complaints finalised within six monthsper cent85808576The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to a case backlog. The 201920 target is maintained and clearance rates will improve over the short to medium term.Proportion of Native Title negotiations progressed in accordance with the Department’s?annual work plan and timeframes monitored by the Federal Court (NTU)per cent100100100100Complete applications for birth, death and marriage certificates processed within five days of receipt (BDM)per cent958595100The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to a temporary increase in processing times caused by the implementation of the new core business system in February 2019. Average number of days a guardianship or investigation order of VCAT is held on a wait list prior to being allocated to a delegated officer by the Public Advocate (OPA)number15–193330–3435.1The lower 201920 target reflects OPA’s anticipated increased capacity to reduce the time individuals with disability wait for the allocation of a delegated officer due to the flowon impacts of increased funding in the 201819 Budget.CostTotal output cost$?million55.557.654.564.1The higher 201819 expected outcome reflects funding received post 2018-19 Budget by the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Unit from other departments for legislative changes and Human Rights Charter training, and additional funding to meet increased demand in the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages.Source: Department of Justice and Community Safety Dispute Resolution and Civil Justice Support Services(201920: $51.3?million)This output provides dispute resolution and mediation services to members of the community through the Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria (DSCV). DSCV’s services cover neighbourhood disputes, workplace disputes and disputes within committees, clubs and incorporated associations.The output also provides strategic advice and practical legal solutions to the Victorian Government and its statutory authorities through the Victorian Government Solicitor’s Office (VGSO).Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityDispute resolution services provided in the Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria (DSCV)number25 00024 60022 50023 467The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to the inclusion of files referred to DSCV from the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal as part of the Fast Track Mediation and Hearing program.The higher 201920 target reflects the inclusion of these files.QualityOverall client satisfaction rate (DSCV)per cent85858579.1Settlement rate of mediation (DSCV)per cent65637092.2The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to the inclusion of mediations undertaken by DSCV at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal as part of the Fast Track Mediation and Hearing program, which have a lower settlement rate than other types of DSCV mediations.The lower 201920 target reflects the inclusion of these files.Client satisfaction with quality of legal advice provided (VGSO)per cent85858585TimelinessIntake and mediation services conducted within agreed timeframes by the DSCVper cent85958586.1The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to improved processes used to prioritise files for listing.Client satisfaction with timeliness of legal advice provided (VGSO)per cent85808589The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to an increase in demand for the services of the VGSO.CostTotal output cost$?million51.352.749.248.0The higher 201819 expected outcome and 201920 target reflects the estimated additional costs from the Victorian Government Solicitor's Office associated with the high demand for legal services and funding received post 2018-19 Budget from Department of Health and Human Services for the Complex needs and violence program.Source: Department of Justice and Community SafetyObjective 6: Reduce the impact of, and consequences from, natural disasters and other emergencies on people, infrastructure, the economy and the environmentThis objective aims to deliver a coordinated, all communities, all emergencies approach to emergency management, focusing on risk mitigation and active partnership with the Victorian community.Emergency management encompasses prevention, preparation and planning for, responding to and recovering from natural disasters (such as bushfires, floods and severe storms), the consequences of terrorism, hazardous material incidents (such as chemical spills and gas leaks), and individual and personal emergencies (such as land and sea rescues, car accidents and residential and commercial fires). The departmental objective indicators are:value of domestic fire insurance claims; andrate of deaths from fire events.OutputsEmergency Management Capability(201920: $1 203.3?million)This output provides for the management of emergencies by developing and adopting emergency prevention and mitigation strategies, providing fire suppression and road crash rescue services and supporting local government and communities in disaster mitigation and recovery.Key components of this output reduce the level of risk to the community of emergencies occurring and the adverse effects of emergency events, such as death and injury rates.The performance measures below compare targets and expected or actual results from the delivery of programs and services as part of this output:Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityPermanent operational staffnumber3 7223 4893 4203 384The higher 201920 target reflects delivery of additional firefighters, anticipated projected growth and workforce planning requirements.Permanent support staffnumber1 5481 5321 4731 494The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to the appointment of additional staff to support and various grant programs.The higher 201920 target reflects the number of staff needed to maintain the current level service delivery.Volunteers – Operational number43 000–44?00038 15043 000–44?00038 133The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target, consistent with the variability in achievement of operational volunteers in previous years.The 201920 target remains as a goal for volunteer recruitment and retention activities.Volunteers – Supportnumber21 000–22?00021 20821 000–22?00021 393QualityLevel 3 Incident Controller trained staff and volunteersnumber96799676The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to a small number of Level 3 Incident Controllers electing to not seek reaccreditation, and fewer than anticipated Level 2 Incident Controllers transitioning to Level 3 Incident Controller. Road accident rescue accredited brigades/unitsnumber131131131130Structural fire confined to room of?originper cent80788083.7Multi agency joint procurements of systems or equipmentnumber1331The lower 201920 target reflects a decrease in the number of multiagency joint procurements anticipated in 201920.TimelinessEmergency response times meeting benchmarks – emergency medical responseper cent90969094.6The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to operational performance exceeding the baseline target.Emergency response times meeting benchmarks – road accident rescue responseper cent90899090.5Emergency response times meeting benchmarks – structural firesper cent90919089.4CostTotal output cost$?million1 203.31 308.21 252.61 207.7The lower 2019-20 target reflects a number of specific time-limited initiatives sunsetting in 2018-19. This is partly offset by new initiatives announced in the 2019-20 Budget.Source: Department of Justice and Community SafetyObjective 7: A fair market place for Victorian consumers and businesses with responsible and sustainable liquor and gambling (a)This objective relates to harm minimisation through the regulation of the gambling and liquor industries. This objective promotes the empowerment of consumers and businesses to know their rights and responsibilities to promote a wellfunctioning market economy through regulation and support to consumers and businesses. There is a specific focus on the needs of vulnerable and disadvantaged consumers.The departmental objective indicators are:percentage of licensed venues with a rating that is greater than three stars;responsive Gamblers Help services; andincreased access by consumers, tenants and businesses to digital information.Note:(a) Amended objective for the Department to reflect removal of the Racing portfolio as a result of machinery of government changes effective 1 January 2019.OutputsGambling and Liquor Regulation(201920: $82.9?million)This output provides for monitoring and regulation of gambling and liquor activities in Victoria, including the operations of the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR) and the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation (VRGF). It also provides leadership and strategic policy advice to the Minister for Consumer Affairs, Gaming and Liquor Regulation on the regulation of the gambling and liquor industries, problem gambling and harm minimisation in relation to liquor and gambling.The performance measures below compare targets and expected or actual results from the delivery of programs and services as part of this output:Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityLiquor and gambling applications and licensee monitoring activities (VCGLR)number50 00053 00050 00054 936The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to an increase in demand during the reporting period.Liquor and gambling information and advice (VCGLR)number128 000128 000128 000129 890Liquor inspections completed by the VCGLR – metropolitannumber5 400nmnmnmThis performance measure replaces the 201819 performance measure ‘Liquor and gambling inspections completed by the VCGLR – metropolitan’ to improve transparency.Gambling inspections completed by the VCGLR – metropolitannumber1 350nmnmnmThis performance measure replaces the 201819 performance measure ‘Liquor and gambling inspections completed by the VCGLR – metropolitan’ to improve transparency.Liquor inspections completed by the VCGLR – regionalnumber1 500nmnmnmThis performance measure replaces the 201819 performance measure ‘Liquor and gambling inspections completed by the VCGLR – regional’ to improve transparency.Gambling inspections completed by the VCGLR – regionalnumber250nmnmnmThis performance measure replaces the 201819 performance measure ‘Liquor and gambling inspections completed by the VCGLR – regional’ to improve transparency.Mainstream Gambler’s Help client service hours provided by therapeutic and financial counselling activities (VRGF)number75 40071 63075 400nmThis performance measure renames the 201819 performance measure ‘Mainstream Gambler’s Help agency client service hours provided by therapeutic and financial counselling activities (VRGF)’. The new measure reports on the same activity as the previous measure however has been amended for increased clarity.The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to the reprioritisation of resources to regional prevention initiatives.Increased access to digital information by the community and stakeholders who have an interest in gambling harm (VRGF)number567 000530 000649 850nmThe 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to the reduction in digital marketing activities.The lower 201920 target reflects the VRGF’s effort in refocusing its communication across other communication channels including social media.Operations with coregulators to identify licensees supplying alcohol to minors or persons who are intoxicated – metropolitan (VCGLR)number15nmnmnmThis performance measure replaces the 201819 performance measure ‘Operations with coregulators to identify licensees supplying alcohol to minors or persons who are intoxicated (VRGF)’ to improve transparency.Operations with coregulators to identify licensees supplying alcohol to minors or persons who are intoxicated – regional (VCGLR)number5nmnmnmThis performance measure replaces the 201819 performance measure ‘Operations with coregulators to identify licensees supplying alcohol to minors or persons who are intoxicated (VRGF)’ to improve transparency.Audits of casino operations undertaken by the VCGLRnumber1 260nmnmnmNew performance measure to capture audits of casino operations undertaken by the VCGLR at the Melbourne casino, including assurance, compliance and other auditing activities.Court and regulatory actions undertaken by the VCGLRnumber3 440nmnmnmNew performance measure to capture the range of court and regulatory sanctions issued by the VCGLR.QualityLiquor and gambling licensing client satisfaction (VCGLR)per cent85808098.5The higher 201920 target reflects the expected outcome of the client satisfaction survey.Liquor and gambling inspections conducted at high risk times (VCGLR)per cent121212nmTimelinessCalls to VCGLR client services answered within 60 secondsper cent80788077.2Gamblers Help Service clients who receive a service within five days of referral (VRGF)per cent96969695Liquor and gambling approvals, licence, permit applications and variations completed within set time (VCGLR)per cent85908594The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to increased efficiency in processing permit applications and variations. CostTotal output cost$?million82.993.493.1120.7The lower 201920 target reflects the incremental impact of the machinery of government transfer of the racing portfolio to the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions which came into effect on 1 January 2019.Source: Department of Justice and Community SafetyRegulation of the Victorian Consumer Marketplace(201920: $155.1?million)This output upholds a fair and competitive Victorian marketplace. As Victoria’s consumer regulator, Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) works to ensure that the market works effectively by detecting and addressing noncompliance with the law. The output provides for informing consumers and businesses about their rights and responsibilities under the law, engaging with business to ensure compliance, registration and occupational licensing for individuals and organisations and regulation of the residential tenancies market. Domestic Building Dispute Resolution Victoria is an independent government agency that provides free services to help resolve domestic (residential) building disputes.Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityNumber of court and administrative actionsnumber850880700nmThe 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to the number of court and administrative actions exceeding the initial projection in its first year as a performance measure.The higher 201920 target reflects the anticipated demand for this new rmation and advice provided to consumers, tenants and businesses – through other services including written correspondence, face to face and dispute assistancenumber115 700121 000129 400118 309The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to lower than anticipated volumes of correspondence and face to face assistance.The lower 201920 target reflects an anticipated reduction in correspondence received due to enhancements to the CAV rmation and advice provided to consumers, tenants and businesses – through telephone servicenumber302 900304 900297 000304 048The higher 201920 target reflects similar call volumes to 201819.Transactions undertaken – Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (RTBA) transactionsnumber476 000474 500475 000461 137The higher 201920 target reflects historic growth for this demand driven activity.Transactions undertaken – registration and licensing transactionsnumber95 50093 00087 10093 186The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to higher than anticipated licensing transactions undertaken through myCAV.The higher 201920 target reflects an increase in licensing transactions expected as a result of increased applications and subsequent transactions in myCAV.Victims of family violence assisted with financial counsellingnumber3 7502 5002 2502 421The higher 201920 target reflects funding for the Financial counselling for victim survivors of family violence initiative.Dispute resolution services provided by Domestic Building Dispute Resolution Victorianumber6 0006 0006 0005 981QualityRate of compliance with key consumer lawsper cent95959599.3Proportion of highpriority breaches resulting in regulatory responseper cent100100100nmTimelinessRegulatory functions delivered within agreed timeframesper cent95959597.7CostTotal output cost$?million155.1154.0149.8140.6The higher 201920 target includes new funding announced in the 201920 Budget for Regulating specialist disability accommodation and Financial counselling for victim survivors of family violence.Source: Department of Justice and Community SafetyDepartment of Premier and CabinetMinisterial portfoliosThe Department supports the ministerial portfolios of the Premier, Deputy Premier, Special Minister of State, Aboriginal Affairs, Equality, Industrial Relations, Multicultural Affairs, Veterans, Women and Youth.Departmental mission statementThe Department of Premier and Cabinet’s (DPC) mission is to support the people of Victoria by:helping government achieve its strategic objectives;providing leadership to the public sector to improve its effectiveness; andpromoting collaboration across government to drive performance and improve outcomes.The Department of Premier and Cabinet supports the Victorian Government’s commitment to a stronger, fairer, better Victoria by promoting excellence in government service delivery and reform.Departmental objectivesStrong policy outcomes Pursue policy and service delivery excellence and reform.Lead the public sector response to significant state issues, policy challenges and projects.Support the effective administration of government.Engaged citizensSupport and promote full participation in strong and vibrant communities.Empower citizens to participate in policy making and service design.Ensure a holistic approach to social policy and service delivery.Professional public administrationFoster and promote a highperforming public service.Ensure effective whole of government performance and outcomes.Protect the values of good public governance, integrity and accountability in support of public trust.Highperforming DPCEmpower our people and invest in our culture.Ensure efficient and effective processes and systems.Ensure strong governance and risk management.Changes to the output structureThe Department has made changes to its output structure for 201920, in addition to the machinery of government changes reflected in Table 2.1, as shown in the table below:201819 outputsReason201920 outputsYouth AffairsThe Youth Affairs output was transferred to the Department as a result of machinery of government changes, and renamed to better align with the Ministerial portfolio.YouthGender equality and the prevention of family violence policy and programsThis output was transferred to the Department as a result of machinery of government changes, and renamed to better align with the Ministerial portfolio.Women’s policySource: Department of Premier and CabinetOutput summary by departmental objectivesThe Department’s outputs and funding are provided in the table below. Detailed descriptions of objectives, outputs, together with their key performance indicators are presented in subsequent tables.($?million) 2018-19 budget201819revised201920budgetVariation (a)%Strong policy outcomesGovernmentwide leadership, reform and implementation74.462.7103.539.1Strategic advice and government support106.0101.9112.25.8Infrastructure Victoria9.910.09.9..Digital government and communications47.592.752.911.5Office of the Victorian Government Architect1.21.21.2..Industrial relations13.527.216.018.4Engaged citizensAboriginal policy, strengthening Aboriginal cultural heritage and communities58.257.153.3(8.4)Multicultural affairs policy and programs77.769.759.2(23.8)Support to veterans in Victoria10.59.77.7(26.8)LGBTI equality policy and programs19.519.09.8(49.6)Women’s policy16.216.226.362.4Youth29.629.627.4(7.4)Professional public administrationAdvice and support to the Governor15.716.516.87.1Chief Parliamentary Counsel services6.86.97.49.1Management of Victoria’s public records20.718.417.2(17.1)Public administration advice and support11.89.910.1(14.6)Public sector integrity84.681.279.6(6.0)State electoral roll and electoral events95.294.643.7(54.1)Total (b)699.2724.6654.4(6.4)Source: Department of Premier and CabinetNotes:(a) Variation between the 2018-19 Budget and the 201920 Budget. Explanations for variations greater than five per cent are included in footnotes to the relevant output cost.(b)Table may not add due to rounding.Amounts availableThe following tables detail the amounts available to the Department from Parliamentary authority and income generated through transactions.Table 2.12 outlines the Department’s income from transactions and Table 2.13 summarises the sources of Parliamentary authority available to the Department to fund the provision of outputs, additions to the net asset base, payments made on behalf of the State, and other sources expected to become available to the Department.Table 2.12:Income from transactions($?million) 201718actual201819budget201819revised201920budget (a)Output appropriations485.6634.5648.0609.7Special appropriations34.495.495.544.7Interest........Sales of goods and services4.85.25.25.3Grants58.89.912.35.3Fair value of assets and services received free of charge or for nominal consideration4.8......Other income1.61.41.41.4Total income from transactions (b)590.1746.4762.4666.4Source: Department of Premier and CabinetNotes:(a)There are no non-public account contributions in 2019-20.(b)Table may not add due to rounding.Table 2.13:Parliamentary authority for resources($?million) 201819budget201819revised201920budgetAnnual appropriations615.8651.6610.4Provision of outputs608.3645.0609.0Additions to the net asset base7.66.61.4Payments made on behalf of the State......Receipts credited to appropriations0.61.30.6Unapplied previous years appropriation27.65.2..Provision of outputs25.71.8..Additions to the net asset base1.93.4..Payments made on behalf of the State......Gross annual appropriation644.0658.0611.1Special appropriations113.5141.550.3Trust funds16.218.512.0Departmental Suspense Account (a)9.19.15.8Treasury Trust Fund (b)5.65.62.6Other (c)1.53.83.6Total parliamentary authority (d)773.6818.1673.3Source: Department of Premier and CabinetNotes:(a) This account is a departmental working account.(b) The purpose of this trust primarily relates to facilitating the exchange of unclaimed monies and other funds held in trust.(c) Includes interdepartmental transfers.(d)Table may not add due to rounding.Departmental performance statementObjective 1: Strong policy outcomesThis objective pursues policy, service and administration excellence and reform. It leads the public sector response to significant state issues, policy challenges and projects. It supports the effective administration of government. It supports the delivery of policy and projects that enables increased productivity and competitiveness in Victoria.The departmental objective indicators are:DPC’s policy advice and its support for Cabinet, committee members and the Executive Council are valued and inform decision making;quality infrastructure drives economic growth activity in Victoria; andthe development and effective use of technology supports productivity and competitiveness. Governmentwide leadership, reform and implementation(201920: $103.5?million)This output provides advice and support to the Premier and Cabinet on all aspects of government policy. This includes advice on issues as they arise, policy coordination, research and analysis, consultation with stakeholders and leadership in longterm policy development. Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityWhole of government emergency management forums, meetings and exercises facilitatednumber20202026Whole of government forums, meetings and advisory groups chairednumber80698077The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to the lower number of forums, meetings and groups held during an election year, especially between September and December 2018.Data projects completed and deliverednumber10125nmThe 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to increased demand for data projects. The higher 201920 target reflects the increased demand and an increase in the staffing profile.Number of projects facilitated by the Behavioural Insights Unitnumber101010nmNew investment resulting from government facilitation services and assistance under the Victorian Jobs and Investment Fund$?million150nmnmnmNew performance measure for 201920 to reflect the Government’s investment in a whole of government economic development fund. The Victorian Jobs and Investment Fund contributes to the 2019-20 target for this measure. Jobs resulting from government facilitation services and assistance under the Victorian Jobs and Investment Fundnumber2 500nmnmnmNew performance measure for 201920 to reflect the Government’s investment in a whole of government economic development fund. The Victorian Jobs and Investment Fund contributes to the 2019-20 target for this measure. QualityRelevant communication activity compliant with government advertising and communication guidelinesper cent100100100100Data projects delivered to agreed outputsper cent>80100>80nmCostTotal output cost$?million103.562.774.468.3The 2018–19 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target primarily due to estimated carryover of funds from 201718 reflected in the 201819 target. The higher 201920 target is primarily due to new funding decisions announced as part of the 201920 Budget.Source: Department of Premier and CabinetStrategic advice and government support(201920: $112.2?million)This output provides strategic policy analysis and advice to the Premier, leads policy development on key priority issues and supports informed government decision making.Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityNumber of briefs supporting Cabinet and Cabinet committee decision makingnumber1 2007501 2001 283The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to the lower number of Cabinet and Committee meetings held during an election year, especially between September and December 2018.Establishment or renewal of ICT whole of government State Purchase Contractsnumber7954The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to ICT Procurement expecting four further contract activities to occur.The higher 201920 target reflects the strategic advice on significant public and private sector projects from project inception and procurement to design and delivery.Victorian Government entities using the Standard User Experience Frameworknumber20202011Average monthly analysis reports generated to guide government decision makingnumber65806542.5The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to improved processes resulting in greater output.QualityPolicy services satisfaction ratingper cent90909090TimelinessTimely delivery of state events and functionsper cent100100100100Policy services timeliness ratingper cent95959595CostTotal output cost$?million112.2101.9106.0116.2The higher 2019-20 target primarily reflects funding decisions made as part of the 2019-20 Budget.Source: Department of Premier and CabinetInfrastructure Victoria(201920: $9.9?million)This output provides independent and transparent advice to government on infrastructure priorities and sets a longterm strategy for infrastructure investment.Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityNumber of publications or discussion papers releasednumber6669QualityStakeholder satisfaction with consultation process per cent757575100TimelinessDelivery of research, advisory or infrastructure strategies within agreed timelinesper cent100100100100CostTotal output cost$?million9.910.09.99.8Source: Department of Premier and CabinetDigital government and communications(201920: $52.9?million)This output encourages innovative use of ICT to improve service delivery and business processes, and provides information and services to Victorian citizens and businesses through digital and other delivery channels.Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityAverage number of monthly visits to .aunumber310 000350 000300 000317 612The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to .au enhancing their platform as a part of the Single Digital Presence (SDP) project. DPC websites will be consolidated into a single website resulting in an increase in visit numbers.The higher 201920 target reflects the increase in content available on .au.QualityOverall satisfaction of customers transacting on the Service Victoria platformper cent95nmnmnmThis performance measure is proposed to replace the 201819 performance measure ‘Delivery of projects within agreed timelines’ to better reflect the outcomes that Service Victoria is seeking to achieve.CostTotal output cost$?million52.992.747.537.4The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target primarily due to funding provided for Service Victoria for the next stage of the Customer Digital Services Platform and an output reclassification where funding for the Whole of Victorian Government Application Program Interface was transferred from the ‘Strategic advice and government support output’ to the ‘Digital government and communications’ output.The higher 201920 target compared with the 201819 target primarily reflects reclassification of funding from other outputs to this output.Source: Department of Premier and CabinetOffice of the Victorian Government Architect(201920: $1.2?million)This output provides strategic leadership and advice to government and key stakeholders on architecture and the built environment.Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityStrategic advice on significant public and private sector projects from project inception and procurement to design and deliverynumber60756090The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to an increase in demand for advice on statesignificant public sector projects.QualityStakeholder satisfaction with the quality of advice on significant public and private sector projectsper cent80808086TimelinessAverage number of business days to issue formal advicedays109.61010CostTotal output cost$?million1.21.21.21.3Source: Department of Premier and CabinetIndustrial Relations(201920: $16.0?million)This output contributes to the provision of fair jobs and a positive industrial relations environment through provision of industrial relations policy and advice to Government. This includes oversight of enterprise bargaining across the Victorian Public Sector and support for Victoria’s participation in the national workplace relations system.Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityEducation and compliance inspections of providers/users conducted under the Labour Hire Licensing Schemenumber800200200nmThe higher 201920 target reflects a greater delivery expectation as the staffing profile has increased.Employers informed on OH&S obligations under both State and Commonwealth legislation and regulationsnumber>3 5003 5003 500nmThe change in the 201920 target reflects a minimum target consistent with the common funding agreement that applies to the activity. Performance may exceed the target.Labour hire license applications finalised1 300150150nmThis performance measure renames the 201819 performance measure ‘Licence holders registered under the Labour Hire Licensing Scheme’. The 201920 measure reports on the same activity as the 201819 measure however has been amended for increased clarity. The Labour Hire Licensing Scheme commenced on 29 April 2019. The higher 201920 target better reflects the number of license applications expected to be finalised in the 201920 financial year.Workers informed on OH&S obligations under both State and Commonwealth legislation and regulationsnumber>40 00040 00040 000nmThe change in the 201920 target reflects a minimum target consistent with the common funding agreement that applies to the activity. Performance may exceed the target.Workers registered under the Portable Long Service Leave Schemenumber75 00005 000nmThe 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target as the Portable Long Service Leave Scheme was not operative in the 201819 financial year. The Long Service Portability Act 2018 was given royal assent on 14 September 2018. Operational commencement of the Portable Long Service Leave Scheme is scheduled for 1 July 2019.The higher 201920 target reflects the total number of estimated eligible workers under the scheme.Child employment investigations completednumber170nmnmnmNew performance measure for 201920 to reflect Government priorities regarding Wage Inspectorate Victoria.QualityPublic sector agreements renewed and approved within current enterprise bargaining frameworkper cent100100100100Victoria represented in major industrial relations cases and inquiriesper cent100100100100TimelinessReview and assessment of submitted public sector enterprise bargaining costings and proposed agreements completed and submitted for approval within four weeksper cent909085100The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to the implementation of a more streamlined Agreement Approval Framework that provides timely and coordinated responses for departments.The higher 201920 target reflects further improvements to the approval process for enterprise agreements.Long service leave investigations commenced within 90 days of lodgementper cent15nmnmnm New performance measure for 201920 to reflect Government priorities regarding Wage Inspectorate Victoria.CostTotal output cost$?million16.027.213.56.3This output has been transferred to the Department of Premier and Cabinet from the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions as part of the machinery of government changes effective from 1 January 2019.The 2018–19 expected outcome and 201920 target are higher than the 201819 target primarily due to the establishment of the Wage Inspectorate Victoria, Labour Hire Licensing and Portable Long Service Leave.Source: Department of Premier and CabinetObjective 2: Engaged citizensThis objective supports and promotes full participation in strong, resilient and vibrant communities. It empowers citizens to participate in policy making and service design. It?ensures a holistic approach to social policy and service delivery.The departmental objective indicator is:increased opportunities for participation by members of the Victorian community in the social, cultural, economic and democratic life of Victoria. OutputsAboriginal policy, strengthening Aboriginal cultural heritage and communities (201920: $53.3?million)This output supports the Victorian Government’s commitment to advancing selfdetermination for Aboriginal Victorians and to improving longterm social and economic outcomes for Aboriginal Victorians. This includes the protection and management of Aboriginal cultural heritage; strengthening Aboriginal community organisations; progress towards treaty; broad community engagement; and work to reform government to enable selfdetermination.Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityCapacitybuilding activities provided for Traditional Owners to support the management and protection of Aboriginal cultural and intangible heritage and treaty readinessnumber20172020This performance measure renames the 201819 performance measure ‘Capacity building activities provided for Traditional Owners and Aboriginal community organisations’. The new measure reports on the same activity as the previous measure, but has been amended for increased clarity.The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target to reflect that four foundational governance workshops did not proceed following internal evaluation. Average weekly hours of case management provided to members of the Stolen Generationsnumber808080111Delivery of an annual Premier’s Gathering and a public report on outcomes for Aboriginal Victorians to be tabled in Parliamentnumber2nmnmnmThis performance measure is proposed to consolidate the 201819 performance measures ‘Premier’s Gatherings and Community Consultations conducted’ and ‘Delivery of the Victorian Government Aboriginal Annual Affairs Report to Parliament’ into the new measure for 201920. These measures have been consolidated to better capture and measure activity across the portfolio.Number of family history investigations conducted by the Victorian Koorie Family History Service on behalf of members of the Stolen Generationsnumber240240240204Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council meetings conducted within legislative timeframesnumber6668Engagement of Victorian Traditional Owner groups on treaty, through support for Country Planningnumber4nmnmnmThis performance measure is proposed to replace the 201819 performance measure ‘Community consultations relating to treaty’. It has been replaced to better capture and measure activity across the portfolio.Removal of first mortgages on titles of property owned by Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisationsnumber688nmThe lower 201920 target reflects the reduced number of Aboriginal mortgages held by the Minister. QualityFunding payments for the Removal of First Mortgages initiative made in accordance with milestonesper cent1009610096Funding payments for the Cultural Strengthening initiative made in accordance with milestonesper cent100100100100Funding payments to Strengthen Cultural Heritage Protection and Management initiative made in accordance with milestonesper cent100100100100Funding payments for the Community Infrastructure Program made in accordance with milestonesper cent100100100100Funding payments for Community Capacity and CoDesign made in accordance with milestonesper cent100100100100Funding of activities to support Traditional Owner selfdetermination in accordance with Scheme designper cent100100100100This performance measure renames the 201819 performance measure ‘Funding payments for the Traditional Owner Settlement Scheme made in accordance with milestones’. The new measure reports on the same activity as the previous measure however has been amended for increased clarity.Participation of Aboriginal people in Local Aboriginal Networksnumber2 8002 6802 8002 336TimelinessAssessments completed by Aboriginal Victoria within legislative timeframe – cultural heritage management plans, cultural heritage permits, preliminary Aboriginal heritage testsper cent100100100100This performance measure renames the 201819 performance measure ‘Assessments completed by Aboriginal Victoria within legislative timeframe: cultural heritage management plans’. The new measure reports on the same activity as the previous measure however has been amended for increased clarity.Elections held in accordance with timelines agreed with the Victorian Treaty Advancement Commissionper cent100100100nmKoorie Heritage Trust initiative grants acquitted within the timeframe specified in the funding agreementsper cent100100100nmCostTotal output cost$?million53.357.158.242.8The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target primarily due to rephasing of the First Mortgage and Community Infrastructure Program into future years. The lower 201920 target is primarily due to the 201819 target reflecting estimated carryover of funds from 201718 into the 201819 year.Source: Department of Premier and CabinetMulticultural affairs policy and programs(201920: $59.2?million)This output provides policy advice on Multicultural Affairs, settlement coordination for newly arrived migrants and refugees and delivers programs to support Victoria’s whole of government approach to multiculturalism. It coordinates the monitoring of government departments’ responsiveness to Victorians from culturally, linguistically and religiously diverse backgrounds. Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityConsultations with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communitiesnumber909275110The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to the increased number of consultations conducted in the first half of the 201819 financial year. The higher 201920 target reflects continued strong performance.Number of strategic and research partnerships that support portfolio outcomesnumber303330nmThe 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to DPC developing more strategic partnerships than expected through the Family Violence portfolio.Victorian population engaged by multicultural and social cohesion initiativesper cent67676776QualityAttendance at Cultural Diversity Week flagship event, Victoria’s Multicultural Festivalnumber55 00050 00050 00035 000The higher 201920 target reflects continued strong performance.Proportion of approved grant funding provided to organisations in regional/rural areasper cent20132014The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to a higher proportion of applications for infrastructure funding, as well as ready to proceed projects, being located in metropolitan areas.CostTotal output cost$?million59.269.777.747.4The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target primarily due to the 201819 target reflecting estimated carryover of funds from 201718 into the 201819 year. The lower 201920 target is primarily due to the 201819 target reflecting estimated carryover of funds from 201718 into the 201819 year and a machinery of government change.Source: Department of Premier and CabinetSupport to veterans in Victoria(201920: $7.7?million)This output provides coordination of veteranrelated issues at a state level, especially in relation to commemoration, education programs, grant programs, research and veteran welfare. This output supports the Shrine of Remembrance and the Victorian Veterans Council.Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityEntries received –Premier’s Spirit of Anzac Prizenumber250370250210The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to marketing of the program being expanded throughout munity engagement – Shrine ceremonial activities, public and student education programs, tours and general visitationnumber750?000750 000750 0001 200 000Number of veterans employed in the Victorian Public Sectornumber540nmnmnmThis performance measure is proposed to replace the 201819 performance measure ‘Number of veterans who apply for Victorian Public Sector positions’. The new measure better reflects the performance of government.Number of exservice organisation training and/or information sessions deliverednumber444nmQualityCommemorative and educative projects meet agreed project objectivesper cent100100100100TimelinessDeliver an annual program of grants within agreed, published timelinesper cent100100100100CostTotal output cost$?million7.79.710.56.6The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target as it primarily reflects lower carryover from the previous?year. The lower 2019-20 target reflects lapsing funding for the ANZAC centenary.Source: Department of Premier and CabinetLGBTI equality policy and programs(201920: $9.8?million)This output provides for the delivery of programs and services to promote equality for LGBTI Victorians and support these communities’ economic, social and civic participation.Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityNumber of people engaged with LGBTI equality projects and consultationsnumber10 0005 5005 5009 871The higher 201920 target reflects increased engagement with communities through the LGBTIQ festival and events program, and through the Rural and Regional Program.Number of trans and gender diverse (TGD) organisations engaged through the establishment of a TGD Peer Support Programnumber10nmnmnmThis performance measure is proposed to replace the 201819 performance measure ‘Funding for the Expanding Health System Capacity to Support Trans and Gender Diverse People initiative paid in accordance with the agreement.’ It has been replaced to better capture and measure activity across the portfolio. The 201819 performance measure was a new measure.QualityProportion of LGBTI grant program recipients who met or exceeded agreed outcomesper cent858585naPayments for events made in accordance with DPC milestonesper cent10010080nmThe 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to meeting milestones and achieving better than expected outcomes.The higher 201920 target is a reflection of exceeding the previous target.CostTotal output cost$?million9.819.019.56.5The lower 201920 target is primarily due to lapsing of funding for the Victorian Pride Centre.Source: Department of Premier and CabinetWomen’s policy(201920: $26.3?million)This output provides initiatives that support women and the prevention of family violence and supports the economic, social and civic participation and inclusion of all Victorians. Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityNumber of meetings, forums and events held for Women and the Prevention of Family Violence consultation/engagement with key stakeholdersnumber17417451411The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to high levels of engagement in development and implementation activities associated with two new strategies; ‘Safe and Strong: A Victorian Gender Equality Strategy’ and ‘Free from Violence: Victoria’s Strategy to Prevent Family Violence and All Forms of Violence Against Women.’The higher 201920 target reflects actual performance and expected outcomes. Number of women participating in funded programs, projects and eventsnumber1 5752 1251 50010 376The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to greater than expected participation with events.The higher 201920 target reflects an anticipated increase in participation in 201920.Percentage of women in new appointments to paid public boardsper cent50505052QualityWomen and the Prevention of Family Violence service agreements and contracts deliver agreed outcomes for the prevention of family violence and the social and economic participation of womenper cent100100100100TimelinessTimely delivery of policy analysis and papers preparedper cent100100100100Women and the Prevention of Family Violence projects and programs which support the prevention of family violence and the social and economic participation of women are delivered on timeper cent100100100100CostTotal output cost$?million26.316.216.226.5This output has been transferred to the Department of Premier and Cabinet from the Department of Health and Human Services as part of the machinery of government changes effective from 1 January 2019.The higher 201920 target is primarily due to the transfer of Respect Victoria to the Department of Premier and Cabinet from the Department of Health and Human Services as part of the machinery of government changes effective from 1 July 2019.Source: Department of Premier and CabinetYouth(201920: $27.4?million)This output leads and coordinates whole of government policy advice and delivers a range of initiatives for young people aged between 12 and 25 to gain a range of skills and experiences and to actively participate in their local communities.Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityParticipation by young people in programs that provide opportunities to be involved in social and economic life in their communitiesnumber240 000240 000240 000306 300Participation by young people in programs that support young people to be involved in decision making in their communitynumber2 3002 3002 3004 222Number of Scout Hall Capital Projects Completednumber>2nmnmnmNew performance measure for 201920 to reflect Government priorities regarding new funding for the ‘Supporting a new generation of scouts’ initiative.QualityParticipants reporting development of transferrable skills that support education, training and vocational opportunitiesper cent75757597TimelinessPercentage of programs delivered within agreed timeframesper cent90909099CostTotal output cost$?million27.429.629.617.1This output has been transferred to the Department of Premier and Cabinet from the Department of Health and Human Services as part of the machinery of government changes effective from 1 January 2019.The lower 2019-20 target reflects the difference between fulfilled funding initiatives, and new programs announced as part of the budget.Source: Department of Premier and CabinetObjective 3: Professional public administrationThis objective fosters and promotes a highperforming public service. It ensures effective whole of government performance and outcomes. It protects the values of good public governance in support of public trust.The departmental objective indicator is:a valuesdriven, highintegrity public service characterised by employees who collaborate across government and in partnership with the community and other sectors, and who use evidence to support decisions that drive the progress of Victoria socially and economically. Advice and support to the Governor(201920: $16.8?million)This output provides advice and support to the Governor, and maintenance to Government House and its collections as a heritage asset of national importance.Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityIncrease in the annual number of guests and visitors to Government Houseper cent5557QualityMaintenance of Government House in accordance with the asset management strategyper cent79777775The higher 201920 target reflects funding received in the State Budget process enabling increased conservation works to Government House during 201920.Standard, physical appearance of gardens and grounds in accordance with contract key performance indicatorsper cent85858585TimelinessSupport the Governor’s community engagement activities by arranging all internal and external events in a timely mannerper cent100100100100CostTotal output cost$?million16.816.515.715.5The 201819 expected outcome and 201920 target are higher than the 201819 target primarily due to increased funding to cover additional depreciation cost and capital asset charge associated with new capital programs.Source: Department of Premier and CabinetChief Parliamentary Counsel services(201920: $7.4?million)This output provides Bills for introduction in Parliament, including: provision of quality and timely legislative drafting services; hard copy and electronic publication of Acts and Statutory Rules; and the maintenance of a database of Victorian legislation and legislative information at legislation..au.Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityFormal advice provided on legislationnumber465400450484The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to less formal advice provided on legislation during an election year, especially between September and December 2018.The higher 201920 target reflects the anticipated increase in demand for formal advice relating to Bills and house amendments.Number of Acts and Statutory Rules published electronically and in hard copy without errorper cent96969699Statutory Rules made and Bills prepared and introduced into Parliamentnumber220220220245Number of sets of House Amendments drafted for Members of Parliamentnumber605050nmThe higher 201920 target reflects Parliament resuming the normal sitting schedule following the 2018 State election.QualityNumber of Bills and Statutory Rules drafted or settled which meet required standardper cent97969698The higher 201920 target reflects a sustained increase in the percentage of Bills and Statutory Rules drafted or settled to the required standard.TimelinessBills and Statutory Rules drafted or settled within required timeframeper cent97969699The higher 201920 target reflects a sustained increase in the percentage of Bills and Statutory Rules drafted or settled in the required timeframe.Electronically published versions of Principal Acts and Statutory Rules published within three business days of coming into operation and new Acts and Statutory Rules published within 24 hours of makingper cent969696100CostTotal output cost$?million7.46.96.86.7The higher 201920 target is primarily due to new funding for Building Capacity in the Office of the Chief Parliamentary Counsel.Source: Department of Premier and CabinetManagement of Victoria’s public records(201920: $17.2?million)This output provides direction to government on the management of public records and ensures that the historical memory of the Victorian government endures, is secure and accessible. Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityCollection Usage –Utilisation of physical and digital records held by Public Record Office Victorianumber2 900 0004 500 0002 900 0002 347 868The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to promotion and outreach of thirdparty genealogical partners who provide access to the records.QualitySatisfaction with services provided by Public Records Office Victoria to government agencies and to the publicper cent90909095TimelinessProvision of services within published timeframesper cent95959597CostTotal output cost$?million17.218.420.717.4The 2018–19 expected outcome and 201920 target are lower than the 201819 target primarily due to a reduction in depreciation funding based on revised depreciation treatment for public records.Source: Department of Premier and CabinetPublic administration advice and support(201920: $10.1?million)This output, through the Victorian Public Sector Commission, provides advice and support on issues relevant to public administration, governance, service delivery and workforce matters; undertakes related research, data collection, reporting and dissemination of information; advocates for an apolitical and professional public sector; monitors compliance with the public sector values, employment principles, codes and standards; and conducts related reviews and makes recommendations to public sector body heads.Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityPercentage of new executives participating in the VPSC induction programper cent78na75nmThe 201819 expected outcome was unable to be measured due to the scheduled commencement of the program in 201920.The higher 201920 target reflects an updated estimate given the 201819 expected outcome could not be measured due to the scheduled commencement of the program in 201920.QualityPercentage of agencies who interacted with VPSC and who indicated VPSC advice and support assisted them to improve integrity capabilityper cent858080nmThe higher 201920 target reflects an anticipated increase in satisfaction following the establishment of the baseline performance outcome in 201819.Overall participant satisfaction with the Victorian Leadership Academyper cent808080nmOverall satisfaction with engagement, consultation and responsiveness from the VPSC GRADS teamper cent858080nmThe higher 201920 target reflects an anticipated increase in satisfaction following the establishment of the baseline performance outcome in 201819.Stakeholder satisfaction with the quality of advice from the Remuneration Tribunal on determinationsper cent808080nmTimelinessProportion of data collection and reporting activities completed within target timeframesper cent100100100100Advice from the Remuneration Tribunal provided within 15 working days of receipt of submissionper cent909090nmCostTotal output cost$?million10.19.911.86.7The 2018–19 expected outcome and 201920 target are lower than the 201819 target primarily due to output reclassification of funding for the establishment of the Victorian Independent Remuneration Tribunal which is now reported under Strategic advice and government support.Source: Department of Premier and CabinetPublic sector integrity(201920: $79.6?million)This output provides independent investigations of complaints concerning corrupt conduct, administrative actions, alleged breaches of privacy and allegations of serious misconduct. It oversees the Victorian Protective Data Security regime, enhances the Victorian government’s transparency and openness, and provides advice, education and guidance to public agencies.Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityCorruption prevention initiatives delivered by the Independent Broadbased Anticorruption Commission (IBAC)number90909092Education and training activities delivered by Office of the Victorian Information Commissionernumber10010010073Jurisdictional complaints finalised?–Victorian Ombudsman (VO)number14 00015 00014 00015 240The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target as the number of complaints finalised is contingent on circumstances which arise during the year (many of which cannot be predicted), including the number of approaches.Law enforcement, data security and privacy reviews completednumber5555Proportion of standard IBAC investigations into public sector corrupt conduct (excluding police personnel conduct and police personnel corrupt conduct) completed within nine monthsper cent60nmnmnmThis performance measure is proposed to replace the 201819 performance measure ‘Proportion of IBAC investigations into public sector corrupt conduct (excluding police personnel conduct and police personnel corrupt conduct) completed within 12?months’. It has been replaced to more accurately reflect IBAC’s focus on standard and complex investigations.Proportion of complex IBAC investigations into public sector corrupt conduct (excluding police personnel conduct and police personnel corrupt conduct) completed within 18 monthsper cent60nmnmnmThis performance measure is proposed to replace the 201819 performance measure ‘Proportion of IBAC investigations into public sector corrupt conduct (excluding police personnel conduct and police personnel corrupt conduct) completed within 12?months’. It has been replaced to more accurately reflect IBAC’s focus on standard and complex investigations.Proportion of standard IBAC investigations into police personnel conduct and police personnel corrupt conduct completed within nine monthsper cent60nmnmnmThis performance measure is proposed to replace the 201819 performance measure ‘Proportion of IBAC investigations into police personnel conduct and police personnel corrupt conduct completed within 12 months’. It has been replaced to more accurately reflect IBAC’s focus on standard and complex investigations.Proportion of complex IBAC investigations into police personnel conduct and police personnel corrupt conduct completed within 18 monthsper cent60nmnmnmThis performance measure is proposed to replace the 201819 performance measure ‘Proportion of IBAC investigations into police personnel conduct and police personnel corrupt conduct completed within 12 months’. It has been replaced to more accurately reflect IBAC’s focus on standard and complex investigations.Proportion of jurisdictional complaints independently investigated by the Victorian Ombudsmanper cent25252526Reviews and complaints completed by Office of the Victorian Information Commissionernumber8501 0008501 088The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to ongoing business process improvements increasing productivity in the resolution of reviews and complaints.Local Government Inspectorate (LGI) Governance recommendations adopted and implemented by councilsper cent100nmnmnmNew performance measure for 201920 to reflect Government priorities regarding new funding for the ‘Funding to meet increased demand and remit of the Local Government Inspectorate’ initiative.QualityClient satisfaction with data security and privacy training providedper cent90909098Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner applicants that appeal to VCATper cent<25<25<257Proportion of jurisdictional complaints where the original outcome is set aside by a review undertaken in accordance with the Ombudsman’s internal review policyper cent<1.50<1.50<1.500.09Recommendations accepted by agencies upon completion of investigations by the Victorian Ombudsmanper cent95959598Satisfaction rating with corruption prevention initiatives delivered by IBACper cent95959599TimelinessComplaints or notifications about public sector corrupt conduct (excluding police personnel conduct and police personnel corrupt conduct) assessed by IBAC within 45 daysper cent85858592Complaints or notifications about police personnel conduct and police personnel corrupt conduct assessed by IBAC within 45 daysper cent90809095The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to the implementation of a new case management system which has resulted in a temporary backlog of recording complaints and notifications. Complaints received by the Local Government Inspectorate assessed?and actioned within five working daysper cent95939596Complaints resolved within 30?calendar days of receipt by the Victorian Ombudsmanper cent95909589The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to increasing demand and the approach undertaken by the Ombudsman to provide services to a broad range of people. This has increased the time required to complete a case.Responses within 15 days to written enquiries relating to the legislated responsibilities of the Office of the Victorian Information Commissionerper cent90989098The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to the improved effectiveness of monitoring and management of enquiries and responses.Timeline agreed by FOI applicants for completion of reviews is metper cent60209063The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to prioritising the completion of older reviews. The change in priority impacted the agreed timelines for new reviews. The lower 201920 target reflects a more attainable target based on historical performance.Councillor Conduct Panel applications made within 30 days of sustained allegationsper cent100nmnmnmNew performance measure for 201920 to reflect Government priorities regarding new funding for the ‘Funding to meet increased demand and remit of the Local Government Inspectorate’ initiative.CostTotal output cost$?million79.681.284.671.1The lower 201920 target is primarily due to the 201819 target reflecting estimated carryover of funds from 201718 into the 201819 year.Source: Department of Premier and CabinetState electoral roll and electoral events(201920: $43.7?million)This output, through the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC), provides a highquality electoral system that supports democracy in Victoria through the administration of an accurate and secure electoral roll, electoral services to ensure fair and equitable representation, the conduct of fair and impartial elections and encouraging greater participation in civic life through education and awareness activities and improving ease of access. Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityState elections, municipal and statutory elections, byelections, polls and electoral representation reviewsnumber2211411527The 201920 target is lower than the 201819 target due to the 2018 State election.QualityLegal challenges to VEC conduct upheldnumber0000TimelinessChanges to electors’ details, or additions to the Victorian Electoral Register are processed within set timeframesper cent95989582CostTotal output cost$?million43.794.695.234.0The lower 201920 target is due to funding provided in 201819 for 2018 State Election.Source: Department of Premier and CabinetDepartment of TransportMinisterial portfoliosThe Department supports the ministerial portfolios of transport infrastructure; public transport; ports and freight; roads; road safety and the TAC; and fishing and boating.Departmental mission statementThe Department of Transport’s mission is to enable simple, safe and connected journeys. The Department plans, builds and operates the transport system in a way that meets the needs of the people and freight that travel on it, now and in the future. It brings together management of ports, boating and fisheries for commercial and recreational uses. The Department ensures that transport agencies and operators work towards a common goal of an integrated transport system that contributes to an inclusive, prosperous and environmentally responsible state. Departmental objectivesReliable and userfocused transport servicesThe Department enhances liveability by providing Victorians with a transport system that connects people and places, taking them where they want to go, when they want to go.The Bus Services, Tram Services and Train Services outputs contribute to the objective by delivering safe, reliable and costeffective public transport services across Victoria and infrastructure investments. This includes services delivered through contractual arrangements with private operators.The Road Operations output contributes to this objective by delivering initiatives that provide more predictable and reliable journeys, improve safety and meet the service quality expected from transport users.The objective indicators are:user satisfaction with the transport system; andreliable travel.Safe and wellregulated transport services.The Department focuses on helping Victorians arrive safely, whether they are travelling by road, rail or water.The Regulation of Commercial Passenger Vehicle Services output contributes to this objective by delivering a commercial passenger vehicle industry that is customerfocused, safe, accessible and competitive through the regulation of commercial passenger vehicles, booking service providers and drivers.The Transport Safety and Security output contributes to this objective by delivering initiatives and regulatory activities that will improve safety and security on Victoria’s transport network.The objective indicator is:safety of the transport system.Better connected communities through improved infrastructure The Department delivers infrastructure investments to transform the way that Victorians travel.The Transport Infrastructure output contributes to this objective by delivering strategic transport infrastructure activities that are value for money and focused on user outcomes to improve the transport system. The Ports, Freight and Boating output contributes to this objective by delivering a range of capital initiatives and programs to increase the capacity, efficiency and safety of the ports, freight and logistics network and improve recreational boating services and facilities. The Road Asset Management output contributes to the objective by delivering programs and initiatives to maintain Victoria’s freeways and arterial roads.The objective indicator is:improved transport infrastructure.Sustainably Managed Fish ResourcesThe Department supports the development of sustainable fishing and aquaculture activities in Victoria and promotion of responsible fishing and fishingrelated activities. Onground management of fishing is provided by the Victorian Fisheries Authority, which works with a number of partners, local communities and industry to deliver positive outcomes that provide benefits to all Victorians. This includes commercial and recreational licensing and quota management, education, enforcement, fishery monitoring and assessment, administration of recreational fishing grants and onground delivery of fishingrelated election commitments. The objective indicator is:sustainability of assessed fish stocks.Output summary by departmental objectivesThe Department’s outputs and funding are provided in the table below. Detailed descriptions of objectives, outputs, together with their key performance indicators are presented in subsequent tables.($?million) 2018-19 budget201819revised201920budgetVariation (a)%Reliable and userfocused transport servicesBus Services1 200.71 209.71 253.14.4Road Operations1 052.61 356.61 757.567.0Train Services3 817.53 899.73 923.02.8Tram Services938.2957.4936.0(0.2)Safe and wellregulated transport servicesRegulation of Commercial Passenger Vehicle Services116.7116.7116.7..Transport Safety and Security374.327.327.6(92.6)Better connected communities through improved infrastructurePorts, Freight and Boating108.8119.6106.3(2.3)Road Asset Management622.5638.5631.91.5Transport Infrastructure95.9162.9431.3349.7Sustainably Managed Fish ResourcesSustainably Manage Fish Resources34.037.641.622.4Total (b)8 361.28 526.09 225.010.3Source: Department of TransportNotes:(a)Variation between the 2018-19 Budget and the 201920 Budget. Explanations for variations greater than five per cent are included in footnotes to the relevant output cost.(b)Table may not add due to rounding.Changes to the output structureThe Department has made changes to its output structure for 201920, as shown in the table below:201819 outputsReason201920 outputsBus ServicesThis output has been split into three suboutputs to improve transparency of the costs involved with the delivery of each service.Bus Services - StatewideBus Services - MetropolitanBus Services - RegionalIntegrated TransportThis output has been renamed as it now consolidates all major transport infrastructure program measures under one output.Transport InfrastructurePort and Freight Network AccessThis output has been renamed to highlight that boating activities are included under this output.Ports, Freight and BoatingRoad Operations and Network ImprovementsThis output has been renamed to reflect the type of activities that are now undertaken within this output. Network improvement activities are captured under the Transport Infrastructure output.Road OperationsSustainably Manage Fish, Game and Forest ResourcesThis output has been renamed to reflect the transfer of the Game and Forest Resources functions to the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions.Sustainably Manage Fish ResourcesTrain ServicesThis output has been split into three suboutputs to improve transparency of the costs involved with the delivery of each service.Train Services - StatewideTrain Services - MetropolitanTrain Services - Regional Transport Safety, Security and Emergency ManagementThis output has been renamed to clarify the focus of initiatives in this output.Transport Safety and SecuritySource: Department of TransportAmounts availableThe following tables detail the amounts available to the Department from Parliamentary authority and income generated through transactions.Table 2.14 outlines the Department’s income from transactions and Table 2.15 summarises the sources of Parliamentary authority available to the Department to fund the provision of outputs, additions to the net asset base, payments made on behalf of the State, and other sources expected to become available to the Department.Table 2.14:Income from transactions($?million) 201718actual201819budget201819revised201920budget (a)Output appropriations8 083.98 558.37 553.06 920.2Special appropriations254.7294.0178.7631.3Interest20.117.513.94.2Sales of goods and services613.3635.1615.3566.2Grants746.4664.5728.8562.3Fair value of assets and services received free of charge or for nominal consideration66.255.855.455.1Other income228.0182.7192.3427.7Total income from transactions (b)10 012.610 407.99 337.49 167.1Source: Department of TransportNotes:(a) Includes an estimated $1.6 billion of nonpublic account contributions in 201920.(b)Table may not add due to rounding.Table 2.15:Parliamentary authority for resources($?million) 201819budget201819revised201920budgetAnnual appropriations12 501.410 682.011 717.1Provision of outputs (a)8 316.77 379.76 780.7Additions to the net asset base4 112.33 267.64 936.5Payments made on behalf of the State72.534.7..Receipts credited to appropriations255.8456.8397.3Unapplied previous years appropriation..160.10.2Provision of outputs..44.1..Additions to the net asset base..116.00.2Payments made on behalf of the State......Gross annual appropriation12 757.211 298.912 114.6Special appropriations304.1244.0828.0Trust funds160.2208.941.4Recreational Fishing Licence Trust (b)9.98.010.2State Development Special Projects Trust (c)75.1182.130.6Other (d)72.516.90.5Total parliamentary authority (e)13 221.511 751.812 984.0Source: Department of TransportNotes:(a)The 2018-19 budget and 2018-19 revised figures include appropriation relating to the Regional Jobs and Infrastructure Fund, pursuant to section 16(a) of the Regional Development Victoria Act 2002. This reflects the impact of machinery of government changes.(b) The purpose of this trust primarily relates to recreational fishing projects funded from income received from the sale of recreational fishing licences.(c) The purpose of this trust primarily relates to funding for initiatives that enhance economic development.(d) Includes interdepartmental transfers.(e)Table may not add due to rounding.Departmental performance statementObjective 1: Reliable and userfocused transport servicesThis objective enhances liveability by providing Victorians with a transport system that connects people and places, taking them where they want to go, when they want to go.The departmental objective indicators are:user satisfaction with the transport system; andreliable travel.OutputsBus Services(201920: $1 253.1?million)This output group delivers reliable and costeffective statewide bus services and infrastructure investments, including services delivered through contractual arrangements with private operators. Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualBus Services – MetropolitanThis suboutput reports on bus services delivered in metropolitan Melbourne.QuantityPassengers carried – metropolitan bus servicesnumber (million)119.5118.3119.2117.8The 201920 target is higher than the 201819 target, reflecting recent patronage growth trends. Payments made for –metropolitan bus services$?million741.8706715677.6This performance measure reports the total amount of operating expenditure paid to bus operators for metropolitan bus services.The 201920 target is higher than the 201819 target due to movements in consumer price, fuel and labour indexation rates and additional funding provided in the 201920 Budget. Scheduled services delivered – metropolitan busper cent99.999.899.999.9Total kilometres scheduled –metropolitan buskm (million)122.6122.1122.5119.83The 201920 target is higher than the 201819 target due to the progressive introduction of new services as part of the Metropolitan Bus Service Improvements initiative funded in the 2018-19 Budget and funding provided for the Better Buses Fund initiative in the 201920 Budget. QualityCustomer satisfaction index – metropolitan bus servicesscore77777776.9TimelinessService punctuality for –metropolitan bus servicesper cent8681.68280.8Metropolitan bus services are on time when services arrive at timing points no more than 4?minutes and 59 seconds late and depart no more than 59 seconds early.The 201920 target is higher than the 201819 target due to a change in methodology for calculating punctuality to align with the new metropolitan bus contracts. CostTotal output cost$?million769.8741.1740.7708.5The 201920 target is higher than the 201819 target due to the additional funding provided in the 201920 Budget and indexation on contract payments.Bus Services – RegionalThis suboutput reports on bus services delivered in regional Victoria.QuantityPassengers carried –regional bus servicesnumber (million)14.313.413.412.5The 201920 target is higher than the 201819 target reflecting recent patronage growth trends.Payments made for – regional bus services$?million136.7131129121.2This performance measure reports the total amount of operating expenditure paid to bus operators for regional bus services.The 201920 target is higher than the 201819 target due to the fullyear impact of funding provided in the 2018-19 Budget for Additional Regional Bus Services, and due to movement in consumer price, fuel and labour indexation rates. Scheduled services delivered –regional busper cent9999.999100Total kilometres scheduled –regional buskm (million)27.327.227.225.7The 201920 target is higher than 201819 target due to the progressive introduction of new services as part of the Additional Regional Bus Services initiative funded in the 2018-19 Budget and funding provided for the Better Buses Fund initiative in the 201920 Budget. QualityCustomer satisfaction index –regional coach servicesscore84838482.4TimelinessService punctuality for –regional bus servicesper cent9294.39294Regional buses are on time when services depart from timing points no more than 59 seconds early and no more than 4?minutes and 59 seconds late at key monitoring points.CostTotal output cost$?million149.8145.1141.0125.7The 201920 target is higher than the 201819 target due to the additional funding provided in the 201920 Budget and indexation on contract payments.Bus Services – StatewideThis suboutput reports on upgrades and school bus services delivered statewide. QuantityNumber of bus routes upgradednumber6nmnmnmNew performance measure for 201920 to report on upgrades to bus routes. It includes route extensions, upgrades, realignments, span of hours changes and accessibility improvements. This performance measure replaces the 201819 measure ‘Public transport network improvement minor projects completed: bus’.Scheduled services delivered – school busper cent99999998Total kilometres scheduled – school buskm (million)31.130.631.132.03CostTotal output cost$?million333.5323.5319.0300.7The 201920 target is higher than the 201819 target due to additional funding provided in the 201920 Budget and indexation on contract payments.Source: Department of TransportRoad Operations(201920: $1 757.5?million)This output operates the road network by managing access and use, and delivers initiatives that provide more predictable and reliable journeys, improve safety and meet the service quality expected from transport users.Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityBridge strengthening and replacement projects completed – metropolitannumber4422The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to completion of projects delayed from 201718. The 201920 target is higher than the 201819 target reflecting the number of projects scheduled for completion in 201920, noting that the numbers vary from year to year.Bridge strengthening and replacement projects completed – regionalnumber73610The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to an error when setting the target, early completion of one project and revised scheduling of two projects. The 201920 target is higher than the 201819 target reflecting the number of projects scheduled for completion in 201920, noting that the numbers vary from year to year.Congestion projects completednumber4101316 The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the target due to revised scheduling of some projects and early completion of some projects in 201718.The 201920 target is lower than the 201819 target reflecting the number of projects scheduled for completion in 201920, noting that the numbers vary from year to year.Cycling projects completednumber124112The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the target due to program changes for some projects.The 201920 target is higher than the 201819 target reflecting the number of projects scheduled for completion in 201920 and funding provided in the 201920 Budget.Kilometres of safety barrier installedkm254nmnmnmNew performance measure for 201920 to report on the additional linear length of flexible safety barriers installed. Safety barriers are structures that are designed to prevent vehicles from travelling out of their lane and crashing into an oncoming vehicle or into a roadside object.? Kilometres of road treated with tactile line markingkm2 000nmnmnmNew performance measure for 201920 to report on the additional linear length of road treated with tactile line marking to improve safety. Tactile line markings are small raised bumps adjacent to line markings on roads that alert road users through both sound and vibration.Other minor road improvement projects completed – metropolitannumber3332This performance measure has been renamed from ‘Other road projects completed – metropolitan’ to ‘Other minor road projects completed – metropolitan’ for clarity. Major projects delivered by Major Road Projects Victoria are reported under the Transport Infrastructure output.Other minor road improvement projects completed – regionalnumber5467This performance measure has been renamed from ‘other road projects completed – regional’ to ‘other minor road projects completed – regional’ for clarity. Major road projects are reported under the Transport Infrastructure output.The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the target due to program changes. The 201920 target is lower than the 201819 target as a result of the current schedule of works planned for 201920.Pedestrian projects completednumber1057209The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the target due to new projects being added to the School Area Safety program after the target was set.The 201920 target is lower than the 201819 target due to fewer projects of this type planned for completion in 201920.Road safety initiatives completednumber45nmnmnmThis performance measure replaces the 201819 performance measures ‘Road safety projects/initiative: safe road users’, ‘Road safety projects/initiative: safe roads’, and ‘Road safety projects/initiative: safe vehicles’ with a single measure. All safety projects/initiatives were previously reported on under the Transport Safety, Security and Emergency Management output. Road vehicle and driver regulation – driver licences renewednumber (thousand)710668687628This performance measure has been transferred from the Transport Safety and Security output as this measure is better aligned to this output which focuses on the operation of the road network, including managing access and use.The 201920 target is higher than the 201819 target reflecting cyclical trends in licence renewal.Road vehicle and driver regulation – new driver licences issuednumber (thousand)184180184180This performance measure has been transferred from the Transport Safety and Security output as this measure is better aligned to this output, which focuses on the operation of the road network, including managing access and use.Road vehicle and driver regulation –new vehicle registrations issuednumber (thousand)630600628616This performance measure has been transferred from the Transport Safety and Security output as this measure is better aligned to this output which focuses on the operation of the road network, including managing access and use. The 201920 target is higher than the 201819 target reflecting forecasts of the number of new vehicle registrations, based on demographic and economic indicators and historical movements.Road vehicle and driver regulation – vehicle and driver information requests, including toll operator and council requests, processednumber (thousand)3900390037733959This performance measure has been transferred from the Transport Safety and Security output as this measure is better aligned to this output which focuses on the operation of the road network, including managing access and use. The 201920 target is higher than the 201819 target reflecting forecast demand from toll operators and councils and historical movement.Road vehicle and driver regulation – vehicle registration transfersnumber (thousand)956930955930This performance measure has been transferred from the Transport Safety and Security output as this measure is better aligned to this output which focuses on the operation of the road network, including managing access and use. The 201920 target is higher than the 201819 target reflecting forecasts of the number of new vehicle registration transfers based on demographic and economic indicators and historical trends.Road vehicle and driver regulation – vehicle registrations renewednumber (thousand)7800770090006016This performance measure has been transferred from the Transport Safety and Security output as this measure is better aligned to this output which focuses on the operation of the road network, including managing access and use. The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the target due to stabilisation of the take up rate of Short Term Registration (STR) following the initial introduction period.The 201920 target is lower than the 201819 target reflecting the expected rate of STR applications.QualityRoad projects completed within agreed scope and standards – metropolitanper cent100100100100Road projects completed within agreed scope and standards – regionalper cent100100100100Road safety projects completed within agreed scope and standardsper cent10095100100This performance measure has been transferred from the Transport Safety and Security output as this measure is better aligned to this output which focuses on the operation of the road network.The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target reflecting minor changes in scope for some projects.Road vehicle and driver regulation – currency of vehicle registration and driver licensing recordsper cent99999999This performance measure has been transferred from the Transport Safety and Security output as this measure is better aligned to this output which focuses on the operation of the road network by managing access and use. Road vehicle and driver regulation – user satisfaction with vehicle registration and driver licensingper cent85858587This performance measure has been transferred from the Transport Safety and Security output as this measure is better aligned to this output which focuses on the operation of the road network by managing access and use. TimelinessProgrammed works completed within agreed timeframes – metropolitanper cent807395100The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to the implementation of a new methodology for calculating timeliness of project completion.The 201920 target is lower than the 201819 target due to the implementation of a new methodology for calculating timeliness of project completion.Programmed works completed within agreed timeframes – regionalper cent807695100The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to the implementation of a new methodology for calculating timeliness of project completion.The 201920 target is lower than the 201819 target due to the implementation of a new methodology for calculating timeliness of project completion.Road safety programmed works completed within agreed timeframesper cent8075100100This performance measure has been transferred from the Transport Safety and Security output as this measure is better aligned to this output which focuses on the operation of the road network.The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to the implementation of a new methodology for calculating timeliness of project completion.The 201920 target is lower than the 201819 target due to the implementation of a new methodology for calculating timeliness of project completion.Road vehicle and driver regulation – average speed of calls answered in registration and licensing call centresseconds240500240394This performance measure has been transferred from the Transport Safety and Security output as this measure is better aligned to this output which focuses on the operation of the road network by managing access and use. The measure has been renamed to reflect the services provided by the call centres.The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the target due to increased call volumes following the introduction of shortterm registration, and increased call complexity which increased total callhandling times. Road vehicle and driver regulation – customers served within 10 minutes in registration and licensing Customer Service Centresper cent80708074This performance measure has been transferred from the Transport Safety and Security output as this measure is better aligned to this output which focuses on the operation of the road network, by managing access and use. The measure has been renamed to reflect the services provided by the Customer Service Centres.The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the target due to an increase in demand for services and complexity of customer queries. CostTotal output cost$?million1 757.51 356.61 052.61 035.4The 201920 target is higher than the 201819 target mainly due to the registration and licencing and roads safety activities previously reported under the Transport Safety and Security output, depreciation and interest incurred with the recognition of service concession arrangements from 1 July 2019 in line with accounting standards and new funding received in the 201920 Budget for a number of initiatives.The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target mainly due to the registration and licencing activities transferred from the Transport Safety and Security output, as this measure is better aligned to the Road Operations output which focuses on the operation of the road network. Source: Department of TransportTrain Services(201920: $3 923.0?million)This output group delivers reliable and costeffective train services and infrastructure investments across the Victorian rail network, including services delivered through contractual arrangements with private operators.Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualTrain Services – MetropolitanThis suboutput reports on train services and maintenance works for metropolitan Melbourne.QuantityPassengers carried– metropolitan train servicesnumber (million)246.2244.1239.6240.9The 201920 target is higher than the 201819 target reflecting forecast population growth.Payments made for –metropolitan train services$?million1102.111491146892.4This performance measure reports operating payments to metropolitan train operators, which includes selected capital payments to support the delivery of maintenance works but excludes farebox revenue. PTV/DoT publishes aggregate farebox (for train and tram) in its annual report.The 201920 target is lower than the 201819 target to reflect the scheduling of contractual payments. Scheduled services delivered – metropolitan trainper cent9998.79998.8This performance measure reports on the reliability of metropolitan train services. This is calculated using a formula that takes into account unplanned skip stop services, loop bypasses and short runnings as well as cancelled services.Total kilometres scheduled –metropolitan trainkm (million)23.823.823.823.1QualityAvailability of rolling stock –metropolitan trainsper cent94949493Customer satisfaction index – metropolitan train servicesscore75757573.6Metropolitan fare compliance rate across all public transport modesper cent96.595.796.595.3TimelinessMajor periodic maintenance works completed against plan –metropolitan train networkper cent10010010092Service punctuality for –metropolitan train servicesper cent92.591.992.591.9Metropolitan trains are considered on time if they arrive no more than 4 minutes and 59 seconds after the scheduled time in the timetable.CostTotal output cost$?million2 337.02 430.02 354.31 968.1The 201920 target is lower than the 201819 target due to the profile of rolling stock payments, offset by new funding provided in the 201920 Budget and an increase in the capital asset charge as a result of investment in rail assets.Train Services – RegionalThis suboutput reports on train services and maintenance works in regional Victoria.QuantityPassengers carried –regional train and coach servicesnumber (million)23.22221.620.8The 201920 target is higher than the 201819 target reflecting recent patronage growth trends and forecast population growth.Payments made for –regional train and coach services$?million624568.1558534.4This performance measure reports operating payments to regional train and coach operators, which includes selected capital payments to support the delivery of maintenance works but excludes farebox revenue. PTV/DoT publishes aggregate farebox (for train and tram) in its annual report.The 201920 target is higher than the 201819 target due to the planned cash flow of rolling stock payments and funding provided in the 201920 Budget for train maintenance and associated facilities.Scheduled services delivered –regional trainper cent98.596.398.597Total kilometres scheduled –regional train and coachkm (million)25.926.225.926QualityAvailability of rolling stock –VLocity fleetper cent92.58992.590.4Customer satisfaction index – regional train servicesscore78747875.1The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the target reflecting the impact of investment in renewal and replacement of regional network infrastructure assets.Scheduled services not delayed by infrastructure faults – regional train networkper cent979797nmTimelinessMajor periodic maintenance works completed against plan – regional train networkper cent10010010096.4Service punctuality for –regional train servicesper cent9284.29283.9Long distance regional trains are considered on time if they arrive no more than 10 minutes and 59 seconds late at their destination. Short distance regional trains are considered on time if they arrive no more than 5 minutes and 59 seconds late at their destination.The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the target due to a range of infrastructure factors.CostTotal output cost$?million1 271.51 163.51 161.11 090.0The 201920 target is higher than the 201819 target due to the additional investment in regional rail, rolling stock payments and increase in the capital asset charge as a result of investment in rail assets.Train Services – StatewideThis suboutput reports on train services and network improvements delivered statewide. QuantityPublic railway crossings upgradednumber31294469The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the target due to rephasing of the program to capture efficiency opportunities in delivery. The 201920 target is lower than the 201819 target due to the current program of scheduled works.Public transport network improvement – minor projects completed – trainnumber4453The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the target due to delivery of one project being rescheduled to 201920 to enable efficient delivery with future works. The 201920 target is lower than the 201819 target due to the current program of scheduled works.Qualitymyki device availabilityper cent99.599.799.5nmThe result is measured as an overall percentage availability of all deployed myki fare payment devices, calculated as a percentage of the total number of hours that devices are expected to be available, weighted by location and time. myki – Fare payment device speed – number of touch on/offs per minutenumber28nmnmnmNew performance measure for 201920 reports on the device throughput of the fare payment devices (myki readers) when passengers are touching on and off to travel. This measure will provide an indication of the quality of the service provided by the myki ticketing system and reflects the contractual requirement in the Ticketing Systems Service Agreement. Public transport network improvement – performance against master project scheduleper cent90909090This performance measure reports the number of project milestones achieved within the financial year as a percentage of the number planned at the start of the financial year for bus, train and tram infrastructure projects.TimelinessCalls to the Public Transport Victoria call centre answered within 30 secondsper cent8079.58081This measure includes calls regarding bus, train and tram services.CostTotal output cost$?million314.5306.2302.1291.6The 201920 target is higher than the 201819 target due to new funding provided as part of the 201920 Budget.Source: Department of TransportTram Services(201920: $936.0?million)This output delivers reliable and costeffective tram services and infrastructure investments, including public transport services delivered through contractual arrangements with private operators.Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityLevel access tram stops upgradednumber169166The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the target due to delays in obtaining planning approvals from local councils. Number of tram routes upgradednumber2nmnmnmNew performance measure for 201920 to report on upgrades to tram routes. It includes route extensions, upgrades, realignments, span of hours changes and accessibility improvements. This performance measure replaces the 201819 measure ‘Public transport network improvement minor projects completed: tram’.Passengers carried – tram servicesnumber (million)208.1208.1208.1206.3Payments made for – tram services$?million446.7512517368.7This performance measure reports operating payments to tram operators, which includes selected capital payments to support the delivery of maintenance works but excludes farebox revenue. PTV/DoT publishes aggregate farebox (for train and tram) in its annual report.The 201920 target is lower than the 201819 target due to the scheduling of contractual payments. Progress of tram procurement and supporting infrastructure – cumulative project expenditureper cent92909585The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the target due to delays in obtaining planning approvals from local councils. The 201920 target is lower than the 201819 target to account for the lower 201819 expected outcome.Scheduled services delivered – tramper cent99.298.799.298.5The performance measure reports on the reliability of tram services. This is calculated using a formula that takes into account unplanned short runnings, in addition to cancelled services.Total kilometres scheduled – tramkm (million)24.624.624.624.5WClass Trams fully restorednumber3232The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the target due to the delivery of one tram being rescheduled to 201920. QualityAvailability of rolling stock – tramsper cent9492.39489.5Customer satisfaction index – tram servicesscore76.57776.576.6TimelinessMajor periodic maintenance works completed against plan – tram networkper cent1007310070The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the target due to the rescheduling of some planned maintenance works. Service punctuality for – tram servicesper cent82.981.982.981.7CostTotal output cost$?million936.0957.4938.2799.1The 201920 target is lower than the 201819 target due to the profile of rolling stock payments, offset by an increase in the capital asset charge as a result of investment in rail assets and additional funding provided for a number of initiatives.Source: Department of TransportObjective 2: Safe and wellregulated transport servicesThis objective focuses on helping Victorians arrive safely, whether they are travelling by road, rail or water.The departmental objective indicator is:safety of the transport system.OutputsRegulation of Commercial Passenger Vehicle Services(201920: $116.7?million)This output delivers a commercial passenger vehicle industry that is customer focused, safe, accessible and competitive in metropolitan and regional Victoria through regulating commercial passenger vehicles, booking service providers, and drivers.Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityMultiPurpose Taxi Program – number of trips subsidisednumber (thousand)5 7205 4005 2005070The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the target due to higher than expected demand for trips.The 201920 target is higher than the 201819 target reflecting anticipated increased demand for the service.MultiPurpose Taxi Program – number of wheelchair and scooter lifting fees paidnumber (thousand)1 3301 2401 2001120The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to higher than expected demand for trips.The 201920 target is higher than the 201819 target reflecting anticipated increased demand for the service.New and renewed commercial passenger vehicle and bus driver accreditation applications processednumber28 00030 00021 000nmThe 201819 expected outcome is higher than the target due to higher than anticipated numbers of accreditation applications received. The 201920 target is higher than the 201819 target based on the higher number of applications received in 201819 which is expected to continue.QualityAverage wait time for conventional commercial passenger vehicles booked to arrive during daytime periods of demandminutes8.38.39.69.4The daytime period of demand is defined as from 6.00 am to 7.00 pm.The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the target due to performance exceeding expectations. The 201920 target is lower than the 201819 target to reflect expected outcomes for 201819.Average wait time for wheelchair accessible commercial passenger vehicles booked to arrive during daytime periods of demandminutes16.616.62827The daytime period of demand is defined as from 6.00 am to 7.00 pm.The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the target due to performance exceeding expectations. The 201920 target is lower than the 201819 target to reflect expected outcomes for 201819.Calls to the Commercial Passenger Vehicles Victoria call centre resolved at the first point of contactper cent727270nmThis performance measure has been renamed to reflect the new name of the responsible agency.The 201920 target is higher than the 201819 target based on improved performance for 201819 which is anticipated to?mercial passenger vehicle industry participants conform to key safety requirementsper cent755050nmThe key safety requirements are derived from the Commercial Passenger Vehicle Industry Regulations 2018, which came into effect on 1 March 2019. Therefore, the 201819 expected outcome is based on the auditing of a small number of providers. The 201920 target is higher than the 201819 target reflecting anticipated improved conformity to key safety mercial passenger vehicle registration applications received onlineper cent10010085nmThe expected outcome is higher than the target due to a higher than anticipated proportion of applications received online. The 201920 target is higher than the 201819 target to reflect the 201819 expected mercial passenger vehicles meeting safety standards for booked and unbooked servicesper cent85nmnmnmThis performance measure replaces the 201819 performance measure ‘Safety and quality rating for commercial passenger vehicles available for booked and unbooked services’ which used an inverse scoring system ranging from 1.0 (highest safety and quality) to 7.0 (lowest safety and quality). This new measure provides greater clarity on what is being measured. Overall satisfaction with level of commercial passenger vehicle regulatory service provided by Commercial Passenger Vehicles Victoria.per cent605555nmThis performance measure has been renamed to reflect the new name of the responsible agency.The 201920 target is higher than the 201819 target to reflect anticipated improvement in satisfaction with the regulatory service provided by Commercial Passenger Vehicles Victoria. TimelinessCalls to the Commercial Passenger Vehicles Victoria call centre answered within 20 secondsper cent62626045The 201920 target is higher than the 201819 target as a result of higher expected performance outcomes for 201819 which are expected to mercial passenger vehicle registration applications processed within 14 daysper cent97nmnmnmNew performance measure for 201920 to report on the timeliness of processing of commercial passenger vehicle registration mercial passenger vehicle service complaints and intelligence reports investigated and closed within 45 daysper cent92928586The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to a decrease in the volume of complaints received. The 201920 target is higher than the 201819 target due to the expected continued reduced volume of complaints received.MultiPurpose Taxi Program – applications assessed and completed within 14 daysper cent97979797New and renewed driver accreditation applications for commercial passenger vehicles and buses processed within 14?daysper cent85858578This performance measure has been renamed to provide greater clarity.Road vehicle and driver regulation – new and renewed driving instructor authority applications processed within 14 daysper cent90908590The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to the efficient processing of applications. The 201920 target is higher than the 201819 target based on improved performance for 201819 which is anticipated to continue.CostTotal output cost$?million116.7116.7116.7167.7Source: Department of TransportTransport Safety and Security(201920: $27.6?million)This output delivers initiatives and regulatory activities that will improve safety and security and strengthen resilience on Victoria’s transport network.Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityAccredited State maritime training providers audited in accordance with riskbased annual audit plannumber23232022The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to an increase in the number of accredited State maritime training providers. Transport Safety Victoria audits all training providers annually. The higher 201920 target reflects the current number of accredited state maritime training providers.Regulatory interventions conducted on highrisk or accredited rail transport operatorsnumber8081100142The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to a change to the risk management approach. The 201920 target is lower than the 201819 target based on the expected outcome under the new risk management approach.Riskbased vessel inspections undertaken to determine compliance with State marine safety lawnumber500500500508Safety audits of bus operators conducted in accordance with Bus Safety Act 2009 (Vic) requirementsnumber560560560560Sector Resilience Plans endorsed by State Crisis and Resilience Councilnumber1333The 201920 target is lower than the 201819 target reflecting the split of responsibilities for Sector Resilience Plans between the Department of Transport and the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions following machinery of government changes.Security and emergency management exercises coordinated or contributed to by the Departmentnumber9888The higher 201920 target reflects the number of exercises anticipated to be coordinated or contributed to by the Department. Transport and marine safety investigations – proportion of notified accidents with passenger fatalities and/or multiple serious passenger injuries investigatedper cent100100100100Transport safety regulation – rail safety audits/compliance inspections conducted in accordance with legislative requirementsnumber100100100142QualityCompliance inspections of commercial maritime duty holders other than vessel owners and operators audited in accordance with legislative requirements and timelinesper cent100100100100Prosecution success rate for transport safety offencesper cent806080nmThe 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target as three of five prosecutions resulted in convictions. The two nonconvictions recorded resulted in good behaviour bonds.Transport Safety Victoria’s methodology only records convictions as successful prosecutions.Risk assessment of managed and unmanaged Victorian waterways with high levels of boating activity and competing usenumber303030nmTimelinessApplications for bus operator registration and safety accreditation processed on time in accordance with Bus Safety Act 2009 (Vic) requirementsper cent100100100100Applications for rail accreditation and variations to accreditation processed within State and national legislative requirements and timelinesper cent100100100100Transport and marine safety investigations – accidents/incidents assessed within two days of notification to determine need for detailed investigationper cent100100100100Initiate marine pollution response action within 60 minutes of incident notificationper cent100100100100Transport and marine safety investigations – investigations completed within 12 monthsper cent503650nmThe 201819 expected outcome is lower than the target due to the length of time required to complete several complex investigations. CostTotal output cost$?million27.627.3374.3319.3The 201920 target is lower than the 201819 target due to the registration and licencing and roads safety activities now being reported under the Road Operations output.The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target mainly due to the registration and licencing and roads safety activities now being reported under the Road Operations output and the Better recreational facilities for Victorian waterways initiative now reported under the Ports, Freight and Boating output.Source: Department of TransportObjective 3: Better connected communities through improved infrastructure The objective delivers infrastructure investments to transform the way that Victorians travel. The departmental objective indicator is:improved transport infrastructure.OutputsPorts, Freight and Boating(201920: $106.3?million)This output delivers capital initiatives and programs to increase the capacity, efficiency and safety of the ports, freight and logistics network and improve recreational boating services and facilities.Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityBetter boating initiatives commencednumber7nmnmnmNew performance measure for 201920 to report on boating initiatives commenced as part of the 201920 funded initiative Better boating fund and free boat ramp launching and parking.Containers transported by rail under the Mode Shift Incentive Scheme programnumber42 50042 50042 50056 950Number of months per year average channel depth at Lakes Entrance meets standardsnumber10101012Progress with delivery of a Metropolitan Intermodal System – percentage of project funding expendedper cent602020nmThe 201920 target is higher than the 201819 target due to progressive payments being made under this program. Roadbased freight accessibility and reliability improvement projects completednumber791311The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the target due to projects planned for completion in 201819 being completed ahead of schedule in 201718 and other projects being rescheduled to 201920.The 201920 target is lower than the 201819 target as fewer projects of this type are planned for completion in 201920. QualityAccessible local portsnumber14141414Road network permitted for use by highproductivity freight vehiclesper cent15151013.8The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to more of the network being opened up for highproductivity freight use. The 201920 target is higher than the 201819 target due to more of the network being opened up for highproductivity freight use.Roadbased freight accessibility and reliability projects completed within specified scope and standardsper cent100100100100TimelinessRoadbased freight accessibility and reliability projects completed within agreed timeframesper cent8033100100The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to the implementation of a new methodology for calculating timeliness of project completion. The 201920 target is lower than the 201819 target due to rescheduling of projects from 201819.CostTotal output cost$?million106.3119.6108.8115.0The 201920 target is lower than the 201819 target due to the reporting of tow truck activities and the EchucaMoama Bridge initiative under the Road Operations output, offset by new funding provided as part of the 201920 Budget.The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target mainly due to the funding profile for Local Ports Critical Infrastructure, the Station Pier works and the Better recreational facilities for Victorian waterways initiative previously reported under the Transport Safety and Security output.Source: Department of TransportRoad Asset Management(201920: $631.9?million)This output delivers programs and initiatives to maintain Victoria’s freeways and arterial roads.Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityBridges maintained – metropolitannumber973965964964The 201920 target is higher than the 201819 target reflecting additional bridges to be constructed on the metropolitan road network.Bridges maintained – regionalnumber2?2772?2712?2702?270The 201920 target is higher than the 201819 target reflecting additional bridges to be constructed on the regional road network.Road area treated – high strategic priority roadsm2 (000)10?6007?5288?0176?634Road treatments include pavement resurfacing and rehabilitation. High strategic priority roads are freeways, highways, major arterial roads and principal routes for moving people and goods around Victoria.The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to more roads in the medium strategic importance category being prioritised for treatment. The 201920 target is higher than the 201819 target reflecting the area of high strategic priority road planned for treatment in 201920. Road area treated – medium strategic priority roadsm2 (000)1?0006?8425?0547?340Road treatments include pavement resurfacing and rehabilitation. Medium strategic priority roads are major local roads, including nonarterial state roads.The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to reprioritising of sites for treatment. The 201920 target is lower than the 201819 target reflecting the area of medium strategic priority road planned for treatment in 201920.Road area treated – low strategic priority roadsm2 (000)50519778608Road treatments include pavement resurfacing and rehabilitation. Low strategic priority roads are minor roads or local roads, usually with low traffic volumes.The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to more roads in the medium strategic importance category being prioritised for treatment. The 201920 target is lower than the 201819 target reflecting the area of low strategic priority road planned for treatment in 201920.Road network maintained – metropolitanlanekm12 30812 30812 30812 308Road network maintained – regionallanekm41 49541 49541 49541 495QualityBridges that are acceptable for legal load vehicles – metropolitanper cent99.699.699.699Bridges that are acceptable for legal load vehicles – regionalper cent99.699.699.699.8Road length meeting cracking standard – metropolitanper cent93.193.184.477.9Cracking is indicative of how waterproof a pavement is.The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to significant investment in resurfacing metropolitan roads over the last two years.The 201920 target is higher than the 201819 target due to a significant increase in investment in resurfacing metropolitan roads over the last two years. Road length meeting cracking standard – regionalper cent96.796.799.396.3Cracking is indicative of how waterproof a pavement is.The 201920 target reflects the 201819 expected outcome.Road length meeting roughness standard?– metropolitanper cent92.392.392.693.2Roughness is used to measure user ride quality.The 201920 target reflects the 201819 expected outcome.Road length meeting roughness standard?– regionalper cent95.895.895.596Roughness is used to measure user ride quality.The 201920 target reflects the 201819 expected outcome.Road length meeting rutting standard – metropolitanper cent94.694.696.596.4Rutting is indicative of how likely a pavement is to fail.The 201920 target reflects the 201819 expected outcome.Road length meeting rutting standard – regionalper cent97.497.497.897.8Rutting is indicative of how likely a pavement is to fail.The 201920 target reflects the 201819 expected outcome.Traffic Signal Operational Availabilityper cent99.9699.9499.9699.96This performance measure has been transferred from the Quantity to the Quality section as it reports on the quality of services provided by traffic signal locations.Traffic signal performance – communications (‘DA Alarm’) – vehicle detector connectivity to signalsper cent9794.739795.21This performance measure has been transferred from the Quantity to the Quality section as it reports on the quality of services provided by vehicle detectors at traffic signals. DA alarms monitor the performance of vehicle detectors at traffic signals.Traffic signal performance – communications (‘Stop Talk’) – connectivity between different traffic signalsper cent99.699.7399.699.66This performance measure has been transferred from the Quantity to the Quality section as it impacts the quality of service provided to road users via efficient communication between traffic signals. Traffic signal performance directly impacts the safe and efficient movements of all road users.TimelinessAnnual road maintenance program completed within agreed timeframes – metropolitanper cent958010094The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target reflecting changes to the road maintenance program.The 201920 target is lower than the 201819 target reflecting anticipated road maintenance changes. Annual road maintenance program completed within agreed timeframes – regionalper cent100100100100CostTotal output cost$?million631.9638.5622.5634.0The 201920 target is higher than the 201819 target due to additional funding provided for remediation works.Source: Department of TransportTransport Infrastructure(201920: $431.3?million)This output delivers strategic transport infrastructure activity to improve the transport system and create more productive and liveable cities and regions through improved transport services and better infrastructure.Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityIntegrated transport planning to support urban renewal projectsnumber4666The 201920 target is lower than the 201819 target reflecting project alignment with the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Resources’ priority precincts.Major road improvement projects completed – metropolitannumber3231This performance measure has been transferred from the Road Operations output to be reported alongside other major transport infrastructure projects and programs.The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to one project now being forecast to complete in the 201920 financial year due to expanded scope. Major road improvement projects completed – regionalnumber2231This performance measure has been transferred from the Road Operations output to be reported alongside other major transport infrastructure projects and programs.The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to delays in contract award for one project.The 201920 target is lower than the 201819 target reflecting the number of projects scheduled for completion in 201920.Planning projects for other major transport infrastructurenumber5555QualityBallarat Line Upgrade – delivery – milestones delivered in accordance with agreed budget and timelinesper cent100100100nmLevel Crossing Removal Project – milestones delivered in accordance with agreed budget and timelinesper cent100100100100This performance measure has been transferred from the Quantity to Quality section to be consistent with other similar major transport infrastructure performance measures.Metro Tunnel Project – delivery – milestones delivered in accordance with agreed budget and timelinesper cent100100100nmNorth East Link Project – milestones delivered in accordance with agreed budget and timelinesper cent100100100nmThis performance measure has been transferred from the Road Operations output and is now under the Quality section, to be reported alongside similar major transport infrastructure projectsWest Gate Tunnel Project – milestones delivered in accordance with agreed budget and timelinesper cent100100100100This performance measure has been transferred from the Road Operations output to be reported alongside similar major transport infrastructure projects.CostTotal output cost$?million431.3162.995.9170.9The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to the allocation of funding between operating and capital costs in line with accounting standards. The 201920 target is higher than the 201819 target due to the impact of changes in accounting standards, and additional funding provided as part of the 201920 Budget.Source: Department of TransportObjective 4: Sustainably Managed Fish ResourcesThis objective supports the development of sustainable fishing and aquaculture activities in Victoria and promotion of responsible fishing and fishingrelated activities. Onground management of fishing is provided by the Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA), which works with a number of partners, local communities and industry to deliver positive outcomes that provide benefits to all Victorians. The VFA delivers a range of services including commercial and recreational licensing and quota management, education, enforcement, fishery monitoring and assessment, administration of recreational fishing grants and onground delivery of fishingrelated election commitments. The departmental objective indicator is:sustainability of assessed fish stocks.OutputsSustainably Manage Fish Resources(201920: $41.6?million)This output creates the conditions to grow the natural resources economy by ensuring fish resources are sustainably allocated and used for both recreational and commercial purposes.Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityCommunity and stakeholder engagement information forums – Fisheriesnumber10131017The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to the Victorian Fisheries Authority specifically targeting a greater number of events in rural and regional Victoria. Complete stock assessment for key quota managed fish speciesnumber3333Complete total allowable commercial catch setting processes for key quota managed fish speciesnumber3333Develop, implement and review overarching fisheries compliance strategynumber1111Enhance levels of community participation in achieving fisheries compliance through calls to the 13FISH reporting linenumber1 7502 0001 5001 861The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to increased promotion of fishing activities and public awareness resulting from the Go Fishing Victoria - Target One?Million Phase Two initiative.The 201920 target is higher than the 201819 target due to an increasing annual volume of calls to the 13FISH Fisheries Intelligence Reporting Line. Call volume is influenced by factors such as compliance operations, patrol patterns and seasonal conditions.Key fisheries managed in accordance with best practice management plansnumber6655The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to there being six management plans now declared: abalone, rock lobster, giant crab, freshwater fisheries, eel, and pipi. The 201920 target is higher than the 201819 target due to there now being six management plans.Minimum number of uniformed fisheries officers maintaining operational coverage for priority fishing activity periods, as defined by the Compliance Strategic Assessmentnumber17211720The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to favourable weather conditions coinciding with peak fishing periods throughout the year. Fisheries officers have focused their effort on managing this fishing effort resulting in higher than anticipated numbers of enforcement staff on duty.Native and salmonid fish stockednumber (thousand)6 0006 4005 0006 000The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to a number of factors including an increase in supply, a?reduction in the price of juveniles, improved conditions at the Snobs Creek Hatchery, and increased survival in the growout phase. The 201920 target is higher than the 201819 target due to funding provided through the 201920 Budget for the Go Fishing Victoria - Target One?Million Phase Two initiative.Recreational fishing infrastructure improvements deliverednumber6nmnmnmNew performance measure for 201920 to report on the number of recreational fishing infrastructure improvements delivered as part of the 201920 Budget funded initiative, Go Fishing Victoria - Target One?Million Phase Two.Recreational fishing licences sold online as a proportion of total salesper cent80757575The 201920 target is higher than the 201819 target as the Victorian Fisheries Authority now manages online recreational fishing licence sales through Service Victoria. This has enabled efficiency gains and an improved customer experience.Undertake activities to detect, disrupt and dismantle serious or organised fisheries criminal entities (individuals or groups)number20152024The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target which reflects the time allocated by the Victorian Fisheries Authority to major longterm investigations. QualityKey statutory obligations relevant to the Victorian Fisheries Authority complied with (tabling annual report, audits, business plan and board appointments)per cent10010010090TimelinessProportion of fisheries cost recovery levies reviewed and set prior to the commencement of the licensing year (1?April)per cent100100100100Research project milestones and reports completed on time (Fisheries)per cent90909090CostTotal output cost$?million41.637.634.0nmThe 201920 target is higher than the 201819 target due to the additional funding for the Go Fishing Victoria - Target One?Million Phase Two initiative.The 201819 expected outcome is higher than 201819 target mainly due to additional funding provided for a number of initiatives.Source: Department of TransportDepartment of Treasury and FinanceMinisterial portfoliosThe Department supports the ministerial portfolios of the Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development and Assistant Treasurer.Departmental mission statementThe Department of Treasury and Finance’s mission is to provide economic, financial and resource management advice to help the Victorian Government deliver its policies.Departmental objectivesOptimise Victoria’s fiscal resourcesThe Department of Treasury and Finance has a central role in providing high quality advice to Government on sustainable financial, resource and performance management policy and other key policy priorities; overseeing related frameworks; as well as leading the production of the State budget papers and reports of both financial and nonfinancial performance in the Victorian public sector.The Budget and Financial Advice output contributes to this objective by providing strategic, timely and comprehensive analysis and information to Government to support decisionmaking and reporting.The Revenue Management and Administrative Services to Government output contributes to this objective by providing revenue management and administration services across the various statebased taxes for the benefit of all Victorians.Strengthen Victoria’s economic performanceThe Department of Treasury and Finance provides Government with advice on key economic and financial strategies and the implications of broader Government policies to increase economic productivity, competitiveness and equity across the Victorian economy.The Economic and Policy Advice output contributes to this objective by providing strategic, timely and comprehensive analysis and information to Government to support decisionmaking and reporting.The Economic Regulatory Services output contributes to this objective by providing economic regulation of utilities and other specified markets in Victoria to protect the longterm interests of Victorian consumers with regard to price, quality and reliability of essential services. The Invest Victoria output contributes to this objective by facilitating private sector investment in Victoria to strengthen innovation, productivity, job creation, and diversification of Victoria’s economy.Improve how Government manages its balance sheet, commercial activities and public sector infrastructureThe Department of Treasury and Finance develops and applies prudent financial and commercial principles and practices to influence and help deliver Government policies focused on overseeing the State’s balance sheet, major infrastructure and government business enterprises (public nonfinancial corporations (PNFC) sector and public financial corporations (PFC) sector).The Commercial and Infrastructure Advice output contributes to this objective by providing strategic, timely and comprehensive analysis and information to Government to support decisionmaking and reporting.Deliver efficient whole of government common servicesThe Department of Treasury and Finance assists government agencies by delivering integrated and clientcentred common services that achieve value for the Victorian public sector.The Services to Government output contributes to this objective by delivering whole of government services, policies and initiatives in areas including procurement, fleet and accommodation. Changes to the output structureThe Department has made changes to its output structure for 201920, in addition to the machinery of government changes reflected in Table 2.1, as shown in the table below:201819 outputsReason201920 outputsJobs and InvestmentThe Investment component of the output was transferred to the Department as a result of machinery of government changes, and renamed Invest Victoria.Invest VictoriaSource: Department of Treasury and FinanceOutput summary by departmental objectivesThe Department’s outputs and funding are provided in the table below. Detailed descriptions of objectives and outputs, together with key performance indicators, are presented in subsequent tables.($?million) 2018-19 budget201819 revised201920 budgetVariation (a)%Optimise Victoria’s fiscal resourcesBudget and Financial Advice26.131.227.76.4Revenue Management and Administrative Services to Government128.8138.8140.89.3Strengthen Victoria’s economic performanceEconomic and Policy Advice27.131.432.620.1Economic Regulatory Services26.527.030.715.5Invest Victoriana55.2137.8naImprove how Government manages its balance sheet, commercial activities and public sector infrastructure Commercial and Infrastructure Advice79.166.954.4(31.2)Deliver efficient whole of government common services Services to Government60.677.278.529.7Total (b)348.2427.6502.644.3Source: Department of Treasury and FinanceNotes:(a)Variation between the 2018-19 Budget and the 201920 Budget. Explanations for variations greater than five per cent are included in footnotes to the relevant output cost.(b)Table may not add due to rounding.Amounts availableThe following tables detail the amounts available to the Department from Parliamentary authority and income generated through transactions.Table 2.16 outlines the Department’s income from transactions and Table 2.17 summarises the sources of Parliamentary authority available to the Department to fund the provision of outputs, additions to the net asset base, payments made on behalf of the State, and other sources expected to become available to the Department.Table 2.16:Income from transactions($?million) 201718actual201819budget201819revised201920budget (a)Output appropriations299.8349.2416.6 493.9Special appropriations........Interest1.51.11.6 1.3Sales of goods and services187.3188.3185.3 190.6Grants1.92.92.9 8.1Fair value of assets and services received free of charge or for nominal consideration0.2......Other income28.132.236.3 35.2Total income from transactions (b)518.7573.5642.7 729.1Source: Department of Treasury and FinanceNotes:(a) Includes an estimated $176.8?million of nonpublic account contributions in 201920.(b)Table may not add due to rounding.Table 2.17:Parliamentary authority for resources($?million) 201819budget201819revised201920budgetAnnual appropriations6 646.44 311.98 226.3Provision of outputs340.6 379.2 467.4Additions to the net asset base3.6 2.6 2.6Payments made on behalf of the State6 302.13 930.17 756.3Receipts credited to appropriations8.5 18.5 26.0Unapplied previous years appropriation.. 3.1 1.5Provision of outputs.. 2.3 0.5Additions to the net asset base.. 0.7 1.0Payments made on behalf of the State......Gross annual appropriation6 654.94 333.58 253.8Special appropriations2 338.42 357.62 351.0Trust funds3 644.03 690.23 832.4Commonwealth Treasury Trust Fund (a)3 443.83 479.93 626.1Victorian Transport Fund (b)88.1 92.9 60.5Other (c)112.0 117.5 145.7Total parliamentary authority (d)12 637.310 381.314 437.3Source: Department of Treasury and FinanceNotes:(a) The purpose of this trust primarily relates to the receipt of Commonwealth Government Grants to be onpassed to relevant departments.(b) The purpose of this trust primarily relates to the use of the funds received from the lease over the operations of the Port of Melbourne towards the removal of level crossings and other transport initiatives.(c)Includes interdepartmental transfers.(d)Table may not add due to rounding.Departmental performance statementObjective 1: Optimise Victoria’s fiscal resources Under this objective, the Department provides analysis and advice to Government on the management of Victoria’s fiscal resources to support decisionmaking and reporting for the benefit of all Victorians.The Department leads the development of financial policy advice to Government and the Victorian public sector through detailed analysis of key policy priorities including resource allocation, financial risk and government service performance, financial reporting frameworks, and the State’s budget position to inform and support the publication of key wholeofstate financial reports. The departmental objective indicators that support the Government to achieve its fiscal objectives are:a net operating surplus consistent with maintaining general government net debt at a sustainable level; general government net debt as a percentage of Gross State Product (GSP) to be maintained at a sustainable level; agency compliance with the Standing Directions under the Financial Management Act?1994; andadvice contributes to the achievement of Government policies and priorities relating to optimising Victoria’s fiscal resources.OutputsBudget and Financial Advice(201920: $27.7?million)This output contributes to the provision of strategic, timely and comprehensive analysis and advice to Ministers, Cabinet and Cabinet SubCommittees on: Victorian public sector resource allocation;departmental financial, output and asset delivery performance to support government in making decisions on the allocation of the State’s fiscal resources; and departmental and agency funding reviews.This output maintains the integrity of systems and information for financial planning, management, monitoring and reporting of the State of Victoria via:a best practice financial reporting framework, and wholeofstate management information systems, supporting financial reporting across the Victorian public sector;publication of the State budget and financial reports, including quarterly, midyear, annual and estimated financial reports;publication of nonfinancial performance in the Victorian public sector; andmanagement of the Public Account operations.This output develops and maintains cohesive financial and resource management frameworks that drive sound financial and resource management practices in the Victorian public sector by: enhancing key frameworks to drive performance; monitoring Victorian Public Sector (VPS) agencies’ compliance; advising government and key stakeholders on financial and resource management and compliance issues; ensuring that financial and resource management frameworks are established and complied with; promoting continuous improvement in Victorian public sector resource allocation and management through regular reviews and updates to ensure the frameworks represent good practice; and promoting awareness of financial management accountabilities and roles.This output contributes to the Department’s objective to optimise Victoria’s fiscal resources.The performance measures below compare targets and expected or actual results from the delivery of programs and services as part of this output:Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityNumber of funding reviews contributed to by DTFnumber8334The 201920 target has increased to encompass expected funding reviews.QualityVariance of the revised estimate of State budget expenditureper cent≤5.0≤5.0≤5.0≤5.0This performance measure renames the 201819 performance measure ‘Accuracy of the revised estimate of State budget expenditure’ to better reflect the intent of the measure.Unqualified audit reports/reviews for the State of Victoria Financial Report and Estimated Financial Statements number2222Recommendations on financial management framework matters made by PAEC and VAGO and supported by Government are actionedper cent100100100100VPS stakeholder feedback indicates delivery of advice and information sessions supported the financial reporting framework across the VPS and supported the VPS to understand the financial management frameworkper cent80808081.5Business processes maintained to retain ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems) Certificationper cent100100100100TimelinessDelivery of advice to Government on portfolio performance within agreed timeframesper cent100100100100Annual Budget published by date agreed by TreasurerdateMay 2020May 2019May 2019May 2018The 2019-20 State Budget which was originally scheduled for 30 April 2019 was deferred until 27 May 2019.Budget Update, Financial Report for the State of Victoria, MidYear Financial Report, and Quarterly Financial Reports are transmitted by legislated timelinesper cent100100100100Annual financial management compliance report for the previous financial year is submitted to the Assistant Treasurer.dateBy end Feb 202017 Dec 2018By end Feb 201915 Dec 2017This performance measure renames the 201819 performance measure ‘Annual financial management compliance report for the previous financial year is submitted to the Minister for Finance’ to accurately reflect Ministerial portfolio responsibilities.CostTotal output cost$?million27.731.226.129.7The higher 201920 target reflects an increase due to internal reprioritisation for additional policy and the whole of government resource information management system.The higher 201819 expected outcome reflects oneoff funding for the whole of government resource information management system.Source: Department of Treasury and FinanceRevenue Management and Administrative Services to Government (201920: $140.8?million)This output provides revenue management and administrative services across the various statebased taxes in a fair and efficient manner for the benefit of all Victorians. By administering Victoria’s taxation legislation and collecting a range of taxes, duties and levies, this output contributes to the Department’s objective to optimise Victoria’s fiscal resources. The performance measures below compare targets and expected or actual results from the delivery of programs and services as part of this output:Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityRevenue assessed from compliance projects meets estimatesper cent≥95100≥95121Revenue collected as a percentage of budget targetper cent≥9999≥99101Cost to collect $100 of tax revenue raised is less than the average of State and Territory Revenue Officesachieved/ not achievedachievedachievedachievednmCompliance revenue assessed meets targetper cent≥95nmnmnmNew performance measure for 201920 to reflect new funding for the State Revenue Office Compliance Program QualityCustomer satisfaction levelper cent≥8596≥8596Business processes maintained to retain ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems) Certificationper cent100100100100Ratio of outstanding debt to total revenue (monthly average)per cent<2<2<21.01Objections received to assessments issued as a result of compliance projects per cent<4<4<41.45TimelinessRevenue banked on day of receiptper cent≥99100≥99100Timely handling of objections (within 90?days)per cent≥8082≥8085Timely handling of private rulings (within 90 days)per cent≥8086≥8095CostTotal output cost$?million140.8138.8128.8106.1The higher 201920 target reflects additional funding for a tax compliance program undertaken by the State Revenue Office.The higher 201819 expected outcome reflects additional oneoff funding for the implementation of the annual municipal land valuations.Source: Department of Treasury and FinanceObjective 2: Strengthen Victoria’s economic performanceUnder this objective, the Department delivers advice on economic policy, forecasts, legislation and frameworks. It also supports Government by administering economic regulation of utilities and other specified markets in Victoria to protect the longterm interests of Victorian consumers with regard to price, quality, efficiency and reliability of essential services.The Department leads the development of advice to Government on key economic and financial strategies including regulatory reform, Government tax policy and intergovernmental relations to drive improvements in Victoria’s productive and efficient resource allocation, competitiveness and equity across the Victorian economy.Invest Victoria contributes to the Department’s objective to strengthen Victoria’s economic performance through facilitating private sector investment in Victoria. This is achieved through a focus on investments that strengthen innovation, productivity, job creation and diversification of Victoria’s economy.The departmental objective indicators are:economic growth to exceed population growth as expressed by GSP per capita increasing in real terms (annual percentage change);total Victorian employment to grow each year (annual percentage change); andadvice contributes to the achievement of Government policies and priorities relating to economic and social outcomes.OutputsEconomic and Policy Advice(201920: $32.6?million)This output contributes to the Department’s objective to strengthen Victoria’s economic performance through increased productive and efficient resource allocation, competitiveness and equity by providing evidence, advice and engagement on:medium and longerterm strategies to strengthen productivity, participation and the State’s overall competitiveness;State tax and revenue policy;intergovernmental relations, including the distribution of Commonwealth funding to Australian states and territories (including representation on various inter jurisdictional committees);production of the economic and revenue forecasts that underpin the State budget;economic cost benefit analysis, demand forecasting and evaluation of best practice regulatory frameworks; and approaches for innovative, effective and efficient delivery of government services, including social services.This output also provides advice on ways the Government can improve the business environment by the Commissioner for Better Regulation and Red Tape Commissioner: reviewing Regulatory Impact Statements, Legislative Impact Assessments, and providing advice for Regulatory Change Measurements; assisting agencies to improve the quality of regulation in Victoria and undertaking research into matters referred to it by the Government;operating Victoria’s competitive neutrality unit; andworking with businesses and notforprofit organisations to identify and solve red tape issues.The performance measures below compare targets and expected or actual results from the delivery of programs and services as part of this output:Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityEconomic research projects and papers completed that contribute to deeper understanding of economic issues and development of government policynumber8855The higher 201819 expected outcome and 201920 target are due to more research projects being undertaken during the reporting period to meet the needs of the Senior Executive Group and Ministers.High level engagement with nonVictorian Public Service stakeholder groups that contributes to public policy debatenumber20542055The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target reflecting an enhanced focus on engaging external stakeholders as part of the policy development process.Conduct biannual surveys to assess the impact of changes to Victorian regulations on businessnumber2222Accuracy of estimating State taxation revenue in the State budgetpercentage variance≤5.0≤5.0≤5.05Accuracy of estimating the employment growth rate in the State budgetpercentage point variance≤1.0≤1.0≤1.00.77Accuracy of estimating the gross state product rate in the State budgetpercentage point variance≤1.0≤1.0≤1.00.76Business processes maintained to retain ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems) Certificationper cent100100100100The Office of the Commissioner for Better Regulation’s support for preparing Regulatory Impact Statements or Legislative Impact Assessments was valuable overall, as assessed by departmentsper cent90nmnmnmNew performance measure for 201920 to reflect the quality of the Office of the Commissioner for Better Regulation’s support.Proportion of people making inquiries to the Red Tape Unit who found it responsive and helpfulper cent80nmnmnmNew performance measure for 201920 to reflect quality of service provided by the Red Tape Unit.TimelinessBriefings on key Australian Bureau of Statistics economic data on day of releaseper cent100100100100The Office of the Commissioner for Better Regulation’s advice on Regulatory Impact Statements or Legislative Impact Assessments was timely, as assessed by departmentsper cent90nmnmnmNew performance measure for 201920 to reflect the timeliness of advice provided by the Office of the Commissioner for Better Regulation.CostTotal output cost$?million32.631.427.128.7The 201920 target is higher than the 201819 target due to internal reprioritisation and additional funding approved to achieve several policy initiatives including the Review of building and planning approvals processes.The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to oneoff funding for the review of building and planning process and system functions.Source: Department of Treasury and FinanceEconomic Regulatory Services(201920: $30.7?million)This output provides economic regulation of utilities and other specified markets in Victoria to protect the longterm interests of Victorian consumers with regard to price, quality, reliability and efficiency of essential services. By providing these services, this output contributes to the Departmental objective to strengthen Victoria’s economic performance.The performance measures below compare targets and expected or actual results from the delivery of programs and services as part of this output:Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityNew or revised regulatory instruments issuednumber71267The higher 201920 target reflects new funding in the 201920 Budget for the Fairer Energy Regulation initiative. The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to a higher number of new or revised regulatory instruments being issued than originally anticipated.Performance reports for regulated businesses or industriesnumber7777Performance reviews and compliance audits of regulated businessesnumber144144144144Price approvals of regulated businessesnumber22223924The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to a lesser requirement to perform price approvals of regulated businesses than originally anticipated (Lesser number of Local Government fee capping applications).The lower 201920 target reflects the number of businesses required to submit annual price or tariff proposals, consistent with the 2013 Determinations made by the Commission.Registration and accreditation decisions/approvals in relation to the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target Schemenumber5 0004 4006?0004 167The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target as the forecast assumed activities would be at a higher number of smaller business and residential sites, whereas activities in the year to date are increasingly being completed at fewer larger and more complex business sites.The lower 201920 target reflects the change in the Victorian Energy Upgrade market resulting in fewer activities being submitted for approval which is consistent with 201718 and 201819.Reviews, investigations or advisory projectsnumber2212The higher 201920 target reflects new funding in the 201920 Budget for the Fairer energy regulation initiative. The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to the requirement for the Essential Services Commission to develop a Victorian Default Offer (VDO). The VDO is a fair price for energy that all Victorian electricity retailers will be required to offer to all residential and small business pliance and enforcement activities – energynumber30151515The higher 201920 target reflects new funding in the 201920 Budget for the Fairer Energy Regulation initiative.Setting of regulated price and tariffsnumber1nmnmnmNew performance measure for 201920 to reflect new funding for the Fairer Energy Regulation initiative.QualityDecisions upheld where subject to review, appeal or disallowanceper cent100100100100TimelinessDelivery of major milestones within agreed timelinesper cent100100100100CostTotal output cost$?million30.727.026.524.4The higher 201920 target reflects additional funding for the Fairer Energy Regulation initiative.The higher 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 published budget due to additional funding received for the Essential Services Commission. Source: Department of Treasury and FinanceInvest Victoria(201920: $137.8?million)This output contributes to the Department’s objective to strengthen Victoria’s economic performance through facilitating private sector investment in Victoria. This is achieved through a focus on investments that strengthen innovation, productivity, job creation and diversification of Victoria’s economy.This output also provides support and advice to Government regarding growth by:attracting new investment and encouraging additional investment by companies already operating in Victoria;working with priority industry sectors; and supporting innovation opportunities for businesses.The performance measures below compare targets and expected or actual results from the delivery of programs and services as part of this output:Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityJobs resulting from government investment facilitation services and assistancenumber5 2006 4005 0006 510This performance measure is transferred directly from the Jobs and Investment Output in the former Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources performance statement.The higher 201920 target is due to an advanced project pipeline with higher job outcomes than average.The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target primarily due to a small number of projects with higher job outcomes than average.The Victorian Jobs and Investment Fund contributes to the 201920 target for this measure. New Australian/international regional headquarters of firms and/or research development centres attracted to Victorianumber1219918This performance measure is transferred directly from the Jobs and Investment Output in the former Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources performance statement.The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to a number of ICT companies establishing their headquarters in Victoria.The higher 201920 target reflects recent performance and continued focus on headquarter and research centre attraction.The Victorian Jobs and Investment Fund contributes to the 201920 target for this measure.New investment resulting from government facilitation services and assistance$?million2 3002 3002 3002 469This performance measure is transferred directly from the Jobs and Investment Output in the former Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources performance statement.The Victorian Jobs and Investment Fund contributes to the 201920 target for this measure.Visits to the Invest Victoria websitenumber150 000145 000100 000145 162This performance measure is transferred directly from the Jobs and Investment Output in the former Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources performance statement.The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to increased interest in the content on the Invest Victoria website.The higher 201920 target reflects recent performance and increased awareness of the Invest Victoria website.CostTotal output cost$?million137.855.2nanaThe higher 201920 target reflects the full year estimate resulting from the machinery of government transfer from the former Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources in January 2019.Invest Victoria is a new output due to machinery of government changes. As such there is no 201819 target or 201718 actual.Source: Department of Treasury and FinanceObjective 3: Improve how Government manages its balance sheet, commercial activities and public sector infrastructureUnder this objective, the Department delivers Government policies focused on overseeing the State’s balance sheet, major infrastructure and Government Business Enterprises by the delivery and application of prudent financial and commercial principles and practices. The Department leads the development of strategic commercial and financial advice to Government to support key decisions regarding the State’s financial assets and liabilities and infrastructure investment to drive improvement in public sector commercial and asset management and the delivery of infrastructure for the State of Victoria.The departmental objective indicators are:High Value High Risk (HVHR) projects have had risks identified and managed through tailored project assurance, policy advice and governance to increase the likelihood that projects are completed within agreed timeframes, budget and scope;Government Business Enterprises performing against agreed financial and nonfinancial indicators; andadvice contributes to the achievement of Government policies and priorities relating to Victoria’s balance sheet, commercial activities and public sector infrastructure. OutputsCommercial and Infrastructure Advice(201920: $54.4?million)This output contributes to the Department’s objective to improve how Government manages its balance sheet, commercial activities and public sector infrastructure by: providing advice to Government and guidance to departments on infrastructure investment and other major commercial projects; overseeing a range of commercial and transactional activities on behalf of Government, including providing governance oversight of Government Business Enterprises and advice to Government, departments and agencies relating to future uses or disposal of surplus government land, property, management of contaminated land liabilities, office accommodation for the public service, and management of the Greener Government Buildings Program;providing advice and reports on the State’s financial assets and liabilities and associated financial risks, including the State’s investments, debts, unfunded superannuation, insurance claims liabilities and overseeing the registration and regulation of rental housing agencies;providing commercial, financial and risk management advice to Government and guidance to departments regarding infrastructure projects including Partnerships Victoria projects and managing major commercial activities on behalf of Government; overseeing potential commercialisation opportunities; andproducing budget and financial reporting data for Government Business Enterprise sectors. The performance measures below compare targets and expected or actual results from the delivery of programs and services as part of this output:Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityDevelop and implement policy guidance and training, and infrastructure investment frameworks to govern and build capability to deliver infrastructurenumber116948348The higher 201920 target reflects additional project management and leadership training sessions managed by the Office of Projects Victoria. The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to additional project management training sessions coordinated by the Office of Projects Victoria.Gateway reviews undertakennumber70647089The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target as some reviews are now expected in 201920 to match project schedules.Revenue from sale of surplus Government land including Crown land$?million150150200145.8The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to reprofiling of the land sales program between financial years.The lower 201920 target reflects the value of sites expected to be contracted in that financial year, based on identified surplus properties owned by government departments.Provision of PNFC/PFC financial estimates and actuals, along with commentary and analysis, for the State budget papers and financial reportsnumber6666Number of HVHR project assurance plans in placenumber141515nmThe lower 201920 target reflects the number of HVHR projects approved in the 201920 Budget.QualityBusiness processes maintained to retain ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems) Certificationper cent100100100100Percentage of registered housing agencies assessed annually as meeting performance standardsper cent90909098Credit agencies agree that the presentation and information provided support annual assessmentper cent709470nmThe 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to the high quality of the presentation in terms of content, context, transparency and detail. Senior responsible owner agrees Gateway review was beneficial and would impact positively on project outcomesper cent9010090nmThe 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to all senior responsible officers satisfied with the Gateway program.TimelinessAdvice provided to Government on board appointments at least three months prior to upcoming board vacanciesper cent100100100100Analysis and review of corporate plans within two months of receiptper cent901009095The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to a continued focus on the timely review of corporate plans.Dividend collection in accordance with budget decisionsper cent100100100100CostTotal output cost$?million54.466.979.174.5The lower 201920 target is due to the cessation of oneoff funding for the Asset Reform and Western Suburban Roads Package projects and the reallocation of capital asset charges to the Services to Government output.The lower 201819 expected outcome reflects the transfer of capital asset charges from the Commercial and Infrastructure Advice output to Services to Government.Source: Department of Treasury and FinanceObjective 4: Deliver efficient whole of government common servicesUnder this objective, the Department delivers whole of government common services through working with business partners. The Department leads the delivery of integrated and clientcentred whole of government services, policies and initiatives to achieve value for the Victorian public sector. Areas include procurement, fleet and accommodation. The departmental objective indicators are:benefits delivered as a percentage of expenditure by mandated agencies under DTFmanaged state purchase contracts, including reduced and avoided costs;low vacancy rates for government office accommodation maintained; andhigh quality whole of government common services provided to Government agencies, as assessed by feedback from key clients.OutputsServices to Government (201920: $78.5?million)The output contributes to the Department’s objective of delivering efficient whole of government common services to the Victorian public sector by: developing and maintaining a framework of whole of government policies, standards and guidelines which promote the efficient and effective use of common services including procurement, fleet and accommodation; managing a program of whole of government procurement contracts to ensure optimum benefit to government; supporting the operations of the Victorian Government Purchasing Board; providing whole of government office accommodation; andproviding efficient fleet leasing and management services.The performance measures below compare targets and expected or actual results from the delivery of programs and services as part of this output:Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityTotal accommodation cost$ per m2 per year397385395443The higher 201920 target reflects the cost estimate for 201920.The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to a timing issue in the data. The figure is calculated using the actual rent expense and the actual total portfolio net lettable area (NLA). There has been a significant increase in the NLA that may not yet be reflected in the rent expense (due to lease incentives that can include rentfree periods and rent reductions).Workspace ratiom2 per FTE12.011.914.411.9The lower 201920 target reflects the standard as outlined in the Victorian Office Accommodation Guidelines.The lower 201819 expected outcome of 11.9 sqm per FTE was sourced from the annual workspace ratio audit in May 2018. This result is consistent with the Victorian Office Accommodation Guidelines which recommends a maximum workspace density ratio of 12 sqm per FTE. QualityClient agencies’ satisfaction with the service provided by the Shared Service Providerper cent70787870.6The lower 201920 target reflects the decision to revert to the previous methodology of measuring the result as an overall percentage rather than a weighted average. The change in methodology from percentage to weighted average occurred in 201819. Following a review of the revised methodology, it is considered more accurate to use an overall percentage and maintain the previous target of 70 per cent.Business processes maintained to retain ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems) Certificationper cent100100100100CostTotal output cost$?million78.577.260.640.3The higher 201920 target is due to the reallocation of capital asset charges from the Commercial and Infrastructure Advice output relating to DTF Government owned accommodation buildings.The higher 201819 expected outcome reflects the transfer of capital asset charges from the Commercial and Infrastructure Advice.Source: Department of Treasury and FinanceParliament (including the Victorian AuditorGeneral’s Office and the Parliamentary Budget Office)The Parliament of Victoria is an independent body that, through its elected representatives, is accountable to the Victorian community for the provision and conduct of representative government in the interests of Victorians.The Parliament of Victoria’s vision is to deliver apolitical, professional and innovative services which will support Victoria’s elected representatives and the Parliament as an institution to ensure the proper, effective and independent functioning of the Parliament.Victorian AuditorGeneral’s OfficeVictoria’s Constitution Act 1975 provides that the AuditorGeneral is an independent officer of Parliament. For budgetary purposes, the Victorian AuditorGeneral’s Office is included as an output classification within Parliament. The main purpose of the Victorian AuditorGeneral’s Office is to provide assurance to Parliament on the accountability and performance of the Victorian public sector.Parliamentary Budget OfficeTrusted fiscal, economic and financial advice.Departmental objectivesParliament The Departments of the Parliament of Victoria aim to:support members to fulfil their roles;protect the independence and integrity of Parliament;inform and engage with the community;engage with Victoria’s First People; andensure the organisational resilience and efficiency of Parliament.Victorian AuditorGeneral’s OfficeThe Victorian AuditorGeneral’s Office vision is for ‘Better lives for Victorians through our insights and influence’ and aims to:increase our relevance – be more relevant by delivering credible and authoritative reports and advice about things that matter and will make a difference;grow our influence – be valued for our independence and more influential because of the unique perspectives we provide;invest in our people – enable high performance by our people through a supportive culture, professional development and collaboration; andlead by example – model exemplary performance in everything we do.Parliamentary Budget OfficeThe Parliamentary Budget Office aims to:provide advice that is independent, authoritative and credible;provide services that are timely, relevant and understandable; andinform policy development and debate in the Parliament and the community.Output summary by departmental objectivesThe Department’s outputs and funding are provided in the table below. ($?million) 2018-19 budget201819revised201920budgetVariation (a)%Legislative Council19.820.021.27.1Legislative Assembly 38.638.840.65.2Parliamentary Services116.6115.9127.99.7Parliamentary Investigatory Committees7.57.75.7(24.0)Parliamentary Budget Office3.34.13.30.0Victorian AuditorGeneral’s Office43.542.445.44.4Total (b)229.3228.9244.16.5Source: Parliament of Victoria, Victorian AuditorGeneral’s Office and Parliamentary Budget OfficeNotes:(a)Variation between the 2018-19 Budget and the 201920 Budget. Explanations for variations greater than five per cent are included in footnotes to the relevant output cost.(b)Table may not add due to rounding.Amounts availableThe following tables detail the amounts available to the Department from Parliamentary authority and income generated through transactions.Table 2.18 outlines the Department’s income from transactions and Table 2.19 summarises the sources of Parliamentary authority available to the Department to fund the provision of outputs, additions to the net asset base, payments made on behalf of the State, and other sources expected to become available to the Department.Table 2.18:Income from transactions($?million) 201718actual201819budget201819revised201920budget (a)Output appropriations164.7180.4181.0194.4Special appropriations39.449.449.449.6Interest........Sales of goods and services1.8......Grants........Fair value of assets and services received free of charge or for nominal consideration........Other income(0.1)......Total income from transactions (b)205.9229.9230.5244.2Source: Parliament of Victoria, Victorian AuditorGeneral’s Office and Parliamentary Budget OfficeNotes:(a) There are no nonpublic account contributions in 2019-20.(b)Table may not add due to rounding.Table 2.19:Parliamentary authority for resources($?million) 2018-19budget2018-19revised2019-20budgetAnnual appropriations154.3157.1160.7Provision of outputs147.7149.3160.7Additions to the net asset base6.67.9..Payments made on behalf of the State......Receipts credited to appropriations27.226.727.4Unapplied previous years appropriation5.95.56.3Provision of outputs5.95.06.3Additions to the net asset base..0.5..Payments made on behalf of the State......Gross annual appropriation187.4189.4194.4Special appropriations49.954.349.6Trust funds0.00.00.0Total parliamentary authority (a)237.4243.8244.1Source: Parliament of Victoria, Victorian AuditorGeneral’s Office and Parliamentary Budget Office (a)Table may not add due to rounding.Departmental performance statementThe performance measures below compare targets and expected or actual results from the delivery of programs and services as part of these outputs.OutputsLegislative Council(201920: $21.2?million)This output involves the provision of procedural advice to Members of the Legislative Council including: processing of legislation; preparation of the records of the proceedings and documentation required for the sittings of the Council; provision of assistance to Parliamentary Committees; provision of information relating to the proceedings of the Council; and the enhancement of public awareness of Parliament.Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityProcedural References updated biannuallynumber2222QualityBills and amendments processed accurately through all relevant stages and other business of the House conducted according to law, Standing and Sessional Ordersper cent100100100100Member satisfaction with accuracy, clarity and timeliness of adviceper cent808080100TimelinessDocuments tabled within time guidelinesper cent90909090House documents and other Sitting related information available one day after sitting dayper cent959595100CostTotal output cost$?million21.220.019.816.2The higher 201920 target reflects the transfer of funding from Parliamentary Investigatory Committees to Legislative Council under s31 of the Financial Management Act 1994 (FMA).Source: Parliament of VictoriaLegislative Assembly(201920: $40.6?million)This output involves the provision of procedural advice to Members of the Legislative Assembly including: processing of legislation; preparation of the records of the proceedings and documentation required for the sittings of the Assembly; provision of assistance to Parliamentary Committees; provision of information relating to the proceedings of the Assembly; and the enhancement of public awareness of Parliament.Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityProcedural References updated biannuallynumber2222Regional visits to schools to conduct Parliamentary role plays number5556QualityBills and amendments processed accurately through all relevant stages in compliance with constitutional requirements and standing ordersper cent100100100100Member satisfaction that advice is responsive, prompt, clear and objectiveper cent80808098Teacher satisfaction with tours of Parliament for school groupsper cent959595100TimelinessDocuments tabled within time guidelinesper cent909090100House documents available one day after sitting dayper cent100100100100Online information relating to bills updated within one dayper cent959595100CostTotal output cost$?million40.638.838.631.8The higher 201920 target reflects the transfer of funding from Parliamentary Investigatory Committees to Legislative Assembly under s31 of the FMA.Source: Parliament of VictoriaParliamentary Services(201920: $127.9?million)Parliamentary Services provides consultancy, advisory and support services in the areas of library, Hansard, education, human resources, finance, information technology, maintenance, grounds and facilities along with planning, implementation and management of capital projects, for the Parliament of Victoria.Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityScheduled availability of IT systems (network, email, and windows file and print)per cent99999999Monthly budget management reports to MPs and departments within five business days after closing monthly accountsnumber12121212Percentage of parliamentary chamber proceedings captured on audio and videoper cent999999100Provide MPs with an approved standard electorate officeper cent959595100QualityUnqualified audit report for Parliamentary financial statements (previous year)number1111Clients satisfied with quality of information provided by Library staffper cent85858597Maintain and secure the parliamentary precinct and have it available for legislative programper cent959595100TimelinessIndexes, records and speeches and transcripts provided within published timeframesper cent90909092This performance measure renames the 201819 performance measure ‘Indexes, records and speeches and transcripts provided within agreed timeframes’. The new measure reports on the same activity as the previous measure however, it has been amended for increased clarity.Payroll processing completed accurately and within agreed timeframes per cent999999100CostTotal output cost$?million127.9115.9116.6103.7The higher 201920 target reflects additional funding approved as part of the 201920 Budget, including an increase in Members of Parliament electorate office and communication budgets, electorate office accommodation and Performance Audit of the Victorian AuditorGeneral’s Office.Source: Parliament of VictoriaParliamentary Investigatory Committees(201920: $5.7?million)Joint Investigatory Committees are appointed pursuant to the Parliamentary Committees Act 2003 to inquire into and report on matters referred by either House or the Governor in Council, or which may be selfgenerated by a committee.Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityReports tabled per annumnumber28151530The higher 201920 target reflects normal Committee activity after an election year.QualityCommittee members satisfied that advice about procedure, research and administration is responsive, clear, objective and promptper cent80808092Inquiries conducted and reports produced in compliance with procedural and legislative requirementsper cent959595100TimelinessReports tabled in compliance with procedural and legislative deadlinesper cent959595100CostTotal output cost$?million5.77.77.56.7The lower 201920 target reflects the transfer of funding from Parliamentary Investigatory Committees to Legislative Council and Legislative Assembly under s31 of the FMA.Source: Parliament of VictoriaParliamentary Budget Office (201920: $3.3?million)The Parliamentary Budget Office provides independent and confidential policy costing and advisory services to all Members of Parliament.Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityNumber of requestsnumberna>125na1The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to the 125 requests for election policy costings received JulyNovember 2018 and the uncertain demand for services postelection.This performance measure renames the 201819 performance measure ‘Number of costing requests’. This new measure reports on all Parliamentary Budget Office service requests and not only costing requests.Request completion rateper cent80nmnmnmNew performance measure for 201920 to report on the percentage of requests received that result in policy costing or advisory responses being prepared and provided to the Member of Parliament making the request.QualitySatisfaction of parliamentary stakeholdersper cent808080naThis performance measure renames the 201819 performance measure ‘Satisfaction of parliamentary stakeholders with policy costings and financial advice’. This new measure reports on all Parliamentary Budget Office services including the full range of advice—fiscal, economic and financial.TimelinessRequests responded to by due dateper cent809480naThe 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target and reflects that seven costing requests were not responded to during the election costing period. This performance measure renames the 201819 performance measure ‘Costing requests responded to by due date’. This new measure reports on all Parliamentary Budget Office service requests and not only costing requests.CostTotal output cost$?million3.34.13.30.3The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target output cost due to the approval of additional unspent funds from 201718 for the setup of the office. Additional funds were used in 201819 to complete the office setup and provide surge resource capacity for the additional demand during the state election.Source: Parliamentary Budget OfficeVictorian AuditorGeneral’s OfficeThe purpose of the Victorian AuditorGeneral’s Office is to help the Parliament hold government to account and help the public sector to improve its performance. Under the Audit Act 1994, the AuditorGeneral audits financial statements prepared by Victorian public sector agencies and issues audit reports. In addition, the AuditorGeneral carries out performance audits to determine whether authorities, operations or activities are operating effectively, economically and efficiently in compliance with all relevant Acts.Audit opinions on financial and performance statements(201920: $28.0?million)Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target 201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityAverage cost of audit opinions issued on performance statements$ thousand5.25.25.15The higher 201920 target reflects cost indexation and the effect of new accounting standards, partly offset by efficiencies from improved data analytics.Average cost of audit opinions issued on the financial statements of agencies$ thousand52.050.051.048.2The higher 201920 target reflects cost indexation and the effect of new accounting standards, partly offset by efficiencies from improved data analytics.QualityExternal/peer reviews finding no material departures from professional and regulatory standardsper cent100tbc10059The review process will be finalised in June 2019 and the actual result published in VAGO’s Annual Report 2018-19.Proportion of agencies disclosing prior period material errors in financial statementsper cent≤5≤5≤51TimelinessAudit opinions issued within statutory deadlinesper cent98989898Management letters to agencies issued within established timeframesper cent90909081CostTotal output cost$?million28.026.627.327.6The higher 201920 target reflects cost indexation and the effect of new accounting standards.Source: Victorian AuditorGeneral’s OfficeParliamentary Reports and Services(201920: $17.4?million)Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 target 201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualQuantityAverage cost of Parliamentary reports$ thousand519525509484The higher 201920 target reflects the performance audit program in the 201920 VAGO Annual Plan.QualityPercentage of performance audit recommendations accepted which are reported as implemented by audited agenciesper cent80838080Overall level of external satisfaction with audit reports and services – Parliamentarians per cent85858588TimelinessAverage duration taken to finalise responses to inquiries from Members of Parliament (MPs)days≤2015≤2015Average duration taken to produce performance audit parliamentary reportsmonths≤99.4≤910.5Average duration taken to produce financial audit parliamentary reports after balance datemonths≤54.7≤54.8CostTotal output cost$?million17.415.816.215.5The higher 201920 target reflects cost indexation and the effect of new accounting standards.Source: Victorian AuditorGeneral’s OfficeCourt Services VictoriaMinisterial portfoliosVictoria’s courts and tribunals are part of the ministerial portfolio of the AttorneyGeneral.Departmental mission statementVictoria’s courts and tribunals’ mission is to safeguard and maintain the rule of law through the fair, timely and efficient dispensing of justice.Victoria’s courts and tribunals are supported by Court Services Victoria, which is an independent statutory body established to provide administrative services and facilities to support Victorian courts, the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, the Judicial College of Victoria and the Judicial Commission of Victoria. Departmental objectivesThe fair, timely and efficient dispensing of justiceVictoria’s courts and tribunals aim to:provide equal access to justice;ensure fairness, impartiality and independence in decision making;follow processes that are transparent, timely and certain;strive for leadership and best practice in court administration; andstrengthen links with the community.The Courts output contributes to this objective by delivering court and tribunal services, which provide access to the highest standard of justice for the community, and inspire public confidence in the rule of law. Output summary by departmental objectivesThe Department’s outputs and funding are provided in the table below. Detailed descriptions of objectives, outputs, together with their key performance indicators are presented in subsequent tables.($?million) 2018-19 budget201819 revised201920 budgetVariation (a)%The fair, timely and efficient dispensing of justiceCourts615.8634.9666.78.3Total615.8634.9666.78.3Source: Court Services VictoriaNote:(a)Variation between the 2018-19 Budget and the 201920 Budget. Explanations for variations greater than five per cent are included in footnotes to the relevant output cost. Amounts availableThe following tables detail the amounts available to the Department from Parliamentary authority and income generated through transactions.Table 2.20 outlines the Department’s income from transactions and Table 2.21 summarises the sources of Parliamentary authority available to the Department to fund the provision of outputs, additions to the net asset base, payments made on behalf of the State, and other sources expected to become available to the Department.Table 2.20:Income from transactions($?million) 201718actual201819budget201819revised201920budget (a)Output appropriations 378.4 432.1 446.8 471.9Special appropriations 140.4 166.0 168.7 177.8Interest........Sales of goods and services........Grants 24.7 17.6 19.4 17.0Fair value of assets and services received free of charge or for nominal consideration(2.4)......Other income 0.6......Total income from transactions (b) 541.7 615.7 634.8 666.7Source: Court Services VictoriaNotes:(a)There are no nonpublic account contributions in 201920.(b)Table may not add due to rounding.Table 2.21:Parliamentary authority for resources($?million) 201819budget201819revised201920budgetAnnual appropriations 428.1 388.7 465.8Provision of outputs 347.7 359.6 394.1Additions to the net asset base 80.4 29.1 71.7Payments made on behalf of the State......Receipts credited to appropriations 76.0 76.0 77.8Unapplied previous years appropriation 22.1 13.6..Provision of outputs 8.5 11.2..Additions to the net asset base 13.6 2.5..Payments made on behalf of the State......Gross annual appropriation 526.2 478.3 543.6Special appropriations 208.0 232.9 220.9Trust funds 17.6 19.4 17.0Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Trust (a) 17.0 17.0 17.0Other (b) 0.6 2.4..Total parliamentary authority (c) 751.8 730.6 781.4Source: Court Services VictoriaNotes:(a) The purpose of this trust primarily relates to funding the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal’s Owners Corporation, Domestic Building, and Residential Tenancies lists.(b)Includes interdepartmental transfers.(c)Table may not add due to rounding.Departmental performance statementObjective 1: The fair, timely and efficient dispensing of justiceThis objective delivers the fair, timely and efficient dispensing of justice for Victorians. It?aims to provide equal access to justice for all, and ensure fairness, impartiality and independence in decision making. All processes followed by courts and tribunals are transparent, timely and certain for all parties. The delivery of this objective requires courts and tribunals to strive for leadership and best practice in court administration to dispense justice for Victorians, and engage with the community to strengthen their understanding of court procedure and confidence in the rule of law. The departmental objective indicators are:clearance of criminal caseload (finalisations/lodgements); andclearance of civil caseload (finalisations/lodgements).Courts(201920: $666.7?million)This output delivers impartial and independent dispensing of justice across six jurisdictions:Supreme Court of Victoria;County Court of Victoria;Magistrates’ Court of Victoria;Children’s Court of Victoria;Coroners Court of Victoria; andVictorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.Other areas that contribute to the achievement of this objective include functions that support the operation of each jurisdiction. These include:corporate and service functions delivered by Court Services Victoria; criminal recording and transcription services delivered by the Victorian Government Reporting Service;judicial training and education delivered by the Judicial College of Victoria; andinvestigative and other functions of the Judicial Commission of Victoria.The performance measures below compare estimates and expected or actual results from the delivery of court services by the six jurisdictions as part of this output. Some performance measures have corresponding measures in other reports, such as the Productivity Commission’s Report on Government Services. Despite similarities in names and descriptions of these measures, methodological differences between reports (such as counting rules) may lead to different results being published elsewhere.Performance measuresUnit of measure201920 estimate201819 expected outcome201819 estimate201718 actualQuantityAverage cost per case – Civil matters disposed in the Supreme Courtdollars2 7702 7852 7562 345The higher 201920 estimate reflects additional funding.Average cost per case – Civil matters disposed in the County Courtdollars7 3716 8326 1475 963The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 estimate due to a lower than expected number of finalisations.The higher 201920 estimate reflects additional funding and a revision of finalisation estimates.Average cost per case – Civil matters disposed in the Magistrates’ Courtdollars916877781714The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 estimate due to additional funding.The higher 201920 estimate reflects additional funding.Average cost per case – Family Division matters disposed in the Children’s Courtdollars1 2901 2351 1981 213The higher 201920 estimate reflects additional funding.Average cost per case – Civil matters disposed in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunaldollars872852787823The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 estimate due to a lower than expected number of finalisations. The higher 201920 estimate reflects additional funding and a revision of finalisation estimates.Average cost per case – Coronial matters disposed in the Coroners Courtdollars4 2914 2223 6883 376The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 estimate due to a lower than expected number of finalisations.The higher 201920 estimate reflects additional funding and a revision of finalisation estimates.Average cost per case – Criminal matters disposed in the Supreme Courtdollars48 14948 44947 02538 993The higher 201920 estimate reflects additional funding.Average cost per case – Criminal matters disposed in the County Courtdollars17 47916 20014 77615 663The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 estimate due to a lower than expected number of finalisations.The higher 201920 estimate reflects additional funding and a revision of finalisation estimates.Average cost per case – Criminal matters disposed in the Magistrates’ Courtdollars1 1341 221967893The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 estimate due to additional funding.The higher 201920 estimate reflects additional funding.Average cost per case – Criminal matters disposed in the Children’s Courtdollars1 015972766519The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 estimate due to a more significant reduction in criminal matters than estimated.The higher 201920 estimate reflects additional funding and a revision of finalisation estimates.Case clearance rate – Civil matters disposed in the Supreme Courtper cent100100(29 333/29 294)100100.2(28 278/28 211)The case clearance rate is calculated as (number of cases disposed/number of cases initiated).Case clearance rate – Civil matters disposed in the County Courtper cent10096(5 648/5 877)100100.1(6 004/5 999)The case clearance rate is calculated as (number of cases disposed/number of cases initiated).Case clearance rate – Civil matters disposed in the Magistrates’ Courtper cent10089(58 356/65 840)10092.4(57 065/61 784)The case clearance rate is calculated as (number of cases disposed/number of cases initiated).The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 estimate due to a higher than expected number of intervention order and Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal initiations.Case clearance rate – Family Division matters disposed in the Children’s Courtper cent10095(19 000/20 000)10091.6(18 461/20 149)The case clearance rate is calculated as (number of cases disposed/number of cases initiated). The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 estimate due to a higher than expected number of child protection applications.Case clearance rate – Civil matters disposed in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunalper cent10098(83 156/85 060)10097.9(83 424/85 191)The case clearance rate is calculated as (number of cases disposed/number of cases initiated).Case clearance rate – Coronial matters disposed in the Coroners Courtper cent10085.3(5 630/6 600)10097.9(6 500/6 642)The case clearance rate is calculated as (number of cases disposed/number of cases initiated).The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 estimate due to a lower than expected number of cases disposed due to caseload demands.Case clearance rate – Criminal matters disposed in the Supreme Courtper cent10092(565/615)10096.5(629/652)The case clearance rate is calculated as (number of cases disposed/number of cases initiated).The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 estimate due to a lower than expected number of cases disposed due to extended lengths of trial and shifting demands in the Trial Division.Case clearance rate – Criminal matters disposed in the County Courtper cent10098(5 558/5 672)10091.6(5 333/5 820)The case clearance rate is calculated as (number of cases disposed/number of cases initiated).Case clearance rate – Criminal matters disposed in the Magistrates’ Courtper cent100105(148 008/141 193)10099.4(158 014/158 926)The case clearance rate is calculated as (number of cases disposed/number of cases initiated).The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 estimate due to a lower than expected number of initiations. Case clearance rate – Criminal matters disposed in the Children’s Courtper cent100108(13 000/12 000)100103.4(13 317/12 873)The case clearance rate is calculated as (number of cases disposed/number of cases initiated).The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 estimate due to a lower than expected number of initiations.Case clearance rate – Family violence intervention orders disposed in the Magistrates’ and Children’s Courtsper cent10088(35 423/40 381)10092.9(35 307/38 022)The case clearance rate is calculated as (number of cases disposed/number of cases initiated).The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 estimate due to a lower than expected number of cases disposed, reflective of caseload growth.QualityCourt file integrity in the Supreme Court?– availability, accuracy and completenessper cent90879090Court file integrity in the County Court – availability, accuracy and completenessper cent90969096The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 estimate due to improved processes implemented during the year.Court file integrity in the Magistrates’ Court – availability, accuracy and completenessper cent90909088Court file integrity in the Children’s Court – availability, accuracy and completenessper cent90859086.8The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 estimate due to variation of registry practice.Court file integrity in the Coroners Court – availability, accuracy and completenessper cent90689087.6The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 estimate due to caseload demands.Court file integrity in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal – availability, accuracy and completenessper cent90859083The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 estimate but higher than the 201718 outcome and options for continued reform will be reviewed.TimelinessOntime case processing – Civil matters resolved or otherwise finalised within established timeframes in the Supreme Courtper cent90899092Ontime case processing – Civil matters resolved or otherwise finalised within established timeframes in the County Courtper cent90909087Ontime case processing – Civil matters resolved or otherwise finalised within established timeframes in the Magistrates’ Courtper cent80808081.1Ontime case processing – Family Division matters resolved or otherwise finalised within established timeframes in the Children’s Courtper cent90909085.4Ontime case processing – Civil matters resolved or otherwise finalised within established timeframes in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunalper cent90909088Ontime case processing – Coronial matters resolved or otherwise finalised within established timeframes in the Coroners Courtper cent80808085.4Ontime case processing – Criminal matters resolved or otherwise finalised within established timeframes in the Supreme Courtper cent85908094The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 estimate due to a higher than expected number of Trial Division applications.Based on recent performance the Court has modified its estimate for 201920 from 80 per cent to 85 per cent.Ontime case processing – Criminal matters resolved or otherwise finalised within established timeframes in the County Courtper cent90888591Based on recent performance the Court has modified its estimate for 201920 from 85 per cent to 90 per cent.Ontime case processing – Criminal matters resolved or otherwise finalised within established timeframes in the Magistrates’ Courtper cent85858581.4Ontime case processing – Criminal matters resolved or otherwise finalised within established timeframes in the Children’s Courtper cent90909090Ontime case processing – Family violence intervention orders resolved or otherwise finalised within established timeframes in the Magistrates’ and Children’s Courtsper cent90909091.6CostTotal output cost$?million666.7634.9615.8538.0The higher 201920 estimate reflects additional funding.Source: Court Services VictoriaAppendix A – Output performance measures for review by the Public Accounts and Estimates CommitteeDepartment of Education and TrainingPerformance measuresUnit of measure2019-20 target201819 expected outcome201819 target2017-18 actualEarly Childhood DevelopmentTimelinessContribution to National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) costs paid on timeper cent100100100100This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as funding associated with scheduled State contributions to the NDIS is complete and funding for ongoing support packages is now reflected in the measure ‘Total number of children receiving Early Childhood Intervention Services’.Timely transfer of client data that complies with the agreed schedule and the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) data standard to the NDIAper cent100100100100This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as all scheduled data transfers have been completed.Training, Higher Education and Workforce DevelopmentQuantityNumber of students enrolled in government subsidised coursesnumber322 000265 974322 000292 270This performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued because it does not provide substantively different insights to the ‘Number of government subsidised course enrolments’ performance measure. The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to the continuing effects of lower training commencements in previous years impacting on continuing enrolments.Number of students enrolled in government subsidised courses in the TAFE Networknumber126 000124 729126 000nmThis performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued because it does not provide substantively different insights to the ‘Number of government subsidised course enrolments in the TAFE Network’ performance measure. The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to the continuing effects of lower training commencements in previous years impacting on continuing enrolments.Number of students without Year 12, Certificate II or above enrolled in foundation coursesnumber14 70011 52714 70013 662This performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued, and replaced by the new performance measure ‘Number of government subsidised foundation module enrolments’. This new measure will provide a clearer alignment with policy priorities. The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to the continuing effects of lower training commencements in previous years impacting on continuing enrolments.Participation rate of 15-24 year olds in government subsidised training and further education in Victoriaper cent15.912.715.913.9This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued because the participation rate measure is impacted by Victorians’ engagement in school, higher education and employment, which are not funded through this output group. Government investment in training is directly measured through course enrolments. The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to the continuing effects of lower training commencements in previous years impacting on continuing enrolments.Participation rate of 25-64 year olds in government subsidised training and further education in Victoriaper cent5.64.35.64.9This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued because the participation rate measure is impacted by Victorians’ engagement in higher education and employment, which are not funded through this output group. Government investment in training is directly measured through course enrolments. The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to the continuing effects of lower training commencements in previous years impacting on continuing enrolments.Proportion of government subsidised course enrolments by students eligible for fee concessionper cent21.322.421.322.3This performance measure relates to the calendar year. This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as it has been replaced by the 2019-20 performance measure ‘Number of government subsidised course enrolments by students eligible for fee concession’.QualityNumber of government subsidised course completionsnumber108 00090 267108 00093 343This performance measure relates to the calendar year. Data for 201819 expected outcomes relate to the completions reported in the 2018 calendar year. This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued, as it has been replaced by the 2019-20 performance measure ‘Two-year completion rate for non-apprentice commencements in government subsidised Australian Qualifications Framework qualifications’. The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to the continuing effects of lower training activity in previous years.Source: Department of Education and TrainingDepartment of Environment, Land, Water and Planning Performance measuresUnit of measure2019-20 target201819 expected outcome201819 target2017-18 actualEnvironment and BiodiversityQuantityArea treated for biodiversity conservation in priority locationshectares200 000200 000200 000nmThis performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as it has been replaced by four 2019-20 performance measures: ‘Hectares of weed control in priority locations’, ‘Hectares of pest predator control in priority locations’, ‘Hectares of pest herbivore control in priority locations’ and ‘Hectares of revegetation in priority locations for habitat connectivity’. These four new measures improve transparency by reporting on the individual components of conservation treatments, rather than one aggregated measure.QualityDelivery of key milestones for the Keeping e-waste out of landfill programper centna100100100This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as the Department has completed all of its milestones.Statutory Activities and Environment ProtectionQuantityInspections that test compliance of licensed premises whose operations may represent a significant risk to the environment and human healthnumber250-300250250-300278This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as it has been replaced by the 2019-20 performance measure ‘Inspections that assess premises compliance, including licenced premises, whose operations represent a significant risk to the environment and human health’. The new measure reflects the revised approach to the inspections program. The program has been reviewed to ensure it aligns with the risk-based approach to prioritising inspections under the Environment Protection Amendment Act 2018.EnergyTimelinessDelivery of key milestones for the energy efficiency and productivity work programper cent100100100100This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as the two new performance measures created in 201819 ‘Certificates surrendered for greenhouse gas emissions reduction under the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target’ and ‘Inspections of newly built homes during construction for compliance with energy efficiency requirements’ provide more meaningful and tangible performance results that better demonstrate success of the program.Delivery of key milestones for the Solar Trams Programper cent100100100100This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as it has been replaced by the 2019-20 performance measure ‘Solar?energy purchases sufficient to meet annual Melbourne tram network demand’. The new measure better reflects the extent to which the tram network demand will be offset by solar energy generation each year. Delivery of key milestones for the renewable energy work programper cent100100100100This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as it has been replaced by two 2019-20 performance measures: ‘Large-scale Generation Certificates procured under the Renewable Certificate Purchasing Initiative sufficient to meet annual electricity demand of participating government sites’ and ‘New renewable electricity generation capacity under the Victorian Renewable Energy Target 2017 Auction’. These two new measures better reflect the roll out of each initiative, as the projects within each initiative transition from development phase into operational phase.Delivery of key milestones for the Smart System, Microgrid and Storage trials programper cent100100100100This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as it has been replaced by the 2019-20 performance measure ‘Microgrid projects completed under the Microgrid Demonstration Initiative (including the Latrobe Valley Microgrid program)’. The new measure better reflects the roll out of this initiative.Facilitate the delivery of key energy technology innovation milestones in line with grant agreementsper cent100100100100This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as it has been replaced by the 2019-20 performance measure ‘New?Energy Jobs Fund projects completed’. The new measure better reflects the rollout of the New Energy Jobs Fund grant agreements.Land Use VictoriaQuantityPlanning certificates issuednumber (thousand)60706066.8This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as a result of the commercialisation of part of the land registration services.The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to property search activity remaining consistent despite a downturn in property market activity.Proportion of title searches supplied (remotely) onlineper cent98999899This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as a result of the commercialisation of part of the land registration services.Title searches suppliednumber (thousand)2 4002 4002 4002 413This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as a result of the commercialisation of part of the land registration services.Property reports generated online number (million)1.42.13.93.82This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued because it is no longer relevant. The performance measure was introduced in 2009-10 to demonstrate the uptake of online property report services when Land Channel, the system that generates online property reports, was first introduced. Property reports can now only be generated online and paper-based property report services are no longer available. The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to a change in calculation method from 1 February 2019, which includes the consolidation of the previously separate Planning Property Report and the Bush Fire Prone Area Property Report into one report with enhanced information, reducing the overall expected number of reports.The lower 2019-20 target reflects the change in calculation method and the downturn in the property over January, February and March 2019.Planning, Building and HeritageQuantityBuilding permits inspected by the Victorian Building Authority to identify use of non-compliant cladding materials per centna105nmThis performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as it has been replaced with the 2019-20 performance measure ‘Building permits inspected by the Victorian Building Authority’. The new measure reflects the Victorian Building Authority’s overall performance as a regulator and ensures that building practitioners are compliant with all aspects of the Building Act 1993 and the Building Regulations 2018.TimelinessPrecinct Structure Plans completed to enable rezoning of land with the capacity to deliver a total of 40 000 lotsdatenaDec 2018Dec 2018nmThis performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as the Victorian Planning Authority’s 100 000 Lots program will be completed. The 40?000 lots delivered by December 2018 completes the program, with 60?000 lots having been delivered prior to the performance measure being introduced as part of the 201819 Budget.Local GovernmentQuantityVictorian councils participating in emergency management planning in collaborative partnerships as part of the Municipal Emergency Management Enhancement Groups?per centna8080100This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued due to a shift in the focus of service. Local Government Victoria will?only?provide basic support services to the Municipal Emergency Management Enhancement Groups moving forward, but will be re-designing its engagement strategy with councils in relation to emergency management to be more effective and better align to changes within the emergency management sector.QualitySubmissions that fully meet the objectives within the Rural and Regional Councils Transformation – Regional Collaboration Fund program guidelinesper centna9090nmThis performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as the program was for the 201819 year only.TimelinessMunicipal Emergency Resource Program grant payments made within 21 days of completion of agreed milestones in the funding agreement?per cent100100100100This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as it has been replaced with the 2019-20 performance measure ‘Average number of days for Municipal Emergency Resource Program payments to be made following completion of agreed milestones in the funding agreement’. The new measure is more transparent on reporting the timeliness of grant payments. Public Library Services grant payments made within 21 days of completion of agreed milestones in the funding agreementper cent100100100100This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as it has been replaced with the 2019-20 performance measure ‘Average number of days for Public Library Service Grant payments to be made following completion of agreed milestones in the funding agreement’. The new measure is more transparent on reporting the timeliness of grant payments.Source: Department of Environment, Water, Land and PlanningFire and Emergency ManagementQuantityCommunity-based bushfire management plans prepared for high risk communitiesnumber5555This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as it has been replaced by the 2019-20 quality performance measure ‘Proportion of Community Based Bushfire Management partnerships rated as high functioning’. The new measure will rate the effectiveness of the partnership between agencies and communities in achieving agreed objectives and outcomes, rather than count the number of plans prepared. Bushfire management engagement plans developed and implemented for high risk communitiesnumber12121212This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as it has been replaced by the 2019-20 quality performance measure ‘Proportion of Community Based Bushfire Management partnerships rated as high functioning’. The new measure will rate the effectiveness of the partnership between agencies and communities in achieving agreed objectives and outcomes, rather than count the number of engagement plans.Length of strategic fire access roads and fuel breaks treated to manage safety risks posed by dangerous treeskm1 0009001 500709This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as it has been replaced by the 2019-20 performance measure ‘Planned risk reduction works on Victoria’s Strategic Road Network delivered’. The new measure better reflects the new delivery model for the Reducing Bushfire Risk program, which integrates hazardous tree removal, vegetation management and roading maintenance.The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target as the new delivery model for Reducing Bushfire Risk delivers a broader scope of works but less overall kilometres of dangerous trees works.The lower 2019-20 target reflects the new delivery model. Source: Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning Department of Health and Human Services Performance measuresUnit of measure2019-20 target201819 expected outcome201819 target2017-18 actualDrug Treatment and RehabilitationQualityPercentage of residential rehabilitation courses of treatment greater than 65 daysper cent50505043This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued and replaced with the new performance measure ‘Percentage of residential rehabilitation clients remaining in treatment for ten days or more’. The existing measure no longer reflects current clinical practice and the new measure is a better indicator of successful engagement with residential rehabilitation clients. Successful courses of treatment (episodes of care): residential-based drug treatment servicesnumber6 3516 1336 1336 213This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued and replaced with the new performance measure ‘Percentage of residential withdrawal clients remaining in treatment for two days or more’. The new measure indicates the successful engagement of residential withdrawal clients.The 2019-20 target has been increased to reflect new residential rehabilitation beds becoming operational.TimelinessAverage working days between screening of client and commencement of community-based drug treatmentdays3330This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued and replaced with the new performance measure ‘Median wait time between intake and assessment’ as the new measure provides greater transparency regarding the key transition points in the alcohol and drug treatment system.Average working days between screening of client and commencement of residential-based drug treatmentdays6665This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued and replaced with the new performance measure ‘Median wait time between intake and assessment’ as the new measure provides greater transparency regarding the key transition points in the alcohol and drug treatment system.Seniors Programs and ParticipationNew University of the Third Age (U3A) programs fundednumber45-604645-6046This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued and replaced with the new performance measure ‘New University of the Third Age membership growth’ as any new funding agreement with the Universities of the Third Age Network Victoria for the period from 1 July 2019 onwards is not expected to include funding for program development grants.Child Protection and Family ServicesNumber of children receiving an intensive support servicenumber1 4001 4001 4001 468This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued and replaced by the 2019-20 performance measure ‘Number of families receiving an intensive support service’ to more accurately reflect intensive family support service targets and delivery.Concessions to Pensioners and BeneficiariesNumber of clients receiving trustee servicesnumber14 60014 79314 60014 960This measure is proposed to be discontinued and replaced by the new measure ‘Number of Utility Relief Grants granted to households’. This is a better measure of the Department’s role as a safety net for low-income households with mains electricity, gas or water bills that are overdue due to a temporary financial crisis.Disability ServicesClients who have had a comprehensive health status reviewper centna9590naThis performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as all clients will have transitioned to the NDIS.The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to the department’s work in actively monitoring client health status and conducting timely reviews.Support plans reviewed at least once during each period of three years commencing from when the support plan was first prepared (accommodation supports)per centna100100naThis performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as these services are being transferred to the NDIS.Support plans reviewed at least once during each period of three years commencing from when the support plans was first prepared (individualised supports)per centna9110096.5This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as these services are being transferred to the NDIS.The 2018 19 expected outcome is lower than the 2018 19 target due to clients earmarked for NDIS transition not having their individualised supports reviewed since their NDIS planning is imminent.Support plans reviewed every 12 months for persons residing in residential institutionsper centna100100naThis performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as all clients will have moved into new supported accommodation with the closure of the last residential institution.Proportion of clients whose support is commenced within departmental timelinesper centna858593.8This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as these services are being transferred to the NDIS and no longer delivered by the State Government.Support plans prepared within 60 days of the person commencing to regularly access the disability services (accommodation supports)per centna100100naThis performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as these services are being transferred to the NDIS.Support plans prepared within 60 days of the person commencing to regularly access the disability services (individualised supports)per centna10010087.5This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as these services are being transferred to the NDIS.Percentage of Supported Independent Living (SIL) services vacancies filled within 60 business daysper centna10010087.5This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as these services are being transferred to the NDIS.Admitted ServicesQualityHospitals participating in Victorian Hospital Acquired Infection Surveillance System (VICNISS)per cent100100100100This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as it reflects data compliance, not quality nor safety of care. Every health service achieves 100 per cent compliance.Non-admitted ServicesQuantityCompleted post-acute episodesnumber51 30052 30044 70052 815This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as the way the service is delivered has changed. The activity is now undertaken as part of the Health Independence Program, which covers components that focus on improving and optimising people’s function and participation in activities of daily living. Acute episodes will continue to be measured through the existing measures ‘Health Independent Program direct contacts’ and ‘Sub-acute Separations’ performance measures. The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to increased demand.Health ProtectionQuantityWomen screened for cervical cancernumber570 000543 000570 000511 249This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as the Commonwealth will be assuming responsibility for funding the activity. Victoria will access information from the National Cancer Screening Register regarding Victorian women, which will guide policy and planning and inform state-based projects. Information relating to Victorian women will continue to be publicly available through published reports by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare and the National Cancer Screening Register (both commissioned by the Commonwealth), including data specific to Victorian participation in the program.The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target. This expected outcome may be affected by some laboratories reporting only to the National Cancer Screening Register rather than also to the parallel DHHS register.TimelinessParticipation rate of women in target age range screened for cervical cancer per cent6257.86258.7This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as the Commonwealth will be assuming responsibility for funding the activity. Victoria will access information from the National Cancer Screening Register regarding Victorian women, which will guide policy and planning and inform state-based projects. Information relating to Victorian women will continue to be publicly available through published reports by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare and the National Cancer Screening Register (both commissioned by the Commonwealth), including data specific to Victorian participation in the program. Source: Department of Health and Human ServicesDepartment of Jobs, Precincts and RegionsPerformance measuresUnit of measure2019-20 target201819 expected outcome201819 target2017-18 actualJobsQuantityClient satisfaction with services delivered to support industry transitionper centna858593This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as the Automotive Transition Plan initiative is now complete.Industry, Innovation and Small BusinessQuantityCompanies and industry associations supported by the Future Industries Fundnumberna180100110The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to the maturation of Future Industries Fund-funded grants, higher than anticipated take up of the Boost Your Business voucher program and strong demand from industry.This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as the Future Industries Fund is now complete.Major research and evaluation projects completednumber6667This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as it is an operational activity internal to the Department that does not measure service delivery.Priority Precincts and Suburban DevelopmentQuantityNumber of economic projects in deliverynumber15151515This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued to ensure alignment to government priorities. New performance measures have been developed to more accurately reflect the activities associated with the new Priority Precincts portfolio (‘Priority precincts in the design or delivery phase’, ‘Integrated Precinct Plans in place for priority precincts in the design or delivery phase’, ‘Delivery of financial obligations for departmental Public Private Partnership projects in accordance with contractual timelines’).QualityEconomic projects being delivered in accordance with contracted cost (within 5 per cent variation)number10101010This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued to ensure alignment to government priorities. New performance measures have been developed to more accurately reflect the activities associated with the new Priority Precincts portfolio (‘Priority precincts in the design or delivery phase’, ‘Integrated Precinct Plans in place for priority precincts in the design or delivery phase’, ‘Delivery of financial obligations for departmental Public Private Partnership projects in accordance with contractual timelines’).Economic projects being delivered in accordance with contracted scopenumber10101010This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued to ensure alignment to government priorities. New performance measures have been developed to more accurately reflect the activities associated with the new Priority Precincts portfolio (‘Priority precincts in the design or delivery phase’, ‘Integrated Precinct Plans in place for priority precincts in the design or delivery phase’, ‘Delivery of financial obligations for departmental Public Private Partnership projects in accordance with contractual timelines’).TimelinessEconomic projects being delivered in accordance with contracted timelines (within 5 per cent variation)number10101010This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued to ensure alignment to government priorities. New performance measures have been developed to more accurately reflect the activities associated with the new Priority Precincts portfolio (‘Priority precincts in the design or delivery phase’, ‘Integrated Precinct Plans in place for priority precincts in the design or delivery phase’, ‘Delivery of financial obligations for departmental Public Private Partnership projects in accordance with contractual timelines’).Fishermans Bend Employment Precinct plan finaliseddatenaJun 2019Jun 2019nmThis performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as the Fishermans Bend Employment Precinct Plan will be completed in 201819.Five-year Plans for Jobs, Services and Infrastructure endorsedper centna100100100This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued to ensure alignment to government priorities, as the Department will not be producing a 2019 five-year plan while it works to reset the purpose and objective of the plans.Creative Industries Portfolio AgenciesQuantityUsers/attendances at all agenciesnumber (thousand)10 70011 20010 70013 170This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as it has been replaced by the 2019-20 performance measures ‘Users/attendances at Arts Centre Melbourne’, ‘Users/attendances at Australian Centre for the Moving Image’, Users/attendances at Geelong Performing Arts Centre’, ‘Users/attendances at Melbourne Recital Centre’, ‘Users/attendances at Museums Victoria’, ‘Users/attendances at National Gallery of Victoria’ and ‘Users/attendances at State Library Victoria’, which report on user/attendances at the individual agencies. This reflects a recommendation from the Public Accounts and Estimates Committee.Sport, Recreation and RacingTimelinessAnnual Community Sport and Recreation Awards helddateJun 2020Feb 2019Jun 2019Mar 2018This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as it did not adequately measure the value of the event. It has been replaced by the 2019-20 performance measure ‘Community Sport and Recreation Award nominations received’, which is an improved measure capturing the impact across the sector of these awards.AgricultureQuantityClient interactions with land health servicesnumber1 7001 7001 7001 742This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as it is consolidated under the new 2019-20 performance measure ‘Clients engaged with agriculture services’. The new measure reflects the more integrated delivery of farm-focused agricultural services provided by the department.Clients engaged with agriculture productivity servicesnumber3 9103 9103 9104 638This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as it is consolidated under the new 2019-20 performance measure ‘Clients engaged with agriculture services’. The new measure reflects the more integrated delivery of farm-focused agricultural services provided by the department.Strategies developed to overcome identified trade barriersnumber7777This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as it has been replaced by the 2019-20 performance measure ‘Strategic agriculture industry development and regulatory policy briefings’ which more broadly reflects Government priorities to position Victoria for continued agriculture sector growth, including boosting food and fibre exports.TimelinessAnimal health certificates issued within specified timeframes to support international market accessper cent959595100This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as it has been replaced by the 2019-20 performance measure ‘Animal and plant certificates issued within specified timeframes to support domestic and international market access’ to consolidate into a single performance measure that provides coverage of major biosecurity market access certification activities.Plant health certificates issued within specified timeframes at the Melbourne Wholesale Fruit and Vegetable Market to support domestic market accessper cent95959599This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as it has been replaced by the 2019-20 performance measure ‘Animal and plant certificates issued within specified timeframes to support domestic and international market access’ to consolidate into a single performance measure that provides coverage of major biosecurity market access certification activities.Source: Department of Jobs, Precincts and RegionsDepartment of Justice and Community SafetyPerformance measuresUnit of measure2019-20 target201819 expected outcome201819 target2017-18 actualPolicing and Crime PreventionQualityProportion of drivers tested who comply with alcohol limitsper cent99.599.999.599.9Victoria Police proposes to discontinue this measure in 2019-20 following the investigation into the falsification of preliminary breath testing and recommendation to end the perverse situation of proactive drink driving enforcement not aiming to achieve more than the 0.5 per cent positive outcome.Prisoner Supervision and SupportQuantityAverage daily prison utilisation rate of total prison capacityper cent90-9591.590-9589.6This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued and replaced with two new 2019-20 measures: ‘Average daily male prison utilisation rate of total male prison capacity’; and ‘Average daily female prison utilisation rate of total female prison capacity’.The new performance measures report on the same activity as the previous measure, but have been amended for increased clarityTotal annual daily average of prisonersnumber8 120- 8 5708 1897 850- 8 2907 258This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued and replaced with two new 2019-20 measures:Annual daily average number of male prisonersAnnual daily average number of female prisonersThe new performance measures report on the same activity as the previous measure, but have been amended for increased clarityVictims and Community Support ServicesQuantityDiversion initiatives established to support the Koorie communitynumber35353539This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as it has been replaced by the 2019-20 performance measure ‘Grant and program funding administered by the Koorie Justice Unit provided to Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs)’. The new measure monitors investment in ACCOs and more meaningfully supports the implementation of self-determination policy commitments. Gambling, Liquor and RacingQuantityOffice of Liquor and Gaming and Racing briefings processednumber700351700518This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued due to machinery of government changes. With the Racing portfolio being transferred to the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions (DJPR) effective 1 January 2019, the 201819 measure is no longer meaningful as it was mainly driven by the number of briefings received which related to the Racing portfolio.The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to the briefings relating to the Racing portfolio not being counted after 1 January 2019 due to the machinery of government changesLiquor and gambling inspections completed by the VCGLR – metropolitannumber10 00010 00010 00012 339This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as it has been replaced with two new 2019-20 measures: ‘Liquor inspections completed by the VCGLR – metropolitan’; and ‘Gambling inspections completed by the VCGLR – metropolitan’.The new performance measures report on the same activity as the previous measure, but have been amended for increased clarity.Liquor and gambling inspections completed by the VCGLR – regionalnumber2 0003 0002 0002 031This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as it has been replaced with two new 2019-20 measures: ‘Liquor inspections completed by the VCGLR – regional’; and ‘Gambling inspections completed by the VCGLR – regional’.The new performance measures report on the same activity as the previous measure, but have been amended for increased clarity.The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target mainly due to the operations of the new regional hubs which involves the collection of data from licensed premises not previously inspected.Operations with co-regulators to identify licensees supplying alcohol to minors or persons who are intoxicated (VCGLR)number20202022This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as it has been replaced with two new 2019-20 measures: ‘Operations with co-regulators to identify licensees supplying alcohol to minors or persons who are intoxicated (VCGLR)– metropolitan’; and ‘Operations with co-regulators to identify licensees supplying alcohol to minors or persons who are intoxicated (VCGLR)– regional’.The new performance measures report on the same activity as the previous measure, but have been amended for increased claritySource: Department of Justice and Community SafetyDepartment of Premier and CabinetPerformance measuresUnit of measure2019-20 target2018-19 expected outcome2018-19 target2017-18 actualAboriginal policy, strengthening Aboriginal cultural heritage and CommunitiesQuantityAward Ceremonies held: Victorian Aboriginal Honour Rollnumberna111This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued due to a review of the performance measures in the ‘Aboriginal policy, strengthening Aboriginal cultural heritage and Communities’ output. The proposed change better reflects departmental priorities and objectives.Premier’s Gatherings and Community Consultations conductednumberna444This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued and consolidated with the ‘Delivery of the Victorian Government Aboriginal Annual Affairs Report to Parliament’ performance measure. The proposed new measure ‘Delivery of an annual Premier’s Gathering and a public report on outcomes for Aboriginal Victorians to be tabled in parliament’ will better capture and measure activity across the Aboriginal Affairs portfolio.Delivery of the Victorian Government Aboriginal Annual Affairs Report to Parliamentnumberna111This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued and consolidated with the ‘Premier’s Gatherings and Community Consultations conducted’ performance measure. The proposed new measure ‘Delivery of an annual Premier’s Gathering and a public report on outcomes for Aboriginal Victorians to be tabled in Parliament’ will better capture and measure activity across the Aboriginal Affairs munity consultations relating to treatynumberna351014The 201819 expected outcome is significantly higher than the 201819 target, due to the Victorian Treaty Advancement Commission holding a series of treaty events as part of their engagement plan with the Victorian Aboriginal community.This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as it has been replaced by the 2019-20 performance measure ‘Engagement of Victorian Traditional Owner groups on treaty, through support for Country Planning’.QualityFunding payments for the Investing in Leadership and Governance initiative made in accordance with milestonesper centna60100100The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to the existing funding program not meeting the current and emerging governance needs of the Aboriginal sector.This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued due to a change in the current and emerging governance needs of the Aboriginal sector.Support to Veterans in VictoriaQuantityNumber of veterans who apply for Victorian Public Sector positionsnumberna3 8005002 677The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target as prior to June 2017 no data was collected on veteran applications for Victorian public sector positions and there was no baseline for assessing this target.This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as it has been replaced with ‘Number of veterans employed in the Victorian Public Sector’ to better reflect the performance of government.Digital government and communicationsQuantityNumber of eligible ideas for the Pick My Projectnumberna2 6142 000nmThe 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due greater than expected participation.This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as funding was not renewed in 2019-20.Total number of votes for eligible ideas for the Pick My Projectnumberna286 000150 000nmThe 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due greater than expected participation.This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as funding was not renewed in 2019-20.TimelinessDelivery of projects within agreed timelinesper centna100100100This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as Service Victoria has completed the project phase of the program. The measure will be replaced by the 2019-20 performance measure ‘Overall satisfaction of customers transacting on the Service Victoria platform’.Industrial RelationsQuantityEducation and awareness strategy developed to increase women’s participation in the building and construction sectornumberna11nmThis performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as it was put in place to support the development of the Education and awareness strategy, which will be completed in 201819.LGBTI equality policy and programsQualityFunding for the Expanding Health System Capacity to Support Trans and Gender Diverse People initiative paid in accordance with the agreementper centna100100nmThis performance measure is proposed to be discontinued and replaced with ‘Number of trans and gender diverse (TGD) organisations engaged through the establishment of a TGD Peer Support Program’, to better capture and measure activity across the portfolio.Public Sector IntegrityQuantityProportion of IBAC investigations into public sector corrupt conduct (excluding police personnel conduct and police personnel corrupt conduct) completed within 12 monthsper centna5075nmThe 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 2019-20 target as the nature of investigations has become more complex and therefore case duration has increased.This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as it has been replaced by the 2019-20 performance measures:‘Proportion of standard IBAC investigations into public sector corrupt conduct (excluding police personnel conduct and police personnel corrupt conduct) completed within 9 months’; and ‘Proportion of complex IBAC investigations into public sector corrupt conduct (excluding police personnel conduct and police personnel corrupt conduct) completed within 18 months’.Proportion of IBAC investigations into police personnel conduct and police personnel corrupt conduct completed within 12 monthsper centna1575nmThe 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 2019-20 target as the nature of investigations has become more complex and therefore case duration has increased.This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as it has been replaced by the 2019-20 performance measures: ‘Proportion of standard IBAC investigations into police personnel conduct and police personnel corrupt conduct completed within 9?months’; and ‘Proportion of complex IBAC investigations into police personnel conduct and police personnel corrupt conduct completed within 18?months’.Source: Department of Premier and CabinetDepartment of TransportPerformance measuresUnit of measure2019-20 target201819 expected outcome201819 target201718 actualBus ServicesQuantityPublic transport network improvement: minor projects completed – busnumber4236This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as it has been replaced by the 2019-20 performance measure ‘Number of bus routes upgraded,’ which is a better measure of bus services improvements.The expected outcome for 201819 is lower than the 201819 target due to delays in obtaining planning approvals.The 2019-20 target is higher than 201819 target due to the program of scheduled works.Ports, Freight and BoatingQuantityAnnual Boating Safety and Facilities Grant Program funding committedper cent100100100100This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as it has been replaced by the 2019-20 performance measure ‘Better boating initiatives commenced,’ which is a better measure of boating improvements to support recreational boating activities.Regulation of Commercial Passenger Vehicle ServicesQualitySafety and quality rating for commercial passenger vehicles available for booked and unbooked servicesscore22.12nmThis performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as it has been replaced by the 2019-20 performance measure ‘Commercial passenger vehicles meeting safety standards for booked and unbooked services’ to provide greater clarity on what is being measured. The current measure uses an inverse scoring system. Road OperationsQualitySafer Cyclists and Pedestrians Fund Allocatedper cent100100100100This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as the funding has now been fully allocated. Delivery of funded cycling and pedestrian projects are reported in the ‘Cycling projects completed’ and ‘Pedestrian projects completed’ measures. Sustainably Manage Fish ResourcesQuantityBetter Fishing Facilities projects underwaynumber0121028This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as it has been replaced by the 2019-20 performance measure ‘Recreational fishing infrastructure improvements delivered’, which will report on fishing infrastructure improvements delivered through the Go Fishing Victoria - Target One Million Phase Two initiative funded in the 2019-20 Budget.The 201819 expected outcomes is higher than the 201819 target due to increased interest by partner agencies in upgrading fishing facilities.The 2019-20 target is lower than the 201819 target as this program does not have funding beyond 201819.QualityCo-investment in Better Fishing Facilities projectsper cent0523050This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as it has been replaced by the 2019-20 performance measure ‘Recreational fishing infrastructure improvements delivered’, which will report on fishing infrastructure improvements delivered through the Go Fishing Victoria - Target One Million Phase Two initiative funded in the 2019-20 Budget. The 201819 expected outcome is higher than the 201819 target due to higher than anticipated co-investment levels from partner organisations.The 2019-20 target is lower than the 201819 target as this program does not have funding beyond 201819.Train ServicesQuantityPublic transport network improvement: minor projects completed – multimodalnumber0002This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as this measure is now reported under the existing measure ‘Integrated transport planning to support urban renewal projects’. Tram ServicesQuantityPublic transport network improvement: minor projects completed – tramnumber5072This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as it has been replaced by the 2019-20 performance measure ‘Number of tram routes upgraded’, which is a better measure of tram services improvements.The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to delays in obtaining planning approvals from local council.The 2019-20 target is lower than the 201819 target as a result of the current schedule of works planned for 2019-20.Transport Safety and SecurityQuantityRoad safety projects/initiatives completed: safe road usersnumber0113This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued and replaced with the 2019-20 performance measure ‘Road safety initiatives completed’. This new measure combines three road safety project measures and will now sit under the Road Operations output.The 2019-20 target is lower than the 201819 target as a result of the current schedule of works planned for 2019-20.Road safety projects/initiatives completed: safe roadsnumber4516185137This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued and replaced with the 2019-20 performance measure ‘Road safety initiatives completed’. This new measure combines three road safety project measures and will now sit under the Road Operations output.The 2018-19 expected outcome is higher than the 2018-19 target due to projects/initiatives added to the program throughout the year after the target was set.The 2019-20 target is lower than the 201819 target as a result of the current schedule of works planned for 2019-20.Road safety projects/initiatives completed: safe vehiclesnumber0000This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued and replaced with the 2019-20 performance measure ‘Road safety initiatives completed’. This new measure combines three road safety project measures and will now sit under the Road Operations output.QualityRail safety audits, compliance inspections and investigations conducted in accordance with state and national legislative requirements and timelinesper cent100100100100This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as it is a duplication of the existing measure ‘Transport safety regulation: rail safety audits/compliance inspections conducted in accordance with legislative requirements’. The ‘timeliness’ aspect in this measure is incorporated in the legislative requirement. Source: Department of Transport Department of Treasury and FinancePerformance measuresUnit of measure201920 target201819 expected outcome201819 target2017-18 actualEconomic and Policy AdviceQuantityRespond to correspondence within agreed timeframesper cent85888577This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as it is a business as usual function relevant to all outputs. Advice on adequacy of final Regulatory Impact Statements and Legislative Impact Assessments prepared by departmentsnumber35253539The 201819 expected outcome is lower than the 201819 target due to the number of Regulatory Impact Statements (RISs) or Legislative Impact Assessments (LIAs) submitted to the Office of the Commissioner for Better Regulation (OCBR) for advice is beyond its control. The number of RISs and LIAs submitted to the OCBR in a financial year is determined by the number of sunsetting regulations being renewed that require a RIS and the legislative program of the Government. The shortfall in the number of RISs/LIAs in 201819 relative to the forecast likely reflects the incidence of the 2018 State election.This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as it only partially measures the OCBR’s workload. The number of Regulatory Impact Statements and Legislative Impact Assessments is outside of the CBR’s control so should not be interpreted as a pletion of assessment of Regulatory Impact Statements and Legislative Impact Assessments within agreed timeframesper cent100100100100This performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as it reflects the previous Victorian Competition and Efficiency Commission approach of providing comments on Regulatory Impact Statements within 10 days of receipt of the first complete draft rather than the Office of the Commissioner for Better Regulation’s current approach where it reviews chapters and advises on methodology on an iterative basis.Source: Department of Treasury and FinanceParliament (including the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office and the Parliamentary Budget Office)Performance measuresUnit of measure2019-20 target2018-19 expected outcome2018-19 target2017-18 actualParliamentary Budget OfficeTimelinessOperational framework established and implementeddatena28 Jun 201831 Mar 2019naThis performance measure is proposed to be discontinued as it is no longer relevant. The 201819 expected outcome of the operational framework being established and implemented by 28 June 2018, reflects that staff, systems and processes were in place when the office’s first request was received on this date. Improvements continued to be made throughout 201819, being the first year of operation.Source: Parliamentary Budget OfficeAppendix B – Local government financial relationsThis appendix provides an overview of the local government sector in Victoria and highlights the 2019-20 Budget initiatives that impact on councils.Local government is a distinct and essential tier of government, enshrined in Victoria’s Constitution. Victoria has 79 councils providing a wide range of services and infrastructure. Many government programs are either delivered by, or in partnership with, local government. Supporting sustainable and effective local governmentLocal councils play a critical role in creating liveable, inclusive and sustainable communities. Councils deliver vital services and infrastructure, support local economies and provide meaningful local democracy and governance. To meet the current and future needs of Victorian communities, a contemporary and accessible legislative framework is being developed through the Victorian Government’s comprehensive review of the Local Government Act 1989. The review focuses on opportunities for improving council decision-making, governance and efficiency. The comprehensive review of the Local Government Act 1989 also aims to deliver reforms in how councils engage with their communities, and plan and deliver for Victorians. Further opportunities for reform will be guided by the Victorian Government’s $0.6?million commitment to establish and support an independent panel to review Victoria’s local government rating system. This forms part of the Victorian Government’s commitment to ensure the burden of rates fall fairly among all ratepayers. Reform continues through the Rural Councils Transformation Program, which aims to support the long-term financial and operational sustainability of rural and regional councils. The program encourages the sharing of knowledge, costs and resources at a regional scale so local governments can deliver more efficient, effective and sustainable services for their communities. The Victorian Government remains committed to ensuring that the impact of council rates on cost of living is minimised through the Fair Go Rates System. Victorian council rate rises have been capped at 2.5 per cent for 2019-20.The ‘Know Your Council’ website provides Victorians with a broad range of performance data about Victoria’s 79 councils including planning permits, financial performance, roads, governance and waste collection. The release of the Local Government Performance Reporting Framework Strategic Directions Paper 2018-21 explores opportunities to improve how Victorian councils report their performance, including the introduction of performance targets. This reform will strengthen council decision-making and transparency, and drive continual improvement in council performance. Victoria’s local government sector faces challenges that impact on its performance. In particular, interface and rural councils face challenges resulting from population movements, local economic circumstances and their capacity to deal with multifaceted issues confronting their communities. The Victorian Government’s additional $50 million commitment to the Growing Suburbs Fund in the 201920 Budget will assist Melbourne’s interface suburbs having the local facilities needed to build healthy and liveable communities. This funding will increase local government capacity to provide new and/or upgraded family and community centres, town centre and civic revitalisation projects, active open spaces and facilities that deliver core social and economic support services to ensure these communities are active, resilient and liveable.Local community infrastructure is also supported through the Victorian Government’s commitment of $0.3?million to Casey City Council for lighting in Banjo Paterson Park, Lynbrook, and $1 million to Maribyrnong City Council to upgrade Pipemakers Park, Maribyrnong. These projects will improve safety, liveability, accessibility and community participation in outdoor activities.Councils will also continue to receive support through the Victorian Government’s additional $2.7 million commitment for the Safeguarding our environment from roadside weeds and pests program. This program is aimed at clearing weeds and pest animals from local roadsides that pose a considerable risk to Victoria’s agricultural production, as well as its environmental assets such as parks and forests. Funding sources to local government in VictoriaVictorian local governments spend about $8.5?billion a year. Councils have vital responsibilities that include community services, local roads, waste management, recreation and cultural activities.Rates revenue of $5.7?billion ($5.4?billion in 201617) made up more than 50?per cent of total revenue. The second largest revenue stream for the sector was government grants revenue, totalling $1.7?billion ($2.0?billion in 201617).The Victorian Government provides land and payroll tax exemptions to local government. It is estimated that these exemptions will benefit Victorian councils by about $519?million in 201920 (refer to Tables 5.2 and 5.4 in Budget Paper No. 5).Table B.1:Grants and transfers to local government (a)(b)($ thousand)Department2018-19budget2018-19revised2019-20budgetDepartment of Education and Training (c)45 77169 33740 831Department of Environment Land Water and Planning786 845787 247445 467 Catchment Management Authorities110110134 Environment Protection Authority 2525Department of Health and Human Services125 23145 0174 281Department of Jobs Precincts and Regions 124 475180 838Department of Justice and Community Safety4 82411 8063 777 Country Fire Authority323323331Department of Premier and Cabinet53 97039 6724 110Department of Transport180 36272 334108 203Department of Treasury and Finance97 48321 01914 201Total grants1 294 9191 171 364802 198Source: Department of Treasury and FinanceNotes:(a)The 2018-19 budget figures do not include the impact of machinery of government changes effective from 1 January 2019.(b)The 2018-19 revised and 2019-20 budget figures reflect the impact of the machinery of government changes effective from 1?January?2019.(c)Excludes funds provided to local government for service delivery, including payments to local government to deliver four-year-old kinder.Local Government Victoria, within the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, provides the majority of funds to local government. The major variance in 201920 is due to the Commonwealth rephasing of $309.8 million into 2018-19, repeating a practice that has occurred since indexation recommenced. Commonwealth funding for 2019-20 is estimated to be $57.6 million below what it would have been had indexation been funded between 2014-15 and 2016-17. Commonwealth financial assistance grants include road and general purpose grants that are passed on to local government in their entirety. All administration costs are borne by the Department. As shown in Table B.1, grants and transfers to local government are expected to be $1?171 million in 201819. This is a decrease of $124?million from the original estimate of $1?295 million in the 201819 Budget. The key drivers of the variance in 201819 include:Department of Health and Human Services – a decrease in grants and transfers mainly driven by funding from the Community Sports Infrastructure Fund being paid directly to sporting clubs rather than to local councils;Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions – a decrease in grants and transfers mainly driven by a rephasing of Regional Development Victoria grants to local councils from 2018-19 into 2019-20. (The 2018-19 Budget figure is reflected in the Department of Transport line);Department of Transport – a decrease in grants and transfers mainly driven by a rephasing of grants relating to the Fixing Country Roads program from 2018-19 into 2019-20; andDepartment of Treasury and Finance – a decrease in grants and transfers related to earlier than previously estimated expenditure to local councils for disaster asset restoration works as part of Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements from 2018-19 into 2017-18. This is partially offset by:Department of Education and Training – an increase in grants and transfers predominantly reflecting a rephase of funding for the Children’s facilities capital program from 2017-18 into 2018-19; andDepartment of Premier and Cabinet – an increase in grants due to bringing forward the Latrobe Valley Sport and Community Initiative from 2019-20 and 2020-21 into 201819.The 2019-20 Budget provides an estimated $802?million in grants and transfers to local government. This represents a decrease of $369?million from the 201819 revised figures. The key drivers (excluding additional funding for 201920 Budget initiatives) relate to:Department of Education and Training – a decrease in grants and transfers predominantly reflecting the prior rephase of funding for the Children’s facilities capital program from 2017-18 into 2018-19; Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning – a decrease in grants and transfers driven by the Commonwealth rephasing into 2018-19 some of the 2019-20 grants to local government for on-passing;Department of Health and Human Services – a decrease in grants and transfers mainly driven by funding from the Community Sports Infrastructure Fund being paid directly to sporting clubs rather than to local councils; andDepartment of Premier and Cabinet – a decrease in grants and transfers from lapsing funding for the Latrobe Valley Sports and Community initiative, and the lapsing Pick?My Project initiative.This is partially offset by:Department of Transport – an increase in grants and transfers mainly driven by a rephasing of the Fixing Country Roads program from 2018-19 to 2019-20; andDepartment of Jobs, Precincts and Regions – an increase in grants and transfers mainly driven by the rephasing of Regional Jobs & Infrastructure Fund grants to local councils from 2018-19 into 2019-20, and a bring forward of grants from 2021-22 into 2019-20.The value of grants and transfers made to local government by a number of departments is also expected to increase due to the funding of 201920 Budget initiatives listed later in this munity Support FundThe Government funds a range of initiatives through the Community Support Fund (CSF), many of which are delivered by local governments and notforprofit community organisations. During 2018-19, local governments and community organisations continue to receive funding from a number of government programs funded from the CSF. This includes funding programs awarded from the previous financial year in addition to new funding projects granted in 2018-19 for community support and the development of community infrastructure. Specific CSF funding programs approved in 2018-19 include:$2.0 million to six councils (Bayside, Boroondara, Glen Eira, Kingston, Port Philip and Stonnington) to support their collaborative graffiti removal pilot program, which seeks to remove graffiti from more than 3?000 low-risk non-council assets and install artwork on selected assets; $750?000 to Murrindindi Shire Council to contribute to the Kinglake Town Centre and Streetscape Renewal project, which aims to rebuild community confidence after being significantly impacted by the 2009 bushfires; $600?000 to Mansfield Shire Council to refurbish and extend the Mechanics Institute Building to better meet local community needs; and $500?000 to Pyrenees Shire Council to support the development of a multi-use community hub in Lexton to improve community connectivity and encourage community participation in recreation and active living.Disaster ResponseThe Department of Treasury and Finance administers the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA) (for events occurring prior to 1 November 2018), and?the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) (for events post 1 November 2018), which provides financial assistance to councils affected by disasters such as bushfires, floods and severe storms. This funding is largely used to reimburse costs incurred by local councils in counter disaster and asset restoration works.Actual expenditure fluctuates each year depending on the number and magnitude of natural disasters that have occurred and the funding needs of councils. In 201819, local councils continue to receive financial assistance for the standard relief and recovery measures under the NDRRA/DRFA for natural disaster events that have occurred since 2016, in particular for the 2016 floods and storms.201920 Budget initiativesThis section outlines the key 201920 Budget initiatives by department that will be undertaken in partnership with local government. This includes initiatives that broadly impact on local government. Funding details for each of these initiatives are provided in?Chapter 1 of this budget paper.Whole of governmentThe whole of government 201920 Budget initiatives that affect local government are:Geelong City Deal;Gippsland Plains Rail Trail;Historic boost for camping in Victoria’s great outdoors; andProtecting the future of Hanging Rock.Department of Education and TrainingThe Department of Education and Training works with local government to enable broader use of school facilities by the community. Local governments enter into joint use agreements with schools to facilitate this. In addition, many local governments plan, provide or facilitate kindergarten services and receive financial support including capital grants for this purpose.The Department of Education and Training’s 2019-20 Budget initiatives that affect local government are:Children’s facilities capital program; andReady for school: kinder for every three-year-old.Department of Environment, Land, Water and PlanningThe Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning works in close partnership with the local government sector to deliver programs across Victoria and to ensure Victorians enjoy responsive and accountable local government services. The Department provides financial and in-kind support to local governments including grants for vital community infrastructure, parklands and campsites, as well as support to clear roadside weeds and pests. In addition, the Department partners with local governments to deliver integrated water management outcomes. The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s 201920?Budget initiatives that affect local government are:Growing Suburbs Fund;Safeguarding our environment from roadside weeds and pests;Upgrading Pipemakers Park;Lynbrook lighting;Smarter use of water in our cities and towns;Local Government rating review;Creating a ring of new parkland in our growing suburbs; andRecycling industry response interim measures.Department of Jobs, Precincts and RegionsThe Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions works closely with local government to deliver a broad range of programs across Victoria, providing financial and in-kind support in areas such as creative industries, regional development and sport and recreation. The Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions’ 2019-20 Budget initiatives that affect local government are:Community Cricket Program;Metropolitan and statewide local sports grants;Racing into a new era for motor sport;Silo art and large-scale murals;Support growth of golf clubs around Victoria;Victoria: The Basketball Capital of Australia – high-performance basketball hubs;Victoria Live; andRegional development priorities:Barwon Heads Community Hub;Benalla Splash Park;Daylesford and Macedon Ranges festivals and events;Romsey ecotherapy park;Free public wi-fi in Ararat and Latrobe Valley;Regional car parks;Lakes Entrance Fisherman’s Cooperative Society;Lighting for Lake Wendouree and Victoria Park in Ballarat;Restore Her Majesty’s Theatre in Ballarat; andSebastopol revitalisation.Department of Justice and Community SafetyThe Department of Justice and Community Safety works in partnership with local government to deliver programs that ensure Victoria is a safe and just community where rights and responsibilities are respected. This includes working with local governments to deliver crime prevention programs and activities. The Department of Justice and Community Safety’s 2019-20 Budget initiative that affects local government is:Counter-terrorism protective security training and infrastructure.Department of Premier and CabinetThe Department of Premier and Cabinet works with local government at various levels, mainly through the Offices of Multicultural Affairs and citizenship, Veteran Affairs and LGBTI Equality.The Department of Premier and Cabinet’s 2019-20 Budget initiative that affects local government is:Funding to meet increased demand and remit of the Local Government Inspectorate.Department of TransportThe Department of Transport works with local government to deliver a range of initiatives, including local transport infrastructure and roads to benefit Victorian communities. This can include providing financial and inkind support to local governments. The Department of Transport’s 2019-20 Budget initiatives that affect local government include:Better boating fund and free boat ramp launching and parking;Go Fishing Victoria – Target One Million Phase Two;Local road and intersection upgrades;School crossing supervisor program; andWest Gate Tunnel complementary works. Style conventionsFigures in the tables and in the text have been rounded. Discrepancies in tables between totals and sums of components reflect rounding. Percentage changes in all tables are based on the underlying unrounded amounts.The notation used in the tables and charts is as follows:n.a. or nanot available or not applicable1?billion1?000?million1 basis point0.01?per cent..zero, or rounded to zerotbcto be confirmedongoingcontinuing output, program, project etc.(x xxx.x)negative amountx xxx.0rounded amountPlease refer to the Treasury and Finance glossary for budget and financial reports at dtf..au for additional terms and references. ................
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